Chapter 72: An Ant Sees the Sky
“Master, could you let me feel the Heaven and Earth Power again?” Ning Qi’s words interrupted Dragon Mountain Daoist’s thoughts.
Curiosity filled Ning Qi’s eyes.
Just now was a test of strength; now he wanted to experience the Heaven and Earth Power up close again. He had wanted to do this before, but Dragon Mountain Daoist was too busy, and he hadn’t found an opportunity.
A smile appeared on Dragon Mountain Daoist’s face, a rare hint of eagerness.
Sometimes, having a Disciple who is too much of a Prodigy is both a joyful and painful thing.
Dragon Mountain Daoist recalled that besides the initial period when Ning Qi first encountered the Martial World and he had the chance to impart martial Dao principles, he had never again found a sense of accomplishment from Ning Qi, and even felt frustrated.
No matter what he taught, Ning Qi learned it quickly, and sometimes, before he knew it, Ning Qi was using it even better than him.
Who could endure that?
But now.
The opportunity had come.
Surely, you wouldn’t be proficient in things of the Heavenly Human Realm, would you?
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s face held a smile.
“Of course, and it’s a good opportunity for me to explain the Dao of the Heavenly Human Realm to you, so you can familiarize yourself with it beforehand.”
Ning Qi nodded repeatedly.
Master and Disciple sat quietly by the cliff.
Although the cold wind was biting, to them, it was no different from a gentle breeze.
“The so-called Heavenly Human Realm emphasizes leveraging Heaven and Earth Power with human strength. Human strength is finite, but Heaven and Earth Power is infinite. It’s about the spirit uniting with the Core Formation, resonating with the subtle will of Heaven and Earth…”
Dragon Mountain Daoist explained patiently, his voice gentle. He held nothing back, revealing all his insights from this period.
As he spoke, wisps of Heaven and Earth Power gathered, swirling around Ning Qi.
Though far less active than when he had his Breakthrough, it was exceedingly gentle, not as violent as before.
Ning Qi listened, and flashes of inspiration rose in his mind.
Compared to when Dragon Mountain Daoist achieved the Heavenly Human Realm, his Comprehension Ability had improved significantly, and his Realm was higher, so he immediately gained different insights.
Unconsciously, Ning Qi had already closed his eyes.
The Heaven-Human Unity Secret Technique operated on its own, and he entered a miraculous state. The Heaven and Earth Power around him became even clearer.
“Heaven and Earth Power is a mysterious force that permeates Heaven and Earth. However, before stepping into the Heavenly Human Realm, one cannot perceive it at all, let alone control it beforehand.”
“Human strength is finite, Heaven’s strength is infinite. The reason I can barely contend with a Heavenly Human Realm expert now is because my Protective Aura is too vast. But what if I could control a bit of Heaven and Earth Power beforehand? Perhaps the gap could be narrowed.”
“The spirit unites with the Core Formation, but I currently don’t have a Core Formation. Can I use other things to replace it?”
…
Thoughts constantly surged in Ning Qi’s mind, inspiration flowed like a waterfall, and he had already fallen into a wonderful state of Epiphany.
As Dragon Mountain Daoist spoke, he noticed something was off.
His beard couldn’t help but twitch.
“Little Nine… is he having an Epiphany?”
“And that power swirling around him is… Heaven and Earth Power?!”
Dragon Mountain Daoist couldn’t help but gasp in his heart.
He hadn’t been so shocked when Ning Qi displayed strength comparable to the Yuandan Realm, but now, when Ning Qi showed the ability to control Heaven and Earth Power, he was truly dumbfounded!
Breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm?
Impossible.
That would mean Ning Qi could already resonate with Heaven and Earth Power before reaching the Heavenly Human Realm.
This was unheard of.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s heart was in turmoil, and his voice unconsciously lowered significantly, fearing he might disturb Ning Qi’s Epiphany.
Who knew how much time had passed.
The sky gradually lightened.
Ning Qi slowly opened his eyes.
Joy filled his eyes.
Dragon Mountain Daoist’s lecture this time had given him immense gains!
Not only did it allow him to further understand the path of Breakthrough for Heavenly Human Realm experts, but it also led him to create this ultimate Secret Manual.
Heavenly Sword Technique.
This sword Dao Secret Manual was the result of Ning Qi’s attempt to control Heaven and Earth Power.
Only by first being in a state of Heaven and Earth United as One could he draw forth a bit of Heaven and Earth Power, and then condense his Protective Aura around it, forming a Heavenly Sword.
Ning Qi felt that even a Heavenly Human Realm expert would have to avoid its edge.
Ning Qi, facing the gradually rising morning sun, respectfully bowed to Dragon Mountain Daoist:
“Disciple thanks Master for imparting the Dao!”
Dragon Mountain Daoist smiled bitterly in his heart. He had originally thought he could use the Realm suppression of the Heavenly Human Realm to show off a little in front of his young Disciple, but he was once again severely hit.
But he still couldn’t help but ask:
“Qi’er, what was that power around you just now…?”
Ning Qi suddenly realized, and he naturally pulled out a Secret Manual he had prepared earlier from his embrace.
“I almost forgot to tell Master, this is the Heaven-Human Unity Secret Technique that Disciple comprehended while observing Master’s Breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Realm. I was just about to give it to Master.”
The Heavenly Sword Technique was exclusive to a Prodigy like Ning Qi, who was in the Gang Yuan Realm but could still use Heaven and Earth Power, so he didn’t give it to Dragon Mountain Daoist.
But the Heaven-Human Unity Secret Technique was fine; Dragon Mountain Daoist could also use it, and it might be of great help to him.
“Heaven-Human Unity Secret Technique?” Dragon Mountain Daoist was slightly stunned. He initially wanted to refuse, but his hands had already subconsciously taken it.
He let out a light breath and slowly opened the booklet.
“The roots and bones of a person already contain the mysteries of Heaven and Earth.”
The very first sentence struck him like lightning, and inspiration flashed.
Dragon Mountain Daoist eagerly flipped through the pages, completely immersed in it.
Who knew how long had passed.
He slowly looked up from the book, his eyes filled with immense shock.
The words ‘astounding talent’ were no longer enough to describe this Secret Manual. Such ingenious ideas, even if he were given several hundred more years, he would not be able to grasp even a fraction. He even felt a ridiculous sense of an ant seeing the sky.
A hint of embarrassment involuntarily appeared on his face, after all, the one who created this Secret Manual was his young Disciple.
After seeing that no one was around and Ning Qi had already left, Dragon Mountain Daoist let out a light breath.
He looked at the green mountains in the distance and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
He felt that taking Ning Qi as his Disciple was perhaps the most correct decision he had ever made in his life.
…
After obtaining the Heaven-Human Unity Secret Technique, Dragon Mountain Daoist began to diligently study it.
This Secret Manual made it much easier for him to comprehend Heaven and Earth Power, and his combat power also increased significantly. He felt that if he were to face the Wang Family Old Ancestor again, it would undoubtedly be much easier.
It wasn’t until a month before the Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony that Dragon Mountain Daoist set off down the mountain.
The Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony also required inviting several Heavenly Human Realm experts, so he naturally had to go personally. With his speed, it wouldn’t take too long.
And at this moment, as True Martial Sect Disciples who had gone down the mountain to deliver invitations returned one by one, the Qingzhou Martial World became even more bustling. People continuously arrived early, and the newly expanded Zhenwu City grew increasingly lively.
Gaze after gaze was cast upon Zhenwu Mountain, awaiting the arrival of the Heavenly Human Grand Ceremony.
Zhenwu Mountain had already become the focus of universal attention.