Chapter 103 : I Do Not Need Merit
Chapter 103: I Do Not Need Merit
“Water and Fire Return to Origin? True Intent of Water and Fire?”
Looking at the text before her, Li Yunqing showed no excitement, her expression remaining calm.
Water and Fire Return to Origin was merely the ability to control water and fire, to merge the two.
It could enhance the power of the Blazing Flame Ocean-Burning Finger.
But she already possessed Frost True Intent and a stronger Sword Dao. The True Intent of Water and Fire did not significantly increase her strength.
“You’ve comprehended the True Intent of Water and Fire?”
At this moment, Yuan Qing, who had been dozing lightly against Li Yunqing’s shoulder, suddenly woke up, staring at her in disbelief.
“Mm.”
Li Yunqing replied through voice transmission, unconcerned. “It doesn’t improve my strength much.”
Yuan Qing paused at those words, yet still could not help but sigh in amazement.
“In the Age of Immortals and Gods, comprehending True Intent meant grasping the ultimate seed of a spell.”
“With a mere gesture, it would represent the limit of that spell.”
“Especially the True Intent of Water and Fire—its power rivals even thunder, which is said to possess world-destroying might.”
“A Golden Core forged with this True Intent produces only supreme experts. With a single move, they wield the power to destroy all things.”
“The seed of spells?”
Li Yunqing paused slightly, puzzled. “Forging a Golden Core with True Intent?”
The Medicine King Scripture was wood-attributed, focusing on absorbing medicinal and toxic energies, emphasizing vitality and healing rather than combat.
She had only just reached Foundation Establishment and knew little of matters at the Golden Core level.
Even the records within the Medicine King Scripture were vague, unable to fully reveal their true meaning.
“The Immortal Path draws power from heaven and earth. The essence of spells is to invoke the might of the world.”
“True Intent is the trigger that calls upon heaven and earth.”
Seeing her confusion, Yuan Qing explained seriously:
“Spells at the Qi Refinement stage can invoke the intent of heaven and earth, which is why they have elemental attributes.”
“Each attribute can only draw its corresponding intent, so their power is limited.”
“After Foundation Establishment, magical power becomes liquid, allowing stronger invocation of heaven and earth—even touching upon the Momentum of Heaven and Earth. That is why Foundation Establishment surpasses Qi Refinement.”
“To condense a Golden Core, one must at least fully comprehend one type of True Intent and use it to temper the core.”
“All things may perish, but intent does not. Its essence is the intent of heaven and earth—so long as heaven and earth endure, intent will never cease.”
“This is the origin of ‘Once the Golden Core enters the abdomen, my fate is mine, not heaven’s.’ With intent, one steps onto the threshold of longevity.”
“It also forms the foundation for refining the Yin Spirit and condensing the Nascent Soul.”
“The Yin Spirit is formless and shapeless, formed by intent. When nurtured within the Golden Core, it becomes the Nascent Soul.”
“Though the Nascent Soul belongs to the Yin Spirit, it possesses a body forged from essence and magical power. It can roam heaven and earth, comprehending the profound laws of existence.”
“Once one grasps a law and fuses it with the Nascent Soul, one can transform into a deity and be revered.”
Hearing this, Li Yunqing suddenly recalled when her Yin Spirit had first formed.
She had gathered Frost Intent, nearly causing her Yin Spirit to collapse.
Now she understood why.
The Yin Spirit formed through intent, and intent itself was formless—thus invisible to the naked eye as it moved through heaven and earth.
“Using Water and Fire True Intent to temper a Golden Core…”
Li Yunqing’s brows shifted slightly. She had already reached Foundation Establishment and was not far from forming a Golden Core.
With her physique and cultivation speed, she might achieve it within half a year.
Realizing the True Intent of Water and Fire now was timely. Within half a year, she could likely cultivate it to perfection using Water and Fire Return to Origin.
The only regret was that both Foundation Establishment and Golden Core used magical power—not Immortal-Martial Power.
The Immortal Path was severed, facing backlash from heaven and earth, and her magical power was limited—preventing her from unleashing the true might of the Immortal Path.
If Immortal-Martial Power could also form a foundation or condense a Golden Core, that would be true invincibility.
But before discovering a true method of cultivating Immortal-Martial Power, she dared not expose it.
Otherwise, she would become a target for demons, evil gods, and remnants of immortals alike.
Especially those nearing extinction—who would stop at nothing to survive.
There were many ways to conquer a woman.
But clearly, humiliating her body and trampling her dignity was the fastest and most direct.
Such consequences were not something she wished to face.
“Senior Sister, tell me more about the Immortal Path and Martial Dao.”
Li Yunqing transmitted her voice.
With sufficient understanding, she might be able to create a cultivation method for Immortal-Martial Power.
The sooner she established even the foundation of such a method, the sooner she could break free from her current limitations.
If she could use Immortal-Martial Power to wield flying swords and Immortal Path spells—
Even with the severed Immortal Path and limited heavenly power, she might already possess the ability to truly contend with a Profound Realm Grandmaster.
Whether she could kill one would only be known after battle.
But with such spells, she would be nearly invincible.
“If Immortal-Martial Power cannot yet be cultivated, then I must rely on the quality of magical power and True Qi to trigger its transformation.”
“Magical power must reach the Golden Core, and Martial Dao cannot be neglected!”
With this thought, Li Yunqing quietly listened to Yuan Qing’s explanation.
The Immortal Path sought power from heaven and earth; Martial Dao sought power from oneself—this was their fundamental difference.
Thus, the strength of Immortal Path spells depended entirely on how much heavenly power they could invoke.
Martial Dao, however, required a powerful physique to generate abundant qi and blood force.
It imitated the Immortal Path by planting the intent of heaven and earth into the dantian to temper force, giving rise to powerful True Qi.
The strength of True Qi depended on artistic conception, and later on the comprehension of the Momentum of Heaven and Earth—constantly strengthening oneself.
“The seed of spells isn’t without value.”
“And this also proves that martial techniques can help comprehend more True Intent.”
As Li Yunqing listened and pondered, she realized—
With the True Intent of Water and Fire, her water- and fire-based spells would become far stronger.
If she later comprehended other elemental intents, her spells would grow even more powerful.
Though she could not openly use them, she could subtly enhance herself.
She extended her hand out of the carriage window. At her fingertips, water and fire intertwined in a spiral before shooting outward.
“Pfft!”
In an instant, the force struck a hill the size of a house by the roadside and exploded.
“Crack, crack, crack…”
The hill was instantly covered in dense cracks.
A gentle breeze passed, and it collapsed entirely—the center reduced to powder.
“The True Intent of Water and Fire is indeed powerful!”
Li Yunqing’s eyes lit up.
The power of that strike far exceeded ordinary middle-grade martial techniques.
All because of the True Intent of Water and Fire and the control granted by Water and Fire Return to Origin.
Water and fire merged, exploding in an instant—such power from mere initial comprehension.
If she deepened her understanding, even a Profound Realm Grandmaster might be injured if caught unprepared.
Below the Profound Realm, no one should be able to withstand it.
A perfect killing move for ambush.
“What if it’s combined with Ghost Gate Needles?”
At this thought, joy surged within her.
Ghost Gate Needles carried poison. Combined with this finger force, it would be far more terrifying than being controlled by divine sense.
“Storm of Pear Blossom Needles?”
“No—Water and Fire Pear Blossom Needles!”
Her powerful comprehension sparked inspiration instantly.
If specially crafted Ghost Gate Needles were infused with water and fire finger force, the explosive moment would be unmatched.
Far surpassing the mechanical launch of Storm of Pear Blossom Needles.
“Creak!”
At that moment, the carriage suddenly halted.
Before Li Yunqing could ask, a voice rang out:
“Amitabha. This humble monk Wunian seeks an audience with Benefactor Li Yunqing.”
“A rather handsome young monk,” Yuan Qing murmured.
Li Yunqing extended her divine sense as well, seeing the visitor—and Qi Feihong beside him, his aura faint and unstable.
She rose, lifted the carriage curtain, and stepped outside, though she did not dismount.
Calmly, she looked at Wunian. “What is it?”
“If you want me to save him, there’s no need to speak.”
“I, Li Yunqing, may not dwell on grudges, but I will never save my own enemy.”
Hearing this, Wunian, who had just opened his mouth, froze, scratching his head awkwardly.
For a moment, he didn’t know what to say.
Yet seeing Li Yunqing’s gentle and serene expression, he felt that such a kind-hearted girl would not stand by and watch someone die.
“Saving one life is better than building a seven-story pagoda.”
Wunian spoke, “Benefactor, your good deeds will accumulate merit.”
“This humble monk will also chant scriptures before the Buddha to pray for your blessings.”
“I do not need merit,” Li Yunqing replied.
“In all that I have experienced, I have not seen the Buddha show me the slightest mercy. Therefore, I do not believe in the Buddha.”
“I only believe that a dead enemy is the best enemy.”
“Wunian, please leave.”