Part of the reason was the engagement with Huang Rong, but it was also because he was about to ascend to the Foundation Establishment stage. He planned to gradually introduce the concept of the Immortal Dao to more people.
One day, when he reached the Golden Core Stage, he might even establish a sect to spread the teachings of the Immortal Dao.
This was an insight he had gained during his cultivation.
After the Golden Core stage, progress would likely become more difficult, and he might encounter unknown obstacles. Gathering the collective wisdom of the people to fuel his Immortal Dao was a path Ning Changge found feasible.
Only by doing so could he more quickly ascend to the Nascent Soul Stage and beyond, eventually becoming a true immortal!
Because of this, he would gradually begin to introduce the Immortal Dao to the Nine Provinces. As for those who coveted his power, once he reached the Foundation Establishment stage and sat atop Wudang’s Tianzhu Peak, he might not be invincible, but at the very least, no one would be able to harm him.
As he finished speaking, the room fell into silence.
Huang Yaoshi and Feng Heng were dumbfounded, their minds spinning. Huang Rong, too, was wide-eyed, her small hands unconsciously loosening their grip on her white dress.
It wasn’t just a path to the Land Immortal realm. It was entirely different from the Dao of Taiji, the True Dragon Dao, or the Buddhist Dao.
It was an entirely new cultivation system, separate from martial arts!
What a shocking revelation!
Huang Yaoshi, being a Heaven-Man expert, understood the nature of heaven and earth, so he knew that Ning Changge wasn’t lying.
“So, the essence of the forces of heaven and earth is spiritual energy… The Immortal Dao manipulates spiritual energy from the very beginning. How terrifying. And its lifespan far exceeds that of martial arts.”
“To create such a system, Changge, you truly are a genius beyond compare!”
“If someone told me you were the reincarnation of a Daoist sage, I would believe it!”
Huang Yaoshi couldn’t help but praise him. It was a genuine compliment, spoken from the heart. His eccentric personality had earned him the title of the Eastern Heretic, so for him to speak so highly of someone was a testament to how deeply impressed he was. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ N0v3l.Fiɾe.net
Only now did he understand why Ning Changge was so powerful. It was because he wasn’t practicing martial arts at all!
No wonder Ning Changge had said his goal was to pursue the Dao and seek immortality. With a lifespan of thousands of years, or even more, it was clear that his ambitions lay far beyond the Land Immortal realm.
Reflecting on Ning Changge’s earlier words about his engagement with Huang Rong, Huang Yaoshi gained a new perspective.
If his daughter had a short lifespan, it was true that she and Ning Changge wouldn’t be a good match.
Huang Yaoshi spoke earnestly, “Changge, we trust you, and we won’t spread this information. As for whether Rong’er becomes your Dao companion, we’ll leave that to fate and follow your wishes.”
At this point, he was completely convinced that Ning Changge’s character wouldn’t allow his daughter to be mistreated.
Huang Rong’s eyes sparkled with admiration and determination.
Only now did she fully understand the kind of extraordinary person her fiancé was. If she wanted to keep up with him, she would have to work incredibly hard.
Ning Changge simply smiled and nodded.
“Rong’er has the potential for the Immortal Dao. In the future, I will guide her on this path. As for how far she goes, that will depend on her own efforts.”
He looked at Huang Rong, who blushed but met his gaze with determination.
“Brother Ning, I will work hard!”
Huang Rong’s heart was filled with admiration for Ning Changge, along with a feeling she couldn’t quite describe. From the moment they had met, she had felt something special.
Huang Yaoshi and Feng Heng exchanged smiles.
A weight had been lifted from their hearts.
After chatting for a while longer, Qu Lingfeng and the others informed them that the banquet was ready.
After the meal, everyone became more familiar with each other. They quickly learned that Ning Changge had a calm and contemplative nature, enjoying discussions about the Dao.
Huang Yaoshi smiled and said, “Changge, why not stay on Peach Blossom Island for a few days? Our collection of Daoist texts may not be as extensive as the Quanzhen Sect’s, but we do have some rare books, especially on Qimen Dunjia and other esoteric arts. I’ve already had my disciples copy them, and I’ll send them to Wudang.”
This had been prepared in advance.
Ning Changge’s habit of spending years studying in Wudang’s Library Pavilion was no secret. Most of the Jianghu knew about it.
Ning Changge smiled and agreed.
His visit to Peach Blossom Island had gone smoothly, and he had fulfilled the two promises made ten years ago.
Now, he felt an unprecedented sense of clarity and peace. He knew that in just a few more days, once the spiritual energy had fully nourished his spiritual tree, he would naturally ascend to the Foundation Establishment stage.
It was a natural progression.
He decided to stay on Peach Blossom Island until after his breakthrough.
Moreover, he was intrigued by the Daoist texts on Qimen Dunjia that Huang Yaoshi had mentioned. They might provide new insights into his understanding of formations.
And so, Ning Changge decided to stay on Peach Blossom Island for a short while.
Peach Blossom Island was a place of great beauty. Ning Changge sat in a pavilion within the peach blossom forest, gazing at the blooming trees.
Occasionally, he would lower his head to read a Daoist text, feeling a deep sense of peace. It was no different from the tranquility he experienced in Wudang’s Library Pavilion.