SWDnovel 073 Promotion, a messenger from the capital.
073 Promotion, a messenger from the capital.
"call……"
"I have finally completed the process of reaching the Great Perfection of the Bone Refining Realm."
Ning Kui sat cross-legged, and when he opened his eyes, a faint golden light flashed by in an instant.
The practice room was very quiet, with wisps of white smoke rising from the burning sandalwood incense, which calmed the mind.
"My 'Dao Bone Embryo' has been completely stabilized, and when I activate my supernatural powers, the increased power has doubled."
"It's time to break through to the supreme realm of Bone Refining..."
"Qi and blood condense into immortal robes, and flesh and blood can be easily controlled."
"I wonder what surprises the next two realms will bring me."
He realized he had arrived at the Temple of the Sea of Consciousness, where a broadsword-like stone tablet was stuck diagonally under an old tree, covered with dense text.
[Master of Fate: Ning Kui]
[Great Supernatural Power: Devouring Yin and Evil (Minor Success), Progress (234325/1000000)]
[Martial Arts Realm: Bone Refining Realm (Perfect), Progress (30000/100000)]
[Characteristics: Prototype of Daoist bone, naturally close to the Dao, can double the power of supernatural abilities, and has a chance to fuse with a unique innate supernatural ability after capturing enough Daoist essence. Maximum strength can reach 108,000 jin (already achieved).]
[Yin Qi Point: 154800]
Skipping over the records of all the supernatural abilities, Ning Kui immediately turned his attention to the Martial Arts Realm column.
"Although cultivating each minor realm to the supreme level consumes a lot of time and resources, the benefits are also enormous."
"I've only reached the Great Perfection of Bone Refinement, yet I've already surpassed many ordinary Great Perfection Blood Refinement martial artists."
"Li Qijue had only mentioned the Qi and Blood Condensation Immortal Robe for the Skin Refining Realm to me before; he hadn't mentioned anything else."
"Was he unaware of it himself, or...?"
"Fine, let's focus on improving my breakthrough first!"
With a wave of his hand, Ning Kui caused all 70,000 Yin Qi points to disappear in the blink of an eye.
This is half the foundation of the Pig God's Forbidden Ruins!
With the infusion of Yin energy, the "prototype of Dao bone," which was said to be possessed only by the ancient geniuses, underwent another evolution.
The jet-black bones, adorned with golden Daoist runes, began to crumble amidst violent tremors.
Like an incredibly hard iron pillar, it instantly transformed from a solid state into tiny dust particles under the influence of a mysterious force.
Then it turned into a wisp of black smoke and vanished.
Only a series of golden runes remained, forming the veins and shape of his bones.
[Martial Arts Realm: Bone Refining Realm (Supreme), Progress (100000/∞)]
[Characteristics: The Dao Bone has substance but no form; it is the essence of all things. The Dao Bone can separate from the physical body and be forged into a new Dao Body. Note: Once the Dao Bone is complete, one can choose a supernatural power to fuse with it as one's innate supernatural power.]
Ning Kui felt the nascent Dao bone leap into a true Dao bone in an instant, and couldn't help but sigh, adding points really is useful.
Otherwise, if we only rely on capturing the wandering Daoist essence of heaven and earth, who knows when it will take for the rudimentary Daoist bone to evolve into a complete Daoist bone?
One would need to be seventy or eighty years old to reach the Blood Refining Realm.
As for the Dao Bone mentioned in the characteristics section, it has substance but no form, and can detach from the physical body to forge a separate Dao Body...
Doesn't this mean he can compress and back up everything about himself at any time and abandon his current physical body?
If he encounters a life-or-death crisis in the future, this ability to save his life will be enough for him to fake his death and escape.
"My Qi and Blood are condensed into Immortal Robes, providing constant defense to ensure I won't be killed in one blow."
"Flesh and blood can be manipulated at will, allowing me to change my appearance and move vital points, ensuring I'm agile enough to escape."
"The Dao Bone is hidden in the formless and can be separated from the physical body to form a new Dao Body, which will ensure that I can fake my death and escape if I am captured."
"this......"
From another perspective, the four realms of mortal transformation, once mastered to the end, are all skills for survival.
Is the true essence of cultivation for mortals simply about who is less likely to die and who can live longer?
In an instant, Ning Kui seemed to have an epiphany.
"Master, Master Zhou requests an audience."
Chen Qi's soft voice came from outside the quiet room, as if afraid of disturbing Ning Kui's cultivation.
Zhou Tiecang?
Ning Kui stood up. Tiger Python Martial Arts School was one of his staunchest supporters, and Zhou Tiecang was also entrusted with important responsibilities by him.
He now has many capable men under his command, so he simply monopolized all of the Ding family's businesses.
It is used to generate revenue for the Martial Alliance, thereby lowering the barrier for ordinary people to learn martial arts.
He even released two of the four white-spotted ghost fish into the waterways of Fish Valley County, except for cargo ships bearing the Martial Alliance flag or small boats used by ordinary people to make a living.
If other families that worship evil spirits dare to send fleets to interfere...
The white-spotted ghost fish will tell them what it means for a ship to be destroyed and people to die.
Zhou Tiecang was in charge of this most profitable canal transport business.
"Master Zhou, you've taken time out of your busy schedule to seek me out. Is there something wrong with the waterways?"
Upon seeing Ning Kui appear, Zhou Tiecang quickly stood up and returned the greeting: "Greetings, Alliance Leader Ning!"
"Recently, a powerful demon has been rampaging in Kunze Lake. One of our fleets was swallowed up by it, resulting in heavy losses."
Even when I joined forces with two ghost fish to fight them, we were no match for them.
Therefore, we have no choice but to ask the alliance leader for help.
With two ghost fish at the Great Perfection of the Dao Building Realm supporting him, Zhou Tiecang, at the Great Perfection of the Bone Refining Realm, was still no match for them.
That can only be a Great Demon of the Origin Realm.
"It seems that the old mudfish is getting restless without offerings."
"Fine, since it's courting death, I'll grant its wish!"
Originally, the Dragon King had tightly sealed the forbidden area, and he was somewhat helpless against it.
But now, with powerful demons at the Origin Realm appearing, it's clear that the Forbidden Ruins have been reopened.
That old mudfish is asserting its sovereignty.
"Master Zhou, please calm down. Let the brothers in the fleet rest for three days, and pay them their wages as usual."
After this period, from now on, I, Ning Kui, will have the final say in the fate of Kunze Lake!
Zhou Tiecang was provoked by the killing intent in Ning Kui's words and instinctively wanted to adopt a defensive posture.
He quickly realized that it was just a trace of killing intent leaked out by Ning Kui, and it wasn't directed at him.
Sweat dripped from his forehead, and he quickly bowed and took his leave.
"Alliance Leader Ning is getting stronger and stronger..."
"Master, Master Zhou seems to be very afraid of you."
Chen Qi, being of low cultivation level, couldn't sense Ning Kui's killing intent. Looking at Zhou Tiecang's slightly disheveled figure, he asked curiously.
"It's just a biological instinct, like how wolves are naturally afraid of the scent of lions and tigers."
"Then why am I not afraid of you?"
Ning Kui rolled his eyes: "A jackal might fear a lion or tiger, but an ant might not."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Since the Dragon King dares to show its face, then kill it!
"I wonder if the treasure that Bai Yingying mentioned, the one that can restrain the Flood Dragon King, has arrived yet."
I've been a bit cold to her these past few days, and she hasn't bothered me anymore.
Are you perhaps angry?
"Alright, let's go check on her first. After all, Lin Zhou's immobilization spell is still quite effective."
Not long after Ning Kui left, several warhorses escorted a carriage slowly towards him.
A large gold banner bearing the character "蔡" (Cai) hung on the carriage.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the Demon-Slaying Martial Arts School, a knight rode forward and shouted, "Where is your master? Tell him to come out and pay his respects to our esteemed guest!"
Chen Qi stopped practicing martial arts, stepped forward, and shouted, "Who are you? How dare you speak so rudely?"
"Hmph, what business is it of a lowly apprentice like you to concern yourself with the affairs of important people? You're asking for it!"
The knight raised his whip and lashed it across Chen Qi's face, leaving a bloody welt.
If he hadn't already reached the level of having a thick skin, this whip would have been enough to break his bones and ruin his appearance.
"Oh? A mere martial artist who has reached the minor stage of Skin Refinement? You're lucky you haven't been beaten to death. Call your master out here!"
Chen Qi felt a surge of blood rushing to his head, and his eyes turned bloodshot. Ever since he followed Ning Kui, he had been the highly respected second senior brother of the Zhuxie Martial Arts School.
When have I ever suffered such humiliation?
He gripped the knife tightly, about to rush forward and fight, when a pair of delicate arms pressed down on his shoulders.
"My young master has gone out on business and hasn't been at the martial arts school for the past few days."
If Your Excellency has any instructions, we can relay them.
The knight on horseback saw Xia Chan and his eyes lit up almost imperceptibly. Although this little girl looked a bit thin, she would definitely be a beauty in a few years.
"Haha, little sister, you can't just casually talk about important people."
Since your young master is not here, when he returns, remember to have him go to the county government office to pay respects to the important person.
At that time, you will enjoy wealth and honor, and have everything you desire!
The convoy slowly drove away. Chen Qi, his eyes bloodshot, turned to Xia Chan and cried out, "Senior Sister! Why did you stop me?!"
Xia Chan gave him a cold look: "What? You want the young master to collect your corpse?"
"Just bear with it for now. At least that bastard who hit you won't live much longer."