Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 1325 - 205: The Death of Fu Yuan Saint, The Appearance of the Black Lotus Saint Mother, Meeting the State Preceptor! (Part 2)

Chapter 1325: Chapter 205: The Death of Fu Yuan Saint, The Appearance of the Black Lotus Saint Mother, Meeting the State Preceptor! (Part 2)

However, none of these exist.

Furthermore, after Fu Yuan Saint blasted the State Preceptor away, his target was directed toward the Martial Saint Mansion.

All this indicates a problem.

This suggests that the situation will become even more tense.

Fu Yuan Saint’s tentative moves represent the attitudes of many forces in the world.

They no longer have the patience to wait.

Although the Martial Saint made an appearance once, Jiang Ning can sense that this does not resolve the crisis.

He can see the trickery within; he doesn’t believe that the Martial Saint, who has lived for so long and remained invincible in the world, would fail to see it!

If the Martial Saint were in good condition, how would he allow those people to secretly play tricks? He would have made a move to sweep everything away long ago.

This indicates that his condition is not good.

This realization makes Jiang Ning feel even more like the quiet before the storm.

Time is of the essence; he must seize the opportunity to grow.

If the world falls into chaos completely, to wish for this kind of peace would be a luxury.

As time passes.

The books around him changed again and again.

This time, he didn’t read every book.

Instead, he chose selectively because he felt the crisis and didn’t want to waste too much time on books.

...

In the blink of an eye.

It was the next day.

[Source Energy]: 170113

He walked out of the Book Collection Building, opened the panel, glanced at the source energy points, and secretly nodded.

Yesterday, he refined that Dragon Blood Grass sent by Ji Minghao, which caused his source energy points to increase again, reaching over 170,000 points.

It’s not too far from the 200,000 source energy point threshold.

And the 200,000 source energy point threshold is the condition needed for his Vajra Immortal Body to break through again.

He had already thought it through; breaking through the Vajra Immortal Body once more would coincide with his ninth blood exchange.

With the Immortal Phoenix Blood given by Xiao Wuque, he doesn’t believe that with five times limit-breaking, far surpassing the Vajra Temple’s absolute skill of Vajra Immortal Body, he could still fail in exchanging blood.

So before this, he still needs to accumulate 30,000 source energy points.

Compared to other places, the Tao Palace is a very suitable place for him.

Whether it’s the morning meals from the canteen or the spiritual mist emitted by the spirit crystal ore vein at the bottom of the lake, both can contribute to his accumulation of source energy points.

Especially the spiritual mist at the lake’s bottom, under his conscious active absorption, the source energy points grew noticeably, while the nourishment from the lake’s water replenished his consumed essence, qi, and spirit.

Other major times are spent reading to enhance his understanding.

Moments later.

He arrives at the canteen, as usual, a bowl of spirit rice porridge and a three-finger-wide spirit fish.

Today’s discussions in the canteen are more numerous compared to previous days.

Jiang Ning listens attentively for a moment; most of the discussions are related to the turmoil that occurred yesterday.

In the conversation, people occasionally show excitement.

Excited by the appearance of the Martial Saint.

After listening briefly, Jiang Ning shakes his head quietly; it’s all insignificant information.

He quickens the pace to finish the food in front of him.

Suddenly.

A disturbance occurs at the canteen entrance.

"Eighth Prince!"

"Greetings, Eighth Prince!"

"Greetings, Eighth Prince!"

"..."

Respectful voices come from the entrance of the canteen.

Jiang Ning looks up and sees Ji Minghao walking in.

He immediately frowns slightly.

He knows Ji Minghao suddenly appearing in the canteen is likely to find him.

At this moment, Ji Minghao is smiling, occasionally nodding at the students of the Tao Palace.

Moments later.

Ji Minghao walks through the crowd and arrives before Jiang Ning.

"Brother Jiang!" Ji Minghao speaks.

"Greetings, Eighth Prince!" Jiang Ning replies.

"No need to be so polite. Today, I came here to inform Brother Jiang that the Martial Arts Examination is postponed for a month and two days." Ji Minghao says.

Then he continues: "On December 1st, is the date for the Martial Arts Examination!"

"The Martial Arts Examination is postponed?" Jiang Ning is slightly surprised.

Upon hearing Ji Minghao’s words, the students of the Tao Palace also show surprise.

"That’s right!" Ji Minghao nods, continuing: "Yesterday’s chaos happened to affect the Martial Arts Examination site that was prepared long ago! Many citizens in the city died, and numerous buildings were destroyed, so the main effort must be focused on this regard, hence the postponement of the examination."

"That’s good!" Jiang Ning nods immediately.

He originally planned not to return to Dongling City so quickly after the examination.

Not because of Ji Mingyue, nor for other reasons.

But because he still needs time to read books for self-improvement.

Now that the Martial Arts Examination is postponed, it just rightly gives him enough time for arranging his reading.

"Since the notification is done, I’ll take my leave now!" With that, Ji Minghao stands up.

"Let’s go together!" Jiang Ning says.

Saying that, he finishes the remaining food in front of him in two bites.

Swallowed it down in a few big gulps.

Then, he stands up.

Both leave the canteen together.

"Brother Jiang, accompanying me like this, you’re not worried about getting into trouble because of me?" Ji Minghao laughs.

Jiang Ning shakes his head: "I believe smart people won’t easily choose to trouble me."

"Brother Jiang is confident!" Ji Minghao laughs heartily.

His laughter draws the attention of the nearby Tao Palace students.

"I do have this confidence." Jiang Ning says.

At this moment, Ji Minghao nods: "Brother Jiang is right; smart people won’t trouble you! Those who trouble you can only be called fools!"

Jiang Ning chuckles.

Moments later, he sends Ji Minghao off, then returns to the Book Collection Building.

Continues to immerse himself in the sea of books.

...

Afternoon.

Pages flip noisily—

Jiang Ning is fully engaged in reading.

[Literacy and Judgement Experience +1]

[Literacy and Judgement Experience +1]

[Literacy and Judgement Experience +1]

[...]

As time passes, countless words transform into a torrent of information rushing into his mind, and his Literacy and Judgement Experience continues to grow.

Heart split, utilizing multiple at once.

This difficulty exceeds the normal reading method by more than tenfold.

To call it a hundredfold would not be excessive.

Even with his intensive reading style, consuming the textual information, it significantly drains his heart spirit.

Suddenly.

One book after another closes and flies back to the shelf, returning to their original positions.

Jiang Ning slowly opens his eyes and rubs his forehead.

It’s a symptom of his heart spirit depletion.

Whenever this symptom appears, he knows it’s his limit.

He needs rest, needs the lake’s nourishment for his spirit.

Then, he notices a figure approaching.

He turns to see a petite, thin, white-skirted girl with braided hair approaching.

"Greetings, Lord Jiang!" The girl is respectful, speaking quietly not to disturb others in the Book Collection Building.

"Who are you?" Jiang Ning looks at the unfamiliar girl with a puzzled expression.

"My master wishes to invite Lord Jiang for a visit!" The girl speaks.

"Who is your master?" Jiang Ning asks.

"Su Qingying!" The girl replies respectfully.

"Who is Su Qingying?" Jiang Ning looks puzzled.

"My master is the current Great Xia State Preceptor!" The girl hastily points out key information.

Upon hearing this.

Jiang Ning’s heart stirs.

He immediately recalls what he saw yesterday.

The State Preceptor looks youthful, slim, and delicate-faced, not at all like someone of such an exalted status and extraordinary power.

"I wonder what the State Preceptor wants with me?" Jiang Ning asks again.

"The master didn’t specify." The girl shakes her head, then adds: "But the master instructed me to be respectful and avoid offending you. She also mentioned that the reason she isn’t inviting you personally is because she is injured and shouldn’t leave the house!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning feels reassured.

Such manner indicates the State Preceptor harbors no ill intentions toward him, only goodwill.

As for whether the State Preceptor is deceiving him, he believes it unlikely.

And there’s no need for such deception.

While the State Preceptor isn’t a match for Fu Yuan Saint.

But as the Great Xia State Preceptor, her strength, even if not reaching the rank of the strongest, must be enough to rival those at Martial Arts Peak or challenge Prince Huaian.

As these thoughts cross his mind.

Jiang Ning then nods: "Please, lead the way!"