Shennong Dao Master

Chapter 1899: Chapter 2: The Prophecy Fulfilled, Scholar City!_3

Therefore, after the Imperial Heavenly Master took Ji Si, he began to train him, rather than waiting for Zhao Xing to accumulate 30 billion merit as was initially rumored.

The first lesson taught to Ji Si by the Imperial Heavenly Master was by using Zhao Xing as an example, something Ji Si never imagined he would be involved in, such a high-level battle of cause and effect. So when he heard about Zhao Xing being poisoned, he was tense but not panicked.

"Disciple believes, although Wei Tianchen successfully captured Zhao Xing and took what he wanted, he did not achieve complete satisfaction." Ji Si said with closed eyes, though the ’Eye of Heavenly Destiny’ on his forehead was continuously twitching.

This injured eye had naturally already recovered, and it was stronger than before.

"What is your basis for this judgment?"

"He accelerated twice to force Zhao Xing, which is the ’destiny proof’, at that moment he was actually already out of the game." Ji Si said, "But because my cultivation is shallow, I am not clear about what he did not obtain."

The Purple Robe Heavenly Master did not comment, merely continued to ask, "Then who do you think the second opponent is, and did he win?"

Ji Si answered, "The second opponent in the battle of cause and effect is Great Elder Bo Wei from Scholar City, and he also did not win."

"Even though the Grand Minister of Agriculture went to Academic City and lay in the ice coffin, I didn’t see Du Yun. Judging by the outcome, Du Yun is still well in Cloud Immortal Realm."

"But I also do not know his intentions."

"However, I sensed something else."

"Speak."

"The Great Elder of Scholar City, Wisdom Heart, seems not to be in seclusion, but has been turned into an Artifact Spirit by Bo Wei." Ji Si voiced his speculation.

Because of this, he received his first praise upon entering the Heavenly Master Mansion.

"The fact that the Eye of Heavenly Destiny can perceive this is truly exceptional."

Ji Si respectfully said, "It is all thanks to the Master’s teachings."

The Purple Robe Heavenly Master continued, "One last question, close your Eye of Heavenly Destiny before answering."

"This question has exceeded your capacity limit, so you should only speak ’idle talk’ and not ’revealed discourse’."

"Yes." Ji Si immediately closed his Eye of Heavenly Destiny and did not use any cultivation techniques or divine skills.

Upon entering the Heavenly Master Mansion, Ji Si learned many things.

Even conversation between Fate Masters is very particular. In the Heavenly Master Mansion, the words of Fate Masters are divided into ’idle talk’, ’revealed discourse’, ’settled discourse’, and ’prophecy’.

It defines whether one is ’in the game’ and to what extent they are.

Idle talk is like the noise of the universe; whatever is said does not affect the future course.

Back on Crystal Island, what Zhao Xing heard from Duke Buming Yuan Xin at the Fate Master Port was ’idle talk.’

Of course, what is spoken with no intention may be heard with intent. Even speaking idle talk carries risks; one might be pulled into a prophecy, forced into the game.

It could even progress from idle talk to the level of ’prophecy,’ resulting in backlash.

However, here, Ji Si need not worry at all; he could freely engage in idle talk.

Still, Ji Si was very cautious, waiting for a favorable moment before he said, "Master, may I now speak ’idle talk’?"

The Purple Robe Heavenly Master was very satisfied with Ji Si’s performance, because Ji Si deliberately waited for a favorable time. Although it is useless here, it is a good habit.

In future actions outside, good habits can avoid many risks.

"How many opponents are there in this battle, how many observers, and who is the final winner?"

Ji Si pondered, "There are four opponents in this battle, including me as an observer with two others. As for the ultimate winner, of course, it is you, Master."

Since it is idle talk, it is naturally impossible to get the true answer. The Purple Robe Heavenly Master did not confirm Ji Si’s answer, avoiding an escalation from idle talk to a higher level.

"Starting today, you can go to the ’Cause Realm’ to cultivate." The Purple Robe Heavenly Master said.

"Thank you, Master." Ji Si respectfully bowed, as the Cause Realm is one of the Holy Lands of the Heavenly Master Mansion, corresponding to the ’Result Realm’, ’Destiny Realm’, and ’Qian Transformation Realm’.

The four holy places of the Heavenly Master Mansion are the highest cultivation grounds for Fate Officers.

Very few Fate Officers are allowed to enter the four holy places to cultivate. Having this opportunity in such a short time after entering, Ji Si broke a record.

"Master, Zhao Xing..." After getting up, Ji Si was still worried.

However, the Purple Robe Heavenly Master did not answer: "Fate Masters must not carry emotions, do not ask."

Ji Si had to bow again: "Disciple knows his mistake."

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"In the Xuanling Star Domain, Scholar City occupies a very small actual territory, even less than one percent of the Beihai Star System."

"However, its geographical location is very unique, located at the central point of the human domain in the entire Xuanling Star Domain."

"The territory of Scholar City is just this central area, a floating star city."

Zhao Xing’s main body was transported to the Scholar City region, while his remnant soul remained at Jia Chen Fourteen Passes.

Before the next command or any improvement in his main body, Zhao Xing’s remnant soul could not withstand movement, not even arbitrary changes.

He could only watch his main body’s transportation through the Star Mirror.

Those responsible for the transport were multiple avatars of Scholar Feng and Zuo Qiyu.

The Five Poison Emperor and Emperor Hongshan had daily affairs to oversee, so staying with Zhao Xing and talking with him was the Mountain Lord of the Ancient Hill, Lu Shan.

"The scale of Scholar City surpasses the size of a top Boundary Star. From an individual perspective, it is still considered massive."

"But in terms of territory, its occupation is minimal."

"Being in the heartland means Scholar City is almost impossible for any Demon Race to assassinate."

"Historically, Scholar City has seen very few disruptions. Since the end of the Five Emperors Era, Scholar City has remained neutral."

"No matter the internal conflicts within the Human Clan, whether wars between Ancient Countries or annexations by major forces, no matter the conquests, Scholar City remains untouched."