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Chapter 197: A Fist of Defeat!
Chapter 197: A Fist of Defeat!
The next morning.
【Name】: Jiang Ning
【Source Energy】: 28.9
【Skills】:
Literacy (321/4000, Broken Limit 3 times) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Five Senses, Swift Mind)
Five Beasts Fist (447/2000, Broken Limit once) (Characteristics: Essence Stored in Five Viscera)
Firewood Cleaving Blade Technique (5000/5000, Broken Limit 4 times) (Characteristics: Lateral Thinking, Blade like a Gale, Divine Blade Control, Man and Blade as One)
Inner Core Cultivation Technique (Lower Stage 245/5000)
Vajra Indestructibility Body (Lower Stage 453/5000)
Swimming Skill (6000/6000, Broken Limit 5 times) (Characteristics: Underwater Breathing, Water Control Aura, Water Spirit Affinity, Cloud and Rain Invocation, Water Spirit Body)
Gale Thunder Arrow Art (Perfect 2000/2000)
Water and Fire True Essence (Lower Stage 31/500)
Jiang Ning got up and took a look at his status panel.
All his hard work from these days was displayed on this panel.
With the perfect Gale Thunder Arrow Art, he possessed a terrifying ability to kill enemies.
Jiang Ning had already imagined a scene.
It was when night fell, and he unleashed the Cloud and Rain Invocation, covering the earth with a crazy downpour.
In this era, once the bright moon was obscured by dark clouds, the world would be plunged into darkness.
Under the cover of night, without any source of light, even a Sixth Stage Martial Dao practitioner, or an even stronger Martial Dao expert, could see at most a few dozen zhang, or ten zhang at most.
But Jiang Ning was different.
After his five senses were greatly enhanced, his eyesight far surpassed that of ordinary people.
Even in the pitch-black night, he could easily see a hundred zhang away.
Not to mention, water was an extension of his senses.
At Cao Family Manor, he could perceive every movement through the rain.
With the further advancement in his Swimming Skill, his abilities in this aspect became even stronger.
Therefore, as long as there was a torrential downpour, it was his home ground, his domain.
The perfect Gale Thunder Arrow Art could be fully displayed in such a scenario.
Arrows that broke through the sonic barrier became infinite death-seeking projectiles in the night.
Moreover, the experience points for the Gale Thunder Arrow Art were now completely full.
With just 100 Source Energy Points, this arrow art could break its limit again.
The effects of breaking the limit of the beginner martial art, Five Beasts Fist, made Jiang Ning even more eager to break the limit of the intermediate martial art, Gale Thunder Arrow Art.
It was easy to imagine that if the Gale Thunder Arrow Art broke its limit, its killing power would become even more terrifying.
Perhaps it could truly showcase the intent of 'arrows bringing forth wind and thunder'.
Apart from the Gale Thunder Arrow Art, what made Jiang Ning even more excited was the Water and Fire True Essence.
This was a supreme martial art.
It was also his only supreme martial art.
At this moment, feeling the two extreme yet fused destructive powers of the Water and Fire True Essence within his body, Jiang Ning felt a sense of relief.
He didn't know how powerful this force was.
But he knew it had to be very strong!! Currently, the only concern about the Water and Fire True Essence was that after the transformation, gaining experience points was much slower than before.
Last night, after focusing on tempering the Water and Fire True Essence for several hours, he had only gained less than 200 experience points.
However, he wasn't in a hurry.
After briefly testing the burst of the Water and Fire True Essence last night, he realized that even at the lower stage, it had already put a significant strain on his body.
With his current physique, even if the Water and Fire True Essence continued to break through, it might not be able to unleash its full power.
Jiang Ning got up, washed up, had breakfast, and then continued his warm-up exercises.
Practicing the Five Beasts Fist, each repetition made his qi and blood stronger.
The stronger his qi, the smoother his path in martial arts would be.
Now that his skills were already at a high level, he began to shift his focus to improving his fundamental martial arts cultivation.
Fundamentals were the cornerstone of everything.
Each level of the nine stages of martial arts would bring significant strength improvements, and his physique would undergo further transformations.
The focus of martial arts cultivation always remained on this aspect.
After practicing the fist technique for half a watch, he was fully warmed up.
Jiang Ning continued to pour the tiger tendon powder into the pool in his courtyard, waiting for it to completely dissolve in the water. Then, he jumped directly into the pool.
Under his control, the dissolved powder entered his body through millions of pores.
Then, he transported his qi and blood to refine it.
Being in the water, all his consumption was quickly restored.
Jiang Ning's efficiency soared, and he could clearly feel that after refining, the essence of the powder merged into his large tendons.
His body's large tendons instantly became exceptionally tough.
Time passed slowly.
In the pool.
"Has Feng Jiuge arrived?"
"Could it be that the Inspection Bureau has some business?"
Jiang Ning's ears suddenly twitched, and his brows furrowed.
Then, he leaped into the air and landed on the shore.
As he trembled, the water stains on his body instantly turned into countless water droplets that scattered in all directions.
By the time Feng Jiuge arrived at his courtyard, he had already been waiting for a long time, dressed and ready.
"Sir!" When Feng Jiuge saw Jiang Ning, she immediately bowed slightly.
"Is there something wrong?"
"Sir, Lord Hong is looking for you!" Feng Jiuge said.
"Understood!" Jiang Ning nodded.
The two of them immediately headed towards the Inspection Bureau.
Inspection Bureau.
"Lord Governor!"
When Jiang Ning arrived in the main hall, he saw that the four great commanders had already gathered, along with two deputy commanders, Tang Miaomiao and Yuan Hua, both of whom were seventh-stage Martial Dao practitioners.
Apart from himself, only Deputy Commander He Jinyun was yet to arrive.
Seeing this, Jiang Ning immediately understood that something important must have happened.
If not, how could all the personnel be present?
Especially the other three commanders, whom Jiang Ning had rarely seen before.
Today was also the first time he had seen all four commanders gathered together.
"Sit!" Hong Minghu pointed to the empty seat beside him and said to Jiang Ning.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning sat down.
"Lord Governor, why did you call me here today?" Jiang Ning took the initiative to ask.
Hong Minghu said, "Commander Ye, you go ahead and speak!"
"Okay!" Ye Qiu nodded.
He was already accustomed to this kind of dirty work.
Just then.
Wow—
He Jinyun, who suddenly appeared at the entrance, clapped his hands, making a sound.
Then he yawned loudly.
"Lord Governor, what's the matter with calling me so early in the morning?!"
At this moment, the crowd was speechless at the sight.
Subsequently, Hong Minghu said, "Deputy Commander He, please take your seat first, and Commander Ye will talk to you later."
"Lord Governor, I don't like hearing the word 'deputy' in 'Deputy Commander,'" He Jinyun said as he sat down on the chair next to him.
Upon hearing this, Hong Minghu smiled and remained silent.
At this moment, He Jinyun suddenly looked at Jiang Ning.
"Deputy Commander Jiang, I heard that you obtained a Narsimha Ring?"
As soon as these words came out, the crowd's eyes all turned to Jiang Ning.
Commander Ye and Hong Minghu's faces also showed surprise.
The Narsimha Ring, given their status, they had naturally heard of it and had some understanding of it.
This object was a strange relic left over from ancient times.
It had the effect of containing heaven and earth within the ring.
Unfortunately, this object was not something that anyone could use.
Even among the great grandmasters of this generation, very few could use this strange object.
This did not mean that this strange object had no value.
Because such relics from the past were not abundant in the present world.
And the method of crafting them had been lost.
So, one less ring meant one less ring.
Many people would collect and store them.
In the main hall.
Jiang Ning saw the gazes of everyone looking at him and his heart instantly sank.
He immediately understood that Xiao Tianhe must have confessed everything to He Jinyun.
And He Jinyun must have visited Huang Dazheng, who, in turn, fully confessed to him.
He told He Jinyun that the last storage ring passed down in his family had been given to Jiang Ning.
Previously, he had been thinking of visiting the prison to see if Xiao Tianhe would be sensible and hand over the Narsimha Ring in his possession.
But now, it seemed unnecessary to go to the prison.
Clearly, the Narsimha Ring was no longer in Xiao Tianhe's possession but in the hands of He Jinyun, this young master.
At the same time.
He Jinyun also took out a ring from his body, a dark and mysterious ring.
This ring kept flipping in his hand, and he gently tossed and caught it, repeating this action over and over in a continuous cycle.
"Deputy Commander Jiang, I'm very interested in the Narsimha Ring in your hand. Why don't you sell it to me?"
Then he shook his head and said, "Unfortunately, the Huang family should only have two heirloom treasures, and no matter how much I interrogated him, he couldn't produce a third one."
At this moment, Jiang Ning's heart turned cold.
Huang Dazheng.
He was in a dangerous situation.
"Is there something wrong, Deputy Commander?" He Jinyun continued to toss the Narsimha Ring in his hand and then said, "Rest assured, the price I'm offering is very fair, one thousand taels of silver per ring."
As he spoke, He Jinyun's gaze locked onto the Narsimha Ring already worn on Jiang Ning's finger.
"Narsimha Ring."
Yuan Hua watched this scene, murmuring softly, his eyes flashing.
Tang Miaomiao, sitting beside him, seemed to hear his murmurs and glanced at him.
"I don't lack money!" Jiang Ning said indifferently.
"You don't lack money?" He Jinyun smiled and said, "Deputy Commander Jiang, this sentence of yours makes me feel ashamed! Living to this day, I, as a young master, have always been short of money."
As his words fell.
He Jinyun sighed again, "Fine! Since Deputy Commander Jiang doesn't lack money, how about a bet between us?"
He Jinyun immediately raised the dark black ring in his hand.
"Deputy Commander Jiang, you've seen this Narsimha Ring, right? It's the same as the one in your hand!"
"Let's make a bet with the Narsimha Rings!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's heart stirred slightly.
"What kind of bet?"
He Jinyun said, "You and I have never fought before. I've always wanted to have a good fight with you. Today, let's make a bet with the Narsimha Rings!"
"Let's fight!"
"If you win, this Narsimha Ring in my hand will be yours!"
"If you lose, then the Narsimha Ring in your hand will be mine?"
"How about it?"
He Jinyun's eyes burned with intensity as he stared at Jiang Ning.
"What are you two doing? We're all family, no need to ruin the harmony," Hong Minghu interjected, trying to defuse the situation.
At this moment—
"Good!" Jiang Ning nodded.
"Lord Governor, can you be a witness for us?" Jiang Ning turned to Hong Minghu and said.
"Alright!" Hong Minghu sighed and then said, "Fine! Since you two want to spar, I won't stop you!"
"Jiang Ning, I suddenly admire you!" He Jinyun smiled broadly.
On his sallow face, the cheekbones were clearly visible as he smiled.
Outside.
"Let's make it simple, how about a fist and foot fight to determine the winner?" He Jinyun looked at Jiang Ning.
"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded calmly.
A moment later—
"Aren't you going to make your move?" He Jinyun looked at Jiang Ning.
"Me first?"
"You first!"
"Good!" Jiang Ning suddenly smiled.
The next moment—
Jiang Ning's figure moved.
Boom—
The stone bricks beneath his feet exploded, and broken stones scattered.
Seeing this, everyone present narrowed their eyes in shock.
"Seventh Stage of Martial Dao!" Ye Qiu exclaimed in surprise.
"Seventh Stage of Martial Dao!" Hong Minghu's expression turned solemn.
At this moment, Jiang Ning displayed a powerful burst of strength, far surpassing his previous displays, instantly revealing his true abilities to them.
He Jinyun was startled.
Facing Jiang Ning's powerful burst of strength and the speed it brought, he didn't have time to make many moves before Jiang Ning crossed the distance in a few zhang.
Bang—
A punch.
He Jinyun was heavily struck and flew backwards.
Boom—
His body collided with the artificial hill in the courtyard, causing the hill to collapse immediately, sending dust and smoke into the air.
After a few breaths—
He Jinyun got up again.
His cheeks were flushed, and blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, looking dejected.
"Do you want to continue?" Jiang Ning asked calmly.
Hearing this, He Jinyun looked deeply at Jiang Ning.
"You won!" He said with a hint of resentment.
"The ring!" Jiang Ning said.
As his words fell, He Jinyun took out the Narsimha Ring and threw it towards Jiang Ning.
The ring tore through the air, emitting a whistling sound.
Like a hidden weapon, it shot towards Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning raised his hand and caught it effortlessly.
"Lord Governor, I'll be taking my leave. If there's any task arrangement, just notify me directly!" He Jinyun left these words and turned to leave immediately.
After He Jinyun had left completely—
"Jiang, my brother, what a skill! You've quietly reached the Seventh Stage of Martial Dao, giving me a big surprise!" Ye Qiu spoke, smiling at Jiang Ning, "This young master has suffered a great defeat today, and it's all thanks to you, Brother Jiang."
Seeing this, Jiang Ning also smiled slightly, "It's just luck. I broke through unexpectedly a few days ago, and I didn't expect that young master would happen to be my opponent today."
On the other side—
Yuan Hua broke out in a cold sweat, feeling startled.
Just now, when he saw the Narsimha Ring, he had other thoughts in his mind.
But now, those thoughts instantly vanished.
He Jinyun's strength was clear to him.
Don't be fooled by his Eighth Stage of Martial Dao; even a typical Seventh Stage of Martial Dao practitioner might not be a match for He Jinyun.
You should know that He Jinyun is the young master's son, enjoying countless resources since childhood, and his foundation is solid.
Moreover, he is born with divine strength!
Even if someone with the Seventh Stage of Martial Dao strength were to challenge He Jinyun, they might not win as cleanly and decisively as Jiang Ning did.
Not to mention, Jiang Ning's current strength is far beyond his youth.
Youth—
Yuan Hua's heart suddenly understood.
It won't be long before he and Jiang Ning might no longer be in the same world.
One day, Jiang Ning's achievement of the Grandmaster level is within reach.
For him, reaching the Fourth Stage is already a great aspiration, let alone the Grandmaster level!
(End of Chapter)
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