Chapter 87: Qi and Blood Perfection

Chapter 87: Qi and Blood Perfection

Night had fallen.

All the disciples had returned to their homes, and the martial arts academy's main gate was closed. Jiang Ning remained in the courtyard, continuing his practice of the Five Beasts Fist.

[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 the fist technique, the experience points for the Five Beasts Fist increased by one.

The refined qi and blood effects of the Great Accomplishment level of the Five Beasts Fist surpassed those of the Minor Accomplishment level. After completing a set, the theoretical optimal effect was achieved, and each set could refine four strands of vital energy.

As his vital energy grew, Jiang Ning felt himself getting closer and closer to the perfection of qi and blood.

The moon hung high in the sky.

[Five Beasts Fist Experience +1]



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



Once again, a prompt appeared.

Another strand of vital energy condensed and took shape.

As this strand of vital energy was born, it merged with his entire body.

In an instant—

Boom—

Jiang Ning heard a thunderous roar within his body.

The vital energy in his body suddenly rioted, surging violently towards his limbs.

Jiang Ning clenched his fist, instantly mastering the rebellious vital energy.

Immediately, the vital energy penetrated his limbs and bones, spreading throughout his body, leaving no dead corners.

"Qi and Blood Perfection!!"

A delighted smile appeared on Jiang Ning's face.

At this moment, he felt as if his entire body was filled with blood, and in the interconnected state, a qualitative change had occurred compared to before.

The strength in his body seemed limitless, and with a simple swing of his arm, he could draw upon the qi and blood throughout his body.

"So powerful!!"

Jiang Ning exclaimed once more, feeling the changes within his body.

He could sense that with the perfection of qi and blood, and with the vital energy permeating his limbs, the force he could unleash had become stronger.

Previously, when the vital energy flowed through his limbs, they were independent entities.

Every move and technique, every punch and kick, could only unleash the vital energy of a single limb.

Now, with the vital energy permeating his entire body, each punch and kick not only unleashed the full force of a single limb but also drew upon the vital energy of his entire body.

Jiang Ning could feel that at this moment, compared to just before he achieved qi and blood perfection, there was a significant difference.

He raised his hand again and swung his arm towards the air.

Slap—

"Compared to before, I can unleash about 30% more force."

Jiang Ning mumbled to himself after a simple test.

Then, he approached the wooden post wrapped in thick cowhide.

Clenching his fist, the muscles in his arm bulged instantly as the vital energy flowed through his entire body.

The next moment—

"Break!"

He shouted in his mind.

His full strength was instantly unleashed, and with this punch, utilizing the explosive techniques of the Tiger Fist, he exerted his maximum force.

As he swung his fist, Jiang Ning could clearly feel the air around his arm, like flowing water, enveloping his arm.

Boom—

When his fist made contact with the wooden post—

A sudden explosion reverberated, and the thickly wrapped wooden post shattered instantly, sending fragments of cowhide and wood splinters flying in all directions, hitting the wall behind him.

"So powerful!!!"

Jiang Ning's eyes widened in disbelief as he witnessed the scene before him.

His heart was filled with astonishment.

He was amazed by the force he had unleashed.

According to his knowledge, only those with the explosive power of the Ninth Stage Martial Dao could smash the wooden post in the martial arts hall with a single punch.

This indicated that his current explosive power was equivalent to that of a typical Ninth Stage Martial Dao practitioner.

It was worth noting that he had not even utilized the Ninefold Power in this display of strength.

This was merely his normal level of power.

Jiang Ning stood with his fist clenched, his eyes gleaming.

"It seems that my normal level of power is now on par with the Ninth Stage Martial Dao!"

"Aside from the difference in skin membrane defense, I should be comparable to a typical Ninth Stage Martial Dao practitioner!"

"And this is just my barehanded strength. If I were to hold a blade, a single slash could unleash even faster and more ferocious power."

"If I add one layer of the Ninefold Power, the might will increase further!"

"If I add two layers of the Ninefold Power, what terrifying power could I achieve?"

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, Jiang Ning clenched his fist again.

He unleashed a punch, adding one layer of the Ninefold Power.

Jiang Ning could feel the increased might and speed of this punch!

He could clearly sense the air being compressed by his fist, flowing from his fingers along his arm.

Boom—

As the punch landed, the wooden post disintegrated into splinters, completely destroyed, leaving no trace of its former self as a wooden post.

On the other side.

Wang Jin's figure appeared on top of the wall.

Witnessing the scene before him, Wang Jin's mouth hung slightly agape, his eyes filled with disbelief.

The destruction of the wooden post indicated that Jiang Ning had attained the power of the Ninth Stage Martial Dao.

Moreover, from what Wang Jin observed, Jiang Ning's display did not seem like that of a novice at the Ninth Stage; he had already reached a certain level of proficiency.

Among the true disciples in the martial arts hall, only a few, like Zhou Xing and Zhao Hu, who had been at the Ninth Stage for some time, could unleash greater force in Wang Jin's opinion.

As for Li Qing, the female disciple, she had only achieved the Refinement of Skin stage half a month ago, entering the Ninth Stage Martial Dao.

In Wang Jin's opinion, even she might not surpass Jiang Ning at this moment.

Wang Jin's eyes narrowed, and he muttered to himself, "Could this level of power mean that this kid has unleashed the force of the Ninefold Power?"

"It must be! Unleashing the Ninefold Power is reasonable!"

"Otherwise, he would be too monstrous!"

With this thought, Wang Jin felt that it made much more sense.

He took one last look and then silently left without wanting Jiang Ning to notice his presence.

He had heard the sudden boom from Jiang Ning's courtyard and had come to investigate.

Now that he understood the reason, he didn't want Jiang Ning to see his surprised expressions, which he found a bit embarrassing.

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

Jiang Ning turned to look in the direction where Wang Jin had been.

A faint smile appeared on his face, "With enhanced five senses, it's indeed a great help! Even a strong martial artist like Wang Jin, who is at the Seventh Stage, couldn't sneak up on me. It'll be extremely difficult for anyone to launch a surprise attack on me from now on!"

Jiang Ning's heart filled with joy at this thought.

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, a surprise attack can turn the tables.

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

But with his unique trait of extraordinary five senses, it would be extremely difficult for anyone to sneak up on him.

Whether it's hidden arrows or poisoning, there are bound to be traces that can be detected with his enhanced senses.

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

Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel delighted at this thought.

Then, his attention turned to his arm.

He clenched his fist and felt some pain in his right arm.

Instead of disappointment, a faint smile appeared on Jiang Ning's face as he sensed this change.

He still remembered the consequences of his previous Ninefold Power eruption.

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

But this time, as he attempted to release the first layer of power again, his right arm appeared unscathed, with no visible injuries, only a slight sensation of pain.

This indicated that after this period of enhancement, his physique could now barely withstand the eruption of the first layer of power.

This was good news!

It meant he could now use the eruption of the first layer of power as a regular ability, rather than a trump card.

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

He then looked up at the bright moon hanging high above, almost forming a right angle with his position.

"Forget it! It's too late, I won't practice martial arts tonight!"

"I'll wait until tomorrow! If things go well tomorrow, I should be able to break through my Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique as well!"

Essence Energy: 25.1

Skills: Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique (971/1000)



The next morning, Jiang Ning got up and stretched lazily, loosening his muscles. He then checked his status panel.

Name: Jiang Ning

Essence Energy: 27.8

Skills:

Book Knowledge Mastery (98/3000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses)



Five Beasts Fist (592/1000)



Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (3000/3000) (Characteristics: Broad Understanding, Blade Like Gale)



Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique (971/1000)



Canglang Blade Technique (1/200)



"The strange gifts from those martial academy disciples yesterday seem to have helped. My essence energy acquisition rate reached 2.7 yesterday, a recent high."

"If my body wasn't limited in absorbing essence energy, I could have gained even more!"

Jiang Ning thought to himself, "My essence energy is almost at 30 points. I wonder how many points are needed for the third limit of Firewood Splitting Blade Technique."

"Is it fifty points or a hundred points?"

"Forget it, I won't think about this! With my current efficiency, if it's fifty points, I'll have enough within ten days. If it's a hundred points, it'll just take an additional ten to twenty days. That's not a big deal!"

Jiang Ning's gaze then fell on the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique section of his status panel.

Skills: Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique (971/1000)



"Just twenty-nine more experience points. Today seems like another sunny day. Although it might be tough for ordinary people, this won't affect my chance to break through the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique."

"If I can break through and reach the Proficient level, I'll gain a new ability to actively unleash the potential within my body, which will greatly enhance my strength!"

"Plus, the enhanced organ function will allow me to maintain my full power for a longer duration, which is also a significant help!"

Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

He had long anticipated breaking through the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique.

Whether it's the ability to actively unleash potential or the passive enhancement of organ function, both are significant for his strength.

The active effect of unleashing potential is undoubtedly beneficial.

The passive effect is also not to be underestimated.

It's known that Ninth Stage martial artists possess incredible power, but their energy consumption during full power release is also immense.

There isn't much difference from ordinary people's full power release.

Ordinary Ninth Stage martial artists can maintain their peak state for about twenty to thirty breaths, which is considered decent endurance.

After that, their state will decline, and the force they can exert will gradually weaken.

In this aspect, there isn't much difference from ordinary people.

Therefore, ordinary martial artists often maintain only sixty to seventy percent of their strength.

This way, the consumption and recovery of energy are balanced, allowing them to fight for a longer duration.

Jiang Ning had tested this before.

When he first started learning the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique, his endurance was already three to five times that of an ordinary martial artist.

This meant he could maintain his full power for nearly a hundred breaths.

Now, with the increase in Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique experience and his daily refinement of Solar Essence Qi to temper his five viscera, this duration has significantly increased, allowing him to maintain his full power for about half an hour.

The advantage in physical strength alone puts him far ahead of ordinary martial artists.

If he can break through another level, the changes will be even more significant.

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