You're Really Eleven?

True Mystery Dojo.

As the Barbarian King and the Buddha of the Precious Tree departed, the previous commotion gradually subsided, but the shocked gazes remained unabated, all fixed on the old Daoist of Bai Shan.

The fighting has now stopped, and the tension has subsided.

They gradually realized what had happened.

I originally thought that I was just attending the Celestial Person Ceremony of a newly promoted Celestial Person of the True Mystery Sect. But who would have thought that this so-called newly promoted Celestial Person was actually the legendary founder of the True Mystery Sect, True Mystery True Lord!

"We pay our respects to the True Lord!" The resounding voice echoed throughout True Mystery Mountain, and everyone bowed respectfully.

This is a living, breathing True Lord.

If one could receive even the slightest guidance, it would be an incredible windfall, a once-in-a-lifetime fortuitous opportunity that is extremely rare and hard to come by.

Everyone's eyes were burning with anticipation.

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan simply smiled and waved his hand.

Now that they've been born, there's no need to hide them anymore. In any case, the old folks will all be born one after another in a while.

"Thank you all for coming to my Celestial Person Ceremony. I'm sorry to have surprised you all." He was very approachable, and everyone was flattered and repeatedly said they didn't deserve it.

The members of the True Mystery Sect were incredibly fanatical.

The legendary patriarch appeared before their eyes, and the dreamlike feeling of faith coming true moved many of the older Daoist priests to tears. They never imagined that the unconventional True Person Bai Shan was actually the patriarch.

Ning Qi had returned at some point, I don't know.

Daoist Longshan met Ning Qi's gaze, and Ning Qi simply smiled and nodded. He immediately felt relieved, and at the same time, he was amazed that the tacit understanding between the master and disciple was evident in their eyes. Meanwhile, the other True Martial disciples had no idea what had happened, with only Zhuang Chen and Li Ling having some guesses.

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan glanced at Ning Qi, then raised his voice and said:

"Today, this old Daoist priest will explain to you the Celestial Person."

The sermon had already begun, but it was interrupted by the people from Great Enlightenment Temple. Now that there was no more interference, it naturally continued.

You can't accept a gift and then not do anything about it.

The crowd erupted in excitement.

The fact that the True Lord was personally giving a sermon was far beyond what was expected. Daoist Longshan sat upright, and even Ning Qi was filled with anticipation.

On the platform.

The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan sat casually, and a vast Daoist voice already resounded:

"Those who are Celestial Person beings cultivate the three flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man. Although these three flowers are Heaven, Earth, and Man, their root cannot escape the word 'Man'..."

At this moment, the old Daoist priest of Bai Shan looked serene and slowly expounded on the principles of Celestial Person. His demeanor as a True Lord naturally emanated from him, and then strange phenomena appeared in the mountains and rivers. White cranes circled over, and the Daoist voice was vast and powerful. The guests listened with rapt attention, feeling as if they had been enlightened.

Ning Qi could tell that the old Daoist priest from Bai Shan was not holding anything back.

Whether it was to compensate everyone for the disturbance they had suffered today or for some other reason, he explained the Celestial Person extremely thoroughly, as if he were imparting all his knowledge to them.

Moreover, he used mystical powers to enhance his preaching and help people.

This is a Martial Saint expert's understanding of the Celestial Person. With such a high-level perspective, it is bound to have some unique insights. Even Ning Qi felt he gained something from listening to it, not to mention others. Some people even couldn't help but shed tears, feeling a sense of "hearing the Dao in the morning, I can die content in the evening."

I don't know how much time has passed.

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan slowly stopped preaching.

The guests were still reminiscing, all having gained something from the experience, with some even achieving breakthroughs on the spot and moved to tears of gratitude.

"We express our deepest gratitude to the True Lord for spreading the Dao!"

Everyone was excited and incredibly grateful.

This wasn't just empty talk; it came from the bottom of my heart.

Today, the old Daoist of Bai Shan has completely unfolded the Celestial Person before everyone. This is something that could never have happened in previous Celestial Person Ceremony. The biggest beneficiaries are those who came to the Celestial Person Realm. Today's teachings have swept away many of their confusions. In the future, as long as they take one step at a time, they will surely be able to reach a realm that they never dared to hope for before.

As for the other Gang Essence Realm or younger generation, they also gained a lot. The Celestial Person Realm may be far away for them, but today's explanation, which progressed from the basics to the advanced, has set a goal for them to pursue.

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan chuckled and raised his eyebrows:

"You should all reflect on this and work harder."

His words seemed to contain some kind of admonition and encouragement, which made everyone even more grateful. Ning Qi raised an eyebrow. At first, he thought that the old Bai Shan wanted to make amends for disturbing the guests during the Celestial Person Ceremony, but now it seemed that this was not necessarily the case, otherwise there would be no need for him to spread his teachings so selflessly.

The feeling now is more like an encouragement for everyone to improve their strength in order to deal with something.

A suspicion arose in his mind.

Everyone bowed respectfully.

We will remember the True Lord's teachings!

After a moment of silence, a powerful expert at the Celestial Person Realm sect in the world, and his name was True Person Yang Li. He took a deep breath and said:

"I have a question for you, True Lord!"

Everyone's heart skipped a beat.

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan said calmly:

"Speak."

True Person Yang Li dared not offend him and cautiously asked:

"May I ask, has the True Lord lived for ten thousand years?"

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan slowly shook his head:

"No, Martial Saint can only live for a maximum of three thousand years. We ancient saints came to this world using different methods."

Ning Qi's eyes narrowed.

"True Lord, the ancient sages are appearing in the world one after another. Is something big about to happen?" One gaze after another was filled with longing, and they vaguely sensed unease.

The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan remained silent for a long time before finally sighing:

The time is not right.

True Person Yang Li quickly apologized.

Everyone's heart skipped a beat.

But the old Daoist priest from Bai Shan had already risen and drifted away amidst the many awe-inspiring gazes.

The remaining three, including True Person Baiye, continued with the next steps.

Some polite words naturally need to be said.

But judging from the still-shaken looks in everyone's eyes, one can foresee the enormous changes that will occur once today's events spread. It is feared that a major earthquake will shake the entire Great Flame, with the return of the ancient saints and the reshuffling of various forces.

Some powerful martial arts sects today may not have a long Inheritance, while some small, declining forces may have ancient saints resurrected.

But what unsettles everyone even more is what the return of the ancient sage truly means.

Ning Qi had no intention of staying any longer. After giving Daoist Longshan a look, he also left quietly.

The top floor of the True Mystery Sect's Scripture Pavilion.

Ning Qi stepped in slowly.

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan, who was flipping through Ancient Books books in front of the white jade bookshelf, turned around. His Daoist robe fluttered, making him appear like a celestial being, and his demeanor was completely different from what Ning Qi had seen before. However, the next moment, that air of True Lord vanished. He grinned, revealing his large yellow teeth, and then clicked his tongue:

"You little rascal, Ning, you've been hiding your true colors really well!"

He circled around Ning Qi, scrutinizing him, a lewd look creeping into his eyes.

The slight sense of unfamiliarity that had arisen in Ning Qi's heart vanished instantly. He casually slapped away the old Bai Shan's right hand and rolled his eyes.

"Likewise, you never told me you were the renowned True Mystery True Lord."

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan chuckled:

"Isn't that being low-key? I'm not a flamboyant person. Besides, I warned you that if you follow me, you'll live a life of luxury. If you don't know how to follow the rules, who can you blame?"

Ning Qi glanced at him and casually picked up Ancient Books from the bookshelf.

He had initially been puzzled about the origin of these Ancient Books, but now he understood that they were most likely collected by the man in front of him, and might even have been written by him himself.

Ning Qi opened the Ancient Books book and said:

"What does it mean that the power of heaven and earth is called Spiritual Qi?"

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan looked at the country bumpkin with a disdainful gaze.

"In ancient times, everyone called it that, but the Inheritance was broken later, and the name ' Spiritual Qi ' was gradually forgotten. Later people, out of reverence, adopted the name 'power of heaven and earth.' Of course, that's not the only reason; strictly speaking, there are indeed some differences between the power of heaven and Spiritual Qi and spiritual energy."

"You don't know this? You're not really only eleven years old, are you?"

He stared intently at Ning Qi, as if trying to discern something.

The main reason is that Ning Qi's previous performance was too amazing, actually able to surpass the Buddha of the Treasure Tree. Although the old Daoist of Bai Shan has always despised the Buddha of the Treasure Tree's character, he still acknowledges his strength. An ancient saint who can live to this day is not someone that just anyone can mess with.

Logically speaking, apart from a few exceptional individuals, no one in this era could possibly be a match for these old monsters.

Ning Qi is definitely an exception.

Ning Qi raised an eyebrow:

"Otherwise what? How old do you think I am? Twelve?"

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan grimaced, feeling a tightness in his chest. He finally let out a long sigh:

"Damn... he's a monster!"

There was a look of regret in his eyes.

"If I had been born ten thousand years earlier, perhaps..."

Ning Qi understood the implication, and he simply asked:

Why was the Inheritance broken?

The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan sighed:

"They were all erased."

Ning Qi was surprised:

"It wasn't the work of the Great Flame Martial Saint?"

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan laughed:

"Of course not. Although this person's methods are extremely powerful, he alone could not have made all the Martial Saint Techniques disappear into the annals of history."

This resolved a doubt in Ning Qi's mind. Previously, both Wu Jianghe and the Grand Elder of the Demon Sect believed that the Great Flame Martial Saint had erased all Martial Saint Laws in order to gain absolute dominance. However, it now seems that this is not the case.

Ning Qi stared directly at the old Daoist priest of Bai Shan:

"How so?"

The old Bai Shan priest's gaze deepened.

"It cannot be spoken of."

"Is it related to the strange changes in the world?"

"It cannot be spoken of."

Ning Qi remained silent, then let out a soft breath and said:

Is there anything you can tell me?

The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan sighed:

"There are some things Non-Self unwilling to tell you, but forcing you to tell them wouldn't benefit either of us. You'll naturally know when you reach the Martial Saint one day. However, reaching the Martial Saint won't be easy for you right now. You lack both the Martial Saint Technique and abundant Spirituality, so you'll need to wait some time."

The two talked as they stood side by side, gazing out the window.

"So, you're not at the Martial Saint either?" Ning Qi asked, his tone very certain.

He had a clear understanding of the previous battle. Apart from the blind old man, the other three, like him, relied on Martial Saint treasures. The only difference was that these three were once powerful Martial Saint, so they were adept at manipulating the Martial Saint power condensed by the treasures and could unleash powerful force.

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan nodded:

"That's right. My Spirituality hasn't recovered yet. I'm no different from you; I'm merely at the Perfection the Celestial Person. My previous power relied on my natal treasure, the True Profound Seal."

As he spoke.

With a flick of his wrist, a small seal floated above him, its profound energy clearly manifested.

Ning Qi also took out the Yu King Pearl.

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan suddenly realized and laughed:

"So you did indeed obtain a Martial Saint's treasure, and you even managed to figure out how to use it. That's quite impressive. However, I never expected that the Martial Saint's treasure you obtained would be the Yu King's Pearl."

Ning Qi was astonished:

"You recognize this treasure? I obtained it from the Demon Sect."

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan revealed a look of reminiscence:

"Of course. Speaking of which, I, this old Daoist, actually met the owner of this Yu King Pearl before, it seems to be during my previous reincarnation. When I awoke from my last reincarnation, I found that the Great Yu had been replaced by the Great Flame, and that person had disappeared. I wonder if they chose another way to live in seclusion."

Seeing Ning Qi's somewhat solemn expression, the old Daoist priest from Bai Shan smiled:

"Don't worry, if that one really does awaken and return, I, the old Daoist, can mediate between you. It won't be a big problem. However, I think there's a high probability that something has happened to him, and he might not be able to return."

Ning Qi nodded slightly.

He really didn't know if the owner of the Yu King Pearl would come looking for trouble, but he wouldn't place all his hopes on others. He just remembered this incident and secretly became more vigilant.

The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan shook his head and chuckled, knowing that Ning Qi had not fully listened to what he had said.

Ning Qi asked again:

"You just mentioned what Spirituality is?"

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan thought for a moment and said:

"Do you remember what I said earlier about the difference between the power of heaven and Spiritual Qi and spiritual energy?"

The difference lies in Spirituality.

"In our era, for various reasons, all the Martial Saint decided to extract the spiritual Spirituality from Spiritual Qi, which gradually evolved into the power of heaven and earth we know today. Without the Spirituality, the power of heaven and earth, while still possessing great power, has lost much of its spiritual essence."

"Do you know why the True Profound Seal and your King Yu Pearl can condense spiritual power? Oh, right, spiritual power is what you often call the power of Martial Saint."

He was all smiles.

Ning Qi was no fool; he instantly understood:

"You mean, there's Spirituality within these two treasures?"

"You are teachable, but you lack Spirituality and cannot condense spiritual power. It is basically impossible for you to reach the Martial Saint."

Ning Qi's heart skipped a beat; this was the first time he had heard of such a statement, but he immediately frowned and said:

"But I know of people who can reach the Martial Saint with the help of external objects, such as the Blood Emperor Gu of the Southern Frontier and the Sacred Pill of the Demon Sect. Could it be that these two contain a great deal of Spirituality?"

The old Daoist priest from Bai Shan waved his hand:

"Achieving sainthood through external means is merely a false sainthood. In the current environment, he is a funnel, constantly consuming spiritual energy with every move, and even causing his cultivation level to drop. Unless his Spirituality recovers one day and he finds the corresponding method, he will not be able to gradually gain a foothold and become a true Martial Saint."

"Otherwise, such a fake saint can only bully little guys in the Celestial Person Realm. He would have to kneel before old fogies like us. Of course, you're an exception, kid."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but show his amazement again.