Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 694 Cultivation, Sweeping Across the Three Prefectures!
East courtyard.

bottom of the lake.

With a thought, the panel appeared in front of him.

[Skill]: Indestructible Vajra Body (4-time limit break 27377/50000) (Characteristics: Dragon Elephant Power (Dark Purple), Flawless Body (Dark Blue), Sixteen-Foot Golden Body (Light Purple))

Compared to the past few days, he has spent all his time on the Vajra Indestructible Technique these days, and has made considerable progress in this skill.

The progress has successfully broken through the halfway mark, and it is less than halfway to complete the task.

"Almost there!!"

He closed the panel, feeling a surge of motivation, and secretly clenched his fist.

The energy that had just been used up is now gradually being restored with the nourishment of the lake water.

"It's still too slow!" After a moment, he sighed inwardly.

At this stage, the lake water's nourishing effect on the body is woefully inadequate.

But to this day he has no better solution.

After a moment of thought, he slowly closed his eyes at the bottom of the lake.

next moment.

His mind moved.

I opened my eyes again.

The sun hung high overhead, and the surroundings were shrouded in mist.

"Perfect, I can use my free time here!" The thought flashed through his mind.

Then he fell into deep thought.

The Inner Realm is, in fact, an accelerator for cultivation.

However, this acceleration is only useful for certain techniques.

Techniques involving the physical body and physique are obviously useless.

After a moment's thought, he scanned his own panel again.

Thinking of the effects of the Seven Star Demon-Subduing Sword and the fact that the Yellow Heaven Sect had gained momentum on the banks of the Luo River, he made a decision instantly.

next moment.

He raised his hand and grabbed, and a long sword gleaming with cold light appeared in the void.

The longer he stayed in the Inner Realm, the more he felt its extraordinary nature.

Being in one's own inner world is like being in a world where one can do whatever one wants.

It has some similarities to dreams.

Here, he can almost achieve his wishes as if in a dream, creating things out of thin air.

Here, one can experience a dreamlike sense of looking back on the passage of a hundred years.

He gripped his longsword and immediately began to wield the Tai Xu Yin Yang Sword.

As the Taixu Yin-Yang Sword shifted, the surrounding world instantly experienced violent fluctuations.

The light flickered, and the surrounding void appeared distorted.

At the same time, he also felt specks of white light occasionally seeping into his body from the void.

With each ray of white light that entered his body, he could feel his spirit jolt.

As time goes by, my understanding of swordsmanship and my spirit both grow.

……

There is no obvious change in time within the interior scenes.

After an unknown amount of time, the sword shadows subsided, transforming into a clearly defined longsword.

"It should be about time!" he thought to himself.

Then a thought came to my mind.

next moment.

He opened his eyes at the bottom of the lake and immediately felt refreshed and full of energy.

"Very good!" He clenched his fist, feeling the powerful body and feeling admiration.

After returning to shore.

The place where he had just practiced his skills was now covered by a thick layer of snow, leaving no trace of it.

The smell of firewood wafting from afar told him that it was already evening.

He looked up at the sky, where snowflakes were falling like goose feathers.

After a day, the snow had fallen heavily.

He rubbed his palms together, feeling a chill that was barely perceptible to him, and then struck a pose in the snow that corresponded to the Vajra Indestructible Body.

next moment.

His calm blood and qi surged violently, and he mobilized them to flush every inch of his skin.

In an instant, heat emanated from his body.

The snowflakes that had just landed on his arm felt like they had touched a heated iron.

It melts quickly, leaving water stains on my arms and body.

soon.

The snow underfoot began to melt continuously.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the same empty ground appeared beneath his feet once again.

The ground was completely bare, without any snow or water stains.

And there was also a surge of heat rising from his body.

Snowflakes, as fine as goose feathers, drifted down from above, melting into water before they could even land on him.

……

Half an hour later.

They heard footsteps approaching.

call--

Jiang Ning let out a long breath.

The stale air exhaled from the abdomen turned into billowing white smoke.

"Is dinner ready?" Jiang Ning smiled as he looked at Lüyi and Zhong Ling, who were wearing aprons, appearing in his line of sight.

His smile widened even more when he saw the specks of soot on Zhong Ling's nose.

Seeing Jiang Ning's smile, Zhong Ling and the other two also smiled.

……

time flies.

A week has passed in the blink of an eye.

"I wonder where my elder brother and sister-in-law are now!" Jiang Ning rubbed his sore arms and looked towards the capital.

At this moment, heavy snow was falling, but it was difficult to get within three feet of him.

Through long-term practice of the Vajra Indestructible Body, the body's Qi and blood are mobilized, and at this moment, the body is like a furnace radiating astonishing heat.

at this time.

rustling --

The sound of snowflakes being crushed came from outside the courtyard.

Jiang Ning looked up at the entrance to the East Courtyard.

next moment.

He then saw Lüyi leading the way for Zhao Yulong with an umbrella.

"Lord Zhao, please!" Green Rhyme gestured.

Zhao Yulong looked at Jiang Ning, his gaze first falling on Jiang Ning, then on the ground beneath Jiang Ning's feet that was not covered by snow, and a kind smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Little Green, go get some charcoal and tea!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes, young master!" Lüyi bowed gracefully to Jiang Ning.

"No need for an umbrella, it's just a little snow!" Zhao Yulong said at this moment.

"Yes, Lord Zhao!" Lüyi responded and followed Jiang Ning's instructions, turning to leave.

At this moment, Zhao Yulong and Jiang Ning walked together toward the pavilion by the lake.

Surrounded by wind and snow, Zhao Yulong was not touched by a single snowflake.

Jiang Ning, however, walked past as usual.

Before the snowflakes even touched us, they melted and evaporated into the rising smoke.

Along the way, the snow underfoot melted quickly, turning into flowing water.

Afterwards, the two went to the pavilion by the lake.

"Lord Zhao, please!" Jiang Ning gestured. "Inspector Jiang's physique is a bit frightening!" Looking at Jiang Ning, who was so close, Zhao Yulong's eyes flashed with surprise.

They were both in the same pavilion, only three feet away from Jiangning.

He could feel that Jiangning was like a raging furnace, radiating terrifying heat.

"I went to the capital to see Lord Xiao and received some benefits!" Jiang Ning smiled and sat down with Zhao Yulong.

"Lord Xiao, is it Lord Xiao Wuque?" Zhao Yulong asked, his voice filled with surprise.

Jiang Ning nodded.

"I see!!" Zhao Yulong exclaimed in surprise, then looked at Jiang Ning with envy.

Upon hearing that Xiao Wuque was involved, he immediately felt it made sense.

He knew all too well what kind of person Xiao Wuque was.

That was the Martial Saint's youngest disciple, and also his last disciple.

He is also considered the most likely person in the world to become the second Martial Saint.

Now that the Martial Saint has retreated from the world, Xiao Wuque has taken over the management of the entire Martial Saint's Mansion and the Inspection Mansion.

The resources controlled by such a status and position are incredibly extravagant.
What is given casually may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for others.

"Would you prefer wine or tea, Lord Zhao?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Let's have some tea!" Zhao Yulong snapped out of his reverie and added, "Brewing and sipping tea on a snowy day has a unique charm."

“Then Lord Zhao will have to wait!” Jiang Ning said.

"No rush!" Zhao Yulong looked relaxed, clearly in a good mood.

"Inspector Jiang, do you know why I've come here today?" he asked again.

"It should be a good thing, right?" Jiang Ning asked.

“It’s a good thing!” Zhao Yulong nodded and continued, “It’s a good thing! The Yellow Heaven Sect has gained momentum in Xisha County. Although its momentum is great, it has not swept through the counties and the entire Zeshan Prefecture as expected.”

"On the contrary, they began to consolidate the cities they had occupied in Xisha County, sent out disciples to appease the refugees, and opened granaries to distribute grain."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow.

"It seems they are trying to win people over with virtue!"

Zhao Yulong nodded: "After all, he holds the Emperor's Sword. If he wants the people to win his heart, he needs to use the name of 'benevolent governance' to solidify his 'destiny'! Now the entire Xisha County has fallen into the hands of the Yellow Heaven Sect. Instead of unrest, because of the Yellow Heaven Daoist's ritual, the climate in the entire county has returned to spring, and tens of thousands of acres of fertile land have sprouted rice ears overnight."

"Such a miracle! The people are won over!" Jiang Ning sighed, without doubting the truth of the matter.

Like before, he grasped the essence of spring's vitality, which could bring everything in a courtyard back to life.

Not to mention someone like Huang Tian Dao Ren.

For someone of Huang Tian Dao Ren's stature, it wouldn't be a difficult thing for tens of thousands of acres of fertile land to be covered with rice ears overnight.

Zhao Yulong nodded: "Indeed, the people have won over the hearts of all! In just a few days, Xisha County has been completely stabilized! Moreover, Xisha County belongs to Baichuan Prefecture, and there is no news of Sun Yuancheng at all."

Upon hearing this name, Jiang Ning immediately recalled the scene he had witnessed on Yanghu Lake.

On Yanghu Lake, when he met with Ye Zhengqi and Zhong Yue, he had seen Sun Yuancheng.

"Could it be that Prefect Sun has defected to the Yellow Heaven Cult?"

Zhao Yulong shook his head: "There is no relevant news yet. We don't know if they are fleeing, have fallen into the hands of the Yellow Heaven Sect, or have already sided with the Yellow Heaven Sect."

“With the strength of the Yellow Heaven Sect, it’s only a matter of time before Baichuan Prefecture falls!” Jiang Ning said.

“Yes!” Zhao Yulong nodded: “And it’s not just Baichuan Prefecture. Baichuan Prefecture is located on the outermost edge of Zeshan Prefecture, adjacent to Nan’an Prefecture to the east. It is said that two other prefectures have already sided with the Huangtian Sect! Those two prefectures are very likely the result of arrangements made by the Huangtian Sect beforehand.”

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning's gaze immediately sharpened.

"So, does that mean that out of the thirty-six prefectures in the Nine Provinces, three prefectures are under the rule of the Yellow Heaven Sect?!"

Zhao Yulong nodded: "There are more than enough! There must still be people from the Yellow Heaven Sect in the other thirty-three prefectures, but the time is not yet ripe, and they are still lying low."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning immediately fell silent.

Just now.

Green Ripple walked gracefully towards us, dressed in a white fox fur coat.

Holding a green umbrella in one hand, and carrying a stove, teapot, and tea bags in the other.

"Young Master!" Green Ripple entered the pavilion and placed the umbrella in her hand on the edge.

"Let's brew some tea first!" Jiang Ning said.

“Yes, young master!” Green Ripple replied.

He then placed the small stove he had brought in the center of the table.

The fire in the stove turned red instantly when the wind blew across the lake.

"This heavy snow has given us a chance to catch our breath!" Zhao Yulong said, looking at the falling snow outside.

at this time.

click-

A branch of a large tree in the courtyard was broken by the weight of the piled-up snowflakes.

In an instant, snowflakes fell heavily to the ground, stirring up a blizzard.

“The heavy snow has blocked the roads, making marching difficult. The Yellow Heaven Sect shouldn’t advance towards Dongling County before the snow melts. This snow has become a barrier for us!” Jiang Ning also said.

“Not bad!” Zhao Yulong nodded. “This heavy snow has both advantages and disadvantages! The disadvantage is that, with years of famine and the heavy snow blocking the mountains, the freezing cold and lack of food and clothing, how will they survive this place? Even if they do survive, Xisha County is warm and comfortable, with plenty of food. Once compared with Xisha County, the people of the surrounding counties will lose their support.”

“This might be what they want!” Jiang Ning said.

“Yes!” Zhao Yulong nodded.

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

After a while.

"Young master, Lord Zhao, please have some tea!" Green Ripple's voice broke the silence.

Less than half an hour later.

Jiang Ning stood in front of the gate of his own mansion.

"Envoy Jiang, there are only eleven days left until the martial arts examination. Nothing major will happen in Dongling County in the short term. With your speed, you can easily make it to the capital! If you miss this martial arts examination, the next one may be three years from now!" Zhao Yulong advised Jiang Ning before he left.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

"I will think about it!"

"Farewell!" Zhao Yulong cupped his hands in farewell, then plunged into the heavy snow.

A heavy snowfall fell from overhead.

Then it circled around him, but not a single snowflake managed to land on him.

He also crossed the heavy snow and boarded the carriage that had been waiting for him in the snow for a long time.

Jiang Ning only turned around after Zhao Yulong had left in his carriage.

"Let's go! Let's go back!"

“Yes, young master!” Green Ripple replied.

He closed the mansion gate behind Jiang Ning, then followed behind him with an umbrella.

Heavy snow fell from the gray sky.

The surrounding courtyards were already covered in a blanket of white, with white overshadowing all other colors.

Back to the East Courtyard.

After letting Lüyi go ahead with her tasks, Jiang Ning fell into deep thought.

From his conversation with Zhao Yulong, he also understood the current situation of the Yellow Heaven Sect.

Before any action was taken, the Yellow Heaven Sect had already occupied three of the thirty-six prefectures of the Nine Provinces without shedding a drop of blood.

Especially Huang Tian Dao Ren's two arrangements.

With a single hand, he could alter the celestial phenomena, bringing spring-like warmth to the entire prefecture.

With a single stroke of his Taoist magic, he brought thousands of acres of fertile land to fruition overnight.

With these two arrangements, the people of Xisha County will be able to return to their homes.

It will also have a huge psychological impact on the people in the surrounding counties.

Especially in the surrounding counties, such as Dongling County, heavy snow has fallen and the weather is cold.

This climate change was sudden; in just a few days, it went from summer to winter, and it was a winter of continuous heavy snow.

Such a drastic change means the people have no time to cope, and it will be another huge disaster.

Even if those people survive this harsh winter, they will be eager to turn to the Yellow Heaven Sect when spring arrives next year.

What people fear most is comparison.

He also understood that this was a conspiracy orchestrated by the Yellow Heaven Sect and those people behind the scenes.

Even knowing it was an open conspiracy, there was nothing they could do.

Throughout the world, there are very few people who can fight against Huang Tian Dao Ren.

Huang Tian Dao Ren was clearly in no hurry. He used Xisha County as his base to consolidate his base first, rather than rushing to achieve quick results and directly marching into all directions.

"The chaos is truly coming!!" Jiang Ning sighed as he stood in the snow.

(End of this chapter)