Forty years old, awakening attribute panel

Chapter 265

Yunhuang Continent is a world shrouded in mysterious power. The five holy places are like five shining stars, guarding this vast land. On the edge of the continent, there is a small village forgotten by the world. Here lives the Jiang family. They have been farming for generations and live a peaceful and simple life.

However, there is a young man named Jiang Sheng in this village, whose fate is destined to be extraordinary. Jiang Sheng has shown amazing talent for martial arts since he was young, and his punches and kicks are full of amazing power. But there is an ancient curse circulating in the family, which makes him regarded as an ominous person and is ostracized and alienated by the tribe.

One night, the village suffered a sudden disaster. A group of mysterious men in black broke in, holding sharp blades and ruthlessly slaughtering every villager. Jiang Sheng's family was not spared, and his parents were killed while trying to protect him from escaping. During his escape, Jiang Sheng fell into a deep cave and accidentally activated the ancient bloodline dormant in his body.

In the cave, a hidden master had been waiting for a long time. He saw Jiang Sheng's potential and decided to teach him a long-lost peerless technique - "Nine-turn Battle Soul Technique". This technique can stimulate the potential in the blood and make the practitioner's strength advance by leaps and bounds.

"Child, ancient power flows in your blood. This is your destiny and your mission." The voice of the master echoed in the cave.

Jiang Sheng knelt on the ground, his eyes gleaming with determination: "I want to clear the injustice for my family, I want to become a truly strong man!"

From that day on, Jiang Sheng began his arduous practice. The practice of "Nine Transformations of the Soul of War" was extremely difficult, and every breakthrough was accompanied by intense pain and struggles on the brink of life and death. But Jiang Sheng overcame difficulties again and again with his resolute and courageous character.

As his strength grows, Jiang Sheng decides to embark on a journey to find the truth and the secret book. He knows the journey is full of dangers, but he is fearless. During his journey, he meets talented young men and women from various holy places, who either become close friends or rivals.

During an expedition, Jiang Sheng met a girl from the Jade Water Sword Sect. Her name was Liu Qingqing. She held a Jade Water Long Sword, had agile swordsmanship, and was as beautiful as a fairy. The two fought side by side in a battle against a powerful monster, and gradually established a tacit understanding and trust between them.

"Jiang Sheng, your martial arts are truly amazing. If we work together, we will be able to uncover more secrets." Liu Qingqing's eyes flashed with admiration for the strong.

Jiang Sheng smiled slightly, but was secretly alert in his heart. He knew that there were complicated conflicts of interest among the five holy places, and the appearance of Liu Qingqing might not be simple.

As Jiang Sheng went deeper and deeper into the heart of Yunhuang Continent, he gradually uncovered the ancient secrets behind his own bloodline and the five sacred places. He discovered that there were inextricable connections between his family and the five sacred places.

During an unexpected expedition, Jiang Sheng obtained his first secret book, The Fiery Sun Scripture. This secret book contained powerful power that could control the power of the sun, allowing Jiang Sheng's strength to take another qualitative leap.

However, as his strength increased, Jiang Sheng also felt the inner struggle and temptation. He knew that only by firming his faith could he not be swallowed by power and embark on the path of a truly strong man.

In a war involving the fate of the entire Yunhuang Continent, Jiang Sheng gathered four partners who also held secret books and jointly opened the "Nine Heavens Battle Map". The released ancient power not only helped them defeat the dark forces that intended to subvert the continent, but also allowed Jiang Sheng to completely solve the blood curse and become a true "Lord of the Battle Path".

Due to space limitations, I cannot produce a complete 20,000-word content in one go, but I can continue to create subsequent chapters of the story for you. The following is the second chapter of the story:——
###Chapter 2: Nine-turn Battle Soul Art
Jiang Sheng practiced the Nine-Turn Battle Soul Art in a cave. This technique is divided into nine levels, and each level is extremely difficult to practice, requiring unimaginable pain for ordinary people. But for the sake of his family and his beliefs, Jiang Sheng gritted his teeth and broke through his limits again and again.

During the practice, Jiang Sheng gradually felt the power of his blood. Whenever it was late at night, he could hear the low roar coming from his blood, as if a sleeping beast was slowly waking up.

"This power is the key to changing my destiny." Jiang Sheng thought to himself.

As time went by, Jiang Sheng's strength continued to grow, and he began to try to get out of the cave and go to the outside world to find the truth. He knew that the outside world was full of dangers, but he was fearless.

By chance, Jiang Sheng rescued a girl who was besieged by monsters. The girl's name was Su Mei, a disciple of the Star Moon Palace. She was beautiful and mysterious, with star-like light in her eyes.

"Thank you for saving me. My name is Su Mei." Su Mei said gratefully.

Jiang Sheng nodded slightly. He could feel the powerful strength in Su Mei, which made him more determined to find the secret book.

"Su Mei, do you know the secrets about the five holy places and the Nine Heavens Battle Map?" Jiang Sheng asked.

There was a hint of surprise in Su Mei's eyes. She didn't expect that this young man from the border knew these secrets.

"I know something, but I can't tell you too much. However, I can take you to the Star-Moon Palace, where you may find the answers you want." Su Mei said.

Jiang Sheng was delighted, knowing that this was a rare opportunity. So he decided to follow Su Mei to the Star Moon Palace to look for more clues.

On the way to the Star Moon Palace, Jiang Sheng and Su Mei encountered various challenges. Together they went through dangerous ancient ruins and fought against powerful monsters, and their trust and tacit understanding between them continued to deepen.

However, when they finally arrived at the Star Moon Palace, they found that it was shrouded by a mysterious force. The entire palace was filled with a gloomy and strange atmosphere, as if it was hiding some unknown secrets.

"What happened here?" Jiang Sheng asked with a frown.

Su Mei's expression also became solemn. She could feel the strong sense of crisis coming from the palace.

"I don't know, but we must be careful. There must be a huge conspiracy hidden here." Su Mei said.

Jiang Sheng nodded. He knew that this would be an adventure full of dangers. But he also knew that only by uncovering this conspiracy could he find the real answer.

So Jiang Sheng and Su Mei carefully entered the Star Moon Palace and began their adventure.
Due to space limitations, I cannot produce a complete 20,000-word content in one go, but I can continue to create subsequent chapters of the story for you. The following is the third chapter of the story:——
###Chapter 3: The Secret of the Star-Moon Palace

The Xingyue Palace is located in the east of Yunhuang Continent. It is a mysterious and solemn place. The palace has a unique architectural style, and the towering towers and winding corridors look particularly mysterious under the moonlight. However, the moment Jiang Sheng and Su Mei stepped into the palace, they felt an ominous atmosphere.

The interior of the shrine was empty, and the prosperity and bustle of the past were gone. There was a sense of oppression in the air, as if a pair of eyes were secretly watching them. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei walked carefully through the corridors of the shrine, looking for possible clues.

In a hidden secret room, they found an ancient mural. The mural depicted the patterns of the five holy places, as well as some strange symbols and words. Jiang Sheng carefully observed the mural, trying to find some clues from it.

"Could these symbols be clues about the Nine Heavens Battle Map?" Jiang Sheng said to himself.

Su Mei also came over, her eyes flashing with curiosity and surprise: "I have never seen such a mural, it seems to hide some kind of secret."

At this moment, a cold wind suddenly blew, and the symbols on the mural began to flash with strange light. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei looked at each other, and they knew that this power was related to the Jiuxiao Battle Map.

Suddenly, a shadowy figure came out from the darkness. He was wearing a black robe and a strange mask on his face. His voice was low and hoarse: "You shouldn't come here. The secrets of the Star Moon Palace are not something you can touch."

Jiang Sheng clenched his fists. He could feel the powerful aura emanating from the man in black. He was a powerful enemy.

"We are just here to find the truth. If the Star-Moon Palace is hiding the secret of the Nine Heavens Battle Map, we must uncover it." Jiang Sheng said firmly.

The man in black sneered, and his figure suddenly became blurred. The next moment, he appeared in front of Jiang Sheng and Su Mei. His speed was amazing, and he was obviously also a martial arts master.

"Then let me test your strength." The man in black said, and slapped Jiang Sheng with his palm.

Jiang Sheng reacted quickly, activated the Nine-Turn Battle Soul Art, and punched forward. The two forces collided in the air, making a deafening roar. Su Mei was not to be outdone, she drew out her long sword, the sword light was like water, and started a fierce battle with the man in black.

The battle lasted for a long time. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei finally found the flaw of the man in black with their tacit cooperation. Jiang Sheng punched the man in black in the chest and knocked him out. The man in black fell to the ground, his mask shattered, revealing a pale and distorted face.

"You you guys..." The man in black gasped, his eyes full of unwillingness.

Jiang Sheng walked up to him and asked coldly: "What secrets does the Star Moon Palace hide? Where is the whereabouts of the Nine Heavens Battle Map?"

The man in black sneered, his body suddenly began to glow, then turned into a ray of light and dissipated in the air.

"He used a secret method and destroyed himself." Su Mei said in surprise.

Jiang Sheng frowned. He knew that the man in black was just the tip of the iceberg. The secrets of the Star-Moon Palace were far more complicated than he had imagined.

"We must continue to look for clues, uncover the secrets of the Star-Moon Palace, and find the whereabouts of the Nine Heavens Battle Map." Jiang Sheng said firmly.

Su Mei nodded, her eyes full of determination: "I will help you, and we will uncover this secret together."

Therefore, Jiang Sheng and Su Mei continued to explore in the Star Moon Palace. They knew that this would be a journey full of unknowns and dangers.
Due to space limitations, I cannot produce a complete 20,000-word content in one go, but I can continue to create subsequent chapters of the story for you. The following is the fourth chapter of the story:——
###Chapter 4: The Trial of the Jade Water Sword Sect

During the exploration of the Star Moon Palace, Jiang Sheng and Su Mei did not get any direct clues about the Nine Heavens Battle Map, but they found some hints pointing to the Jade Water Sword Sect. As one of the five holy places, the Jade Water Sword Sect is famous for its swordsmanship. There are countless swordsmanship secrets hidden in its sect. It is also the place where the Jade Water Sword Scripture, one of the secret books mentioned in the Nine Transformations of the Soul of War, is located.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei decided to go to the Bishui Sword Sect, hoping to find clues to the "Bishui Sword Sutra", and also hoping to pass the Sword Sect's trial and enhance their own strength.

The Jade Water Sword Sect is located in a continuous mountain range, surrounded by clear streams, and the sword energy and water vapor interweave to form a unique atmosphere. When Jiang Sheng and Su Mei arrived at the Jade Water Sword Sect, they were told that in order to obtain clues to the Jade Water Sword Scripture, they must pass the three major trials of the Sword Sect.

The first trial was a test of sword will. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei were taken to a wide square, in the center of which stood a huge stone sword, with ancient runes engraved on it.

"This stone sword contains the sword intent of the Sword Sect's ancestors. You need to hold on under the pressure of the sword intent for the time of an incense stick." The Sword Sect's elder said solemnly.

Jiang Sheng took a deep breath and activated the Nine-Turn Battle Soul Art, emitting a powerful aura from his whole body to compete with the sword intent on the stone sword. Su Mei drew out her long sword and, as a disciple of the Sword Sect, guided the sword intent to resonate with the stone sword, alleviating the pressure of the sword intent.

An incense stick of time passed slowly in the tense confrontation. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei successfully passed the first trial with their strong will and excellent swordsmanship.

The second trial was a contest of swordsmanship. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei needed to fight against the disciples of the Sword Sect and show their swordsmanship skills. As a disciple of the Sword Sect, Su Mei was naturally not afraid of any challenge, while Jiang Sheng relied on the fighting skills contained in the "Nine-Turn Battle Soul Art" to engage in exciting duels with the disciples of the Sword Sect. In each confrontation, Jiang Sheng could comprehend new sword meanings from his opponent's swordsmanship, and his swordsmanship was rapidly improved in the constant battles. In the end, both of them passed the second trial with outstanding performance.

The third trial was to find clues to the "Green Water Sword Scripture". The elders of the Green Water Sword Sect told them that the clues were hidden in a secret place in the back mountain of the sect, and only a true sword genius could find and comprehend the secrets.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei embarked on a journey to find the "Jade Sutra of Jade Water". The secret area in the back mountain is full of dangers, and various traps and powerful monsters guard this area. The two relied on tacit cooperation and strong strength to overcome many difficulties one by one.

At the deepest part of the secret place, they found a pool of clear water with a small boat floating on the water. On the boat, a white-haired old man was fishing quietly. The old man's eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything in the world.

"You are finally here. I have been waiting for this moment for a long time." The old man spoke slowly, his voice revealing a sense of vicissitudes and wisdom.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei saluted respectfully. They knew that this old man was extraordinary and was most likely a senior master of the Bishui Sword Sect.

"The clue to the "Green Water Sword Manual" is in this pool of green water. Only those who have a clear mind and resonate with water can comprehend the secret." The old man continued.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei sat cross-legged and began to resonate with the clear water, looking for clues to the "Clear Water Sword Scripture". Under the guidance of the old man, they gradually entered a wonderful state, feeling the flow of water, the rhythm of the sword, and the sword intent between heaven and earth.

After some efforts, Jiang Sheng finally understood the clues of "Green Water Sword Scripture" and obtained a new sword technique from it - Green Water Sword Technique. This sword technique uses water as a medium and sword as a guide, which can exert amazing power.

Under Bishui's enlightenment, Su Mei also realized the true meaning of her swordsmanship, and her swordsmanship made a qualitative leap.

"Very good, you have passed the trial of the Green Water Sword Sect and proved your talent in swordsmanship. The clues to the Green Water Sword Scripture have been given to you. I hope you can make good use of this power and bring peace to the Yunhuang Continent." The old man said with a smile.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei bowed to the old man with gratitude. They knew that this trip to the Green Water Sword Sect not only allowed them to obtain clues to the "Green Water Sword Scripture", but also greatly improved their sword skills.

With gratitude to the old man and expectations for the future, Jiang Sheng and Su Mei embarked on a new journey to continue looking for other secret books and uncover the secrets of the Jiuxiao Battle Map.
Due to space limitations, I cannot produce a complete 20,000-word content in one go, but I can continue to create subsequent chapters of the story for you. The following is the fifth chapter of the story:——
###Chapter 5: Challenge of Thunder Fortress

After training in the Jade Water Sword Sect, Jiang Sheng and Su Mei's strength has improved significantly. The clues in the Jade Water Sword Scripture guide them to their next destination - Thunder Fortress. Thunder Fortress is located in the center of the Cloud Wasteland Continent. It is famous for its powerful thunder and lightning power and is one of the most mysterious and powerful existences among the five holy places.

The lord of Thunder Fortress, Lei Zhentian, is a well-known strongman in Yunhuang Continent. His lightning martial arts are unmatched. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei know that if they want to obtain the secret book "Thunder Sutra" in Thunder Fortress, they must pass Lei Zhentian's test.

The Thunder Fortress is located in a wasteland with frequent thunderstorms. The sky is covered with dark clouds and thunder roars, like the roar between heaven and earth. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei stood in front of the gate of the fortress, looking at this towering building, their hearts filled with awe.

"How can we meet Castle Lord Lei Zhentian?" Su Mei asked.

Jiang Sheng pondered for a moment, then said: "It was mentioned in the Nine-Turn Battle Soul Art that the Thunder Fortress will hold a 'Thunder Conference' every ten years, inviting heroes from all over the world to compete. I think this may be our chance to get close to Lei Zhentian."

Just as they were discussing, the gate of the Thunder Fortress slowly opened, and a warrior in silver armor walked out.

"Are you here to participate in the Thunder Conference?" asked the warrior.

Jiang Sheng nodded: "That's right, we hope to show our skills at the conference."

The warrior looked them over and said, "The Thunder Conference is about to begin. Follow me."

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei followed the warriors into the Thunder Fortress. The interior of the fortress was luxuriously decorated, with lightning patterns carved all over the walls, and a powerful force of lightning permeated the air.

The venue of the Thunder Conference was a huge arena, surrounded by warriors from all over the world. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei stood on the sidelines, observing the strength of other contestants.

The conference began, and Castle Lord Lei Zhentian appeared on the podium in person. His eyes were as sharp as lightning and his aura was majestic.

"Welcome all heroes to the Thunder Conference. Today, you will have the opportunity to fight with me. The winner will gain my appreciation and the secret book of Thunder Fortress, "Thunder Sutra." Lei Zhentian's voice echoed over the arena like thunder.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei looked at each other. They knew that the real challenge was about to begin.

The competition was very intense, with heroes showing their strengths. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei also took to the stage and showed their strengths. Jiang Sheng's "Nine-turn Battle Soul Art" and the newly learned "Green Water Sword Technique" made him like a fish in water in the battle, while Su Mei's swordsmanship became more exquisite. Both of them successfully advanced to the finals.

In the final, Jiang Sheng and Su Mei fought side by side, facing Lei Zhentian's lightning martial arts. Lei Zhentian's strength was unfathomable, and every move contained the power of heaven and earth. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei felt unprecedented pressure.

After a tough fight, Jiang Sheng finally found Lei Zhentian's weakness. He activated the Nine-Turn Battle Soul Art and punched out, coordinating perfectly with Su Mei's swordsmanship. Lei Zhentian was forced to retreat several steps, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

"Good! Young people, your strength impresses me." Lei Zhentian exclaimed.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei bowed respectfully: "Thank you for your appreciation, Lord."

Lei Zhentian nodded: "Since you have passed the test, I will tell you the clues to the Thunder Sutra. However, to obtain the Sutra, you still need to complete the last task."

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei were cheered up: "Please tell me clearly, Lord."

Lei Zhentian said in a deep voice: "In the depths of the Thunder Fortress, there is an ancient thunder pond. In the thunder pond is a treasure called the Thunder Spirit Pearl. You need to obtain the Thunder Spirit Pearl from the thunder pond. This will be the key to your obtaining the Thunder Sutra."

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei looked at each other. They knew that this would be a dangerous mission, but in order to obtain the "Thunder Sutra", they were willing to accept the challenge.

Therefore, Jiang Sheng and Su Mei embarked on a journey to Leichi. They knew that this would be an adventure that would test their courage and wisdom.
Due to space limitations, I cannot produce a complete 20,000-word content in one go, but I can continue to create subsequent chapters of the story for you. The following is the sixth chapter of the story:——
###Chapter 6: The Trial of the Thunder Pond

Under the guidance of Lei Zhentian, Jiang Sheng and Su Mei came to the depths of the Thunder Fortress, where the legendary Thunder Pond was hidden. The Thunder Pond was a huge natural lake with dark blue water, flashes of lightning on the surface from time to time, rumbles of thunder, and was full of dangerous atmosphere.

"The Thunder Pool contains powerful lightning power, and the Thunder Spirit Pearl is hidden in it. But the lightning power in the Thunder Pool is extremely violent. If you are not careful, you will be struck by lightning, or even die." Lei Zhentian warned them seriously.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei looked at each other. They knew that this would be an unprecedented challenge. But in order to obtain the "Thunder Sutra", they had to move forward courageously.

Under Lei Zhentian's gaze, the two slowly stepped into the Thunder Pool. As soon as they stepped into the Thunder Pool, they felt a strong force of thunder and lightning, as if countless tiny electric currents were flowing through their bodies.

"We must be careful. The power of thunder and lightning is too violent. If we are not careful, it will cause a disaster." Jiang Sheng reminded Su Mei.

Su Mei nodded. She gripped the sword tightly, the tip of the sword lightly touching the water surface, guiding the power of thunder and lightning, trying to find the location of the Thunder Spirit Pearl.

Suddenly, there was a loud noise in the center of the Thunder Pond, and a huge lightning bolt fell from the sky and hit the center of the lake. The shock wave of the lightning made the entire Thunder Pond boil. Jiang Sheng and Su Mei barely managed to stabilize their bodies. They knew that the Thunder Spirit Pearl was about to appear.

In the center of the lightning, a point of light gradually appeared, emitting a dazzling light. That was the Thunder Spirit Pearl, which was born under the gestation of lightning and contained a powerful force of lightning.

"The Thunder Spirit Pearl has appeared, let's go get it!" Jiang Sheng shouted loudly.

The two quickly swam towards the Thunder Spirit Pearl, but the power of lightning in the Thunder Pool became even more violent. Lightning after lightning struck them like snakes. Jiang Sheng used the "Nine-Turn Battle Soul Art" to resist the impact of lightning with powerful force. Su Mei used swordsmanship to guide the power of lightning to reduce its damage to herself.

After some hard work, they finally approached the Thunder Spirit Pearl. Jiang Sheng stretched out his hand and grabbed the Thunder Spirit Pearl. At this moment, the power of thunder and lightning in the thunder pool suddenly gathered, forming a huge lightning column that rushed straight into the sky.

"Oh no! The removal of the Thunder Spirit Pearl caused a riot in the Thunder Pool!" Su Mei exclaimed.

Jiang Sheng held the Thunder Spirit Pearl tightly. He could feel the powerful force contained in the Thunder Spirit Pearl. He knew that they had to leave here immediately.

"Hurry, let's use the power of the Thunder Spirit Pearl to break through the blockade of thunder and lightning!" Jiang Sheng shouted loudly.

The two raised the Thunder Spirit Pearl above their heads, and the Thunder Spirit Pearl emitted a dazzling light, resonating with the power of thunder and lightning. Under the guidance of the Thunder Spirit Pearl, the power of thunder and lightning gradually subsided, and a passage appeared in front of them.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei seized the opportunity and quickly rushed out of the thunder pool along the passage. When they returned to Lei Zhentian, they were exhausted, but there was a determined light in their eyes.

"You did it. You are really amazing young people." Lei Zhentian exclaimed.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei handed the Thunder Spirit Pearl to Lei Zhentian. He took it and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"The power of the Thunder Spirit Pearl will help you better comprehend the Thunder Sutra. Now, I will tell you the clues to the Thunder Sutra." Lei Zhentian said, handing them a jade slip engraved with a lightning pattern.

Jiang Sheng and Su Mei took the jade slip. They knew that this would be the key to their obtaining the "Thunder Sutra".

"Thank you, Lord of the Castle. We will definitely live up to your expectations." Jiang Sheng said firmly.

Lei Zhentian nodded: "Go, the future of Yunhuang Continent is in your hands."

(End of this chapter)