novelnext Chapter 927 Methods! Mental Tactics!
Chapter 927 Methods! Mental Tactics!
Lishui Imperial Palace.
Inside the hall, golden sunlight streamed onto the translucent black floor tiles, refracting a bright light.
Meanwhile, the flickering light from the bronze lamp illuminated the entire hall.
The light shone on Jiang Ning's face, revealing every detail of his expression.
Ji Minghao glanced at Jiang Ning twice, then smiled calmly: "Brother Jiang, how about we take a walk together?"
"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded.
"Mengyun, you stay!" Ji Minghao said to Shen Mengyun, who was standing to the side.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Shen Mengyun nodded in response.
Afterwards, the two walked out of the main hall and into the palace.
"Brother Jiang, do you know why I wanted to come out for a walk with you?" Ji Minghao asked again.
"Your Majesty, please speak frankly," Jiang Ning said.
"Brother Jiang is still as straightforward as ever!" Ji Minghao smiled faintly, then said, "The reason I sent Mengyun away and came out for a walk with Brother Jiang is because I want to maintain His Majesty's image in front of outsiders!"
At this point, Ji Minghao sighed softly.
"Before I ascended the throne, I actually longed for this position! I had immense power, and my words could determine the fate of millions! Now that I'm actually in this position, I realize how tiring it is! It's both mentally and physically exhausting!"
Ji Minghao sighed again and said, "I cannot say these things in the eyes of outsiders, because I am the current emperor and I cannot show my weakness in front of outsiders."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning stopped, looked at Ji Minghao, and then shook his head.
“Your Majesty, how can Shen Mengyun be an outsider? She is the current Empress, the Empress whom Your Majesty has formally married and announced to the world.”
“You don’t understand!” Ji Minghao shook his head and sighed slightly: “I made Shen Mengyun empress because of General Shen Xiao. I am weak and powerless. Even though I got this position with Brother Jiang’s support, there are not many people I can command now! If I don’t marry Shen Mengyun and make her empress, even General Shen Xiao’s power will not obey me.”
Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning's gaze sharpened.
"His Majesty is not fond of Shen Mengyun?"
Looking into Jiang Ning's eyes, Ji Minghao pondered for a moment, then nodded: "I don't want to lie to Brother Jiang, it's true!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning glanced at Ji Minghao, then shook his head, unsure of what to say.
He understood Ji Minghao's actions.
That's just how it is in the imperial family.
Five thousand years of history have already documented countless power struggles.
However, in his opinion, this was rather unfair to Shen Mengyun.
Although he had no close relationship with Shen Mengyun, he knew that Shen Mengyun had always been in love with Ji Minghao.
Even though Ji Minghao had no chance of ascending the throne in the early days, he was a prince without any support from his maternal clan.
But Shen Mengyun never changed her mind at that time.
He had even approached him before, trying to persuade him to join Ji Minghao's side.
Therefore, he always understood Shen Mengyun's thoughts.
If these words were to fall into Shen Mengyun's ears now, they would undoubtedly be extremely cruel.
“Therefore, Brother Jiang,” Ji Minghao stared intently at Jiang Ning, “in the entire capital, the only person I can truly confide in, the one I can be completely unguarded with, is Brother Jiang!”
At this point, Ji Minghao sighed again, looking somewhat dejected.
"Even Little Seventeen doesn't like to talk to me anymore, and ignores me!"
Seeing the dejected look on Ji Minghao's face, Jiang Ning felt a pang of pity.
He could understand Ji Minghao's choice; even if he were in that situation, he couldn't guarantee he would do the same.
The imperial family is the most ruthless.
Not competing or fighting often leads to the death of those close to you, those around you, and those you care about.
“Your Majesty, now that you have ascended to this position, you are no longer yourself, no longer Ji Minghao, but the ruler of Great Xia and the ruler of the Nine Provinces. Your words and actions are naturally not your own and cannot be based on your own personality.”
"What His Majesty has done is without fault. Now that he has taken this position, these are all things that should be done!"
"Now that I'm in this position, all I need to do is act in a way that is fair to the people!"
Jiang Ning offered words of comfort.
Hearing these words, Ji Minghao looked at Jiang Ning with some emotion in his eyes.
"Thank you for your words, Brother Jiang. I understand, and this is all I should do! Now that I have ascended the throne, I have no choice in what I do!"
"Brother Jiang's words have only strengthened my resolve!"
"Brother Jiang, rest assured, I will not let you down!"
"Now that I've taken this position, I will live up to its responsibilities and mission!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded to Ji Minghao.
"It is excellent that Your Majesty thinks this way!"
"Furthermore, I have a favor to ask, and I hope Brother Jiang can grant it!" As Ji Minghao spoke, he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Jiang Ning.
"Your Majesty, please speak first!" Jiang Ning said.
"I hope Brother Jiang can attend the court assembly tomorrow. There are some proposals that I hope you, as my only friend, can attend to bolster our efforts!" Ji Minghao said sincerely.
Seeing Ji Minghao's pleading look, Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
“Since His Majesty has said so, how could I refuse!” Jiang Ning said.
"Thank you, Brother Jiang!" Ji Minghao said sincerely.
"Your Majesty is too kind!" Jiang Ning smiled.
Ji Minghao said, "I am indeed weak and alone right now, and I don't have many officials supporting me in the court. Having Brother Jiang's support is extremely important to me!"
After speaking, he bowed to Jiang Ning in thanks.
"I cordially invite Brother Jiang to the court assembly tomorrow! I must return now! I should have shared a drink with Brother Jiang and had a good time until we were both drunk, but I have been away from the palace for too long. I have just ascended the throne and have a lot of matters to attend to!"
"I hope Brother Jiang won't take offense!" Ji Minghao said, bowing to Jiang Ning again as he finished speaking.
"Your Majesty is too kind, please go ahead!" Jiang Ning said.
"Farewell!" Ji Minghao cupped his hands in farewell to Jiang Ning, then turned and left.
Jiang Ning watched Ji Minghao's figure disappear around the corner before turning his gaze away.
The thoughtful look in his eyes also disappeared.
Then, he looked in the direction of the imperial palace island.
The island in the center of the Li River was the one most affected by the big battle two days ago.
After this battle, he became even more convinced of his previous choice.
If it were in one's own residence, what would have happened if those soldiers had come knocking on the door a couple of days ago?
The aftershocks of the battle alone could cause devastating repercussions.
Not only will their residence be destroyed, but their relatives and loved ones will also be injured or even killed.
"My strength still needs to be improved. The central island of the Lishui Palace is still a good place!" The thought flashed through his mind, and he disappeared into the corridor in a flash.
next moment.
He appeared in the center of the island of the palace.
The biggest impact of the big battle two days ago was on this central island.
As a result of the aftermath of that battle, under the influence of his mental perception, he could clearly see that the island's area had shrunk by half.
The remaining islands were also littered with broken rocks, broken trees, and collapsed buildings, a scene of utter devastation, resembling the aftermath of the apocalypse.
He glanced at the entire island with his mind, then withdrew his senses and looked at the panel.
[Source Point]: 396.8
[Skill]: Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Technique (Nine Limit Breaks 68756/100000) (Characteristics: Whale Swallowing (Deep Gold), Dan Sea (Light Purple), Dragon Tendons (Light Gold), Dragon Body (Deep Gold), Innate Spiritual Light (Light Gold))
Although the experience points accumulated for the Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique are not far from perfection, the source points are less than four hundred, which is far from enough to support the next breakthrough of the Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique.
According to his deduction, the next breakthrough in the Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique would require a full thousand source points.
This number is astronomical for him now. To accumulate enough source points to reach a thousand, unless he gets two more silver-armored celestial soldiers, the difficulty is too high in his opinion.
As the thought flashed through his mind, his gaze shifted downwards and landed on the Lingtai Cave Illuminating True Self Method.
[Skill]: Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method (Seven Limit Breaks 6/80000) (Trait: True Self Unique (Deep Gold))
This technique is related to his mental strength.
Moreover, he considered this technique to be extremely extraordinary.
Because this technique strengthens the true spirit.
The true spirit is the true origin of human existence.
It concerns the origin of past and present lives.
The growth of a true spirit is closely related to aptitude and comprehension.
He even touched upon the existence of the River of Time through this technique, and truly entered into it.
At the same time, in his view, in order to achieve the eight words spoken by the Martial Saint...
The boundless physical body and unrestrained spirit are inextricably linked to this cultivation method.
Looking at his entire body, there are very few techniques that can influence mental strength and enhance mental power.
The Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method is undoubtedly the most worthwhile cultivation method to improve.
Although he still has no clue, he knows he is on the right track.
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and his gaze refocused on the technique.
"The next breakthrough will require 200 Source Points! We've just met that requirement!"
"As for the direction, as long as we're on the right track, we must resolutely continue down that path!"
"Spirit and body, infinitely improved and strengthened, I will eventually touch that new world the Martial Saint spoke of!"
Looking at the current panel, he muttered to himself.
After sorting out his thoughts, he closed the panel.
Then, he took a deep breath.
My mind gradually became clear and serene, and all distracting thoughts disappeared.
He slowly closed his eyes, his mind sinking into the depths of his spiritual realm.
The primordial spirit that was exactly like him was sitting cross-legged in the void, surrounded by a faint black and white mysterious light.
Yin and Yang are still in a state of balance.
The next moment, his consciousness and primordial spirit merged into one again.
boom--
A familiar roar resounded deep within the spiritual realm.
That illusory and magnificent river of time reappeared in his perception.
The river flowed swiftly and ceaselessly, and countless tiny fragments of true spirits, like fireflies, rose and fell in the dim water, shimmering brightly.
This time, compared to the shock of the previous times, he felt more calm.
With a slight thought, his own existence was like a bright lamp lit in a dark river.
The light wasn't dazzling, but it possessed an allure akin to moths drawn to a flame.
In an instant, the scattered fragments of true spirit, like moths drawn to this bright lamp, rushed towards him like rivers flowing into the sea, merging directly into it.
As the fragments of true spirit flowed in, they strengthened the true spirit essence deep within his spiritual platform.
He could clearly feel that his spiritual strength, like the grass and trees nourished by spring rain, was slowly growing and rising, a process that, though gradual, was extremely firm.
[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +135]
[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +142]
[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +128]
【.】
A series of prompts flashed before his eyes.
Each hint helped him accumulate one point of experience, and his mental strength was also slowly increasing.
He was completely absorbed in this profound state of cultivation, without any distractions.
Everything in the outside world, the passage of time, seemed to have nothing to do with him at this moment.
As the sun sets, a clear moon rises.
The clear moonlight spills onto the lake, and a gentle night breeze blows, causing the lake to ripple with countless silvery scales.
As time passed, the clear moon slowly rose overhead, and Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.
call--
He exhaled a breath of stale air, the breath sharp as a sword, causing a noticeable surge of waves to rise on the lake's surface.
[Skill]: Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method (Seven Limit Breaks 36773/80000) (Trait: True Self Unique (Deep Gold))
"Halfway through the process, tomorrow's accumulation will allow this technique to advance further! However, obtaining the remaining source points will be somewhat troublesome!"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but frown.
The sources he needs are becoming increasingly outrageous.
It takes hundreds of points to significantly improve his strength.
Moreover, he knew that a few hundred points were not enough for him to touch the great secret of the human body mentioned by the Martial Saint, that so-called new world.
In terms of physical strength, even though the Black Dragon Devouring Whale Technique has made breakthroughs in the past two days, greatly increasing his physical physique, especially his strength, which has increased exponentially.
Such an exaggerated and obvious improvement still failed to allow him to discover the great secrets of the human body, not to mention that the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method only reached this level.
It was only on the basis of perfection that another 70% breakthrough was achieved.
"Spirit, body, origin!!" he murmured to himself.
He immediately got up.
The next moment, he looked up at the position of the bright moon overhead, and then moved.
In an instant, it transformed into an inconspicuous streak of light, silently skimming across the surface of the Li River, and returned to the Dongling Marquis's residence in a flash.
It was already past midnight.
The mansion was quiet, with only a few lamps flickering in the wind under the eaves.
And the cool moonlight shone on the cobblestone road, providing illumination.
He walked along the cobblestone path toward Lin Qingyi's courtyard.
After a while.
creak-
A sound came from the window in the darkness.
"Who?!" Lin Qingyi's cold, low voice rang out in the dark room.
"It's me!" Jiang Ning's voice rang out.
at the same time.
Lin Qingyi also smelled that familiar scent, which was very pleasant and reassuring.
Her tense body suddenly went limp.
"Why are you sneaking into my room so late?" she chuckled softly.
"Of course, we're getting down to business!" Jiang Ning smiled faintly.
After a while.
The moonlight hid behind the clouds, and soft, melodious humming echoed from inside the house. (End of Chapter)