Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

The Gate of Immortal Crossing.

Located in Guangning Prefecture, Yunyin Peak is thousands of feet high and shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, resembling the abode of immortals, hence the name "Crossing Immortals".

For hundreds of years, the Duxian Sect has been a dominant force in Guangning Prefecture, producing many powerful figures, with each generation boasting a martial arts master at the peak of the second or even first rank.

Moreover, according to rumors, the Immortal Crossing Sect is far more complex than it appears on the surface.

Behind the Immortal Crossing Gate lies the support of a sacred immortal land.

This is why the Immortal Crossing Sect has thrived for hundreds of years.

Shen Wenyuan gazed solemnly at the Cloud Hidden Peak shrouded in mist in the distance.

This is a dominant force that has stood in Guangning Prefecture for hundreds of years.

In previous years, their superior combat capabilities alone were enough to overwhelm the official forces.

The fact that high-end combat power is far inferior to that of local sects is a phenomenon that the Great Xia Dynasty has been unable to avoid for more than 800 years.

In the past, he never dared to imagine that one day he would be able to flatten the Immortal Crossing Gate.

But today, what he never dared to imagine has become his goal.

Today, our goal is to conquer the Immortal Crossing Sect and raze its gates to the ground.

"I wonder if the immortal grotto behind this has made a move!" he thought to himself.

This is also what he is most worried about today.

But the arrow was already on the bowstring, and it had to be released.

With both Ji Mingzhou and Li Sixiang killed in battle, the Du Xian Sect is now at its weakest point in history.

And today's main force is not him, but Jiang Ning.

His main task today is to clean up the mess and add the finishing touches.

Whether or not the victory can be achieved in one battle depends entirely on Jiang Ning.

Thinking about this, he felt a little uneasy.

Because the time had come, Jiang Ning still hadn't shown up.

As they approach, their presence will become increasingly difficult to conceal, and they will inevitably be detected by the Immortal Crossing Sect.

"I hope Brother Jiang won't be delayed for too long!" Shen Wenyuan thought to himself.

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Just then.

A crane's cry pierced the sky.

Shen Wenyuan looked in the direction from which the crane's cry came.

A crane was seen rapidly approaching.

In just a few breaths, the crane was on top of his head.

"It's Lord Marquis!!" Zhuge Qingsong exclaimed excitedly.

"Brother Jiang has finally arrived!" Ye Zhengqi breathed a sigh of relief.

He shared the same concerns that Shen Wenyuan had just expressed.

Taking action against the Immortal Crossing Sect is no small matter; it is completely different from taking action against an ordinary sect.

Because he also knew that the rumors were very likely true.

Behind the Immortal Crossing Gate lies the existence of a celestial sect.

Although there has been no conclusive evidence to support this view for hundreds of years.

But based on the performance of the Immortal Crossing Sect over the past few hundred years, he could be certain of it.

Therefore, if it weren't for Jiang Ning, he wouldn't have had this idea at all.

the other side.

Jiangning is on the back of a crane.

With a single glance, the commotion below was fully visible.

Shen Wenyuan, Ye Zhengqi, along with a thousand elite soldiers and over two hundred elite officers from the Inspectorate.

As for the deputy head of the patrol office, Jing Wuming accompanied Liu Teng, the garrison commander, to wipe out the base of the Yingtian Alliance.

In his eyes, with the help of the powerful Jing Wuming, the Yingtian Alliance was now a sure thing.

Because of the battle at Zhuge Manor, he realized that Jing Wuming was very strong.

Even compared to the Dragon King Wenzong of Jiujiang, there is not much difference.

Even among second-grade grandmasters, he would be considered an invincible existence.

As for the Immortal Crossing Sect, he personally took action.

As he pondered this, the crane descended.

As the wind swept through, the crane transformed from stillness to movement, hovering two zhang above everyone's heads.

Then, the crane slowly descended, and Jiang Ning and Ji Mingyue jumped off the crane.

"Greetings, Marquis of Dongling, greetings, Seventeenth Princess!" Those below Shen Wenyuan's rank bowed to Jiang Ning and Ji Mingyue.

at this time.

Shen Wenyuan also came forward to greet them.

"Brother Jiang!" he whispered, "The Immortal Crossing Sect should have noticed something."

Jiang Ning nodded without saying anything more.

He had completely concealed his aura as if he were an ordinary person. Even Shen Wenyuan, a second-grade grandmaster, could only see that he was pale and his breathing was disordered. He was completely different from the man who had defeated Ji Mingzhou and killed four grandmasters yesterday.

Zhuge Qingsong couldn't help but step forward, cupping his hands and saying, "My lord, if you are unwell, you may consider giving up! There is a high probability that there is a celestial grotto-heaven behind the Immortal Crossing Sect!"

"It's alright." Jiang Ning waved his hand, his voice calm: "Ji Mingzhou died yesterday. Although we strictly controlled the news, it's normal that the Immortal Crossing Sect noticed!"

As he spoke, he looked toward Cloud Shadow Peak, where the Immortal Crossing Sect was located.

The clouds and mist swirled among the mountain peaks, completely obscuring the buildings and making it impossible to see anything else.

the other side.

Inside the Immortal Crossing Gate, in the main hall deep within the clouds and mist, several elderly men with profound auras were sitting around discussing matters.

Seated in the main seat was an old man with white hair and beard and a withered face. He was none other than Yun Yinzi, the Grand Elder of the Crossing Immortal Sect. His aura was deep and profound, and his breath resonated with the surrounding world. Clearly, he was another Grandmaster who had stepped into the second rank.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps sounded outside the hall, and a disciple rushed in, shouting in a panic: "Report!"

“Speak!” said Yun Yinzi.

"Reporting to the Grand Elder, we see a large army approaching from the foot of the mountain, led by Marquis Jiang Ning of Dongling and Marquis Shen Wenyuan!"

Yun Yinzi's eyes narrowed slightly, a cold glint flashing within them.

"He did indeed come. The life lamps of the two sect leaders were extinguished yesterday, and I knew that the government would take action and would not let such a good opportunity pass by."

Then, he turned to look at the mysterious figure beside him, who was always shrouded in a gray robe, and asked respectfully, "Your Excellency, in your opinion, how should we deal with this?"

The gray-robed figure spoke in a hoarse voice, like the grinding of metal: "Jiang Ning is under a curse. Forcibly using a forbidden technique to kill Ji Mingzhou will undoubtedly weaken him further. The protective mountain formation is the Cloud Sea Bewildering Formation, a gift from my grotto-heaven. Once activated, even a first-grade Hunyuan Realm cultivator would be disoriented and unable to find their way. In this world, it's not wise to be overly ostentatious. We should simply hold our ground quietly and wait for them to retreat without success! His condition won't last much longer!"

Yun Yinzi nodded respectfully: "I will obey Your Majesty's decree."

He immediately ordered all his disciples to retreat to the inner mountain and not to engage in battle!

Down the mountain, they moved at full speed and Jiang Ning and his companions had reached the foot of Yunyin Peak.

The arrival of more than a thousand people instantly filled most of the foot of the mountain.

But the group saw that the clouds ahead were churning and thick as cotton, completely obscuring the roads leading up the mountain, making it difficult to see even three zhang ahead.

Shen Wenyuan looked ahead, his brows furrowed: "Brother Jiang, there's something strange about these clouds and mist."

Jiang Ning nodded: "It should contain the mysteries of an array, a kind of trapping array. It seems that the Immortal Crossing Sect knew of our arrival in advance, gathered its disciples, and retreated to the mountains, leaving only an array for us to deal with."

"My lords, I am willing to take the initiative to investigate!" Zhuge Qingsong immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands, and volunteered.

Seeing Zhuge Qingsong's attitude, Shen Wenyuan immediately nodded.

"I've heard that Patriarch Zhuge has comprehended many of the mysteries of formations. It's best that Patriarch Zhuge is willing to take the risk himself!"

“Patriarch, why don’t I go into the formation first to test the waters!” Just then, an elder of the clan, who was over sixty years old, stepped forward from behind Zhuge Qingsong to volunteer.

“Uncle, there’s no need to worry!” Zhuge Qingsong shook his head and continued, “The family’s calamity has passed, so whether I am in danger or not is not important! Besides, Uncle doesn’t understand the mysteries of formations, so entering the formation rashly would be meaningless.”

Immediately, he cupped his hands in greeting to Jiang Ning and Shen Wenyuan.

“My lords, if I do not emerge within half an hour, you must not rashly enter the formation. The profound mystery of the formation is the crystallization of wisdom obtained by ancient immortals who comprehended the changes of the ultimate principles of heaven and earth. It is no small matter and must not be underestimated! We must find someone who is skilled in the mysteries of formations before we can try again.”

After saying this, he took the initiative to step forward and walk towards the thick, cotton-like clouds.

His pace was slow, giving him ample time to stop.

But the voice he wanted to hear never came from behind him. After a breath, Zhuge Qingsong gritted his teeth and took a step into the thick, cotton-like clouds.

Behind them, Jiang Ning and Shen Wenyuan watched quietly ahead, waiting for the changes in the clouds and mist.

the other side.

Inside the main hall of the Immortal Crossing Gate.

A mirror floated in the air, reflecting the image of Zhuge Qingsong.

Only a short while later.

Yun Yinzi smiled calmly: "A mere mortal dares to try and break the Cloud Sea Misty Sky Formation bestowed by the Cave Heaven? A frog at the bottom of a well knows not the vastness of the world!"

As he continued, he couldn't help but chuckle.

The mirror showed Zhuge Qingsong wandering aimlessly along the road, clearly disoriented.

The so-called "breaking the formation" is utter nonsense.

at the same time.

Zhuge Qingsong looked down at the symbols left at his feet, his expression very solemn.

That was a mark he left with his foot, yet it had appeared on the soles of his feet three times already.

He looked up and gazed ahead again.

All that could be seen ahead were swirling clouds and mist, thick as cotton, making it impossible to distinguish east from west, north from south, front from back, left from right.

"I have to get out!" he muttered to himself.

Knowing that his mastery of the mysteries of formations was far from sufficient to unravel the illusion before him, he realized that he was not qualified to break through the maze before him.

He then made up his mind to escape the maze.

Another half a cup of tea's time passed.

He saw the footprints he had left behind once again, and his heart sank.

Because he had already realized that he was trapped in a maze and had no way out.

They can neither advance nor retreat.

No matter what choice he makes, he will eventually go around in circles.

"I underestimated the magic array!" he thought to himself.

at the same time.

Looking down at the still, white clouds ahead, Shen Wenyuan's gaze continued to sink.

"Brother Jiang, the Zhuge family head may have failed!"

Although it was not yet half an hour as Zhuge Qingsong had mentioned, at most only a quarter of an hour had passed, which is the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

But Shen Wenyuan still couldn't help but speak up.

at the same time.

Jiang Ning nodded, his face pale and sickly: "He is indeed trapped in the formation."

Although his eyes showed no divine power at this moment, he was able to see through some of the illusions before him and could see Zhuge Qingsong circling and pacing repeatedly a few feet away.

"Cough-cough-"

He had just finished speaking when he couldn't help but cough again.

Before arriving at the Immortal Crossing Gate, he activated the Returning to the Source technique to suppress his own power.

When one suppresses their own feelings, the invasion of the curse into their very being becomes more pronounced.

With just two simple coughs, he noticed a few specks of blood foam on the palm of his hand that was covering his mouth.

Then, he secretly wiped it away.

But this scene also caught the attention of Shen Wenyuan and the others, and their expressions immediately changed.

Just then.

Jiang Ning closed his eyes, then opened them again.

In an instant, his eyes were ablaze with fire, his pupils resembling raging fireballs, and his irises turning golden.

Such a miraculous sight instantly attracted the attention of Shen Wenyuan and the others.

With the help of the Fiery Eye, the thick, cotton-like white mist in front of him instantly vanished without a trace.

The view ahead was crystal clear.

He saw Zhuge Qingsong still spinning in place, and he also saw the road stretching upwards.

"Brother Jiang, what's wrong?" Shen Wenyuan couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Ning remained silent, his gaze fixed on Zhuge Qingsong.

Then he raised his hand and made a grasping motion towards Zhuge Qingsong in front of him.

at the same time.

In the white mist, Zhuge Qingsong, who was deep in thought with his eyes closed, suddenly felt an extremely strong pulling force fall on him and appear from behind him.

He suddenly opened his eyes and saw himself flying backwards.

I felt that almost irresistible force.

A feeling of sorrow suddenly welled up in my heart.

"My life is over!!"

next moment.

A whooshing sound filled his ears, and the blinding sunlight suddenly pierced his pupils.

He stumbled and stopped his rapid retreat on the spot. He quickly turned around and saw Shen Wenyuan with a shocked expression, as well as the astonishment and surprise in everyone's eyes.

At the same time, I saw Jiang Ning's eyes burning with fire, his pupils reflecting golden light.

His pupils possess extraordinary power, and his palms can pierce through illusions, discerning truth from falsehood, and dispelling bewilderment from reality!
The relevant knowledge flashed through Zhuge Qingsong's mind.

He then bowed in gratitude towards Jiangning.

"Many thanks to Marquis Dongling for saving my life! I will never forget this kindness, and I will do my utmost whenever I am called upon!" Zhuge Qingsong's words were resounding and full of determination.

"No need!" Jiang Ning waved his hand and continued, "Since you took the initiative to enter the formation, I was obligated to ensure your safety."

As he spoke, he looked ahead at the swirling, cotton-like white mist.

Although in his eyes there was nothing ahead, he could clearly see the road leading to the summit.

But he knew that this was only how he saw things now.

To everyone else, the road ahead was still shrouded in white fog.

He couldn't possibly charge into the Immortal Crossing Sect all by himself.

That was a powerful ruler with tens of thousands of disciples.

"Brother Jiang, what should we do next?" Shen Wenyuan asked again at this moment.

"I'll try to break the formation!" Jiang Ning said.

With his extraordinary fiery eyes, he could see the place where energy gathered on the mountain.

His observations had given him a general idea of ​​what was going on.

All formations in the world have nodes and foundations.

The foundation of an array is like the foundation of a building; if the foundation is destroyed, the building will collapse, and the same principle applies to arrays.

Nodes are like the pillars of a building.

Just as a building collapses when its pillars crumble, so too will a building collapse; the same principle applies to formations.

Therefore, he understood that to break this formation, he either had to destroy the formation base or destroy the nodes.

"Does the Marquis wish to break the formation?" Zhuge Qingsong murmured, then retreated, leaving space for Jiang Ning.

Just then, Jiang Ning slowly closed his eyes.

Although the sky was clear and the air was fresh, the temperature rise in just half a day was not enough to melt the snow, and the wilderness was still covered with a thick layer of snow.

As he closed his eyes, his mind merged with the heavens and earth, into this world of ice and snow.

A chill suddenly spread through my body, and the temperature plummeted.

Waaaaah—

The cold wind howled, as if falling from the heavens.

Dark clouds began to gather. (End of Chapter)