Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 596 Cultivation: What is the Peak of the First Rank?

Shangyang Cave Heaven.

The token turned into golden light and disappeared between his eyebrows.

Jiang Ning closed his eyes and saw the token appear in his mind's eye.

Immediately, he opened his eyes.

[The trial has ended. You will be teleported out of the trial grounds shortly.]

Hearing this fluctuation.

Jiang Ning's mind and spirit attempted to merge with heaven and earth.

next moment.

He then felt a vast and powerful will descend upon him.

The higher the sky, the more boundless this will is.

At that moment, Jiang Ning felt like a mayfly looking at the blue sky.

【What's the matter? 】

A neutral voice, devoid of any emotion, resonated in Jiang Ning's mind.

Jiang Ning then tried to use his mind to convey his request.

I need the Earthly Fiend Yin Stone; it's crucial to my cultivation path!

Jiang Ning's request was conveyed through his mind.

The vast will fell silent.

a long time.

【Can!】

Upon hearing this voice, Jiang Ning's previously tense heart immediately relaxed.

Immediately, that will was transmitted once again.

[Take only what you need, and never be greedy. This item is the foundation of the grotto-heaven.]

I only need two more pieces!

Jiang Ning conveyed his thoughts and intentions.

next moment.

That will vanished, and the oppressive aura in the void disappeared with it.

"It's done!" Jiang Ning opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

He then set off for the nearest sea area.

After a while.

On the island's beach.

The water was rippling and the sea was a deep blue, creating a peaceful scene.

However, if you look further away, you can see that the seawater quickly turns black.

The saying "deep waters are deep pools" suggests that there are cliffs on the seabed a little further away.

Jiang Ning tossed aside his bundle and spoils of war, then leaped into the sea.

He was the only one left in this trial, so he wasn't worried that anyone would take these things away.

As for bringing these things into the Underworld, it would be quite inconvenient.

Upon entering the Yin Sea, the seawater surged in rapidly, instantly enveloping his entire body.

Jiang Ning instantly felt a chilling aura, like the darkness of night, surge into his body.

Then, his internal energy shifted, the chill dissipated, and he sped towards the seabed.

After a while.

A purple, shimmering underwater river appeared in his sight.

The river meanders like a dragon on the seabed, disappearing into the distant horizon.

In the river, countless purple stones piled up together, forming a river that shimmered with a purple glow.

"We're here!" Jiang Ning's eyes lit up with joy, and in a flash, he arrived at the purple river at the bottom of the sea.

Standing before the purple river, he felt an indescribable, intense yin energy rushing towards him.

The yin energy rises and sometimes transforms into strange shapes.

"According to my previous calculations, I only need two more Earthly Fiend Yin Stones to complete the tempering of all 206 bones in my body. However, to be on the safe side, I need to take three!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Without hesitation, he reached his hand into the dark river.

Soon, he took out three Yin Stones.

Realizing that the will of the cave had not descended, he ceased his greed and, holding three Yin stones, swam towards the sea.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he returned to the sea.

With his feet firmly planted on the ground, he felt a sense of peace.

He opened his palm again and saw the three Yin Stones in his hand, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

His purpose in coming here was to find Tian Gang Yang.

As for the Earthly Fiend Yin, it was an unexpected discovery, a pleasant surprise.

Now both are in hand.

The Bone Forging level allows one to take things a step further, reaching a level of perfection.

If he achieves divine bones, his strength will reach a new level.

It can be considered as opening a door to the Martial Saint realm.

After calming his turbulent emotions, he looked up at the sky again.

The sky was calm, and two great suns rose from the east.

"Since the will of the cave hasn't urged me to leave, then there's no rush to go out!" Jiang Ning glanced at the bundle he had tossed aside, a thought flashing through his mind.

He now possesses a vast amount of resources and wealth, and his body has almost reached its maximum absorption limit.

The number of rare and precious spiritual plants he can carry has also reached a limit.

However, the area remains rich in resources.

His looting alone was not enough to make him truly greedy.

Give him time to digest the accumulated medicinal power and energy in his body, and he will be able to take away more things.

With this in mind, he took out a Heavenly Yang Stone and an Earthly Yin Stone.

Place the two stones in front of you.

Then, he picked up the yang stone and placed it in his right alveolar bone.

Yangshi is hard, and his teeth are the only part of his body that is most suitable for breaking its overall structure.

Having undergone five blood transfusions, his teeth, which had fallen out and regenerated, are now the hardest part of his body, enough to be used to forge top-tier divine weapons.

The next moment, he began to exert force with his upper and lower jaws.

Boom——

With a sound from his mouth, the solid structure of Yangshi was instantly destroyed, and a gap appeared on the side.

As the gap appeared, strands of golden threads began to spill out and fall.

Seeing this, he put the Yin Stone into his mouth again.

Boom——

With a crisp sound, the Yin Stone broke open in his mouth.

He placed the two mysterious stones back in front of him and then closed his eyes slightly.

As his thoughts flowed, the Yin and Yang stones slowly rose from the ground and floated in front of him.

He sucked in the air.

In an instant.

The yin and yang energies emanating from the stone seemed to be drawn by some force, converging towards his mouth.

next moment.

Jiang Ning felt two extreme forces enter his body.

One is extremely yin and cold, the other is extremely strong and yang.

He immediately used his mind to guide the two streams of energy into his body.

Having gained experience from previous bone forging, he used his mind to guide these two energies into the jade bones within his body.

Then, he mobilized all the energy in his body and, under the control of his mind, condensed it into a small hammer of energy.

boom--

The Qi and Blood Hammer struck, causing a tremendous tremor throughout his body.

Bone forging involves adding exotic substances and hammering the bones.

The loud bang reverberated within him, as if thunder had exploded.

As the first thunderclap resounded, Jiang Ning continued to mobilize his qi and blood.

Now, the power of his blood and qi within his body is so vast that with each strike, it is as if thunder explodes within him, causing his body to sway and the sand below to vibrate.

The roaring sound inside the body drowned out the roar of the waves.

With each hammer blow, the mysterious substance within the Yin-Yang stones continuously converged into his body.

boom--

boom--

boom--

The roar within his body grew louder, stronger, and more urgent with each beat.

It quickly turned into a violent storm.

When the 108th sound fell, the rumbling inside my body suddenly stopped.

"It's done!!"

Upon seeing the jade bone within his body turn to gold, Jiang Ning was overjoyed.

This is another step forward, signifying that he is one step closer to achieving divine bones.

Afterward, he quietly assessed his physical condition. The intense movements of the bone-forging exercise had successfully helped him digest some of the energy within his body.

His body instinctively absorbed this energy, which became his way of replenishing his energy reserves.

The water level has dropped slightly since it was originally overflowing, giving him the feeling that he can still eat and digest.

"It seems I was right. This intense training method of bone forging is indeed very suitable for me to digest the excess medicinal power and energy accumulation."

The thought flashed through his mind, and then, seizing the opportunity, he continued to refine the remaining Qian Yu bone within his body.

As time goes by, the sun rises again and again from the east.

The number of suns hanging high in the sky is also constantly increasing.

From the third round of Great Sun to the fourth round of Great Sun.

From the fourth wheel of the Great Sun to the fifth wheel of the Great Sun.

The magical moment of ten days on the same day is fast approaching.

The temperature between heaven and earth was frighteningly high.

Jiang Ning remained expressionless.

boom--

boom--

boom--

A series of booming sounds emanated from his body, as if thunder were exploding within him.

With each hammering sound, the jade bones turned to gold. The energy and medicinal power that had accumulated in his body were being consumed rapidly, and Jiang Ning could feel that his progress in refining his divine bones was rapid.

Soon, he absorbed the first Heavenly Yang Stone and the first Earthly Yin Stone.

The two stones also turned into transparent rocks.

Jiang Ning then took out two more stones.

……

the other side.

Outside of Shangyang Cave.

It was midday, and the scorching sun was shining down from above.

Compared to the bustling scene three days ago, Yanghu Lake now appears somewhat deserted, with many large ships having sailed away.

Zhong Yue stood on the deck, looking up at the entrance to the cave above, his eyes slightly narrowed because he was facing the sun.

"Grandpa Xuan, are you really going to send me away?" Zhong Ling appeared behind Zhong Yue.

Hearing his granddaughter's voice behind him, Zhong Yue turned around, looked at Zhong Ling, and nodded.

"The Five Mountains Prefecture will not be peaceful from now on. Staying with Jiang Ning will be much safer than staying with the Zhong family!"

“Since Grandpa Xuan knew it was dangerous, why couldn’t he avoid it?” Zhong Ling asked.

“How can I avoid it?” Zhong Yue shook his head seriously and continued, “Since I have taken on the role of Inspector of the Five Sacred Mountains Prefecture, there are some things I must do. As the saying goes, when the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up, and I am that tall one!”

"If you're in a position, you have to do your job. This is the path I chose, and I can't betray my choice."

at this time.

Ye Zhengqi appeared silently.

"Brother Zhong, is the situation in the Five Mountains Prefecture really that bad right now?"

“Not good!” Zhong Yue nodded and continued, “The situation in Wuyue Prefecture is much worse than in Guangning Prefecture. I suspect that it won’t be long before Wuyue Prefecture falls into turmoil!”

"They've been lying low for so many years, and now they dare to make a move? Aren't they afraid of being the first to stick their neck out?" Ye Zhengqi frowned.

“Perhaps they won’t be the ones to stick their necks out?” Zhong Yue said.

"Brother Zhong, what do you know? What have you heard?" Ye Zhengqi asked with a serious expression.

Zhong Yue shook his head: "It's just my intuition, but I believe in it!"

"Then who can be the one to take the lead?" Ye Zhengqi asked.

"I don't know!" Zhong Yue shook his head.

……

the other side.

"Third Brother, why hasn't he come out yet?" Long Xingyun asked Long Xiaofeng.

"I don't know!" Long Xiaofeng shook his head.

"Third Brother, how exactly did you lose to him?" Long Xingyun looked at Long Xiaofeng and finally asked the question that had been bothering him.

“That Jiang Xunshi possesses extraordinary power!” Long Xiaofeng said.

"Extraordinary power?" Long Xingyun asked in confusion.

"The second rank is the Divine Realm. Do you know what the peak of the first rank is?" Long Xiaofeng asked.

“Hun Yuan!” Long Xingyun said.

“Not bad!” Long Xiaofeng nodded: “When the three elements of spirit, energy, and primordial energy reach a perfect balance and merge into one, true essence completely transforms into divine power, and that is the state of primordial energy. It is also the true pinnacle of martial arts, and my uncle is at this level now.”

"Only those who reach this level, who can be called immortals or gods in the world, are qualified to look up at that Martial Saint!"

Upon hearing this, Long Xingyun looked puzzled: "What do you mean by saying this, Third Brother?"

Long Xiaofeng said, "He has come into contact with this level of power!"

"He's come into contact with power at this level?!" Long Xingyun was stunned.

Long Xiaofeng noticed the shock in Long Xingyun's eyes and nodded.

“This… how is this possible?!” Long Xingyun exclaimed.

“I found it unbelievable at first, and I still find it unbelievable now, but my personal experience is undeniable!” Long Xiaofeng said.

……

Shangyang Cave Heaven.

When the tenth sun fully rose, the scene of ten suns on the same day appeared.

An invisible wave descended once more.

Jiang Ning's mind stirred, and his spirit merged with the heavens and earth.

I need a little more time, three hours!

Two hours!

No, one hour.

Realizing that the fluctuations had not yet subsided, Jiang Ning quickly changed his tune.

The fluctuations only stopped abruptly when the last request was sent out.

[The final leniency]

As the will of the cave descended, the fluctuation suddenly disappeared.

Jiang Ning quickly focused his mind and concentrated on completing this round of training.

boom--

boom--

boom--

A roaring sound filled my body, like thunder exploding or a raging storm.

After a while.

The final hammer blow fell heavily, and another piece of jade bone turned to gold.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes, leaped up, grabbed his belongings from the side, and headed straight for the center of the island.

The will of the cave is clearly self-aware and can be discussed and communicated with. I wonder what kind of situation the so-called spiritual Heavenly Dao is in the outside world?
A thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

He had long heard that the heavens possessed a spirit and consciousness.

But I've never actually seen it.

Now he has indeed witnessed the existence of the will of the Shangyang Cave Heaven and has even communicated with it.

This also made him think of the natural order in the outside world.

While he was thinking, he rushed into the mountains and forests.

After the recent bone-forging, a large amount of the medicinal power stored in his body was consumed, which made him feel that he could absorb it again.

Just like a sponge that has absorbed a lot of water but has lost a lot of moisture, it can still absorb water.

"Fortunately, the will of the cave heaven is open to negotiation, otherwise I would have wasted a lot of my time!"

"After this trip, I don't know how I'll get back in next time!"

"I wonder if I'll have a chance to get in again with my identity token as a true disciple of the Shangyang Immortal Sect?"

Another thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

Then I thought of that previous statement.

Interior location.

"What exactly is the Inner Landscape of Shangyang?"

At this moment, he had many questions in his mind.

The Shangyang Immortal Sect is undoubtedly a terrifying force.

The vast cave world was transformed into a training ground.

Such immense power, akin to the creation of the world, left him utterly bewildered.

In the past few days, apart from the eerie darkness of the nights that have been different from the outside world, the other three days have been quite different.

Every flower, every blade of grass, every tree is incredibly real.

It made him feel no different from the outside world in terms of his senses and touch.

This is a real world, not a fictional one.

This is a truly world-creating power.

"After we leave, let's go check out the so-called Shangyang Inner Landscape!"

Jiang Ning made a decision in his heart.

(End of this chapter)