Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 1274 - 4: Thunder Sword, Earth Realm Boat, Dream Palace!

Although incomplete, it also proves that the Xuanhuang Realm has quite a few good things.

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After viewing several treasure halls in succession, Zhao Xing quickly discovered the location of the Dream Palace.

It was not placed among the top ten treasure halls, but stood in the [Palace Class] treasures area.

"There it is." Zhao Xing landed, looking at the ancient palace before him.

"Its style is quite similar to the Heavenly Craft Palace where the Mechanical Magic Beast Xiezhi is housed."

One Dream of Heaven and Earth is its original name, belonging to the palace class treasures.

However, at this time, no one could enter it.

Around the palace, there were four smaller houses.

One of the houses was filled with ancient texts, all records pertaining to the Li Dynasty.

"Chief Mechanic of the Imperial Palace 'Hong Yuan.'

"Second Mechanism Master of the Imperial Palace 'Su Li.'

"Greetings, Grand Minister of Agriculture."

Another two Mechanical Masters in the Fate Palace Realm.

"You two may dispense with formalities."

Zhao Xing glanced at Hong Yuan and Su Li.

Hong Yuan stood straight, like a pine tree standing firm, draped in a black robe, embroidered with intricate and exquisite mechanical patterns in silver thread, which shimmered with a mysterious luster under the reflection of the light.

His hair was jet black like ink, neatly tied at the back of his head, fixed with a jade hairpin carved in the shape of mechanical gears.

His face was well-defined, with a high nose bridge, and his lips were somewhat thin, giving an impression of being reticent.

As the Chief Mechanic of the Imperial Palace, Hong Yuan held the highest position among the royal craftsmen.

He was responsible for the operation of the Imperial Palace's arrays and also for designing the most important mechanical facilities.

Hong Yuan was not originally tasked with studying this place's palace; he only hurriedly came because he received word that Minister of Sinong Zhao Xing had arrived at the Yuanfeng Storehouse.

The one truly in charge of the research was Su Li.

This female mechanism master was petite and exquisite, dressed in a light purple gauze dress, her sleeves fluttering like an immortal descending to the mortal world.

The gauze was adorned with small mechanical part-like ornaments, which jingled lightly with her movements, adding a touch of liveliness to her.

Her hair cascaded like a waterfall on either side of her shoulders, interlaced with a few delicate purple flowers, complementing her gauze attire. Her face was round and cute, with a pair of big, bright eyes. Her nose was small and straight, and her lips were rosy, with dimples appearing when she smiled, giving a particularly sweet impression.

As Zhao Xing observed her, she also curiously glanced at this legendary figure among Ministers of Agriculture.

"Grand Minister, I didn't expect you to be so handsome." Su Li complimented.

"Ahem... Su Li, don't be discourteous." Why did Hong Yuan come? This was the reason.

Most focused on mechanical research are quite straightforward, and he feared Su Li couldn't handle welcoming and farewelling, as she rarely leaves the Imperial Palace.

No one knew Zhao Xing's temperament, and offending him could be problematic.

"I'm just speaking the truth," Su Li said.

"Hahaha, thank you for your praise, Lord Su." Zhao Xing didn't think Su Li was deliberately currying favor. With his Soul Heavenly Vision, he could instantly see through Su Li's Early Stage Life Palace thoughts.

"Grand Minister, what brings you here?" Su Li, seeing Zhao Xing was approachable, asked another question.

With Hong Yuan here, what was there for her to ask? But she simply ignored Hong Yuan, wanting to chat a bit more with the handsome Grand Minister!

"Oh, I just came following His Majesty's orders, I heard this place is filled with treasures from the Li Dynasty?" Zhao Xing pointed around and asked.

"Yes, there are many treasures from the Li Dynasty." Su Li smiled and said, "Shall I show you around?"

"Then I'll trouble Lord Su and Lord Hong." Zhao Xing smiled and nodded.

In no hurry for a moment, having come all this way, he had to put on a proper show. Instantly discovering the secrets of the Dream Palace would be excessive.

Thus, Zhao Xing wandered around the surrounding area under the guidance of Hong Yuan and Su Li for three days.

Finally, Zhao Xing found an excuse, wanting to spend a few more days, and stayed next to the 'One Dream of Heaven and Earth' palace.

"The room is filled with records about the Li Dynasty, but there's no mention of how to enter One Dream of Heaven and Earth."

"Probably because the Li Dynasty's Ritual Repairer cast the Forget Worry Skill, or performed a Silence Technique, causing no records to be passed down." Zhao Xing mused.

"It's about time, I should go in, as the Grand Minister of Agriculture, I don't need to disguise much."

Zhao Xing drew a talisman, closed his eyes, and entered the interior of the Dream Palace.

The Dream Palace has two types of entry permissions: one like Zhao Xing's, which is a soul entering but not the person, belonging to a 'visitor.'

The second type is truly mastering the Dream Palace.

The second method would require asking the Heavenly Destiny Mysterious Bird or finding a way to control it from the inside.

Of course, Zhao Xing could also reveal the visitor entry method, with Hong Yuan and Su Li's capabilities, entering the interior, and with external cooperation, breaking through the boundary would only be a matter of time.

But Zhao Xing still needed to inform the Heavenly Destiny Mysterious Bird in advance to prevent any unforeseen events.

"I don't remember any existence of a mechanical Heavenly Destiny Mysterious Bird in Great Zhou, perhaps it's something I didn't know in my past life, or maybe the Heavenly Destiny Mysterious Bird didn't survive." Zhao Xing thought, recalling the unusual signs during their last meeting: "Try to keep it alive."

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Buzz~

Zhao Xing entered the interior of the Dream Palace once again, still appearing inside the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.

However, the feeling this time was completely different from the last time.

"Rule suppression no longer works on me." Zhao Xing looked outside the door, "Now I can go anywhere I want, without being restricted by checkpoints."

Previously, there was heavy mist seen outside the door, but now, everything was clearly visible! All the great halls, mechanisms, and temples were laid bare under his Soul Heavenly Vision!

"Caw caw caw caw~" A familiar voice sounded, as the Heavenly Destiny Mysterious Bird flew down from the pavilion, landing on a standing cabinet. "Zhao Xing, I thought you were dead!"