This feeling is like cutting leeks, one crop after another.

As for those Ascenders, I'm afraid their fate won't be much better.

Ning Qi paused:

"Since the Spirit Realm is so strong, and you know the coordinates of the Lower Realm, why not just send an Absolute Strong Person to sweep through it, why go through all this trouble."

The Profound Turtle shook its head and said:

"Naturally, there are restrictions. Ascending from a Lower Realm to an Upper Realm only requires one's cultivation to reach a certain level to open a world passage, but even if an Upper Realm knows the coordinates of a Lower Realm, it cannot easily descend. This is the rule of the Sea of Realms to protect small worlds."

"And the Life Poison is one of their methods. The Life Poison is integrated into the spiritual qi of the Lower Realm, which can weaken the Lower Realm's resistance and also form anchors. When merged with a Martial Saint-level strong person, it can form a Tao Mark. Thus, combining inside and outside, a world passage can be opened."

"Although this world passage only allows cultivators below the strongest combat powers of the small world to pass through, it is still quite terrifying."

"Think about it, hundreds or thousands of cultivators equivalent to the Martial Saint Realm, each wielding stronger magical artifacts, cultivating stronger magic, sweeping through like locusts, which world could withstand it? Basically, they would soon be slaughtered completely, turning into nutrients for the Spirit Realm along with the small world."

He spoke in a melancholic tone, as if he was already accustomed to it.

In Ning Qi's mind, a horrifying scene of blood rain appearing in the sky emerged:

"But the Martial Realm has endured for tens of thousands of years…"

The Profound Turtle chuckled:

"You don't think your Martial Realm is very weak, do you?"

"Let me tell you, the Martial Realm is actually among the strongest tier of small worlds. Its strongest already equivalent to the Magic Realm in the Spirit Realm, which you refer to as the Martial Saint Realm, and furthermore, the world will has awakened, which is extremely rare. In a million small worlds, there may not be one like yours."

"You must understand that in many small worlds, the strongest is only at the level of your Celestial Human Realm martial artist, and some only reach the Primordial Core Realm. Their world rules are terrifyingly incomplete, even with spiritual qi, strong individuals cannot emerge, and some small worlds are spiritual qi deserts."

Ning Qi was somewhat stunned.

This is too weak, I could suppress a large area with a wave of my hand.

Thinking like this, it seems lucky to have reincarnated in the Martial Realm?

The two walked through the grand gate, a garden appeared before them, filled with various Spirit Herbs and Exotic Flowers, exuding an enticing aroma that any single one would drive martial artists in the outside world to madness.

The Profound Turtle continued to smile:

"Of course, another reason the Martial Realm has been able to endure for tens of thousands of years is the existence of the True Martial Hall."

"Otherwise, just the Life Poison would be enough to make you drink a pot, let alone surviving the subsequent invasion and following plans."

Ning Qi nodded.

He has now sorted out the cause and effect.

But he also has more questions.

"I have a few questions I'd like to ask, senior."

"Ask away."

An expectant look appeared in Ning Qi's eyes:

"I previously heard senior mention the Magic Realm, may I ask, is this part of the Spirit Realm's cultivation system?"

The old Profound Turtle thought for a moment and said:

"Alright, your temperament is exceptional, so telling you is no harm."

"After countless eras, almost all Spirit Realms have popularized this Immortal Path Cultivation System, which is the Four Steps and Eight Realms of Immortal Ascension!"

Ning Qi held his breath.

The old Profound Turtle continued:

"The so-called Four Steps are Refining Spirit into Qi, Refining Qi to Spirit, Refining Spirit and Returning to Void, and Refining Void and Harmonization; a further step leads to the realm of Immortal True Immortal!"

"And if subdivided further, it splits into Eight Realms."

"Refining Spirit into Qi comprises the Postnatal and Perception realms; the former refines the essence of the body, while the latter perceives the qi of heaven and earth. Corresponding to your Martial Realm's cultivation system, the Postnatal Realm corresponds to the cultivation before the Primordial Core Realm, and the Perception Realm is similar to the Celestial Human Realm."

"Refining Qi to Spirit includes the Magic and Purple Mansion realms. The Magic Realm refines spiritual qi into magical power, corresponding to your Martial Saint Realm, while the Purple Mansion Realm involves condensing Innate Divine Techniques to open, corresponding to your Divine Power Realm for breaking through realms, but strictly speaking, the Divine Power Realm is not a complete Purple Mansion Realm and needs further improvement."

Ning Qi listened very intently, feeling as if a door to a new world was opening before him.

"Refining Spirit and Returning to Void includes the Primordial Spirit and Void Path realms."

"Refining Void and Harmonization includes the Integration and Harmonization realms."

"Cultivators of the Unity Realm are the strongest that the Spirit Realm can accommodate, living for an era! Though that was in the past, there must now be powerful Spirit Realms breaking the limit, with True Immortals born."

Ning Qi's heart rippled.

Even though the Immortal Realm has declined, this is a path to longevity and becoming a True Immortal.

He had for the first time such a clear direction.

He suppressed the turmoil in his heart.

Ning Qi took a deep breath and asked again:

"Since senior and the True Martial Hall come from the True Martial Realm, why did you come to the Martial Realm?"

The old man's figure slightly paused, and after a moment he slowly began to speak:

"Because the True Martial Realm is no more."

In Ning Qi's eyes was a slight trace of apology, but before he could speak, the old man waved it off:

"It's okay, this was a long time ago. The True Martial Realm's strongest dominator was the True Martial Immortal Sect, and I came from there; at that time I was merely an egg, with only a vague consciousness, faintly feeling an astonishing battle erupt."

"Afterwards, a mark told me, from then onwards, I was the flame inheritor of the True Martial Immortal Sect. Wandering in the Sea of Realms for an unknown length of time, the True Martial Hall's power nearly exhausted, it finally fell into the Martial Realm to avoid pursuit, and I was born here. In a way, I am also half a person of the Martial Realm."

He spoke with a hint of bitterness and resignation to fate:

"Later, I received some memory infusion and came to know, the True Martial Realm was destroyed by the Mountain and Sea Realm."

If born normally in the True Martial Realm, his strength would be much more than it is now.

But destiny toys with people.

Now, he is trapped in this cage, unable to break free.

Unable to ascend, and with the True Martial Hall damaged, it lost the ability to traverse worlds.

He is now bound to the fate of the Martial Realm; if eaten by the Mountain and Sea Realm's essence, the True Martial Heritage will be wholly severed.

"At first, they were also eggs like me, later coming into the world one after another, but they are different from me. I am the flame inheritor of the True Martial Immortal Sect and can set foot in the True Martial Hall, whereas they cannot even step out of the True Martial Hall, lacking freedom."

The old Profound Turtle gazed at the Spirit Beasts faintly visible in the White Mist with some pity and regret.

To lack freedom is indeed frightening.

Ning Qi respectfully saluted:

"Thank you for enlightening me, senior."

At this point, he fully understood the events of the Ancient Era.

He processed the information learned today, encompassing vast matters, greatly expanding his vision. Although the crisis is presently approaching, at least he knows the cause and effect and won't spin around like a headless fly.

The two walked on, finally stopping in front of the majestic True Martial Hall. Seeing it again, Ning Qi's heart was still as shocked as ever, especially now knowing the True Martial Hall's origin, making it even more so. If he guessed right, the True Martial Hall was originally an extremely powerful treasure.

The hall doors opened automatically, light engulfing both of them.

When the light faded, only a lone golden door stood, while the previous silver and bronze doors were nowhere to be seen.

"The other two doors were my tests, but this one is the true test of the True Martial Inheritance. Now, you should understand why I told you to reach the Martial Saint Realm before coming here again."

Ning Qi nodded.

He had already guessed.

The hunchbacked old man's sentimental voice echoed in the True Martial Hall:

"Since being born, the True Martial Hall selected one after another of exceptionally talented martial artists in your Martial Realm to take the test, but without exception, all failed. Your appearance, however, is the last hope I see."

"Ning, your talent and comprehension are unlike anything I've ever heard of, achieving such accomplishments at only thirteen years old; across ancient and modern times, no one can match you."

He looked with deep expectation and hope:

"Perhaps, you can successfully pass the test of the True Martial Hall and receive the inheritance of the True Martial Immortal Sect!"

"By then, perhaps a method to break the impasse may be found."

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