Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 50: Chapter 46 Iron Ridge Three Fierce

Ning Qi keenly grasped the keywords among them.

Here we go again.

He naturally knew about the Purple River Sword Sect; it’s one of the top sects within the Qing State, with the strongest member being the Purple River Sword Venerate, also a top-tier expert in the Primordial Core Realm. ”Senior Brother, has the Purple River Sword Sect come more than once?”

Ning Qi asked.

Luo Wentian nodded: ”This is the second time. Next month marks the 120th birthday celebration of the Purple River Sword Venerate. Normally, Master would attend, but they came last time when Master was in closed-door cultivation. Now, it’s likely they’re here to invite again.” ”Master has considerable face in Qing State. I’ll meet them; it’s no big deal. You just focus on your own tasks.”

Luo Wentian patted Ning Qi on the shoulder and prepared to leave.

Ning Qi, however, said: ”I’ll go with Senior Brother.”

Luo Wentian was taken aback; it was rare for Ning Qi to make a proactive request. ”Alright, you’ll need to see more of the world in the future anyway.”

Soon.

The group met the representatives from the Purple River Sword Sect, led by the third disciple of the Purple River Sword Venerate. He seemed about the same age as Luo Wentian but his cultivation was somewhat lower. ”Brother Luo, I’ve come unannounced and hope I’m not intruding. It’s just that my master is mindful of Taoist Longshan’s presence and hopes he could come for a talk. Do you know if the Taoist Longshan has come out of his retreat?”

Luo Wentian shook his head: ”We appreciate the generous invitation from the Purple River Sword Venerate, but Master is still in closed-door cultivation. I will represent Master, hoping for your understanding.”

The third disciple waved his hand repeatedly: ”Brother Luo, you’re too kind. Inviting twice has indeed been intrusive. My master just wished to know if Taoist Longshan needed any assistance, so I came along to check.”

Luo Wentian squinted his eyes slightly, then smiled: ”I’d trouble the Purple River Sword Venerate for his concern, but Master is in closed-door cultivation, confidently breaking through to the Celestial Human Realm; it is just a matter of time.”

The third disciple’s eyes showed some respect: ”I see, then I wish Taoist Longshan a smooth retreat. I must go invite others, so I will not disturb further.”

They watched as the people from the Purple River Sword Sect left.

Ning Qi, who had been silent, spoke slowly. ”Senior Brother, why does it seem like the people from the Purple River Sword Sect aren’t here just to invite us to the birthday, but are rather probing Master’s situation?”

Luo Wentian said: ”Little Junior Brother, you’re insightful. Do you know any rumors circulating in Qing State now?” ”I don’t know.” ”It is said that Master was wounded by a strong figure from the Demon Sect, forcing him into closed-door recovery, and even critically injured.”

Beside him, Jiang Baishan snorted coldly: ”Were it not for that traitor, this trouble wouldn’t have arisen.”

Luo Wentian slightly shook his head: ”It is also because our True Martial Sect has become prominent in recent years, inevitably attracting some envious eyes. Master’s closed-door breakthrough to the Celestial Human realm this time is also a test for us. Fortunately, Fifth Junior Brother has advanced to the Gang Essence Realm; with him here, there’s no major issue.” ”The Purple River Sword Sect isn’t the only one probing, but they’re not to be feared. Since they invited us, I will go openly; otherwise, it would seem we’re lacking confidence.” ”I’ll be going to attend the birthday then, Fifth Junior Brother, keep your spirits up and discuss anything with Second Junior Brother and the others.”

Jiang Baishan nodded repeatedly. ”Don’t worry, Senior Brother. With us here, nothing will happen at home. Just focus on attending the birthday.”

Ning Qi’s eyes flashed slightly.

He always felt the situation wasn’t that simple, and secretly resolved to stay vigilant during this period.

He worried.

Whether Fifth Brother Jiang Baishan could handle the pressure remained uncertain.

Time passed.

Half a month later, Luo Wentian selected several outstanding disciples from the inner and outer sects, preparing to descend the mountain to attend the Purple River Sword Venerate’s birthday.

The journey is long, so they needed to set off early. ”Fifth Junior Brother, you’re the strongest; be careful these days, and Second Junior Brother, Third Junior Sister, you both stay alert too; under no circumstances should anyone disturb Master’s retreat.” Luo Wentian cautioned. ”Don’t worry, Senior Brother. I recently broke through to the Gang Essence Realm but my sword hasn’t tasted blood yet.”

Jiang Baishan spoke with a tone of killing intent.

The True Martial Sect is righteous, it’s true, but as martial artists, whose hands are free of blood? ”Don’t be careless.”

After reiterating the caution, Luo Wentian led the group away.

Within the Seeking Tao Institute, Ning Qi received the news, his eyes moved subtly.

He instructed the White Ape to pay close attention to the sect’s movements lately, reporting any anomalies promptly.

No one knew.

This barely over six-year-old Junior Brother is actually the strongest in the True Martial Sect besides Taoist Longshan.

Luo Wentian’s departure didn’t bring much change to the True Martial Sect.

Jiang Baishan remained stationed on True Martial Mountain, reassuring the disciples and sect members greatly.

Looking across the land, sects having a Gang Essence Realm expert are not many. These are prominent figures, don’t be mistaken; True Martial Sect’s Inner Essence Realm disciples would be top experts if placed outside.

The Great Yan Kingdom is divided by provinces and counties, where Body Tempering Perfection is sufficient to dominate and become local magnates.

However, Jiang Baishan and the others remembered Luo Wentian’s advice, staying vigilant without easing up.

The sect’s disciples are patrolling more closely than ever.

In the blink of an eye.

It was already ten days later.

Night falls deeply.

At the base of True Martial Mountain.

Three dark-clad figures squatted on the tree branches, revealing no faces, only fierce eyes, akin to night hawks, quite eerie.

One was burly, one tall and lanky, and the one in the center exuded the most aggressive aura.

If someone familiar with them were present, they could recognize their identities.

The Iron Ridge Three Fierce: River Overturn Dragon Tie Long, Walking Tiger Tie Hu, and Flying Heaven Eagle Tie Ying. In the Qing State territory, they’re notorious for ruthless deeds, extinguishing families, moving unpredictably, with all three being in the White Mist Realm; even prominent sects generally avoid angering them. ”Boss, after waiting this long, when do we go in for the kill?”

Tie Hu couldn’t help licking his lips, his eyes slightly bloodthirsty. ”We haven’t done such exterminating acts in ages; the Qing State might almost have forgotten our might!”

He chuckled coldly, sending a chill down one’s spine.

But Tie Long in the center barked reproachfully in a low voice: ”Tie Hu, are you trying to get yourself killed? Taoist Longshan is still there; you want to wipe out his sect?” ”Isn’t there a rumor that Taoist Longshan was struck by a Demon Sect master, breaking his heart and veins, probably not far from death? I haven’t killed a Primordial Core Realm yet. If I could kill one, my life would be worthwhile.” Tie Hu dismissed it. ”Idiot!”

Tie Long snapped. ”You think that rumor is true? There’s also rumors of Taoist Longshan about to reach Celestial Human. Why don’t you believe that?”

Tie Hu immediately shut his mouth.

The Celestial Human Realm, killing him would be like crushing an ant.

Tie Ying, who hadn’t spoken, laughed and said: ”Alright, Boss, Old Three has always been brainless; you know that already, no need to get angry with this fool.” ”That seriously wounded, dying rumor, the breakthrough to Celestial Human, unknown if it’s true, but one thing the person surnamed Wang definitely didn’t lie about, Taoist Longshan is in deadlock retreat; as long as we don’t stir up too much trouble, he absolutely won’t risk his life coming out.” ”Without Taoist Longshan, the True Martial Sect just has a newly advanced Gang Essence Realm Jiang Baishan; the others aren’t worth fearing.”