Heavenly Sword Ancient Sage

The Xuanwu Turtle carries the True Martial Hall on its back.

Enveloped in White Mist, mysterious and unpredictable, it resembled a mythical beast that had stepped out of ancient history. Everyone held their breath, the invisible pressure making them dare not act recklessly, especially since someone had previously suggested blowing up White Mist Island, which made them tremble even more.

Zhan Tian Martial Saint's gaze fell on the giant tortoise, seemingly somewhat displeased. If the giant tortoise hadn't suddenly pulled him into the White Mist, the conflict would have ended long ago.

but.

Seeing the giant tortoise's subtle protective intent towards Ning Qi, he immediately understood something.

"Long time no see," a weary voice rang out. "You don't seem to be doing well."

The blind old man frowned. He could sense that the giant tortoise's vitality was not as vigorous as before, which was illogical. He glanced thoughtfully at Ning Qi.

The giant tortoise raised its head:

"Thank goodness, I won't die."

Ning Qi remained silent.

When the two big shots were speaking, no one else dared to interrupt. The Crimson Sun Martial Saint tried to speak several times, but he held back his words.

The giant tortoise didn't even look at him.

This appearance was merely to support Ning Qi; as long as the Martial Saint understood, that was enough. The giant tortoise spoke a few words, then its enormous pupils gradually closed, as it prepared to fall into slumber, its voice low and deep:

"Sleep a few more days. If there's any emergency, just call me."

The White Mist covering his body glowed, and the celestial Spirit Beast on his back became even more hazy and beautiful, inspiring longing in people.

Its massive body sank again, stirring up towering waves.

In just a few breaths, the enormous body completely disappeared from the sea surface. The Black Sand Sea, which had been filled with the spectacular sight of White Mist, became ordinary again. The crowd looked around in confusion and finally became convinced that the True Martial Palace was actually carried by a giant tortoise.

They simply couldn't believe it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.

Ning Qi felt grateful, but remained outwardly calm. The giant tortoise's eyes held a hint of mischief as it left.

The Crimson Sun Martial Saint was about to speak.

The Martial Saint of Heaven-Slaying spoke first:

"That's enough, let's leave it at that."

His words were calm yet powerful, leaving no room for argument.

Ning Qi bowed slightly, a gesture of respect for an unparalleled expert.

The Crimson Sun Martial Saint's pupils contracted repeatedly, his face alternating between pale and flushed, before finally letting out a cold snort and glaring menacingly at Ning Qi:

"Some things, if you try to take them by force, you might break your hand!"

This is the natal treasure of an ancient sage, containing numerous imprints. If an outsider were to forcibly activate it, they might suffer a backlash.

Ning Qi ignored it.

Zhan Tian Martial Saint shook his head slightly and strode away.

With a cold snort, the Crimson Sun Martial Saint also soared into the sky. Several Celestial Person Realm warriors carrying the golden carriage hurriedly followed, fearing that if they were even a little late, they would be killed by the young Daoist with a single sword strike. Even an ancient saint had stumbled, so they dared not be presumptuous.

All eyes turned to Ning Qi with awe.

Today's battle was truly spectacular.

The two ancient saints fought a terrifying and unbelievable battle, burning the heavens and boiling the seas.

Ning Qi's identity, in particular, astonished them. It turned out that the world-renowned Heavenly Sword Real Person was actually an ancient saint, and in the form of a young boy, which completely overturned everyone's understanding.

The subsequent revelation of the true form of the True Martial Hall's Inheritance Island left them in awe.

These events, one after another, were incredibly exciting for everyone.

Ning Qi ignored those gazes.

He landed beside the Daoist Longshan and whispered:

"Master, your disciple is incompetent and failed to kill that scoundrel Chi Yang. When I find an opportunity in the future, I will definitely avenge you today."

Daoist Longshan simply smiled and waved his hand.

If we really want to get to the bottom of this, the Crimson Sun Martial Saint was in a much worse situation than him. Trading one for one with an ancient saint wasn't a bad deal!

"Don't be impulsive. You have a bright future ahead of you. A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. You have already done enough, and I am very pleased."

Ning Qi remained silent.

In his heart, however, he had already sentenced the Crimson Sun Martial Saint to death.

Seeing Ning Qi remain silent, Daoist Longshan knew what he was thinking. He shook his head helplessly and said nothing more. Glancing at the awe-inspiring gazes around him, he knew this was not a place to linger.

"Let's go back."

Ning Qi nodded, waved his hand, and a vast amount of power from heaven and earth enveloped everyone, causing them to speed away and disappear into the Black Sand Sea.

The previously quiet atmosphere gradually became noisy.

Excited discussions echoed across the sea. Some were talking about what had just happened and expressing their opinions, while others quietly dived into the sea to search for any useful items left behind on the island of Inheritance.

And as news of what happened here spread...

The world was shaken once again.

This time.

The battle between the two ancient saints became the focus, but it was basically a one-sided beatdown. The Crimson Sun Martial Saint became a background character, while Ning Qi's fame soared.

Some call him the Ancient Saint of the Heavenly Sword, while others call him the Ancient Saint of the White Dragon.

all in all.

The reputation of the True Martial Sect soared once again. Originally, the power of the True Martial Sect had been weakened considerably during the era of the resurrection of the ancient saints, but now, the True Martial Sect has actually produced another ancient saint, which has amazed everyone.

Some people also discussed the matter of the True Martial Hall's Inheritance.

Some believe that the ancient giant tortoise acted arbitrarily, leaving because it found the noise disturbing; others, however, think otherwise, that the Inheritance must have been taken away by someone else.

Some observant individuals, combining the giant tortoise's subtle support for Ning Qi, concluded that the True Martial Sect must have obtained the True Martial Hall's Inheritance.

There is simply no evidence.

Numerous rumors circulated, but no one dared to verify them.

Mingwu Pavilion.

Many core members of the True Martial Sect gathered here, their expressions excited. They had heard about Ning Qi's incredible feat of beating up the Crimson Sun Ancient Saint, and their blood was boiling with excitement.

Ning Qi smiled as he met the expectant gazes of the crowd:

"The True Martial Inheritance is mine."

Upon hearing this...

The crowd erupted in a unified cheer.

Daoist Longshan laughed and stroked his beard. This was his wish and obsession, and now it had finally been fulfilled by his disciple.

Ning Qi waved.

Books poured out like a flowing stream, instantly filling the open space of the Mingwu Pavilion.

"This is only part of it; the Scripture Pavilion needs to be expanded again, and it would be best to classify it into different levels," Ning Qi suggested.

These are the foundation of the True Martial Sect.

With these martial arts classics, the paths that True Martial disciples can take are much wider, and their potential is also higher.

Luo Wentian nodded repeatedly.

Ning Qi then said:

"This is the secret technique of the ' Nine Celestial People Battle Martial Saints,' called 'Nine Three Return to One.' Senior brothers, you should study it carefully."

Everyone sighed with emotion, their gazes filled with reminiscence.

Once upon a time, this rumor was the goal of several fellow disciples, and now, it has finally become a reality before their eyes.

From the True Martial Nine Piles to the Secret Records of the Three Elements, the lineage is passed down through generations. Finally, by using the technique of Nine Returning to One, the power of the nine Perfection Celestial Person is merged into one and greatly amplified. This secret technique has high requirements, requiring a long-term and harmonious understanding between minds.

Ning Qi has tested it, and it is indeed possible to barely rival Martial Saint; this is not an exaggeration.

If he refines it further in the future, perhaps he can raise the bar and lower the requirements.

Ning Qi then took out several more classic books:

"This is the method of the Martial Saint; Master and Eighth Senior Brother can familiarize themselves with it in advance."

Everyone was shocked once again.

Martial Saint Technique!

Ning Qi actually got it too.

Ning Qi simply chuckled.

He hasn't revealed the ancient sages' secret techniques for weakening the life poison yet. It's not too late to reveal them when the two of them reach the Perfection of the Celestial Person. They can't access them yet, but by then, he should have already deduced the method for filtering out the life poison.

He entrusted many classic texts to Luo Wentian to handle the aftermath.

Ning Qi felt relieved and free of worries. Among the True Martial Inheritance he had obtained this time were many classic texts and scriptures that would benefit him, which he could slowly peruse later.

He chatted with his fellow disciples about his experiences during the trial, eliciting gasps of amazement, before departing.

Strolling into the Dao-Seeking Courtyard.

A familiar feeling welled up inside me.

No matter how much you travel, nothing beats the comfort of your own cozy home.

He glanced at the lush Enlightenment Tea Tree, smiled slightly, and then injected three Celestial Person Blood Pills. These came from the three Sword Masters of Luofu, which could be considered a way to make use of waste and accelerate the growth of the tea tree.

Ning Qi sat upright under the tea tree, concentrating his mind and adjusting his state.

After an incense stick had burned, he slowly opened his eyes.

Now, he has one more important thing to do.

The Great Sun Compass.

A hint of anticipation flickered in his eyes.

He seized the Great Sun Compass from the Crimson Sun Martial Saint for two reasons: first, to vent his anger, and second, because he was curious about the ancient saints' secret treasures, which seemed to have some similarities to the Yu King Pearl, but were also quite different.

The True Mystery Seal of the Old Daoist of Bai Shan, the Lapis Lazuli Buddha Tree of the Precious Tree Buddha, and the Great Sun Compass of the Martial Saint Red Sun each have their own characteristics and can provide Spirituality so that they can unleash the combat power of the Martial Saint in this era in which Spirituality has not yet been revived.

"According to the records of the Martial Saint Inheritance obtained this time, the combat power that the ancient saints can currently exert is at most at the level of a first-realm Martial Saint. However, it seems that there are three people who are probably more than that: the Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint, the Great Flame Martial Saint, and Senior Xuan Turtle."

Ning Qi's eyes flickered slightly.

He is no longer completely ignorant about the Martial Saint.

The five realms of Martial Saint are vastly different from each other.

"The Martial Saint cultivates the Five Elements Qi, gradually Perfection his Law Power through the Five Elements. However, there is no fixed order for cultivating the Five Elements Qi. For example, some people are affinity-bound to the Water Qi, and in the first stage, they will store their Law Power in their kidneys."

"The Crimson Sun Martial Saint is named after the Crimson Sun. It is unknown what realm of Martial Saint he was at his peak, but the first realm should have been cultivated with the Qi of Fire."

"Now that I think about it, these treasures also have elemental properties. If I'm not mistaken, the Yu King Pearl is water-based, and the Great Sun Compass is fire-based. If I can make the Great Sun Compass work for me, and when my Spirituality energy recovers, with sufficient resources, I might be able to break through two realms at once!"

Many thoughts raced through Ning Qi's mind.

He is already laying the groundwork for Spirituality's revival.

Compared to those ancient saints, his foundation was somewhat shallower, so he naturally had to put in more effort. In recent days, he was not only researching methods to filter out life poison with the Blade Demon, but also thinking about how to make rapid progress after stepping into the Martial Saint.

At this point, after receiving the inheritance of the Martial Saint from the True Martial Hall, the direction became completely clear.

But everything still depends on whether our conjecture about the Great Sun Compass is correct.

Ning Qi sensed the Yu King Pearl.

Released with its suppressive power, the Great Sun Compass inside burst forth like a wild horse, attempting to break through the void and escape. However, Ning Qi was prepared, and the vast power of heaven and earth converged, transforming into invisible chains, which also contained the suppressive mysteries of the Lesser True Martial Seal.

The Compass trembled continuously, its range of motion shrinking smaller and smaller.

Ning Qi smiled slightly, spiritual energy swirling around his fingertips as he slowly grasped the Great Sun Compass in his hand.

He looked at the slightly collapsed space inside the Yu Wang Pearl with some emotion.

"When I first placed this Compass into the Yu King Pearl in the Black Sand Sea, I already felt it was a bit of a struggle. Sure enough, this is completely different from placing ordinary things. Non-Self hadn't been prepared, I'm afraid it would have flown away."

"Let's see what's so special about you!"

Ning Qi's interest grew stronger.

He suppressed the Great Sun Compass with his spiritual power, and then carefully began to explore.

The Compass was crimson with a faint hint of gold, like a great sun. Various Mutant Beast were engraved on it, including golden crows, fire lions, and fire ravens. Some of the patterns were somewhat blurry, and some of them seemed to be even stronger than the golden crows.

Ning Qi was somewhat alarmed.

Clearly, the Crimson Sun Martial Saint's cultivation has not yet returned to its peak, and some of the power of this secret treasure has not yet been unleashed.

A fiery power was gathering within it.

Compared to the Yu King Pearl, this treasure is far more lethal.

He continued deeper, then paused slightly:

"Brand?"

Ning Qi smiled.

This is no problem for him.

His Divine Intent will poured forth, and under the influence of spiritual power, he cautiously began to explore its structure. Streams of inspiration flashed through his mind as he began to deconstruct the power within.

at the same time.

Chiyang Sect.

Since the return of the Crimson Sun Martial Saint, the entire sect has been in a state of oppression. Everyone knows that the Martial Saint suffered humiliation outside and is extremely angry. Every martial artist walks carefully, and even subconsciously breathes softly to avoid provoking the wrath of the Thunder God.

But a moment later.

The terrifying sunlight still shone on the entire land, and the suppressed, furious roar echoed through the sky, making everyone tremble.

"You treacherous dog, Tianjian, you've gone too far!!"

The Crimson Sun Martial Saint's eyes widened, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

Just now.

He sensed that the spiritual imprint he had left in the Great Sun Compass had been dissolved by a force!

This means that he has temporarily lost all control over the Great Sun Compass.

He had been sneering, thinking Ning Qi too arrogant to even covet the natal treasure of an ancient saint, but he was proven wrong in a short time. He was furious, but his eyes were filled with disbelief.

"How is that possible? This brand cannot be removed by an ordinary person!"

"Could it be the Martial Saint who cleaved the heavens, or that old tortoise who made a move?"

The Crimson Sun Martial Saint's expression shifted between light and dark.

He was somewhat anxious.

Without the Great Sun Compass, although he wouldn't be completely destroyed, he would still suffer heavy losses, which would affect his recovery of strength during the subsequent Spirituality revival.

"Damn it, this kid's origins are unknown, and that old tortoise is even backing him up. For now, we can only endure it."

"The Martial Saint of the Crimson Sun gritted his teeth and said."

"Wait a little longer, until Sister Ziyue returns. Then, when the Spirituality revives, we'll attack together and avenge ourselves! At that time, the Martial Saint Zhantian will also be undergoing a transformation and will be too preoccupied to attend to anything else—that will be the best opportunity!"

He took several deep breaths to calm his agitated emotions.

He made his final decision.

Let's keep a low profile for now.

Dao-Seeking Courtyard.

Ning Qi's eyes showed delight.

He played with the Great Sun Compass, which had shrunk to the size of his palm. After the brand was removed, the Great Sun Compass had become incredibly docile, allowing Ning Qi to knead it as he pleased. He carefully sensed that it indeed contained abundant fire elemental power.

If he were to wield it, the power he unleashed would be no weaker than that of the Crimson Sun Martial Saint.

"This Crimson Sun Martial Saint is really a waste. He's lived for so many years in vain. No wonder his temperament is so poor." Ning Qi with some disdain.

But it's fine, he got off easy.

He already had an idea.

At that time, this Great Sun Compass can be used as a stepping stone for advancement.

"Unfortunately, such opportunities are too rare. Firstly, the other ancient saints are not simple, and secondly, there is the Martial Saint. If it weren't for Senior Xuan Gui's face this time, I'm afraid even the Great Sun Compass would not have been saved." Ning Qi said with some lingering satisfaction.

He played with it for a while longer.

Finally, they put the Compass away.

This gives him more options and greatly improves his battery life.

In the present, and in the future.

These are all extremely good things.

With this matter finally settled, Ning Qi let out a long sigh of relief.

Next, he must devote all his efforts to creating a method to filter out the life poison. This time, he has obtained the technique for eliminating life poison created by the ancient sages, and the problem of how to locate the life poison has been solved. Based on this secret technique, Ning Qi is confident that he can create it before the Spirituality recovers.

but.

He had a premonition that this secret technique would be extremely difficult, and that no one else besides him might be able to learn it.

"The poison of rules involves higher-dimensional power. To filter it out within my current capabilities, the prerequisites would probably be quite numerous."

He planned to go to the back mountain first.

Take a step forward.

Ning Qi's figure had already disappeared from the spot.

The Demon Blade arrived, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Fellow Sword Dao, how was your trip?"

Ning Qi laughed:

"As expected, I have obtained the Martial Saint's Inheritance. Fellow Daoist, you may take a look at it first."

The Demon Blade was overjoyed.

Ning Qi waved his hand, and several Martial Saint manuals and the technique to weaken life poison that he had prepared beforehand appeared in front of the Blade Demon. Without any hesitation, the Blade Demon sat cross-legged on the ground and began to read them with great eagerness.

The sun sets and the moon rises, and the cycle continues without ceasing.

He occasionally exclaimed in surprise, as if he had suddenly realized something.

He finally stopped after a long time.

"Thank you, Fellow Sword Dao!" The Blade Demon bowed deeply, completely submitting.

If it were anyone else, upon receiving the Martial Saint's Inheritance, they would probably be hiding it away, let alone sharing it with others. But Ning Qi was extremely grateful.

In addition.

He was amazed by Ning Qi's extraordinary wisdom.

The reason is that the Martial Saint's Method they are watching now is exactly the same as the direction Ning Qi had previously deduced. However, the problem is that the former is the wisdom of generations of sages, while Ning Qi is a lone individual.

The Blade Demon knew perfectly well that he was merely a bystander cheering him on; Ning Qi could deduce the outcome whether he was there or not, and his role was so insignificant as to be negligible.

Its greatest purpose was to test those mutated objects.

"With this Secret Method, when the Spirituality energy is revived, you will be able to reach the Martial Saint realm," Ning Qi said with a smile.

The Demon Blade's eyes lit up, then he shook his head and said:

"But the matter is not yet finished; fellow Daoist's ambitions extend beyond this."

Ning Qi solemnly said:

"To be honest, that is indeed the case, but the more profound Secret Method that follow are probably of no benefit to you, fellow Daoist. You need not risk your life to experiment with them."

Simply put, even if the method to filter out the deadly poison were created, the Blade Demon wouldn't be able to learn it, and Ning Qi didn't want to take advantage of him.

The Demon of the Blade decisively waved his hand, his voice proud and arrogant:

"Fellow Sword Dao underestimates me! How could I not see the power of this Secret Method these past few days? Even now, I am still amazed. Once it is fully formed, it will be far beyond my reach. But precisely because of this, being able to participate in it is the greatest fortune of my life!"

His dark pupils gleamed, a testament to his unwavering determination to accomplish a great feat.

Ning Qi remained silent.

He then bowed to the Demon of the Blade.

This salute is a tribute to the valiant swordsman.

Ning Qi said solemnly:

"Once the Secret Method is perfected, I will try my best to deduce a simplified version."

The Sword Demon simply smiled and nodded.

He doesn't care whether he can learn or not; what he cares about is that he's involved.

Furthermore...

With the Martial Saint Technique brought back by Ning Qi, he now has a path to becoming a Martial Saint. This is an immense help, and both morally and logically, he should repay Ning Qi.

Ning Qi wasn't pretentious.

"In that case, let's begin."

Having obtained this Secret Method, he now knew how to locate the deadly poison; all that remained was to continuously try different methods to remove it.

Ning Qi skillfully synthesized strands of Spiritual Qi, which were then absorbed into the Blade Demon's body.

The difference is...

This time, Ning Qi was able to clearly detect the presence of the deadly poison, a qualitative breakthrough compared to before.

His eyes lit up, his mind racing as he considered various solutions.

"If three flowers are not enough, then many paths can be used to assist; perhaps, eliminating them with ten thousand paths is a feasible approach..."

True Martial Mountain.

Unbeknownst to anyone, a groundbreaking secret technique was brewing.

Time passed slowly.

The turmoil at True Martial Hall continues to spread, and the True Martial Sect has once again become the focus of attention.

As more and more ancient saints appeared in the world, they also became interested in the True Martial Sect. As they continued to investigate the history of the rise of the True Martial Sect, they were surprised to find that this Heavenly Sword Ancient Saint seemed a bit strange. When they thought about how Ning Qi was able to enter the True Martial Hall, they couldn't help but connect him with the ancient Xuan Turtle.

Some ancient sages believe that this was a pre-arranged plan by the True Martial Temple.

After all, the ancient sages could never enter the True Martial Hall to Inheritance.

In an instant.

The ancient sages' attitude towards the True Martial Sect became somewhat ambiguous. Several invitations were even sent to True Martial Mountain, but Ning Qi politely declined them all, citing his seclusion as the reason.

But only the old Daoist priest of Bai Shan knew that Ning Qi was a pure prodigy!

After learning that Ning Qi had actually beaten up the Crimson Sun Martial Saint and stolen the Great Sun Compass, he was somewhat stunned. Although the Crimson Sun Martial Saint was not among the strongest, he was comparable to the Treasure Tree Buddha. However, he was now being suppressed by Ning Qi. It was even said that if the Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint had not intervened, the Crimson Sun Martial Saint would have been forced to burn most of his spiritual blood.

"This guy has become even stronger than when he was at Zhenxuan Mountain, it's outrageous!" he exclaimed inwardly.

Ning Qi seems to have no upper limit.

This existence is somewhat unreasonable.

"Could it be... that Ning Qi might become that variable? Someone once suggested training new talent as an alternative, but that was rejected. Now it seems we might have taken the wrong path?"

The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan sighed.

The old folks buried their Spirituality, and then they erupted and revived in the present world, not just to survive the relentless passage of time.

"Perhaps I should make a trip to True Martial Mountain."

His gaze gradually hardened.