Chapter 78

The Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill is the supreme protective skill of the Esoteric School. Since its creation, no one has truly mastered it.

However, this does not mean that the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill is unsuitable for ordinary people to practice.

On the contrary, compared to other world-class skills, the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill is almost the easiest to start with.

When I say "almost," it's because there is one world-class skill that is even easier to start with—the *Manual of the Sunflower* or the *Sword Canon of the Invincible*.

Of course, now that the Sunflower has not yet appeared, Zhao Hao does not have the courage to sacrifice himself for the country, so he can only give up the idea of saving the country with ten thousand eunuchs.

But ten thousand Dragon Elephant soldiers might really be possible.

The Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill requires the most time to practice.

The Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill is divided into thirteen levels. The first level is very simple; even the most foolish person can master it within one or two years after being taught. The second level is twice as difficult as the first, taking three to four years. The third level is twice as difficult as the second, taking seven to eight years. The difficulty increases exponentially, making it harder to progress as you go. After the fifth level, it often takes more than thirty years of hard work to advance to the next level.

Throughout the generations, the Esoteric School has produced many high monks and extraordinary scholars, but no one has ever practiced the thirteen levels of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill beyond the tenth level. This skill progresses step by step, and there is no reason it cannot be mastered. If someone could live for thousands of years, they would eventually reach the thirteenth level. However, human life is limited, and the high monks and cultivators of the Esoteric School must rush to reach the seventh or eighth level before the end of their natural life. This often leads to the danger of rushing and failing.

During the Northern Song Dynasty, a high monk from Tubo once reached the ninth level. He continued to practice diligently, but when he reached the tenth level, a heart demon suddenly arose, and he could not control himself. He danced wildly for seven days and seven nights, and finally died from the rupture of his meridians.

Jinlun is indeed a prodigy in cultivation. Among the high monks of the Esoteric School, he is the one who reached the ninth level in the shortest time.

Even so, he has not yet broken through to the tenth level.

However, Zhao Hao does not need everyone to reach Jinlun's level.

Many people have a misunderstanding about the Song Dynasty's army, thinking that it was easily defeated.

But the Liao, Jin, and Western Xia have all fallen, while the Song Dynasty still stands.

In the lands conquered by the Mongols, the Song Dynasty is the memory the Mongols least want to recall.

The Song Dynasty's army is not as weak as many people imagine.

To be fair, the Song Dynasty fell to external forces and the emperor, not to the people or the army.

If Zhao Hao were to decide to promote the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill in the army, he does not expect them to advance as quickly as Jinlun. He only needs them to reach the first or second level of the Dragon Elephant, and their overall combat effectiveness would definitely double.

Of course, there will be various problems, but in this world, there is no such thing as a perfect solution.

How can one solve the problem of the Mongols without any consequences?

Even if it means burning oneself, even if it means drinking poison to quench thirst, even if it threatens the ruling foundation of the Zhao family.

As long as this land is not lost, as long as this land does not fall, what is there to regret?

Does Zhao Hao really covet the imperial throne?

The Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill is the signature skill of the Esoteric School, and even members of the Esoteric School rarely receive its transmission.

So in Zhao Hao's eyes, Jinlun is a true treasure bearer.

As for the threat Jinlun himself poses.

What is he?

Even if he breaks through to the tenth or eleventh level of the Dragon Elephant, what does it matter?

To defeat the Mongols, one's vision cannot be limited to one place or one person.

The strength of the Mongols has never been the strength of one person.

"Do you want the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill? Do you know how difficult it is to practice?" Jinlun laughed, his smile full of sarcasm.

Even if he is not Zhao Hao's match, he still has absolute confidence in practicing the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill.

No one understands the difficulty of practicing the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill better than he does.

Zhao Hao's spear tip flicked, and Jinlun's laughter stopped. A trail of blood flowed from his neck.

"I don't have time for your nonsense. Hand over the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, and you can go. If you don't hand it over, you die. I'll count to three. After three, whether you live or die is up to you." Zhao Hao said coldly.

He naturally would not let Jinlun know his plans.

Even as the Mongol Imperial Preceptor, Jinlun's thinking is no different from that of Guo Jing and Huang Rong.

They are just people of the martial world.

Their vision and scope are too small.

In the end, Jinlun chose to submit.

The secret manual is precious, but life is more valuable.

Even if he gives the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill to Zhao Hao, Jinlun does not think Zhao Hao can achieve much with it, and it will only waste a lot of time.

On the contrary, if he can save his life and make further breakthroughs, reaching the tenth level of the Dragon Elephant, he might still have a chance to fight.

So, he ultimately chose to compromise.

"Do not think that by defeating me, you have defeated the Esoteric School. Do not think that by obtaining the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, the Esoteric School can do nothing to you. The highest skill of the Esoteric School has never been the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill." Jinlun said as he handed over the secret manual of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill.

Zhao Hao verified it and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Are you talking about the Supreme Yoga Tantra?" Zhao Hao asked.

Zhao Hao is not completely ignorant of the Esoteric School.

Jinlun nodded and said, "You know. The Supreme Yoga Tantra is the true divine skill. In comparison, the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill is just a minor skill. If I had achieved some success, I wouldn't have to practice the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill so hard, and I wouldn't have been defeated by you today. What a fool!"

In his words, Jinlun belittled himself but highly praised the Supreme Yoga Tantra.

Zhao Hao smiled faintly. The treasure in your mouth is nothing to me. The garbage in your mouth can burst with world-shocking power in my hands.

However, Zhao Hao heard another meaning in Jinlun's words.

"From what you say, it seems that someone in the Esoteric School has successfully practiced the Supreme Yoga Tantra?" Zhao Hao asked with interest.

"When the news of my defeat by you spreads, you will meet him." Jinlun said with a complex expression.

"Interesting, interesting, more and more interesting. I am really looking forward to it." Zhao Hao said with a light laugh.

"When you truly meet him, you will know how terrifying he is. By the way, his age is similar to yours." Jinlun said.

Zhao Hao was finally moved.

He is actually about the same age as me.

There is actually such a powerful young person.

"Do you think he is stronger than me?" Zhao Hao asked.

Jinlun shook his head and said, "He has never shown his strength, so no one knows his exact power. I only know that he is very strong and will become even stronger in the future. He has unlimited potential for growth."

"What is his name?"

"Basiba."

PS: Once again, ignore the time.

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