Chapter 351: Divine Power, Manipulating Celestial Phenomena

Chapter 351: Divine Power, Manipulating Celestial Phenomena

In the Eastern Courtyard.

After a brief moment, a surge of water erupted from the stream, splashing droplets onto the soft stone on both sides, dampening them.

"Master, I'm here!" Old Turtle's voice reached Jiang Ning's ears before he even came into view.

The surge of water from the stream indicated the speed at which Old Turtle had arrived.

In the next instant, Old Turtle emerged from the lake.

Jiang Ning released two drops of blood from his hand, which flew through the air, tracing an arc.

Old Turtle leaped out of the lake, extending his neck.

Two quick swishes, and the two drops of blood were swallowed by Old Turtle.

"Go back and refine it! Remember to protect them well!" Jiang Ning instructed.

"Yes, Master!" Old Turtle replied.

He came quickly and left just as swiftly. After receiving Jiang Ning's instructions, he departed without delay.

In a short time, having lost three drops of blood, Jiang Ning felt a subtle change in his body.

"Losing three to five drops of blood daily is manageable, but any more will accumulate over time and affect me."

"I must continue cultivating Old Turtle and Ling Long. As demons, based on the experiments these days, they absorb my blood most efficiently. Becoming my subordinates, they can also protect my family well."

The sun slowly rose, bathing Dongling City in its light. However, due to the city's mountainous location, the temperature remained cool, and the morning breeze carried a chill from the mountains.

After Jiang Ning finished his morning routine, he sat in the courtyard, flipping through a book.

"Young Master, tea!" Lu Yi brewed a pot of hot tea and brought it over.

"Just put it aside," Jiang Ning said without lifting his head.

His gaze remained fixed on the pages in his hand.

After a while, a notification appeared:

[Script Recognition Experience +1]



Jiang Ning finished reading a short section before temporarily setting aside his book and taking a sip of tea from the tea table beside him.

"Young Master, Madam Liu is calling you for breakfast," Lu Yi said as she hurried in from the courtyard.

"Go back and tell Eldest Sister-in-Law that I ate too much last night, so I won't be eating breakfast today!" Jiang Ning replied.

He then put down his teacup.

[Skills]: Script Recognition (Six Times Limit Break 2783/7000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Five Senses, Quick Wits, Exceptional Comprehension, Divine Sight, Transcendent Six Senses)



He continued flipping through the book.

The progress of Script Recognition was barely past one-third.

For him now, the importance of this skill had increased again.

Among all his skills, it was the only one related to mental power growth.

At the Fifth Rank level, the significance of mental power was undeniable.

At this level, aside from waiting for the Inner Core Nourishing Technique to break through, there was no other way to quickly achieve perfection.

Other skills couldn't enhance the essence of his martial arts.

Their importance had to be temporarily put aside.

After a moment, a somewhat unfamiliar footsteps approached Jiang Ning's ears.

He looked up and smiled faintly at the visitor, who was none other than Liu Wanwan.

"Eldest Sister-in-Law!" Jiang Ning greeted her.

"Ah Ning, getting up early in the morning without eating breakfast is bad for your stomach! You'll get stomach problems!" Liu Wanwan carried a food box as she spoke.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile at her words.

"Eldest Sister-in-Law, I'm no longer an ordinary person! How can I get stomach problems?"

"I don't care about these things!" Liu Wanwan also arrived in the courtyard and placed the food box on the tea table. As she opened the lid, she said, "If you don't want to come for breakfast, I'll bring it to you!"

Jiang Ning felt a mix of helplessness and warmth in his heart.

"Thank you, Eldest Sister-in-Law!"

A short while later, Jiang Ning held a meat-filled bun in one hand and a bowl of lean meat soup in the other, eating with both hands.

Liu Wanwan looked at Jiang Ning, who was devouring the food with his head down, and a faint look of maternal love appeared on her face.

In less than half a cup of tea's time, Jiang Ning wiped his mouth. "I'm full, Sister-in-Law! I've finished all the food."

"Then I'll go back now and call you for lunch later!" Liu Wanwan packed the bowls and dishes into the food box.

"Okay! Thank you, Sister-in-Law!" Jiang Ning replied.

After that, Jiang Ning drank a few more sips of tea, cleaned his intestines, and continued reading.

[Script Recognition Experience +1]



[Script Recognition Experience +1]



[Script Recognition Experience +1]



As time passed, experience points continued to accumulate.

Suddenly, the light dimmed, and shadows enveloped Jiang Ning's location.

Looking up, Jiang Ning saw that the previously clear sky above was now filled with clouds.

"This isn't good!" he muttered.

He glanced at the sundial in the courtyard. It was only the sixth hour of the morning. There was still half a shichen until the hour of the snake.

"I hope the weather doesn't change too quickly!" Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Putting aside his worries for the moment, he continued reading the book in his hand.

Half a shichen later, the sunlight had disappeared from Dongling City, blocked by the clouds floating above.

Jiang Ning looked up at the sky, and the clouds above were thickening, with dark clouds gathering.

"The heavens do not grant what one wishes!" Jiang Ning sighed, gazing at the dark clouds above. He then turned his attention to his panel, deep in thought.



"I wonder... with my Cloud Control ability, can I disperse these clouds?" Jiang Ning wondered.

At the same time, in Dongling City...

"Brother Li, help me bring in the clothes and blankets. The weather looks strange!" Liu Wanwan called out.

"No problem!" Jiang Li responded with a cheerful nod.

Dongling City, built against the mountains...

On a large boulder, a middle-aged man in gray robes and a young monk in white monk robes sat cross-legged, engaged in a game of chess.

"Master Golden Cicada, how about we change the location for our game?" Zhao Yulong suggested.

"Why?" the young monk asked.

"The weather is changing, and there might be a storm coming!" Zhao Yulong explained.

"Zhao Zongshi, you're too attached to appearances!" The young monk smiled. "If your heart is calm, the world will be calm too."

Hearing this, Zhao Yulong nodded thoughtfully.

"Zhao Zongshi, I was just joking!" The young monk laughed.

Zhao Yulong: "..."

At that moment, the young monk's expression turned serious. "Zhao Zongshi, experiencing the storm is a perfect opportunity for you to feel the power of nature, to sense the power of heaven and earth!"

"Thank you for your guidance!" Zhao Yulong expressed his gratitude.

This young monk had originally come to Zhao Yulong under the orders of a senior monk from Vajra Temple to learn the Dragon Strike technique that made Zhao Yulong famous.

Now, the young monk was repaying the favor by guiding Zhao Yulong towards the understanding of Heaven-Human Unity.

Zhao Yulong couldn't help but feel grateful.

Seeing Zhao Yulong's expression, the young monk smiled.

"Zhao Zongshi, this storm is perfectly timed. It's a great chance for you to experience the power of nature, to feel the strength of heaven and earth!"

"Moreover, isn't it a unique experience to play chess in the midst of a storm?"

Zhao Yulong couldn't help but agree.

"Master Golden Cicada speaks with reason!"

As he finished speaking, a ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds, landing on Master Golden Cicada's head, which shone like polished gold.

The ray of light expanded, engulfing the entire boulder in bright sunshine.

Zhao Yulong looked up, momentarily stunned.

The clouds above, which had been gathering, now scattered in all directions.

Sunbeams pierced through the clouds, illuminating various parts of Dongling City.

"The weather is changing so quickly!" Zhao Yulong exclaimed in awe.

Then, his gaze turned serious. "Something's not right!"

"Zhao Zongshi, you've noticed something amiss too?" the young monk asked.

"Yes!" Zhao Yulong nodded.

"The wind direction, the climate, the clouds shouldn't be dispersing like this!"

Hearing this, the young monk also nodded. "Moreover, the speed at which the clouds are dispersing is too unnatural! There must be a divine being manipulating the weather in Dongling City!"

"It seems Master Golden Cicada and I are thinking alike!" Zhao Yulong's expression turned solemn.

The young monk, upon hearing this, did not agree but instead spoke up.

"Previously, the elders in my temple mentioned that someone in this world is manipulating the climate and weather, weakening the world. I never expected to witness such divine power in Dongling City today."

"Master Golden Cicada, is your temple involved in this?"

At these words, the young monk turned to look at Zhao Yulong.

"Zhao Zongshi, your question is too direct. As one of the inheritors of Vajra Temple, can I truly answer your question truthfully?"

Zhao Yulong replied, "I've heard that monks should uphold their vows and not speak falsely. I believe in Master Golden Cicada's words, and it's Master Golden Cicada's choice whether to discuss this matter or not."

The young monk looked at Zhao Yulong seriously, then shook his head.

"I can only tell you, Zhao Zongshi, that I don't know if anyone from my temple is involved in this matter."

"Thank you for your honesty, Master Golden Cicada!" Zhao Yulong said.

As they spoke, the clouds above their heads had completely dispersed, revealing the deep blue sky.

Zhao Yulong looked up at the clear sky, wondering, "Where is that divine being who dispersed the clouds, and what is their intention in altering the weather? Are they friend or foe?"

Eastern Courtyard

Feeling the sunlight pouring down, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel delighted.

"It's truly feasible!"

At this moment, his face turned slightly pale.

Dispelling all the clouds above Dongling City was a bit of a stretch for him at this point.

He felt a tingling sensation in his mind, a sign of mental exhaustion and overexertion.

"But it's worth it!" Looking at the changing weather above, from cloudy to clear skies, Jiang Ning felt it was all worth it.

Then, he took off his clothes and jumped into the lake wearing only a pair of pants.

The cold lake water soaked his entire body, making him feel refreshed.

He then felt the nourishing effect of the lake on his body, and the mental energy he had just consumed began to recover rapidly, and the tingling sensation in his mind weakened.

He narrowed his eyes, quietly feeling his body's recovery.

At this moment, he felt a few cold touches on his back.

Even without opening his eyes, he knew it was the Dragon Carp.

He waved his hand without opening his eyes, shooing away the Dragon Carp.

The Dragon Carp then transformed into a rainbow-like mist and surrounded Jiang Ning.

He looked left and right.

Then, it dove into Jiang Ning's chest and gently nibbled.

"Pachi!" A weak sound echoed on the shore.

"Go to your mother!!!" Jiang Ning's tone was filled with anger.

Hearing Jiang Ning's words, the Dragon Carp on the shore silently flapped its way to the lake's edge and then returned to the water.

At this time, Jiang Ning no longer paid attention to what had just happened and instead refocused on the bright sun above.

The time had already reached the hour of the snake.

He also felt that the mental energy he had consumed earlier had recovered significantly.

Then, he leaped out of the water, landed on the shore, and sat cross-legged.

He assumed the Five-Heart-Facing-Heaven posture.

After slightly adjusting his state, he began to practice the breathing technique of the Inner Core Nourishing Technique, absorbing the essence of the bright sun.

With each breath.

A strand of crimson sun essence descended from the clouds and instantly fell into Jiang Ning's courtyard.

On the other side.

Bai Manor.

White Luo Yu's mansion.

He looked up towards the sky, about 500 meters away.

In the sky, a crimson sun essence descended and fell into the building where Jiang Ning was located.

"Absorbing the essence of the bright sun, it seems Jiang Brother is cultivating the Inner Core Nourishing Technique!"

"Absorbing the essence of the snake hour's bright sun, it appears Jiang Brother's Inner Core Nourishing Technique is only at the Small Accomplishment, his inner breath has not yet transformed, it seems he will surpass me in entering the Fourth Rank!"

Thinking of this, White Luo Yu couldn't help but smile.

Just a moment ago, he was proud of his own martial arts progress, surpassing Jiang Ning.

But the next moment, he thought of Jiang Ning's training time and his current age.

White Luo Yu couldn't help but laugh at himself.

"I boast of being the top prodigy in this world, but I never thought to compare myself to Jiang Brother."

"I'm already over thirty, while he hasn't even reached adulthood. Comparing myself to him is already a thorough defeat."

Eastern Courtyard.

As Jiang Ning refined the crimson sun essence.

His Inner Core Nourishing Technique's experience also continued to grow.

The hour of the horse approached.

Jiang Ning also directly stopped absorbing and refining the sun essence.

[Technique]: Inner Core Nourishing Technique (Small Accomplishment 4895/5000)



Seeing the display on the panel, with only 105 experience points left until the Inner Core Nourishing Technique's Great Accomplishment, a smile appeared on Jiang Ning's face.

"Tomorrow will be the day of the Inner Core Nourishing Technique's Great Accomplishment, and also the time for my inner breath's breakthrough and transformation!"

"After the breakthrough tomorrow, the Fifth Rank will be considered complete, and I should also meet the conditions to enter the Fourth Rank!"

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning's heart was filled with joy.

Although he hadn't been at the Fifth Rank for long,

he felt as if he had been at this level for a long time.

After all, at the Fifth Rank, the day of cultivating both inner and outer strength begins.

Fourth Rank.

As long as he enters the Fourth Rank.

I will have no fear of Xiao Qiushui.

If Yu Manyun, that crazy woman, doesn't know when to stop, I'll send her on her way! A killing intent flashed through Jiang Ning's eyes, and his mind also recalled the injuries Wang Jin had suffered when he met him.

At the Fifth Rank, without understanding the power of the Fourth Rank, he dared not easily take action against Yu Manyun, as it might attract Xiao Qiushui.

But entering the Fourth Rank is different.

Even if it's just the initial stage of the Fourth Rank, with his own accumulation and nearly two jiazi of cultivation, he has the confidence to rival Xiao Qiushui.

In such a situation, if Yu Manyun doesn't know when to stop.

To prevent what happened to Wang Jin from happening to Jiang Li and others, to prevent Yu Manyun from harming his loved ones.

He will take action, once and for all.

After all, guarding against a thief for a thousand days, there will still be one day of negligence.

(End of Chapter)

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