Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 556 Fighting Four Grandmasters!
Suburbs of Dongling City.

In the mountains and forests.

Jiang Ning suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"They're here!" he thought to himself.

At this moment, he could already sense the four figures approaching him from afar.

His eyes snapped open and closed in an instant, and when they opened, they were blazing with fury.

Under the glow of the flames, the pupils took on a faint golden hue.

Once his Fiery Eyes were activated, extraordinary phenomena were revealed. His eyes were enhanced, and he could instantly see the Qi flowing everywhere in the world, as well as various kinds of exotic energy.

He also saw four people approaching his location from a distance.

In his eyes, the flames of life burning within the four people resembled blazing bonfires, illuminating all directions in the slanting rays of the evening sun.

"Four Grandmasters, and all of them are stronger than Zhao Yulong!" Jiang Ning thought to himself, tossing the last piece of beef jerky into his mouth and chewing slowly.

He knew without a doubt that these four people were coming for him.

Besides him, who else in Dongling County recently could summon all four Grandmasters?
"As expected, the situation in Dongling County is now very interconnected. Taking action against the Five Swords Sect is like stirring up a hornet's nest!"

"They actually sent four veteran masters to intercept me at once. They really think highly of me!"

He muttered to himself, a slight smile playing on his lips, but the fire in his eyes burned even brighter, his fighting spirit raging like a raging inferno.

Having accumulated such a profound foundation, he had long been looking forward to a thrilling and exhilarating battle.

The appearance of the four veteran masters was exactly what he wanted and did not exceed his expectations.

Even a lion needs to exert its full strength to hunt a rabbit!
He understands this principle. As a martial arts master, an old and wise being, how could he not understand this principle?

In his view, he wouldn't be surprised if Li Sixiang, a second-rank grandmaster from the Immortal Crossing Sect, were to infiltrate Dongling County and attack him, let alone just the four veteran grandmasters.

In his mind, his attack on the Five Swords Sect included the possibility of facing Li Sixiang.

Therefore, he hesitated to take action until then.

Because he needs to accumulate enough foundation.

After dealing with the Five Swords Sect, he did not immediately turn his attention to the Divine Sword Manor.

Because the resources of the Five Swords Sect can allow him to take a big leap forward in strength.

The improvement of strength is the greatest reliance and source of confidence.

Today, all my expectations have been fulfilled.

He achieved a breakthrough in the Vajra Indestructible Body and also completed five blood transfusions.

Compared to a week ago, their strength has seen a leap forward.

In particular, his unexpected mastery of the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body technique brought him great joy.

This also gave him a strong sense of confidence.

"The four grandmasters have all arrived, perfect! Let's deal with them all at once!!" Jiang Ning looked at the surging energy between heaven and earth, and at the four energy clusters in the distance that resembled bonfires dyeing the sky red as they sped toward his direction, his eyes resolute.

at this time.

He couldn't help but think of the grotto-heaven world that was about to open above Yanghu Lake.

According to Lin Qingyi's intelligence and Yanghu's records, the Yanghu Secret Realm may contain the Heavenly Gang Yang and Earthly Fiend Yin that he went to for the final step of his bone forging.

After a fruitless search, he suddenly received news that a secret grotto-heaven was about to open above Yanghu Lake, and he had to go there.

This concerns his path in martial arts, and is his top priority at present.

Before that, he also needed to act swiftly and decisively to resolve the chain reaction caused by the destruction of the Five Swords Sect in Dongling County.

Now that the four grandmasters have all arrived, it suits his wishes perfectly.

"Once we deal with them, the overall situation in Dongling County will be completely stable!"

As the thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind, his eyes blazed with fury as he waited for the arrival of the four grandmasters. His blood and qi flowed slowly within him, but an invisible aura spread outwards, instantly silencing the forest and stopping the chirping of insects.

This moment is the calm before the storm.

the other side.

"Old Master Shangguan, are you sure the information is accurate?" Fairy Shui Lan rushed forward, her lips slightly moving as she used a secret telepathic technique.

“The news is absolutely true!” Shangguan Guyun said.

"Then why, despite our swift journey, have we still not found any trace of that Inspector Jiang?" Fairy Water Blue's lips continued to move slightly, but no sound escaped from her mouth; yet, it rang clearly in Shangguan Guyun's ears.

"Perhaps Jiang Ning is moving a bit slower!" Shangguan Guyun spoke again, his tone somewhat uncertain.

at this time.

He suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"No!" His expression immediately hardened.

at the same time.

Water Blue Fairy, Spirit Snake Gentleman, and Xiao Hongyuan's steps also came to a stop.

At that moment, all four of them simultaneously sensed the aura emanating from the forest ahead.

“It’s him!!” The Serpent Lord’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he spoke with a cold gaze.

Upon hearing this, the other three immediately understood who the Serpent Gentleman was referring to.

"He is truly extraordinary! He actually managed to discover us first!" Fairy Water Blue looked solemnly at the mountains and forests ahead.

In the fading light of dusk, the darkening forest ahead gave her a sense of oppressive dread, as if it were waiting to devour her.

“Truly extraordinary!” Shangguan Guyun exclaimed, his eyes shifting slightly as he looked at the mountains and forests ahead.

He then continued, "He discovered us, but instead of fleeing, he displayed his power and waited for us to come to him. What incredible confidence he has!"

"Master Shangguan, should we advance or retreat?" Fairy Water Blue asked.

In just a moment, she understood Jiang Ning's meaning and realized that they now only had two choices.

If they advance, it will be a life-or-death struggle.

If we retreat, then in the future when we see Jiangning, we will have no choice but to avoid it.

The gathering of four grandmasters, all veterans and having undergone three blood transfusions, did not deter them from venturing into the forest to face the enemy.

In the future, which of the four of them will have the courage to be an enemy of Jiang Ning?
"We must go!" Xiao Hongyuan, who had remained silent until now, said decisively, "If the four of us are intimidated by him, we will truly become a laughing stock in Dongling County!"

"Very well, let's have a go at him and see what this brat is so confident about, daring to not avoid us knowing we're coming!" Shangguan Guyun said.

Subsequently.

He lifted his leg and walked forward.

The other three immediately followed.

In the mountains and forests.

The last rays of the setting sun shone through the gaps onto the black earth, providing some light to the mountains and forests.

"They're here!" Jiang Ning heard the commotion coming from ahead and smiled slightly.

After a while.

A figure emerged from behind a large tree.

The visitor was none other than Shangguan Guyun.

"Inspector Jiang, you have quite the nerve!" Shangguan Guyun said, looking at Jiang Ning who was waiting quietly in front of him.

"You are Shangguan Guyun?!" Upon seeing the figure appear in front of him, his brain raced and he instantly guessed the identity of the newcomer.

“That’s right, I am Shangguan Guyun!” Shangguan Guyun stared intently into Jiang Ning’s eyes.

Looking into Jiang Ning's eyes, which were burning with flames, he immediately understood why Jiang Ning had been able to detect their arrival first.

"What about the other three? Do they still need to be hidden?" Jiang Ning asked.

“Come out! There’s no need to hide!” Shangguan Guyun said.

Seeing the unusual phenomenon in Jiang Ning's pupils, he fully understood that their actions just now were completely meaningless.

As his words fell.

Three figures appeared instantly from the left, right, and rear as the wind howled.

"My name is Xiao Hongyuan!"

"You may call me the Spirit Serpent Gentleman!"

"I am Fairy Shui Lan!"

The three appeared, forming a pincer movement with Shangguan Guyun to surround Jiang Ning, and simultaneously introduced themselves. Hearing their words, Jiang Ning's mind was only focused on the information about Fairy Shui Lan.

Water Blue Fairy, the grandmaster of the Mitian Sect.

He knew little about the other two.

"Looks like they're foreign aid!" The thought flashed through his mind, and then his gaze swept to the left and right sides. When he passed the right side, his eyes narrowed slightly.

He had seen the man on the right before, on the night of the attack on Zhao Yulong.

"Water Blue Fairy is the one who attacked Zhao Yulong that night!" Upon seeing Water Blue Fairy, he immediately understood.

He knocked away Fairy Shui Lan with a single punch. After she fled, he activated his Heavenly Eye to see through her disguise and discovered that her true face was that of an old woman of about fifty.

Now their faces overlap in his mind.

at this time.

Fairy Water Blue looked at Jiang Ning and saw the strange phenomenon of Jiang Ning's fiery eyes.

His pupils involuntarily contracted.

"It's him!!" she exclaimed in horror.

Thinking back to the night she attacked Zhao Yulong, a mysterious powerful figure followed her out of the city that very night.

She didn't take it to heart at first.

After all, she was a true veteran master, someone who had undergone three blood transfusions.

Looking across the entire Dongling County, there weren't many things that she could take seriously.

Even fewer can surpass her.

But that night, the mysterious expert shattered her confidence with just one punch.

Afterwards, she remained puzzled as to who that mysterious powerful figure was.
When did Dongling County produce such a top-notch master?

Today, upon seeing Jiang Ning's true face and witnessing his extraordinary fiery eyes, she immediately understood the identity of the mysterious expert from that night.

It was Jiang Ning, the Dongling County Inspector who had become famous during this period.

Recalling the imposing presence Jiang Ning displayed that night, she couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.

Even though there are three veteran masters besides her at this moment, and their strength is no less than that of the veteran masters.

But it still didn't give her much of a sense of security.

The so-called veteran masters are nothing more than old masters whose blood has depleted and whose strength is no longer at its peak.

She also personally experienced Jiang Ning's punch at that time, and knew that Jiang Ning's true strength was definitely not afraid of their encirclement.

Thinking of this, she was about to speak.

“Inspector Jiang, I am Xiao Hongyuan. Please accept my challenge!” Xiao Hongyuan spoke from the side, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

Upon meeting Jiang Ning, he knew that Jiang Ning was a formidable opponent, not just someone bluffing.

This, on the contrary, fueled his fighting spirit.

Having left Dongling County for over thirty years, he ventured into secret realms and grottoes, finding ancient elixirs and successfully undergoing three blood transfusions.

But it has reached a point where it can no longer progress.

Now, he only wants to gain new insights in battle, break through the limitations of his sword intent, reach the level of connecting heaven and man, and thus complete the fourth blood transfusion.

He is still young, so he wants to give it his all and fight for a chance to become a second-grade grandmaster.

The true meaning of martial arts is the biggest hurdle for him to enter the second rank.

During his cultivation, he knew that it would be too difficult to break through on his own. Therefore, in recent years, he has longed for a formidable opponent. Only the purest battle can help him comprehend more.

Therefore, he repeatedly invited renowned masters to spar with him.

However, due to their positions and nature, they could never achieve a pure and passionate battle.

Now, with a formidable opponent before him, he couldn't care less about anything else and only wanted to unleash his full power and enjoy the purest form of combat.

Clang——

As he drew the long sword from his back, he clenched his hands together and slashed fiercely at Jiang Ning.

The blade energy was over three zhang long, and the blazing white blade energy was like a collapsing pillar of heaven, slashing fiercely towards Jiang Ning.

Between the electric light and flint.

Before the blade energy even landed, the powerful wind pressure left long blade marks on the ground.

Jiang Ning narrowed his eyes as he watched the blade energy about to fall from the sky above.

"It has the initial sword intent, but it is still far from sufficient, far from the sword intent that Xiao Qiushui once mastered!" he commented in his heart.

next moment.

Jiang Ning was enveloped in golden light.

"The perfect Vajra Indestructible Body!!!" Shangguan Guyun's pupils shrank.

In an instant.

The crisscrossing blade energy had already fallen, instantly annihilating Jiang Ning.

Xiao Hongyuan's long sword continued its momentum, slashing fiercely down towards Jiang Ning's position.

clang--

With a resounding clang of metal clashing, Xiao Hongyuan was instantly thrown back, and the long sword he was holding with both hands was now almost impossible to grasp.

Feeling the feedback from the long sword in his hand, he was immediately alarmed.

At this moment, Shangguan Guyun's pupils also widened in shock.

Even after the sword light faded, Jiang Ning was still enveloped in golden light.

Despite enduring Xiao Hongyuan's domineering attack, Jiang Ning was completely unharmed.

"Attack together!" Shangguan Guyun shouted immediately.

As his words fell.

hum-

The sound of a sword ringing out rang out, and a three-foot-long green blade instantly appeared in his hand.

The longsword pierced the air, heading straight for Jiang Ning's brow.

Behind.

The Serpent Swordsman drew the soft sword that had been wrapped around his waist. With a flash of silver light, the soft sword in the Serpent Swordsman's hand, like a venomous snake, silently pierced towards Jiang Ning.

Xiao Hongyuan steadied himself, clasped his hands together, and unleashed an even stronger slash at Jiang Ning than before.

In just a moment, the three of them attacked Jiang Ning with all their might.

Only Fairy Water Blue remained hesitant, her gaze shifting as she looked at the faint golden light emanating from Jiang Ning.

"Shui Lan, what are you still hesitating for?!" Shangguan Guyun shouted immediately.

"Enough!!" Fairy Water Blue sighed in her heart, and with a swift movement, she struck Jiang Ning with a soft palm.

this moment.

Faced with the full force of these four grandmasters.

Jiang Ning, however, felt no pressure whatsoever.

With his fiery eyes scanning the area, he could see the flow of energy in each of the individuals and the uneven distribution of power in their techniques.

"I seem to be too strong!" The thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

Faced with the encirclement of four people, Jiang Ning neither dodged nor avoided them.

Having broken through his limits three times, the Vajra Indestructible Body had formed four layers of defense on his body that were difficult to see with the naked eye.

Xiao Hongyuan's all-out attack just now could only barely break through his first layer of protection before returning to normal.

"Arrogant!!!" Realizing Jiang Ning's intentions, Shangguan Guyun was furious, and his anger intensified.

He had no room for maneuver once he made his move.

He knew that if the four of them couldn't suppress Jiang Ning's arrogance even with their full strength, then they would only have one choice.

That's escape!
The faster you escape, the farther you escape, the safer you will be.

This attack is the last attempt by the four of them to go all out.

(End of this chapter)