Cursed Mountains and Seas

Chapter 114 Breaking through to the sixth rank in one day, a gentle breeze embraces the bright moon.
Wang Cheng's mind went blank, as if he had touched the lofty Dao itself in that instant.

The essence of the Shinto official system and a series of insights emerged from the depths of my heart:
"The first covenant established by the sages and the three officials of Heaven, Earth and Water, who manifested the Dao Qi, at Crane Cry Mountain, and the subsequent repeated covenant-establishing and ordination ceremonies, helped to give weight to the ethereal 'Dao' through the 'faith' that runs through the covenant."

Ultimately, it transcended isolated nations and became the 'Law' that will forever endure in the world!
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms are neither the Rites of Zhou nor the Laws of Qin. They did not perish due to dynastic changes or regional shifts, and thus formed a complete system on their own.

The "divine talisman system," modeled after the system of investiture by the emperors of the pre-Qin period, consisted of talismans and decrees bestowed by the three officials of Heaven, Earth, and Water upon divine officials.

At this moment, Wang Cheng, who was in a strange, trance-like state, seemed to personally feel the weight of "faith".

Because what the "Chaofenglang" seeks is not "wealth," but rather "trust."

Honesty is the foundation of all transactions!

Wang Cheng even felt that compared to the supreme authority of "reward and punishment" held by the most powerful official, the "Lord of the State and the True Dragon Emperor," this was far superior.

The "faith" that Chao Fenglang has always adhered to may be closer to the true nature of the power of the Three Officials Alliance.

However, the official rank of "Chaofenglang," which is widely regarded as the position of shopkeeper, is inherently too weak, which is why it cannot be compared with the rank of "Tianban" (a higher-ranking official).

just now.

With the [Four Seas Exorcising Evil Talisman] and [Golden Toad Suppressing Treasure Talisman], both enhanced by the Four Seas Treasure, meeting, unexpected changes and the possibility of taking things a step further seem to have occurred.

Wang Cheng watched with excitement as the cloud-like and thunderous script within the talisman continuously merged and clashed, gradually gaining a deeper understanding of the two official positions:

"The idea of ​​piecing together new official positions by having people hold multiple roles is clearly correct."

However, there is a prerequisite: not only must the chosen official position align with a higher level of Dao Qi, but it must also be aided by a talisman or protective object of essential compatibility, such as the "Four Seas Treasure".

At the very least, one must trigger a transformation in the legal system, surpassing others in the same profession, in order to gain even a sliver of hope in forming a new official position.

The Bai Shuilang, representing the foundation of the Water Class officials, and the Chaofenglang, embodying a trace of the power of the Three Classes Alliance, are essentially in harmony, which means they have initially taken the right path.

I have a feeling that the official positions resulting from the merger of the two will represent the highest economic power in a country.

Although the person who held this official position in history was a villain, he was also very famous and had made a huge blunder.

However, it seems that a crucial catalyst is still missing before a true transformation can be completed and a completely new Dharma position can be established.

The fusion of the two talismans gradually stalled midway, as if some key element was missing, preventing it from turning the rotten into the miraculous.

However, while qualitative change is not yet sufficient, quantitative change has already quietly taken hold.

Wang Cheng's breathing continued instinctively without stopping.

A wisp of "Heavenly Water Golden Toad Qi" that had not yet dissipated above his head transformed into a long dragon that entered his mouth. With each breath, it formed a three-foot-long white ribbon in the rain.

The Four Seas Exorcising Evil Register and the Golden Toad Suppressing Treasure Register were only initially combined, yet they resonated strongly with the "Heavenly One Water Golden Toad Qi," brewing lamp oil with each inhalation and exhalation, and the light of the heart burned brighter and brighter.

The three flames of fortune, prosperity, and longevity blazed fiercely, distorting the air above Wang Cheng's head. White mist rose in the drizzle, making him appear like a deity who might ride the clouds and depart at any moment.

Herbivores are good at walking but foolish; carnivores are strong and fierce; grain-eaters are wise but short-lived; and those who eat air are divine and immortal.

At this moment, Wang Cheng instinctively began to consume qi and mist, unintentionally using a beginner-level skill of the middle third grade!
When an official reaches the middle third rank, he will focus on cultivating "qi". The "Five Grains Reincarnation Qi" of that dung tyrant, Master Qian, touched upon this level.

They harmonize their internal and external bodies through breathing exercises, gradually overcoming three stages: filling the divine organs, offering sacrifices to the yin body, until reaching the Five Temples of Gods.

One must use the method of "Eating Qi and Consuming Clouds" to inhale and exhale the Dao Qi corresponding to one's official position: Dragon Tiger Qi, Blood Fiend Qi, Corpse Qi, and Peach Blossom Qi to add oil to the heart lamp.

Slowly, it warms the stomach and intestines, allowing it to flourish within one's own body.

Expand the administrative system of the officials and soldiers of the Great Road and create your own "Five Military Governor's Office".

He then enshrined a fragment of the spirit within the mansion as a "clay sculpture of a divine being," filling it with filth and laying a solid foundation for its advancement to the third rank.

"breathe-"

Wang Cheng felt as if he had quietly entered a state of oneness with heaven and man, merging with the Dao energy.

His perception of the surroundings far surpassed his usual level; his senses extended, and everything in the entire Fenglinzhai, near or far, appeared as if it were the lines on the palm of his hand.

The eyes in the brain are greatly enhanced, allowing one to see everything happening inside the body clearly.

Driven by the energy of food and the glow of the clouds, his ritual of advancement continued.

The rituals for Bai Shuilang and Chaofenglang to continue their promotions are very similar, and are called: "All rivers flow into the sea, and great things are accumulated before they are released."

The former requires accumulating fishing boats, warships, cannons, and crew. The transition from fisherman to true captain and navigator requires the accumulation of necessary material resources to take the crucial first step.

The latter requires accumulating a large amount of wealth, shops, connections, channels, and territory. The transition from an ordinary shopkeeper to a senior manager or supervisor also requires accumulating the necessary material resources.

Wow.
A gust of wind blew by, and the ensuing mist revealed Wang Cheng's current financial situation behind him:
The captured gentry distributed 400 warships to him, including twelve ships, two sailing warships, the Qingyi and Babao, and a large number of loyal and "well-trained" Tanka people crew members;

The half-street of real estate given to him by his father, the shipyard's thousand-boat dock, and a large amount of property inherited from the dung gang and the gentry.
Four Seas Tongbao, Craftsman's Silver, Openly Repairing the Plank Road While Secretly Crossing the Chencang Pass, Silver Good Servant and Golden Evil Master, Lion Head Board, and other auspicious talismans and protective objects.
A network of connections naturally emerged: "My God-Girl Boss", "My Senior Official Master", "My Dragon Girl Sister", and "My Prince Jinghai Father".
Finally, even Uncle Zhu Xiaozhai, who was a big pirate in Southeast Asia, appeared.

A small portion of destiny still remained in their broken bowl, still considered a noble person. A-Xiao, curious about how another version of herself had suddenly appeared, leaned closer to take a look, only to discover it was merely an illusion created by a ritual.

As everyone knows, there are three things you need to do to get ahead in the world: betray your own people, sell out your brothers, and seduce bastards.

It should be: lots of money, lots of brothers, and a powerful background!

Both Bai Shuilang and Chao Fenglang perfectly fit this description, making their advancement in rituals virtually unimpeded.

clang!clang!clang!
The sound of bells rang in my ears.

The talismans, which had already been partially pieced together, continued to grow, and the cloud-shaped and thunder-shaped characters became more complex. The number of officials, generals, and soldiers increased to a new level, which also represented an expansion of the administrative divisions within the official system.

At the same time, a glimmer of blue and red light entered his internal organs.

Snapped!
A crisp sound came from inside the body.

Suddenly, the first of the five internal organs was ignited—the kidneys.

A dark light shone from the kidney area, vaguely revealing the shape of a small temple, though it was smaller and simpler than the village's local earth god temple.

Wang Cheng suddenly felt a surge of energy within him, an inexhaustible strength that would allow him to go without sleep for days and nights without any problem.

Whether they're working as "oxen and horses" or "chickens and ducks," they're definitely gifted, the kind of people who can be top performers.

With this step, Wang Cheng's realm has become completely different.

With his abundant wealth, vast savings, the help of his brothers, and a powerful background, he officially stepped into the sixth rank of the Divine Path!

The ability of the mind to interfere with reality is stronger, the realm of "sexual cultivation" is further advanced, and the state of oneness with heaven and man can also be used in actual combat.

At this moment, Wang Cheng used his breath as a bridge to communicate with the outside world, and felt particularly close to various bodies of water.

The thunder in the sky contained boundless information, telling him the secrets of this world.

In a flash, it seemed as if I could reach out and grab the wind and rain in the sky and fly up with it.

"It's done!"

Slowly opening his eyes and spreading his hands, he silently experienced the special skills of the Chao Feng Lang.

Since [Lei Nai Fa Sheng] is the flourishing of all things and the vitality of life.

Therefore, the court attendant, who is spiritually attuned to thunder, can naturally integrate into this process and achieve a far stronger sense of unity with nature than ordinary officials, using thunder as a medium.

When you fully unleash the power of listening to thunder, the strongest sensation is felt within a 33-foot radius around your body. Everything, big or small, can be transformed into images in your mind, even the wriggling of earthworms deep in the soil.

The entire Fenglinzhai area could be heard.

Holding my breath, I felt as if people were speaking high above me, not just one person, whispering and murmuring.

A normal person who listens to thunder can hear the strong inner voice of a person, an animal, or even an inanimate object.

If the gods and spirits were jealous that Lu Yunchen chose this official position, he wouldn't need to learn any foreign languages ​​at all; he could understand whatever language others were speaking.

Even just by smelling the pheromones released by insects, one can know whether an insect is courting, and can also distinguish the requirements of the pheromones for the height and weight of a mate.

But Wang Cheng's "Listening to Thunder" is different.

Just like the last time the [Enlightenment] mutated, Wang Cheng discovered that he could not only listen, but also speak in reverse, issuing commands to the wind and thunder.

Following the sudden flash of inspiration that arose in his heart, Wang Cheng combined the spiritual responses of the two and reached out to touch the "Wind and Thunder Qi" he carried with him.

Crack!

A bright burst of lightning exploded, and the wind and thunder energies instantly transformed into two exquisitely carved, male and female little Taoist boys, one dressed in green and the other in purple.

They bowed to the Dharma Master, and in a flash, they transformed into two ethereal, misty serpents, which roamed the courtyard amidst the roaring wind and lightning, dazzling the eye.

A strong wind blew it away again, and it returned to the original wind and thunder energy, disappearing back into the sleeves of the [Dragon Robe and Python Robe].

Thus, the unique skills of the two major official positions have been clarified, and combined they should be:

"Gathering beasts and taming birds, enlightening all kinds of creatures;"

He can command the wind and rain, and control the lightning and thunder!

Wang Cheng straightened his sleeves, nodded in satisfaction at the two new [Guardian Spirit Generals], and used his exceptional talent for naming to his advantage:

"From today onwards, your name will be Qingfeng, and your name will be Honglonghonglong."

(End of this chapter)