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(Part 2)","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1422",1422,"\u003Cp>As for plots and conspiracies, they are minor paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as one day you walk alongside the existence of that Martial Saint, this world will only have one voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single word can determine the mighty course of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking in his heart, he simply washed up a bit right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to his room and took out the champion’s attire prepared the previous night and put it on directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood in front of the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the light at 3 a.m. was dim, to his eyes it was as bright as daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw himself in the mirror, wearing all red, with a majestic and extraordinary golden-winged roc embroidered with gold thread on the front, the roc appearing to fly freely in the skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the perfectly fitting champion’s attire, he nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he picked up a red silk ribbon and tied up his loose hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fully dressed, he pushed open the door and went outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law?\" Seeing the figure in the courtyard, his face immediately showed surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, why are you up so early?\" he asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to leave by the fourth watch, naturally I’m up early to make you a bowl of noodles, can’t have you attending the royal court on an empty stomach!\" said Liu Wanwan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, looking at the pitch-black night sky and the cold moonlight, he felt a bit moved in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, sister-in-law!\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are family, no need for thanks!\" Liu Wanwan waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the front hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Wanwan quickly appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large bowl of cooked noodles was topped on one side with braised beef, while the other side had several pan-fried sunny-side-up eggs soaked in broth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smelling the aroma wafting over, his mouth immediately began to water uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, sister-in-law!\" looking at the big bowl full of braised beef noodles in front of him, he expressed his gratitude once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat quickly while it’s hot!!\" Liu Wanwan wiped her hands on her apron and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning picked up a sunny-side-up egg soaked in broth and stuffed it into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rich aroma blossomed on his taste buds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delicious!!\" Jiang Ning nodded in praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Ning enjoying himself, a gentle smile appeared on Liu Wanwan’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a quarter of an hour, the noodles and broth all went into his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got up and patted his belly, looking satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he picked up the empty bowl and was about to head to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Wanwan appeared in front of him once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eating so clean, still not full?\" Liu Wanwan glanced at the empty bowl Jiang Ning held, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, I’m full!\" Jiang Ning patted his belly, indicating satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just steamed four big meat buns, eat them too, martial artists digest fast, eat more to grow stronger!\" Liu Wanwan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she placed the steamer on the table before Jiang Ning, opened it to reveal four large meat buns the size of a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you again, sister-in-law!\" Jiang Ning said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, ordinary food could be eaten in any quantity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once in the stomach, any food would be quickly digested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body’s digestion speed had long surpassed his eating speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gobbled down the large meat buns, one at a time, in three or two bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the span of a dozen breaths, four palm-sized meat buns were all devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Ning pick up the large bowl again, Liu Wanwan quickly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave it for me! I’ll clean up, you go to the entrance, I just heard the sound of a carriage outside the courtyard wall, it should be that Lord Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll trouble you, sister-in-law!\" Jiang Ning was not coy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of the National Master Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy gate shook and slowly opened to both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Jiang Ning in his red champion attire appeared before Zhou Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the champion badge on his waist, hair tied with a band, the golden-winged roc spreading wings on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Champion!\" Zhou Qian cupped his fist towards Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Zhou!\" Jiang Ning returned the greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The champion is even earlier than the appointed time!\" Zhou Qian said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knowing that Lord Zhou has arrived, how could I linger at home!\" Jiang Ning chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Champion, please get in the carriage!\" Zhou Qian gestured with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\" Jiang Ning nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the two of them got into the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage interior was spacious, the floor covered with genuine fur rugs, a pot of steaming tea on the table, and an incense burner with gently rising smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the carriage, Zhou Qian instructed Jiang Ning about the etiquette for entering the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Vermilion Bird Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As part of the Great Xia Imperial Palace, the Vermilion Bird Gate is one of the main entrances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Vermilion Bird Gate, there are also the Green Dragon Gate and the White Tiger Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage arrived at the main gate of the Vermilion Bird, and was immediately stopped by the Golden Armored Forbidden Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the carriage are Assistant Minister Zhou and the current newly crowned Martial Champion!!\" The attendant driving the carriage replied to the questioning of the Forbidden Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curtain of the carriage was swept aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Lord Zhou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Lord Zhou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Zhou Qian’s appearance, the Forbidden Army quickly bowed to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An official of the Third Grade, even in the Royal Capital, is a pivotal figure, not someone the gate-guarding Forbidden Army can easily offend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qian handed over Jiang Ning’s champion waist tag from the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Under the command of the Holy Emperor, I am escorting the current newly crowned champion to participate in today’s court meeting! This is the identity token of the current newly crowned champion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing these words, the captain of the Forbidden Army respectfully accepted the waist tag from Zhou Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a simple inspection, he returned the champion waist tag with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Zhou, it’s my duty, please forgive me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved to those behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let them through!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a rumble—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four members of the Forbidden Army stepped forward and pushed open the main gate of the Vermilion Bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qian also returned to the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Champion, continue drinking your tea! After entering the Vermilion Bird Gate, there’s still a considerable distance to the Taiji Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Lord Zhou!\" Jiang Ning raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the carriage passed through the heavy Vermilion Bird Gate, the wheels rolling over the green stone imperial road, making a deep rumbling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the carriage, Zhou Qian picked up a cup of hot tea that Jiang Ning had just poured, the aroma filling the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a sip and, nodding with satisfaction, said, \"The tea brewed by the champion has a unique flavor. I did not expect that by carrying out the emperor’s order, I would have the fortune to taste the newly crowned Martial Champion’s tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Zhou, you jest!\" Jiang Ning replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage continued to advance steadily, with not a drop of tea spilling from the cup inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Side hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Ning stepped into the side hall, he saw that Wan Jianyi and Mingxin had already arrived before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiang!\" Mingxin stood up and greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Mingxin!\" Jiang Ning returned the greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Jiang!\" Wan Jianyi also cupped his fists in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Wan!\" Jiang Ning also cupped his fists in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them then took their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the Taiji Hall, the officials had all gathered and stood silently before the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above nine steps, behind the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by palace maids flanking him, the Changning Emperor slowly appeared before the officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Emperor Changning’s complexion was rosy, his eyes shone with light, his expression stern, and his movements as powerful as a tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the officials, countless hidden glances secretly observed the Changning Emperor of today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the current state of Emperor Changning, some officials could not hide a hint of surprise on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Salute to the Human Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Salute to the Human Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they saw Emperor Changning take his seat, the gathered officials immediately bowed in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No formalities!\" Emperor Ning waved his long sleeve, his voice resonant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the officials straightened up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Side hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning and the others were drinking tea and eating dried fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jiang, may I ask where you learned your skills?\" Mingxin suddenly inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Canglang Martial Arts Hall,\" Jiang Ning replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Canglang Martial Arts Hall?\" Mingxin looked surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jianyi, at the side, also immediately pricked up his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He too was curious about what renowned teacher had trained someone of Jiang Ning’s skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back now, he found it hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In over eight hundred years of Great Xia, the most outstanding prodigy emerged contemporaneously with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his rapid rise was even more astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A regular martial arts hall in Luoshui County!\" Jiang Ning took another sip of tea to moisten his throat and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how have you achieved such high proficiency in the Vajra Immortal Body?\" Mingxin asked further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a person, don’t know if Master Mingxin has heard of,\" Jiang Ning smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\" Mingxin inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Chan!\" Jiang Ning said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Chan?!!\" Mingxin’s pupils immediately contracted.\u003C\u002Fp>",1598,"2026-05-29T16:07:52.281Z","2026-06-01T04:29:42.045Z",1,"novelbin.me","1964ece1c62df29aac639416aee70d53d73cdcb16485e0f3b69f0cd24e36c4d6","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1423","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1421",1570,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-cover.jpg"]