Chapter 52: Ten-zhang Inner Force
The Gang Yuan Realm is divided into White Mist, Jade Liquid, and Core Elixir three realms, with a great gap between each realm.
Core Elixir Realm is already the strongest being under Heavenly Human, and can even briefly skim through the air relying on powerful Gang Qi.
Even Ning Qi did not think he could cross so many realms to fight a Core Elixir Realm Expert; he was not that arrogant yet.
Luo Wentian looked solemn:
“There is no such coincidence under the heavens. This matter is absolutely inseparable from Purple River Sword Sect!”
“Ever since Master entered Closed-door Cultivation, there have been various rumors in the martial world. Some say Master is gravely injured and dying, others say True Martial Sect has unparalleled Inheritance. This time Iron Ridge Three Fiends night assaulted True Martial Mountain, probably influenced by such rumors.”
The congregation was all shocked.
If others believed it to be true, then True Martial Sect was simply a piece of fat meat in the eyes of those desperate people. Perhaps this Iron Ridge Three Fiends incident was just a probe.
“Then what should we do now?”
“The best course now is to guard True Martial Mountain, not let petty thieves disturb Master’s quiet cultivation. Once Master comes out of seclusion, everything will naturally be resolved effortlessly!”
Luo Wentian’s eyes were firm.
“Issue the recall order, summon back all Disciples who are out experiencing!”
“From today, True Martial Mountain is sealed. No Disciple may enter or exit at will. We shall quietly await Master coming out of seclusion!”
Everyone shouted in unison.
“Yes!”
Their eyes held forbearance.
Because everyone in True Martial Sect knew that Dragon Mountain Daoist was not gravely injured at all, but in death seclusion impacting the Heavenly Human bottleneck. Once Dragon Mountain Daoist came out, with True Martial Sect having a Heavenly Human Realm Expert, any crisis would be resolved effortlessly.
Ning Qi’s heart was calm.
Patrols on the surface did not need him. If another Gang Yuan Realm Expert really invaded, he would act then.
But he felt that Iron Ridge Three Fiends suffering a setback this time should also be a deterrent. Those coveting True Martial Sect’s Inheritance might not continue acting.
True Martial Sect thoroughly entered a state of alert.
Teams of Disciples patrolled back and forth daily, with intensity at least ten times before.
Disciples outside were also summoned back.
True Martial Sect’s Foundation was already initially revealed.
Over a thousand Disciples gathered on True Martial Mountain, and on the surface there was also Jiang Baishan, a White Mist Realm Expert. Ordinary people did not dare easily take risks.
During this period.
There were also thieves wanting to quietly ascend the mountain, but all were detected by True Martial Sect Disciples and surrounded and killed.
But apart from the previous Iron Ridge Three Fiends, only one White Mist Realm Expert came stealthily in hidden identity, and was repelled by Jiang Baishan leading the Disciples.
Only they did not know.
That White Mist Realm Expert was quietly killed by Ning Qi.
But this time there was no such luck. He did not obtain a Treasure secret manual like the Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram, only this White Mist Realm Expert’s personal Weapon, and a few Pills. After Ning Qi identified them, he stored these things under the wall corner.
Time passed slowly.
In the blink of an eye, several months had passed.
After True Martial Sect thoroughly went on alert, experiencing the initial chaos and probes, others also knew True Martial Sect was not to be trifled with. Especially as Jiang Baishan gradually built his reputation, even fewer dared to come.
Especially as Luo Wentian actively spread signals outward that Dragon Mountain Daoist was about to promote to Heavenly Human, which deterred a group of Gang Yuan Realm Masters even more.
Many people gradually believed this statement. It could be said this was killed out by True Martial Sect Disciples with one blade and one sword.
And during this time.
The number of times Ning Qi acted was also countable on fingers.
He only intercepted two Gang Yuan Realm Experts in secret.
On the surface no help was needed from him, so his Cultivation was not too affected. He just needed to be more vigilant than usual.
In the recent month.
No more thieves dared to come up the mountain.
This storm could almost be said to have subsided.
Ning Qi also gradually relaxed.
In the Seeker’s Courtyard.
Ning Qi felt the Inner Strength in his body that had re-established connection with his flesh body. His eyes flickered slightly. Half a month ago, he could already perform the seventh Feigned Death, but he was still somewhat worried about True Martial Sect’s unstable situation.
It was not until another half month passed, basically confirming no danger, that Ning Qi made up his mind.
“Tian Sheng, if something happens in the sect, come wake me immediately.”
Ning Qi instructed.
Feigned Death State could not be forcibly awakened, otherwise prior accumulation would be wasted, but compared to wasting several months, the status of Senior Brother and Senior Sister in Ning Qi’s heart was obviously higher.
“Yes, Teacher.”
A respectful low voice sounded.
The speaker was actually White Ape!
A trace of gold had appeared at the edges of its eyes at some point, appearing extremely mystical. Some days ago, it had finally achieved Organ Refining Completion and learned Ventriloquism. Now it could communicate with Ning Qi using language.
Ning Qi slowly nodded.
Then he closed the door.
Seventh Feigned Death, he was already familiar with the process.
Hearing the gradually disappearing breathing from inside the door, determination flashed in White Ape’s eyes. It naturally knew about True Martial Sect’s recent matters, and felt a sense of powerlessness inside. It felt it could not help much, somewhat frustrated, and even more determined in its heart to cultivate harder afterward, striving to become a True Martial Sect Expert soon.
White Ape practiced Ape King Stance.
This Stance Technique in its hands already had some differences from the one Ning Qi initially created. White Ape was trying to adjust the Stance Technique according to its own characteristics, to achieve greater fit.
Its Cultivation speed was also extremely fast.
During Ning Qi’s Closed-door Cultivation.
No one came to disturb.
During this time, the True Disciples were all very busy. Everyone rarely came to Ning Qi’s place.
Half a month later.
Ning Qi woke again faintly.
Feeling his flesh body that had elevated another level and Inner Strength that was incomparably solid, his eyes held expected surprise.
“Eight Stacks Realm!”
“Now, my Inner Strength can already extend ten zhang!”
This was extremely astonishing.
One must know, an ordinary Inner Yuan Realm Nine Stacks Perfection Martial Artist could only extend Inner Strength about one zhang. Ning Qi was fully ten times!
Moreover.
Ning Qi was only Eight Stacks Realm, not yet reaching Nine Stacks Perfection.
It was hard to imagine how powerful he would be once Ning Qi reached Inner Yuan Realm Perfection.
“Strength stronger by another step. If I meet that Flying Eagle now, it would be simple. Ten zhang Inner Strength, even if unable to leave the body, would be enough to instantly kill him caught off guard.”
Ning Qi was very satisfied.
Moreover, he had a premonition that after Inner Strength Eight Stacks, it was already solid enough. Perhaps this time there would be unexpected gains.
“Tian Sheng, nothing happened in the half month I was in Closed-door Cultivation, right?”
White Ape stood respectfully at attention.
“Replying to Teacher, everything is safe in the sect.”
“That’s good.”
Ning Qi slowly nodded, then the corners of his mouth curved into a smile:
“This time Teacher has another breakthrough. Perhaps I can inquire clearly about the situation in your body. Shall we try?”
White Ape was first stunned, then involuntarily shivered.
Immediately after.
It closed its eyes, facing death calmly.
“Teacher, come on!”
