Previously, Ning Qi obtained the Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram from Flying Sky Eagle. He used it to comprehend several high-grade martial arts, such as the Overlord Tiger True Gang, enriching the foundation of his All-Encompassing Chapter and adding several martial arts to the True Martial Sect's Scripture Pavilion.
However, what excited him most was the Secret Art of Heavenly Connection contained within it.
But he had realized then that the Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram was only one-third of the complete set. To gather the full Secret Art of Heavenly Connection, he would need to comprehend all three True Intent Diagrams.
Originally, with Tie Long and Tie Hu having fled, Ning Qi thought he would have no chance to collect all three True Intent Diagrams.
But he never expected this.
His master was so formidable that he pursued Tie Long and Tie Hu for thousands of miles, killing them in Cang Prefecture.
The disciples each chose their preferred treasures.
Dragon Mountain Daoist smiled when he saw Ning Qi looking at the two True Intent Diagrams.
“Little Jiu, you can comprehend these two True Intent Diagrams first.”
All the disciples smiled faintly.
They had also comprehended the previous Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram, but the time and effort required were not proportionate to the gains, so they only dabbled in it, occasionally using it for reference.
Ning Qi nodded with a smile; he was already interested in these two True Intent Diagrams and naturally would not hypocritically decline. Once he comprehended them, it would also benefit the True Martial Sect.
After bestowing the treasures,
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s expression became solemn:
“As your master has now reached the Heavenly Human Realm, according to the custom of the world, a Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony will be held. At that time, not only will many forces from Qingzhou attend, but also people from several nearby prefectures. It will be a mixed crowd, and there will be many probing gazes. You need to be mentally prepared and not let them look down on our True Martial Sect.”
This was also one of the reasons he bestowed the treasures, wanting to enhance the disciples' strength as much as possible.
Luo Wentian and the others all looked serious; they had somewhat guessed it.
The Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony itself was prone to many disputes, and with the commotion Dragon Mountain Daoist had caused in Qingzhou, it would undoubtedly introduce more variables to this Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony.
“Master, have you set the date for the Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony?”
Dragon Mountain Daoist slowly said:
“Generally, a ceremony can be held within one year of advancing to the Heavenly Human Realm. I still have some insights to digest after coming out of seclusion this time. Once I come out of seclusion, I can set the date, likely around autumn and winter.”
“There’s still more than half a year. You all must work harder and also urge your disciples not to be negligent.”
Dragon Mountain Daoist was going into seclusion again.
This was normal; the moment of breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Realm was when one’s connection with Heaven and Earth Power was most intimate, and progress was fastest. Dragon Mountain Daoist had just successfully advanced and immediately descended the mountain to vent his disciples' anger. Now that the matter was settled, he naturally could not waste this precious time.
Everyone respectfully bowed:
“Disciples will remember and will definitely diligently cultivate.”
Their eyes were firm, knowing that the Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony was an excellent opportunity to strengthen the True Martial Sect’s prestige. They secretly resolved to redouble their efforts, even Ye Qinghe, who was usually lazy, was like this. The repeated attacks on the True Martial Sect had also made her gradually focus, and now she was much more diligent in martial arts than before.
After giving various instructions,
Dragon Mountain Daoist went into seclusion again.
But unlike before, the True Martial Sect was now as stable as a mountain, without the previous panic.
After the turmoil in Qingzhou, who didn't know that Dragon Mountain Daoist had stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm? The True Martial Sect was currently untouchable, and the disciples could cultivate in peace.
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Inside the Seeking Dao Courtyard.
Ning Qi felt a bit regretful. He had originally wanted to ask his master, Dragon Mountain Daoist, to demonstrate the Heaven and Earth Power for him, but he didn't expect his master to go into seclusion again. However, he could understand, as his master also had his own cultivation and couldn't revolve solely around him.
“There will be plenty of time in the future to slowly ask Master for guidance. For now, there are still two things to do.”
Ning Qi’s gaze fell upon the wooden box and the three True Intent Diagrams before him.
One was to reverse-engineer the Ninggang Pill formula, and the other was to comprehend the hidden Secret Art of Heavenly Connection from these three True Intent Diagrams.
Comparatively,
He felt the former might require more time.
As for the latter, with the experience of comprehending the Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram, it would be simpler.
“However, as my cultivation deepens, I can try to create some secret arts to accelerate the cultivation of my senior brothers and sisters.”
Ning Qi pondered.
He was now at the Eighth Fold Realm, and the cultivation of the Inner Yuan Realm held no secrets for him. It wouldn't be difficult to create several targeted secret arts that his senior brothers and sisters could comprehend. Using secret arts to accelerate Inner Yuan Realm cultivation, and then taking Ninggang Pills to break through, could steadily allow the True Martial Sect to produce Gang Yuan Realm cultivators.
Since it would all be done in his spare time, it wouldn't delay his own cultivation. In some ways, it was even a test of his own cultivation achievements.
Dragon Mountain Daoist's bestowal of treasures today also reminded him that it was indeed necessary to improve the strength of his senior brothers and sisters. Otherwise, if he and his master were ever absent, it would be quite troublesome.
“The matter of secret arts can wait; let’s try the Ninggang Pill first.”
Ning Qi opened the wooden box.
Then, he scraped a bit of powder from the Ninggang Pill with his fingertip, gently kneading it, feeling it with his hands, observing it with his eyes, smelling it with his nose, and tasting it with his mouth.
He closed his eyes, sensing carefully.
“It contains power that can solidify Inner Strength. The main ingredient should be an exotic beast's Blood Pill, and additionally, there's Qing Stone Grass, Evernight Flower, Ice Stone Milk…”
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Blood Pill.
It was an essence that only powerful exotic beasts, reaching a certain level of strength, would produce within their bodies, containing miraculous power.
As for the other herbs, they each had their own uses, and several of them were extremely rare even in the True Martial Sect's treasury.
In a short while, Ning Qi had already clarified most of its medicinal components. Not only that, but based on these properties, he had several rough conceptual plans, which was inseparable from his profound medical and alchemical attainments.
After continuously scraping and tasting the powder, Ning Qi finally understood all the medicinal properties.
Without hesitation, he had the white ape retrieve the herbs from the treasury.
He began to experiment.
The alchemy in this world was not that miraculous, or rather, the alchemy Ning Qi had encountered at his current level was not that miraculous.
A cauldron in the courtyard, with flames burning beneath it.
Herbs were continuously added, purified of impurities according to their various properties, and transformed into medicinal liquids, then set aside for later use. Once all preparation work was complete, they were continuously fused in sequence, eventually forming a medicinal liquid, which was then solidified and rolled into pills.
The most crucial aspect of this was the order in which the herbs were added; a single step out of place could lead to a world of difference.
Next was the heat control. Fortunately, this was not difficult for Ning Qi. His Inner Strength was exceedingly abundant and could be manipulated at will, transforming into fierce flames or chilling ice, which other alchemists could not match.
Ning Qi's expression was solemn as he stared at this batch of Ninggang Pill liquid, waiting for it to form.
An hour later.
The cauldron cooled.
Ning Qi looked, his expression calm. As expected, it had failed.
This was within reason. If he had a ready-made formula, it would be an incredibly simple matter for him, but now, reverse-engineering a formula solely based on a single pill was much more difficult.
However, he was confident.
This failure taught him a lot.
Ning Qi rubbed the cooled pill powder between his fingers, sensing the differences from the previous Ninggang Pill powder. Suddenly, flashes of inspiration crossed his mind, and a brand-new alchemy plan took shape, significantly optimized from before.
He was even more certain in his heart:
“Reverse-engineering the Ninggang Pill formula within a month won’t be difficult.”
Ning Qi relaxed.
This way, he could definitely refine several Ninggang Pills before the Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony, allowing his senior brother, second senior brother, and others to all step into the Gang Yuan Realm.
His mood was pleasant, and his gaze shifted to the three True Intent Diagrams.
Time to clear his mind and comprehend the Secret Art of Heavenly Connection.