Chapter 299: Stepping into the Fifth Rank!

Chapter 299: Stepping into the Fifth Rank!

In the courtyard, Jiang Ning gazed at his status panel once more.

【Primordial Energy】: 1513.65

【Technique】:

Literary Knowledge (Limit Break 766/6000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Agile Mind, Exceptional Understanding, Divine Vision)



Five Beast Fist (Limit Break 911/5000) (Characteristics: Essence Storage in Five Viscera, Quintessence of the Five Elements, Fist Technique Grandmaster, Bear-Tiger Body)



Inner Alchemy (Minor Success 2344/5000)



After a few days, Literary Knowledge, Five Beast Fist, and Inner Alchemy all showed minor improvements.

His Primordial Energy points exceeded 1500, less than 500 points away from his goal of 2000 points.

After reviewing his status, Jiang Ning continued his fist technique practice.

The next moment, a fiery tiger enveloped Jiang Ning's figure.

In the center of the snowy ground, the tiger pounced, bit, and swept, occasionally emitting scorching heat waves that were terrifying.

As Jiang Ning's fist technique transformed, various other phenomena emerged.

When the White Ape appeared, the courtyard was filled with a solemn and fierce aura, and in the void, blades of the Five Elements seemed to flash by.

When the Spirit Deer appeared, the courtyard became tranquil and harmonious, and on the withered branches, a hint of green seemed to bloom, as if spring had returned to the land.

When the Savage Bear appeared, the air in the courtyard grew heavy, as if gravity had suddenly increased, making it difficult to breathe.

After the Phoenix Bird appeared, a three-foot-high illusory wave formed in the courtyard's sky, occasionally creating a "whoosh" sound of crashing waves.

As the fist technique concluded, the fish transformed into the Phoenix Bird and soared into the sky.

The fist aura dissipated without a trace, and the howling of the waves also completely vanished.

When all the phenomena disappeared, Jiang Ning appeared in mid-air, one zhang above the ground, his body briefly suspended before slowly descending.

"Fish transforming into the Phoenix Bird, breaking free from the cage, beholding the vastness of heaven and earth!"

"This concept is indeed correct!"

Jiang Ning murmured to himself, his face filled with joy.

Ever since he acquired the characteristics of a Fist Technique Grandmaster, he felt like he had opened the door to a new world, constantly gaining new insights into fist techniques.

The intricacies of the Five Beast Fist were also being constantly refined by him.

The current Five Beast Fist, after countless subtle modifications, was already a completely different fist technique compared to before.

Whether in terms of concept or the intricacies within, it was far superior.

【Five Beast Fist Experience +5】

Seeing the prompt, a smile appeared on his face.

This was the first time since practicing the Five Beast Fist that he gained five experience points from practicing a set of the technique.

It also meant that from this moment on, the efficiency of accumulating experience points through practicing the Five Beast Fist would increase again.

Subsequently, he continued his fist practice.

In terms of fist technique, since he possessed extraordinary talent, he needed to grasp his strengths and increase his advantages.

Moreover, the progress in the Five Beast Fist would not only enhance his strength but also improve his martial arts foundation, increase his blood energy, and nourish his five viscera.

The nourishment of the five viscera would further promote the efficiency of his Inner Fortification and the growth rate of his Inner Breath.

This was a multi-faceted benefit.

【Five Beast Fist Experience +3】

【Five Beast Fist Experience +5】

【Five Beast Fist Experience +5】

【.】

As he practiced the fist technique repeatedly, the experience points of the Five Beast Fist began to soar, the efficiency far surpassing that of before.

In the blink of an eye, another two days had passed.

Upon waking up, Jiang Ning immediately felt that the changes in his physique had concluded.

This signified that the stage of forging Jade Bones, the most significant influence on his body, had ended.

The subsequent changes would be the result of long-term accumulation and gradual transformation.

After getting out of bed, he clenched his fists and mobilized his entire body's strength.

The powerful mental energy allowed his body to easily recall the state of achieving Jade Bones a few days ago.

"My strength has increased by about two to three times!"

"Let's test my strength!"

With this thought, he pushed open the door.

The sky was still dimly bright, and the dawn was just breaking.

In the adjacent courtyard, the sound of whistling fist winds could be heard.

It was Lu Yi practicing her fist technique.

Jiang Ning glanced over and then paid no further attention.

These past few days, Lu Yi's diligence in martial arts training had also caught his eye.

She was even more diligent than him.

This was quite rare.

He knew that his own motivation and self-discipline were the reasons he could see the results of every bit of effort he put in.

Every bit of effort resulted in immediate visible progress.

This feedback mechanism was extremely important.

It was also the reason why top students in his previous life became obsessed with learning.

The rewards of their efforts were tangible and immediate, providing instant feedback.

It wasn't a situation where they toiled day after day without feeling any progress.

That kind of overwhelming sense of failure could easily lead to self-abandonment and a downward spiral.

He had no such worries.

Thanks to the wonders of the status panel, every bit of effort resulted in immediate feedback.

Moreover, once achieved, it was permanent, never to be lost.

Unlike other martial artists and scholars, who would regress if they didn't advance, like rowing against the current.

The gap between them was like the difference between heaven and earth.

This was also the key factor that allowed him to reach his current level in less than a year.

"A few days ago, Lu Yi officially stepped into the Ninth Level of Martial Dao!"

"It seems the benefits of my physical body to others are indeed significant!"

"The authority of the divine descendant is too fragmented, it can't even be considered a complete authority."

"If this authority were to be restored, I believe the effects of my physical body would be even more evident at my current martial arts level."

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shake his head.

"The authority of the divine descendant is too rare."

The last time he was able to obtain something was through the use of that miraculous finger. He guessed that the miraculous finger was the finger of a divine being, the finger of the God of the Physical Body.

Now, it would be too difficult to obtain another.

Unless he could find the hideout of the Worshipping God Sect, there might be a slight chance.

Yeqiu had been paying attention to the news of the Worshipping God Sect.

However, he had no intention of provoking the Black Lotus Sect for the time being. The methods of the Black Lotus Old Mother were too exaggerated.

She could be deterred once, but that didn't mean she could be deterred forever.

Furthermore, even the calmest person would get angry if provoked, and the Black Lotus Old Mother was no exception.

The Black Lotus Sect was capable of inciting rebellions in two prefectures and seven counties, which was not something an ordinary power could achieve.

Although he wasn't particularly familiar with the remnants of the Black Lotus Sect, he wouldn't be surprised if there were grandmasters among them.

At his current level, he had no intention of directly facing a grandmaster.

"In this aspect, I can only rely on the Worshipping God Sect for now. The God of the Physical Body can still afford to provoke a few, but the Black Lotus Old Mother is best left alone!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Then, with a swift leap, he flipped over the tall wall and landed on the beach.

"It's hard to test strength, but with my calculation abilities, testing speed is simple!" He said excitedly as he looked at the thick layer of ice formed by the accumulated snow.

Today, he wanted to test the extent of his speed.

The next moment, his body moved, and the inner breath in his dantian burst forth, instantly allowing him to soar like a divine bird riding the wind.

After thirty breaths, he stopped sixteen kilometers away from his starting point.

Turning back, he saw the gas he exhaled instantly turning into white mist, a result of the liquidization of the water vapor in his body upon contact with the cold air.

His breathing quickened slightly.

Even as an Inner Fortification Realm martial artist, after fully exerting his speed for thirty breaths, he felt a slight increase in his breathing rate.

With his current visceral functions, without any external assistance, he could maintain his peak speed for a quarter of an hour. After that, his state would start to decline.

However, if he only used seventy percent of his strength, he could sustain it for two to three hours.

This was the difference.

In his previous life, an ordinary person, after some training, would struggle to maintain their full speed for even four breaths, let alone thirty.

With just four breaths of full exertion, a hundred-meter sprint would leave them feeling extremely exhausted, gasping for air like an ox.

Even elite athletes, at their peak performance, wouldn't fare much better.

However, if elite athletes were to maintain an ordinary person's speed, the duration they could sustain it for would be terrifying.

It wouldn't be surprising to see them endure for seventy to eighty times longer.

Jiang Ning turned back and glanced a few times, roughly estimating the time and distance he had covered. He then calculated his speed.

Approximately one breath, or around two hundred and forty-five zhang.

After calculating his speed, he took a short break to catch his breath, and his breathing returned to normal.

Then, his body moved again.

Layers of electric arcs suddenly surrounded his body.

At this moment, he was like the wind, moving with the speed of lightning. His speed instantly increased to a new level.

He seemed to merge with the wind, greatly reducing its resistance.

In this state, the reduction of wind resistance was crucial to his speed.

In just twenty breaths, he returned to his starting position.

"Eight hundred zhang in one breath, or two hundred and forty-five zhang."

"On New Year's Eve, with my full exertion, my speed is approximately two hundred zhang in one breath."

With this simple calculation, Jiang Ning realized his significant progress.

Speed had increased by a full twenty percent.

In just over half a month, this was an incredibly exaggerated improvement for his current level of strength.

After all, speed was different from strength.

The higher one's level, the more challenging it became, with difficulties multiplying with each step.

"My progress is indeed remarkable!!!" Jiang Ning muttered to himself, a sense of awe filling his heart.

Then, he silently added, "The skin, flesh, tendons, and bones, external cultivation of the four steps, I have almost reached perfection in these aspects."

"If I calculate it, the only layer left to delve deeper into is the skin, and even that can be further refined."

"With the Diamond Body Indestructibility technique, achieving true perfection is not difficult for me."

"The challenge lies in the casting of the Divine Bones after the Jade Bones."

At this thought, Jiang Ning frowned slightly.

He was aware of the method to cast the Divine Bones.

Among the 108 Heavenly Gale Earthly Demons Bone-Forging Techniques he had mastered, there was a casting method.

However, it was the Heavenly Gale Yang and Earthly Demons Yin that were the problem.

He had no clue about these two strange entities, and even with the information from the Wan Hua Tower, he couldn't find any related knowledge.

"I still need to rely on the Inspection Office and the Martial Saint Mansion!"

He muttered to himself.

After completing the test, Jiang Ning returned to his own courtyard and continued practicing his fists, increasing his experience in the Five Beast Fist.

Dongling City.

Ten Li Plum Blossom Forest.

At this moment, a man dressed in a white robe, holding a folding fan, smiled as he gazed into the distance.

The next moment, he saw a woman, her clothing as white as snow and her eyebrows like crescent moons.

The woman had a tall and slender figure, with a graceful and delicate waist that was only a palm's width.

The man, seeing this, quickly walked towards her.

"Miss Xiao, what brings you here today? Are you in the mood to enjoy the snow and flowers with me?" He opened his fan, gently fanning himself, exuding a refined air.

The woman in the tight-fitting white robe frowned slightly, her thoughts unreadable.

"Mr. Bai, it's been a while. You seem even more vibrant and handsome than before."

Hearing this, the man closed his fan with a 'swoosh' sound.

Then, he laughed, "How did Miss Xiao know that I've condensed my inner breath into a gale?"

The white-robed woman: "..."

Then, she smiled, "Congratulations! Congratulations!!!"

"Congratulations to us both!!!"

He held the fan upside down, bowing slightly.

Then, he saw the woman's confused expression, as if wondering the reason for the celebration, her mouth curving upwards.

Seeing this, the woman maintained a faint smile.

"Mr. Bai, shall we take a walk?"

"Sure, let's walk!" He nodded.

They walked on the soft snow, with plum blossoms in full bloom on both sides, and occasionally, snow-like petals would fall, landing on the snowy ground.

After a few steps, the woman spoke, "Mr. Bai, I heard that you will be going to Luo Shui County soon. Is it true that you suspect Lord Jiang's subordinate of being the culprit?"

Hearing this, Bai Luoyu turned to look at the white-robed woman, Xiao Eme.

Xiao Eme, the most likely candidate to succeed the Water Moon Sword Palace's Palace Master, was also ranked third on the Human Dragon List.

Although she was ranked third on the Human List, it didn't mean she was the third strongest among the younger generation in Guangning Prefecture.

Some of the younger generation in Guangning Prefecture had entered the Earth List and the Heaven List, and thus, they were not included in the Human List.

However, it also indicated that in the vast Guangning Prefecture, there were only a few who were stronger than her.

Seeing Bai Luoyu's gaze, Xiao Eme immediately shared her thoughts.

"Mr. Bai, what if I accompany you on this trip?"

Hearing this, Bai Luoyu couldn't help but smile slightly, "Miss Xiao, it seems the rumors circulating outside are true! You suspect that Lord Jiang's subordinate is responsible for the death of Lord He in Luo Shui County."

Xiao Eme nodded, "Mr. Bai, you are perceptive. After all, Lord He is my Palace Master's nephew, and she instructed me to go to Luo Shui County to investigate. We must find out the truth."

"A visit?" Bai Luoyu smiled, then his eyes narrowed, "Miss Xiao, I'm afraid it's not that simple. I'm afraid there's more to this than meets the eye."

Xiao Eme shook her head slightly, "I dare not disobey my master's orders!"

After saying this, she bowed to Bai Luoyu, "Please, Mr. Bai, help me!"

After saying this, she slightly raised her head to look at Bai Luoyu, her eyes glistening with a pitiful expression.

A moment later, Bai Luoyu saw Xiao Eme off, watching her graceful figure fade into the distance.

He couldn't help but smile, murmuring to himself, "Miss Xiao, it's no wonder you've risen to your current position. You know how to use your advantages!"

"Unfortunately, with your current mindset, you'll struggle to achieve greatness in this life. A woman like you is not worthy of standing by my side!"

"The beauty trap may work on others, but not on me. What kind of woman haven't I slept with?"

He shook his head with a smile.

She's a smart one! She knows how to use her strengths!

But that's all there is to it! This kind of cleverness is just a small trick!

With such a mindset, focused on petty gains, it will be challenging to achieve greatness in the future.

If you want to succeed as the Water Moon Sword Palace's Palace Master, you can only rely on strength.

Not by being good at dancing!

After returning from his training at the Water Moon Sword Palace, Bai Luoyu no longer had any thoughts about Xiao Eme.

(End of Chapter)

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