Chapter 245: Sword Sect In Uproar, Low-grade Spirit Treasure
Boundless Sword Sect.
Five Elements Peak.
This was the Spirit Peak granted to Ning Qi after he became the top Inner Disciple, belonging solely to him.
At this moment.
He was sitting cross-legged in the void, with surging Spiritual Energy gathering toward him.
He was undergoing the final step, which was also the key step for breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm.
For Ning Qi.
Everything up to the Purple Mansion Realm had been very simple, merely retracing the path he had come from, but reaching the Nascent Soul Realm required some effort, after all, his Main Body followed the Realm Lord System, and after the Nascent Soul Realm, they would diverge onto different paths.
However, it was not difficult for him either; if not for hiding his abilities, he could have succeeded long ago.
Twenty-four years had passed, and the True Martial Realm had developed greatly. Ning Qi’s Main Body already possessed Void Dao Realm combat power, so the Nascent Soul Realm was merely somewhat novel to him and could provide a slight boost in some ways.
The Purple Mansion within his body was vast beyond measure, like a Vast Ocean, with his Foundation incredibly solid. Under the boost of Max Level Comprehension, many of his Cultivation Methods had reached unprecedented heights.
At this time.
Within the Purple Mansion, all Mana converged, and that Natal Divine Ability Seed shone brightly.
For this Reincarnated Body, Ning Qi had stepped into the Purple Mansion with his familiar Great Five Elements Sword Qi and earned the title of Five Elements True Person. Now, he was about to step into the Nascent Soul with this Supernatural Power.
“Boom!”
A violent trembling sound echoed through the Boundless Sword Sect, drawing shocked gazes one after another.
“That is… someone breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm, seeking to achieve the position of True Monarch!”
“Looking at that direction, could it be from the top Inner Disciple Heavenly Pride, Five Elements True Person Ning Qi?”
“Hiss! In just ten short years, he is already impacting the Nascent Soul Realm? Is this not too hasty?”
At this moment.
Countless gazes focused.
Some revered Ning Qi, some envied him, and different thoughts arose in their hearts. If Ning Qi succeeded in breaking through, it would mean something entirely different from now on. True Disciple, true True Disciple—only at this step did one truly touch the core of the Boundless Sword Sect.
Powerful figures stepped into the air from the central suspended peaks, including many powerful Elders and True Disciples, and even Vice Sect Master Cang Wanhe, who had previously summoned Ning Qi, was alarmed.
“This child… is truly extraordinary!”
The congregation held their breath.
Ning Qi was very calm.
This was the effect he wanted: a high-profile promotion, which would then earn him more attention, and consequently more authority and Resources. Was this not precisely the fundamental reason for his initial choice to join the Upper Sect?
“Nascent Soul, condense!”
He lightly shouted in his heart, his face showing struggle and exertion, but in reality, it was effortless.
The Purple Mansion erupted with immeasurable light, like the opening of a world, Chaos at its inception. The Natal Divine Ability Seed shattered open, all Spirits converging within it, transforming into a point of light.
In an instant.
A strange sensation surged through his entire body. Ning Qi realized that his fleshly body had become a suit of Spirit Armor, while all the essence condensed onto the slowly forming little person.
Nascent Soul!
A Nascent Soul resembling Ning Qi exactly sat within the Purple Mansion, like a divine spirit controlling everything.
All sorts of profound mysteries surged into his heart.
Nascent Soul Power could easily control all kinds of Supernatural Powers—Earth, Wind, Water, Fire all included—but it could also leave the body, killing from ten thousand li away. Moreover, the vast Mana within the Purple Mansion underwent another Metamorphosis, transforming into Nascent Soul Power.
“This feeling is indeed wondrous.”
“No wonder they say the Nascent Soul Realm is the dividing line for Immortal Dao experts. Only with a Nascent Soul does one have the capital to comprehend Heaven and Earth Rules.”
Ning Qi sighed inwardly.
Outside.
Seven-colored rainbow light descended from the heavens, Spiritual Rain like silk, all sorts of auspicious anomalies appearing. The Boundless Sword Sect fell into an uproar, countless people dumbfounded.
Success!
He had actually succeeded!
The Nascent Soul Realm was an extremely difficult threshold. Even for peerless geniuses, one needed to accumulate Foundation over a long time to have any hope of breaking through, and many only succeeded after several failures.
Generally speaking.
Stepping into the Nascent Soul Realm within a hundred years made one a super genius in an Upper Sect, one not seen in a hundred thousand years!
But now.
Ning Qi was only twenty-four years old, yet he had broken through successfully. Such immortal poise would be extremely dazzling even in an Immortal Sect. He had originally come just to see how Ning Qi’s Foundation was, so he could offer some advice afterward to avoid leaving any shadows, but he had not expected Ning Qi to succeed on the first try!
Cang Wanhe’s breathing quickened, finding it somewhat hard to believe.
He looked at Ning Qi with burning intensity. From this moment on, Ning Qi’s status in the Boundless Sword Sect had greatly elevated.
“Perhaps… this child can lead the Sword Sect to the realm that generations of predecessors have always yearned for!”
Promotion to Immortal Sect!
Countless Sword Sect disciples all had that thought emerge.
Uproar spread everywhere, the Boundless Sword Sect falling into an unprecedented commotion. One Heavenly Pride after another was dazzled, then dejected. Sharing an era with such a Prodigy was truly tragic.
In the void, Ning Qi was still meditating with eyes closed, comprehending the wonders of Nascent Soul Power.
After all, the Immortal Dao System had been passed down for such long ages, and it had its unique merits.
He made analogies and gained many new insights.
“The Realm Lord Cultivation System follows the path of The World is Me, with Foundation naturally unmatched by anyone. It takes the path of breaking all laws with sheer power, so even without contact with the Power of Rules, I already have Void Dao Realm combat power. And once I reach World Lord Realm Perfection, I will be invincible against Void Dao Realm!”
“The Immortal Dao is different, belonging to gaining much with little, step by step touching the essence of the world. No matter how thick the Foundation, human power has limits. Killing a Void Dao Realm with Nascent Soul Realm combat is basically impossible.”
“But for me, stepping into the Nascent Soul Realm this time also has benefits. If this Reincarnated Body breaks through further to the Void Dao Realm and comprehends a Power of Rules, it can greatly benefit my Main Body’s Realm Lord Dao.”
Ning Qi comprehended for a long time before slowly opening his eyes.
Seeing the many Experts already surrounding Five Elements Peak, he had anticipated this in his heart, but on his face, he pretended to be startled and respectfully said:
“Greetings, Vice Sect Master, Elders, True Disciples!”
Cang Wanhe laughed heartily, his eyes full of burning intensity, about to speak when an elderly figure suddenly appeared before Ning Qi.
His expression changed in shock, then he respectfully saluted:
“Greetings, Zi Yang Grand Elder!”
Collective uproar, then all respectfully saluted.
Grand Elder—these were the truly powerful existences suppressing the Boundless Sword Sect. The entire Boundless Sword Sect had only a scant two or three, each a Peak Great Power. And now, one had actually been drawn by the fluctuations of Ning Qi’s promotion to the Nascent Soul Realm.
The purple-robed Elder looked at Ning Qi with an odd expression, sword rivers reflected in his eyes, strands of intangible Rules of Sword enveloping Ning Qi.
Ning Qi was calm.
After stepping into the Nascent Soul Realm, even a Dao Integration Realm Old Ancestor could not see through his origins, let alone a mere Peak Great Power.
Moments later.
The purple-robed Grand Elder threw his head back and laughed, his voice filled with indescribable joy and excitement:
“Heaven blesses the Sect. Our Boundless Sword Sect has finally produced an Immortal Seed!”
Hearing such an evaluation.
Everyone was shocked.
What is an Immortal Seed?
Before the Spirit Realm Contending for Immortality Epoch, it meant one with hope of Ascension to Immortality!
And now, such an Immortal Seed had appeared in the Boundless Sword Sect. If the Immortal Seed could grow smoothly, then in the future, the Boundless Sword Sect might ascend to the heavens together, chickens and dogs included. Such examples were not few, and now, such great fortune had fallen to the Boundless Sword Sect!
Cang Wanhe’s expression was agitated. As the one who had discovered Ning Qi, he shared in the glory.
“Since this is the case, please, Grand Elder, take Ning Qi as your disciple and teach him carefully.” He hurriedly requested.
But the purple-robed Grand Elder rebuked:
“Nonsense! This old man has no qualification to teach an Immortal Seed. If I led the Immortal Seed astray, I truly would have no face to face the ancestors! Every Immortal Seed has its own growth trajectory, accompanied by Good Fortune. What need is there for others to interfere?”
With that, he turned to Ning Qi, his expression kindly as he said:
“The Immortal Path values competition. One cannot cultivate a strong Expert in a greenhouse. From now on, you can only rely on yourself, but if anyone bullies you with greater power, come find this old man anytime!”
He waved his hand, and a golden Spiritual Sword appeared before everyone. Its sharpness and the terrifying power it contained made Nascent Soul True Monarchs wary and envious.
“This Low-grade Spirit Treasure is named Golden Sun Sword. Take it as your companion. For other Resources, find Cang Wanhe later. The Sword Sect will never mistreat you.”
Silence fell.
Countless gazes were filled with envy.
Easily gaining the backing of a Peak Great Power meant he could strut around in the Boundless Sword Sect from now on. The few True Disciples who had previously tripped him up secretly were all regretful, racking their brains on how to remedy it later.
And that Golden Sun Sword made Sword Cultivators envious.
Spirit Treasures—how precious.
Even Low-grade ones were extremely rare.
In the Spirit Realm, there were Magic Treasures and Spirit Treasures, each divided into upper, middle, and lower grades. Above that were Immortal Treasures, but those were legendary, beyond what ordinary Cultivators could imagine.
Magic Treasures were used by mid and low-tier Cultivators.
Spirit Treasures were different, already containing partial Power of Rules. Low-grade Spirit Treasures were generally only possessed by Void Dao Great Experts, and even some poor Rogue Cultivator Void Dao Realms might not have one. Now, Ning Qi, with only Nascent Soul Realm cultivation, had obtained a Low-grade Spirit Treasure, naturally drawing endless envy.
Ning Qi was delighted inwardly, not expecting such an unexpected boon.
He had originally thought he would need some time before contacting the Power of Rules, but it had come so quickly.
“Thank you, Zi Yang Grand Elder!” Ning Qi respectfully saluted.
The purple-robed Elder laughed heartily, in an extremely good mood as he waved his hand and vanished into the void, leaving only his words echoing:
“Ning Qi, cultivate well. This old man has high hopes for you!”
The congregation respectfully saluted, their gazes toward Ning Qi even more envious.
Cang Wanhe’s attitude was kinder than ever.
He smiled at Ning Qi and said:
“You have now stepped into the Nascent Soul Realm, so you should be promoted to the ranks of Boundless Sword Sect True Disciples. By the rules, you may select a Spirit Peak from the central suspended peaks for yourself from now on.”
Seeing Ning Qi’s gaze turn to Five Elements Peak, he added:
“Of course, if you are reluctant to part with this Five Elements Peak, you can also move it over.”
The congregation was dumbfounded.
This was an unprecedented treatment, giving Ning Qi sufficient respect that other True Disciples could not dream of.
“Thank you, Vice Sect Master.” Ning Qi smiled. He had lived on Five Elements Peak for so long that he was indeed accustomed to it.
Cang Wanhe waved his hand and took out a purple-gold Jade Token:
“This records the various authorities and Resources available to True Disciples. Examine it carefully later. You have just stepped into the Nascent Soul Realm and need to stabilize it. I will first help you Teleport Five Elements Peak over, then you can enter Closed-door Cultivation.”
With that.
Powerful forces surged around him, and a mystical power resonated between Heaven and Earth. Golden Light flickered in the depths of Ning Qi’s eyes as he analyzed it.
“So this is the Power of Rules? What Vice Sect Master Cang grasps should be the Rules of Sword—or rather, most Void Dao Realm Experts in the Boundless Sword Sect grasp this rule, thanks to the Boundless Sword Sect’s supreme secret canon, the Limitless Sword Canon.”
He carefully observed Cang Wanhe.
A heaven-piercing Sword Light flashed, and the entire Five Elements Peak was completely separated, uprooted intact. Cang Wanhe pointed, and Five Elements Peak flew toward the central peaks. A Great Formation mark fell upon Five Elements Peak, incorporating it into the central Sword Formation system. This was the essence of the Boundless Sword Sect, and also the goal pursued by countless disciples.
This was the Foundation of an Upper Sect.
All Boundless Sword Sect disciples, besides envying Ning Qi, felt proud—proud to be Upper Sect disciples.
Ning Qi gained some realization.
But to step into the Void Dao Realm would still take time; it would not be so simple afterward.
“Cultivate diligently. When the Sect Leader emerges from Closed-door Cultivation, I will request on your behalf, and at that time, the Limitless Sword Canon will be granted to you ahead of schedule.” Cang Wanhe’s voice rang in Ning Qi’s mind. He smiled at Ning Qi encouragingly and nodded.
Ning Qi was stunned, then showed gratitude on his face and nodded lightly.
He had some interest in the Limitless Sword Canon, though among the inheritances of the True Martial Immortal Sect, there were even more powerful secret canons.
But by reason, generally only the Top Ten True Disciples were qualified to obtain this sword canon.
There were hundreds of True Disciples in the Boundless Sword Sect; ranking in the top ten was no easy feat.
Now, Ning Qi obtaining it ahead of time also showed the importance placed on him.
The commotion gradually settled.
But the subsequent influence was still enormous. Countless disciples discussed it, all knowing that an Immortal Seed had emerged in the Sect. The vast majority of disciples admired and yearned for it, but some were indignant, feeling that a genius who had not yet grown was merely a genius.
Ning Qi ignored these things.
He was very satisfied with this harvest.
Sitting on Five Elements Peak, vast Spiritual Energy was drawn by the Great Formation, and there was even Sword Dao Origin for him to comprehend. The cultivation conditions were far better than when he had been an Inner Disciple.
He was browsing the various matters recorded in the True Disciple Jade Pendant.
“True Disciples have great authority. This Spirit Peak belongs solely to me, and I can recruit three hundred Inner Disciples to the peak for cultivation, at my disposal. Moreover, the share of cultivation Resources obtained is extremely abundant. The Boundless Sword Sect is indeed generous.”
“Not only that, I can also mobilize the Boundless Sword Sect’s intelligence and external forces. When traveling outside, I have absolute authority over Boundless Sword Sect fellows.”
“Even the Sect Leader of a Sect like the Black Demon Sect must show courtesy upon encountering a Boundless Sword Sect True Disciple.”
Ning Qi smiled.
Backing by a great tree provides good shade, nothing more.
This was precisely what he needed.
He did not immediately study the Golden Sun Sword but instead did something else: sensing the many marks he had previously left through the Black Demon Sect.
Over these years, Ning Qi had been working toward this.
The True Martial Realm’s coordinates being exposed was always a hidden danger. If left unchecked, should they fall into the hands of some Supreme Expert one day, it would be very troublesome.
With this thought.
Ning Qi hesitated no longer.
Nascent Soul Power circulated, and in an instant, marks responded from afar. Scenes flooded into Ning Qi’s mind one after another—the sights after the Black Demon Sect was breached over twenty years ago.
Countless scenes flashed by like a gallery.
Finally.
It fixed on a sharp-faced, monkey-like youth and a white-bearded Elder.
Ning Qi’s eyes flashed:
“Tiangang Sect Formation Master, Li Linghe. So the True Martial Realm coordinates fell into this Sect’s hands.”
He exhaled lightly.
Somewhat relieved.
As long as they had not fallen into other Upper Sects’ hands, it was fine. It was only an ordinary Sect; with careful planning next, there should be no problem.
