[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint":3,"chapter-grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1290":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},251466,523,"Chapter 1290 - 188: Cultivation, Victory Banquet! (2)","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1290",1290,"\u003Cp>Watching the two of them leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning glanced at the sky above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As dusk enveloped the earth, the time had come to between five to six moments past 5 p.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s still some time!\" Jiang Ning nodded to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he glanced at the panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill]: Vajra Immortal Body (Three times limit-breaking 1899\u002F40000) (Trait: Dragon Elephant Power (light purple), Leakless Body (deep blue), Eighteen-foot Golden Body (light purple))\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accumulated experience value now, though insignificant compared to the total required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with accumulation, one day he would break through this Cultivation Technique again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging by today’s efficiency, that day wouldn’t be far off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He steadied his Heart Spirit, took up the corresponding stance, and continued to grind the Cultivation Technique’s experience value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the events of the day, he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current priority was no longer the Swordsmanship breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding his expertise in Sword Dao, with the Taixu Yin Yang Sword he currently mastered, he was invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even someone as strong as Fang Daoquan, had reached nearly Second Grade Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his sword technique, possesses not a shred of resistance or countering power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, from his later conversation with Zhou Sheng, he could discern that even Zhou Sheng couldn’t see through his sword technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, on the level of skill, it is sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whereas in the aspect of Dao, it is the essence of Martial Arts, the progression of realm, the evolution of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His next step is to complete Nine Blood Transfusions and step into the domain of Martial Arts Mythology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this goal, he can only temporarily set aside the continued improvement of Taixu Yin Yang Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his day consists of only twelve hours, not twenty-four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time is limited, so choices must be made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vajra Immortal Body experience value +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vajra Immortal Body experience value +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vajra Immortal Body experience value +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, beads of sweat dripped, falling to the ground, spreading into spots of moisture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every drop bears witness to the fruits of his efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bright moon rises, and the night gradually grows cooler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jiang Ning’s body continuously emits swirling white smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one approaches slightly, one can feel the tremendous heat radiating from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips moved slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the courtyard, two light footsteps immediately sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few breaths later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two graceful, tall and slender maids came to Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two maids bowed graciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare bathwater for me!\" Jiang Ning commanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master!\" the two maids promptly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they hurried off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jiang Ning continued to mobilize his Qi-Blood, repeatedly refining and washing the skin membrane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each refining, the physical quality gradually improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vajra Immortal Body experience value +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vajra Immortal Body experience value +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two maids returned to Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, the bathwater in the bathing room is ready!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning continued to operate Qi-Blood, refining the skin membrane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vajra Immortal Body experience value +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after seeing this prompt flash before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he calm the Qi-Blood inside, ceasing the practice of the Vajra Immortal Body’s corresponding movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his change in action, his muscles suddenly appeared like coiled dragons, exuding potency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go!\" Jiang Ning said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master!\" the two maids quickly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the two followed behind Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the door was pushed open, steam poured out like a waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning stepped inside, seeing the petals scattered on the water, amidst the steam filling the entire bathing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, let us assist!\" seeing Jiang Ning’s action, the two maids quickly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Jiang Ning gave the two maids a glance, nodding slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning leaned against a corner of the bath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two maids, also dressed in thin plain garments, entered the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the garments became wet, their graceful figures were faintly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of beauty, the allure of veiled elegance is the most attractive, the most lethal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning couldn’t help but glance twice, then comfortably enjoyed the back scrub from the two maids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt no psychological burden from this enjoyment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he has not been in this world for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he never believed in the idea of equality for all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equality for all has always been just a slogan, never achievable in reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his previous life, it was impossible even for six hundred million people’s life levels to be indistinguishable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, as Martial Arts improves, there is a huge disparity in life levels between individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In severe cases, reproductive isolation between species can even occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he conform to those slogans that exist only in ideals?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little over an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked out of the bathing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was dressed in a silver-white brocade robe, with an exquisite silver mask on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This outfit was exactly the same as before he took action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the two maids were also dressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In plain long skirts, their figures were beautifully outlined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What time is it now?\" Jiang Ning asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to the master, it is five quarters past the hour of the dog!\" a maid replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s go, it’s time to attend the celebration banquet!\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, master!\" the two maids responded with a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they followed Jiang Ning with small, quick steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they just walked out of the courtyard, two more maids approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\" The two maids quickly saluted upon seeing Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did the Marquis summon you?\" Jiang Ning asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, master!\" the two maids quickly replied, then said, \"The celebration banquet is about to begin, and the Marquis has instructed us to invite you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\" Hearing the words of the two maids before him, Jiang Ning immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lead the way!\" he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, master!\" the two maids replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Marquis Mansion celebration banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The master has arrived!!\" a voice suddenly called out from outside the banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Sky City, hearing this title, immediately looked toward the banquet entrance with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, at the magnificently lit and splendid banquet entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man with a tall stature, clad in silver-white attire and wearing a silver mask, appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the man with the silver mask, everyone immediately understood the existence of this newly appeared man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the formidable warrior who, with one sword, could slay a half-step Second Grade Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the Sword Dao expert who easily broke through blockades and killed with a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, come, sit over here!\" The Purple Robe Marquis, upon seeing Jiang Ning’s appearance, immediately rose from his seat, gesturing for Jiang Ning to sit beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Purple Robe Marquis Zhou Sheng’s actions, various figures among the banquet crowd immediately rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Your Highness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Your Highness!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, a group of people, upon seeing Jiang Ning’s arrival and Purple Robe Marquis Zhou Sheng’s behavior, rose to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more than half the crowd rose afterward, the remaining individuals exchanged glances then also stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the number of people standing to greet reached seventy to eighty percent, the remaining attendees had no choice but to rise as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not rising to greet would make them stand out too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marquis!\" Jiang Ning cupped his hands upon reaching Zhou Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Your Highness, for your assistance today, please have a seat!\" Zhou Sheng spoke again, gesturing to the empty seat beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning understood why Zhou Sheng addressed him as His Highness because it was Zhou Sheng’s misunderstanding and guidance to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also knew that with these clothes on, combined with the Purple Robe Marquis addressing him as such, few would doubt the authenticity of his identity as His Highness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he took the empty seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, a toast to you, thanks to you today!\" Feng Zhen raised his glass to Jiang Ning in gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Feng, you’re too kind!\" Jiang Ning also picked up the wine glass in front of him and drained it in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the wine entered his stomach, his eyes suddenly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he felt a substantial amount of energy in the wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the Marquis be so wealthy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each table is equipped with such valuable wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer observation, he realized that the wine on the other tables wasn’t identical to his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the other two tables at the main seats had the same wine as his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two were Purple Robe Marquis Zhou Sheng and Deputy Mansion Master of the Inspection Office, Feng Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>",1446,"2026-05-29T16:07:50.876Z","2026-06-01T04:29:42.045Z",1,"novelbin.me","6d8aae5de70185b5503a3453cd78bb071db0ebbe81f0c60cfeceff7b5b01ef56","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1291","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1289",1570,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-cover.jpg"]