Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

in the courtyard.

The eastern horizon was turning a pale white.

Fine snowflakes drifted down.

Jiang Ning was completely unaware of the changes in the outside world.

At that moment, he was simply immersed in his own joy.

The successive breakthroughs made his true spirit stronger and his origin more abundant. The growth of his god also triggered the three flowers of essence, energy, and spirit, enabling him to enter the first-grade Hunyuan realm more quickly.

Furthermore, his traits have been enhanced with a second gold trait.

After a long time.

He made a slight adjustment, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and then closed his eyes again to continue his meditation.

Because he wanted to test whether this transformation of his current characteristic would help him in cultivating the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method.

If so, and the effect is strong enough, he can consider his future cultivation path.

As he became more proficient in this technique, he discovered that it was increasingly extraordinary.

It doesn't involve simple talent or the growth of God.

Rather, it involves past lives and present existence, and the origins and beginnings of all living beings.

The growth of his true spirit told him that his intuition was more important than simply improving his natural talent and understanding.

Afterwards, Jiang Ning calmed his mind, stopped thinking about the outside world, and focused all his attention on his spiritual center.

As his thoughts shifted, the scene within his mind changed again.

It is no longer the grand and complex scene of the creation of heaven and earth and the cycle of the four seasons, but has become exceptionally pure and condensed.

A bright, clear moon hung high above the altar, casting its cool, transparent silver light, illuminating the entire altar in a serene glow.

Beneath the bright moon was his divine soul, solidified as if forged from pure gold, its brow and heart radiating brilliant light.

In the current state, the process of visualization has become more efficient and direct than ever before.

He doesn't need to deliberately explore the birth and death of all things; he only needs to observe himself.

Contemplate the bright moon that represents the "true self," and contemplate the unique divine soul beneath that moon.

Simply by doing this, one can achieve progress in spiritual practice.

Hua Hua Hua——

The sound of the river of time is clearer than ever before, as if it is flowing right next to my ears.

Countless tiny fragments of true spirit, radiating pure white light, emerged from nothingness like fireflies drawn by the bright moon, piercing the boundaries of the spiritual platform and surging one after another towards his soul, merging into the spiritual light between his brows.

Each fusion brings a refreshing and fulfilling feeling originating from the very source of life, and the texture of the soul becomes more real at a perceptible speed.

At the same time, the silver divine flower above my head swayed silently, its scattering silver light mingling with the clear radiance of the bright moon above my mind, making the entire process of visualization and fusion seem to be magically "accelerated".

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The prompts in front of him were flashing at a more efficient frequency, and the amount of experience points that increased with each flash gave Jiang Ning a violent jolt, even though he had expected it!
This efficiency is more than doubled.
It's almost multiple times more effective than when I took Longzheling Liquid before!
And the frequency has also increased!

And this was achieved without any external assistance, solely through his own cultivation!
With these two improvements, the efficiency is immeasurable.

"The properties of light gold are indeed terrifying!"

Even with Jiang Ning's current state of mind, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

This is not just an improvement in efficiency, but a fundamental enhancement in the attraction and fusion of True Spirit Fragments!

It's as if the imprint of the 'true self' becomes more vivid and compelling over time, more efficiently gathering the scattered fragments of the true spirit!

He suppressed his excitement, maintained a clear mind, and continued to immerse himself in this highly efficient and intoxicating practice.

Experience points surged like a floodgate had been opened.

At this rate, experience that would normally take several days or even longer to accumulate can probably be mostly gained in a single day!
Time flies by during deep meditation.

The snow in the courtyard was covered with a new layer of white, and as the sun gradually rose higher, it dispelled some of the chill.

Jiang Ning didn't know how much time had passed until he felt a slight hunger in his stomach, at which point he slowly withdrew from the state of resonating with the river of time and frantically absorbing fragments of true spirit.

He opened his eyes, a flash of silver light appearing briefly before returning to a deep, calm.

His first instinct was to look at the control panel.

[Skill]: Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method (Second Limit Break 3876/30000)

In less than half a day of training, my experience points have increased by nearly four thousand!

This number made Jiang Ning gasp for breath.

"At this rate, with diligent work day and night, it may only take a few days for this technique to achieve another breakthrough without the aid of external aids!"

Thinking of this, his heart was suddenly filled with emotion.

As the skill improved, the efficiency of cultivation not only did not decrease, but became even more efficient.

It is even exceptionally efficient, and the divine elevation, which activates the Three Flowers, enables him to enter the First Grade Hunyuan Realm more efficiently.

"Since that's the case, then let's devote ourselves wholeheartedly to the Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method, and try to break through this technique again to see what changes will occur and what characteristics it will develop!"

With only a few simple thoughts running through his mind, he made a decision.

Then, with a thought, a voice appeared in Qinghe's ear, instructing Qinghe to prepare some food for him, before continuing to adjust his own state and enter into cultivation.

He paid no attention to the fact that his mind was somewhat exhausted from the intense training.

He felt he could handle this simple fatigue, and this fatigue was far less invigorating than the rapid improvement in his strength.

evening.

As darkness deepened, the night was about to devour the last ray of light from heaven and earth.

at this time.

The capital city stands beneath its majestic northern gate.

A magnificent steed, with a dark blue-black coat and snow-white hooves, called "Snow-Treading Green Steed," slowly approached along the clean and tidy official road, which was free of any snow. It immediately came into view of the soldiers guarding the city.

On horseback sat a woman with an upright posture.

She wore a well-tailored light blue dress that accentuated her slender and graceful figure, and a white veil cloak that covered most of her face.

Only her delicately sculpted jawline, a pale cherry-colored lip, and a few strands of dark, glossy black hair were visible.

Although her full appearance was not visible, the glimpse of her beauty, along with the aloof, solitary, and extraordinary aura she exuded while sitting upright on horseback, was enough to draw the attention of the sparse pedestrians near the city gate.

The soldiers guarding the city seemed unusually energetic today, their eyes involuntarily drawn to this unique woman.

She wore no luxurious ornaments, and her horse had no ornate saddle, but the innate nobility and aloofness she exuded made people unconsciously hold their breath.

"Hiss... Whose esteemed guest is this? Just by looking at her figure and demeanor, she must be exceptionally beautiful!" A young city guard couldn't help but whisper to his companion, his eyes filled with amazement.

"Silence!" an old soldier beside him hissed, his gaze also following the figure. He whispered, "In this world, a woman with such outstanding bearing and a slender build is walking alone outside! What ordinary woman would have that privilege? And it's freezing outside, yet she's only wearing a long spring/summer dress. She's no ordinary person. And the fabric of her clothes—it's clearly moonlight brocade, the kind of top-grade fabric only found in ice silk! This person... her background must be terrifyingly powerful!"

Hearing the veteran's words.

The young city guard was startled, seemingly understanding the old soldier's meaning, and then whispered, "So we'll have to check his identity later?" "We still need to go through the motions! After all, this is the capital, and the officials are watching! But remember to behave properly and be polite! Don't offend this man!" the old soldier whispered, then gave instructions to the surrounding city guards.

After a while.

The woman followed the official road to the city gate.

Then, with a leap, he dismounted from the horse.

She knew that this was the capital city, and only kings and nobles were allowed to ride horses into the city.

She was qualified because she was the Princess Consort of Qi.

But she didn't want people to know she had come to the capital too soon.

At least tonight I need to give her a night that's all her own.

"Halt! To prevent criminals from the imperial court from infiltrating the capital, please show your face!" An elderly city guard stepped forward, his tone full of politeness.

Upon hearing this, the woman hesitated for a moment before slightly lifting the white veil hanging from her cloak.

As she lifted the white veil hanging from her cloak.

In an instant, it was as if the winter sun had suddenly become several times brighter, or as if the bright moon had suddenly descended to earth.

A stunningly beautiful face was laid bare beneath the city gate, where night and snow intertwined.

Her eyebrows resembled distant mountains shrouded in mist, naturally verdant without being painted.

Her eyes were like a cold pool reflecting the moon, clear and captivating.

Her nose was straight, and her lips were light in color but had a perfect curve.

Her skin was fair and delicate, even more beautiful than fresh snow, yet she showed no signs of illness or weakness. Instead, she exuded the warmth of jade and the translucency of ice and snow.

Her entire face was exquisitely flawless, and when put together, it created a breathtaking beauty that transcended any description in words.

That beauty lies not only in the perfect features, but also in one's temperament.

Her gaze was as cold and aloof as ancient ice, as solitary and lofty as a plum blossom in the clouds. Her eyes, as they moved, carried a sense of indifference and insight as she looked down upon the world.

She was not a beauty of this world, but a goddess from heaven!

An eerie silence fell over the area near the city gate.

Pedestrians on both sides, seeing only the lines of her profile, could already picture an absolutely stunning goddess in their minds.

As for the soldiers who saw the woman's face directly, their eyes were filled with a blank stare.

"Is it alright?" the woman asked calmly, slightly raising her clear eyes and sweeping her gaze calmly over the crowd in front of her.

Her gaze finally settled on a general inside the city gate, dressed differently from ordinary soldiers, with finer armor, who appeared to be a city gate captain.

The general was also mesmerized, but the moment he met Lin Qingyi's gaze, he felt a chill run down his spine and straight up to the top of his head, instantly bringing him back to his senses.

At the same time, the stunned soldier trembled as if he had fallen into a cold cave, and immediately came to his senses.

He was about to speak when the city gate guard behind him suddenly took two steps forward.

He immediately clasped his hands in front of him, as if to pay his respects.

"I've seen it."

Before he could even utter a word, he found himself unable to speak.

"Don't tell anyone I've come to the capital!" the woman said calmly.

Seeing the veil fall again, the general immediately nodded slightly.

Although serving as a city gate guard was a tough job, it was also an important one.

Naturally, they have good judgment and know what to say and what not to say.

I also know many important figures, both big and small, in the capital.

The woman in front of me, though her temperament and appearance had improved somewhat, still maintained her usual style of dressing.

Subsequently.

The woman passed through the city gate and disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Sir, who is this?" A soldier couldn't help but ask as the woman left.

"Don't know what you shouldn't know!" the general hissed, then added, "In the capital, we are insignificant people. We can't know too much. The more we know, the faster we die! Understand?!"

"Understood!!" Seeing the general's serious expression and tone, the soldier immediately lowered his head in fear: "Thank you for your admonition, sir!!"

the other side.

Inside the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

After a simple meal to satisfy his appetite, Jiang Ning returned to his courtyard.

[Skill]: Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method (Second Limit Break 6337/30000)

After looking at his own panel, he felt much better.

The progress has been so exaggerated in just one day.

At this rate, this technique can achieve another breakthrough in just two or three days.

Efficiency has increased rather than decreased compared to before.

Jiang Ning's mind sank slightly, and he looked inward at himself once more.

Within the spiritual realm, silver flowers hang high, scattering specks of silver light.

Within the internal organs, red flowers sway, causing the body's Qi and blood to rise and fall.

Within his dantian, a dazzling golden flower shone, resembling a great sun.

The three flowers within the body subtly resonate, forming a tiny circulatory field that accelerates the flow and sublimation of essence, energy, and spirit within the body.

He could clearly see his blood and qi surging and roaring like a red dragon within his body, his true essence swirling and condensing like golden liquid in his dantian, and his spirit, like silver radiance, penetrating every crevice and governing all changes.

However, beneath this efficient and powerful facade, a deep sense of fatigue, like an undercurrent, quietly spreads from the deepest part of the mind.

This was not physical exhaustion, nor was it a depletion of true essence. Rather, it was the wear and tear caused by immersing oneself in the almost eternal flow of time in the inner realm for several consecutive days, contemplating the birth and death of all things, and merging with fragments of the true spirit.

Even with the nourishment of the divine flower, the silvery light, the spiritual burden of confronting the long passage of time and maintaining absolute authenticity continues to accumulate little by little.

“My mental and physical strength is greatly depleted…” Jiang Ning realized. This kind of fatigue is the inevitable price to pay for deep cultivation, the lingering effect of “overexerting oneself” at the soul level.

It won't affect the foundation, but it will reduce efficiency; if it continues to be forced to persist, it may even have a deeper impact.

A brief moment of deliberation flashed through my mind.

Outside the window, the last rays of daylight were swallowed by the night, while inside the Imperial Preceptor's residence, the lights flickered on, illuminating the falling snow.

“But time… waits for no one.” The weariness in Jiang Ning’s eyes was dispelled by a resolute look.

The aftershocks of the East Sea battle had not yet subsided, and the watchful eyes in the shadows remained like thorns in their backs. The breathing space gained by the Martial Saint through his two interventions was rapidly slipping away. The surge in efficiency brought about by the breakthrough of the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method was a crucial window to shorten the time to step into the First Grade Hunyuan Realm; to slow down now would be a waste.

He took a deep breath, the cool air in the courtyard filling his lungs and bringing a refreshing clarity.

He then immediately began his spiritual practice.

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