Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 609 One Day Perfected, Demon-Subduing Sword Intent!

East courtyard.

[Skill]: Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword (Mastery 11/200)

After finishing one round of swordplay, Jiang Ning sheathed his sword and stood up, looking at his panel. A faint smile appeared on his lips.

With just one repetition of the sword technique, in the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, he mastered the superior sword technique, the Seven Star Demon Subduing Sword.

This efficiency told him that his idea was correct.

Breaking the limits of swordsmanship and developing derivative characteristics means that once a talent related to swordsmanship is acquired, it can have a reciprocal effect on him, greatly increasing his efficiency in gaining experience through practicing swordsmanship.

As the saying goes, sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood, and what he's doing now is precisely sharpening the axe.

Otherwise, given the efficiency of gaining experience points with the Taixu Yin-Yang Sword, it would take thirty years to reach perfection.

Afterwards, Jiang Ning, holding a longsword, practiced the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword technique once more.

The Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword consists of thirty-six forms and one hundred and eight moves.

By practicing the entire routine, he can gain a considerable amount of experience points in his current state.

next moment.

As the sword's momentum was unleashed, a fierce wind surged in all directions.

As the sword light rolled, sword energy crisscrossed all around.

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +11]

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +10]

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +11]

【.】

As time went by, Jiang Ning practiced the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword again and again.

With each practice session, his understanding of the sword technique deepened, and his experience points increased rapidly.

In the blink of an eye.

[Skill]: Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword (Minor Completion 56/500)

The Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword technique progressed from mastery to minor mastery.

As you break through a higher realm, the experience points you gain begin to decrease sharply.

Jiang Ning also understood that superior martial arts were inherently mysterious.

With his current martial arts achievements, he is capable of applying his knowledge to other martial arts, and he can easily learn and even master ordinary martial arts techniques.

But going further up is not so simple.

Especially the superior martial arts, which are extremely profound and difficult for ordinary people to even get started with, let alone master, achieve minor success, major success, and perfection.

After scanning the panel, he continued practicing his swordsmanship.

A superior sword technique is worth his time.

After lunch.

The sun sets in the west.

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +7]

[Skill]: Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword (Mastery 3/1000)

Seeing the changes on the panel, Jiang Ning smiled knowingly, feeling even more motivated.

After achieving great success, one attains perfection.

The sword light swept across all directions, and wisps of sword intent spread out, filling the air with a boiling energy.

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +4]

When he saw the prompt that appeared, he frowned and continued practicing his swordsmanship.

After another twenty-eight sword moves, another prompt flashed before my eyes.

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +5]

Upon seeing this prompt, Jiang Ning's brows relaxed considerably.

"Not bad!" he thought to himself, but his hands continued moving.

His swordplay flowed smoothly and effortlessly, without the slightest hesitation, as if he were a seasoned swordsman who had been immersed in the art of swordsmanship for many years.

No one could have imagined that he had only been practicing the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword for less than a day.

Jiang Ning also understood that this was not because he had exceptionally high talent in swordsmanship.

It's perfectly normal for someone to have such high martial arts skills, reaching a certain level, that once they understand one thing, they understand everything else.

Moreover, swords and sabers are inherently interconnected. He possesses extraordinary skill in saber techniques, and his saber intent has already reached its pinnacle. Very few in the world can surpass him in saber intent.

With such a foundation, comprehending the superior sword technique, the Seven Star Demon Subduing Sword, is naturally much easier.

In addition, the panel's magic and mystery are enough to take his efficiency to the next level.

Subsequently.

Jiang Ning continued practicing his swordsmanship.

Practice swordsmanship again and again.

Until two figures appeared in his yard.

The visitors were Xie Xiaojiu and Lüyi.

Looking at Jiang Ning, who moved like a dragon by the lake and whose sword light flashed, Xie Xiaojiu's eyes flickered, and she looked at Jiang Ning seriously.

After a while.

Jiang Ning stood with his sword in hand, looking at Xie Xiaojiu not far away.

"My lord!" Xie Xiaojiu stepped forward, gripping the hilt of his sword and bowing respectfully to Jiang Ning.

"What is your level of martial arts cultivation?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Sixth rank, Xuan Bone!" Xie Xiaojiu replied.

“Not bad!” Jiang Ning nodded.

He knew that there were differences even among those of the sixth rank.

Although Iron Bones and Profound Bones are only one minor realm apart, they are vastly different and not on the same level.

Xie Xiaojiu's ability to achieve the Xuan Bone skill makes him a formidable opponent even among sixth-rank martial artists.

Looking at Dongling County, he is capable of handling things on his own.

After all, Bai Luoyu, the inspector of Dongling County, was only a fifth-rank internal cultivator.

next moment.

Jiang Ning patted his chest.

The pale golden blood that had been condensed using the Blood Burning Secret Technique earlier flew out of his mouth.

The blood shimmered with a faint golden light under the sunlight, like some kind of precious gem.

"Open your mouth and swallow it!" Jiang Ning said.

Upon hearing this, Xie Xiaojiu's mouth opened slightly.

The pale golden blood flew through the air and into Xie Xiaojiu's mouth.

The moment the blood touched her body, it instantly merged into her body.

"Go and forge your bones!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes!" Xie Xiaojiu replied.

"I'll use Jian Jiu for a few days first!" Jiang Ning's gaze fell on the precious sword in Xie Xiao Jiu's hand.

Subsequently.

He raised his hand and summoned the sword from its sheath, which then flew out like a dragon and appeared before Jiang Ning.

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

This sword originated from the Divine Sword Manor and is a divine weapon passed down through generations of the Shangguan family.

It contains nine sword intents, and the sword possesses extraordinary spirituality, making it a top-tier spiritual weapon.

The fact that Shenjian Villa was able to become the overlord of Dongling County was largely due to this top-tier spiritual weapon.

On that day, Sun Ming was able to unleash strength far exceeding his own, and Lingbing Jianjiu played a significant role in this.

Jiang Ning also knew that the spirituality of the Spirit Weapon Sword Nine and the nine sword intents it contained could help him increase the progress of the Seven Star Subduing Demon Sword Technique.

That's why he asked Xie Xiaojiu to come over.

next moment.

Jiang Ning held Jian Jiu in his hand, and the long sword in his hand instantly became very docile.

At this moment, Jian Jiu could feel the pressure from Jiang Ning even stronger.

Facing this master, Jian Jiu dared not act rashly in the slightest.

It knew that Jiang Ning had the ability to erase its spirituality at any time.

then.

Jiang Ning held the sword, Nine Swords.

"Help me comprehend swordsmanship!" he thought to himself.

“Yes, Master!” Jian Jiu replied.

Since refining the spirit weapon Sword Nine last time, his mind has been connected with Sword Nine's spirituality.

Then, he began practicing the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword.

In an instant.

Sword intent permeated the surroundings, and starlight seemed to appear in the air. The interplay of sword light was mesmerizing and dazzling.

Holding the Seven Star Subduing Demon Sword Technique in his hand, Jiang Ning felt himself merging with the spirit within the sword, and instantly felt different.

A series of flashes of inspiration and moments of sudden enlightenment occurred in my mind.

It has never been so clear.

With each move, I gained a new understanding.

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +9]

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +11]

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +10]

【.】

A moment later, Jiang Ning sheathed his sword and stood with his eyes slightly closed, a multitude of new insights colliding in his mind.

After a long while, he opened his eyes.

A hint of amazement flashed in his eyes as he looked at the sword in his hand.

Wielding the Nine Swords and practicing the Seven Star Demon Subduing Sword Technique, one gains nearly double the corresponding experience points.

"Perfection is not difficult!" he thought to himself.

the other side.

Waves of shock occasionally surged within Xie Xiaojiu's body.

This is the sound produced by Xie Xiaojiu's unique bone-forging method.

Jiang Ning glanced at it twice, then looked away and continued practicing the Seven Star Demon Subduing Sword Technique. He felt that with his current efficiency, he would have a chance to perfect the sword technique within a day.

In the blink of an eye.

The moon is bright and the stars are few; the sky is cloudless.

The bright moonlight shone on Dongling City, enveloping the two major urban areas on both sides of the Nujiang River.

As night deepened, the county town, built against the Dongling Mountains, gradually quieted down, and the people slowly drifted off to sleep.

the other side.

In the east courtyard of the mansion in Jiangning.

Sword light crisscrossed, flashing cold light constantly, illuminating the surroundings in a chilling atmosphere.

Not far away.

The surging waves within Xie Xiaojiu's body continued to reverberate, sometimes transforming into the roar of a mighty river.

Until the moon was high in the sky.

Jiang Ning's sword moved.

Looking out from the courtyard, you can see the seven large stars in the sky suddenly become bright, followed by starlight falling down.

The sword light suddenly became even sharper, and a strong killing intent filled the air.

Suddenly, the power of each move surged, rising several levels.

"It's perfect!!"

Jiang Ning immediately understood.

Then, his movements remained calm, and the sword light continued to roll like a tide.

He was also carefully comprehending the mysteries of the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword.

Based on the traditions passed down in one's mind.

When the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword is perfected, it can be used at night to draw upon the Big Dipper, causing starlight to fall and thus greatly increasing the sword's power.

More importantly, once the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword is perfected, one can comprehend the Demon-Subduing Sword Intent.

The Demon-Subduing Sword Intent subdues the demons within.

From now on, I will never go back to being possessed by demons.

In his understanding, this sword intent can cut away the distracting thoughts and worries in one's heart, thus allowing one to maintain the pure heart of a newborn child.

A pure heart is a talent that countless martial artists dream of.

With countless distracting thoughts in one's mind, it is difficult to maintain true focus in anything one does, as one is always influenced by various external factors and the many distracting thoughts in one's mind.

This leads to inefficiency.

The same applies to martial arts.

Even the most determined person will find it difficult to maintain focus for long periods of time.

Even those with average talent can achieve amazing results by focusing intently and dedicating themselves fully to something.

The Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword is meant to subdue this inner demon.

The Demon-Subduing Sword Intent also targets this inner demon.

Cut away distracting thoughts and worries from your mind, so as to achieve sustained focus without any distractions.

This is of great benefit to martial arts.

a long time.

Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.

[Skill]: Seven Star Demon Subduing Sword Technique (Perfect 13/1000)

"Finally... it's perfect!!" He looked at his panel and let out a soft sigh.

Then a faint smile appeared on his face.

"He mastered a superior sword technique to perfection in a single day. Although there were many factors involved, he felt a sense of accomplishment."

He gripped the sword again.

"Next up is breaking the limits! I wonder what kind of characteristics will emerge from the first limit break!"

Subsequently.

Sword light once again crisscrossed the courtyard, filling the air with a chilling aura.

Jiang Ning's spirituality merged with that of the Nine Swords in his hand, as if his swordsmanship talent had increased out of thin air, and his understanding of sword intent had also deepened.

The Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword technique was incredibly skillful in his hands. Countless starlight fell from above, as if traversing millions of miles in an instant, and the starlight fell into his courtyard.

Jiang Ning's practice became smoother and smoother, and his sword moves became increasingly fluid and effortless.

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +6]

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +7]

[Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword Experience Points +7]

【.】

However, as the skill level of the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword improves, the efficiency of gaining experience points is still significantly reduced.

The moon and sword sink in the west.

Jiang Ning then stopped practicing his sword.

Holding the spirit sword, he was still savoring the feeling from just now.

With a clear mind, his swordsmanship is free and unrestrained, without any hesitation.

This feeling made him feel extremely comfortable.

[Skill]: Seven Star Demon Subduing Sword Technique (Perfect 376/1000)

He glanced at the panel again, then closed it, before finally focusing his gaze on Xie Xiaojiu.

At this moment, the sound of waves still echoed within Xie Xiaojiu's body.

After a cup of tea.

Xie Xiaojiu opened her eyes and looked at Jiang Ning.

"My lord, is the sword practice over?"

"Hmm!" Jiang Ning nodded, then asked, "How's the progress?"

"Half of the jade bones have been removed!" Xie Xiaojiu replied.

"Excellent!" Jiang Ning nodded in approval.

"Is the master going to sleep?" Xie Xiaojiu asked, dressed in a black, tight-fitting long dress.

Jiang Ning nodded again.

"Then I'll head back now!" she said.

After saying that, he got up to leave.

"It's too dark. Stay here tonight, and I'll help you break through to the Jade Bone Realm tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Xie Xiaojiu stared at Jiang Ning in surprise.

“I have a bed in the room next door, you can make do for the night!” Jiang Ning said.

"Okay!" Xie Xiaojiu nodded slightly.

Subsequently.

Xie Xiaojiu quickly washed himself in the lake, put his clothes back on, and headed towards the next room Jiang Ning had mentioned.

At this moment, Jiang Ning had already placed his blanket on Xie Xiaojiu's bed.

For him, bedding was not a necessity.

Unable to find a new quilt, he simply took the quilt from his own bed to the next room for Xie Xiaojiu to use.

After a while.

Xie Xiaojiu felt at ease smelling the familiar scent on the quilt and then fell into a deep sleep.

The next day.

As the first rays of morning sunlight pierced through the clouds and fell on Jiang Ning's side through the window, Jiang Ning opened his eyes.

As he watched the sunlight stream down, he instinctively covered his eyes.

He then opened his eyes, rolled over, and got out of bed.

After putting on his loose-fitting training clothes, he pushed open the tightly closed door.

In an instant, the morning sun shone into the room, making it bright.

As the morning mountain breeze blew in, he took a deep breath and instantly felt refreshed.

[Source Energy]: 65431
Looking at the numbers on his panel, he was immediately filled with confidence.

With over 60,000 source energy points, he could easily break through the limits of the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword multiple times.

After breaking through limits multiple times, the Demon-Subduing Sword Intent touched the rules, and the sword intent permeated heaven and earth. He was also able to complete the seventh blood transfusion, thus greatly improving his strength and gaining the means to establish himself.

At this moment, he thought of the great demon in the Luo River.

Thinking of the eight words Zhao Yulong said yesterday.

Keep your mouth shut and observe the situation!
Clearly, the higher-ups do not want to deal with the great demon Bai Chi, which has the Emperor's Sword hidden in its belly, right now, but want to lure out the person behind that great demon first.

"I don't know when this situation will descend into chaos."

He muttered to himself, his mind far from at peace.

Previously, Shen Wenyuan went into battle but returned wounded without even seeing the enemy.

It is obvious that the person in the shadows is not on the same level as Shen Wenyuan, a second-grade grandmaster, and is most likely at the peak of first-grade martial arts.

(End of this chapter)