Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

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Chengqian Palace.

As the Martial Spirit Body disappeared, the tense atmosphere in Chengqian Palace slowly returned to normal.

Ji Mingyuan was now completely distraught. With a wave of Ji Minghao's hand, he was helped away by two golden-armored imperial guards.

He knew that his dream of becoming emperor had been completely shattered, and what awaited him was probably a long period of imprisonment, or a cup of poison in the dead of night.

A thought flashed through his mind, and he looked at the Eighth Prince Ji Minghao with hope in his eyes.

At this moment, Ji Minghao took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and walked towards Jiang Ning.

He then bowed deeply and said, "Brother Jiang, I will never forget your kindness today!"

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Your Majesty should now refer to yourself as '朕' (Zhen)."

Ji Minghao shook his head earnestly: "The rules of etiquette cannot be overstepped. Minghao is only a prince now, how can he call himself 'I'? Even after Minghao ascends the throne, how can he refer to himself as 'I' in front of Brother Jiang? Without Brother Jiang's help today, how could Minghao have achieved what he has today? All of Minghao's achievements are due to Brother Jiang's help. Please accept Minghao's bow again, Brother Jiang!"

The words fell.

Ji Minghao clasped his hands together and bowed to Jiang Ning.

At this moment, Shen Xiao frowned as he watched Jiang Ning accept the bow with equanimity.

next moment.

Jiang Ning helped Ji Minghao up, preventing him from bending over further: "Your Highness is too kind. What I have done today is all due to the results of Your Highness's past actions. This is what Your Highness sought for yourself."

Then, he paused for a moment and looked at Shen Xiao: "General Shen, the task is now in your hands. Assist the Eighth Prince in stabilizing the situation, calming the people, and handling the aftermath."

Shen Xiao clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Lord Marquis, please put your hands down. I am one family with His Majesty, and I will do my best to help you."

After speaking, Shen Xiao turned to Ji Minghao and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, the palace is now newly settled, and everything needs to be rebuilt. The most urgent task is to quickly reorganize the Imperial Guards, comfort the wounded and the injured, and issue a proclamation to the court and the public to reassure the people. I will immediately dispatch manpower to clean up the palace and draft an edict to set the time for the new emperor's ascension to the throne."

Ji Minghao nodded: "Thank you for your trouble, General Shen. Please expedite this matter!"

"This humble general understands!" Shen Xiao clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ji Minghao, solemnly accepting the order.

After that, he said no more and turned to give orders to the Golden Armored Imperial Guards and the Xuan Tian Army, directing them to clean up the scene, treat the wounded, and maintain order.

"Thank you, Marquis of Dongling!" Shen Mengyun stepped forward and bowed gracefully to Jiang Ning.

"Miss Shen, you're too kind!" Jiang Ning said.

Then, he glanced at Ji Minghao, then at Shen Mengyun, a slight smile appearing on his lips.

"When will you two hold your wedding ceremony?"

Ji Minghao turned his head and glanced at Shen Mengyun, only to see her looking at him with affection in her eyes.

He then extended his large palm and grasped Shen Mengyun's hand.

"The day I ascend the throne will be the day I marry Mengyun as my empress!"

Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Shen Mengyun's eyes.

Shen Xiao paused for a moment, then quickened his pace.

He knew he had made the right bet.

At this moment, his slight resentment towards Ji Minghao for not being respectful enough had completely disappeared.

He knew that Jiang Ning was the greatest contributor to Ji Minghao's achievements today.

If Jiang Ning hadn't stood up against Ji Xuan, Ji Minghao and Ji Mingyuan's fates would have been reversed long ago.

Without Jiang Ning's stance, the Martial Saint, who never interfered in royal power struggles, would not have met with such an unprecedented fate today.

The attitudes represented by the Martial Saint's rebuke of Ji Xuan and his confinement of Ji Xuan clearly show that he was on Jiang Ning's side.

the other side.

Divine Might King Li Tianwen and Northern Cang King stepped forward after seeing that Jiang Ning's conversation had ended.

Although their expressions had returned to calm, the shock and contemplation from their previous confrontation still lingered in their eyes.

Li Tianwen spoke first, his voice steady: "The might displayed by Marquis Dongling today truly impresses me. Everyone thinks that Marquis's martial arts talent is the best in the world, the best in more than eight hundred years, and no one in the world can surpass him. But no one expected that Marquis's greatest strength is his talent for immortality. A primordial spirit immortal at this age can still stand on equal footing with a king. I admire him!" He paused.

He then cupped his hands to Jiang Ning and said, "If you have time in the future, you are welcome to visit my residence more often. Although we are not officially master and disciple, we are in fact master and disciple, and we should get to know each other better."

"That's for sure!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands to the Divine Might King. "When I have time in the future, I will definitely pay him a visit and ask Your Highness for some guidance on martial arts."

“If the Marquis of Dongling has any questions about martial arts, then I, Li, will certainly answer them to the best of my ability,” Li Tianwen said earnestly.

"Then I thank King Shenwei in advance!" Jiang Ning said, clasping his hands in thanks.

Afterwards, seeing that the two had finished their conversation, the King of Northern Cang stepped forward, cupped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "I have witnessed your illustrious reputation today. The rumors have underestimated you. With your current prowess, it is not impossible for you to rival a Martial Saint in the future. My son was unruly and offended me greatly. I have already punished him severely, and I will certainly discipline him more strictly upon our return. I hope you will not take offense. Although the Northern Border is far away, I still wish to forge a good relationship with you."

As he spoke, the King of Northern Cang's tone lost some of its usual arrogance and gained more pragmatism and caution.

Today's battle, with Jiang Ning's demonstrated strength and the Martial Saint's obvious protection, has forced this prince guarding the northern border to reassess the young marquis's worth.

After hearing these words, Jiang Ning couldn't help but look at Ji Minghao standing to the side.

He had just arrived and did not understand the meaning of the offense that the King of Northern Cang had mentioned.

next moment.

Shenwei King was the first to understand Jiang Ning's gaze.

His lips moved slightly, and his voice instantly reached Jiang Ning's ears.

Then, Jiang Ning's gaze changed, and he looked at the prince behind the King of Northern Cang.

Sensing the sharpness in Jiang Ning's eyes, the Crown Prince of Beicang trembled as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

"Please forgive me, Your Highness. I will certainly teach my son a lesson when I return!" The King of Beicang felt a little uneasy looking at Jiang Ning. He quickly clasped his hands in apology and then prepared to leave with his son.

"A small punishment to serve as a warning!" Jiang Ning said calmly.

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his right hand.

"My lord, please show mercy!" the King of Northern Cang hurriedly pleaded.

Then they saw that as Jiang Ning raised his finger, the air surged, as if magical power had been condensed out of thin air.

next moment.

Ripples broke through the air, and the veins on his hands bulged as he instinctively tried to stop Jiang Ning's attack.

But reason held him firmly in check.

He knew that if he didn't stop him, Jiang Ning would only give him a minor punishment as a warning, and the matter would be over.

If you try to stop them, the consequences will be different.

Given Jiang Ning's personality just now, of course he wouldn't let it go.

This will inevitably escalate the situation.

Jiangning today is capable of briefly standing on equal footing with Ji Xuan.

Based on the strength Jiang Ning had displayed, he knew he was no match for him.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind.

He then clenched his hands and pressed himself down.

next moment.

The Crown Prince of Beicang rolled his eyes and fell straight backward, clearly having lost consciousness.

thump—

With a loud thud, the Crown Prince of Beicang crashed onto the floor tiles.

When the King of Beicang saw Jiang Ning retract his right hand, he quickly went up to check.

"Thank you for your mercy, Your Excellency!" he said, then quickly took his son and left.

Jiang Ning then withdrew his gaze.

The attack just now has impacted the soul of the Crown Prince of Northern Cang, and he will likely have intellectual disabilities upon waking.

But at this moment, he felt that he hadn't handled it well. "Should I resolve this completely to prevent any potential problems?" he pondered to himself.

At that moment, Li Tianwen glanced at Jiang Ning.

He knew that after this incident, Jiang Ning's status in Daxia was completely different.

They are no longer just prodigies, but truly possess the qualifications to influence the political situation and engage in equal dialogue with top experts.

Even if he went all out, he felt that he was unlikely to be a match for Jiang Ning now.

Primordial Spirit Immortal, Superior Immortal Foundation.

A deadly move to communicate with the origins of the Yin and Yang.

Upon considering this, a deep sense of apprehension flashed in his eyes.

Even now, he possesses such strength that he feels inferior to him.

Given more time to grow, he dares not imagine how high he could reach.

“Xiao Wuque’s relationship with him is no less than that of the Eighth Prince!” Li Tianwen thought to himself.

He then glanced at the Northern Cang King, who was hurriedly leaving with the crown prince, and his gaze changed slightly.

Then he quickly followed in the footsteps of the departing King of Beicang.

at the same time.

At this moment, the black-clad man with the sword, who had been silent all along, stepped forward and bowed to Jiang Ning, saying, "Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your help today in protecting His Highness. This kindness will be remembered by both Your Highness and me."

Jiang Ning glanced at him and sensed that the sword energy within this person was condensed and concealed, clearly indicating that he was also a master swordsman, with a cultivation level at least among the best of the second rank.

Although a second-rank expert is not enough to meet his current standards, such strength would still be considered strong even in the capital city, where hidden talents abound.

"You're too kind, it's my duty," Jiang Ning replied, then added, "The safety of the Eighth Prince today still depends on you."

"Rest assured, Lord Marquis, His Highness the Eighth Prince has done me a great favor!" the man in black, holding a sword, said calmly.

Jiang Ning then nodded and said no more.

His gaze swept over the ruined Chengqian Palace, then looked at the shadows of the buildings beyond the palace walls in the distance. He knew that although the turmoil in the capital had subsided, the subsequent appeasement and reorganization would still take time.

With the Martial Saint's intervention, the new emperor's ascension to the throne has been set. Moreover, with the assistance of Shen Xiao, the black-clad swordsman, and others, plus his own support, Ji Minghao should have no problem securing the throne.

Just wait a few more days until the auspicious day arrives, and Ji Minghao ascends the throne, marries Shen Mengyun to consolidate his imperial power. Once the royal family is safe, he won't need to worry about anything else.

"Now that this matter is settled, I should head back." Jiang Ning nodded slightly to Ji Minghao and Shen Mengyun.

“Good!” Ji Minghao nodded emphatically to Brother Jiang, and then said, “Take me and General Shen to select an auspicious day for the coronation ceremony, and then inform Brother Jiang. I hope Brother Jiang will do us the honor of attending.”

“Of course!” Jiang Ning nodded, then black and white light flowed around his body, and his figure slowly floated into the air.

"Brother Jiang!" Ji Minghao couldn't help but step forward, his eyes filled with reluctance and gratitude. "If you have free time in the future, please come to the palace for a chat."

"Thank you very much, Brother Jiang!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Minghao bowed respectfully to Jiang Ning once again.

"Your Highness is too kind!" Jiang Ning smiled calmly.

Immediately, he transformed into a streak of black and white rainbow light, soaring into the sky and disappearing into the sky above the capital in an instant.

As they gazed in the direction Jiang Ning had disappeared, the people in Chengqian Palace had various thoughts.

Ji Minghao gripped Shen Mengyun's hand tightly, his eyes gleaming with deep excitement.

He never imagined he would achieve such success.

After directing the cleanup efforts, Shen Xiao secretly observed his future son-in-law and new emperor, and a genuine sense of anticipation grew in his heart.

On the other side...

Deep within the secluded residence of the regent Ji Xuan, who had quietly departed, an extremely suppressed, icy aura slowly surged, like an abyss.

The entire Prince's Mansion became extremely oppressive, and no one dared to utter a sound.

Inside the secret room.

Ji Xuan stood before the Cold Marrow Jade Bed, looking at his son, Qi King Ji Heng.

He slowly raised his right hand, then suddenly brought it down, landing on the head of King Qi, Ji Heng.

As his hand fell, Qi King Ji Heng, who had been breathing, suddenly became lifeless.

"Don't worry, I will avenge you!"

"I can't beat that old man now. He told me to close the door, so he had no choice but to close it!"

"But that old man won't live much longer!"

"After he dies, no one in this world can stop me!"

"I will avenge you, bury your concubine with you, and place Jiang Ning's head before your grave as a sacrifice!"

the other side.

Jiang Ning left Chengqian Palace and appeared on the main road of the Dongling Marquis's residence.

Looking at the mansion ahead, he slowed his pace.

That was one of the reasons he fought for it.

"I wonder if Little Seventeen will be happy if she knows what happened today!"

"Not necessarily!" Jiang Ning shook his head secretly again. "Of the royal princes, only the Eighth Prince and the Fifth Prince remain now. If the Seventeenth Prince really knows about this, he might be more saddened than happy!"

"I wonder how Ji Minghao will deal with Ji Mingyuan, and I also wonder if he will be a qualified ruler."

Walking on the empty, deserted road, Jiang Ning's mind was filled with thoughts.

Then, he recalled the battle he had just fought.

That battle was the first time he had used the power of his primordial spirit to fight head-on against a top-tier expert like Ji Xuan.

The result was somewhat unexpected.

The power of the primordial spirit was stronger than he had imagined.

With the sheer power of his primordial spirit alone, he briefly held his own against Ji Xuan, without being at a disadvantage.

"However, he clearly didn't go all out either."

"Thank goodness, me too!!"

Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Having ascertained part of Ji Xuan's strength, he felt not nervous at all, but rather reassured.

In his view, even now that he and Ji Xuanzhen are fighting with all their might and risking their lives, the outcome is still uncertain.

After all, Ji Xuan and he hadn't even used their full strength when the Martial Saint intervened and stopped them.

But in his view, this result was enough.

The two are evenly matched now. If given more time, he is confident that he can win the battle.

Moreover, the Martial Saint had just stepped in to take sides, which gave him this much time.

Do not step out of the mansion unless absolutely necessary!

With the words of the Martial Saint, he believed that Ji Xuan would not dare to disobey.

Since Ji Xuan couldn't leave the mansion, he couldn't cause him any trouble.

In this way, he will have enough time to continue to grow.

He was now even more aware that his battle with Ji Xuan was not yet over.

It's just that the time has been delayed.

The day the Martial Saint officially passes away will be the day he continues his battle with Ji Xuan. (End of Chapter)