Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Guangning City.

After Shen Wenyuan left.

After lunch.

Jiang Ning went to the backyard.

[Skill]: The Cycle of the Four Seasons (First Limit Break 113/20000) (Trait: Withering and Flourishing (Dark Purple))

He looked at the panel, then closed it.

The mind is focused on the body.

next moment.

Beginning of Spring, Rain Water, Awakening of Insects, Spring Equinox, Minor Heat, Autumn Equinox
The imagery of the twenty-four solar terms flowed through his mind.

The four seasons cycled in his heart.

The aura around his body changed.

Sometimes vibrant with life, sometimes scorching hot, sometimes desolate, sometimes lonely and bitterly cold.

[Experience points for the Four Seasons Reincarnation Sutra +33]

[Experience points for the Four Seasons Reincarnation Sutra +33]

[Experience points for the Four Seasons Reincarnation Sutra +33]

【.】

As time passed, the changing seasons constantly appeared in his mind. He saw the plants wither and flourish, and all things went from revival to prosperity, and then to desolation and death.

My understanding deepened, and my experience points continued to grow.

After a long while.

He slowly opened his eyes.

[Skill]: The Cycle of the Four Seasons (First Limit Break 487/20000) (Trait: Withering and Flourishing (Dark Purple))

He looked at the panel, then at the sky above.

The setting sun was like blood; it was already dusk.

"Half an hour, and less than a hundred experience points have been gained!" he thought to himself, his brows furrowing.

Even if we calculate based on the fact that it takes half an hour to gain 100 experience points.

It would take a full 100 hours to earn 20,000 experience points.

Even if we don't sleep day and night, it will still take more than half a month.

Moreover, he could sense that visualizing and comprehending the twenty-four solar terms and the cycle of the four seasons was extremely mentally taxing.

It's impossible to work without rest, nor is it possible to work continuously for twelve hours a day.

If we calculate based on half the time, it would take almost a month to advance further in this skill.

"We'll have to put it on hold for now! In that case, to improve our strength as quickly as possible, let's try the next technique!"

A thought flashed through his mind, and he slowly stood up.

call--

It exhaled as mist, like a sharp arrow piercing the sky.

He quickly regained his composure.

next moment.

He struck a pose he was already intimately familiar with.

Boom—

He felt a jolt throughout his body.

The body's Qi and blood suddenly erupted like a raging torrent, or like a volcanic eruption.

In just a few breaths, his body began to radiate intense heat, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

His vital energy transformed into raging waves, erupting and impacting his skin and tempering his body time and again.

[Indestructible Vajra Body Experience Points +1]

[Indestructible Vajra Body Experience Points +1]

[Indestructible Vajra Body Experience Points +1]

【.】

After a long time, he chose this technique again and began to improve.

The prompts appearing before me suddenly became extremely frequent, far more so than at any other time before.

At that moment, he also felt a tingling, itchy sensation all over his body.

This pain and itching originates beneath the skin, from within the body.

You can only feel it, but you can't touch it.

Throughout the entire process, he must maintain his posture, guiding his qi and blood to be refined, without any deviation.

Even though he was in so much pain, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

Because in just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, it brought an increase of about fifty experience points.

At this rate of efficiency, one hour is equivalent to the time it takes for four incense sticks to burn or eight cups of tea.

In other words, he is now efficient at gaining about 400 experience points per hour.

A day has twelve two-hour periods, though he cannot maintain that for all twelve hours.

However, it is normal for it to last for a total of seven or eight hours.

This results in an increase of approximately 3,000 experience points per day.

This level of efficiency surpasses anything he has ever achieved before.

[Skill]: Vajra Indestructible Body (5 times breaking the limit 886/60000) (Characteristics: Dragon Elephant Power (Dark Purple), Flawless Body (Dark Blue), Sixteen-Foot Golden Body (Light Purple), Indestructible Golden Body (Light Gold))

He looked at the panel.

"At the current rate of efficiency, it should take about fifteen to twenty days to achieve another breakthrough!"

Thinking about this filled him with excitement.

The enhancement of his Vajra Indestructible Body has a multi-dimensional impact on his strength.

Physical growth leads to an increase in vitality and spirit.

The increase in his vital energy and spirit will allow him to reach the Great Perfection of the Unity Realm more quickly, reaching the level of Lu Zhan, the Prince of Huai'an, and ranking at the pinnacle.

At the same time, the breakthrough in the Vajra Indestructible Body will also increase his strength and improve his physical defense.

In his view, physical enhancement plays a significant role in survival and life preservation.

When one's physical body is strong enough, it gives one an innate advantage over opponents of the same level, making one unafraid of overwhelming numbers.

This will be crucial at some point in the future.

He knew that if things continued as they were, he would eventually follow the path that the Martial Saint had taken and face the same problems that the Martial Saint had once faced.

Therefore, taking all factors into consideration, the importance of the Vajra Indestructible Body has long been included as a key area for his subsequent improvement.

This renewed attempt has given him a rough idea of ​​how much time he will need to achieve his next breakthrough.

He could accept fifteen to twenty days as well.

"But this shouldn't be my limit either!" he thought to himself.

next moment.

With a thought in his mind.

Three flowers—red, gold, and silver—slowly rose from the top of his head and then hovered three inches above it.

The three flowers swirl and glow with a radiant light of crimson, gold, and silver.

All three flowers have seven petals, while the eighth petal only shows a faint outline.

Suddenly.

The red and silver flowers quickly dimmed, while the golden flowers shone brightly, illuminating the dim backyard with a crimson glow.

Boom—

A series of booming sounds also emanated from his body.

The power of Qi and blood surged rapidly.

When the spirit and vital energy are weak, the essence is strong.

The three flowers represent the three energies of essence, qi, and spirit.

Now, his Qi and Shen are rapidly transforming into Jing, which has caused his Qi and blood power to surge out of nowhere.

It felt like a tsunami was erupting inside me, with a constant roaring sound.

He then struck a pose corresponding to the Vajra Indestructible Body.

In an instant, his entire body turned red, and he felt like a furnace, radiating astonishing heat.

[Indestructible Vajra Body Experience Points +2]

[Indestructible Vajra Body Experience Points +2]

[Indestructible Vajra Body Experience Points +2] [.]

A series of prompts rapidly appeared before him.

Unlike before, this time each notification doubles the experience points gained, but the frequency remains unchanged.

"Just as I expected, the efficiency has doubled!" He was thrilled as he looked at the continuous stream of notifications appearing in front of him.

It only lasted for a few minutes.

He then stopped what he was doing.

call--

He exhaled a long breath and looked at the control panel.

[Skill]: Vajra Indestructible Body (5 times breaking the limit 1013/60000) (Characteristics: Dragon Elephant Power (Dark Purple), Flawless Body (Dark Blue), Sixteen-Foot Golden Body (Light Purple), Indestructible Golden Body (Light Gold))

Although the time was short, the experience points were successfully accumulated to one thousand points due to the extremely high efficiency.

"At the current efficiency, it won't take that long. It will take at least seven days, and at most ten days, for the Vajra Indestructible Body to complete its breakthrough!"

Thinking about this, he felt very motivated.

With seven to ten days of hard work, one can improve their skills to a higher level.

"With external assistance, the efficiency might be even higher!" he thought to himself, then looked towards the front gate.

He stopped practicing because Jing Wuming had arrived and was breathing heavily.

Front gate.

Jing Wuming stepped forward, climbed the steps, straightened his clothes, and raised his hand to knock on the door.

Boom—

Just as he raised his right hand.

The door trembled slightly before slowly opening.

Through the crack in the door that had just been opened, he saw Jiang Ning, whose face was as calm as still water.

At this moment, Jiang Ning appeared calm and composed, his breathing steady and even, showing no signs of the curse's power penetrating his internal organs and causing his physical disability.

"Lord Marquis!" Jing Wuming bowed respectfully.

"What happened?" Jiang Ning asked, looking at Jing Wuming.

At this moment, Jing Wuming's shoulder was stained red with blood, his face was pale, his lips were purple, and his breath was extremely weak.

In the dim twilight, a new scar appeared on Jing Wuming's right cheek. The scar was so deep that the bone was visible, as if it had been caused by some insidious martial arts technique. The edges of the skin and flesh had an unnatural bluish-black tinge.

If he hadn't known Jing Wuming's true strength, ordinary people would never have recognized him as the same Jing Wuming who was once known as the Drunken Yama and the Carefree Marquis.

"My lord!" Jing Wuming knelt on one knee, his voice hoarse: "Your subordinate is incompetent. That old monster from Chaosheng Pavilion disappeared thirty years ago, but he is not dead. He is still alive."

"The old monster of Chaosheng Pavilion?" Jiang Ning looked puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Jing Wuming sensed the doubt in Jiang Ning's tone and then said, "Black Dragon King."

"Black Dragon King?" Jiang Ning stood at the door, his gaze falling on the wound on Jing Wuming's shoulder.

The edges of the wound had an eerie bluish-black tinge, as if something alive was wriggling beneath the skin.

"What a domineering poison technique!" he thought to himself, then withdrew his gaze: "The world is full of hidden talents, it's really not that simple! Black Flood Dragon King, I've never heard of him before!"

Then, Jiang Ning turned and walked into the courtyard.

"Come in first, and then we'll explain!"

"Yes, Lord Marquis!" Jing Wuming replied, then stood up and followed Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning led Jing Wuming to sit on the stone bench in the courtyard. He did not sit down himself, but stood with his hands behind his back, much taller than Jing Wuming.

In the thick twilight and fog, their figures became even more indistinct.

“Tell me the whole story of the Black Flood Dragon King!” Jiang Ning said.

Jing Wuming took a deep breath, suppressing the slight trembling of his shoulder caused by the poison's corrosive effects, and then said in a deep voice.

"Black Dragon King, whose real name is Chen Canghai, is the 23rd generation direct disciple of Chaosheng Pavilion. Sixty years ago, he was already a renowned first-grade master of the Unity Realm along the southeast coast."

"His technique, the Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique, is extremely domineering. It can draw upon the water vapor of heaven and earth to make it its own. When it strikes, it is like a raging tide crashing against the shore, with terrifying power. At the same time, it is also insidious and vicious with poison."

Thirty years ago, he fought a duel with the Crimson Flame King Xiao Lie on an isolated island in the East China Sea, vying for clues to an ancient cave.

Jing Wuming paused, as if organizing his thoughts.

"That battle lasted for three days and three nights, and in the end, the Crimson Flame King Xiao Lie narrowly won by half a move."

"Everyone thought Chen Canghai had died in the East China Sea and had not shown his face for thirty years."

"But when I met Black Dragon King Chen Canghai yesterday, I learned that after that battle, Chen Canghai's energy and spirit were severely imbalanced, his Hunyuan Domain collapsed, and his cultivation level was forcibly dropped from the Unity Realm to the Second Grade Grandmaster Realm."

"He must have been living in seclusion in Chaosheng Pavilion all these years, intending to return to the rank of first-class official."

"Unexpectedly, my subordinates led troops to wipe out Chaosheng Pavilion, forcing out the Black Dragon King who had been living in seclusion for thirty years."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded, understanding the whole story.

Even a second-grade Grandmaster who has fallen from the Unity Realm is still bigger than a horse, as the saying goes.

It would be strange if Jing Wuming could win.

Losing is normal.

Moreover, that Black Dragon King had been living in seclusion for thirty years. Even if his strength had not recovered to the first rank, his injuries should have been healed long ago, and his realm should have been stable, making him incomparable to a second-rank Grandmaster.

"How did your fight with him go?" Jiang Ning asked.

Jing Wuming said, "After exchanging ten blows, three of my ribs were broken. Then, the poison was continuously applied to my shoulder, and I was no longer able to resist!"

"If he hadn't been mindful of the Marquis, I might have died in Chaosheng Pavilion yesterday!"

Speaking of this incident, Jing Wuming still felt lingering fear.

Only after being drawn into this vortex did he realize that his martial arts skills, which he was so proud of and thought he could dominate the world, were being repeatedly thwarted in this one prefecture.

Moreover, those who defeated him were all people of low rank.

“Look at the wound on your shoulder!” Jiang Ning said.

Upon hearing this, Jing Wuming tore open his clothes, revealing the wound on his shoulder.

The bluish-black color had spread to the collarbone and chest, and thin, snake-like black energy seemed to be moving under the skin. Wherever it passed, the blood and qi stagnated, and the muscles became necrotic.

It is obvious that even with the terrifying self-healing ability of a second-grade Grandmaster, it is impossible to repair this injury.

Jiang Ning reached out and placed his hand on Jing Wuming's shoulder.

Instantly, he felt that force was as if it had a life of its own, like a dragon rampaging through Jing Wuming's body.

If it weren't for Jing Wuming's qi and blood firmly suppressing the poison's effects and preventing it from spreading, the poison would probably have already attacked the heart.

"My lord!" Jing Wuming said, hesitatingly.

"Just say what you need to say," Jiang Ning said.

"Black Dragon King Chen Canghai told me to leave, and also told me to tell Lord Hou to go to Chaosheng Pavilion to see him!" Jing Wuming said.

“Even if he doesn’t say, I’m going to meet this former peak of first-grade martial arts,” Jiang Ning said.

"What about the Marquis's health?" Jing Wuming asked tentatively.

"No need to worry. With the rare and precious materials and elixirs from the Immortal Crossing Sect, we are much better off than before. It won't be difficult to fight a few more battles!" Jiang Ning said.

"Congratulations, Lord Marquis!" Jing Wuming immediately cupped his hands in congratulations, his face beaming with joy.

Jiang Ning glanced at him indifferently.

He didn't think Jing Wuming was genuinely congratulating him.

He did not believe that he could command others to bow down with a single exclamation of domineering power.

The reason why Jing Wuming can be driven by him now is simply because his life and fortune are in his hands.

This also applies to the martial arts experts who surrendered to the Immortal Crossing Sect.

They bowed down because they were intimidated by his strength.

"Go down first and stabilize your injuries. Tomorrow, go outside the city to recruit the surrendered members of the Ferry Immortals Sect, and then come with me to the Tide Pavilion."

Upon hearing this, Jing Wuming lowered his head.

"Yes, my lord!"

Then, Jing Wuming bowed and stepped back.

Jiang Ning withdrew his gaze and looked at one side of the courtyard.

The wooden crates were neatly arranged.

The wooden box contains books and collections originating from the Duxian Sect.

"I'll read it again tomorrow!" he decided.

Then he raised his hand and waved it.

The mansion gate slammed shut with a clang as Jing Wuming stepped behind him, and then the bolt fell.

After closing the gate, he walked towards the dining area.

Because Ji Mingyue had already prepared dinner and was waiting for him.

He hadn't been called earlier because Jing Wuming had come to report to him. (End of Chapter)