Chapter 67: Illusion-breaking Spirit Eyes
Dragon Mountain Daoist had not yet emerged from seclusion, but preparations for the Heavenly Human Ceremony were already underway in full swing.
After breaking through to the Gang Yuan Realm, Luo Wentian threw himself back into the sect’s various affairs, big and small.
The True Martial Sect was now very lively.
Many pavilions needed refurbishing, or even to be simply demolished and rebuilt, which required skilled craftsmen and martial artists’ help. After all, True Martial Mountain was steep and rugged; transporting some materials up alone took considerable effort. Fortunately, the True Martial Sect had numerous disciples, so there was no need to worry about this.
The commotion was not small. Even Ning Qi, in the secluded spot of the Seeker’s Courtyard, could occasionally hear some of it.
He would occasionally watch the changes from afar, sighing slightly. It had been nearly eight years since he came to True Martial Mountain, and this was the first time there had been such a large-scale renovation, giving him a feeling that was both familiar and strange.
However, it was a good thing.
Luo Wentian had also told him that in the distance at the foot of True Martial Mountain, the original small town was continuously expanding, showing signs of becoming a large city. After all, the appeal of a Heavenly Human Realm Expert and a Gang Yuan Realm Expert was completely different.
The world was becoming increasingly unsettled. Having a Heavenly Human Realm Expert nearby would at least make evildoers fear a bit.
Many people came admiringly, even some wealthy merchants and nobles relocating their entire families.
Many people were inquiring about how to join the True Martial Sect, making the previously joined disciples immensely proud and filling them with a sense of belonging to the sect.
Meanwhile, within Qingzhou territory, various gazes turned toward the True Martial Sect, speculating when the True Martial Sect would start widely issuing invitations.
Everyone was very much looking forward to the Heavenly Human Ceremony. At that time, Heavenly Human Experts would lecture on the Martial Way, and Qingzhou had not produced a Heavenly Human Realm Expert for a long time.
Everything proceeded in an orderly manner.
Ning Qi cultivated silently.
He steadily advanced toward the Gang Yuan Realm. The Gang Yuan Three Realms—White Mist, Jade Liquid, and Core Elixir—he was getting ever closer to the White Mist Realm.
Mainly because his Inner Strength was too powerful; otherwise, transforming it into Gang Qi would be simple.
Autumn winds gradually swept over True Martial Mountain.
Ning Qi had not yet stepped into the White Mist Realm; instead, White Ape Yuan Tiansheng completed the breakthrough first.
“In four years, completing Body Tempering is much faster than I previously imagined. It seems innate bloodline is indeed extraordinary.”
Ning Qi looked at the White Ape in the distance, immersed in the Fist Technique, and nodded slightly, a satisfied look in his eyes.
This cultivation speed could not compare to his, but compared to other humans, it was equally astonishing and phenomenal.
This was thanks to the White Ape’s extremely high intelligence, the incredibly high compatibility with the Ape King Stance, and Bloodline Awakening.
All three were indispensable.
At this moment.
The White Ape’s figure was sometimes like lightning, sometimes extremely slow. Its entire silhouette had merged into the sunset, with Ape King Divine Intent manifesting, making one seem to see an ancient giant ape reaching for the heavens, roaring, moving mountains and filling seas.
Its fleshly body was flawless and complete, now at the critical moment of generating Inner Strength.
But immediately after, astonishment appeared in Ning Qi’s eyes.
He let out a soft “Eh,” noticing something amiss.
In an instant.
The White Ape let out a low roar, its figure rapidly expanding.
Its silver-white fur grew with the wind, and a Silver Giant Ape fully two zhang and five chi tall appeared in the courtyard. Facing the sunset glow, it roared silently, looking extraordinarily divine. But Ning Qi had seen this sight before; at most, it was the White Ape revealing its Ape King True Body, just much larger in size.
What truly astonished him was the White Ape’s eyes.
Originally only faintly golden, now that gold occupied a good half, carrying some special meaning.
Ning Qi watched quietly, suppressing his curiosity.
Until the White Ape fully vented and returned to its Main Body.
“Teacher, I have advanced to the Inner Yuan Realm!”
The White Ape was extremely excited.
Feeling the powerful power within its body, it had a dreamlike sensation. Once upon a time, it only thought of defeating that Iron Arm Ape, but with its current strength, probably a casual punch could make the Iron Arm Ape call it daddy.
And all of this was bestowed by Ning Qi before its eyes.
The look in its eyes toward Ning Qi was full of gratitude and adoration.
It was even more fortunate about its choice back then. If it had remained in the mountains, even if its bloodline awakened one day, it would just be an ignorant beast. How could it witness the true Martial Way? It had a premonition that if it could keep following its teacher, it would reach a height it itself dared not imagine in the future.
Ning Qi nodded with a smile:
“How does it feel?”
“Unprecedentedly good. Fleshly body at Perfection, spirit greatly enhanced—this is an all-around improvement. The Ape King True Body is even stronger, and even the bloodline has further awakened!”
As the White Ape spoke, its pupils gradually turned golden.
However, it was very respectful toward Ning Qi, so the golden pupils did not look at him.
Ning Qi noticed the White Ape’s action and asked:
“What changes has this golden eye undergone?”
When the bloodline first awakened previously, the White Ape had said that if it focused intently, the movement speed of objects would slow down. Now with further awakening, there should be more marvels.
“There seems to be a message in the bloodline telling me this talent is called Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye. For ordinary creatures, their speed drops a lot under my gaze; if their strength is too high, it doesn’t work. Additionally, I seem able to see some things I couldn’t before.”
It scratched its head, somewhat honest.
This Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye was still in its nascent form; it was still exploring it itself, and this talent was far from complete.
Ning Qi was somewhat surprised by this talent.
“Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye, breaking illusions…”
He murmured.
“Try looking at me.”
Ning Qi circulated the Silent Art and Body Shifting and Bone Changing Art; his vitality aura vanished, and his true face on his face receded, turning into a youth full of pockmarks.
The White Ape was eager to try.
Then it was dumbfounded.
Under the golden pupils’ gaze, there was no flaw at all. The Ning Qi before it was like an ordinary person, but the problem was, how could its teacher possibly be an ordinary person? Moreover, its teacher didn’t look like this at all.
“Teacher’s realm is too high; I can’t see through.” The White Ape felt somewhat ashamed.
Ning Qi restored his original appearance, smiling and waving his hand.
He had clearly felt an extremely strong probing power just now. But ever since Ning Qi comprehended the Unity of Heaven and Man Secret Technique and optimized the Silent Art and Body Shifting and Bone Changing Art somewhat, even a Heavenly Human Realm Expert could not see through him. It was only natural that the White Ape couldn’t.
On the contrary, he felt the White Ape’s talent was very strong. Perhaps one day, it could break through all illusions.
Ning Qi did not use Inner Strength to inquire.
He had tried several times already.
With his current realm, excavating the Ape King True Body was already the limit. To thoroughly study the bloodline power, probably only the Heavenly Human Realm would do, with the aid of Heaven and Earth Power, perhaps he could grasp the essence of the Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye.
He was somewhat expectant.
“In the future, diligently excavate your bloodline, and cultivate the Martial Way in tandem. Do not slack off.” Ning Qi instructed.
His expectations for the White Ape grew even higher.
With powerful bloodline, and cultivating the Martial Way, the two combined made the White Ape’s combat power very strong. It could not be measured merely by Martial Way realm. It could even be said that even without cultivating the Martial Way, with the White Ape’s current bloodline strength, it was enough to contend with an Inner Yuan Realm Expert.
The White Ape nodded respectfully.
Ning Qi then passed on the recently created Ape King Strength to the White Ape and continued cultivating.
Calculating the time, he was about to enter his ninth feigned death soon.
