Chapter 86: A Saintly Display

Chapter 86: A Saintly Display

At the front courtyard of the martial arts academy.

The moment Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran appeared.

Some people immediately noticed the two of them.

"Brother Jiang is here!"

As soon as the words left his mouth.

Everyone turned to look in the direction of Jiang Ning.

Then they surrounded him.

"Brother Jiang!"

"Greetings, Brother Jiang!!"

"Greetings, Brother Jiang!!"

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Seeing the flattery from the crowd, Jiang Ning said, "You're all too polite, fellow disciples!"

At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a sense of secret pleasure in his heart.

No wonder so many people like to show off in front of others; being flattered and praised is indeed very satisfying! At this moment, Jiang Ning felt that he seemed to have become a few years younger, and a smile naturally appeared on his face.

Just then.

Someone from the crowd spoke up, "Brother Jiang, you cultivate all five beasts, yet you became a senior disciple of Master Wang so quickly. Your talent and comprehension are extremely high, and your fist techniques must be exquisite. Could you demonstrate your fist technique for us and give us some guidance?"

"Master Wang only guides us once a day, and our comprehension is average, so we really don't feel like we're getting enough out of it!"

With these words, everyone nodded and poured out their grievances.

"Yes! Brother Jiang! Master Wang only guides us once a day! We struggle to learn fist techniques and martial arts, but our talents are limited, and we don't know where to start."

"That's right! That's right! Those of us who can stay here are not afraid of hardship. We all want to learn fist techniques to change our lives, gain strength, and control our destinies."

"Brother Jiang, we don't dare to ask for too much. We only hope that when you practice your fist techniques, you can let us observe from the side."

Upon hearing this, someone immediately chimed in, "This fellow disciple is right! Being able to watch would be very satisfying for us!"

At this moment, Cheng Ran also spoke in a low voice, "Brother Jiang, some fellow disciples are from outside the city, and they have given up everything to learn fist techniques. It's not easy! Some have come to the inner city with decent family backgrounds. If you can, doing them a favor will also be of help in the future."

Hearing these words, Jiang Ning's heart sank into deep thought.

Cheng Ran's words made sense.

Having more friends always opens more doors.

Even if I don't need it in the future, but if I ever leave Luoshui County.

My brother, sister-in-law, and their family will still be living in Luoshui County.

If I can leave some connections and relationships, it will be of some help to my brother and sister-in-law's family.

Thinking of this.

Jiang Ning immediately said, "Since all of you have said so, it would be too unkind of me not to agree."

Hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy.

They had all witnessed Jiang Ning's entry into the martial arts academy and his journey to this point. They had no doubts about his talent.

He was the genius who could make even a grand figure like Shen Lord break the rules of Wan Hua Tower to personally help.

He was the one for whom Master Wang was willing to sever ties with the Cao family to save.

Since that day, they knew that Jiang Ning's talent far exceeded their imagination.

So today, they took this opportunity to approach him and build a closer relationship.

In their eyes, being allowed to observe Jiang Ning's practice would undoubtedly be immensely beneficial.

Cultivating all five beasts and becoming a senior disciple indicated that his fist techniques might have all reached the level of great achievement.

A fist technique at the level of great achievement was awe-inspiring, with both form and spirit.

After entering the academy for just over a month and learning fist techniques for the same duration, achieving great achievement in all five techniques was, in their eyes, akin to a heavenly feat.

After all, they, as learners of fist techniques, had the most say in how difficult the Five Beasts Fist was.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning said, "Fellow disciples, watch closely!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Ning began practicing his fist techniques.

The Tiger Fist unleashed a force akin to a fierce tiger.

The fist wind stirred, emitting a whistling sound like a tiger's roar in the mountains.

The Bear Fist, with its powerful and heavy strikes, made it seem like an earth dragon was turning over with each landing.

The Ape Fist exhibited agile movements, swift as the wind.

"What a powerful fist technique!"

"What a heavy fist technique!"

"What incredible speed!"

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As the crowd watched Jiang Ning practice, their eyes shone with amazement, and they couldn't help but exclaim.

Cheng Ran, witnessing this scene, also showed a look of astonishment.

Brother Jiang, as expected of a genius valued by a grand figure like Shen Lord, his talent was truly terrifying! Cultivating all five beasts, they seemed to have all reached the level of great achievement.

In just over a month, breaking through from the foundational stage to great achievement in all five fist techniques, he was truly a monster!!

My father was truly foolish!!

If he had agreed two days before Shen Lord's intervention.

Then my Cheng family, having gained Jiang Ning's favor, would have soared to success.

If my father had agreed to invest in Jiang Ning, he would have wronged me!

Because Jiang Ning and I are in direct competition, and there's only one remaining spot for the Inspection Bureau's selection from the martial arts academy.

There's already competition from Xiao Peng, and investing in Jiang Ning would create another rival.

But now, this isn't just competition!

With such talent, I have no qualifications to compete with him.

Cheng Ran couldn't help but sigh as he watched this scene unfold.

After completing a set of fist techniques, Jiang Ning stood with his fists clenched.

【Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1】

【Skill】: Five Beasts Fist (Great Achievement 552/1000)



At this moment, the crowd whispered among themselves.

"It's indeed the level of great achievement. Brother Jiang's talent is truly frightening!"

"All five fist techniques have reached great achievement. He's truly a monster!!"

"No wonder he's valued by a grand figure like Shen Congyun!!"

"Brother Jiang's reputation is well-deserved! If we're talking about talent in our academy, Brother Jiang must be the first!"

"That's for sure! Who can compare to learning fist techniques for a month and reaching this level? Being valued by Shen Lord, this is the first time in our county in many years!"

"Yes! That's right!"

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At this moment, Jiang Ning's five senses were incredibly sharp, and even if these people spoke softly, he could hear them.

He smiled and said, "Fellow disciples, did you see clearly and gain some insights?"

"Thank you, Brother Jiang, for demonstrating your fist technique! I've gained some insights." Someone spoke up.

The others also chimed in, "We've gained insights. Thank you, Brother Jiang!"

"I've gained a lot, no less than what Master Wang has taught us. Thank you, Brother Jiang!"

"Thank you, Brother Jiang!!!"

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On the other side.

The two disciples guarding the entrance turned to look at the front courtyard of the martial arts academy.

"He's truly a freak!"

"Yes! Brother Jiang is indeed a freak!"

Another person said, "I still remember the day Brother Jiang entered the martial arts academy. He was personally brought to the academy's entrance by his older brother."

"I remember too, but at the time, we didn't pay any attention to Brother Jiang's claims."

"Yes! Looking back now, we were truly ignorant!"

"It's not our fault! Who could have imagined Brother Jiang's talent would be so high!"

"That's true! Brother Jiang's talent is too high. After learning fist techniques for a month, he has reached such a level. Even if you search the entire county, there are few who can compare!"

"That's for sure! They can be counted on one hand!"

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After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jiang Ning focused solely on his fist technique practice.

As for how much those observing could comprehend, it was no longer his concern.

Allowing them to witness his practice was already a significant help to them.

After all, the divine and physical form he displayed during his practice was no different from when Wang Jin personally demonstrated it to them.

This assistance could be considered immense.

It was as if Wang Jin had been practicing in front of them all along.

How much they could comprehend was up to their own abilities.

During Jiang Ning's intense practice, his Five Beasts Fist experience points continued to rise.

With each repetition of the technique, his experience points increased, bringing him closer to perfection.

Simultaneously, he also refined four strands of Qi and Blood Power, advancing further towards Qi and Blood Mastery.

Through repeated practice, Jiang Ning's strength steadily improved.

His physique, nourished by Qi and Blood, grew stronger, and his force increased continuously.

In recent days, Jiang Ning felt that his strength had grown significantly beyond the previous five hundred pounds with a single arm.

However, he didn't know the exact amount of force he possessed.

In the martial arts academy, the heaviest stone lock was only five hundred pounds.

A five-hundred-pound stone lock was already quite substantial.

To go beyond that, using boulders as locks would pose a significant size problem.

Only by using refined iron, repeatedly forged, could a higher-force testing object be created.

But refined iron was too valuable, reserved for crafting fine weapons.

Who would be willing to waste six or seven hundred pounds of refined iron to create a force-testing tool? Therefore, at this moment, Jiang Ning was also unaware of his exact force capacity.

He only knew that his current strength far exceeded five hundred pounds, surpassing his initial level.

The next day, Jiang Ning continued practicing in the front courtyard of the martial arts academy.

After Wang Jin announced him as the sixth senior disciple yesterday, all the disciples' attitudes towards him changed once again.

Especially after witnessing Jiang Ning's true mastery of the Five Beasts Fist technique, they were all extremely excited.

After completing a set of the fist technique:

[Five Beasts Fist Experience +1]



[Skill]: Five Beasts Fist (Great Achievement 583/1000)



With an increase in experience points, his Qi and Blood were further refined.

Jiang Ning then took out a piece of wild ginseng from his pocket, chewed it, and swallowed it, allowing the medicinal residue to mix with his saliva and enter his stomach.

With his powerful digestive ability, the effects of the ginseng quickly took effect, and streams of warmth emerged from his stomach, flowing towards his organs and limbs.

"Senior Brother Jiang, my father prepared some medicinal wine for me, and it tastes excellent. Senior Brother Jiang, please have a taste," a disciple hurriedly approached during Jiang Ning's practice break.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning opened his eyes, scanned the area, and shook his head, "Since your father prepared it for you and it's beneficial for your martial arts training, then forget it!"

The martial arts disciple quickly replied, "Senior Brother Jiang, I, Zheng Yongtao, am not ungrateful. Please accept this small token, or else I won't be able to watch Senior Brother Jiang's fist technique essence with peace of mind."

Hearing this, another disciple stepped forward, "Brother Zheng is right! Senior Brother Jiang, despite our previous disrespect and negligence, you hold no grudges and are so generous in allowing us to observe the wonders of the Great Achievement fist technique."

"Such a magnanimous heart truly makes us feel ashamed."

"Moreover, Senior Brother Jiang's help is far more effective than private tutors we hired for a hundred taels of silver each month. How could we accept such benefits without a clear conscience?"

After hearing this, everyone began to speak up.

"The two brothers are right!"

"Yes! With Senior Brother Jiang's open-mindedness and generosity, how can we enjoy such benefits with ease?"

"Exactly! Brother Zheng is right!"

"..."

For a moment, various opinions filled the air.

After witnessing Jiang Ning's demonstration for half a day yesterday, they knew this was a rare opportunity.

As long as Jiang Ning was willing to practice in front of them and showcase the wonders of the Great Achievement fist technique, it would be a tremendous help to them.

Just as Zheng Yongtao had said, it was no less than the grace of receiving guidance from Master Wang.

Moreover, by practicing the fist technique repeatedly in front of them, they felt indebted.

After some discussion, they decided to take action.

After all, there's a saying:

When you take something from someone, you owe them a favor.

By offering gifts to Jiang Ning, they were strengthening their relationship and mending past grievances, a win-win situation.

Furthermore, by giving gifts, it was like paying for instruction, ensuring a more stable relationship.

Seeing the flattery and gifts from the crowd, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile, his mind as clear as a mirror.

He could understand some of their thoughts.

Aside from that, he had clearly heard the whispered conversations of a few people in the distance earlier.

After all, his hearing was now incredibly powerful, allowing him to eavesdrop on any quiet conversations as if they were speaking directly into his ear.

"But this is a good thing! For me, it's a gain without any cost!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Then, he spoke, "Fine! Since all of you insist, I'll accept your gifts!"

The crowd's faces lit up with joy, and they eagerly presented the gifts they had prepared, including wild medicinal supplements and carefully prepared medicinal wine.

At that moment, Jiang Ning accepted their gifts.

One of the leaders of this event stepped forward and said to Jiang Ning, "Senior Brother Jiang, I've booked a private room in the Hundred Flowers Pavilion and would like to invite you to a banquet this evening!"

Hearing the words 'Hundred Flowers Pavilion,' Jiang Ning knew it was a place of entertainment in Luoshui County.

He shook his head, "Forget the banquet! I still need to practice my fist technique and live up to Master Wang's expectations!"

He knew that he wasn't yet qualified to enjoy such pleasures.

Not to mention entering the Ninth Stage of Martial Arts, he hadn't even reached Qi and Blood Perfection.

Hearing Jiang Ning's words, the man showed respect, "Senior Brother Jiang, it's no wonder you've made such progress in martial arts after just a month.

"Your self-discipline is truly admirable."

After some more pleasantries, the crowd left Jiang Ning to continue his practice.

He took a few sips of the medicinal wine and resumed his training.

He could feel that he was very close to achieving Qi and Blood Perfection.

(End of Chapter)

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