Chapter 555: Chapter 546: Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerable Skill Full Level
The Four Swordswomen of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum were ecstatic upon hearing the news.
The four women had been interacting closely with Ding Ling along the journey, inexplicably feeling a strong affection for him. Meeting Ding Ling again naturally filled them with heartfelt excitement.
The Heavenly Mountain Granny understood this and fell into contemplation, thinking: The martial might of the Great Ming Kingdom has grown so strong that all nations must retreat before it. I’ve heard that even small countries like Dali have submitted to the Great Ming Kingdom. Sooner or later, my Western Realm will also be conquered and governed by the Great Ming Kingdom. I must prepare for the future.
Although the Heavenly Mountain Granny’s temperament was violent, eccentric, and stubborn, her talent, vision, and wisdom were exceptional. Previously, her eyes were clouded by hatred, but now, following the passing of Wuya Zi and Li Qiushui, her mindset began to subtly change.
Especially after several encounters with Ding Ling.
She was deeply moved.
There was a strong sense of being pushed forward by the waves of the Yangtze River, with the front wave dying on the beach!
She knew her era had passed, and previously, she expanded her forces merely for self-protection, to fend off Li Qiushui’s attacks. But now that Li Qiushui has died, and Ding Ling has agreed to cooperate with her.
She naturally no longer needs to expand her forces aggressively.
Of course, she also knew that no matter how much she expanded her forces, she would end up crushed by Ding Ling and his Great Ming Kingdom.
For the future and long-term consideration of Lingjiu Palace.
She must deepen her relationship with Ding Ling. But how to deepen it?
The Heavenly Mountain Granny looked at Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum and asked them their feelings and thoughts about Ding Ling.
The four of them unabashedly expressed their admiration and adoration for Ding Ling.
Looking like little fans.
The Heavenly Mountain Granny’s face fell, instinctively ready to lose her temper, but considering Ding Ling’s charm and demeanor, she let it go. She thought of how she was once infatuated with her junior brother Wuya Zi, and Ding Ling’s charm surpassed even that of her junior brother, which naturally attracted Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum.
"Since that’s the case. Let it take its course."
Yet, the Heavenly Mountain Granny had an idea.
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After returning to Luoyang, Ding Ling continued to immerse himself in the sea of books.
Of course.
He also read the secret manual given to him by the Heavenly Mountain Granny.
After one reading.
[Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerable Skill Full Level]
Once Ding Ling reached full level in this martial art, he instantly comprehended and penetrated its mysterious essence.
This was indeed a Pure Yang Supreme Skill!
Not inferior at all to the Nine Yang Divine Skill.
Its most unique aspect is that it can keep one’s youthful appearance forever!
Once Ding Ling reached full level in this Divine Skill, it meant that his appearance and body would forever remain fixed in their youth, never aging with time.
"Amazing."
Ding Ling was pleasantly surprised.
Everyone fears getting older.
And Ding Ling was no exception.
Now, this Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerable Skill could keep him forever youthful; it truly was a Supreme Technique!
"The only two flaws in this martial art might be that it isn’t suitable for women to cultivate and that without reaching Great Success, one might automatically revert to childhood. Only when one reaches Full Level Great Perfection and has innate mastery, can they freely control the Qi Force of this cultivation technique throughout their body, thereby automatically maintaining a youthful appearance and physique."
At this moment, Ding Ling profoundly understood why the Heavenly Mountain Granny faced so many ups and downs while cultivating this martial art.
The Heavenly Mountain Granny had exceptional talent; she cultivated this Pure Yang Supreme Skill with a woman’s body and succeeded. Yet, when nearing Great Success, she fell victim to sabotage, causing her to revert to her form at six years old, thus perpetually appearing as a little girl!
Moreover, she needed to absorb blood for her constant return to youth.
Perhaps it was due to her feminine innate Yin body, which required a supplement of Yang Qi when cultivating such a Pure Yang Supreme Skill; otherwise, she could easily go mad, suffer counteract from this skill, and lose all her cultivation to nothing.
"But I am male, so I don’t have such concerns."
Once Ding Ling reached full level in the Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerable Skill, he felt an extremely special Supreme Qi constantly revolving around his body, allowing him to maintain his body in optimal vitality.
"This Qi..."
Ding Ling sensed deeply, quite moved.
It was indeed an exceedingly special Qi, resembling Longevity Qi?
In the Three Kingdoms era, he was blessed by Celestial Might.
Life force was boundless; he had experienced this feeling once before.
Experiencing it again now naturally felt familiar.
"Unexpectedly, once the Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerable Skill reached full level, it would spontaneously generate a Supreme Qi similar to Longevity Qi. No wonder it can keep one youthful forever. Such a skill, when cultivated to great perfection, is almost approaching Immortal Dao Skill."
Ding Ling praised internally.
Truly worthy of the Carefree Sect!
Whether it’s the North Nether Divine Skill, Small Faceless Skill, or Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Supreme Skill, they are all Supreme Skills.
Now he has integrated all three.
All three Qi Forces are within his body.
In essence, a subtle transformation had happened, making his body and True Qi more perfect, truly fulfilling!
"Let’s continue reading."
Ding Ling had already finished the second batch of books.
[Wisdom +0.5]
There were quite a few similar books.
The effect of wisdom enhancement would naturally weaken.
[Buddha Qi +1 thread]
[Vast Righteous Qi +1 thread]
Buddhist Study increased Buddha Qi.
Confucianism increased Vast Qi.
Vast Qi was the hardest to grow.
He had read many Confucian Classics, famous classics, and so much more, it seemed inadequate to describe them as piles.
However, he only cultivated one pure thread of Vast Righteous Qi.
Along with this newly cultivated thread, he only had two threads.
Though Vast Righteous Qi was little, it could protect the body, preventing Blood Evil from invading the heart.
Ding Ling, as usual, placed this Vast Righteous Qi deeply into his heart, defending the heart gate from intrusion by evil beings.
[Martial Arts Melting Furnace Body Progress: 21%]
It had increased from 18% to 21%.
The second batch of secret manuals consisted of nine-tenths ordinary manuals, so theoretically, the Furnace Body progress should decrease, given that there are many similar books.
But with the additions from Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, Only I Am Venerable Skill and other secret manuals, it eventually rose by 3 percentage points.
"Continue with the third batch."
Ding Ling buried himself in the third batch of books.
After a few days, he finished reading the dense collection of books and secret manuals.
[Wisdom +0.3]
[Buddha Qi +1]
[Martial Arts Melting Furnace Body Progress: 23%]
Finished reading the third batch.
At Ding Ling’s command.
Immediately someone came in to carry away the read books and secret manuals, starting to bring in the fourth batch continuously.
But filling the entire Imperial Study’s bookshelves might take two to three days.
Ding Ling didn’t wait idly.
Instead, he dealt with some accumulated court affairs, interviewed several ministers, encouraging them to be proactive in doing their jobs.
These famous figures were historically recognized clean officials, and with Ding Ling’s Observing People Skill full level, having directly interacted with them, he knew they were loyal ministers dedicated to the country and the people.
Therefore, he trusted them greatly.
He handed various important matters to them, only managing the general direction.
