Chapter 56: The Reckoning Begins
“Little Nine, how was it?”
The congregation saw Ning Qi open his eyes, all looking over expectantly.
Ning Qi smiled and nodded:
“I have gained some insight.”
It was not that he was being secretive, but such secret techniques, even if he taught them hand in hand, the senior brothers probably would not be able to learn them. Many martial arts and secret techniques he created could only be used by himself, so he could only place some watered-down versions in the Scripture Depository.
The congregation was all overjoyed.
They knew Ning Qi’s character. Since he said so, the gains must be significant.
At least they had not wasted the opportunity brought by Master’s breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Realm.
The congregation was about to speak.
At this moment.
Dragon Mountain Daoist also opened his eyes. The heaven and earth power around him began to ‘dissipate’ and ‘cool’ at a speed visible to the naked eye. There was some regret in his eyes. Although he had done his utmost to seize this opportunity, his ability was ultimately limited, and he had not achieved a major breakthrough.
From now on, he could only rely on his own hard work to grind it out.
However.
Dragon Mountain Daoist was still extremely delighted.
He had stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm before the age of one hundred, with more than seven hundred years of lifespan left. He dared not say he would certainly break through to the Martial Saint Realm, but at least reaching the profound depths of the Heavenly Human Realm would not be a problem.
He let out a long laugh toward the sky, and Dragon Mountain Daoist sped like lightning, then slowly landed in front of Ning Qi and the others.
He had long seen the disciples.
After so many days without seeing them, he missed them somewhat.
The disciples congratulated him in unison:
“We congratulate Master on advancing to Heavenly Human. From now on, you tread the void and ride the wind, free in heaven and earth!”
Luo Wentian and the others all had joy in their eyes.
For the True Martial Sect, this was simply a shot in the arm.
From now on.
With a Heavenly Human presiding over the True Martial Sect, it had already joined the top-tier martial arts sects!
The True Martial Sect was already on the path to prosperity. With a Heavenly Human presiding, lifespan of eight hundred years, as long as each generation produced experts in the coming time, it would continue to flourish.
On True Martial Mountain, one gaze after another was fiery hot. At this moment, all disciples already knew the news, and the boiling voices had even reached here. This atmosphere was even more fervent than during the year end before.
“All rise.”
Dragon Mountain Daoist was also in an extremely good mood.
“Has everything been well in the sect during this time?”
He asked with a smile.
But immediately, his smile gradually faded.
Because he had already discerned a clue from the troubled expressions of the disciples.
Dragon Mountain Daoist said calmly:
“Come, tell Master slowly. With Master here, I won’t let you suffer grievances.”
Luo Wentian, Jiang Baishan, and the others suddenly felt an urge to shed tears.
Only they themselves knew how great the pressure had been during this time.
……
Mingwu Pavilion.
Dragon Mountain Daoist sat at the head, while the other disciples sat on both sides.
He listened slowly as Luo Wentian recounted the events of this period, his expression always calm. But those familiar with Dragon Mountain Daoist knew that Master’s heart was probably suppressing extremely heavy anger.
“So, during the time Master was in closed-door cultivation, the True Martial Sect kept suffering attacks.”
“With the attacks from the Black Sand Poison Elder and the Iron Ridge Three Fiends being the most severe?”
Luo Wentian nodded:
“That’s right. The Black Sand Poison Elder was repelled by our joint efforts that time, while the Iron Ridge Three Fiends that time was the most dangerous. If not for the True Martial Sect’s foundation taking action to kill the Flying Eagle, it would probably have disturbed Master’s closed-door cultivation.”
He still felt some lingering fear.
If that time had forced Dragon Mountain Daoist to emerge, it would inevitably affect the breakthrough to Heavenly Human Realm, and might even damage the Origin, making him forever unable to reach the Heavenly Human Realm.
Upon hearing this.
Dragon Mountain Daoist was stunned, his expression somewhat strange.
Luo Wentian noticed the oddity in Dragon Mountain Daoist’s expression and asked cautiously:
“Could it be… that our True Martial Sect has no other Gang Yuan Realm experts?”
The congregation all tensed up in their hearts. If the one who killed the Flying Eagle that day was not the True Martial Sect’s foundation, it would be somewhat terrifying. In fact, during this time, they had also wondered if it was someone else who did it, but there was no answer. Since no one had appeared for so long, they could only assume it was a hidden expert of the True Martial Sect.
Dragon Mountain Daoist imperceptibly glanced at Ning Qi, and after seeing his extremely calm gaze in return, he immediately knew who this so-called True Martial foundation was.
He said slowly:
“No need to worry. It was an expert of our True Martial Sect.”
The disciples were all invigorated. Only after receiving Dragon Mountain Daoist’s affirmative reply did they fully set their minds at ease.
But they did not know that at this moment, Dragon Mountain Daoist’s inner heart was far from calm.
He naturally knew of the Iron Ridge Three Fiends.
They were all White Mist Realm experts.
But his little disciple Ning Qi… actually killed the Flying Eagle?
He felt somewhat as if in a dream.
How old was his little disciple?
Only seven years old, and even then not yet seven.
Yet he could already kill a Gang Yuan Realm expert. Simply outrageous.
At this moment.
Dragon Mountain Daoist had an urgent impulse to know if Ning Qi had already stepped into the Gang Yuan Realm. A seven-year-old Gang Yuan Realm was already exaggerated enough, but if he had not stepped into the Gang Yuan Realm and killed a Gang Yuan Realm expert with Inner Yuan Realm cultivation, that seemed even more exaggerated?
His heart was somewhat chaotic.
But inwardly, it was mostly joy and gratification.
Every time he thought Ning Qi had reached his limit, this prodigious little disciple would give him another hard shock.
He had not expected.
That Ning Qi had grown so fast, already showing some demeanor of a protector of the way.
But immediately after.
A killing intent gradually rose in Dragon Mountain Daoist’s heart.
If not for Ning Qi this variable, the True Martial Sect would probably have been in trouble that day. Worst case, several of his disciples would have been killed or injured. At this thought, he became even angrier.
The joy of breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm had completely vanished.
At this moment, he only wanted to vent his disciples’ anger.
Dragon Mountain Daoist looked at the disciples, his words calm yet firm:
“Rest assured, the True Martial Sect will not suffer grievances in vain.”
The disciples were all invigorated.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s prestige was not blown out of proportion but earned through real blades and blood. He upheld justice, but was equally decisive.
“The Iron Ridge Three Fiends, Black Sand Poison Elder, Purple River Sword Venerable, and those scheming masterminds behind the scenes—Master will seek justice for you.”
Luo Wentian hesitated:
“Master, what about the Heavenly Human Ceremony…”
Dragon Mountain Daoist waved his hand:
“This is a perfect chance to invite fellow daoists from Qingzhou, lest others think our True Martial Sect has no one!”
His words were flat, but filled with killing intent.
“Instead of picking a day, why not today? Master will head to the Purple River Sword Sect right now. You all stay home and wait obediently.”
With that.
Dragon Mountain Daoist had already stepped out of the Mingwu Pavilion.
Then, he shot straight into the sky.
A Heavenly Human Realm expert traveling through the air could reach the Purple River Sword Sect in less than a day.
The congregation watched Dragon Mountain Daoist’s figure disappear into the horizon, all giving bitter smiles. He had just broken through and emerged from seclusion, not even having time for a cup of tea, and was already off to kill at the Purple River Sword Sect. This thunderous and swift attitude left them dumbfounded.
But in their hearts, there was an incomparable sense of excitement and pride.
This was their Master, Dragon Mountain Daoist.
The reckoning had begun!
