[{"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-922":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},250878,523,"Chapter 922 - 12: Seamless Perfection, Terrifying Toll!","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-922",922,"\u003Cp>Fifth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunlight, like a patchwork of light and shadow, shimmered on the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the murmurs from below, Xia Wanqin smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know that the cauldron is the supreme vessel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The emperor’s emblem, represented by the cauldron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The auction item to be bid on later is, according to research, a fragment from a cauldron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Wanqin lifted the red cloth from the tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bronze fragment half the size of the Great Xia’s palm lay on the mahogany tray, covered in spots of rust, mingling with an earthy hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph,\" someone below sneered, \"Wanhua Building isn’t being honest, trying to con us with this piece of scrap metal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Xia Wanqin seemed not to hear the murmurs from below, continuing his introduction at his own pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bronze fragment is from the Ancient Times, a piece from a cauldron. When bathed in the Essence Blood of a Grandmaster, it reveals a purple aura, the aura of an emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The emperor, besides the Holy Emperor, who else is considered an emperor?\" someone below questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Wanqing chuckled and said, \"Since the dawn of time, there has been more than one true emperor. Moreover, that individual cannot be considered an emperor, oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words brought silence to the entire room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Xia Wanqin’s words were undoubtedly disparaging the sovereign seated high in the temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a meddler were to spread this topic, one could not help but be implicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\" Xia Wanqin voiced, continuing, \"This item has been authenticated by our building as a fragment of an Ancient Relic, and it seems to contain the aura of an emperor within!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bathing it with the Essence Blood of a Grandmaster could reveal anomalies, but our building cannot freely offer up Essence Blood to demonstrate this for everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thus, its value is for you to determine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting bid is 200 taels of gold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the VIP box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning used his right hand to bring his index and middle fingers together, brushing across the center of his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white vertical stripe appeared on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brilliant and bright light streamed from the center of his brow, as if it were smoke clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiang Ning also closed his eyes, using his Heavenly Eye to gaze at the bronze fragment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked slightly in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze unwittingly turned towards Xia Wanqin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Heavenly Eye open, he instantly perceived a peculiarity about Xia Wanqin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with a sidelong glance, he detected the anomaly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flaw—less—in—every—way!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself, word by word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, it stirred a storm within him, but he quickly suppressed the surge of emotions, rapidly shifting his gaze away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He worried that staring too long would alert Xia Wanqin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This concern was not without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stronger the power, the more acute the perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among ordinary people, those with keen senses can often notice when someone is watching them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone a figure of exceptional strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After averting his gaze, his sight landed on the bronze fragment on the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The view shifted, descending from the macroscopic to the microscopic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only heard a bell sound in his ears, leaving his mind in complete chaos, plunging into an unaware stupor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of the stupor, the calling voice resounded, growing closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the last voice echoed beside him, Jiang Ning instantly awoke, his expression bewildered, as if he had been away for eons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, what happened?!!\" Noticing Jiang Ning regaining himself, Lv Yi slowly exhaled a breath and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew—\" Jiang Ning also let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes still retained a hint of lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately focused his mind, and the white vertical stripe on his brow began to close completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine!\" He reassured Lv Yi, then asked, \"How much time has passed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a bid rose from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"450 gold!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four hundred and fifty gold?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of contemplation passed through Jiang Ning’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Lv Yi’s voice echoed beside his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, less than half a cup of tea’s time has passed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the auction still for the bronze fragment?\" Jiang Ning asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Lv Yi nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning’s heart settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No missed opportunities, that’s good!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five hundred gold!\" he directly called out the bid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Wanqin glanced in Jiang Ning’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"VIP box number five has bid five hundred gold, is there any offer higher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As this esteemed guest wishes to collect this Ancient Relic fragment, how could I compete for affection!\" The previous bidder stood up and cupped his hands toward Jiang Ning’s box from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this, the crowd put their thoughts to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spending five hundred taels of gold on an unproven Ancient Relic fragment was already an extravagance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, further bidding, risking offending an unknown identity, the strength unseen but recognized Wanhua Building VIP, was unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing no further bids in the auction hall and Xia Wanqin’s concluding bell sound, Jiang Ning couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, by using the Heavenly Eye for a glimpse, he had witnessed a corner of the bronze fragment’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That bell sound, however phantom, had left his mind scattered for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it hadn’t been for Lv Yi alongside, persistently calling him, he wondered if his mind could have been gathered back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he still felt a lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time, it also brought him joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just from this alone, having glimpsed the tip of the iceberg, he knew the significance of the bronze fragment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a cauldron fragment as Xia Wanqin said, but a bell fragment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bell sound just now already confirmed its true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of Xia Wanqin, he couldn’t help but recall what Xia Wanqin had just said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An emperor, the ruler of Great Xia is unworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the true emperors were more than one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This instantly made him think of the records he learned from ancient books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distant past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several sovereigns of heaven and earth emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further, some heaven and earth sovereign truly led immortals, demons, gods, and buddhas.\u003C\u002Fp>",1049,"2026-05-29T16:07:35.302Z","2026-06-01T04:29:42.045Z",1,"novelbin.me","33070fb11348ad026c448f4c09a8c429d23cd2e15c1315797b58f4338319c241","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-923","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-921",1570,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-cover.jpg"]