Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 639 The Number One in This Era
Hou House.

"You're saying that the massive fluctuations of the sun just now were from Jiangning?!"

Shen Wenyuan looked at Ye Zhengqi, who had just arrived, his eyes filled with shock.

"Yes!" Ye Zhengqi nodded: "I just saw him use the Great Sun Soaring Through the Sky technique to easily defeat Nan Zhiwei."

"Nan Zhiwei?" Shen Wenyuan looked surprised again.

Then, his eyes became deep.

"To be able to easily defeat Nan Zhiwei means that Guangning Prefecture will have a grandmaster who has stepped into the realm of invincibility!"

Ye Zhengqi said, "Based on my observation just now, he did not use his full strength, so he should already be an invincible grandmaster!"

"Hiss—" Shen Wenyuan's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly gasped.

An invincible grandmaster is a top-tier expert who can defeat an ordinary grandmaster who has just entered the second rank.

Like him, and like Li Sixiang of the Immortal Crossing Sect, they are all beings of this level.

In other words, Jiang Ning is now showing signs of surpassing him in strength, or at least has the ability to fight him.

Thinking of this, he was even more alarmed.

Then came a feeling of joy.

Having such a skilled fighter on his side, someone who could rival him, instantly reduced the pressure on him.

These days, the Immortal Crossing Sect has been busy.

The power of the Yingtian Alliance is also growing day by day.

With the Duxian Sect already having two second-rank Grandmasters, the Yingtian Alliance, which spans three prefectures, now boasts four second-rank Grandmasters.

On his side, he was the only Grandmaster of the Second Rank.

Within Guangning Prefecture, including himself, there were only two second-rank Grandmasters whom he could persuade to come.

The severe shortage of top-tier combat power increased the pressure on him.

Jiang Ning's rise instantly boosted the top combat power on his side.

evening.

The sky was ablaze with rosy clouds, and the fiery sun, no longer dazzling, appeared gentle as it slowly sank behind the mountain ridge.

A sun appeared in the mountains and forests, its golden light dazzling, and the scorching heat distorted the view.

As the last rays of the setting sun faded into the horizon, the great sun in the mountains and forests also disappeared.

[Skill]: Summer Treasure Trove (Minor Mastery 4471/5000)

Jiang Ning looked at the panel, then turned it off.

"This efficiency is not bad!" A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he saw the progress changes on the panel.

In just one day, the experience points for this skill increased from over a thousand to over four thousand.

This efficiency is several times higher than that of the Springtime Manual.

In terms of artistic conception, he clearly felt that the image of the sun soaring into the sky was far stronger than the image of vitality emerging; the two seemed to be on different levels.

"Perhaps it's related to my pure Yang body and the inheritance I received from the Shangyang Inner Realm!"

A thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind, and he instantly realized the possibility.

He then closed the panel, a sense of anticipation rising within him.

At today's rate of efficiency, by tomorrow morning, this skill should be ready to reach its peak.

After reaching the highest level, the concept of the Great Sun Soaring Through the Sky will become even more powerful.

However, the current environment is no longer suitable for him to continue to comprehend the profound meaning of the Great Sun Soaring in the Sky.

Because the sun has set.

After sunset, it's impossible to feel that resonance, like the sun itself.

Then, he immediately set off, and with a swift movement, he soared into the air.

After a while.

He landed at Songfeng Villa, in front of Courtyard A.

Upon checking into Songfeng Villa, he paid the full amount of silver.

For someone who has reached this point, ordinary gold and silver are now just numbers.

The resources he could casually use, when converted into gold and silver, amounted to a sum that ordinary people could never attain in a lifetime.

He pushed open the tightly closed courtyard gate.

A quick glance revealed that no one had entered the courtyard since he left that morning.

He nodded in satisfaction.

Then he closed the courtyard gate, walked through the lush vegetation, pushed open the door, went inside, and fell asleep immediately.

He hasn't slept or rested at all since last night.

The continuous contemplation of the artistic conception is also very mentally taxing.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already the next day.

The view outside the window was bright; the morning sunlight streamed through the window and fell softly onto the wooden floor.

"That feels great!" He got up from the bed, stretched his muscles and bones, and exclaimed in delight as his bones crackled and popped.

next moment.

He pushed open the closed door, and the morning breeze immediately blew in, making him feel even cooler.

[Source Energy]: 183812
His gaze swept across the panel; the more than 180,000 source energy points were enough to support him in making many choices.

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and after a quick wash, he left the courtyard.

I haven't had a proper meal for two whole days.

He planned to satisfy his appetite first before considering anything else.

After a while.

In a restaurant by the window.

Jiang Ning sipped his wine and stuffed large chunks of braised beef into his mouth.

"So satisfying!" Several thick pieces of beef entered his stomach, stimulating his taste buds and instantly filling him with immense satisfaction.

Just then, a figure sat down in front of him.

"Why is Lord Jiang drinking alone here all by himself?" Xia Wanqin sat calmly in front of Jiang Ning, a slight smile playing on her lips.

As she spoke, she turned over a wine glass that was upside down on a tray, then picked up the wine cup on the table and poured it into the glass in front of her.

Jiang Ning glanced indifferently at Xia Wanqin in front of him.

Where did you see me drinking alone?

As soon as he finished speaking, he picked up a large, thick piece of braised beef with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

With one bite, the rich, juicy meat burst in his mouth, giving him an overwhelming sense of satisfaction.

"A dignified river inspector drinking alone, isn't that just drinking to drown his sorrows?" Xia Wanqin smiled, then raised her wine glass to her red lips.

She took a small sip, then frowned and stuck out her tongue, as if the drink was too spicy.

"What's wrong? This wine doesn't suit your taste?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Terrible!" Xia Wanqin frowned and stuck out her tongue.

Then, she reached out and waved her hand, a flash of light appeared in Jiang Ning's sight, and a white jade ceramic wine bottle appeared.

"Try my Nine Heavens Dew," Xia Wanqin said.

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded. Hearing Xia Wanqin mention "her family," he immediately became very interested.

The "home" that Xia Wanqin mentioned must refer to is the Xuanhuang Great Grotto Heaven.

From his previous conversation with Xia Wanqin, he could roughly guess that the father Xia Wanqin mentioned held a high position in the Xuanhuang Great Cave Heaven.

He then downed the drink in his glass in one gulp and placed it in front of Xia Wanqin.

"You're quite frugal!" Xia Wanqin glanced at Jiang Ning, a smile playing on her lips. "Waste is shameful!" Jiang Ning replied.

Subsequently.

Xia Wanqin filled Jiangning's wine cup to the brim, and as the wine rippled in the cup, layers of swirling mist surged and rose.

"Try it! The Nine Heavens Cloud Dew is brewed from the condensed dew of clouds above the Mysterious Great Cave Heaven. Drinking it allows you to feel the rhythm of the Dao."

"The rhythm of the Dao?" Jiang Ning looked puzzled.

Xia Wanqin smiled and said, "A single cave world possesses most of the rules of the world, especially a great cave world where the rules and principles are perfected, which is even more obvious."

"Outside the world, the will of Heaven suppresses everything. For cultivators today, the path to comprehend the rules and the Great Dao from Heaven and Earth is virtually cut off."

"But it's different in the grotto world."

"When those great supernatural beings created the cave world, ninety-nine percent of the rules of the world came into being."

"Although these rules and principles are not as perfect as the world of the Ten Directions Realm, they have become nearly perfect after continuous self-derived and exist in the cave world."

"Therefore, once a cultivator reaches a certain level, the only way to advance further and reach a higher realm is within the grotto-heaven world."

Upon hearing Xia Wanqin's words, he immediately understood the meaning behind them.

Clearly, Xia Wanqin had not given up her previous thoughts and still wanted to recruit him into the Xuanhuan Great Cave Heaven, making him a son-in-law of her Xia family.

But he had no thoughts whatsoever about marrying into another family, living under someone else's roof, or being controlled by others.

at this time.

He then thought of the Twelve Heavenly Kings of the Yellow Heaven Sect.

Based on his previous understanding, the Twelve Heavenly Kings were all top-tier experts who had achieved the Yang God realm, and were peak cultivators in the human realm below the level of immortals.

"Miss Xia, if an ordinary cultivator doesn't join a grotto-heaven world, is there any chance of achieving the Yang God realm?"

“It’s very difficult, extremely difficult!!” Xia Wanqin said, “Yang Shen, although it only represents the strength of the soul, that the soul has grown strong enough to leave the body during the day, travel outside the heavens, and walk among the mountains and rivers, cultivation and soul are related. Without a certain level of cultivation, it is almost impossible to make the soul strong enough to walk during the day.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded without a doubt.

On such basic knowledge, he did not believe that Xia Wanqin had any reason to deceive him.

He immediately realized that the rumors he had heard before were probably true.

The fact that Huang Tian Dao Ren was able to cultivate twelve Heavenly Kings suggests that he likely possessed a grotto-heaven of his own.

Or perhaps it was some kind of incredible stroke of luck or serendipitous encounter.

Thoughts flashed through my mind.

Jiang Ning picked up his wine glass and took a small sip.

The drink has a slightly sweet taste, like nectar or spring water.

The sweetness then turned into a refreshing sensation in the throat.

A cool sensation rises and rushes into the mind.

Jiang Ning closed his eyes slightly, quietly savoring the changes.

After a few breaths.

He opened his eyes and looked at Xia Wanqin.

"This drink tastes rather bland!"

"It's just right for me!" Xia Wanqin sipped her wine with a delighted smile.

Jiang Ning nodded as well.

This fruit-flavored drink is indeed suitable for women.

He then picked up his glass and drank it all in one gulp.

next moment.

He placed the wine glass in front of Xia Wanqin.

"Didn't you say the flavor was bland?" Xia Wanqin raised an eyebrow and looked at Jiang Ning.

"The taste may be mild, but it's definitely good stuff!" Jiang Ning smiled.

From Xia Wanqin's description, he understood that the Nine Heavens Cloud Dew was a good thing.

Even if the taste isn't particularly praiseworthy, drinking this good stuff can increase his energy points.

Since Xia Wanqin was being so generous, how could he possibly refuse such a good opportunity to get something for free?

at this time.

Xia Wanqin couldn't help but smile slightly when she heard Jiang Ning's praise.

Then he raised his sleeve and filled Jiang Ning's wine glass.

"Lord Jiang, I heard you defeated Nan Zhiwei yesterday?" Xia Wanqin pushed her wine glass towards Jiang Ning and asked.

"How did Miss Xia know?" Jiang Ning asked, picking up his wine glass.

"Of course I heard it!" Xia Wanqin smiled and raised her glass to clink against Jiang Ning's glass.

Jiang Ning gave Xia Wanqin a careful look and then nodded slightly.

"Not bad!"

After saying this, Jiang Ning took another sip of wine.

"Inspector Jiang is truly the rising star of martial arts, a peerless genius!" Xia Wanqin looked at Jiang Ning, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

She naturally knew who Nan Zhiwei was, having been in Guangning City for so long.

She not only knew about him, but she also personally went to his door to try and win him over.

Unfortunately, although Nan Zhiwei was interested, he was unable to join the Xuanhuang Great Cave Heaven where she was located.

Because of Nan Zhiwei's rise, he also had the support of a powerful force in that world early on.

It was precisely because of that support that Nan Zhiwei was able to rise to prominence in just a few decades and become the number one person below the second rank in Guangning Prefecture.

But now Jiang Ning has defeated such a powerful figure.

To win with such an age difference, the gap in their talents is as vast as heaven and earth.

As the thought flashed through her mind, Xia Wanqin's eyes suddenly lit up with a strange light.

"Envoy Jiang, I invite you to join my Xia family again. You can name your terms and discuss them as you see fit. I have already informed my father, who is the current head of the Xia family. He has a great deal of influence in the Xia family and can make any decision."

"So Miss Xia's status in the Mysterious Great Cave Heaven is so high!" Jiang Ning looked at Xia Wanqin with some surprise after hearing her words.

Upon hearing this, Xia Wanqin slightly raised her chin, seemingly with some pride.

"So if Governor Jiang joins the Xia family and marries me, our descendants may become the next head of the Xia family."

"Is Miss Xia really willing to make such a sacrifice?" Jiang Ning asked with a smile.

Xia Wanqin looked intently at Jiang Ning's face and then said, "It's not much of a sacrifice. As the daughter of the Xia family head, even if I don't marry you, I will marry someone else. It's an inescapable fate. Unless I become the strongest person in the world, then no one can control my destiny!"

"As for you, you're good-looking and to my liking."

"Moreover, your talent is exceptional. To be able to surpass Nan Zhiwei at this age, you are probably the best in the world."

"You are the best choice for a husband. I won't lose out by marrying you!"

Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

Being praised is always a pleasant thing for anyone.

"Aren't you afraid I'll ruin my character?" he laughed.

“I know a lot about you, so I know your character. Apart from having a lot of women around you, you have no other bad qualities,” Xia Wanqin said seriously.

"Since you know that, aren't you afraid that after I marry you, I'll fall for other women?" Jiang Ning asked.

"What's there to worry about! If you like her, just marry her! All the powerful and wealthy in the mortal world have three wives and six concubines, and emperors and generals have countless women. How can those people compare to you?" Xia Wanqin said.

He then continued, "It's perfectly reasonable for a strong person to have many women! My father married more than a dozen women besides my mother. I don't mind those things, as long as those women are discerning and don't take advantage of my father's favor, I will treat them like younger sisters."

Jiang Ning looked somewhat surprised upon hearing Xia Wanqin's words.

The clash of values ​​between the two lifetimes left Xia Wanqin, who stood before him, somewhat astonished.

(End of this chapter)