Chapter 146: Consecutive Breakthroughs, Unique Traits

Chapter 146: Consecutive Breakthroughs, Unique Traits

In the underwater cave.

【Skill】: Water Proficiency (1855/2000 EXP) (Trait: Underwater Breathing)



"In just a few dozen breaths, I gained over a hundred points of experience!"

"It's indeed a good thing!"

Jiang Ning nodded in satisfaction.

The mere droplet of water, no larger than a grain of rice, had already shown its worth.

Moreover, besides the increase in Water Proficiency experience, he also felt some changes in his body.

However, the changes were too subtle for him to pinpoint.

Moments later.

After confirming that his body didn't exhibit any adverse effects, Jiang Ning finally relaxed.

Beneficial without harm, it was indeed a treasure.

With his mind at ease, Jiang Ning placed his palm into the pool of water.

As his palm entered the pool shimmering with silver-white sparkles, a chill ran through his body, stronger than what he had felt in the ice water mixture.

But this chill didn't affect him much at this point.

The next moment.

He scooped up a small puddle of bone-chilling water.

This special water was clearly different from ordinary lake water, and it felt heavier.

Instantly.

He brought it to his mouth and drank it.

Glug—

As the water entered his stomach, a chill exploded within him, causing his body temperature to drop rapidly.

Simultaneously, prompts appeared before his eyes.

【+1 Water Proficiency EXP】

【+1 Water Proficiency EXP】

【+1 Water Proficiency EXP】

【.】

These prompts appeared faster than before.

A moment later.

【Skill】: Water Proficiency (2000/2000 EXP) (Trait: Underwater Breathing)



The skill's experience was now full, but the prompts didn't stop.

【+1 Water Proficiency EXP】

【.】

Jiang Ning remained calm.

Although the experience was maxed out, the overflow wouldn't be wasted.

Furthermore, the chill in his body was intense, and he needed to circulate his Qi to warm himself up.

In the blink of an eye.

The chill gradually dissipated, indicating that his body had fully absorbed the special energy.

"Haa—"

Jiang Ning exhaled, releasing a breath with a slight chill.

Gurgle—

A string of bubbles emerged from his mouth, rising quickly towards the surface.

"Thankfully, I didn't rush and ingested a limited amount. Otherwise, this chill would've been harder to digest!" He thought to himself.

He continued circulating his Qi, warming his limbs and dispelling the remaining chill, making his body comfortable.

Only then did Jiang Ning slowly close his eyes.

His mind focused within, quietly sensing the changes in his body.

A moment later.

He opened his eyes, instantly understanding the effect of this special water.

After being absorbed by his body, this water not only increased his affinity with water but also improved his constitution, fundamentally enhancing his innate talent.

"This must be the source of the White Dragonfish's transformation," Jiang Ning thought.

The effect on his body, when applied to a spirit fish like the White Dragonfish, would lead to a life-altering evolution.

Although the description states that it is a weak manipulation, this notion of weakness is not based on his current strength.

Instead, it is measured by the power of divine abilities.

According to the myths of his past life, every divine ability has a powerful effect.

Some divine abilities even possess earth-shattering capabilities, capable of moving mountains and overturning seas, or even changing the heavens and earth.

Therefore, this ability to manipulate water flow is indeed considered a weak manipulation compared to those divine abilities.

However, in Jiang Ning's eyes, this ability is already quite powerful for him at his current stage.

The ability to manipulate water flow and direct it into the human body through the ears and nose can have unimaginable effects.

Just thinking about this method of manipulation, Jiang Ning felt that this divine ability would be extremely useful.

Especially underwater, it would be incredibly handy.

Being able to manipulate water flow means he can control water to his advantage.

In this case, his speed underwater would undoubtedly surge.

With these thoughts, Jiang Ning was filled with anticipation.

After absorbing only a portion of this unknown heavenly material, he gained a significant amount of Water Proficiency EXP.

There was still plenty left.

After absorbing the remaining unknown heavenly materials, his Water Proficiency EXP would undoubtedly increase by several thousand points.

"I might even be able to break the limit of this skill once or twice!" Jiang Ning's heart raced.

The second break limit of Water Proficiency had already brought him unexpected surprises.

This made him even more eager for the subsequent break limits of this skill.

He then released his control over the surrounding water flow.

The vortex he had created dissipated quickly.

The stone that had been lifted, weighing several dozen jin, fell back to the ground.

At this moment, he also felt some changes in his condition.

After stopping the manipulation of the water flow, he immediately felt a slight fatigue in his body, and his head became a little fuzzy.

"It seems that using this divine ability not only consumes physical strength but also my mental strength."

"That's why I feel tired and my mind is hazy."

Jiang Ning spoke to himself silently after sensing the changes in his body.

Next, he continued to absorb the slightly silver-colored water particles from the water pit.

【Water Proficiency EXP +1】

【Water Proficiency EXP +1】

【Water Proficiency EXP +1】

【.】

As his body absorbed this special water, his Water Proficiency skill experience rapidly increased.

In the blink of an eye.

【Skill】: Water Proficiency + (Second Break Limit 3000/3000) (Characteristics: Underwater Breathing, Water Manipulation)



The experience bar was filled once again.

Jiang Ning didn't hesitate and decisively tapped the plus sign on the Water Proficiency skill.

In an instant.

The source energy points rapidly decreased.

After the transformation.

【Source Energy Points: 26.7】

"As expected, the third break limit consumes fifty source energy points!" Jiang Ning noted the changes on the panel.

Then, he looked at another column on the panel.

【Skill】: Water Proficiency (Third Break Limit 23/4000) (Characteristics: Underwater Breathing, Water Manipulation, Water Spirit Affinity)



【Water Spirit Affinity】: Innate extraordinary affinity with water, enhanced five senses underwater, and greatly increased recovery speed.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning also felt the changes in his body once again.

Just now, due to the use of the divine ability to manipulate the water source, he felt a bit tired, and his brain became a little sluggish, making him feel hazy.

But at this moment, as he soaked in the water, he felt his physical strength rapidly recovering.

Moreover, his brain also shook off the hazy state, becoming more and more alert.

"So this is the effect of increased recovery speed!"

Jiang Ning's eyes lit up.

At this moment, he also discovered another effect.

The underwater cave he was in was exceptionally dark.

If not for some stones and plant-like organisms emitting faint light, it would be impossible for him to see clearly inside the cave.

Even so, his vision was still poor.

He could only barely make out the outlines of his surroundings.

But at this moment, it was completely different.

He found that his eyesight had improved significantly.

Even though the surroundings were dim, he could see about five meters ahead.

This was a world of difference compared to before.

"Is this the effect of enhanced five senses?"

Jiang Ning spoke to himself silently, then closed his eyes, quietly feeling the changes in his body.

Soon, he felt his condition reaching a peak.

He was full of energy, his physical strength was robust, and his whole body seemed to have inexhaustible power.

"Amazing!!!"

Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes, filled with astonishment.

After experiencing the effects of soaking in the water, he realized that this state meant his physical and mental strength were almost limitless underwater.

"So strong!" He couldn't help but praise in his heart once more.

The next moment, he seemed to have thought of something, and he grabbed his Spirit Blade from the ground, unsheathing it.

Then, he held the long blade and lightly drew the blade across his arm.

Even with his current level of skin tempering, the blade's sharpness left no distinction on his skin.

In an instant, a clear wound appeared before his eyes.

Bright red blood flowed from the wound.

Jiang Ning's eyes widened in surprise.

Under his gaze, he could clearly see the thin-as-paper blade wound on his arm healing at an astonishing speed.

The speed of healing was visible to the naked eye.

Although it wasn't as extreme as Shi Xiaoyuan's earlier, even if he were nearly cut in half, he would still recover quickly.

But in Jiang Ning's eyes, this speed was incredibly fast.

A five to six-centimeter-long wound healed completely in less than ten breaths.

If not for the faint traces of blood remaining, one would hardly believe he had just been wounded.

He raised his hand and wiped away the blood on his arm, and the skin appeared flawless, with no sign of the wound.

Without the blood as proof, the wound seemed like an illusion.

"Incredible!" Jiang Ning exclaimed in awe.

Through this test, he truly understood the power of this characteristic.

Once in the water, he wouldn't tire, and his stamina and physical strength would recover at an astonishing rate.

Any injuries would also heal at an equally astonishing speed.

Under these conditions, in the water, he was at his strongest.

The next moment, Jiang Ning turned his gaze to the water pit in front of him.

After his previous refinement, many of the unknown heavenly materials and treasures in the water pit had been consumed, but there were still many left.

"Refining all of these should further increase my Water Proficiency skill's experience by a few thousand points," Jiang Ning thought to himself.

He continued to refine the water in the pit.

[Water Proficiency EXP +1]



[Water Proficiency EXP +1]



[Water Proficiency EXP +1]



[.]



As he refined the water, his Water Proficiency skill's experience continued to rise.

A moment later, the small water pit was devoid of any silver water droplets, and all the water had been absorbed by him.

[Name]: Jiang Ning

[Essence Energy]: 26.7

[Skills]:

Literacy and Comprehension (Second Limit Break 1494/3000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses)



Five Beasts Fist (First Limit Break 235/2000) (Characteristics: Five Organ Essence Storage)



Firewood Cleaving Blade Technique (Fourth Limit Break 5000/5000) (Characteristics: Lateral Thinking, Blade Like the Wind, Divine Blade Control, Blade and Person as One)



Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Mastery 1513/2000)



River Wave Blade Technique (Great Mastery 48/1000)



Invincible Body (Minor Mastery 1/5000)



Water Proficiency (Third Limit Break 4000/4000) (Characteristics: Underwater Breathing, Water Manipulation, Water Spirit Affinity)



"Satisfying!" Jiang Ning looked at his panel, feeling content.

This harvest far exceeded his expectations.

Not only was he about to receive a significant financial gain, but he also had the White Dragonfish as a significant bonus.

The transformed White Dragonfish could greatly assist his martial growth.

The most crucial gain was the change in his panel.

In just a short hour, his Water Proficiency skill had achieved two limit breaks and also gained two new characteristics.

Whether it was the Water Manipulation technique or the effects of the Water Spirit Affinity characteristic, Jiang Ning felt the journey was worthwhile.

Moreover, the experience of his Water Proficiency skill had already met the requirements for the fourth limit break.

He only needed to accumulate one hundred essence energy points to achieve the fourth limit break for this skill.

(End of Chapter)

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