Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

"When there's a choice, don't make a decision lightly, especially since you're a girl."

Listening to this from Jiang Ning.

Zhong Ling looked up at Jiang Ning.

"I can feel that Brother Jiang Ning is seriously considering me."

Jiang Ning said, "Because I don't want someone as pure as you to choose the wrong path in life! I also feel that you're very kind!"

After speaking, Jiang Ning involuntarily extended his hand.

His hand extended halfway, then paused in mid-air before he withdrew it.

Because he realized that his action was inappropriate.

Seeing this, Zhong Ling squinted her eyes in a smile, her eyes like crescent moons.

She reached out and grabbed the hand Jiang Ning had just withdrawn, then placed it on her head.

"You're a good person, you have no malice towards me, I can feel it!"

Feeling the warmth of Zhong Ling's hair, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile, then gently ruffled her hair.

"You're a very pure, clean girl."

"If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can come to Dongling City to find me!"

Hearing this.

Zhong Ling nodded heavily.

"Alright!"

Her eyes squinted in a smile.

In the silent moment.

Jiang Ning suddenly realized that he couldn't feel Zhong Ling's presence three feet away.

At this moment, it seemed as if Zhong Ling had completely vanished from his sight.

She blended into the world around her.

A look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

What a magical constitution!

He thought silently to himself.

He recalled what Zhong Ling had just told him.

Having a child with someone who has a high Immortal Root has a high probability of inheriting both parents' talents, and the higher the Immortal Root, the greater the probability of inheritance.

His mind involuntarily thought of Lin Qingyi.

Princess Consort Qi, Lin Qingyi.

Prince Qi married her, but due to her long illness, he never touched her.

And according to the information Zhao Yulong had previously hinted at.

Prince Qi marrying Lin Qingyi was also due to the Old Prince's instructions.

Lin Qingyi was also the target of the Old Prince.

Recalling the things Zhao Yulong had revealed and his understanding of Lin Qingyi, many thoughts involuntarily surfaced in Jiang Ning's mind.

At this moment.

A commotion erupted at the banquet.

"It's Palace Master Xiao!"

"Palace Master Xiao has arrived!"

"Palace Master Xiao is truly a top genius! So young, so beautiful, yet already a Heavenly Human Grandmaster."

"Indeed! I believe in decades, Dongling County will undoubtedly see a Second Grade Divine Realm Great Grandmaster."

"That's for sure! After all, Palace Master Xiao is the number one talent in Dongling County in the past decade! Entering the Third Grade means being a Heavenly Human Grandmaster, and the probability of her achieving Second Grade Divine Realm Great Grandmaster is over eighty percent."

"..."

Hearing the discussions at the banquet.

Jiang Ning also looked toward the entrance of the banquet.

He saw Xiao Qiushui in a white palace dress, embroidered with cloud patterns using silver-white threads, appearing in his vision.

Behind Xiao Qiushui, Xiao Emei, holding a bright silver long sword and dressed in a blue long dress, followed.

At this moment, Xiao Qiushui noticed Jiang Ning's gaze.

She immediately looked over.

Her eyes filled with turbulent waves.

The words Xiao Qiushui had just said to her made her unable to calm down.

Something is wrong!!

Seeing Xiao Emei's gaze, Jiang Ning's eyes narrowed slightly.

The next moment.

His gaze was drawn to the movement behind Xiao Qiushui.

He saw Li Sixiang, dressed in a Daoist robe, slowly approaching from the air.

Each step he took seemed as if his feet were firmly planted on the ground.

The most striking was the two young men and women following Li Sixiang, both of whom were extraordinarily handsome and graceful, resembling beings from a celestial family.

"It's Li Sixiang!"

"Cross Immortal Gate's Li Sixiang!!"

"Such a remarkable mastery of the Power of Heaven and Earth! Has he made further progress beyond the hundred-feet pole?"

"Brother, you guessed right! It is said that Li Sixiang has taken the most crucial step and has now become a Great Grandmaster of Second Grade Divine Realm!"

"Great Grandmaster of Divine Realm!!!"

Everyone couldn't help but exclaim, their eyes filled with astonishment.

A Great Grandmaster of Second Grade Divine Realm, not to mention in Dongling County.

Even in Guangning Prefecture of the Thirty-six Prefectures of the Nine Provinces, such a pinnacle existence is rare.

In the world, unless those who have reached the Martial Arts Peak take action.

A Great Grandmaster of Divine Realm is amongst the top few.

"Two Divine Intents in one sect; indeed worthy of Cross Immortal Gate!" Someone voiced their admiration.

"Indeed! The foundation of Cross Immortal Gate is truly formidable!"

"..."

While everyone was expressing their sentiments.

Li Sixiang, accompanied by two followers, slowly paused at the entrance of the banquet.

"Palace Master Xiao, I hope I haven't arrived too late!" Li Sixiang displayed a smile.

Looking at Li Sixiang before her, Xiao Qiushui's expression was somewhat complex.

She had just conversed with Li Sixiang.

Frankly, Li Sixiang had intentions of pushing her forward, to challenge both the Great Xia Court and the Inspection Office.

This was due to Cross Immortal Gate producing two top experts of Divine Realm in the humble Guangning Prefecture.

Also because Xiao Qiushui was a suitable candidate.

She had inherent conflicts with Brother Jiang Ning, the Dongling County Patrol Envoy.

Considering Li Sixiang's intentions, she thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

This boldly aligned with her own intentions.

Moreover, it wasn't easy to directly oppose the suggestion from Li Sixiang of Cross Immortal Gate.

"Master Li has arrived just in time, at the perfect moment!" Xiao Qiushui said.

"Glad I didn't delay the 2 hours!" Li Sixiang replied, a faint smile on his face.

"Master Li, come with me to enter the banquet! It's just the right time to start the feast!" Xiao Qiushui invited.

"Respecting your invitation!" Li Sixiang responded.

As Li Sixiang and Xiao Qiushui entered the banquet side by side, the banquet immediately quieted down considerably.

"Everyone, don't hold back. The Grandmaster Banquet is the perfect place for us to exchange insights and experiences in Martial Arts! Without such gatherings, we Grandmasters would be like elusive dragons, rarely seen, not to mention gathered."

Li Sixiang said this smiling after taking his seat.

"Master Li speaks rightly!" Someone stood first, holding a cup in hand.

Then their gaze swept around, and continued, "Everyone, let's first toast to Master Li and Palace Master Xiao! Congratulations to Master Li and Palace Master Xiao on further progress in Martial Arts."

Watching the crowd who stood and raised their glasses, Li Sixiang said, "You are all too kind! Though I have stepped into the Divine Realm, it's merely just a beginning!"

"The journey of Martial Arts is akin to climbing a thousand-foot peak, being quick or slow is not the point; reaching the end is the true victory."

"I believe that many here will soon surpass me, going farther on the Martial Arts path."

"Hereupon, I wish you all prosperity on your Martial Arts journey!"

As his words fell.

Li Sixiang raised his cup.

"Let us all drink together!"

"Together!" someone else raised their cup high.

Ye Zhengqi observed this, his demeanor calm, without any movement.

Zhong Yue, Jiang Ning, Zhao Yulong, and others similarly refrained.

As official representatives, they naturally could not align with Li Sixiang at this moment.

"Elder Zhong, what do you think?" Ye Zhengqi said, holding a small wine cup.

"Li Sixiang is now revealing some sharpness; perhaps Cross Immortal Gate chooses not to remain restrained anymore because he has entered the Second Grade Divine Realm," Zhong Yue replied calmly.

Though their conversation was not loud, it was also without any concealment.

For someone as strong as Li Sixiang, it was easy to capture the information from their conversation amidst the clamor.

As he lowered his cup, his gaze casually swept towards Ye Zhengqi and Zhong Yue.

Then sat down slowly.

At this moment, Xiao Qiushui's expression became slightly cold, her gaze icy.

"Palace Master Xiao, this cup is for you, wishing you to soon reach the Martial Arts Peak!" Li Sixiang raised his cup and stood, remotely toasting Xiao Qiushui.

Seeing this, Xiao Qiushui's expression immediately softened considerably.

"Master Li, you are courteous!" Xiao Qiushui said indifferently.

Then, watching Li Sixiang drink in one gulp, she also promptly drank her wine in one gulp.

"I, this old beggar, also toast Palace Master Xiao, thanking her for the hospitality these days, allowing me, the old beggar, to eat and sleep well!" said the shabby-looking old beggar, with a laugh, holding his cup.

"I, Li, toast Palace Master Xiao as well..."

"I, Xiao Teng, toast Palace Master Xiao..."

"..."

As the banquet commenced, the participants in Xiao Qiushui's Grandmaster Banquet raised their cups remotely toasting Xiao Qiushui.