Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 1382 - 21: Absolute Heaven and Earth · Battle of Mortals (Part 1)

"In that case, even if I manage to bring something out, it won't have much effect. Once beyond the range of Pure Essence Projection, it'll still be suppressed by the Great Divine Power."

"Since I haven't truly reverted to a certain realm, but instead forcefully secured a breathing space within Absolute Heaven and Earth, my current recuperated strength is very limited."

Zhao Xing finally came to a preliminary understanding of the situation.

Understanding the situation now, he at least wouldn't starve to death.

"Fortunately, Wu Yue God doesn't know about the Cloud-climbing Vine as my trump card; otherwise, this time it would've been a disaster." Zhao Xing had never used the Cloud-climbing Vine in front of others.

The two times he used it were in the Dragon Court Ancient Land, before he had cultivated the Three Gods Fate Palace, all within his Pure Essence Soil. After cultivation, free from cause and effect, it's impossible to deduce — he only used it twice to tame the Dragon Vine and the Ice Soul Divine Tree.

"Big, big, big!"

Zhao Xing activated the Soldier God Decision, with the shadow continually expanding.

After a few days of exploration, he finally expanded the Pure Essence Projection to a radius of about five meters.

"This is the limit. My Pure Essence Projection, with the help of Cloud-climbing Vine, has an active unfolding limit of just five meters."

Zhao Xing stood up and grabbed a bamboo basket from the shadows.

Then he dug out the Cloud-climbing Vine, placed it in the bamboo basket, and carried it on his back.

"Huh? Why would I carry it myself?"

Zhao Xing chuckled, then pointed to the withered branches and vines under the Ice Soul Divine Tree.

"Powerful Grassman, rise!"

The Heavenly Time Technique and Geographical Advantage Skill couldn't be used, but the Grassman Skill belonged to the Self Sect.

Of course, the Grassman Skill he could use now were low-level spells, like Repeating Grassman, Reconnaissance Grassman, Powerful Grassman, and Thorny Grassman.

"Lift my brother."

The Cloud-climbing Vine couldn't be put back; once it's put back, the Pure Essence Projection couldn't be unfolded. Because the reason Zhao Xing could unfold the Pure Essence Projection was using the Void Seed as an anchor point. So, the Cloud-climbing Vine had to stay outside.

"A five-meter range can accommodate several grassmen."

Having employed grassmen, Zhao Xing opted to make a few more, simultaneously crafting a shade sedan.

"This way, for the journey, I don't need to exert myself."

Zhao Xing hopped on the sedan and lay down.

He was very fragile now, unable to fly; if he journeyed himself, he might wear himself to death.

Before setting out, Zhao Xing glanced back at the old withered vines.

"Ice Soul Divine Tree, Fire God Lotus, Bloodthirsty Dragon Vine, Dragon Spirit Bamboo."

"Thank you for saving me."

These four divine trees, once dead are truly dead; even if they're relocated in the future, they cannot revert to a living state.

Zhao Xing silently watched for a while, then chose a direction and started moving.

He surveilled as he walked.

His Soul Heavenly Vision reverted to the Bright Eyes Technique, yet could still see up to five thousand meters, clear in any detail.

"The range of Absolute Heaven and Earth is about the expanse of four prefectures. Not too big, not too small," Zhao Xing mused, "Before being sealed, covering the expanse of four prefectures was merely a matter of a few days."

One prefecture's expanse equals Earth's size; the size of four prefectures is about four Earths. Not large for pre-sealing activities, but now, before reaching the Gathering Essence Realm, it's truly a journey to the end of time.

"The advantage is that opponents would also struggle to find me. At that time, during my fifth-grade tenure, from the East Sea to Nanyang, traveling by warship took a month or two. The disadvantage is that people from Great Zhou would also struggle to find me."

"I cannot confirm my location now, so I can only blindly move in one direction."

"I hope my fortune as the ninth descendant will come into play," Zhao Xing thought privately. "Eight years have passed, and I wonder about the current offensive of Great Zhou."

...

Great Zhou, Southern You Province.

Southern You Province is the twentieth province of the Great Zhou Dynasty, established in the 17th year of Yuan Ding!

Marked by You Mountain, a state city was built around it.

Also, the highest War Mansion for Great Zhou in expansion towards the Southern Barbarians.

Yin You City was constructed entirely as per the specifications of a Royal City, because since the 17th year of Yuan Ding, the Great Zhou Emperor personally led the expedition and has resided in Yin You City.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

"The latest battle report conveys that Luo Hou King has captured the first fifth-grade 'Witch City' on the southwest battlefield. He requests Your Majesty to name the city."

In the Taiji Palace, Tong Wen Zhuo congratulated the towering figure on the throne.

"I see. The naming of the city, let the Prime Minister discuss with the Ministry of Rites. I'm tired, unless it's a major matter, the Prime Minister may convene the six departments for decisions."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave." Tong Wen Zhuo observed Ji Che's lack of enthusiasm and respectfully took leave.

As soon as he left, he encountered the Great Master Ji Wen Chang.

"Prime Minister, leaving already, not staying in the palace for lunch before leaving?"

Tong Wen Zhuo whispered, "His Majesty did not invite me to stay."

Ji Wen Chang silently clasped his hands.

Watching Tong Wen Zhuo's departing salute, Ji Wen Chang looked at the Taiji Palace again and couldn't help but sigh internally.

Long ago, Ji Che and the ministers were quite close, and gatherings and banquets were commonplace.

After the 16th year of Yuan Ding, Ji Che became stern; no one can guess what he's thinking, nor does he casually jest with the ministers — Ji Che has become like a real Emperor.

Originally, this was the Ji Che the Great Master Ji Wen Chang wanted to see, but somehow, upon actually seeing it now, Ji Wen Chang's feelings were somewhat mixed.

After composing himself, Ji Wen Chang entered the Taiji Palace, gently reporting, "Your Majesty, I have matters to present."

"Speak."

"The position of Grand Minister of Agriculture has been vacant for eight years, causing much discussion within the court. I sincerely request Your Majesty to deliberate once more..."