Incredible Insight: Cultivating Immortality at Eight, Astonishing Zhang Sanfeng Chapter 176

Chapter 176

Ning Changge’s words were calm, as if he were stating an undeniable truth.

This was the path he had chosen for his future.

The Immortal Dao would one day spread across the Nine Provinces. Only by elevating the Nine Provinces’ limits could he continue to ascend to even greater realms, ultimately achieving eternity and immortality.

Li Taibai was deeply shaken, awed by Ning Changge’s vision.

Most people, upon creating such a transcendent path, would guard it jealously, unwilling to share it with others. But Ning Changge was different. He intended to spread the Dao to the world, giving everyone the opportunity to tread the immortal path. What kind of magnanimity was this? What kind of confidence?

This ant that Ning Changge was certain no one could surpass him.

As the founder of the Immortal Dao, he would always remain ahead of everyone else!

Li Taibai was dumbfounded. Then, with heartfelt admiration, he said, “Little friend, your vision is far beyond mine! What a pity that I cannot exist in the sa era as you—what a fortune that would have been!”

His words were filled with praise. He hadn’t expected that, after thousands of years, such an extraordinary figure would erge in the Nine Provinces.

Ning Changge’s expression remained serene, his smile faint.

Li Taibai continued, “Since you have already succeeded, my Blue Lotus Sword Canon no longer holds any aning. To know that the Immortal Dao exists is enough for —I have no regrets!”

He couldn’t help but laugh heartily, his laughter filled with satisfaction.

Ning Changge smiled and said, “If you wish, Senior, I can find a successor for you in the future.”

Li Taibai initially shook his head but then glanced at Huang Rong and said, “This young girl is quite remarkable. Her talent and comprehension are exceptional. If she one day steps onto the immortal path, she might elevate my Blue Lotus Sword Canon to even greater heights.”

Ning Changge nodded. “Rong’er’s aptitude is indeed excellent. In that case, I will pass the Blue Lotus Sword Canon to her in the future. Perhaps she can refine it into a technique of the Immortal Dao.”

The Blue Lotus Sword Canon was the culmination of Li Taibai’s life’s work.

It represented his exploration, speculation, and application of the essence of heaven and earth—spiritual energy. Although he had been unable to absorb spiritual energy, the canon still contained profound insights.

Otherwise, Ning Changge wouldn’t have drawn inspiration from it to create the Five Elents Sword Lotus, an Immortal Dao sword technique.

In essence, the Blue Lotus Sword Canon was a bridge between martial arts and the Immortal Dao, a transitional masterpiece.

Through it, Ning Changge had gained a clearer understanding of the limits of martial arts in the Nine Provinces. Such techniques represented the pinnacle of martial arts. While they didn’t grant immortality, their combat power could rival his own, at least temporarily.

Hearing Ning Changge’s promise, Li Taibai’s smile grew even brighter.

Knowing that his legacy would be carried forward was a comforting thought.

Suddenly, his expression faltered, and his figure grew more transparent. Wisps of blue light began to dissipate. Shaking his head, he sighed, “In the end, thousands of years have passed. Even my Sword Dao Essence cannot withstand the erosion of ti. No matter how strong martial arts are, they cannot escape the grasp of ti. My old friends, one by one, succumbed to the ravages of age…”

“I suppose I am fortunate. To witness the existence of the Immortal Dao today—I have no regrets.”

He sighed deeply.

Ning Changge’s heart stirred, and he asked, “Senior, are there any strong individuals from your era who might still be alive today?”

Li Taibai frowned in thought.

“To my knowledge, even those of us with unique constitutions, who could partially understand the essence of spiritual energy and extend our lifespans, could only live for about a thousand years. Beyond that, I doubt anyone has survived. Most of my old friends have passed away. At most, one or two individuals from that ti might still be alive.”

“Then there’s another thod: reincarnation.”

Ning Changge listened quietly.

“Reincarnation involves rging one’s true spirit with martial intent and dispersing it into the heavens and earth. With the right circumstances, one might successfully reincarnate after countless years.”

Li Taibai paused, then shook his head.

“But even if reincarnation succeeds, the new self would not truly be the original. At most, they would retain the mories of their past life.”

He had once considered this path but ultimately abandoned it.

He didn’t want to live on as a different version of himself.

Instead, he had left behind the stone wall carvings to pass on his legacy, hoping to preserve his will in this way.

“If soone from thousands of years ago were to witness your Immortal Dao, I wonder how shocked they would be,” Li Taibai mused, a hint of curiosity and mischief in his eyes.

Ning Changge understood.

He had asked the question to gauge the strength of the Nine Provinces’ peak experts.

For the average person in the Jianghu, Land Immortals represented the pinnacle of martial arts.

But in reality, the disparity among Land Immortals was enormous. For instance, while both the Celestial Sword Immortal and the Dragon and Wood Island Masters were Land Immortals, the forr could likely annihilate the latter with ease.

Of course, Ning Changge could do the sa.

To him, ordinary Land Immortals were no different from Heaven-Man realm experts.

From Li Taibai’s words, Ning Changge could infer that he was already among the strongest in the Nine Provinces.

It was certain that once he ascended to the Golden Core Stage, no one would be his match. Even if all the Land Immortals united, they wouldn’t stand a chance.

Li Taibai looked at Ning Changge again, as if recalling sothing.