Chapter 62: Three True Intent Diagrams
Previously, he had obtained the Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram from the Flying Eagle. Ning Qi comprehended several superior martial arts such as the Overlord Tiger True Gang from it, enriching the foundation of his own Myriad Manifestations Chapter and also adding several martial arts to the True Martial Sect Scripture Depository.
But what moved him the most was the Heavenly Human Secret Technique contained within it.
However, at that time he had already seen that the Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram was only one-third of it. If he wanted to gather the complete Heavenly Human Secret Technique, he would need to comprehend all three True Intent Diagrams.
Originally, Tie Long and Tie Hu had escaped without a trace, and Ning Qi thought there was no chance to gather these three True Intent Diagrams again.
But he hadn’t expected it.
His Master was actually so fierce, chasing them for thousands of miles and killing Tie Long and Tie Hu in Cangzhou.
The disciples each selected the treasures they fancied.
Dragon Mountain Daoist saw Ning Qi gazing at the two True Intent Diagrams and couldn’t help but smile.
“Little Nine, you can comprehend these two True Intent Diagrams first.”
The disciples all smiled.
They had also comprehended the previous Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram, but the time and energy required did not match the gains, so they had only skimmed the surface, occasionally using it for reference.
Ning Qi smiled and nodded. He was originally interested in these two True Intent Diagrams and naturally wouldn’t hypocritically refuse. After he comprehended them thoroughly, it would also benefit the True Martial Sect.
After a round of bestowing treasures.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s expression became solemn:
“Now that your Master has reached the Heavenly Human Realm, according to the conventions of the world, a Heavenly Human Ceremony will be held. At that time, not only will many forces from Qingzhou come, but also people from several nearby provinces. It will be a mix of fish and dragons, with many probing gazes. You all need to be mentally prepared and not let them look down on our True Martial Sect.”
This was also one of the reasons he bestowed treasures, wanting to elevate the disciples’ strength as much as possible.
Luo Wentian and the others all had solemn expressions, as they had guessed as much.
The Heavenly Human Ceremony was already extraordinary to begin with, and with the storm Dragon Mountain Daoist had stirred up in Qingzhou this time, it would bring even more variables to this Heavenly Human Ceremony.
“Has Master set the date for the Heavenly Human Ceremony?”
Dragon Mountain Daoist slowly said:
“Generally speaking, the ceremony can be held within a year of promotion to Heavenly Human. Your Master still has some insights from this closed-door cultivation that need to be digested. Once out of seclusion, the date can be set, probably around autumn or winter.”
“There are still more than half a year. You all must work harder yourselves, and also urge the disciples under you not to slack off.”
Dragon Mountain Daoist was going into closed-door cultivation again.
This was normal. The moment of just breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm was when the connection with Heaven and Earth was closest, and progress was fastest. Dragon Mountain Daoist had just successfully promoted and gone down the mountain to vent for his disciples. Now that the matter was settled, he naturally couldn’t waste this precious time.
The congregation respectfully saluted:
“Disciples will remember and certainly study diligently.”
Their eyes were firm. They all knew that the Heavenly Human Ceremony was an excellent opportunity to enhance the True Martial Sect’s prestige. They secretly resolved to double their efforts, even Ye Qinghe, who had always been lazy, was the same. The True Martial Sect’s successive attacks before had gradually made her settle down, and now she was much more diligent in the Martial Way than before.
After explaining all matters.
Dragon Mountain Daoist entered closed-door cultivation again.
But unlike before, the current True Martial Sect was as steady as Mount Tai, without the previous panic.
After the storm in Qingzhou, who didn’t know that Dragon Mountain Daoist had stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm? The current True Martial Sect was temporarily untouchable by anyone, and the disciples could cultivate in peace.
…
In the Seeker’s Courtyard.
Ning Qi felt somewhat regretful. He had originally thought of asking Master Dragon Mountain Daoist to demonstrate Heaven and Earth Power for him, but he hadn’t expected Master to enter closed-door cultivation again. However, he could understand, after all, Master had his own cultivation and couldn’t revolve only around him.
“There will be plenty of time in the future. I can slowly ask Master for guidance later. For now, there are simply two things to do.”
Ning Qi’s gaze fell on the wooden box and the three True Intent Diagrams in front of him.
One was to reverse-engineer the Condensing Gang Pill Formula, and the second was to comprehend the hidden Heavenly Human Secret Technique from these three True Intent Diagrams.
In comparison.
He felt that the former might take more time.
As for the latter, with the experience of comprehending the Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram beforehand, it would be simpler.
“However, now that my cultivation has deepened, I can try to create some secret techniques to accelerate the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters’ cultivation.”
Ning Qi pondered.
He was now at the Eight Stacks Realm, and the cultivation of the Inner Yuan Realm held no secrets for him. Creating a few targeted secret techniques that Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters could comprehend was not difficult. Using secret techniques to accelerate Inner Yuan Realm cultivation, followed by taking the Condensing Gang Pill to break through, would stably produce Gang Yuan Realm experts for the True Martial Sect.
Anyway, it was done in idle time and wouldn’t delay his own cultivation. In a certain sense, this was also a way to test his cultivation results.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s bestowal of treasures today had also reminded him that it was indeed necessary to boost the strength of his Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters. Otherwise, if one day neither he nor Master were around, it would be troublesome.
“The secret techniques can come slowly. First, try the Condensing Gang Pill.”
Ning Qi opened the wooden box.
Then, he scraped a bit of powder from the Condensing Gang Pill with his fingertip, gently kneading it, rubbing with hands, observing with eyes, smelling with nose, tasting with mouth.
He closed his eyes and carefully sensed it.
“It contains power that can condense Inner Strength into tangible form. The main ingredient should be exotic beast Blood Pill, plus Azure Stone Grass, Everbright Flower, Ice Stone Milk…”
Blood Pill.
It was the essence born within exotic beasts powerful enough to a certain degree, containing miraculous power within.
As for the other medicinal herbs, each had its effects, several of which were extremely rare even in the True Martial Sect Treasury.
In a short moment, Ning Qi had almost clarified most of the medicinal properties and components. Moreover, based on these properties, he had several rough formulation ideas. This was inseparable from his profound Medical Way and Pill Way realms.
Continuously scraping and tasting the powder, Ning Qi finally figured out all the medicinal properties.
Without hesitation, he had the White Ape fetch the medicinal herbs from the Treasury.
He began attempting.
The Pill Way of this world was actually not that miraculous, or rather, the level of Pill Way Ning Qi had currently touched was not that miraculous.
An alchemy furnace in the courtyard, with flames burning beneath it.
Medicinal herbs were periodically added, tempered according to their properties to remove impurities and turn into medicinal liquid, then set aside, until all preparations were complete. Then they were fused in sequence, ultimately forming a medicinal liquid, which was then condensed and rolled into pills.
The most critical part was the order of adding the herbs—one misstep led to a world of difference.
Next was the heat control. Fortunately, this was not difficult for Ning Qi. His Inner Strength was extremely abundant and could change freely as he wished, turning into blazing flames or chilling ice. This was something other pill refiners couldn’t match.
Ning Qi’s expression was solemn as he stared at this furnace of Condensing Gang Pill liquid waiting to form.
An hour later.
The alchemy furnace cooled.
Ning Qi looked, his expression calm. As expected, it had failed.
This was within reason. If he had a ready-made pill formula, it would be extremely simple for him, but now, merely reverse-engineering the formula from one pill made it much more difficult.
However, he had confidence.
This failure taught him a lot.
Ning Qi rubbed the cooled pill powder with his fingers, sensing the differences from the previous Condensing Gang Pill powder. Streams of spiritual insight flashed through his mind, and a brand-new pill refining plan took shape, optimized even further than before.
He was even more certain in his heart:
“Within a month, reverse-engineering the Condensing Gang Pill Formula will not be difficult.”
Ning Qi felt relieved.
This way, he could completely refine a few Condensing Gang Pills before the Heavenly Human Ceremony, allowing Senior Disciple Brother, Second Senior Brother, and the others to all step into the Gang Yuan Realm.
He was in a cheerful mood and turned his gaze to the three True Intent Diagrams.
Time to switch gears and comprehend the Heavenly Human Secret Technique.
