Lying Low in the Martial World to Become a Saint

Here, Lu Chenming sat cross-legged inside a Quiet Chamber on Nine Heavens Peak, the sea of clouds churning outside his window.

He had expected and repelled He Shuang’s challenge, but the explosive power she had unleashed by fusing Three True Astrals still left him feeling a hint of pressure. This was especially true of her final strike; if his own foundation hadn’t been so deep, he likely would have had some trouble.

But in the end, it was over.

"Senior Brother."

A trusted disciple walked in with light steps, respectfully presenting a scroll. "These are the recent, detailed movements of the few True Successor Candidates worthy of attention."

Lu Chenming took it, his gaze sweeping calmly over the contents.

Over the past year, he had defeated Meng Qianxue and He Shuang in succession. As a result, fewer and fewer True Successor Candidates posed a threat to him. As for the newly promoted ones, they still needed time to build their foundations.

Wu Anren possessed excellent comprehension and his Swordsmanship had already reached the fusion of two momentums. He had the support of a faction within the Jade Celestial Lineage, so he didn’t lack for resources.

His foundation within the Celestial Treasure Upper Sect was still shallow. And while his Cultivation progress was steady, he had yet to show any world-shaking breakthroughs.

Lu Chenming nodded slightly. ’Wu Anren is talented, but he’s merely decent. To shake the foundation I’ve spent seven years polishing, he still has a long way to go.’

’The Jade Celestial Lineage isn’t a monolith, either. Their support won’t necessarily translate into immediate combat strength.’

Next was Chen Qing. When Lu Chenming saw this name, his gaze lingered for a moment longer.

This person came from the Wutai Sect with a clean background. He defeated Han Xiong at the Seven-Star Platform despite being weaker, showcasing a Spear Technique of Three Stances Fusion and a powerful Body Refining Cultivation. His potential was astonishing, and he had already gained the favor and resources of the True Martial Lineage.

However, his greatest weakness was his Cultivation—he was still only at the Mid-stage of Astral Force. No matter how many tricks he had up his sleeve, the chasm between Realms was not easily crossed.

’He warrants some attention. I should apply pressure to slow his rise, but he’s no cause for concern in the short term.’

Seeing the words "Mid-stage Astral Force," the tension in Lu Chenming’s heart eased slightly.

’No matter how high his talent or how great his potential, Cultivation Realm is the only thing that truly matters.’

’Chen Qing’s ability to fight above his rank is indeed terrifying. But the patient effort and fortuitous opportunities required to go from the Mid-stage of Astral Force to Perfection, let alone touch the threshold of the True Essence Realm, cannot be achieved in a short time.’

’As long as he can’t quickly catch up in Cultivation, the power of his stunning Spear Momentum and physique will ultimately be diminished in the face of an absolute gap in strength.’

Finally, there was Wan Shangyi, a veteran True Successor Candidate from the Nine Heavens Lineage. His foundation was solid, his reserves deep, and he acted in a steady and low-key manner.

Since this person was from the same lineage as him, Lu Chenming knew his capabilities inside and out.

Intelligence from all sides indicated that he had given up on any immediate challenges, choosing instead to accumulate power with the intent of breaking through to the True Essence Realm.

However, observing his performance over the years, he was well-rounded in all aspects but lacked any particularly outstanding strengths. He was missing a decisive finishing move.

Lu Chenming set down the scroll and slowly closed his eyes. It felt as if the last weight in his heart had finally lifted.

’Wu Anren’s potential needs time to be realized, Chen Qing’s Cultivation is a critical flaw, and Wan Shangyi lacks a sharp edge and definitely can’t break through faster than I can...’

After the successive challenges from Meng Qianxue and He Shuang, he had finally relied on his formidable strength to once again intimidate all covetous rivals, winning himself a precious grace period.

"The True Essence Realm..."

Lu Chenming muttered to himself, a long-suppressed flame beginning to rise from the depths of his heart.

For all these years, he had sat securely as the tenth True Inheritance disciple. On the surface, it was a glorious position, but in reality, he was treading on thin ice.

Every time a new genius emerged, he was the first Gatekeeper they sought to measure themselves against.

He was sick of this passive, defensive position! Sick of being seen as the measuring stick for the threshold of True Inheritance!

What he wanted wasn’t just to hold on to this tenth position.

He would break through to the True Essence Realm!

Once he succeeded, he could completely escape the awkward predicament of being the Goalkeeper. His strength would undergo a qualitative leap. At that point, he would have the confidence to challenge the senior brothers ranked above him, to fight for a higher seat, and to obtain more resources and a greater say!

’Whoever wants this tenth position can have it!’

’I, Lu Chenming, will never be content with just being a gatekeeper!’

....

After receiving the Elixirs that Zhang Yi had improved for greater medicinal efficacy, Chen Qing immediately began his closed-door cultivation.

As the Elixir entered his stomach, it transformed into a vast and mellow current of heat. It no longer rampaged violently as it had at first, but instead flowed like a gentle river, surging majestically into his limbs and bones, nourishing his meridians and refining his True Astral.

Compared to the High-quality Quenching Gang Pills, the effect was over thirty percent faster!

Chen Qing was overjoyed. ’This Elixir is practically tailor-made for me!’

The Strong Physique and resilient meridians forged by his Dragon Elephant Wisdom Vajra Body allowed him to withstand the surging medicinal power without any reservations.

He became completely immersed in the pleasure of Cultivation. He hardly ever left his residence, pouring most of his time and energy into circulating the Primordial Five Elements True Astral and tempering his Flesh Body.

Right now, nothing was more important than increasing his strength.

During this time, Zhu Yu successfully broke through his bottleneck and advanced to the Mid-stage of Astral Force, his spirits high and full of vigor.

He often came to visit Chen Qing and report on the latest developments Within the Sect.

Meanwhile, Shen Xiuyong, Qiao Hongyun, Shang Lujing, and a few other familiar disciples from Xu Wang Mountain accepted a Sect mission related to the Cloud Water Upper Sect, which required them to be away for several months.

Before they left, the group made a special point of gathering with Chen Qing one last time. They drank and chatted, and the lively atmosphere briefly dispelled the loneliness of Chen Qing’s intensive, solitary cultivation.

After seeing Shen Xiuyong and the others off, Chen Qing’s life returned to its peaceful and disciplined routine.

Cultivating, making an occasional inspection tour of Prison Peak, or going to the shore of Emerald Waves Pool to fish for a while and relax his Heart and Spirit.

With the monthly allowance of resources from the True Martial Lineage, plus the supply of Elixirs from Zhang Yi at near-cost price, he had no need to worry about basic Cultivation Resources.

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