Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 558 Blood Burning Secret Technique
Wilderness, in the mountains and forests.

After collecting the spoils of war, Jiang Ning also gave the four grandmasters a simple burial.

On the way back, he was still reviewing the battle.

It has been a long time since they have fought a decisive battle.

Today's opponent wasn't particularly strong.

But they are not weak either; they are all true veteran masters.

Although he was old and frail like Shangguan Guyun, he was far inferior to a veteran master at the peak of his career.

But its strength is still considerable.

With age, even a grandmaster's talent can lead to some slow but steady progress in the true essence of martial arts.

Therefore, this battle made Jiang Ning realize his own strength.

Far superior to so-called veteran masters.

Even a veteran master like Shangguan Guyun was no match for him when he used his Sixteen-Foot Golden Body technique.

Even the Water Blue Fairy of the Mitian Sect couldn't withstand his palm strike, which was as powerful as a mountain.

"Perhaps, I am truly qualified to fight a second-grade Grandmaster!" Jiang Ning thought as he looked at the city gate lying across the Dongling Mountains.

The distance from Shiliting to Dongling City is only ten kilometers.

Once he picked up his pace, he arrived in just a few moments.

now.

It was completely dark.

There was one last wave of pedestrians entering the city at the city gate.

Jiang Ning blended into the crowd and quietly entered the city.

Subsequently.

He swiftly crossed the western district, moving like the wind.

After a while.

He arrived at the suspension bridge connecting the East District and the West District.

Dongling City is different from Luoshui County.

There is no distinction between inner and outer city, only between east and west city areas.

The two urban areas are divided by the Nujiang River, which runs through the middle of them.

Compared to Xicheng District, Dongcheng District is more prosperous and has more wealthy residents.

After crossing the suspension bridge, Jiangning officially entered the territory of Dongcheng District.

Another moment passed.

He bought a bag of jujube flower cakes on the way, and then came to his own front door.

Suppressing his excitement, he knocked on the tightly closed door.

thump—

dong dong——

The knocking on the door carried far in the twilight.

After a few breaths.

Light footsteps came from the front yard.

"It should be Lvyi!" The thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

"Who is it??" Just then, Green Ripple's voice rang out from behind the gate.

“It’s me!” Jiang Ning said calmly.

As he finished speaking, the sounds from the front yard were filled with surprise.

"It's the young master!!" The voice rose involuntarily, carrying far into the twilight.

Then came the clanging of the door bolts, and the vermilion door swung open inward, revealing a bright little face.

"Young Master, you're back!!!" Green Rhyme smiled, her eyes curving like crescent moons, as she took the jujube flower cake from Jiang Ning's hand.

"Has anything major happened at home these days?" Jiang Ning asked as he stepped through the gate.

Having just been ambushed by the four grandmasters, he couldn't help but worry about the peaceful and stable home he was now at.

Although martial artists who reach the third rank of Grandmaster are generally very magnanimous, it is almost unheard of for them to use their family members as hostages.

After all, this kind of behavior is actually very foolish.

Who among the martial artists who can reach the level of a third-grade grandmaster is not a strong person with a firm will?

Who isn't capable of seeing through profound truths at a glance?

Using family members as leverage will only provoke a relentless fight; surrendering is out of the question.

Everyone understands that staying alive is the only way to truly save the whole family.

If any grandmaster were to do such a thing, the consequences would inevitably be irreconcilable.

They will exhaust every means to retaliate.

If one can withstand such bottomless and unruly retaliation, then why resort to coercion?

Therefore, Jiang Ning was not very worried about his family being affected.

Because countless examples from our predecessors have already shown us to future generations.

Even so, he was still somewhat worried.

There will always be some people who don't play by the rules.

“Young master, everything is fine at home, and nothing serious has happened!” Green Rhyme said.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's slightly anxious heart finally settled down.

next moment.

Footsteps sounded ahead, and a burly figure emerged from behind the house.

"Brother!"

The visitor was Jiang Li.

Looking at the figure in front of him, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

"Big brother!"

"Why didn't you give me any advance notice, brother? You came back all by yourself!" Jiang Li walked over quickly, stopped in front of Jiang Ning, and looked him up and down.

Then he punched Jiang Ning hard in the chest twice.

"You look much stronger now!" he grinned.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Now that things are settled, there's no point in staying any longer, so I might as well come back!"

"Ah Ning!" A voice called out from the main hall.

It was Liu Wanwan, wearing an apron.

Liu Wanwan was wiping the water stains off her hands on her apron.

"Sister-in-law!" Jiang Ning greeted her.

"Ah Ning is back just in time. Dinner is being prepared. I'll go cook a couple more dishes now, and you two can have a good get-together later!"

“Sister-in-law, there’s no need to go to so much trouble!” Jiang Ning said.

"No trouble at all! It'll only take half an incense stick's time!" Liu Wanwan said with a smile as she looked at Jiang Ning and Jiang Li.

After saying that, Liu Wanwan walked back towards the kitchen.

"Shall we have a drink later, you two?" Jiang Li suggested.

"it is good!"

After dinner.

Jiang Ning returned to her small courtyard.

In the study.

“Young Master, these are martial arts techniques that several masters have compiled from the Five Swords Sect. All martial arts techniques of intermediate level and above are now in these two boxes.” Green Rhyme brought out two locked wooden boxes and said to Jiang Ning.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning reached out and grabbed the iron lock on a wooden box.

With a slight effort from him.

collapse--

The iron lock snapped, and he immediately opened the wooden box.

What comes into view is a neatly stacked pile of books.

Jiang Ning picked up a few books and glanced at them casually.

Iron Azure Sword Technique

【Wind Breath Leg】

[Lightning and Fire Clash Technique]

【.】

Each book records a mid-level martial art.

He nodded in satisfaction.

Then they tore off the iron lock on another wooden box.

Upon opening the other wooden box, the number of books that came into view was significantly reduced, with only about ten books remaining.

“Young master, I shall take my leave now!” said Lüyi.

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Upon hearing this, Lüyi slowly left the study and stepped outside the door, gently closing the door behind her.

In the study.

Jiang Ning continued to study late into the night.

time flies.

In the blink of an eye.

The moon passed its zenith and slowly sank towards the east.

Another moment passed.

creak-

Jiang Ning pushed open the door and stepped into the courtyard.

The mountain breeze blowing from the depths of the Dongling Mountains is cool, a coolness that I had never experienced before in Shishan County.

[Skill]: Literacy (Breaking the limit 25177/40000 twelve times) (Characteristics: Photographic memory, extraordinary five senses, and the natural way)

After reviewing the two boxes of martial arts manuals overnight, his experience points in literacy increased significantly once again. He glanced briefly at his own panel and then closed it.

His gaze sharpened slightly, revealing that he was deep in thought.

He was still holding a small book in his hand.

The booklet, though only five pages long, contains a secret technique and the cultivation insights of a powerful figure from the Five Swords Sect.

After a moment's thought, Jiang Ning took the book he had been holding behind him back out again.

[Blood-Burning Secret Technique]

The four characters stood out prominently on the page.

He had already read its contents.

The Blood Burning Secret Technique is not as simple as burning the blood in one's body.

Instead, it is the essence of one's own blood that is refined and gathered.

It slowly condenses into drops of essence blood within the body, and then is stored in the heart.

A single drop of such condensed essence contains energy no less than that of a hundred ordinary drops of blood.

In critical moments, a single drop of such vital essence, once ignited, can unleash terrifying energy.

They unleashed extraordinary combat power in a short period of time.

However, there were almost no aftereffects.

So-called essence and blood are nothing more than the accumulation of time over a long period of time.

Concentrating a tiny bit each day has no negative impact on the body.

After using the burning technique to burn all the stored essence and blood, all that is needed is to continue to slowly condense it and store the essence and blood back in the heart.

"Let's give it a try!" After reopening the Blood Burning Secret Manual in his hand, Jiang Ning immediately made a decision in his heart.

Immediately, he stood in front of the lake and closed his eyes slightly.

The bright moon hanging in the eastern sky slowly sank, gradually lengthening his shadow.

In the lake.

"Wow!"

Suddenly, a wave splashed up, and a dragon carp radiating a golden-red aura appeared on the lake surface.

The lake surface was instantly covered with countless silvery scales.

Under the cool moonlight, the dragon carp floating on the water appeared incredibly mystical.

Unlike any species found in the mortal world.

Just now.

Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Through his recent attempt, he has condensed a drop of essence blood within his body.

A drop of essence blood, refined from a large amount of blood essence.

Compared to the rest of the blood in the body, that drop of essence stored in the heart was slightly different.

The crimson blood droplets were incredibly vivid, as if emitting a faint divine light.

next moment.

He then manipulated the drop of blood to emerge from his heart, as he slightly opened his mouth.

The drop of essence blood that had been stored in his heart suddenly floated out with his slightly open mouth.

Until it floated down into his hand.

He then observed carefully.

now.

In the thick darkness of the night, under the cold moonlight, he could see more clearly that the essence blood in his hand resembled a piece of blood jade, constantly emitting an eerie glow.

"It wasn't mentioned in the book!" Jiang Ning thought to himself as he looked at the essence blood in his hand.

Then the thought flashed through my mind again. I don't know if it's because of my five blood transfusions or if it's just how it is, or if it's not worth mentioning.

thought for a moment.

He refocused his gaze on the dragon carp that had appeared on the lake's surface.

"You certainly know how to seize opportunities!" Jiang Ning looked at Linglong and couldn't help but chuckle.

“Master!” Linglong’s voice suddenly rang in Jiang Ning’s mind.

"How many years of cultivation have you had?" Jiang Ning asked.

“Eight hundred and eleven years!” Linglong’s voice rang out again.

"Swallow this drop of blood!" Jiang Ning said.

As he finished speaking, the drop of blood, as white as jade, flew towards Linglong.

Seeing the blood floating towards her, Linglong immediately jumped up and swallowed it in one gulp.

"Take your time to process this, and tell me the results when I wake up tomorrow!" Jiang Ning said.

He then waved his hand, signaling Linglong to go about her business.

He then walked into his own house.

The next day.

As dawn broke and the sun rose.

Jiang Ning rolled over and got out of bed.

[Source Energy]: 60148
The number of energy points has not changed much compared to before.

His gaze then shifted downwards.

【Skill】：Wind and Thunder Step (Six times breaking the limit 5537/7000) (Characteristics: Breath of the Wind, Swift Wind and Thunder, Chasing the Wind and Lightning, Rhythm of the Wind, Shrinking the Earth to an Inch, Wind Whisperer)
The Wind and Thunder Steps have improved significantly, and the next breakthrough is not far away.

He then quickly washed up.

quack!

Boom!

As the Crimson Blood Crystal exploded in his mouth, it made a sound like shattering rocks.

After a day and a night of absorption, the body has digested a significant amount of the blood source contained in the Crimson Flame Blood Crystal, and can continue to absorb the Crimson Flame Blood Crystal, thereby recovering from the losses incurred during the previous blood exchange.

We arrived at the lake.

Wow!

With splashing waves, Linglong reappeared on the water's surface.

"How is it?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Master, I have now cultivated for eight hundred and sixteen years!" Linglong's voice rang in Jiang Ning's heart.

"Eight hundred and sixteen years, and my cultivation has increased by five years!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

He immediately understood the effect of the essence blood condensed by the Blood Burning Secret Technique; its energy density was more than a hundred times greater than that of ordinary blood.

"However, this should also be related to my five blood exchanges with Phantom Assassin!" Jiang Ning thought to himself again.

Then, he looked at Linglong.

"Call the old tortoise over!"

“Yes, Master!” Linglong replied in his mind.

He immediately turned around and headed in the direction where the old tortoise was.

next moment.

A wave surged forth from the irrigation canals that ran throughout the courtyard.

The old turtle soon appeared in front of Jiang Ning.

"Lord!"

"During my absence, has anything unusual happened at home?" Jiang Ning asked.

"My lord, there is nothing amiss!" the old turtle said.

“Master, a few days ago, I did notice someone observing the house for a while, but apart from that, nothing else happened.” Linglong’s voice also rang in Jiang Ning’s mind.

"How strong are you?" Jiang Ning asked.

“He should be a grandmaster; I am not as good as him!” Linglong said.

"Is it a Grandmaster? It should be Shangguan Guyun, or it could be one of the others," Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Then he looked at Linglong and the old tortoise.

"Old Turtle, go and call Green Ripple here! Linglong, you protect me!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes, my lord!"

"Yes, Master!"

The two demons responded.

Then, Jiang Ning closed his eyes slightly and began to condense his essence and blood within his body.

After a while.

The old tortoise led Green Ripple into the courtyard, and Jiang Ning opened his eyes.

“Young Master!” Green Ripple said respectfully.

"Go out and fetch Xie Xiaojiu, Zhou Xing, and Feng Jiuge for me!" Jiang Ning added, "Also, after you've finished this, invite Zhao Yulong and Bai Luoyu to my residence!"

"Yes, young master!" Green Ripple replied, then took her leave.

Jiang Ning closed his eyes again, focusing his essence and blood within his body.

With the Crimson Flame Blood Crystal as a powerful tonic, he can now indulge in such luxury.

Having dealt with Shangguan Guyun yesterday, he needs to set off today to wipe out the Divine Sword Manor in order to avoid any unforeseen complications.

In the short term, no news from Shangguan Guyun and the others may come out, so it may not attract attention.

However, as time goes on, it will inevitably lead to various speculations.

However, if the Divine Sword Manor were to transfer its resources, its gains would be greatly reduced.

As for how to deal with Divine Sword Manor, he already had a plan.

Since ancient times, forces like Shenjian Manor have been a malignant tumor, a local scourge.

From his perspective in his previous life, sects were actually a type of criminal organization.

If someone is involved in a criminal organization, killing five out of ten might be too harsh a sentence, but it would never be considered wrong.

With Shangguan Guyun dead, the Divine Sword Manor will become history.

(End of this chapter)