Deducing the Yu King Pearl

A gentle breeze, invisible yet carrying the unique fragrance of the Wudao tea tree, lingers around you.

Ning Qi calmed himself down, and the slight anxiety in his heart gradually subsided.

A series of thoughts flashed through his mind, and he began to carefully consider the connections between these pieces of information.

"Perhaps... the situation isn't as bad as I imagine."

"I must admit that the horrific sight of the giant ape I witnessed deep within my Tiansheng bloodline had a profound impact on me, but upon reflection, is it still the same now? The time when that scene occurred is unknown, but it must have been an extremely long period of time ago. After such a long time, is the power of heaven and earth still as terrifying as it was before?"

Ning Qi felt that it was very likely not.

"Even if the power of heaven and earth still exhibits abnormalities, its severity may have lessened."

"The proof is that Martial Saint still exist today! After all, the path to becoming Martial Saint involves refining the power of heaven and earth into one's body."

His eyes gradually brightened, and he slowly found his direction.

"First and foremost is the Great Flame Martial Saint! Since he has been able to survive for so long, perhaps he has found a way to deal with it, which means that the changes in the power of heaven and earth are definitely not unsolvable."

"Secondly, there's the Demon Sect and the Martial Saint's Secret Method of the Southern Frontier. According to the Demon Sect Sect's Grand Elder, the Demon Sect previously used the Sacred Pill technique to create Martial Saint, but it was destroyed by the Great Flame Martial Saint. Does this mean that the terror contained within the power of heaven and earth is not as intense as I imagined?"

"Finally, there's the Yu King Pearl. The Yu King Pearl contains condensed Martial Saint power, or rather, refined power of heaven and earth, but nothing else terrifying happened. In other words, the changes in this power of heaven and earth only affect living things?"

Ning Qi pondered.

These are the three approaches he could find.

However, the level of difficulty varies.

The Great Flame Martial Saint's attitude is unclear, and he is very likely the mastermind behind the elimination of the Martial Saint Law. If we rashly approach him, we may bring disaster upon ourselves.

The Demon Sect is now reduced to its last remaining leader, who has vanished without a trace. The only hope of finding the Blood Emperor Gu technique in the Southern Frontier is perhaps to be found.

"The most readily available thing is still the Yu King Pearl. If we can thoroughly study the Martial Saint's power within the Yu King Pearl, we might be able to figure out some of the reasons. As for the Southern Frontier... I wonder if we can get some information from Lan Yiyi?"

However, thinking about this, Ning Qi felt somewhat ashamed.

Regardless, Lan Yiyi came to save Qin Yun. If she is unwilling to reveal anything about Southern Xinjiang, Ning Qi will not force her. They can think of other solutions later.

"Let's focus all our efforts on studying the Yu King Pearl first."

Ning Qi took a deep breath and decided on his future cultivation direction.

His cultivation has now reached the Perfection of the Celestial Person Realm.

There is no further progress in one's spiritual realm.

The only thing he could do was to enhance his own combat power as much as possible. Whether it was studying secret techniques, improving his martial intent, or other methods, these were the directions he would strive for next. Of course, the most important thing was to find out the problem with the power of heaven and earth. No matter how strong someone was in the same realm, it was ultimately not as good as someone who had advanced in realm. This was the difference in the essence of life.

After a moment's thought.

The White Ape had slowly awoke.

He was unaware of what had happened, only feeling as if his bloodline had suddenly developed significantly, with strands of power constantly emerging. He was confident that once he had digested these gains over some time, he could even contend with a Celestial Person Realm martial artist. At that time, his martial arts realm would also be correspondingly boosted and rise accordingly.

The White Ape was overjoyed.

"Thank you, teacher!" he said respectfully, bowing.

Ning Qi simply smiled and waved his hand. After a moment, he recalled the tragic end of the silver giant ape and couldn't help but remind it:

"Tiansheng, if there are any changes in your bloodline in the future, tell me immediately, especially any changes involving the power of heaven and earth. You must not be careless!"

Seeing Ning Qi's seriousness, Yuan Tiansheng was somewhat apprehensive and quickly nodded in agreement.

Ning Qi suddenly realized something.

Perhaps the Beast King in the Ten Thousand Mountains is also a direction to explore.

"The Beast King is an existence on par with the Martial Saint. It's even highly possible that the Beast King is a descendant of Heavenly Beast Heavenly Beast who has awakened and developed its bloodline to a certain level. Perhaps we should take a look at the Hundred Thousand Mountains someday."

He cleared his mind of distractions and turned to look outside the courtyard.

Two figures approached together from a distance.

It was Zhuang Chen and Li Ling.

Since Ning Qi's identity was revealed, the two of them would come to ask him for advice on Sword Dao every half month, and Ning Qi would teach them one by one without showing favoritism.

Although Li Ling's Sword Dao talent was not as strong as Zhuang Chen's Innate Sword Bone, his sincerity was equally commendable. Ning Qi taught him the secret techniques of the innate sword body, which was just the right time to study whether it was possible to forge a special physique of "Innate Sword Bone" later in life.

"Ninth Senior Brother!" The two bowed and greeted him, their eyes filled with admiration.

Ning Qi nodded with a smile.

The two are much better now. When they first learned of his identity, they were extremely reserved every time they came to ask him for advice on Sword Dao, no longer the carefree people they used to be. After all, the reputation of the Heavenly Sword Real Person was too powerful, and even they were affected by it.

However, as they gradually got to know him better, they discovered that Ning Qi was still the same calm and collected Ninth Senior Brother, and they slowly returned to normal, though their admiration and respect for him only grew stronger.

Unbeknownst to them, Ning Qi had become their target.

"Come over here and sit cross-legged."

He planned to examine Zhuang Chen's innate Innate Sword Bone again to see if any new changes would occur after he Perfection of Celestial Person.

The two men respectfully agreed.

One hour later.

Zhuang Chen and Li Ling left excitedly, taking the White Ape with them. The two of them and the ape now spend all their time together and have a very good relationship. However, strictly speaking, Zhuang Chen and Li Ling are the White Ape's senior uncles.

Ning Qi shook his head helplessly.

He had just taught the two Sword Dao, and during that time he also tried to resonate with Zhuang Chen's Innate Sword Bone with his Divine Intent, but he did not see any more images; they were only much clearer than before.

"It seems there are still some differences between the Innate Sword Bone and the bloodline Inheritance of Heavenly Beast," Ning Qi thought to himself.

However, this was not unexpected.

Dao-Seeking Courtyard will return to peace.

A pearl with a faint blood-red hue floated in front of Ning Qi.

The Yu Wang Pearl, Martial Saint treasure obtained from the Grand Elder of the Demon Sect, has been studied by Ning Qi ever since it fell into his hands, but the gains have not been significant. He can only say that he has gained more flexibility in controlling this secret treasure.

But for him, the greatest value of the treasure was the power of the Martial Saint within it.

"Until we discover an alternative method to condense the power of Martial Saint, we must conserve this Martial Saint, using it sparingly."

The Martial Saint power within the Yu King Pearl was condensed by drawing upon the bloodlines of many descendants of the Great Yu Dynasty. Since Ning Qi cannot find any descendants of the Great Yu Dynasty now, he has not been able to fully dedicate himself to its research.

But now, he has reached the pinnacle of Celestial Person Perfection, with the three flowers gathered at the top of his head, allowing him to maximize his efficiency.

A single thought can be guided by Divine Intent.

A crimson streak suddenly shot out from within the Yu King Pearl, coiling around Ning Qi like a python. It was almost as if it were alive, and the power it contained was terrifying. However, it was clear that even if nothing was done, the crimson streak was slowly dissipating, with wisps of power returning to the world.

Ning Qi dared not waste any time. He gathered his three flowers at the top of his head, reaching his peak state, and carefully observed and earnestly comprehended the mysteries within.

Time passed.

Subtle insights surfaced in my mind, and flashes of inspiration emerged.

"This power is truly miraculous. The power of heaven and earth was originally a stagnant pool, only to be manipulated and controlled by humans. But now, after being refined, it has acquired a wondrous vitality within it. The strength of the Martial Saint's power is inseparable from this."

"But how can one acquire this vitality? The key lies in the power of the Yu King Pearl itself. It can condense the power of heaven and earth into the power of Martial Saint through a special operating method. If we can understand the principle, perhaps even the Martial Saint Technique will be found."

"Perhaps... I could try to integrate this crimson ribbon into myself?"

But as soon as the thought crossed his mind, Ning Qi felt a chill run down his spine, as if something extremely bad was about to happen.

He quickly stopped himself from having that idea.

He now knew that his Divine Intent and intuition far surpassed those of others, which was why he was able to perceive the immense terror hidden within the power of heaven and the Unseen after stepping into the Celestial Person Realm. This was definitely not a whim, but a warning and a reminder.

"It seems that the crimson ribbon condensed from the Yu King Pearl also has problems. It might be feasible to use it to kill enemies, but if you want to refine it into your body, you will inevitably encounter the same issues."

Ning Qi's mind raced, and he quickly changed the direction of his deduction.

"First, we must quickly find a new method to condense the power of Martial Saint, lest we become a rootless duckweed."

"Secondly, we need to explore more applications. The Grand Elder of the Demon Sect's method of application is too crude and has limited potential."

"Finally, we'll see if we can deduce the power of heaven and earth while ensuring safety."

With a goal in mind.

Ning Qi's deduction became even clearer.

However, this is no ordinary object.

It takes a tremendous amount of effort.

Time passed.

The sun is setting.

Ning Qi's brows and eyes already showed a hint of fatigue. Looking at the blood-red ribbon that had shrunk by a circle, he quickly put it back into the Yu Wang Pearl. The blood color of the Yu Wang Pearl had faded a little. He felt a pang of regret, but there was nothing he could do; it was a necessary loss.

"We'll continue the deductions tomorrow. At today's rate of loss, the Martial Saint's power within the Yu King Pearl can only sustain me for a maximum of two months. Within those two months, I must figure out a new method for condensing Martial Saint's power!"

Ning Qi felt a little pressure, but more than that, he was eager to try.

He wanted to test the limits of his comprehension.

Time passed slowly.

The peach blossoms at Dao-Seeking Courtyard are becoming increasingly radiant, nourished by the essence of flesh and blood from dozens of the Celestial Person Realm. This year, both the Enlightenment Tea Tree and the True Martial Peach Tree are undergoing astonishing transformations at an alarming rate, changing almost daily. This makes Luo Wentian and the others even more eager for this year's True Martial Peach Gathering.

but.

They have an even bigger wish.

That is, they hope that Qin Yun can wake up before the True Martial Peach Gathering, so that the brothers can truly reunite.

daily.

Many of their fellow disciples went to the Mingwu Pavilion to inquire about Qin Yun and Lan Yiyi's condition.

Four months have passed since Lan Yiyi True Martial Mountain. As everyone can see, the Shared Fate Gu is almost fully formed, but the two still show no signs of waking up. If Lan Yiyi hadn't said before that it would take at least three months, or at least half a year, everyone would probably be starting to get anxious.

This day.

Ning Qi is still studying the Yu King Pearl at the Dao-Seeking Courtyard. He has made some progress, and with more attempts, he can deduce a method to replace bloodline as a guide. At that time, he won't be so strapped for cash, as he still has to "save every penny" to study the Yu King Pearl.

He was preparing to enter a state of enlightenment.

The silhouette of White Ape running in the distance appeared.

He was slightly out of breath. "Teacher, Grand Master Uncle wants you to go to the Mingwu Pavilion!"

Ning Qi opened his eyes.

A surge of joy filled my heart.

"Your eighth uncle is awake?"

The White Ape scratched its head and said:

"It doesn't seem to be Eighth Martial Uncle, but rather that Miss Lan Yiyi."

Ning Qi's figure flashed and disappeared from Dao-Seeking Courtyard. With his hands behind his back, as if shrinking the distance between people, he appeared outside the Mingwu Pavilion in a few breaths.

"Senior Brother, is something wrong?" he asked immediately upon seeing Luo Wentian.

Luo Wentian shook his head:

"Miss Yiyi wants to see you."

As he spoke.

He then respectfully followed the Daoist Longshan away.

Inside the Mingwu Pavilion, only Lan Yiyi and Ning Qi remained.

Ning Qi was slightly taken aback and somewhat confused. He approached the Xuanbing Jade Bed and saw that Lan Yiyi had already woken up and was standing blankly by the bed, staring at Qin Yun's face. At this moment, Qin Yun's complexion was much rosier, and he could sense that a magical power was being nurtured within him.

"Miss Yiyi," Ning Qi said softly.

"You're here?" Lan Yiyi glanced at Ning Qi, then said, "Don't worry, everything is going smoothly. The Life-Sharing Gu has been implanted into Qin Yun's body. In another month or two, the Gu will transfer his lifespan, and he will be able to wake up."

Ning Qi felt relieved and then said:

"Thank you very much, Miss Yiyi. My eighth senior brother was able to wake up entirely thanks to your great help. I will remember this kindness forever."

Lan Yiyi simply chuckled and shook her head:

"It was something I wanted to do."

Ning Qi sighed inwardly and said:

"Miss Yiyi, did you summon me here to give me something?"

Lan Yiyi slowly turned around. For the first time, she carefully examined Ning Qi, and a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes. The young Daoist in front of her had an extraordinary demeanor, even more outstanding than many Celestial Person Realm experts she had seen. She could roughly sense the extraordinary nature of the young man in front of her.

She took a deep breath and said slowly:

"Qin Yun... he actually told me about you."

Ning Qi's body trembled, but he did not interrupt.

Lan Yiyi's eyes darted around slightly as she drifted into memories:

He told me a few things about what happened back then... He told me how happy he was when he first saw you coming up the mountain, that he could finally be your senior brother... He told me that he wanted to become the best in the world, that he wanted to fulfill his master's wish to revitalize True Martial, and that he had always worked very hard...

He told me he deeply regretted everything he had done back then. He said he hadn't been a good senior brother or a good disciple...

He said he had gone astray and didn't know if he could turn back. If given the chance, he wanted to apologize to you in person.

Ning Qi listened, his feelings incredibly complex.

Over the years, he often thought about what happened back then. Sometimes he wondered if none of this would have happened if he hadn't hidden his cultivation level from Qin Yun. But everything was unknowable. He had unparalleled comprehension, but human nature was uncontrollable.

Ning Qi said softly:

"Thanks."

Lan Yiyi shook her head:

"I just want to tell you what Qin Yun has been thinking all these years. He made mistakes, but he's also been suffering a lot. If possible, I hope you can forgive him."

Ning Qi gazed at Qin Yun's aged face, his mind filled with countless thoughts. He seemed to see again the heartfelt excitement of that handsome young man when he first came up the mountain eleven years ago.

"Don't worry, I've never blamed Eighth Senior Brother. Maybe I have my faults too, but now that we have a chance to start over, we'll cherish it."

Lan Yiyi smiled, and even through the black veil, one could sense her relief.

"In that case, I should head down the mountain."

Ning Qi solemnly said:

"In any case, I owe Eighth Senior Brother a great debt thanks to Miss Yiyi. Consider it a favor I owe you. If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know."

Southern Xinjiang is Southern Xinjiang, and Lan Yiyi is Lan Yiyi; he can tell the difference clearly.

Lan Yiyi was surprised, then her eyebrows curved into a smile:

"Good!"

She didn't take Ning Qi's promise to heart; she just felt that her efforts and hard work had been recognized.

Ning Qi followed Lan Yiyi out of the Mingwu Pavilion.

The two figures disappeared without noticing that faint tear tracks had fallen onto Qin Yun's aged face.