Chapter 173: Reincarnation Dao Seed
Ning Qi’s mind flashed with many thoughts, but the process of transforming Heaven and Earth Power became even smoother.
The entire process gradually stabilized. The originally surging Heaven and Earth Power now had an outlet to vent, no longer gathering and congesting, but orderly drawn into the King Yu Bead and transformed into even more powerful Martial Saint Power. However, in the process, it inevitably formed a “vacuum band” of Heaven and Earth Power.
The several Heavenly Human Realm Experts who were comprehending at the True Martial Sword Stele all looked toward the depths of True Martial Sect with surprise and uncertainty. It was only now that they noticed.
“Could it be that Heavenly Sword True Person has another breakthrough, or perhaps comprehended some peerless secret technique?”
The congregation felt even more reverence in their hearts.
Nowadays, Heavenly Sword True Person was already considered by many to have the strength to impact the Heavenly Human Ranking 1st. If there was another breakthrough now, once the news spread, it would surely stir up another storm.
Dragon Mountain Daoist had a smile at the corner of his mouth.
His cultivation was also advancing by leaps and bounds day by day. Once he refined all the medicinal power of the Heaven-Connecting Pill, he could naturally step into Heavenly Human Perfection. At that time, with the Heavenly Human Bridge and other secret techniques taught by Ning Qi, his strength would also be extremely formidable.
“Little Nine’s ability is unprecedented through the ages. This world cannot restrict him.”
He sighed in his heart.
Now he also knew many secrets of the Martial Saint Realm, but he firmly believed that Ning Qi could ride the wind and break the waves. As for him, this Master, as long as he didn’t hold back his disciple, that was enough. He recalled eleven years ago, as if seeing that sea of fire illuminating his pupils.
Dragon Mountain Daoist thought that rather than saying he saved Ning Qi, it was more like Ning Qi chose him. This would be something he would be proud of for the rest of his life.
And at this moment, the most excited was the Blade Demon in the back mountain.
He looked around, constantly gazing toward the Seeker’s Courtyard.
Feeling that gradually stabilizing Heaven and Earth Power, his emotions were hard to calm, even somewhat scratching his ears and cheeks. That commotion was different from the day he broke through. As someone with personal breakthrough experience, he perceived the difference very clearly.
“Could it be that Tian Jian Fellow Daoist succeeded?” he thought.
An instinct urged him to go and see, but in the end, he took several deep breaths to suppress this impulse.
“If Tian Jian Fellow Daoist succeeded, he definitely wouldn’t hide it from me. No need to rush at this moment.”
He believed in Heavenly Sword True Person’s promise.
But in his heart, he couldn’t help but feel even more expectant. It was as if he could already see the gates of the Martial Way’s peak gradually opening toward him.
The congregation had various thoughts.
But Ning Qi was unaware of these. He had already tried his best to shield those commotions, but the fluctuations from condensing Martial Saint Power were somewhat beyond his expectations. Fortunately, it was no big deal.
At this moment.
Ning Qi held the glistening white Treasure Bead in one hand, extremely delighted.
The King Yu Bead was already saturated.
“Now the amount of Martial Saint Power within the King Yu Bead is at least three times more than before! Not only that, the quality is also a notch higher!”
In other words.
If Ning Qi now controlled the King Yu Bead, he could erupt with even more powerful might. He waved his hand, and a glistening white streak broke through the air, accompanied by an invisible roar, transforming into a five-clawed white dragon with overwhelming aura. Perhaps because this power was personally condensed by Ning Qi himself, it was even more flexible to control.
Ning Qi played with it joyfully.
A long time passed.
He gradually stopped, somewhat reluctant to end.
“Just controlling the Martial Saint Power condensed in the King Yu Bead is already like this. I wonder how exhilarating it would be if I condensed Martial Saint Power in my own body?”
Ning Qi felt a longing in his heart.
Using external force and reaching the realm with one’s own body felt completely different.
Just like back then, although the Thunder Beast Fake Core allowed him to touch Heavenly Human Realm power ahead of time, it was not comparable to stepping into the Heavenly Human Realm himself.
“However, before figuring out what kind of anomaly has occurred in Heaven and Earth, the King Yu Bead is a good substitute, so my strength won’t completely stagnate.”
“Now that Martial Saint Power is no longer diminishing with use, next I can study more on how to utilize it and erupt with even greater power.”
Ning Qi stored away the King Yu Bead, and the joy in his heart gradually calmed.
The road ahead in the Martial Way was unknown, with heavy responsibilities and a long path.
He had already prepared for the worst. If the path of Heaven and Earth Power didn’t work, he might try developing another path to bypass Heaven and Earth Power, though that would undoubtedly consume a lot of time. Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t do so.
The best direction currently was still to continue exploring the anomaly in Heaven and Earth Power.
“If there’s still no gain after Eighth Senior Brother wakes up, perhaps… it’s time to go down the mountain and look around.” Ning Qi thought. Now his strength was almost invincible, so traveling down the mountain might yield unexpected gains.
…
Time passed.
Qin Yun had not woken up.
But this year’s True Martial Peach Gathering had arrived.
The Seeker’s Courtyard was extremely lively.
This year, there were a few more new members: Luo Nianchu, Lu Mang, and Ouyang Yuxuan. As the only disciples of Luo Wentian, Xiong Shi, and Ye Qinghe respectively, they were naturally brought along.
The three little ones were somewhat reserved.
They watched one Martial Uncle after another chatting and laughing, filled with immense yearning in their hearts.
Looking at the True Martial Peach Fruits casually piled up, they couldn’t help swallowing saliva. Only now did they realize that this miraculous fruit, which could enhance foundation, was actually planted by that Ninth Martial Uncle. This shocked them immensely, and they didn’t dare to speak carelessly.
Fortunately, Zhuang Chen and He Yan were actually only a few years older than them, so the three wouldn’t be completely bored. Plus with a White Ape, the six little ones gathered together.
Luo Wentian smiled and glanced at them:
“Fourth Junior Brother, Fifth Junior Brother, you can’t slack off. In a few days, you need to start scouting some outstanding disciples to bolster our True Martial Sect’s foundation. At that time, we can let these little ones compete at our True Martial Peach Gathering, which would also be some encouragement.”
The congregation’s eyes all lit up.
Every year, just gathering to chat was indeed a bit dull. They Senior Brothers were as familiar as could be, and sparring held no meaning.
It would be better to let these junior disciples liven things up.
“Yes, yes, good idea. At that time, we’ll each prepare some prizes. It will liven things up with these little ones and also reward them, helping them grow faster.” Song Cheng slapped his thigh.
“Heh heh, in Martial Way realm, I’m temporarily not as good as you all, but in teaching disciples, you might not match me!” He Yan had confidence on his face.
The congregation chimed in one after another, already impatient to take disciples.
This could also be considered a little fun among Senior Brothers, competing with each other. In the long years, it was undoubtedly an interesting matter.
Ning Qi also nodded with a smile.
Thousands of years from now, this might become a beautiful tale in later generations’ mouths, or even a tradition. He was happy to see it.
Then Ye Qinghe grinned and said:
“Hold on, Little Nine, you can’t send Tian Sheng to participate, or these little ones together wouldn’t be enough for one finger of his to beat!”
The congregation burst into laughter.
The originally extremely excited White Ape immediately wilted, making Luo Nianchu and the others sneak laughs.
Speaking of which, it was indeed so.
Now, after the White Ape’s bloodline was further developed, it was already a proper Heavenly Human Realm Master. Not to mention Luo Nianchu and these little ones—even Luo Wentian with his Fake Core enhancement was no match. Having him participate would be like cheating.
Ning Qi smiled helplessly and nodded:
“Then you all have to convince Tian Sheng yourselves.”
Ye Qinghe grinned:
“Little Tian Sheng, come over and tell your Third Martial Uncle, what reward do you want?”
Yuan Tiansheng’s body stiffened, waving his hands and shaking his head repeatedly:
“I won’t participate, Third Martial Uncle, don’t reward me!”
The congregation roared with laughter.
This was something everyone learned later. It was said that before Ye Qinghe had enlightenment in brewing wine, she dragged the White Ape daily to consult. Due to their relationship, the White Ape couldn’t just leave, but Ye Qinghe’s talent in brewing was really too poor, which was somewhat torturous.
It was like a top student having to explain one plus one step by step. The White Ape was simply mentally exhausted.
After the laughter.
The congregation began discussing details.
They planned to start this initiative after most Senior Brothers had taken disciples. Additionally, they mentioned that the annual True Martial Peach Gathering was somewhat too frequent. As their cultivations deepened, sometimes one closed-door cultivation could take half a year or more. Plus their duties as Elders, if something came up, it was extremely easy to miss the Peach Gathering.
Thus, the congregation unanimously decided.
From now on, it would be every three years.
And adjust gradually based on future circumstances.
“Last year when Little Five went down the mountain, I thought it would be a long time before seeing you all. Unexpectedly, this True Martial Peach Gathering still gathered everyone. Truly, things are unpredictable. The only pity is that Little Eight hasn’t woken up yet; otherwise, we Senior Brothers would truly be all together!”
Luo Wentian sighed from the heart.
They recalled this day last year, thinking it was farewell. Ning Qi had even specially given Mandarin Duck Jade Pendants.
“Don’t worry, Eighth Senior Brother will wake up soon. The next True Martial Peach Gathering will be when we gather fully.”
Ning Qi waved his hand, and cups of Enlightenment Tea landed in front of the congregation.
An astonishing fragrance burst forth, attracting everyone’s attention. Ning Qi smiled:
“This year’s Enlightenment Tea Tree is even more flourishing, with better medicinal power. Try it.”
The congregation’s eyes lit up, especially the three little ones Luo Nianchu and others, who stared wide-eyed in disbelief at Ning Qi. This rumored peerless treasure, Enlightenment Tea, was casually placed before them. At this moment, Ning Qi’s figure became immensely tall in their hearts.
They originally thought the opportunity their Master mentioned was the True Martial Peach Fruit. Unexpectedly, there was also Enlightenment Tea!
Ning Qi smiled as he watched the congregation drink it all in one gulp.
Then they all fell into states of enlightenment.
This year’s Enlightenment Tea Tree was indeed good. Nourished by the flesh and blood of dozens of Heavenly Human Realm Experts, it further metamorphosed. Not only did the yield greatly increase, but the effects also improved much. Continuing this trend, in the future, it might really produce Enlightenment Tea sufficient to make people truly enter enlightenment states.
…
While True Martial Mountain was full of joy.
Far away in Dao State.
True Profound Mountain.
This was the founding place of True Profound Sect. The mountain was ethereal, hidden in the clouds, as if in the Immortal Realm, and even more profound and mysterious. It was a treasured land specially selected by True Profound Sect’s Patriarch, True Profound True Monarch.
Outside the True Profound Dao Palace forbidden ground.
Three Daoists in purple Daoist Robes were waiting respectfully, their eyes filled with piety.
If outsiders were present, they would surely see.
These Daoists had extremely extraordinary identities.
White River True Person, White Elephant True Person, and True Profound Sect Leader White Leaf True Person!
All Heavenly Human Realm.
Especially the eldest, White Elephant True Person, who was an peerless expert on the Heavenly Human Ranking. Yet the white-haired, white-browed he was now as pious as the other two.
Not long after.
The Dao Palace gates opened wide.
A somewhat slovenly Old Daoist stepped out. His Daoist Robe was disheveled, quite free-spirited, but the three True Persons bowed in unison with Dao salutes:
“Junior disciples White River White Elephant, White Leaf pay respects to True Profound True Monarch!”
Excitement and thrill filled the three’s eyes, their bodies even trembling slightly.
The person before them was True Profound Sect’s legendary Patriarch, True Profound True Monarch!
Heavenly Humans are called True Persons.
To be called True Monarch naturally meant… Martial Saint!
The Old Daoist just waved casually. He grinned, revealing yellow teeth:
“White River, I still prefer you calling me Senior Brother.”
A wry smile appeared on White River’s face.
Looking at that familiar face, he too felt somewhat dazed. After White Mountain Daoist stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm, White Elephant True Person revealed everything. It turned out that White Mountain True Person was both White Mountain True Person and more than that—he was the reincarnation Dao seed of True Profound True Monarch, specially retrieved by White Elephant True Person.
Only then did he suddenly understand; this was the fundamental reason White Elephant True Person said back then he was taking a disciple on behalf of the Master.
“White River pays respects to Senior Brother!” White River True Person complied very obediently, but the completely different respectful tone in his words made the Old Daoist purse his lips, somewhat listless. He still preferred the old White River, who would occasionally discipline and scold him—that was a completely different experience.
Unfortunately, it could never go back.
Now, with memories gradually returning, he would also gradually change.
Sighing inwardly, the Old Daoist said indifferently:
“From now on, there will be no True Profound in the world, only White Mountain.”
The three were all stunned.
White Elephant True Person asked cautiously:
“True Monarch… You won’t need to reincarnate again from now on?”
White Mountain Daoist sighed faintly:
“This is the last time. From now on, there’s no need, and it’s impossible to reincarnate again.”
There was some loneliness in his words, his gaze looking toward the distant sky, not knowing what he was thinking.
The congregation didn’t understand and couldn’t comprehend the meaning in White Mountain Daoist’s words. Among the three, only White Elephant True Person inherited the ancient precepts. He knew the Patriarch had reincarnated more than once. Each time the reincarnation Dao seed was retrieved, True Profound Sect’s foundation would thicken greatly. This was why True Profound Sect had always stood among the top-tier Daoist Sects.
All along, though True Profound Sect rarely entered the top three Daoist Sects, it had endured prosperously with the longest inheritance, astonishing the world.
They originally thought this time was routine, but unexpectedly it was an exception.
Why impossible to reincarnate again?
White Elephant True Person didn’t dare ask more, but felt an inexplicable panic in his heart. His intuition told him something major was about to happen; otherwise, the Patriarch wouldn’t be like this.
“True Monarch, will your Heavenly Human Ceremony still proceed as scheduled?”
White Mountain Daoist slowly stepped forward. His aura was very ethereal, completely different from Heavenly Human Realm.
“Proceed as scheduled. Perhaps, some old friends will come.” He grinned, actually somewhat expectant.
