Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology
Chapter 191 - 178: Leader of the Divine General’s Meeting, Taoist Zhi Xin’s Invitation_2

Chapter 191: Chapter 178: Leader of the Divine General’s Meeting, Taoist Zhi Xin’s Invitation_2

Generally, one utilizes the attributes of Taoist Soldiers, while the other half relies on the rules.

Place your bet on the Heavenly Dragon. As long as you capture the Dragon Flag and unleash Thunderclap to shatter the enemy’s formation, victory will essentially be secured.

After all, this isn’t a life-or-death battle. Even if some masters have the ability to block the Heavenly Dragon, this is about Combat Soldiers, not a duel of Taoist Skills.

Soon, Song Lin once again held his ground against the fourth wave of attacks.

Until everyone else lost their qualifications to challenge.

Song Lin stood at the edge of the high platform, looking down upon the people below.

Amongst the multitude of beings, I wander freely.

A sense of heroic pride surged within him as though wielding Divine Skill in his hands.

This is only the beginning.

From now on, he will climb step by step, higher and higher.

With the help of Dao Fruit from the Otherworld, he will ascend to the position of Heavenly Master.

The noise below interrupted his daydream.

"Unfair! This man exploited the rules!"

"Indeed, such weak Rampant Soldiers, yet he won by relying on the Heavenly Dragon."

Some of those who lost were unsatisfied and began to clamor noisily, only to be thrown out the next moment by a beam of light.

"Could it really be that he exploited a loophole in the rules?" Xuanqi looked toward Zhi Xin beside him.

"The rules are your own creation. The man acted within those rules; how can you accuse him of exploiting loopholes?" Zhi Xin smiled and continued, "If you change the rules now, how would others agree with you?"

"True. It’s about time to announce the winner. This conference has truly surprised me!"

The Divine General Conference is usually held once every three years.

Taoist School theories aren’t updated often, so typically, only after several iterations are there reports that stand out. Most advancements are dull and follow predictable paths.

This theory is the most fascinating one in over ten years.

Originally, I thought this kid was just boasting, but it turns out he has some genuine ability.

"However, the Heavenly Dragon does disrupt the balance. It might need slight adjustments next time."

With this thought, Taoist Xuanqi stepped out from the clouds.

Boom!

In an instant, the winds howled and the clouds rumbled, while dark clouds piled up overhead.

All the high platforms vanished.

The scenery around them shifted, bringing the crowd together once more.

This time it was back in the original grand hall.

The grand hall now contained many people who looked sickly and exhausted.

Song Lin was also visibly fatigued.

Though it was merely simulated warfare, Refining Soldiers consumed Mana.

He had just achieved Core Formation and lacked significant Taoist Realm. If not for pills, he might not have survived four waves of attacks.

It was also quite unusual.

Others seemed convinced of his weakness, arrogantly attempting to defeat him, sending wave after wave of challengers.

Yet he ultimately held his ground each time.

Master Xuanqi slowly walked to the center of the crowd.

He scanned the surroundings and clapped his hands.

From the depths of the dark hall, footsteps could be heard.

Two Taoist Soldiers emerged from the shadows.

These Taoist Soldiers resembled humans in size but had two small Dragon Horns protruding from their heads.

They were Master Xuanqi’s famed Dragon God Soldiers.

Although they seemed ordinary, their power was astonishing.

The Dragon God Soldiers carried a box as tall as a person. With each step they took, the ground faintly trembled, as though the box was exceedingly heavy.

"Song Lin defended four platforms! He is this conference’s leader!"

Wow!

The crowd instantly buzzed, their gazes toward Song Lin filled with envy and jealousy. Zhao Wuji’s face turned ashen as he stared at Song Lin’s retreating figure, his eyes brimming with resentment. Naturally, Song Lin paid no attention to this defeated man.

The rewards for being the leader this time were no trivial matter—it was the Little Golden Altar Cave Heaven.

A Small Cave Heaven is an unstable space, birthed through the union of the Yin and Yang of heaven and earth. It is highly unstable and possesses a fixed lifespan.

Its unstable characteristics are precisely why Small Cave Heavens develop all sorts of unique traits.

The Little Golden Altar Cave Heaven has a time dilation ratio of one to twenty.

Although its lifespan is only three years, this means one can spend a Jiazi (sixty years) inside.

Sixty years is enough time for low-level cultivators to accomplish plenty of tasks.

The Dragon God Soldiers placed the box before Song Lin.

"This is yours," Master Xuanqi said with a smile, then looked toward the others. "Apart from the six who successfully defended their platforms, the rest may leave now."

Song Lin and Mu Qing Taoist were the only two who had defended their platforms from the start till the end.

The others had long since swapped out.

Before long, the grand hall contained only Song Lin, six defenders, Xuanqi, and Zhi Xin.

"Thank you, Masters."

Song Lin didn’t immediately examine his prize but instead stored the box within his Heavenly Demon Stomach.

"Not bad. I’m very impressed with you," Xuanqi said as he patted Song Lin on the shoulder. "Theories proposed by all six of you can be submitted to the Taoist Method Meeting Refining Army Department. As for Song Lin’s Donghua Rampant Soldier Formation Theory, it can be sent to the Taoist Department."

Even those who passed couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy toward Song Lin.

The Taoist Department houses the essence of Holy Might Taoist School’s Taoist Skills. Departments like the Refining Soldiers and Refining Pills Department are mere branch publications. Being featured in the main publication is immensely beneficial for one’s reputation.

"But I can’t make decisions for the Taoist Headquarters. Are you willing to give it a try?" Xuanqi asked.

"Alright." Song Lin pondered briefly before confirming.

"Good. Stay behind later to write down your theory, evidence, and experimental process. There’s no need to disclose the entire Secret Technique; you can omit key steps."

Xuanqi handed Song Lin a jade scroll.

"To live in this world is to establish merit, morality, and words. Don’t underestimate the Taoist Method Meeting Element," Xuanqi said.

Once, a cultivator published a revolutionary article that directly altered the framework of an entire Magic Vein.

During a jungle election, someone unanimously chose that outsider as a Taoist.

Later, he climbed higher and higher, eventually becoming a Fourth-Rank Grandmaster in the Taoist Alliance Heavenly Dao Office.

"That man was me," Master Xuanqi said with pride.

Song Lin held the jade scroll and recorded his thoughts inside.

Fame is the cornerstone of the Taoist School system.

Many arrangements often factor in reputation and Taoist Skill ability.

In less than half a moment, Song Lin and the others recorded their knowledge into their jade scrolls.

Taoist Xuanqi took the jade scrolls and disappeared without a sound.

The others exchanged farewells and dispersed.

The empty grand hall now contained only Song Lin and Taoist Zhi Xin.

Silence settled over the place, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Taoist Zhi Xin, with his aged appearance and a gaze always fixed straight ahead, didn’t seem vacant but rather brimming with wisdom.

The man simply sat next to Song Lin without speaking.

Where Xuanqi had gone was unclear, leaving the two in a contemplative hush.

Uncertain of Zhi Xin’s thoughts, Song Lin grew slightly uneasy and searched for a topic to discuss.

"Master, I’ve read your Refutation of Determinism."

"Oh?" Hearing this, Zhi Xin grew intrigued, his deep gaze quietly regarding Song Lin. "What do you think of it?"

Song Lin saw this as an opportunity to connect with a senior and began mentally processing ideas at lightning speed.

Indeed, Determinism and Refutation of Determinism had long been topics of debate in this world, and Song Lin had his own opinions.

"I believe Determinism is wrong."

"And my argument?" Zhi Xin asked. For most people, Zhi Xin wouldn’t even bother responding, but he was curious about the bold claims of this young man.

"Also wrong."

"Haha!"

Before Zhi Xin could reply, a laugh erupted from nearby.

It was Xuanqi who had re-emerged.

"You brat, you’re good with Refining Soldiers, but perhaps you should leave Divination alone," Xuanqi said, half-amused, half-exasperated.

"It’s fine. Let him speak," Zhi Xin said, becoming more interested.

"All things possess variability, constantly changing, never static. Change is the constant state of all things. Of course, Determinism has examples of validation, yet change is eternal. Said Determinism is merely a product of certain conditions—one of specificity and coincidence."

"Interesting," Zhi Xin smiled faintly, though internally surprised.

Not because Song Lin enlightened him but because the young man’s thoughts were somewhat aligned with his own.

Through years of study, Zhi Xin discovered that change and constancy were not diametrically opposed.

Often, they formed a paradoxical yet harmonious relationship; you exist within me, and I exist within you, engaging in struggle yet depending on each other.

From this perspective, Zhi Xin knew his own argument had flaws.

But he had not yet synthesized a comprehensive theory, which is why Master Mei Hua had previously defeated him in debate, leaving him humiliated.

However, Zhi Xin cared little for appearances and focused instead on the Great Dao.

Song Lin’s insights weren’t as profound, but he was genuinely talented.

With that in mind, Taoist Zhi Xin handed Song Lin a Transmission Jade Token.

"My cave mansion lacks some Taoist Soldier protectors. Would you be willing to refine Taoist Soldiers there sometime? Naturally, there will be compensation."

"If I have the time, I’d be honored to assist," Song Lin agreed, accepting the jade token.

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