Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 753 Three Flowers Gather at the Top, Martial Saint Bestows the Law!
in the courtyard.

"Congratulations, Lord Marquis!" Su Qingying's voice was clear and crisp, full of girlish charm.

"Congratulations are in order!" Jiang Ning smiled faintly.

“If you were to place your achievements in ancient times, you would be considered to have transcended the Three Realms and the Five Elements, and escaped the shackles of heaven and earth,” Su Qingying said.

"Why do you say that?" Jiang Ning asked.

"The True Spirit Mark enters the body and merges into oneself! The destiny of past and present lives will stop at this moment. From now on, fate will be in one's own hands. The future is vague and chaotic. In future reincarnations, one will always be oneself, with no other possibilities!" Su Qingying said.

In the courtyard, the snow fell silently.

Su Qingying's words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples in Jiang Ning's heart.

"Transcending the Three Realms and escaping the Five Elements, one's destiny is ultimately determined by oneself."

These words and phrases corroborated his feelings at that moment, giving him a sudden and clear understanding of his "true self."

He looked inward at himself and saw that the true spirit mark that had once hung high on his spiritual platform, containing the cycle of reincarnation, had now completely dissolved, like the most primordial starlight, evenly scattering and merging into every inch of the "land" of his soul, becoming one with it, no longer separate from it.

From then on, his soul was no longer a container for the mark, but the mark itself, a manifestation of his unique and indivisible "true self".

"All that happened in my past life is like yesterday's death." Jiang Ning realized that in this life, my thoughts are who I am, and there is no destiny or trajectory higher than 'me' that can forcibly interfere with me.

Every path I take in the future will be one that I will personally walk and choose.

Chaos is still unsettled, yet it is all within our grasp.

This is an indescribable sense of freedom, and the ultimate manifestation of absolute self-control.

He felt his will was more focused and clear than ever before, and he could calm his mind with a single thought, not be misled by external things, and not be disturbed by internal demons.

Various thoughts reflected in his mind, each distinct and independent, without interfering with or overlapping with the others.

However, this clarity and sense of control brought about by the extreme power of the "god" also made him acutely aware of his current "predicament".

God is too powerful!

Strictly speaking, his current "god-like" status has reached a level comparable to that of immortals.

However, his martial arts realm stopped at the second rank.

Although his physical body was strong, he was only comparable to a first-rank official.

The physical body of a first-grade martial artist, when placed in the realm of immortals, is only equivalent to a Yang God.

They are not on the same level as God at all.

The strength of the physical body is only related to the "essence" among the vital energy and spirit.

As for the strength of the qi, he has even less control over it now.

He had already achieved four breakthroughs in his internal alchemy cultivation technique, and with the golden internal core within his body, he had already mastered some of the wonders of the peak of first-grade martial arts.

He didn't understand how strong or what level of Qi it was.

But he was certain that the strength of his qi must be extraordinary.

Because internal alchemy health cultivation is a unique skill that surpasses even the finest martial arts.

Having achieved the perfect level of his ultimate skill, he has made four more breakthroughs, reaching an incomparably profound realm.

That is why he is so confident.

However, the difference between essence, energy, and spirit is enormous. Spirit is already the strongest, having reached its peak, while essence and energy are still in the mountains, and it is unknown where.

The three elements cannot blend together to form a harmonious and balanced state. The gate to first-class status is like a mirage, visible but difficult to truly grasp.

"It seems that the most urgent task is not to continue to strengthen the 'spirit,' but to elevate the 'essence' and 'qi' to a level that matches the 'spirit,' and find that crucial balance point...!"

Jiang Ning thought to himself, his brows furrowing slightly.

This requires an opportunity, a method, and even more time, which is precisely what he currently lacks most.

Just as he frowned slightly, there was a sudden tremor above his head.

A ripple spread continuously in the void.

next moment.

Jiang Ning then sensed an indescribable, gentle yet supreme will silently descending upon the courtyard.

There was no earth-shattering momentum, no spatial tearing phenomenon.

But the very existence of this will caused the falling snowflakes to suddenly stop, and the entire space and time seemed to stand still, the air becoming calm and solemn.

Su Qingying took a half-step back barefoot and silently bowed towards the eastern void.

She already knew who this will, comparable to the will of Heaven, came from.

Jiang Ning sensed something and looked up.

He saw no unusual phenomena in the void above the courtyard, but he felt a pair of eyes, filled with endless wisdom and vicissitudes, silently watching him.

That gaze seemed to penetrate his physical body, landing directly on his newly perfected, radiant soul.

His eyes held a hint of scrutiny, a hint of understanding, and a touch of admiration!

"Come see me."

The three words did not sound, but resonated directly in the depths of his heart.

It's him!

Jiang Ning immediately understood.

The next moment, the supreme will that had enveloped the courtyard receded like a tide.

It was as if it had never existed, leaving only a faint, calming aftertaste in the air.

Jiang Ning and Su Qingying exchanged a glance.

“It’s him!!!” Su Qingying said softly, a hint of emotion in her eyes.

The Martial Saint's two earth-shattering actions not only served to deter foreign enemies from Jiangning, but also demonstrated his high level of concern for Jiangning.

Today, the will of the Martial Saint descends like the will of Heaven, which is surely further proof.
Jiang Ning nodded without saying anything more.

He stood up, straightened his clothes, and then said to Su Qingying, "I need to go over there!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure transformed into an invisible breeze and disappeared from the spot.

Without using any earth-shattering physical techniques, but merely by slightly moving his divine thoughts and slightly merging with the energy of heaven and earth, he achieved the effect of merging with heaven and earth, almost without any hindrance.

This is precisely the manifestation of the "god's" exquisite control over his own power after becoming powerful, and the resonance and harmony with heaven and earth.

The stronger one's god becomes at this stage, the higher one ascends and the closer one gets to heaven.

After a while.

Jiang Ning left the city without any obstacles.

All obstacles he encountered along the way were as nothing to him.

After mastering the Yin-Yang Sword of the Void, he gained a deeper understanding of space.

Although it is not a movement technique but a sword technique, it has a great effect on his movement.

Before long, he arrived at the summit of the nameless mountain that Xiao Wuque had taken him to last time.

An unnamed mountain peak rises from the earth, pointing straight to the clouds, like a long sword pointing straight to the azure sky.

This time, Xiao Wuque was no longer with him.

He was the only one who came here.

next moment.

He then felt waves rising in the void.

His gaze suddenly sharpened.

Compared to the last time, he sensed more this time.

The higher the "god" reaches, the closer he gets to the Dao of Heaven, and the more he can sense things he couldn't sense before. In a daze, he saw another world slowly unfolding before his eyes.

With a swift movement, he took the lead and entered the slowly spreading ripples.

In an instant.

I felt dizzy and disoriented, as if the world had turned upside down.

He steadied himself, and there stood an ordinary thatched hut in front of him.

A few wisps of smoke rose from above the thatched hut.

He tidied himself up briefly and then stepped into the thatched hut.

The thatched cottage remains the same, the fire in the stove still burns lukewarm.

The old man in the hut was sitting in a chair, with a roaring fire in front of him brewing tea.

At this moment, the old man was merely sitting in his thatched hut, yet he gave Jiang Ning the feeling that he was one with this world and this thatched hut.

The old man looked extremely ordinary, his vitality waning, and his days numbered.

But when Jiang Ning tried to perceive it with his perfect mind, it was as if he were gazing at a boundless starry sky, profound and immeasurable.

"Sit down," the old man said, pointing to the prayer mat opposite him.

Jiang Ning sat down as instructed, his posture respectful yet not at all reserved.

The perfect level of Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method made his will as firm as a rock, so that even when facing the world's number one person, he could maintain his true self and remain neither humble nor arrogant.

He looked at the old man in front of him, his brows furrowing slightly.

The fire in the stove was lukewarm, and wisps of smoke rose, blurring the old man's face.

But he could sense that the old man was even more lifeless than the last time he had seen him.

A guess immediately formed in his mind.

The old man in front of her had been given a potent cup of tea to replenish his energy, so logically, only a few days had passed, and there shouldn't have been such a noticeable change.

"Could it be because of those two times I made a move?" he wondered.

The old man's gaze also fell on Jiang Ning, lingering for a moment between Jiang Ning's eyes, looking into Jiang Ning's bright eyes.

"Your spirit has been illuminated, and your true self has returned to oneness. You have taken this step faster and more steadily than I imagined." The old man spoke slowly, his voice calm: "With the complete fusion of the true spirit imprint, you are now in control of your own destiny and can seek your own blessings. This is the foundation for transcendence, and you already possess it."

"It's all thanks to the Lord of the Prefecture's bestowal of this method!" Jiang Ning said sincerely.

The old man shook his head slightly: "The Dharma can be transmitted, but the conditions must be formed by oneself. Your ability to cultivate it to perfection in such a short time is due to your own good fortune and accumulation."

Then, he changed the subject, his gaze seemingly penetrating Jiang Ning's physical body and directly observing the flow of his essence, energy, and spirit.

"However, fortune may be a harbinger of misfortune. If the spirit is too strong and the essence is weak, the three treasures will be out of balance, like the legs of a tripod that are not in place. The tripod may be solid, but it cannot support heavy loads, let alone refine the great elixir and achieve primordial chaos."

Jiang Ning felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that the old man in front of him had already seen through his current predicament.

"This junior is also puzzled by this. My spirit is too strong, and although my essence and energy have also reached the peak of the second grade, they are difficult to match. I do not know where the opportunity for balance lies."

A profound light flashed in the eyes of the Martial Saint, and he slowly said, "Ordinary martial artists enter the first rank by using their spirit as a guide to harmonize their essence and energy. The three find a balance in the slightest distance, thus achieving Hunyuan."

“Your situation is like a dragon dwelling in shallow waters; the waters must be widened to accommodate the dragon. Forcing a balance will only suppress its divinity, and the loss will outweigh the gain.”

He paused, as if recalling something, or perhaps expounding some profound truth: "In ancient times there was a great Dao called 'Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.' It is not about forcibly harmonizing, but about allowing the essence, energy, and spirit to each reach the ultimate state of their current realm, and giving birth to a 'Dao Flower' that belongs only to oneself."

"The flower of essence originates from the ultimate sublimation of qi and blood, revealing the brilliance of the source of life."

"The Flower of Qi originates from the purification and rebirth of energy, revealing the profound mystery of the creation of heaven and earth."

"Flower of God, you have already taken shape, originating from the true self, revealing the eternal and free radiance."

"The blooming of all three flowers is not simply a matter of balance, but rather a state where all three achieve perfection, forming their own system while resonating with each other."

"At that time, the three flowers will gather at the top, shining brightly together, naturally forming a unified whole."

"The foundation is so solid and the potential so great that it is far beyond what ordinary Hunyuan Realm cultivators can achieve. This is the path of proving the Dao through strength and seeking perfection through the ultimate."

Jiang Ning was deeply shaken upon hearing this.

The Three Flowers Gathering at the Top was not the first-class path he knew before.

Rather, it is a more ancient and fundamental exposition of the Great Way.

The old man before him was about to point out a path to heaven that transcended the ordinary and led directly to the Great Way.

At this moment, he seriously doubted the existence of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

It is also a key step in becoming a Martial Saint.

Otherwise, why would no one have walked alongside the old man before them for thousands of years?

"Please enlighten me, Lord of the Manor!" Jiang Ning stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Sit down!" The old man gestured for Jiang Ning to sit down first.

Subsequently.

Seeing that everyone was seated, he picked up the freshly boiled tea and slowly poured it into the teacup in front of him.

As tea was poured in, the green leaf in the teacup became even more vibrant, appearing even more emerald green.

"You don't need me to pour it for you, do you?" the old man said.

"How could I trouble the Lord of the Manor to come!" Jiang Ning said hurriedly.

He then took the teapot the old man had placed on the stove and slowly poured the boiling tea into the teacup in front of him.

As the tea was brewed, the green leaf in the bowl shone like jade.

"Since I have summoned you to see me, it is naturally because I intend to pass on this method to you!" the old man said slowly to Jiang Ning.

As soon as he finished speaking, he picked up the freshly brewed tea in front of him, took a sip, and immediately looked pleased and satisfied.

At this moment, Jiang Ning, with his powerful "divine" abilities, also sensed that the old man in front of him had suddenly regained some vitality.

"Thank you, Lord!" Jiang Ning rose again and bowed respectfully.

"Sit!" The old man pointed to the chair behind Jiang Ning, then to the tea in front of him: "Drink!"

"Thank you, Lord of the Manor!" Jiang Ning bowed in thanks and then took his seat again.

Then, he picked up the tea he had just brewed and took a small sip.

"Let's finish this cup of tea first!" the old man said.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning disregarded the scalding heat of the tea and stopped slowly sipping it.

Instead, they drank it down mouthful after mouthful.

In just a moment, he finished the tea in the bowl, and even chewed up and swallowed the green leaf.

"It's like swallowing a date whole, or a cow chewing on a peony!" The old man shook his head as he looked at Jiang Ning.

He also knew that Jiang Ning was genuinely anxious.

"Very well!" he then sighed and raised his hand.

Although the arms were short, they were only half the length of the table in front of the two people.

The table in front of them remained unchanged, but their fingers naturally touched Jiang Ning's brow, appearing perfectly harmonious.

But it is highly illogical.

Despite having only half an arm that reached the top of the table, he easily placed his finger on Jiang Ning's brow.

Subsequently, without the infusion of immense power, only a pure and incomparably clear stream of light containing supreme wisdom and principles of law entered the depths of Jiangning Lingtai.

In an instant, a profound and mysterious teaching entitled "The Secret Record of the Three Flowers" slowly unfolded in Jiang Ning's heart.

This is not a specific cultivation method, but a kind of "principle" or "method".

A systematic theory and secret outline on how to guide one's own essence, energy, and spirit to achieve ultimate sublimation and nurture the "Taoist flower" on the existing foundation.

(End of this chapter)