Chapter 956: Chapter 54: Rivers of Blood, the Monsters Trained by Liu Tianning!
"Splash~"
The crisp sounds of birds chirping and the gentle flow of water echoed in my ears.
Passing through the Divine Wood Avenue encircled by the Luo River, we entered the interior of the Academic Palace.
Looking up, I saw the palace was filled with lush greenery, and pavilions and towers were harmoniously distributed within it.
Between the towers, clear streams meandered, and on the water, vibrant lotuses floated, exuding a mysterious aura.
At the center of the palace, there was a massive Ten Thousand Skill Square!
Various planting tools and magical vessels were displayed on the square.
"Automatic Seedling Separator, Seven-Linked Seedling Transplanting Machine, Guiyuan Drum Car, Branching Array..." Zhao Xing gazed down, "They will all be mine in the future."
The flying boat and warship continued their journey, soon passing the remaining institutes.
A group of the Self Sect’s Ministers of Agriculture were busily shuttling around, dressed in simple robes, their faces filled with focus and joy.
Occasionally, someone would look up to glance at the arrival of these distinguished guests.
Soon, Zhao Xing saw another iconic area of the Shangluo Academy: the Divine Splendor Farm.
In the farm, some Ministers of Agriculture were carefully sowing precious seeds.
Others were diligently watering germinated seedlings, and some were meticulously observing the growth of plants, recording every subtle change.
The lush farm had a big tree planting area.
Most were towering trees with sturdy trunks and lush foliage, teeming with exotic fruits.
There was also a vine area, where vines entangled on supports, blooming into brilliant flowers.
Some plants had strange shapes, indescribable, as if they were creatures from another world.
"This is the Shuangsheng Institute."
Zhao Xing looked below, where a colorful area suddenly appeared.
A series of mysterious greenhouses. The walls of the greenhouses were crafted from transparent crystals, revealing the treasures planted inside.
"The largest cluster of Wen Hua’s greenhouses in the world!" Zhao Xing sighed emotionally, "I once brought my ex-girlfriend here to steal vegetables, but I failed to show off and ended up dropping a level..."
The flying boat began to lower its altitude even further, and streets and buildings formed a continuous scene in the distance.
"Shangluo Library." Zhao Xing looked ahead. "In the library, there are the most comprehensive plant atlases, ’Compendium of Materia Medica,’ ’Great View Wood,’ ’Self Theory of Heaven and Earth,’ ’Heavenly Bamboo Atlas’..."
"In the deepest and largest section, it even houses original versions of the ’All Things Growth Map’ and ’Yin Yang Self Scripture.’"
The warship and flying boat fleet eventually landed at the Forest Sea Ship Station of the Shangluo Academy, which is also the largest docking area for towers and ships at Shangluo Academy.
It not only has a wide landing area but also the Lake District Shipyard and Underground Ship Station.
Some tower ships travel via tunnels or waterways to arrive.
"Many people have come to greet us." Zhao Xing looked at the square formation in front, noting that the guests and onlookers combined numbered in the thousands.
"The main leaders of the seven key institutes have basically all arrived."
When Liu Tianning disembarked, Zhao Xing followed, stepping off the flying boat and staying by Liu Tianning’s side.
The first dozens of people in the formation included the Deans and Vice Deans of the Divine Splendor Institute, Divine Wood Institute, Jiedao Academy, Yuanming Institute, Yuanji Institute, Military Envoy Academy, and Shuangsheng Institute.
Usually one dean and three vice-deans, but there were many honorary titles not involved in administration, only holding enough power.
At the foremost was an elder in a green robe, with silver-white hair, sunken eyes, and a face full of wrinkles.
"He should be Xu Xing." Zhao Xing observed the elder in the green robe, "His main body has already reached the final stage of power decline."
Xu Xing naturally came in his main body, and this is what his main body looked like!
When approaching the limit of life span, one’s soul begins to age.
Especially for someone like Xu Xing, who is already 783 years old.
Of course, this does not mean Xu Xing is weak.
Even before his death, he could exert formidable combat strength.
But keeping his physical body vibrant required a lot of energy, and since his main body didn’t need to fight, Xu Xing couldn’t be bothered to waste energy.
"Greetings, Dean." Liu Tianning respectfully saluted.
"Greetings, Dean." Zhao Xing also followed suit, and all the Self Sect’s Ministers of Agriculture behind him bowed their heads.
Even the likes of Luo Hou King and King Heavenly Destiny bowed in respect.
Xu Xing, as the leader of the Self Sect, is a legendary figure.
Under his leadership, during Emperor Jing’s reign, Shangluo Academy contributed the ’Yuan Eighteen’ primordial rice seeds, added over ten thousand new medicinal herbs (derivative species) to the Medical Department, and provided more than seven thousand new mechanical materials to the Heavenly Craft Department.
Even a First-rank Prince would bow to Xu Xing.
"Vice Dean Liu, honored guests, please proceed to the guesthouse to rest." Xu Xing also returned the salute.
This was a public occasion, so he addressed Liu Tianning by his title.
Of course, once the formalities were over and they headed to the guesthouse, such formality was unnecessary.
Liu Tianning quickly stepped forward: "Teacher, please allow me to assist you."
"Alright." Xu Xing smiled, "Tian Ning, congratulations on being conferred as a Commandery Prince."
"It’s all thanks to the teacher’s excellent guidance." Liu Tianning slightly bowed, keeping his head lowered during the conversation, as he was taller than Xu Xing.
"Who is he?" Xu Xing leaned on his staff, looking at Zhao Xing.
Liu Tianning turned slightly: "Teacher, he is my disciple Zhao Xing."
"Zhao Xing, come pay respects to your master’s elder."
Zhao Xing immediately stepped forward and paid his respects amid the thronging guest crowd: "Disciple’s grandson pays respects to the master’s elder."
"Good, good." Xu Xing nodded with a smile, "Stand up, come to your master’s elder’s side."
"Yes." Zhao Xing shed his Chinese clothing five aura and ran to Xu Xing’s right side, supporting him.
He and Liu Tianning supported Xu Xing, one on each side, as they walked along the avenue.