Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Chapter 139: Chapter 60 Thoroughly Concluded.

In the Martial Arts Hall.

Xiao Peng stared blankly at the long blade resting against his own neck.

He had anticipated defeat, but he never imagined he would lose so swiftly!

The blade in his hand had just been drawn when the outcome was already decided.

“I didn’t expect you to have practiced such a fast blade technique, I underestimated you!” Xiao Peng said with some stubbornness, “If you dare to fight me again, then I would accept my defeat.”

Jiang Ning said, “If you were my enemy, this blade would have already taken your head off the ground!”

With that, Jiang Ning sheathed his blade.

“You’ve lost!”

He then turned the handle of his blade downward in his hand.

And then turned to pay respects to Wang Jin, “Greetings, Master Wang!”

“Good!” Wang Jin showed a satisfied expression.

That single stroke from Jiang Ning just now was stunning enough to take everyone by surprise.

Such a fast stroke also brought great joy to Wang Jin, making him particularly proud.

At this time.

Shi Xiaoyuan watched this scene, a flash of brilliance in his eyes.

This youngster’s strength was unexpectedly outstanding.

That amazing stroke, even I would struggle to receive it if caught off guard.

No wonder Hong Chengtao capsized in the gutter at his hand.

It seems this kid is not so simple.

As he pondered this, his expression shifted slightly.

A small compass quickly appeared from the sleeve of Shi Xiaoyuan’s robe.

The compass needle pointed directly at Jiang Ning.

“Innate Spiritual Wisdom bearer!”

“This kid actually possesses Innate Spiritual Wisdom!”

His eyes widened in surprise.

And then his eyes revealed a scorching eagerness.

In all of Luoshui County, he had found only three people with Innate Spiritual Wisdom so far.

The first was Wang Jin, whom he immediately gave up on after discovering.

Because he was very clear that Wang Jin was not someone he could afford to provoke.

As for the second, it was a commoner he had discovered a while ago.

After slaughtering that person and devouring their soul with the compass, he offered it to the Blood and Flesh God worshiped by the God Worship Sect.

As a result, he received a divine gift, which greatly increased his strength, and allowed him to master a particularly remarkable technique.

By leveraging that remarkable technique, he was confident he could battle the average Seventh Grade Martial Artist.

Even with Wang Jin, he had been contemplating some ideas these days.

In his view, although Wang Jin was an old Seventh Grade powerhouse.

Yet old age and declining blood meant that his strength must have diminished a great deal, and furthermore, he was no longer suited for prolonged combat.

He might be stronger than the average Seventh Grade Martial Artist for a short time.

But once drawn into a prolonged battle, his condition would inevitably deteriorate.

This was also the reason he came to the Canglang Martial Arts Hall to attend this apprenticeship banquet today.

After feeling the effect of the divine gift, he began to covertly consider the idea of making a move against Wang Jin.

Shi Xiaoyuan was absolutely convinced that as long as he offered another individual with Innate Spiritual Wisdom required by the Blood and Flesh God,

He would certainly receive another divine gift.

After assimilating the second divine gift, he would step into the ranks of the Martial Arts Seventh Grade.

Once he entered the Seventh Grade of Martial Arts, he would be considered a true top-tier powerhouse in the entire Luoshui County.

The Green Snake Gang could truly free itself from the control of the Cao family.

And he would no longer need to follow the Cao family’s orders, to be their dog.

Because of all these reasons, Shi Xiaoyuan’s desires these past days grew more intense, and he increasingly longed to take a risk and launch a surprise attack to assassinate Wang Jin, to devour his soul and incorporate it into the compass, and then offer it to the Blood and Flesh God of the God Worship Sect.

He did not have much confidence in making a move against Wang Jin, the chances were only fifty-fifty.

That’s why he hesitated.

At this moment, with his palm-sized compass pointing towards Jiang Ning.

Shi Xiaoyuan also knew that Jiang Ning was another bearer of Innate Spiritual Wisdom.

At this instant.

Great joy surged in his heart.

Wang Jin was difficult to deal with, but Jiang Ning was far too easy.

Offering the soul of Jiang Ning, the Innate Spiritual Wisdom bearer, to the Blood and Flesh God of the God Worship Sect, he would again receive a divine gift, and his strength was bound to surge.

With that.

He could also make a move against Wang Jin.

After offering Wang Jin’s soul, Shi Xiaoyuan suddenly felt a bright future ahead, the future…

…

At this moment.

Jiang Ning had also noticed the fiery gaze from Shi Xiaoyuan.

His own gaze couldn’t help but sweep over him.

“Who is this person?” Jiang Ning wondered silently, “Why does he look at me with such eager eyes, as if seeing a rare treasure.

“Moreover, there’s a deep murderous intent hidden in his gaze.”

With enhanced senses, Jiang Ning had an acute awareness of murderous intent and various intense emotions.

Even the gazes behind him could be clearly perceived by him as to where they came from.

So at this moment, although Shi Xiaoyuan heavily suppressed his intent to kill, Jiang Ning could still sense it.

Not to mention his very obvious gaze.

Just as Jiang Ning was deep in thought.

The voice of Wang Jin suddenly rang in his ear.

“Be careful!”

At the same time.

Xiao Peng brandished his blade in a sweeping cut.

At the same time, he shouted loudly, “Jiang Ning, I want to fight you again.”

As his voice rose, the flash of the blade shimmered simultaneously.

The next moment.

Jiang Ning’s expression remained unchanged.

With his current senses, he had detected Xiao Peng’s initial movement in a flash.

Suddenly.

Jiang Ning powered through his waist, force starting from his feet, and his body swiftly spun in place.

The long sword in his hands adjusted its stance, slicing horizontally with full force.

This strike landed squarely below the blade of Xiao Peng’s long sword.

Clang—

The sound of metal clashing rang out.

Xiao Peng felt a formidable force transferred to his long sword by Jiang Ning’s slash.

His palm went numb, his right arm holding the sword completely lost strength, and he could no longer grip the long sword.

Immediately after, Xiao Peng’s long sword flew from his grasp.

With one slash, Jiang Ning had not only sent Xiao Peng’s long sword flying but also left him wide open without the slightest defense.

Jiang Ning kicked out forcefully.

His foot struck Xiao Peng’s body.

One breath later.

Bang—

Xiao Peng was sent flying several yards by Jiang Ning’s kick, landing with a muffled thud.

Elsewhere.

Wang Jin, upon seeing this unfold, let out a sigh of relief.

The pebble he had been gripping slipped from his fingers, falling to the ground.

“Well done, good lad!” Wang Jin praised.

Then,

His gaze suddenly became extremely stern as he stared at Xiao Peng, who had crashed into the corner of the wall.

“Xiao Peng! As a fellow disciple, you resorted to a sneak attack on Jiang Ning, which is an act of great injustice!”

“From this moment on, you are no longer my disciple, Wang Jin, nor a disciple of the Canglang Martial Arts Hall.”

“Do you have any objections?”

Xiao Peng heard Wang Jin’s stern reprimand.

He struggled to stand up.

“Cough cough—”

But as he moved, he aggravated his injuries, causing him to hold his chest and cough a few times, with specks of blood spewing out with each cough.

Two breaths later, Xiao Peng had recovered somewhat.

“Disciple has no objections!”

He struggled to get up, his complexion ashen.

The sneak attack was simply due to his unwillingness to accept defeat.

Yet he still couldn’t withstand a single move from Jiang Ning.

With one slash, his own sword was sent flying, and then a kick had seriously injured him.

At this moment, Xiao Peng truly understood the vast gap between himself and Jiang Ning.

It was a complete and overwhelming gap, not just a superficial one of strength.

Then.

Xiao Peng looked towards Jiang Ning.

“I am thoroughly convinced!” he said.

After speaking, he staggered towards the exit of the courtyard.

On the other side.

The onlookers whispered among themselves after watching the spectacle.

“Who would have thought! Brother Jiang’s strength is so extraordinary!”

“Indeed! To deflect Xiao Peng’s weapon with a single blow, the difference in the strength of their strikes is simply too vast!”

“Brother Xiao Peng’s attack was really rather humiliating for himself.”

“Who would’ve guessed that Brother Jiang would be this powerful? Climbing to this level within a few months is just too exaggerated!”

“I would say, the most critical thing just now was Brother Jiang’s power, a clear showcase of dominance, absolutely unbelievable.”

“…”

People expressed their amazement, exchanging comments with each other.

And at this moment.

Not just the ordinary disciples were shocked.

Li Qing was equally astonished.

She realized that if she were in Xiao Peng’s place, her performance wouldn’t be much better.

That strike was as fast as lightning and she wouldn’t have been able to fend it off either.

The following strike, which sent Xiao Peng’s sword flying, could just as well have sent her weapon flying.

After all, like Xiao Peng, she had stepped into the Martial Arts Ninth Grade.

There wasn’t a large difference in strength between them; she had merely entered the Martial Arts Ninth Grade a few months earlier than Xiao Peng.

“It’s ridiculously exaggerated! No wonder Shen Congyun and Master Wang obviously showed Jiang Ning extra care. Such talent is truly monstrous!” Li Qing couldn’t help but inwardly remark.

Beside her, Zhou Xing was even more surprised.

Being stronger than Li Qing, he was naturally clearer about Jiang Ning’s power.

Such sword speed, swift as a streak of light, signified that Jiang Ning had trained in a fast-blade technique.

Under these circumstances, it was not unusual for Xiao Peng to be defeated when caught off guard.

But the subsequent strike was truly outrageous.

To send a weapon flying with one cut indicated that the force behind Jiang Ning’s slash was several times greater than Xiao Peng’s.

Such an effect could only happen with such a great disparity.

“With such an outrageous force, Jiang Ning must have consumed some extremely precious Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Otherwise, it’s impossible for a typical Martial Artist of Ninth Grade to have such strength and explosive power!” Zhou Xing said inwardly.

On another side.

Those standing next to Wang Jin also showed a look of surprise.

“Brother Wang has indeed taken on a good disciple, truly enviable!” Yu Yuan, the Master of the God Worship Sect, said with a hint of jealousy.

Hearing this, Wang Jin couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

Then he said, “Master Yu’s disciple, Chen Geng, is truly the object of envy! Only twenty years old and he has stepped into the Martial Arts Eighth Grade. Given time, he will surely exceed expectations!”