Chapter 385: Domain? Water and Fire Transcendence!

Chapter 385: Domain? Water and Fire Transcendence!



East Yard.

After seeing the guests off, Jiang Ning returned to his own courtyard.

"Young Master, have they left?" Lu Yi asked as she tidied up.

"Yes, they're gone," Jiang Ning nodded.

He glanced at her again, "You've worked hard today!"

"Young Master is too kind, this is my duty!" Lu Yi replied.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning smiled and said no more.

Moments later, by the lake.

Jiang Ning felt the nourishing effect of the lake water on his body, rapidly restoring his Qi and blood.

[Skill] Water and Fire True Essence (4 Transcendences 4566/5000) (Characteristics: Waterfire Immortal Robe, Control Water and Fire, Stone Boiling, Waterfire Harmony)



"Since I'm not going to the Martial Academy today, I might as well focus on Water and Fire True Essence and complete the fifth transcendence!" He made up his mind.

His gaze shifted downward.

[Skill] Gale Thunder Step (1 Transcendence 288/2000) (Characteristic: Wind Breath)



[Wind Breath]: Able to sense the breath of wind and utilize wind currents.

Wind Breath was the new characteristic he gained when he transcended the Gale Thunder Step a couple of days ago.

This made him feel even more confident in his choice.

He had hardly spent any time on body movement techniques, yet now he possessed an advanced movement skill with transcendence-level capabilities.

Moreover, the additional characteristics were an unexpected bonus, a pleasant surprise for him.

A moment later, he stepped onto the stone stairs that extended into the lake and slowly made his way to the shore.

The water splashed and rippled as it fell from his body, creating ripples on the lake's surface.

By the time he fully emerged from the lake, his clothes were completely dry, as if he had never entered the water.

"Let's continue gaining experience in Water and Fire True Essence and strive to complete the fifth transcendence today. I want to see what kind of power the third-tier of an advanced martial art can bring."

Then, he relit the torch and, with the help of the intertwining water and fire, began to cultivate the Water and Fire True Essence.

Ever since he gained the Unity of Knowledge and Action characteristic, the experience gained from practicing Water and Fire True Essence had significantly increased, allowing him to earn skill experience more efficiently.

In the blink of an eye, a dark cloud drifted by, obscuring the moonlight.

In the flickering torchlight, Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze intensified.

[Essence Energy] 13069

[Skill] Water and Fire True Essence + (5 Transcendences 5000/5000) (Characteristics: Waterfire Immortal Robe (1 Transcendence), Control Water and Fire, Stone Boiling, Waterfire Harmony)



"Finally, it's full!" He exhaled a breath of turbid air.

These past days, he had spent most of his time reading, only practicing Water and Fire True Essence during his free time in the evenings to gain experience.

It was only now that this advanced martial art had accumulated enough experience for the next transcendence.

"I hope that reaching the third tier of power will bring about the changes I desire, making my efforts these past days worthwhile."

Looking at his status panel, Jiang Ning spoke to himself.

The next moment, he had a sudden realization.

[Essence Energy] 11069 (13069 → 11069)



As the skill transcended, his Essence Energy points abruptly decreased by exactly two thousand, leaving him with 11069 points.

Jiang Ning then felt the water and fire essence coursing through his body.

Sometimes he felt cold, and sometimes he felt hot.

The alternating sensations of cold and heat created a cycle of water and fire.

Until a moment when the two reached a balance, and he slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze immediately fell on his status panel.

[Skill] Water and Fire True Essence (5 Transcendences 1/6000) (Characteristics: Waterfire Immortal Robe (1 Transcendence), Control Water and Fire, Stone Boiling, Waterfire Harmony)



"It has been upgraded from its original state!" he thought to himself, his eyes resting on the Waterfire Immortal Robe.

[Waterfire Immortal Robe (1 Transcendence)]: Possessing the Waterfire Immortal Robe, one can avoid and withstand water and fire, and utilize water and fire for one's benefit.

Seeing the description on his panel, he was astonished.

Thanks to his photographic memory, he still remembered the previous description of the Waterfire Immortal Robe.

[Waterfire Immortal Robe]: Possessing the Waterfire Immortal Robe, one can avoid and withstand water and fire.

Compared to the previous version, the Waterfire Immortal Robe now had an additional description and effect.

Utilize water and fire for one's benefit.

Reading this, he fell into deep thought.

Then, he snapped back to reality and focused on the flickering flames before him.

The next moment, Jiang Ning extended his finger towards the blazing fire on the torch.

When his fingertip touched the flames, he felt no burning or pain, only a warm sensation that flowed through his skin and into his body.

Sensing this change, he then plunged his entire hand into the fire.

He felt an even stronger warmth surge into his body, and his mind became clearer.

"So, this is the effect. It's somewhat similar to when I entered the water!" Jiang Ning muttered to himself as he examined his status panel, finally understanding the change brought about by this characteristic.

"Not bad at all!" He nodded in satisfaction.

From now on, not only can he recover his state in water, but also in fire.

This is equivalent to enhancing his ability to adapt to the environment.

In any case, it's beneficial and harmless.

Furthermore, this effect is akin to granting him complete immunity to extreme environments like flames.

"Not bad at all!"

Jiang Ning nodded in realization.

The next moment, he closed the panel.

Anticipation flooded his heart.

The following moment was the test to see if his hard work during this time would pay off.

After completing four limit breaks of Shui Huo Zhen Jin, he had also successfully mastered the third layer of Shui Huo Zhi Shi.

Illusion becomes reality, turning the unreal into the real.

At this level, it was enough to draw upon a massive amount of heaven and earth's power.

The more heaven and earth's power he could draw, the faster his bone marrow refinement speed would be.

Immediately, he checked the number of bone marrow refinement sessions he still needed.

[Rank]: Fourth Rank Bone Marrow Refinement (21/1999)



At the Fourth Rank Bone Marrow Refinement level, the number of refinement sessions required for perfection was clearly displayed on the panel.

This gave him a clear idea of what was needed.

Ordinary martial artists didn't have an exact number of refinement sessions required for perfection, so they had no clear idea of how close they were.

Only when they reached a certain level could they gradually sense that their refinement was nearing perfection.

Perfection was only achieved when the refinement process no longer had any effect, and their bodies had completely transformed.

Compared to them, Jiang Ning had the advantage of knowing exactly how many refinement sessions he needed for perfection, thanks to the panel's miraculous display.

With a clear goal, he could strive harder.

"Just 1978 more sessions!"

Jiang Ning muttered to himself as he looked at the panel.

He only needed 1978 more sessions to reach perfection at the Fourth Rank.

As for the Grandmaster realm...

With his current accumulation, his goal as a Third Rank Grandmaster was clear: the Heaven Human Grandmaster.

There were multiple paths to becoming a Heaven Human Grandmaster, and although he hadn't mastered any of them yet, he wasn't worried.

There was still plenty of time.

The key now was to perfect his Fourth Rank with sufficient accumulation.

Then, he cleared his mind of distracting thoughts.

With a thought, a roar sounded.

The Shui Huo Zhi Shi erupted.

A millstone of crimson and dark black erupted from within him.

In an instant, he heard the roar of raging flames and the crashing waves of a tidal surge in his ears.

As the millstone turned and slowly expanded, its sound grew louder, and its power intensified.

In the blink of an eye, the water and fire millstone that erupted from his body enveloped him entirely, and his figure disappeared within it.

"This is truly unbelievable!"

Jiang Ning was amazed as he felt the water and fire millstone surrounding him.

This phenomenon was akin to the power of gods and demons.

"Is this the might of superior martial arts?" he wondered again.

He could sense that the water and fire millstone surrounding him wasn't his limit.

He could further expand the range of the millstone's coverage.

After glancing at his surroundings, his figure flashed.

The water and fire millstone dissipated, and his body vanished from its original spot.

Continuing to unleash such powerful energy here would cause devastating damage to his residence.

A moment later...

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He arrived in the pitch-black depths of the Dongling Mountains.

The bright moon above was obscured by thick clouds, leaving the open area he stood in dim and dark.

However, his enhanced senses allowed him to see clearly even in the darkness.

"This place should be suitable; it's spacious enough, and there's no risk of starting a fire!"

Jiang Ning scanned his surroundings and nodded.

It was the season between winter and spring.

The weather was dry, and fires were easily ignited.

Especially after several days of sunshine, the dry grass and branches were highly flammable.

At this moment, even a tiny spark could ignite a raging inferno.

Then, a roar sounded.

Another roar.

The Shui Huo Zhi Shi erupted once more.

A millstone of crimson and dark black expanded outward from within him.

The millstone slowly turned, and where the crimson and dark black met, it also slowly rolled.

The roar of raging flames and the crashing waves of a tidal surge echoed in his ears once more.

In the blink of an eye, a water and fire millstone completely covered his body.

"Keep going!"

Roar!

The water and fire millstone continued to swell and expand.

At this moment, reality and illusion intertwined, and the illusion transformed.

When the millstone turned and reached the ground, it became a virtual millstone, preventing conflict with the earth.

But when the millstone lifted off the ground, it instantly transformed from virtual to real, unleashing an astonishing might.

In an instant, the water and fire millstone expanded to three feet and then stabilized at a size of one zhang, becoming a solid millstone that slowly turned.

The firelight illuminated an area of several dozen zhang, standing out vividly in the forest.

From a distance, one could clearly see a water and fire millstone suddenly appearing deep in the forest.

The millstone was three feet thick and about ten feet in size.

Slowly, the crimson flames and the dark black water merged, creating a mesmerizing display of divine oddity.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also comprehended the effects of the Waterfire Millstone.

Compared to the enemy-suppressing power of the Fire Tiger, he felt that the Waterfire Millstone was a multi-functional force.

The fire power, focused on offense, could incinerate powerful foes, reducing them to ashes.

The water power, on the other hand, was adept at trapping enemies, possessing immense weight and extremely high density.

Once enemies were caught in the water power, they would feel as if they were carrying a mountain, sinking deep into a swamp.

"Indeed, it's a superior martial art, truly astonishing!"

After understanding the Waterfire Millstone's effects, he couldn't help but praise it in his heart.

In his eyes, this effect resembled a domain.

The Waterfire Millstone had the ability to trap, suppress, and eliminate enemies.

The next moment, the distinct water and fire of the Waterfire Millstone gradually merged.

It was as if red and black paints were blending together in a harmonious dance.

Jiang Ning's movements were incredibly slow as he attempted this.

Water and fire were two extreme and opposing forces.

Any mishap could result in an explosive release of power.

He dared to attempt this because of the Waterfire Harmony technique.

[Waterfire Harmony]: A water and fire martial art principle. Mastering this principle allows one to merge different powers without repulsion.

With this technique, he felt confident in his experiment.

If successful, the merging of water and fire would grant him the ability to suppress, trap, and eliminate enemies simultaneously.

As a result, once the Waterfire Millstone's power erupted,

he would be like a protective barrier, and any attack within its range would be swiftly neutralized.

When he engaged in close combat, the Waterfire Millstone's power would engulf his enemies, providing him with an instant and overwhelming advantage.

Time passed slowly.

As the crimson flames and dark black water merged, the Waterfire Millstone flickered between brightness and darkness, shimmering in the dark forest at night.

In less than an incense stick's worth of time,

Success! Jiang Ning felt a surge of joy as he experienced the Waterfire Millstone enveloping him.

At this moment, water and fire were in perfect harmony.

Coexisting as one, they formed an incredibly stable state.

This also granted him the ability to suppress, trap, and eliminate enemies.

The millstone slowly rotated around him, resembling a swirling vortex, its colors alternating between red and black, blending seamlessly.

The next moment, the colors changed again.

The Waterfire Millstone returned to its previous state.

Half of it was a crimson fire, and the other half was dark black water.

While the colors and powers seemed distinct and separate, in reality, they had already become one.

"With this achievement, it's worth the effort to break through the limits of the Waterfire True Essence!" Jiang Ning nodded.

The next moment, the Waterfire Millstone continued its process.

Instantly, it drew upon the power of heaven and earth, channeling it into his body.

After a short while,

the Waterfire Millstone suddenly dissipated.

His body trembled.

Every pore on his skin emitted a visible glow.

Once again, a divine scene unfolded.

A celestial river waterfall appeared above his head, its radiance enveloping him like a heavenly blessing.

He felt as if an invisible force was cleansing his entire body, leaving him with an indescribable sense of relief, as if a burden had been lifted from his body.

His body became incredibly translucent.

Standing in place, he quietly savored the changes brought about by the refinement of his bones and marrow.

After several breaths, he opened his eyes.

His pores continued to emit a radiant glow, and his body was suffused with a faint light, resembling the descent of a divine being.

"The efficiency has indeed increased significantly, by about thirty percent!"

At this moment, feeling the change in the time it took to complete a Bone Marrow Refinement, he was immensely satisfied.

Sharpening the blade is not a waste of time! Just like this moment.

A thirty percent increase in efficiency meant that he could complete a Bone Marrow Refinement faster than before.

[Rank]: Fourth Rank Bone Marrow Refinement (22/1999)



Glancing at the panel, he felt highly motivated.

Initially, it would have taken him about three months to complete a Bone Marrow Refinement.

With the increased efficiency, he only needed a little over two months.

He scanned the panel again.

[Skills]: Literacy (8 Break-throughs 6388/9000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Keen Mind, Exceptional Comprehension, Heavenly Eye (First Breakthrough), Transcendent Sixth Sense, Unity of Knowledge and Action)



Not much more to go! After three more days of reading, Literacy should reach its ninth breakthrough!

At this stage, it's better to complete the ninth breakthrough in Literacy before focusing on Bone Marrow Refinement!

After organizing his thoughts, Jiang Ning made a firm decision.

He would wait for the ninth breakthrough in Literacy and then dedicate himself to Bone Marrow Refinement!

(End of Chapter)

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