Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

The branches in front of him shook under the force of the wave, scattering the snow that had accumulated on them.

"Dragon Tendon, accomplished!!!" Jiang Ning was overjoyed.

With the level of the Dragon Tendon, he now possessed five times the explosive power he had before.

This was the effect of reaching the level of the Dragon Tendon.

Moreover, it involved the interaction with the Great Tendon inside his body, where he could faintly hear the sound of a dragon's chant, a clear sign of reaching the Dragon Tendon level.

There was no doubt about it, he had indeed achieved the level of Dragon Tendon.

Feeling the change inside his body, a look of joy immediately appeared on Jiang Ning's face.

"Just one Dragon Ascending Pill took me to the level of Dragon Tendon, truly worthy of its name!"

"Also, the Molten Furnace Pill Secret Skill from Medicine King Valley is indeed very useful!" Thinking back on the past few days, Jiang Ning was filled with emotion.

Without relying on the Molten Furnace Pill Secret Skill, it would not have been so efficient to reach this level, and would have taken at least half a month more.

And he might have needed more than one Dragon Ascending Pill, possibly even two.

Just like what the old woman had said.

If one wasn't enough, he could go back and find her!

This meant that normally, one Dragon Ascending Pill might not be enough to elevate a Martial Artist to the level of Dragon Tendon.

...

"Comfortable!!"

Jiang Ning soaked in the hot water, his face full of enjoyment.

Even though his body was now indifferent to the cold, he could still feel the chill of winter.

Taking a bath in the middle of winter was a great pleasure.

Not to mention, soaking in the water also helped him recover his physical condition, adding to the joy of bathing.

While soaking, Jiang Ning also accessed his panel.

[name]: Jiang Ning

[Source Energy]: 337.43

[Skill]:

Reading and Writing (Break Limit three times 3874/4000) (Traits: Unforgettable, Extraordinary Five Senses, Divine Thought Agility)

...

His Source Energy Points had reached over 300 after these days.

The major contributor was still the cultivation of the Dragon Ascending Pill.

During these days, his Literacy and Judgement Experience had also reached a high value, 3874 points.

He was only a little more than a hundred points away from 4000 points.

"With the needs of Reading and Writing, just a hundred more Source Energy Points would meet the requirement for four Break Limits."

"That means, as long as the experience is sufficient, the skill of Reading and Writing could instantly complete four Break Limits."

Thinking of this.

Jiang Ning immediately picked up a book and slowly opened it.

[Reading and Writing Experience +1]

[Reading and Writing Experience +1]

[Reading and Writing Experience +1]

[...]

As time slowly passed, the experience for the skill of Reading and Writing continued to grow.

Suddenly.

Knock knock knock—

A knocking sound came to Jiang Ning's ears.

"Is the lord inside?" a voice asked.

Hearing this voice, Jiang Ning immediately knew that it was Feng Jiuge, who had been missing for a few days.

Thinking of Feng Jiuge, Jiang Ning's expression became focused.

A few days ago, Feng Jiuge had explained to him how other team leaders and several commanders colluded, considering ordinary citizens who were followers of the God Worship Sect and tainted with the essence of the Blood and Flesh God as their achievements, a tool to amass Contribution Points.

"Why is she looking for me now?" A hint of curiosity flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

He immediately responded,

"I am here!"

"Lord, I have urgent news to report, coming from the military camp in Dongling City," Feng Jiuge's voice entered Jiang Ning's ears through the door.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning's gaze sharpened, and he immediately responded, "Wait for me behind the door!"

"Yes, my lord!" Feng Jiuge replied.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also quickly got up and dispelled the water droplets from his body.

The mention of news from the military camp in Dongling City made Jiang Ning think of one thing.

That was the matter with Cao Rong.

Because counting the time, it was almost when the entire Cao Mansion would be executed.

A few moments later.

Jiang Ning, dressed impeccably, appeared before Feng Jiuge.

Feng Jiuge sneaked a peek through Jiang Ning's figure.

"Lord, are you here alone?"

"Who else but me?" Jiang Ning replied.

Then he went to a table next to the hall, poured a cup of tea, and handed it to Feng Jiuge.

"Have some tea first, then tell me what brought you here!"

"Thank you, Lord!" Feng Jiuge spoke.

She took the teacup handed to her by Jiang Ning and drank it all in one gulp, then said, "Lord, Cao Rong has already left the military camp, taking a cavalry unit of a hundred men rushing toward Luoshui County."

"Taking a hundred cavalry?" Jiang Ning's gaze sharpened.

"Yes!" Feng Jiuge nodded. "This time, Cao Rong has left the camp with military orders to besiege the Black Mountain Army! Moreover, it is said that Cao Rong has caught the favor of a Capital Commandant, who bestowed a treasure that helped him advance into the ranks of Martial Arts Sixth Grade, my lord, you must be careful!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning's expression turned surprised.

"The Black Mountain Army? The Black Mountain Army that had previously fled to Beimang Mountain, have they not been wiped out by me?"

As for the rest of Feng Jiuge's statement, Jiang Ning acted as though he had not heard it.

Not long ago, he had killed a Martial Arts Sixth Grade, a strong man endowed with a nearly immortal physique.

As far as Jiang Ning was concerned, Cao Rong had only just entered Martial Arts Sixth Grade and posed no threat.

Not to mention that his own strength had recently broken through, advancing further on the existing foundation.

As Jiang Ning voiced his confusion, Feng Jiuge then said, "Exactly because Lord had previously slain that group of Black Mountain Army, now another group has appeared within the boundaries of Luoshui County, reportedly with the banner of avenging their brothers!"

"I see," Jiang Ning nodded.

"What does the Lord plan to do?" Feng Jiuge asked her perplexity.

She was also very aware that if Cao Rong came to Luoshui County, he was certainly coming to trouble Jiang Ning, her direct superior.

Her direct superior himself had once raided the Cao Mansion, causing numerous deaths and injuries on the spot, with the others imprisoned.

Although her superior was commanded by Hong Minghu, how could Cao Rong dare find trouble with Hong Minghu?

Thus, he would naturally only seek trouble with her direct superior, Jiang Ning.

Moreover, she knew that there was already friction between her superior and the Cao family.

At the same time,

faced with the question asked by Feng Jiuge, Jiang Ning did not respond.

Instead, he asked, "Do you have the rough route of Cao Rong's troops?"

"Yes!" Feng Jiuge nodded. "There's only one official road from Dongling City to Luoshui County, which is the most straightforward; Cao Rong and his cavalry will inevitably rush along the official road straight to Luoshui County."

"The official road?" Jiang Ning murmured to himself, then nodded slightly, "Understood!"

...

Several hours later,

Jiang Ning had left Luoshui County.

...

Elsewhere,

Cloud Pavilion.

On a lake-facing balcony on the third floor,

a middle-aged man dressed in a blue robe with slightly graying temples, yet possessing skin as tender as a baby, slowly said,

"Is the information reliable?"

"Valley Master, the information is reliable! Cao Rong has entered Sixth Grade, and now leading a hundred cavalry, has already departed the military camp for three days. Judging by time, there's only a day's travel left to Luoshui County!"

"And Jiang Ning?" asked the blue-robed, youthful-skinned middle-aged man.

"According to the latest news, Commander Jiang has already left the city!" Gongsun Yu respectfully spoke next to him.

"Then there's a good show to watch!" The blue-robed middle-aged man revealed a slight smile and continued, "Cao Rong is an emerging talent of Dongling County, though not yet on the Hidden Dragon List, but his future should not be underestimated!"

"As for that young man named Jiang Ning, he is even more exceptional. At such a young age, he serves as the Deputy Commander of the Inspection Office, holds the Eighth Grade rank, and is even listed on the Hidden Dragon List."

Hearing the praise from his own Valley Master, Gongsun Yu spoke again, "Valley Master, do you think Commander Jiang taking the initiative to attack represents his confidence in killing Cao Rong?"

"Perhaps he does! Or perhaps not!" The blue-robed middle-aged man spoke indifferently.

Then he continued, "However, if he really can manage to ambush and kill Cao Rong amidst a hundred cavalry, then I really must respect him more, and send him a substantial gift!"

...

Yellow Heaven Sect headquarters.

"Incense Master, according to intelligence, Commander Jiang has already left the city."

"Left the city?" Liu Linmen said indifferently, "It seems that tonight or by tomorrow will be Cao Rong's end."

Thinking of Jiang Ning, he became extremely troubled.

After investigating these past few days, he felt almost certain that the Altar Master Sun had been killed by Jiang Ning.

The death of the Altar Master Sun caused the calculations of incorporating the Yellow Heaven Sect under their command to fall through directly.

These days, the previously hidden members of the God Worship Sect within the city had also been nearly wiped out due to the Inspection Office's intensive searches.

Even if gathered, they would be of no use, and could instead attract the personnel of the Inspection Office.

This made Liu Linmen directly abandon his previous plans.

"Commander Jiang targeting the members of the God Worship Sect and killing them, could it be that he holds a grudge against the God Worship Sect?" Recalling the past events, the idea suddenly emerged in Liu Linmen's mind.