Chapter 423: The Foundation of a Martial Saint!

Chapter 423: The Foundation of a Martial Saint!

February 24, 2025

Inside the room.

As the blade of the dagger sliced through his skin, Jiang Ning instantly saw the silver light beneath the surface.

But in the next moment, the tiny wound quickly healed, and even before any blood could appear, it had already recovered completely.

He glanced at the dagger in his hand again and saw that the sharp tip had already curled.

Silver Wire Iron Armor!

Indeed, it was as tough as iron armor, with an incredibly strong defense! Jiang Ning couldn't help but marvel.

The fact that the dagger, forged from ten-fold pure iron, had curled its edge demonstrated that the hardness of the silver wire-woven membrane exceeded that of ordinary ten-fold pure iron.

Such formidable defense.

It allowed him to advance through a forest of blades and a rain of arrows, where arrows flew like locusts.

The layer of membrane beneath his skin could block most of the blades and arrows used by soldiers.

Because the so-called elite troops only wield weapons forged from ten-fold pure iron.

Weapons made from hundred-fold pure iron were not something ordinary soldiers could afford or handle.

For pure iron of the same volume, the higher the number of folds, the greater the hardness, but also the weight.

"No wonder the book says that only by refining silver wire iron armor can one truly be called an enemy of ten thousand on the battlefield."

At this moment, Jiang Ning had a sudden realization.

On the battlefield, blades and guns are indiscriminate, and arrows are even more so.

Moreover, human strength has its limits.

Without the ability to ignore most of the dangers on the battlefield, how can one be called an enemy of ten thousand? Silver wire iron armor is what enables this.

Ordinary soldiers' blades and arrows can only cause superficial injuries, even without any protection.

Only with this foundation can one be qualified to be an enemy of ten thousand.

"However, my foundation is beyond the reach of ordinary martial artists!"

Jiang Ning muttered to himself, his gaze falling on the dagger forged from hundred-fold pure iron lying beside him.

Compared to the dagger made from ten-fold pure iron, the one made from hundred-fold pure iron was much sharper and harder.

Of course, it was also much heavier.

Holding the dagger forged from hundred-fold pure iron, Jiang Ning immediately felt its substantial weight.

He weighed it lightly in his hands.

With both daggers being roughly the same size, the weight of the hundred-fold pure iron dagger was more than twice that of the ten-fold one.

The next moment—

Clang—

He drew the dagger out, its blade emitting a crisp sound and a chilling gleam.

The smooth, mirror-like blade reflected his clear features.

"This is a fine blade!"

Jiang Ning praised.

Then,

He gripped the hilt with his right hand and drew the sharp tip across his left forearm.

The skin was instantly sliced open, revealing the silver membrane beneath.

He immediately felt a strong sense of resistance.

It was like trying to cut through a fine mesh of thin iron wires with an ordinary blade.

Instantly,

He exerted more force.

Ziz! A sharp pain shot through his arm, causing his eyebrows to furrow slightly.

Then, a bloodstain appeared.

He glanced at the tip of the hundred-fold pure iron dagger in his hand, and saw that the originally sharp tip had now slightly deformed.

Not bad!

Jiang Ning nodded.

After testing it with the hundred-fold pure iron dagger,

He realized that the strength of the silver wire iron armor he had forged was equivalent to that of hundred-fold pure iron.

Although the hundred-fold pure iron dagger could completely slice through his membrane, it also felt like it was straining to do so.

It could only cause superficial injuries and draw blood.

And this was without any resistance from him.

"I now have a rough idea of the strength of the silver wire iron armor I've refined!"

Jiang Ning sheathed the dagger.

The bloodstain on his arm had long since healed, leaving only a thin line-like mark, with no other signs of injury.

He looked at the thousand-fold pure iron dagger.

Let's try it again!

With this thought, he picked up the dagger forged from thousand-fold pure iron.

It felt incredibly heavy.

Compared to the hundred-fold pure iron dagger, it was more than three times heavier.

Humm!

As the dagger left its sheath, it sounded like a dragon's roar.

Unlike the previous two daggers, its blade was not mirror-smooth but had a black sand-like finish without any reflection.

There were also traces resembling dragon scales, clearly the work of a master blacksmith.

Then, he tested the sharpness of the thousand-fold pure iron dagger.

Compared to the hundred-fold pure iron dagger, it was significantly sharper and harder.

With his force, it easily pierced through the membrane beneath his skin.

But as he continued, he also felt a sense of resistance.

This indicated that even against the sharpness of a thousand-fold pure iron weapon, without any resistance, the effect of the silver wire iron armor's membrane was still extraordinary, greatly reducing the severity of injuries.

After completing the test, he sheathed the dagger.

He now fully understood the defensive capabilities of his physical body.

Weapons forged from ten-fold pure iron could hardly harm him.

The Hundred-Forged Weapon could only inflict surface wounds on him.

Even the Thousand-Forged Weapon could only break through his defense, but causing severe damage was equally challenging.

"With such defense, facing a Zong Shi, I should be able to handle it with ease, right?" Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Although this was a question to himself, it also carried a sense of confidence.

The Silver Silk Iron Armor made him equivalent to wearing battle armor forged from Ten-Forged Pure Steel.

Moreover, it was armor that could heal itself in an instant.

This significantly improved his chances of survival.

In a real battle, he couldn't just stand in one place and let others attack him!

After completing the test of his physical defense, he walked towards the courtyard.

Even though heavy rain was pouring down at this moment, it couldn't dampen his determination to continue his cultivation.

According to Xiao Emei's previous message, Xiao Qiushui would arrive in Dong Ling Cheng within these few days.

At such a critical juncture, he dared not slack off even a little.

Every bit of increased strength meant a higher chance of victory.

In the courtyard.

The heavy rain instantly drenched Jiang Ning.

His loose training clothes clung to his body, and his hair was already in disarray from the rain.

He slowly assumed the first posture of the Goldenvolution Invencible, instantly circulating his chi throughout his body and manipulating his strength.

A moment later.

In the rain.

A strange phenomenon appeared around him.

Mist rose continuously.

The rain, mixed with sweat, dripped to the ground.

After completing the final move, Jiang Ning concluded this round of tempering his Membrana.

【Goldenvolution Invencible Experience: +17】

Seventeen?

It had decreased?

He furrowed his brows as he looked at his panel, his expression turning serious.

【Technique】: Goldenvolution Invencible (Nivel alto 20/10000)



Seventeen points per round, and it required ten thousand experience points to achieve perfection in the Goldenvolution Invencible.

The perfected Goldenvolution Invencible was the same as the Cuerpo de Oro Inmortal described in the books.

It was also the foundation required to become a Martial Saint.

Therefore, he had long decided that he must pass this hurdle.

The sooner and higher, the better.

The Nine Stages of Martial Arts.

The four steps of skin, flesh, tendons, and bones were external cultivation and formed the crucial foundation for the physical body.

In his understanding.

The stronger the foundation, the smoother and farther the path ahead would be.

Perhaps this was why the Cuerpo de Oro Inmortal was the essential foundation for becoming a Martial Saint.

At the same time, he recalled the Shen Gu mentioned in the Hundred and Eight Tian Gang Di Sha Duan Gu Fa that White Granny had given him.

Shen Gu, above Yu Gu, was also the essential foundation for becoming a Martial Saint.

According to his knowledge.

Fourth Grade Refinement, Third Grade Huan Xue.

Huan Xue was the final step of the Nine Stages of Martial Arts related to the physical realm.

His thoughts kept spreading at this moment.

Cuerpo de Oro, Long Jin, Shen Gu, Union with Heaven... Perhaps, to achieve the status of a Martial Saint, one needed to reach a certain limit at every step?

The thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

If that was the case, then the search for Tian Gang Yang and Di Sha Yin couldn't be neglected.

This was related to the next level of his bone refinement.

Jiang Ning spoke to himself inwardly.

Then.

In the rain.

He continued to assume the first posture of the Goldenvolution Invencible.

After gaining seventeen experience points in one round, he realized that it would take about six hundred rounds for his Goldenvolution Invencible to reach perfection.

By then, it would also be the limit of his skin refinement.

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He also understood why he was getting fewer experience points.

It wasn't just because of the elevation in his cultivation realm, but also because the Goldenvolution Invencible technique he possessed was incomplete.

To truly master the perfected Goldenvolution Invencible.

One must go to the Templo del Diamond.

But the Templo del Diamond was too far away! As far as he knew, the Templo del Diamond wasn't in Guang Ming Fu, nor was it in Ze Shan Zhou, where he was currently located.

It was outside Ze Shan Zhou!

Given the vastness of Daxia, the distance to the Templo del Diamond was incredibly far.

Even with the Jin Gang Ling given to him by Shen Congyun, he didn't consider it for the time being.

At this moment, the image of that young white-robed monk suddenly flashed through his mind.

He wondered if the monk was still there.

As the thought passed, Jiang Ning looked in the direction of Zhao Yu Long.

According to his understanding, the young monk named Jin Chan had come to Dong Ling Cheng with the purpose of finding Zhao Yu Long.

He had also seen that young monk on Shuang Yang Shan.

The twelve scars on his head indicated that the young monk had received the Pu Sa Jie.

Receiving the Pu Sa Jie meant that the young monk held an extremely high status in the Buddhist community.

And according to Zhao Yu Long's account, that young monk was also guiding him, leading him to comprehend the state of Union with Heaven.

This alone was enough to demonstrate the extraordinariness of that young monk.

At such a young age, he had already comprehended the state of Union with Heaven.

In the future, unless something unexpected happened, he would most likely become a Divine Human Master.

I'll go ask later!

Let's see if it's feasible!

Jiang Ning made up his mind instantly.

Next, amidst the pouring rain, he continued to perform his movements, refining his Qi and blood to temper his Membrane.

At this moment, his eyes were tightly shut.

With his inner vision, he could see the process of his Qi and blood being tempered.

Occasionally, golden particles flashed across the Membrane.

Even the sweat dripping from his body occasionally seemed to have golden particles flashing within.

Several hours later.

In the reception hall.

"Master Zhao!"

Upon seeing Zhao Yu Long's appearance, Jiang Ning quickly stood up.

"Commander Jiang, you braved the heavy rain to come here, is there something urgent?" Zhao Yu Long asked.

"Indeed, I have a favor to ask!" Jiang Ning said with a face full of embarrassment.

"Sit and tell me," Zhao Yu Long gestured with a raised hand.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded and sat down as well.

"I don't know what brings you here, Commander Jiang?" Zhao Yu Long inquired.

"Is Master Jin Chan available?" Jiang Ning asked.

"He's still in Dongling City!" Zhao Yu Long nodded and continued, "Do you want me to inform him on your behalf?"

"That would be perfect!" Jiang Ning thanked him with a bow.

"It's simple!" Zhao Yu Long smiled.

Then he stood up, "Commander Jiang, why don't we go together? Master Jin Chan should be cultivating in the mountains right now!"

"Good!" Jiang Ning followed and stood up as well.

Above Dongling City.

Dark clouds loomed.

But the rain gradually lessened.

Jiang Ning and Zhao Yu Long arrived outside without any rain gear and directly charged into the curtain of rain.

At this moment, although the rain was dense, it seemed to encounter an invisible barrier three inches away from the two of them, unable to touch them in the slightest.

It could only slowly slide down to the ground.

Ahead, Zhao Yu Long led the way through the rain as if strolling leisurely.

Jiang Ning followed calmly, neither too fast nor too slow.

Hoping for success!

The thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

The Golden Body Indestructible Body cultivation technique was not only helpful to him.

It was also crucial for Jiang Yi Ming and Jiang Li.

Especially for his nephew, Jiang Yi Ming, who was still young.

He had just reached the age suitable for martial arts training, and a cultivation technique that could forge a Golden Body would be of great help to Jiang Yi Ming's martial arts journey.

It could temper a solid foundation for his martial arts.

Along the way, there were few pedestrians.

Zhao Yu Long glanced back at Jiang Ning, then began to speed up.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning also increased his pace.

At the same time.

Prompts occasionally flashed before his eyes.

【Gale Thunder Step Experience +2】

【Gale Thunder Step Experience +3】

【Gale Thunder Step Experience +3】

【.】

As he practiced the Gale Thunder Step, its experience points slowly and steadily increased.

A moment later.

Zhao Yu Long looked at Jiang Ning with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

At this point, his speed had reached seventy percent.

But Jiang Ning showed no signs of falling behind; he firmly kept up with Zhao Yu Long, maintaining a relaxed expression.

"What an exquisite movement technique!"

His gaze swept over Jiang Ning's footsteps.

He could feel the wonder of the movement technique, giving him a sense of merging with the wind.

The interplay between action and stillness was incredibly natural.

It was as if he had become one with the heavens and earth.

Union with Heaven?

The thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and he shook his head slightly.

It shouldn't be!

Union with Heaven was somewhat similar, but not quite the same!

The next moment.

"Commander Jiang, keep up!" Zhao Yu Long shouted in the rain.

With one step, he broke through the rain curtain and rushed into the mountain forest.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning immediately followed.

"Master Zhao, do you know where Master Jin Chan comes from?" Jiang Ning suddenly asked.

"I have some knowledge of it!" Zhao Yu Long replied while rushing forward.

Then he continued, "Master Jin Chan was born with Buddhist nature and is the reincarnation of a great master in the Buddhist sect, holding a high position in the Diamond Temple."

"Reincarnation?" Jiang Ning took the opportunity to ask about his doubts, "Master Zhao, is there really such a concept as reincarnation in this world?"

"Of course! And it's not just one case!" Zhao Yu Long replied.

"There are several cases in this era as well." He added.

As he spoke, his gaze involuntarily glanced at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning immediately noticed Zhao Yu Long's subtle action.

He instantly understood.

Zhao Yu Long's actions clearly indicated that he suspected Jiang Ning was a reincarnated person.

This wasn't necessarily a bad thing!

He suddenly realized.

Such a claim could provide a reasonable explanation for his remarkable progress.

Moreover, he didn't have to worry about others coveting him.

And this claim wasn't entirely wrong.

In a sense, he had lived two lives.

Calling him a reincarnated person wasn't entirely incorrect, and he didn't know if he had awakened his past wisdom, was Zhuang Zhou dreaming of a butterfly, or was it the butterfly dreaming of Zhuang Zhou.

Both lives shared the same name and surname, and there was a seven to eight-tenths resemblance in appearance.

He never quite understood what the connection was.

(End of Chapter)

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