Chapter 207: Boundless Mana, Vast Divine Powers
True Martial Mountain front.
One after another terrifying thunderbolts descended from the heavens, purple turning black. Originally, the Sword Embryo had already formed, but after Ning Qi infused it with all the flesh and blood of two Martial Saints, it underwent metamorphosis once more. For this reason, Ning Qi personally employed the Heavenly Thunder Method to summon the thunderbolts.
He had just stepped into the Martial Saint Realm, but from previously observing the Heavenly Thunder tempering the Sword Embryo, he had already gained some enlightenment. Now, it was only natural that he advanced the Heavenly Thunder Method further.
Rumble!
Amid the Heavenly Thunder tempering, the Sword Embryo’s aura grew increasingly sharp.
White Mountain Old Daoist felt somewhat envious. This kind of Spiritual Treasure was not only far stronger than the opportunity he had obtained this time, but even his True Xuan Seal could not compare to it.
While Mad Thunder Martial Saint and the other two felt envious, they were also trembling with fear. They feared that Ning Qi was not yet satisfied and would grab them to fuse with the Spiritual Sword as well. If that happened, there would truly be nowhere to cry.
Time passed.
The Heavenly Thunder ceased.
The Spiritual Sword finally took form.
One after another Treasure Lights grew increasingly brilliant, with Sword Light flowing, tearing fine, imperceptible cracks in the surrounding void. Merely relying on the power of the Spiritual Sword, it could already achieve this, showing its might.
Ning Qi’s eyes showed satisfaction.
When the Treasure Light dispersed.
The Spiritual Sword fully emerged.
The congregation’s gazes instinctively turned to it. They saw that the Spiritual Sword was entirely silver-white, only three fingers wide, shrouded in a layer of hazy Sword Light, with Sword Light flickering indeterminately at the tip. Even Blade Demon felt some trepidation at the might within.
Ning Qi reached out and beckoned, and the Spiritual Sword hovered before him. He sensed the uniqueness of the Spiritual Sword, resonating with it, his expression growing even more satisfied.
“Innate Five Elements Perfection Spiritual Treasure, Young Ning, your luck is truly unparalleled!” White Mountain Old Daoist could not help but exclaim in admiration.
Martial Saint Secret Treasures naturally had levels.
They were generally classified by the number and types of Five Elements Qi contained within.
For example, King Yu Bead and Great Sun Compass each contained only one type of Five Elements Qi.
Of course.
At their peak, these two Secret Treasures were more than that, but with the passage of time, only the original Spiritual Treasure’s Origin Five Elements Qi remained.
His True Xuan Seal was also Five Elements Perfection, but that was something he had forged postnatally, already at its limit. Whereas this Spiritual Sword before him had Innate Five Elements Perfection and could grow further in the future—they were not comparable.
Moreover.
Back then, he had spent an unknown amount of painstaking effort to forge the True Xuan Seal, yet now Ning Qi achieved it in one step.
Truly, comparing oneself to others leads to frustration.
Ning Qi chuckled lightly.
With just a simple test, he knew this Spiritual Sword’s power was extraordinary. Its Main Body alone possessed sharpness sufficient to tear the void. When combined, it could make his Innate Divine Sword Qi even stronger. Not only that, the Five Elements Origin within this Spiritual Sword could also provide him with inspiration.
Moreover, the Spiritual Sword contained profound mysteries, to be explored slowly later.
“Congratulations.”
The congregation all gathered around, sincerely offering felicitations, happy for Ning Qi obtaining such a powerful Spiritual Sword.
“This Spiritual Sword doesn’t have a name yet. Little Nine, have you thought of one?” Luo Wentian laughed.
Ning Qi did not think long:
“Since it is an opportunity descended upon True Martial Mountain from the heavens, let’s call it True Martial Sword.”
Although he felt this Spiritual Sword could continue to grow, he did not know how long it would accompany him. In the future, it might remain in True Martial Sect as its Inheritance object.
The congregation all smiled.
In this way, with this Spiritual Energy Revival, True Martial Mountain could be considered to have drawn a perfect conclusion. What remained were some follow-up issues with the governed territory to handle. After all, the Heaven and Earth had expanded more than tenfold. Originally just two prefectures’ worth of land, now it was nearly comparable to an entire original province. Many matters needed to be addressed.
“Congratulations to Heavenly Sword Martial Saint for obtaining this Spiritual Sword. Your martial path ahead will surely soar to the heavens!” Three untimely voices interjected.
Here, it was all joy and harmony.
Over there, Mad Thunder Martial Saint and the other two were restless.
Neither leaving nor staying was an option.
In the end, they decided to brace themselves and approach. Otherwise, leaving just like this would thoroughly offend a powerful Martial Saint in the future.
The three squeezed out smiles on their faces, fawningly looking toward the ones who had spoken congratulations.
The congregation looked over, their expressions odd.
These Ancient Saints, who commanded awe across the world, now showed such a demeanor, drawing sideways glances. But considering Ning Qi’s heaven-defying display just now, it became understandable.
Ning Qi did not speak, merely looking faintly at the three.
Although these three had not acted, in the end, they had only been deterred. If given the chance, they likely would not have shown mercy—it counted as an “attempted robbery.” Thus, he showed no good expression. If not for scrupling Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint, Ning Qi might have simply acted to slaughter them all.
But thinking it over, he decided against it.
Chiyang Martial Saint and the other had come aggressively to kill, so counter-killing them provided justification. But killing these three as well would likely thoroughly offend Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint.
Mad Thunder Martial Saint and the other two felt their hearts pounding, knowing that without showing some attitude, today’s matter would be hard to gloss over.
“This time, it was our fault. Please forgive us, Heavenly Sword Martial Saint. In a few days, we will prepare generous gifts and come to apologize!”
The three spoke solemnly, already prepared to bleed.
They stared intently at Ning Qi.
Finally.
Ning Qi spoke:
“Very well, you may go.”
The three felt as if granted a great pardon, only realizing their backs were soaked with sweat. It was truly that the Young Daoist opposite them was too ferocious—killing Fourth Realm Martial Saints like chickens, and Fifth Realm Martial Saints slain effortlessly. Such strength probably only a scant few in the world could check.
“Thank you! Thank you!”
The three hurried to depart, wishing they could sprout wings.
White Mountain Old Daoist’s laughing voice rang out:
“The three of you should have seen it clearly. This time, it was Chiyang Martial Saint and Purple Moon Martial Saint who came to seize the treasure and intended to slaughter True Martial Mountain. Heavenly Sword Fellow Daoist had no choice but to fight back and slay those two.”
Mad Thunder Martial Saint inwardly grumbled.
What a “forced counter-kill”!
But on the surface, he still dryly smiled:
“True Monarch White Mountain speaks reason. We saw it clearly. The fate of Chiyang Martial Saint and Purple Moon Martial Saint was of their own making.”
True Martial Sect’s congregation all revealed smiles.
They watched the three Martial Saints depart in disarray.
When the three’s figures vanished, they burst into loud laughter.
This time, it was exhilarating!
…
White Mountain Old Daoist did not stay long at True Martial Mountain before departing. After all, Spiritual Energy had just revived, and True Profound Mountain had many matters to handle. Being able to rush over first already showed great regard for Ning Qi. Now that things were settled, he naturally would not linger.
But before leaving.
He still solemnly reminded Ning Qi that if Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint came calling, to explain well what had happened today.
“This matter was not your fault. Do not clash with him. Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint is not unreasonable, moreover, you are now much stronger than Purple Moon Martial Saint and the other, and of greater value than them.” White Mountain Old Daoist patted Ning Qi’s shoulder.
He felt some emotion in his heart, sensing that the help he could provide Ning Qi was growing smaller. This fellow before him was absolutely a monster. Every time they met after some interval, he was vastly stronger. Now, he himself was no longer his match. Truly absurd.
Ning Qi nodded, unable to resist asking:
“What realm is Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint?”
White Mountain Old Daoist pondered:
“Above Heavenly Human Realm is Martial Saint Realm, and above Martial Saint Realm is what is termed Divine Ability Realm!”
“Before Life Poison appeared, Divine Ability Realm was already the limit, not tolerated by the world. Upon reaching this step, one could only Break Through Realm and Ascend. The legends of Martial Saints ascending actually refer to Divine Ability Realm, though it has been a long time since such a sight appeared. The existence of Life Poison restricted Martial Artists’ further advancement.”
He sighed with feeling, eyes holding some yearning, then continued:
“I do not know if Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint has already taken that step.”
Ning Qi’s heart shook, slowly chewing over the three words “Divine Ability Realm,” a phrase suddenly surging in his mind.
Mana boundless, supernatural powers vast.
He had once learned from Mysterious Turtle Senior that Spiritual Power was also termed Mana. Now knowing that after Martial Saint Realm was Divine Ability Realm, he instinctively made this association.
A thread of battle intent surged in his heart.
He wondered how he now compared to Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint?
“Existences like Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint, are there many nowadays?” Ning Qi asked.
White Mountain Old Daoist laughed:
“Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint is one, Great Yan Martial Saint should be similar. Additionally, the old turtle of True Martial Hall is another. The remaining hidden old monsters number at most one or two more. In other words, existences of this level total at most a single palm’s count.”
“Your strength, young fellow, might even squeeze into the world’s top five!”
At this, he himself was stunned.
Previously, he had said he could protect Ning Qi, but now, it seemed it would be the other way around.
Ning Qi chuckled lightly, then hesitated to speak.
White Mountain Old Daoist saw it.
“I know you still have some questions in your heart, but the Pact of the Saints is an ancient covenant, known only to Ancient Saints. I cannot reveal it. Only the few I mentioned earlier are qualified to tell you. But no need to rush. Soon, there may be a Martial Saints’ Discussing the Dao, at which time it will all be revealed.”
This time, the number of New Saints born was not few.
The Ancient Saints’ Foundation was deep. Besides the original few Heavenly Human Perfection Martial Artists, some Ancient Saints had also cultivated and promoted Heavenly Human Perfection Martial Artists, allowing them to step into Martial Saint Realm under today’s opportunity.
For example, White Elephant True Person, one of True Profound Mountain’s three True Persons, had now stepped into Martial Saint Realm.
What White Mountain Old Daoist had been busy with recently was precisely this matter.
“Hundreds of Saints emerging together—truly a grand spectacle unseen in ten thousand ages!” White Mountain Old Daoist himself could not help but sigh. Even the Ancient Saints had never witnessed such a brilliant sight.
If not for the current Spiritual Energy Revival, with Heaven and Earth vastly expanded and even more resilient than the most peak times of old, it might not have been able to bear so many Martial Saints.
“Hundreds of Saints emerging together…”
Watching White Mountain Old Daoist depart, Ning Qi murmured to himself.
Although White Mountain Old Daoist had not said it explicitly, he could guess a bit. Behind such a brilliant sight often lay prosperity turning to decline. The Ancient Saints had painstakingly hidden Spiritual Energy, only for it to erupt into revival in the present world—they were surely not idle.
There might be a great crisis behind it.
“Never mind, no use overthinking. In a few days, I’ll go to True Martial Hall and ask Mysterious Turtle Senior.”
When he obtained the True Martial Inheritance, Mysterious Turtle had told him to visit again after stepping into Martial Saint Realm.
As for finding True Martial Hall’s location, that was simple—Mysterious Turtle had left him a Perception Mark.
True Martial Mountain was still immersed in a joyful atmosphere.
Today’s gains were enormous.
They had even witnessed an epochal great battle.
One sect with four Martial Saints.
In the middle, White Ape and Zhuang Chen such Martial Saint Reserves, and at the bottom, numerous Martial Saplings with excellent talent and comprehension.
True Martial Sect had already risen powerfully!
And from now on, it would only grow stronger.
Ning Qi shared some Martial Way insights with the congregation, then prepared to begin Closed-door Cultivation. Having broken through to Fourth Realm Martial Saint in one go this time, he still needed to solidify his Foundation. Many profound mysteries required careful comprehension and digestion.
He stood quietly in Seeker’s Courtyard. The Enlightenment Tea Tree towered ninety-nine zhang high, blotting out the sky—a far cry from before.
True Martial Disciples could all see it.
But this was not a good thing. In the future, True Martial Sect would inevitably have outsiders come, losing some sense of mystery. Moreover, wealth should not be revealed; being watched daily would inevitably attract covetous eyes.
At this thought.
Ning Qi waved his hand.
Strands of Spiritual Power surged forth, infused into the surrounding True Martial Peach Trees. With this Spiritual Energy Revival opportunity, the Enlightenment Tea Tree had taken the lion’s share, but the True Martial Peach Trees had also received some benefits, undergoing considerable changes. Now, accommodating Spiritual Power was very smooth.
Ning Qi used the peach trees as the base of the Formation.
In an instant.
Strands of White Mist spread, quickly enveloping the sky-blotting Enlightenment Tea Tree.
The True Martial Disciples were astonished.
Then somewhat regretful, as they would no longer see such a wondrous sight in the future.
Ning Qi nodded in satisfaction.
This was the White Mist Maze Array deduced and created from the True Martial Inheritance land. He had tested it lightly when killing Gu God before, and now it was even more adept, with greatly increased power.
“When I have time later, I must study it properly. Now that I control Spiritual Power myself, many previous ideas can be attempted. The path of Formations is surely also a Great Dao to the heavens.”
He thought to himself, then sat cross-legged beneath the Enlightenment Tea Tree, his aura gradually steadying.
He began to comprehend his own body.
He could clearly sense that compared to before the breakthrough, the changes were enormous.
“First is Gang Qi and Core Elixir, both fully assimilated into Spiritual Power. Now, my body contains only this one powerful force of Spiritual Power.”
“Three Flowers are still there, able to condense at any time, but much stronger than before, because my Essence, Qi, Spirit have all leaped to a whole new level.”
“First is Essence. My flesh and blood are even stronger. Though not yet at the level of regrowing severed limbs, flesh and blood vitality has greatly enhanced. If immediately reattaching a severed limb, it can easily recover to peak state. Ordinary injuries pose no issue.”
“Next is Qi. Now, my body contains only Spiritual Power as its force. Previous Gang Qi was fully assimilated into Spiritual Power, even the Core Elixir so—this is one reason my Spiritual Power is so vast.”
“Finally is Spirit. Under Spiritual Power’s influence, Divine Intent has metamorphosed into a more powerful force. Not only can it illuminate the surroundings, it can also affect reality. According to the previous Martial Saint Cultivation Method, this is termed Spiritual Sense.”
Ning Qi experienced each one, finding it very novel, his heart even more satisfied.
Every Realm breakthrough was a brand-new experience.
“Though Three Flowers remain, they are no longer the main method. Now, the most powerful are the Five Viscera and Five Qi.”
“I now have Metal, Wood, Water, Fire Four Qi, only lacking the Earth Qi nurtured in the spleen.”
Looking inward at his body.
Strands of Spiritual Power circulated in the body, condensing most in the heart, liver, lungs, kidneys—these four viscera shone brightly, distinctly different from the spleen.
