Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 567 Cultivation: A treasure trove surpassing even the finest martial arts!

afternoon.

The sunlight slanted across the solitary peak.

Even with lush green trees providing shade, the heat was still unbearable.

"My lord!" Xie Xiaojiu carried the wooden box up to the top of the lonely peak and came to Jiang Ning.

Seeing Jiang Ning's gaze fall on the wooden box in her hand, Xie Xiaojiu said again, "My lord, this contains all the martial arts manuals of intermediate and higher levels from the Divine Sword Manor, including several incomplete scrolls that you are very interested in."

"Oh?" Jiang Ning immediately became interested upon hearing Xie Xiaojiu's words.

He saw Jiang Ning's gaze.

Xie Xiaojiu immediately took out a wooden box from the wooden chest: "Please take a look, sir!"

Xie Xiaojiu opened the wooden box in her hand and handed it over.

Jiang Ning took the wooden box, and the first thing he saw was the words "Beginning of Spring".

"Is this... a fragment of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms?" Jiang Ning asked.

“Yes, sir! Divine Sword Manor has several incomplete scrolls of the solar terms!” Xie Xiaojiu said.

Hearing Xie Xiaojiu's words, Jiang Ning also picked up the incomplete scroll of the Beginning of Spring placed in the wooden box.

It was an unidentified animal hide scroll.

The animal skin scrolls are decorated with colorful ink paintings and densely packed, ant-like characters.

Jiang Ning's gaze slowly swept over them.

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

【.】

A series of prompts flashed before my eyes.

In just a moment, he withdrew his gaze and closed his eyes slightly.

Immediately, images of ink-wash paintings on animal hides appeared in my mind. In my mind, what were originally just ink-wash paintings instantly became colorful, as if they had been given life.

Images came to life in his mind.

That was the scene of ice and snow thawing, and hibernating insects beginning to stir.

With the arrival of Lichun (the beginning of spring), all things are awakened and begin to revive.

"Is this the essence of the Beginning of Spring?" Jiang Ning wondered.

[Spring Begins True Meaning Experience Points +1]

[Spring Begins True Meaning Experience Points +1]

[Spring Begins True Meaning Experience Points +1]

【.】

Unbeknownst to him, the experience points of the Spring Equinox cultivation technique, which contained profound meaning, were increasing rapidly.

When he opened his eyes.

A faint aura circulated around him.

Like spring breeze melting snow, its fragrance lingers endlessly.

[Skill]: Beginning of Spring (Minor Success 23/500)

Such high efficiency.

Looking at his own panel, Jiang Ning was surprised.

Having merely absorbed the artistic conception of the animal skin scroll paintings, he developed the concept of Lichun (the Beginning of Spring), one of the twenty-four solar terms, to a minor level of mastery.

Such efficiency is truly astonishing.

It should be noted that the technique of Lichun (the beginning of spring) is a superior martial art, a superior martial art that directly points to the realm of artistic conception.

Such martial arts are extremely profound and mysterious; even entering the field is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

"My rapid progress is probably due to my strategic vision and exceptional talent!" Jiang Ning thought to himself as he looked at his stats.

The twenty-four solar terms are also a kind of knife technique, sword technique, fist technique, and finger technique.
Its essence lies in artistic conception.

Once you understand the essence of the art, using a knife becomes knife technique, using a sword becomes sword technique, and using your fingers becomes finger technique.

It emphasizes meaning over form, and spirit over appearance.

next moment.

Jiang Ning held a long sword and practiced his swordsmanship.

With a flick of his longsword, the blade flashed endlessly, like spring breeze melting snow, concealing deadly intent.

At this point, his swordsmanship had long since transcended the variations of individual moves, reaching a level where the essence was emphasized over the form.

The knife moves with the heart, its strokes free and expressive.

[Spring Begins True Meaning Experience Points +1]

[Spring Begins True Meaning Experience Points +1]

[Spring Begins True Meaning Experience Points +1]

【.】

As he practiced his swordsmanship, the experience points for the skill of Lichun (Spring Begins) jumped and increased rapidly.

Xie Xiaojiu, watching Jiang Ning, also silently retreated, leaving Gufeng alone to Jiang Ning.

After a stick of incense.

The sword strike stopped abruptly, and Jiang Ning stood holding the sword, his eyes filled with exhilaration.

[Skill]: Beginning of Spring (Great Success 13/1000)

In just over an incense stick's time, he had mastered the technique of the Beginning of Spring.

"My talent is truly extraordinary!!"

Jiang Ning used a secret code to look at his own interface.

Drawing inferences from one instance to another. Innate talent for swordsmanship (second breakthrough). The master butcher at the summit of Mount Di. Master of both swords and sabers.
These unique characteristics combined to elevate his talent in swordsmanship to a level that is difficult for ordinary people to comprehend.

Moreover, he was well aware that his current mastery of martial arts was extraordinary.

His superior perspective made it infinitely easier for him to grasp the essence of things than for ordinary people.

Multiple layers of integration have led to the astonishing progress we see today.

"At this rate, I can master several seasonal moods in a single day." He glanced at the wooden box beside him again.

Other animal skin scrolls were also stored in the wooden box containing the solar term of Lichun (the beginning of spring).

"No rush, don't bite off more than you can chew. Let's master one subject at a time!" He turned his gaze back to the busy figures in the villa.

"Xiao Jiu, lend me your sword!" Jiang Ning's voice rang in Xie Xiao Jiu's ears.

next moment.

hum!
With a sword's cry, Xie Xiaojiu's spirit sword, Sword Nine, which he had just bound to his back with a scabbard and strips of cloth, suddenly soared into the air.

It transformed into a sword light in mid-air and rushed towards the solitary peak.

Jiang Ning raised his hand and grabbed the Spirit Weapon Sword Nine, which fell into his hand.

"Master!" Jian Jiu's ambiguous male and female voice rang in Jiang Ning's mind.

"Help me comprehend the essence of swordsmanship!" Jiang Ning said.

He already knew that Jian Jiu was born with nine sword intents, which naturally possessed extraordinary effects.

It allows one to comprehend the sword intent within.

Having reached the level of Sword Nine in terms of spirituality, it has already transcended the category of top-grade spiritual weapons and possesses the ability to deduce sword intent.

Just like Sun Ming's last sword strike last night.

With the blessing of Sword Nine, the River Sword Intent was reflected in the night sky as the Milky Way hanging upside down, allowing the River Sword Intent to undergo a transformation.

With the Sword Nine in hand and its blessing, comprehending any sword intent will be much easier.

This is another effect of the current Spirit Weapon Sword Nine.

On a solitary peak.

Jiang Ning wielded Sword Nine, its sword light crisscrossing like spring breeze melting snow, endless and concealing deadly intent.

The sword light is soft and gentle, yet it penetrates every nook and cranny.

Holding a sword in hand, the spirit of the Spring Festival transforms into sword intent.

Jiang Ning wielded his sword freely, not adhering to any particular move or style.

[Spring Begins True Meaning Experience Points +1]

[Spring Begins True Meaning Experience Points +1]

[Spring Begins True Meaning Experience Points +1]

【.】

Jiang Ning suddenly understood, and his progress in the Spring Equinox cultivation technique, which focused on artistic conception, skyrocketed.

In less than the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn.

Jiang Ning sheathed his sword and stood still.

[Skill]: Beginning of Spring (Perfect 3/1000)

"The effect is truly remarkable!!" Jiang Ning exclaimed in amazement as he looked at the spirit weapon Sword Nine in his hand.

Holding the sword and practicing, he seemed to merge with the spirit within the sword, gaining a different perspective on its essence.

More flashes of inspiration occurred, and moments of enlightenment appeared.

This also results in an incredibly high efficiency in gaining experience points during sword practice.

He looked up again at the crimson sun overhead.

The sun was setting, and we had already covered one-third of the journey.

"The efficiency is no less than practicing swordsmanship and comprehending the essence of the Beginning of Spring!" Jiang Ning was somewhat amazed.

He gained a deeper understanding of the effects of the Spirit Weapon Sword Nine.

This sword, if it falls into the hands of any faction, can make that faction grow stronger and more prosperous.

With the help of the Spirit Weapon Sword Nine, even an mediocre person can achieve mastery of sword intent and reach the level of transcending heaven and earth. Then...

Jiang Ning then turned over the wooden box containing the fragments of the Lichun scroll again.

As the rolls of animal hides were unfurled, tattered scrolls came into view.

Rain Water Remnant, Spring Equinox Remnant, Minor Heat Remnant, Major Heat Remnant
There are also four fragments of the solar term scroll.

With the addition of the solar terms Jingzhe and Lichun that I now understand, I can grasp the artistic conception of six of the twenty-four solar terms.

I wonder what amazing effect will occur once they are all collected.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel a little tempted.

Then, he picked up the tattered scroll of rainwater and began to study it.

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

【.】

As he perused the tattered scrolls, his experience points in literacy suddenly surged.

After a while.

He closed the tattered scroll and shut his eyes.

Jian Jiu murmured softly beside him, the sound of his sword ringing out crisply.

After being refined by Jiang Ning, Jian Jiu knew that he had no ability to resist, and his life and death were in Jiang Ning's hands.

Even though Jiang Ning had handed it over to that woman before, he had never broken this control.

At this moment, images of spring rain falling like silk threads, nourishing all things, appeared in Jiang Ning's mind.

In his mind, each wisp of spring rain, as fine as silk threads, seemed to be transformed from strands of sword intent.

My mind was immersed in the world within my thoughts, and my understanding soared.

[True Meaning of Rain Experience Points +1]

[True Meaning of Rain Experience Points +1]

[True Meaning of Rain Experience Points +1]

【.】

a long time.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes.

[Skill]: Rainwater (Minor Success 387/500)

"The results are truly remarkable!!" Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile as he looked at the changes in the "Skills" section.

Subsequently.

He raised his hand and grabbed the spirit weapon sword, Nine, and began to wield it.

The longsword moves nimbly, its movement guided by the heart.

The sword light spread out, transforming into wisps of rain.

The rain fell like silk threads, continuous and gentle.

It instantly enveloped him for three zhang.

"Rain Water Sword Intent, this is Rain Water Sword Intent!!" Jiang Ning suddenly understood, feeling exhilarated.

This is the joy of achievement.

There was no frustrating confusion, only a smooth and exhilarating feeling.

Anything that offers only a sense of accomplishment and no sense of frustration can become addictive and obsessive.

And that's exactly what he is now.

When practicing swordsmanship, there is no confusion in my mind, only flashes of inspiration and enlightenment.

Jiang Ning was so engrossed in this realization that he didn't know how much time had passed before he finally stopped holding his sword.

[Skill]: Rain Water (Perfect 237/1000)

Another perfect ending!
Looking at the changes on the panel, he couldn't help but smile.

His gaze swept across the panel, revealing the true meaning of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms. He had now mastered three of them.

The Awakening of Insects, the Beginning of Spring, and the Rain Water.

very good!

Jiang Ning nodded secretly.

While the iron is hot, let's finish comprehending the remaining three fragments of the solar term scroll today!
Then, he picked up a fragment of a book on the solar terms again.

The Spring Equinox.

Day and night are of equal length, and yin and yang are in balance.

Looking at the meaning behind the eight characters, Jiang Ning suddenly had a sudden realization.

Then his gaze continued downwards.

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

【.】

After a while.

He closed the tattered scroll about the Spring Equinox in his hand, and the corresponding images already appeared in his mind.

[Spring Breeze's True Meaning Experience Points +1]

[Spring Breeze's True Meaning Experience Points +1]

[Spring Breeze's True Meaning Experience Points +1]

【.】

As one comprehends the true meaning of the Spring Breeze solar term, the experience points also surge.

[Skill]: Spring Equinox (Great Perfection 2/1000)

"Indeed, the deeper one's accumulation, the simpler it is to comprehend!"

Looking at his current stats, Jiang Ning smiled.

He then picked up his sword and began practicing.

Day and night are of equal length, and yin and yang are in balance.

The meaning behind these eight characters flashed through his mind.

His swordplay quickly became a blend of strength and gentleness, and the grass clippings beneath his feet moved with his movements, slowly transforming into a circle.

As he stood at the center of the circle, the yin-yang swimming fish pattern suddenly appeared beneath his feet.

Day and night are equal, yin and yang are in balance, and strength and gentleness are combined.

Jiang Ning continued practicing his swordsmanship, and a sudden realization dawned on him.

After a stick and a half incense stick have burned.

Jiang Ning stopped practicing his swordplay and stood with his sword in hand.

At this moment, the grass clippings around him piled up into a circle, forming a Tai Chi fish pattern.

He stood at the very center of the Yin-Yang Tai Chi fish.

[Skill]: Springtime Manual (Fragment) (Mastery 121/2000) (Cannot be upgraded)

Springtime Treasure Trove (incomplete)?
Jiang Ning was stunned when he saw the changes on the panel.

His gaze immediately sharpened.

【春时宝典（残）】：惊蛰（圆满89/1000），立春（圆满3/1000），雨水（圆满237/1000），春分（圆满7/1000）

"Spring has six major solar terms: Awakening of Insects, Beginning of Spring, Rain Water, Spring Equinox, Pure Brightness, and Grain Rain."

"Now I have mastered the artistic conception of the four major solar terms: Awakening of Insects, Beginning of Spring, Rain Water, and Spring Equinox. I still lack the artistic conception of the two solar terms: Pure Brightness and Grain Rain."

A thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind, and looking at the changes on his panel, he understood.

Having grasped the true meaning of the four solar terms—Awakening of Insects, Beginning of Spring, Rain Water, and Spring Equinox—and comprehended them to a state of perfection, he was able to touch upon a higher level of artistic conception: the artistic conception of spring in all four seasons.

However, he has not yet grasped the essence of the remaining two solar terms, Qingming and Guyu.

This resulted in him not being able to fully master the higher-level technique, the Springtime Manual, and thus he was temporarily unable to improve upon it.

"To reach the mastery level, I need two thousand experience points to level up!" He thought to himself as he looked at his stats.

He immediately realized that the Springtime Manual was of a higher grade than that of superior martial arts, reaching a higher level.

It's like the indestructible Vajra body and the internal alchemy health cultivation method.

These two higher-grade techniques require ten times the experience points of ordinary martial arts to break through.

The energy points required to break through the limit are also ten times that of ordinary martial arts.

Now, the change in the experience points required for the Springtime Manual to break through also indicates that the Springtime Manual has reached this level, surpassing the category of superior martial arts.

"This is only spring among the four seasons. If one were to master all twenty-four solar terms, including spring, summer, autumn, and winter, would it be like the Canglang Blade Technique evolving into the Water and Fire True Force, reaching another level and grade?"

At that moment, a thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

He didn't know what changes would occur with all four seasons present.

But he knew that if there were any changes, it would be a wonderful thing.

He has already learned this from his experience.

Ordinary martial arts have limited potential, and their derived characteristics are significantly less powerful than those derived from techniques like the Vajra Indestructible Body.

Whether it's the power of a dragon and an elephant, or the sixteen-foot golden body.

These characteristics far surpass those derived from the various martial arts techniques displayed on the panel.

"First, let's find a way to collect the fragments of the six major solar terms of spring, meet the conditions for mastering the Springtime Manual, and see what changes will occur!!"

"With my current status and position, it shouldn't be difficult for Shenjian Manor to gather so many fragments of the seasonal scrolls!"

Jiang Ning's eyes flickered as he pondered.

(End of this chapter)