Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Especially the internal organs, they felt incredibly relaxed, as if a heavy shackle had been lifted.

His gaze at this moment also became brighter, full of energy.

"The Five Animals Fist is extraordinary!"

Subsequently, he continued practicing his fist techniques, waiting for the time to pass.

...

In the blink of an eye.

The time came to noon.

The sun was hanging high, and the temperature kept rising.

Jiang Ning found a spacious area, a place where the sun could directly shine on him from above.

Then he began breathing and releasing the Essence of the Great Sun towards the sun overhead.

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[...]

Between each breath.

The Great Sun Essence Qi entered his body, tempering his organs.

The breath he exhaled through his nostrils was like a surging heatwave.

...

On the other side.

"Lord Ye?" Seeing Ye Zhengqi descending from above, Zhao Yulong was momentarily taken aback.

"Where is Lord Jiang?" Zhao Yulong then glanced behind Ye Zhengqi, but did not see Jiang Ning, so he asked.

"He sent Zhong Ling back and told me not to wait for him!" Ye Zhengqi said.

"Lord Ye, what about your injuries...?" Zhao Yulong asked.

Ye Zhengqi replied, "Just superficial wounds, I'm fine now!"

As he spoke.

A hint of seriousness flashed in Ye Zhengqi's eyes.

Talking about it brought back the scene in his mind when he just fought with Li Sixiang.

It only took one strike.

To utterly overwhelm and knock him back.

Almost causing him to be buried beneath the ground forever.

Even recalling it now, he still felt a lingering fear in his heart.

He never expected.

Li Sixiang's combat prowess would be so strong.

With the foundation of four blood transfusions, just having entered the Second Grade Grandmaster level, he could completely overpower him.

He was not even a match for Li Sixiang for a single round.

Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire!

Li Sixiang's True Meaning of Martial Arts must be very special!

Thoughts flashed through Ye Zhengqi's mind.

"Lord Ye, so we won't wait for Lord Jiang, and leave now?" Zhao Yulong asked.

"Let's go!" Ye Zhengqi said, "Lord Jiang probably has his plans, we don't need to wait for him, let's return first!"

He then added, "Now that Li Sixiang, the Vice Sect Leader of the Cross Immortal Gate, has stepped into the Second Grade Grandmaster realm, this news is far more important than anything else."

Upon hearing this.

Zhao Yulong's eyes immediately showed a solemn expression.

As the Master of the Dongling City Inspection Mansion, he held the highest position within the Inspection Office system in Dongling County.

He was also a Heavenly Human Grandmaster who had completed two blood transfusions.

He knew very well what it meant for the Cross Immortal Gate within the territory of Guangning Prefecture to produce another Second Grade Grandmaster.

It would directly cause an imbalance in the high-end combat strength between the court and local sect forces.

This would greatly weaken the court's control over Guangning Prefecture.

It is commonly believed that the court has the most elite armies, enough to suppress all local powers in rebellion.

But walking to their level, they realized.

Before the Third Grade, it indeed is so.

Or before the Third Grade Heavenly Human Grandmaster, it indeed is so.

But once stepping into the Third Grade Heavenly Human Grandmaster, it's completely different.

It's hard to deal with such powerful beings purely through numbers.

Even if the court possesses some restricted equipment that can threaten a Heavenly Human Grandmaster.

No matter how good the equipment is, it depends on who uses it and who it is used against.

A Heavenly Human Grandmaster has the ability to fly.

If they want to leave, it's hard to keep them.

That's why Heavenly Human Grandmasters have significant privileges.

As for these privileges, they are not openly displayed.

But as the Master of Dongling City Inspection Mansion, Zhao Yulong knows them very well.

And this is only the Third Grade Heavenly Human Grandmaster, not to mention the Second Grade Divine Intent Grandmaster.

That is a presence whom the court would bestow titles and fiefdoms upon to win them over.

...

The day reached noon.

Then moved westward.

When the time reached 11:30, Jiang Ning also stopped breathing and releasing the Essence of the Great Sun.

Whoosh—

He exhaled a mouthful of impure energy, instantly creating a rolling heatwave, the grass and trees wilted, and the vision became distorted.

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His gaze swept over the panel, and a spark of brilliance flashed in Jiang Ning's eyes.

Eight thousand six hundred eighty-six experience points.

Only a little over thirteen hundred experience points away from ten thousand.

"In about half a month, I'll be able to step into the ranks of a Third Grade Heavenly Person Master!"

Thinking of this, a trace of excitement flashed in Jiang Ning's eyes.

The events of today made him feel the weakness of his current strength even more.

His grasp over power became more urgent.

Then.

He got up and looked again at the Water Moon Sword Palace.

Even with a distance of thousands of meters, he could clearly see the Water Moon Sword Palace shining with a sapphire blue glow under the sunlight.

The next moment.

He brought his right index and middle fingers together and brushed them across his brow.

Instantly.

The Heavenly Eye appeared again at the center of his brow.

With the ability of the Heavenly Eye, his gaze penetrated the void and everything obstructing his vision.

Soon, he found Xiao Qiushui's figure within the Water Moon Sword Palace.

"Still here!"

"That's good!!"

Jiang Ning nodded and then closed the Heavenly Eye on his forehead again.

Afterward.

He continued to practice boxing, increasing the experience value of the Five Animals Fist, condensing Qi-Blood, and quietly waited for nightfall.

...

It was night.

The moonlight flowed like water.

Enveloping the tranquil mountain forest.

In the mountain forest, apart from the occasional sounds of animals stirring, there was a peaceful and harmonious aura.

"Splash—"

In the quiet night, suddenly a heavy splash echoed from the lakeside.

As the ripples gradually dissipated, the lake surface returned to calm.

As if the sudden heavy object entering the water was merely an illusion.

Under the lake.

Jiang Ning swiftly headed towards the island in the heart of Yingyue Lake.

In the water, he felt his physical body continuously nourished by the lake water.

The depletion from practicing boxing and increasing Qi-Blood was quickly replenished.

...

A moment later.

Jiang Ning appeared again on the shore of the small island at the heart of the lake.

The night was deep now, and besides his figure, there was no other movement on the shore of the island.

All around was silence.

The entire island at the heart of Yingyue Lake seemed to have fallen asleep.

But further afield, in the cluster of buildings, the brightness of lanterns and the occasional light laughter and conversation carried by the night breeze indicated they were not yet completely asleep.

Many disciples of the Water Moon Sword Palace were still active.

Jiang Ning again raised his head to look at the moon above.

The moon was slightly incomplete, but it was bright and clean, hanging high above in the sky.

The next moment.

Right index and middle fingers together, brushing the brow.

Instantly.

A white vertical stripe appeared at the center of his brow again.

He had now opened the Heavenly Eye.

Gaze sweeping over the buildings above, he quickly found Xiao Qiushui's figure in Xiao Qiushui's resting palace.

Very good!

Jiang Ning nodded, speaking silently in his heart.

The palace where Xiao Qiushui was located was unusually cold.

The vast palace, with a glance, covered at least thousands of square meters.

But in this palace, only Xiao Qiushui was present.

Then, he locked onto the secret treasure room in Xiao Qiushui's palace.

With the ability of the Heavenly Eye, he had long discovered the treasure room.

The next moment.

He moved towards Xiao Qiushui's location.

...

Elsewhere.

In a room facing Yingyue Lake.

Xiao Emei carefully examined the silver long sword in her hand.

This sword was the symbol of the Palace Master of the Water Moon Sword Palace.

She still didn't understand why Xiao Qiushui said those words to her in the morning, knowing her connection with Jiang Ning, yet didn't punish her.

And even entrusted her with the sword symbolizing the Palace Master's identity.

Moreover, she got acknowledged by Xiao Qiushui for the first time, admitted as the next Palace Master of the Water Moon Sword Palace.

Even though she pondered all night, she still couldn't understand the reason.

Then.

Her gaze moved away from the sword in her hand and fell on the shimmering lake in the distance.

She let out a long sigh.

Everything that happened over the past two days had completely unsettled her heart.

The next moment.

Clang—

She suddenly drew the sword out of its scabbard.

The sword light was like a rainbow.

Under the bright moonlight, the sword's light appeared even colder, illuminating the surrounding walls.

With the long sword drawn, Xiao Emei's gaze focused.

She saw a letter tucked inside the scabbard.

Then she slowly pulled out the letter.

...

Elsewhere.

Xiao Qiushui's resting palace.

Jiang Ning entered the somber palace for the first time.

His gaze was fixed ahead.

He could see Xiao Qiushui, face as icy as frost, sitting cross-legged inside.