out of time

Chapter 358

"My lord, it is this son, his name is Xu Qing."

"In addition, he has another companion. After investigation, it is his senior brother, named Chen Erniu. As for the third person, it has become clear that she is the saint girl from the Litu altar in Yinghuangzhou, named Qingqiu, who is also on the way. Recently, Able to."

The old man looked strange, and continued to speak.

"What these three people did accelerated the madness of the ghost, so according to my judgment, they should be the people that the ghost hates the most."

The middle-aged man nodded.

"Don't worry, I'll try it myself first. If you still can't make the spirit collapse and let us search for the soul smoothly, then take the three of them there to stimulate the spirit."

"Also, Xu Qing is not bad, and his temperament is also good. If he has the ability to become a sword bearer, he is also a good seed."

"Recently, Shangjun is preparing to restart the ancient immortal prohibition, in response to the frequent signs of recovery in the states, so this time the assessment, you can add more blood. The times are different. We want wolf cubs, not domestic dogs."

The old man's complexion changed when he heard the four words "immortal forbidden in ancient times".

"Restart the ancient fairy ban? Isn't there a legend that an unknown god is found sleeping?"

"That's right, people in the world thought that the catastrophe in the Wanggu Continent was just the face of the gods from the sky, but they didn't know... According to the records, in the era when the ancient emperor had to leave, the gods who came were not only the face of the gods, but also the face of the gods. More is hidden."

"I don't know what they are waiting for. Shangjun has the intention of restarting, and maybe he was ordered to verify it." The middle-aged monk shook his head, turned and left.

Only the old man stood where he was, with a complicated expression on his face, and with a light sigh, his body slowly dissipated.

Time passed gradually, and seven days passed.

During these seven days, Xu Qing resumed his previous life. He went to the Taoist altar every day, where he listened carefully to the lectures and learned more about plants and trees.

No one challenged him anymore, which made Xu Qing the second one who no one dared to fight in each sect.

During this period, the Daozi of Taisi Xianmen also returned.

His return set off a glow all over the sky. It seemed that his technique had just been mastered and he could not be completely restrained, so he attracted countless attention. Xu Qing also raised his head and looked at the sky.

He felt a touch of coercion in the glow outside the Daozi's body.

And after this Taoist returned, everything in the Taisi Xianmen was as usual, and he did not show any behavior because of Li Ziliang's death. It seemed that in his heart, Li Ziliang had nothing to do with him.

"Is it him?" Xu Qing pondered, he was not sure, but this did not affect his vigilance and vigilance.

In addition, during these seven days, Xu Qing's biggest gain was his improvement in the way of alchemy.

Especially the old man in the Taoist altar put forward a concept in an explanation. The other party bluntly said that this concept is not very mature and can only be regarded as a supplementary use.

That is the discrimination of ignorance of medicinal herbs.

Analyzing the subject according to its context, analyzing the habit according to the subject, analyzing the effect of the medicine according to the habit, and determining Yin and Yang according to the effect of the medicine. This series of identification methods opened up an unknown way of thinking for Xu Qing.

And he recalled the vegetation knowledge he had mastered, and found that although this method of identification was not completely correct, it was at least [-]% correct.

Although alchemy is a journey, the slightest difference is the difference between heaven and earth, but for Danxiu, more ways to distinguish will play a great role in developing new herbal medicines.

In addition, Xu Qing also heard the word "divine vegetation" from the old man in the Taoist altar.

Xu Qing is neither unfamiliar nor unfamiliar with the divine herbs. He is unfamiliar because there are not many records about them in Master Bai's herbal classics. He is not unfamiliar because he has been looking for a divine herb since he came into contact with plants.

But until Team Lei passed away, until now, he still hasn't found it.

That is the destiny flower that can last for a lifetime.

"Destiny Flower, also known as Xumingyan, Divine Spirit Grass, is a heterogeneous variation of the sacred plant Fumu. According to records, there are 73 species of this variation, but only the first one can be used as medicine, and can grow in any area in the restricted area. Irregular and rare.”

"Gong can regenerate broken limbs, rekindle life, and can heal all subjects except for injuries to the soul."

In front of the Taoist altar, the old man sitting there cross-legged opened his mouth lightly, teaching to the seven or eight monks who were listening to him.

For him, the knowledge of vegetation and alchemy is not only his own, but also that of the human race, so even though not many people listen to it, he still insists on preaching.

Even in the early years, he would travel around and popularize the knowledge of grass and trees alchemy in different human race areas, but in recent years he is too old and his life span is approaching, and he is a little unable to do what he wants, so he never goes out.

Instead, he stayed in the sword holding court, and taught grass and trees for casual cultivators here.

Because he saw too many students, he didn't pay too much attention to the monks who came and went to listen to the lectures. Whether they came or left, he didn't care.

"The so-called divinity plants, at its root, are changes in the level of life. Even the old man has been researching a topic these years, that is, plants, which seem to be more adaptable to the world after the arrival of gods than flesh and blood races."

"So the old man often thinks that maybe the divine plant will be the direction for other races to study the gods."

Xu Qing's body trembled when he heard this, he suddenly thought of Zhuzhao and Bai Li back then.

There was a spiritual plant on Bai Li's body, which finally merged with the spiritual plant, and a certain degree of divine fluctuation broke out, and then he thought of Sheng Yunzi.

He didn't know if there was a spirit plant in the divine test body during the battle of Shao Sizong that day, and he planned to ask his master about this.

After all, the test body of the god is now in Qixuetong, and is being studied by his master.

Thinking of this, Xu Qing continued to listen carefully. Sometimes when the old man talked about too much and profound content, it was difficult for him to inquire, so he took out the Herbal Pharmacopoeia and recorded it on it for later study.

Most of the other monks attending the lectures here are also like this, recording from time to time.

In this way, another half month passed.

Xu Qing has been completely immersed in his studies, but there will be an end in the end. At dusk, after the old man finished describing the divine vegetation, he raised his head and looked at the seven or eight students around him, including Xu Qing. repair.

"You don't need to come here after that. I have finished the basic chapter of grass and trees. When your alchemy breaks through to a higher level, come to me again. I will tell you about the advanced chapter."

"In addition, the old man will not accept disciples in this life, because what he tells is not private, there is no difference between disciples and non-disciples, and there is no cause and effect."

The old man opened his mouth lightly, his eyes swept over the people below, and he didn't stop at anyone, except for the pharmacopoeia in Xu Qing's hand, he seemed to take a second look.

Xu Qing and everyone else stood up quickly, bowing respectfully to the old man.

Although they are not real masters and apprentices, the teaching for more than a month is also a kindness.

But vaguely, there were three monks in there, with regretful expressions on their faces. Obviously, they wanted to win the opportunity for themselves to become disciples through their serious performance.

After all, those who have been able to attend lectures here until now are those who have knowledge of grass and trees. They know very well that this old man's attainments in the alchemy of grass and trees have reached the pinnacle.

And such a person, speaking here in the Sword Court, must be extraordinary in the Sword Court.

In fact, not only the Taoist altar here, but other altars in Taichu City explain the cultivation of techniques or refine weapons, and most of the attendees have similar thoughts.

But now, as the old man spoke, they knew there was no hope.

"Thank you, senior." Everyone whispered one after another, and after three bows, they left.

So did Xu Qing, who bowed three times and left.

Until their figures disappeared into the distance, the old man on the altar twisted around nothingness, and a sword-wielding man walked out.

This person's cultivation was not ordinary, and his aura was fluctuating. He looked respectful and bowed to the old man.

"My lord, I'll take you back home."

The old man nodded, stood up slowly, and was about to leave, but he glanced at the direction Xu Qing was leaving, and the herbal pharmacopoeia that the other party took out when recording appeared in his mind, and he raised his finger after pondering.

"Look up the origin of this son."

The sword-wielding man was taken aback for a moment, and after looking away, he took out the jade slip, asked some questions, and then whispered words quickly.

"This son's name is Xu Qing, and he comes from Seven Blood Eyes of the Eight Sects Alliance. He is a quasi-daoist of the Eight Sects Alliance. He had killed Taisi Xianmen Tianjiao outside the city before."

"Seven blood pupils? It's the Xiaozong in Nanhuangzhou, right?" the old man recalled.

"It's Nanhuangzhou." The sword holder said respectfully.

"Nanhuangzhou, no wonder he has that pharmacopoeia." The old man muttered, he didn't know Xu Qing, but he knew the pharmacopoeia.

He had been to Nanhuangzhou many years ago, and when he was traveling there to teach vegetation, he met a young man in Zitu.

That young man was easy to learn and talented, which made him want to accept him as an apprentice, but when he asked if he would leave with him, the other party declined and told him to stay in Nanhuangzhou and Zitu.

He didn't try to force it, but before leaving, he gave the young man a herbal pharmacopoeia as encouragement.

Now that sixty years have passed, when he saw the book of plants and trees appearing in Xu Qing's hands a few days ago, he felt familiar, and at this moment he completely remembered that period of the past.

The old man was a little emotional, but he didn't have any intention of asking Xu Qing. After all, it was all about the past. At this moment, he shook his head, took a step forward, and went straight to the sword court.

As for Xu Qing, after returning to the station, he rearranged the alchemy that he had learned during this period, kept it firmly in his heart, and strengthened his memory. Then he crossed his knees and closed his eyes, and began to meditate.

At dawn, Xu Qing opened his eyes and looked at Taichu Liyouzhu.

"Time to climb."

He has been here for more than a month, and he already has a detailed understanding of the next trial qualifications and the real trial. Among them, there are many bonus points for obtaining the trial qualifications of the first stage.

For example, he realized the nine spirit seals of war, and the height on the Pillar of Absolute Beginning.

The more insights you have and the higher you climb, the more points you will get.

In addition, although there are some Gengjin Qi in the previous chapter for sale in Fang City, the price is too high, Xu Qing is a little reluctant to buy it, so he feels that he has to try the Liyou Zhu of the First Beginning no matter what.

After all, most of the disciples of the Eight Sect Alliance, except him and the captain, have climbed to a certain height.

"The captain is missing?"

Xu Qing walked out of the station and headed to Taichu Liyouzhu, looking around. During this time, he searched for a long time but still couldn't find the captain.

Seeing that the captain never showed up, Xu Qing could only put away his thoughts of searching, and gradually arrived at Li Youzhu in the First Beginning.

And his appearance immediately attracted the attention of everyone here.

"It's Xu Qing!"

"He's finally here!"

"I don't know how high Xu Qing can climb!"

Amidst the discussion among the crowd, Xu Qing stepped aside one after another, and walked calmly until he reached the bottom of the Liyou Pillar in the Beginning.

Compared with this pillar, the cultivators on the ground are like ants, extremely small.

Xu Qing raised his head and looked at the earth-shattering huge pillar in front of him, and the rules of climbing the Liyou pillar in the early days that he had learned during this period of time came to his mind.

There are two things that affect the monks' climbing on the Pillar of Absolute Beginning.

One is the shock of resentment.

Liyou in the early days was a fierce soldier, and the ghost emperor killed countless creatures with this fierce soldier in his life.

These resentments are extremely strong, but they are suppressed by the fighting spirit, and the exposure is not so terrifying, but if they touch the body, they will still bear some impact of resentment.

And the higher it goes up, the stronger the impact of this resentment.

When it reaches its extreme intensity, a resentful soul of an ancient monk who died in the hands of the ghost emperor will form in the monk's sea of ​​consciousness.

This is the second difficulty.

Only by driving it away from the sea of ​​consciousness can the monk continue to climb.

If the expulsion fails, the body will not be seized, but it will be shaken out of the Pillar of Absolute Beginning, and it is considered the end of the pass.

And the higher you go, the more realistic the resentment souls of the ancient monks will be, and the harder they are to get rid of, and they are attached to the Liyou pillar in the beginning, as if they are one, so they are all in an indestructible state.

So once it takes a long time, the monk will undoubtedly lose.

These messages emerged in Xu Qing's mind. He looked at the Li You Zhu in the early days in front of him, and took a deep breath.

And the coercion from this pillar also made Xu Qing feel very clearly standing here, and the Ghost Emperor Mountain in his sea of ​​consciousness radiated light at this moment.

After a long while, Xu Qing's eyes flashed brightly, and under the attention of everyone around him, his body jumped into the air and stepped onto the Pillar of Absolute Beginning Li You.

One step at a distance of ten feet, Xu Qing's eyes showed strange lights, he felt the impact of resentment, but it was very weak, not to be feared.

So he didn't stop in his footsteps, strode up quickly, and continued to move forward.

Forty feet, eighty feet, 130 feet...

That is, in the time of three or five breaths, Xu Qing's figure directly appeared at a height of two hundred feet, and here, his body paused for the first time.

In his mind, countless grievances from Li Youzhu in the early days quickly gathered together a vague figure.

An ancient aura of madness and greed emanated from this figure, and bursts of terrifying roars echoed in the sea of ​​consciousness.

Seeing that this figure is about to take shape completely.

But in the next moment... following the shock of Ghost Emperor Mountain in Xu Qing's Consciousness Sea, the figure suddenly trembled and collapsed immediately, and there was a faint scream echoing from within, like this resentful soul, which can never be extinguished The state is changed, completely extinct.

"Ghost Emperor!!"

(End of this chapter)