CHAPTER 68: CHAPTER 62: THREE TRUE INTENT PAINTINGS

Previously, from the Flying Heaven Eagle, he obtained the Dominating Tiger True Intent Painting. Ning Qi used this to comprehend the Dominating Tiger True Gang and several other superior martial arts, enriching his foundation in the Myriad Phenomena Chapter, and adding several martial arts to the True Martial Sect’s Scripture Pavilion.

But what moved him the most was the Celestial Being Secret Technique hidden within it.

However, he realized at that time that the Dominating Tiger True Intent Painting was only one-third of it. To complete the Celestial Being Secret Technique, he would have to understand all three True Intent Paintings.

Originally, with Tie Long and Tie Hu having escaped, Ning Qi thought there would be no chance to gather these three True Intent Paintings.

Unexpectedly.

His master was so fierce, pursuing for thousands of miles in Cang State to kill Tie Long and Tie Hu.

All the disciples chose the treasures they desired.

Taoist Longshan noticed Ning Qi looking at the two True Intent Paintings and smiled.

"Jiu, you should be the one to comprehend these two True Intent Paintings."

The disciples all smiled knowingly.

They had also tried to comprehend the Dominating Tiger True Intent Painting before, but the time and effort required did not match the rewards, so they only dabbled occasionally for reference.

Ning Qi nodded with a smile. He was already interested in these two True Intent Paintings and naturally wouldn’t refuse them out of politeness. Once he fully comprehended them, it would benefit the True Martial Sect.

After a round of treasure-giving.

Taoist Longshan became solemn:

"I have now reached the Celestial Human Realm. According to the world’s customs, I will hold the Celestial Being Grand Ceremony. Not only will many forces from Qing State attend, but also people from nearby states, mixed with fish and dragons, probing eyes, for which you need to be prepared. We cannot let them look down on our True Martial Sect."

This is one of the reasons he distributed treasures, wanting to elevate the disciples’ strength as much as possible.

Luo Wentian and others all appeared solemn, having already guessed as much.

The Celestial Being Grand Ceremony is rare, and coupled with the disturbances caused by Taoist Longshan in Qing State, it will certainly introduce some variables into this ceremony.

"Master, have you set the date for the Celestial Being Grand Ceremony?"

Taoist Longshan slowly replied:

"Generally, the ceremony can be held within a year of advancing to a Celestial Being. I still have some insights to digest after coming out of seclusion. Once I do so, I will set a date, likely around autumn and winter."

"There’s more than half a year left. You must work hard and also ensure that your disciples do not slack off."

Taoist Longshan was going to enter seclusion again.

This was normal, as the period right after breaking through to the Celestial Human Realm is when one’s connection with the heavens and earth is strongest, with the fastest progress. Taoist Longshan had just ascended and then left the mountain to take care of business for the disciples, making it necessary not to waste this precious time.

Everyone respectfully saluted:

"Disciples will remember and will work hard."

Their eyes were filled with determination, knowing that the Celestial Being Grand Ceremony was an excellent opportunity to strengthen the prestige of the True Martial Sect, and they silently resolved to work even harder. Even Ye Qinghe, who had always been lazy, was inspired to commit more diligently to the martial path after the repeated attacks on the True Martial Sect.

After explaining many matters.

Taoist Longshan entered seclusion once again.

But unlike before, the True Martial Sect now stood as steady as Mount Tai, without previous unease.

After some turmoil in Qing State, who didn’t know Taoist Longshan had reached the Celestial Human Realm? For now, there was no one daring to provoke the True Martial Sect, allowing disciples to cultivate in peace.

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Inside the Seeking Tao Institute.

Ning Qi felt a bit regretful, as he had initially planned to ask Master Taoist Longshan to demonstrate the power of heaven and earth for him, but he didn’t expect the master to enter seclusion again; however, he understood, since the master had his cultivation too and couldn’t revolve solely around him.

"There’s plenty of time in the future to slowly consult with the master. For now, there are two tasks to attend to."

Ning Qi focused his gaze on the wooden box and the three True Intent Paintings before him.

Firstly, he planned to reverse-engineer the Gang Condensing Pill Formula, and secondly, to comprehend the Celestial Being Secret Techniques hidden within the three True Intent Paintings.

Comparatively.

He felt the former might take more time.

As for the latter, with his experience in comprehending the Dominating Tiger True Intent Painting, it would be somewhat easier.

"However, now that my cultivation has deepened, I could try creating some secret techniques to accelerate the cultivation of my senior brothers and sisters."

Ning Qi pondered.

He had reached the Eightfold Realm, and cultivation in the Inner Essence Realm held no secrets for him. Creating a few secret techniques that senior brothers and sisters could understand was not difficult. Using secret techniques to accelerate Inner Essence Realm cultivation, followed by taking the Gang Condensing Pill to break through, could steadily help the True Martial Sect produce Gang Essence Realm practitioners.

Anyway, this could be done in spare time, without hindering his cultivation, and in a way, it was a means to test his cultivation progress.

Master Taoist Longshan’s treasure-giving also reminded him that indeed, the strength of senior brothers and sisters needed improvement; otherwise, if one day both he and the master were absent, it could pose problems.

"I’ll take my time with the secret techniques; for now, let’s try the Gang Condensing Pill."

Ning Qi opened the wooden box.

Then pinched a bit of powder from the Gang Condensing Pill, gently pinching, rubbing, examining, sniffing, and tasting it.

He closed his eyes and carefully sensed it.

"It contains the power to solidify inner strength. The main medicine should be the Exotic Beast Blood Pill, along with Cyan Stone Grass, Nocturnal Flower, Ice Stone Milk..."

The Blood Pill.

Is a powerful essence born within an Exotic Beast of immense strength, containing mysterious power.

As for other medicinal materials, they each had their roles, some of which were scarce even in the True Martial Sect’s treasure vault.

In a short while, Ning Qi had clarified more than half of the medicinal properties, and based on these properties, he had roughly sketched several formulation plans, a feat inseparable from his profound knowledge in both the medical and alchemical realms.

After continuous powder scraping and tasting, Ning Qi finally grasped all the medicinal properties.

Without hesitation, he instructed the White Ape to fetch the materials from the treasury.

He began experimenting.

The alchemical methods in this world weren’t as magical, or rather, the alchemy techniques Ning Qi had encountered at his current level were not that magical.

In the institute’s alchemy furnace, beneath which flames burned.

Medicinal materials were intermittently added, refining impurities based on various medicinal properties, turning them into liquid and then removing them for future use, until all preparatory work was complete. Then, they were continuously merged according to a sequence, finally forming a potion, and then condensing and shaping into a pill.

The most critical among these was the sequence of adding materials, where a single step could yield vastly different results.

Next was the flame control, but fortunately, this wasn’t a challenge for Ning Qi. His inner strength was exceedingly abundant, and he could effortlessly control and manipulate the flames to his will, whether turning them into intense heat or icy cold, a capability unmatched by other alchemists.

Ning Qi’s eyes were serious, keenly observing this batch of Gang Condensing Pill Liquid as it awaited to take form.

An hour later.

The alchemy furnace cooled down.

Ning Qi looked on, expression calm; as expected, it failed.

This was only natural; if there had been an existing pill formula, it would have been straightforward for him, but now he could only reverse-engineer it from a single pill, which presented far greater challenges.

Nonetheless, he remained confident.

This failure taught him a great deal.

Ning Qi felt the cooled pill powder between his fingers, noting its differences from the previous Gang Condensing Pill powder, and his mind sparked with inspiration, forming a completely new alchemical plan, optimized much more than before.

He was more assured in his heart:

"Deciphering the Gang Condensing Pill Formula within a month isn’t difficult."

Ning Qi felt at ease.

This way, he would surely be able to produce several Gang Condensing Pills before the Celestial Being Grand Ceremony, enabling the senior brothers to also step into the Gang Essence Realm.

Feeling cheerful, his gaze shifted to the three True Intent Paintings.

Time to clear the mind and comprehend the Celestial Being Secret Techniques.