Chapter 365: Consecutive Breakthroughs, Explosive Growth in Power!

Chapter 365: Consecutive Breakthroughs, Explosive Growth in Power!

The next day, as the sky brightened, Jiang Ning noticed a change on his panel. His Source Energy had increased to 5333.47 (from 4167.66 to 5333.47).

Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile at the transformation of his panel, which could now be influenced by his thoughts. He wasn't sure why this was happening, but he had a hunch. However, it was just a guess, and he had no way to confirm it.

His gaze returned to the panel.

"The Embryo Qi Pill, worth ten thousand contribution points, has increased my Source Energy by nearly twelve hundred points."

"Not bad at all!"

He nodded, recalling past memories. The Five Elements Spirit Fruit, an ancient immortal treasure, had been his most pleasant surprise. Five of these fruits, sold at Wan Hua Tower for a total of ten thousand taels, had increased his Source Energy by over two thousand points.

Compared to the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, the Embryo Qi Pill had a lower value-for-money ratio but was much rarer. It had more than double the value-for-money ratio of the Moon Dew.

The additional boost from the Embryo Qi Pill was far more valuable than the Moon Dew's spiritual power increase, which was insignificant to him now. The Embryo Qi Pill also had a better effect on his cultivation.

Even with his current cultivation of two forties, he felt that the increase in power was quite good.

Looking at the panel, he saw that his Source Energy had already surpassed five thousand points, which was enough for him to break through the limit eight times. However, he didn't think the water control breakthrough was worth the cost, so he decided against it.

Jiang Ning's gaze fell on the Wood Splitting Blade Technique on his panel, which had only been broken through six times.

To break through the seventh limit, he only needed one thousand Source Energy points, a small price to pay for the significant boost to his combat power, especially with the potential threat of Xiao Qiushui.

"Since it's like this, let's break through the limit!"

Jiang Ning made his decision.

The next moment, his heart stirred, and his Source Energy decreased to 4333.47 (from 5333.47 to 4333.47).

Closing his eyes, countless images flashed through his mind—scenes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, of wind, frost, rain, and snow. In each image, he was practicing his blade technique, focusing on the 'split' move.

As he immersed himself in these images, he felt like he was part of them, constantly practicing his blade. After countless repetitions, a qualitative change occurred.

In one image, he stood before a massive rock, tightly gripping his long blade. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and the rock exploded, splitting into two pieces.

As the image ended, Jiang Ning slowly regained his senses. He opened his eyes, and a dazzling blade light burst forth from them.

A faint tearing sound emanated from the air.

The next moment, a cracking sound filled the room as the red eight-sided immortal table in front of him split in two. The blade light in Jiang Ning's eyes dissipated.

"Is this power... Blade Intent?" he wondered, startled.

He immediately checked his panel.

Wood Splitting Blade Technique (7th Breakthrough, 8000/8000) (Characteristics: Versatile, Lightning-Fast Blade, Divine Blade Control, Unity of Man and Blade, Innate Saber Bone)



Innate Saber Bone (1st Breakthrough): Possesses an extraordinary innate saber bone, granting exceptional talent in saber techniques.

"The new characteristic is enhanced in this area!" Jiang Ning murmured, looking at his panel.

Then, sensing something, he closed his eyes and focused his mind inward, examining his body. He immediately noticed the unusual sensation he had felt in his chest.

Ordinary people have 206 bones, and he had had the same until now. But in the center of his chest, he saw a new bone, translucent and three inches long. This new bone increased the total number of bones in his body to 207.

"A new bone?"

"Innate Saber Bone?"

Looking at his status board, he suddenly understood something.

"I guess I'm considered a unique individual now?" he muttered to himself.

According to the books he had read, in the long history of this world, some people were born different from ordinary folks.

For instance, those born with double pupils, a third eye on their foreheads, or golden bones, and in his case, an extra bone within his body.

These individuals, known as 'unique people,' were born extraordinary and often achieved what ordinary people couldn't.

Especially those with double pupils, they were hailed as 'heavenly saints' and 'ancient sages.'

The founding emperor of the Xia Dynasty, the ancestor of the royal family with the surname Ji, was a heavenly saint with double pupils, and some even revered him as the 'Human Emperor.'

This was because the founding emperor had unified the Nine Provinces, bringing peace and stability to the world.

He, too, had been born with double pupils, resembling the ancient sages.

Jiang Ning looked at his status board again.

【Source Energy】: 4333.47

After his expenditure, he still had over four thousand Source Energy points remaining.

【Martial Technique】: Literacy and Proficiency (Sixth Breakthrough 3888/7000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Quick Thinking, Exceptional Comprehension, Divine Sight, Superb Senses)



"Literacy and Proficiency, with six breakthroughs and seven limits, only requires a thousand Source Energy points. Now I have over four thousand points, which is more than enough."

With this in mind, he made a decision.

His gaze immediately fixed on the 'Wood Splitting Blade Technique' on the status board.

With a potential hidden enemy like Xiao Qiushui, he didn't want to keep too many Source Energy points.

What's the point of keeping Source Energy points if they don't earn interest?

In this situation, what's the use of keeping them?

On the other hand, breaking through in Martial Techniques would enhance his strength.

The stronger he became, the more calmly he could face any situation.

Strength was the foundation of survival!

Breakthrough!!

His heart stirred suddenly.

In an instant, his Source Energy points decreased like a waterfall.

【Source Energy】: 2333.47 (4333.47→2333.47)



At the same time, the image he had just familiarized himself with flashed through his mind again.

Scenes flashed by rapidly.

They were all related to his blade techniques.

From spring to autumn, through the cycle of days and months, until the moment of success.

His eyes slowly opened.

Two dazzling blade lights seemed to shine in his eyes.

The blade light appeared in his pupils, filling the air in the room with a chilling aura.

The next moment, the blade light in his eyes dissipated, revealing his deep and vast pupils.

【Martial Technique】: Wood Splitting Blade Technique (Sixth Breakthrough 3665/9000) (Characteristics: Insightful Understanding, Blade Like Thunder, Divine Blade Control, Unity of Man and Blade, Innate Blade Bone (Second Breakthrough))



【Innate Blade Bone (Second Breakthrough)】: Innate Blade Bone, Inner Hidden Treasure, Blade Talent Surpasses the World.

"The description has changed!"

Seeing the changes on his status board, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Surpassing the World!

"It seems that my talent in blade techniques has increased! This is a good thing!"

Then, his gaze fell on the words 'Inner Hidden Treasure.'

"Inner Hidden Treasure?" he muttered.

He focused his mind, directing his attention to the extraordinary blade bone on his chest.

"Can I activate it just by thinking about it?"

The next moment, he tried to activate it according to his thoughts.

Buzz—

The void trembled, and ripples appeared in the air.

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In an instant, an incredibly sharp aura burst forth from within his body.

This aura seemed to want to pierce through everything.

Silently, the roof above turned into dust and scattered.

"No!"

His expression remained unchanged.

On the other side.

Clang, clang, clang—

The noise startled Jiang Li, who instantly opened his eyes.

The next moment, he stared in disbelief.

In his vision, the long blade he had placed on the table was trembling violently, and the blade slowly emerged from its sheath.

In just a breath, the long blade in his vision calmed down.

At the same time, Jiang Ning, who was in the room, suppressed the extraordinary bone in his chest that was about to erupt.

He could feel that this bone in his chest contained extraordinary power.

It was an ultimate power of slaughter.

This power of slaughter exceeded the limits of what he could unleash.

Once fully unleashed, it would drain all his physical strength, leaving him exhausted, and the house would turn into ruins in an instant.

After a few breaths,

Huff—

Jiang Ning let out a long sigh of relief.

He had just suppressed the feeling of an eruption, like a volcanic eruption.

【Innate Blade Bone (Second Breakthrough)】: Innate Blade Bone, Inner Hidden Treasure, Blade Talent Surpasses the World.

"Good stuff!"

After reading the description on the status board again, he couldn't help but praise it.

The blade bone in his chest, and the feeling it had given him, assured him that his decision was correct.

The extraordinary bone growing in his chest not only gave him unparalleled talent in blade techniques but also provided him with a powerful trump card.

The Innate Treasure Art.

Once used, pay attention to allowing him to possess the ability to slay originally invincible enemies.

"There's also Blade Intent!"

He muttered, closing his eyes.

Buzz—

A terrifying aura erupted from within him, causing the void to tremble and ripple.

Suddenly, a strong wind blew in the room.

This commotion lasted only for a breath before it abruptly ceased.

"The Blade Intent is even stronger!"

He muttered, his expression instantly filled with excitement.

The continuous increase in strength gave him a strong sense of confidence.

At this moment, he really wanted to find a worthy opponent to gauge his own abilities.

"Xiao Qiushui, I hope you won't disappoint me!"

His eyes held a hint of anticipation.

Qinghe Manor.

Front Courtyard Gate.

"Lord Zhao, farewell!"

A middle-aged man saw Zhao Yulong off, and after seeing him off from the manor, he continued to watch as Zhao Yulong boarded his carriage and slowly left.

Until the carriage carrying Zhao Yulong gradually disappeared into the distance, the middle-aged man slowly withdrew his gaze and let out a sigh of relief.

He Jinsheng, standing beside the middle-aged man, spoke up.

The middle-aged man, addressed as 'Father' by He Jinsheng, the second son of Qinghe Manor, was none other than the current Qinghe Count.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man nodded with a calm expression.

"What can we do when Lord Zhao, a Grandmaster, comes to talk to us?"

"The current Qinghe Manor doesn't have the qualifications to go against such a Grandmaster, let alone Lord Zhao Yulong, the uncrowned king of Dongling County and the lord of the Inspection Manor."

Then, the middle-aged man sighed again.

He continued, "Moreover, Jin Yun is not only my son but also Xiao Qiushui's nephew, so he also has her Xiao family's bloodline."

"If Jin Yun really died at the hands of that Jiang Commander, whether we can take revenge or not depends on whether Xiao Qiushui is willing to help."

"Our Qinghe Manor can't afford this trouble, and that Jiang Commander is not an easy opponent. Provoking him is not a wise choice for us!"

Hearing the middle-aged man's words, He Jinsheng's expression changed slightly, and he said, "Father..."

"Don't persuade me!" The middle-aged man waved his hand. "Qinghe Manor can't handle this trouble. Let's pretend it never happened!"

Noon.

Looking at the high sun hanging overhead.

Jiang Ning continued to face the sun, absorbing its essence energy.

With each breath.

A strand of fiery red radiance descended from above his head.

The radiance instantly crossed layers of the void, entering his body through his nose.

As the sun essence energy entered his body, it was like oil being cooked by a raging fire, causing his internal organs to instantly become intensely fiery.

His five viscera and six entrails seemed to be in a pill furnace, being tempered by the blazing fire.

On the other side.

Bai Luoyu's Manor.

Ever since last night, when he saw the fire in Jiang Ning's East Courtyard, Bai Luoyu had been paying extra attention to Jiang Ning.

He boasted of his innate talent, and last night, he witnessed Jiang Ning's mastery of the second-tier technique, which made him feel that he was about to be surpassed by Jiang Ning. This was a significant stimulus for him.

Last night, he also learned about Jiang Ning's profound cultivation.

Nearly two hundred years of cultivation!

In his eyes, this also represented Jiang Ning's proximity to the Fourth Rank Martial Realm, the Refining Bone Realm, with only the final transformation of his inner energy remaining.

So, throughout the morning, he kept glancing in the direction of Jiang Ning's East Courtyard.

Understanding the Inner Core Nourishing Art.

He naturally understood that the time of absorbing the sun's essence energy indicated the progress of the cultivation method.

Being able to absorb the sun's essence energy at the hour of the snake represented the Inner Core Nourishing Art's minor accomplishment.

"Strange, throughout the hour of the snake, Brother Jiang didn't absorb the sun's essence energy. This doesn't match his style!"

Stepping out of the house and seeing the sundial in the courtyard pointing to noon, Bai Luoyu muttered, his face showing confusion.

The next moment.

He habitually looked up in the direction of Jiang Ning's East Courtyard.

His expression suddenly froze, and his eyes revealed an incredulous look, as if an ordinary person had seen a ghost.

He saw a strand of fiery red radiance descending from the azure firmament, crossing layers of the void, and falling into Jiang Ning's East Courtyard.

Then.

Bai Luoyu glanced at the sundial in the courtyard again.

His eyes narrowed once more.

"Noon, that's right!"

He looked towards the sky in the direction of Jiang Ning's location.

After a while.

Another strand of fiery red radiance descended.

The sun's essence energy, invisible to ordinary people, was clearly visible to him due to his extraordinary nature and innate talent.

"Noon."

"Absorbing the sun's essence energy."

"Brother Jiang, the Inner Core Nourishing Art has reached a high level!"

Bai Luoyu's pupils constricted intensely.

(End of Chapter)

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