"Forget it, overthinking is useless. The most important thing right now is to quickly restore my cultivation. At the very least, I need to reach the Primordial Spirit Realm to have room for planning. Even if the coordinates of the True Martial Realm fall into the hands of another sect, it won’t descend anyti soon."
Ning Qi set his goal and then carefully observed the Mountain and Sea Realm in Lu Ziyue’s arms.
Everywhere were vast, continuous mountain ranges, occasionally there were plains carved by the mighty power of cultivators, with kingdoms nestled within.
"The Mountain and Sea Realm is indeed large, and the Spiritual Qi is abundant. The space is extrely stable. The sa level of cultivation in the Lower Realm and the Spirit Realm causes completely different levels of destruction. Take the Perception Realm for example; in the Lower Realm, one can burn mountains and boil seas, but in the Spirit Realm, it’s not nearly as strong."
"As for the world’s will... it’s hard to say for now. I’ll slowly understand it in the future."
Walking the path of Realm Lordism, Ning Qi’s main focus naturally was the Mountain and Sea Realm itself.
He ticulously noted every difference, feeling a surge of enlightennt in his heart, and he couldn’t wait to enhance his strength.
However, Lu Ziyue didn’t imdiately return to the Infinite Sword Sect. Descending the mountain this ti was to complete a mission. She traveled with Ning Qi, tracking and searching, spending several months, eventually killing a Demon Cultivator in the Purple Mansion Realm, fully displaying the foundation of an Upper Sect’s disciple, arousing countless exclamations.
Then she returned triumphantly.
In front of the mountain gate of the Infinite Sword Sect, Lu Ziyue took a deep breath, slightly relaxed:
"Finally back!"
Ning Qi gazed at the Immortal Sect before him, sowhat amazed. Nurous sword peaks soared into the sky, their sharpness abundant. Various rays of immortal light adorned them, with flying waterfalls and brilliant star rivers. Even more, there were suspended sword peaks in the center, cloaked in rosy clouds and rainbows, very much an immortal paradise.
Cultivators moved through them, with powerful auras hidden within, so even making Ning Qi’s main body wary.
Seeing Lu Ziyue looking over, Ning Qi imdiately laughed, waving his arms.
Lu Ziyue laughed:
"You little guy is quite perceptive, knowing you’re about to join the Infinite Sword Sect, very happy, aren’t you?"
During this ti, she was repeatedly amazed by Ning Qi’s cleverness and spirituality.
With his innate Spirit Body and affinity for Spiritual Qi, such talent would undoubtedly allow him to enter the sect.
Throwing her Inner Sect Disciple’s waist tag over, the Inner Sect Disciple guarding the mountain imdiately bowed respectfully:
"Greetings, Senior Sister Lu Ziyue!"
In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, the strong are revered. Today you are strong, you’re Senior Sister; tomorrow soone stronger will be Senior Brother.
Lu Ziyue returned to her cold and frosty deanor, flew on her sword to the Task Peak to hand in her task, and then brought Ning Qi to the Skill-Transferring Peak. The Infinite Sword Sect had a special place for infants like Ning Qi.
There were disciples specifically responsible for this matter who welcod them, conducted a round of assessnts, and then smiled:
"Congratulations, Senior Sister. This child has an innate Spirit Body. Senior Sister, you have reaped quite a reward this ti. You can, later on, go to the Front Peak to collect your reward. As for this child, he’ll stay here, and when he’s of age, a Skill-Transferring Elder will start teaching and guiding his cultivation. No need to worry."
Lu Ziyue slowly nodded. Bringing Ning Qi back was partly for a reward, but more to give him a place to stay.
"Ning Qi, little guy, stay here well. I’ll co to see you in a while!"
Ning Qi responded with a cheerful smile.
After spending several months together, he knew this Purple Sword True Man, though quite fierce, was actually quite nice. Though the True Martial Realm and the Mountain and Sea Realm were destined to clash, he wouldn’t think everyone in the Mountain and Sea Realm deserved to die.
Watching Lu Ziyue leave in the distance, the disciple clicked his tongue in amazent, glanced at Ning Qi, muttering:
"It’s rare to see Senior Sister Lu so gentle. Could this child be her illegitimate son? Ning Clan? Over at Red Cloud River, there’s indeed a Ning Clan. I wonder if his father is from there?"
Hearing this disciple’s gossipy mutters, Ning Qi was dumbfounded.
Then he couldn’t help but smile wryly.
Yet, it was only natural. He didn’t bother with the disciple’s teasing and went into a pretend sleep.
The disciple cheerfully escorted Ning Qi to the infant centralized managent area. Instantly, overwhelming cries filled the air, making Ning Qi’s scalp tingle.
But no matter what.
Ning Qi thus remained here.
Beca a mber of the Infinite Sword Sect.
...
Ti passed.
As Ning Qi grew day by day, Lu Ziyue also kept her promise to visit him regularly. Although the True Man of the Purple Mansion Realm took a long ti in seclusion occasionally, having visits was better than none. Thanks to Lu Ziyue’s care, Ning Qi received more privileges than other infants.
In the blink of an eye, he was already five years old.
At this age, he could begin cultivation. Ning Qi started cultivating alongside many other disciples in his batch.
The infants brought back by the Inner Sect Disciples differed from those who joined the sect as adults. They generally had much better aptitude, thus receiving more resources. However, there were requirents: if they couldn’t reach the Magic Realm and beco Outer Sect Disciples by the age of thirty, they would be sent out to serve the sect.
Of course, this demand was not difficult. Many capable ones reached the Magic Realm at adulthood.
At five, Ning Qi began cultivation and imdiately displayed extraordinary talent.
In just one year, he achieved Postnatal Realm Perfection and stepped into the Perception Realm, causing quite a stir at Skill-Transferring Peak.
Lu Ziyue ca upon hearing the news, looking at him with even more delight.
The two indeed had a good relationship, but if Ning Qi wasn’t driven to improve, that bond would naturally fade over ti. Now, however, they had advanced further. After so encouragent, Lu Ziyue left so Spirit Pills behind and, most importantly, instructed Ning Qi to call her Senior Sister in the future.
Lu Ziyue felt that Ning Qi was extraordinary and might stand parallel to her in the future, perhaps even surpass her.
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