Chapter 258

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Chapter 258"Master, I didn't expect that Zhongzhou would also experience chaos due to the revival of spiritual energy. No wonder the Holy Mountain hasn't intervened in the matters of other regions." On the way back, Lu Qing spoke to the old doctor. "I don't know if our decision to come to Zhongzhou this time was right or wrong," the old doctor said worriedly. The situation in Zhongzhou had become so unpredictable that he was genuinely concerned about what might happen next. "And this method of refining spiritual energy is so precious that even the major sects would fight to obtain it. Ah Qing, we must be cautious when practicing the Qi-Eating Technique in the future," the old doctor reminded. "Yes, Master," Lu Qing nodded, his expression becoming more serious. He originally thought that the powerful sects and influential families in Zhongzhou, with their deep foundations, should not lack methods for refining spiritual energy. Now, it seemed he had underestimated the situation. In ancient times, the disappearance of spiritual energy and the changes in the laws of heaven and earth had caused the path of cultivation to fall silent for tens of thousands of years. The gaps and losses in cultivation methods were far more severe than he had imagined. Even basic methods like the Qi-Eating Technique could provoke a scramble among the sects. If his possession of the complete inheritances from two ancient cultivation sects were to be exposed, he would surely become a target for various forces across the world. No matter how skilled he was, he might have to flee far away. "Master, what do you think of the martial intent contained in the inscriptions on the city gate that Senior Xuanjizi mentioned earlier?" Lu Qing asked. The old doctor thought for a moment and said, "I didn't feel anything wrong with the martial intent in the inscriptions. The senior who left those inscriptions must have been a carefree person. The martial intent he left behind is filled with a sense of freedom. I contemplated it for a while and felt I gained a lot." Lu Qing pondered. He didn't sense any danger from the inscriptions either. He wasn't sure if it was an illusion or if there was more to it. After returning to the inn, Lu Qing ordered a large table of dishes and called everyone out. After everyone had eaten their fill, they went back to their rooms to rest. Xiao Yan and Xiao Li naturally slept in Lu Qing's room. After eating their fill, the two little ones finally felt sleepy and went to bed to rest. Lu Qing didn't feel tired. Sitting cross-legged on a chair in the room, he meditated. Once he sensed the two little ones had fallen asleep, he quietly activated his abilities, ready to comprehend the martial inheritance contained in the inscriptions. "Begin learning?" With a slight movement of his mind, Lu Qing chose to learn. In the next moment, a familiar scene appeared, and numerous martial insights surged from the depths of his mind. Lu Qing closed his eyes and silently received this vast information. Moments later, when he opened his eyes again, there was a hint of surprise in them. "So that's how it is. The inheritance left by this Martial Saint is so domineering. To practice this method, one must first dissolve all their existing cultivation and start anew, reforging their martial foundation to enter." The inheritance contained in the city gate inscriptions was a method called the "Great Free Roaming Sword." It was both a sword technique and a comprehensive cultivation method, which could be practiced from the Qi and Blood Realm all the way to the peak of the Precelestial Realm. S~eaʀᴄh the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It could be said to encapsulate the Martial Saint's lifelong cultivation essence and martial philosophy. If it were to spread, even the top sects would be tempted to seize it. However, despite its name of "Free Roaming," this technique was extremely domineering. To practice it successfully, one must dissolve all their existing cultivation and start anew, reforging their foundation. "No wonder Senior Xuanjizi said that the eldest son of the Ji family nearly ruined his cultivation and became disoriented after comprehending the inscriptions. He must have realized something from the inscriptions and decided to dissolve his cultivation. It's uncertain if he obtained the complete 'Great Free Roaming Sword' method; otherwise, it would be too tragic." After comprehending the inheritance in the inscriptions, Lu Qing understood why the eldest son of the Ji family ended up in such a state. It was unclear why he didn't explain the reason to the Ji family, resulting in his expulsion. Or perhaps the Ji family knew the truth, and the expulsion was just a facade to protect their eldest son as he obtained the Martial Saint's inheritance. Lu Qing pondered for a moment, then shook his head and dismissed the matter. Regardless of the truth, it had little to do with him. They were leaving Azure Dragon City tomorrow. He turned his attention back to the "Great Free Roaming Sword." "This 'Great Free Roaming Sword' is too demanding to practice, so it's not suitable for me. However, its insights into the Precelestial Realm's sword principles and sword intent are unique and can be integrated into my own 'Intent'." The cultivation method of the "Great Free Roaming Sword" was too domineering, requiring one to dissolve their cultivation to start anew. Lu Qing naturally wouldn't do that. Although the method was exceptional, pointing straight to the peak of the Precelestial Realm and coveted by all martial artists, it was still inferior to the inheritances of the Divine Rune Sect and the Li Huo Sect in his mind. Even the methods left by Senior Li Weitian in the Yuhua Cave were not much worse. He wouldn't dissolve his cultivation for such a method, as it would be as foolish as discarding a watermelon for a sesame seed. Of course, while he wouldn't practice the method, the martial principles within the "Great Free Roaming Sword" were worth learning. They were the essence of a top martial artist's lifelong insights and were highly enlightening. "Master also comprehended some principles from the inscriptions, probably similarly, extracting the essence and discarding the dross. He has already achieved a complete Precelestial Domain and formed his unique martial path. In terms of insight, he is not far behind this Martial Saint and doesn't need to follow another's path completely. He can just continue to comprehend and absorb from various sources to perfect his martial way." Lu Qing took a deep breath, calming his thoughts, and continued to comprehend the "Great Free Roaming Sword." This time, he focused only on the sword principles and insights, constantly absorbing and understanding. Time passed slowly, and Lu Qing remained seated cross-legged on the chair. His aura subtly changed, from immovable like a mountain to ethereal and floating. After half an hour, Lu Qing's aura suddenly changed, and he became ethereal, as if he was in another space, completely disappearing. This sudden change woke Xiao Li, who was sleeping next to Xiao Yan's head. It quickly looked towards Lu Qing's direction. Seeing him, it showed a puzzled expression. For a moment, it sensed that Lu Qing had disappeared, with no trace of life force. Seeing Lu Qing sitting there again, it was confused. "It's okay, Xiao Li, I'm just practicing a method," Lu Qing explained softly. Understanding that Lu Qing was practicing, Xiao Li relaxed. It knew that Lu Qing often practiced some strange methods, so it wasn't hard to understand. However, it was no longer sleepy and lay by the bed watching Lu Qing practice. After calming Xiao Li, Lu Qing continued to refine what he had just learned. He extended his hand, and an invisible sword intent condensed from his palm. An ethereal intent enveloped him. Xiao Li's eyes widened slightly. It was what it sensed earlier—Lu Qing's entire aura suddenly disappeared, as if he didn't exist in the room. "The Free Roaming Sword Intent, interesting," Lu Qing thought, feeling the newly condensed sword intent, a hint of amusement on his face. This sword intent was formed by integrating some principles and insights from the "Great Free Roaming Sword" into his own "Intent." Because of his abilities, Lu Qing's insights were always ahead of his cultivation. Now, although his cultivation was at the peak of the Internal Organs Realm, he had already entered the realm of "Intent" and comprehended his complete "Intent." His level of insight was comparable to many who had achieved mastery in the Precelestial Realm. Moreover, Lu Qing's "Intent" was unique. Unlike others who comprehended intent related to their practiced methods and weapons, his "Intent" encompassed all and could transform into any form. Just now, he absorbed some core principles and sword intent from the "Great Free Roaming Sword" and successfully transformed its sword intent. He didn't need to practice the method from scratch. "The martial arts of the world are numerous, but they can be boiled down to three levels: skill, force, and intent. This 'Great Free Roaming Sword' is profound but still follows this pattern. Its highest level is the realm of sword intent, which I can integrate into my 'Intent'." Playing with the Free Roaming Sword Intent in his hand, Lu Qing's aura flickered, and a smile appeared on his face as he gained new insights. Although the Free Roaming Sword Intent was an addition, the real gain was the review and refinement of his martial learnings, deepening his understanding of the realm of "Intent." Now, his understanding of "Intent" had advanced further, moving towards perfection. Lu Qing felt that if he continued to comprehend and integrate more intents, his "Intent" would one day transform and reach an even more profound and mysterious realm. "And that realm must be the domain where Master is now," Lu Qing mused. The domain was a special realm within the Precelestial level, not something every Precelestial expert could comprehend. It was rare, and even those who reached the peak might not achieve it. But those who did were immensely powerful. A Precelestial expert with a domain was inherently unbeatable within their level, and domains could not be directly taught but must be comprehended individually. Even the "Great Free Roaming Sword" didn't include methods for domain cultivation. Lu Qing believed that the Martial Saint had likely comprehended a domain, or else he wouldn't have dominated Zhongzhou in his time. "Alright, Xiao Li, I'm done practicing. Let's sleep," Lu Qing said, amused by Xiao Li's curious gaze. The little creature still lacked understanding of human martial arts and their divisions, which was why it was so amazed. After extinguishing the candle, Lu Qing went to bed, and Xiao Li closed its eyes, nestling beside Xiao Yan's head to sleep. The night passed quietly. The next morning, Lu Qing woke up at dawn. Seeing the light outside, he got up and dressed. Xiao Yan and Xiao Li were still sleeping soundly, so he quietly left the room and went to the small courtyard outside to exercise. Because they were wealthy, they had chosen a high-end inn, so they stayed in a private courtyard with no other guests. Standing in the center of the courtyard, Lu Qing began practicing the Health Nourishing Boxing. The air flowed, and a light breeze arose. He had practiced this Health Nourishing Boxing countless times, reaching a state of perfection. His movements were smooth and unimpeded, free of any trace of fire and smoke. When he finished a complete set of Health Nourishing Boxing, Lu Qing suddenly felt a sense of fulfillment, and an aura of completeness emanated from him. Table of content

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