Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Chapter 3: Fourth Grade in Sight, Leaving the City!



Wanhua Building.

The fierce noon sunlight descended from above.

Even though it was still late January, a series of warm days had caused the temperature to rise significantly, and ordinary people had shed one or two pieces of clothing.

Jiang Ning looked at Lin Qingyi, who sat gracefully in front of him, and was momentarily speechless.

"Sit down, why are you standing?" Lin Qingyi sprawled on the wicker chair, placing her legs on the stool in front of her, causing her long, smooth skirt to slip to her knees, revealing a reflective portion of her calf.

Jiang Ning sat down opposite Lin Qingyi.

Just as he raised his head, he stood up again, coughed, and walked toward the chair beside Lin Qingyi.

Because just now, his angle of view was quite problematic.

At this moment, Lin Qingyi seemed to realize something was amiss.

She instinctively brought her legs together, then lowered them from the stool.

After feigning composure and clearing her throat, she finally spoke.

"So, tell me! Why have you come to see me?"

"Sister Lin, can't I visit without a reason?" Jiang Ning smiled.

"Don't I know you?" Lin Qingyi rolled her eyes, curled her legs to her right side, and pressed them under her body.

The floor-length dress then completely covered her body.

Jiang Ning said, "Sister Lin, I am planning to make a trip to Dongling City."

"Dongling City?" Lin Qingyi murmured, then looked at Jiang Ning, "You should indeed go see the big city, living here in seclusion could significantly affect your future!"

Jiang Ning said, "Why not leave Luoshui County too, Sister Lin?"

"What, you can't bear to part with me?" Lin Qingyi smiled slightly.

Jiang Ning chuckled, then said, "Luoshui County may not be safe in the future."

"Why do you say that?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning recounted his findings at Luoshui Lake to Lin Qingyi.

He also wanted to hear Lin Qingyi's perspective.

After all, his knowledge came from books.

How could he compare with Lin Qingyi, a Grandmaster?

"Great Demon, White Chi?" Lin Qingyi murmured, falling into thought.

After a moment.

She straightened up in her wicker chair.

"From what you described, that Great Demon has obviously embarked on a different path."

"In the Demon Clan, there are two paths to enlightenment, one is absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, collecting the spirit of the heavens and earth, dining on the wind and dew, and cultivating through purity."

"This path progresses slowly but has a solid foundation, step by step, making it easier to succeed during tribulation."

"The other path disregards ethics, devouring and refining all beings to achieve enlightenment."

"This method of cultivation progresses rapidly and is favored by the Demon Clan, often mainstream."

"But this path has a drawback."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's curiosity was piqued, so he asked, "What drawback?"

Lin Qingyi looked at Jiang Ning, a smile tugging at her lips, "Too much karma, excessive slaughter, making the Heavenly Tribulation a life-or-death ordeal."

"Life-or-death ordeal?" Jiang Ning appeared puzzled.

"Yes! Life-or-death ordeal!" Lin Qingyi nodded slightly, revealing her smooth chin.

Jiang Ning was suddenly astonished, having originally thought Lin Qingyi would say certain death, he didn't expect only a life-or-death ordeal.

Lin Qingyi, seeing Jiang Ning's expression, slightly shook her head.

"Don't underestimate the terror of a life-or-death ordeal!"

"You must know, reaching the tribulation of a Great Demon, how many hardships they've endured! How many perils they've faced!"

"Each one is known and has an illustrious reputation."

"Yet under the Heavenly Tribulation, they face the terrifying prospect of a life-or-death ordeal."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

Based on his knowledge from books.

Any Great Demon, upon reaching 3,000 years of Dao, must face the trial of the Heavenly Tribulation.

Survive the tribulation, and the inner core will be washed by it, allowing continued cultivation.

Upon reaching this step, they are honored with the title of Demon King among the Demon Clan.

If they reach the heavens, they may attain Immortal status, akin to Immortals.

Upon earth, they are Demon Kings, commanding a region.

Yet all this faded with the ancient times, buried beneath the dust.

Leaving only fragments of records from that era.

He suddenly realized that life-or-death ordeal was indeed a great terror.

After all, to reach this point, the Great Demons are only a step from becoming Immortals.

Along the way, they've long surpassed countless beings, billions of souls.

Who among them is not a prodigy, a peerless existence of their generation.

Yet in the face of this hurdle, ninety percent must fall.

"What about those in the Demon Clan who cultivate by absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, gathering the spirit of heaven and earth?" Jiang Ning asked again.

Lin Qingyi said, "Perhaps about half can survive this ordeal!"

"Half, that's five times the success rate!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Lin Qingyi said, "But in today's era, there are no reports of Great Demons surviving the tribulation! The Great Demon you mentioned probably lacks the courage to come ashore."

"Why?" Jiang Ning inquired.

Lin Qingyi said, "The times are different now, this era belongs to the Human Clan! Martial Arts is at its peak! Immortals no longer exist in the world!"

"If that Great Demon dares come ashore, a Grandmaster will descend to slay it in the lake."

"In this era, even a big demon akin to an Immortal will be slain!"

"So, there's no need to worry too much!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

"Understood!"

"Eat something?" Lin Qingyi suddenly asked.

Looking at Jiang Ning, she continued, "Have some wine before you leave!"

"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded.

...

Two hours later.

Lin Qingyi lay softly on the table, her face flushed.

"Sister Lin, maybe you shouldn't drink any more?"

"I can still drink!" Lin Qingyi barely opened her eyes, filling her cup again.

Seeing Lin Qingyi's eyes hazy and face flushed, Jiang Ning immediately stood up.


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