MTLNOVEL Chapter 131
Chapter 131
Ning Changge examined the Buddha Relic in his hand with his spiritual sense. Its pure spiritual light far surpassed the previous one from Kongwen, due to both the higher quality of the relic and less damage incurred.
Ning Changge’s eyes gleamed with joy. “This relic, if combined with Zhu Fruit to make a pill, could benefit even those in the Foundation Establishment stage!”
This was a rare spiritual item. Ning Changge’s gaze shifted to the spiritual herb garden. Ji Xiaofu was diligently weeding, her dedication evident. The spiritual energy in the garden made the weeds tough, beyond the ability of ordinary martial artists to cut.
Fortunately, Ji Xiaofu’s body benefited from the spiritual land, and her martial arts progressed rapidly. Her pure heart and unique ability to sense spiritual energy allowed her to absorb the spiritual essence from the herbs in a special way, slowly transforming her.
Ning Changge observed her changes, akin to the initial formation of a special physique related to spiritual herbs. He was intrigued and continued to study it, considering it similar to the innate abilities of the Golden Spirit Monkey.
“Perhaps… it could be called the Herbal Spirit Body?” he mused, watching Ji Xiaofu absorb the spiritual essence. However, his focus soon shifted to the Zhu Fruit in the garden.
Thanks to the abundant spiritual energy, fertile soil, and time-accelerating enchantments, the Zhu Fruit seed had sprouted and grown into a small tree. A tiny fruit hung at the top, still slightly green and unripe.
“Once I reach the Foundation Establishment stage and the Zhu Fruit matures, combining it with the relic to make a pill will help me advance to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage,” he thought, storing the relic in his storage ring.
He didn’t need to make the pill now, as he had enough spiritual energy. Even a relic pill wouldn’t help him ascend to the Foundation Establishment stage at this moment. Ning Changge looked inward, seeing the Five Elements Spiritual Tree sapling growing in his dantian, glowing with five-colored spiritual light. Once it matured, he would reach the Foundation Establishment stage.
His spiritual energy, fully converted to spiritual liquid, nourished the tree daily. This process couldn’t be rushed. He estimated it would take about a month for the sapling to grow into a small tree.
However, he felt a sense of incompleteness in his state of mind, despite his calm and determined pursuit of the Dao. His spiritual energy circulated as he performed a small karma technique, gaining insight.
“Perhaps… I should descend the mountain,” he realized, recalling his arrival in this world ten years ago and meeting his master and the others, a significant karmic event.
With a smile, he decided to wait for Zhang Sanfeng to finish his seclusion before discussing his plan. Closing his eyes, he summoned various Five Elements spiritual items from his storage ring. The Five Elements essence was absorbed by the Five Elements Spiritual Tree in his dantian, and the Five Elements Spiritual Swords beside him.
The swords were at a critical point of transformation, ready to gain true spiritual nature. Soon, they would unleash formidable power even without Ning Changge’s control.
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A few days passed quickly for Ning Changge. Zhang Sanfeng’s feat of breaking Shaolin’s gates had spread to the Ming Dynasty, attracting more sects to visit Wudang. Many elderly experts sought entry into Wudang’s Heavenly Tomb, enhancing its reputation.
The Golden Spirit Monkey, now a small monkey, had progressed rapidly. Ning Changge estimated it was close to achieving a four-zhang true form, making it Wudang’s third Land Immortal-level combatant. Only Ning Changge knew this.
The Wudang Seven Heroes also worked hard. Zhang Cuishan was nearing the Heaven-Man realm, and his brothers trained diligently, aiming to use the Big Dipper Sword Formation to combat Land Immortals, reducing reliance on their master and junior brother.
One day, while Ning Changge meditated in the library, the Five Elements Spiritual Swords glowed intermittently. He opened his eyes, pleased. The swords were on the verge of gaining spiritual nature.
He placed his Daoist scripture back on the shelf and focused on the swords. With a wave, various Five Elements spiritual items appeared, each containing different amounts of spiritual essence.
These were gifts from visiting sects, many containing spiritual energy. Ning Changge ignited a Pure Yang True Fire, enveloping the items in blue flames, refining them into pure Five Elements essence.
“Gather the Five Elements essence to help you gain spiritual nature!” he chanted, guiding the essence into the swords. The swords vibrated joyfully, their light stabilizing and deepening.
Buzz!!
Waves of energy spread from the library. The Golden Spirit Monkey, meditating, opened its eyes in surprise, sensing the birth of five beings like itself. Though improbable, it acknowledged Ning Changge’s extraordinary abilities.
Ji Xiaofu, watering the spiritual herbs, felt the joyful energy, recognizing the familiar presence of the Qingyuan, Chixiao, and Golden Edge swords. She smiled, “Congratulations, little ones,” and continued her work.
Zhang Sanfeng, in seclusion, sensed the energy. Having just bonded with the Taiji Sword, he was amazed by the transformation of the Five Elements Spiritual Swords.
“Such marvelous energy!” he exclaimed, admiring his disciple’s work. He hoped his Taiji Sword would one day match the Five Elements swords, which had received profound Yin-Yang enchantments from Ning Changge.
Finishing his seclusion, Zhang Sanfeng decided to discuss descending the mountain with his disciple.
In the library, the Five Elements Spiritual Swords completed their transformation, gaining spiritual nature. They now had a joyful, lively presence, akin to toddlers expressing their admiration for Ning Changge, their creator.
Ning Changge smiled, holding the Chixiao Sword, which felt like a small, fiery child. “Wonderful!” he laughed, imagining their future as revered spiritual sword ancestors.
The swords’ power had increased, and Ning Changge planned to nurture their spiritual nature further, aiming for them to become powerful treasures. He played with the swords briefly before storing them in his dantian, where they would be refined alongside the Five Elements Spiritual Tree.
Satisfied, he saw Zhang Sanfeng enter the library. They sat down, served tea by the Golden Spirit Monkey, and Zhang Sanfeng finally spoke, “Changge, do you remember the event at Mount Hua ten years ago?”
For anyone else, this question would be absurd, but Zhang Sanfeng believed his disciple was born with knowledge. Ning Changge smiled, “Yes, Master, I remember.”
Zhang Sanfeng sighed, “So, you chose me, not the other way around.”
Ning Changge shook his head, “Not entirely, Master. If you hadn’t chosen me, it would have been in vain.”
Zhang Sanfeng continued, “You know about my agreement with Master Chongyang and the Eastern Heretic. A man must keep his word. Though you chose me, I benefited from them. I won’t force you, but I hope you’ll visit them.”
“My 100-years birthday is approaching. You can invite them, fulfilling our old promise.”
He didn’t mention the half-master or marriage agreements, trusting Ning Changge to decide. Ning Changge nodded, “I’ll visit Master Chongyang and the Eastern Heretic. This karma affects my Dao. I’ll handle it properly.”
Zhang Sanfeng, relieved, smiled, “Good, good. I feared you wouldn’t want to descend the mountain.”
Ning Changge smiled, “It’s my duty, Master.”
Even without the karma, Ning Changge wouldn’t refuse. He enjoyed the Dao and could endure solitude but didn’t mind descending the mountain.
Watching Zhang Sanfeng leave, Ning Changge smiled, planning his visits to the Quanzhen Sect and Peach Blossom Island. He also thought about a gift for his master’s centenary.
With no need for extensive preparation, he packed some Daoist scriptures and set off, instructing the Golden Spirit Monkey to guard the library. Without informing Song Yuanqiao and the others, he descended the mountain.
In a state of enlightenment, he acted on impulse, embodying a free-spirited Daoist practice.
Thus, ten years after ascending Tianzhu Peak, Ning Changge finally descended the mountain.