Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Shangyang Inner Landscape.

Jiang Ning stood amidst nine golden rays, his mind resonating with the nine great suns above his head.

He could clearly perceive the gaps in each cycle of the sun.

That position belongs to the Ten Great Sequences of True Disciples, and now only one round has been occupied.

As his divine sense swept over the sun that exuded a familiar aura, the aura of Haoyang's true disciple emerged.

Just then.

The great sun suddenly trembled, and its light intensified.

The figure of Haoyang Zhenchuan slowly materialized from the sun, still wearing that moon-white Taoist robe, his face shrouded in mist, only his eyes revealing shock and complexity.

He clearly sensed the anomaly in the inner realm and immediately projected himself from his own domain.

"It's him!!!" Hao Yang was shocked when he saw the figure below. "Junior Brother Jiang... he's already here?"

He murmured, a hint of disbelief in his voice.

He saw that Jiang Ning's solid primordial spirit body had a completely different appearance than before.

His left eye was burning brightly, as if it were a blazing sun.

His right eye was dark, as if it held the moon.

Surrounded by black and white energies, the entire body circulates a mysterious light of yin and yang, spreading layer upon layer.

Its aura was transcendent and supreme.

"With Yin and Yang as its foundation, a superior immortal foundation is achieved! And even among superior immortal foundations, it is extraordinary. Compared to the foundation I have achieved, it is far more remarkable!"

At this moment, many thoughts surfaced in Haoyang's mind.

He remembered Jiang Ning; of the seven disciples he had gathered last time, Jiang Ning had left the deepest impression on him.

It wasn't because of his strength, but because Jiang Ning followed the martial arts path of this era. Although his spirit was young and his martial arts had already reached the first rank, in his eyes, he was just a pawn with some potential.

However, at this moment, the martial arts junior in his eyes was standing in the position of a true disciple in the sequence as a primordial immortal.

Moreover, the primordial spirit he formed was also the foundation faintly present above him.

This realization was like a thunderbolt exploding in his heart.

He achieved the status of a primordial immortal after going through countless hardships.

Even with all the resources accumulated by his clan, he could only barely step into the threshold of a superior immortal foundation.

For this, he was proud enough to consider himself one of the most successful and well-established among his peers at the time.

However, at this moment, a younger person, whom he once thought was just a martial arts cultivator with some potential, has surpassed him on the very foundation he was so proud of.

Even among superior immortal foundations, there are differences in quality.

He could sense that Jiang Ning's immortal foundation was clearly superior to his own.

Immediately, he noticed Jiang Ning's gaze and quickly calmed himself down.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Jiang! Congratulations, True Disciple Jiang, on achieving a superior immortal foundation and ranking among the top ten True Disciples!"

Jiang Ning looked at the figure above and nodded slightly to the disciple Haoyang.

Then, on a whim, he chose the sun closest to the center.

In an instant, a vast will surged into his primordial spirit. It was the primordial power of the Shangyang Inner Landscape, the recognition of this world for its new master.

His figure instantly merged into the sun, his black robe turned into flowing gold, and a phantom of a great sun suddenly surrounded him.

hum-

The entire interior shook violently, and nine heavenly palaces suddenly appeared in the sky, layer upon layer like jade palaces, with celestial music lingering and rays of light shining everywhere.

This is the manifestation of the authority of the true transmission of the sequence. Only the ten sequences can trigger the extraordinary phenomena of heaven and earth in the inner realm and manifest the former glory of the immortal sect.

At this moment, Haoyang Zhenren, located within the Great Sun, watched Jiang Ning's figure merge with the Great Sun, his thoughts shifting.

Even now, with the facts laid bare before him, he still felt somewhat incredulous.

A superior immortal foundation, placed in the glorious ancient era, would make one a true prodigy, unparalleled in their time, and a leading figure.

Not to mention, in this day and age.

"Once the Ten Great Sequence True Disciples return to their positions, they can compete for the position of Great Sun Lord. The Great Sun Lord is the sole successor of the Sect Master! I wonder if the appearance of this Junior Brother Jiang will disrupt my original plans!" Looking at Jiang Ning's figure in the great sun, Hao Yang murmured to himself, his eyes revealing his thoughts, which gradually became deep.

The next moment, he turned into a smile.

He took a step forward, emerging from the great sun, walking on air. His face, which had been shrouded in clouds, became clear for the first time, revealing a smile: "Jiang Zhenchuan, congratulations on becoming the master of the Great Sun. From this day forward, you and I are the Sun Masters of the Shangyang Immortal Sect, sharing the authority of the Inner Realm."

At this moment, Jiang Ning was in the midst of the Great Sun. As he entered the Great Sun, he instantly gained a clear understanding of the status and abilities of the Ten Great Sequence True Disciples.

As Haoyang just said, taking control of the Great Sun means becoming one of the Sun Masters of the Shangyang Immortal Sect.

The ten great suns represent control over the inner landscape.

Occupying one of them makes one one of the rulers of this inner landscape.

Firstly, as the master, the inner realm is also a manifestation of the spiritual world; whatever the mind thinks, all kinds of changes are free and at will.

Just like what Haoyang did before.

Secondly, as the Sun Lord and one of the Ten Great Sequence True Disciples, he can summon the other True Disciples. He can sense his connection with Shen Yueru, Bai Li, Lu Xun, Ning Ke, and others.

With a mere thought, he could disregard the monthly restriction for true disciples and forcibly summon all Shangyang true disciples to the inner realm.

This is the reason why Haoyang was able to gather several people for discussions before.

At the same time, he also sensed four other people besides the six he had seen before.

Thirdly, as the Sun Master, one can use the inner landscape of the Shangyang Immortal Sect to manifest one's primordial spirit and descend upon other realms.

Upon realizing the various privileges afforded to a Sun Lord and a true disciple of the Ten Great Sequences, Jiang Ning's eyes narrowed.

At the same time, Haoyang smiled faintly as he looked at the enlightened glint in Jiang Ning's eyes.

"Brother Dao, you must already understand the power of the Sequence True Disciples. To be honest, the reason I gathered you all here before was to use your status as Sequence True Disciples to integrate the power of the Ten Domains True Disciples. Now that you have joined, our Heavenly Court Alliance will be even stronger! Perhaps one day, in our hands, we will restore the glory of the ancient immortal sects!"

Jiang Ning, standing amidst the blazing sun, nodded to Hao Yang: "Senior Brother Hao Yang is right!" The next moment, he took a step out, stepping out of the sun's embrace and appearing outside of it.

The great sun that he had just occupied now stirred, its invisible aura spreading outwards, appearing similar to before.

But upon closer inspection, one can sense that within this great sun, darkness and light coexist, and the moon and sun reside together—that is the imprint of his will, the mark of his own being.

From then on, his traces would always remain in the interior landscape.

Once alerted, he can appear here instantly.

Then, he looked down at the world below.

The dilapidated ruins, the golden Yang Pool, the Heavenly Ladder disappearing into the clouds, and the seemingly ordinary preaching platform—all these things appeared before his eyes.

At this moment, having become the Lord of the Sun and ranked among the Ten Great Sequences of True Disciples, he is one of the rulers of this world.

Jiang Ning felt a sudden sense of relief.

The last time Haoyang's true disciples were able to do those incredible things so easily was in this Shangyang Inner Landscape, where the sequence of true disciples is itself part of the rules.

They were not guests, but one of the hosts.

"Brother Dao, you've just taken on this power, you must have some thoughts on it." Looking at Jiang Ning's gaze and expression, the voice of Hao Yang's disciple came with an understanding smile, "Now that you've entered the ranks, you're free to try things out as you please."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's mind stirred slightly.

The next moment, the vast sea of ​​clouds churned and changed.

Rumble!
In front of Jiang Ning and Hao Yang Zhen Chuan, the scene above the originally empty sea of ​​clouds suddenly changed dramatically!
The towering nine-tiered celestial palace rises from the sky, its tiles made of glazed tiles and its steps of white jade, bathed in countless rays of light and auspicious clouds.

Each celestial palace exudes an ancient and solemn aura, with magnificent buildings appearing and disappearing amidst the misty, ethereal atmosphere.

The melodious and ethereal celestial music rose from the void, echoing throughout the nine heavens.

At the center of the highest heavenly palace, a vast Jade Pool appeared.

The pond water was as clear as a mirror, reflecting the celestial light of the palace. Golden lotuses swayed in the pond, and celestial energy rose from it.

Surrounding the Jade Pool, futons formed from pure spiritual light and Daoist charm appeared out of thin air, arranged on both sides, as if waiting for the immortals to take their seats.

This is exactly the scene Jiang Ning had been longing for: the Nine Heavens Palace, with celestial music swirling around, and immortals seated on the banks of the Jade Pool!

The whole process was smooth and natural, as if it were created by nature itself, without the slightest stagnation.

Jiang Ning felt no difficulty whatsoever; his thoughts and ideas were instantly completed.

"Excellent! What a magnificent Nine Heavens Palace, the Jade Pool Immortal Gathering!" Upon witnessing this scene, the True Disciple of Haoyang's voice was filled with admiration and a hint of barely perceptible complexity. "Brother Dao's comprehension and application of power are so swift and exquisite! Invoking the origin of your inner vision and manifesting the scene in your heart, without any trace of worldly concerns, with Yin and Yang as the foundation and profound light overlapping, the immortal foundation you have formed should be the Yin-Yang Nine Profound Immortal Foundation, right?"

Hao Yang's words seemed to be praise and flattery, but he was also subtly probing the foundation of Jiang Ning's achievements.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning stood beneath the Nine Heavens Palace, his body surrounded by flowing black and white light. He glanced at Hao Yang with a calm expression, without directly responding to Hao Yang's probing.

He was focused on one thought, and all his manifestations vanished like dreams and bubbles.

"It was just a coincidence, a stroke of luck." Jiang Ning said calmly, neither denying nor admitting it, but then changed the subject, "Senior Brother Haoyang has been in the ranks for a long time, and his control over the inner realm is probably far superior to mine. If there is an opportunity in the future, I hope that Senior Brother will not hesitate to give me some guidance."

Haoyang Zhenchuan smiled slightly, his moon-white Daoist robe fluttering gently in the rosy light: "Brother Dao is too modest. To achieve the pinnacle of superior immortal foundations based on Yin and Yang is a rare feat among the true disciples of the entire Shangyang Immortal Sect. You and I are both Sun Lords, and we should support each other and jointly explore the Great Dao in the future."

He paused, his gaze piercing through the clouds and landing on Jiang Ning, his tone becoming solemn: "Brother Dao, now that you have entered the Great Sun and are among the Sun Lords, may I ask what your Daoist title is?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's eyes flickered slightly.

He had not given much thought to the matter of his Taoist name before.

Within the Shangyang Immortal Sect, the Sun Masters who rank among the Ten Great Sequences of True Disciples each have a unique Daoist title to signify the foundation of their Daoist path.

He paused for a moment, various thoughts flashing through his mind.

He used Yin and Yang as his foundation to achieve a superior immortal foundation.

Having undergone the Nine Transformations of Profound Light, the Dao he comprehended was inseparable from the Yin and Yang, and the sword he cultivated also involved Yin and Yang.

Then, he slowly said, "Let's call him Xuan Yang."

“Xuan Yang…” True Disciple Hao Yang repeated these two words, his eyes flickering slightly as if savoring their meaning. “Xuan means profound and mysterious. Yang means bright and blazing. Yin contains Yang, and Yang contains Yin; it aligns well with your path of cultivation, Brother. A fine Daoist name!”

His tone carried a hint of sincere admiration, and then he said, "Now that you have become the master of the Great Sun, you should know that the day the Ten Great Sequences return to their positions, the opportunity to compete for the position of the Great Sun Master will begin. As for the sole successor position of the sect leader, I wonder if you have any thoughts on that?"

Jiang Ning remained calm and said indifferently, "When it comes to opportunities, let nature take its course. If there is a connection, we will strive for it. If not, forcing it will be of no use."

Haoyang Zhenchuan smiled and did not continue the topic.

Instead, he said, “If you have time, you can come to my Great Crimson Immortal Sect. We are all Sun Masters who have achieved the Primordial Spirit Immortal Realm. With the mystery of the Shangyang Inner Landscape, we can use the location of a True Disciple as an anchor point to manifest in any place in the world. Coincidentally, my Great Crimson Immortal Sect recently had someone join the Shangyang Immortal Sect and become a True Disciple. You can use this to come and visit my Great Crimson Immortal Sect.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's gaze sharpened, and his mind raced.

He had seen the name "Great Crimson Immortal Sect" in some ancient books. Although it was only mentioned in fragments, it was one of the ancient immortal sects. It was incredibly glorious in ancient times and had a very prestigious background because of a word mentioned in the ancient books.

Taiqing Realm, Great Crimson Heaven.

Looking back now, although it has experienced a great calamity that he was unaware of, the Great Crimson Immortal Sect still has its lineage continuing to this day, hidden in a blessed land, and has never truly revealed itself to the world.

Haoyang Zhenchuan's invitation at this moment may seem like a polite gesture, but it likely carries a deeper meaning.

Having reached his current level, he is no longer naive enough to believe that everyone has good intentions towards him; he has never been stingy with malicious speculation.

In particular, he knew that he actually had a conflict of interest with Haoyang.

When the Ten True Disciples return to their rightful places, the opportunity to become the Lord of the Great Sun will be unlocked.

Although the Shangyang Immortal Sect is now in ruins, he knows from the opportunity he gained from the lecture platform that the Shangyang Immortal Sect is still an immense opportunity.

If I were to rashly go to the Great Crimson Immortal Sect, even with the mysterious assistance of the Shangyang Inner Realm, I could leave with a thought, but I still couldn't guarantee that there would be no dangers along the way.

Jiang Ning's heart stirred, but he remained outwardly calm. He cupped his hands slightly to the disciple Haoyang and said, "I should gladly accept the invitation from Senior Brother Haoyang. However, I am a junior brother who has only recently entered the Ten Great Sequences and still has many powers to learn and comprehend. Once I have digested what I have gained, I will definitely take some time to visit you. I hope that you will not hesitate to give me your guidance at that time."

Haoyang Zhenchuan didn't take the rumors seriously and smiled faintly: "Brother Dao is right. As a newcomer to the Great Sun, I do need time to settle down. Then I will wait for you at Tai Chi Heaven."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before Haoyang Zhenchuan's figure gradually faded away, disappearing into the rosy glow.

In the inner realm, only Jiang Ning remained, standing beneath the Nine Heavens Palace, with a large, illusory sun slowly rotating behind him, radiating a halo of interwoven black and white light.

"The Great Crimson Immortal Sect, the Great Crimson Heaven of the Taiqing Realm," Jiang Ning murmured, a thoughtful look in his eyes. (End of Chapter)