: Ning Zhuo Breaks Through, Three Seas Reach Seven Simultaneously! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Author: Gu Zhenren

Date: 2024-07-31

Sun Lingtong's silence made Ning Zhuo feel a little awkward. He quickly changed the subject: "Alright, enough of that. Let's talk business."

"Boss, I plan to go all out and forge an ape mechanism."

"A Golden Core level ape mechanism!"

Even though Sun Lingtong had always fully supported Ning Zhuo, hearing this news made her think Ning Zhuo was being a bit unrealistic.

If a Foundation Establishment cultivator tried to create a Golden Core level item, there's only one level of difference; with great effort, success might be possible.

But Ning Zhuo was currently only at the Qi Refining stage, and publicly could only show the strength of the third layer of Qi Refining.

To leapfrog an entire level and forge a Golden Core level mechanism?

"What are you going to use to forge it?" Sun Lingtong asked directly.

Ning Zhuo chuckled: "Although my cultivation is a bit low, there are people who can forge it."

Sun Lingtong asked again: "Can you actually enlist the help of a Golden Core cultivator?"

Ning Zhuo shrugged: "Enlisting Foundation Establishment cultivators to forcibly forge a Golden Core level mechanism is also possible."

"I plan to have the Zheng family forge the artifacts, the Ning family create the talismans, and the Zhou family set up the arrays."

Sun Lingtong thought for a moment and began to catch on: "You know what, you really have a point."

She stared at Ning Zhuo with her big eyes: "Given your current reputation and connections, you really might be able to pull this off!"

"But if you need others' help, won't your mechanism blueprints be leaked again?"

Ning Zhuo nodded: "I've thought about that point too."

"I'll have them forge individual mechanism components and parts separately."

"I'll personally forge the key components and keep them strictly confidential."

"Finally, I'll personally install and assemble them into a Golden Core level mechanism creation!"

Sun Lingtong's eyes lit up, suddenly realizing: "That's right, it's a mechanism, not a magic tool or a weapon. It's not a single entity; it can be disassembled."

"This is indeed feasible!"

Ning Zhuo added: "Besides, the mechanical ape I'm envisioning this time doesn't have any particularly ingenious designs."

"I'll use some classic structures."

"The focus is on piling on materials!"

"I plan to use almost all the Golden Core level materials I have on hand to create this mechanical ape!"

Ning Zhuo currently really did have quite a few Golden Core level materials.

Some were accumulated by Sun Lingtong over the years in the black market, another portion came from Qi Bai's storage bag, and a third part was obtained by Ning Zhuo recently through extorting the Ning family head.

If any materials were still missing, Ning Zhuo could also trade with the Zhou family, Zheng family, or even secretly with Fei Si.

By now, he was no longer the marginal figure he once was.

Becoming the black market master and participating in the three-family joint operation had already allowed him to leverage multiple resources for his own use.

Sun Lingtong: "Having managed the black market for so many years, I've accumulated quite a few good materials."

"I'll take them out for you to refine into treasures."

"But how will you give them to others to refine? Have you thought about that?"

Ning Zhuo then said: "I've thought about it."

He pulled out a map, spread it open, and pointed to a certain location for Sun Lingtong.

"I plan to set up this place, destroy the warehouse here, and 'discover' a large stash of treasures in an underground secret room. I'll publicly claim that I found your former treasure stash. What do you think?"

Sun Lingtong asked some detailed questions and pondered a bit: "These clues and testimonies are arranged flawlessly. However, suddenly gaining such a huge harvest means you need to consume these precious materials as soon as possible. Otherwise, delays breed trouble; it's easy to provoke greed and covetousness."

"I understand, boss!" Ning Zhuo nodded heavily.

Sun Lingtong suddenly smiled.

Ning Zhuo looked up, puzzled: "Boss, what is it?"

Sun Lingtong rubbed her chin: "I used to look down on righteous path cultivators, thinking most of them were hypocrites."

"Looking at you now, I suddenly feel that mixing in the righteous path can be quite convenient sometimes."

Ning Zhuo laughed heartily: "The righteous path isn't for 'mixing' in."

"I believe it's a positive attitude towards life."

"You see, those demonic path people are always fighting and killing, struggling to the death. It's too risky, not good at all."

"I prefer people getting along, seeking common ground while reserving differences. Even if there are conflicts, we can tolerate and bear with each other, coexist peacefully, and enjoy the beauty of cultivation."

Ning Zhuo spoke very seriously.

And at this moment, Sun Lingtong sensed Ning Zhuo's naivety, realizing that he was still just a sixteen-year-old youth.

"Then, have you found it?" Sun Lingtong asked.

Ning Zhuo: "Huh?"

Sun Lingtong: "After you obtain the Molten Rock Immortal Palace, have you thought about what situation you'll be in? By then, will you have found a way to peacefully coexist with other people and forces?"

"Uh..." Ning Zhuo fell into silence.

Sun Lingtong's expression turned serious: "Xiao Zhuo, I know you. With your temperament, you always consider things far in advance."

"So, what have you come up with?"

Ning Zhuo smiled wryly: "I'm trying..."

Sun Lingtong interrupted: "So, by using the Lifeline Thread and diligently building your own power, you want to use the family's strength to force the various forces in the immortal city to recognize you as the master of the immortal palace?"

"Hmph."

Sun Lingtong sneered: "You're too naive!"

"Even I know that's simply not feasible."

"Whether it's the Ning family, Zhou family, or Zheng family, they have no reliable connections in the Southern Bean Kingdom's court."

"The Molten Rock Immortal Palace is such an important treasure, related to the suppression of the Persimmon Mountain and the foundation and citizens of the Fire Persimmon Immortal City. The Southern Bean Kingdom will definitely not let you control the immortal palace."

"Just like the Recruitment Decree says, they will force you to give up the city lord position, force you to offer up the immortal palace, before they stop!"

"Don't hold onto unrealistic fantasies!"

"Xiao Zhuo!"

"Since you've stepped onto this path, there's no turning back. You must be decisive in killing, otherwise you'll harm others and yourself."

"If someday in the future, you seize the immortal palace, immediately control it and leave this place!"

"I know what you're worried about."

"The Fire Persimmon Immortal City's protective grand array should be sufficient; it can continue suppressing the volcano."

"The Southern Bean Kingdom will also definitely act with full force, after all, the Fire Persimmon Immortal City has many assets and countless citizens."

Sun Lingtong's words plunged Ning Zhuo into deep silence.

She had seen through Ning Zhuo's thoughts and plans and offered the most correct reminder.

The next day.

Ning Zhuo's residence.

Underground cultivation room.

Wrapped in floating clouds, Ning Zhuo solemnly took out the Harmony Talisman.

The Harmony Talisman was a rectangular strip of paper with a surface like yellow jade and a red border along the edges. The center of the yellow paper featured a long string of complex talismanic script.

The talismanic script coiled like dragons and snakes from top to bottom, with three silver rings representing the Upper Dantian Spirit Sea, Middle Dantian Qi Sea, and Lower Dantian Essence Sea respectively.

Between the rings was a straight golden line, shimmering like a sword or a bridge, piercing through the three rings.

Ning Zhuo calmed his mind and spirit, holding the talisman between his fingers before him.

He silently channeled his magic power, infusing it into the talisman.

The talisman gradually glowed, then the paper spontaneously ignited, quickly turning to nothing.

Amidst a puff of smoke and fire, the talisman's radiance swiftly shot into the Qi Sea in Ning Zhuo's chest.

Ning Zhuo followed the same method, using two more talismans, directing their light towards the Upper Dantian Spirit Sea between his eyebrows and the Lower Dantian Essence Sea in his abdomen respectively.

After the three talismans were applied, they immediately resonated with each other.

Ning Zhuo's Essence, Qi, and Spirit treasures each emitted an inexplicable aura, flowing slowly, intertwining, gradually merging into one, and finally permeating into the other two Dantians.

This situation lasted for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before gradually subsiding.

"The Harmony Talisman... really works well!"

This type of talisman is specifically used to regulate the Three Fields. Qi Refining late-stage cultivators need to undergo this step before breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

Doing this increases the success rate of cultivation breakthroughs.

"But I cultivate three different techniques. Before reaching the seventh layer, I need to use the Harmony Talismans first."

"Cultivators specializing in one Dantian only need one. I need three at once!"

"But honestly, they are indeed useful."

Ning Zhuo carefully sensed and found that his Essence, Qi, and Spirit treasures were resonating with each other, clearly different from before.

Previously, it was like three people breathing, with unsynchronized breaths, three independent individuals. Now, the three treasures' auras were interconnected, advancing and retreating together, as if three formed one entity.

To be safe, Ning Zhuo used three more talismans, harmonizing his Essence, Qi, and Spirit treasures to the extreme.

"Now is the time!"

Ning Zhuo's face showed determination. He divided his attention three ways, actually simultaneously activating the three techniques.

Spirit Sea — Mirror Platform Spirit Communication Art!

Qi Sea — Five Elements Qi Rhythm Art!

Essence Sea — Demon Tainted Blood Sinew Art!

The three techniques were activated simultaneously. His cultivation, originally at the peak of the sixth layer, naturally broke through at this moment, officially entering the seventh layer.

Three Seas Reach Seven Simultaneously!

Ning Zhuo officially entered the late stage of Qi Refining.

Moreover, because he possessed three different techniques, his overall strength far surpassed that of cultivators at the same level.

The Longyuan Fire Spirit had been closely watching Ning Zhuo.

Seeing this scene, the palace spirit's expression became extremely grave.

This little monster!

Naturally talented, with abundant mechanical attainments and creative genius.

Possessing the immortal palace treasure — My Buddha Demonic Heart Seal!

Mastered a complete supernatural power — Lifeline Thread — while still in the mid-Qi Refining stage.

And now, he had advanced to the late Qi Refining stage.

Fast, too fast!

The Longyuan Fire Spirit's heart was filled with emotion, amazement, and a trace of panic.

It then looked at Meng Chong.

Meng Chong was also cultivating frantically in the training room.

Electric light swirled around him; clearly, he was using his immortal talent Galloping Thunder to accelerate refining his magic power.

"I broke through!" He suddenly opened his eyes. "Hahaha, Qi Refining fourth layer!"

He walked out of the cultivation room and immediately won numerous praises.

People showered Meng Chong with compliments.

The Longyuan Fire Spirit grew so anxious it kept grinding its teeth, its dragon claws scratching repeatedly. It desperately wanted to run to these people's ears and roar at them: "You fools!"

"Someone has already reached the seventh layer, the seventh layer!!"

"And you think you're first, that you're leading?"

The Longyuan Fire Spirit was indignant, while a continuous stream of frustration welled up.

It was bound, it wasn't free!

It couldn't reveal any information about the trial disciples; its authority was too limited.

As the only entity that clearly saw the whole picture, watching Ning Zhuo step by step approach it, continuously getting closer, it began to feel — fear!

"Don't come over, don't you come over."

"Hurry up and discover him, hurry up and discover this person who's hiding the deepest!"

(End of )