Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 766 The Sun and Moon Share the Same Sky, Yin and Yang Balance Each Other!
Imperial Prefecture.

In the snow, Xiaodoubao held Jiang Ning and Ji Mingyue's hands together, their palms touching. Ji Mingyue's cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes flickered.

Jiang Ning's expression was gentle; he did not withdraw his hand, but simply gently patted the little dumpling's head.

The group returned to the charcoal fire under the eaves and sat down.

Ji Minghao picked up the hot tea that Qinghe had served, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Brother Jiang, tonight the palace is hosting a year-end banquet, and my father has specially sent me to invite you and the Imperial Preceptor to the banquet. Many ministers and scions of noble families will be there, so it can be considered a grand event."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning pondered for a moment, then shook his head and politely declined: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness and His Majesty. However, I am currently at a crucial stage in my cultivation and need to calm my mind to adjust, so it is inconvenient for me to attend the banquet. Please convey my apologies to His Majesty on my behalf."

Ji Minghao had expected this, so he didn't press the matter and nodded, saying, "Brother Jiang is diligent, which is the right path. In that case, I will report to Father Emperor the truth."

He paused, then lowered his voice, "The capital may seem peaceful now, but undercurrents still exist, and Father's health is deteriorating!"

Upon hearing the last sentence, Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness!"

Ji Mingyue looked at Jiang Ning, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it and smiled, "Then you must cultivate diligently. If you have time after the New Year, come to the palace to find me again."

"Okay," Jiang Ning agreed.

After chatting for a while, Ji Minghao and Ji Mingyue got up to take their leave. Jiang Ning and Su Qingying saw them off at the gate and watched the carriage drive away.

the other side.

In a secluded courtyard.

There was no snow in the courtyard, the ground was dry, and a few plum trees were quietly blooming under the moonlight. In stark contrast to the bustling warmth of the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion, there was only cold silence here.

Lin Qingyi sat cross-legged in the courtyard, surrounded by snow like frost, with the midday sun shining overhead.

At this moment, moonlight shimmered around her, as if she were draped in a silver veil, and a bright moon was rising slowly above her head.

She slowly opened her eyes, her gaze clear and cold, yet with a subtle warmth that was more noticeable than in the past few days.

That was the warmth left over from the fusion of Yin and Yang, which she had completely refined and integrated into the essence of Yin.

"call……"

She exhaled a breath of cold air, and wherever her breath passed, the air condensed into tiny ice crystals that fluttered to the ground.

The chill in his body was still deep, but the stagnation deep in his soul caused by excessive yin had eased somewhat.

His mind became increasingly clear, and his sensitivity to the moonlight also improved.

"Indeed, yin alone cannot last. Yin and yang complement each other, and even a simple fusion is beneficial." Lin Qingyi thought to herself, "It's just that he hasn't truly achieved Hunyuan yet. Although his body is pure yang, he's still lacking something. If he waits until he achieves Hunyuan in another realm, with yin and yang in balance, perhaps he can truly be on par with me!"

As she was pondering, her eyes flickered, glancing towards a corner of the courtyard.

The bright moon overhead also disappeared.

Then, accompanied by a slight ripple in the void, a gaunt old man emerged from behind the tree.

He wore a drab gray robe, had a pale, beardless face, and cloudy eyes, as if he might dissipate in the wind at any moment.

"Your Highness," the old man bowed, his voice hoarse, "you've been in seclusion in the capital for several days now, are you well?"

Lin Qingyi's expression remained unchanged, and she simply said, "It's acceptable. What are your orders, Your Highness?"

The old man raised his eyelids, his cloudy gaze lingering on her for a moment, and slowly said, "The old prince heard that after the empress returned to the capital, she has not returned to her residence, but has chosen this secluded place to cultivate in peace. Therefore, he sent me here to invite the empress to return to her residence!"

Lin Qingyi shook her head: "Not going back for now!"

At this moment, the old man raised his cloudy eyes and looked at Lin Qingyi: "This old servant dares to ask Your Highness, why does Your Highness's breathing seem a little cloudy?"

His tone remained respectful, yet carried a subtle hint of scrutiny.

Lin Qingyi's eyes turned slightly cold.

This old servant, named "Shadow Elder," was the head of the assassins kept by the Prince of Qi's mansion, specializing in surveillance and assassination.

His cultivation was unfathomable, and he was particularly skilled in concealment and insight. He was a person who had followed the old prince for countless years.

at this time.

The air in the courtyard suddenly froze.

Lin Qing's fingers clenched slightly within his sleeves, but his face remained expressionless: "Is Elder Ying questioning me?"

"This old servant wouldn't dare." Old Ying lowered his head, his posture humble, but his words pressed on relentlessly, "It's just that the old prince asked this old servant to remind Your Highness that you are, after all, the Princess Consort of Qi, the consort of the Prince of Qi. Although you were not formally married, you are still the Prince of Qi's only consort. Your Highness needs to be mindful of your status in many situations."

Lin Qingyi remained silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled softly.

The laughter was cold, yet tinged with sarcasm: "Princess Consort Qi... Yes, I am Princess Consort Qi. So, is the Prince afraid that I will 'have an affair' and damage the reputation of the Prince's Mansion?"

The old man looked at her quietly, then slowly shook his head.

"If that day ever comes, it won't be that simple! Although the old prince hasn't been angry for a long time, I believe the empress wouldn't want to see him in a fit of rage."

Looking at the old man's calm expression, Lin Qingyi felt a chill in her heart.

She understood the old prince the old man spoke of, and she understood his power. She also understood that she was able to become the Princess Consort of Qi mainly because of the old prince's wishes, not because of the Qi Prince who was already unconscious.

She used to not understand many things, but now she understands many of them.

The old prince made her the Princess of Qi, but he also allowed her to do many things freely, clearly foreseeing her future fate.

Now that she possesses the Taiyin inheritance and her physique has been altered, she understands what it means to her.

It can be said that she is the most coveted treasure for any man.

Any man who wins her over will enter a phase of rapid advancement.

As for her, she had already given away what was most precious to her.

She also understood that, with her disguise, the old man in front of her might not be able to see through her completely.

But if the old prince were to see her, he would surely understand that she had already given away her most precious possession.

At that time, the old prince will surely be furious.

Thinking of this, she smiled faintly, feeling no fear in her heart.

It's not a lack of fear stemming from confidence in one's own abilities.

Rather, it is the fearlessness that comes from having no burdens in one's heart.

She trusted her own mouth; even if she was no match for the old prince, she wouldn't utter a single word she shouldn't.

“Tell the old prince that I understand what I’m doing!” Lin Qingyi said.

Upon hearing this, the old man looked at Lin Qingyi carefully for a moment, and then slowly nodded.

"It's good that Your Majesty understands!"

"Judging by the time, the old prince's departure from the pass is not far off! I hope Your Highness will think things through soon and return to the manor!"

"Although the old prince said he wouldn't interfere with you, that you could come and go as you pleased, and that he would give you freedom, everything you have was given to you by the old prince."

After saying this, the old man gave her a deep look, then finally looked away and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please rest assured and stay here for now. As for what was said today, this old servant will bring back every word. When the old prince comes out of seclusion, I will personally report to him!"

Leaving behind his last words, the old man's figure slowly disappeared before Lin Qingyi's eyes.

Watching the old man's departing figure, Lin Qingyi's eyes became more thoughtful.

Various thoughts began to arise in her mind.

After a moment, two clear moons rose in her clear eyes, instantly bringing her back to her senses.

the other side.

After seeing Ji Mingyue and Ji Minghao off, Jiang Ning went straight back to his courtyard, and also gave instructions to Lüyi, Qinghe and the others.

When guests came, they were responsible for receiving them, and Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan would handle the reception.

He also knew that besides Ji Mingyue and Ji Minghao, there would probably be other people coming to visit.

But he didn't want to waste his time or energy on any of those people.

Sitting cross-legged in the pavilion, he instantly focused his mind on his body, reflecting on himself. Jiang Ning sat cross-legged in the pavilion, focusing his mind on his body, reflecting on himself.

He clearly saw that he had become his own little world.

The three flowers of red, gold, and silver reside in the body, specifically in the spiritual platform, dantian, and heart. The three resonate with each other, forming a perfect closed loop, allowing the essence, energy, and spirit to flow continuously without any leakage.

The crimson essence flower at the heart bursts forth with scorching blood and qi, surging like magma, yet all of it is locked within the meridians.

The golden flower of energy within the dantian spun, and the pure gold inner core burst forth with dazzling light, condensing true essence.

A silver divine flower hangs high in the mind's eye, its silver radiance acting as a unifying thread connecting the three.

The three circulation channels are completely connected, forming a small world of its own. The wind and snow suddenly stop, the air stagnates, and all the chaotic atmosphere from the outside world is repelled.

at this time.

He seemed to see a world within his body, where a golden sun and a silver moon hung high, reflecting each other and coexisting in harmony.

The sun radiated intense heat, while the moon flowed with cool, clear light.

The two blend together, forming a wonderful balance.

This reminded him of his encounter with Lin Qingyi that night.

She possessed profound Yin energy, while he himself possessed pure Yang energy due to his practice of internal alchemy and health cultivation.

Jiang Ning's mind stirred slightly.

"Could it be that the union of Yin and Yang that night not only helped me wash away my fatigue, but also imperceptibly strengthened the stability of my inner world?"

"Was my smooth entry into the Primordial Chaos Realm also due to her help?"

Thinking back to that night, a few ripples of emotion stirred within him.

Afterward, he calmed his mind and focused his attention on cultivation once again.

The Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method is extremely efficient under its special enhancements.

With a thought, the silver moonlight within the spiritual platform shone brightly, echoing the golden sun in the dantian. The intertwining of the light of the sun and moon actually created the phenomenon of day and night alternation and yin and yang rotation within one's own inner world.

[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +313]

[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +311]

[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +321]

……

The experience points have increased slightly compared to before.

Jiang Ning realized that it wasn't the cultivation technique itself that was becoming more efficient, but rather that after the inner world formed its own cycle, the flow of essence, energy, and spirit became smoother, and the speed at which the spirit was nourished was faster, making the process of visualizing and fusing the fragments of the true spirit even smoother.

He looked inward further and saw that as the silver moonlight shone on his soul, a faint, warm aura lingered within it.

That was the lingering Yin energy left over from the previous Yin-Yang fusion, which had been naturally refined by his pure Yang inner world and transformed into unique nourishment for his soul.

At this moment, this wisp of energy is slowly merging into the spiritual light between the eyebrows of the soul, making it even more radiant.

“It is indeed beneficial.” Jiang Ning understood: “Although the power of Taiyin is cold, the mutual support of Yin and Yang can actually help strengthen the source. Lin Qingyi’s physique is special, and it has an unexpected connection with my cultivation path.”

He stopped thinking about it and focused on his spiritual practice.

Within the inner world, the sun and moon revolve in harmony, and where the golden and silver radiance blends, a faint chaotic energy arises, further solidifying the boundaries of the domain.

Qi and blood surge like a red dragon along the meridians, true essence flows like golden liquid along the veins, and divine thoughts are like silver radiance that penetrates every crevice. The circulation speed of these three is three times faster.

Before we knew it, it was noon.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes, a fleeting golden and silver spectacle flashing in them, and looked at the control panel.

[Skill]: Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method (Breaking Limits Three Times: 30128/40000)

My experience points have exceeded 30,000, and I'm progressing very quickly.

He then sensed that his inner world was becoming more stable. Although the scope of his domain had not expanded, its internal structure was more compact, and the efficiency of his circulation of essence, energy, and spirit had improved slightly.

"At this rate, we should be able to break through the limit again tomorrow." Jiang Ning was certain in his heart, "At that time, the Lingtai Cave's True Self Law will surely undergo another change, which may further promote the evolution of the inner world."

He got up and stretched, his body moving on its own even without wind, the snow swirling around him without sticking to his clothes.

The First Grade Primordial Realm brought him not only an increase in power, but also a leap in his life level—creating his own world, circulating endlessly, and initially breaking free from dependence on the outside world.

He then strolled leisurely toward the front hall.

Although he hadn't looked outside, he already knew in his mind that lunch was about to begin.

On the day of the year's end, a new day begins, and he doesn't want to miss it.

And now that things have come to this point, he's not in such a hurry anymore.

After being tense for so many days, it's time to take a break.

Along the way, as he moved forward, the snow all around him and the snow on the treetops above his head were all stirred by an invisible "field" or "domain".

They converged on him.

It was as if it were being pulled by some kind of force.

At the same time, when approaching him, it was as if they were affected by an invisible domain, repelling them outwards and making it impossible to get any closer.

Inside the main hall of the Imperial Preceptor's residence, sunlight streamed through the carved window lattices onto the Eight Immortals table, dispelling the winter chill.

"It's time to eat!"

Green Ripple walked in carrying a large bowl of steaming hot chicken soup, and the rich aroma instantly filled the entire room.

Zhong Ling followed closely behind, holding a plate of golden and crispy fried spring rolls. The aroma of the crispy exterior and tender interior made Xiao Doubao stand on tiptoe, her mouth watering.

Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan also placed several dishes on the table.

The braised pork has a bright red color.

The steamed sea bass gleamed with a silvery sheen.

There was also a plate of bright green stir-fried seasonal vegetables.

Su Qingying then brought out the last dish from the kitchen: crystal shrimp dumplings.

The skin, as thin as a cicada's wing, encases plump, translucent shrimp.

"Wow! There are shrimp dumplings!" Little Bean Bun clapped his hands excitedly and climbed onto the seat with his short legs.

Jiang Yiming sat obediently to the side, but his eyes kept drifting to the braised pork on the table.

After practicing all morning, he was now feeling very hungry.

Jiang Ning had already taken his seat.

He smiled and reached out to pick up a shrimp dumpling for Xiaodoubao: "Eat slowly, be careful it's hot."

The little dumpling puffed out its cheeks and mumbled, "Thank you, Uncle!"

Liu Wanwan served Jiang Li a bowl of chicken soup and gave Jiang Yiming a piece of braised pork.

At this moment, Jiang Li looked at Liu Wanwan with a smile in her eyes.

Su Qingying sat quietly to the side, eating her food in small bites, occasionally glancing up at Jiang Ning, a hint of warmth flashing in her eyes.

Luyi and Zhongling chatted quietly, occasionally serving food to Xiaodoubao and Jiang Yiming.

The midday sun outside the window shone on the snow, reflecting a soft glow.

Inside the house, the family sat together, chatting and laughing, a warm atmosphere filling the air.

Looking at the scene before him, Jiang Ning felt a sense of peace; this was the scene he had longed for.

(End of this chapter)