Martial Saint through Reading

In the Primordial Qi Mansion, the tree of the Primordial Qi Seed stood tall like a pine in winter snow, shimmering at the center of the Primordial Qi Lake.

Below, the Nascent Primordial Qi that had been suppressed for an indeterminate amount of time slowly floated up, ascending to the top of the Primordial Qi Seed tree like a red sun.

The red sun blazed, causing the Primordial Qi Lake to steam as the Primordial Qi Liquid was transformed back into Primordial Qi, which the Nascent Primordial Qi absorbed.

When the entire Primordial Qi Lake vanished, only the Red Sun Nascent Primordial Qi and the towering tree of the Primordial Qi Seed remained in the Primordial Qi Mansion.

The Nascent Primordial Qi illuminated the tree of the Primordial Qi Seed, while the tree reached towards the Nascent Primordial Qi...

[Mountain and Sea Divine Qi·Nascent Primordial Qi (Early Nascent Stage)]

[Progress: 3/100]

"Whew... it’s finally done."

Chu Ming let out a long breath, feeling the changes in the Primordial Qi Mansion, the bitter expression on his face turning into a smile.

The tripled depth of the Primordial Qi Lake undoubtedly made his breakthrough far more challenging than others in the same realm, but the rewards after the breakthrough were equally astonishing.

"As stated in the ’Yin Yang Deceit Qi Technique’, in the Sixth Realm of the Primordial Qi Warrior, the Nascent Qi Realm, there is only a wisp of Nascent Primordial Qi in the Primordial Qi Mansion, which becomes more solid through cultivation, until it takes the shape of a fetus or, in exceptional cases, like a dawn red sun."

"But after my breakthrough, the Nascent Primordial Qi in the Primordial Qi Mansion directly appeared in the form of a red sun, and the tree of the Primordial Qi Seed was preserved..."

It proved true what the ’Cyan Cloud Secret Record’ said: the more cherished something is, the harder it is to obtain, and conversely, the more difficult it is to acquire something, the more precious it is.

He expended so much heart and spirit, using nearly every means to aid in deduction and comprehension before finally discovering the method of breakthrough.

"Since I have now broken through to the Nascent Qi Realm, that Tier Six Evil can no longer be left for others."

Chu Ming sat cross-legged, allowing the pure white Primordial Qi in his Sea of Consciousness to completely sink down, pouring into the Primordial Qi Mansion like a great river rushing in.

Once the Primordial Qi recovered, he slowly rose, his eyes bright.

Anyone daring to come to Xirong County to vie for the Tier Six Evil must have the means to refine Tier Six Elemental Artifact materials.

Such as Blazing Fire, or a Melting Furnace.

And Chu Ming just happened to be lacking a Melting Furnace.

"First, let’s see if I can get rid of that Evil and obtain the Tier Six Elemental Artifact materials."

"..."

Walking out of the house, the sky was gray, with snowflakes falling.

"Young Master, it’s snowing." Little Shan saw Chu Ming come out and ran over to offer a cloak.

Allowing Little Shan to put the cloak on him, Chu Ming asked, "Where is Commander Xiang?"

"Commander Xiang should be at the Commandery Mansion right now," Little Shan replied.

"Alright."

With a slight thought, the Primordial Qi Shield Shuttle flew out, and he stepped onto it, soaring through the air.

...

Xirong County, Commandery Mansion.

"Old Shen, Commander Xiang, have all the transfers been completed?" Xiao He trembled as he walked out.

"Old Xiao, why did you come out? It’s snowing outside. Hurry back, don’t catch a chill," Shen Yu moved to support Xiao He.

"County Magistrate Xiao, with me here, you shouldn’t worry, right?" Xiang Yue followed, reassuring him.

"Cough cough... Don’t worry... Don’t worry..."

Although he said this, Xiao He just sat down on a nearby chair, obviously not planning to go back inside.

"Someone, quickly close the door," Shen Yu called out to a servant to shut the door.

But just as the door was about to close halfway, a heavy voice was heard.

"Commander Xiang."

The Deputy Generals of the Original Huang Forbidden Army, now the apparent commanders of the Tiger Armor Army, Li Si and Qee Xing, walked in.

"The two of you aren’t at the front lines but came here personally. There must be something urgent, right?" Xiang Yue said in a low voice.

"By Master Yang’s command, we ask Commander Xiang to come and discuss matters about the border defenses and the recapture of Pingzhong County."

Qee Xing bowed slightly, his attitude not particularly courteous.

Now that they commanded the Tiger Armor Army, but Master Yang still wanted to consult with Xiang Yue, they felt somewhat embarrassed.

"Border defense and recapturing Pingzhong County?" Xiang Yue put away his emotions, appearing serious.

"Commander Xiang, the deployment of border defenses and the recapture of Pingzhong County are of great importance. The matter of the Black Tower Evil, leave it to me," Shen Yu said hastily.

"Commander Xiang... Cough cough... Please go," Xiao He also said.

Xiang Yue paused, nodded slightly, and stepped out.

"Master."

As he just stepped out of the hall, a white-clad youth approached.

Master?

Li Si and Qee Xing were momentarily confused, unclear about whom the white-clad youth was addressing, then turned to bow in greeting.

"Duke Xirong."

Chu Ming did not look at the two, directly walking to Xiang Yue’s side, "Master."

This time, Li Si and Qee Xing heard it clearly, their expressions changing immediately.

When did Duke Xirong take Xiang Yue as his master?

Xiang Yue becoming Duke Xirong’s master, wouldn’t that mean...

The two were immediately filled with envy, jealousy, confusion, and even resentment.

Xiang Yue was also taken aback, not expecting Chu Ming to call him Master publicly.

"Duke Xirong..." he hesitated to speak, seemingly unwilling to expose Chu Ming’s identity.

Chu Ming smiled, speaking softly, "Master, I broke through this morning, and I’m preparing to try dealing with that Tier Six Evil."

Whoosh!

Xiang Yue’s gaze sharpened suddenly, turning confused in an instant.

This sentence seemed to be heard only by him, as Shen Yu, Xiao He, Li Si, and Qee Xing, who came out, showed no significant reaction, clearly not having heard it.

"They can’t hear it," Chu Ming gave an answer.

The term ’Master’ was deliberately let for Li Si and Qee Xing to hear, to deter the two.

As for dealing with the Evil, to prevent accidents, he thought it better to inform only Xiang Yue, hence he spread the [Book and Painting Realm] to block the sound.

"They really can’t hear?"

Xiang Yue tentatively tried insulting Li Si and Qee Xing a few times.

The two looked confused, knowing from the mouth movements that it was likely insults, but without evidence, they could only silently clench their fists.

"What kind of technique is this?" Xiang Yue looked at Chu Ming curiously, and the next moment remembered something, "Wait, you said you’re going to deal with that Tier Six Evil?!"

Chu Ming nodded slightly.

"You broke through to the Sixth Realm of the Primordial Qi Warrior?"

"Mm."

"..." Xiang Yue’s expression froze immediately.