Chapter 313: The Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster

Chapter 313: The Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster



November 11, 2024

Jiang Ning Mansion.

In the front hall.

"It seems he's here!" Bai Luoyu opened his folding fan and gently waved it, a smile playing on his lips.

Upon hearing this, the few people in the hall immediately looked towards the direction of the entrance.

A moment later.

Xiao Emei's gaze involuntarily shifted towards Bai Luoyu.

At this moment, she finally heard the sounds coming from a distance.

It was the footsteps of two people.

She instantly realized that Bai Luoyu's five senses were superior to hers.

This undoubtedly indicated that Bai Luoyu's strength surpassed hers.

Because, generally speaking, the more advanced one's martial path, the stronger their five senses become.

Powerful martial artists can even reach a state of closed-eye clarity solely through their heightened senses, perceiving their surroundings and every change in the environment merely through scent, the flow of air, and the transmission of sound.

After a short while.

Jiang Ning's figure appeared at the entrance, with Lu Yi closely following behind.

Upon seeing this, Bai Luoyu and Hong Li stood up.

Xiao Emei, after hesitating for a moment, also stood up, following their actions.

"Greetings, Marquis," Jiang Ning said as he stepped over the threshold, his gaze sweeping across the entire hall before he bowed to Hong Li.

Then, his gaze fell upon Bai Luoyu and Xiao Emei. After glancing at Bai Luoyu, he turned to Xiao Emei and said, "These two are..."

Hong Li had already stood up. He raised his hand towards Bai Luoyu and introduced him to Jiang Ning, "Commander Jiang, this is Bai Luoyu, the Inspector from the Inspection Office of Dongling City."

Then, he turned to Xiao Emei beside him and said, "This is the senior disciple under the Palace Master of Shuiyue Sword Palace, the third-ranked member of Qianshen Clan, Xiao Emei."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's gaze towards Xiao Emei deepened slightly.

Shuiyue Sword Palace.

These four words instantly caught his attention.

Because He Jinsheng had been frank with him before leaving.

He Jinsheng's mother was no ordinary person; she was the Palace Master of Shuiyue Sword Palace and Xiao Qiushui's younger sister.

In other words, the slain He Jinsheng was the nephew of the Palace Master of Shuiyue Sword Palace.

And the Palace Master of Shuiyue Sword Palace was a top-notch expert in the entire Dongling Prefecture.

Not to mention, she also held the identity of the Palace Master of Shuiyue Sword Palace.

Women were already not easy to provoke, let alone a middle-aged woman like her.

It was common knowledge that the Palace Master of Shuiyue Sword Palace was a formidable figure throughout Dongling Prefecture.

"It seems this woman is here for a reason," Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Then, he turned to Bai Luoyu and said, "Greetings, Inspector."

"Please, no need for such formality," Bai Luoyu said with a smile, waving his folding fan. "We are colleagues. Just call me Bai, as I prefer to address people as brothers. I enjoy making friends and having a wide circle of friends."

"As you wish, Bai," Jiang Ning said.

Bai Luoyu, upon hearing this, couldn't help but smile, gently waving his fan.

"I've heard much about you, Jiang, in the mansion. And now that I've met you, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved. You are indeed a true martial genius!"

"You flatter me, Bai," Jiang Ning said with a smile.

Beside them, Xiao Emei was slightly surprised by Bai Luoyu's words.

She was well aware of Bai Luoyu's reputation in Dongling City, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he looked down on everyone. There were very few people whom Bai Luoyu approved of, and even fewer whom he would call brothers.

"Why is he so highly regarded?" Xiao Emei wondered silently, her gaze fixed on Jiang Ning.

Sensing Xiao Emei's gaze, Jiang Ning's heart couldn't help but tense up.

He had been spotted.

Perhaps, the best defense is a good offense?

A thought suddenly arose in his mind, but he quickly suppressed it.

"Brother, why don't you entertain our guests? I'll go and prepare for lunch," Jiang Li suggested.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded, "Alright!"

Then, he turned to Bai Luoyu, "Bai, how about we go to my courtyard?"

"Is there wine?" Bai Luoyu asked.

"Yes," Jiang Ning nodded.

"Good," Bai Luoyu smiled, "Then let's drink and talk."

Eastern Courtyard.

In the pavilion.

On the white jade stone table, several dishes of nuts were laid out.

Jiang Ning and the other three sat in a square formation.

"Good wine!" Bai Luoyu exclaimed after taking the first sip. He felt the coldness of the wine entering his belly, transforming into a raging fire, and the alcohol flushing his face.

He praised the wine and then added, "This wine contains special substances, transforming the drinking experience."

"Well said, Bai," Jiang Ning commended.

Bai Luoyu smiled, "We are of the same path, so we can naturally sense such changes."

"Fellow martial artists?

Jiang Ning furrowed his brows in confusion.

Bai Luoyu smiled, "Brother Jiang and I are similar in that we both possess the Immortal Root, are innately wise, and are among the best in our fields. We can sense energies that others cannot."

"If it were the ancient times, you and I would have the potential to become immortals, living for eternity."

"What a pity!" Bai Luoyu couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

Xiao Emei and Hong Minghu, who were seated nearby, didn't seem surprised by this.

They had heard Bai Luoyu's words at the door and were aware of Jiang Ning's uniqueness.

"No wonder Brother Jiang has made such rapid progress in martial arts, reaching this level so quickly!" Hong Minghu agreed with Bai Luoyu's words.

"It's not that simple!" Bai Luoyu shook his head. "This isn't the ancient era; the environment has changed. The Immortal Root doesn't have much use; it merely gives an advantage in certain aspects. Brother Jiang's progress is a result of his own hard work."

Li Hua, sitting behind them, heard this and thought of Jiang Ning's efforts, nodding in agreement.

Bai Luoyu saw this and smiled.

Jiang Ning smiled as well.

Family members understand each other's struggles.

While his hard work was undeniable, it wasn't the sole reason for his success.

"Brother Bai, your words are truly flattering!" Jiang Ning said.

"Brother Jiang is direct!" Bai Luoyu picked up the folding fan from the table, opened it with a 'shua' sound, and gently fanned himself.

"Come, let's drink!" Bai Luoyu raised his cup.

He gestured to Jiang Ning, Hong Minghu, and Xiao Emei.

Xiao Emei smiled apologetically and waved her hand, indicating she wouldn't drink.

Hong Minghu picked up his cup and touched it slightly lower when clinking cups.

Jiang Ning raised his cup in acknowledgment.

The three of them drank in one gulp.

"Brother Jiang, do you know why I'm here today?" Bai Luoyu asked.

Jiang Ning nodded slightly, "I have an idea."

"My intention isn't hard to guess." Bai Luoyu said, gently waving his folding fan as he spoke, then setting down his cup.

Li Hua poured more wine for everyone.

"The Three Great Marvels truly astound me!" Bai Luoyu exclaimed.

Jiang Ning smiled; it wasn't the right time to say more.

"It's just luck!" he replied.

"This isn't luck!" Bai Luoyu shook his head. "At your age, to efficiently absorb and expel the Great Sun Essence during the Snake hour shows an extraordinary level of internal cultivation."

"Cultivating both inner and outer, with exceptional arrow techniques."

"The Black Mountain Army chose Luoshui County, sealing their own fate!"

Hong Minghu nodded in agreement after hearing these words.

He had witnessed Jiang Ning's arrow skills in the battle against Li Hong.

Two arrows had killed Li Hong, a divine descendant with an immortal body.

The Black Mountain Army had rushed to their deaths by attacking the city with such terrifying arrow skills.

In Hong Minghu's eyes, Jiang Ning was likely a Sixth Rank Warrior.

But even at his peak, he wasn't sure he could retreat unscathed against Jiang Ning's arrows.

He was a Fifth Rank Warrior with an ocean of inner breath, having unblocked the meridians throughout his body.

Even so, he didn't dare claim he could retreat unscathed against Jiang Ning's arrows, let alone the remnants of the Black Mountain Army.

At that moment, Bai Luoyu looked at Jiang Ning.

"Brother Jiang, the inner fortification technique you practice should be the orthodox Daoist inner fortification technique, the Inner Core Nourishing Skill, right?"

"Indeed!" Jiang Ning praised, "Brother Bai, you've accurately identified the inner fortification technique I practice."

Bai Luoyu smiled, "It's not difficult! Both of us possess the Immortal Root, which allows us to sense certain special energies in the world."

"I saw the Great Sun Essence descending in the direction you were in as soon as I arrived."

"There aren't many inner fortification techniques that can absorb and expel the Great Sun Essence, and the Inner Core Nourishing Skill is one of them."

"This technique originates from the Danyang Sect, derived from ancient immortal cultivation methods. Today, the Inner Core Nourishing Skill is a complete inner fortification technique within the Danyang Sect."

"Of course, the Saint Martial Mansion also has a complete Inner Core Nourishing Skill."

Bai Luoyu spoke with pride, feeling a sense of shared glory.

"If Brother Jiang can cultivate to the perfect level in the future and ingest a Golden Core, your fate will be in your own hands, and you'll surely shake the world."

"Brother Bai, are there any seniors who have perfected this inner fortification technique in this generation?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Yes!" Bai Luoyu continued to fan himself as he introduced, "There's a grandmaster in the Danyang Sect who has perfected the Inner Core Nourishing Skill, reaching the level of a grandmaster."

"Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning was a little surprised.

Bai Luoyu glanced at Jiang Ning and immediately understood his lack of knowledge in this area. He continued, "The Grandmaster, also known as the Blood Cultivation Grandmaster, has varying levels of strength and weakness."

"Some use the essence of a Thousand Spirit Blood, an external object, to absorb its spiritual essence and undergo a transformation, leading to a rebirth and metamorphosis. This is the weakest type, known as the Human Grandmaster."

"Others use profound methods, connecting with heaven and earth, to absorb the spiritual essence of heaven and earth and undergo a transformation, leading to a rebirth and metamorphosis. This type of Grandmaster is extremely powerful and is called the Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster."

"The Grandmaster from Danyang Sect is a second-level Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster. That senior Grandmaster, when facing a third-level Human Grandmaster who uses Thousand Spirit Blood, Thousand Spirit Blood, and Ten Thousand Spirit Blood for his third-level cultivation, can still defeat him in battle."

"Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster, Human Grandmaster!" Jiang Ning muttered to himself, then turned to Bai Luoyu, "Brother Bai, are there other types of Grandmasters?"

"Yes!" Bai Luoyu nodded, "In ancient times, during the era of immortals and deities, powerful beings could master the rules of heaven and earth, creating Blissful Earths and various Mystic Realms. Some of these special Mystic Realms still remain today."

"The heavenly materials in those Mystic Realms retain the spiritual essence from ancient times. Absorbing the spiritual essence from these heavenly materials can lead to Blood Cultivation, thus becoming an Earth-Born Grandmaster."

"Among these three types of Grandmasters, the Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster is the most challenging to achieve, requiring one to connect with heaven and earth and absorb the spiritual essence of heaven and earth for Blood Cultivation. However, it is also the most powerful, with the greatest potential."

"Five out of ten Grandmasters in this world are based on the foundation of the Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning raised his wine cup.

"Thank you, Brother Bai, for clearing my doubts. I'll drink to you."

Bai Luoyu smiled and raised his wine cup, clinking it lightly with Jiang Ning's.

Then he continued, "The Inner Fortification Method you're practicing now, once you reach the perfect stage of swallowing a Golden Core, where your life is in your own hands and not subjected to the heavens, will lay the foundation for becoming a Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster."

"In the future, you can directly enter the realm of Grandmasters, becoming a Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster."

Xiao Emei and Hong Minghu, who were nearby, overheard this conversation.

Their hearts were filled with mixed emotions.

Grandmaster.

Even in their eyes, it was an existence that seemed out of reach.

Yet, Bai Luoyu and Jiang Ning were discussing the path to becoming a Grandmaster.

It was evident that Bai Luoyu was confident, almost certain, about his future achievement of becoming a Grandmaster.

Moreover, Bai Luoyu believed that Jiang Ning could become the highest level of Grandmaster, the Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster.

At this moment, Xiao Qiushui couldn't help but think of her master, the Palace Master of Water Moon Sword Palace.

The reason her master hadn't achieved the Grandmaster level yet was that she aimed for the highest level, the Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster.

Only by becoming a Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster could the Water Moon Sword Palace become the true ruler of Dongling Prefecture and the unchallenged king among the various sects.

Then, Bai Luoyu added, "In the future, after reaching the fifth rank, you can use contribution points to gain the opportunity to study at a Dao Palace or an Academy."

"The accumulated knowledge in Dao Palaces and Academies will be of great help to you."

"Moreover, the complete cultivation method of the Inner Core Nourishing Skill, aside from Danyang Sect, can be found in the Saint Martial Mansion and Dao Palace's libraries in the form of true scrolls."

"I believe you'll be very interested in the complete cultivation method of the Inner Core Nourishing Skill."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

"I am indeed interested."

After hearing Bai Luoyu's words, he understood the importance of the Inner Core Nourishing Skill.

Not only was it a profound Inner Fortification Method, but it was also the path to becoming a Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster.

By reaching the perfect stage, where one's life is in their own hands, and connecting with heaven and earth, they can absorb the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, undergo Blood Cultivation, and achieve the Grandmaster level in a single day, becoming a Heaven-Transcending Grandmaster.

After that, Bai Luoyu..."

Jiang Ning and Bai Luoyu were now the only ones left in the courtyard.

"Brother Jiang, I came to Luoshu County on orders from above, mainly to bring you the rewards for your accomplishments."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning knew the main course was about to be served.

This was what he had been most eagerly awaiting today.

(End of Chapter)

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