Chapter 37

It was already night when Niu Dingtian emerged from his seclusion.

After summoning someone outside to inquire, he discovered that four days had already elapsed since the seclusion, far exceeding his expectations.

At this point, he had also successfully entered the second level of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, the Muscle Tendon Refining and Bone Marrow Washing stage, and the lingering cold left by the old eunuch in his body had been almost completely cleared.

Although his cultivation increase was not very noticeable, his internal force appeared more refined.

Without delay, Niu Dingtian went straight to Niu Qing's room, intending to channel his energy to heal Niu Qing's injuries and nurture the damaged meridians.

"Master, I am incompetent."

At this moment, Niu Qing, who was on the bed, had already awakened.

Upon realizing the visitor was Niu Dingtian, the young one's face filled with guilt, and he tried to struggle to get up from the bed.

"No need to get up; this time you did well."

Niu Dingtian reached out, gently stopping him, and said.

Indeed it was good; had Niu Qing not led people to risk their lives to block it, that night might have ended differently.

Then Niu Dingtian continued, saying:

"First I will heal you, then you can rest well; tomorrow I have important matters to assign to everyone."

He then went to the bedside, helped Niu Qing sit up, sat cross‑legged behind him, and with both palms channeled Nine Yang True Qi, slowly directing it toward him.

Soon, Niu Qing's previously pallid complexion gradually turned rosy, and a misty aura began to emanate from his body.

The Muscle Tendon Refining and Bone Marrow Washing of the second tier of the Nine Yang Divine Skill not only cleanses internal impurities and refines cultivation, but also has remarkable effects on meridian repair.

In this aspect, it bears a striking similarity to the Shaolin Temple's Muscle Tendon Classic and Bone Marrow Washing Classic.

A full two shichen.

Outside, the sky gradually brightened.

After Niu Dingtian finished gathering his energy, Niu Qing's complexion was rosy, completely no longer the listless state he had just moments ago.

Sure enough, it lived up to its reputation as a miraculous healing skill!

"Alright, just continue to recover at your own pace; you rest well, and I'll go see the other injured brothers."

"Thank you, Master."

After leaving Niu Qing's room, Niu Dingtian immediately went to check on the other seriously injured people.

Everyone had already been treating and recuperating for three days, and after Niu Dingtian's session of true Qi alignment, their injuries improved greatly.

Even the few who were most severely wounded were now essentially able to walk on the ground.

After the healing was completed, he immediately summoned everyone to Niu Qing's convalescence room.

Led by Niu Ben, nearly thirty people packed the room; injured and uninjured, severely and lightly wounded alike, except that Niu Qing could not get out of bed, all stood quietly, each with a solemn expression, awaiting Niu Dingtian's words.

They all knew that when the Master gathered everyone like this today, it must be to announce something important.

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work these past few days."

Niu Dingtian, who had originally turned his back, turned around, his expression calm, and spoke softly to the group.

"Serve the Master!"

Although Niu Dingtian's voice was gentle, the group's response was forceful, uniform, each face flushed with reverence.

These are my trusted followers!

Although it wasn't the first time he had seen such a scene, Niu Dingtian couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

If this scene were set in later ages, it might be deemed an illegal gathering and arrested.

But here, even if the Heavenly King came, he could not intervene.

Putting aside his thoughts, Niu Dingtian's expression became solemn as he addressed the crowd:

"I have decided: two years from now, on the eighth day of the eighth month, we will found a sect, establish the Divine Sect, and openly recruit followers!"

"Master! Is it true?"

"Master!"

As soon as the words finished, everyone in the room became excited, their emotions indescribable, and for a moment there was some chaos.

"Niu Qing, lying on the bed, was so excited he wanted to scramble out of bed. Leading Niu Ben, whose face was flushed, clenched his fists and, excitedly, said to Niu Dingtian:"

"Master! We have been waiting for this day for a long time!"

He had long known that his master was a person who aspired to great deeds.

Since being dispatched to Beidi, conducting business while gathering intelligence, he had subtly sensed it.

He had been looking forward to this day, and when it arrived today, his feelings were obvious.

Seeing the crowd's reaction, Niu Dingtian did not rebuke them; after a moment, he waved his hand, and the room instantly fell quiet again.

He then continued, saying:

"When the time comes, I will widely invite martial heroes to the grand event, including the Five Top Martial Arts of the World!"

"By then, some martial factions will inevitably harbor malice and some conflicts will arise; what you need to do now is temporarily set aside your current affairs and fully strengthen your own martial power!"

"Understood!"

Upon hearing this, everyone simultaneously clasped their fists and took the order.

Seeing this, Niu Dingtian continued:

"All of you present, as well as other brothers inside and outside the sect, are trusted followers I, Niu Dingtian, have cultivated since childhood, and will become the backbone of the school in the future."

"Therefore, I have decided to teach everyone an advanced internal cultivation method, which I am currently practicing myself."

"Thank you, Master!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was delighted, their faces animated, and they clasped their fists in turn.

The Arhat Subduing Demon Skill is beyond the reach of ordinary people; without an advanced internal method, this group under his command will ultimately have a limited ceiling.

After careful consideration, Niu Dingtian decided to take out the Nine Yang True Scripture, First Two Volumes, as the Sect-Stabilizing Internal Skill, and distribute them in batches to the future core disciples of the sect.

After saying that, Niu Dingtian continued speaking:

"This is one; the other is that we have borrowed not a few of the Seventy-two Supreme Techniques from the Shaolin Temple this time."

"As the saying goes, all martial arts under heaven come from Shaolin, and what comes out is precisely these Seventy-two Supreme Techniques. Although Shaolin Temple has now closed its doors, the foundation accumulated over several hundred years by the martial world's leaders remains unchanged. Each of these Seventy-two Supreme Techniques, if practiced to a deep level, is enough to earn great fame in today's martial world."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room stared with eager eyes.

Niu Dingtian paid no attention, his face expressionless as he continued speaking in a low voice:

"These Seventy-two Supreme Techniques, whether blade, claw, fist, or palm, are quick to learn and powerful, but there is a point that very few know: most are external training methods that harm the practitioner, and each art can strike vital points and take lives—fierce, ruthless, defying heaven. When practiced to a deep level, if one lacks profound Buddhist teachings or a great person to dispel the internal hostility, old age will surely bring suffering from illness; the final result is"

"The mild case loses all martial arts; the severe case dies a sudden death!"

Having said that, Niu Dingtian looked at everyone and spoke solemnly:

"Now, I give you two choices."

"One is to practice the Seventy-two Supreme Techniques; two is to continue practicing the Azure Wave Palm and Splitting Sky Palm that I have passed on to you!"

"Although the Azure Wave Palm and Splitting Sky Palm progress slowly, they do not harm oneself; now I give you fifteen minutes to consider."

After saying that, Niu Dingtian turned away and no longer looked at everyone.

As his voice fell, the room became so quiet that a falling pin could be heard.

Sorry for any typos or garbled sentences, thank you.

(End of chapter)