Chapter 195: Entering the Grandmaster’s Path in the Name of Immortal

Chapter 195: Entering the Grandmaster Realm in the Name of an Immortal

Twilight smoke rose all around, the night was vast and hazy, and on top of Xuanqing Mountain, a bright moon ascended, its clear light illuminating everything.

A black-robed figure sat cross-legged on Black Ox Ridge, with white mist floating around him. If there were Jianghu people present, they would clearly see his Qi constantly rising.

In front of him, there was a faint, almost imperceptible aura, precisely what had burst forth from the thousand machine stone plate earlier.

“Whoosh!”

That faint, almost imperceptible aura drifted forward, directly surging into An Jing’s mind.

Originally, there were three colored light clusters in his mind, and the moment that aura rushed in, all three light clusters paused, then, as if receiving a sound from the netherworld, they rushed towards that aura.

As the three light clusters merged into that aura, with each cluster merging, An Jing felt his brain pause, as if a temporary blank appeared, and when the three light clusters completely merged into one, an unparalleled and wondrous feeling spontaneously arose.

At this moment, the Earth Book showed a slight change, but An Jing had no time to notice it.

“Buzz buzz!” “Buzz buzz!”

His entire brain instantly became ethereal, losing all ability to think for a moment, as if his whole being was floating above the clouds.

Perhaps a breath passed, or perhaps decades.

Rumble!

The next moment, his Dantian suddenly rioted, like a volcanic eruption.

The black Qi on the left and the white Qi fiercely collided, and immediately the entire Dantian shook violently, completely boiling over.

An Jing only felt a sharp pain in his internal organs, extremely uncomfortable, and almost spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Before he could stabilize himself, the black and white Qi in his body collided again, like meteorites crashing, creating an immense impact.

Blood seeped from all seven of An Jing’s orifices, incredibly red, but the internal collisions still did not stop.

This situation had occurred once before when he was going to Ping County, but the collision at that time was much milder than now. Now, the black and white Qi seemed to be out of control, colliding frantically.

This kind of Qi collision created immense pain within his body, almost causing him to faint.

An Jing gently bit his tongue, which made his brain calm down a little.

Time passed bit by bit, and the black and white Qi were colliding and merging little by little. At the same time, immense pain was constantly tormenting An Jing.

Boom!

Suddenly, An Jing’s body seemed to explode, emitting terrifying Qi waves centered around his Dantian.

In just an instant, his powerful and tough internal body was severely damaged. An Jing felt his mind go blank, and the smell of blood directly reached his Tianling Gai.

Almost as a natural reaction, his Mind-Cultivation Technique also began to operate.

An Jing introspected his body, supporting the increasingly black and white Qi within with strong pressure.

Time passed by, and An Jing was like an old monk in meditation.

At this moment, An Jing had become a bloodied person.

The black and white Qi were constantly merging, and the pain of the vibrating body continued to intensify, but An Jing seemed to have lost his senses, with only one thought left in his mind.

The black and white Qi had merged a little, like a spark falling into a dry Great Grassland.

Boom!

The moment the black and white Qi merged, the pain gradually began to disappear.

But the next moment, the golden Qi, which had been silent, suddenly joined in.

Seeing this, An Jing’s heart trembled. He had originally expected it to be extremely painful, but what followed was not the heart-wrenching pain from before; instead, there was a cool sensation.

“Hoo~”

An Jing exhaled slightly.

The chaotic atmosphere in his Dantian completely disappeared, and the three-colored Qi began to constantly merge, but this did not make him completely relax.

An Jing focused all his attention on his body, fearing even the slightest mistake.

The pain just now had almost made him faint. If he hadn't been able to withstand the pain, he might be a corpse now.

This was the first time he had encountered such a dangerous Cultivation, so he had to take it seriously.

The three-colored Qi in his body merged, and the process that followed was very calm, even smooth.

When the three-colored Qi completely merged into a ball, the Qi seemed to become transparent, quietly floating in his Dantian.

Although transparent, one could feel the terrifying power erupting from within it.

Just then, a Daoist walked onto Black Ox Ridge.

“This Qi, could it be a Breakthrough of a bottleneck?”

Luo Chongyang glanced at An Jing, who was sitting cross-legged and Cultivating, then looked at the thousand machine stone plate that had shattered into powder in front of him, his face changing drastically, “Where is the thousand machine stone plate?”

What kind of thing was the thousand machine stone plate!?

Legend has it that it was the enlightenment stone from which the Ancestral Master of the Xuanmen sect comprehended the supreme martial art Mind-Cultivation Technique, “Jade Emperor Scripture”. Even a divine Sharp Weapon would have difficulty leaving a single mark on it, but now it had collapsed. How could Luo Chongyang not be surprised!?

Luo Chongyang stared intently at the black-robed Swordsman sitting on the ground. Could it be this person!?

“As expected of someone with great Luck, no wonder that old fellow Lou Xiangzhen is protecting him.”

The Qi in An Jing’s body had completely merged, and his Qi was constantly rising. Then, this Qi began to flow out of his Dantian, traveling through his limbs and hundreds of meridians, flowing into every single meridian.

The sudden pain from before instantly disappeared completely, and his entire body became warm.

“Is this the secret hidden within the thousand machine stone plate?”

An Jing’s heart stirred. Before he could enjoy it, the Qi in his body began to circulate continuously through his meridians, as if operating according to a certain Mind-Cultivation Technique route.

Moreover, the speed of its operation became faster and faster, and he was vaguely losing control of it.

“Swish!” “Swish!” “Swish!”

At the same time, light flowed behind An Jing, and the phantoms of the Human Flower, Earth Flower Realm, and Heaven Flower also appeared. The three flowers shone brightly in the night sky, faintly floating upwards.

Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak, this is the Grandmaster Realm.

Naturally, with body and mind united, and the efficacy of the Mind-Cultivation Technique, the Heaven, Earth, and Human Flowers began to gather at the Peak.

An Jing also felt the Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak in his body, but he was suddenly startled.

Because this Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak, floating upwards, required a large amount of vital essence. Which Half-Step Grandmaster didn't stay at that stage for several years, during which they consumed a large amount of Heaven And Earth Treasure, or Medicinal Pill?

And An Jing had reached the Heaven Flower Realm relying on the Golden Pill, so the vital essence accumulated in these few months was completely insufficient for Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak.

Thinking of this, he quickly suppressed the circulation of Qi in his body, wanting to stop this Breakthrough.

But the transparent Qi ignored him, circulating one cycle after another. Every time it completed a cycle, the three flowers moved up a few inches.

An Jing took a deep breath, immersing himself wholeheartedly in his body, trying to control the Qi within.

This situation was like a peerless beauty standing in front of him, but the man in front was impotent. How could they engage in the joy of intimacy? Was he to force it in?

As An Jing controlled it, the three flowers began to descend.

“Hmm!?”

Luo Chongyang was quite surprised to see this scene. Could it be that this Ghost Swordsman did not intend to Break through to the Grandmaster Realm?

In the Jianghu, there were also many experts who could directly reach the Grandmaster Realm but did not directly step into it. Li Fuzhou was one of them, and in fact, there were many others besides him.

Firstly, Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak required a large amount of vital essence to support the three flowers. Secondly, reaching the Grandmaster Realm also required vital essence to reach the One-Qi Grandmaster. If a Half-Step Grandmaster with a solid Foundation were to Break through to the Grandmaster Realm, they could directly reach the One-Qi Grandmaster Realm.

But just a moment after the three flowers moved downwards, the transparent Qi in his body circulated even faster, and then, like a burning flame, it rapidly burned the essence blood in An Jing’s body.

“What…what is going on?”

An Jing’s brows furrowed deeply as he felt this situation in his body.

Because Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak lacked vital essence, the transparent Qi actually began to burn his essence blood.

Essence blood was much more precious than vital essence. Essence blood needed the body to nourish it, requiring not only vital essence but also a large amount of time, whereas vital essence could be obtained from many places.

As the essence blood in his body burned, Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak clearly became much smoother, and the speed of the originally slow-moving Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak accelerated by several points.

However, the vital essence required for Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak was immense; how could these few drops of essence blood be enough?

The Qi circulated even more frequently, frantically burning the essence blood in his body.

“Still burning essence blood!?”

At this moment, An Jing was already somewhat weak due to the burning of his essence blood. Seeing his Qi burning his essence blood again, he immediately became anxious.

If he lost too much essence blood, he would surely die. What good would it be even if he reached the Grandmaster Realm?

Thinking of this, he tried to control his Qi, but the Qi was completely out of control, only continuously burning his essence blood.

As a large amount of essence blood burned, Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak also seemed to be on the right track.

“What a ruthless person.”

Luo Chongyang was stunned when he saw the red blood mist surrounding the Ghost Swordsman. He had seen people consume essence blood to escape, and some consume essence blood to fight for their lives, but he had never seen anyone consume essence blood to Break through.

This was simply a desperate act to Break through his Cultivation, disregarding his own life.

An Jing had burned a large amount of vital blood, leaving him extremely weak, his mind a blank. In a daze, he felt as if he was on the boundary between life and death.

“Boom!”

In the night sky, the Three Flowers gathered and ascended, reaching the top of An Jing’s head.

Immediately, the might of a Grandmaster was born from his body.

However, this was not the end. A ray of starlight, like the moon, refracted from the night sky, seemingly from ancient times, pouring down upon An Jing’s body.

While people sank into darkness, he seemed to be in the light.

“Heaven’s Might!?”

Luo Chongyang looked at that ray of starlight, feeling as if his Divine Soul had emerged from his body, unable to control himself, while his heart exploded like thunder.

How could advancing to the Grandmaster Realm possibly trigger Heaven’s Might!?

It was rumored that advancing to Great Grandmaster, a semi-immortal body, would bring Heaven’s Might, a blessing from Heaven.

But he had never heard of a Grandmaster Realm also receiving such a blessing.

Luo Chongyang secretly thought that perhaps he should befriend this Ghost Swordsman.

“Roar!?”

Just then, a low roar echoed.

A black Dragon was seen flying from afar in the sky, then coiled its body, its pair of huge eyes staring intently at An Jing, who was sitting cross-legged on Black Ox Ridge.

As the starlight gradually dissipated, the Heaven and Earth suddenly became clear.

An Jing, his face pale, opened his eyes and looked at the sky, muttering to himself, “The Peak of martial arts is the pinnacle of immortality. So that’s how it is.”

Afterward, his thoughts landed on the Earth Book.

Cultivation: Grandmaster

Fate: Auspicious Star Shining Brightly (Rising)

Foundation: One in a Hundred Years

Martial Arts: Sword Drawing Technique, Sword Hiding Technique, Sword Control Technique, Nine Character Sword Secret, Soaring Nine Heavens Movement Technique, Aura Concealment Technique, Hundred Steps Flying Sword Ninth Layer, Nine Yang Divine Finger Eighth Layer, Brahma Heart Sees Me, Heaven's Will Four Symbols Sword Secret Sixth Layer, Incomplete Nameless Heart Sutra (Third Layer)

Hint One: The host’s fate has not yet taken root for another month. When performing martial arts, do not let others know the host’s identity, otherwise, you will receive a black Opportunity.

An Jing saw the words “Incomplete” before “Nameless Heart Sutra” on the Earth Book and couldn’t help but think, “Could it be that it’s uncontrolled precisely because it’s incomplete, and to complete it, I need the complete Jade Emperor Scripture?”

Through the operation of the Nameless Heart Sutra just now, he completely understood its power. The speed of its circulation through the body was on a completely different level from any previous martial arts Mind-Cultivation Technique.

It was as if he had been Cultivating martial arts Mind-Cultivation Techniques before, but this Nameless Heart Sutra had already surpassed the common understanding of martial arts Mind-Cultivation Techniques, resembling more a cultivation method of immortals.

The most obvious aspect was that An Jing could directly absorb subtle Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi with every move, bypassing the refining process.

This was a qualitative change from ordinary martial arts Mind-Cultivation Techniques. If such a Mind-Cultivation Technique were to spread, the entire world of Grandmasters would probably go crazy for it.

Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, since ancient times, required Grandmasters to refine it before it could be absorbed into the body.

Therefore, upon reaching the Grandmaster Realm, cultivation often slowed down considerably. Who had ever heard of anyone being able to directly absorb the Spiritual Qi from Heaven and Earth?

An Jing knew that there seemed to be many secrets within this Nameless Heart Sutra, waiting for him to explore and develop.

“Roar!”

The black Dragon saw An Jing open his eyes and lowered its Dragon head, seemingly wanting to nuzzle him.

An Jing stroked the black Dragon’s head, seemingly wanting to stand up, but when he straightened his legs, he suddenly felt a wave of soreness and weakness throughout his body, nearly falling to the ground.

Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak had depleted too much vital blood; now he was in trouble.

Even Half-Step Grandmaster experts who could reach Grandmaster status would usually spend half a year solidifying their Foundation. Only An Jing, without any preparation, directly stepped into the Grandmaster Realm, and even did so by burning vital blood to Break through his shackles.

Throughout history, such instances were extremely rare.

His Golden Bone was already at Perfection, and now it even showed a layer of jade-like color, but due to the significant depletion of vital blood, he didn't feel an unprecedented surge of power; instead, he felt a sense of weakness.

Luo Chongyang walked over at this moment and said with a smile, “Congratulations, Junior Martial Uncle, on reaching the Grandmaster Realm.”

Entering the Grandmaster Realm and causing such a stir was something Luo Chongyang had never heard of before. Coupled with the breaking of the thousand machine stone plate, it made him vaguely feel that the Ghost Swordsman in front of him was not simple.

An Jing took a deep breath, leaning on the black Dragon’s head, and said, “What’s there to congratulate? Now I’m even three points weaker than before I entered the Grandmaster Realm.”

Although he had reached the Grandmaster Realm, the depletion of vital blood was an even greater problem to deal with next.

He could imagine how pale his face must be under the mask.

If it weren’t for the ray of starlight that shone down just now, he might have already fainted.

Luo Chongyang waved his hand and said, “Ah, throughout history, how many people have wanted to enter the Grandmaster Realm but failed? It’s a great joy for Junior Martial Uncle to easily enter the Grandmaster Realm.”

An Jing raised an eyebrow and said, “When did I become your Junior Martial Uncle?”

If a person acts abnormally, there must be a reason; if words are insincere, there must be a trick. Luo Chongyang’s sudden change in attitude definitely meant something fishy.

Luo Chongyang chuckled and said, “According to the Xuanmen seniority, Yan Shaoshan is my Senior Brother, and you are his Disciple, so aren’t you my Junior Martial Uncle?”

An Jing said playfully, “Then if Junior Martial Uncle is in trouble, you won’t help?”

Luo Chongyang said righteously, “If Junior Martial Uncle is in trouble, how can Junior Martial Uncle stand by and do nothing? Isn’t it just going to the Demonic Sect together? This humble Daoist hasn’t seen Jiang Shang in a long time, so this is a good Opportunity to exchange a few moves with him.”

Delaying Jiang Shang was not a difficult task, and it wasn’t about going to the Demonic Sect to fight to the death. At that time, he could also see how this Ghost Swordsman would hunt at Dongluo Pass.

If he was somewhat disbelieving before, now he was rather curious.

What is the most valuable thing in this world? Face. What is the least valuable thing? Also face.

An Jing glanced at the Daoist in front of him and asked, “Are you Jiang Shang’s opponent?”

Speaking of the name ‘Jiang Shang,’ Luo Chongyang’s expression became somewhat solemn, and he said, “Before, we were evenly matched, but now I’m not sure. Jiang Shang is a ruthless character who stops at nothing for cultivation. Now, I’m not sure what Realm his cultivation has reached. He might be at the Three-Qi Grandmaster Peak, or he might have reached the Four-Qi Grandmaster Realm.”

For others, Jiang Shang was a legend and a myth, but he had truly come into contact with Jiang Shang, so he understood Jiang Shang better than most, and thus knew Jiang Shang’s power and terror more deeply.

Luo Chongyang continued, “He once killed a Two-Qi Grandmaster expert who had retired from the Jianghu just to Break through to the Three-Qi Grandmaster Realm. It was precisely because of this reason that the Demonic Sect was collectively attacked and eventually driven out of Great Yan.”

An Jing was somewhat surprised, “So that was the reason.”

It was the first time he had heard that Jiang Shang had actually killed a Two-Qi Grandmaster just to advance to the Three-Qi Grandmaster Realm.

Luo Chongyang said, “Grandmasters can generate Heaven and Earth Spiritual Essence within their bodies. Thousands of years ago, some people specifically killed Grandmasters to increase their cultivation, but most of them suffered Qi Deviation due to their Realm advancing too quickly and their mental state being unstable. Others were nipped in the bud as soon as they showed signs. Jiang Shang belongs to the latter, and he is relatively smart; he hasn’t done anything to provoke widespread anger yet.”

“Otherwise, it’s hard to say if he could have led the Demonic Sect out of Great Yan back then.”

These were all secret rumors of the Jianghu, unknown to ordinary people, and there were no such rumors circulating in the Jianghu. An Jing, lacking information, naturally didn't know the ins and outs of it.

“I understand.”

An Jing nodded and asked, “Do you know how to quickly replenish the depleted vital blood in my body?”

The most important thing right now was to restore the vital blood in his body, otherwise, his body would be weak and unable to fully exert his strength.

“Yes.”

“Oh? What method?”

Luo Chongyang pointed at the black Dragon and said, “As long as you take the vital blood from this black Dragon and absorb it all, you can recover eighty percent of your vital blood in a short time, and it won’t affect your ability to exert your strength. The remaining twenty percent will require time to recover slowly.”

“Roar!”

The black Dragon seemed to understand Luo Chongyang’s words and couldn’t help but let out a low roar, its eyes looking somewhat unfriendly.

This Daoist seemed to have ill intentions, actually setting his sights on it.

An Jing immediately said in annoyance, “How can that be? Is there any other method?”

This method was even dumber than robbing Peter to pay Paul. The black Dragon was a major fighting force, and he would need it to deal with Demonic Sect experts when they went to Dongluo Pass.

“There is.”

Luo Chongyang said, “Kill a few Grandmasters, then stew them to make soup for you to drink and nourish your body.”

A glimmer of light appeared in An Jing’s eyes, “Kill whom?”

Luo Chongyang was stunned for a moment. He had only said it casually, but this convenient Junior Martial Uncle actually took it seriously.

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