Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 1436: Refining the Power of Incense (2)

“Alright, the Power of Incense here will rely on you.”

Ning Qi naturally understood what he meant and nodded, saying, “I hope there will be an opportunity here for my strength to break through again.”

“In that case, the journey won’t have been in vain.”

“Yes, Master!”

“I will definitely make the Power of Incense here stronger!”

Shi Xiaokun immediately agreed when he heard.

“Let’s go, take me to see the town here.”

“I haven’t met the people here yet.”

Ning Qi, feeling bored, was intrigued instead.

He wanted to see the people here and how they differed from those he had seen in the True Martial Spirit Realm and other inner realms.

“Good, there’s a city nearby!”

“Now it’s still early, just the right time to visit.”

Shi Xiaokun pointed in a direction and said, “This way.”

After saying a sentence, he moved suddenly.

Ning Qi followed closely behind, racing together.

They crossed a mountain and then arrived at an open area.

In this open space, there was a city.

As it was already dark, every household here had lit candles.

Ning Qi and Shi Xiaokun exchanged a glance before descending to the ground.

“Can the people here see us?”

Ning Qi turned to ask.

“Master, they cannot see us because we are the masters here.”

Shi Xiaokun shook his head and said, “Unless we lift our restriction, they won’t be able to see us.”

“Oh, alright, let’s go.”

“Don’t lift it, I’ll just have a look.”

Ning Qi listened to his explanation and wasn’t in a hurry.

He came here just to observe the lifestyle of the people without intending to disturb them.

“Understood!”

Shi Xiaokun responded and continued to lead the way.

They quickly reached the city one after another.

The streets were lined with vendors.

Some used storefronts for rent, and others simply set up stalls by the roadside.

Everyone was shouting and busy with their work.

It was very lively with people coming and going.

Ning Qi walked down the street with Shi Xiaokun, appreciating their creation.

“These are all condensed from the Origin Power here.”

“They are people formed from the Life Aura here.”

Shi Xiaokun explained as he walked, “Thus, the people here can cultivate.”

“So, how do you collect their Power of Incense?”

Ning Qi thought of something and suddenly asked.

He had always heard Shi Xiaokun talk about the Power of Incense and didn’t quite know where it came from.

This time, he wanted to get a clear answer and see what it was about.

“Master, the Power of Incense is actually their understanding of this realm.”

“To be precise, it’s their acknowledgment of this realm.”

Shi Xiaokun thought for a moment before continuing, “It’s like the reverence common folk outside have for gods.”

“Oh, so you’re talking about everyone’s reverence?”

Ning Qi didn’t quite understand his meaning and asked.

“That’s one way to understand it. Essentially, their feelings and realizations about our realm feedback into this.”

“Any gratitude or realization they have will form Power of Incense.”

Shi Xiaokun nodded and said, “That’s why I periodically give them resources.”

“As their strength improves and they gain realizations, they also form a source of Power of Incense.”

“I think I get it!”

Ning Qi nodded and then asked, “Is it possible for them to discover us?”

“Or one day even surpass us?”

“Master, that’s absolutely impossible!”

Shi Xiaokun confidently said, “This realm is controlled by us.”

“As long as I don’t let them break through to True Immortal level, they can’t break through in their lifetime.”

“And if I want someone to have a chance to break through, then they have a chance!”

“But that’s a hurdle; once they reach this point, they can’t break through any further!”

“That’s good, but is there any possibility of unexpected occurrences?”

Ning Qi nodded and suddenly asked with a furrowed brow.

Such a possibility isn’t completely unavoidable.

“There may be, but there won’t be either.”

“Because if I discover it, I’ll nip it in the bud.”

“I absolutely won’t allow such things to happen!”

Shi Xiaokun responded seriously.

“That’s reassuring. Since that’s the case, let’s see if there’s anything fun here.”

“Anyway, there’s nothing much to do outside!”

Only then did Ning Qi relax.

But he continued strolling as he spoke.

He was very interested in this world within his inner realm.

This was the first time he wandered here since its formation.

“Okay, Master!”

Shi Xiaokun nodded and followed closely, “Should we go out and let them see us?”

“Sure.”

Ning Qi didn’t refuse this time.

Instead, he agreed cheerfully.

“Whew!”

After a word, Shi Xiaokun suddenly waved his hand.

A ripple spread out before them.

They soon reached a restaurant and went inside to taste the delicious food.

They chatted while eating, enjoying the food immensely.

“Master, the delicious food here comes from spirit beasts in the nearby mountains.”

“I also helped them create some.”

Shi Xiaokun said with a smile as he ate.

That smile contained a sense of achievement.

“Not bad, this is already a matured inner realm.”

Ning Qi nodded while tasting the delicious food.

“Yes, but our inner realm is different from the True Martial Spirit Realm.”

“It’s unique to us!”

“The Power of Incense is something only we can use.”

“Unlike the outer realms’ inner realms, which lack Power of Incense.”

“And anyone can come to them!”

Shi Xiaokun nodded and said, “Here, unless we allow it, no one can enter!”

“Hmm, except for one thing.”

“If we face difficulties and want to escape inside, getting out would be troublesome.”

“If we could pierce space and go wherever we wanted, that would be great.”

Ning Qi sighed.

“It’s not impossible, just that our strength doesn’t allow it yet!”

“Once you break through to Daluo Golden Immortal level, you can do as you wish.”

Shi Xiaokun explained.

“Then we’ll try once we break through.”

Ning Qi expressed anticipation.

“Still, there’s a range limit. We can’t go just anywhere.”

“But escaping won’t be an issue.”

Shi Xiaokun added.

“Alright, let’s go.”

“There’s nothing more to see here.”

The two had unknowingly finished a table full of dishes.

As Ning Qi said, he stood up and began to walk outside.

Shi Xiaokun quickly followed.

They used Spirit Stones to pay the bill and returned to the street.

This time, they didn’t linger but left directly.

“Whew!”

Ning Qi swiftly stepped into the void above.

Shi Xiaokun followed him up.

In the next moment, they flashed and reached their sect’s area.

Many cultivators were already here.

However, because it was nighttime, everyone was meditating and cultivating.

“Master, these are the strongest sects of our realm.”

“Our sect is here, but they don’t know my identity.”

“Nor do they know your identity.”

Shi Xiaokun explained as he arrived.

“Then can the people here see you?”

Ning Qi asked curiously.

“Yes, but they can’t see you.”

Shi Xiaokun nodded in response.

“Hmm, is my pavilion unoccupied?”

Ning Qi asked satisfactorily in a deep voice.

“Master, no, it’s a forbidden land I established. No one can enter.”

Shi Xiaokun replied seriously.

“Alright, but I won’t stay here tonight.”

“I have to go out and see the situation.”

Ning Qi thought for a moment and decided to go out and check on Li Qiwan and the others.