The Thunderstorm Martial Saint grumbled in his heart.

What a forced retaliation!

Yet on the surface, he forced a dry smile and said:

"True Monarch Baishan spoke rightly; we saw it clearly that the fate of the Red Sun Martial Saint and Martial Saint Ziyue was their own doing."

The people of the True Martial Sect all showed a smile.

They watched as the three Martial Saints fled in disgrace.

When the silhouettes of the three disappeared, they laughed loudly.

What a satisfaction!

...

Taoist Baishan didn't stay too long at True Martial Mountain before leaving, after all, with the Spiritual Awakening just begun, there were many affairs at True Profound Mountain that needed handling. Coming immediately here showed great regard for Ning Qi, and now that matters were settled, he naturally wouldn't linger.

But before leaving.

He earnestly reminded Ning Qi that if the Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint visited, he should discuss today's events properly.

"You are not at fault this time, do not stir conflict with him. Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint is not unreasonable, besides, you are much stronger now than the Martial Saints Ziyue and Red Sun, and more valuable than them." Taoist Baishan patted Ning Qi on the shoulder.

He felt some sentiment in his heart, sensing that the help he could provide Ning Qi was growing smaller, as this guy in front of him was definitely a freak, becoming stronger every time they met, to the point now where he wasn't Ning Qi's match—truly ridiculous.

Ning Qi nodded, unable to resist asking:

"What is Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint's realm?"

Taoist Baishan pondered:

"Above the Celestial Human Realm is the Martial Saint Realm, and beyond the Martial Saint Realm is known as the Divine Power Realm!"

"Before the emergence of Life Poison, the Divine Power Realm was already the limit, unaccepted by the world. If one reached this step, only breaking through to ascend was possible; the old saying of Martial Saints ascending actually referred to the Divine Power Realm, though such phenomena have not appeared in a long time, as the presence of Life Poison limits martial artists' progress."

He sighed with some longing in his eyes and continued:

"It's unknown whether the Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint has taken that step."

Ning Qi was struck, slowly pondering the words 'Divine Power Realm', then suddenly a phrase emerged in his heart.

Boundless magical power, vast divine skills.

He had learned from the Profound Turtle Senior that spiritual power was also called magical power. Now knowing that the Divine Power Realm follows the Martial Saint Realm, he instinctively made this association.

A stir of battle intent rose in his heart.

Wondering how he compared now to the Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint?

"Are there many like Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint now?" Ning Qi asked.

Taoist Baishan laughed:

"Heaven-Slaying Martial Saint is one of them, and the Great Yan Martial Saint shouldn't be inferior. Besides that, the old Profound Turtle of True Martial Hall is also one; the others are hidden, mere relics, maybe one or two more, in other words, the number of beings at this level might be counted on one's fingers."

"Your brat's strength might even squeeze into the top five in the world!"

Even he was stunned by this statement.

Previously, he said he could protect Ning Qi, but now it seemed the situation might reverse.

Ning Qi chuckled lightly, about to speak but then hesitated.

Taoist Baishan noticed.

"I know you have some doubts in your heart, but the agreement among the Ancient Saints is an old covenant, known only to the Ancient Saints, which I can't disclose. Only a few of the people I mentioned have the qualification to tell you, but no need to rush. Soon enough, there may be a convening of Martial Saints for a discussion, then everything will be laid out."

This time the emergence of New Saints was considerable.

The Ancient Saints hold not shallow heritage. Besides the few originally Celestial Being Perfection martial artists, some Ancient Saints nurtured and accelerated the creation of Celestial Being Perfection martial artists, allowing them to step into the Martial Saint Realm under today's opportunity.

For example, True Man Baixiang, one of the three true men on True Profound Mountain, has now stepped into the Martial Saint Realm.

Taoist Baishan was busy with these matters recently.

"A hundred saints emerge, truly a spectacle unseen in ages!" Taoist Baishan himself marveled—such a brilliant scene even the Ancient Saints never witnessed before.

If not for the current Spiritual Awakening, vast heavens and earth, more resilient than the peak times before, likely could not bear so many Martial Saints.

"A hundred saints emerge..."

Watching Taoist Baishan leave, Ning Qi murmured softly.

Though Taoist Baishan didn't elaborate, Ning Qi could somewhat guess: behind the brilliant scene often lies an imminent decline; the Ancient Saints meticulously hid the Spirit, and now its resurgence and explosion were certainly for more than boredom.

Perhaps a great crisis looms.

"Enough, pondering brings no benefit. In a few days, I'll visit the True Martial Hall to ask the Profound Turtle Senior."

When he received the True Martial inheritance, the Profound Turtle had told him to visit after stepping into the Martial Saint Realm.

As for finding the location of the True Martial Hall, it's very simple; the Profound Turtle left him a perception mark.

True Martial Mountain was still immersed in a joyful atmosphere.

The gains today were immense.

More than that, it witnessed a peerless battle.

Four Martial Saints from the same sect.

With the likes of White Ape and Zhuang Chen as Martial Saint reserves, and numerous Martial Seeds with exceptional talent and comprehension.

The True Martial Sect had powerfully risen!

And it would only grow stronger in the future.

Ning Qi shared his martial insights with everyone, then prepared for seclusion. This time, having broken through to the Fourth Realm Martial Saint in one go, consolidating his foundation was necessary, and there were many mysteries that needed careful understanding and digestion.

He quietly stood in the Seeking Tao Institute, the Enlightenment Tea Tree towering at ninety-nine feet, creating a scene that blocked the sun—it was incomparable to the past.

Every disciple of True Martial could see it.

But that was not entirely good; in the future, outsiders would inevitably visit the True Martial Sect, losing some of its mysterious quality, and it wasn't wise to flaunt wealth, being observed constantly would inevitably make them targets.

Upon this thought.

Ning Qi waved his hand.

Streams of spiritual power emerged, directing into the surrounding True Martial Peach Trees—this Spiritual Awakening opportunity, with the Enlightenment Tea Tree receiving the main benefit, and the True Martial Peach Trees also gaining some blessings, had resulted in noticeable changes, now smoothly accommodating spiritual power.

Ning Qi used the Peach Trees as the base for an array.

Instantly.

Wisps of white mist spread, soon enveloping the towering Enlightenment Tea Tree.

The True Martial disciples expressed surprise.

Then some regret that they wouldn't see the majestic sight later.

Ning Qi was satisfied and nodded.

This was a White Mist Maze deduced from the place of True Martial inheritance, a small trial during the battle against the Gu God, now wielded with ease and increased influence.

"Afterward, when I have time, I must delve deeply into this. Now that I can command spiritual power, my previous ideas can start being tested—the path of arrays surely leads to mastering divine power."

He mused internally, then sat cross-legged beneath the Enlightenment Tea Tree, breathing gradually stabilized.

He began inner observation.

Clearly perceiving the significant changes compared to before the breakthrough.

"Firstly, the Gang Qi and Primordial Core have already been fully assimilated by spiritual power, now my inner body contains only spiritual power as a formidable force."

"The Three Flowers remain, which I can condense at any time, yet they are much stronger than before, since my Essence, Qi, and Spirit have vaulted to a new level."

"Firstly, Essence—my physical body is stronger; though I still cannot achieve rebirth from severed limbs, the activity of flesh is greatly enhanced, allowing easy recovery to peak state if a limb is reattached, common injuries are insignificant."

"Secondly, Qi—now within me exists only one force, spiritual power; previous Gang Qi has been fully assimilated by spiritual power, and even the Primordial Core is likewise, this is one reason my spiritual power is so abundant."

"Lastly, Spirit—affected by spiritual power, the transformation of Divine Intent has altered into a more potent force, not only revealing the surrounding but also impacting reality, according to prior Martial Saint Techniques this is termed spiritual sense."

Ning Qi experienced each aspect, finding them novel, and internally satisfied.

Every breakthrough was a wholly new experience.

"However, while the Three Flowers persist, they are no longer the primary means; the most formidable now are the Five Organs and Five Qi."

"Currently, I possess the Four Qi of Gold, Wood, Water, and Fire, just lacking the cultivation of Earth Qi within the spleen organ."

Inner observing himself.

Streams of spiritual power circulated within, mostly converging in the heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys—these four organs shimmering, markedly different from the spleen.

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