Sword Intent Improved, Hung from the City Gate

The True Martial Sect has closed its mountain, and the True Martial Sword Stele is temporarily closed to the public.

As soon as this group of swordsmen descended the mountain, the news spread throughout True Martial City.

In an instant.

The crowd erupted in uproar.

Many swordsmen waiting in line at True Martial City suddenly became anxious.

"I came from afar and waited here for a month, and now you're telling me it's not open?" someone said resentfully.

But the swordsman who had just come down the mountain was even more resentful.

"I almost mastered a peerless Swordsmanship, I was so close! If I had a few more days to study it, I would definitely have made progress. Aren't I in a worse situation than you?"

"Then, when will it reopen?"

"Who knows? Sect Leader Luo said he wanted to thoroughly search for spies to prevent outsiders from infiltrating. That's understandable, after all, the True Martial Sect has just risen to prominence and attracts a lot of attention, so being cautious is the right thing to do. We've all received favors from the True Martial Sect, so naturally we can't cause trouble at this time."

"That's right, of course we can't be ungrateful. The problem is these despicable spies. If I find out, I'd want to tear them to pieces!"

The swordsmen wailed and lamented, filled with resentment, but most of their resentment was directed at the traitor.

but.

Some people are experienced and wise enough to guess part of it from these subtle clues.

"I heard that during the previous assessment, there were spies from the Wuxiang Sect and the Sword-Questioning Pavilion who infiltrated the True Martial Sect. The Wuxiang Sect has already apologized, Sword-Questioning Pavilion has remained silent. Could it be that the person being interrogated is a spy from the Sword-Questioning Pavilion?"

"It's very likely that this matter, even if not entirely related to the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, is certainly inextricably linked to it."

They gathered in True Martial City, discussing the matter at length.

They also harbored a certain hope that perhaps the True Martial Sect would resolve the matter in a few days and then reopen the True Martial Sword Stele?

Unfortunately.

They are destined to be disappointed.

Time passed slowly.

One day.

Three days.

Seven days.

The True Martial Sect shows absolutely no sign of reopening its Mountain Gate.

The swordsmen grew increasingly agitated.

In contrast.

However, True Martial Mountain was peaceful and serene.

The three hundred seedlings are just beginning their studies and need to receive martial arts enlightenment. These people are the future of the True Martial Sect, so we cannot be careless. Although they can change their Stake Skill later, we must lay a solid foundation at the beginning.

Elder Sun Chuanhai, who was responsible for transmitting skills, was naturally too busy to handle everything alone.

Several elders jointly took charge of this matter.

Based on the performance of the seedlings, they will practice different Stake Skill, and then gradually differentiate themselves according to their individual talents and efforts.

Li Ling and Zhuang Chen were also trying to set a good example. Zhuang Chen was already twelve or thirteen years old, but Li Ling was actually not much older than these novice seedlings. Both of them were very talented, and with the addition of the White Ape, they served as a good role model for these seedlings.

The sixteen newly joined guardians were also given different martial arts skills and are working hard to cultivate them. Each of them has gained a greater sense of belonging to the True Martial Sect.

Based on their personalities and preferences, they were also divided into different fields.

However, since True Martial Mountain is currently closed, they don't need to go down the mountain for the time being, and they spend most of their time digesting the newly acquired martial arts.

The True Martial Sect enjoyed a rare period of peace.

Since the world gradually descended into chaos and the True Martial Sect rose to prominence, such times have been rare.

Ning Qi naturally cultivated in the Dao-Seeking Courtyard. For him, nothing was more important than pursuing the Great Dao of Immortality. The matter of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion was just a small episode on his path of cultivation. He would leave the specific implementation to Luo Wentian and not interfere. As the protector, he only needed to take action when the time was right.

He now God Forging daily, and with persistent effort, he has gradually established a unique connection with the Yuan Pill original elixir).

This step is actually extremely difficult.

Many martial artists at the Multi -Yuan Pill Realm never managed to take this step even as they lived to the age of four hundred.

But for Ning Qi, it was a natural progression.

He was extremely familiar with the Celestial Person Realm.

When he first entered the White Mist Realm, he had already created many secret techniques of Celestial Person, especially the technique of Unity of Celestial Person, which allowed Ning Qi to come into contact with some of the mysteries of the power of heaven and earth in advance. Therefore, when Ning Qi broke through the major bottleneck of the Celestial Person Realm, it was even easier than when he broke through from the Jade Liquid Realm to the Yuan Pill Realm.

He can feel his own progress every day.

Spiritual practice might be a tedious thing for others, but for him, it was an endless source of joy.

Ning Qi was reading the Daoist scriptures sent by the Wuxiang Sect.

The Wuxiang Sect dared not be perfunctory and sent some of their rare and valuable manuscripts.

"All things are formless and shapeless, yet they can transform into one another? That's an interesting concept."

Ning Qi smiled slightly, a flash of inspiration rising in his mind.

Why does he like reading Daoist scriptures?

He wasn't reading some dubious Daoist texts, but rather the insights of our predecessors into the universe. Perhaps one person's understanding of the universe is limited and biased, but by taking a comprehensive view and extracting the essence, he wouldn't be like that. The occasional ingenious ideas of our predecessors often gave him some enlightenment.

Things like the Heavenly Staircase, the Heart-Questioning Platform, and some of the martial arts secrets he created all actually reflect these insights.

In fact, it's not just Daoist scriptures; Buddhist scriptures, miscellaneous studies, books written by martial arts masters, and even the decades of experience of a woodcutter in the mountains can all inspire Ning Qi.

This is the path he will take in the future.

"If in the future we could create a supreme and wondrous Dharma that could encompass the wisdom of all beings, what a sight it would be!"

Ning Qi felt a sense of longing.

This is an idea he has been thinking about a lot lately. Although he is not yet at a high level, it does not prevent him from preparing some theories and concepts in advance.

Simply because...

Since the True Martial Sword Stele was erected, he has truly felt its benefits.

The True Martial Sword Stele has been erected for more than half a year. During this time, many swordsmen have come to study it. They have certainly benefited greatly from the Sword Intent left by Ning Qi, but Ning Qi is the biggest winner.

During the process of swordsmen comprehending the Dao, they must interact with Ning Qi's Sword Intent Sword Intent with their own. In this way, there will be no secrets for Ning Qi, and there will always be Sword Intent from outstanding swordsmen that will surprise Ning Qi.

With his level of understanding.

In the blink of an eye, one can transform the essence into one's own.

One or two swordsmen might not notice the difference, but over time, the growth they achieve is remarkable.

Compared to before the sword monument was erected.

Ning Qi's Sword Intent has improved significantly.

In the past, Ning Qi's strength across various paths was actually not much different, basically at the same level. It was just that when he created the Heavenly Sword Technique, he happened to choose a sword as its form.

But now, we can say without a doubt that we deserve to.

Of the many paths Ning Qi has mastered, the Sword Dao is the foremost.

This is the benefit brought by the True Martial Sword Stele.

If this continues...

Ning Qi's Sword Intent will undoubtedly become the strongest in the history of this world, unmatched by anyone throughout history.

"It's a pity that I can't follow the example of the True Martial Sword Monument and erect a Saber Monument or Fist Monument for the time being, otherwise the image of the Heavenly Sword Real Person would be somewhat ruined, and it would arouse suspicion. However, it's not a big problem. Now my Sword Dao far surpasses other paths, and I can also draw inferences from one another and use my understanding of the Sword Dao to improve other paths."

Ning Qi chuckled softly.

This is difficult for others, but not for him.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have harbored such ambitions as to master all principles.

"Let's try to replicate the True Martial Sword Stele when the opportunity arises in the future. However, this method also has its drawbacks. It's not very efficient, and there's nothing we can do if others are unwilling to study the sword stele."

Swordsmen from all over the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river, but how many of them can actually come to comprehend the True Martial Sword Stele?

Ning Qi shook his head slightly.

This matter is not urgent for now. For now, knowing that the path of gathering the wisdom of all beings through the True Martial Sword Stele is very promising is enough.

A gentle breeze blows.

The unique fragrance of the Enlightenment Tea Tree wafted into Ning Qi's nostrils, causing him to glance at the Enlightenment Tea Tree beside him.

Last month.

The Enlightenment Tea Tree suddenly grew taller, reaching Ning Qi's shoulder. Now, Ning Qi's height is comparable to that of an ordinary fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy, and even just reaching his shoulder is not short. In another two years, he might really be able to Lower Vehicle the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

At this time, tender leaves have sprouted from the top of the tea tree, emitting a unique fragrance.

Although it's not much, it's enough for this year's True Martial Peach Gathering.

Ning Qi didn't expect the tea tree to have any effect on him, but he felt a sense of accomplishment. He glanced at the peach tree outside the courtyard. The peach blossoms were gradually withering, and the peaches were already forming.

This year's peaches are sure to be even sweeter.

Ning Qi plans to save some peaches after the True Martial Peach Gathering ends, and use them as rewards for the newly arrived seedlings at the end of the year.

Ning Qi smiled slightly.

He checked the time and stretched in the wicker chair.

With a flick of his finger, a surge of powerful Gang Qi erupted, then condensed into the form of "Heavenly Sword Real Person." After advancing to the Yuan Pill Realm, his Formless Body had become increasingly perfect. Ning Qi chuckled to himself, amusing himself.

"Fellow Daoist, could you please make a trip there?"

Without uttering a word, "Heavenly Sword Real Person" headed towards the back mountain.

Li Ling was already there waiting.

Having learned from the King of Zhenbei the information that "there is no Martial Saint method in the world" and the ultimate technique of Zhentian Fist, Ning Qi naturally did not break his promise. Every once in a while, he would condense a clone of the Heavenly Sword Real Person to teach Li Ling the Sword Dao, laying the foundation for him to learn the Heavenly Sword Technique in the future.

The True Martial Sect was peaceful, and even Luo Wentian breathed a rare sigh of relief. Since becoming the sect leader, he had been under increasing pressure. Although he still had to deal with the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, at least there was nothing else to disturb him during the sect's closure, so he only needed to focus on this matter.

But within True Martial City.

The swordsmen's anxiety only grew stronger.

Some swordsmen who were unaware of the news also rushed to the place, and then waited together in True Martial City in a daze.

"Is the True Martial Sword Monument still not open?"

What exactly is going on?

"Could it be that the True Martial Sect has regretted its decision and is no longer planning to open it up?"

This anxiety gradually reached its peak, and some people even began to resent the True Martial Sect.

But then...

The wind direction gradually changed.

I don't know when, but this kind of saying suddenly appeared.

"Rumor has it! Sect Leader Luo wrote to the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, demanding an explanation regarding the spy incident, but the Sword-Questioning Pavilion vehemently denies it, even declaring that if the True Martial Sect can prove the spy is indeed from the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, they will immediately apologize!"

"The reason why the True Martial Sect closed its mountain is related to this matter! The Sword-Questioning Pavilion the True Martial Sword Stele of the True Martial Sect, and they are on guard against the people of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion!"

In an instant.

All the anxiety was ignited.

Everything seemed to make sense now. No wonder the interrogation of the spy required closing the mountain; it turned out someone had become greedy for the True Martial Sword Stele, leaving no other option but to do so.

Recalling Luo Wentian's earlier heartbroken and hesitant manner, everyone understood even more.

"Is it really because of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion?"

"How shameless! It's said that the Sword-Questioning Pavilion has a Inheritance sword tower that has never been open to the public, and now they're actually coveting someone else's True Martial Sword Stele?"

"A disgrace to the swordsman!"

Discussions arose everywhere. Most people might not dare to discuss it openly, but their thoughts were the same. Especially under the guidance of a few, this trend became increasingly obvious.

Many people have changed their minds, shifting the blame for their inability to comprehend the True Martial Sword Stele onto the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

There is certainly an element of covert guidance involved.

But in reality, the contrast is quite obvious.

The Sword-Questioning Pavilion has a Sword Inheritance Tower. Normally, no one can say anything if your own sect's Inheritance are not open to the public. But the problem is that there is a comparison. The True Martial Sect also has a sacred place for sword enlightenment, the True Martial Sword Stele, but they are open to all swordsmen in the world without any hesitation.

The difference between the two is obvious.

During this period, some swordsmen would bring up this matter, comparing the True Martial Sect and the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, but at most they would praise the True Martial Sect for its magnanimity, without going so far as to hate or belittle the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

But now.

Is it because of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion that I can no longer comprehend the True Martial Sword Stele?

The surging anger exploded instantly.

It's one thing if you're unwilling to share your own things, but now that someone is openly sharing them, you're trying to steal them?

This enraged all the swordsmen.

In addition, a small number of people also harbor resentment towards the rich, and have previously expressed their dissatisfaction with the Sword Inheritance Tower of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, which is even more pronounced now.

"What is the Sword-Questioning Pavilion trying to do? Are they trying to cut off all of our path to advancement?"

After such a sound appeared.

Many swordsmen reached a consensus.

The animosity of swordsmen across the land towards the Sword-Questioning Pavilion gradually reached its peak.

This sentiment spread much faster than Luo Wentian had imagined, quickly reaching the entire world. Some people were fanning the flames, including some swordsmen. They had suffered a major setback in the last sword-sword conflict with the True Martial Sect, and were naturally happy to see the True Martial Sect and Sword-Questioning Pavilion possibly going to fight.

They were even more proactive than Luo Wentian.

The thought of witnessing a fierce battle between two Celestial Person- ranked swordsmen means that, regardless of who wins or loses, they will not lose out.

Under such circumstances...

More and more swordsmen are gathering near the Mountain Gate Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

If it weren't for the fact that the Sword-Questioning Pavilion is indeed powerful and has a peerless swordsman ranked fourteenth on the Celestial Person Ranking, people would probably have already gone to the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

Even so.

The Sword-Questioning Pavilion is also having a tough time.

You can't go too far openly, but some subtle actions are acceptable.

You Sword-Questioning Pavilion disciples are out on training?

You Sword-Questioning Pavilion's industries are scattered throughout Chu Province, so it's normal that some of them were absorbed into other parts of the province, right?

It's understandable that no one paid any attention to the Sword-Questioning Pavilion the Sword Tournament, right?

If only a small group of swordsmen did this, the Sword-Questioning Pavilion could naturally retaliate swiftly and make an example of them.

But this is true for the vast majority of swordsmen now.

Among them are many swordsmen at the Celestial Person Realm, and some even have the shadow of a few swordsmen on the Celestial Person Ranking behind them. They themselves will naturally not show their faces, but some vague instructions are certainly not a problem.

If the Sword-Questioning Pavilion dares to retaliate, it will only escalate the conflict further.

This is the general trend.

These swordsmen might not be unaware of the True Martial Sect's intentions, but swayed by emotions, having received favors, and Sword-Questioning Pavilion was genuinely infringing on their interests, they couldn't care less about the consequences. They were acting not only for the True Martial Sect, but also for themselves.

In an instant.

Inside the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

The atmosphere was incredibly oppressive.

They never expected that in just one or two months, the True Martial Sect would force them into such a passive position.

True Martial Mountain.

Luo Wentian handed the intelligence from the foot of the mountain to Daoist Longshan and Ning Qi. He smiled broadly, in an extremely good mood.

"This method worked faster than we expected; these swordsmen were a great help."

Daoist Longshan shook his head and chuckled:

"The martial arts world is obsessed with fame and fortune. Even the top experts on the Celestial Person Ranking cannot comprehend the true difference between swords and sabers. It would be unwise to wage war over this."

Ning Qi took a sip of tea and said:

"But this is good news for us. I imagine the Sword-Questioning Pavilion is getting restless now."

Luo Wentian gave a thumbs-up and praised:

"Little Nine, you are truly a prophet. Half a month ago, the Sword-Questioning Pavilion sent us frequent letters. Although they still did not admit to the spies, they were less insistent in their words. They said that they also bore responsibility for their oversight in having someone impersonate the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, and they were willing to offer some compensation."

He clicked his tongue twice, looking down on the compensation, and then pulled out a few letters.

"It seems the Sword-Questioning Pavilion is being pushed to its limits. Their words are clearly telling us to stop pursuing the matter of the spies and that they hope we will reopen our Mountain Gate." There was a hint of sarcasm in his expression.

The Daoist Longshan sighed:

"They must already know that the root of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion's current predicament lies in the True Martial Sword Stele. Once the True Martial Sword Stele is reopened, everything will be resolved. Unfortunately, they don't realize that they themselves also hold the key to solving the problem."

Luo Wentian nodded in agreement:

"That's right. If the Sword Sword-Questioning Pavilion is willing to take this opportunity to open the Inheritance Sword Tower and turn the tables on us, not only will the crisis be resolved, but they can also gain a lot of prestige and put us in a passive position."

"Unfortunately, they aren't; not everyone is as broad-minded as Little Nine."

"If the Sword-Questioning Pavilion had such intentions, they wouldn't have been so narrow-minded as to send people to infiltrate our True Martial Sect. Given their style of doing things, they certainly wouldn't have opened the Inheritance Sword Tower."

Ning Qi simply smiled faintly.

"Senior Brother, what are you planning to do? Wait and see?"

Luo Wentian's expression turned serious:

"Of course, we can't let this end so abruptly. Now, when they talk about compensation, it's all very little. It seems they think that with that 'Heart-Questioning Sword' around, they can be fearless. In that case, we have to let them know that our True Martial Sect is not to be trifled with!"

"I plan to hang those few spies from the Sword-Questioning Pavilion that I captured earlier on the gates of True Martial City, so that the world can see whether they are truly members of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion!"

"Give them another push!"

Ning Qi nodded with a smile:

"Senior brother, just go ahead and do it."

Luo Wentian felt much more at ease.

This would completely escalate the conflict and cause the Sword-Questioning Pavilion to lose face. It's likely that even the Sword-Questioning Pavilion's Sword Inquiry wielder will come in person.

With Ning Qi's support, he could act with confidence and boldness.

The next day.

A disciple of True Martial descended the mountain, bringing two Sword-Questioning Pavilion into True Martial City.

Before the swordsmen could even ask when the True Martial Sword Stele would open,

The True Martial disciples hung the two crippled spies on the city gate, shouting loudly:

"By order of the sect leader, these two are here to let the world see if this traitor is from the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, so as not to wrongly accuse innocent people!"

That's all.

They then drifted away.

The onlookers were utterly horrified.

Some people immediately realized this.

This is a huge problem!

The conflict between the True Martial Sect and the Sword-Questioning Pavilion has reached an irreconcilable point, and a battle between the two sides is inevitable.

But then...

Many people began to get excited; this might be a grand event.

People come and go outside True Martial City. Every day, people come to watch the two spies hanging there. Several True Martial Sect protectors have been sent down to watch over them to prevent them from being kidnapped.

If a Celestial Person Realm expert were to intervene, there would be no need to stop them.

The fact that such a powerful figure has taken action speaks volumes.

Someone asked:

When will the True Martial Sect reopen its Mountain Gate?

The guardians simply smiled.

"Once we confirm the identity of the spy in front of us, we can reopen the Mountain Gate."

Everyone was shocked, realizing the True Martial Sect's determination.

The news spread like wildfire.

Countless eyes turned to the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, ready to see their reaction.

Inside the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

The atmosphere was incredibly tense.

In the past month or two, Sword-Questioning Pavilion has faced unprecedented targeting, and everything it does has been extremely difficult. Some of its talented disciples have even been ambushed and killed!

If this continues...

This is extremely detrimental to the development of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

Everyone knows where the root of all this comes from.

Tang Qiu, the sect leader of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, repeatedly sent letters to True Martial Mountain, but they were like stones sinking into the sea, with no reply.

And now.

Upon learning of what had happened outside True Martial City, all the high-ranking Sword-Questioning Pavilion were enraged.

"This is outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!"

Tang Qiu's somber and angry voice echoed throughout the hall.

"This is a blatant disregard for the millennia-old reputation of our Sword-Questioning Pavilion. If we don't take countermeasures soon, I fear our Sword-Questioning Pavilion will become a laughingstock of the Great Flame!"

The top leaders were united in their hatred of the enemy.

"That's right. Our sect is already facing resistance. If we don't fight back, everyone will want to take advantage of us in the future."

"The legacy built by our ancestors over a thousand years must not decline in our hands!"

Someone looked menacing.

"This True Martial Sect is ungrateful! Do they really think they can look down on all sects just because they've gained some influence in the last two years? Although the Great Flame Dynasty is keeping an eye on them and can't easily massacre them, making them pay a bloody price is no problem!"

"After years of inactivity, perhaps it's time to let the world witness the strength of our Sword-Questioning Pavilion once again."

The crowd was indignant.

All of this was provoked by the True Martial Sect's act of hanging up the spies of the Sword-Questioning Pavilion.

Coupled with the pent-up frustration they had previously felt due to the prevailing circumstances, they now erupted, determined to make the True Martial Sect pay the price.

Tang Qiu looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice:

"The only solution now is to ask the Supreme Elder for help."

No matter how much he belittled the True Martial Sect in his words, the strength of the Heavenly Sword Real Person was undeniable.

A cold, indifferent snort came from outside the hall:

"A bunch of good-for-nothings!"

Everyone kept their heads down.

"Greetings, Supreme Elder."

Gu Changhe merely glanced coldly at the crowd, then waved his hand, pointing to a few of them:

"Come with me to True Martial Mountain. I want to see if those two are indeed spies from my Sword-Questioning Pavilion."

His voice carried a chilling murderous intent.