Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology
Chapter 188 - 176: Unifying the Magic Vein, I am the Master of the Rampant Soldier Method!

Chapter 188: Chapter 176: Unifying the Magic Vein, I am the Master of the Rampant Soldier Method!

Lu Mingyang’s theory posits that Rampant Soldiers, Five Ghosts, and other Ghost Soldiers originate from Heavenly Soldiers.

The Heavenly Soldier Technique that Lu Mingyang cultivated is known as the "Planting Beans into Soldiers Skill."

The Planting Beans into Soldiers Skill doesn’t require prior soldier refinement. One simply needs to cultivate a wisp of True Qi, scatter the beans, and combine them with the omnipresent Qi of spirits in heaven and earth to create Heavenly Soldiers.

This type of soldier is not only convenient but also possesses formidable cultivation.

Different beans summon different types of Taoist Soldiers.

Rampant Soldiers were initially beings like mountain goblins and Mu Ke wood guests, later evolving into various ghostly forms.

Since they are spiritual entities of heaven and earth, they derive from the Heavenly Soldier Technique rather than fitting the category of Ghost Soldiers.

"Makes sense, Class C." Grandmaster Xuanqi nodded.

This theory can be considered innovative, with sound reasoning to explain many similarities between Rampant Soldiers and Scatter Bean Heavenly Soldiers.

Grandmaster Xuanqi is the Holy Might Taoist School’s foremost authority in soldier refinement.

He inherited his teachings from the Ghost King Sect, the predecessor of the Holy Might School, mastering both Ghost Soldier and Heavenly Soldier techniques, with deep expertise in the refinement methods of both humans and demons.

During the conference, attendees spoke in turn, and three days passed swiftly.

Song Lin listened to many intriguing theories.

Yet frankly, many participants were quite unimpressive.

The majority presented improvements on refinement techniques, while only a minority offered true theoretical innovations.

For example, one cultivator refined Wood Dao Soldiers and discovered that Yin Yang Qi could shorten the refinement time of Wood Soldiers by one-third. He even developed a Yin-Yang Refining Soldiers Skill.

This theory earned Grandmaster Xuanqi’s commendation and an "A Class" grade.

"You’re one of the Five Masters of the Yimu Jungle? Not bad."

Upon receiving Grandmaster Xuanqi’s recognition, the man named Mu Qing was overjoyed.

Being acknowledged by Grandmaster Xuanqi, one of the compilers of the Refining Army Department in the Taoist Methods Meeting, meant a chance to join the Upper Taoist Meeting Element.

This directly affected one’s reputation and future prospects. For those aspiring to compete for the position of Taoist, such recognition was a powerful amulet.

The practitioners of the Four Major Magic Veins of Heavenly Ghosts and Demons had almost all taken their turns to present.

Few were exceptional; only five received "A Class" evaluations. They were: Zhang Xun, inheritor of the Heavenly Soldiers and Immortal Generals Technique; Changsheng Taoist of the Ghost Soldiers Ghost King Technique; Fire Crow Taoist of the Demon Soldier Fire Crow Soldier technique; the aforementioned Mu Qing; and lastly, Qin Shou, who mastered the Human Soldier Three-Eyed People technique.

The Human Soldier refinement was the most brutal technique Song Lin had ever seen. In modern terms, it was akin to human modification, fusing human bodies with demon powers to form powerful Half-demon Taoist Soldiers.

The earlier Dog-headed Taoist Soldiers belonged to this category.

After mastering the Water Technique Refining Soldiers method, such a complicated and costly approach was abandoned forever.

Soon, it was Song Lin’s turn to speak.

Song Lin stood up, facing Grandmaster Xuanqi and Taoist Zhi Xin in the grand hall’s center, while all eyes turned toward him.

Song Lin showed no timidity—this was the moment of his rise to fame.

Grandmaster Xuanqi’s gaze remained calm, unreadable, while Taoist Zhi Xin wore an air of indifference, as if detached from worldly matters.

"Greetings to both honorable Taoists. My topic is ’Donghua Rampant Soldier Method.’ Donghua is my alias, and Rampant Soldier Method is a new technique I’ve created. In essence, it represents a new magical vein, of which I am the master."

Wow!

As these words fell, the crowd erupted immediately.

Who is this person? Claiming to create a magical vein? Does he think he’s Grandmaster Xuanqi?

Zhao Wuji was stunned, then overjoyed.

He’s crazy, absolutely crazy! Does this kid have a death wish?

Though freedom of speech was allowed, this was no excuse for spouting nonsense.

Previously, others had tried attracting the Grandmaster’s attention with exaggerated and absurd claims, only to be thrown out and permanently barred from the conference.

As expected, Grandmaster Xuanqi’s response matched Zhao Wuji’s predictions. His eyes widened, ready to expel Song Lin.

A mere Core Formation cultivator, daring to call himself the master of a magical vein—and with nothing but common Rampant Soldiers, no less?

What sophistication could Rampant Soldiers possibly possess?

Collecting ghost souls to place in a Soldier and Horse Altar, keeping them as Taoist Soldiers? These Rampant Soldiers even haggled for terms and easily backfired on their masters. They were among the most inferior kinds!

Repurposing such scraps into innovation? Unthinkable!

"You dare to—"

Before he could finish, Taoist Zhi Xin interjected, saying, "Let him proceed."

Song Lin began to elaborate smoothly.

He explained enhancements to Rampant Soldier creation via the Water Technique and then described their advancement through the Thunder Skill.

Finally, he presented the Temple Emperor Seal.

"In this method, blood-soaked remains and overly complicated Soldier and Horse Altars are unnecessary. All soldiers are concealed within the Temple Emperor Seal, summoned at will. Moreover, the seal generates dharma water, which is critical to refining Rampant Soldiers."

Grandmaster Xuanqi scanned the seal with his Divine Thought, and his eyes slowly revealed traces of astonishment.

Taoist Zhi Xin, whose heart was as tranquil as still water, showed a slight change in expression.

This was not mere improvement or innovation but fundamental overhaul!

Leaving aside the audacious magical vein claim, the Water Technique Refining Soldiers alone could earn a "B Class" or higher rating.

"What is the basis for the subsequent Thunder Skill Refining Soldiers?" Grandmaster Xuanqi asked.

"Please take a look, honored Taoists."

Song Lin summoned Yellow Turban Warriors and Yang Thunder Captains.

"Yellow Turban Warriors are Rampant Soldiers born from comprehending thunder and lightning. They have the cultivation of a low-grade Spirit Official Divine General, roughly equivalent to Qi Refinement. Yang Thunder Captains, understanding more advanced lightning, possess Divine Establishment cultivation as top-grade Spirit Official Divine Generals.

"As for low-grade Earth Official Divine Generals equivalent to Core Formation, or high-grade Earth Official Divine Generals of the Purple Mansion level, and even more advanced Heavenly Official Divine Generals—I have yet to study them. However, based on this theory, the feasibility is very high."

Those present, all experts in soldier refinement, immediately recognized the validity of this entire theory.

While the later stages were hypothetical, successfully refining low-grade Earth Official Divine Generals at the Core Formation level would confirm this as a viable path.

Heavenly Officials aside, observing the Yang Thunder Captains alone indicated great potential to achieve Earth Official levels.

This individual truly had genuine skill—Rampant Soldiers could very well be unified under his innovation!

The ones whose expressions soured the most were Zhao Wuji and Lu Mingyang.

Lu Mingyang had introduced his theory on Rampant Soldier origins to attract those practicing Rampant Soldier and Five Ghost techniques to his side.

But now, this man had declared independence, digging up Lu Mingyang’s very foundation!

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

This was perhaps the most brilliant theory in recent years.

If proven feasible, Rampant Soldiers would indeed be unified by one person.

"Donghua magical vein... Do you truly intend to become its master?" Xuanqi’s gaze burned as he burst into laughter. "Very well, you remind me of myself in my youth. Grade: A!"

Soon, only a hundred individuals passed this conference.

"Excellent. Next is the combat soldier phase."

Wow!

With a wave of Grandmaster Xuanqi’s hand, the scenery changed.

Song Lin found himself atop a high platform, ten zhang by ten zhang, crafted entirely of white jade.

The platform stood beneath the Nine Heavens, overlooking the Sword Tree World below.

A giant cauldron five zhang tall stood before him.

A small opening in the cauldron’s belly revealed blazing flames within.

Song Lin sat on a jade chair, not far from a golden flag in front of him.

There were six such platforms scattered through the air, each occupying a specific direction.

Meanwhile, the others in the main hall watched from the ground below.

The high platform supporting Song Lin was encircled by a dozen smaller platforms, each bearing various colored flags and towering Taoist Soldiers guarding them.

At that moment, Grandmaster Xuanqi’s distant voice rang out.

"This Divine Weapon Conference prohibits bringing personal Taoist Soldiers; all must be refined on-site. This is the Refining Furnace, capable of simulating all refining materials and conditions. The time ratio is one to one hundred. There are three defenders and one challenger per stage."

"This is a flag-capture battle. The one who captures the flag wins and becomes the new Flag Guardian. Defenders win by fending off all challengers."

"The six A Class participants will start as defenders, while the rest will challenge. Up to five challengers may attack at once."

"Around the central flag are eighteen smaller flags, each conferring unique advantages. Participants may seize smaller flags to enhance their own strength before contesting the central flag."

"Ah, so that’s the format—refine on-site and compete immediately? Truly worthy of the Divine Weapon Conference, purely testing the merit of the soldiers."

The strength of Taoist Soldiers is partly tied to the Taoist who refines them.

Some weak Taoist Soldiers become formidable after centuries of refinement by their masters.

By leveling factors such as time, materials, and individual skill, Grandmaster Xuanqi ensured this contest focused entirely on the superiority of the soldiers, leaving personal cultivation levels irrelevant.

Below, the crowd exchanged glances.

Ultimately, Lu Mingyang, Zhao Wuji, and three others stepped forward.

"Grandmaster, I wish to challenge Song Lin!"

"Excellent! Begin!!"

A Refining Furnace appeared before each of the five challengers as they channeled True Qi and set to work with fervor.

Before Lu Mingyang, colorful beans emerged one by one from his Pill Furnace.

The beans were refined, then scattered as soldiers.

As time passed, Taoist Soldiers continuously emerged from the Refining Furnace’s depths.

Amid their refinement, everyone glanced skyward.

"What the ...?! What is that thing?"

Someone couldn’t help letting out a startled cry.

Above them, a dense swarm of Rampant Soldiers appeared.

Their numbers were at least five thousand.

This was the allure of Water Technique Refining Soldiers. A sip of dharma water, a group of ghost souls—one spray, and an army instantly materialized.

Even Lu Mingyang’s beans couldn’t be scattered this quickly!

"This is cheating!!! It’s barely been a quarter-hour! I’ve only reached one thousand Taoist Soldiers—this is unfair, let’s restart!!"

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