Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

The old man seemed a bit disinterested.

"Being able to rebuild the True Martial legacy is already not bad."

However, Ning Qi was unwilling to give up just like that:

"Senior, is there no other way?"

The old man shook his head and said:

"If the True Martial Hall were intact, there would naturally be a way to take you through other Spirit Realms, but now the True Martial Hall is broken, and your strength is insufficient, greatly limiting the abilities you could use. The only useful function might be shielding your Martial Realm, providing some breathing space."

"But this method... cannot be used easily."

Ning Qi asked:

"Why?"

"The True Martial Hall is an Immortal Treasure. If exposed, it would surely attract countless covetous eyes, and then your Martial Realm would face enemies far greater than these."

Ning Qi was slightly stunned.

"Aren't the current enemies from the Mountain and Sea Realm?"

The Artifact Spirit shook its head and smiled:

"Impossible, you are just a small world, not worth the true Great Powers of the Mountain and Sea Realm expending effort. Their targets are the same Spirit Realms. If I haven't predicted wrongly, devouring the Martial Realm is just a task for a Sect of the Mountain and Sea Realm, and after devouring it, the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm will naturally reward them. This is one reason for their fervor."

"There are many such Sects, and their strongest might only be a True Monarch of the Primordial Spirit Realm, or at most a Great Power of the Void Path Realm."

"But if the True Martial Hall were exposed, even Ancestors of the Unity Realm would swarm in."

Ning Qi suddenly understood the crux of the matter.

The True Martial Hall cannot be used unless absolutely necessary. In other words, right now, the Martial Realm is merely a somewhat special small world in the eyes of the Mountain and Sea Realm's Sect, but if the True Martial Hall is exposed, it might draw the gaze of real big shots in the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Such realms far surpass what Ning Qi can contend with at present.

"I understand." Ning Qi felt slightly heavy-hearted; he initially thought the True Martial Hall as an Immortal Treasure might be greatly useful, but now it seems it's just a buffer in dire situations.

The Artifact Spirit Old Man contemplated:

"It's not entirely hopeless. You mentioned the world will of your Martial Realm has awakened, right? Perhaps you can try the Dharma Method explored by the Ancestor in the legacy—fusion with the world, the world is me."

Ning Qi's eyes focused intensely.

The Artifact Spirit had pride and regret in its eyes:

"Back then, the Ancestor was kind-hearted and disdained harming countless living beings to elevate the upper limits of the True Martial Realm; his talent was extraordinary. After shutting himself in for hundreds of thousands of years, he explored this path but was unexpectedly invaded by the Mountain and Sea Realm when about to succeed."

"Although this Dharma Method is not fully formed, it is still applicable for fusing small worlds."

"Once fused, you and the world become one, drawing from the world's foundation. Then you will know how terrifying the battle power of the same rank should be. Moreover, the wonder is, the world is me, I am the world; this way, even if your strength surpasses the world's limits, you will not be rejected."

The Artifact Spirit Old Man's eyes shone brighter as he spoke, unable to help but slap his leg and exclaim.

"In this way, you will have the power to resist the Mountain and Sea Realm's invasion. If sufficient energy is accumulated to activate the True Martial Hall's traversal function, there will be hope!"

"The Dharma Method founded by the Ancestor demands extremely high standards, but with your enlightenment, it should not be a problem."

He laughed heartily, feeling a sense of a turning point.

Listening, Ning Qi's eyes were also bright.

Just hearing the Artifact Spirit's account, he felt it was a Supreme Dharma Method and sensed a grand momentum coming toward him; the world is me, I am the world. This True Martial Ancestor was truly extraordinarily talented. Had the Immortal Realm not fallen, he might have already ascended there and become a True Immortal.

"Thank you for the guidance, Senior Artifact Spirit." Ning Qi respectfully expressed gratitude.

Finally, he had a viable plan, no longer a headless fly.

The Artifact Spirit waved its hand and said:

"It's just a pity that I won't see the True Martial Immortal Sect rebuilt by you, only wishing you a smooth path and to break through the blockade of the Mountain and Sea Realm soon."

Ning Qi couldn't help but respond:

"Senior, is it really necessary?"

The Artifact Spirit's eyes showed a trace of sadness:

"I should have gone long ago. The day the Ancestor fell, I should have left, but the True Martial legacy cannot be severed, so I have lingered all these years, and it is enough."

He smiled and waved again:

"Moreover, my existence would prevent you from fully controlling the True Martial Hall. Rest assured, you will have your own Artifact Spirit."

As he spoke.

He pointed, and a mysterious light shot into Ning Qi's mind, containing various information about the True Martial Hall.

Ning Qi remained silent; though their time together was brief, he sensed that the Artifact Spirit had a gentle nature and was very protective of juniors.

Little glimmers of light gradually began to rise.

"Do not mourn for me; I am merely following the Ancestor." The Artifact Spirit Old Man laughed, and then with a bang, he became countless glimmers of light.

Ning Qi murmured softly:

"Senior Artifact Spirit, farewell."

For the first time, he felt what it meant to inherit a legacy, adding a somewhat different emotion toward the True Martial Immortal Sect he had never met.

Strictly speaking.

The True Martial Sect founded by Taoist Longshan was actually the spark of the True Martial Immortal Sect.

Ning Qi is considered part of the True Martial Immortal Sect.

In the quiet room, the fragrance lingered. He paused for a moment, then composed himself to begin reviewing the information left by the Artifact Spirit.

First.

He must condense a new Artifact Spirit; only then can he fully control the True Martial Hall and easily use every grass and tree within it, as well as activate its relevant functions.

Ning Qi sat cross-legged.

He mobilized his Spiritual Sense, operating the Secret Technique to divide out a wisp of it, feeling a slight pain from his mind, but this did not affect himself.

Then.

Ning Qi seriously resonated with everything around him; light spots began appearing around the quiet room, and centered on Ning Qi's wisp of Spiritual Sense, the light spots began to coalesce, soon forming into a human figure.

This was a young Taoist with a face somewhat resembling Ning Qi's, although Ning Qi wore white robes while he wore black robes.

This is the new Artifact Spirit.

"Greetings, Master." The newborn Artifact Spirit's eyes were full of admiration and respect for Ning Qi; its core was Ning Qi's wisp of Spiritual Sense.

Ning Qi felt a bit amazed.

Indeed, it's an Immortal Treasure; this method is truly mystical.

"No need for formality; let us address each other as fellow Daoists." Ning Qi smiled, "I am Ning Qi; if you don't mind, I'll call you Ning Xuan from now on, how about that?"

He could sense absolute control over the Artifact Spirit while also recognizing that, although the Artifact Spirit's core depended solely on Ning Qi, it possessed its unique consciousness.

The previous Artifact Spirit Old Man surely accompanied the True Martial Ancestor for countless ages; despite not being master and servant, they were already old friends. Therefore, when finding the inheritor, the Artifact Spirit unhesitatingly followed the Ancestor by sacrificing itself.

Having such a dazzling predecessor, Ning Qi would surely respect the existence of the Artifact Spirit.

It's beneficial to both sides.

The Artifact Spirit was clearly very happy:

"I will follow the Daoist companion's orders."

He was very satisfied with his name.

"Daoist Ning Xuan, could you tell me about the current situation of the True Martial Hall?" Ning Qi asked with a serious expression.

Both sat down properly.

Ning Xuan said slowly:

"The True Martial Hall is an Immortal Mansion-type Immortal Treasure, primarily possessing the following major functions."

"First, it has the effect of putting a vast space into a tiny area; its inner world is expansive, forming its realm. It can even contain a small world."

"Second, it can traverse the Sea of Realms, viewing world barriers as nonexistent, capable of existing independently in the Sea of Realms."

"Third, it can be deployed in battle, changing size at will—from as large as a world oppressing with overwhelming force to as small as an invisible particle."

"Fourth, it can shield perception, combined with the ability to shrink into particles, making it easy to evade the Perception of Ancestors in the Unity Realm, unless they have special Secret Techniques."

"Fifth is the Inner Hall we are currently in, which can control the variation of time flow; naturally, the stronger the power, the less effective this is."