Chapter 112: Seedling Breaks Ground
For Ning Qi,
the greatest demand was not for the power to be as great as possible, but for the side effects to be as minimal as possible, without affecting his future and foundation.
This Virtual Sword Core Disintegration Great Method was just right now.
“This Virtual Sword Core Disintegration Great Method can be used as a small trump card and can be reused repeatedly. One just needs to recover from injuries after each use and spend a little time to condense a new sword core.”
Ning Qi’s positioning was very clear.
But this was not all the results from this comprehension session.
His perception shifted upward, landing on the fake core constantly beating at his heart.
During the process of just now condensing the sword core, he had also cleared the last remaining obstacle, and the False Core Disintegration Great Method was similarly created.
It only required a surge of some gang qi to shatter the fake core, allowing an even more terrifying power to erupt.
This was much stronger than the virtual sword core. Ning Qi estimated it could amplify his current combat power by about three times, but the side effects would also be much greater, possibly causing him severe injuries. Although it wouldn’t destroy his foundation, recuperating for half a year would be unavoidable.
This was the greatest trump card.
Ning Qi would not use it unless absolutely necessary, as he couldn’t afford to waste half a year’s time recuperating.
“The False Core Disintegration Great Method and the False Core Unification Technique can instead be recorded together as a series of secret techniques.”
Ning Qi thought, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
With these two disintegration great laws, his sense of security in his heart increased even more.
Now.
He just needed to track down the traces of Blood Rain Tower, and then he could wipe them all out at once, settling the matter from back then.
…
Spring breeze brushed the face, flowers blooming vibrantly on True Martial Mountain.
Zhuang Chen had gradually integrated into True Martial Sect. The other outer and inner disciples also knew there was now a Tenth Senior Brother, and Ye Qinghe was even more delighted because she had gained another drinking companion. She discovered Zhuang Chen also had quite an interest in wine, so she took him to share the fine wines she had collected in recent years, and even brought him to brew peach blossom wine together.
For a time.
The combination of Ye Qinghe, Zhuang Chen, and Yuan Tiansheng—two people and one ape—was practically lawless in True Martial Sect, often causing chaos and commotion.
Only Luo Wentian and Ning Qi could suppress these three.
However, seeing Zhuang Chen integrate so quickly, everyone was extremely happy in their hearts.
One must remember hatred, but cannot live in hatred. With a pure heart, grudges are clearly distinguished. Sometimes having very pure ideas actually prevents one from being affected.
In the blink of an eye.
Three months had passed since Divine Sword Sect was exterminated.
Outside Seeker’s Courtyard, peach blossoms bloomed brilliantly.
Dragon Mountain Daoist would occasionally send back messages.
Starting from last month, some traces of that Southern Border force had begun to emerge, but they were only very minor movements, even still probing. Dragon Mountain Daoist was very patient and did not alert the enemy, waiting until someone with sufficient weight appeared before closing the net.
Ning Qi was somewhat expectant; that would be the time for him to descend the mountain.
But now, he still needed to wait.
After digesting Azure Edge Sword Saint’s inheritance, Ning Qi had returned to his usual cultivation and scripture reading.
The daoist scriptures sent by True Profound Sect were being digested at an extremely fast speed; now less than half remained unread.
And cultivation was similarly going very smoothly.
Advancing with firm steps.
Ning Qi’s jade liquid sea was becoming ever more profound and vast. It was hard to imagine what a terrifying core elixir this vast jade liquid sea would condense into.
In addition, he was expectant about another matter.
Enlightenment Tea Tree.
Over these past few days, Ning Qi could feel the enlightenment tea tree seed becoming increasingly active. That Demonic Sect Heavenly Human Realm expert’s corpse had caused an unusual change in it. Combined with Ning Qi’s cultivation method, it had actually truly come alive and seemed about to break through the soil.
At this time.
Nine pairs of eyes were staring unblinkingly at that patch of soil.
The chubby little Zhuang Chen and the white ape had even lain down on the ground, their gazes level with the surface. However, the white ape’s movements were clearly more agile, while Zhuang Chen’s belly was pressing against the soil, somewhat comical.
Yesterday, Ning Qi had casually mentioned that the enlightenment tea tree seed might sprout, resulting in all the senior brothers showing up this morning, saying they wanted to witness the enlightenment tea tree seed sprouting with their own eyes. And thus this scene occurred.
They had already watched like this for an hour, and judging by the trend, they would continue watching.
Ning Qi couldn’t help but shake his head with a wry smile, turning his gaze to the daoist scripture in his hand.
Although the seed’s spirituality had already become extremely active, who knew exactly when it would break through the soil? He didn’t want to waste this time.
But moments later.
A look of astonishment appeared in Ning Qi’s eyes. He set down the daoist scripture in his hand and looked toward that patch of soil.
Calls of delighted surprise had already come:
“It’s coming out! It’s coming out!”
“The enlightenment tea tree has really sprouted! Little Nine, come quick and see!”
Where his gaze fell.
A seedling broke through the soil, not fast but very determined, very tenacious. Seeing it moved people inexplicably in their hearts. Ning Qi felt a subtle touch in his heart, seeing a certain life dao rhyme on that enlightenment tea tree seedling.
The congregation’s gazes were filled with amazement.
They saw the seedling growing at an astonishing speed under the nourishment of spiritual energy. In the blink of an eye, it had already become the size of two palms. The main trunk presented a reddish-brown color, with faint small branch buds visible on it.
Everyone was excited, variously sighing in admiration at witnessing a miracle of life.
Zhuang Chen chuckled foolishly:
“In a couple years, we might be able to drink enlightenment tea!”
Everyone smiled.
They all looked toward Ning Qi, only to see him lost in thought, seemingly enlightened. The congregation immediately quieted down, secretly marveling that Ning Qi’s comprehension was somewhat too heaven-defying.
Everyone had watched the enlightenment tea tree seedling break through the soil together. The others only felt it was wondrous, with no other sensations, but only Ning Qi saw a different essence.
Moments later.
Ning Qi finally came back to his senses.
He had indeed gained some enlightenment, but had not created any secret technique or ultimate skill from it. He had merely consolidated the life dao rhyme he sensed during the seedling’s breakthrough process just now. This was solid foundation, which might prove useful for certain things in the future.
His constant scripture reading was precisely like this: accumulating foundation, so that when creating techniques, they could come effortlessly.
It was just that this time’s touch was particularly strong, and afterward he would try to make use of this life dao rhyme.
Ning Qi had a premonition that if he frequently observed the enlightenment tea tree, there would be no small benefit.
But now, the tea tree still needed to grow.
He smiled and said:
“Strive to let it grow a few leaves within two years. Then at the True Martial Peach Gathering, everyone can taste them together.”
Ning Qi was confident.
Everything is hardest at the start. Now the most difficult step was complete; the remaining cultivation would be a natural progression.
He was somewhat curious whether the effect of enlightenment tea was as divine as the rumors said, and also wanted to see if the enlightenment tea tree could provide him with further enhancement.
The congregation cheered.
Especially Zhuang Chen, whose mouth was practically drooling. He had long heard Ye Qinghe speak of the True Martial Peach Gathering exclusive to true disciples and was already immensely expectant of the True Martial peach fruit. Now with the addition of enlightenment tea, he was even more so.
…
Another month passed.
The peach blossoms gradually withered, and peach fruits began to form.
The numerous true disciples had already begun looking forward to the True Martial Peach Gathering. Every year, if there were no urgent matters, they would descend the mountain for a relatively long period of experience afterward.
But before the True Martial Peach Gathering arrived.
Dragon Mountain Daoist sent a message.
The Southern Border force finally had a major movement!
To prevent the news from leaking, Dragon Mountain Daoist had even personally returned to True Martial Mountain.
“It’s ‘Thunder’ from Blood Rain Tower’s ‘Wind Rain Thunder Lightning’ four people!”
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s first words made Ning Qi’s spirit jolt.
This was the closest they had come to the culprit. Over these years of tracking, the ‘Lord Feng’ who massacred Snow Plum Villa back then was ninety-nine percent the ‘Wind’ from ‘Wind Rain Thunder Lightning.’ And now, having found ‘Thunder,’ ‘Wind’ wouldn’t be far either.
A flash of cold intent appeared and vanished in Ning Qi’s eyes, then he calmly said:
“Where is he?”
Dragon Mountain Daoist gestured for Ning Qi to remain calm, then slowly explained:
“During this period of tracking, the nameless force that massacred Divine Sword Sect had instead gone quiet. But Little Nine, the intelligence you obtained from that night-assaulting woman was correct—this Blood Rain Tower and the nameless force are in cahoots. Not long after, Blood Rain Tower’s movements became active.”
“At first, it was only some copper medal killers and silver medal killers moving out. This time, it’s a gold medal killer.”
“I received word that seven days from now, in Canghe Prefecture City, two major forces will clash. Among them, Iron Fist Gang has paid a heavy sum to invite ‘Thunder’ to assassinate the chief of Black Wind Bandits. If successful, they estimate they will take away all of Black Wind Bandits’ corpses.”
“These days, they have been very cautious, mostly collecting martial artist corpses through similar means. If we hadn’t already known the trick, ordinary people absolutely wouldn’t notice!”
Dragon Mountain Daoist snorted coldly.
During this time, he had endured in hiding, already prepared to wipe these people out in one fell swoop.
Precisely because there were seven days, he had made a special trip back to True Martial Mountain.
Ning Qi listened and understood.
Following this vine of ‘Thunder’ all the way would inevitably pull out Blood Rain Tower and even the big melon behind it. The premise was that this clue couldn’t be broken, or it would alert the enemy. Thus, this operation was very crucial.
However, Ning Qi was confident.
His current strength and methods were far beyond what others could imagine.
“Little Nine, are you prepared?” Dragon Mountain Daoist asked.
Ning Qi smiled calmly and nodded:
“Naturally.”
During this time, he had specifically worked on numerous secret techniques such as tracking, breath concealment, pupil technique, and more.
The blade had long been sharpened.
