All Gained Something, the Blade Demon Emerged from the Mountain

The Enlightenment Tea was consumed.

Ning Qi felt a warm current flow through him, and a strange fragrance suddenly burst forth, a hundred times stronger. Not only his body, but also his mind was immersed in this tea aroma.

In an instant.

Streams of spiritual light gushed forth like a spring.

Ning Qi entered a state of "pseudo- Enlightenment".

This feeling is certainly great.

However, Ning Qi's expression was somewhat strange.

"This... isn't this my normal state when I'm meditating?"

This moment.

He finally understood the effect of the Enlightenment Tea: it allowed the user's mental state to enter a special realm, thus achieving a state of "pseudo- Enlightenment." However, the problem was that Ning Qi could enter this state at any time, even without drinking the tea.

Even the state of "Enlightenment" that ordinary people dream of often enters Ning Qi's mind frequently. Although it's not as easy as eating and drinking, as long as he's in a good state and has accumulated too much inspiration, he will naturally experience "Enlightenment".

Ning Qi shook his head and chuckled.

He realized that the Enlightenment Tea in front of him was indeed of no use to him.

He was already mentally prepared, so he wasn't disappointed. He simply savored the taste of the Enlightenment Tea. Putting aside its effects, it was an exceptional tea in itself.

"However, the Enlightenment Tea may be useless now, but that doesn't mean it will be useless in the future. If we continue to cultivate and optimize it, perhaps the tea produced in the future can truly allow people to enter a state of Enlightenment!"

Ning Qi had some expectations; if he could reach that point, it would be of some help to him.

As for whether it will succeed.

He has confidence in himself.

He has gradually cultivated some ordinary peach trees into rare and precious fruits, so there is naturally hope that he can further improve the Enlightenment Tea Tree. He will continue to research in this direction in the future.

He leisurely sipped his tea, watching his fellow disciples with a smile.

For Ning Qi, this Enlightenment Tea was just something to savor, but for them, it was a stroke of fortuitous opportunity luck.

now.

One by one, they entered a state of "pseudo- Enlightenment," with countless flashes of inspiration emerging and all their accumulated knowledge bursting forth at this moment.

First was Luo Wentian.

He possessed the Thunder Tiger False Core implanted by Ning Qi, which he had been diligently studying. He had already gained some insights and foundation in the Dao of Thunder. Now, under the influence of the Enlightenment Tea, his control over the False Core was almost instantaneous, equivalent to a month's worth of work in a short time.

Not only that, but as his understanding of the False Core deepened, he also gained different insights into the cultivation of the Gang Essence Realm, and even learned some of the secrets of the Yuan Pill Realm in advance.

He sat cross-legged, afraid of wasting even a little of this opportunity.

Then came Jiang Baishan.

He was the first among them to reach the White Mist Realm, and without relying on the power of the Condensing Qi Pill, he had been cultivating for several years with the help of Ning Qi, making rapid progress. Now, with the assistance of the Enlightenment Tea, he has gained a completely new understanding of the Jade Liquid Realm.

And then there's Zhuang Chen.

Innate Sword Bone and exceptional comprehension, his talent has reached new heights after a period of rebuilding. After these days of retraining, he is about to re-establish his Internal Force and step into the Inner Essence Realm. His foundation is even more solid than before. Now, his mind is sparkling with inspiration, and he is eagerly solving some of the Sword Dao problems that he cannot understand.

The others had various expressions.

All of them reaped tremendous rewards.

One by one, the fellow disciples sat cross-legged, wielded swords and danced, or punched through the air, all experiencing a great explosion of their inner strength under the influence of the Enlightenment Tea. Even a state of "pseudo- Enlightenment" was something they longed for.

Not everyone is a prodigy like Ning Qi.

This state continued for two hours.

The effects of the Enlightenment Tea have dissipated.

Almost simultaneously, everyone jolted awake, their eyes filled with deep reluctance and disappointment. The state they had just been in was so wonderful that they couldn't help but want to stay in that wondrous state of enlightenment forever.

In just two short hours, they have gained a great deal.

Previously incomprehensible problems have all been easily solved, and all bottlenecks have been broken. Perhaps the Enlightenment Tea has not improved their cultivation level in the short term, but it has made their path forward much simpler, and they can move forward with ease from now on.

In just a short time, one's cultivation level can experience explosive growth.

Everyone's eyes were filled with amazement.

"Little Nine, this Enlightenment Tea is truly unparalleled!" Luo Wentian couldn't help but exclaim. His strength improvement was definitely the greatest among everyone, because it was thanks to the power of the False Core. He no longer needed to spend time accumulating it. He felt that if he were to activate the False Core again now, he would definitely be one of the top experts in the Yuan Pill Realm.

"Yes, it's unimaginable. If only I could drink Enlightenment Tea every day and constantly enter that magical state of enlightenment!" Ye Qinghe's eyes showed longing.

Everyone's eyes showed a hint of lingering satisfaction.

That state, close to Enlightenment, is truly wonderful.

They excitedly shared what they had just gained.

Ning Qi simply smiled slightly.

He shattered Ye Qinghe's "dream":

Even if you drink Enlightenment Tea every day, you won't get this effect.

Ye Qinghe was taken aback:

"Does this Enlightenment Tea develop drug resistance?"

This is indeed true for some spiritual fruits; the more you eat, the less effective they become.

Jiang Baishan said thoughtfully:

"That shouldn't be the case. Little Nine is saying that our accumulation is insufficient."

"The reason why the Enlightenment Tea was so effective this time is because we had accumulated a lot of experience beforehand. If we drank the Enlightenment Tea again in a short period of time, even if it would allow us to enter that magical state of enlightenment again, the accumulation wouldn't come out of thin air, and the effect would be much weaker."

Ning Qi nodded with a smile.

"That's exactly right."

Why did he frequently read Daoist scriptures, classical texts, and miscellaneous studies?

He is accumulating his own foundation, which will provide nourishment when he attains enlightenment. However, the speed at which he accumulates his foundation is obviously much faster than that of ordinary people, which is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

He then shrugged and said:

"Even if you accumulate enough, there won't be any more Enlightenment Tea left. That's all for the first year, and we still need to save some for Master, otherwise we 'unfilial disciples' will be expelled from the sect."

Everyone burst into laughter as they looked at the bare tip of the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

"Let's accumulate enough for a year, and drink it again next year, so you'll have something to look forward to."

Ning Qi smiled.

Next year's production should be even higher, so we can share some with everyone then.

Jiang Baishan's eyes dimmed; next year... he wouldn't be able to drink it.

Luo Wentian patted him on the shoulder and grinned.

Seeing the encouragement in his senior brother's eyes, Jiang Baishan's lips gradually curved into a smile, and then he nodded emphatically, everything understood without words.

Fifth Senior Brother, take care.

Ning Qi watched the departing figures of the group and sighed softly in his heart.

He has done what he was supposed to do; the rest is up to fate.

The next day.

Jiang Baishan and Lin Ruhua quietly descended the mountain without alerting anyone else, leaving only a letter behind.

We reached the foot of the mountain.

Jiang Baishan turned to look at True Martial Mountain, which soared into the clouds, overwhelmed with grief. He couldn't help but burst into tears. He knelt down in the direction of True Martial Mountain and respectfully kowtowed three times. Lin Ruhua watched, sighed softly, and hugged him. After spending a few days together, she could completely understand Jiang Baishan's feelings.

"Let's go." Jiang Baishan said in a low voice.

He only regretted that he wasn't strong enough.

If he could become as powerful as the Great Flame Martial Saint, he could easily defeat the rest of the Demon Sect and wouldn't have to face this choice. He had an unprecedented thirst for power.

A moment later.

A soft sigh was heard.

The figure of Daoist Longshan stepped out.

As a Celestial Person Realm expert, how could Jiang Baishan possibly leave without alerting him?

Watching Jiang Baishan's retreating figure, his face was filled with complex emotions. If he could, how could he have let his disciple escape so far away? He didn't know if this departure would be the last time they would ever meet.

Ning Qi also stepped forward, standing side by side with Daoist Longshan, gazing at the two figures in the distance.

He comforted him, saying:

"Master, do not worry. I have given Fifth Senior Brother and the others some items for self-defense. Their safety is not a problem. It is just a temporary separation. We will meet again after this matter is resolved."

The Daoist Longshan nodded slowly, gradually suppressing the sorrow in his heart.

Next.

We must find a way to get through this crisis.

Next.

Ning Qi's life returned to peace and routine, but the looming threat from the Demon Sect and Southern Frontier fueled his motivation.

But there's no use in rushing; the most important thing is to strive to become stronger.

Besides the daily routine of God Forging.

Ning Qi focused on comprehending the Dao and studying scriptures. He would occasionally take out the silver pages left by Wu Jianghe to ponder and deduce the various possibilities of the Martial Saint's methods. On the one hand, this was to prepare for the future, and on the other hand, it was to gain as much understanding as possible of the Martial Saint so that dealing with him would be easier.

also.

He was perfecting various secret techniques to make his combat power as strong as possible.

He attached great importance to the Azure Profound Body Protection Technique, a defensive secret art.

Previously, when facing enemies, the gap was huge, and they were basically suppressed and killed instantly. The Azure Profound Body Protection Technique only came into play when facing the Heavenly Thunder. But this time is different. If they really face Martial Saint, a body protection secret technique will be crucial. It might be able to turn the tide at the critical moment.

Ning Qi absorbed the essence of many classic texts from the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, hoping to combine them with his own Sword Intent to further improve the Azure Profound Body Protection Technique.

After all, of the many paths he has mastered, the Sword Dao is the strongest.

A sword can be used not only for killing, but also for defense if combined with other methods.

Time passed day by day.

Until this day.

Chen Xing returned from the Northern Barbarians, bringing with her a reply from the King of Zhenbei, and also a person: General Shenyu.

True Martial Hall.

Daoist Longshan and Luo Wentian received the two.

"Greetings, Senior Chen Xing, and General Shenyu." Luo Wentian was very polite.

One of these two was a Celestial Person expert from the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, and the other was a Celestial Person Ranking expert. If he weren't currently the sect leader of the True Martial Sect, he wouldn't be qualified to stand here and talk to them.

But General Shenyu returned the greeting with a smile:

"Master Luo, you're too kind."

"True Person you're well, sir."

Daoist Longshan smiled slightly:

"General Shenyu remains as impressive as ever. I still remember the glory of the General when he slew the Old Devil Lin. In the blink of an eye, more than two years have passed."

He still remembered that two years ago, General Shenyu was high and mighty. Although he did not show any hostility towards the True Martial Sect, the two sides were not equal in status. But now, when he came to True Martial Mountain again, General Shenyu became extremely polite.

He knew perfectly well why.

The Heavenly Sword Real Person's reputation is now far too great.

General Shenyu smiled wryly and waved his hand:

"True Person don't laugh at me, Master. If Heavenly Sword Real Person hadn't refused to help back then, I wouldn't have had the chance to claim credit."

He initially thought that Heavenly Sword Real Person was inferior to him, but subsequent events proved that he was the one who was ignorant. In particular, his conversation with General Yanwu made him realize Heavenly Sword Real Person's extraordinary abilities, and he now attaches great importance to the True Martial Sect.

Everyone smiled.

Then, Daoist Longshan looked expectantly at Chen Xing.

Without hesitation, Chen Xing produced a secret letter:

"True Person, the Prince is aware of everything. He attaches great importance to this matter and has already informed His Majesty. General Shenyu and I have come here specifically for this purpose."

The Daoist Longshan was not surprised.

He already knew when he saw General Shenyu arrive.

He opened the secret letter.

His brows gradually relaxed.

Ever since he learned that the Demon Sect and the Southern Frontier were plotting to create Martial Saint, he had been burdened with gloom. But now, he was finally a little relieved. At least the True Martial Sect didn't have to bear these things alone; they had a strong backing.

Whether for Li Ling's sake or for the sake of the Great Flame Dynasty, the Prince of Zhenbei will not stand idly by.

However, the northern barbarians have been making moves recently, and he needs to stay there to oversee things, so he reported this to the imperial court.

The letter mainly contains two parts.

First, the Great Flame Dynasty will do everything in its power to thwart the Demon Sect and the Southern Frontier's plan to achieve the title of Martial Saint, and will do its utmost to nip their plans in the bud.

Secondly, there is the safety of the True Martial Sect. General Shenyu was just sent to guard Qingzhou some time ago, and now he has gone a step further and settled in the city closest to the True Martial Sect. In this way, if anything happens, General Shenyu and his powerful army can come over immediately.

We must also be wary of the underhanded tactics of the Demon Sect and the Southern Frontier; our thinking cannot be limited to the threat posed by the Martial Saint.

After reading the secret letter.

Daoist Longshan expressed his sincere gratitude:

"General Shenyu, I'll be relying on you a lot from now on."

General Shenyu's expression turned serious, and he waved his hand, saying:

"True Person 're too kind, Master. The Demon Sect and the Southern Frontier harbor treacherous ambitions, having actually formed an alliance to overthrow our Great Flame. Naturally, I will not stand idly by. Rest assured, True Person, their plan will not succeed so easily."

He remembered General Yanwu's instructions to change the attitude of the True Martial Sect and make them stand on the side of the imperial court as much as possible. He originally thought it would be difficult and planned to slowly look for an opportunity, but he did not expect that the Demon Sect and the Southern Frontier would actually force the True Martial Sect to come.

but.

The fact that the Demon Sect and the Southern Frontier were plotting to create Martial Saint also made him somewhat uneasy.

After all, he couldn't figure out General Yanwu's attitude back then. He didn't know if the Great Flame Martial Saint would stand up at the crucial moment. Although he had already reached the top of the Great Flame Dynasty, there were still some core secrets that he couldn't touch.

I was just thinking about it.

Luo Wentian also finished reading the secret letter and asked:

"May I ask, General, if the Demon Sect and the Southern Frontier truly have Martial Saint masters, how should our True Martial Sect respond?"

The meaning behind these words is self-evident.

Only Martial Saint can defeat Martial Saint.

The rest of them would only face certain death if they confronted him.

General Shenyu felt a chill run down his spine, but he knew he couldn't show the slightest fear.

He said calmly:

"If that day comes, someone will naturally handle it, so rest assured. Since I am stationed here, I will stand with the True Martial Sect no matter what, and I will not leave."

These words were spoken with absolute certainty.

Luo Wentian apologized softly.

The Daoist Longshan laughed and let the matter drop, saying:

"Unless absolutely necessary, it's best not to do this. Rather than waiting for the Demon Sect and the Southern Border Martial Arts to attack us after the outbreak of the Martial Saint, it's better to nip it in the bud. I'm sure the General knows that our True Martial Sect offended the Southern Border because of the Blood King Gu incident. We can use that as a starting point to investigate."

Regardless of whether the Great Flame Martial Saint will make a move or not, he cannot gamble the safety of the entire True Martial Sect the Great Flame Martial Saint being able to block the attacks of the other two Martial Saint at a crucial moment.

Rather than that, it would be better to prevent the birth of two Martial Saint.

General Shenyu nodded seriously:

"True Person assured, Your Excellency, the imperial court has already launched an operation. Secret agents have been dispatched to all thirteen prefectures to investigate. No matter how well the people of the Southern Frontier hide, they cannot conceal their activities completely. How dare they commit such despicable acts on the land of Great Flame! They must be severely punished!"

His eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Then he added:

"As for the Secret Method of achieving Martial Saint in the Demon Sect, some progress has been made. It may be related to the inner core of Mutant Beast. The Southern Frontier is backed by the Ten Thousand Mountains and is very familiar with the situation inside, making it much easier to obtain the inner cores of Mutant Beast. Perhaps this is the fundamental reason for the alliance between the two forces."

A strange look appeared in Daoist Longshan's eyes.

The Great Flame Dynasty is still investigating the Southern Frontier, but it has already obtained information about the Demon Sect Sect's Secret Method for achieving Martial Saint status so quickly, which means that the court has quite a few spies within the Demon Sect.

So many years of fighting.

It's likely that mutual infiltration between the Great Flame and the Demon Sect is inevitable.

Thinking this way, Daoist Longshan became even more cautious, knowing that he couldn't completely trust the imperial court, otherwise he wouldn't even know when he was betrayed by an internal traitor from the Demon Sect.

The four then discussed many more details.

They were all discussing the various actions to be taken next, essentially exchanging information.

They watched Chen Xing and General Shenyu leave.

Both Daoist Longshan and Luo Wentian breathed a sigh of relief, and then immediately told Ning Qi the news.

Ning Qi also felt a bit more relaxed.

With Great Flame taking action, at least the pressure isn't so great anymore.

Even if we can't completely prevent the Demon Sect and the Southern Frontier from producing Martial Saint, we can at least greatly delay their progress and buy ourselves enough time. If we can't even buy half a year, then the Great Flame Dynasty is too useless.

Ning Qi didn't think that the Great Flame Dynasty was only capable of this much. Since they were willing to get involved, he might not even have to lift a finger in the end.

But he wouldn't take chances or pin his hopes on others.

In the days to come.

Ning Qi continued his cultivation.

The commotion caused by Heavenly Sword Real Person's killing of Wenxinjian has gradually subsided. The martial arts world is never short of new things, and Ning Qi is happy with this. Too much attention being focused on Heavenly Sword Real Person is not a good thing.

But soon...

One event has once again shaken the world and attracted much attention.

The Sword Demon, ranked third on the Celestial Person Ranking, has emerged from seclusion!