Qin Yun's matter caused quite a stir in the True Martial Sect, leaving the True Disciples somewhat disheartened.
Ning Qi also gradually returned to his previous cultivation state, though when reading the scriptures Qin Yun left behind, he couldn't help but recall his former Eighth Senior Brother, wondering what it would be like when they met again.
But time heals all wounds.
The True Martial Sect gradually returned to its former glory.
Everyone worked together, preparing for the upcoming Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony.
Perhaps influenced by Qin Yun's incident, Dragon Mountain Daoist entered seclusion. Once he broke through, he would surely reach the Heavenly Human Realm!
Another year, and the peach blossoms bloomed again.
This year, the peach blossoms outside the Seeking Dao Courtyard bloomed even more vibrantly and brightly.
Ye Qinghe picked some more to make peach blossom wine. She secretly resolved to succeed in brewing it this time, but she didn't widely publicize it, deciding to quietly work hard and then amaze everyone.
Ning Qi secretly chuckled.
White Ape had already told him that Ye Qinghe had secretly found White Ape, threatening and coaxing him to secretly brew a batch as well.
If hers succeeded, she would use her own; if it didn't, she would use White Ape's.
Ning Qi brought over a rattan chair and lay under the peach blossom tree.
He was at ease.
He was now over six years old, but he looked no different from a young boy of around ten. Dressed in a Daoist robe, his gaze was calm, possessing an extraordinary demeanor.
He was contemplating the Transforming Force method of the Great Dream Nine Deaths Art.
“The so-called Transforming Force is to imbue Inner Strength with different characteristics. Some characteristics don't require external objects, such as the Shaking Heaven Strength, Earth Tremor Strength, and Overturning Sea Strength.”
“But some characteristics do require external objects, like Ice Silkworm Strength, which mentions it's best to Cultivate with extremely cold treasures to maximize the power of Inner Strength. However, it can also be cultivated without external objects, just with less power.”
“What I pursue is not just one characteristic, but something all-encompassing, just like the Ten Thousand Manifestations Source Stake in the past.”
Ning Qi had gradually come to understand his own path.
With his max-level comprehension, he was destined to be different from ordinary people.
Melding all paths might help him achieve supremacy, and his path would go further.
“During these past days, I've read many Inner Strength cultivation methods, some from the Scripture Pavilion, some left by Eighth Senior Brother. The so-called Inner Strength characteristics are essentially about making Inner Strength form different trajectories within the human body, which can create various characteristics.”
“Since that's the case, as long as I make the trajectories unfixed, I can switch them at will.”
Ning Qi looked up, and a peach blossom slowly drifted down.
He casually caught it and smiled.
He observed ninety-two Transforming Force methods, comprehending the essence of Transforming Force, and then observed the myriad manifestations of Earth, experimenting with various trajectories.
At this moment, he finally understood.
Inside his body.
The already incredibly solid Inner Strength continuously rotated, transforming into various special trajectories with his thoughts.
A bit of Inner Strength burst out along Ning Qi's palm, and a fiery heat emanated. The originally vibrant peach petals spontaneously combusted without wind.
But this wasn't the end.
The Inner Strength trajectory within his body changed, the original fiery heat disappeared, replaced by extreme cold. Cracking sounds came, and the burning flame petals were instantly frozen, turning into beautiful ice sculptures.
Ning Qi's thoughts stirred again.
His finger didn't change, but a surge of Inner Strength emerged, vibrating subtly.
The ice sculpture then turned into fine powder, shimmering like fine sand, falling from between Ning Qi's fingers.
Ning Qi's eyes showed delight.
“Inner Strength transforms freely, characteristics switch at will, all-encompassing—this is the All-Encompassing Chapter of the Great Dream Nine Deaths Art, which is also the Transforming Force method of the Great Dream Nine Deaths Art.”
“My Inner Strength can be extremely hot, or extremely cold; it can 'vibrate,' or 'rotate'; it can even carry malevolent aura and potent toxins; it can be as soul-stirring as a divine tiger or ancient eagle. Not only that, but characteristics can also be superimposed, having both extreme cold and vibration.”
This was Ning Qi's gain during this period.
Achieving this was not easy. Others' Inner Strength trajectories were fixed after Transforming Force, while Ning Qi's were constantly changing. This placed extremely high demands on the Physical Body, and only Ning Qi's robust physical Foundation could achieve it.
If it were anyone else, their body would probably collapse and die in minutes.
“However, the All-Encompassing Chapter still has a way to go to truly be all-encompassing.”
It wasn't that Ning Qi's comprehension wasn't enough, but that there were too few existing Transforming Force methods, only ninety-two. Ning Qi had even created many Inner Strength characteristics based on these, but it wasn't enough. In the future, if he collected new Transforming Force methods, he would simply integrate them.
“With the All-Encompassing Chapter, my strength has become even greater.”
Inner Strength with added characteristics cannot compare to 'unattributed' Inner Strength in terms of power.
For example, now Ning Qi could freeze someone into an ice sculpture with a single palm strike; before, he could at most kill someone with brute force.
“Next is to focus single-mindedly on reaching Inner Yuan Realm Great Completion. With the solidity of my Inner Strength, I will then be able to extend Inner Strength outside my body.”
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Ning Qi was still very much looking forward to this.
The laser swords in past life's film and television works had always fascinated him, and the effect of Inner Strength extending outside the body was basically like a laser sword, except it couldn't fly away from the body.
With a goal.
Ning Qi's cultivation was even more motivated.
With the Great Dream Nine Deaths Art, his cultivation speed had always been fast.
In just over a year, he had already reached Inner Yuan Realm Five-Fold, and was now close to Six-Fold Great Completion.
Inside the Seeking Dao Courtyard.
The peach blossoms were brilliant. With Ning Qi's perception, he could tell that more Disciples were visiting the Scripture Pavilion recently than before.
The news of Qin Yun's betrayal of the True Martial Sect had long spread throughout the outer and inner sects. Some were angry, some regretful, but some were also relieved, because without Qin Yun, it meant that Dragon Mountain Daoist was very likely to take on Disciples again, and some Disciples wanted to seize this opportunity to soar.
Ning Qi didn't think there was any problem; this was human nature.
People strive for higher ground.
He just cultivated silently.
During this time, perhaps due to Qin Yun's matter, the Senior Apprentice Sisters came much more frequently, showing great concern for Ning Qi.
They feared that one day Ning Qi would also develop inner demons, and they didn't want to experience the same pain a second time.
Ning Qi was not impatient.
He gradually felt that pursuing longevity wasn't about cultivating oneself into a ruthless and indifferent cultivation machine. Before, he might have felt that he wanted more solitude and more time to grow, but now he felt that he should cherish the people around him.
When the Senior Apprentice Sisters came, he would chat with them cheerfully, and it didn't actually delay much time.
Just like that.
When the peach blossoms were at their most brilliant.
Ning Qi welcomed the opportunity for his fifth near-death experience.
His Inner Strength and Physical Body had already fully established connections. With just the fifth near-death experience, he could advance to the Six-Fold Realm, and then he could try the exhilaration of a 'laser sword.'
But just as he was about to go to the treasure vault to get some resources for the near-death experience.
Luo Wentian brought incredibly exciting news, making Ning Qi temporarily halt his steps.
Fifth Disciple Jiang Baishan had broken through to the Gang Yuan Realm!
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