Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 154: Chapter 119: Coming Thick and Fast, Celestial Sword Shocking Lei (Two-in-One)_2

At the same time, he secretly marveled at how the Town North King truly doted on this young son.

The Town North King shook his head and laughed, casually chatting with Taoist Longshan.

Li Ling then sat next to Ning Qi. In the entire True Martial Mountain, he was most familiar with Ning Qi. During his last visit, he enjoyed talking with Ning Qi, but now Ning Qi had Zhuang Chen by his side. ”This is my tenth junior brother, Zhuang Chen,” Ning Qi introduced.

Li Ling initially only smiled out of politeness.

But very soon.

He began to chat quietly with Zhuang Chen. Both had the same passion for the Sword Dao. After just a few words, they realized they were kindred spirits, feeling a sense of meeting too late in life, leaving even Ning Qi aside.

Ning Qi merely shook his head and smiled.

However, he didn’t mind. Ever since the Town North King and Li Ling ascended the mountain, he had been observing the Town North King.

His strength now had improved vastly compared to the first time he met the Town North King.

At that time, he needed to rely on the power of the Fake Pill to suppress Elder Wang.

But now, he could do so effortlessly.

In his perception, the Town North King’s aura was restrained and profound, exceedingly powerful, indeed the most formidable he had ever encountered. ”However... not as unbeatable as I previously imagined. After consuming a few more Blood Jade Pills, my Jade Liquid Sea should advance further, likely enough to contend with him,” Ning Qi speculated in his mind.

He retracted his gaze and listened to the crowd’s chatter.

The Town North King was not arrogant; he even took the initiative to share some secret matters about the Northern Barbarians, giving everyone a broadened perspective.

Taoist Longshan did not reject the Town North King’s visit.

In a way, it was a goodwill, and if they could establish a connection with the Town North King, it could stabilize the True Martial Sect further.

The Town North King and Li Ling settled on True Martial Mountain.

After the first day of ascending the mountain, the Town North King rarely appeared, while Li Ling, following Zhuang Chen, caused a ruckus on True Martial Mountain. Li Ling also befriended Yuan Tiancheng, causing chaos on the mountain with the White Ape, making Li Ling like True Martial Mountain more and more. He felt this was much more comfortable than in the Royal Mansion.

In the Town North Royal Mansion, though he held a revered status, he had few peers to play with. The Town North King spent most of his time guarding the Northern Barbarians and had no time to accompany him.

But on True Martial Mountain, the little plump Zhuang Chen sometimes acted mischievously, not regarding him as the Crown Prince of the Town North King at all, and the White Ape would occasionally prank him, leaving him flustered and covered in dust.

Ning Qi watched silently.

He had initially worried that the Town North King might secretly seek out True Man Tianjian, but after realizing that the Town North King was just staying in his guest room, he felt relieved and even felt better about the Town North King.

Ning Qi continued his calm cultivation, unbothered by the matter concerning Thunder Shock Blade Venerate. ...

Time passed slowly.

The conflict between swords and blades in the world finally reached a critical point.

Many people sensed that the situation was on the verge of spiraling out of control, with increasing calls for Thunder Shock Blade Venerate to make a move. Finally, one day, someone saw a senior in the Blade Path visiting Thunder Shock Manor.

The next day.

A challenge letter was sent out.

Half a month later.

Inviting True Man Tianjian to a duel at True Martial Mountain.

Respectfully submitted, Thunder Shock Blade Venerate.

In an instant,

The atmosphere in the Martial Realm was unprecedentedly intense.

Blademen and swordsmen alike were in a frenzy. Although they had been waiting for this moment, when the actual challenge from Thunder Shock Blade Venerate arrived at True Martial Mountain, it was hard not to feel excited.

Countless people eagerly awaited, many had already started placing bets.

True Martial City once again became a place of turbulent activity.

A duel between Celestial Being List powerhouses was extremely rare, not to mention it symbolized the conflict between swords and blades. Whichever side won, the other would at least have to live humbly for the next few years, unable to speak with vigor.

At this moment, there were rumors: ”The blademen are not displaying martial virtue. Someone gave Thunder Shock Blade Venerate an unparalleled treasure blade, which is unfair.”

Swordsmen were discontented.

Blademen retorted: ”If you’re not convinced, you should find a Divine Sword for True Man Tianjian as well. We certainly won’t say anything. In martial contests, swords and blades are also part of one’s strength.”

The swordsmen were instantly speechless.

They could only hope that a senior swordsman would be potent enough.

And in fact.

Someone did ascend True Martial Mountain, and it was Li Ling’s old acquaintance, Luofu Sword Venerate.

Looking at Luofu Sword Venerate in the distance, whose gaze bore a hint of condescension, Li Ling quietly complained to Ning Qi: ”I don’t like him. I feel he talks too pretentiously, always with this demeanor that his swordsmanship will be unrivaled one day.”

The Town North King had once invited Luofu Sword Venerate to the Royal Mansion to mentor Li Ling, but Li Ling wasn’t interested.

Ning Qi chuckled softly.

Previously, he had read the introduction on the Celestial Being List, Luofu Sword Venerate was indeed considered young, not even two hundred and fifty years old, which, considering the eight-hundred-year lifespan in the Celestial Human Realm, was like a rising sun, with high Sword Dao cultivation and potential.

Luofu Sword Venerate, with his hands behind his back, looked at Taoist Longshan: ”True Man Longshan, please invite True Man Tianjian out.”

His words carried a slight sense of entitlement.

Taoist Longshan replied composedly: ”I must ask for your understanding, Senior Tianjian prefers seclusion. If he doesn’t wish to show himself, I can’t force him.”

Luofu Sword Venerate frowned and said: ”Does he plan not to show when Thunder Shock Blade Venerate comes challenging either?”

Taoist Longshan only smiled: ”Senior Tianjian naturally has his own considerations.”

Luofu Sword Venerate looked deeply at Taoist Longshan, paused for several breaths, then said softly: ”You should know, someone gave Thunder Shock Blade Venerate a blade, a very strong one. With it in his hands, True Man Tianjian might not be his match. I came here to lend him a sword.”