Chapter 92: False Core Method
Heavenly Sword True Person’s momentum was equally strong.
Some said that Heavenly Sword True Person was a genuine Heavenly Human Ranking master, even stronger than Green Ox Swordsman and Divine Feather Great General. With a single Heavenly Sword sweeping through the sky, he directly severely wounded that Old Demon Lin, while Green Ox Swordsman and Divine Feather Great General together had allowed Old Demon Lin to hold on for a long time.
This comparison was quite obvious.
Many felt that in the next Heavenly Human Ranking update, Heavenly Sword True Person might make the list.
The only regret was that Heavenly Sword True Person had too few records of making a move.
However, these were all people who did not know the inside story.
They would not know that Ning Qi’s sword had taken advantage of Old Demon Lin’s underestimation, nor would they know that Ning Qi could only unleash that one sword; continuing on, he would at best be at the level of someone newly entering the Heavenly Human Realm.
But Green Ox Swordsman and Divine Feather Great General also would not come out to refute it.
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Mingwu Pavilion.
Only Ning Qi and Dragon Mountain Daoist sat facing each other.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s aura had already stabilized somewhat. With the Thousand Year Fiery Sun Jade previously gifted by Carefree Lord, his recovery was much faster, but upon carefully nursing it, he discovered that his injuries were more serious than he had imagined. There was actually faint saber qi left by Old Demon Lin raging inside his body.
Even with the Thousand Year Fiery Sun Jade, it would probably take at least half a year to heal.
He gained a deeper understanding of that Old Demon Lin’s strength, and at the same time became even more amazed by his disciple’s strength. To severely wound such an Old Demon with one sword—he himself was already far inferior.
At present.
Ning Qi was already the undisputed number one expert of True Martial Sect!
Most importantly, only Dragon Mountain True Person knew that his disciple was currently merely at the Gang Yuan Realm. To match a Heavenly Human with a Gang Yuan Realm body—looking through ancient history, there were not many who could achieve this.
Generally speaking, all below Heavenly Human were ants.
Only world-shaking prodigies could break this convention.
This was also one of the reasons Dragon Mountain Daoist fabricated a ‘old senior’ to conceal Ning Qi’s true identity.
Dragon Mountain Daoist chuckled and said:
“Little Nine, your Heavenly Sword True Person’s reputation is much more impressive than your master’s.”
Ning Qi said helplessly:
“Master, don’t tease me. What Heavenly Sword True Person—it’s all empty fame. Besides, too much momentum isn’t a good thing.”
There was a look of worry in his eyes.
This time in exterminating the Demonic Sect Branch, True Martial Sect’s reputation had soared, but it would inevitably draw hatred from the Demonic Sect. This was a colossal entity that could contend with the Great Yan Dynasty. Although it had always been at a disadvantage, it was not something True Martial Sect could resist.
Now, although Divine Feather Great General had drawn the main firepower, there was no guarantee the Demonic Sect would not suddenly attack and exterminate the sect to vent their hatred.
As long as there was even a sliver of possibility, it was enough for Ning Qi to take it seriously.
Ning Qi knew his own affairs best. Currently, only that one sword had Heavenly Human Ranking-level strength; at other times, he was at best on par with his master.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s expression turned serious, and he slowly nodded:
“I know what you’re worried about, but there’s no need to worry excessively.”
Ning Qi was stunned:
“Master, do you know some news?”
Dragon Mountain Daoist continued:
“In the past few days, Divine Feather Great General encountered an attack from the Demonic Sect and suffered minor injuries. These Demonic Sect people are indeed vengeful, but this has also angered the Imperial Court. The Imperial Court has dispatched experts near all Martial Arts Sects participating in this extermination operation.”
“Especially around our True Martial Sect and the rebuilt Wang Clan, there are Heavenly Human experts lurking. If Demonic Sect experts come, it would be like catching a turtle in a jar.”
“Now news has come from the Wang Clan side that demonic traces have faintly appeared in the past few days, but the Demonic Sect has not made a move. They must have noticed something and become wary. In this way, our True Martial Sect is temporarily safe.”
“After all, although we were forced to participate in this operation, the Demonic Sect cannot spare too much energy on us. If they want revenge, it will mainly be against the Great Yan Dynasty.”
Ning Qi lightly exhaled.
But he did not fully relax.
Pinning hope on others was not his style. Who knew if these lurking Heavenly Human experts would neglect their duties or suddenly withdraw.
The most fundamental thing was still to have sufficient personal strength.
He already had an idea.
He had come to find Dragon Mountain Daoist for this reason.
“Master, I need some of the gifts you received at the Heavenly Human Ceremony.” Ning Qi grinned.
Dragon Mountain Daoist smiled and pointed at Ning Qi:
“Take whatever you want from the treasury yourself, but this Thousand Year Fiery Sun Jade can’t be given to you for now—your master needs it to heal.”
With that.
He looked at Ning Qi with some guilt.
“Little Nine, your master previously promised that after the Heavenly Human Ceremony ended, he would help you exterminate Blood Rain Tower, but now it seems it will have to be put on hold for the time being.”
Now not only was Dragon Mountain Daoist injured and in need of timely recuperation to avoid leaving hidden ailments, but True Martial Sect was also in the eye of the storm. If the two of them went out and the Demonic Sect attacked, it would be too late for regrets.
Ning Qi nodded. He was not in a hurry to begin with. Seeking revenge would not make much difference in one or two years; it was a good chance to further improve his strength.
“Master, just focus on healing. Don’t think too much about the rest. The matter of Blood Rain Tower can wait until you’re recovered.”
Thinking of his master’s injuries, a flash appeared in Ning Qi’s eyes.
The Wang Clan was now rebuilt, but their situation was similar to True Martial Sect’s, with the Demonic Sect watching and Imperial Court Heavenly Human experts lurking. It was not a good time to act, and his own strength was not guaranteed to succeed.
“I’ll leave you for a while longer.”
Ning Qi bowed and left.
Dragon Mountain Daoist looked at Ning Qi’s retreating figure and smiled with relief.
……
A moment later.
Ning Qi returned from the True Martial Treasury loaded with treasures.
He had taken almost all the precious gifts.
The Luminous Pearl from Sea Overturning Gang, the Sarira Pill from Ascetic Sect, the Bright Fruit from Sleepless Blade Sect, the Enlightenment Tea Tree Seed from Wang Family Old Ancestor, and most importantly, the one Ning Qi wanted the most: the Flying Thunder Tiger Beast King Inner Elixir.
If it were usual times, Ning Qi would have left some things to reward and boost the sect’s disciples in the future.
But with the Demonic Sect faintly watching now.
Ning Qi needed to rapidly improve his strength, choosing items with the highest utility for him and the most benefit for True Martial Sect.
In the Seeker’s Courtyard.
Ning Qi examined the several treasures before him.
Considering their uses.
“Bright Fruit… it can be used to enhance the medicinal properties of the True Martial Peach Tree, provided I can research the corresponding cultivation method based on the Bright Fruit. This isn’t difficult for me, but it will take some time. Moreover, even enhancing the True Martial Peach Tree’s medicinal properties won’t increase my strength.”
Ning Qi first ruled out researching the Bright Fruit. This was good for True Martial Sect in the future, but it could be postponed.
“The Enlightenment Tea Tree Seed is the same.”
He examined this seed whose vitality had mostly faded and curled his lips slightly. He knew that Wang Family Old Ancestor was not so generous; he must have tried who knows how many times before sending this seed as a gift.
“I’ll slowly experiment with it later.”
“As for the Luminous Pearl and Sarira Pill… these two might be used together. The Luminous Pearl can be ground into powder to see if it can be refined with the Sarira Pill into a pill that boosts cultivation.”
“However, this also cannot quickly improve my strength.”
Ning Qi placed them in the second priority. If he could research the pill, it could accelerate his strength improvement.
But what he needed now was powerful external aid.
His gaze fell on the final item.
Beast King Inner Elixir.
He slowly opened the jade box, and the Flying Thunder Tiger Inner Elixir glowing with thunder light immediately floated up. Faintly, the roar of a fierce tiger could be heard, with lingering ferocious might. Most importantly, it was surrounded by Heaven and Earth Power.
Anticipation appeared in Ning Qi’s eyes.
Previously at the Heavenly Human Ceremony, after Green Ox Swordsman took out this Inner Elixir, he had perceived the surrounding Heaven and Earth Power and immediately thought of a certain use.
Now observing it up close, he could even more clearly sense the energy contained within the Inner Elixir.
The thought in his mind became even more firm.
“Perhaps… I can use the Beast King Inner Elixir as the foundation to refine a ‘Fake Core’. This way, using the ‘Fake Core’ in place of my body’s Core Elixir to connect with Heaven and Earth, I might achieve an effect similar to the Heavenly Human Realm’s resonance with Heaven and Earth Power!”
Ning Qi’s current shortcoming was that after unleashing Heavenly Sword Technique, he could not maintain such destructive power.
But the root cause was not that Heavenly Sword Technique was insufficient, but that Ning Qi needed to use over eighty percent of his Gang Qi in his body to erupt with such a powerful sword. To continuously unleash Heavenly Sword Technique’s power, either he continued to increase his Gang Qi reserves, but that was not something achievable overnight.
Therefore, Ning Qi chose another path.
Enhance the intensity of the resonated Heaven and Earth Power.
Relying on Unity of Heaven and Man Secret Technique could only achieve this level, but if the envisioned ‘Fake Core’ succeeded, the Heaven and Earth Power he could control would greatly increase.
At that time, not only would Heavenly Sword Technique’s sustainability greatly improve, but its power would also rise considerably.
He would truly have Heavenly Human Ranking-level combat power.
Although only temporary, it was enough to tide over the current crisis.
“Feasible!”
Spiritual Insight surged in Ning Qi’s mind, and he placed researching the ‘Fake Core’ method in the first priority.
I have things to do and need to go out during the day; tomorrow’s update might be concentrated in the evening. Please don’t be anxious, everyone—I’ll try for ten thousand words.
