Chapter 82: Second Breakthrough, New Traits

Chapter 82: Second Breakthrough, New Traits

At the city gate of Luo Shui County Town.

In the darkness of the night.

The carriage carrying Shen Congyun gradually disappeared from their sight.

Lin Qingyi withdrew her gaze and glanced at Jiang Ning with a faint look.

"Shen Congyun has entrusted you to me. If you have any matters in the future, you can come and find me at Wanhua Tower!"

"But let me tell you beforehand, I won't help you as much as Shen Congyun did! I'll only assist you within reasonable limits, and you'll have to rely on yourself for the most part."

"Understood, senior," Jiang Ning replied, "Thank you, senior!"

"Don't call me senior, it sounds terrible!" Lin Qingyi said with a light tone.

"Thank you, Sister Lin!" Jiang Ning smiled.

"You sure know how to take advantage of the situation!" Lin Qingyi said with a faint smile, and then she turned and left.

As she turned, a hint of a smile appeared on her lips.

Being called 'sister' by someone valued by Shen Congyun made her feel cheerful.

This was completely different from the feelings others gave her.

In her eyes, being valued by Shen Congyun meant they were qualified to interact with her.

Especially since Jiang Ning's appearance met her aesthetic standards, making him pleasing to look at and comfortable to be around.

Add to that Jiang Ning's age, just eighteen years old.

Not only were men forever drawn to eighteen-year-old girls.

Women were the same!

At this moment.

As Lin Qingyi's figure disappeared into the distance, Jiang Ning's heart stirred slightly.

Not refusing!

That meant she had agreed!

Being able to call her 'sister' was a good thing!

At least he could take advantage of the situation!

At the same time.

Even though it was night, there were still sounds coming from the buildings on both sides of the street.

Shadows darted quickly in all four directions, spreading the news.

After returning to the martial arts academy.

Jiang Ning started practicing his fists again.

Shen Congyun's departure made him feel uneasy.

Although the Cao family had bowed to Shen Congyun before, no one knew what they were thinking now.

After all, the previous conflict had been so intense.

The Cao family wasn't known for their kindness.

Fortunately!

Cao Rong had also left!

Jiang Ning's heart was relieved.

【Five Beasts Fist Experience +1】

【Skills】: Five Beasts Fist (Great Success 27/1000)



With each practice session, his experience in the Five Beasts Fist grew by one point.

"One practice session, one point of experience, and four strands of vital energy."

Jiang Ning clenched his fists, and the vital energy within him surged towards his limbs, instantly making him feel a surge of power throughout his body.

"My previous estimation was a bit off, as the total amount of vital energy needed to channel through the lower limbs is much more than the upper limbs."

"However, with my current efficiency, within a month, the fist technique will reach perfection, allowing me to accumulate a total of four strands of vital energy, plus the additional effects of the Vital Energy Pill, it should be enough to thoroughly perfect my vital energy."

After that, he continued to practice his fists.

With each increase in vital energy and strength, his confidence grew.

Before going to sleep, he checked his status once more.

【Essence Energy】: 19.3

【Skills】: Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Second Breakthrough 2000/2000) (Trait: Broad Understanding)



"Tomorrow I'll reach 20 points, but I'm not sure if 20 points will be enough for the second breakthrough in blade technique."

With this thought in mind, he slowly entered a deep sleep, allowing his body to recover overnight.

The next morning.

The sky had just begun to brighten.

Jiang Ning had already opened his eyes and gotten out of bed.

Crack!

As he rolled out of bed and stretched his limbs, his entire body emitted a crisp sound.

"Ah, that's better!" He sighed, and immediately checked his status.

【Essence Energy】: 21.9

【Skills】:

Firewood Splitting Blade Technique + (Second Breakthrough 2000/2000) (Trait: Broad Understanding)



"Hmm?"

At that moment, Jiang Ning's eyes suddenly froze.

"It actually worked, 20 points is enough for the second breakthrough?"

In his heart, he didn't really expect it to work.

20 points of essence energy was extremely easy for him at this point.

It only took him a little over a month.

So he thought the requirements for the second breakthrough in skills would be slightly higher.

Maybe even ten times more, as a decimal system was a reasonable approach.

But at this moment, seeing the bright plus sign next to the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique on his status, he knew he had guessed wrong.

The second breakthrough in the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique didn't require as much essence energy as he had imagined.

Only 20 points were needed.

20 points of essence energy consumption would allow him to achieve the second breakthrough in the blade technique.

Thinking of this, he felt a surge of anticipation.

The new traits, especially those related to the blade technique, would undoubtedly bring him new insights and improvements.

His strength would undoubtedly increase again.

After that.

He focused his attention on the plus sign next to the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique on his status, and his thoughts shifted slightly.

The essence energy points on his status rapidly decreased.

As the essence energy decreased.

He suddenly felt his mind entering a transcendent state beyond that of ordinary people.

In his mind's eye, he held a blade and slashed it down, regardless of the season or weather, he was always swinging the blade.

With just this one slash, he didn't know how many tens of thousands of slashes he had performed.

Each slash brought him new insights and understandings of the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique.

The speed of his slashes increased, like a white rainbow flashing in the air.

In this state, time seemed to have ceased to exist.

At the same time, Jiang Ning felt his arms tingle and itch, as if millions of ants were crawling inside them, and an electric current was coursing through his veins.

After an unknown duration, he opened his eyes.

In an instant, a flash of blade light seemed to pass through his vision.

Energy Points: 1.9

Skills:

Book Knowledge Mastery (First Limit Break 903/2000) (Characteristic: Photographic Memory)



Five Beasts Fist (Great Success 35/1000)



Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Secondary Limit Break 1967/3000) (Characteristics: Broad Understanding, Blade Like Gale)



Inner Alchemy Life Cultivation Technique (Beginner 188/1000)



Canglang Blade Technique (Proficient 1/200)



"Blade Like Gale?" Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

The correct version is available on 69shu! 6=9+shu_ba

He then grabbed the long sword by his bed, moved swiftly, and reached the courtyard in just a few steps.

Swish—

He drew out the sword, its cold light flashing as it left the sheath.

The next moment, the courtyard was filled with flashing sword lights, countless overlapping sword shadows within three zhang of Jiang Ning, everywhere around him! Qi waves surged, and leaves and branches on the ground were swept up in all directions.

As he continued to wield the sword, the flashing blade light seemed to transform into a curtain of blades, a blade barrier impenetrable to even a drop of water.

After a long while, Jiang Ning sheathed his sword, and the flashing sword light around him simultaneously dissipated.

Canglang Blade Technique Experience +1

Jiang Ning's face immediately showed excitement.

"This sword is so fast! Almost five times faster than before."

At this moment, he was incredibly excited.

A fivefold increase in sword speed—what a concept!

If two people had the same strength,

a one-tenth increase in sword speed would give a ninety percent chance of victory.

A fivefold increase in sword speed during actual combat would make an enormous difference, placing them on completely different levels, akin to the gap between an adult and a child.

When facing an opponent, by the time their sword reached the midpoint, his blade could already reach any vital point on their body.

That one-third distance gap was the difference between life and death.

With the same level of strength, his sword speed would easily allow him to strike first even when acting second, ensuring a hundred percent chance of victory unless he became careless.

"I wonder what my current strength is!" Jiang Ning muttered to himself, "If I activate the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique, with a fivefold increase in speed and the explosive power and speed of the secondary limit break, should I be able to defeat Xu Yunfeng without using the Ninefold Power?"

"After all, my strength has been enhanced, and the gap between us isn't that big anymore!"

With this thought, Jiang Ning, bathed in the morning light, arrived at the front courtyard of the martial arts academy.

He stood before a 500-jin stone lock.

His right hand gripped the hundred-refined muscle iron in the middle of the stone lock, and then his right arm exerted force.

The exposed right arm immediately revealed clear muscle textures.

These bulging muscles resembled coiled dragons, exuding power.

The next moment, the stone lock slowly lifted into the air, and Jiang Ning's lower body slightly sank, stabilizing his stance.

"It really works!" Excitement flashed in his eyes, and then he held the pose for nearly ten breaths before slowly lowering the stone lock.

Boom—

Even though he lowered it slowly, the stone lock still produced a dull thud as it hit the ground, causing the dirt to fly up on both sides.

"Haa—"

Jiang Ning slowly exhaled the breath he had been holding in his belly, his face filled with excitement.

"The strength in my right arm has exceeded 500 jin; with this power, I can already match those who have achieved Vital Energy Perfection."

"Even the strength of ordinary Ninth Stage Martial Dao practitioners is only between 700 and 1,000 jin in a single arm. The gap between us has further narrowed!"

Subsequently, he shook his right arm, and then his body sank as he gripped the stone lock with his left hand.

"Lift—"

He took a deep breath, sinking his energy into his lower abdomen, and then exerted force with his left arm.

The stone lock lifted off the ground again.

After holding the pose for two breaths,

Boom—

Jiang Ning lowered the stone lock, and it landed heavily.

"500 jin, and my left arm also has 500 jin of strength!"

Jiang Ning was even more excited.

Without achieving Vital Energy Perfection, his arms already possessed 500 jin of strength; even those with extraordinary talents and innate divine strength would be no different.

Feeling this significant progress, Jiang Ning was highly motivated.

He then turned his gaze back to his status.

Name: Jiang Ning

Energy Points: 1.9

Skills:

Book Knowledge Mastery (First Limit Break 903/2000) (Characteristic: Photographic Memory)



Five Beasts Fist (Great Success 35/1000)



Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Secondary Limit Break 1967/3000) (Characteristics: Broad Understanding, Blade Like Gale)



Inner Alchemy Life Technique (Beginner 188/1000)



Canglang Blade Technique (Proficient 1/200)



"Energy Points are only at 1.9; I need to keep accumulating."

"Book Knowledge Mastery experience is almost halfway there. At my current rate of accumulating energy points, I'll only need eight more days to reach the next 20 points."

"I should read more books during this time to increase my Book Knowledge Mastery experience."

"At the same time, I can't neglect my fist technique and Inner Alchemy Life Technique."

"As for the Canglang Blade Technique, there's no rush for now! With my current physical condition and Martial Dao level, I'll consider improving this blade technique after achieving success in Skin Tempering."

Subsequently, he focused on the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique.

"Experience is at 1,967; I just need 1,033 more points to max it out. During this time, I'll also accumulate experience for the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique and try to gather a little more."

"For me now, splitting firewood is extremely simple and doesn't require much effort."

"One point of experience gained with each swing, but it's fast!"

After formulating his plan, Jiang Ning continued practicing his fist technique while waiting for sunrise.

With Wang Jin's support and assistance, he could freely use high-quality medicinal supplements without worrying about it for the time being.

(End of Chapter)

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