Chapter 109-110 (Patreon)

Qi = Energy. But when a type of energy approaches the nature of Qi, I would represent it as Qi. When it is released or transformed into other energy, I would represent it as energy.

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109. Martial Arts Inscribed On The Wall By The Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor

Lin Fei stepped out of the secret chamber and arrived at the underground hall. He saw three elders still sitting cross-legged on meditation cushions.

"Thank you, three seniors!"

Lin Fei respectfully bowed. Breaking through to the innate realm in the Ascending Dragon Chamber helped him consolidate his realm, saving him months or even a year's worth of hard work. It truly was a great place!

One of the elders, with a glint in his eyes, smiled and said, "We provided the Ascending Dragon Chamber, but you had to achieve the innate realm before realizing its benefits. However, calling you out of the Ascending Dragon Chamber isn't due to stinginess. The consumption of the secret chamber in the Ascending Dragon Chamber is massive.

For example, the Heaven Room you were in required us to activate the formation, assist you in cultivation, and provide you with a vast amount of Spiritual Qi. The consumption for just one hour is unimaginable for ordinary people. So, under normal circumstances, After breaking through and consolidating their cultivation in the secret chamber, one must leave immediately.

Even high-ranking Qi cultivators aren't allowed to enter the secret chambers in the Ascending Dragon Chamber for cultivation at will. They must make significant contributions to the royal family."

Lin Fei understood that the Ascending Dragon Chamber was even more valuable than he had imagined. The royal family's kindness to him this time came at no small cost.

"Three seniors, can you tell me now why I was allowed to cultivate in this incredibly precious Ascending Dragon Chamber?" Lin Fei was now an innate martial artist. He was on the same level as the three royal family elders. He was also entitled to know the "reason."

One of the elders sighed and slowly said, "Actually, the reason is simple. It's because you're a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect."

"Huh? A Nine Profound Sect disciple, just for that reason?"

Lin Fei found it very strange. There were many Nine Profound Sect disciples. Thousands upon thousands. The royal family didn't provide help to them. So why did they help Lin Fei? This reason seemed somewhat unconvincing.

"This has to start with the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor. After the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor achieved the Grand Master realm, he was distressed by the lack of a path to build a foundation, so he came to Chang City and sought the royal family.

He wanted to obtain the foundation-building secret of Great Chang's founding emperor. Our Great Chang founding emperor established the country with martial arts, and it wasn't just lip service. Nine hundred years have passed, and many people don't know that our Great Chang founding emperor was a Martial Saint who swept across all directions, invincible, and suppressed all those who defied him! Eventually, he established the Great Chang dynasty!

The Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor wanted to know the secret of how our Great Chang founding emperor achieved the Martial Saint realm. In the end, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the royal family spoke up and granted the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor access. The Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor then entered the royal palace, entered this 'Ascending Dragon Chamber', and viewed the martial arts secret records left behind by the founding emperor.

How astonishing was the talent of the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor? His martial arts aptitude was no less than that of the founding emperor. The royal family originally had high hopes for the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor to become the second Martial Saint of Great Chang!

Unfortunately, after the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor read the martial arts secret records left by the founding emperor, he kept exclaiming, 'I don't believe it.' Then, the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor left a martial arts technique in the Ascending Dragon Chamber and left.

Later, the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor found some excuses and destroyed the mountain gates of several immortal sects. Those immortal sects had grievances against our Great Chang royal family, even secretly opposing the royal family. However, the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the royal family couldn't take action.

As a result, the problem was solved by the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor. We know that the ine Profound Sect's Ancestor was repaying the royal family's kindness. It's precise because of this connection that when we learned you were a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect with outstanding talent, we were willing to establish a good relationship."

The three elders recounted the story of that year. It was as if they had witnessed the peerless elegance of the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor himself.

The Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor in his lifetime was not inferior to anyone. Even the Foundation Establishment cultivators greatly admired the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor. But why didn't such a stunning figure as the Nine Profound Sect's Ancestor build a foundation and become a Martial Saint? It's rather puzzling.

However, Lin Fei now had a faint guess. Perhaps it was related to the "martial arts secret records" left behind by the Great Chang founding emperor. This could also be considered part of the royal family's "secrets."

Lin Fei didn't expect that the Great Chang founding emperor was actually a Martial Saint! With his Martial Saint realm, he swept across all directions and suppressed everything! He must have also suppressed many Foundation Establishment cultivators from various immortal sects. Otherwise, how could he have established the Great Chang dynasty?

Saying that Great Chang was established with martial arts was indeed not a mistake. Especially since the founding emperor left behind martial arts secret records. These must be records related to martial arts foundation building.

Lin Fei felt a burning desire in his heart.

"Three elders, I wonder if I could have a look at the martial arts secret records left by the founding emperor?" Lin Fei directly asked the three elders.

The three elders shook their heads slightly and said, "Regarding the martial arts secret records, the founding emperor stated that only Martial Arts Grand Masters are allowed to view them. Otherwise, no one is permitted to see them! What a pity, how rare are Martial Arts Grand Masters in this world? Even though the founding emperor left behind many secret martial arts techniques for the royal family, we, the descendants, have no chance to pursue the path of martial arts.

For nine hundred years, not a single Martial Arts Grand Master has emerged from the royal family. Nowadays, the royal family has to rely on Foundation Establishment cultivators to barely maintain the balance and suppress the four directions. Therefore, Lin Fei, since you have not yet achieved the Grand Master realm, the martial arts secret records left by the founding emperor cannot be shown to you for the time being."

Upon saying this, the three elders shook their heads and sighed. With the various resources the royal family can obtain by controlling the world, it still cannot give birth to a Martial Arts Grand Master. It showed how difficult the path of martial arts is, as difficult as ascending to heaven!

Lin Fei understood. The martial arts secret records left by the founding emperor could only be viewed by Martial Arts Grand Masters.

"So, once I achieve the Grand Master realm, can I view the martial arts secret records?"

"Of course. The founding emperor left the martial arts secret records in hopes that a second Martial Saint would be born. By that time, the martial artist who has viewed the martial arts secret records, if they become a Martial Saint, would naturally owe the royal family a favor. If the royal family faces danger, the Martial Saint who has read the martial arts secret records would naturally lend a helping hand.

This is also a path left by the founding emperor for us, the descendants of the royal family, to form connections with Martial Arts Grand Masters. If you, Lin, become a Grand Master, you can come to see the martial arts secret records anytime."

Lin Fei nodded. The Great Chang founding emperor was indeed far-sighted. He took the initiative to leave behind martial arts secret records, generously allowing Martial Arts Grand Masters to view them.

Once they do, the Martial Arts Grand Masters would undoubtedly owe the royal family a favor. How could they not protect the royal family in the future? So, the royal family was able to maintain its power for nine hundred years.

"Thank you, three seniors. I have now reached the innate realm and need martial arts techniques in the innate realm. Therefore, I need to return to the Nine Profound Sect. If I ever achieve the Grand Master realm, I will definitely come to bother the three seniors again!"

After saying this, Lin Fei prepared to leave. After all, without innate realm techniques, Lin Fei would be unable to cultivate. He needed to hurry back to the Nine Profound Sect as soon as possible.

"Wait a moment."

At this point, one of the elders spoke, "Lin, my friend, why do you need to return to the Nine Profound Sect to obtain innate realm techniques?"

"Uh?"

Lin Fei was puzzled. Could it be that these royal elders would give him the techniques left behind by the Great Chang founding emperor? But that was simply impossible. Those martial arts techniques could only be practiced by members of the royal family. No matter how one looked at it, Lin Fei was not a member of the royal family.

"Lin, my friend, as I mentioned earlier. After the founder of the Nine Profound Sect viewed the martial arts secret records, he left behind a martial arts technique in the Ascending Dragon Chamber. That martial arts technique is truly profound and indescribable. Moreover, as far as I know, for some reason, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect did not leave this martial arts technique within the sect. Are you interested, Lin?"

Lin Fei's eyes lit up. A martial arts technique left behind by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect and it was left behind after viewing the martial arts secret records.

At that time, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect had reached the pinnacle of his martial arts cultivation throughout his life. The techniques he left behind must be extraordinary.

"In that case, I will trouble the three seniors."

"Of course."

So, the three elders immediately stood up. They led Lin Fei toward a distant secret chamber.

"Our 'Ascending Dragon Chamber' has many secret rooms. Back then, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect viewed the martial arts secret records in the Yi Room. He also left this martial arts technique in the Yi Room. Our royal family has completely sealed off the Yi Room and does not open it during normal times. Only innate martial artists are qualified to enter the Yi Room and view the martial arts technique left by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect."

As the stone door of the Yi Room opened, Lin Fei entered the Yi Room.

"Whoosh."

At first glance, Lin Fei saw the huge wall in the Yi Room. It was engraved with one large character after another. Even more surprisingly, these large characters were actually emitting an immense Martial Dao True Intent.

110. True Intention Scroll

"Buzz."

Lin Fei's saber intent and fist intent involuntarily burst out. They faintly confronted the Martial Dao True Intent within the large characters on the wall.

"Indeed, it's a martial arts technique left by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect!"

Lin Fei retracted his Martial Dao True Intent. He was naturally more than familiar with the Martial Dao True Intent of the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. At Ancestral Master Peak, Lin Fei would hone his fist intent and saber intent daily using the founder's Martial Dao True Intent. He could feel that the Martial Dao True Intent in these large characters on the wall was exactly the same as the Martial Dao True Intent in the steles at the founder's peak.

"This martial arts technique is called 'True Intention Scroll'! It is an innate technique that combines Martial Dao True Intent with innate True Qi. That is to say, only innate martial artists can cultivate it. Moreover, one must comprehend Martial Dao True Intent. It's too difficult to comprehend Martial Dao True Intent right after reaching the innate realm.

So, over the years, not a single innate martial artist in the royal family has practiced this martial arts technique. If they wait until they comprehend true intent before attempting to cultivate it, they must first disperse their cultivation.

Most innate martial artists are probably unwilling to disperse their cultivation. Therefore, over time, this martial arts technique has been shelved, with no one able to master it. Perhaps, this is an innate technique created by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect in a moment of inspiration, but the conditions are too stringent, making it difficult for anyone to meet them. Therefore, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect did not leave this True Intention Scroll martial arts technique within the Nine Profound Sect."

Lin Fei nodded. Regardless of why the founder of the Nine Profound Sect created this martial arts technique or why he didn't leave it in the Nine Profound Sect, it was unimportant to Lin Fei. What was important was that he was attracted to this martial arts technique.

Upon closer inspection, Lin Fei realized that this martial arts technique was indeed a cultivation method, not a combat technique. Cultivation methods were used for cultivation and realm improvement.

All innate martial artists basically absorb the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth and then transform it into innate True Qi. However, the True Intention Scroll was different. It took an unconventional approach.

Although it also transforms the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth into innate True Qi, the True Intention Scroll adds an extra step. That was to integrate one's Martial Dao True Intent. It allowed Martial Dao True Intent to fuse with innate True Qi. Then, the two complement each other. Then, a very unique power would be born, that was the innate True Qi containing Martial Dao True Intent!

It might sound a bit convoluted, but this was the essence of the True Intention Scroll. If innate True Qi fused with sword intent, it was called Sword Qi. If it fused with saber intent, it was called Saber Qi.

The True Intention Scroll also stated that the stronger the Martial Dao True Intent fused, the stronger the power produced. Therefore, under normal circumstances, it is fused with sword intent or saber intent. Fusing with fist intent was also possible, but it was slightly inferior.

Martial Dao True Intent regarded sword intent and saber intent as supreme. This was not just self-praise from swordsmen or saber users but proven in countless real battles.

The "Sword Qi" or "Saber Qi" cultivated with the True Intention Scroll far surpasses innate True Qi in quality. If one could cultivate it all the way to the peak, even reaching grand perfection and achieving the status of a grandmaster, it would be virtually invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm!

Moreover, Lin Fei faintly felt that with the founder of the Nine Profound Sect's extraordinary talent, creating this cultivation method might not only be for the sake of achieving great power in combat. It might also be related to building the foundation of martial arts and becoming a Martial Saint!

As for being invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect did not need this technique to achieve that.

The sword qi or saber qi cultivated with the True Intention Scroll, when combined with a powerful combat martial arts technique, might not only be invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm but could even surpass it.

Lin Fei even felt that the founder of the Nine Profound Sect's vision might be able to counter-kill the Foundation Establishment cultivators!

This was somewhat insane.

After all, the Foundation Establishment was transcendental, a metamorphosis. It was an entirely different level of life. Yet the founder of the Nine Profound Sect had created a cultivation method that could potentially defy the Foundation Establishment!

From this cultivation method, Lin Fei seemed to understand the founder of the Nine Profound Sect more clearly. What an unparalleled elegance, dominating the world!

"True Intention Scroll, I have decided to give it a try. I'll be cultivating the True Intention Scroll in the Yi Room, which doesn't require the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. So, please, seniors, there's no need to activate the formation; just allow me to practice in the Yi Room for some time."

Lin Fei respectfully addressed the three royal elders.

"Hahaha, this True Intention Scroll is something only young friend Lin Fei can cultivate. After all, Lin Fei had comprehended Martial Dao True Intent even in the Acquired Realm."

"Lin Fei, rest assured and practice in the Yi Room. No one shall disturb you! As long as the formation is not activated, there's no problem with how long you practices."

The three royal elders agreed readily. Lin Fei had become an innate martial artist. Having comprehended Martial Dao True Intent, his future prospects were immeasurable! The elders naturally wanted to befriend Lin Fei. They had already formed a good relationship before. Now, they were allowing Lin Fei to cultivate the True Intention Scroll. It was all to befriend Lin Fei.

"Lin Fei thanks to the three seniors!"

"Alright, young friend Lin Fei, you practice in the Yi Room, and we won't disturb you."

Thus, the three elders took the initiative to leave the Yi Room. Then, the Yi Room slowly closed. The three elders looked at the closed Yi Room with mixed emotions.

"The True Intention Scroll, according to the Grand Elder, is extraordinary. Even among all the martial arts left behind by the founding emperor, none could compare to this True Intention Scroll. Especially its lofty intentions, even a Foundation Establishment expert would find it difficult to fathom. The founder of the Nine Profound Sect was truly astonishing. Had he become a Martial Saint, he might have surpassed the founding emperor. However, the path of martial arts is difficult, as hard as ascending to the sky. It's truly a pity for the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. I wonder, does Lin Fei have the potential to become a Martial Saint?"

A glint of sharpness flickered in the eyes of the three elders. However, their "good intentions" had already been extended. No one could predict how far Lin Fei could go in the future, which would depend on him.

At this moment, inside the secret chamber of the Yi Room. Lin Fei slowly walked over. He reached out and touched each character on the wall. Images seemed to emerge in Lin Fei's mind as if he had witnessed the founder of the Nine Profound Sect carving these large characters on the wall.

These characters were not carved with innate True Qi, nor with a saber or sword, and not with a finger, but with Sword Intent! The founder of the Nine Profound Sect had used pure Sword Intent to carve these characters.

"The Sword Intent at the perfection realm is so formidable that it can inscribe characters on the wall out of thin air..." Lin Fei murmured softly.

This refreshed his understanding of Martial Dao True Intent. It seemed that once Martial Dao True Intent reached perfection, it might undergo some special changes. At least, Lin Fei was sure that transcendent Martial Dao True Intent would not be able to inscribe characters on the wall.

Lin Fei felt along the wall for a while. After sensing the Martial Dao True Intent of each character, Lin Fei sat down cross-legged.

"I have basically comprehended the True Intention Scroll. If I cultivate it, I will definitely choose to integrate Saber Intent. However, it's not easy to begin cultivating the True Intention Scroll; it requires some contemplation..." Lin Fei muttered softly.

How difficult was it to cultivate such a peerless martial art? Even knowing the specific content, it takes a lot of effort to begin.

"Let's begin."

Lin Fei closed his eyes. Following the steps in the True Intention Scroll, he began to integrate strands of Saber Intent into his innate True Qi.

One hour, three hours, six hours...

Lin Fei cultivated for several hours. However, he still couldn't find the way in. Compared to the Three Vitality Technique, the True Intention Scroll was indeed too difficult. The difficulty increased tenfold or even a hundredfold!

Lin Fei had been attempting for so long, yet, he still couldn't begin.

"Ding, the peerless martial art True Intention Scroll despises your comprehension and voluntarily becomes your martial art."

"Your True Intention Scroll martial art has been waiting in the Yi Room for hundreds of years and has finally been fulfilled today by your cultivation."

"Your True Intention Scroll martial art is exciting, increasing your cultivation speed by 50% and progress by 10%."

"Your True Intention Scroll martial art attempts to suppress your Saber Intent, making it subordinate to the True Intention Scroll."

"Your Saber Intent fights back."

"Your True Intention Scroll and your Saber Intent have begun a tug-of-war..."

The system's voice rang in Lin Fei's mind again. However, this time, there were more system voices. One after another. Moreover, the content revealed in the system's voice made Lin Fei's eyes widen, showing a strange expression.

This peerless martial art was a bit too "enthusiastic and proactive." There was actually a martial that stuck to him and begged him to cultivate it?