Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Zhuge Manor.

The strong wind swept up the snowflakes, converging them towards a single point.

At the very center is a finger that resembles a jade or ice sculpture.

At that moment, Jiang Ning clenched his fist, crimson flames enveloping his body, and faced the attack head-on.

next moment.

click-

A sound like ice crystals shattering rang out.

The jade-carved finger that Ji Mingzhou had extended suddenly shattered into ice crystals, exploding into countless dust particles.

Ji Mingzhou retreated with incredible speed, like a streak of light, his expression shifting from indifference to horror.

Jiang Ning suddenly took a step forward, instantly transforming into a streak of crimson light, arriving first despite being behind.

In just a split second, before anyone could react...

Then a loud roar was heard.

Half of Ji Mingzhou's body exploded.

That was a punch.

"Impossible!!" Ji Mingzhou's shocked voice finally rang out.

“Nothing is impossible!” Jiang Ning said calmly. “I’ve been cautious all this way! If I wasn’t confident, why would I have come here!”

"You are clearly cursed, how can you be so powerful?" Ji Mingzhou spoke again.

"If the curse hadn't seeped into your internal organs, why would I need to use forbidden techniques to deal with you?" Jiang Ning's voice rang out.

Boom—

With another deafening roar, the other half of Ji Mingzhou's body exploded into a bloody mist.

At this moment, his gaze towards Jiang Ning was even more shocked.

Because he sensed the essence of Hunyuan.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something more.

Jiang Ning spread his five fingers, turning his fist into a palm, and slammed it down.

With this palm strike, the air solidified in his palm and flowed into the water.

Before even touching Ji Mingzhou, he felt the air being compressed as if it were solidified.

next moment.

The large hand slammed down, landing heavily on Ji Mingzhou's head.

boom!!

Another deafening roar, and the head exploded instantly.

A violent force surged from top to bottom, instantly coursing through his entire body.

Without the will to resist, the mutilated body was utterly powerless against the penetration of this force.

It was only for a fleeting moment.

Ji Mingzhou's mangled body exploded like firecrackers, bursting into a mist of blood.

In such a situation, it would be impossible for someone standing nearby to see the changes clearly.

With the final palm strike, Ji Mingzhou's body exploded into a bloody mist from top to bottom.

At this moment, the entire place fell silent. The blizzard that had enveloped the entire Wolonggang area calmed down, and the snowflakes fell silently to the ground, the raging wind turning into calm.

the other side.

Jing Wuming couldn't help but shudder.

The purple-clad woman and the sword-wielding man, who had been swept away by Wang Wenzong's spear, were both shocked.

From Wang Wenzong's unparalleled power and invincibility, to Ji Mingzhou's descent into the world like a celestial being, forcing Wang Wenzong back with a single finger, and then to Jiang Ning's intervention to kill Ji Mingzhou.

All these changes occurred within a dozen or so breaths.

All of this was completely beyond their expectations.

At this moment, Jiang Ning's gaze fell on the woman in purple gauze, and the crimson flames on his body suddenly disappeared.

His breath also dropped sharply.

Cough cough--

This was followed by two clear coughs.

The sound of coughing instantly shattered the silence.

The sound, falling on the woman in purple gauze and the man carrying a sword, was like a death knell.

The man carrying the sword gripped his broadsword even tighter with his left hand.

Only the right arm is still regenerating at a high speed.

Wang Wenzong's shot just now had such force that it tore half of his body apart.

But having reached this point, he already possessed the ability to regenerate severed limbs.

His entire body had almost no obvious vital organs.

Even if the heart is shattered, it can grow back with the body of a grandmaster.

If it weren't for the extremely short timeframe, his torn right arm would have already grown back thanks to his proactive efforts to promote its regeneration.

"Your Excellency's divine might is beyond my wildest admiration!" The woman in purple gauze bowed respectfully to Jiang Ning from afar, her expression humble.

Just then.

Jiang Ning moved swiftly, instantly transforming into a blur as he swept away.

"My lord, I was wrong!!" The woman in purple gauze looked terrified and immediately backed away.

But when she focused her gaze, she found that Jiang Ning was already no more than three feet away from her.

Jiang Ning then thrust his palm horizontally, landing heavily on her chest.

His towering chest caved inward, his bones and muscles creaked, and crackling sounds spread from his chest to his surroundings.

It was only for a moment.

boom!!

The blood mist exploded.

Jiang Ning moved again.

The speed was unbelievable to everyone.

In a mere blink of an eye, she found herself standing before the man wielding the sword.

The man's pupils suddenly contracted sharply, and he raised his sword to block.

But just as he raised his left arm, Jiang Ning thrust out a single palm, aiming straight for his forehead.

boom--

With a loud bang, the head turned into a bloody mist.

Only then did Jiang Ning stop.

In the blink of an eye, the dust had settled over the entire manor.

Jiang Ning immediately looked into the distance.

He saw Wang Wenzong gazing into the distance from the cliff.

now.

Wang Wenzong was greatly shocked by what he saw, and his pupils contracted sharply.

The reason he retreated just now was because he sensed Ji Mingzhou's strength.

Its power lies in its divine nature, in its unity with heaven and earth.

Wherever the wind and snow are, that is Ji Mingzhou's domain.

Faced with the immense power emanating from heaven and earth, he was not entirely confident, not to mention that Jing Wuming was also present.

After a brief deliberation, he chose to leave.

He no longer has the spirit to do something he knows is impossible.

Having come this far, he knew he had no hope of ever achieving the highest rank in his lifetime.

So all he wanted was stability and a legacy to continue.

Although his body was not old, he knew that his heart was.

He originally thought that if he retreated, Zhuge Manor would be doomed.

Because Shen Wenyuan had already placed his hopes on him.

With this retreat, Shen Wenyuan's hopes were dashed, and Zhuge Manor was doomed. He knew that he might also incur Shen Wenyuan's wrath.

But he didn't care.

As the third among the eighteen dragon leaders, he had seen too many important figures, and too many people hated him.

Now, he knows that although he has left the ranks of the Eighteen Dragon Heads, the friendship from back then still remains.

With that leader reaching the first rank and joining the ranks of the strongest in the world, he knew that there was no way he could run into trouble.

"What a powerful young man! If it weren't for the curse power entering his internal organs, and if he had been given more years to grow, he would surely be among the most outstanding in the world!!" Wang Wenzong slowly came back to his senses, looked at Jiang Ning in the distance and shook his head, sighing in his heart.

He then added, "Unfortunately, the curse has already seeped into your internal organs, and the divine power you displayed just now was ultimately due to the use of forbidden techniques! Such exploitation of the body will only worsen your condition further, and martial arts will ultimately be no match for immortality!"

"Wang Wenzong, please come back and tell us!" Jiang Ning called out loudly.

His voice was clear and resonant, instantly spreading throughout Wolonggang and the surrounding hills. After uttering these words, Jiang Ning turned to look at Jing Wuming, who was obediently waiting to the side.

at the same time.

The people of Zhuge Manor, watching this scene and looking at Jiang Ning, had a variety of emotions, some with wide-open eyes, some with disbelief, and some with great shock.

Jiang Ning, however, had no time to consider the emotions of these people; he was only looking at Jing Wuming.

"Greetings, Lord Marquis!" Seeing Jiang Ning's calm gaze, Jing Wuming braced himself and stepped forward to bow to Jiang Ning.

Having witnessed Jiang Ning kill several people in the blink of an eye, he dared not have any other thoughts in his mind.

If Jiang Ning could kill Ji Mingzhou, he could kill him by paying the same price.

In other words, his life and fortune are now entirely in Jiang Ning's hands.

Having reached this point, he already understands everything perfectly.

"Do you know why I kept you here?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Please give your instructions, Lord Marquis!" Jing Wuming said respectfully.

"You can use me, and I'll let you stay or leave after ten years!" Jiang Ning said.

“No problem!” Jing Wuming immediately nodded in agreement.

Just then.

Jiang Ning opened his palm, and a drop of golden blood immediately appeared in it.

"Swallow it, and then I'll believe you!"

“Lord Marquis!” Jing Wuming looked up, his expression slightly changing as he looked at Jiang Ning, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

Jiang Ning looked at him quietly.

After pondering for a few breaths, Jing Wuming looked up and met Jiang Ning's gaze directly.

"My lord, in this life, life and death are important, but life itself is even more important."

"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded, "I will grant your wish!"

thump--

As soon as he finished speaking, Jing Wuming immediately knelt down on one knee and clasped his hands in front of him.

"I would be more than happy to serve you, Lord Marquis!"

Seeing Jing Wuming's sudden change in demeanor, Jiang Ning was speechless for a moment, then his lips twitched, somewhat speechless.

next moment.

He waved his hand, and the drop of golden blood instantly flew through the air.

Upon seeing this, Jing Wuming immediately reached out and caught it, then stuffed it directly into his mouth.

With a movement of his throat, Jiang Ning felt the blood rapidly flowing into Jing Wuming's body.

In less than two breaths, it was completely assimilated.

At this moment, Jing Wuming also felt an indescribable power rising from within his body.

Cellular remodeling, muscle fiber tearing, and rapid, subtle, and continuous changes taking place within the body.

Just then.

Jiang Ning had a sudden thought.

"My lord!!" Jing Wuming groaned, struggling to speak, as he felt the excruciating pain of flesh and blood tearing apart throughout his body.

next moment.

This feeling receded like the tide, vanishing in an instant.

Jing Wuming breathed a long sigh of relief.

Recalling the transformation his body had just undergone, his heart sank.

He instantly realized that Jiang Ning now had the means to control him.

But when he thought of Ji Mingzhou, who had just appeared as if descended from the heavens, now dissipating into a cloud of blood mist, he felt a sense of balance.

It's always better to be alive than dead.

He is still young and has a long way to go.

He also knew that Jiang Ning's health was not good, and he had been cursed to death. He would eventually follow in the footsteps of the person on the dragon throne, which would take place in the next few months, or even sooner because he had just used a forbidden technique.

Once he realized this, his mind cleared up immediately.

"Thank you, Your Excellency!" He suppressed his emotions and bowed respectfully.

Jiang Ning nodded.

Look up and gaze into the distance.

Wang Wenzong has disappeared and did not come to find him as he had said.

He immediately shook his head.

He looked at Zhuge Qingsong and the others.

The wind and snow have stopped, the sky is clear, and even the sunlight pierces through the haze, shining on a corner of the distant mountain peak. The sky has begun to clear.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis!" Zhuge Qingsong strode forward and bowed to Jiang Ning.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis!" The elders and the people of the manor stepped forward, following behind the patriarch Zhuge Qingsong, and bowed to Jiang Ning in gratitude.

"I will never forget the kindness shown to me by the Marquis today!" Zhuge Qingsong bowed to Jiang Ning once again.

"Today, I, Zhuge Hongjing, am deeply grateful for the Marquis's kindness."

"Today, I, Zhuge Hongyi, owe you this favor, Lord Marquis."

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Faced with the thanks from the Zhuge family, Jiang Ning remained calm and accepted them with equanimity.

Regardless, his act of saving the lives of Zhuge Manor was a genuine act of kindness.

After a while.

Jiang Ning waved his hand, declining Zhuge Qingsong's offer to entertain him.

He came to Guangning Prefecture not to enjoy fine wine and food, nor to savor delicacies.

After giving only a few brief instructions, Jiang Ning left Zhuge Manor.

Beside her, Ji Mingyue followed quietly.

The crane that accompanied Ji Mingyue hovered above her head.

Jing Wuming followed Shen Wenyuan and the others, because Jiang Ning was with Shen Wenyuan on one side and Ji Mingyue on the other.

We had just walked about a mile from Zhuge Manor.

Shen Wenyuan suddenly spoke up: "Brother Jiang was truly a god descended to earth just now. In the blink of an eye, he resolved the turmoil in Guangning Prefecture. Who would have thought that Brother Jiang, at such a young age, already possessed such strength?"

Jiang Ning shook his head: "It's nothing more than burning life force, relying on the power of a forbidden technique. I'm not good at prolonged battles right now, so this is all I can do!"

Upon hearing these words, a look of regret flashed in Shen Wenyuan's eyes.

He had already figured out what Jiang Ning was saying.

Although Jiangning is strong, it is not to the point of such overwhelming dominance.

He was able to kill Ji Mingzhou in three moves by using a profound and forbidden technique.

A special method that burns life force in an instant, unleashing incredible power.

Such methods often come at the cost of lives or the very foundation of one's being.

He could tell that Jiang Ning's health was not good at the moment.

Using such a powerful forbidden technique when one's health is poor would inevitably lead to an extreme overexertion of the body.

This is also why he feels regretful.

Such a prodigy, yet he died young.

"Brother Jiang, what are your plans next?" Shen Wenyuan asked Jiang Ning.

"Crush the Immortal Crossing Gate, arrest those who should be arrested, kill those who should be killed... cough cough!" Jiang Ning couldn't help but cough halfway through his sentence.

Upon seeing this, Shen Wenyuan immediately raised his hand and waved, and a teapot and tea appeared in mid-air.

He then quickly handed Jiang Ning a cup of tea.

Jiang Ning took the teacup and drank two mouthfuls, which calmed the breath in his lungs.

He then continued, "I came to Guangning Prefecture with the idea of ​​solving this problem once and for all."

"Then what excuse should we use?" Shen Wenyuan asked. "If the name is not correct, then the words will not be proper."

"Why be so hesitant!" Jiang Ning smiled. "I'm a dying man anyway, I don't care about these empty titles! Besides, the Yingtian Alliance attacked and killed me, which is a crime punishable by death, and they should all be investigated and dealt with!"

Jiang Ning said, not really caring.

His current strength allows him to act without much concern.

Intrigues and schemes, ghosts and monsters, all vanish in the face of absolute power.

This has always been his guiding principle.

Moreover, he is now crippled and appears to be nearing the end of his life, according to outsiders.

It is precisely because of this shield that he can act more boldly and with fewer concerns.

With both the main and deputy sect leaders of the Duxian Sect perishing, it was the Duxian Sect's weakest moment and the best time to make a move.

Once the Ferryman Sect is dealt with and Jing Wuming is spared, the entire Guangning Prefecture will be completely safe.

And he can use this to make the world lower its guard and its high regard for him! (End of Chapter)