Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 139: Chapter 115: The Martial Saint’s Unfortunate Later Years, Blood Jade Pill Completed (Double-Length Chapter)

In a small town.

Ning Qi strolled through it, appearing as an unremarkable young man. After everything was settled, he found rare time to savor the mundane life, which touched him in some ways.

Having avenged the annihilation of his sect, his mind was much more at peace, and his heart was tranquil.

He wasn’t in a rush to go to the Underground Palace of the True Martial Sect, discovered by Taoist Longshan back then. Previously, he used the Virtual Sword Pill Dissolution Technique to swiftly deal with the Skinny Elder, which did have some impact on his physical body. Though the side effects of such a technique are small, they are not nonexistent.

Ning Qi planned to spend two to three days adjusting his state and re-forming a Virtual Sword Pill.

This way, he’d have the confidence to handle any unforeseen circumstances.

The cries of street vendors occasionally pierced his ears, and Ning Qi also overheard many secret conversations or anecdotes of martial artists, which even included terms like ’treasure’ and ’secret realm’.

But he had no interest in delving too deeply.

To him, focusing on these matters would be a wastage of time.

However, it was his first time traveling this far alone, allowing him to gain a deeper understanding of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.

Previously, Ning Qi’s understanding of Great Yan came from books or others’ descriptions, which was ultimately not as good as seeing it with his own eyes. "In this world, the Great Yan Dynasty is the sole ruler of the Central Domain, occupying fertile land, beneath which lie the Thirteen States, with Yan State at the center. Beneath the Thirteen States are the prefectures, counties, and cities, governed hierarchically. Controlling such vast land is not easy." "Upon seeing it now, although the people of Great Yan are not as civilized as in my previous life, they do live in peace and work contentedly. The chaotic situation in recent years has affected them, but it’s still within a controllable range."

Ning Qi could see.

When martial artists fought, they also tried to minimize the impact on ordinary people, thanks to Great Yan’s formidable deterrence against martial artists. No one dared to provoke recklessly.

In some sense, Great Yan has maintained a prosperous era for quite some time. "Unfortunately, this situation might not last too long." "Great Yan occupies the Central Domain, with the boundless sea to the east, the sandy desert to the west, the Hundred Thousand Mountains to the south, and the Northern Barbarian tribes on the northern grasslands. Currently, the Demon Sect is stirring restlessly within, and the Southern Border has formed an alliance, watching closely. The Northern Barbarians on the grassland have been suppressed by the Town North King, but the exact situation is uncertain." "If conflict erupts, Great Yan might find itself beset on all sides."

Ning Qi listened to an exaggerated storyteller’s tales, lost in thought.

As his cultivation deepened, especially after experiencing several Celestial Human Realm battles, he gradually came to understand the operating rules of this world. "A Martial Saint is an existence that suppresses heaven and earth. Aside from Great Yan, which openly possesses a Martial Saint, the other factions are unknown, but surely have means to contend with a Martial Saint." "Apart from the Martial Saints, there’s the Celestial Human Realm. But the destructive power of Celestial Beings is already quite strong, so they rarely act unless during fierce conflicts like before." "Below the Celestial Human Realm are the main forces during ordinary times. Focusing on the prefecture, county, and city areas, these people are the true main forces." "I wonder when... it will truly become chaotic."

Ning Qi pondered.

After learning about the Blood Emperor Gu, he increasingly felt that undercurrents were surging.

Ning Qi quietly left the storytelling alley, unnoticed by anyone.

Three days later.

Ning Qi re-formed a Virtual Sword Pill. Seeing that the Sword Pill was slightly stronger than before, a slight smile appeared on his lips. Having used it once, he corrected a small flaw, making the method more perfected.