Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

half a month later.

As the year passed, the climate in the entire capital city also took a sharp turn for the better.

Nearly half a month of sunny weather melted the snow, ushering in a warm spring after a cold winter.

As a result, many peach blossoms bloomed throughout the capital.

For the past two weeks, the entire capital has been unusually peaceful, with no major incidents occurring.

However, Emperor Changning had not attended court for seven consecutive days, causing some discontent among the officials.

Imperial Prefecture.

Countless overlapping sword shadows converged, transforming from thousands into one.

Jiang Ning stood in the courtyard, sword in hand, his breathing somewhat disordered.

Suddenly.

cough cough-

He coughed violently repeatedly.

With each cough, you could see his chest heaving violently, as if each cough was going to shake his lungs out.

He immediately braced his right hand on the ground with his sword, covered his mouth with his left hand, and saw dark gold blood seeping out between his fingers.

The peach blossoms in the courtyard were in full bloom, and petals drifted down, gently landing on his shoulder.

next moment.

The blood froth between the fingers evaporated on the spot and disappeared into thin air.

Lin Qingyi walked over and handed over the freshly poured tea, her brows furrowed and her gaze concerned.

Are you really okay?

"It's alright!" Jiang Ning smiled calmly.

He then took the tea that Lin Qingyi offered and drank it all in one gulp.

The tea rinsed my throat, instantly washing away the fishy-sweet taste in my mouth.

His heaving chest gradually calmed down.

"How are you feeling right now?" Lin Qingyi asked.

Jiang Ning closed his eyes.

Then he saw that his heart's blood-producing and blood-repairing functions had been greatly weakened under the erosion of the curse's power.

Each beat lacked the power it had before.

As a result, blood flow becomes sluggish.

Moreover, that cold, subtle curse power had already spread from his heart to his lungs.

This has caused him to experience sharp pain with every breath he takes.

"If this continues, the power of the curse will penetrate into my internal organs!" he muttered to himself.

Then open your eyes.

Seeing the worry in Lin Qingyi's eyes, he couldn't help but smile.

"It's alright, everything is under my control. Half a month has passed, and now the power of the curse has only penetrated into the lungs and internal organs, which is nothing."

After saying this long string of words, his chest heaved more.

"Cough if you want to!" Lin Qingyi said.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning coughed lightly a few times until the itching in his lungs disappeared, and then he stopped coughing.

"The corrosive power of this curse technique is truly terrifying!" Jiang Ning exclaimed.

"Are you lying to me?!" Lin Qingyi stared intently at Jiang Ning.

"Why would I lie to you?" Jiang Ning smiled faintly.

With a wave of his hand, a rolled-up letter appeared in his hand.

Lin Qingyi glanced at Jiang Ning and took the letter from his hand.

His eyes quickly scanned the letter, then his gaze suddenly sharpened.

"So, something like this actually happened between Guangning Prefecture and the Duxian Sect?" Lin Qingyi looked surprised.

Jiang Ning nodded: "This was delivered to me five days ago! Guangning Prefecture is now asking for help! That's why I haven't been able to resist the corruption of the curse power these past few days."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyi suddenly realized what was happening.

"Are you planning to go to Guangning Prefecture to take charge of the overall situation?"

Jiang Ning nodded: "Now it's time for me to show myself to the world! It just so happens that the Immortal Crossing Sect and the Heavenly Alliance have run into us again, so let's start with them!"

"So what are you planning to do now?" Lin Qingyi asked.

"We'll have lunch later, then we'll borrow the crane to head south," Jiang Ning said.

"So high-profile?" Lin Qingyi asked in surprise.

Jiang Ning smiled faintly: "At this time, I need to be more high-profile! Let those people see my condition, and they will understand that a dying person poses no threat to them. This is a great thing for me!"

At this point, Jiang Ning's lips curled into a slight smile.

He suddenly felt fortunate that someone would suddenly attack him, intending to kill him with a curse.

Looking back now, it actually helped him.

"I wonder who it is. Otherwise, I'd really have to thank them properly in the future!" he muttered to himself, his expression calm.

Then, he looked at the panel.

[Skill]: Taixu Yin Yang Sword (Minor Completion 49733/50000)

"almost!"

Seeing the experience points displayed on his panel, he slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

Then, he gripped the longsword in his hand tightly.

The Demon-Subduing Sword Intent within his body erupted instantly.

The distracting thoughts and desires in my mind were instantly cleared away, and my heart was filled with peace.

At this moment, Lin Qingyi also retreated, leaving the space to Jiang Ning.

next moment.

Jiang Ning moved his hand, and the sword light rolled like a tide.

Each sword light at this moment guides the light in the courtyard, causing it to bend and become divided into light and dark.

It was still morning, and the sun was shining brightly.

But as the sword light split, the courtyard became divided around him.

Half of it was dark, as if entering twilight, with a low and gloomy view.

Half of the floor was brightly lit, as if the sun were at its zenith, high in the sky, and the sunlight reflected off the floor tiles, making it exceptionally dazzling.

at the same time.

The sword shadows split in all directions, spreading out in layers.

Each sword shadow is accompanied by a blurry human figure.

The man follows the sword, and the sword moves with the man.

In just a moment, countless Taoist figures filled the surrounding area.

One person wields a sword, and countless other figures wield their swords simultaneously.

The void itself had long since become distorted.

Those figures and sword shadows seemed to be refracted through the distorted void, and each figure, as perceived by Lin Qingyi, was filled with a real aura.

However, with her own eyes, she could clearly see that they were all illusory figures, not the real thing.

"What an amazing movement technique!"

Even after seeing this scene for several days, Lin Qingyi still couldn't help but marvel at it when she saw it again.

With her current knowledge, she had to admit that this sword technique was incredibly profound.

It was the most profound and mysterious sword technique she had ever seen.

But she didn't find it strange.

Jiang Ning's journey to this point could not have been without personal opportunities and circumstances.

at the same time.

With the use of the Taixu Yin Yang Sword.

The golden mist in the dantian was constantly being consumed, but at the same time, the three flowers were also swaying, forming three ethereal energy channels within the body.

The three energies converge within the golden inner core.

As the golden inner core was expelled, wisps of condensed golden mist were also expelled, transforming into golden clouds that drifted in his dantian for his use.

[Tai Xu Yin Yang Sword Experience Points +101]

[Tai Xu Yin Yang Sword Experience Points +101]

[Tai Xu Yin Yang Sword Experience Points +101]

【.】

Compared to before, his efficiency in acquiring the Taixu Yin Yang Sword has increased rather than decreased.

He understood that this was due to a combination of factors.

The transformation after personal breakthrough, the sharpness of mental processing, and the influence of the Flower of God.

All these factors combined resulted in him having higher comprehension and a faster thinking speed.

What takes an ordinary person one thought, he can now have hundreds or thousands of thoughts flashing through his mind.

A martial artist's strength is not merely physical, but also a leap in life, a comprehensive sublimation of both inner and outer qualities.

The sun slowly rises higher.

The sun is rising higher and higher.

Suddenly, the figures and sword shadows in the courtyard disappeared one by one, vanishing like a dream bubble bursting.

As the number of people and sword shadows decreased, Lin Qingyi continued to scan the four sides of the courtyard.

The next moment, she looked astonished.

As the last figure and sword shadow dissipated, she could no longer see Jiang Ning.

Just then.

She saw a few feet ahead, ripples spreading through the void, and then Jiang Ning's figure slowly appeared before her.

Her pupils contracted. "What kind of technique is this? Aren't you practicing swordsmanship? Why does it have the ability to teleport?"

Seeing Lin Qingyi's puzzled expression, Jiang Ning smiled and shook his head.

"This is not a spatial escape!"

"If it's not escaping into a spatial dimension, then what is it?" Lin Qingyi asked.

“Domain!” Jiang Ning said.

"Domain?" Lin Qingyi looked puzzled.

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded: "Sword Domain, the Void Sword Domain!"

[Skill]: Taixu Yin Yang Sword (Mastery 88/100000)

He looked at the panel and understood.

After more than half a month of sword practice, the Taixu Yin Yang Sword finally reached its peak at that moment.

After mastering the technique, he developed a unique domain of swordsmanship that belonged to him.

Taixu Sword Domain.

Within three feet was his domain, his world.

What had just disappeared from Lin Qingyi's sight was merely a simple application of the Taixu Sword Domain.

It forms its own territory, isolating itself from the flow of qi and blood.

Distorting space and blocking sight.

Thus, even if it is right in front of you, you cannot find it.

Even if one uses divine sense to perceive the surroundings, the distortion of space will affect perception, making it impossible to detect him.

At this moment, he realized that his ability to save his life had reached a new level.

This method is only the initial application of the Taixu Sword Domain.

If used as a defensive tactic, it can be described as "the world is just a stone's throw away".

If used as a means of attack, one could say, "Within three feet, everyone becomes an enemy."

His confidence soared.

Mastering the Sword Domain significantly boosted his strength.

Furthermore, after mastering the Taixu Yin-Yang Sword, his perception and understanding of space became even more profound.

That kind of understanding is like a bodily instinct.

He slowly took a step forward.

In an instant.

He disappeared from Lin Qingyi's sight.

Lin Qingyi looked surprised and, sensing the presence behind her, turned around abruptly.

She then saw Jiang Ning smiling faintly at her.

"Such profound spatial mastery!" she praised again.

Jiang Ning nodded.

"Now we can leave the capital."

"Are you sure?" Lin Qingyi asked with a serious expression.

“It’s confirmed!” Jiang Ning nodded. “It’s time to show the world my current state! The curse has penetrated deep into my internal organs, and in the eyes of the world, I should be a dying man.”

"Shall we set off later?" Lin Qingyi asked.

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Ning stopped resisting and allowed the power of the curse to slowly erode his internal organs.

"Be careful! The eyes of the world are probably on you!" Lin Qingyi said.

Jiang Ning nodded: "With the Taixu Sword Domain by my side, there are not many things in this world that can threaten my life! And if they really want to make a move, they will have to consider whether that Martial Saint will actually do it."

"So what's next?" Lin Qingyi asked.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning looked up at the distant sky and then smiled faintly.

"Have a meal!"

After lunch.

Outside the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

"Ah Ning, be careful on the road!" Liu Wanwan said to Jiang Ning.

Just then.

A warm breeze blew by.

Jiang Ning covered his mouth and coughed lightly a few times.

The coughing sound carried far by the angry wind.

"Ah Ning, are you alright?" Liu Wanwan asked with concern.

"It's nothing!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

Then suppress the urge to cough out of your lungs.

Just then.

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A crane's cry came from overhead.

Everyone looked up and saw a crane seemingly flying in from the bright sunlight.

Above the crane was a slender figure.

Everyone narrowed their eyes slightly.

All that could be seen was a breath.

The crane swooped down like a sharp arrow.

As the crane spread its wings, a whirlwind swept through.

Everyone squinted, and Jiang Ning's long robe fluttered in the strong wind.

next moment.

Ji Mingyue jumped down from the crane.

Beside her was a crane, pure white with a crimson crown.

Its eyes were as clear as glass, and a spiritual light seemed to flow between them. A jade bell with cloud patterns was tied around its neck.

This crane is the Cloud Shadow Crane, exclusively supplied to the royal family.

This crane can travel five thousand miles a day, walk on clouds, and possesses human wisdom.

Seeing Ji Mingyue arrive as promised, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile faintly.

In the morning, he sent Qinghe to the palace to borrow the Cloud Shadow Crane from the royal family to travel south.

This move was also intended to spread the news that he had left the city.

To make a big splash and be known to the world, it's natural to need to make a big fuss about it.

Ji Mingyue walked up to Jiang Ning, her gaze falling on his somewhat pale face, her eyes filled with concern.

“I have delivered the Cloud Shadow Crane, but my father said that I must go with you and return together.”

"Has His Majesty changed his ways?" Jiang Ning chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Ji Mingyue's lips trembled slightly, but she didn't say anything more.

"Is it... that you're not feeling well?!" Jiang Ning asked hesitantly.

Although he didn't specify who it was, Ji Mingyue knew that Jiang Ning was referring to her father's body.

So he slowly nodded.

"I haven't attended court for more than half a month. I've seen Father Emperor for the past seven days, and I just caught a glimpse of him through the curtain."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's gaze sharpened.

He knew what the message Ji Mingyue revealed meant.

This most likely indicates that Emperor Changning has reached the end of his life and may pass away at any time in the next few days.

“If that’s the case, then you should stay by his side even more!” Jiang Ning said.

Ji Mingyue shook her head: "This Cloud Shadow Crane has an even more noble bloodline, possessing the bloodline of a true immortal crane. Only I can command it; it won't listen to you!"

“But your father needs you too!” Jiang Ning said, then added, “If not, I can find another way to travel.”

Ji Mingyue shook her head: "There's no need! I understand what my father means. He's not discussing this with me; he insists that I go south with you, which means there are reasons behind it!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's expression turned serious.

If Ji Mingyue's words are correct, it means that Emperor Changning has other plans.

He pondered for a moment.

He couldn't figure it out for a moment.

These days, they haven't left their homes and have been cut off from news, so they have no idea what the current situation is in the capital.

"Forget it! I'm not good at scheming, and I'm too lazy to bother with plotting! As long as I'm strong enough, all schemes and tricks are no match for my fists!"

The thought flashed through his mind, but he stopped dwelling on it and put it out of his mind.

“Okay, then come with me!” Jiang Ning said.

“Okay!” Ji Mingyue nodded as well.

"Brother, sister-in-law, I'll be leaving now!" Jiang Ning turned to Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan and said.

"Be careful on the road!" Liu Wanwan reminded her.

"Take care of the Seventeenth Princess!" Jiang Li also instructed.

"Don't worry!" Jiang Ning smiled.

Then he looked at Su Qingying, Lin Qingyi, Zhong Ling and the others one by one.

"If the old prince from the Qi Prince's Mansion comes looking for me, please stall him for a moment! I will get back here as soon as possible!" Jiang Ning secretly transmitted his voice to Su Qingying.

Su Qingying nodded immediately, and then transmitted her voice to Jiang Ning.

"Don't worry! With me here, that King of the Parallel Kingdom won't be able to take Sister Lin away! You don't need to worry about that, sir!"

"Then I'll have to trouble you!" Jiang Ning transmitted his voice. (End of this chapter)