Chapter 383: New Attributes, Breaking Limits Again!

Chapter 383: New Attributes, Breaking Limits Again!



January 17, 2025

The night was bright, with the moon shining as if it were daylight.

Under the moonlight, the Martial Academy, located in the Dongling Mountains, was serene and peaceful, and the path leading to it was clearly visible.

A figure swiftly made their way downhill towards the entrance of the Martial Academy.

This person was none other than Jiang Ning.

He had just put down his books and left the Library Tower as it was about to close.

Walking along the forest path, he was accompanied by the moonlight.

At this moment, however, he was eager to return home to a quiet place to practice his Literacy skill and break through the limit once again.

[Skill]: Literacy + (7 Breaks, 80,000/80,000) (Attributes: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Quick Mind, Exceptional Comprehension, Heavenly Eye (First Break), Exceptional Sixth Sense)



Energy Points and Experience Points are sufficient.

He could have allowed this skill to break through its limits long ago, but it was not suitable to do so at the Martial Academy.

Especially during the day in the Library Tower, it was even less suitable.

As he approached the gate of his mansion, he saw a green-skirted girl holding a lantern, standing on the steps and gazing into the distance.

A smile appeared on his face; no matter how late he returned home, there was always someone waiting for him.

This feeling was wonderful!

Then, in a few flashes, he appeared in Lu Yi's line of sight.

"Young Master!" Lu Yi exclaimed as she hurried forward upon seeing Jiang Ning appear at his usual time.

"I told you not to wait for me!" Jiang Ning said.

Lu Yi smiled and shook her head, not responding to his words.

Then she asked, "Young Master, the food is ready. Shall we eat now?"

"Eat!" Jiang Ning thought for a moment and nodded.

It was obvious that Lu Yi had calculated the time of his return and had the meal prepared in advance.

With such thoughtfulness and good intentions, how could he refuse?

As for breaking through the skill's limits, it wouldn't be too late after a satisfying meal.

With this thought, he stepped up the stairs, crossed the threshold, and headed towards the front courtyard.

After a short while.

Jiang Ning finished his meal and got up to leave.

"Strange, Young Master seems a bit hurried today," Lu Yi said, a bit puzzled as she watched Jiang Ning's departing figure while clearing the table.

The East Yard.

Jiang Ning had just stepped into the yard.

Splash!

The calm surface of the lake was disturbed by a splash.

Ripples instantly formed on the water.

In the moonlight, the ripples shimmered like silver scales.

Jiang Ning also caught a glimpse of a golden and red shadow flashing across the water's surface.

"I've been neglecting you these past few days," Jiang Ning smiled.

He then allowed a few drops of blood to separate from his veins.

With a flick of his finger, the blood droplets shot through the air.

The golden and red shadow instantly leaped out of the lake.

As it landed in the water, the flying blood droplets were already swallowed into its belly.

"Feeding these two demonic beasts with my blood, I wonder if they can become like ancient demonic ancestors by the time I reach the pinnacle of my cultivation."

Jiang Ning's heart was filled with anticipation for their future.

At this stage, he was extremely confident in his future achievements.

The only concern he had about his future was his lifespan.

Even Martial Sages only lived for a thousand years.

He believed that he could reach the Martial Sage realm.

After all, he possessed such a miraculous system, and the path to becoming a Martial Sage was clear, with one existing in the current era.

But beyond that, he had no idea what to expect.

In the path of martial arts, Martial Sage was the ultimate destination, and their strength could rival that of ancient immortals and gods.

They were the strongest among mortals! However, beyond that, there was no path to follow, and even their lifespan was limited to a thousand years.

At least, that was all he knew at present.

Just like the Great Xia Martial Sage, who had dominated the world for over eight hundred years, it was evident that he had entered his twilight years and was nearing the end of his life.

There were even rumors circulating in the outside world that the Martial Sage had already passed away.

This was why chaos was gradually spreading throughout the realm.

"I wonder if I will ever achieve longevity and immortality."

"I wonder if the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique can unlock the secret to longevity?"

"If the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique doesn't work, can other cultivation techniques achieve it?"

Various thoughts flashed through Jiang Ning's mind, and he fell into deep contemplation.

He had long wanted to try these ideas.

However, the current situation was not suitable.

He was not without threats to his life in the outside world.

With his rising status and increased access to information, he had learned that the Great Xia was no longer a peaceful and prosperous era.

Dongling Prefecture, being located in a remote and mountainous area, was still relatively peaceful.

Even a severe drought would struggle to cause a disaster in a place like Dongling Prefecture, which had abundant mountains and water.

Moreover, because Dongling Prefecture had too many mountains, its counties were not wealthy, and it was considered peaceful.

In the outside world, many prefectures and states had already fallen into chaos.

For example, the Black Lotus Sect rebellion that once ravaged the three prefectures of Great Mingzhou, causing the deaths of over a million people.

This was only the third-largest rebellion in the past few years.

The Black Lotus Sect's rebellion was even more extensive.

Not to mention the abnormal climate and frequent disasters over the past two years.

Last year, a prolonged drought lasting several months nearly caused a major catastrophe in Luoshui County, located by the Luoshui River.

The continuous heavy snowfall during the winter, freezing everything within a thousand li, was even more terrifying.

Snow disasters, even in his previous life with highly developed productivity and transportation, were still a significant calamity.

Not to mention in this world, where food and clothing were scarce.

After the drought, a snow disaster followed.

If not for the Xie family of Luoshui County opening their granaries, the death toll during that winter would have been several times higher.

The disasters Luoshui County faced in the past six months, including the drought, snow disaster, and the rebel army attacking the city during the New Year, were just a microcosm of the thirty-six prefectures across the nine provinces.

In such an environment, how could he afford to waste time on the illusory pursuit of longevity?

Moreover, he was still young and didn't need to worry about lifespan at his age.

Sitting cross-legged on a meditation cushion by the lake, the moonlight shimmered on the rippling water, resembling countless silver fish scales.

【Essence Energy】: 15155

【Skills】: Literacy + (Seven Breaks: 8000/8000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Quick Mind, Exceptional Comprehension, Heavenly Eye (First Break), Superior Senses)



Seeing the data on the panel, he no longer had any hesitation.

"I wonder if this break will add a new characteristic or enhance an existing one?" he thought.

As his thoughts turned, his mind stirred.

In an instant, his Essence Energy points decreased rapidly.

【Essence Energy】: 13155 (15155→13155)



He closed his eyes, and instantly felt a surge of clarity in his mind, as if his entire being was floating, and his mind went blank.

In his daze, he only felt a faint sense of clarity.

Suddenly, he became alert.

His vision expanded to a 360-degree panoramic view with no blind spots.

He could see the scattered tall and short houses to the east, the undulating Dongling Mountains in the east, and the trees rustling in the moonlit evening breeze.

Looking down, he saw a man sitting cross-legged in the moonlight by the lake.

The ripples on the lake's surface shimmered with silver scales.

Beneath the scales, a rainbow-colored mist flashed by.

"That's... me?" Jiang Ning was startled.

He raised his hand, and a misty, smoke-like hand appeared before him.

At that moment, a gust of evening wind blew.

Pain! Intense pain!

Jiang Ning felt as if he was being torn apart, and the agony overwhelmed him.

In the next instant, he felt a powerful force of attraction from below.

This suction was like an extremely powerful magnet.

In a daze, he felt himself sinking into it.

Instantly, his entire body seemed to be immersed in a hot spring, and the pain quickly dissipated.

A moment later, he slowly opened his eyes.

He scanned his surroundings, and the scenery was identical to what he had just witnessed.

The only difference was the perspective.

His previous view had been a bird's-eye view, a 360-degree panorama, almost like a god's perspective.

Now, he saw through his own eyes.

Everything he saw was from his own perspective.

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At that moment, he felt another gust of mountain wind. It ruffled the hair on his forehead, swayed the willow branches like thousands of green threads, and stirred the lake's surface, causing silver scales to shimmer.

This wind was instantly familiar.

"It's the wind from before!"

"Did my soul just leave my body?"

A flash of surprise crossed his eyes.

According to his knowledge, the soul was mentioned in ancient books.

The path to immortality began with cultivating the Yin Soul, followed by the Yang Soul.

To cultivate the Yin Soul, one must first strengthen their spirit, perceive their soul, and achieve soul projection.

Only then can one cultivate the Yin Soul.

The Yin Soul, like the divine spirits of heaven and earth, can absorb spiritual energy from incense and travel vast distances at night, possessing incredible abilities to interfere with reality.

Jiang Ning had personally witnessed the Yin Soul.

It was the Earth King of the Yellow Heaven Sect.

Several months had passed since then.

If not for this moment of thinking about the Yin Soul, he would have almost forgotten about it.

Above the Yin Soul is the Yang Soul.

As the name suggests, the Yang Soul possesses the ability to travel during the day.

The Yin Soul cannot fully achieve this.

If the Yin Soul encounters the scorching sun, it will be instantly incinerated, destroying both the soul and the spirit, leading to complete annihilation.

The Yang Soul, however, is different. Even under the blazing sun, it remains unaffected.

In ancient records, during the ancient times, cultivating the Yang Soul meant one was a step away from the tribulation, and the tribulation's trial was the final test before becoming an immortal.

Yin Soul, Yang Soul, Tribulation Realm, and Attainment of Dao.

These were the simple descriptions he had read in the ancient books.

"If that's the case, what just happened should be the soul leaving the body!"

"Now, in the ancient times, I already possess the soul capable of cultivating the Yin Soul!"

Jiang Ning muttered to himself, deep in thought.

Then, he shook his head slightly.

"Unfortunately, I haven't learned the method to cultivate the Yin Soul. Otherwise, I should be able to cultivate it!"

After a moment, he digested this astounding information.

Then, he activated his Mental Energy Field.

Instantly, his Mental Energy Field expanded to cover an area of nearly two li in all directions, totaling almost a kilometer.

"A nearly fourfold increase! It's a huge improvement!"

A hint of joy appeared on his face.

Then, he checked his status panel.

The breakthrough in Recognizing Characters not only led to a surge in Mental Energy but also enhanced or added a new trait.

【Skills】: Recognizing Characters (8 Breakthroughs 679/9000) (Traits: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Keen Mind, Exceptional Comprehension, Heavenly Eye (First Breakthrough), Transcendent Sixth Sense, Unity of Knowledge and Action)



"Unity of Knowledge and Action?"

Reading this trait, he was slightly surprised.

He focused his gaze on it, reading the simple description on the panel.

【Unity of Knowledge and Action】: Knowledge and Action, Certain Gain.

"Unity of Knowledge and Action, Certain Gain?"

Jiang Ning muttered, and as he read these eight words, he seemed to have a sudden realization.

Then, he looked up.

【Essence Energy】: 13155

"I still have 13,000 points left. For the next breakthrough, from eight to nine, I'll need 5,000 Essence Energy points!"

Seeing this number, Jiang Ning suddenly felt that 13,000 points weren't enough.

Given the importance of Mental Energy, he couldn't afford not to break through in Recognizing Characters.

This skill had an extremely high priority.

In the coming days, he would need to spend some time in the Library.

During this time, he would undoubtedly accumulate a lot of experience in Recognizing Characters.

Once the experience reached the required threshold, he would definitely break through again.

After all, Mental Energy was too crucial.

However, this meant that the 13,000 Essence Energy points would become 8,000.

Additionally, Water and Fire True Essence also required at least one breakthrough, which would cost another 2,000 Essence Energy points.

So, 6,000 points would be needed.

"It's being consumed so quickly!"

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but click his tongue.

Then, he closed the panel.

He prepared to test the effect of Unity of Knowledge and Action.

Unity of Knowledge and Action.

Although the description was somewhat vague and unclear, he understood the general idea and had some guesses.

After a moment, he began to circulate the Water and Fire True Essence in his body.

The True Essence within him flowed like a grinding wheel, half water and half fire.

As the grinding wheel turned, it absorbed his blood and energy, strengthening this power.

【Water and Fire True Essence Experience +1】

【Water and Fire True Essence Experience +1】

【Water and Fire True Essence Experience +1】

【.】

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, an hour had gone by.

Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.

After this hour of experimentation, he had a rough understanding of the effect of Unity of Knowledge and Action.

Knowledge and Action, Certain Gain.

This meant that as long as he put his thoughts into action, he would gain something, no matter how small, and never return empty-handed.

The same principle applied to cultivation.

So, when he circulated the Water and Fire True Essence, he clearly felt that it was slightly more effective than before, and the efficiency had increased. Correspondingly, the efficiency of gaining experience had also improved.

Although it wasn't a significant increase, it was about two to three times more efficient.

But given his current efficiency, a two to threefold increase was equivalent to several times his previous efficiency.

If he had this trait from the beginning, it would have meant a several-fold, or even tenfold, increase in his cultivation efficiency.

Such efficiency was indeed remarkable!

"It's true; breaking through in skills is the most beneficial for me."

Then, he began to set up a suitable environment for his cultivation.

With water and fire merging, and him at the center, it would enhance the efficiency of his Water and Fire True Essence and increase the rate of experience gain.

After a moment, he checked the progress of Water and Fire True Essence.

【Skills】: Water and Fire True Essence (4 Breakthroughs 1389/5000) (Traits: Waterfire Immortal Robe, Control of Water and Fire, Stone Boiling, Waterfire Harmony)



After glancing at the current progress of Water and Fire True Essence, he continued his cultivation.

During the day, he needed to study in the Library of the Martial Academy.

Only at night was the time for him to cultivate the Water and Fire True Essence.

Before breaking through to the fifth level and mastering the third level of Water and Fire Grinding Wheel, it wasn't the right time for Bone Marrow Refinement.

(End of Chapter)

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