Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Still a noble-blooded Dragon Carp.

Such a Transformed Demon, placed anywhere in Great Xia, is an absolute strong figure.

Even ordinary Grandmasters would find it difficult to contend with such an existence.

Yet thinking of Jiang Ning’s past achievements, it seemed reasonable.

After all, just during the day, those two who were second under the heavens.

Ku Hai of Vajra Temple and the temple master of Qingxu Temple were both defeated by this King Luoshui.

At this moment, Jiang Ning looked at the charming young girl beside him, expression unchanged, glancing at Linglong with indifference: "You sure picked the right moment to come out."

Linglong stood with her hands on her hips, her chin raised, looking smug: "Naturally, this is my domain! From now on, the waters of this palace are under the rule of Lord Linglong!"

Jiang Ning shook his head with a smile, not refuting her, and said to Chen An: "In the future, if there are important matters regarding the palace, report them to Linglong. This island will henceforth be my retreat for cultivation."

Chen An quickly bowed: "As you command, my Prince."

Hearing this, Linglong was even more pleased, raising her chin with a humph, looking exactly like a little steward.

"Remember how to address me?" Linglong said with hands on her hips.

"Greetings, Fairy Linglong!" Chen An respectfully addressed Linglong.

"Good! Good!" Linglong nodded slightly, full of pride.

At this moment, Jiang Ning no longer paid attention to Linglong’s antics beside him, looking afar over the lake with his hands behind his back.

Under the moonlight, the entire Li River palace was reflected in the water, with its pavilions and terraces, winding corridors and bridges, all mesmerizingly beautiful.

Yet in his heart, thoughts were swirling.

After sending Chen An away, Jiang Ning turned to Linglong, still standing with her hands on her hips, full of pride: "You should withdraw for now, too. I need to meditate here for a moment."

Linglong pursed her lips, initially wanting to linger longer, but sensing the undeniable tone in Jiang Ning’s voice, she sensibly transformed into a rainbow of seven colors, diving into the lake waters, leaving only ripples on the surface before quickly disappearing.

On the waterside pavilion, only Jiang Ning remained.

The night breeze stirred, fluttering the hem of his black robe.

He stood with hands behind his back, eyes fixed on the reflection of the bright moon on the water, while his thoughts traced back to the two confrontations earlier in the day.

The agreement of three moves with Ku Hai, and the single guidance from the Qingxu Temple Master.

Ku Hai’s Vajra Immortal Body, with such formidable defense, truly was the strongest he had ever seen.

Even using eighty to ninety percent of the power of his Primordial Spirit to channel an attack from the origin of Taiyin and Taiyang couldn’t shake the opponent in the slightest.

The golden Buddhist light gathered into a bell, as if it was something truly indestructible.

But he knew, this wasn’t because Ku Hai had progressed further in the Vajra Immortal Body cultivation technique than him.

It was purely because Ku Hai’s accumulation in martial arts was far deeper than his own.

The Unity Realm Great Success was a level Ku Hai had reached more than a century before.

Whereas he had only just attained the Perfection in Unity Realm, with divine power coursing throughout his body.

Closing his eyes slightly, he reflected everything around him in his heart.

He saw every cell in his body bathed in a golden ocean.

That was the divine power enveloping his whole body.

It was the Great Success Realm of Unity.

Before making a move earlier that day, he initially thought that when facing the challenges of Ku Hai and Qingxu, he might have to use powers beyond that of his Primordial Spirit.

Perhaps even losing the upper hand without revealing his hidden trump card.

But after the actual confrontation, he realized he had underestimated the metamorphosis brought by reaching the Immortal Realm of Primordial Spirit.

Moreover, the breakthrough of the Taixu Yin Yang Sword had a significant impact on his strength.

Especially the heart sword realized after the breakthrough of the Taixu Yin Yang Sword, allowing him to control his own power with unprecedented finesse.

In the battle with Ku Hai, he may not have been able to shake the opponent’s Golden Body.

But relying on the foundation of an Immortal, Ku Hai’s "Boundless Sea of Suffering" divine skill couldn’t shake him in the slightest either.

And with the sword exchange with the Qingxu Temple Master, using Yin Yang as the foundation, drawing Taiyin and Taiyang into the sword, turning void into reality, and incorporating Yin Yang into space, he shattered the opponent’s lifelong comprehension of Tai Chi Returning Yuan with a single sword.

All these realizations made him understand that his strength was even greater than previously estimated.

Thoughts flowed in his mind.

He slowly raised his right hand, fingers forming a loose grip, a wisp of interwoven black and white sword intent shimmering at the fingertips before dissipating into nothingness.

He sensed that, with the verification from the two battles today, his understanding of the Dao of Yin Yang had deepened, making the operation of the Taixu Yin Yang Sword more harmonious and effortless.

This growth was not an advancement in Experience Value progression, but rather his understanding of the Dao of Yin Yang.

After achieving the Immortal Realm of Primordial Spirit, both his comprehension and thinking speed had undergone a leap, no longer on the same level or in the same domain as before.

He could feel that now he was standing on a higher level, in a higher realm, seeing everything more clearly.

He understood that this was the change from becoming an Immortal in the Primordial Spirit Realm.

After achieving the Immortal Realm of Primordial Spirit, he truly understood.

Why there was a distinction between the immortal and the mortal.

Anything that carries the word "immortal" becomes different.

With his current level, if he were to go back and practice martial arts anew, even without the advantages of a panel, he could quickly reach this stage in martial arts.

Precisely because of realizing the extraordinariness of an Immortal, his reverence for those legendary immortals grew even deeper and more profound.

The past deeds of the Martial Saint seemed even more unbelievable.

As a mortal, to slay immortals, that was an astonishing achievement.

Because he knew, although he had achieved the Immortal Realm of Primordial Spirit, the true power of an Immortal he could exert was less than one-tenth.

After all, he now had the realm, but no cultivation, and no Immortal Body.

Without an Immortal Body, he could not bear the power of an Immortal, could not showcase the might of the Immortal Tree.

And those immortals in Cave Heaven Blessed Lands had everything.

Aside from the unsuitable environmental conditions of heaven and earth, nothing could affect their strength.

"Someday, I will inevitably confront such existences!"

He silently mused to himself.

Realizing he couldn’t avoid everything, couldn’t escape.

Reaching this point, retreating meant falling into an abyss.

But moving forward, it was also a steep cliff, taking one wrong step would lead to destruction.

"I must accumulate enough power before that time," Jiang Ning’s gaze was firm, a decision made in his heart.

He turned to look at the lake: "Linglong."

With a splash—

The lake surface broke open as a seven-colored rainbow light leaped out, transforming into the charming young girl landing on the pavilion.

Barefoot, leaving clear prints on the wooden planks.

With water gently flowing down her foot’s blue veins onto the wood.

Linglong blinked her lightly colored large eyes: "Master, what do you need?"

"I will be closing off for a period of time. You will manage all affairs within and outside the palace. If there are urgent matters, report to the island," Jiang Ning said.

Linglong contained her playful manner and slightly bowed to Jiang Ning with fists together.

Pa—

The sound of fists and palms striking, clear and crisp.

"Yes, Linglong obeys."

Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

Immediately, Linglong leapt up.

Accompanied by a burst of rainbow light, she transformed into a Dragon Carp gleaming with rosy light in mid-air, then with a plop, fell into the lake, splashing silver-white pearl-like water droplets.

Then it turned into layers of ripples spreading out.

Jiang Ning glanced at the ripples on the lake, then turned back to the palace on the island behind him.

With Chen An’s departure and the transmitted notifications, the palace on the island behind him saw maids and palace maids retreating.

Arriving at the Li River palace and taking a glance, he immediately made a decision.

This island located in the Li River palace was an ideal retreat place within the Royal Capital for cultivation.

Here, by spreading his mind, he could instantly envelop the entire Royal Capital, appear anywhere in it in an instant.

Although he could do the same at the east courtyard of the Marquis Mansion, that place was too narrow for his current self, unable to fully exhibit many things.

Without making much of a move, the courtyard would be destroyed by him.

But here it is different.

The island in the center of Li River, full of lush vegetation.

He could exert himself freely, without concern for destruction.

"Next, I should first refine the Nine Revolutions Life and Death Pill given by the Qingxu Temple Master!"

"Thus, my origin point can grow further!"

"As for the healing effect of the Nine Revolutions Life and Death Pill, reviving the dead, it holds no meaning for my current self!" he mused internally.

Then he simply sat cross-legged by the lakeside.

On the island behind him, guards and palace maids in the palace had not yet fully withdrawn, still needing time.