Chapter 264: The Four Profound Realms of Martial Dao! Can This Really Be Called Trustworthy?
“Indeed!” Meng Changqing nodded.
This was truly an unexpected delight.
He simultaneously activated the true force within his body, directing it toward his Sea of Consciousness.
As previously mentioned, his Martial Domain had been incomplete, lacking the presence of true force.
Boom!
With the emergence of true force, the Sword Domain trembled as if the final missing piece had been filled.
It became complete.
Its aura grew increasingly terrifying!
After the Martial Domain was established, a martial artist must continuously nurture it with true force.
Only then could the laws of Sword Dao eventually be born!
The stages of Martial Dao were:
Martial Momentum
Martial Intent
Martial Domain
Martial Laws
These were the four profound realms of Martial Dao.
As for Martial Laws, they were typically beyond the reach of someone in the Marquis Realm.
“Let’s rest for now and condense the Fist Domain later,” Meng Changqing said as he slowly stood.
After stepping into the Marquis Realm, he could easily bear the existence of the True Domain.
It was no longer as burdensome as before, when even a single True Domain was overwhelming.
“All Heavenly Ranking martial artists have condensed a True Domain,” he murmured.
“But most of them have only one.
“If I can condense two, I’ll be able to defeat them. If I have three or four…”
Meng Changqing’s lips curved into a smile. “Then it’ll be pure domination.”
Few martial artists possessed four kinds of True Intent as he did!
And all of his were at the perfect level!
This meant he could condense four different True Domains!
True Intents could be merged to amplify their power.
Naturally, True Domains could be merged as well.
Buzz!
Suddenly, the token at his waist vibrated.
It was a message from the Grand Elder.
Picking up the token, the Grand Elder’s voice came through.
“Changqing, have you successfully broken through?”
“Yes,” Meng Changqing replied.
“Good! Very good!” The Grand Elder’s voice was filled with excitement. “Now you have two options: the first is to return to the Southern Region with me, and the second is to stay here. Many Heavenly Ranking martial artists will soon have their challenge days. You could participate and gain numerous benefits if you secure a position!”
“Return to the Southern Region…” Meng Changqing’s eyes flickered.
There didn’t seem to be much to do back there.
It was better to stay in Central Province.
As for potential dangers, the Sect Master would provide protection.
There was no need to worry too much.
Besides, he had unfinished business in Central Province, like searching for spiritual treasures to rebuild the foundation and body of his aunt and Senior Brother Yun.
After all, only through cultivation could one attain longevity.
Especially for his aunt, whose mere Divine Attainment Realm cultivation meant she couldn’t live for many more years.
Moreover, he wanted to uncover more about past events.
When they were at the sect, his aunt’s words had been vague. There were likely many secrets she hadn’t revealed.
Was it truly just because she had healed a demonic cultivator?
Had there been a prior acquaintance?
Or was it perhaps an existing grudge against the Zhengyi Holy Land, using this as a pretext for suppression?
And why hadn’t the Linglong Holy Land been able to protect its most outstanding disciple of that generation?
There were far too many questions.
“I’ll stay in Central Province,” Meng Changqing replied.
“Good. Come see me. I have something for you,” the Grand Elder said.
“Understood.” When Meng Changqing arrived at the hall, the Grand Elder was already waiting.
Seeing him, the Grand Elder’s face lit up with joy.
This pressure, it was unmistakably the Marquis Realm!
A Marquis in his early twenties!
Such individuals were rarer than phoenix feathers or qilin horns throughout history!
Compared to that guy Xi Yingqing, Meng Changqing was much more suited to become Sect Master!
When the time was right, it would be best to have Xi Yingqing step down. Out of sight, out of mind.
“Second Senior Brother,” Meng Changqing greeted with a slight smile.
“Take a seat, take a seat!” The Grand Elder stood and ushered Meng Changqing to sit beside him, his eyes brimming with satisfaction.
“Where are Mo Xiaoyu and the others?” Meng Changqing asked.
“I sent them away,” the Grand Elder replied.
“Sent them away?” Meng Changqing was taken aback.
“They’ve been sent to respective forces for cultivation, much like that girl Kong,” the Grand Elder said while stroking his white beard.
“I see,” Meng Changqing nodded, feeling a slight stir in his heart.
Though their sect was based in the Southern Region, its influence in Central Province seemed quite extensive, given their connections with numerous forces.
For example, Kong Linxue had been sent to the Alchemy Tower, a top-tier sect!
“The eighteen prodigies of Tai Xuan caused quite a bit of trouble back then,” the Grand Elder remarked with a chuckle, “but they also made many connections. Now, most of them hold high-ranking positions in various forces, some even as leaders. Many of them owe our Tai Xuan Sect favors.”
“Understood,” Meng Changqing responded without probing further.
The Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies…
What exactly happened back then?
For things to end as they had, they must have provoked a truly terrifying force.
As for who, Meng Changqing already had his suspicions.
At the same time, he gained a different perspective on why the sect had chosen him as the Young Sect Master.
“I’ll be returning to the Southern Region tomorrow,” the Grand Elder said. “It’ll be a while before I can come back.”
“So soon?” Meng Changqing raised his brow.
“Yes. I would’ve left earlier, but I stayed to ensure your breakthrough succeeded.” The Grand Elder nodded before taking out a glowing jade slip.
“This is the fourth volume of the Heavenly King Art. Xi Yingqing gave it to me before I left. He said to pass it to you if you mastered the previous volumes.”
“I didn’t think you’d manage it before reaching the Life and Death Realm, but…” the Grand Elder trailed off, still finding it hard to believe.
“The fourth volume…” Meng Changqing’s eyes lit up.
Though he could obtain it directly from the Sect Master, it would lack an official source.
Using it openly in the future would then be hard to justify.
But now, there were no concerns.
He took the jade slip, pressed it to his forehead, and its contents flowed into his Sea of Consciousness, transforming into golden chapters.
“Next, these items.” The Grand Elder seemed relieved to see the jade slip successfully absorbed.
It was, after all, a supreme sect technique, a treasure even Holy Lands coveted!
He produced four tokens, each distinct in design and inscribed with different names: Black-White Academy, Questioning Heaven Hall, Divine Blade Sea Duan Family, and Listening Rain Tower.
“What are these?” Meng Changqing asked, puzzled.
“They are forces you can trust in Central Province. If you encounter difficulties, you can seek their assistance.
“However, among these four, one requires caution.
“The Divine Blade Sea Duan Family.”
“Why?”
“That Crimson Sky of yours? Our ancestor took it from them. And about two hundred years ago, Xi Yingqing went and stole another one.”
Meng Changqing was speechless. “Can this really be called trustworthy?”