Secret Art Sublimation, Ultimate Realm of the Sword Dao

That night.

Ning Qi did not go to the high heavens, but instead went alone away from True Martial Mountain to a secluded mountain range.

Then, he tried to use the Heavenly Thunder Technique to summon the Heavenly Thunder.

In an instant.

Streaks of purple lightning descended from the void, their power incredibly condensed, indeed stronger than the power of heaven and earth. Following his previous plan, Ning Qi divided the incoming lightning power into three.

One is for Body Tempering, one is for condensing qi, and one is God Forging.

The three aspects advance together to gather the essence, energy, and spirit.

This is another wondrous application of the Heavenly Thunder Technique.

Ning Qi sat cross-legged.

He only stopped slowly after an hour. At this moment, he could feel that his energy and spirit had reached their limit. If he continued to temper himself, it would exceed his capacity and have the opposite effect.

He opened his eyes, a look of joy in them.

"This is twice as efficient as using the power of heaven and earth to temper the Three Flowers!"

This shows...

His approach is correct; this method is feasible.

"If the lightning I receive is even stronger, my efficiency in refining the Three Flowers can be even higher." Ning Qi couldn't help but look up at the sky. In that forbidden zone of lightning, there were countless domineering and powerful bolts of lightning. If he could use such lightning to refine his skills, increasing the efficiency by two or three times would not be a problem.

He pondered for a moment and had already made a plan.

"During this period, I will devote myself entirely to fully refining the secret technique of the Celestial Person, and then I can go to the high heavens to cultivate for one hour every day."

Although Ning Qi wanted to go now, he ultimately felt it was better to play it safe.

That Thunder Forbidden Zone is quite terrifying. Even if you're just trying to draw in some lightning to temper your Three Flowers at the edge, you have to be extremely careful. It's not too late to go after making thorough preparations. You can't wait more than a few days anyway.

Ten days later.

Ning Qi sat idly in the Dao-Seeking Courtyard. It was winter and there was snow, but the Enlightenment Tea Tree was still lush and green, unaffected by the seasons and climate. Tender leaves sprouted from its top, gathering essence, more than last year. At this time, the Enlightenment Tea Tree was already taller than Ning Qi. It was growing strong under the nourishment of the physical bodies of the two Celestial Person Realm experts from the Sword-Questioning Pavilion, getting closer and closer to Ning Qi's vision of being able to Lower Vehicle.

He enjoys meditating quietly under the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

It subtly allows him to have a more peaceful and tranquil state of mind.

now.

A thousand inspirations were converging in his mind, and his body was changing accordingly.

The golden Yuan Pill spun rapidly, and the invisible bridge between Celestial Person and man trembled. Affected by this, his entire body trembled, as if something was being activated. It was the formless and intangible "Root Bone," which was also the source of human potential and treasure.

As he moved his Divine Intent, his physical body and the heavens and earth were connected, and the second invisible bridge between Celestial Person was successfully built.

The two bridges between Celestial Person and earth subtly echo each other, their effects synergistic, creating a result greater than the sum of its parts.

In an instant, the situation changed dramatically.

Ning Qi opened his eyes, a look of joy on his face.

With a thought, streams of heaven and earth power immediately gathered. The heaven and earth power he could resonate with was already far beyond that of a normal Celestial Person Realm Perfection, and now it was even more exaggerated, more than tripling in size.

If we go all out, the world could be turned upside down in an instant.

Without a doubt, his strength has improved significantly once again.

With this secret technique as a foundation, the power of his other secret techniques also increased accordingly.

"It's no longer appropriate to call this sublimated secret technique 'Unity of Celestial Person'; 'Bridge of Celestial Person and Man' would be a better name."

"Teaching this secret technique of the Bridge Between Celestial Person and Man to my master will greatly enhance his combat power, and he might even reach a level close to that of the Celestial Person Ranking."

A smile appeared on Ning Qi's lips.

Daoist Longshan has not been stagnant these past few years. Ning Qi has given him a copy of every secret technique he could learn. Unbeknownst to him, Daoist Longshan's strength has increased dramatically. Now, with the Bridge Between Celestial Person and Man, his strength can grow explosively.

"The secret technique of the Bridge Between Celestial Person and Man is complete; it's time to head to the high heavens once more." Ning Qi's eyes flickered slightly.

That night.

Ning Qi silently ascended into the void.

His current strength is far greater than when he was in the Jade Liquid Realm, and his speed is extremely fast. The power of heaven and earth fills his body and is being consumed at an extremely fast speed, but Ning Qi has a solid foundation and is not afraid at all. He still has a huge amount of Yuan Pill Gang Qi that he has not used, so he will not encounter any danger.

Silence gradually descended, leaving only the biting Gale.

There was a subtle sense of oppression.

soon.

He sensed something and stopped in his tracks.

Looking out, he saw bolts of lightning rolling and roaring. This time, he wasn't carrying the Heavenly Thunder Blade, so the lightning wasn't drawn over. However, he could clearly see that some of the lightning was still striking aimlessly in all directions, and some of it made him feel a little uneasy.

"However, it's always good to be careful."

Different levels of ability lead to different State of Mind.

Upon arriving at the Heavenly Thunder Forbidden Zone once more, Ning Qi realized he was no longer so powerless before it, and his curiosity was stirred once more.

What awaits us beyond the Thunder Forbidden Zone? Could it be another world altogether?

But with his current skill level, it's unrealistic for him to get through the Thunder's restricted area.

Ning Qi estimated that there might be hope once he reached the Martial Saint.

Based on this calculation...

Even an ordinary Martial Saint would likely be unable to cross this forbidden zone.

Shaking his head, Ning Qi cleared his mind of distractions; he hadn't forgotten the purpose of his trip.

Calm down.

He began to circulate the Heavenly Thunder Technique.

In an instant, the distant Thunder Forbidden Zone sensed something, and a bolt of purplish-black lightning struck at lightning speed. Ning Qi's eyes flashed, and the power of heaven and earth transformed into a giant hand that covered the sky, capturing it. Then, he split it into three and began to temper the Three Flowers.

His body trembled violently, and he vaguely felt that he had reached his limit. If he were to draw in even stronger lightning, it might have the opposite effect.

Ning Qi closed his eyes, sat cross-legged, and sat in the void.

He occasionally summoned lightning, but sometimes he would accidentally summon too much lightning, and he could only shatter and destroy it. Although there were some twists and turns, he was generally under control.

Another hour later.

Ning Qi opened his eyes and stopped cultivating.

"Compared to drawing in ordinary Heavenly Thunder lightning, this efficiency has indeed more than doubled. As a result, the time it takes for me to condense the Three Flowers has been greatly reduced. Moreover, this is not the limit. During the process of Perfection the Three Flowers, my strength will gradually increase, which will allow me to withstand even more powerful lightning, thereby shortening the time to Perfection. This is a positive cycle."

Ning Qi smiled.

Although there were some minor uncontrollable factors, there were no major problems overall.

This means that...

From now on, this place will become his "training ground," where he will spend an hour every day cultivating.

That concludes the discussion.

His cultivation at the Celestial Person Realm is already on the right track. From now on, he only needs to work hard step by step. The rest of his time can be used to explore the path to Martial Saint. He is getting closer and closer to the Martial Saint, and it is time to make preparations in advance.

"Let's start with Tiansheng and Xiao Shi."

Ning Qi's eyes flashed.

This was a concept he had long ago. The legendary Heavenly Beast was suspected to be on par with the Martial Saint. The White Ape's bloodline was unique, and if he could study it thoroughly, he might be able to draw inferences from it.

Ning Qi believed that Zhuang Chen's Innate Sword Bone was somewhat similar to the "Heavenly Beast bloodline" among humans, and that they could be compared together.

Ning Qi devoted himself to enlightenment and spiritual cultivation.

The world, however, remained in a state of turmoil.

The storms caused by the Blade Demon are finally about to reach their climax. No one knows how this storm, which has lasted for more than half a year, will end. But at this moment, countless eyes are focused on True Martial Mountain.

Who is stronger, the Demon Blade or the Heavenly Sword Real Person?

This question lingers in everyone's mind.

The swordsmen and knife-wielders, in particular, were extremely excited.

If the battle between Heavenly Sword Real Person and Thunderclap Blade Sovereign was merely a milestone in the conflict between swords and blades, then the current battle between Blade Demon and Heavenly Sword Real Person is the true pinnacle of the conflict!

This almost represents the strongest among swordsmen and knife-wielders.

Although Heavenly Sword Real Person is far inferior to Dao Mo in terms of both battle record and ranking, Dao Mo's personal admission that he had previously gone to True Martial Mountain and then retreated is enough to prove Heavenly Sword Real Person's worth. Moreover, even Zhu Sword King expressed his recognition of Heavenly Sword Real Person.

This makes everyone even more eager for the upcoming battle.

A confluence of events is underway.

One by one, martial artists gathered in True Martial City.

Among them were many powerful figures from the Celestial Person Ranking who had been defeated by the Blade Demon in the past. Some wanted to witness this final battle in person and see where the Blade Demon's limits were. For example, Divine Wind Blade Sovereign arrived early. He firmly believed that the Blade Demon would win because he was a once-in-a-millennium genius in the art of the blade and was about to step into the ultimate realm of the blade.

Many other peerless experts, such as the Canghai Sword Sect and the Zhuri Sword King, have also gathered here.

The arrival of these people.

Naturally, there are both advantages and disadvantages.

The benefits are obvious. With so many powerful figures, it's inevitable that some will be curious about the True Martial Sword Stele and the Myriad Paths Tower. The interaction of Sword Intent immediately brought Ning Qi great gains. In just a short period of time, his Sword Dao had made further progress, which was extremely rare.

The downside is that these peerless experts each have their own personalities, which can easily cause disputes. Moreover, Luo Wentian and the others are not qualified to stop them and can only try to persuade them.

Fortunately.

After seeing the True Martial Sword Stele, these peerless experts fell silent, filled with awe, and gradually became more low-key.

Some people initially dismissed the idea that the Blade Demon would choose the Heavenly Sword Real Person as his final opponent, but now they were filled with admiration.

Even though the True Martial Sword Stele showed no fluctuation, they were already ashamed of themselves for comprehending its vast and powerful Sword Intent. They had made progress in a short period of time and were also extremely impressed by the magnanimity of the Heavenly Sword Real Person. They could not have done such a thing as allowing others to comprehend their own Sword Intent.

The Sword King of the Sun looked at the sword monument with astonishment in his eyes:

"I am not as good as him."

He already knew that the True Martial Sword Stele was extraordinary from the descriptions of his disciples and grand-disciples, but seeing it with his own eyes now, he realized that its power was even greater than he had imagined.

"Could it be... that Heavenly Sword Real Person has reached the pinnacle of Sword Dao?" His eyes widened in excitement, filled with anticipation. If he could witness such Sword Dao, he would truly die without regret!

He slowly descended the mountain, quietly awaiting the arrival of the Blade Demon, hoping to learn some profound truths from this battle.

Those around were even more shocked after hearing the words of the Sun-Chasing Sword King admitting his inferiority.

"This is a battle between the number one swordsman and the number one saber-wielder!"

"The scene must have been earth-shattering. I'm prepared to record every detail of this battle, so it can be passed down as a family heirloom for the Li family!"

"If we miss this battle, who knows when we'll get another one?"

Time passed slowly.

No one knows when the Blade Demon will arrive, but during the battle with the Sun-Chasing Sword King, the Blade Demon personally stated that he would fight against the Heavenly Sword Real Person, so he will certainly not go back on his word.

True Martial City was incredibly bustling.

There are various discussions about this battle every day.

The disciples of the True Martial Sect were excited and expectant, but also a little anxious. True Martial City was expanding outwards again, but it still couldn't accommodate so many martial artists. Some people simply built wooden houses in the nearby mountains to live in. The mountains and fields were full of people, and the Mutant Beast in the surrounding mountains suffered.

This was arguably the most influential war in nearly a century.

Ning Qi was also somewhat affected. It wasn't that he was restless, but rather that the gathering of so many people in True Martial City made him uneasy, to the point that he couldn't go to the high heavens to cultivate.

"This guy, so slow and indecisive, he should hurry up and come already," Ning Qi couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Zhuang Chen, who was standing nearby, overheard this and couldn't help but wonder:

"What? Hurry up! Ninth Senior Brother, who are you waiting for?"

Ning Qi chuckled.

"Without waiting for anyone, how's your recent training in the Innate Sword Body Secret Technique going?"

Zhuang Chen quickly said:

"It's almost Major Completion! This secret technique is truly incredibly powerful; combined with my Innate Sword Bone, it's like adding wings to a tiger!"

His eyes held a look of admiration. Only he knew that Ning Qi had created the Innate Sword Body technique himself. The more he practiced it, the more he could feel its profoundness and depth, and the more he respected Ning Qi.

Zhuang Chen was perhaps the one among his fellow disciples, besides Luo Wentian, who had the deepest understanding of Ning Qi's extraordinary talent.

Ning Qi smiled and said:

"Would you like to learn even more powerful Sword Dao techniques?"

There was a hint of seduction in his words.

Zhuang Chen's eyes lit up, but he still felt uneasy. He remembered the exhilarating experience of helping Ning Qi create the Innate Sword Body. Ning Qi didn't urge him. Like Jiang Taigong fishing, those who are willing will take the bait. Sure enough, after only a moment, Zhuang Chen couldn't hold back anymore.

He gritted his teeth and said:

"Senior brother, what do you want me to do?"

The White Ape beside him looked on with a sense of shared misfortune.

Ning Qi chuckled and waved his hand, and a secret manual that had just been written yesterday immediately fell into Zhuang Chen's hands.

"Master this secret technique, and I'll call you when I call you."

In the past few days, he had been pondering how to further explore the White Ape bloodline and Innate Sword Bone. After stepping into the Celestial Person Realm, he could resonate with the vast power of heaven and earth, but he couldn't even condense the power of heaven and earth into his own body, let alone enter the White Ape and Zhuang Chen's body.

The greatest advantage of the Celestial Person Realm is its powerful Divine Intent, far surpassing its previous strength.

Therefore, he took a different approach.

Inspired by the power of resonance with heaven and earth, they explore their bloodline through resonance, which requires their cooperation.

This secret technique allows Zhuang Chen's Innate Sword Bone to be activated, enabling it to resonate with the outside world and allowing Ning Qi to explore more easily.

The other day.

The same secret technique has already been taught to the White Ape.

Zhuang Chen took the manual, his eyes sparkling, and nodded vigorously:

"Senior brother, I will definitely work hard and strive to succeed in cultivating it as soon as possible!"

Ning Qi nodded with a smile.

Suddenly, his expression changed, and he looked up at the sky.

A slight smile curved his lips.

It seems my previous nagging worked; the person who was supposed to come has finally arrived.