Soaring to the Heavens
"My lifespan has increased dramatically. Without the effects of the life-destroying poison, my lifespan remains at its peak, even surpassing that of ordinary Martial Saint!"
Ning Qi felt incredibly satisfied.
The lifespan of Martial Saint is three thousand years, but he felt that he might even have a lifespan of five or six thousand years, which was extremely exaggerated, and he might even live through several dynasties.
"My foundation is still too deep. I have almost reached the limit of what I can do with every step. Even those ancient saints who have forged unparalleled foundations cannot compare with me. This has resulted in my three flowers being exceptionally full, and the spiritual power that can be refined is much more abundant."
A lead at one step leads to a lead at every step.
Although the ancient sages who have reached this point are no ordinary people, each with a foundation far exceeding that of ordinary people, they are still far inferior to Ning Qi.
at this time.
His lungs were already filled with surging spiritual power like a river, ready to unleash tremendous power at any moment, far exceeding the power he had previously used with the Yu King Pearl and the Great Sun Compass.
"This fortuitous opportunity for Spirituality revival is indeed extraordinary; there's been absolutely no hindrance in breaking through."
Ning Qi sighed.
While his profound background and foundation played a significant role, the influence of the natural environment also contributed greatly.
His gaze fell upon the three members of the Blade Demon faction.
Their faces were filled with pain, but their internal energy was steadily increasing, clearly indicating that they were making solid progress towards the Martial Saint.
Ning Qi could tell.
The Blade Demon chose the metal element as his first element, Qin Yun chose the fire element, and his master chose the water element.
Their ultimate goal in breaking through to the next realm is the state Ning Qi has currently reached.
After arriving here...
If Martial Saint wants to continue advancing, he must constantly refine his spiritual power and enrich the five elements he cultivates. Only then can he refine his spiritual power into his second organ. This process cannot be helped by the revival of Spirituality.
If there are no exceptions, Ning Qi will also stop here.
But he was clearly not satisfied.
The ancient sages have returned, each with profound foundations. They might just break through to the third, fourth, or even fifth realm of Martial Saint. If he remains at the first realm of Martial Saint, even with astonishing combat power at the same level, he won't gain much advantage.
He has already regarded the ancient saints as his hypothetical enemies, and he needs greater strength to gain a foothold in the waves to come.
This thought came to mind.
Ning Qi no longer hesitated.
Even if it involves some risk, he has to do it.
Streams of spiritual energy continuously flowed into his lungs through the Nirvana Flame.
He reached out and beckoned.
A spirit skeleton radiating brilliant golden light suddenly floated in mid-air. The Gengjin spirit skeleton seemed to be responding to some kind of power in the current abundant Spiritual Qi environment. It was foreseeable that if it was properly nurtured, it would become a treasure.
Ning Qi ignored it. He circulated his spiritual energy, and his entire body emitted a terrifying suction force, especially his lungs, which emitted a faint golden light.
This is the method he devised and created.
Five Elements Essence-Seizing Technique!
He intended to forcibly replenish his five elements with numerous precious items.
Buzz!
A series of buzzing sounds rang out continuously, and golden light gathered into a long river on the Gengjin Spirit Remains, which was swallowed into Ning Qi Qijing's belly, and the sharp aura was concentrated in his lungs.
In an instant.
His lungs visibly transformed into a pure gold color, and at the same time, an even more surging surge of Spiritual Qi entered Ning Qi's body, where it was refined into spiritual power. This was only possible because the Spiritual Qi was so active at the moment.
The Spiritual Qi flowed like a river, pouring down from above.
The scene was spectacular.
After an unknown amount of time, Ning Qi's first internal energy cultivation technique reached Perfection, and he could no longer contain even a trace of spiritual power or metal energy.
The light of the Gengjin spirit body dimmed completely, and the metal energy contained within it was almost completely gone, making it practically useless.
But Ning Qi didn't care.
True strength lies in being strong yourself!
These are mere external things, not worth mentioning.
He waved again.
The Great Sun Compass appeared out of thin air.
By activating the Five Elements Essence-Seizing Technique, an incredibly dense amount of fire energy was instantly absorbed into the body and penetrated into the heart.
Boom!
A terrifying aura erupted around Ning Qi, causing the True Martial disciples to look up in awe. Their eyes were filled with shock, finding it hard to believe that someone could shake the void with just their aura. The three Blade Demons, who were breaking through to the next realm, felt it even more strongly, and all three were amazed and ashamed of their own inferiority.
The layman sees the spectacle, the expert sees the details; only the three of them knew just how monstrous Ning Qi was.
Second Realm Martial Saint!
Ning Qi's lips curled into a smile of delight.
Although he felt waves of pressure coming from his body, he succeeded!
And this isn't even his limit.
"Continue!"
Ning Qi clenched his fist slightly, feeling the increasingly terrifying power within his body. His eyes were filled with fervor as he continued to devour the fire energy within the Great Sun Compass. His heart had already transformed into a bright and crystalline red agate.
Click, click.
Cracks began to appear on the Great Sun Compass, and its aura dimmed. This powerful Martial Saint's treasure was almost destroyed. After Ning Qi had completely devoured its Origin fire energy, it was barely usable and no longer possessed its former power.
Yu Wangzhu reappeared.
The incredibly rich water energy was inhaled into the kidneys, while a vast and boundless Spiritual Qi was drawn in.
Boom!
Ning Qi broke through to a higher realm once again.
Three Realms Martial Saint!
Everyone had become numb.
The disciples of True Martial no longer knew exactly how powerful Ning Qi was; they only knew that he was very strong.
Only the three members of the Blade Demon group smiled bitterly to themselves.
They hadn't even reached the Martial Saint realm yet, while Ning Qi had already broken through three realms in a row. It was truly infuriating to compare themselves to others. At that moment, the three of them did something perfectly in sync: they blocked all their senses to avoid being affected.
Ning Qi was extremely excited.
It was worth all the time he spent preparing for Spirituality's revival; the feeling of reaping the rewards now is truly exhilarating.
The Yu King Pearl also dimmed, with tiny cracks appearing on its surface. Ning Qi a little sorry for it, as the Yu King Pearl had provided him with a good start and was now giving its last bit of luster to help him break through to the next realm. From now on, it could only be used as a storage treasure.
But he has no regrets.
Ning Qi's gaze fell upon the Enlightenment Tea Tree.
The ancient tree, ninety-nine feet tall, exuded a vibrant life force, and the light of enlightenment enveloped the many disciples of True Martial, allowing them to gain even greater benefits from the Spirituality awakening.
Normally, Ning Qi would have stopped once he reached the third realm of Martial Saint, even if he wanted to, he wouldn't have been able to. But the Enlightenment Tea Tree gave him an unexpected surprise.
An incredibly rich aroma of wood was rising.
However, unlike the other three things that can be absorbed without restraint, Ning Qi has to be careful with the Enlightenment Tea Tree to avoid damaging its Origin.
A thought flashed through his mind.
The Enlightenment Tea Tree beneath him suddenly emitted a shimmering green light, enveloping him.
The energy of wood surges into the liver, coloring it like jade.
Boom!
Ning Qi's aura surged once more, his Daoist crown shattered, and the young Daoist's long hair danced wildly, displaying a wild and unrestrained demeanor reminiscent of an immortal ascending to heaven.
Four Realms Martial Saint!
He only absorbed a small amount of wood energy before stopping, so as not to damage the Origin the Enlightenment Tea Tree. After all, there was not much difference between more and less. Without sufficient earth energy, he would not be able to further advance to the Fifth Realm Martial Saint.
Ning Qi stood with his hands behind his back in the void, full of vigor and confidence.
Breaking through four realms in a single day.
His strength has increased by a tremendous amount.
His body is filled with immense spiritual power in his heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys. His physical body is extremely strong, and his essence, energy, and spirit surpass those of ancient saints, thus his strength is somewhat exaggerated.
It's no exaggeration to say...
The current Ning Qi could easily defeat his former self.
Strands of spiritual energy swirled around his fingertips, a feeling completely different from the spiritual energy he had previously controlled with the help of a secret treasure. A powerful sensation filled his entire body, incomparable to what he had experienced before.
"Is this spiritual power? It's definitely different from resonating with the power of heaven and earth before. If I had to compare it, before it was like using a cannonball as a hammer, but now it can actually make the cannonball explode. No wonder there's such a big difference between Martial Saint and Celestial Person Realm cultivator."
"If it weren't for the effects of the deadly poison, perhaps the Martial Saint would have truly been the beginning of his transcendence!"
Ning Qi realized just how powerful Spiritual Qi energy was.
Perhaps even the Martial Saint has only scratched the surface.
Throughout the entire world, only he, with his Celestial Person Realm cultivation, could rival Martial Saint.
This is inseparable from his unparalleled foundation, and is also related to the various powerful secret techniques he created, which greatly enhanced his combat power.
However, he has now reached the realm of Martial Saint.
The many secret techniques that once gave him a significant advantage in the Celestial Person Realm have become much less effective, requiring him to combine them with the spiritual power of the Martial Saint to create some powerful secret techniques.
"For example, the Celestial Person Bridge Technique and the Heavenly Sword Technique are not as effective as they used to be. The former is almost useless now, but the Heavenly Sword Technique can be improved by combining it with spiritual power and continue to shine."
"However, I am not without martial arts techniques. I obtained several Martial Saint- level martial arts techniques from Senior Xuan Turtle, including the True Martial Seal. The Lesser True Martial Seal I obtained came from this."
Ning Qi's lips curved slightly into a smile.
His mind was constantly flashing with inspiration, and his vast knowledge was transforming into nutrients for growth. He quickly learned those martial arts techniques at the Martial Saint level and perfected Perfection. With time, he could even further refine them.
"Furthermore, both the Innate Divine Sword Qi and the Golden Eyes of Illusion have been greatly amplified."
Ning Qi took these two secret techniques very seriously.
The Innate Divine Sword Qi was comprehended from Zhuang Chen's Innate Sword Bone, while the Golden Eye of Illusion was comprehended from the depths of the White Ape's bloodline; both are extremely powerful.
Now.
With the support of Spiritual Qi, the innate divine Sword Qi no longer needs to be nurtured for a long time as before, and its power is even stronger, enough to become Ning Qi's regular method.
As for the Golden Eyes that pierce through illusions.
Ning Qi channeled his spiritual power into his eyes, and as golden light flowed, everything in the world became crystal clear.
He looked up at the sky.
The trajectory of Spiritual Qi was clearly visible, and he could even see that the activity of the Spiritual Qi Spiritual Qi being concealed at a visible speed.
He looked down.
The breakthrough of the three sword demons had reached a critical moment, and the effects of the life poison were narrowly avoided.
Once the spiritual energy they have refined into their bodies generates the first strand of the Five Elements Qi, they will be able to successfully step into the realm of Martial Saint.
Then he looked at Zhuang Chen and the White Ape.
Sword Qi phantoms appeared around Zhuang Chen, and the sound of sword chanting rang out. His Innate Sword Bone was nourished by Spiritual Qi energy, and all sorts of miraculous things were born. The little fat boy had a look of pain between his brows, but he gritted his teeth and endured it, constantly circulating the Secret Method that Ning Qi had created for him. His sword bone had been broken and rebuilt, and his temperament was no longer the same as before.
Ning Qi nodded secretly.
To be honest...
Only after the Spiritual Qi is activated can the Innate Sword Bone reach its complete form, which may be called the Tiansheng sword body. At that time, Zhuang Chen's understanding of the Sword Dao will soar, and he will be able to awaken the innate divine Sword Qi, a secret talent.
Moreover, he is extremely compatible with Spiritual Qi. It can be said that if it weren't for the influence of the life poison, such a person would almost be Tiansheng Martial Saint, and it would only be a matter of time before he reached the Martial Saint.
With this resurgence of Spirituality, a very small number of lucky individuals awakened this physique, but unfortunately, the vast majority perished under the backlash of the life poison. Zhuang Chen was luckier than them because he met Ning Qi.
As for the White Ape.
Immersed in Spiritual Qi, his bloodline was activated, and his body began to grow rapidly.
It was originally only ten zhang long, but now it is almost thirty-six zhang long.
He let out low growls from time to time, his expression extremely painful, even more so than Zhuang Chen's. It was unclear whether it was due to his enormous size or the bloodline of the Heavenly Beast, but he was in a precarious situation, somewhat similar to the silver giant ape that Ning Qi had seen in the bloodline image.
Ning Qi stared intently at the changes in Yuan Tiansheng's bloodline, discovering the clues within. This would have been impossible before, but now it was extremely easy.
"The bloodline of Heavenly Beast has a stronger attraction to Spiritual Qi, but at the same time, it is also subject to a more concentrated life-threatening poison."
A thought flashed through his mind.
The voice, like a Daoist chant, resounded deep within Yuan Tiansheng's mind:
"The fire of blood condenses and gathers in the heart..."
After reaching the Martial Saint, he gained new insights, which he immediately shared with the White Ape. Although with his protection, the White Ape would not be in mortal danger even if it failed to awaken its bloodline, it would naturally be better if it succeeded.
The previously roaring and agitated White Ape subconsciously followed Ning Qi's instructions, and its breathing gradually calmed down.
Ning Qi nodded secretly.
Following this trend, it won't be difficult for the white ape to successfully overcome the dangerous period of awakening its bloodline. At that time, the White Ape will be even stronger and will fully awaken its powerful talent, the Golden Eye of Illusion.
He then looked at the True Martial disciples.
Based on the depth of one's cultural background.
The results varied.
Overall, however, there were gains to be made.
Ning Qi was in high spirits. This Spiritual Qi revival had greatly enhanced the strength of the True Martial Sect!
Suddenly.
A thought struck him, as if he had remembered something, and he gazed intently into the True Martial Mountain.
The original True Martial Mountain was already a famous mountain in the world, like a divine sword. Now, nourished by Spiritual Qi and earth veins, it has increased dozens of times in size, and has already taken on the appearance of a celestial mountain, piercing the clouds, like a Heavenly Immortal that cuts through the heavens.
The disciples remained in place, but they were now shrouded in mist, causing True Martial Mountain to swell and reach the sky.
Under Ning Qi's golden gaze.
He witnessed many changes in True Martial Mountain, and the emergence of rare flowers and fruits could not escape his notice, but that was not what Ning Qi was looking at.
At the very end of the previous Spirituality revival.
Two streams of Origin power descended from the sky.
One of them merged into the Enlightenment Tea Tree, making it even stronger; the other landed in True Martial Mountain, nurturing something within it.
Ning Qi had been busy breaking through his cultivation level and hadn't had a chance to look at it closely.
Now, activating his Golden Eyes to examine the area closely, a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.
He saw it.
"That's... a sword embryo?"
He had originally thought that the Origin of that power was integrated into True Martial Mountain, and that it might be a treasure related to the earth element. But now it seemed that this was not the case. He carefully examined the image of True Martial Mountain and seemed to have some understanding.
"True Martial Mountain already possessed the image of a divine sword, and now, nourished by Spiritual Qi, it has transformed into the image of a celestial sword. This recent surge in the earth's veins, converging with it, has drawn this Origin power to the furnace, where it will be forged into a sword embryo!"
"One can imagine that this sword embryo must be Tiansheng Sword Dao treasure, possessing immense power!"
A hint of anticipation flickered in Ning Qi's eyes.
Just then, his Yu Wang Pearl and the Great Sun Compass lost their Origin essence due to breaking through realms, leaving him lacking a suitable weapon. This sword embryo arrived just in time.
This suited Ning Qi's wishes perfectly.
If it were a ready-made magical treasure, it might not be suitable.
But if it's a sword embryo, he can train it himself to make it perfectly suited to him.
"Looks like I'm pretty lucky. With this Spirituality awakening, this sword embryo is definitely a top-tier treasure."
Ning Qi smiled slightly.
He had sensed earlier that several large primordial energy Origin had fallen in all directions, and this was one of them.
He gazed into the distance, and could vaguely see a radiant light shooting into the sky in the far distance.
Some Origin energies have already merged, giving birth to extraordinary treasures, which then radiate precious light. To some extent, this is a revelation from heaven and earth. For example, the Enlightenment Tea Tree at this moment is emitting a bright green light that soars into the sky. Ning Qi tried to block it, but he couldn't. It is an extraordinary phenomenon formed by the convergence of heaven and earth.
He had no intention of searching for the treasure elsewhere.
The sword embryo still needs some time to mature, so it's better to wait here. Otherwise, if we go out at a crucial moment and the sword embryo is intercepted, we'll have gained a sesame seed but lost a watermelon.
People should know how to be content.
Ning Qi sat cross-legged on the Enlightenment Tea Tree.
He began to comprehend the universe.
The various strange phenomena kept replaying in Ning Qi's mind. He was filled with inspiration and absorbed the nourishment from them to build his own foundation. At the same time, he was constantly familiarizing himself with the changes in spiritual power after stepping into the Martial Saint and deducing various martial arts secrets. In just a short time, he gained more than ordinary people had accumulated over many years.
Time passed.
The aura of the sword embryo grew increasingly sharp.
And at this moment.
One after another, a series of booming sounds rang out.
Powerful auras erupted one after another.
Ning Qi looked over.
The Blade Demon was the first to open his eyes. His dark pupils were filled with demonic energy. He roared to the Martial Saint with an indescribable sense of joy. He had been in despair, feeling that he could not see the way forward, but now, with Ning Qi's help, he had finally stepped into the Martial Saint realm.
His sword intent erupted, and his demonic nature deepened.
Next was Daoist Longshan. He had been cultivating in seclusion for the past few years. Although he only reached the Perfection of the Celestial Person Realm with the help of Ning Qi's Heaven-Reaching Pill, his foundation was still quite profound. In particular, he had unique insights into the study of Yin and Yang.
At this moment, he uses the energy of water as the starting point of his path to becoming Martial Saint, which complements the principles of Yin and Yang perfectly.
He opened his eyes and stood in the void, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance.
Finally, there's Qin Yun.
He possesses an indomitable flame within him, a resilient nature with a hidden explosive potential, and thus chose the element of fire as his foundation. His talent surpasses even that of Daoist Longshan, especially given his numerous brushes with death, which have forged an unwavering martial will.
At this moment, thanks to the fortuitous opportunity of Spirituality revival, he stepped into the realm of Martial Saint without any major danger.
All three were Martial Saint of the First Realm.
However, the Blade Demon's foundation is deeper, after all, his blade intent has reached the realm of perfection, while the other two are still a bit short. If it weren't for this fortuitous opportunity of Spirituality revival, they wouldn't have been able to reach the Martial Saint so quickly.
To some extent, the martial artist realm that benefits the most from this Spirituality revival is the Celestial Person Perfection realm. As long as one possesses the Martial Saint Technique, almost everyone can step into the Martial Saint.
Daoist Longshan and Qin Yun were both lucky.
but.
Looking across the world, the number of martial artists who Perfection of Celestial Person and spiritual cultivation is probably far fewer than the number of ancient sages.
In any era, Perfection Celestial Person is not a common occurrence. The reason why Martial Saint appear in large numbers is simply because all the Martial Saint from different eras have been revived in the present world.
at this time.
The three of them were filled with surprise, as if they were in a dream, finding it hard to believe that they had actually stepped into the legendary Martial Saint. Only after feeling the power within their bodies did they gradually take deep breaths to calm their excitement.
At the same time, they also learned about the terrible deadly poison.
Both Daoist Longshan and Qin Yun looked at Ning Qi.
"This is a deadly poison..." Ning Qi told the two the information he had learned from the Xuan Turtle. They already had a deadly poison in their bodies, and there would be no backlash if he said anything more now.
After listening.
Both of them were filled with a storm of emotions.
When they broke through to the Martial Saint realm, they all sensed that terrifying thing. If it weren't for Ning Qi's Secret Method, they would probably have perished within it.
Four people stood in the void.
The Daoist Longshan stroked his beard and laughed heartily.
In a single day.
The True Martial Sect has gained four more Martial Saint; what a formidable foundation they possess!
Even in an era of ancient sage resurgence, this should not be underestimated.
The True Martial disciples were all filled with excitement.
The revival of Spirituality is now nearing its end, with fluctuations in Spiritual Qi stabilizing and activity gradually receding.
Both Zhuang Chen and the White Ape successfully awakened without any major incidents.
now.
The human and the ape looked at the four powerful figures with longing in their eyes. They were the closest to the four. The White Ape was already powerful, and after its bloodline awakened, it was close to becoming a Beast King. Zhuang Chen, on the other hand, had soared to the heavens. After being able to sense the existence of Spiritual Qi, reaching the Celestial Person Realm would be a piece of cake. His cultivation was already extremely fast, and it would become even more terrifying in the future.
As for the others, they also reaped considerable rewards.
With this fortuitous opportunity, it will be much easier for many martial artists at the Gang Essence Realm to reach the Celestial Person Realm in the future.
"Little Nine, I never dreamed that our True Martial Sect would achieve such a magnificent state in such a short time!" Daoist Longshan exclaimed with deep emotion.
Dao Mohao laughed loudly:
"Fellow Daoist Longshan, please rest assured, this is merely the beginning for our True Martial Sect!"
He used the phrase "our True Martial Sect," clearly indicating that he had already identified himself as a member of the True Martial Sect.
Ning Qi and he made a ten-year agreement, but as time went on, whether it was seeing Ning Qi's terrifying comprehension and talent or being impressed by Ning Qi Qi's integrity, the Blade Demon developed a sense of belonging to the True Martial Sect. Ning Qi and Daoist Longshan naturally welcomed the Blade Demon's joining.
Everyone burst into laughter.
Qin Yun looked up at the sky and vaguely saw what it looked like a few years ago.
"Idiot," he cursed himself inwardly, before a wide smile spread across his face.
The atmosphere at True Martial Mountain was joyous, and everyone was in high spirits.
Ning Qi smiled, but a thought suddenly occurred to him.
He looked down, a look of joy in his eyes.
Then we saw that the sword embryo inside True Martial Mountain had already taken shape.
The next moment.
An unparalleled aura of sharpness erupted, and a dazzling light shot into the sky!
The sword embryo is complete!