Chapter 250: Divinity Points and Authority Breakthrough! (Part 2)

Chapter 250: Divinity Points and Authority Breakthrough! (Part 2)



Inside the room, a warm candlelight illuminated the space, contrasting the howling cold wind from the vast lake outside. The charcoal stove crackled and sparked, scattering embers.

Jiang Ning slowly opened the golden box in his hand, and in the next moment, he squinted, noticing a change in the sacred statue within. It seemed to have lost some of its vitality compared to before.

"It must be because of the Hundred Spirits Blood!" Jiang Ning realized.

The Hundred Spirits Blood had been soaking the sacred statue in the golden box, and it was clear that the blood was the necessary nourishment to maintain the statue's vitality.

As his thoughts wandered, Jiang Ning slowly extended his right hand and placed it into the golden box. When his fingers touched the icy statue, a vision suddenly appeared in his mind.

In an endless sea of blood, countless corpses floated and sank. Above the sea, a statue stood tall, with three heads, six arms, and four legs.

Before the statue could open its eyes, Jiang Ning's mental power surged, shattering the illusion. Then, a prompt appeared before him.

[7 Divinity Points discovered. One Authority discovered. Absorb?]



"As expected, the statue in the golden box has accumulated more divinity!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

He then willed it, and the system responded:

[Yes!]



In an instant, he felt a substance within the statue being drawn and absorbed by him.

Meanwhile, in a realm of nothingness, endless darkness and void surrounded a stone lotus pedestal. On the pedestal sat a being with three heads, six arms, and four legs, its body towering at two zhang when seated. One could imagine the immense size of this statue-like being if it were to stand up.

Suddenly, a shrill cry pierced the void.

The three heads of the statue-like being roared in unison, their mouths emitting gusts of wind that blew through the empty space.

"Who?"

"Who has damaged the Divine Embryo?!"

The voice was filled with pain and anguish.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was unaware of the scene unfolding in the realm of nothingness.

[Divinity: 7]



[Authority: Blood Regeneration (82.17% incomplete)]



Jiang Ning's gaze fell on the Authority section of his panel, and he saw:

[Blood Regeneration (82.17% incomplete)]: After partially restoring the Authority, it becomes a largely damaged Authority. Possessing this Authority allows for faster healing of all physical injuries in this realm.

Reading the description, Jiang Ning recalled the explanation he had seen earlier:

[Blood Regeneration (100% incomplete)]: A damaged Authority. Possessing this Authority allows for the relatively quick healing of all physical injuries in this realm.

"From a completely damaged state to an incomplete state, based on the literal understanding, the healing effect of the restored Authority should be even stronger!" Jiang Ning pondered.

Then, he turned his attention back to the Divinity section.

"A total of 7 Divinity Points?"

"Then, let's allocate them!"

With a thought, the number of Divinity Points instantly reset to zero.

The Blood Regeneration Authority rapidly completed, and the percentage steadily increased.

Soon, the percentage stabilized.

[Authority: Blood Regeneration (82.17% incomplete)]



Jiang Ning glanced at his panel once more and closed it. With 82.17% progress, he wasn't far from reaching the next level, but all his Divinity Points had been allocated.

For the remaining progress, he could only wait for time to pass and gradually fill up the panel.

The next moment, the spiritual weapon reappeared in his hand.

With a slight force, he drew a five-centimeter-long wound on his arm, which had just healed.

The wound closed at an astonishing speed, as if an invisible zipper was sealing it shut. The skin on both sides of the wound rapidly fused, shrinking the gash from five centimeters to four, then three.

In less than ten breaths, the wound completely healed, leaving no trace on his arm.

"Is the effect this exaggerated?" Jiang Ning's eyes widened in amazement.

The healing speed had increased significantly, from half an hour to less than ten breaths. This was an impressive improvement.

While it still couldn't compare to the transformation of the Worshipping God Sect's warriors, the healing effect was incredibly potent!

With such regeneration, all but fatal injuries could be ignored, and even fatal wounds might no longer be deadly.

"If this Authority undergoes another transformation, my body's healing ability will surely reach another level."

"Perhaps one day, I can achieve limb regeneration and even blood rebirth!"

With this thought, Jiang Ning's heart was filled with anticipation.

If he truly possessed such abilities, it would be akin to having a living myth.

To say that his survival abilities are unparalleled in the world would not be an exaggeration.

"Perhaps, this is the power of the divine authority!"

After exploring the effects of the Dominion, Jiang Ning turned his attention to the 'Techniques' section.

His gaze fell upon the 'Five Animals Fist' entry.

[Techniques]: Five Animals Fist (Limit Break once, 811/2000) (Attribute: Five Viscera Essence Storage)



This technique was the entry-level fist technique he learned upon joining the sect, a lower-tier martial art.

However, for Jiang Ning, the cultivation technique allowed for Limit Break, and there wasn't a significant difference between lower and higher-tier martial arts.

Just like his unconventional 'Splitting Wood Sword Technique'.

Although it only had one move, it was a simple chop.

But with each Limit Break, the sword technique matured, and who could say that his chop was inferior to those higher-tier sword techniques? For this reason, Jiang Ning had no intention of replacing this foundational martial art.

After glancing at the progress of the Five Animals Fist, Jiang Ning prepared to grind this fist technique for experience points over the next few days.

Because after forging his Iron Bone, his fleshly metamorphosis would still require some time.

During this period, he couldn't engage in any bone-forging activities.

So, he could only cultivate martial arts cultivation techniques.

And the Five Animals Fist, being the foundational cultivation technique of the martial path, could refine his inner breath and strengthen his physique.

With each Limit Break, the effects of this fist technique became more pronounced.

After the first Limit Break, each practice of the Five Animals Fist would increase his inner breath by ten units.

Compared to the initial increase of one unit per practice, the effect had increased tenfold.

Furthermore, the efficiency of bone-forging was related to the strength of one's inner breath.

The stronger the inner breath, the more solidified the inner breath would become during condensation, and each bone-forging session would yield better results and absorption.

Therefore, sharpening the knife wouldn't hinder the wood-chopping work.

The experience gained from practicing the Five Animals Fist would positively affect his bone-forging.

Moreover, the first Limit Break of the Five Animals Fist granted him a rather excellent attribute.

With the Five Viscera Essence Storage attribute, his inner breath would increase slightly each day.

Given enough time, solely relying on this Five Viscera Essence Storage attribute, his inner breath could reach the pinnacle of the world.

This demonstrated the power of attributes.

Therefore, grinding experience points for the Five Animals Fist was a multi-beneficial endeavor.

It could increase his inner breath and enhance his bone-forging results.

Additionally, it could improve his fist and foot combat skills.

Simultaneously, upon completing the Limit Break, it would grant him a new attribute.

Jiang Ning was also full of anticipation for the attribute of the second Limit Break.

After making his decision, Jiang Ning walked out of the room.

Outside.

The snow gradually grew heavier.

Under the pitch-black night sky, not a single star was visible.

As far as the eye could see, only a few scattered lights dotted the distance.

Jiang Ning stood in the center of the courtyard, and in just a moment, a thin layer of blood-red snowflakes covered his head and body.

The next moment, he lifted his foot and stomped on the ground, releasing his inner breath. The snow beneath his feet instantly surged and rolled in all directions, revealing a spacious area in an instant.

"This will do!"

Jiang Ning glanced at the flat stone bricks exposed beneath his feet.

Then, he assumed a stance and began his practice.

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As he moved, his inner breath erupted, and with each move, a fierce wind rose from the ground.

After the time it took to brew a cup of tea, he finished one round of the fist technique.

His entire body radiated immense heat, and a swirling smoke rose from his head, while the snow on his body had long melted away.

He glanced at the prompt that appeared before him.

[Five Animals Fist Experience +3]



"Not bad."

Jiang Ning nodded.

Then, he removed his clothes, revealing his upper body with clearly defined muscle lines.

As he took off his upper garments, the heat radiating from his body became more apparent.

Snowflakes the size of a fingernail landed on his exposed skin, as if falling on a heated metal surface, and were instantly melted away by the heat of his body.

After shedding the constraints of his clothes and warming up, Jiang Ning's fist technique became faster and faster.

With each move, his agile maneuvers stirred up stronger winds, and the falling snowflakes danced in the air.

[Five Animals Fist Experience +2]



[Five Animals Fist Experience +3]



[Five Animals Fist Experience +3]



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The speed of his practice increased with each round, and the fierce wind he stirred grew stronger, while his experience points for the Five Animals Fist continued to rise.

His inner breath increased by ten units with each round.

By midnight, the heavy snow turned into light snow, and even the light snow gradually stopped.

Jiang Ning ended his practice and stood still.

"Haa..."

He exhaled a breath from his belly.

The snow in front of him rolled and spread.

【Technique】: (First Limit Break 1088/2000) (Attribute: Five Viscera Essence Storage)



"Not bad!"

Jiang Ning glanced at his status panel and nodded in satisfaction.

Overnight, the Five Animal Fist had gained over two hundred experience points, an impressive achievement.

"At this rate, it won't take long for the Five Animal Fist to reach its Second Limit Break!"

"The exceptional attribute is indeed a great help to me!"

Jiang Ning turned his gaze away from the panel and walked towards the courtyard wall.

He climbed over the tall wall and found himself at the edge of a rocky beach.

The lake surface was completely frozen, silent and still, with only the distant expanse of the lake reflecting the cold wind that blew across it.

In the cold wind, the surroundings were pitch black.

For ordinary people, it was so dark that they couldn't see their fingers in front of their faces.

However, for Jiang Ning, the faint light from his room and the light reflected off the clouds were enough for him to see everything around him clearly.

Then, braving the cold wind, he stood on the lake's surface. The sweat from his recent practice had mostly dried in the chill.

Suddenly—

A loud rumble echoed as he stomped his foot, causing the ice beneath him to crack open.

He stepped through the cracked ice and into the lake.

"Ah, refreshing!"

Submerging himself in the lake water, he washed away his fatigue and sweat, feeling incredibly pleased.

The next day, he rolled out of bed.

Essence Energy: 374.11

Authority: Blood Regeneration (82.21%)



After checking the two main sections of his status panel, Jiang Ning looked away.

His Essence Energy points and the Blood Regeneration Authority had increased slightly again.

After finishing his morning routine, Jiang Ning went to the courtyard to practice his fists.

"Come in, Chief Inspector Xu!" Jiang Ning was slightly surprised to see Xu Zhengnan outside his door.

Xu Zhengnan laughed heartily when he saw this.

"What, did you not expect me to visit so early, Commander Jiang?"

"I certainly didn't expect it!" Jiang Ning smiled.

Then, he led Xu Zhengnan towards his courtyard.

If it weren't for Xu Zhengnan's unexpected visit early in the morning, Jiang Ning would have already been on his way to the Inspection Office.

Soon after, the two of them walked down the road, chatting and laughing.

East Courtyard.

After Xu Zhengnan sat down, his expression turned solemn.

"Commander Jiang, is this place safe enough?"

"Of course it's safe!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Xu Zhengnan, seeing this, spoke in a low voice, "Commander Jiang, impressive move! Last night, before leaving, you silently took Liu Chaonan away."

Jiang Ning smiled, neither denying nor confirming.

He waved his hand, and a tea set appeared on the table.

Then, he picked up the teapot, and in the blink of an eye, steam started rising from it.

At the same time, Jiang Ning asked, "Chief Inspector Xu, what's the situation with the Liu Mansion after last night?"

Xu Zhengnan's gaze fell on Jiang Ning's hand, and his eyes showed surprise.

Then, facing Jiang Ning's question, he looked away and smiled, "Rest assured, Commander Jiang!"

"The important figures in the Liu Mansion all died during last night's resistance. As for the few dozen who survived, they're not worth mentioning!"

"Even if someone were to save them, they wouldn't pose any threat to us!"

After hearing Xu Zhengnan's words, Jiang Ning's thoughts slowly turned into two words.

"Impressive!"

Besides admiration, from his position, he couldn't say anything more.

The Liu Clan had a total of over three hundred people.

After last night, only a few dozen were left.

Moreover, these few dozen were insignificant.

Such a move could indeed be considered ruthless.

At this moment, Xu Zhengnan heard Jiang Ning's praise and smiled.

"Rest assured, Commander Jiang!"

"I'll handle this matter beautifully."

"Whether it's the Four United Merchant Guild or the Black Tiger Gang!"

"I'll eradicate them, root and branch, and completely eliminate these three major scourges of Luoshui County!"

"I'll give Luoshui County a clear and just sky!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning picked up the steaming teapot and poured the boiling tea into Xu Zhengnan's cup.

Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle—

As the boiling tea poured out of the spout, billows of steam rose continuously.

As he poured the tea, Jiang Ning said, "I'll leave everything to you, Chief Inspector Xu!"

"Rest assured, Commander Jiang!" Xu Zhengnan patted his chest and continued, "As the Chief Inspector of Luoshui County, I bear the responsibility for the safety of the entire city's populace. This is a duty I cannot refuse!"

"This is also my duty!"

Jiang Ning remained silent, and then the two of them started drinking tea from their cups.

After seeing Xu Zhengnan off, Jiang Ning made his way to the Inspection Office.

His reward from yesterday was still waiting to be claimed, and the rewards for his subordinates were waiting to be distributed.

(End of Chapter)

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