Chapter 80: Sermon
The congregation had various thoughts.
Some who had only heard of the Enlightenment Tea Tree felt that Wang Family Old Ancestor was extremely generous to offer it without holding grudges, but a small portion with extensive knowledge knew that this seed actually had no real value, though after all he was a Heavenly Human Realm expert, so no one dared to voice any discussion.
Ning Qi watched from below, a flash of anticipation in his eyes.
Ever since researching and cultivating the True Martial Peach Tree, he had gained much insight in this area; perhaps he could plant this Enlightenment Tea Tree seed, or even further optimize it in the future.
At that time.
True Martial Sect would gain another piece of foundation, which could also help him with enlightenment.
However, the specific method of operation would still depend on the condition of the seed.
Wang Family Old Ancestor’s restlessness did not last too long before gazes gradually converged on Green Ox Swordsman.
Among the Heavenly Human Realm experts present today, he was the only one who had not yet presented his gift, and with his Heavenly Human Ranking status, it made people even more expectant of what treasure he would bring out.
Even White River True Person and Carefree Lord were somewhat curious.
After all, Heavenly Human Ranking experts were always mysterious, with few opportunities to see them.
Green Ox Swordsman was unhurried; he ate meat heartily as if no one else was there, and after swallowing a huge mouthful, he let out a long breath and laughed loudly:
“Dragon Mountain Kid, I came in a hurry this time and didn’t prepare any proper gift for you. On the way, I happened to encounter a ferocious tiger harming people, so I took its inner core. You keep it; I’ll find an opportunity later to make up for a better one.”
As his words fell.
A exotic beast inner core glowing with thunder light rose from Green Ox Swordsman’s hand, still carrying traces of extremely ferocious aura, with faint roars of a fierce tiger vaguely heard, making even Gang Yuan Realm experts feel their minds tremble.
True Martial Training Ground gradually fell silent as gazes landed on that thunderous inner core, filled with amazement and sighs.
“Beast King Inner Elixir!”
“So relaxed and at ease—that’s the strength of a Heavenly Human Ranking expert?”
“Could this be the inner core of that Flying Thunder Tiger Beast King from Lei Prefecture? I once had a chance to glimpse it from afar at Black Water Great Marsh. I never thought I’d see it again in this way—truly, the ways of the world are unpredictable.”
Low voices of discussion rose continuously; with a Heavenly Human Ranking expert making his move, it immediately overshadowed everyone before.
Ning Qi looked at that inner core, amazement also in his eyes.
What is a beast king?
Only an exotic beast that could match a Human Race Heavenly Human Realm expert qualified to be called a beast king.
In other words.
This Green Ox Swordsman had casually slain an exotic beast comparable to the Heavenly Human Realm and used its inner core as a gift, displaying his formidable strength unmistakably. Moreover, this beast king inner elixir was equally invaluable.
Exotic beast inner cores were inherently precious, condensable only by the elite among exotic beasts—like the Condensing Gang Pill that Ning Qi had previously researched, which mainly used exotic beast inner cores. But using a beast king inner elixir to refine Condensing Gang Pills would undoubtedly be a waste; it had far more precious uses.
“There seems to be residual heaven and earth power on that inner core?” Ning Qi’s eyes flickered; unexpectedly, he felt a rare trace of longing for that inner core.
Amid the congregation’s amazement.
Dragon Mountain Daoist moved with gratitude:
“Green Ox Brother, your arrival at True Martial Mountain is already the most precious gift!”
These words were not mere flattery.
Once the news spread that Green Ox Swordsman had come to attend Dragon Mountain Daoist’s Heavenly Human Ceremony, from now on, other Heavenly Human Realm experts wanting to move against True Martial Sect would have to weigh the weight of this Heavenly Human Ranking expert.
Green Ox Swordsman just smiled and waved his hand.
He had always thought highly of Dragon Mountain Daoist before.
Now it further proved his judgment was correct.
Above True Martial Training Ground.
The congregation was still somewhat unsatisfied.
One treasure after another had broadened their horizons—this was one of the meanings of participating in such a grand event: gaining knowledge and having stories to boast about later.
However.
As the momentum of presenting gifts gradually faded, anticipation rose in everyone’s hearts; next… would be the main event of this Heavenly Human Ceremony.
Dragon Mountain Daoist did not dawdle.
He stood up, his Daoist robe slightly floating, his gaze sweeping the entire field with a smile on his face:
“Fellow guests, you have traveled thousands of miles to True Martial Mountain today to attend this old Daoist’s Heavenly Human Ceremony. This poor Daoist is deeply grateful and has nothing to repay with except to share the Way of the Heavenly Human with you all.”
“However, this poor Daoist is only newly peering into the Great Dao of the Heavenly Human. If there are any inaccuracies in my lecture, please bear with me.”
This last sentence was directed at the four Heavenly Human Realm experts.
After all, he had the shallowest seniority and had stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm for the shortest time.
However.
Dragon Mountain Daoist had his own confidence.
His comprehension was not low; he had already formed his own insights into the Way of the Heavenly Human during over half a year of closed-door cultivation. But most crucially, he had the ‘Unity of Heaven and Man’ secret technique that Ning Qi had given him earlier, which elevated his cognition of resonating with heaven and earth by more than one level!
The congregation in the training ground shouted in unison:
“We remember the true person’s grace in lecturing on the Dao!”
Gazes burned with fervor, especially those of the Core Elixir Realm experts.
The several Heavenly Humans also gradually became solemn.
Those who could advance to the Heavenly Human Realm were no simpletons; listening to others’ insights was no bad thing for them. Although Dragon Mountain Daoist had just stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm and was likely inferior to their four, the due respect was still necessary.
True Martial Training Ground was utterly silent, where a pin drop could be heard.
Dragon Mountain Daoist sat cross-legged, his figure gradually rising.
He slowly closed his eyes, myriad thoughts surging in his mind, and began to speak:
“The so-called Way of the Heavenly Human is to unite man with heaven, spirit with heaven. How to unite? By merging spirit with the core elixir, reaching a state of no thought, no imagination, no defilement, no dust…”
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“Resonating with heaven and earth allows human power to leverage heaven and earth power, turning the decayed into the miraculous, the impossible into the possible…”
“…”
“In the Heavenly Human Realm, one cultivates the three flowers of heaven, earth, and man. The human flower belongs to essence, the earth flower to qi, the heaven flower to spirit. When the three flowers of heaven, earth, and man gather at the crown, wondrous things occur…”
“…”
Dragon Mountain Daoist spoke leisurely, his voice slow yet containing a magical power as he attempted to commune with heaven and earth power, explaining his insights as clearly as possible.
These guests had come from afar and brought valuable gifts, so Dragon Mountain Daoist naturally would not be stingy. Though not to the extent of imparting everything to Ning Qi, he still shared as much beneficial insight as possible, ensuring they did not leave empty-handed.
At this moment.
Martial Way experts listened enraptured; some showed joy on their faces only to fall into confusion the next instant, some grasped a trace of spiritual insight but could not fully comprehend it, so they racked their brains to seize that opportunity.
Many others had realms too low to understand anything, anxious and scratching their heads, yet still striving to memorize the content of the lecture.
Admiration for Dragon Mountain Daoist rose in everyone’s hearts; whether true substance was being taught could be felt by all.
Not only on True Martial Mountain.
As Dragon Mountain Daoist began lecturing, True Martial Disciples continuously ran back and forth, relaying the lecture content one by one to True Martial City. The effect was not as good as listening directly in True Martial Training Ground, but at least the content was complete without omissions.
True Martial City was also abuzz.
And the several Heavenly Human Realm experts.
Also nodded inwardly, a faint appreciation rising in their eyes; Dragon Mountain Daoist indeed had remarkable comprehension.
But this thought did not last long.
Doubt and surprise began to stir in their hearts, their expressions growing increasingly grave.
Dragon Mountain Daoist continued:
“In the state of Unity of Heaven and Man, spirit merging with core elixir is one aspect; is there a second? The core elixir is acquired through Houtian cultivation—could there be something innate in the human body that resonates with heaven and earth?…”
At this, even Green Ox Swordsman’s eyes grew serious.
This lecture… seemed to have some real substance?
