Chapter 1488: Chapter 286: Finally Achieving First Grade Mixed Yuan! (Part 2)

His bones were as white as jade, with natural Dao patterns subtly appearing on the surface, resonating slightly with his breath, producing a deep and rich thunderous sound.

The tendons stretched like the bowstring of Dragon Tendon, harboring tremendous power.

Within the Dantian, the pure gold inner core had solidified like a tangible star, slowly rotating as it absorbed and released massive amounts of golden True Yuan.

Inside the Qi Sea, the golden mist was so dense it was almost liquid, and as it flowed, it intertwined with the surging Qi-Blood and the pervasive Divine Thought through countless, hair-thin channels.

The energies of red, gold, and silver were no longer distinct but instead penetrated and transformed into each other, forming a cycle that was increasingly clear and stable.

The core of this cycle was precisely the three flowers of Essence, Qi, and Spirit within his body.

The three flowers emerged from the Spirit Platform, Dantian, and heart, emitting strands of radiance that mingled within his body.

Through the current perspective that reflected his true self, he could clearly see a miniature "domain" rapidly taking shape, with the three flowers as pivotal points.

The boundaries of this domain were not fixed in shape, but rather an invisible "field" that repelled the intrusion of chaotic external energies, while firmly locking in the energy produced by the cycle of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, continuously refining and elevating it.

Within the domain, vague shadows of sun, moon, and stars flickered, and the veins of mountains and rivers extended.

The flow of blood became rivers, and the extension of meridians formed veins.

Though still ethereal, the structure already showed the rudiments, resembling a tiny world independent from the outside.

What shook Jiang Ning’s Heart Spirit even more was that he could "see" the process of this domain fusing with his physical body.

Within the circulating cycle of three colors, at a speed visible to the naked eye, it blended at a deeper level with his organs, limbs, and bones.

The organs were soaked in energy, as if coated with a faint treasure radiance, and their functions were enhanced to an incredible state.

The meridians, under the torrent of energy, were constantly widening and solidifying, like Spirit Veins meticulously carved out.

Even the tiniest cells underwent slow yet steadfast transformation under the nourishment of this Source Energy, evolving towards greater perfection and resilience.

"The cycle constructed by the resonance of the three flowers of Essence, Qi, and Spirit is nearly perfect. The solidification speed of the domain’s boundaries is faster than expected, and the fusion with the physical body is extraordinarily smooth." Jiang Ning’s mind was as clear as a mirror.

The [洞见真灵] trait not only allowed him to see these changes clearly, but also endowed him with a mystical ability of "foresight."

He silently extrapolated in his heart, following the current trend of energy flow, the progress of fusion, and the momentum brought by the strengthening of his True Spirit.

A moment later, he slowly opened his eyes, which flowed with silver brilliance, infused with a determined light.

"At this pace, without external assistance, relying solely on self-cultivation and the nourishment of the three-flower cycle, in no more than three days, this small world can be completely stabilized and perfectly integrated with the physical body."

"Then, the cycle of Essence, Qi, and Spirit will become self-sufficient, the inner world will be initially formed, repelling external disturbances, energy will circulate endlessly, and that will be the First Grade Mixed Yuan Realm!"

With the New Year approaching, the time coincidently fell within these one or two days.

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

With the help of [洞见真灵], he not only saw the path clearly but also grasped the opportunity for breakthrough with precision.

The last trace of uncertainty in his heart vanished like smoke, replaced by unprecedented composure and anticipation.

First Grade Mixed Yuan, was within reach.

Soon, he entered a state of cultivation.

With the current level of efficiency, he aimed to advance further in his present realm.

Each additional trait derived from Break Limit strengthened his foundation a bit more.

[Spirit Platform Cave Illumination True Self Method Experience Value +290]

[Spirit Platform Cave Illumination True Self Method Experience Value +291]

[Spirit Platform Cave Illumination True Self Method Experience Value +289]

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As time passed, the experience value of the Spirit Platform Cave Illumination True Self Method continued to soar.

He was wholeheartedly absorbed in it.

Meanwhile, outside the National Master Mansion, the Royal Capital was slowly becoming more lively.

Because in two days, it would be the New Year.

Out with the old, in with the new, the New Year is a fresh start, a chance to look forward to the new year.

No matter how harsh the weather, the Royal Capital remained bustling.

...

Snow dropped silently, the New Year had arrived.

In Jiang Ning’s courtyard within the National Master Mansion, the snow gathered thickly, yet he was unaware of the passing time.

Ever since the [洞见真灵] trait was triggered, he comprehended the flow of his three flowers of Essence, Qi, and Spirit and the concretion process of his inner world’s framework. He barely moved a bit during the past two days, fully immersed at the edge of the last breakthrough.

The resonance among the internal red, gold, and silver flowers grew more intense, and the boundary of the miniature "domain" was near substantial.

Blood flowed like the roar of a Red Dragon, True Yuan condensed like a tide of golden liquid, Divine Thought was as clear as silver brilliance illuminating.

The cycle of three-color energy continued repeatedly, with each strand of power being purified and unified.

On New Year’s Eve night, the myriad households were illuminated with lights, and faint noises of staying up and fireworks lingered in and around the Royal Capital.

But Jiang Ning’s courtyard was silent, only above his head, about three feet high, the three-flower illusion spontaneously emerged, and the red, gold, and silver radiance blended like water, forming a slow-rotating chaotic light sphere, with the shadows of sun, moon, stars, and the veins of mountains and rivers flickering within, as if a world was being nurtured.

After midnight, old replaced by new.

"Crackling——!!!"

The first morning of the New Year, somewhere someone ignited the first string of firecrackers, and the crisp explosive sound abruptly broke the silence of the Royal Capital, echoing among the morning mist and snow.

Then, fireworks rose, exploding in the sky.

In the moment of this firework explosion.

Jiang Ning’s body suddenly underwent a dramatic change in Qi mechanism!

"Buzz——!!!"

The space within the courtyard violently shook, and the chaotic light sphere abruptly contracted, transforming into a three-color rotating light column that pierced through the top of his head and instantaneously penetrated into his body.

Simultaneously, the nearly solidified "domain" within perfectly fused with his flesh!

In an instant.

Jiang Ning saw his own organs, limbs, and bones illuminating in brilliant radiance simultaneously.

A scarlet flower bloomed in the heart, the formidable Qi-Blood surged like lava yet not a trace leaked out, entirely locked within the body’s meridians.

In the Dantian, the golden flower rotated, the pure golden inner core burst with dazzling light, True Yuan condensed like a solid star, merging with Qi-Blood as it inhaled and exhaled.

The silver flower hung high in the Spirit Platform, the dropped silver brilliance acted as the invisible bond, thoroughly unifying the three of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

The circuit formed by the three was fully connected, forming a perfect closed-loop.

From now, he saw a small world within his body, where Essence, Qi, and Spirit circulated endlessly, operating without dependence on external energy supplementation, greatly reducing combat consumption, with recovery speed soaring at least tenfold.

Then, a field of invisible force naturally unfolded with him at its center, enveloping three yards around him.

Within the field, wind and snow ceased abruptly, air stagnated, all external chaotic energies were repelled outside.

This was the "domain."

With a flick of his mind, he instantly understood.

This was the mark of a First-Grade Martial Artist.

Within the domain, with his small world as the core, the mastery of energy reached its peak, the radiated energy field could channel all surrounding forces, as if he was the sovereign of this small world.

This instantly reminded him of Primordial Spirit Strong Persons.

Primordial Spirit Strong Persons possess a Primordial Spirit, forming their own world.

Whereas the First Grade Mixed Element Realm clearly shared some similar traits with Primordial Spirit Strong Persons.

"Perhaps, the evolution of Martial Arts has always drawn from the path of Immortal Dao!" a thought flashed through his mind again.

Then, he moved his mind slightly, observing inside and outside his body.

He saw his bones, white as jade, with faint patterns on them.

His tendons were as tough as Dragon Tendons, with the mere movement inside producing sounds of wind and thunder.

His blood was heavy like mercury slurry, with a faint roar during its flow.

Underneath his skin, the treasure radiance was restrained, seemingly no different from an ordinary person, but every inch of his flesh contained terrifying Life Force and defensive power.

The body of martial arts mythology forged by nine blood transfusions at this moment steps towards a higher form of life.

In the Spirit Platform, the light shed by the silver flower became increasingly clear.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes, the silver radiance in his pupils flowing, as if seeing through the essence of all things.

The crystalline structure of every snowflake outside the courtyard, the slight flow of Spiritual Energy in the air, even the faint energy fluctuations of passersby’s Qi-Blood on distant streets, all clearly presented in his senses.

"First Grade Mixed Yuan, achieved!"

Jiang Ning slowly stood up, all the phenomena around him withdrew entirely, the Mixed Element Domain silently constrained, his entire aura quiet like an abyss, no longer leaking the slightest bit of energy.

He breathed out gently, his breath like a sword, piercing through wind and snow, etching a faint mark on the bluestone slab several yards away.