Chapter 145: Enlightenment Of Martial Arts Artistic Conception, Martial Dao Stele Vibrates! Ji Qing’s Potential Exhausted?
“Hm?”
“This Sword Light?”
Ji Qing’s heart stirred.
After being enveloped by the Sword Light, he did not die.
Instead, he was in a state of “Enlightenment” toward the Sword Light.
Even so, as long as Ji Qing delved deeper into the Enlightenment and spent a bit more time, he could fully comprehend this Sword Light, which would nearly allow him to comprehend the core of this Martial Dao Stele.
However, Ji Qing vaguely felt that the Sword Technique Artistic Conception of this Martial Dao Stele was somewhat incompatible with him.
It was not very suitable for Ji Qing.
Thinking of this, Ji Qing actively withdrew.
When he opened his eyes, the Martial Dao Stele was still before him, and he was still in the Underground Palace.
Since he had not delved deeply into the Enlightenment of the Martial Dao Stele, this Martial Dao Stele did not vibrate.
Ji Qing immediately stood up and walked toward the second Martial Dao Stele.
Many people were watching Ji Qing.
Elder Crane smiled and said, “As expected, the first Martial Dao Stele is not enough to attract Mister Ji.”
The first Martial Dao Stele did not vibrate, and everyone felt this was very normal.
With Ji Qing’s Talent, he naturally should not choose the first Martial Dao Stele, which was only three zhang tall.
For the second Martial Dao Stele, Ji Qing followed the same pattern. This time, what he sensed was “Fist Technique.”
This was a Dao Foundation Expert skilled in Fist Technique.
Ji Qing experienced the other’s Fist Technique but still gave it up.
Then the third, fourth, fifth…
Day after day.
The Martial Dao Stele still did not vibrate.
Until the twentieth Martial Dao Stele.
Elder Crane smiled and said, “The owner of this Martial Dao Stele is skilled in Saber Technique and has also condensed Saber Intent. Mister Ji will most likely choose this Martial Dao Stele. It just depends on whether Mister Ji is compatible with this Martial Dao Stele…”
This Martial Dao Stele was also eight zhang tall.
Among the twenty-eight Martial Dao Steles, it was already quite strong.
Ji Qing was now immersed in the twentieth Martial Dao Stele. Inside was indeed a terrifying Blade Light.
Even the Blade Light contained Saber Intent.
However, after Ji Qing sensed the Saber Intent, he found it still unsuitable for him.
The Saber Intent of the twentieth Martial Dao Stele had great Might, but Ji Qing felt it was too extreme.
His Saber Intent embraced all things and was not extreme.
It did not match him.
Thus, Ji Qing withdrew again and walked to the next Martial Dao Stele.
This scene made many people slightly stunned.
Even Elder Crane felt somewhat surprised.
“Mister Ji did not choose the twentieth Martial Dao Stele? Or is Mister Ji incompatible with the twentieth Martial Dao Stele?”
Elder Deer also said, “The twentieth Martial Dao Stele did not vibrate either, so it seems indeed incompatible. Let’s see which Martial Dao Stele Mister Ji chooses. Perhaps he is compatible with a nine-zhang-tall Martial Dao Stele.”
Elder Crane was pensive.
If Ji Qing was Ambitious or thought highly of himself, he might really choose a nine-zhang-tall Martial Dao Stele.
The twenty-first, twenty-second, twenty-third…
Until the twenty-fifth Martial Dao Stele.
This was already the last nine-zhang-tall Martial Dao Stele.
Further down were Martial Dao Steles over ten zhang, all left by Heavenly Human Realm experts.
That would be overly ambitious.
Heavenly Human Realm was comparable to Golden Core.
So far, no one had been compatible with Martial Dao Steles left by Heavenly Human Realm.
However, Ji Qing showed no hesitation and walked straight to the twenty-sixth Martial Dao Stele.
Elder Crane frowned. “Mister Ji insists on Heavenly Human Realm. This is somewhat overly ambitious. To be compatible with a Martial Dao Stele left by Heavenly Human Realm is too difficult…”
Elder Deer nodded but said nothing.
Ji Qing’s Talent still gave him a slight chance of being compatible with a Heavenly Human Realm Martial Dao Stele.
It depended on whether Ji Qing had the Fortune.
When Ji Qing immersed himself in the twenty-sixth Martial Dao Stele, he immediately felt the difference.
“The previous twenty-five Martial Dao Steles were strong, but they did not have much oppressive feeling. But now, just a trace of aura nearly suffocates me. If I had not condensed Saber Intent, I probably could not even Enlighten on the twenty-sixth Martial Dao Stele and would be directly ‘squeezed out’.”
Ji Qing somewhat understood why no one Enlightened on the last three Martial Dao Steles.
Who could withstand the aura left by Heavenly Human Realm? How could they Enlighten?
Ji Qing could withstand it.
What the other had left was also Martial Dao True Meaning.
It was a sword.
It was Sword Intent.
This Sword Intent was too terrifying.
Even sensing just a bit, Ji Qing’s Saber Intent faintly felt overwhelmed.
But Ji Qing still felt it unsuitable for him.
Thus, Ji Qing withdrew. He then arrived at the twenty-seventh Martial Dao Stele.
Still unsuitable.
He then arrived at the twenty-eighth Martial Dao Stele.
This was the last Martial Dao Stele, and the tallest among the twenty-eight Martial Dao Steles.
At this moment, many people’s gazes changed.
Even Elder Crane, who thought most highly of Ji Qing, had a solemn expression.
Everyone had only one thought in mind.
Could it be that Ji Qing could not Enlighten on any Martial Dao Stele?
Not a single Martial Dao Stele had vibrated.
That meant none of the twenty-eight Martial Dao Steles here were compatible with Ji Qing.
This was really… somewhat beyond everyone’s expectations.
After all, Ji Qing’s Talent was visibly extraordinary.
The youngest Great Grandmaster could not Enlighten on a Martial Dao Stele?
Elder Crane took a deep breath and said gravely, “There is still the last Martial Dao Stele, which is also the tallest. If Ji Qing truly has ambition, he will strive to be compatible with this Martial Dao Stele!”
Elder Deer nodded.
Ji Qing spent an especially long time Enlightening on the last Martial Dao Stele.
The last Martial Dao Stele was neither Saber Technique nor Sword Technique, but included saber, spear, sword, halberd, Fist Technique, leg techniques—everything.
But the core was only one thing.
That was Martial Dao True Meaning!
The other’s Martial Dao True Meaning seemed on the verge of Transformation.
What was above Martial Dao True Meaning?
Ji Qing did not know.
But Ji Qing immersed himself in the other’s Martial Dao True Meaning and carefully Enlightened on it.
As a result, Ji Qing again felt it clashed with his own Saber Intent.
Clearly, incompatible again.
“This is the last Martial Dao Stele. If incompatible, then he cannot Enlighten on any Martial Dao Stele…”
Ji Qing frowned.
Not Enlighten on a Martial Dao Stele?
Ji Qing currently had no clue on how to Forge Dao Foundation.
If he did not Enlighten, did that mean he could not Forge Dao Foundation?
Not necessarily.
However, having a Martial Dao Stele was definitely better.
Ji Qing could forcibly Enlighten on the twenty-eighth Martial Dao Stele.
He had a vague feeling.
With his Saber Intent, he could actually Enlighten on every Martial Dao Stele.
But did he have to choose the twenty-eighth Martial Dao Stele?
Did he have to inherit the predecessor’s “Martial Way”?
Clearly, none of the twenty-eight Martial Dao Steles were completely compatible with Ji Qing himself.
If he fully inherited one, that would be following the predecessor’s Martial Way.
He might ultimately Forge Dao Foundation or even achieve Heavenly Human.
But that would be the end.
It would be hard to go further.
Of course, for most Martial Artists, Forging Dao Foundation or achieving Heavenly Human was already a dream come true.
Surpass Heavenly Human?
They did not even dare to think about it.
But Ji Qing was no ordinary Martial Artist.
He had the “Demon Record,” which he could use Origin Points to improve Martial Arts.
His Martial Way had almost no limit.
Therefore, Ji Qing did not want to inherit the predecessor’s Martial Way.
He had to forge his own Martial Way!
So, give up Enlightening on the Martial Dao Stele just like that?
Not necessarily.
So many Martial Dao Steles were the lifelong Enlightenment of Dao Foundation and Heavenly Human Martial Artists.
All contained Martial Way truths, rare opportunities.
And an idea arose in Ji Qing’s mind.
Although he did not want to inherit the predecessor’s Martial Way in the Martial Dao Stele, he could take the strengths of many and Merge the best of hundreds of schools into his own.
His Saber Intent perfectly embraced Heaven and Earth.
It encompassed and tolerated everything.
If he could carefully Enlighten on the Martial Arts Artistic Conceptions in all twenty-eight Martial Dao Steles and “Intercept” a segment to fuse into his own Saber Intent.
How strong would his Saber Intent become?
Ji Qing had condensed Saber Intent for a long time.
There had been almost no Improvement.
But the Martial Arts Artistic Conceptions in these Martial Dao Steles gave Ji Qing some ideas.
He would use the Martial Arts Artistic Conceptions in the twenty-eight Martial Dao Steles as Provisions to “Nourish” his own Saber Intent!
While forging his own unique Martial Way!
Thinking of this, Ji Qing had made his decision.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing opened his eyes.
He stood up and left the twenty-eighth Martial Dao Stele.
This scene stunned the people around who were watching Ji Qing.
Among the twenty-eight Martial Dao Steles, not one had vibrated for Ji Qing.
Did this not mean Ji Qing could not Enlighten on a Martial Dao Stele?
With Ji Qing’s Talent, this should not be.
Elder Crane frowned tightly. “This should not be, absolutely not. How could not a single Martial Dao Stele be compatible? Something is off.”
Elder Deer also nodded.
This was indeed very off.
No matter what, Ji Qing’s Talent was visibly top-tier. A Great Grandmaster in his twenties—how many could there be even in this Cultivation era?
Yet, among the twenty-eight Martial Dao Steles, not one vibrated.
Could there really be no Martial Dao Stele suitable for Ji Qing?
This was troublesome.
Although lacking a Martial Dao Stele did not necessarily mean inability to Forge Dao Foundation.
But having a Martial Dao Stele was a huge boost.
No reason to abandon it.
The crowd saw Ji Qing leave the twenty-eighth Martial Dao Stele, then return to the first Martial Dao Stele and sit down before it, closing his eyes.
Was he going to Enlighten on the first Martial Dao Stele?
Everyone was baffled.
Time passed bit by bit.
“Buzz.”
Suddenly, the first Martial Dao Stele vibrated violently.
It even emitted dazzling light.
This meant Ji Qing was highly compatible with the first Martial Dao Stele.
He had even gained deep Enlightenment of the Martial Arts Artistic Conception within the first Martial Dao Stele.
This made many people widen their eyes.
At the same time, it disappointed many.
Such as Elder Crane and Elder Deer.
The two exchanged a glance, unable to hide their disappointment.
“Sigh, I didn’t expect Ji Qing to be compatible only with the first Martial Dao Stele. What a pity.”
Elder Crane shook his head.
Although the first Martial Dao Stele was left by a Dao Foundation Expert.
It was only three zhang tall after all.
Its Martial Arts Artistic Conception was far inferior to the other twenty-seven Martial Dao Steles.
If others were compatible with the first Martial Dao Stele, it would be great fortune.
But for Ji Qing, the Great Grandmaster in his twenties, being compatible only with the first was a pity.
It was a huge waste of Talent!
“Forget it, such is the Fortune. What can be done? Let’s go. Nothing worth watching here.”
Elder Crane shook his head.
He was extremely disappointed.
The first Martial Dao Stele had been compatible with many Grandmasters in Ling Xiao Pavilion’s history, and had vibrated for them. Nothing special.
Thus, Elder Crane and Elder Deer no longer paid attention to the Martial Dao Steles and left the underground Secret Chamber together.
After Elder Crane and Elder Deer left, the numerous Grandmasters or First-rate Martial Artists looked at Ji Qing with complex gazes.
The once famous figure in Jianghu, the Great Grandmaster in his twenties—how could he, during Martial Dao Stele Enlightenment, be compatible only with the worst Martial Dao Stele?
Grandmaster Wei Ru Feng had just Enlightened on the twenty-third Martial Dao Stele.
He opened his eyes.
He heard others’ discussions.
He roughly understood what happened.
“‘Astonishing Swan Saber’ Ji Qing tried all twenty-eight Martial Dao Steles, but was compatible only with the first three-zhang-tall one? Even Elder Crane and Elder Deer were greatly disappointed and stopped watching…”
Wei Ru Feng was sixty-three this year.
At this age, for ordinary people or average Martial Artists, it was already very old.
But he was a Grandmaster.
Grandmasters could live to one hundred twenty!
Moreover, Grandmasters maintained Peak Power until the moment before death, with no decline.
In the previous Dharma-Ending Age, Wei Ru Feng would have had no motivation.
After all, he could not become a Great Grandmaster.
As for Above Grandmaster?
Not even worth thinking about.
But now it was different.
Spiritual Energy Revival.
He was even compatible with the twenty-third Martial Dao Stele, over eight zhang tall—the highest among all Grandmasters currently.
This meant his Potential was the strongest!
As for being over sixty, it was no issue at all.
A Grandmaster over sixty was at the age of Ambition and Peak, and he was absolutely confident he could surpass all Grandmasters and Forge Dao Foundation!
Even “Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing, the youngest Great Grandmaster.
His ultimate achievements would surely not match his!
Wei Ru Feng’s confidence soared, so he no longer paid attention to others and resumed Enlightening on the Martial Dao Stele.
Ji Qing did not know others’ thoughts.
Even if he did, he would not care.
He was now immersed in the Martial Arts Artistic Conception of the first Martial Dao Stele.
He carefully Enlightened on the Martial Arts Artistic Conception.
It was indeed incompatible with him.
But it did not matter.
He just needed to fuse it into his Saber Intent.
Turn it into “Provisions” for his Saber Intent.
Thus, as Ji Qing continuously Enlightened on the Martial Arts Artistic Conception, his Saber Intent acted like a sponge, constantly Absorbing and Merging the new Martial Arts Artistic Conception.
This was after all a Martial Arts Artistic Conception left by a Dao Foundation Expert.
Therefore, Ji Qing’s Saber Intent continuously Strengthened.
The original 5% Saber Intent Progress began to rapidly Climb.
6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%…
And the Improvement speed grew faster.
Finally, Ji Qing Intercepted a portion of the Martial Arts Artistic Conception from the first Martial Dao Stele and fused it into his own Saber Intent.
His Saber Intent Progress stopped at 15%, exactly 10% Improvement.
This was Saber Intent!
Even 1% Improvement was extremely difficult.
It required Ji Qing to slowly Enlighten on his own.
But now?
Just one Martial Dao Stele gave 10% Progress.
And there were twenty-eight such Martial Dao Steles!
“Treasure land! This is my treasure land!”
Ji Qing was overjoyed.
He did not care what others gained.
But Ji Qing had indeed gained greatly.
Besides, from Comprehending the Martial Arts Artistic Conception of the first Martial Dao Stele, Ji Qing also obtained a Cultivation Technique.
It was a “Dao Foundation Level” Cultivation Technique.
It detailed the process of Forging Dao Foundation.
But Ji Qing felt puzzled.
Cultivation after Dao Foundation, Ji Qing set aside for now.
But to Forge Dao Foundation, it mentioned a key point: Martial Dao Accumulation.
Only with sufficient Martial Dao Accumulation could one sense the omnipresent “Martial Dao Gate” in the void, then use one’s lifelong Martial Dao Accumulation to Push Open the Martial Dao Gate and truly Step Into it.
Only then was it Forging Dao Foundation!
It even mentioned that the deeper the Martial Dao Accumulation, the better.
Best to Push Open the Martial Dao Gate completely in one go.
Only fully Pushing Open the Martial Dao Gate could Forge the strongest Dao Foundation!
Ji Qing frowned.
“Martial Dao Gate?”
Only by sensing the Martial Dao Gate was there a chance to Forge Dao Foundation.
So, the Dao Foundation Level Cultivation Technique he obtained was actually useless?
Only usable by Dao Foundation experts.
Origin Points would not work either.
After all, Origin Points required Beginner level in a Cultivation Technique.
Ji Qing could not even reach Beginner—how to use Origin Points to improve?
Ji Qing was filled with doubts.
Thus, he opened his eyes, stood up, walked to the second Martial Dao Stele, and began to Enlighten.
He wanted to quickly obtain the Cultivation Technique from the second Martial Dao Stele.
To see if it was the same as the one in the first Martial Dao Stele.
However, Ji Qing sitting before the second Martial Dao Stele, appearing to Enlighten on it, puzzled some surrounding Grandmasters and First-rate Experts.
Had Ji Qing not already Enlightened on the first Martial Dao Stele?
Even the first Martial Dao Stele had vibrated.
Indicating high Compatibility.
Why come to Enlighten on the second Martial Dao Stele?
Even Wei Ru Feng was puzzled.
He himself was highly compatible with the twenty-third Martial Dao Stele, so he knew Enlightening on others afterward was pointless.
Completely no Compatibility.
Wanting to Enlighten on several was wishful thinking.
Ji Qing could not be unaware of this “common knowledge.”
Elder Crane and others had specifically mentioned it before.
But Ji Qing seemed unconcerned and continued as he pleased.
“Ji Qing probably thinks too highly of himself. Being compatible with only the first Martial Dao Stele is embarrassing. He feels with his Talent, it is not impossible to be compatible with two or three, even more. But he will turn back after hitting a wall…”
Wei Ru Feng shook his head.
He judged Ji Qing’s limit was thus.
Compatible only with the first Martial Dao Stele—no matter how stunning before, now he was ordinary.
While he had infinite possibilities!
Thus, Wei Ru Feng closed his eyes again to Comprehend the twenty-third Martial Dao Stele.
He vaguely felt he was about to fully Enlighten on the Martial Arts Artistic Conception within the Martial Dao Stele.
Grandmasters with similar thoughts to Wei Ru Feng all shook their heads and stopped paying attention to Ji Qing.
Thus, the entire Underground Palace quieted down again.
Time passed bit by bit.
Just a few hours later, the Underground Palace surprisingly rumbled again.
“Buzz.”
Everyone opened their eyes.
Their pupils suddenly contracted.
What did they see?
The second Martial Dao Stele had vibrated too?
And there was only one person before the second Martial Dao Stele.
Astonishing Swan Saber—Ji Qing!
