Chapter 73: Chapter 67 Illusion-breaking Spirit Eyes
Although Taoist Longshan has not yet exited seclusion, preparations for the Celestial Being Grand Ceremony are in full swing.
After Luo Wentian broke through to the Gang Essence Realm, he devoted himself once more to the countless affairs within the sect.
Currently, the True Martial Sect is bustling with activity.
Many pavilions require renovation, with some even being dismantled for reconstruction, necessitating the help of skilled craftsmen and martial artists. Given the steepness of True Martial Mountain, just transporting materials up is quite an effort. Fortunately, the sect has many disciples, so there’s no worry there.
The commotion is considerable, and Ning Qi can occasionally hear snippets, even in the quiet corners of the Seeking Tao Institute.
He occasionally observes the changes from afar, feeling both familiar and unfamiliar with the place, having been at True Martial Mountain for nearly eight years. This is the first time there’s been such extensive renovations.
Nonetheless, it’s a good thing.
Luo Wentian also told him that the originally small town at the foot of True Martial Mountain is continuously expanding, growing into a city. After all, the influence of a Celestial Human Realm expert is different from that of a Gang Essence Realm expert.
The world is becoming increasingly unstable, but having a Celestial Human Realm expert nearby deters villainous rogues.
Many are drawn by reputation, even wealthy merchants and gentry are relocating their families here.
Many are inquiring about how to join the True Martial Sect, making earlier disciples immensely proud and filled with a sense of belonging to the sect.
Throughout Qing State, eyes are on the True Martial Sect, wondering when it will start issuing invitations.
There’s great anticipation for the Celestial Being Grand Ceremony, where Celestial Being experts will discuss the martial path. It’s been a long time since Qing State birthed a Celestial Human Realm expert.
Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.
Ning Qi quietly cultivates.
Steadily advancing towards the Gang Essence Realm, the Three Realms of Gang Essence: White Mist, Jade Liquid, and Primordial Core. He is becoming increasingly close to the White Mist Realm.
Mostly due to his strong inner strength, otherwise transforming into Gang Qi would be simple.
The autumn wind slowly blows across True Martial Mountain.
Ning Qi has not stepped into the White Mist Realm, whereas White Ape Yuan Tiancheng completed the breakthrough beforehand.
"Four years to complete body tempering, faster than I imagined. It seems Tiansheng’s bloodline is indeed extraordinary."
Ning Qi regards the White Ape absorbed in fist techniques from afar, nodding slightly with satisfaction in his eyes.
This cultivation speed is incomparable with him, yet still astounding when compared to other humans.
This is due to the White Ape’s highly intelligence, perfect compatibility with the Ape King Stance, and bloodline awakening.
None of the three can be lacking.
At this moment.
White Ape’s movements are sometimes swift as lightning, sometimes slow. His entire figure has merged into the sunset, manifesting the Ape King Divine Intent, making it seem as if a Heaven-Reaching Ancient Ape is roaring at the sky, moving mountains and filling seas.
His physical body is flawless, and he is at the critical moment of generating inner strength.
But then, Ning Qi’s eyes reveal an expression of surprise.
He says, "Huh," noticing something amiss.
In an instant.
White Ape lets out a low growl, and his figure rapidly swells.
The silver-white fur grows with the wind, and a Silver Giant Ape, standing two and a half meters tall, appears in the courtyard, silently roaring in the sunset light, seeming extraordinary. But Ning Qi has seen this scene before, at most showing the Ape King’s true form, where the White Ape’s physique grows larger.
What truly surprises him are the White Ape’s pupils.
Their original slight golden hue has become much more prominent, almost half now, carrying a distinct meaning.
Ning Qi watches silently, suppressing his curiosity.
Until the White Ape fully vented, returning to his original form.
"Master, I’ve ascended to the Inner Essence Realm!"
White Ape is extremely excited.
Feeling the powerful force within him, there’s a dreamlike sensation. Once, he merely hoped to defeat that Iron-Armed Ape, but with his current strength, any punch might call the Iron-Armed Ape’s father.
All this was bestowed upon him by Ning Qi.
He looks at Ning Qi with gratitude and admiration.
Also rejoicing in his past decision, had he stayed in the mountains, even if his bloodline awoke someday, he would only be a bewildered beast, unable to witness the true martial path. He feels, if he continues to follow Master, he might reach a height beyond his imagination.
Ning Qi smiles and nods:
"How do you feel?"
"Unprecedentedly good, my body perfect, spirit enhanced, an all-around improvement. The Ape King true form is stronger, even the bloodline has further awakened!"
White Ape speaks as his pupils gradually turn golden.
Yet he holds Ning Qi in great respect, the golden eyes do not look at Ning Qi.
Ning Qi sees White Ape’s gesture and asks:
"What changes have happened with the golden pupils?"
Previously, when his bloodline first awakened, White Ape mentioned that if he concentrates, moving objects would slow down. Now further awakening likely reveals more wonders.
"My bloodline seems to contain some information telling me this talent is called Illusion-breaking Spirit Eyes. In my view, common beings slow down a lot, but it doesn’t work for very strong ones. I also seem to see things I couldn’t before."
He scratches his head, looking a bit simple.
The Illusion-breaking Spirit Eyes are just emerging, and he’s still exploring; the talent is far from its complete state.
Ning Qi is quite surprised by this talent.
"Illusion-breaking Spirit Eyes, breaking illusions..."
He ponders.
"Try and look my way."
Ning Qi operates the Silence Technique and Body Shifting and Bone Changing, his aura vanishing, true visage concealed, transforming into a youth covered in pockmarks.
White Ape eagerly attempts.
And then is dumbfounded.
Under the gaze of golden eyes, not the slightest flaw, Ning Qi appears as an ordinary person, yet how could his Master be ordinary? Furthermore, his Master doesn’t look like this.
"Master’s realm is too high, I can’t see through." White Ape feels somewhat ashamed.
Ning Qi returns to his true form, laughingly waving.
He distinctly felt a strong probing force just now, but since comprehending the Celestial Being Unity Secret Technique, optimizing the Silence Technique and Body Shifting and Bone Changing once more, ensuring that even Celestial Being experts cannot see through him, White Ape being unable to see through is expected.
Conversely, he thinks White Ape’s talent is potent, perhaps someday breaking through all illusions.
Ning Qi does not use inner strength to delve.
He has tried several times.
With his current realm, unearthing the Ape King’s true form is the limit; understanding bloodline power might require Celestial Human Realm capability, then, aided by the Power of Heaven and Earth, perhaps uncovering the essence of Illusion-breaking Spirit Eyes.
He holds some anticipation.
"Continue to deeply explore your bloodline and martial path, don’t slack off." Ning Qi advises.
His expectations for White Ape grow ever higher.
Strong bloodline and martial path cultivation, combined, would make the White Ape incredibly powerful, cannot merely be gauged by martial path realms, can even say, even without martial path cultivation, the White Ape’s current bloodline strength can compete with Inner Essence Realm experts.
White Ape respectfully nods.
Ning Qi then imparts the recently created Ape King Strength to White Ape and resumes cultivation.
Counting the time, he’s nearly ready for the ninth Fake Death.