Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Right at this moment.

A few leaves fluttered down from above, landing within a zhang around him.

In an instant.

Those leaves seemed to be slashed by countless blades of air, turning into shreds instantly.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning, holding a hatchet, chopped towards the mountain peak in front of him.

Boom——

A thunderous roar resounded between heaven and earth, with rubble rolling down.

He saw the mountain peak ahead start to tilt slowly, with a massive chasm appearing in its center.

Although this slash didn't cleave the over ten-zhang high mountain peak in half.

It directly destroyed the mountain's foundation and structure.

What a powerful Sword Intent!

Watching the mountain peak tilting and pressing down towards him, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.

This slash has the power to cleave a mountain.

Far surpassing his previous explosive power.

This slash can not only cleave mountains but can also break cities.

With this slash, an ordinary county's city walls can have a road carved through.

No need to enter through the city gate.

"The Sword Intent is clearly on another level, but I wonder what realm I am at now!"

Thoughts flashed in Jiang Ning's mind, and with a flicker, he disappeared from where he stood.

The rolling rubble quickly fell to the spot where he had just been standing.

Then, the collapsing mountain, like the sky falling, instantly submerged the position he was just at.

Standing at a distance, he glanced below.

As the mountain collapsed, dust filled the air, and rocks rolled down.

In the next moment, his figure disappeared again from where he stood, leaving this incident site.

Because of this slash, a mountain peak over ten zhang high was hewn.

Such a disturbance was too astounding, and he clearly sensed strong individuals approaching from the direction of the city.

...

"Hiss! This is... which strong person was just practicing here?" A figure landed on the mountain peak, took a deep breath, looking at the collapsed mountain below.

If Jiang Ning were here, he would recognize this person as the renowned owner of the Dragon Tiger Martial Arts Hall in Dongling City.

This person was someone he had remembered long before coming to Dongling.

The owner of the Dragon Tiger Hall, a top Fourth Grade strongman.

A Daoist external steward from Dragon and Tiger Mountain, opened the hall in Dongling County to recruit disciples with excellent root and talent or those who possess Daoist charm to join Dragon Tiger Mountain.

At this moment.

Another figure descended.

A man with a stern face, with eyebrows like swords, looking relatively young.

He slightly closed his eyes and immediately frowned.

"This Sword Intent in the air, what an astonishing Sword Intent!!"

"Brother Chen, are you sure you felt correctly?" The owner of the Dragon Tiger Hall spoke.

"Absolutely no mistake!" The man opened his eyes, looking sharply at the remaining sword mark on the mountain below, and continued, "I once traveled and saw a duel between two Heavenly Human Grandmasters on Taicang Lake, both mastering Sword Intent and Sword Intent!"

"You mean, this is the trace left by a Heavenly Human Grandmaster?" The owner of the Dragon Tiger Hall's face was astonished.

Even though he originated from the Daoist faction of Dragon and Tiger Mountain, hearing about Heavenly Human Grandmasters left his heart shocked.

How could such an exalted presence appear in the secluded Dongling County?

You must understand that even on Dragon and Tiger Mountain, Heavenly Human Grandmasters hold the status akin to a True Monarch.

This status is only below the Heavenly Master of the order.

And Dragon and Tiger Mountain, although not the top elite force in Great Xia, is still a first-class force.

Only below Vajra Temple and Qingxu Temple.

Of course, Dragon and Tiger Mountain holds such stature primarily because of that Heavenly Master.

"Perhaps even more!" The man surnamed Chen shook his head, "The magnitude of this Sword Intent seems even stronger than that of the Heavenly Human Grandmaster I saw practicing Three Refining!"

"Even stronger?" The owner of the Dragon Tiger Hall was taken aback.

A Third Refining Heavenly Human Grandmaster, one who has completed three blood transfusions, is a top grandmaster.

Such a person can stand against thousands of troops.

Soon after, more figures appeared.

Each figure was a top-tier strong individual from Dongling City.

Merely stomping their feet could cause a shake in the fabric of power.

...

On the other hand.

Jiang Ning had already returned home.

Drinking a small bowl of congee made by Lv Yi, he looked content.

During his time in prison, although they did not mistreat him, providing decent meals thrice a day.

But how could it compare to home?

"Young master, what were you doing just now?" Lv Yi sat beside him, with her hands supporting her head, looking at Jiang Ning and asked.

"I went to test the blade technique!" Jiang Ning said.

"Did the young master perhaps make further progress?" Lv Yi's eyes lit up.

"Yes!" Jiang Ning confirmed.

With the further enhancement of Sword Intent, his confidence grew.

But he also knew it was still not enough.

On the road of Martial Arts, the further you go, the greater the disparity becomes.

He is still only at Fourth Grade, with a long way to the Perfection of Marrow Refining.

Even compared to ordinary Grandmasters, the difference in the level of life transformation is not negligible.

Not to mention compared to a Heavenly Human Grandmaster.

The gap between a Fourth Grade and a Grandmaster is already immense.

And the gap between an ordinary Grandmaster and a Heavenly Human Grandmaster is just as vast.

One can soar through the sky, commanding the Power of Heaven and Earth; the other can only run on the ground.

The difference between the two is clear and stark.

So even if his sword intent grows, he doesn't have the confidence to surpass Xiao Qiushui, who has achieved as a Heavenly Human Grandmaster.

Of course, this is assuming Xiao Qiushui can succeed.

Yet, he is not overly afraid.

With such a profound foundation, crossing even an unbridgeable chasm is not impossible.

He then looked at his own status panel.

[Realm]: Fourth Grade Marrow Refining (733/1999)

[Skill]: Wind and Thunder Steps (One Break Limit 831/2000) (Trait: Wind Breathing)

"Strength can still be broken through!"

"Whether it's the increase in marrow refining progress or the enhancement of Wind and Thunder Steps, they can enhance my strength!"

Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Each progress in marrow refining brings about a subtle transformation in his life level, and his physical body becomes stronger.

And Wind and Thunder Steps is superior martial arts.

Not to mention the traits after breaking the limit, even as superior martial arts, the enhancement after breaking the limit cannot be underestimated.

One Step Wind and Thunder Shock!

It's merely the Perfection of Wind and Thunder Steps.

Breaking the limit after Perfection is like standing on a mountain peak, climbing to heavenly steps.

Each step is a transformation, each step is a change.

With each step, you will stand higher, see farther.

And go further.

...

During Chen Shi (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.)

Jiang Ning stepped out of the gate.

"Master, where are we going?"

"To the Bai Mansion!" Jiang Ning looked up at the sun overhead.

The time was still early, only halfway through Chen Shi.

So he intended to visit Bai Luoyu's Mansion first.

Because last night, Bai Luoyu extended an invitation to him.

A few days ago at the auction of the Ten Thousand Treasure Pavilion, Bai Luoyu acquired a good item, hence inviting him to take a look.

The good item Bai Luoyu mentioned, he was also very curious about.

After all, Bai Luoyu was no small figure.

In Dongling City, he was a person of status and reputation.

For him to call something a good item.

It surely wouldn't be in vain.

...

A moment later.

Jiang Ning led Lv Yi to the entrance of the Bai Mansion.

The mansion's main gate was open, crimson red doors stood on either side.

Below the stairs, two impressive stone lions were stationed on either side.

Above the stairs, there were servants both in front and behind the door, a total of four house servants.

The two in front were armed, safeguarding the mansion and preventing unauthorized people from entering.

The two behind were ordinary house servants.

Truly imposing!

Brother Bai's setup is indeed grand!

Thoughts flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

"Mr. Jiang!!" Seeing Jiang Ning arrive.

The two armed guards at the door stepped forward to greet him.

Having dealt with Bai Luoyu for so long, the people in the Bai Mansion naturally all recognized him.

"Inform him, I am here by invitation!" Jiang Ning said.

"The master has said, when Mr. Jiang arrives no need to inform!" One of the servants stepped forward, then slightly bowed: "Mr. Jiang, please follow me!"

Jiang Ning nodded: "Please!"

At the same time.

Another servant quickly walked towards the courtyard inside.

It was clear he went ahead of Jiang Ning, to report.

Subsequently, led by the servant, Jiang Ning also headed towards the courtyard where Bai Luoyu was.

Along the way.

A building every ten steps, a scene every five steps, each scene different.

Whether in arrangement, style, or level of luxury, it surpassed Jiang Ning's residence.

But Jiang Ning felt no envy in his heart.

Such scenes require many servants to manage.

This was not in line with what he envisioned, nor did he like it.

He preferred something simpler.

After all, for two lifetimes, he was just from an ordinary family, never cultivating such luxurious indulgence.

For him now, having someone take care of daily life, without having to deal with mundane matters, already felt very comfortable.