As soon as Milo sat down, branches sprouted out, bearing orange-red fruits that exuded a slightly sweet and slightly sour aroma.
Picking one up casually, he used the earth evil medicine in front of the other party. The aura on his fingertips turned, and the same three wonderful auras vaguely emerged.
A hint of understanding flashed in Dao Qing's eyes, but the expression on his face remained calm.
Milo, who originally just analyzed it casually, immediately discovered the mystery when he came into contact with the second one.
He frowned slightly and said, "Why are these two fruits exactly the same?"
As he spoke, he pointed to the two fruits in front of him. They were exactly the same in appearance, sweetness inside, and even the amount of energy they contained.
Dao Qing stretched out his hand and a card fell into his hand, depicting a pattern of vines full of berries.
"This is also one of my treasures."
With that said, Dao Qing began to explain the concept of his accompanying treasure and his own origin.
"My accompanying treasure was originally just a concept of void, which can also be understood as a concept that can carry other concepts. At the beginning, I just used it as a portable space. Later, as my cultivation continued to improve, it gradually evolved into a spiritual realm.
As a cave that I carry with me. Unfortunately, I was born too early. Five thousand years ago, Hanxia was in the lowest period of vitality and spiritual energy, and was not suitable for casual practice. No, maybe you are not practicing with me.
, after all, the founder of the Miaoyou Sect at that time also attained enlightenment in such an environment."
At the end of the sentence, Dao Qing shook his head, then looked into the void, and said: "But I still have some talent. In the five lives I experienced in Hanxia, although most of them stopped at the realm of Dharma, I studied the human way, the immortal way, and the Buddhist way.
, I gained certain benefits when reading the scriptures of Shinto and some demonic ways. In the end, I took the Tao of Being and Nonbeing as the foundation, tolerated various schools of thought and studied the nameless Tao that was most suitable for me, and successfully touched the threshold of Tianyi."
"It's a pity that my path requires constantly adding new things into the spiritual realm, so as to fill the nothingness with substance and carry the changes of substance with nothingness. This kind of method will damage the earth's veins, and it is difficult to go further in Hanxia. In the end, in Hanxia
Under the guidance of several True Lords, I came to the Southern Islands to practice, and gradually gathered the bloodline information and natural materials of the creatures here to build this mountain and sea realm."
As he spoke, a small magic weapon similar to a sand table model appeared in Dao Qing's hand. Its structure was exactly the mountain and sea realm where Milo was at this time.
"At the beginning, in order to further open up my companion treasure, I studied some of the magical powers of mediation and creation taught to me by the three true monarchs in the past, and absorbed the practice methods of the Southern Islands, especially the dark games unique to the Kingdom of Sand and the summoning of monsters.
The Dharma, combined with the Tao of talismans, creates a magical power that is unique to me."
As he spoke, Milo discovered that cards emerged from the sand table. Each card had a pattern on it, and the auras emitted by each of these patterns all showed its considerable power.
"Food and water, monsters and braves, equipment and magic, even natural environment and battlefield images, as long as they exist in the world, I can seal them into cards and continuously increase their power. For example, this one."
Dao Qing raised a finger, and a card fell in front of Milo. It depicted the image of the ghost ship captain.
"This one is considered one of my best works. Not only does it possess the power of the Mysterious Light Realm, but with the special item card Ghost Ship Diver, it can even reach the level of the Dharma Realm."
Starting from this exchange, the exchange between Milo and Dao Qing was divided into two parts. One was to continue to exchange information between the two places openly. Milo introduced the Starlight Orb to each other as his companion treasure, and the other was
The two parties secretly exchanged some secret information with each other through the resonance built by the three wonderful energies, which was not suitable for exposure to the outside world and could be inferred or perceived by others.
Milo looked at these cards carefully and hesitated: 'Is this thing also mixed with oaths and legendary destiny?'
Milo's answer surprised Dao Qing. He did not deny Milo's guess and said bluntly: "Do you still remember the exchange between my captain and your follower? I was the one who was guided by words and made the oath."
'
Speaking of this, Dao Qing said helplessly: "Back then, I had achieved some success in my studies, thought I had the ability to protect myself, and had a certain understanding of the rules of this land. I foolishly accepted a title recognized by many countries.
So much so that I still haven't been able to completely get rid of the shackles.'
'Is there still such a hidden danger in the title?'
Milo was slightly shocked, and Dao Qing continued to explain: 'You should have felt the power of the oath, and you should understand the characteristics of this thing. Although some people in the kingdom think that this is the unique power of the alliance. But in fact, this is the power of the South.
One of the highest products jointly arranged by the gods of the archipelago to fight against the evil energy of chaos. Its power is powerful enough to crush all existences below the true king. There are countless legends here, saints were born and died because of it, and countless kingdoms
Hence it is created, hence it is destroyed.'
'And this oath system has a major feature in the Kingdom Alliance. The oaths of high-ranking people are more binding. To put it bluntly, it is the proportion of power you occupy in the oath system that determines the authority you can use. In the Kingdom Alliance,
Your power is now close to that of a high-ranking legend, roughly equivalent to that of a king. When you were still a free body, the power you possessed could protect you from the oaths of many kings. But once you enter the oath system, you become
As a noble, your power is part of the power of the oath system, so it will be difficult to resist the oaths given by kings with legendary power.'
'It was because I accepted the title early that I was eventually plotted by several pseudo-legendary kings, and became one of the envoys of several of their countries and the Emerald Wonderland. For this reason, I also faced off against several ancient saints.
Of course, this also involves the fact that I was not rigorous enough earlier and did not know how high the sky is and how high it is, so I borrowed the name Emerald Wonderland.'
Speaking of this, Dao Qing warned Milo again: "You were right not to accept the faith of the Lord of the Mountain and Forest before. You must maintain similar vigilance in the future. In this land that has sworn to integrate into order, once you admit that you are someone
As dependents of high-ranking beings, and accept the incense and incense power that originally belonged to them, no matter whether you have any contact with each other originally, you will gradually form a primary and secondary relationship through word of mouth. At this time, if you have a formal canonization and
A contract can easily create a gap between upper and lower levels. At this time, you will not be able to refuse the oath that the other party makes to you.'
'How were you plotted against in the first place?'
Milo was a little curious, but Dao Qing shook his head: "Restricted by the oath, I can't tell you the specific situation, but you must remember the key points I mentioned to you. Also, on the surface
You'd better give me some information that is useful enough but does not involve your core, so that I can tell you some information in person later without arousing suspicion in some individuals."
'It's natural.'
While responding to the other party, during the face-to-face communication between the two, Milo showed curiosity about some secret information of the Southern Islands. By actively exposing some of his own information, as well as some secret techniques of the Southern Demon Cult, he obtained some information from Dao Qing.
The incomplete oath is secret.
Milo's analysis of southern secrets, especially the truth of form, and his condensation and creation of some spirits amazed Dao Qing. These were of great benefit to his future practice.
Therefore, while Dao Qing was absorbing the information Milo told, he was secretly thinking about Milo's identity.
At the same time, the secret exchanges between the two parties also began to talk about the many forces in the Southern Islands and what to do next.
'Generally speaking, if you want to obtain a stable enough life in this land, you must obtain sufficient autonomy. Although the title of Honorary Baron is good, once you are granted the title, you will still be protected by those legendary kings.
For moderation, the best way is to become an earl and establish your own county. If that doesn't work, it's best to settle for the next best thing and become a viscount with real power in charge of the land, and then transfer part of the oath through blood inheritance to ensure that you only have it.
'
Hearing this, Milo frowned slightly, obviously not liking Dao Qing's second choice.
He couldn't help but say: 'Heirs should not be used as tools to carry one's own responsibilities.'
Dao Qing took a deep look at Milo and said with a smile: 'You are not a monk from the Southern Demon Cult, are you?'
Milo fell silent.
No answer was an answer in itself. Dao Qing did not continue to ask, but gave a third option: 'If you can't become a count and establish a small country of your own, then you can just retreat to the end, as long as you become an honorary knight. In
In the Southern Islands, the knighthood itself is the lowest-level title. Even most nobles do not think it is a noble title. The honorary knighthood that cannot control soldiers and does not have any rights is regarded by many nobles as a title for civilians.
Kind of teasing.'
'But it is precisely because this title has the lowest level and is not recognized by most nobles, but is recognized by most civilians. With it, you can get a certain status bonus in the oath system without being too affected.
Big constraints. To put it bluntly, this is because your own strength is not proportional to the oath constraints brought by this title. It is impossible to fully accommodate your power into the oath system to ensure that you will not be persecuted by the king's oath. Of course,
To prevent them from burning bridges, you'd better construct an identity among the people.'
'My identity?'
Milo heard that this was the fourth path given by Dao Qing.
'This is also some summary of what I have learned over the years. It may not be useful, but it is better than not having a name in this land.'
'Must you have your own name in the Southern Islands?'
Milo raised the core question, which was also the question he had been curious about since Dao Qing opened his mouth. Is it necessary to have his own identity in the Southern Islands?
'It may not be necessary for the first-class demigods who can gather the power of incense and will on a large scale and control some authority, but it is indeed a necessity for us. I have told you before that the oath system is used to fight against the chaotic evil energy. It is precisely because of this thing,
Only in the normal living areas of the Southern Islands can you see the existence of chaotic demonic energy. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. In fact, these demonic energies are everywhere, but they are manifested in different ways.'
As he spoke, Dao Qing showed the power distribution map of the Southern Islands on his face. He opened his mouth to briefly introduce the superficial relationships between various countries and many forces to Milo. Secretly, he explained to Milo the oath system and the manifestation of chaotic evil energy in different regions.
'In the Kingdom Alliance, the chaotic demonic energy and the oath system are intertwined. Therefore, in the Kingdom Alliance, the establishment of many oaths must have two sides. For example, if you want to target a person, issue an oath to him and require him to
To do something, when you make a vow, you must provide corresponding positive descriptions everywhere.'
'For example, if a princess of a great country promises a commoner to take her away from a certain place, then when she makes the oath, she must also give the commoner a certain amount of praise, such as a brave person, a loyal person, such positive things.
The description is essentially to strengthen certain characteristics of this civilian in exchange for the other party accomplishing something for her.'
'In the same way, a person who tries to gain power through an oath will also be subject to corresponding restrictions. The more famous ones in this land are those who make an oath not to eat the meat of certain animals, gain animal-like abilities, or
Stay away from flames, gain the ability to see at night, protect the environment, gain natural protection, etc.'
'The basis of all this is that you must have a name recognized by the oath system. Once you do not have this name, you will not be able to obtain blessings through the oath, and it will be easier for others to curse you. In this regard, in the Southern Islands
Fortunately, if you go to the White Elephant Country or the Sand Country, the impact will be even more serious.'
As he spoke, Dao Qing looked in the direction of the Kingdom of Sand.
'In the Kingdom of Sand, the name is an important carrier of the oath system. Theoretically speaking, as long as you control a person's name, you can steal his power and even control his life. But again, the name
It is also an important foundation for protecting all living beings from being eroded by the evil energy of chaos when shrouded in darkness and chaos. As I said before, the core of my cards is that in addition to the magical power of mediating creation taught to me by the three true monarchs and Han Xia's talismans, there are also
The dark game and the method of summoning monsters that are unique to the Kingdom of Sand. The dark games and the method of summoning monsters here are one of the applications of the oath system by the monks of the Kingdom of Sand.'
Dao Qing summoned some of his cards again, pointed at some of the strange monsters and said: 'They named the monsters bred by the chaotic demonic energy, praised their images, gave these monsters shapes, and finally sealed them in stone tablets.
It is convenient for priests to summon enemies. If you don't have a name that is recognized by others, it is easy for them to take advantage of the loophole and forcibly give you a name, treating you as a monster and sealing you into a stone tablet or stone slab.'
After talking about the Kingdom of Sand, Dao Qing looked at the White Elephant Kingdom again: 'But the dangers in the Kingdom of Sand are nothing compared to the White Elephant Kingdom.'
As he spoke, Dao Qing was filled with complex emotions that he didn't know how to describe. He summarized his words and explained to Mi Luo: 'I don't know what the three patron saints of Baixiang Kingdom thought, and what they did to the oath system in the first place.
But the oath system of the White Elephant Kingdom is indeed the only one among the Three Kingdoms that allows mortals to have the opportunity to influence semi-saints and even the three guardian gods through curses.'
'ha?'
Milo was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but make a sound of surprise. Although he probably guessed which country in the White Elephant Kingdom was more similar to the Taixu Illusion Realm, he really didn't expect that some exaggerated myths and legends in the Taixu Illusion Realm would be different in the Taixu Illusion Realm.
The Southern Islands actually came true.
Dao Qing seemed to have guessed Milo's reaction a long time ago, and the news on the surface was similar. Although it was labeled as a legend, it was said, and he only told Milo this news in the form of a story, it did not make Milo emotionally upset.
The change seems a bit abrupt.
At the same time, Dao Qing continued: "The feeling of surprise can be left to the future. You just need to remember that you have no corresponding identity and name in Baixiang Kingdom, and it will be difficult to stop you when you are cursed. However, it is through studying these three
The different manifestations of the oath system led me to think of a fourth way. Through the people, the oath can be affected in reverse.'
Dao Qing's words were already quite obvious. Combined with his previous statement that half-body saints might not be needed, Milo whispered: 'How to gather people in the human world? How to confer gods with incense?'
'It seems that you have guessed it. There are some similarities between the two, but the details are different. After all, ordinary people in the Southern Islands have their own beliefs. The power of wish is either harvested by the corresponding demigod or true god, or integrated into the oath.
The system, the power of will that can be enriched is too limited. Take this island as an example, unless you directly preach and gather the faith of the residents of this island on a large scale, the power of will that can only be gathered from some legends and stories will not be enough to condense
Divinity and authority, and even the ability to condense some powerful legendary destiny are somewhat reluctant. This is why many legends wander around in this land, creating legendary stories one after another.'
'Of course, this has also made the profession of bards rise a lot. Many legends are unwilling to provoke them. After all, who knows whether they will add fuel to your story and say something, causing you to have scattered wishes to gather.
what is the problem?'
As he spoke, Dao Qing couldn't help but sneered, stretched out his hand and tapped the void, and several cards emerged, depicting the images of bards.
However, the images of these bards are different from the fully armed appearance of other cards. Some facial features are missing, or fingers are broken, and some bodies have obviously been transformed into musical instruments, exuding terror, and
An aura specifically targeted at the profession of bard.
'If you plan to spread any stories to the outside world, it is best to have your own bard, or to show strong enough means and character to let them know that targeting you is not something they can bear.'
Hearing this, Milo lowered his head. It was obvious that Dao Qing was plotted, and these bards also put in a lot of effort.
He summarized today's harvest and suddenly thought of a question. He looked at Dao Qing and asked: 'Senior, do you know about Order White Salt?'
This question made Dao Qing, who took back the bard card and tried to calm down his emotions, fell silent again. After a while, he slowly said: 'Why do you ask this?'