Chapter 1525: Chapter 18: The Everlasting Trait, Jiang Ning Arrives! (Part 2)

And Zhuge Manor, the Zhuge family, is the most influential faction among the local forces in Guangning Prefecture.

For over a hundred years, the Zhuge family has resided at Wolong Hill, always considered half an official force, with members serving in the court generation after generation.

The Zhuge family has thrived even more in this generation.

With four Grandmasters presiding, among them a top-notch Grandmaster, their combined strength makes them the most dominant local power in Guangning Prefecture.

With such power and foundation, the Zhuge family has consistently ignored Yingtian Alliance’s invitations.

But some time ago, a True Disciple from the Cross Immortal Gate tragically died at the hands of an elder from the Zhuge family.

Using this as a justification, Yingtian Alliance directly pressured the Zhuge family.

In the first conflict, the Zhuge family lost a Grandmaster, who died violently outside.

Anyone can see what Yingtian Alliance truly wants.

But today’s Yingtian Alliance is extremely powerful.

Ji Mingzhou, the Sect Leader of Cross Immortal Gate, serves as the Alliance Hierarch of Yingtian Alliance, boasting strength comparable to the First Grade Mixed Element Realm.

Additionally, there’s Li Sixiang, along with a Great Grandmaster native to Guangning Prefecture, external aid from Taihua Mountain of Five Mountains Prefecture, and allies from Yunmeng Prefecture’s Nine Witch Sect and Hundred Rivers Prefecture’s Thunder Shock Gang.

Currently, according to Shen Wenyan, Yingtian Alliance has at least four Great Grandmasters, possibly five or six.

Faced with this force, Shen Wenyan felt powerless, so he sought external aid from Wang Wenzong, the Nine River Dragon, residing in Guangning City.

"Nine River Dragon... Wang Wenzong!" Jiang Ning murmured.

He took the tea handed to him by a nearby maid: "Is this person really so formidable, able to confront several Great Grandmasters on his own?"

Shen Wenyan nodded: "Though I’ve never crossed fists with Wang Wenzong, he must be extremely strong! According to verified records, there are two Great Grandmasters who died at his hands, and more than ten in the Grandmaster Realm! In his youth, he was truly a fierce figure!"

"Although in recent decades Wang Wenzong hasn’t acted as fiercely, his strength hasn’t waned much!"

Jiang Ning said, "As far as I know, the Eighteen Dragon Heads are figures from a hundred years ago; Wang Wenzong should be three Jiazi in age now!"

"Even for a Second Grade Great Grandmaster, three Jiazi is old age, causing drop in Qi-Blood and vitality, making it hard to match his peak strength."

Shen Wenyan shook his head.

"Dongling Marquis, you’re unaware; the Eighteen Dragon Heads are, strictly speaking, half-dragon half-human, their longevity can’t be measured by ordinary standards! Though we don’t know their actual lifespan, three Jiazi certainly isn’t the upper limit!"

"I see!" Jiang Ning nodded, his expression understanding.

"And the result just now?" Jiang Ning asked again.

"Found a breakthrough, Wang Wenzong has agreed! Tomorrow, he’ll take action at Zhuge Manor!" Shen Wenyan nodded.

At that moment.

Jiang Ning’s face subtly changed, then he covered his mouth and lightly coughed.

Shen Wenyan’s gaze instantly fell on Jiang Ning.

Until Jiang Ning coughed ten times, gradually easing.

"Dongling Marquis, your health...?" Shen Wenyan said.

Jiang Ning smiled bitterly at the words: "Undoubtedly, Marquis Wen Yuan has heard, I’ve been cursed, and now the curse power has seeped into my organs."

"With your health impaired, why not quietly recuperate at the Royal Capital, instead of traveling a thousand miles to Guangning City?" Shen Wenyan said.

Jiang Ning shook his head: "Being in this position, I must fulfill my responsibilities! Guangning Prefecture seeks aid, how can I, as Zeshan State Patrol Envoy, turn a blind eye?"

"Brother Jiang, but your current health...?" At this moment, Ye Zhengqi spoke.

"It’s fine!" Jiang Ning smiled and shook his head: "I can still move for now! Thus, even a useless body must contribute!"

"Admire!!" Upon hearing this, Shen Wenyan’s face showed a trace of respect.

At this moment, close to Jiang Ning, with his strong perception as a Second Grade Great Grandmaster, he too could sense the hidden, cold power on Jiang Ning.

Connecting to Jiang Ning’s uncontrollable cough earlier. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

He knew the rumors were true, and Jiang Ning was indeed afflicted with a deadly curse, his days numbered.

For even the current Holy Emperor couldn’t resist such a curse, let alone Jiang Ning who hadn’t fully developed yet.

At that moment.

Jiang Ning coughed softly a few times again.

Over the past two days of travel, he hadn’t deliberately suppressed the spread and invasion of the curse power, but let it develop.

Because his purpose for this journey was to portray the signs of a dying man.

Once the purpose is achieved, the dying man naturally won’t attract the attention of those people.

And he’ll have more time to grow.

Thinking of this, he couldn’t suppress his urge to cough.

After coughing several times consecutively, he picked up the tea and drank half a cup.

Ji Mingyue also gently patted his back, helping him smooth the Qi inside.

Witnessing this scene, Ye Zhengqi’s expression turned complicated.

The Jiang Ning he remembered was spirited and enthusiastic.

As the saying goes, the hidden dragon lies deep in the abyss, and will soar to the heavens at the right moment.

But the present Jiang Ning, before him, seemed to have gained a touch of illness, lacking the radiance that once drew attention.

At that moment.

A maid walked into the hall with small steps.

She then gracefully bowed to Shen Wenyan.

"Master, dinner is ready!"

...

After dinner.

Under Shen Wenyan’s arrangement, Jiang Ning and Ji Mingyue were placed in a courtyard of two square units.

At this moment, Jiang Ning stood in the courtyard.

Wind and snow swirled around him.

Compared to a few hours ago, the snow had lessened, and the wind had weakened.

Standing amidst the wind and snow, his gaze focused slightly.

He saw the unrestricted spread of curse power over the past two days, leading to deeper invasions of his lungs.

His entire lungs were streaked with purple marks.

Dark purple specks of light, bright as stars, flickered within his lungs, ebbing and flowing, akin to stars in the sky.

The invasion of his lungs was already deep.

Similarly, his heart was so.

But apart from his heart and lungs.

His liver, spleen, and kidneys were filled with golden light, without the slightest contamination.

Those were his protected areas.

Never allowing the curse power to invade a bit.

After a moment, he withdrew his focus.

He then looked at his panel.

[Skill]: Spring Treasure Manual (First Limit Break 102/20000)(Trait: Perpetual Renewal (Deep Blue))

Summer Treasure Manual (First Limit Break 10113/20000)(Trait: Yangyan True Fire (Light Purple))

Autumn Treasure Manual (Perfection 883/10000)

Winter Treasure Manual (Perfection 473/10000)

This was his gain during the two days of travel.

Originally at Great Success, Spring Treasure Manual was deduced to Perfection and further progressed to complete the First Limit Break.

This also granted him a new trait.

And the effect of this trait was simple, it enhanced all his recovery.

Whether it be Qi-Blood, spirituality, True Yuan, stamina...

All of these recover faster than before.

Then, his gaze moved down.

[Skill]: Visualization (Great Success 1077/10000)

In improving the Spring Treasure Manual, the skill ’Visualization’ also grew.

Allowing Visualization to step into the realm of Great Success.

Judging from the experience value needed for a breakthrough, he knew Visualization was not as ordinary as it seemed.

Just reaching Perfection required ten thousand experience points.

In terms of experience value demand, it was equal to Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill, Vajra Immortal Body, and such.

This proves the extraordinary nature of Visualization.

The enhancement of Visualization also strengthened his spiritual intensity.

In the same frequency of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, his True Yuan and Qi-Blood were thereby passively enhanced.

He once again lowered his gaze.

[Skill]: Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill (Four Times Limit Break 5233/50000)(Traits: Longevity Species (Deep Purple), Pure Yang Body (Deep Purple), Great Sun Furnace (Deep Purple))

Similarly highly improved was Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill.

In the clouds, the Immortal Crane flew, Sun Essence Qi surged.

Each breath taken brought torrents of Sun Essence Qi into his body, tempering his organs.

During tempering, he even found that under Sun Essence Qi’s refinement, his lungs, deeply invaded by the curse power, were gradually normalizing.

Due to this discovery, he abandoned further opportunities to breathe and release Sun Essence Qi.

Because continuing would restore him to normal.

Then, how could he dispel people’s wariness of him?