Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Water Moon Sword Palace.

Outside the hall.

"Greetings to the Dongling Marquis!"

"Greetings to the Dongling Marquis!"

The two sword-wielding women at the door, upon seeing Jiang Ning’s appearance, immediately bowed and saluted.

"You should be saying King Luoshui, not the Dongling Marquis!" Xiao Emei, who arrived early, said.

Afterwards, she gracefully bowed to Jiang Ning.

"Greetings to King Luoshui!"

Jiang Ning nodded: "No need to specially come to meet me, I’m just passing through!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Emei glanced towards the inside of the hall.

She also understood Jiang Ning’s intention for coming here, because of the divine woman statue in the hall.

"Since you, Prince, have come from afar, why not rest for a couple of days in the palace, allowing me to fulfill the duties of a host! The scenery by Shuiyue Lake is quite beautiful, and now is the time of clear skies and bright moon, with some rain expected in the coming days." Xiao Emei’s gaze fell on Jiang Ning as she spoke again.

"No need!" Jiang Ning shook his head, "I am pressed for time now, and there is much to be done!"

"Then let me see the prince off!" Xiao Emei heard his words and did not pursue the matter further, instead going along with Jiang Ning’s intentions.

Jiang Ning nodded again.

A moment later.

At the foot of the mountain, by the pier.

"Palace Master, let’s part ways here!" Jiang Ning said.

"Prince, take care on your journey!" Xiao Emei replied.

Jiang Ning nodded, saying no more.

He then turned to face Lin Qingyi.

Her loose hair was now pinned up with a wooden hairpin.

She had more of the earthly aura than she did earlier, resembling the maidens of the Moon Palace.

"Let’s go."

As he finished speaking, his hand rested on Lin Qingyi’s shoulder.

The next moment.

A black and white rainbow shot into the sky, cutting through the clouds above the Water Moon Sword Palace.

In an instant, it vanished beyond Xiao Emei’s sight, leaving a distinct trace of black and white in the vast sky.

"Such incredible speed!!" Xiao Emei murmured softly as she watched the scene.

...

Only a moment later.

The black and white light pierced through the sky, crossing the protective array of the Royal Capital, and landed within the city.

"He’s back again!" In a small courtyard in the west of the city, a gray-haired elder looked up at the trace still lingering above the Royal Capital, murmuring to himself.

...

Inside the Imperial Palace.

In the imperial garden.

The morning sunlight of spring filtered through sparse clouds, shedding light on the garden.

The flowers in the garden were competing in splendor, presenting a scene of spring harmony.

Fragrant blooms filled the air, and butterflies fluttered.

Ji Minghao, wearing a bright yellow regular robe, stood with hands behind his back.

Shen Xiao stood three steps behind him, dressed in a dark martial robe, sword at his waist unremoved.

At this moment, Ji Minghao had stopped walking, standing with hands behind his back, gazing at the sky where the black and white light had just dissipated, his expression solemn.

"That halo, it means King Luoshui has returned." Ji Minghao slowly opened his mouth, his voice calm.

Shen Xiao slightly nodded: "Yes. Judging by the direction, King Luoshui should have just returned from the south!"

"The south!" Ji Minghao murmured, with a contemplative look in his eyes.

Shen Xiao, standing behind, remained silent.

He could feel that with Ji Minghao’s ascension, there was noticeable change compared to when he was a prince.

It made him feel that Ji Minghao was increasingly resembling the Changning Emperor when he first ascended the throne.

Thinking of the Changning Emperor, he couldn’t help but look towards the direction of the Yangxin Hall.

Though a new emperor was established, he knew the Changning Emperor had not yet passed away, and felt that the Changning Emperor would not simply die.

Because having served many years as the great general, he understood more than most about the Changning Emperor.

Among the concubines of the Changning Emperor, one made him feel perplexed, with a vague sense of illusion.

"Brother Jiang now is truly remarkable!" Ji Minghao’s praise at this moment instantly brought Shen Xiao’s wandering heart spirit back.

"Indeed remarkable!" Shen Xiao nodded, continuing, "Second under heaven, among six people equally recognized today, in my opinion, in another year or half, with King Luoshui’s martial prowess and progress speed, he shall be the sole second under heaven! Once that true age ends, with ashes returning to the sky, King Luoshui shall be the first of this era!"

"First of this era?" Ji Minghao murmured.

"Yes!" Shen Xiao nodded, continuing, "My estimation of him cannot be underestimated! King Luoshui’s progress speed might even be faster!"

"Father-in-law, do you think Brother Jiang has the hope of reaching the legendary realm, equating with that realm?" Ji Minghao asked as his gaze focused on the gradually fading trace of the rainbow above the sky.

Upon hearing this question, Shen Xiao shook his head: "Holy Emperor, in the last eight hundred years, he is alone in reaching this level at such an age. To achieve his current accomplishments, he is alone! If not for the constraints of the times, King Luoshui would be a true Immortal! This sufficiently shows his talent potential and comprehension, as well as the robustness of his Immortal Root! But in martial arts, whether he can stand shoulder to shoulder with the Martial Saint, I dare not make rash conclusions, but in my opinion, if anyone in the world can do it, it would be none other than King Luoshui."

Ji Minghao, hearing this, nodded: "Father-in-law speaks truth. Brother Jiang is truly unparalleled through the ages. My ability to ascend the throne, inheriting the imperial lineage, is thanks to his assistance! I consider myself fortunate!"

Saying this, he looked afar, towards the direction where Luoshui County is located, his thoughts drifting far.

"Who would have thought, Brother Jiang, once in a small remote town, in such a short time, could come this far! Every reflection on it feels incredible! Luckily, I got acquainted with Brother Jiang back then, otherwise all schemes would have been in vain!"

Listening to these words, Shen Xiao also nodded agreeably.

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