Cultivating with Top Enlightenment
Chapter 56 - 52: Ten-Zhang Inner Strength

Chapter 56: Chapter 52: Ten-Zhang Inner Strength

The Gang Essence Realm is divided into three realms: White Mist, Jade Liquid, and Primordial Core, with significant gaps between each realm.

The Primordial Core Realm is already the strongest under the Celestial Being Realm, and can even temporarily leap through the air with its powerful Gang Qi.

Even Ning Qi doesn’t think he can fight against a Primordial Core Realm expert by surpassing so many realms; he is not that arrogant yet.

Luo Wentian’s expression was grave:

"There’s no such coincidence in this world; this matter is definitely related to the Purple River Sword Sect!"

"Ever since Master closed himself off, there have been all kinds of rumors in the martial world, some saying that Master is gravely injured and on the brink of death, and others claiming that our True Martial Sect has supreme inheritance. This time, the Iron Ridge Three Fierce’s night raid on True Martial Mountain is probably influenced by these rumors."

Everyone was shocked.

If others took these rumors to be true, then the True Martial Sect would be like a juicy piece of meat in the eyes of those who are desperate, and perhaps this incident with the Iron Ridge Three Fierce was just a test.

"So what should we do now?"

"The current plan is to guard True Martial Mountain and not let those petty men disturb Master’s seclusion; once Master exits seclusion, everything will be resolved!"

Luo Wentian’s gaze was firm.

"Issue a recall order to summon all the disciples training outside back!"

"From today onwards, True Martial Mountain is closed; no disciples are allowed to enter or leave at will. We will quietly wait for Master to exit seclusion!"

Everyone shouted in unison.

"Yes!"

Their eyes held restraint.

Because everyone in the True Martial Sect knew that Taoist Longshan was not gravely injured at all but was in seclusion to break through the Celestial Human bottleneck. Once Taoist Longshan exits seclusion, the True Martial Sect will have a Celestial Human Realm expert, and any crises will be resolved.

Ning Qi’s heart was calm.

The regular patrols did not require him; if any Gang Essence Realm expert truly intruded, he would make a move then.

However, he felt that the Iron Ridge Three Fierce’s defeat this time should also serve as a deterrent, and those coveting the True Martial Sect’s inheritance might not act further.

The True Martial Sect entered a complete lockdown state.

Squads of disciples patrolled back and forth daily, with intensity at least ten times greater than before.

The disciples outside were also summoned back.

The foundations of the True Martial Sect began to show.

Thousands of disciples gathered on True Martial Mountain, and openly there was still Jiang Baishan, a White Mist Realm expert, so ordinary people dared not easily take risks.

During this time.

There were also thieves who wanted to sneak up the mountain, but they were all detected by True Martial Sect disciples and besieged to death.

However, aside from the Iron Ridge Three Fierce, there was only one White Mist Realm expert who quietly concealed their identity and came, only to be repelled by Jiang Baishan leading the disciples.

But little did they know.

That White Mist Realm expert was quietly killed by Ning Qi.

However, this time there wasn’t such luck as obtaining treasures or manuals like the Dominating Tiger True Intent Painting, only the personal weapons and a few pills of this White Mist Realm expert, which Ning Qi identified and then stashed under the wall corner.

Time quietly passed by.

In the blink of an eye, several months had passed.

After the True Martial Sect entered complete lockdown, following the initial chaos and probing, others realized that the True Martial Sect was not to be trifled with, especially as Jiang Baishan gradually made a name for himself, and fewer people dared to come.

Especially as Luo Wentian actively sent signals outward that Taoist Longshan was about to ascend to the Celestial Being Realm, further deterring a group of Gang Essence Realm experts.

Many gradually began to believe this statement, which was carved out by the True Martial Sect disciples with blood and swords.

During this period.

Ning Qi rarely made a move.

He only intercepted two Gang Essence Realm experts in the shadows.

Openly, he didn’t need to help much, so his cultivation wasn’t too affected, only needing to be more vigilant than usual.

In the past month of time.

No more thieves dared to come up the mountain.

This storm could almost be considered as quelled.

Ning Qi gradually relaxed.

In the Seeking Tao Institute.

Ning Qi felt the inner strength within his body once again establishing a connection with his flesh, his eyes flickering slightly. Half a month ago, he was already able to perform the seventh fake death, but he was concerned about the unstable situation in the True Martial Sect.

Until another half month passed and he basically confirmed that there was no danger, Ning Qi made up his mind.

"Tiansheng, if anything happens in the sect, call me immediately to wake up."

Ning Qi instructed.

The fake death state cannot be forcibly awakened, otherwise the prior accumulation would be for naught, but compared to wasting several months, the status of his senior brothers and sisters in Ning Qi’s heart was obviously higher.

"Yes, teacher."

A respectful, deep voice rang out.

It was the White Ape speaking!

His eyes had unknowingly begun to show a hint of gold around the edges, appearing very mysterious. In recent days, he finally achieved Refining Organ Perfection and learned the Abdominal Language Skill, now able to communicate with Ning Qi using language.

Ning Qi nodded slowly.

Then he closed the door.

For the seventh fake death, he was already familiar with the process.

Listening to the breathing that gradually vanished within the room, the White Ape’s eyes flashed with determination. Naturally, he was aware of the recent events in the True Martial Sect, and internally he felt a sense of helplessness, believing he couldn’t offer much assistance. He felt a bit defeated, which further resolved him to work harder in cultivation, striving to become a strong member of the True Martial Sect soon.

The White Ape practiced the Ape King Stance.

This Stance Skill in his hands already differed somewhat from the original Stance Skill Ning Qi created; the White Ape was trying to adjust the Stance Skill according to his own characteristics, achieving a more fitting level.

His cultivation speed was equally swift.

During Ning Qi’s seclusion.

No one came to disturb him.

During this time, the fellow true disciples were all busy, and so few came over to Ning Qi’s place.

Half a month later.

Ning Qi quietly awoke again.

Feeling that his physical body and increasingly solidified inner strength had been enhanced once more, his eyes showed a delighted surprise as expected.

"Eightfold Realm!"

"Now, my inner strength can already extend ten lengths!"

This was extremely astonishing.

It should be known that for ordinary Inner Essence Realm martial artists at Ninefold Perfection, their inner strength generally only extends about a length; Ning Qi’s was ten times that!

Moreover.

Ning Qi was still at the Eightfold Realm, not yet reaching the Ninefold Perfection Realm.

It was hard to imagine how powerful Ning Qi would be once he reached Inner Essence Realm Perfection.

"My strength has advanced another step; faced with the Flying Heaven Eagle now, it would be much easier. Even though the ten-length inner strength can’t separate from the body, it would still be enough to take him down in an instant out of nowhere." Ning Qi was very satisfied.

Moreover, he had a premonition that after reaching the Eightfold Inner Strength, it was solid enough, and there might be unexpected gains this time.

"Tiansheng, was there anything happening while I was in seclusion for this half-month?"

The White Ape stood respectfully.

"Returning to the teacher, everything inside the sect is peaceful."

"That’s good."

Ning Qi slowly nodded, then the corners of his mouth curled up in a hint of a smile:

"This time, the teacher has made another breakthrough, maybe I can investigate what’s going on inside you. Shall we try?"

The White Ape was initially stunned and then instinctively trembled.

Then.

He closed his eyes, ready to face the inevitable.

"Teacher, go ahead!"