Chapter 265: Breakthrough, Forging the Mystic Bone!

Chapter 265: Breakthrough, Forging the Mystic Bone!

The next day.

The sky was still pouring down heavy snow, blanketing the world in an endless white expanse.

【Essence Energy】: 313.77

Jiang Ning opened his status panel and took a glance, noding in satisfaction.

After digesting the heavenly materials and treasures from the previous day, his Essence Energy Points had increased by over two hundred points, and he was already more than halfway to the five hundred mark.

With a quick calculation, Jiang Ning realized that the Floodflame Spirit Fruit he consumed the day before had provided more Essence Energy Points than the ordinary heavenly materials and treasures he had just eaten.

Not only did it provide more Essence Energy Points, but it also cost less silver taels.

More importantly, the effects of the Floodflame Spirit Fruit were stronger.

The benefits of the Floodflame Spirit Fruit had significantly enhanced his Water-Fire True Energy, resulting in a substantial 1637-point experience value growth.

In contrast, the growth from the heavenly materials and treasures consumed yesterday was barely noticeable.

The improvements in Vital Energy and physical strength, given his already robust physique and Vital Energy, were almost negligible.

As for replenishing his body's depletion and restoring his energy and condition with auxiliary heavenly materials and treasures, they were of little use to him.

After all, as long as he was nourished by water, any depletion would quickly recover.

Comparatively, the Floodflame Spirit Fruit offered a significantly higher value.

Jiang Ning closed his status panel, keeping these thoughts to himself.

As he stepped out of bed.

He examined his body internally.

Instantly, he noticed that his 206 bones had undergone further changes since the previous day.

Each of his 206 bones had been tempered to a deep black, resembling obsidian, with 99% of their structure transformed.

The silver threads on the bones had also significantly reduced, ranging from about a dozen to thirty strands.

"About two more," Jiang Ning muttered to himself as he opened his eyes.

Then, he pushed open the door.

The raging blizzard outside immediately rushed into the room, causing his long, loose hair to become disheveled in the wind.

"This weather is truly atrocious!"

"If it's man-made, it's definitely excessive!"

Jiang Ning shook his head and stepped out of the room.

He then turned back to close the door, preventing the invading snow from entering the room and melting into water, making the indoor environment damp.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was wearing only two thin layers of clothing as he stood in the courtyard.

The biting cold wind, mixed with the heavy snowfall, barely made him feel any chill.

Having reached this stage, his invulnerability to cold and heat had begun to manifest tangibly.

Especially for him.

Subsequently.

He stretched his muscles in the courtyard, warming up his body, and then unleashed his Inner Breath, sweeping away the accumulated snow from the tall walls of the courtyard.

He thoroughly cleared the snow from the trees and rooftops.

If the snow on the trees and roofs wasn't removed, it would eventually collapse under the weight, damaging the trees and houses.

In this kind of blizzard, there wasn't much work to be done, and even this was a daily task for ordinary folks.

For Jiang Ning, he merely cleared the snow from his own courtyard.

As for the snow elsewhere, he left it for Jiang Li to handle.

Although clearing the snow was a simple task.

He didn't want to take on everything himself.

Leaving some work for Jiang Li was more appropriate, as it would prevent him from feeling too much of a gap or sense of loss.

After clearing the snow from his courtyard.

Jiang Ning hadn't yet started setting up his ideal training environment, one infused with the essence of the Five Elements.

He spotted Lu Yi, wearing a white rabbit fur coat and a green skirt, carrying a food box and approaching him.

"Master Jiang!" Seeing Jiang Ning's gaze, Lu Yi's face lit up with a smile.

She was content with her current life.

So, knowing Jiang Ning's approximate waking time from the previous day, she had gotten up early to prepare a pot of meat porridge.

Jiang Ning woke up too early.

There were three to four hours between his waking time and breakfast.

"What's this?" Jiang Ning looked at the food box in Lu Yi's hand.

Noticing his gaze, Lu Yi brought the food box forward, "Master Jiang, this is freshly cooked meat porridge. It's suitable for you to eat before your cultivation practice."

"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded, "Take it to my room first!"

Hearing this, Lu Yi took a few steps towards Jiang Ning's room and then paused, "Master Jiang, let me comb your hair!"

Jiang Ning ran his hand through his hair, which he washed daily, but it had become somewhat messy.

Usually, he didn't have the leisure or time to style his hair, so he just let it be.

But upon hearing Lu Yi's offer, Jiang Ning nodded in agreement.

"Okay!"

Subsequently.

The two of them walked into his residence.

He sat down on a stool.

Jiang Ning picked up a bowl of steaming hot meat stew and devoured it in large mouthfuls.

Although he didn't need to eat in the morning, and with his current strength, he could even go without food for ten days or half a month.

But having an empty stomach didn't feel very comfortable, especially on a cold winter morning. Drinking a bowl of hot stew to fill his empty stomach was a truly enjoyable experience.

After a while, under Lu Yi's meticulous care, Jiang Ning's hair was transformed from its original messy state to a neat and tidy look, with his hair tie securely fastened behind his head.

At the same time, he finished two large bowls of stew. His abdomen was filled with warmth, and he felt a sense of comfort.

"Having someone to attend to me is indeed very comfortable!" Jiang Ning rubbed his belly, sighing in his heart.

How could he have enjoyed such treatment in the past?

"Alright, Master!" Lu Yi clapped her hands, revealing a smile, her expression filled with satisfaction.

"You can go back to bed now!" Jiang Ning stood up and said.

"Yes!" Lu Yi nodded immediately.

She had gotten up early to cook a bowl of stew for Jiang Ning to warm his stomach. Now, she was filled with drowsiness.

Later, Lu Yi came to Jiang Ning's bedside. Jiang Ning had never been in the habit of making his bed or folding his blankets after getting up, so his bed always looked messy.

Lu Yi began to tidy up the bed sheets and blankets. Jiang Ning glanced over and saw Lu Yi kneeling on the bed, smoothing out the wrinkles on his bed sheets.

"Not bad!" He chuckled.

With Lu Yi taking care of his daily life, he couldn't help but feel satisfied with his previous decision. Not having to worry about mundane tasks made his life much more comfortable, giving him a sense of ease.

Moreover, this way, he could devote more time to his daily practice.

After arriving in the courtyard, Jiang Ning quickly set up the Five Elements formation.

The next moment, he lightly exhaled a mouthful of turbid air from his abdomen, calmed his mind, and began to practice his fist technique, also stirring up his internal energy and exercising his bones.

Time passed, and the continuous snowstorms made it impossible for anyone to venture out.

Even with the New Year approaching, the citizens of the city couldn't prepare for the celebrations.

They could only stay at home, waiting for the snowstorm to end, and occasionally clearing the snow from their rooftops.

If the snow accumulated too much, there was a risk of the house collapsing. In such harsh weather, without a place to take shelter, it was common for people to freeze to death.

During meals, Jiang Ning heard Jiang Li talk about the corpses he had seen on the streets, frozen to death.

As a patrol officer, Jiang Li wasn't supposed to be on duty during the snowstorm. However, he had volunteered to patrol the streets to take care of his older colleagues who were not in good health.

He had seen the bodies of people who had frozen to death on the streets. Whenever Jiang Li mentioned this, he would sigh and lament.

Jiang Ning just listened, unable to do anything in the face of such a disaster.

Due to the weather, Jiang Ning hadn't received any external disturbances in recent days.

Every day, except for practicing, he was practicing. The snow didn't stop him!

He hadn't stepped out of his residence, spending his days practicing in his courtyard.

At the Cloudcome Inn, the Star Guardian had arrived at a ordinary room, following the map left by the sect.

"Is that you, Star Guardian?" a voice asked.

The Star Guardian saw the person's face and bowed, "I've seen the Wind Divine Messenger!"

In the Idolatry Sect, the Wind, Fire, Mountain, and Forest were the four great Guardian Deities.

What were the Guardian Deities? They were those who had undergone the blood baptism of the gods, absorbing the gods' blood into their bodies.

Only then could they be considered Guardian Deities.

In the sect, the Guardian Deities were referred to as Divine Envoys because they had absorbed the gods' blood, representing the gods' will.

As they transformed into the shape of the Divine Descendants, their power grew stronger.

Therefore, in the sect, the Guardian Deities were only below the Vice Sect Master and the Sect Master.

The gods, on the other hand, were above them.

As a Guardian, even if his Martial Path level was similar to that of the Wind Divine Messenger, his position was still below.

As the Star Guardian bowed to him, the Wind Divine Messenger nodded in response.

"I have left marks in various locations for several days now, but why is it that only you, Star Guardian, have appeared?" he asked.

The Star Guardian hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Wind Divine Messenger, you are unaware of the situation. The members of our sect in this area have all been eradicated."

The Wind Divine Messenger's expression changed, "Eradicated? That's impossible!"

Over the past few months, although the Inspection Office had been established and the sect's activities had been greatly suppressed, it was rare for an entire county to be wiped out.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?" the Wind Divine Messenger asked.

The Star Guardian then recounted the events that had transpired, including his own investigation. After a while, they concluded their conversation.

"I see," the Wind Divine Messenger nodded, "So, the Divine Embryo was destroyed by Jiang Ning, the Vice Commander of the Inspection Office?"

The Star Guardian looked surprised, "Divine Embryo?"

The Wind Divine Messenger explained, "I have come bearing a Divine Command. If I had arrived a few months ago, I would have taken action immediately. However, with the Inspection Office's presence everywhere, I must be more cautious. If I were to provoke them, it would be troublesome for me."

After the Wind Divine Messenger revealed his intentions, the Star Guardian understood the situation.

"What do you plan to do now?" the Star Guardian asked.

"Do you know where Jiang Ning is currently?" the Wind Divine Messenger inquired.

The Star Guardian nodded, "I do. I have investigated his whereabouts in Luo Water County and have information about his residence."

"Take me there," the Wind Divine Messenger instructed, "According to the Divine Command, I will know if Jiang Ning is the one who destroyed the Divine Embryo."

"Yes, Divine Messenger," the Star Guardian replied.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ning was sweating profusely, his clothes drenched with sweat. His fist technique had reached its final stage, and his movements were becoming more subdued. However, the refinement of his bones had reached its climax.

With only three hammer strikes left, he focused his energy. The first strike landed, and his body shook. The second strike fell, and his body trembled again. The final strike landed, and he let out a deep breath.

As he stood in the snow, he felt his qi and blood flowing like a great river. His bones, now refined, emitted a bright black glow. He opened his eyes, raised his hand, and a white jade bottle appeared before him. The bottle contained the Mysterious Bone Pellets.

As the pellets dissolved in his abdomen and merged with his bones, he felt a sense of satisfaction. The black iron marrow filled the gaps in his bones, and the silver threads were slowly eradicated. His bones now shone with a pure, black light.

Jiang Ning gazed at his 206 bones, now flawless and radiant, and his eyes gleamed with fascination. These bones were like precious gems, free from any impurities.

"The Mysterious Bones are complete; I can finally relax," Jiang Ning thought to himself.

At that moment, from a distant, snow-covered tower, the Wind Divine Messenger spoke without concern, "Is that Jiang Ning?" He was over a kilometer away from Jiang Ning, and the harsh weather conditions made it difficult to detect him.

The Star Guardian nodded, "That's him."

The Wind Divine Messenger's eyes sparkled, and he pointed his black, worm-like finger at Jiang Ning. "It's him! He's the one who destroyed the Divine Embryo!"

(End of Chapter)

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