Chapter 1762: Chapter 9: A Century of Seclusion, Zuo Qiyu’s Trial (Part 3)
The Guluo River once again expressed that he would not leverage his connections to have Zuo Qiyu teach him.
As expected, Zhao Xing wasn’t too disappointed.
However, Guluo River continued:
"You could try venturing into Taichu City. Back then, Zuo Qiyu left a checkpoint in the city to avoid the harassment of many seekers of knowledge, stating that those who could pass it could choose a Grassman Skill to learn."
"Yes, I will make an attempt."
Zhao Xing cupped his hands and asked a few cultivation questions before leaving the Inner World.
...
Those unfamiliar with Zuo Qiyu hardly remember this rule.
First, it’s too strict, and no one has passed the test. At most, they could learn some spells of similar caliber in the treasure troves that could be exchanged for points, making suffering through this unnecessary.
Second, it’s too ancient and has gradually been forgotten.
Over time, it fades from memory.
With the convening of each Primordial Conference, this rule would be briefly recalled and then forgotten again.
However, this time, the situation was different.
Due to many reincarnated geniuses rising, everyone sees themselves as the unique existence among billions.
Therefore, this rule of Zuo Qiyu was quickly unearthed.
When Zhao Xing arrived at Taichu City through the Thousand Star Vine, many people were already loitering at the city gates.
"The Mushroom King is here."
"A student of Senior Gu?"
"Yes, that Zhao Xing from the Beihai Star System."
....
Due to Guluo River’s presence, Zhao Xing was quite famous. In the current Minister of Agriculture, everyone knew of him.
However, Zhao Xing was a cultivation fanatic and rarely socialized, so even though geniuses watched from afar, few greeted him actively.
"Mr. Zhao, this way." Han Chuchen waved his hand at a pavilion outside the city.
"Zoom~" Zhao Xing immediately descended.
"Mr. Han."
Entering the pavilion, he saw four others inside the curtains: Youling Fairy, Yuan Qiusheng, Daoist Miao Song, and Han Qianye.
"Greetings to all Daoist friends."
Unlike Zhao Xing’s dedicated seclusion, Han Chuchen was a social adept in his previous life, and in this life, being his "Calamity Era," he naturally formed connections everywhere.
The four sitting in the pavilion included Yuan Qiusheng, who was the top auxiliary Minister of Agriculture, and three of the top ten combat Ministers of Agriculture.
His social skills were indeed impressive.
"Mr. Zhao." The other four politely returned the greeting.
Youling Fairy jokingly said, "Mushroom King, after being in closed seclusion for over a hundred years, have you made any new discoveries? When will you spar with me again?"
Zhao Xing smiled slightly, "My strength is insufficient to challenge the Fairy for now. I’ll cultivate for another few centuries before seeking guidance from the Fairy."
He was not being modest; regarding the dojo aspect, Zhao Xing was still at the Taiyin Daoist Field, while Youling Fairy had already reached the Sun Fifth Rank field.
In other aspects, Zhao Xing didn’t see a large difference, but in Self Sect sparring, a significant difference in the dojo clearly determined the superior, as it involved World Techniques.
His sparring with Youling Fairy wasn’t to win or lose, but for progress; using other sects’ spells would lose its original intent.
"Just a few more centuries of cultivation?" Youling Fairy’s eyes brightened, and she raised her eyebrows, "Then I’ll be waiting."
Seeing them finish the chat, Han Chuchen quickly invited Zhao Xing and others to sit down, initiating the conversation, "Mr. Zhao, have you come to challenge Taichu City?"
"Indeed, I’ve just come out of seclusion, and upon hearing about it, I came to check it out." Zhao Xing said. "What’s in store here?"
"Mr. Zhao may not know, but the Primordial Envoy Zuo Qiyu actually possesses the legendary Void Ancestor Grassman Skill!" Han Chuchen exclaimed, "And also possesses the Taichu Avatar."
"The Taichu Golden Body, originally a martial artist’s secret, using the Grassman Skill to explore the mysteries of the Void Ancestor is even rarer; this is the first time I’ve heard of the Void Ancestor Grassman Skill."
"As for the trials inside Taichu City, I’m not very informed since I haven’t even entered the city gate."
"However, Qiusheng and Qianye have both entered the city checkpoint, so to understand more, you’ll need to seek their guidance."
Han Chuchen’s words highly praised Yuan Qiusheng and Han Qianye.
Zhao Xing was somewhat surprised; Han Qianye was understandable, being in the top ten of combat Ministers of Agriculture, it was expected he could pass the first checkpoint.
Yuan Qiusheng was merely an auxiliary division Minister of Agriculture; could he also pass the first checkpoint?
"The two Daoist Brothers’ skills are profound; would it be possible for them to offer some pointers?"
