Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Taoist Longshan stood silent, bowing once more, and Lan Yiyi still avoided it.

"Miss Yiyi, this kindness is unforgettable. When Qin Yun wakes up, he will surely repay you for saving his life!"

Lan Yiyi shook her head:

"I have one condition."

"Please, Miss Yiyi, speak."

"When Qin Yun wakes up, don't tell him it was I who saved him."

Everyone was stunned, not understanding Lan Yiyi's intentions.

But Lan Yiyi was extremely firm:

"This is my only request, I hope the True Man will agree."

Silence.

After a moment.

Taoist Longshan exhaled a long breath and said solemnly:

"Alright, I promise you."

Though unaware of the exact relationship between Lan Yiyi and Qin Yun, there must be a sentiment between them that outsiders cannot comprehend. It is best to agree first and discuss it later when the time is right.

Lan Yiyi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Take me to see Qin Yun." Her eyes began to waver.

Taoist Longshan made a gesture, leading the group towards the innermost part of the Bright Martial Pavilion.

And then.

A lifelike ice sculpture appeared before them.

Looking at Qin Yun lying on the Profound Ice Jade Bed, Lan Yiyi's fingers instinctively tightened, her heart clenched slightly. The aged body before her seemed entirely unlike the handsome and valiant youth from before, yet in Lan Yiyi's eyes, the two overlapped and merged into one.

Her eyes turned slightly red, but she lowered her head to prevent others from noticing.

Taking a deep breath, she gradually regained her composure:

"Let's begin the Shared Destiny Gu ritual. This process may take as short as three months, or as long as half a year. During this time, I will also fall into slumber. Please, True Man, protect us, and ensure we are not disturbed, otherwise, it will all be for naught, and both Qin Yun and I will be in life-threatening danger."

Taoist Longshan said seriously:

"Don't worry, Miss Yiyi!"

Lan Yiyi slowly approached and then laid down beside Qin Yun on the Profound Ice Jade Bed. The bone-chilling cold made her instinctively shiver, and then she operated her Gang Qi, slowly closing her eyes.

She did not ask the others to leave the room, which reassured them further, as, regardless of how sincere she was, there was a risk involved.

If anything went awry, Ning Qi could intervene at once.

Everyone held their breath, watching.

They saw a faint light begin to gather on Lan Yiyi's body. Then, with slightly parted lips, a small jade-colored insect flew out, hovering between her and Qin Yun.

Everyone was amazed, while Ning Qi's eyes gleamed with a golden light, delving into the mystery.

Not only as a precaution but also to see if there were any improvements to be made, perhaps it would be useful later. He was somewhat astonished by the mysterious methods of the Southern Border people. The previous Blood King Gu already felt different from the Great Yan Martial Path, and now, the Shared Destiny Gu seemed even more miraculous.

The jade-colored insect emitted a wave-like sound, and vaguely, similar light dots gathered on the other side, leading to a realization in everyone's hearts: it was forming the Child Gu.

Once the Child Gu was fully formed, it would be implanted into Qin Yun.

The time-consuming process Lan Yiyi mentioned was mainly due to this, requiring both the formation of the Child Gu and the bridging of the Life Span Bridge.

Lan Yiyi's aura gradually became introverted, eventually falling asleep.

With the guidance complete, the rest was left to the instincts of the Shared Destiny Gu.

Taoist Longshan glanced imperceptibly at Ning Qi, and upon seeing Ning Qi nod, he immediately relaxed.

He waved the others away.

"From now on, except for you few, no other disciples are allowed near the Bright Martial Pavilion."

Everyone respectfully agreed.

They took another look at Qin Yun and Lan Yiyi, feeling both emotional and expectant. They hadn't anticipated that the solution to save Qin Yun would come from someone from the Southern Border, giving them mixed feelings.

However, it's ultimately a good thing.

With a significant matter settled, everyone's mood lightened considerably, especially Jiang Baishan, for whom this had nearly become an obsession.

At this moment.

He was extremely grateful to the Saintess from the Southern Border.

Taoist Longshan discussed with Lin Xueshuang some matters concerning the settlement of the Lin Clan members.

After all, although Lin Xueshuang and the Lin Clan had decided to sever ties with the Demon Sect, a small number of them had shown their faces at the Imperial Court. Thus, now wasn't the time to be high-profile. After the situation calms down, slowly, over time, the Lin Clan would naturally find a foothold.

As for now, finding a place near True Martial Mountain to recuperate was the best choice.

Following that.

The two also agreed on the wedding date for Jiang Baishan and Lin Ruhua, setting it for the eighth of next month.

This way, it's like double happiness.

The gloom in Taoist Longshan's heart finally cleared, his fifth disciple no longer faced with a dilemma, his eighth disciple had hope of awakening, and the threats from the Demon Sect and Southern Border had significantly diminished. The True Martial Sect was thriving, and everything was moving in a positive direction.

Ning Qi was in a good mood as well.

Although he believed he would eventually create a Dharma Method to awaken Qin Yun, it was naturally better for it to happen sooner.

...

Time passed slowly.

Jiang Baishan and Lin Ruhua's wedding day arrived.

On this day, there were colorful decorations and a joyful atmosphere, though it was limited to the pavilion of the True Martial Sect elders because Lin Ruhua's identity was still somewhat sensitive.

On the True Martial Sect's side, only Ning Qi and a few other disciples like Luo Nianchu were present, while on the Lin Clan's side, Lin Xueshuang and several important figures attended.

Though few in number, they were all close people.

Everyone sincerely offered their blessings and gifts, making for a lively occasion.

The two newlyweds were filled with happiness.

Ning Qi watched this scene with some emotion, thinking how fast time flies. He recalled that when he was one year old, his fifth brother vowed to focus solely on the Martial Path and never marry, yet he completely forgot about that vow. Indeed, when one meets the person they love, everything changes.

He wondered if there would come a day when he would feel the same, encountering such a woman.

But then, he shook his head and laughed.

The world is unpredictable, and no one knows what the future holds. He doesn't reject the idea, but neither will he yearn for it.

However, the only thing he could be sure of was that any woman he would be interested in must share similar ambitions with him.

After the wedding.

The True Martial Sect returned to its calm.

But the True Martial Sword Stele and the Tower of Ten Thousand Paths remained bustling, with martial artists continually arriving. Especially the Tower of Ten Thousand Paths, which now had a deep foundation, was no longer limited to the Sword Dao. In a short time, other martial paths were starting to rival its Sword Dao foundation.

However, Ning Qi didn't have to worry about it. He just needed to communicate with the martial path imprints from time to time, absorbing useful nutrients to enhance his own martial path.

His martial path intent advanced at a speed incomprehensible to others.

This was just one aspect.

Ning Qi now focused primarily on cultivating the Three Flowers.

With the backing of the Heaven-Reaching Pill, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, progressing at a terrifying speed, constantly boosting his combat power.

This feeling was addicting.

He eagerly anticipated the day when he would reach Celestial Being Perfection.

For him, it was an exceedingly important milestone.

Celestial Being Perfection, with sufficiently strong Divine Intent, he could clearly see the scene deep within the White Ape's bloodline.

With the Three Flowers gathered at the top, he could formally explore the Martial Saint Realm; otherwise, previous speculations were just rehearsals.

Additionally, he could begin exploring the mysteries of the Martial Saint's power within the Yu King Pearl.

During this period.

He had studied the Yu King Pearl many times, but despite having more control, the best he could achieve was to unleash the remaining Martial Saint power's astonishing lethality, yet he couldn't fully explore its mysteries.

This made him realize.

Gathering the Three Flowers might be a crucial requirement.

Thus, Ning Qi dedicated himself to reading classics and attaining enlightenment, wholly concentrating on his cultivation.

Slowly, time drifted on.

One Heaven-Reaching Pill after another consumed at a steady pace.

On this day.

In the Seeking Tao Institute.

The gentle wind was favorable.

Today, the Enlightenment Tea tree, nurtured by the blood and flesh of dozens of Celestial Human Realm individuals, had grown lush and full. Ning Qi's past vision of lying and studying beneath the Enlightenment Tea tree for coolness had been initially realized, and it continued growing. Perhaps, one day, it might overshadow the entire Seeking Tao Institute.

Ning Qi sat beneath the Enlightenment Tea tree, entering a state between wakefulness and sleep.

His state was somewhat mystical, already on the verge of a breakthrough.