Chapter 76: The Dust Settles

Chapter 76: The Dust Settles

At the lakeside, Jiang Ning watched Shen Congyun and Lin Qingyi's departing figures. His gaze returned to the few golden sheets of paper in his hands.

The advanced cultivation methods of the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique?

This should also be helpful to me.

Jiang Ning carefully examined the golden sheets of paper, which recorded the advanced cultivation methods of the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique.

[Word Recognition Experience Points +1]



[Word Recognition Experience Points +1]



[Word Recognition Experience Points +1]



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Within the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, Jiang Ning had finished reading the content on the golden sheets.

With his photographic memory, the content was deeply etched into his mind like carvings on stone.

"After entering the beginner level, one must refine the five viscera and six bowels with the Great Sun Essence Energy, but the energy after sunrise is exceptionally violent, and ordinary people can hardly endure it. As expected, there is a guiding method," Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

His heart stirred with excitement.

With a guiding method, from now on, the efficiency of refining the five viscera and six bowels with the Great Sun Essence Energy would greatly increase.

As a result, the efficiency of gaining experience points would improve, and the time required to break through the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique in the future would also be shortened due to the increased efficiency of obtaining experience points.

Undoubtedly, this would accelerate his strength enhancement.

It's important to know that the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique is a supreme art, a supreme art of refining the five viscera and six bowels.

Inner Strength, normally speaking, is a level that one would reach at the Fifth Stage Martial Dao.

At this level, with the inner strength of the five viscera and six bowels, one can endure prolonged battles without fear, possess enduring stamina, and even condense inner breath to strike down enemies from a distance.

Powerful practitioners can condense their inner breath like a gale, capable of breaking through a thousand layers of armor with a single sword.

Although this supreme art lacks a method to achieve perfection, according to Jiang Ning's current reading, as long as he advances the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique to the minor achievement level, he can reach the level of organ thunder sound and inner breath like a gale.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also understood why Shen Congyun had helped him.

It was because his Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique had reached the beginner level.

A supreme art, breaking through to the beginner level in such a short time, in Jiang Ning's opinion, was likely the reason Shen Congyun had helped him.

Perhaps in Shen Congyun's eyes, Jiang Ning's future breakthrough to the minor achievement level would allow him to smoothly pass through the Fifth Stage Martial Dao and enter the realm of the Fourth Stage.

This future potential might be why Shen Congyun was willing to help him at this moment.

Even though Jiang Ning had a vague guess about this, he was still immensely grateful for Shen Congyun's assistance today.

If not for Shen Congyun's intervention, he would have had a hard time resolving the situation today.

His older brother, sister-in-law, and their family would likely have died with resentment.

Even if he could avenge them in the future, it would only slightly ease the bitterness in his heart.

With Shen Congyun's help, according to Cao Rong's words just now, his older brother, sister-in-law, and their family should be safe and sound.

Thinking about everything that happened today, Jiang Ning clenched his fists.

"Without sufficient strength, one is like a drifting weed in the wind, unable to control one's destiny!" He sighed inwardly.

"It's fortunate that a great figure like Shen Congyun intervened!" He felt relieved at this thought.

The next moment, Jiang Ning tightened his grip on the golden sheets that recorded the supreme art of the advanced cultivation methods of the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique.

"This cultivation technique is not to be underestimated. I must not fall behind!"

"In the future, if I can reach the minor achievement level, I will definitely start condensing my inner breath earlier. If I reach the great achievement level, my inner breath will be even more condensed like a gale, possessing terrifying invincibility."

"At that time, perhaps I only need to reach the Seventh Stage Martial Dao to have the strength to kill Cao Rong."

"I won't feel powerless like I did today!"

"The powerlessness of having one's life and destiny controlled by others!"

Jiang Ning's thoughts echoed in his mind.

His gaze fell on the panel.

[Skills]: Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Beginner Level 31/1000)



Moreover, with the mysterious nature of my panel, even though I lacked the cultivation methods after the beginner level, I was still able to gain experience points for this cultivation technique.

Even if I lack the method to perfect the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique, perhaps with the mysterious nature of my panel, I might be able to break through this supreme art to the perfect level.

If I can truly perfect it, I might possess unimaginable might! After all, this is a supreme art!!! Thinking of this, Jiang Ning's heart yearned.

At the Waveblade Martial Academy, everyone looked at Jiang Ning with envious eyes.

"What great luck, to be noticed by a great figure like Shen Congyun!"

"Indeed!"

Several people whispered among themselves.

Cheng Ran also looked at Jiang Ning with envy.

Then, he approached Jiang Ning.

"Jiang Shidi, Master Wang said that you should find him in the backyard when you return."

Jiang Ning nodded. "Cheng Shixiong, thank you for your help just now!"

Seeing Jiang Ning's serious gaze, Cheng Ran patted his chest.

"Jiang Shidi, you're being too polite. I should have informed you earlier! It's fortunate that Master Wang stepped in."

"And Shen Congyun also came forward to help Jiang Shidi!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning said, "Indeed! I'm deeply grateful to Master and Shen Congyun for their help. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known what to do!"

He sighed and then said, "Cheng Shixiong, I'll go find Master first!"

"Okay!" Cheng Ran nodded.

In the backyard of the martial arts academy.

"Master!"

Wang Jin looked at Jiang Ning and nodded slightly. "What are your thoughts after today's events?"

Jiang Ning replied, "Without strength, one can only be at the mercy of others!"

Wang Jin nodded. "Without strength, one can only be at the mercy of others!"

At this point, Wang Jin sighed again.

"You don't know how arrogant and proud Cao Rong is. With his official position and Seventh Stage Martial Dao, having achieved the Bone Tempering level, his strength in Luoshui County is among the top five. Even this old man is not worthy in his eyes."

"But as soon as Shen Congyun appeared, Cao Rong immediately lowered his head."

"This is the status that strength brings."

Jiang Ning said, "Disciple understands. I will work twice as hard from now on."

Wang Jin smiled and said, "There's no need to put in extra effort. You've already been working hard enough! But remember, the path of martial arts has no end. Even the Martial Sage, who stands above all, hasn't reached its peak."

"I hope you'll always keep your initial aspirations and continue to strive fearlessly. Don't become complacent or arrogant when you achieve some success in the future."

Jiang Ning bowed respectfully, "Disciple will always remember Master's teachings and keep them close to my heart."

Hearing these words, Wang Jin nodded slightly again.

Then he continued, "As the Deputy Lord of Wan Hua Tower here, Shen Congyun is not allowed to interfere in local power struggles according to the rules of Wan Hua Tower. Today, he broke those rules to help you, so you must remember his kindness."

Jiang Ning replied, "Disciple understands! I am not ungrateful."

Wang Jin said, "But today, Shen Congyun is willing to break the rules of Wan Hua Tower to help you, which shows how much he values you. You must seize this opportunity."

"In life, such great opportunities are rare. If you miss this chance, you'll regret it later."

"Seizing this opportunity is of utmost importance to you."

Jiang Ning nodded again, "Disciple understands! I will remember Master's teachings."

Wang Jin looked at Jiang Ning before him with great satisfaction.

He hesitated for a moment before speaking again.

"Do you know why Shen Congyun suddenly decided to help you?"

Hearing this question, Jiang Ning smiled inwardly, knowing that Wang Jin was curious.

Jiang Ning answered, "Because of the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique."

Before Jiang Ning could say more, Wang Jin was taken aback. "The Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique?"

Jiang Ning nodded, "Yes, Shen Congyun realized that I had made progress in the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique, so he was willing to help me."

At that moment, Wang Jin finally understood.

"So that's why! It's because of the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique. Now I understand everything!" He nodded slowly and glanced at Jiang Ning, "A few days ago, you must have seen the fragment of the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique that I left on my desk."

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded again and continued, "Disciple secretly practiced this technique, please punish me, Master!"

Looking at Jiang Ning, who was bowing his head, Wang Jin smiled, "Punishment? What's there to punish? This is a good thing! I was able to learn this unique Inner Strength Technique because I am a naturally gifted individual."

"Now, you, young man, have also caught Shen Congyun's attention for the same reason."

"What a coincidence!"

Wang Jin looked at Jiang Ning with increasing satisfaction.

Being recognized by Shen Congyun meant that Jiang Ning's martial talent was exceptional. Moreover, they were both naturally gifted individuals, sharing a special connection.

With Shen Congyun's help, Jiang Ning's future achievements were bound to be remarkable.

Wang Jin then recalled the scene that had just occurred.

He had felt the Nine Levels of Power within Jiang Ning's body.

Thinking of this, Wang Jin suddenly spoke up.

"That's right, I wasn't mistaken just now. You've mastered the power of the Nine Levels!"

Jiang Ning replied truthfully, "Yes, Disciple achieved the entry level of the Tideblade Technique not long ago and mastered the Nine Levels of Power."

Hearing Jiang Ning's confirmation, Wang Jin's eyes flashed with brilliance.

Even though he had just learned about this, hearing these words still left him feeling slightly shaken.

It had only been a few days since he showed the martial secret manual to Jiang Ning, and now his disciple had already reached the entry level of the blade technique and condensed the power.

Thinking about Jiang Ning's recent actions and the events that had transpired that day, Wang Jin felt even more fortunate to have found such a talented disciple.

A disciple who could carry on his legacy and promote his teachings.

Then, Wang Jin said, "Let me feel the power of the Nine Levels that you've mastered once more."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning placed his palm on Wang Jin's right arm, and a strand of power flowed through their physical contact, entering Wang Jin's body.

At that moment, Wang Jin felt the overwhelming power contained within this force.

It was indeed the Nine Levels of Power!

Wang Jin's heart was filled with surging emotions.

After a moment, he calmed himself and looked at Jiang Ning standing tall before him, a hint of sentiment in his eyes.

"Master, what's wrong?" Jiang Ning asked, sensing Wang Jin's emotions.

Wang Jin shook his head, "It's nothing! I said before that if you mastered the power, I would assist you. Tomorrow, come to me, and I'll prepare something for you today."

"Thank you, Master!" Jiang Ning's expression brightened, and he bowed respectfully.

Wang Jin continued, "Your strength needs to be further improved. Don't rely solely on Shen Congyun. He broke the rules of Wan Hua Tower to help you, and it's possible that he might face consequences soon."

"Once that happens, the Cao family might also change their attitude. After all, we've created a conflict today."

Jiang Ning listened attentively, his face filled with seriousness.

"Disciple understands!"

Wang Jin smiled, "There's no need to be so serious. It's just a possibility!"

Then, he waved his hand at Jiang Ning, "Alright, go and take care of your own matters!"

"Yes, Master!" Jiang Ning bowed and prepared to leave the courtyard.

"Right!" Wang Jin spoke up again, "You can go home and visit today! With Shen Congyun's help, your older brother and his family should be released."

Jiang Ning nodded and left Wang Jin's courtyard, his heart filled with anticipation.

Although Wang Jin didn't explicitly state how he would help, Jiang Ning could make some guesses.

Regardless of the method, Wang Jin's assistance would undoubtedly accelerate his strength improvement.

His Energy Points should also increase at a faster rate.

Jiang Ning eagerly anticipated this, as he had already reached the full experience points for the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique. With sufficient Energy Points, he could break through his limits again and gain new abilities.

(End of Chapter)

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