Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 679 The Grade of the Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method!

Dao Palace.

Lakeside.

Looking at the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method in his hand, Jiang Ning's eyes flickered.

He had only glanced at it once, but he had already witnessed the exquisite nature of this technique.

In his view, its sophistication was in no way inferior to the Vajra Indestructible Body and the Internal Alchemy Health Preservation Exercise.

"No rush!" Jiang Ning glanced at the Lingtai Cave Illuminating True Self Method again, folded the animal skin scroll in his hand, and carefully put it away.

As for what Ji Minghao had just said, he completely forgot about it.

Although he had memorized the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method, this technique was extremely profound and full of Taoist terminology.

If he hadn't read a lot of books in the Taoist Palace's library during this period, and hadn't previously read through all thirty-six volumes of the Taoist Canon, he wouldn't even have been able to understand the meaning of the words and phrases.

Even so, it is still somewhat obscure and difficult to understand, so how could it possibly burn the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method?

Unless that day comes, when he officially enters the realm of a second-grade Grandmaster and cultivates the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method.

Only then would he burn the animal skin scroll.

After putting away the Lingtai Cave True Self Method, two more objects appeared in his hand as golden light flashed.

It was the Dragon Blood Grass that Ji Minghao had just given him.

It can increase his blood and qi, strengthen his physique, and greatly help him complete the nine blood exchanges and step into the legend of martial arts.

After pondering for a moment, he opened the jade box.

next moment.

A burst of cold air, like white mist, erupted and then fell along the four walls.

The cold air passing through my palms brought a deep chill.

Then he saw the pale golden blade of grass after the cold air dissipated.

The blade of grass resembled a withered branch, yet it continuously extended with pale golden tendrils.

Overall, it resembles a withered, several-inch-long, coiled dragon.

After glancing at it, Jiang Ning picked up the dragon blood grass and put it in his mouth.

boom--

As he swallowed the dragon blood grass, his stomach began to dissolve and refine it. Instantly, his saliva began to dissolve it, and he immediately felt his vital energy begin to emanate from his body.

He immediately closed his eyes.

"So strong!!"

He was immediately alarmed upon noticing the changes within his body.

His vital energy began to surge, but he saw that the Dragon Blood Grass's appearance had not changed at all.

This indicates that the small dragon's blood grass must contain a vast amount of vital energy.

At this moment, as his vital energy began to disperse, he also felt his blood and qi begin to boil, like boiling water that had reached its boiling point.

Gradually, it became like a volcano about to erupt.

As time passed, he felt the tendrils of the Dragon Blood Grass begin to completely dissolve and be refined, turning into surging essence that flowed into all parts of his body and into his blood and qi.

It transforms into resources for the growth of qi and blood and the strengthening of the body.

The body erupts like a volcano, with blood and qi surging forth as if trying to burst through.

At that moment, he immediately closed all the pores on his body, locking in the loss of his vital energy.

As long as the pores are closed to prevent the essence from leaking out, the dragon blood grass can be utilized almost 100% of the body's energy.

This is extremely important for his current correct source energy points.

Nowadays, not only are literacy and the Vajra Indestructible Body skills lacking source energy points.

Even the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method will lack source energy points.

Because of the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method, from his brief understanding, he could tell that although this technique was somewhat obscure, it was of a very high grade.

To achieve significant improvements and breakthroughs in the future, a large amount of energy points must be invested in it.

With the complete closure of his pores and the inherent nature of his body, although his body seemed to be erupting and surging like a volcano, not a single trace of his essence leaked out; it was all locked within him.

However, the immense energy was released in countless quantities, and his body could not absorb it in a short time, causing his body to swell. In a short period of time, his size increased by three-tenths, like a balloon filled with gas.

After a while.

As his body continuously absorbed and digested the vital energy within him, his body began to shrink.

As time goes by, this shrinkage becomes more and more obvious and faster.

Finally, his body returned to normal, and there was no longer any abnormality.

He had also refined most of the vital energy in his body.

A long time passed.

call--

With a long exhale, Jiang Ning opened his eyes.

At this moment, his body had returned to calm, and he could no longer feel the turbulence within.

The blood and energy that had just been boiling like a volcano erupting have now become calm.

He clenched his fist, then shook his head.

The refinement of that Dragon Blood Grass seemed to have caused quite a stir.

However, he could sense that neither his blood and qi, nor his physique and strength had improved much.

It could even be said that there is only a slight improvement.

It's nowhere near one percent.

"I don't know if it's because my blood and energy, my physique and strength are too strong now, or if the effects of the Dragon Blood Grass are just a miraculous illusion." The thought flashed through his mind.

I'm not quite sure which factor it is.

Because the changes he is experiencing now are far from what he had expected.

Based on Ji Minghao's explanation and his status as the eighth prince of the Great Xia royal family, he believed that the Dragon Blood Grass that Ji Minghao would give so earnestly was no ordinary rare treasure.

In particular, the dragon blood was given to him along with the Lingtai Cave True Self Dharma.

If it can be given together with the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method, then normally the Dragon Blood Grass wouldn't be too bad.

Furthermore, the commotion caused by the burst of energy when he refined the Dragon Blood Grass seemed to further indicate that the Dragon Blood Grass was no ordinary plant.

However, now that it has been completely refined, the effects on him are not obvious.

"Never mind! I'll check the growth of my energy points tomorrow!" He shook his head to himself and glanced at the panel.

[Source Energy]: 101566
I silently memorized this number.

He turned and walked towards the library again.

Having just refined the Dragon Blood Grass, the burst of essence and energy brought about an improvement not only in his physique, strength, and blood circulation.

It also completely replenished the damage to his body that he had previously suffered.

Now that I'm full of energy and in great shape, it's the perfect time to immerse myself in books and absorb knowledge.

Back on the first floor of the library, he continued to immerse himself in the sea of ​​books.

slam-la-

The pages turned, making a series of rustling sounds.

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

[Literacy and Character Interpretation Experience Points +1]

【.】

In the blink of an eye.

The next day arrived.

As the first rays of the rising sun shone into the library, it awoke from its silence once more, becoming somewhat noisy.

Some people started walking towards the cafeteria.

now.

The ten books that were fluttering around Jiang Ning closed their pages and flew into the bookshelf next to him.

In the blink of an eye, the books were all put back in their places, and he opened his eyes again, rubbed his temples, and looked a little sleepy.

He read books non-stop for several days in a row, which greatly depleted his mental energy.

This is especially true when one's energy is excessively depleted.

"Not counting today, there are still two days until the martial arts examination! After reviewing today and tomorrow's results, I can go and get a good rest and sleep to prepare for the day of the examination."

A thought flashed through his mind, and he walked towards the entrance of the library. Passing through the water-like curtain of light and shadow, the golden sunlight shone directly on him, almost level with the ground, and seemed somewhat dazzling.

He narrowed his eyes slightly.

After his eyes adjusted to the morning sun, he glanced at the control panel.

[Source Energy]: 138118
"138,000!"

Looking at the energy points on the panel, a look of surprise flashed across his eyes.

He originally thought that the effects of Dragon Blood Grass were ordinary and that the increase in Source Energy Points it brought would not have a significant effect.

But now, seeing the total source energy points of over 138,000, he realized that he had underestimated the Dragon Blood Grass.

Dragon Blood Grass, which can bring an increase of more than 30,000 energy points, is certainly no ordinary plant.

After understanding the situation, he secretly felt a sense of admiration for Ji Minghao.

A single Dragon Blood Grass can bring an increase of more than 30,000 Source Energy Points.

From this perspective, what Ji Minghao sent was not only the detailed explanation of the second-grade Grandmaster and the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method, but also something of great value.

Dragon's blood grass is also very valuable.

"That must be because I underestimated my current physique and strength!" The thought flashed through his mind, and he realized it.

He then closed the panel and walked towards the cafeteria.

in the dining hall.

It was still somewhat noisy at the moment.

For the martial artists of the Dao Palace, practicing martial arts all night long is a common occurrence.

And breakfast time is a rare opportunity.

Jiang Ning sat alone in his seat, eating large mouthfuls of spirit rice porridge.

at this time.

A woman with a perfumed, powdery scent sat down opposite him.

Jiang Ning looked up and saw that the person who had come was Li Mujin.

"I heard you saw Xiao Shiqi yesterday?" Li Mujin suddenly asked.

"I've met you!" Jiang Ning said.

"I heard you have a good relationship with the Eighth Prince?" Li Mujin asked again.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow slightly.

"What do you mean by this?"

“I’m here to advise you not to get too close to the Eighth Prince. Apart from the Third Prince, getting too close to any of the other princes is not a good thing for you,” Li Mujin said.

"Are you one of the Third Prince's men?" Jiang Ning asked directly.

“No!” Li Mujin shook her head, then continued, “This is my father’s opinion.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning immediately understood.

During his time in the capital, although he lived in seclusion in the Dao Palace Library, he devoted almost all his energy to reading and improving his knowledge.

However, with his five senses being very strong, he can hear many people talking every day, especially during breakfast time, when he can hear a lot of news.

Therefore, he already has a general understanding of the current struggle for the throne.

The current supreme ruler of the Great Xia Dynasty is in the final stage of his life, and his physical functions are declining severely.

The royal family had already designated the heir to the throne as the current eldest prince.

However, the eldest prince has been in a coma ever since he was attacked two years ago.

According to rumors, it is suspected that one or four of the three souls and seven spirits have been lost. Faced with this situation, even the Great Xia royal family is helpless.

Although the eldest prince's status as heir is still valid, everyone knows that a comatose eldest prince cannot truly become the heir to the throne.

If the current emperor were to pass away, the only ones who could inherit the throne would be the third, fourth, or sixth prince.
But it's absolutely impossible that it's the eldest prince who's in a coma.

Therefore, the struggle for the throne had already been evolving in secret and becoming increasingly fierce.

The third prince is currently the most popular choice.

Firstly, because the Third Prince was the second in line of succession; secondly, because the Third Prince's mother was very powerful, coming from the Zhenbei Prince's family.

Upon hearing Li Mujin's words, he knew that Li Mujin's father, the prince, supported the third prince.

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Ning shook his head.

"I have no intention of getting involved in the struggle for the royal succession!"

"My purpose in coming to the capital is very simple: to participate in the martial arts examination."

"I will return to Dongling County after the martial arts examination is over!"

Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Li Mujin immediately smiled.

"While I trust Inspector Jiang's choice, I also believe that Inspector Jiang is a smart man!"

"However, suspicion is extremely dangerous. If Inspector Jiang truly has no intention of getting involved, it would be better for him to have less contact with the Eighth Prince and the Seventeenth Princess in the future."

"The royal family is ruthless! Especially the struggle for the throne!"

"Sometimes it's not that we're afraid you're unintentional, but that we're afraid you pose a potential threat to their throne."

After saying this, Li Mujin stood up.

"I am saying these words today on behalf of a certain esteemed person, and I hope that Inspector Jiang will think them through carefully."

After saying this, Li Mujin turned and left.

Watching Li Mujin's departing figure, Jiang Ning's eyes revealed a thoughtful expression.

Judging from Li Mujin's last words, it is reasonable to assume that he was speaking on behalf of the Third Prince.

But the struggle for the throne is unpredictable and ever-changing.

Who can be sure that Li Mujin's father, Prince Li, necessarily supported the Third Prince?

Who can be sure that Li Mujin's father, Prince Li, will only support the Third Prince?
Or perhaps, Li Mujin's supporters are truly like her father?

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Ning shook his head secretly, too lazy to bother with these matters anymore.

In his view, the struggle for the throne was nothing more than this.

After he completes nine blood transfusions and enters the realm of martial arts legend, he will reach the level of a second-grade grandmaster.

These disputes did not affect him.

Even a Grandmaster of the Second Rank, if he were to submit to the imperial court, would still need the court to bestow upon him the title of Marquis and grant him a fiefdom in order to win him over.

Such a status would require caution not only from a prince, but even from the emperor himself.

If one goes a step further, one can reach the first rank of martial arts.

That means being granted the title of king by a different surname based on martial arts strength, which carries a different meaning.

Under certain circumstances, such a person could disregard the supreme ruler of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Therefore, he understood that so-called power and status were nothing more than products based on strength.

In a world where individual power belongs to oneself.

One person can command an army, and one person can be an enemy of a nation; this is to possess supreme power.

Just like that Martial Saint, who suppressed the world for over eight hundred years, the Dao Palace, Academy, and Martial Academy under the Martial Saint's Mansion were incredibly powerful, but who could say anything about it?
Who dares to say anything?
The struggle for the throne may seem turbulent and unpredictable, but in the eyes of those with great power, it is nothing more than that.

Like those who were granted the title of king, like that martial saint.

Whoever inherits the throne will have no impact on them.

With a thought in mind, Jiang Ning quickened his pace and soon finished the remaining food.

Have you heard? That Holy Lord Fuyuan?

"What happened to the Holy Lord Fuyuan?" someone asked in confusion.

"I heard that the Holy Lord Fuyuan had a disagreement with the Imperial Preceptor during their discussion of the Dao, and some people died yesterday as a result!"

"What happened next? How was it handled?"

"What else can be done? Those people just have to accept their fate. Fu Yuan Shengjun forced the royal family to reluctantly acknowledge his status as the orthodox deity and granted him the right to freely enter and leave the capital."

"Just how strong do you think the Holy Lord Fuyuan is?"

"Who knows! But he's definitely stronger than most first-rank masters! Perhaps not even below the Imperial Preceptor! But he's definitely not as strong as the master of the Martial Saint's Mansion!"

"Nonsense, who can compare to that one! He has lived for over a thousand years, suppressed all the major forces and sects for over eight hundred years, and brought over eight hundred years of peace to the Great Xia Dynasty! If that one were to make a move, even the Holy Monarch Fuyuan would probably have no choice but to flee in panic!"

"There's no use saying all this! That lord has been silent for too long, and no one knows if he's really still alive."

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Hearing the surrounding chatter, Jiang Ning silently got up and walked outside.

(End of this chapter)