Chapter 87: Qi and Blood Perfection

Chapter 87: Qi and Blood Perfection

Night.

All the disciples returned to their homes, and the martial academy's main gate was closed. Jiang Ning continued his practice in the courtyard.

[Five Beasts Fist Experience +1]



[Five Beasts Fist Experience +1]



[Five Beasts Fist Experience +1]



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Time passed slowly, and with each completed set of fist techniques, the experience points for Five Beasts Fist increased by one.

The perfected Five Beasts Fist's effect on tempering Qi and Blood surpassed that of the Minor Success stage, and with each set of techniques, it reached the theoretical optimal effect, allowing him to condense four strands of Qi and Blood power.

As his Qi and Blood power grew, he felt himself getting closer and closer to Qi and Blood Perfection.

When the jade rabbit hung high in the sky.

[Five Beasts Fist Experience +1]



[Skill]: Five Beasts Fist (Great Achievement 592/1000)



After the prompt appeared once more.

Another strand of Qi and Blood power took shape.

As this strand of Qi and Blood power was born and integrated into his whole body.

In an instant.

Boom—

Jiang Ning heard a roaring sound within his body.

The Qi and Blood power suddenly rioted, surging violently towards his limbs.

Jiang Ning clenched his fist, instantly controlling the rioting Qi and Blood power.

Then, the Qi and Blood power penetrated his limbs and bones, spreading throughout his body, leaving no dead angles.

"Qi and Blood Perfection!!"

A delighted smile appeared on Jiang Ning's face.

At this moment, he felt that the Qi and Blood, now interconnected throughout his body, had undergone a qualitative change compared to before.

The strength of his body seemed infinite, and with a swing of his arm, he could draw upon the Qi and Blood throughout his body.

"So strong!!"

Jiang Ning exclaimed again, feeling the changes within his body.

He could sense that with Qi and Blood Perfection, and with the Qi and Blood power flowing through his limbs, the force he could unleash was even stronger.

Previously, when the Qi and Blood flowed through his limbs, each limb acted independently.

Every move, every punch, and every kick could only fully unleash the Qi and Blood power of a single limb.

Now, with the Qi and Blood flowing throughout his body, each punch and kick not only unleashed the full power of one limb but also stimulated the Qi and Blood power throughout his body.

He could feel that at this moment, compared to the moment before Qi and Blood Perfection, there was a significant difference.

He raised his hand and swung his arm towards the sky.

Pa—

"Compared to before, I can unleash about thirty percent more force."

After a simple test, Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Then, he approached the wooden post wrapped in bullhide.

His five fingers clenched, and the muscles on his arm bulged instantly as the Qi and Blood flowed through his body.

The next moment.

"Break—"

He shouted in his mind.

His entire body's strength was fully mobilized, and this punch, utilizing the explosive technique of Tiger Fist, unleashed his full power.

As he swung his fist, Jiang Ning clearly felt the air around his arm, like flowing water, pressing against his skin.

Boom—

When his fist made contact with the wooden post.

Suddenly, a loud explosion rang out. The wooden post, wrapped in thick bullhide, shattered instantly, sending fragments of bullhide and wood chips flying in all directions, splattering against the wall behind him.

"So powerful!!!"

Jiang Ning's eyes widened in amazement at the sight before him.

His heart was filled with surprise.

Because, as far as he knew, only those with the explosive power of a Ninth Stage Martial Artist could completely shatter the wooden post in the martial academy with a single punch.

This meant that his explosive power at this moment was equivalent to that of a typical Ninth Stage Martial Artist.

It was worth noting that he had not combined the power of the Nine Levels of Power for this explosion.

This was merely his normal level of explosive power.

He withdrew his fist and stood tall.

"My explosive power is now on par with that of a Ninth Stage Martial Artist!"

"Aside from the difference in skin defense, I should be comparable to a typical Ninth Stage Martial Artist."

"This is just my strength without any weapons. If I were to wield a blade, a single slash would unleash even faster and more powerful explosions."

"If I combine one level of the Nine Levels of Power, the might will increase again!"

"If I combine two levels of the Nine Levels of Power, what terrifying explosive power would that be?"

Jiang Ning's heart yearned for that power.

These thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

Then, he calmed his mind and refocused his gaze.

Looking at the shattered wooden post before him.

He clenched his fist again.

A punch exploded forth, combining one level of power.

With this punch, Jiang Ning felt a stronger force and faster speed!

He could clearly sense the air being compressed by his fist, flowing through the gaps between his fingers and along his arm.

Boom—

The punch landed, and the wooden post disintegrated into splinters, completely ruined, no longer resembling the wooden post that had stood there moments ago.

On the other side.

Wang Jin's figure appeared on the wall.

Witnessing the scene before him, his mouth hung open, and his eyes revealed disbelief.

To shatter the wooden post like this meant that Jiang Ning now possessed the power of a Ninth Stage Martial Artist.

Moreover, from what he saw, Jiang Ning's power wasn't that of a low-level Ninth Stage Martial Artist; he had already reached a certain standard.

In the entire martial academy, among the senior disciples.

In Wang Jin's opinion, only Zhou Xing, Zhao Hu, and a few others who had been Ninth Stage Martial Artists for a long time could unleash more powerful strikes than this.

For example, Li Qing, the female disciple, had only achieved Qi and Blood Mastery and entered the Ninth Stage a little over half a month ago.

In Wang Jin's view, she probably couldn't match Jiang Ning at this moment.

Wang Jin's eyes narrowed.

He muttered to himself, "Could this boy have unleashed the power of the Nine Levels of Power?"

"It must be! Unlocking the Nine Levels of Power makes sense!"

"Otherwise, he'd be too monstrous!"

With this thought, Wang Jin found the explanation reasonable.

He took another look and then silently left without a sound.

He had just heard a loud boom from Jiang Ning's courtyard and immediately came to investigate.

Now that he understood the reason, he didn't want Jiang Ning to notice him.

He didn't want Jiang Ning to see his surprised expression, as it would be embarrassing.

The next moment, Wang Jin's figure moved with the agility of a gazelle, disappearing from the wall in an instant.

Even after Wang Jin's departure, Jiang Ning turned back to glance in the direction where Wang Jin had been.

Then, he smiled gently, "With enhanced five senses, it's indeed a great help! Even a powerful Seventh Stage Martial Artist like Wang Jin couldn't sneak up on me. It'll be extremely difficult for anyone to launch a surprise attack on me from now on!"

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning's heart filled with joy.

As the saying goes, it's easier to dodge a spear than a hidden arrow.

When traveling, the most feared thing is being ambushed! No matter how skilled you are, if you're ambushed, you might still fall into a trap.

After all, it's difficult for ordinary people to maintain constant vigilance.

But with his exceptional five senses, it would be extremely challenging for anyone to ambush him in the future.

Whether it's hidden arrows or poison, there will always be traces that can be detected with his heightened senses.

While he might not be able to evade all ambushes, he could at least avoid more than ninety percent of them, or even more.

Thinking of this, how could he not be delighted?

Then, his attention finally turned to his own arm.

He clenched his fist, feeling some pain in his right arm.

Rather than disappointment, Jiang Ning's face showed a faint smile as he sensed this change.

He remembered the consequences of his previous Nine Levels of Power outburst.

When he unleashed the first level of power, his right arm muscles tore, veins ruptured, and blood seeped from his arm, making it a gruesome sight.

Now, as he attempted the first level of power again, his right arm appeared unscathed, with no visible injuries, only a sense of pain.

This indicated that his physique, after being strengthened over this period, could barely withstand the outburst of the first level of power.

This was good news!

It proved that he could now use the first level of power as a regular skill, rather than a trump card.

"Now, I should have a ninety-nine percent chance of winning against Xu Yunfeng!" Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Then, he looked up at the bright moon above.

The moon hung high in the sky, almost forming a right angle with him.

"Forget it! It's too late, no more practicing today!"

"I'll wait until tomorrow! If things go well, my Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique should also break through!"

[Essence Energy]: 25.1

[Skills]: Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (971/1000)



The next morning, Jiang Ning woke up early.

He stretched lazily, loosening his entire body, then checked his status panel.

[Name]: Jiang Ning

[Essence Energy]: 27.8

[Skills]:

Word Recognition (Limit Break 98/3000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses)



Five Beasts Fist (Great Achievement 592/1000)



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



Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Foundation 971/1000)



Waveflow Blade Technique (Mastery 1/200)



"The strange gifts from the Martial Academy disciples yesterday seem to be useful, as my Essence Energy acquisition value reached 2.7 yesterday."

"If not for my body's inability to absorb more of the medicinal effects, it should have been even higher!"

Then, he secretly calculated, "The Essence Energy points are almost at 30, I wonder how many points are needed for the third Limit Break of the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique."

"Is it fifty points, or a hundred?"

"Forget it, I won't think about it! With my current efficiency, if it's fifty points, then ten days is enough. If it's a hundred, it's just an additional ten to twenty days, which isn't much time!"

After that, Jiang Ning's gaze finally fell on the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique column.

[Skills]: Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Foundation 971/1000)



"Just twenty-nine more experience points, and today is another sunny day. Although it's tough for ordinary folks, it won't delay my Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique breakthrough."

"If I can break through the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique and reach the Mastery level, I'll gain a new skill to actively unleash the potential within my body, which will greatly enhance my strength!"

"Moreover, enhancing organ function will also help me maintain my peak state for a longer duration, which is also a significant help!"

Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

He had long been anticipating the breakthrough in the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique.

Whether it's the skill to actively unleash potential or the passive enhancement of organ function to sustain peak state for longer, both were significant boosts to his strength.

The active effect of unleashing potential is undoubtedly beneficial.

The passive effect is also not to be underestimated.

You should know that Ninth Stage Martial Artists, despite their impressive burst of power, consume a lot when unleashing their full strength.

There isn't much difference between their full burst and that of ordinary people.

Ordinary Ninth Stage Martial Artists can maintain their peak state for only twenty to thirty breaths, which is considered decent endurance.

After that, their state declines, and the force they can exert decreases.

Therefore, ordinary martial practitioners often only maintain sixty to seventy percent of their strength during combat.

This way, the consumption and recovery of stamina are within a reasonable range, allowing them to fight for a longer duration.

Jiang Ning had previously tested his endurance.

When he first started the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique, his endurance was already three to five times that of ordinary martial practitioners.

In other words, he could maintain his peak state for nearly a hundred breaths.

Now, with the increase in experience points for the Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique and his daily cultivation of Solar Essence Qi to refine his organs, this duration has already increased significantly, allowing him to maintain his peak state for more than half a tea time.

The advantage in stamina alone puts him far ahead of regular martial practitioners.

One can imagine the even greater changes that will come with the next breakthrough.

(End of Chapter)

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