Chapter 10: Learning to Bark in Three Tones Again, Dare You?

  Five days later...

  In the state of cultivation, calm and sink into the heart, neither sorrow nor joy.

  He had been cultivating like this, in a daze, unaware of the passage of time. Suddenly, Ning felt that the heavenly and earthly yuanqi around his body were in disarray. The "inner yuanqi" transformed from the heavenly and earthly yuanqi in his lower abdomen was now full, with enough capital to break through the last barrier of the first main meridian!

  Martial boundary, every time the meridian is opened, a large amount of energy must be accumulated to break through the final barrier and successfully advance. Otherwise, if the energy is insufficient, the opening will fail, and a backlash will occur, not only wasting recent efforts, but also potentially harming the martial artist's cultivation, causing their cultivation to decline.

  At this moment, Ning Chong could feel the inner yuan qi in his dantian, surging and colliding more violently than ever before, almost beyond control. This filled him with confidence, and he immediately began to circulate his heart method, preparing to charge through the pass.

  In an instant, the inner yuan qi accumulated in the dantian suddenly burst out and impacted into the main meridian from the dantian to the soles of the feet, "Zu Yin Jing", striking the pulse gates. Under the impact of this mighty energy, this main meridian was like a dried-up river that had suddenly regained its flow, washing away large amounts of mud and sand, becoming smooth and unobstructed.

  For a moment, he seemed to hear a shattering sound. Ning Chong only felt a faint pain in the first main meridian that was impacted, but it flashed by instantly. He smiled, knowing that he had successfully opened up this main meridian.

  Ning Chong opened his eyes wide, shooting out two sharp beams of light, and spat out a mouthful of turbid air from his mouth.

  He clenched his fists tightly and laughed excitedly - this time he successfully advanced to the first rank of martial arts, he was already a "Wu Tu Yi Jie" martial artist. Unexpectedly, the meridians that had not been opened for three years were actually opened in just five days with the help of that strange feeling! The speed was unimaginably fast!

  For the past five days, Ning Chong practiced martial arts basics during the day and cultivated his skills at night, passing the time busily yet fulfilling. His efforts were not in vain; over the course of these five days, relying on the solid foundation he had laid down through more than a decade of diligent study and bitter practice, with the assistance of that strange sensation, he managed to cultivate his basic fist techniques, swordplay, knifeplay, archery, etc., all to at least the "Great Success" realm. And on the fifth day, he successfully broke through his meridian points, becoming a first-rank martial cultivator.

  "According to the clan rules, after becoming a first-class martial artist, I can go to the Martial Hall to receive a low-level body technique and martial skill. Higher-level martial skills are obviously more advantageous under the same conditions and can improve my strength. Hmm...can't waste time, I'll go now!"

  ……

  "Lecture on Martial Arts" is a place where Ning family's outer disciples learn martial arts, interact with each other, and receive guidance from their elders. It is similar to a school, but there are no compulsory requirements, and Ning family's outer disciples can freely decide whether or when to attend the lecture hall for learning.

  Ning Chong is an outer disciple of the family, but he has been to the Lecture Hall a countable number of times. However, the general route can still be remembered.

  In the vast Ning family mansion, after a few twists and turns, Ning Chong soon arrived at the courtyard where the Lecture on Military Affairs was located.

  In the courtyard, one can clearly hear the sound of practicing martial arts and laughter. The rules of this martial arts hall are not strict, but rather relaxed, so many outer sect disciples come here, and it seems more like they're here to have fun, laughing and chatting all day, calling out to friends.

  Such a place is absolutely not a suitable place for those who truly pursue martial arts. This is also one of the main reasons why Ning Chong has rarely come to Jianghu Lecture Hall.

  Ning Chong didn't have any extra thoughts to deal with these matters, he just wanted to quickly obtain the body method and martial arts secret book and return to continue his cultivation. He strode across the courtyard's gate and entered the courtyard.

  Ning Chong had just walked a few steps into the courtyard when the bustling noise that had filled it, like a marketplace, suddenly ceased. In the blink of an eye, the entire courtyard became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

  This tranquility only lasted for a moment, the next second, the sound of ridicule and laughter spread quickly, and the family members in the courtyard pointed at Ning Chong one after another, mocking him non-stop:

  "Oh! Miracle! Look quickly, who has come!"

  "Wow! The super genius of our Ning family has actually come to Wu Tang Hall! What a feast for the eyes! Haha!"

  "This useless thing actually dares to come to the martial arts hall, what a thick face!"

  ……

  Amidst the thunderous jeers, Ning Chong remained deaf to them all. He really didn't have any extra time to bother with these pampered young masters from wealthy families, and so he strode towards the main hall of the Lecture on Military Affairs in large strides.

  Just as Ning Chong was approaching the entrance of the hall, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his way. Ning Chong's eyes flickered upwards, and he immediately recognized the person who had blocked his path as Ning Fanjing.

  Ning Fanjing is one year older than Ning Chong, and among the younger generation of the Ning family, his martial talent is mediocre. Currently, he has only cultivated to the late stage of Martial Disciple First Order. However, Ning Fanjing has a genius younger brother who is the same age as Ning Chong, named Ning Fan Yu.

  Having a talented younger brother as a backer, Ning Fan naturally became a rising star among the outer sect disciples.

  A few days ago, the brother of a concubine favored by Ning Fanjing, Wang Heizi, was beaten to death by Ning Chong and buried in a random grave. The concubine has been crying and complaining in front of Ning Fanjing, who is annoyed but also feels ashamed that his elder brother-in-law was dealt with by such a useless person like Ning Chong.

  Unexpectedly, I met Ning Chong at the Lecture on Martial Arts today. Such an opportunity, how could Ning Fanjing let it go?

  "Hey, Ning Chong, don't you know that trash and dogs are not allowed in the Lecture Hall of Martial Arts?"

  As soon as Ning Fan spoke out, he immediately triggered a chorus of laughter and applause.

  Ning's gaze sank coldly, and he skirted around Ning Fan's scenery, continuing to walk towards the main hall. Just then, the steward in the main hall was startled by the commotion outside and came out.

  This officer surnamed Li was among those standing beside Ning Xingbi in the Executive Hall a few days ago.

  Originally, one of the duties of the martial arts hall attendants was to stop the outer disciples from getting into private fights and brawls within the institution. But this attendant Li only took one glance at Ning Chong and suddenly sneered coldly, leaning against the pillar of the main hall with his arms crossed, narrowing his eyes as he watched the commotion.

  This Li surname official's undisguised expression and actions were accurately captured by Ning Chong's eyes, Ning Chong coldly snorted in his heart, this Li surname official intentionally indulged and didn't manage, it seems that this matter absolutely cannot be tolerated.

  As expected, upon seeing the Li surname executive winking at him, Ning Fan's momentum became even more vigorous. His body flashed once, and he again blocked Ning Chong's path, "Heh heh" laughing as he said: "This lecture hall is a place where people usually learn and practice martial arts every day. Ning Chong, since you dared to come to the lecture hall, you must have confidence in your own martial arts abilities. Are you daring enough to fight me? The loser will crawl on the ground two circles!"

  "Hmph, I suppose you don't dare! You're just a useless good-for-nothing who can't even protect his own fiancée. It's already quite something that you have the guts to live in this world! Heh heh heh!"

  Hehehe!

  The young men from the surrounding families, who were just about to chime in with loud laughter, suddenly saw Ning Chun clench his fists, and the sound of cracking bones echoed in their ears.

  Ning Chong could tolerate it, but when Ning Fan's words touched upon his parents and the people around him, he was provoked to the point where he couldn't bear it anymore!

  "The loser will crawl on the ground for two rounds and then bark like a dog three times," Ning Chong's icy eyes stared straight at Ning Fanjing, saying word by word, "Ning Fanjing, do you dare?"