Chapter 336: Daoist Heavenly Eye? Martial Heavenly Eye? Heavenly Sovereign Eye?

Chapter 336: Daoist Heavenly Eye? Martial Heavenly Eye? Heavenly Sovereign Eye?

On the carriage in 2024-12-04.

Jiang Ning's gaze involuntarily turned to the right side of the forest.

In the next moment, his gaze suddenly focused.

In the forest, he only saw a white-robed monk standing barefoot on the ground, with a vermilion dot on his brow, looking quite young.

Seeing Jiang Ning's gaze, the white-robed monk couldn't help but smile.

His face was as fair as jade, his lips red and his teeth white.

At this time, watching this white-robed monk, Jiang Ning's expression grew solemn.

Because in his gaze, he had not even noticed the presence of the white-robed monk.

Even now, apart from the white-robed young monk, it seemed as if such a person did not exist in the world.

"Of course, Heaven and Man as One?" Jiang Ning silently pondered the concept of Heaven and Man as One.

This term often appears in Daoist texts.

Furthermore, Lin Qingyi had also once explained this concept to him, reaching the state of Heaven and Man as One, allowing one to become a Master of Heaven and Man.

Could this white-robed monk be a Master of Heaven and Man?

At the same time, the white-robed monk looked at Jiang Ning, a flicker of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The Six Great Abilities of Buddhism, he had already preliminarily cultivated the Heavenly Eye and and Heavenly Ear.

With these two great abilities, his gaze could penetrate obstacles, seeing things that ordinary people could not, and hearing the language of happiness and sorrow, as well as all kinds of sounds in the world.

Jiang Ning's gaze gradually grew solemn.

"Strong physique, terrifying flesh body!"

"At this age, the flesh body's strength is actually not below mine!"

In the next moment, his gaze slightly focused, intending to see clearly.

He immediately closed his eyes, suppressing the thought in his heart.

Restraint curiosity was also a form of cultivation.

Just now, a thought had risen in his heart, wanting to thoroughly activate the Heavenly Eye of Buddhism.

In the instant of activation, he immediately suppressed the impure thoughts in his heart.

He knew that even if he used the Heavenly Eye, others would not know.

But he could not deceive himself.

However, he was secretly surprised.

"Indestructible Golden Body!"

"Actually an Indestructible Golden Body!!"

In the instant the Heavenly Eye of Buddhism was activated, he saw the texture of Jiang Ning's skin.

And on the other side.

In that instant, Jiang Ning suddenly felt as if he was being probed.

At the same time, an unprovoked feeling surged up from the bottom of his heart.

It was like an emperor being insulted by commoners, or being violated by a superior.

The Heavenly Eye between his brows automatically opened, sweeping over the white-robed monk.

Thump, thump, thump—

The white-robed monk suddenly felt as if his brow was struck, his body retreating backward several steps involuntarily.

He opened his eyes, a look of shock flashing across his face as he looked at Jiang Ning.

"Is it the Daoist Heavenly Eye, or the Martial Heavenly Eye, or even the Heavenly Sovereign Eye?"

According to his knowledge, if the Heavenly Eye was probed by a peer, it would generate a reactive counteraction from the Heavenly Eye.

Just then, it was as if he was counterprobed by the Heavenly Eye.

From the front of the convoy came a shout.

"Everyone, get the carts moving!!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning looked ahead, seeing the road-blocking monk already had his juniors clear a path.

It was clearly a negotiated fair deal, the toll already paid.

"Smooth sailing!" Jiang Ning silently commented.

himself.

At this time, the carts ahead carts of the convoy had also started moving.

He then returned his gaze to the white-robed young monk.

one more time.

The monk looked at Jiang Ning, a look of apology on his face.

"Brother, no offense intended, sorry!!" A clear voice sounded beside Jiang Ning's ear.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning responded from a distance.

At this time, he also understood that the probing sensation just now had come from the white-robed young monk.

And his Heavenly Eye had been temporarily activated, also originating from this monk.

Although he had doubts in his heart at this moment, he knew this mysterious young monk meant no harm to him.

He immediately withdrew his gaze.

The carts of the convoy soon all began to move, slowly heading forward along the official road through Twin Peaks Mountain after a moment.

When the entire convoy had thoroughly moved away.

The towering monk returned to the side of the white-robed young monk.

"Brother, I am very reasonable! As long as they pay, I will let them pass."

But if they don't pay, what then?" The red-lipped, white-toothed, and fair-faced white-robed young monk asked, hearing this.

The towering monk grabbed the heavy staff in his hand, thumping it on the ground. Thump, thump, thump—

"The dirt flew up, 'Then let me have a proper conversation with them using this staff in my hand.'"

Hearing this, the white-robed young monk said, "Brother, I haven't even made a move yet!"

"Why is little brother saying this?"

"There is a strong person in this convoy!"

"How strong?" The towering monk asked.

"Not necessarily below mine!"

"Impossible!!" The towering monk shook his head repeatedly.

Then he continued, "Little brother is the reincarnation of Buddha, one of the few in the temple who has taken the Bodhisattva Precept."

(Chapter End)

In the vast Dongling Prefecture, the number of powerful individuals who could rival the Master's strength could be counted on one hand, so how could they appear in such a caravan?

The young monk in white robes smiled and said, "There are always people beyond one's imagination, and the world is vast beyond comprehension. How dare I underestimate the heroes under heaven?"

"Master, who is the person you speak of?"

The young monk in white robes recalled for a moment.

Then he said, "He is a young man like me, at the rear of the caravan."

"That's even more impossible!" The robust monk shook his head repeatedly, "To be on par with Master is already nearly impossible, let alone someone as young as Master!"

He thought for a moment, then continued, "If such a person truly exists, they would have already made a name for themselves across the land."

"Believe me, Master, you will soon hear this person's name ringing throughout the realm!" said the white-robed monk.

Luo Water County.

Canglang Martial Academy.

Yu Manyun looked at the old man with all-over injuries in front of her, deep in thought.

She had been asking about Jiang Ning's whereabouts from Wang Jin for several days.

But she had gained nothing, and Wang Jin remained unyielding.

This made her think there was no hope.

However, after interrogating a few Martial Academy disciples, she unexpectedly received good news.

Jiang Ning had taken his entire family to Dongling City.

Her gaze shifted between Wang Jin and the three Martial Academy disciples beside him, her eyes filled with changing emotions.

To kill or not to kill!

She was torn.

After days of interrogation, she had already offended Wang Jin.

She knew that if Wang Jin had the chance, he would definitely strike back at her.

But she wasn't afraid of that.

Wang Jin, at his age, had barely reached the sixth rank in martial arts. How could he pose a threat to her? The only person she truly feared was Jiang Ning.

A master of both internal and external cultivation, sixth rank in martial arts.

Although Wang Jin was also at the sixth rank in martial arts, the significance of their ranks was completely different.

Because Jiang Ning was too young, far younger than her.

Being young was an advantage, an infinite capital, and a boundless future.

Even she herself couldn't guarantee that Jiang Ning wouldn't catch up to her in martial arts one day.

She hesitated for a long time.

Then she turned and left.

After pressuring Wang Jin for several days, she had only created a grudge, not an irreconcilable one.

If she killed Wang Jin, it would be an attempt to silence him.

If this matter were exposed,

She would have an irreconcilable grudge with Jiang Ning.

In this era, killing one's master was no different from killing one's father.

After leaving the Martial Academy,

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She looked back at the person behind her.

"Forget it, let's leave some room for maneuver!" Yu Manyun sighed, adjusted the bamboo hat on her head, and continued walking forward.

Behind her,

In the Martial Academy,

"You beast!" Wang Jin glared at the disciple beside him, furious, "A beast who betrays his own sect!"

Seeing Wang Jin's anger, the disciple couldn't help but shrink back.

"Master, I'm doing this for your sake!" he continued passionately, "If you don't tell me where Jiang Shixiong is going, this woman might lose her patience, and you won't escape her wrath!"

"I think Jiang Shixiong is so powerful that even if this woman finds him, she might not be his match."

"Moreover, the journey to Dongling City is long, and it won't be easy for this woman to find Jiang Shixiong."

At this moment, Wang Jin deeply regretted his actions.

He shouldn't have revealed Jiang Ning's whereabouts to his disciples.

He had thought that Jiang Ning's trip to Dongling City wasn't a secret, so when his disciples asked, he casually mentioned Jiang Ning's movements.

But he never expected that a powerful woman would suddenly appear and force him to reveal Jiang Ning's whereabouts.

He had withstood the interrogation, but he didn't expect Jiang Ning's movements to be leaked by his own disciples.

Thinking of this, Wang Jin cursed again, "You beast! When I can move, I'll make you regret it!"

Hearing this, the disciple looked at Wang Jin's furious face, and a trace of resentment flashed in his eyes.

Might as well go all the way!

He couldn't help but have a thought in his mind.

But seeing the other Martial Academy disciples and Wang Jin's long-standing suppression,

His thoughts vanished.

On the other side,

Yu Manyun rode her horse swiftly, leaving Luo Water County.

Following the imperial highway, she galloped straight towards Dongling City.

Dongling City.

As the caravan approached and saw Dongling City, everyone's faces couldn't help but show joy.

A long journey, weary from traveling by carriage and boat, was never an easy task, especially in this era.

When the caravan was on the road, they could only rest in the city for a few days during the journey; the rest of the time, they had to camp in the wilderness.

The food was poor,

And sleep was uncomfortable.

Under such circumstances, it was naturally very tiring.

Jiang Ning stepped out of the carriage.

He saw the city walls ahead like a reclining dragon, rising about twelve or thirteen zhang high.

Through the front city wall, one could see the taller wall behind it.

According to the layout of Dongling City, it was clear that the entrance was on the West River side.

Beyond the taller wall in the back was the East River side, a land of strategic importance and medicinal herbs, where every inch was worth its weight in gold.

The West River side served as the first line of defense for Dongling City, while the East River side was the next.

"Is this Dongling City? It's truly magnificent!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

The twelve-zhang-high city wall was something he had never seen in his past life. He had visited the ancient and grandest Jinling City Wall, which stood only twenty-six meters tall.

Dongling City's wall, at twelve zhang, was nearly forty meters high.

The fact that he could see the East River side wall from where he stood indicated that it was even taller, at least fifty meters, or even seventy to eighty meters!

"This is truly over the top!" he exclaimed to himself.

These numbers left him in awe.

Meanwhile, at the city gate.

Two men in black and gold uniforms, with ring-handled sabers hanging from their waists, stood at the entrance, scrutinizing the long line of people entering the city.

"Brother Xu, when do you think Jiang Ning will arrive?" one asked.

"I don't know!" the other replied.

"Brother Xu, we've been standing here since last night, and we still haven't seen him. According to the news from Luoshui County, he should have arrived yesterday. I wonder if he's really come to Dongling City!"

"Calm down!"

"Brother Xu, this duty is so frustrating. We've been standing here all day without a moment's rest. It's so boring!"

"Don't worry. Even if Jiang Ning is slow, it'll only take a day or two. We'll only be here for three days at most."

"Brother Xu, if we really have to wait three days, I'll go crazy!"

"Even if you go crazy, you have to endure. Jiang Ning is no ordinary man. He's an eighth-rank official. His master had an accident in Luoshui County, and we must inform him."

"Brother Xu, his master is indeed unlucky. I wonder what powerful enemy Jiang Ning has provoked to suffer such a sudden calamity."

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On the other side.

After the caravan stopped.

Liu Guangqi appeared before Jiang Ning.

"Brother Liu!" Jiang Ning greeted him.

"Scholar Jiang, Dongling City is just ahead!" Liu Guangqi pointed in the direction of the city.

Jiang Ning clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Brother Liu, for your care during the journey."

Liu Guangqi laughed heartily, "It's nothing much."

Then he added, "Scholar Jiang, if you encounter any trouble in Dongling City, you can find me at the Hundred Herbs Hall. I'll be there for about a month."

"Thank you, Brother Liu!" Jiang Ning clasped his hands again.

This middle-aged man before him, from Baisha County, had shown him kindness and care without knowing his identity.

Only the night before, he learned that he had not been intended to join the caravan.

After all, the five taels of silver he paid were not even enough for the toll at Twin Peaks Mountain.

It was because Liu Guangqi saw him as a scholar preparing for the imperial exam and asked the caravan to let him join.

Although Jiang Ning didn't need the caravan's protection, he was still grateful to Liu Guangqi.

It was rare for someone unrelated to go out of their way to help him like this.

After a brief conversation, Liu Guangqi hurried back to the front of the caravan.

They were preparing to enter the city.

The caravan's entry was not as simple as that of ordinary citizens. They had to pay an entry fee and grease the palms of the city guards.

At that moment.

With the wind blowing from the front, Jiang Ning heard the caravan owner speaking to Liu Guangqi.

He also detected the woman's subtle reprimand of Liu Guangqi.

Liu Guangqi had allowed him to join the caravan without prior approval, only reporting to the owner afterward.

This was not the first time Jiang Ning had heard the caravan owner, a woman, reprimand Liu Guangqi for this matter.

Jiang Ning shook his head, thinking, "He'll never amount to much!"

During his two days with the caravan, he had learned their origins.

They were a caravan from the Su family of Baisha County.

The Su family was a powerful clan in Baisha County, controlling all the herb trade.

The woman was one of the Su family's direct descendants. This trip from Baisha County to Dongling City was a test for her.

The better she performed, the more beautiful she was, the more the family would entrust her with important tasks in the future.

That was why the Su family's direct descendant had tried to recruit the unusually tall monk at Twin Peaks Mountain.

After all, in this world, it was difficult to accomplish great things without the support of martial power.

The greater the task, the greater the interests involved, and without the deterrence of martial power, one would eventually be picked clean, leaving nothing behind.

That was why the Su family's direct descendant needed such a powerful figure to stand by her side.

Jiang Ning shook his head, dispelling the distracting thoughts from his mind, and chose not to listen to the whispers carried by the wind.

(End of Chapter)

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