Cultivating with Top Enlightenment
Chapter 32 - 31: The Way of Inner Essence, Exchange of Secret Techniques (2-in-1)_2

Chapter 32: Chapter 31: The Way of Inner Essence, Exchange of Secret Techniques (2-in-1)_2

This is the essence of physical strength.

"The process of inner strength’s emergence will last for two months. It’s the ’fruit’ produced by the body. Only when the fruit fully matures can it be considered a breakthrough into the Inner Essence Realm. Now, I can at most be considered half-step Inner Essence?"

He laughed wryly.

In fact, according to martial artists, this transitional stage can also be considered Inner Essence Realm, but the inner strength hasn’t fully formed. Its destructive power isn’t as strong as Inner Essence Realm, and most importantly, without the process of inner strength completely forming to reinforce the body, lifespan doesn’t change.

Generally speaking, people in this transitional stage rarely walk around outside.

"But for me, even a trace is enough for me to understand the essence of inner strength!"

"The so-called inner strength is not a physical entity; it is a miraculous force that arises from one’s own ’spirit’, but it’s rather illusory. To some extent, it is akin to a power suggested by the mind. Therefore, inner strength can only enhance oneself, not leave the body. Essentially, the process from the Inner Essence Realm to the Gang Essence Realm is the transformation from illusion to reality!"

Ning Qi’s mind was filled with flashes of inspiration.

The martial arts of inner strength that he had browsed in the Scripture Pavilion flashed by, which were pure theory in the past, but now that he possesses inner strength himself, touching the reality naturally feels different.

"The Inner Essence Realm is divided into the Ninefold Realm, that is, Ninefold Gang Formation."

"Each stacking of strength makes the inner strength solidify a bit more."

"The initial process of the body’s birth of inner strength is actually the first fold, and this marks the Inner Essence Introduction."

"After three folds, it is considered Small Success."

"Sixfold is Great Success!"

"Ninefold, Perfection!"

"Thereafter, one can attempt to condense the illusion into reality and strive to break through to the Gang Essence Realm!"

Comprehending the wondrous power within his body, Ning Qi has fully grasped the path ahead; from Inner Essence Realm to Gang Essence Realm, there are no more secrets.

He stood up and slowly performed the Myriad Phenomena Origin Stance.

The newly emerged trace of inner strength instantly became more active.

"Inner strength originates from the body and is consistent with stance skill."

"The method of cultivating inner strength is called Stacking Strength Skill."

"For example, the Ice Silkworm Strength obtained before is a superior technique of Stacking Strength Skill. In our True Martial Sect, there are four superior techniques, three of which correspond to the True Martial Nine Stances, namely Heaven-shaking Strength, Earth-shaking Strength, and Sea-covering Strength."

"If I had previously practiced the Bian Stance, then now I should practice Earth-shaking Strength. Thus, step by step forming the connection, nine merged into three, three into one, and only then might I recreate the grand confrontation of the Nine Great Celestial Beings battling the Martial Saint."

"Above Heaven-shaking Strength, Earth-shaking Strength, and Sea-covering Strength is True Martial Strength, which my master also didn’t pass on."

"However, this is not difficult for me."

Ning Qi took a deep breath, already inspired.

He had pondered for a long time. The days spent in the Scripture Pavilion were not wasted, having already begun mentally preparing. Now, with the emergence of inner strength and understanding of its essence, everything naturally fell into place.

In an instant.

The intricacies of the Three Stacking Strength Skills of Heaven-shaking Strength continuously flashed in his mind.

The similarities were peeled away, and their essences were fused together.

Who knows how long had passed.

A new Stacking Strength Skill quietly formed.

It is the True Martial Strength retro-engineered by Ning Qi.

Previously, the creation of the True Martial Stance from the True Martial Nine Stances took Ning Qi ten days.

But now, from Heaven-shaking Strength, Earth-shaking Strength, and Sea-covering Strength to create True Martial Strength, he only spent two hours.

Because the path was similar, saving a lot of time.

Moreover, theoretical preparation had already begun.

This True Martial Strength may not be exactly like the original, but the difference should not be large.

But Ning Qi was still not satisfied.

"Currently, the foundation I laid is the Supreme Stance Skill Myriad Phenomena Origin Stance, so I naturally cannot practice True Martial Strength. As my master said before, the True Martial Stance matches True Martial Strength, so I must create a Stacking Strength Skill that matches the Myriad Phenomena Origin Stance myself."

In a certain sense, this is also the drawback of creating techniques oneself: the path must be paved by oneself.

Lowering the standard to practice True Martial Strength would feel difficult for Ning Qi, and would waste the supreme foundation he built.

Moreover, it would slow his growth.

"Martial artists in the Inner Essence Realm have a lifespan of two hundred years; considering reaching the Ninefold Realm within twenty years is considered extremely gifted, but for me, twenty years is too long!"

"Currently, with two months until the inner strength completely forms, this time is entirely sufficient for me to create a supreme Stacking Strength Skill matching the Myriad Phenomena Origin Stance, perhaps not even needing that long."

Ning Qi’s eyes carried confidence.

With the experience of creating the Myriad Phenomena Origin Stance, True Martial Strength, and various Stacking Strength Skills for reference, coupled with now having greater insight than before, he was fully assured.

He took a deep breath.

Ning Qi’s eyes moved slightly, and he said:

"Tiansheng, there’s a guest."

The White Ape, originally practicing the Ape King Stance on the side, immediately stopped. He went inside to brew tea, but when he re-emerged holding the teapot, he became quite flustered.

In the distance.

A sneaky little fat man was looking around as he sneaked over.

The White Ape set down the teapot and rushed over angrily. Now, having initial success in martial arts practice, as long as he doesn’t use martial arts techniques, others would only see him as having powerful bloodline.

The White Ape moved swiftly, startling Zhuang Chen.

"Yuan Tiansheng, you, you noticed me!"

But the White Ape merely sneered and kicked out directly toward Zhuang Chen’s butt. Remembering the little fat man’s words about being a pet two days ago, now the sneaky arrival added new grievances to the old.

Zhuang Chen frantically dodged.

But he couldn’t evade.

Took a solid kick.

Zhuang Chen started to fight back but was shocked to find himself unable to suppress the White Ape; the man and ape were equally matched, surprisingly even.

"Yuan Tiansheng, you’re impressively strong." He exclaimed.

Ning Qi watched from a distance, nodding slightly.

The White Ape indeed is extraordinary; to have trained for such a short time and yet fight Zhuang Chen to a draw, and the White Ape wasn’t using martial arts, though neither did Zhuang Chen draw his sword.

With a loud bang.

Zhuang Chen’s butt was kicked once more.

He furiously said, "Yuan Tiansheng, if you keep this up, I won’t let you!"

Seeing Zhuang Chen about to draw his sword, Ning Qi finally spoke:

"Tiansheng, let him come over."

The White Ape immediately stopped respectfully.

Made a funny face at Zhuang Chen and slipped back into the courtyard.

Zhuang Chen also chuckled, rushing over with bright eyes.

"Ning Qi, little master, I finally found you!"

The Divine Sword Sect members were still lingering in the True Martial Sect, but Ning Qi, hoping for peace, deliberately avoided them, only for Zhuang Chen to find him here.

Ning Qi lay on the vine chair, calmly saying:

"Don’t call me master; be careful Divine Sword Senior expels you from the sect."

Zhuang Chen hurriedly shook his head:

"No way, my master said before that if I wanted to apprentice with anyone I saw, I could."

"Ning Qi, little master, please accept disciple’s bow."

"I don’t accept disciples; bowing a hundred times won’t help."

"Then teach me the swordsmanship from that day, okay?"

"With your talent, comprehending Sword Intent is only a matter of time, you don’t need my teaching."

"No, it’s different!"

"Your sword is unlike any I’ve ever seen."

Seeing the certainty in the little fat man’s eyes, Ning Qi was slightly surprised.

What he used was the Rebirth Myriad Phenomena Fist; that sword was not merely imbued with Sword Intent; even Divine Sword Old Man couldn’t see it, yet this little fat man did?

This Innate Sword Bone is indeed remarkable.

"How is it different?" Ning Qi became interested.

"It’s very cool! Infernally cool!"

Zhuang Chen’s face was full of excitement.

"Even my master’s sword isn’t as cool as yours!"

He instinctively felt Ning Qi’s sword was amazing but couldn’t articulate its greatness.

Ning Qi’s mouth twitched.

"You have some insight, but not overwhelmingly so."

Still, having someone appreciate his swordsmanship was quite pleasing.

Ning Qi, smiling, looked at the little fat man:

"I don’t accept disciples, nor do I teach casually."

The little fat man seemed inspired, suddenly thoughtful, as he mischievously leaned over and said:

"Ning Qi, if I tell you an unparalleled secret technique, will you teach me that day’s swordsmanship in exchange?"