Chapter 82: Can’t Leave Just Yet
On the training ground.
The vast majority of people all had puzzled looks in their eyes, unable to comprehend. The several Heavenly Humans were lecturing on increasingly profound topics, with only a very few able to grasp fragments here and there.
But Ning Qi, in his mind, had spiritual insights flowing like a great river, surging endlessly.
Zhuang Chen beside him was frowning in deep thought, but he only felt that the seniors seated above were speaking utter gibberish. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t understand. At this moment, with a glance from the corner of his eye, he saw Ning Qi nearby seemingly immersed in some state of enlightenment, and he couldn’t help but feel admiration.
Fortunately, at this moment, everyone’s attention was fully on the Heavenly Humans discussing the Dao, and no one else noticed Ning Qi’s unusual state.
Ning Qi’s mind brimmed with all sorts of ideas.
“It’s very, very difficult to improve my control over heaven and earth power in a short time, after all, there’s still a layer separating us. I can only borrow the Unity of Heaven and Man Secret Technique to control heaven and earth power. Since that’s the case, why not change the approach?”
“Instead of using heaven and earth power to actively temper, why not reverse it—let Gang Qi enter the ‘model condensed from heaven and earth power’? Anyway, Gang Qi moves with my mind, as freely as my own limbs.”
…
In an instant.
An ingenious idea surfaced.
Taking advantage of the opportunity from the several Heavenly Humans discussing the Dao, Ning Qi also comprehended the form that the model for condensing heaven and earth power should take.
Grindstone.
He began to refine the details within it.
Unsure when.
Ning Qi opened his eyes again, joy in his gaze.
“Since it’s shaped like a grindstone, let’s call it the Heaven and Earth Millstone Gang Tempering Method.”
This method forms the Heaven and Earth Millstone around the body using heaven and earth power, through which Gang Qi can be tempered.
He hadn’t expected this unexpected gain from this event. Originally, he thought creating a Gang condensation method would take him quite some time, but now it was accomplished ahead of schedule, saving him a considerable amount of time.
In this way, the time for him to step into the Heavenly Human Realm could be cut at least in half, or even more.
With so many people present at the moment, Ning Qi suppressed the impulse to try the Heaven and Earth Millstone Gang Tempering Method. The faint unusual fluctuations around him gradually subsided.
On the high platform.
The discussion of the Dao by the five Heavenly Humans was also nearing its end.
The Green Ox Swordsman couldn’t help but sigh:
“The deeper we delve, the more feasible this ingenious idea seems. Unfortunately, with our wisdom and comprehension, it’s hard to grasp its true essence. There are still several difficult hurdles to overcome. I wonder what kind of prodigy in the world could fully unravel it.”
White River True Person was also filled with emotion:
“Leave it to future generations. Generation after generation of effort will naturally bring hope. Even so, discussing the Dao with all you fellow Daoists this time has been immensely beneficial.”
As he spoke, he bowed to the others.
The several Heavenly Humans all returned the courtesy, each feeling they had gained quite a bit. Probably only Wang Family Old Ancestor had the poorest comprehension and gained the least, but he didn’t show it, lest others look down on him.
However, there was one point on which the four agreed unanimously.
That was their attitude toward Dragon Mountain Daoist became even friendlier. In their view, Dragon Mountain Daoist, who could propose such an ingenious idea, truly had limitless prospects.
Dragon Mountain Daoist smiled on the surface, but inwardly he silently apologized.
The several Heavenly Humans thought this was just a stray idea he had come up with, unaware that he even had the complete secret technique. But this was the enlightenment achievement of his own disciple, so he couldn’t arbitrarily teach it all to others. Suggesting some concepts was already the limit.
At this moment.
Seeing the several Heavenly Humans finish their lecture.
The training ground immediately resounded with the congregation’s heartfelt thanks:
“The grace of Dragon Mountain True Person and the various Heavenly Humans in lecturing on the Dao—we will remember it for life!”
One gaze after another lingered with reluctance, but they also knew they had gained greatly this time and couldn’t ask for more.
Dragon Mountain Daoist smiled and nodded.
“I only hope that everyone has gained something.”
By this point, the Heavenly Human Ceremony was nearly perfect.
Next.
Was the customary sparring segment.
Martial artists are competitive by nature, and whenever gathered together, they inevitably compete for fame and fortune. Today was Dragon Mountain Daoist’s Heavenly Human Ceremony, so no blood could be shed, but sparring was inevitable. Moreover, such an occasion was a great opportunity to make a name.
Furthermore, if one could receive pointers from a Heavenly Human master, it would be a tremendous opportunity.
With the five major Heavenly Humans present now, everyone was naturally very enthusiastic.
Following past conventions, if the Heavenly Humans’ lecture was too perfunctory, leading to quiet dissatisfaction among the guests, there would be many challenges against the sect’s own disciples in this sparring segment, venting their frustration in this way.
But this time.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s lecture had been packed with solid content, and with five Heavenly Humans discussing the Dao, the congregation had no dissatisfaction.
And so.
When the congregation challenged True Martial Sect disciples, they were extremely restrained and very courteous.
However, the main reason was that True Martial Sect disciples themselves performed exceptionally well. From Body Tempering Realm to Inner Yuan Realm, and even the several White Mist Realm ones, all showed outstanding performance with few opponents who could match them. Even in defeat, they lost admirably, which made the congregation even more astonished. Dragon Mountain True Person’s disciples were all extraordinary.
The entire True Martial Sect was thriving.
This was also normal.
After all, with the Improved Body Tempering Powder and various martial arts secret techniques created earlier by Ning Qi, plus True Martial Sect’s own superior inheritance, such results were not surprising.
For a time.
True Martial Sect’s prestige continued to rise.
Ning Qi just smiled and watched, occasionally eating some fruits and snacks. Although everyone present except the several Heavenly Humans were no match for him, the occasional flashes of inspiration in the fights could still provide him with some nourishment.
Especially the battles of some Core Elixir Realm experts, which were even more so.
During this.
White Ape couldn’t hold back and went out to fight a few rounds. Although he didn’t reveal his stance technique or Stacked Strength Technique, with his physical qualities plus several killing martial arts he had mastered proficiently, he could still defeat numerous opponents.
This made the congregation even more astonished at True Martial Sect’s foundation. They hadn’t expected True Martial Sect to have such a clever and powerful exotic beast disciple.
However, White Ape didn’t reveal Ape King True Body, or it would surely cause even more of a stir.
Ning Qi himself was much more low-key. Fighting these people wouldn’t help him much, so it was better to watch from the sidelines. Making a name for himself right now would bring far more harm than good.
The several Heavenly Humans were still somewhat immersed in the earlier discussion of the Dao, only gradually recovering toward the latter half.
Occasionally, they would select a few promising juniors with good performances to give pointers, stirring up one small climax after another, making everyone even more enthusiastic.
In this way.
Time flew by.
The sun had set in the west.
The entire Heavenly Human Ceremony was gradually drawing to a close.
The congregation was all reluctant to leave, but they knew it was about time.
As the last two sparring participants stepped down, Luo Wentian stood up, cupped his hands to the crowd, and laughed:
“Today, my master’s Heavenly Human Ceremony has been perfectly completed. True Martial Sect is immensely grateful to all fellow Daoists for coming to observe. Now that night has fallen, please stay at True Martial Sect for the night and depart in a few days.”
Everyone wore smiles, constantly offering various words of flattery.
Some wanted to stay at True Martial Sect a few more days to build closer ties, while others were eager to rush back and spread the news of today’s events. Some were already preparing to take their leave.
Dragon Mountain Daoist just chuckled and watched, exchanging words of retention with the several Heavenly Humans beside him.
But then Wang Family Old Ancestor suddenly stood up. He looked at the congregation, his voice spreading throughout True Martial Mountain:
“Everyone, hold on.”
“Today, you cannot leave just yet.”
In an instant, the congregation was all stunned.
