Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

That night.

The moonlight spilled onto the snow, making the night as bright as day, and even the back of the walls was bathed in the moonlight as white as snow.

Suddenly, a figure appeared abruptly outside the wall.

The shadow fell obliquely on the wall under the moonlight.

A plaque hangs prominently on the steps of the main gate, several dozen feet away.

The plaque has three large characters engraved on it.

Sheriff's Mansion.

Jiang Ning glanced at the wall in front of him, then vanished from the spot in a flash.

Sheriff's Mansion.

Wang Qingtan, dressed in plain long-sleeved shirts and trousers, walked barefoot to the window on the wooden floor.

She opened the window a little wider, and although a slight cold wind blew in, the charcoal fire inside was burning brightly.

As her window was propped open wider, the cool moonlight slanted in through the crack, forming a bright pillar of light on the floor inside the room.

The moonlight reflected off the wooden floor, brightening the room slightly.

"Not there yet?" she murmured softly, looking out the window at a corner of the view.

"What, did you miss me?" Jiang Ning's voice suddenly rang in her ear.

She turned around abruptly, tossing her shiny black hair, and saw Jiang Ning appear in her room.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was dressed in a white outfit, with a tall and straight posture, and his long hair was tied up with a white headband.

"How did you get in?" Wang Qingtan asked Jiang Ning, somewhat surprised.

"That's how I got in!" Jiang Ning smiled faintly.

"Just like that, you got in?" Wang Qingtan murmured, glancing at Jiang Ning, then at Luoshuan's door, and then at the window that was only five feet wide open, her eyes still filled with doubt.

"I'm finding your methods increasingly incomprehensible!" Wang Qingtan suddenly exclaimed.

Jiang Ning said, "I have to grow! If I don't grow, I won't be able to protect anyone with my previous methods."

"Given the current situation, are you confident about the future?" Wang Qingtan asked.

"Half and half!" Jiang Ning said after thinking for less than a breath.

"So, you're not entirely confident you can survive this ordeal?" Wang Qingtan slightly raised her chin, looking into Jiang Ning's eyes, trying to discern his true intentions from his gaze.

Jiang Ning shook his head: "How could I dare say I'm absolutely certain! This blessed land originated from the previous era, and I now know a great deal about the glory of that era! Its powerful members were boundless and majestic!"

At this moment, he recalled the Venerable Daylight of Shangyang Cave Heaven and the Great Heavenly Venerable of Nine Netherworld Calamity Fire, whom he had met before; both of them were truly great beings.

It is an existence that he cannot comprehend now.

The term "paradise on earth" originated from that era.

It contains many relics from ancient times and has a profound heritage. Even he dares not say that he can truly survive this calamity.

at this time.

Looking at Jiang Ning, Wang Qingtan could tell from his eyes that what Jiang Ning said was true.

She nodded immediately: "In that case, I'll have a child for you!!"

His tone was firm, resolute, and left no room for doubt.

"Have a child?" Jiang Ning was taken aback and looked at Wang Qingtan with a surprised expression.

"I can't help you with the dangers you'll face in the future, nor do I have the ability to do so! If you really die, I must leave you some bloodline." Wang Qingtan looked at Jiang Ning with a firm gaze, clearly having already made up her mind.

Jiang Ning looked at Wang Qingtan and their eyes met. He then shook his head: "Having reached this point in my life, leaving behind bloodlines and descendants is not something that can be done overnight."

“It’s alright!” Wang Qingtan shook her head: “We have to try, right? If we try, there’s a chance; if we don’t try, there’s no chance at all.”

As she spoke, she loosened her belt and then pulled open her collar.

The plain-colored long robe slid down her shoulders and landed directly on the ground.

Jiang Ning's gaze was immediately drawn to the spring scenery.

That night, dark clouds obscured the moonlight.

The next day.

Jiang Ning opened her eyes, glanced at the slender hand resting on her chest, and then at the charcoal fire beside her.

After burning all night, the charcoal fire had long since died out.

A few snowflakes drifted in through the window cracks, making the chill even more intense.

He gently removed the slender hand from his chest, then pulled the blanket up a little higher, covering Wang Qingtan's shoulders.

He then pressed down firmly twice before carefully getting off the bed, trying not to wake her.

I was up all night last night.

His physical condition is good, so it doesn't affect him too much.

But he knew that Wang Qingtan was exhausted from all the torment he had put her through.

He got out of bed and put on the clothes that were draped over his shoulders, one by one, until he was fully dressed.

Then he glanced at Wang Qingtan again and saw that she was breathing steadily and sleeping soundly, which put his mind at ease.

Then, with a swift movement, he vanished from the house without causing a ripple.

A few breaths after he left.

Wang Qingtan, whose breathing was steady, suddenly opened her eyes. She glanced at the empty seat next to her, which was still warm, and then looked in the direction where Jiang Ning had just disappeared.

He then looked away, curled up, and burrowed into the covers.

"Young Master!!" Green Ripple shoveled away the snow on the road with all her might, and when she looked up, she saw Jiang Ning standing in front of her.

"Why are you up so early?" Jiang Ning asked.

“Young master, didn’t it snow last night? If we don’t shovel this snow, the roads will be covered with snow in a little while, and it will be difficult to walk!” said Green Ripple.

"Why go through all that trouble!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

With a wave of his hand, an invisible wave of energy burst forth.

In an instant, snowflakes swirled up and rushed to both sides of the road.

In the blink of an eye, the entire road became clean and tidy, with no snow accumulation and not even a trace of water left.

Upon seeing this, Lüyi immediately clutched the shovel in her hand.

"Young master, the way you work makes you seem so lifeless!"

"What do you need a touch of everyday life for!" Jiang Ning chuckled.

"Yes! Yes!" Green Ripple nodded repeatedly: "Working like this, young master, makes me feel like I'm not human anymore, but an immortal!"

"Then you can keep shoveling snow!" Jiang Ning smiled helplessly.

“Okay!” Green Ripple nodded repeatedly, her face full of excitement.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning walked towards his own courtyard.

He had only taken two steps when he stopped again: "Oh right, make extra breakfast later, I'm a little hungry!"

“Yes, young master!” Green Ripple nodded emphatically behind her.

East courtyard.

Jiang Ning stepped into his courtyard and saw that it was covered with snow.

A thin layer of ice has also formed on the surface of the lake.

"Next, I just need to practice my skills properly! With him keeping me in check these past few days, I'm relatively safe for now!" The thought flashed through his mind.

Wang Qingtan from last night came to mind again.

Thinking of Wang Qingtan's words, he couldn't help but feel a little touched.

He had never considered leaving behind his own bloodline. But after hearing this argument last night, a few more thoughts and ideas began to form in his mind.

Having come this far, he wasn't entirely confident that he could break out of this predicament.

After all, the strength of his opponent is unknown, and his growth will take time.

Time is precisely what is most scarce and most difficult to grasp.

How much time he has is not up to him, but rather up to when the Martial Saint will finally give out.

Once the Martial Saint passes away, any peaceful and prosperous era will be overturned overnight.

He is now absolutely certain of this.

More than 800 years of prosperity depended on one person.

"From now on, those who are close to me should be more careful about keeping their distance! If I fail and die, I can't let them be implicated!" He thought to himself, feeling fortunate that he hadn't made his relationship with Wang Qingtan public before.

Given their current public relationship, Wang Qingtan still has a chance to avoid being implicated by him.

If they had chosen to announce their relationship back then and make it official...

From now on, honor and disgrace will be intertwined. If he fails and dies, Wang Qingtan will also be implicated and affected.

He recalled Wang Qingtan's words from last night and couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

He had no expectation of leaving behind any bloodline or descendants.

For martial arts masters, as their strength increases, it becomes increasingly difficult to have offspring.

This phenomenon becomes particularly pronounced after reaching the third-grade Grandmaster level.

For a powerful individual above the third-grade Grandmaster level, the probability of conceiving a child is less than one percent of that of an ordinary person, or even lower.

With just these few instances of sexual intercourse, how could there possibly be any chance of success?

After calming down, countless distracting thoughts arose in his mind, growing wildly and uncontrollably.

After a while.

A surge of sword intent erupted from his body, instantly bringing clarity to his mind.

He slowly closed his eyes.

In an instant.

The world spins and time and space change.

When he opened his eyes again, the unchanging sun was overhead, and an invisible barrier blocked the surging fog all around him.

The next moment, he entered a state of cultivation.

In the interior setting, he felt the long passage of time and his mind becoming increasingly clear and empty.

I do not know how long it has been.

Unaware of the passage of time.

He slowly opened his eyes.

At this moment, the time was still the same as before, but he felt as if countless years had passed, and his eyes became more weathered.

After a few breaths.

He had just recovered when his eyes regained their clarity.

[Skill]: Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method (Great Completion 4577/10000)

"This upgrade is much bigger than before!" He looked at the changes in his experience points on his panel, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Let's try again tonight!" With that thought in mind, he made his decision in secret.

The next day.

The snow fell heavier and heavier, covering the hustle and bustle of Dongling City overnight.

Inside the prefectural governor's residence, Wang Qingtan leaned against the window, gazing at the vast expanse of snow outside, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the cold windowpane.

The tenderness of last night still lingered, but Jiang Ning's silent departure left her with an indescribable emptiness and resolute feeling.

Her father's words echoed in her ears. It wasn't that she didn't understand the pros and cons, but some paths, though known to be treacherous, were ones she was unwilling to miss out on out of fear.

As thoughts flashed through her mind, she couldn't help but touch her flat stomach.

He then let out a soft sigh.

She also knew that it was virtually impossible to conceive Jiang Ning's child in just two days.

Because she knew exactly how powerful Jiangning was.

The stronger the physical body, the higher the level of life.

Such powerful individuals possess extraordinary bloodlines, making it extremely difficult for them to have offspring.

at this time.

The sound of small footsteps on the wooden planks could be heard outside the room, followed by the voice of a maid.

"Miss, the master requests your presence in the study."

Wang Qingtan pulled herself out of her thoughts, composed her slightly complicated emotions, and resumed her usual cool and dignified demeanor: "I understand."

Inside the study, the charcoal fire was warm and cozy, but Wang Shouyi's brows were slightly furrowed as he looked at a secret report he had just received.

Upon seeing his daughter enter, he handed her the secret report.

"Look, it was sent by express from the capital this morning."

Wang Qingtan took it, quickly glanced at it, and her expression gradually hardened.

The secret report was not directly about Jiangning, but mentioned that there had been undercurrents in the capital recently, with several long-absent nobles and officials, as well as some sectarians who seemed to have nothing to do with the court, suddenly becoming more active.

Although the Luo Tian Pan of the Surveillance Bureau monitors the aura of the strongest people in the world, it is difficult to fully discern the intentions of those who have not used power beyond the limits or whose life level has not reached that limit.

“These movements, though not explicitly stated, are too coincidental in timing,” Wang Shouyi said in a deep voice. “The Martial Saint’s swift and decisive action two days ago shocked all sides. But some people may not have been frightened, but rather… provoked.”

"Does Father mean that they might speed up some arrangements?" Wang Qingtan keenly grasped the key point.

"The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease." Wang Shouyi sighed. "The more the Martial Saint displays his unparalleled remaining power, the more some people will worry that another 'Martial Saint' will emerge after his death. They will think, if we cannot nip him in the bud before he is fully grown, must we wait another eight hundred years? Fear and greed can both give rise to the most extreme actions. The Marquis of Dongling's return to the capital this time may seem safe, but in reality, he may be stepping into the center of another vortex."

Wang Qingtan remained silent, her fingers tightening slightly, causing wrinkles to form at the edges of the confidential report. She recalled the look in Jiang Ning's eyes when he said he had a "50/50" chance; there was no fear in his eyes, but rather a clear-headed assessment.

"I... understand." She finally replied softly, handing the secret report back. "Thank you for the reminder, Father."

Looking at his daughter's profile, which appeared calm yet showed even more determination, Wang Shouyi knew that persuasion was useless, so he could only wave his hand and say, "Alright, you may go now. As for the Prefect's Mansion, I will do my best to stabilize the situation in Dongling and ensure he has no worries. As for you... be careful in everything you do. Just do what you want to do! I support you! You and Qinghan are my only two daughters, and you are the only two I care about in this world!"

"Thank you, Father!" Wang Qingtan bowed deeply.

the other side.

Jiangning Mansion.

Jiang Ning sat cross-legged in the lakeside pavilion in the East Courtyard, his aura restrained, as if he had merged with the falling snow.

He entered the inner realm to cultivate in the early morning and made significant progress. However, the closer he got to the perfection of the "Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method", the more he could feel the weight of that invisible barrier.

To reach the second rank of perfection, or even to break through to the first rank of the Primordial Chaos Realm, requires not only the accumulation of quantity, but also a qualitative change that involves the complete integration of one's essence, energy, and spirit, and a deeper resonance with heaven and earth.

After a while.

He emitted a faint glow.

This light, though soft, was incredibly mystical.

Even with eyes closed, one can still see through the feelings in one's heart.

[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +10]

[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +9]

[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +10]

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Having adjusted his state of mind, he has now entered a state of cultivation once more. (End of Chapter)