Chapter 473

Chapter 473

Chapter 473: Breakthrough, New Characteristics! Enlightenment of Heaven-Earth Unity! (Vote for Monthly Tickets!)



Inside the carriage.

Jiang Ning looked at the ice coffin in the corner, his expression solemn.

He pondered for a long time.

Then he picked up the ice coffin again and swept open the carriage door.

In the next moment.

Bang—

The air exploded, and the ice coffin flew out again.

"Master."

Lvyi started to speak but was gently stopped by Jiang Ning's shake of the head.

"Don’t talk about it!" Jiang Ning said, shaking his head.

Upon hearing this, Lvyi immediately fell silent.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was lost in thought.

Without a doubt.

The ice coffin he had just thrown out was the same one he had brought from the WaterMoon Sword Palace's treasure vault.

Now, this object had inexplicably attached itself to him, causing a sudden sense of unease.

Because the ice coffin was too bizarre.

At the time, he had thrown it into the Dongling Mountains, and with his strength, it could easily have flown a kilometer or two.

Two days had passed, and he was already very far from Dongling City.

But the ice coffin had mysteriously appeared in his carriage.

This bizarre event reminded him of the horror movies and TV shows he had seen in his previous life.

What was once a human fantasy in his past life was now happening right before his eyes.

After much contemplation, he opened his panel again.

【Source Energy】: 46183

【Techniques】: Text Recognition and Literacy+ (10 Breakthroughs 20000/20000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Agile Thinking, Outstanding Insight, Heavenly Eye (One Breakthrough), Liushen Chao Ran, Zhi Xing He Yi, Xin Ru Mingjing, Sheng E Shengsheng)



He knew that solving the ice coffin issue wouldn’t be that simple.

The day before, he had thrown the ice coffin away, and it had reappeared the next day.

He had just thrown it out again, but he didn’t think it would stay away for long.

He didn’t believe he could resolve this matter so easily.

Then his gaze fell on the Text Recognition and Literacy technique.

A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

To deal with the sudden appearance of the ice coffin, he knew he couldn’t rely solely on his current strength.

Or rather, with his current strength, he didn’t think he could solve this problem.

Even if it were a Divine Human Master, a stronger Grandmaster, he didn’t believe they could resolve this issue.

Because this bizarre event, in his understanding, was more related to the soul, Yin spirit, or perhaps involved the rules of the world’s essence.

Relying solely on the physical level of martial arts would be difficult to resolve.

Currently, the only technique that could help was Text Recognition and Literacy.

Whether it was the Heavenly Eye obtained after breaking the limit with Text Recognition and Literacy, or the mastery of the Yin spirit, there were some connections.

His thoughts churned.

Soon, he made a decision.

His eyes became determined.

In the next moment, he focused his mind.

The Source Energy Points rapidly decreased.

【Source Energy】: 26183 (46183→26183)



In an instant, 20,000 points were deducted due to the breakthrough of the Text Recognition and Literacy technique.

He then closed his eyes slightly.

Immediately, he felt his divine soul rapidly growing within his body.

The deep blue, ghostly spirit in his mind, which had previously been ethereal, rapidly became more substantial.

The rippling blue mist that had been emanating from his body slowly merged into his body, no longer causing any ripples.

He could clearly feel his divine soul growing stronger.

His divine perception also expanded outward, covering a radius of several miles.

He saw Bai Luoyu and Zhao Yu Long sitting in the carriage behind him, drinking wine, and saw the horses pulling the carriage sweating profusely.

He could see the swift flapping of a hummingbird’s wings in the distance and the battle between two ant armies underground several miles away.

As time passed, the range of his divine perception slowly expanded.

Everything within this range was clearly imprinted in his mind.

At this moment, he felt as if he were a god, calmly observing everything within his divine perception.

The ripples caused by the breeze, the drifting of falling leaves, the trembling of a bee’s wings.

Countless minute changes were vividly reflected in his mind.

After a long while.

Jiang Ning slowly came back to his senses, his mind filled with reflection.

In that state, he felt as if he had completely merged with the world, sensing every change in the world.

Yet, he also felt as if he had become the master of this world, calmly observing everything without any ripples in his heart.

Heaven-Earth Unity!

He suddenly came back to his senses, instantly enlightened.

That state he had just experienced was a sign of impending enlightenment of Heaven-Earth Unity.

Reaching that state, he had already taken half a step into this realm.

This state has been described and recorded in many books, and it is also mentioned in the Dao Zhang (Daoist Canon).

Heaven-Earth Unity.

It has been repeatedly mentioned in the Dao Zhang.

For Daoists, mastering Heaven-Earth Unity is also very important.

At this moment.

After regaining his awareness, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.

The breakthrough in Text Recognition and Literacy, the growth in mental strength, and the strengthening of the Yin spirit, had naturally led him to the threshold of Heaven-Earth Unity.

With his current accumulation, he only needed to further comprehend the universe.

Waiting for a moment of enlightenment would allow him to thoroughly grasp Heaven-Earth Unity.

Or, with deeper accumulation, he would naturally and thoroughly understand Heaven-Earth Unity.

If described according to the books, his current state is about seventy to eighty percent similar to Zhao Yu Long's half-step into Heaven-Earth Unity.

When Xiao Qiushui first attacked, Zhao Yu Long took a half-step into Heaven-Earth Unity and came to the rescue in time.

His ability to resonate with the universe by speaking was a further step from his current state.

Taking another step forward from Zhao Yu Long's original state would mean thoroughly understanding Heaven-Earth Unity, thus truly possessing the key to becoming a Divine Human Master.

For him now, this step is just a half-step away, within reach.

Such unexpected gains made Jiang Ning secretly feel that his recent decision was entirely correct.

Without choosing to break the limits of Text Recognition and Literacy, and without the further transformation of his mental strength, how could he have achieved such unexpected gains?

This choice brought him unexpected rewards.

Moreover, he was not far from understanding Heaven-Earth Unity, and this did not conflict with his nearly complete Inner Dan Yangsheng Gong (Inner Dan Nourishing Life Technique).

Mastering both would allow him to quickly complete the second blood replacement.

A Divine Human Master who has undergone a second blood replacement would surpass Zhao Yu Long in the realm of martial arts and completely overshadow the Xiao Qiushui of that time.

When Xiao Qiushui first achieved the Third Grade and became a Divine Human Master, it caused a sensation throughout Dongling County.

At the Master's Banquet, all the important figures from various places gathered.

At that time, Xiao Qiushui had only completed one blood replacement, solidifying his realm as a Divine Human Master.

Once his Inner Dan Yangsheng Gong was complete, and he understood Heaven-Earth Unity,

relying on his foundation and depth, he could quickly complete the second blood replacement.

In the realm of martial arts, he would surpass the Xiao Qiushui of that time.

Compared to Zhao Yu Long, he would also be a step ahead.

Because Zhao Yu Long, when he first became a Master, was not a Divine Human Master but an ordinary Master.

Zhao Yu Long, after entering the Third Grade Master rank, relied on his martial arts realm to stand at the peak and then aimed to become a Divine Human Master.

Compared to Xiao Qiushui's difficulty in achieving the status of a Divine Human Master, Zhao Yu Long's approach was much simpler and easier.

But compared to a true Divine Human Master who has completed two blood replacements, he was inherently weaker in terms of realm.

After that.

The turmoil in his heart gradually calmed down.

Jiang Ning looked at his panel.

【Source Energy】: 26183

The Source Energy Points were consumed by 20,000 points due to the breakthrough in the Text Recognition and Literacy skill.

From the original 46,000, it is now 26,000.

Although the cost was high, it was worth it compared to the gains.

Just preliminarily mastering the realm of Heaven-Earth Unity was enough to repay his efforts.

Not to mention the further transformation of his mental strength and the talents or abilities derived from the skill's breakthrough.

【Skills】: Text Recognition and Literacy (Eleven Breakthroughs 853/30000) (Attributes: Heavenly Eye (One Breakthrough), Six Senses Transcendent, Knowledge and Action United, Mind Like a Mirror, Born Sacred, Dao Follows Nature)



Dao Follows Nature?

Looking at the new attribute added to the panel, a hint of disappointment flashed in Jiang Ning's eyes.

Clearly, what he truly wanted did not appear.

From the literal meaning alone, the attribute of Dao Follows Nature offered no help with the mysterious ice coffin.

He shook his head inwardly, then his gaze focused as he looked at the description and explanation of the Dao Follows Nature attribute.

【Dao Follows Nature】: Born with Dao rhythm, possessing extremely high talent in comprehending the universe and the Dao path.

"Born with Dao rhythm?" Jiang Ning murmured to himself, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Looking at the attribute description on the panel, he instantly understood why he could suddenly preliminarily master the realm of Heaven-Earth Unity.

The blessing of Dao Follows Nature greatly enhanced his talent in this area.

The enhancement in comprehending the universe made it easier for him to grasp the realm of Heaven-Earth Unity.

"Indeed!"

"Effort is important, but to truly achieve great accomplishments, one must also have talent!"

At this moment.

Jiang Ning had a deeper understanding of the importance of talent.

"Since I have such talent and opportunity, I must cherish it and firmly grasp this chance!!"

He clenched his fist inwardly, his belief growing even stronger.

Subsequently.

He didn’t rest, but closed the panel and continued to read through the remaining twenty-odd volumes of the Dao Zhang Thirty-six Volumes that he hadn’t finished earlier.

Each of the Dao Zhang Thirty-six Volumes was extraordinarily remarkable.

Reading through these volumes granted him Text Recognition and Literacy experience points just as efficiently as reading lower-tier martial arts techniques.

He naturally couldn’t let go of such an efficient way to gain Text Recognition and Literacy experience points.

The journey to Guangning Prefecture City was also a perfect opportunity for him to grind for this skill.

The benefits of just completing a skill Breakthrough further emphasized the importance of this skill.

Text Recognition and Literacy Experience Points +3

Text Recognition and Literacy Experience Points +3

Text Recognition and Literacy Experience Points +2

...

As he continued to read through the Dao Zhang, his Text Recognition and Literacy experience points grew rapidly.

However, even with this rate of growth, it still seemed slow compared to the total of thirty thousand points he needed.

Meanwhile.

In the carriage behind him.

“Lord, what’s wrong?” Bai Luoyu asked, noticing Zhao Yu Long’s relaxed demeanor.

Zhao Yu Long shook his head. “I just had an inexplicable feeling of hair standing on end, as if someone was snooping on us. I took precautions, but now that feeling has disappeared. It must have been a passing strong individual.”

“A passing strong individual?” Bai Luoyu was somewhat surprised.

“Yes!” Zhao Yu Long nodded. “Your spirit force is too weak, so you didn’t feel it. Just now, there was an extremely strong mental wave covering the area.”

“The heroes under the heaven are indeed like carp jumping over the river!” Bai Luoyu sighed. “Even in such remote areas, we can encounter a strong individual that even the Lord praises.”

“Who would have thought!” Zhao Yu Long also sighed with a sense of divine feeling.

He continued, “The stronger one becomes, the higher the level of contact, and the more one realizes that there’s always someone stronger out there! This world is too deep. We are merely lone figures floating on the water surface.”

“Lord, there’s no need to be so pessimistic. If the sky really falls, there are tall people to hold it up!” Bai Luoyu raised his cup and comforted him.

“That’s true! If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up! I’m just a Master, so there’s no need to worry too much!” Zhao Yu Long smiled, raised his cup, and gently clinked it with Bai Luoyu’s.

The three carriages rushed along the official road, heading toward Guangning Prefecture.

The next day.

Jiang Ning got off the carriage.

Looking at the rising Crimson Sun in the distance, he couldn’t help but stretch and extend his muscles and bones.

Crackling sound—

His entire body’s muscles and bones resonated.

At this moment.

The three carriages were parked by the stream, their heads lowered, chewing on grass and drinking from the stream.

Snort—

Seeing Jiang Ning appear, the two White Snow Red Flame Horses snorted twice and then stretched their heads toward him, cuddling closely.

Jiang Ning smiled and stroked the fur of the two horses.

After a brief exchange.

Bathed in the cool mountain breeze and the light of the rising sun, Jiang Ning slowly closed his eyes.

In an instant.

His mind returned to a state of tranquility and emptiness.

His consciousness instantly merged with the world.

He felt as if he had transformed into the stream water, gently flowing.

As if he had become the mountain breeze, crossing the hills, rustling the leaves, and rushing to the distance.

He instantly entered a state of Without Hope and Without Self.

Time quietly passed.

Suddenly.

The door of a carriage was swept open, and Bai Luoyu jumped down with a slightly muffled sound.

The next moment.

He looked at Jiang Ning and was momentarily stunned.

“Brother Bai!” Jiang Ning opened his eyes and greeted him with a smile.

Bai Luoyu rubbed his eyes, looking at Jiang Ning, who seemed no different from usual.

“Was it just an illusion?” he wondered.

“You two are up early enough!” Zhao Yu Long’s voice came.

The carriage curtain was swept open by him.

“Lord, you’re the one who woke up too late!” Jiang Ning teased.

Zhao Yu Long glanced at the Crimson Sun that had climbed over the mountain ridge and couldn’t help but smile.

“I’m old! I don’t have the energy of you young people, so I need more rest!”

“Lord, you just became a Divine Human Master and have extended your life by at least ten years. That’s like being ten years younger, so how can you be considered old!” Jiang Ning said.

“Haha!!” Talking about this achievement, Zhao Yu Long couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

Achieving his long-held wish.

Even after many days, it still made him feel comfortable and delighted when he talked about it.

“Patrol Commissioner Jiang, are you going to continue reading the Dao Zhang Thirty-six Volumes later?” Zhao Yu Long asked.

“No!” Jiang Ning shook his head. “How about Lord and Brother Bai joining me for a drink later?”

“Why the sudden change, Brother Jiang? You’re willing to take a break?” Bai Luoyu teased.

“It’s my birthday today! I should take a break for myself!” Jiang Ning smiled.

(End of Chapter)

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