Unparalleled Understanding, Achieved Immortality at the Age of Eight, Shocking My Master!

With a single touch of spiritual light to the condor's head, countless profound insights flooded its mind. Its eyes filled with awe and reverence.

Unlike the Spirit Monkey, whose respect for Ning Changge was born of admiration, the condor's reverence stemmed from fear.

Bowing deeply, the condor focused on the newfound knowledge in its mind, its heart overwhelmed by the profundity of the technique. Ning Changge waved a hand dismissively and said:

"Train diligently. In half a month, you and the Spirit Monkey will accompany your senior brothers down the mountain."

The upcoming DaoBuddhist rivalry was not something Ning Changge planned to attend personally.

With the Spirit Monkey, the condor, and his senior brothers, Wudang had more than enough strength. The injuries to the martial wills of the Heavenly Monk and Earthly Nun would provide a valuable opportunity for the Wudang disciples to gain experience. After all, they couldn't remain under his protection forever.

Of course, if the Buddhists dared to escalate, Ning Changge would not stand idly by.

"Still… my senior brothers' strength could use a little improvement," he mused.

Glancing at the remnants of the Bodhi Pill in the Mountain and River SpiritGathering Furnace, he noted that while the leftovers were useless to him, they were still potent treasures—far superior to the socalled divine pills of the Nine Provinces.

With a little refinement, these remnants could be used to enhance the strength of the Seven Heroes of Wudang and some of the thirdgeneration disciples.

The Samadhi True Fire roared to life once more. Ning Changge glanced at Huang Rong, who was watching from a distance, and smiled.

"Rong'er, come here."

He had noticed her fascination during his refinement of the Bodhi Pill. Perhaps alchemy was her calling. He decided to start teaching her the basics.

Huang Rong's face lit up with a radiant smile as she hurried over.

### The Ming Emperor's Decree

Meanwhile, the events of Zhang Sanfeng's centenary celebration continued to spread, shaking the Nine Provinces. Initially, only a few major powers were aware, but gradually, the entire Jianghu learned of what had transpired.

The term Immortal Dao had officially entered the lexicon of the Nine Provinces.

A new system of cultivation!

The revelation sent shockwaves through the martial world. Countless people speculated about the power of the Immortal Dao and how it might be cultivated. After all, martial arts had been the foundation of the Nine Provinces for over a million years.

While many were curious and intrigued, others were skeptical or dismissive. But none dared voice their doubts openly.

Ning Changge's strength was simply too overwhelming. He now stood at the pinnacle of the Nine Provinces, alongside ancient monsters and emperors. It was hard to imagine how much stronger he might become in the years to come.

Some even predicted that within twenty years, Ning Changge might ascend to the very peak of the Nine Provinces.

At that point, the Jianghu would enter the Era of Ning Changge.

Many were eager to learn why the Immortal Dao was so powerful. Some had already begun traveling to Wudang, hoping to become disciples and learn its secrets. Ning Changge's reputation had reached unprecedented heights.

Aside from the Immortal Dao, the DaoBuddhist rivalry was the other hot topic.

Ning Changge had declared that Wudang disciples would visit Cihang Jingzhai in a month to settle the score for disrupting Zhang Sanfeng's celebration.

But everyone knew this was just the beginning.

The Buddhists, known for their arrogance and extensive influence, would not back down easily. With numerous powerful figures and allies, they were unlikely to submit, even in the face of Ning Changge's might.

This DaoBuddhist conflict promised to be anything but simple.

Some even speculated that it might escalate into a battle involving Land Immortals.

As the month progressed, the Nine Provinces buzzed with activity. Many flocked to the Sui Dynasty, eager to witness the confrontation. Though the timeframe was short, the anticipation was palpable.

In contrast to the growing chaos in the Jianghu, Wudang remained a haven of tranquility.

Those seeking the Immortal Dao found themselves unable to meet Ning Changge. The time was not yet right.

Ning Changge was preparing meticulously. His plan was to first establish a foundational Immortal Dao system for Wudang before spreading it to the world—a gradual, stepbystep process.

### The Ming Emperor's Edict

One day, the peace of Wudang was interrupted.

"By decree of His Majesty the Ming Emperor: Wudang is hereby declared the foremost sacred site of Daoism. The Little Immortal is granted the title of Supreme Mystic Immortal. Three thousand volumes of Daoist scriptures are bestowed upon Wudang!"

The sharp voice of the imperial eunuch echoed across Wudang.

For once, Ning Changge emerged from the Scripture Pavilion.

After all, this matter concerned him.

Zhang Sanfeng, ever calm, responded simply:

"Thank His Majesty for his kindness."

There was no joy in his tone, nor was there in Ning Changge's expression.

Titles like "foremost sacred site" and "Supreme Mystic Immortal" were meaningless. Only the three thousand volumes of Daoist scriptures held any real value. The intent behind the decree, however, was clear.

The Ming Emperor was asserting his authority.

The message was simple: no matter how strong Wudang or the Little Immortal became, they were still part of the Ming Dynasty.

The Old Celestial Master and the other Land Immortals watched from a distance, their expressions grave. The Old Celestial Master, familiar with the Ming Emperor's ambitions, suspected ulterior motives behind the decree.

The eunuch, wearing a broad smile, addressed Zhang Sanfeng and Ning Changge:

"Congratulations to Zhang Zhenren and the Little Immortal. Wudang's fame brings glory to the Ming Dynasty. His Majesty is most pleased and has praised Wudang repeatedly."

Zhang Sanfeng smiled faintly, while Ning Changge remained expressionless.

The eunuch hesitated, his smile faltering. Internally, he scoffed at what he perceived as the arrogance of "mere martial artists."

Feigning casual interest, he added: