Chapter 84: New Feature, Astonishing Results!

Chapter 84: New Feature, Astonishing Results!

Martial Academy.

Jiang Ning sat cross-legged in the courtyard, quietly awaiting the sunrise.

At this moment, his mind had already wandered far away.

According to his understanding, the strength of martial practitioners in Luoshui County was not particularly high.

A Ninth Stage Martial Dao practitioner was considered skilled, and throughout the entire Luoshui County, they were the true backbone of the county.

The county sheriff, the hall masters of the three major gangs, and the chief inspectors were all Ninth Stage Martial Dao experts.

With this level of skill, no matter which faction they joined, they could live very comfortably.

They were truly above ordinary people.

They had the ability to surpass social classes and rise above the common folk.

If they joined the court, it would be easy to obtain an official position.

Just like those chief inspectors, they all held official titles, genuine Ninth Rank officials.

Although these were minor positions, for ordinary people, it was already considered a class leap, defying fate.

As for the Eighth Level Martial Dao practitioners, throughout Luoshui County, they were like big shots, each controlling an important resource within the county.

For example, the leaders of the three major gangs in Luoshui County were all Eighth Level Martial Dao practitioners, with well-developed strength and force exceeding a thousand jin.

According to Jiang Ning's knowledge, Eighth Level Martial Dao practitioners circulate power to temper their muscles, increasing muscle density and quantity, thereby significantly enhancing their strength.

The top experts at this level could swing a single arm with over two thousand jin of force, and those with innate talent and divine strength could even exert more than three thousand jin.

The increase in strength at this level was very noticeable, and even in the subsequent levels, there was no other level that could match this level's improvement in strength, unless one reached the Inner Strength Great Achievement realm.

Therefore, this level was also known as the Divine Strength Realm.

The top experts in the Divine Strength Realm could be considered hegemons in Luoshui County.

Even the three great families, who were like local tyrants, would treat such figures with respect.

Above the Eighth Level Martial Dao practitioners were the Seventh Stage Martial Artists, like Wang Jin and Cao Rong.

These included the county magistrate who oversaw all patrol officers, the chief of the city gate command, the commander of the outer garrison, Wang Duotou, and the pillars of the three great families, all of whom were Seventh Stage Martial Artists.

As for the even higher Sixth Stage Martial Artists, there was not a single one openly in the entire Luoshui County.

So, Jiang Ning was very clear.

As long as he entered the Ninth Stage Martial Dao, with his various abilities, even in the entire Luoshui County, he would truly possess the strength to stand on his own.

Moreover, he would also meet the qualifications to join the Inspection Bureau.

Joining the Inspection Bureau would bring about a real change.

Without absolute invincibility, the importance of power was undeniable.

With this thought, Jiang Ning's motivation surged.

The next moment, the sun rose completely.

Jiang Ning immediately entered a state of calm, facing the sunrise and practicing the breath regulation technique.

With each breath,

Streams of invisible Great Sun Essence Energy continuously flowed from his nose into his five organs.

Then, as the Great Sun Essence Energy tempered him, he could clearly feel the functions and strength of his five organs improving.

[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience +1]



[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience +1]



[Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience +1]



[.]



Time passed slowly, and the experience points for the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique on his panel were also constantly increasing.

In the blink of an eye, more than an hour had passed.

The third hour was approaching.

Jiang Ning stopped his breath regulation.

As he opened his eyes,

[This absorption of Great Sun Essence Energy has increased your Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique experience by a total of 44 points.]



[Skill] Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Foundation 802/1000)



"44 points, one more than yesterday."

"As expected, at this level, the earlier the sunrise, the longer I can absorb the Great Sun Essence Energy, and the more experience points I gain."

"With today's efficiency, in five more days, my Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique can break through."

"I just hope it doesn't suddenly rain in the next few days!"

This thought had just arisen in Jiang Ning's mind when he shook his head, feeling a bit guilty.

Forget it!

Let it rain heavily!

Around Luoshui County, it hadn't rained for three months, and the heavens seemed to be making life difficult for the common folk!

Fortunately, being adjacent to Luoshui County meant they could still drink and irrigate the fields.

Other places must be having a much harder time than Luoshui County.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning sighed inwardly.

In recent days, when he occasionally returned to visit his older brother's family, he could clearly see the increase in beggars as he passed through the outer city.

From their words and behavior, and the clothes they wore, it was evident that they were once ordinary commoners.

They begged with shame and embarrassment.

Among them were parents begging with their children.

During this time, he also witnessed several religious ceremonies worshipping the gods.

They worshipped the heavens and prayed for rain! Thus, the worshippers were growing in number.

"Natural disasters and man-made calamities, signs of national demise!"

"In this environment, I must grow stronger quickly."

Jiang Ning shook his head.

Then, he focused his mind and began to read.

[Skill] Word Recognition (Limit Break +1995/2000) (Characteristic: Memorize at a Glance)



"Just five more experience points! Let's accumulate these experience points in one go!"

With this thought, he began to flip through the book.

[Word Recognition Experience +1]



[Word Recognition Experience +1]



[Word Recognition Experience +1]



[.]



The experience points slowly increased, inching closer and closer to 2000 points.

A moment later.

[This reading session has increased your Word Recognition experience by a total of 5 points.

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【Skill】: Word Recognition (Breakthrough Limit: 2000/2000) (Trait: Memorize at a Glance)



"Finally, it's full!"

He glanced at the Essence Energy points once more.

【Essence Energy】: 34.8

"Now everything is ready, I hope this breakthrough in Word Recognition will greatly help me!"

The next moment, Jiang Ning's mind stirred.

The Essence Energy points on the panel instantly decreased like flowing water.

At the same time, he felt a sudden jolt in his brain, as if a drop of icy water had fallen into his mind.

In an instant, his mind became empty, entering a state of neither joy nor sorrow.

Under such circumstances, his eyebrows seemed to be in an unusual state, as if something was about to emerge from them.

"What's going on?"

He muttered to himself.

Suddenly, a strand of his consciousness sank, and a picture instantly appeared in his mind, a picture of his own body.

He saw his organs, blood flowing, 639 muscles, and 206 bones.

"This... is my body!"

"I can actually see inside my own body!"

Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Inner Vision was a skill that required a certain level of Mental Strength to possess.

This ability was extremely useful for any martial practitioner.

With the ability to see inside one's body, the path of martial arts would be much faster than for ordinary people.

Whether it was the Ninth Stage Martial Dao's Skin Refinement or the Eighth Level Martial Dao's Muscle Fiber Refinement, mastering Inner Vision would allow for more precise tempering, rather than blindly groping in the dark, thus greatly improving the efficiency of cultivation.

Generally speaking, unless one was born with extraordinary gifts and an inherently strong Mental Strength, achieving Inner Vision was not an easy task.

The strength of Mental Strength depended more on innate talent.

As for acquired abilities, as far as Jiang Ning knew, there was no systematic method to strengthen the mind in this world.

Although Buddhism and Taoism had methods to cultivate the mind, they were related to the Taoist Canon and Buddhist Sutras, and the efficiency of strengthening Mental Strength was not high. Without high innate talent and understanding, it would take more than five or ten years of effort to see noticeable results.

Aside from these two paths, there was also Confucianism, where reading books and scriptures could subtly strengthen Mental Strength, but the efficiency was also very low.

Then there was the path of scholarly pursuits through the Imperial Examinations, achieving fame, and entering the Temple of the Sage to receive the Vast Righteous Qi, which could nourish the soul and strengthen Mental Strength.

Even this was difficult.

After ten years of hard study, how many could achieve success? The path of martial arts was already challenging, and on top of that, one had to study hard and strive for success in the Imperial Examinations.

It was important to remember that everyone only had twelve hours in a day.

After meals and sleep, how many hours were left?

Dividing this time between scholarly and martial pursuits would make it even more challenging.

Additionally, everyone had different innate talents and strengths, making it even harder to achieve success in areas where they were not naturally inclined.

"The Imperial Examinations are so important, and their benefits to the martial path are so significant. It's no wonder that they are controlled by aristocratic families!"

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning shook his head inwardly.

He knew that if he wanted to gain some success in the future, it wouldn't be easy.

"I hope joining the Patrol Office will help me!"

He thought to himself.

After a moment, Jiang Ning opened his eyes and immediately checked the panel.

【Skill】: Word Recognition (Second Breakthrough Limit: 0/2000) (Trait: Memorize at a Glance, Extraordinary Senses)



【Extraordinary Senses】: Not a Feather Can Add, Not a Fly Can Land.

Not a Feather Can Add, Not a Fly Can Land.

Seeing these words, his eyes narrowed, and he muttered to himself.

"Isn't this what Master Wang Zongyue said in the Discourse on Tai Chi in my previous life?"

"This phrase means that when Tai Chi is practiced to the highest level, the body becomes extremely sensitive. Even the lightest touch, as gentle as a feather or a fly, can be immediately sensed, allowing for an instant counterattack."

Jiang Ning pondered further.

What were the five senses?

They were sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste, and when these five senses merged, they were collectively known as the Extraordinary Senses.

With this realization, he opened his eyes and scanned his surroundings.

In an instant, he discovered that his vision had undergone a dramatic transformation.

In his line of sight, even an ant searching for food in the corner of the wall or a caterpillar chewing on a leaf could not escape his notice.

"This vision is incredible!"

Jiang Ning was amazed.

The difference between now and before was like a nearsighted person with 500 degrees of myopia suddenly putting on glasses.

The effect was astonishing!

Then, he closed his eyes slightly and listened with his ears.

In an instant, various sounds entered his ears: the footsteps of passersby outside the martial academy, the fluttering of a bee's wings, and the sound of falling leaves.

Sounds from all directions entered his ears, and he could clearly perceive their origins.

He inhaled slightly through his nose, and the scents of soil, grass, and his own sweat were all discernible.

The next moment, he coughed lightly.

"Cough, cough—"

He opened his eyes and looked down at himself, muttering.

"I'll have to take a shower later!"

Then, his expression turned joyful.

"Not a Feather Can Add, Not a Fly Can Land."

"This is just about my sense of touch."

At that moment, the muscles in his arm twitched slightly, and a mosquito that had just landed on his arm was instantly flicked away."

"Extraordinary Senses!"

"What a great trait!"

"It was worth it!"

(End of Chapter)

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