Xie Wuji was about to get up and leave, but after thinking for a moment, he casually asked, "I've noticed that you also cultivate Mystic Skills in your spare time. How's your progress on the other two Mystic Skills?"
"Oh, some progress."
I need accurate progress.
The old man tapped his cane on the ground. This kid was good at hiding his strength. If he hadn't accidentally revealed his true power, he wouldn't have known. He had been thinking about securing one last kind of External Qi for him.
Jiang Ping glanced at the old man and replied, "You've captured the Artistic Conception of the subject in your copy."
"Huh?" Master Xie's eyes widened.
So fast?
That's Mystic Skill!
"Your talent surpasses Jiang Saint's by a considerable margin, and in terms of comprehension, you might even rival the Number One Under Heaven."
Xie Wuji admitted that the child's talent exceeded his expectations, ranking him among the Top Five geniuses he had ever seen.
"Top Five, huh?" Jiang Ping said softly.
"By the way," Xie Wuji pressed, "Was it the Liaoyuan Fist or the Azure Water Sword that captured its Artistic Conception?"
"They've all been copied."
"You've copied them all?" Xie Wuji, lost in thought.
In his mind, this talent was second to none.
At this moment, the young man added, "I have gained some insights into Sword Art and have already captured two parts of the Artistic Conception of 'Azure Water.' I will soon be able to enter the Late Stage the Fifth Rank."
Xie Wuji was stunned for a while before he came to his senses.
He couldn't help but ask again, wanting to know the other party's progress in the Heavenly Might Technique.
Jiang Ping looked ashamed and sighed, "I'm still far from good enough. I've barely managed to master a little over one hundred and eleven Sword Qi."
"Hmm." Xie Wuji breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Based on the time it took for him to acquire the skill, it's still within the normal range, not too shocking, and doesn't surpass the first place.
Of course, he was unaware that the young man in front of him had paused his practice for more than six months while learning this skill.
He said, "There's no need to aim too high for this skill. Just break through to the next level; you can't cultivate the Thunder Saint Body anyway."
"Why?" Jiang Ping couldn't help but ask.
It should be noted that the Number One Under Heaven only secured his position by relying on his Lightning Body.
He might very well be able to sit on that throne.
"This matter concerns the Dao Struggle for supremacy; no one is to be allowed to touch the throne of the Number One Under Heaven; to do so will surely result in death!"
Xie Wuji issued a stern warning, mentioning that while there had been successors who had achieved something in the Heavenly Might Technique over the past few hundred years, none had dared to use this technique to refine the Saint Body.
Because that Number One Under Heaven really might kill you without hesitation.
This is also part of the reason why the other side has maintained its number one position.
Of course, you can practice however you like, as long as you don't try to Becoming a Saint through it.
"Doesn't that mean everyone else will forever be subordinate to this person?" Jiang Ping couldn't help but ask.
Xie Wuji glanced at him and said, "You can't say that. It's partly related to the environment. Anyway, he's at the forefront, and it will be very difficult for those who come after him to surpass him, unless he dies."
"I see." Jiang Ping said thoughtfully.
Xie Wuji left, and Jiang Ping once again immersed himself in cultivation.
He didn't really intend to achieve Lightning Body through Heavenly Might Techniques; he just felt that lightning was very powerful, and becoming Becoming a Saint through it would be a good choice.
But since Teacher Xie said that, he has one less option when it comes to becoming Becoming a Saint.
However, he could consider the future later; what he needed to do right now was to rapidly increase his strength.
The immediate focus is on mastering at least Three-Point Concept Realm of these two Mystic Skills.
"Boom!"
Within his Sea of Consciousness, the three tiny figures instantly opened and closed, beginning to practice their Fist Techniques.
This is a Fire Type skill, modeled after Heavenly Fire. When mastered to a high level, it can summon Heavenly Fire and incinerate everything.
As Jiang Ping immersed himself in the task, his Sea of Consciousness was enveloped in a sea of fire, and the three little figures earnestly practiced their Fist Techniques.
"Boom!"
Although it was a manifestation of his Sea of Consciousness, he seemed to resonate with it, and his surroundings were enveloped in flames.
Time passed slowly, and the temperature around Jiang Ping rose higher and higher. The walls of the Quiet room cracked from the heat, and the scorching atmosphere blurred the space.
He studied diligently and practiced constantly, making great progress in just a few days, and was almost able to capture two-tenths of the Artistic Conception.
Of course, practicing the same skill all the time can be boring, so Jiang Ping put it aside and switched to practicing the Azure Water Swordplay.
This skill has reached the highest level of progress, approaching the Three-Point Concept Realm. Once it is copied, one can draw upon the Heavenly Water Essence and move closer to the Seventh Stage of True Qi.
"Boom!"
The Three Little Persons opened and closed again, and a layer of mist began to fill the Quiet room.
This is a powerful Celestial Phenomenon Mystic Skill, and it is related to water. If it is used on the banks of rivers or seas, its power will be greatly amplified.
If used during heavy rain, it can be even stronger, possessing unique advantages.
Of course, no matter how strong it is, it's still not as good as the Heavenly Might Technique.
Tired from practicing the Azure Water Swordplay, Jiang Ping left his Quiet room, knocked on his neighbor's door, and entered the painting together with the neighbor.
Practicing with a man and a woman together makes the training less tiring, and Jiang Ping's progress in this Heavenly Might Technique was extremely rapid.
Moreover, he is making steady progress in winning over Chen Qingyan.
Yes, they're all making progress.
And so, time slipped by quietly, and before long, Jiang Ping began to absorb the Celestial Phenomenon Qi.
Boom!
Inside the Martial Dao Furnace, layers of mist began to spread, and the Inner Heaven and Earth was expanded once again.
Whoosh!
In the gloomy sky, water flowed down, crashing against the earth and creating terrifying fluctuations.
Furthermore, even more powerful essence than the Profound Water Essence was generated, transforming into True Qi nourishment to enrich Jiang Ping's own strength.
It took him more than a month to complete the Gathering Qi and establish himself at the Seventh Stage True Qi.
"Harvest again!"
Jiang Ping then took out the jade bottle containing the Heavenly Fire Essence, intending to advance to the Eighth Stage.
"Boom!"
Another month passed, and his True Qi underwent another qualitative change, its power increasing dramatically.
Eighth Stage True Qi!
As far as Jiang Ping knew, Cui Xianer, who could fight him to a draw more than half a year ago, had just entered the True Qi Fourth Stage.
He had already surpassed the vast majority of students in the Martial Academy, placing him among the very top few.
"If I fight Cui Xianer again, I can make her cry."
Jiang Ping thought to himself.
Of course, Cui Xianer was never his target, nor were people like Tang Kun.
He whispered:
"This is just the beginning. You need to absorb the Heavenly Thunder Qi to reach the Ninth Stage, or even Tenth Stage."
With resources available, and the potential for rapid improvement, the Eighth Stage is merely a temporary foothold.
At this point, he was no longer in a hurry and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Since there is still more than a year before the Dangerous Land opens, there is still plenty of time.
Of course, the main reason is that Jiang Ping hasn't reached his limit in Heavenly Might Technique yet; he wants to break the record!
"Qing Yan, let's have a spectacular date."
Jiang Ping called Chen Qingyan out of the courtyard and said...
Chen Qingyan looked puzzled. "???"
She was a very quiet and reserved person, and she never expressed her feelings about Jiang Ping's strategy.
However, feelings are mutual and cannot be initiated by only one party, so she still gave Jiang Ping feedback.
For example, nowadays, young people dare to touch her directly, grabbing her small hand, and Chen Qingyan doesn't react much, only pulling away when there are people around.
Soon.
Looking at the scene before her, Chen Qingyan said, "Is this what you meant by 'spectacular'?"
In the distance, the mountain peaks were shrouded in dark clouds, Heavenly Thunder roared, lightning struck the earth, and ancient trees were charred black.
It was truly spectacular.