Chapter 818
The Ultimate Power, Dragon and Elephant, Ji Mingyue's Choice!
Chapter 818 The Ultimate Power, Ten Dragons and Ten Elephants, Ji Mingyue's Choice!
In the mountains and forests.
A golden mythical giant, ten feet tall, stands there.
His figure was towering, and the surrounding trees only reached his waist.
In the distance, a mountain exploded with a deafening roar, sending up clouds of dust that slowly spread.
Amidst the dust and smoke, a body resembling shimmering gold and glass stood tall, its aura radiating outwards, like a mythical creature.
Jiang Ning looked at the scene before him and slowly withdrew his fist.
He carefully savored the lingering effects of the punch and every change in his body under the golden body state.
"Not only strength, but also defense, speed, and the five senses have all made a qualitative leap." He realized this in his heart.
The eight characters "unassailable by all laws, the golden body is immortal" are by no means empty words.
In this state, he vaguely felt that his body was indestructible.
"With this golden body alone, I'm afraid attacks from ordinary first-rank martial artists wouldn't be able to harm me in the slightest. Even if I encounter those old monsters who have been around for a long time, I can withstand their attacks for quite some time if I can't defeat them!"
He suddenly understood.
He then tried moving, swinging, jumping, and maneuvering several more times.
Each movement caused a small-scale earthquake.
If it weren't for the fact that he was in a remote mountain area far from Guangning City, surrounded by mountains on all sides, he wouldn't have dared to conduct such a reckless test.
After various tests, he found that no matter how intense or rapid his movements were, his massive body, carrying terrifying kinetic energy, placed very little burden on the golden body, even when twisted by him.
Despite all these actions, the golden body remained unharmed.
This body contains boundless power, yet it maintains astonishing agility and defensive capabilities.
"The investment of one hundred source points is worth it!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.
Compared to before, their current strength has increased exponentially in combat power.
This brief test also made him clear about what the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body technique consumed: his internal energy and blood.
Maintaining this state allows the power of qi and blood to pour out like a flood.
But at this moment, the Flower of Qi and the Flower of Divine Power vibrated simultaneously, and Qi and Divine Power were rapidly transformed into the power of blood and qi for him to consume.
The simultaneous supply of all three allowed him to maintain his ten-zhang golden body for a short time.
In a life-or-death struggle, this amount of time is sufficient.
After the test was completed, he calmed his mind.
The towering golden body, ten zhang tall, rapidly shrank, its light emanating from within, and instantly returned to its original size.
He glanced again at the destruction he had just caused. The surrounding area was a mess, and the distant rocky mountains had collapsed and were almost leveled.
From a height of ten zhang (approximately 33 meters), it is not obvious.
But now that his body has returned to its normal shape, he truly understands the extent of the destruction that had just occurred.
His gaze then fell back on the panel.
[Source Point]: 112.7
Having made the decision to return to the capital, he no longer wanted to keep these source points beforehand.
Continuing to accumulate it on his person would not bring him any real help.
If he encounters a powerful enemy, there will be no time for him to cram at the last minute. He can use his source points on the spot to improve a certain trait, thereby enhancing his strength.
"I can upgrade another gold trait; this is the most reasonable way to use it!" He thought to himself as he looked at the source points on the panel.
Then, our attention fell back on the skill and characteristics section.
His gaze swept quickly across the area, and he then locked onto one of the characteristics.
【Dragon and Elephant Power (Deep Purple)】: Possesses the power of dragons and elephants, which increases with the strength of the physical body, and can be enhanced by nine dragons and nine elephants at the highest level.
Having mastered the Ten-Zhang Golden Body technique, using it now is arguably his strongest combat method.
However, the ten-zhang golden body is ultimately a supernatural transformation and cannot be used as a regular combat force.
He wouldn't use this as a last resort.
In contrast, the power of the dragon and the elephant is different.
Rooted in the physical body, it grows as the physique strengthens, representing a real increase in physical strength.
Furthermore, the physical body is an integral part of the body; as strength increases, so too will the muscles, bones, skin, and flesh strengthen.
As the body strengthens, the body's own vital energy and blood will also increase.
Furthermore, the Ten-Zhang Golden Body is a supernatural power based on one's own strength and physique.
The stronger one's physical strength, the greater the combat power that the ten-zhang golden body can unleash.
Supernatural powers are an amplifier of one's own strength.
The combination of the two results in an effect greater than the sum of its parts.
After a moment's thought, he made a final decision.
Not only for these reasons, but also because the Vajra Indestructible Body is the supreme martial art of the Vajra Temple.
Jingang Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, on par with Qingxu Temple.
As the number one sect in the world, its supreme skill, which can be listed as the sect's ultimate technique, must be of extremely high quality.
Based on this trust, he is also more inclined to believe in the characteristics derived from the breakthrough of the Vajra Indestructible Body.
Then, a thought suddenly occurred to him.
[Consuming 100 Source Points, Dragon Elephant Power (Dark Purple) → Dragon Elephant Power (Light Gold)]
The instant a thought settles.
He suddenly felt a power far greater than any previous enhancement, which erupted from the depths of his limbs and bones.
roar--!!
It was as if the roar of a dragon and the howl of a divine elephant reverberated and echoed within his body.
In an instant, his fascia stretched to its limit like a bowstring, and his muscle fibers tore and healed wildly.
The bones inside the body emitted a dense, popping sound, like popping beans.
Enhancing strength involves all aspects of the body; it is a comprehensive improvement in physical fitness.
He could clearly feel that the strength of his body was increasing steadily, and the human tendons, which were already as tough as dragon tendons, were now even more twisted and powerful.
With each breath, vital energy bursts forth from the internal organs.
He felt the power within his body rising steadily, increasing with each breath.
The muscles, bones, skin, and flesh, along with the increase in strength, were now writhing wildly within the body.
As they rub against each other, they sometimes emit sounds like the roar of a dragon or the hiss of a divine elephant, and sometimes their muscles and bones rub together, producing a thunderous boom.
After several dozen breaths.
The roaring sounds within the body subsided, and tranquility returned.
Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes, his gaze bright, as if bursting with divine light.
He looked down at his hands, which seemed no different from those of an ordinary person, and suddenly clenched his fingers.
boom--
He compressed the air in his palm, and it exploded with a thunderous roar in his hand.
【Dragon and Elephant Power (Light Gold)】: The ultimate power, possessing the divine power of ten dragons and ten elephants, capable of shattering mountains and splitting the earth, and infinitely increasing in strength as the body grows.
"Ten dragons and ten elephants." Feeling the vast and boundless, terrifying power within his body that seemed capable of overturning everything, Jiang Ning's heart surged with emotion.
Nine represents perfection, and ten represents the ultimate.
The phrase "ten dragons and ten elephants" is not a counting term, but a conceptual term.
He could clearly feel that his strength had increased exponentially compared to before he failed to improve.
It's not just an improvement from nine to ten, but a qualitative transformation, an improvement that transcends dimensions.
The two are on completely different levels.
At this moment, he also felt his muscles and bones become stronger.
The increase in strength is a concrete manifestation of comprehensive physical enhancement, rather than a simple numerical increase.
In this state, not only is his strength far greater than before, but his physical physique is also greatly improved.
He could feel his blood surging through his veins like a mighty river, flowing endlessly with the force of thunder. He could feel his vital energy surging and constantly rising within his body.
A strong physique with abundant vital energy.
The changes in his physique have led to a constant boost in his energy and blood.
"As expected of a gold-level trait!!" He felt the feedback from his body and was full of confidence.
Now, relying solely on his physical strength, he felt it was comparable to his previous sixteen-foot golden body.
He couldn't even imagine how powerful he would be once he unleashed the Ten-Zhang Golden Body.
At this moment, he looked at the panel again.
[Source Point]: 12.7
Two uses cost him two hundred source points, and now the remaining source points have no effect on him.
By investing in traits, at most one blue-level trait can be upgraded to purple-level, which has almost no impact on his strength.
[Skill]: Vajra Indestructible Body (5 times breaking the limit 4133/60000) (Characteristics: Dragon Elephant Power (Light Gold), Flawless Body (Dark Blue), Ten-Zhang Golden Body (Light Gold), Indestructible Golden Body (Light Gold))
This technique possesses three gold-level characteristics.
Looking at the "Indestructible Vajra Body" section on the panel, he felt a sense of satisfaction.
He then closed the panel.
"It's time to go back!" He composed himself and took one last look at the mountains and forests that he had ravaged.
With a swift movement, he instantly transformed into a blur and swept straight towards Guangning City.
The trees and rocks that blocked his way seemed to disappear as if they were nothing; he passed through them without making a sound.
They left no trace along the way.
There was no wind or waves, no flying snow was stirred up by him.
In just a short while, he was back in the courtyard of his mansion.
"Good morning!!" Ji Mingyue stood in the snow, her long, loose hair simply tied up with a hairband.
A few strands of hair that had fallen from her temples were stuck firmly to her cheeks because they were wet.
Then, she brushed a few strands of hair near her mouth and continued brushing her teeth with willow twigs and fine salt.
Jiang Ning glanced at Ji Mingyue and couldn't help but smile.
"Oh, right!" Ji Mingyue stopped what she was doing and spat the water in her mouth into the sink. "There was a message just now delivered by a bird. It was written to you by my brother and is on the table in the front hall. Go and see what he said to you."
Ji Minghao's?
Jiang Ning was a little puzzled, then nodded to Ji Mingyue.
"it is good!"
After leaving those words, he walked towards the front hall.
Upon entering the front hall and crossing the threshold, he immediately noticed the letter sealed with sealing wax on the table, clearly still unopened.
He took two steps forward, picked up the letter on the table, opened it, and took out the letter inside.
As soon as it was unfolded, his gaze sharpened.
He scanned the first page of several hundred words in an instant.
The letter contained Ji Minghao's request to take good care of Ji Mingyue.
He was also told that the Emperor was seriously ill, vomiting blood and unconscious, and that he should not return to the capital in the near future, and especially not bring Ji Mingyue back to the capital.
After scanning the first page, he quickly scanned the second page.
next moment.
The letter turned to dust in his hands and vanished without a trace as the breeze blew through the room.
Jiang Ning stood in the hall, his gaze solemn.
Ji Minghao's information corroborated Xia Xuanyan's words, confirming that Emperor Changning was indeed critically ill.
With the rightful heir to the throne still undecided, it's clear that the capital is on the verge of upheaval.
Under these circumstances, Ji Minghao wrote a letter to him, asking him to take good care of Ji Mingyue and not to take Ji Mingyue back to the capital.
He could roughly guess what Ji Minghao was thinking.
He couldn't help but feel more respect for Ji Minghao.
He had previously thought that Ji Minghao had shown him many favors in order to get him to help Ji Mingyue seize the throne.
But now he realizes he was overthinking things.
Although Ji Minghao is in the royal family, he is clearly not the kind of ruthless and cunning man who is indifferent to family ties and can use everything.
He still harbored the same brotherly love and care for Ji Mingyue as a younger sister.
He looked thoughtful, his gaze drifting out the window.
In the courtyard, Ji Mingyue had finished brushing her teeth and washing her face. She was humming a light tune as she drew a bucket of water from the well, preparing to start washing up.
The morning light shone through the clouds, bathing her in a pale golden glow, adding to her beauty.
Today is clearly a nice day.
Jiang Ning's heart stirred slightly.
He knew that this peace was about to be shattered.
As instructed by Ji Minghao, by keeping it a secret, he and Ji Mingyue could enjoy a brief period of peace.
He shook his head after only a moment's thought.
He didn't want to hide it.
As he had previously thought, this matter concerned Ji Mingyue's closest relatives, and she had the right to know and the responsibility to confront it.
Not being able to see them one last time will be a lifelong regret.
Moreover, with his current strength, he has the power and confidence to protect Ji Mingyue's safety and peace in the upcoming turmoil.
He took a deep breath and stepped out of the front hall.
"The porridge is ready. I'll go get it. You can sit in the hall first." Ji Mingyue heard footsteps, turned around and glanced at Jiang Ning. A drop of water trembled on the tip of her nose, reflecting the rising sun in the east.
"I have something important to tell you," Jiang Ning said.
"Hmm?" Ji Mingyue had just turned around when she suddenly turned her head again, her movements halting involuntarily. "What's wrong? Did my brother's letter say something bad?"
Jiang Ning nodded.
"Is it related to my father, the Emperor?" Ji Mingyue's eyes dimmed, the light in them returning to a restrained state.
"You know?" Jiang Ning asked.
"I don't know!" Ji Mingyue shook her head. "But judging from your expression, I can guess a little!"
Then she asked, "Is there something wrong with my father?"
Jiang Ning nodded again: "Your father is seriously ill. He vomited blood and fell into a coma some time ago, and he has not yet woken up."
Upon hearing this, Ji Mingyue's eyes were filled with deep sorrow.
"What did my brother say in his letter?"
"You want me not to tell you? You want me not to take you back to the capital?" Jiang Ning said.
Ji Mingyue pursed her lips: "My brother is right, you really can't take me back to the capital! My father is seriously ill, and the capital is a powder keg right now. In the struggle for the throne, there has never been any kinship involved. If you go back with me, you will definitely be drawn into it. Once this powder keg explodes, you and I may both be reduced to ashes."
Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning looked at Ji Mingyue with surprise.
He never expected that Ji Mingyue, who grew up in the deep palace and is only nineteen years old, could see things so clearly and so thoroughly.
"And your brother?" Jiang Ning asked.
“She is the Eighth Prince. This identity is his destiny. I once advised my brother that this was his choice! This time, my decision to leave the capital with you was also his wish!” Ji Mingyue said.
At this moment, Jiang Ning realized that Ji Mingyue and Ji Minghao saw things more clearly than anyone else.
“My father also told me not to go back! He knows his physical condition and he can’t hold out until the snow melts!” Ji Mingyue added.
"So what's your choice?" Jiang Ning asked.
“I don’t want you to risk your life for me. The capital is now a true den of dragons and tigers! Getting involved would mean certain death! Besides, you are currently under a curse, so it’s not advisable to make any big moves!” Ji Mingyue said.
Then she continued, "Before leaving the capital, I saw my father for the last time, and I have no regrets! The day I left the capital, I knew this day would come sooner or later, and my father knew it too, and my brother knew it too!"
(End of this chapter)