Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

The woman in green nodded in agreement:

"Tianxing makes a good point, Ghost Mask. I think we should temporarily put aside the True Martial Sect. There is a Senior Tianjian this time who has established the True Martial Sword Monument, attracting many swordsmen. It won't be easy to take down the True Martial Sect in the future, and it's not worth the effort since, in reality, we don't have any deep grudges against them."

Immediately, an elder proposed:

"Three Vice Sect Leaders, perhaps we can consider another approach?"

He glanced at Ghost Mask and smiled:

"I heard that Vice Sect Leader Ghost Mask has an unparalleled genius under his command who has already entered the Blood Demon Pool, causing quite a stir and showing the demeanor of a Saint Heir. Since he hails from the True Martial Sect, why not let him try to make the True Martial Sect submit to us?"

"If it is feasible, then not only would we have one less opponent, but we would also gain a strong source of new blood."

The expressions of the three people varied, for they all knew that this elder was referring to Qin Yun.

Qin Yun's transformation in the Blood Demon Pool was unexpectedly smooth and caused quite a commotion, alarming the Grand Elder, who granted special permission for Qin Yun to delve deeper into the pool to draw strength.

Ghost Mask slowly shook his head and said:

"The probability of this plan working is too low; Qin Yun once rebelled against the True Martial Sect..."

The woman in green casually glanced at her slender fingers and said:

"Though he is a defector, the relationship between master and disciple is deep, like that of father and son. I observe Taoist Longshan's affection for this former disciple is not necessarily heartless. It wouldn't hurt to try when Qin Yun comes out of the Blood Demon Pool."

Ghost Mask stared at the beautiful woman without speaking, but everyone could see his displeasure because, after all, Qin Yun was his man. After a few breaths, he suddenly said:

"Vice Sect Leader Lin, I heard that Ruhua's niece is now astonishingly beautiful, with the bearing of a Saintess. Since you think so highly of Qin Yun, why not let her and Qin Yun come together? Perhaps this could set the stage for a great story in our Holy Sect."

Lin Xueshuang's eyes narrowed, and she snorted coldly:

"Ruhua, that silly girl, can't bear the title of Saintess. Who knows where she's been running off to lately."

However, she seemed somewhat moved and began to consider it carefully:

"But perhaps after Qin Yun emerges from the Blood Demon Pool, we can try to let them interact a bit."

Ghost Mask immediately laughed heartily.

In the middle, Xiang Tianxing frowned slightly and interrupted, saying:

"There's another important matter recently."

Everyone's expressions turned serious, realizing what Xiang Tianxing meant.

"The Southern Border Alliance has been acting crazy, launching successive attacks on several of our strongholds, catching us somewhat off guard. Especially near the southern border in White State, one branch was directly wiped out, and a Celestial Human Realm elder was killed!"

In an instant.

Everyone was furious.

Although they had heard of this before, they had not known that a Celestial Human Realm elder had also been killed.

Lin Xueshuang's eyes gleamed with deadly intent:

"Is the Southern Border Alliance really trying to go to war with us? Do those god-and-ghost-like creatures really think that forming an alliance allows them to challenge our Holy Sect? If they're not afraid of benefitting Great Yan, let them come!"

Ghost Mask pondered, somewhat suspicious:

"Could there be some misunderstanding? Our Holy Sect has never had conflict with the Southern Border Alliance. Both parties wish to step out of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, as it is said the living conditions there are becoming harsher, with Exotic Beasts frequently rioting, making even the outskirts unsafe compared to before."

"Whatever the reason, even if there is a misunderstanding, we should still subdue them first! Only then can we sit down and talk!" Xiang Tianxing stood up, his silver eyes filled with killing intent.

"Then let's fight!"

Everyone was incensed.

They could tolerate Great Yan's dominance, but now even the Southern Border Alliance dared to provoke them?

The group reached a consensus and began discussing various countermeasures.

...

Unnoticed and silent.

Amidst the tumult of True Man Tianjian, the Southern Border Alliance and the Demon Sect began to experience various undercurrents, which left the somewhat bewildered Great Yan court wondering why these two forces suddenly clashed. However, for them, it was a good thing, as they were happy to watch from the sidelines and even occasionally added fuel to the fire.

And the instigator of all this was leisurely passing his days at the Seeking Tao Institute.

After the great battle concluded, Ning Qi rarely enjoyed some peace and quiet.

No one disturbed him, as all True Martial Sect disciples engaged in the Sword Dao were enamored with comprehending the True Martial Sword Monument. After Luo Wentian set various rules, it was gradually opened to martial artists outside the True Martial Sect, prioritizing swordsmen but allowing other martial artists to comprehend it as well, though with fewer spots.

Ning Qi lay on a rattan chair, the Enlightenment Tea Tree beside him thriving under the watering of Blood Jade Pill liquid, slowly growing to the height of a thigh.

He himself was communicating with the Sword Intent of the True Martial Sword Monument, sensing the imprints left by those who had delved into the monument in recent days.

Though some small progress was made, given the short time, Ning Qi was rather expectant. At least it proved the method was viable; one person's wisdom could never compare, but the collective efforts of tens of thousands would undoubtedly elevate his Sword Dao to an unprecedented height.

"This recent battle, with applications borrowed from True Martial heritage, was remarkably effective and allowed for such a decisive victory."

Ning Qi reflected on the sword strike that defeated Thunder Shock Blade Venerate.

Heavenly Sword Transformation Nine gave him significant insights.

"Perhaps, the Heavenly Sword Technique can be further perfected by integrating sword arrays."

A spark of inspiration ignited in Ning Qi's mind. He had previously created some powerful sword arrays, such as the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Sword Array, which had astonished several Celestial Human Realm experts at the Celestial Being Grand Ceremony. With this sword array, True Martial Sect disciples had already made a considerable name for themselves in Qing State.