A moment later, a streak of red light rose from the horizon, instantly illuminating the world.
Jiang Ning immediately began practicing the breathing technique of the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique.
By now, he was extremely familiar with this breathing method.
With each inhalation and exhalation, a certain energy was drawn into his abdomen. His internal organs felt as if they were soaking in a warm spring, their vitality and vigor growing increasingly robust.
[Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique Experience +1]
[Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique Experience +1]
[Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique Experience +1]
[...]
In the blink of an eye, before the sun had fully risen, Jiang Ning was on the verge of maxing out the experience for the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique.
[Skill]: Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique (Not Yet Mastered: 99/100)
The next moment, another prompt appeared.
[Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique Experience +1]
With this final point of experience, the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique broke through in an instant.
[Skill]: Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique (Mastered: 0/1000)
Thud!
Thud!!
Thud!!!
His previously steady heartbeat suddenly intensified. Through the vibrations in his body, Jiang Ning could hear the powerful, rhythmic thumping of his heart.
At this moment, Jiang Ning's breathing became rapid and heavy, and his entire body turned red.
Huff
Huff
Hot air exhaled from his nostrils.
He could feel his heart acting like a blood pump, sending vast amounts of blood rushing to his internal organs, limbs, and bones. His body temperature was frighteningly high.
Jiang Ning sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, focusing solely on the changes in his body and the effects of mastering the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique.
After a long while, a cool breeze swept through.
Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes. His body had now returned to a calm state, and his temperature had normalized.
Whoosh
He suddenly opened his mouth and exhaled the turbid air from his abdomen.
In an instant, the fallen leaves within a ten-foot radius in front of him were swept up by a gust of wind, tumbling across the ground and scattering into the distance.
Just this simple test told Jiang Ning that the functionality of his internal organs had indeed improved significantly, far surpassing their previous state.
Such powerful lung capacity was something he could never have achieved before practicing the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique.
As the saying goes, "Seeing a leopard through a tube" if his lungs had strengthened this much, the other organs must have as well.
"Not bad," Jiang Ning nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction on his face.
"With stronger organ functionality, even without considering other effects, the increase in stamina alone would give me an advantage in martial combat."
"After all, how long can an ordinary qi and blood martial artist maintain peak condition once they go all out?"
"My enhanced stamina means I can last longer, giving me an inherent advantage."
"Moreover, the benefits of stronger organ functionality are numerous."
"Faster recovery, improved digestion, and better absorption of nutrients from food."
"Even the effects of medicinal soups and wild herbs will be more potent for me."
Feeling the enhanced state of his internal organs and the ease with which his body now breathed, Jiang Ning felt a deep sense of contentment.
"Internal strengthening techniques are typically practiced after refining the skin, muscles, and bones."
"Now that I've started early, even with just minor progress, the effects are so noticeable. No wonder, according to Wang Jin's records, many geniuses from major factions choose to practice both internal and external techniques simultaneously."
"Although internal refinement progresses more slowly before the body is sufficiently strong, once achieved, it complements external training, reducing long-term damage to the body and extending the prime training period."
"However, according to the records, it's extremely difficult to reach the stage of condensing internal energy through internal refinement without first reaching a certain level in external training. I wonder if it will be different for me."
Jiang Ning sat cross-legged on the ground, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
[Skill]: Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique (Mastered: 0/1000)
"From mastery to proficiency, it still requires ten times the normal experience. This confirms that the technique's grade is indeed extraordinary, far surpassing the Five Animals Fist."
"I also wonder if, despite the missing follow-up methods for the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique, I can still grind experience points."
Thinking this, Jiang Ning looked up at the newly risen sun in the sky.
According to the fragment, after mastering the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique, one could begin absorbing the essence of heaven and earth from sunrise to the eighth mark of the Mao hour (around 7:00 AM). Now, with the sun just risen, it was only around the fifth mark of the Mao hour, still within the time frame for breathing and absorption.
Might as well give it a try!
With this thought, Jiang Ning began to inhale and exhale gently, slowly adjusting his state.
He didn't dare to be careless.
He already guessed that the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique's breathing method absorbed likely the essence of the sun, as mentioned in ancient texts.
The reason why the technique could only absorb the sun's essence before it fully rose was that, at that time, the sun's essence was at its mildest.
Once the sun rose, the essence would gradually become more violent. If one's internal organs weren't strong enough, absorbing this essence could lead to their destruction.
After adjusting his state, Jiang Ning gazed at the rising sun and began practicing the breathing technique of the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique.
With each breath, strands of scorching energy flowed into his nostrils, as if drawing in some kind of essence.
As he continued breathing, the scorching energy entering his nostrils grew stronger.
Almost there!
Jiang Ning thought to himself.
Suddenly, a terrifying wave of heat surged into his nostrils, like a fiery snake rapidly making its way down to his abdomen.
At this moment, Jiang Ning's face contorted in pain. The intense stimulation in his nasal passages even caused tears to well up in his eyes.
Boom
The fiery snake entered his abdomen and instantly erupted within his body.
Now, instead of the comforting sensation of soaking in a warm spring, Jiang Ning felt as if he were trapped in a sea of fire.
His internal organs felt surrounded by flames, with waves of scorching heat ravaging them.
"Not good! There should be a guiding method for the next step, but I'm missing it. This chaotic surge of scorching essence is wreaking havoc in my organs."
Feeling the changes in his body, Jiang Ning realized the danger.
Just then, the violent, beast-like scorching essence suddenly seemed to be soothed by an invisible force, calming from its frenzied state.
With this change, Jiang Ning felt the burning sensation in his organs lessen significantly, becoming much more bearable.
Time passed second by second as the now-calmed scorching essence flowed gently through his organs.
After a while, another prompt appeared.
[Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique Experience +1]
Only then did Jiang Ning slowly open his eyes.
[Skill]: Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique (Mastered: 1/1000)
"That was close," he thought, letting out a sigh of relief.
"Thankfully, the system is indeed powerful. Even without the key follow-up methods, I can still grind experience points. This means internal strengthening is within reach!"
"According to the fragment, once the organs are further strengthened and the Inner Alchemy Nourishment Technique breaks through another level, combined with strong mental power, I'll be able to control certain organ functions and unleash hidden reserves of strength at critical moments."
"Such requirements are indeed fitting for a Daoist technique. Daoists excel in internal strengthening and meditation techniques to enhance the spirit. If I can meet these requirements, such abilities will undoubtedly serve as a trump card!"
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