The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 782 A Single Strike Shakes the Heavens and Earth (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"Chen Ping'an, what do you mean by this!?"

Shi Panyue's voice boomed, and his body, as solid as a giant stone gate, trembled violently, his blood and qi surging and rolling like a tidal wave.

"If I want to leave, are you going to stop me?"

Chen Ping'an remained silent, his dark gold robe billowing like surging waves, billowing wildly with his steady steps. His robe fluttered like the beating of war drums, exuding extreme killing intent, while the sword at his waist emitted a low, muffled sound from the friction of its scabbard, like the roar of a tiger and the cry of a dragon.

The blade gradually came into view, and a cold light shone brighter and brighter.

At this moment, in everyone's eyes, Chen Ping'an seemed like a completely different person. His previous gentle smile had completely disappeared. His expression was cold and indifferent, his eyes were like abysses, seemingly bottomless, drawing everyone's gaze and making them afraid to look directly at him, causing their hearts to tremble.

"You were the one who challenged Shi Panyue before, and now you're the one saying you're leaving. What's wrong?" Shen Huiqing's voice was cold, a mocking smile playing on her lips as she stared at him coldly. "Are you scared?"

"afraid?"

Shi Panyue laughed, a hearty and unrestrained laugh.

Rumble~
His entire body resonated with energy, his blood surged and boiled, and his robust physique, as solid as a boulder, was fully stretched out, as if it had opened up a whole territory.

"Among the grandmasters of Xuanling, I, Shi, have none to fear!"

Shi Panyue's muscles were bulging and his entire body contained terrifying power. A black light covered his entire body, the black light was thick and greasy.

"However..." As the black light flowed, Shi Panyue's body grew even taller, looking like a giant black rock from afar.

"I'm curious, does Lord Chen intend to fight here?"

No one answered him; all he saw was a calm and indifferent figure.

"Good!" Shi Panyue murmured in a deep voice.

Pong!
His arms snapped shut, creating a deafening roar that swept across the surrounding area.

If those present were not all grandmasters of martial arts, the sheer volume of sound alone would have been enough to make one dizzy. Anyone below the grandmaster level would have suffered blood flowing from all seven orifices and internal organs ruptured.

"This Shi Panyue has indeed made great progress." Leng Yunhe observed from the sidelines, his face showing apprehension.

He is the deputy commander of the Xuanling Town Pacification Division. Although his combat strength is formidable, it is not comparable to the likes of Tie Cangshan, and he is only on par with Shi Panyue. In a prolonged battle, he might not even be a match for him.

However, if he wanted to leave, Shi Panyue couldn't stop him. Furthermore, in a real fight, the two would be evenly matched.

But that was in the past. Judging from Shi Panyue's aura today, he was indeed not lying; he had truly improved. His cultivation was now even stronger than Shi Panyue's!
Steadily stepping into the ranks of the elite!

With his physically robust physique, he could probably hold his own against the likes of Lantai Wen for a long time.

"This brute has truly broken through." Lan Taiwen looked at Shi Panyue, who was like a small giant in the arena, and felt increasingly wary of Hengshan Sect's base in Xuanling.

The brutes of the Hengshan Sect are all physically strong and possess boundless power. Most importantly, they are not lacking in true essence and spirituality. The techniques they cultivate are all about dazzling colors and exquisite moves rather than fierce killing. Although their power is not bad, they are the most troublesome to deal with these brutes.

Even if you have superior combat strength, it will still take a lot of effort to win.

Unless there is a huge gap in cultivation levels between the two sides, with his cultivation method, he can only gradually wear them down and gain the upper hand.

If only he were like Bai Yunfei of the Wenxin Sword Pavilion.

Lan Taiwen thought to himself.

Bai Yunfei was the top decision-maker of the Wenxin Sword Pavilion stationed in Xuanling, and his combat strength was roughly equal to his. However, the swordsmanship he practiced emphasized fierce and ruthless attacks, specifically targeting hard skills, making it much easier for him to deal with these brutes.

Shi Panyue was seething with anger, and he was really worried about where to vent it. He thought that with the arrival of the pseudo-celestial being, today's provocation would come to an end. But he never expected that Chen Ping'an would be so unwise as to come to him himself.

Since that's the case, then he'll teach the other party a lesson and show him what it means to be as strong and unyielding as a mountain!

"Lord Chen, you mustn't hold back. If you do..."

boom!
Shi Panyue's aura grew increasingly vigorous, his blood and qi surging to their peak. His body was like a giant rock, radiating a powerful blood energy.

The Yokoyama School's method of external martial arts training is unparalleled in its hard skills!
"I'm afraid your life is in danger!"

Bang!
Shi Panyue's boulder-like figure rose up with a thunderous roar, revealing an incomparably violent power.

He was extremely skilled in physical combat, and in battle, close-quarters combat was naturally his greatest advantage. He employed psychological tactics, constantly adjusting his state, and was now at his peak!

"Die!" Shi Panyue's face was filled with ferocity, and his large, copper-bell-shaped eyes were burning with intense heat.

The instant he leaped into the air, Chen Ping'an drew his sword.

With a flash of cold light, a blade of light appeared out of thin air, containing an overbearing will, as if it wanted to cleave the heavens and the earth.

Overlord Blade, Overlord Heaven Slash!

Rumble~
A violent aura swept through the hall, and terrifying shockwaves spread outwards, rippling with surging power.

Everyone inside the hall acted in unison, each protecting themselves and suppressing the surrounding disturbances.

puff!

Amidst the flashing blades, blood splattered across the sky, and a head plummeted to the ground.

"I am dead?"

Past events flashed through Shi Panyue's mind like fleeting shadows.

He displayed exceptional talent from a young age, leaving his hometown to become a disciple. He excelled in the sect's competition, becoming a leader among his peers and reaping numerous honors. With the appreciation and support of his teachers, he achieved the status of a grandmaster.

He practiced diligently every day, never tiring of his studies, and carried high expectations, eventually becoming a grandmaster of martial arts.

Scene after scene, there is joy, loneliness, hope, regret, anticipation, and the pain of unrequited love.

That one turn seemed to mean missing out on everything.

All the images flickered until they converged on that stunning, dazzling, and domineering slash.

The sword's intent was like a mirror, reflecting everything. At that moment, he knew there was no way to escape.

Even so, he felt no fear whatsoever.

He has cultivated his martial arts for three hundred years, through wind and rain, all for this very moment.

His physique was strong, and he was protected by secret techniques, so he could withstand even the most powerful blows.

But the moment the knife was about to strike, he knew he was wrong, terribly wrong.

His prized physique was like a thin sheet of paper before this strike, vanishing in an instant. His so-called secret techniques were utterly insignificant in the face of this single blow.

His head was severed, and that was the end of his life.
It seems like it's all over.

If he were to do it again, would he still do the same?
he does not know.

As he tumbled and rolled, he saw those indifferent eyes, devoid of any emotion or fluctuation. It was as if killing him with a single blow was perfectly natural.

Pong!
His body exploded, turning into a cloud of blood mist. The brief moment of clarity he managed to maintain through his spiritual awareness also faded completely.

Shi Panyue, the deacon elder of the Yokoyama sect and a grandmaster of martial arts, is dead!
Rolling around~
A head fell to the ground, rolled on the ground, and finally landed below the high stone steps, facing forward.

His eyes were wide open, frozen with fear and resentment, staring at the people in the hall.

One moment he was full of vigor and high spirits, the next he died in front of everyone.

In fear and despair, he walked towards the end of his life.

The main hall was deathly silent.

Everyone was stunned, as if they had not yet recovered from the scene.

Leng Yunhe was shaken to his core, his eyes filled with disbelief.

died?

Shi Panyue, just like that, died?
Leng Yunhe's face was filled with disbelief.

In terms of combat strength, Shi Panyue, after advancing to the next level, is still superior to him. In terms of defense, he is far inferior to Shi Panyue.

Yet, even someone as strong as Shi Panyue couldn't withstand a single blow from Chen Ping'an?

Lan Taiwen was shocked by the blow, still reeling from the shock.

That strike was powerful, sharp, and domineering, seemingly intent on severing one's mind and spirit.

The scene before him was completely different from what he had imagined.

Shi Panyue, renowned for his external martial arts skills, couldn't even withstand a single move and died at Chen Ping'an's hands, right before everyone's eyes.

"Such combat power, such combat power!" Everyone was shocked and speechless, staring incredulously at the figure inside the hall.

“My lord.” Shen Huiqing’s eyes rippled with admiration.

Inside the main hall, a multitude of emotions intertwined, ultimately transforming into unspeakable astonishment, profound disbelief, and a deep-seated apprehension buried deep within their hearts.

"Huiqing." Chen Ping'an's eyes were calm, and his expression remained serene.

"My lord." Shen Huiqing stepped forward respectfully, her eyes gleaming with a strange light as she looked at Chen Ping'an.

"Send the head to the Hengshan Sect and ask them if they like my return gift. If not, I will personally visit them and send them another one!"

"Yes, sir." Shen Huiqing's voice trembled slightly, her expression filled with unspeakable excitement.

The adults from that night have returned!
Do not!
This is a real adult. The adult she had ever met!

Sometimes, a tiger doesn't show its fangs not because it's cowardly, but because it doesn't want to, and there's no need to! If you mistake this for cowardice, it will be the decision you'll regret most in your life. When it finally bares its fangs, all your struggles will be in vain.

Either remain still, or move with the force of thunder!
Shi Panyue's head was still on the ground, his dark, rugged face frozen in despair and fear, presented to everyone.

hum~
With a single stroke of her true essence, Shen Huiqing placed Shi Panyue's head into a specially made wooden box. Carrying the box, Shen Huiqing walked out of the hall.

The people in the hall were silent, looking at the young man in front of them as if they had never met him before.

Mangdao?

Lan Taiwen remained silent, seemingly having gained a deeper understanding of this title.

Compared to Shi Panyue, the man in front of him seemed to be the real brute.

In front of all the forces, not only did they kill Shi Panyue, but they also sent his head to their door to question Hengshan Sect.

Such a style, such domineering presence, is enough to make one's heart tremble and leave one speechless.

Leng Yunhe's heart pounded wildly; everything before him was beyond his expectations. Looking at him again, he felt that Chen Ping'an was completely different from what he had previously imagined.

What does it matter if you're new here or have a shallow foundation? In the face of absolute strength, all of that is nonsense!

This is a demon god, a truly cold-faced demon god.

Even Shi Panyue, a master of external martial arts and firmly established among the top-tier cultivators, couldn't withstand a single strike from Chen Ping'an. Chen Ping'an's strength must have already... must have already...
Leng Yunhe was deeply shocked, and for the first time, awe appeared in his eyes.

"Lord Chen's strike has astonished me." Tong Changchun's expression was complex, his many thoughts ultimately condensed into this one sentence.

Having cultivated to the level of a pseudo-celestial being for many years, his insight was keen, and the instant that slash was unleashed, he discerned its power. In particular, the domineering and sharp intent it conveyed carried the imminent threat of storms.

With such combat power, he is probably close to a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud Sect. If he were to be aided by secret medicine, he would probably have already reached the threshold of becoming a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud Sect.

Such combat power was something he could barely overcome even before he broke through to the next realm.

But he cultivated for many years, practiced the secret techniques of protecting the Dao for a long time, and accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience. How long has the Brute Blade Chen Ping'an cultivated? How long has it been since he entered the Grandmaster realm?

It has already gained momentum, and its future achievements are likely limitless.

He was clearly not the only one who shared the same sentiment; Fu Guangsheng of the Bicang Chamber of Commerce also did.

A single strike can bring about significant changes, and may even touch upon them.

Chen Ping'an's talent and ability are far greater than what outsiders guessed and what he had previously estimated!
Who could have imagined that reaching the Grandmaster realm would provide such a tremendous boost to Chen Ping'an's combat power? He's only been a few months since reaching the Grandmaster realm, and he's already achieved such a feat!?

If he were to cultivate for a few more years, how would Mang Dao's combat strength and cultivation level be?

Will he steadily approach the threshold of becoming a Grandmaster, or will he ascend to the Grandmaster Ranking?
Fu Guangsheng's emotions shifted, and considering how much Madam Biluo valued him, he made a decision without hesitation.

Since we have already formed a positive connection, let's make that connection even stronger.

"Shi Panyue was rude and uncouth. He took the initiative to challenge us, and his death here is entirely his own fault. He deserves no regrets." With one sentence, Fu Guangsheng set the tone for the matter.

He also used his status and influence to support Chen Ping'an.

A welcoming ceremony, set against this backdrop, concluded in a way that no one expected.

As the event drew to a close, Chen Ping'an glanced calmly at the elder of the Heart-Questioning Sword Pavilion.

The Sword Pavilion elder, who had previously looked displeased, changed his expression drastically under Chen Ping'an's gaze, becoming wary and hastily taking his leave.

On the same day, Shen Huiqing carried Shi Panyue's head to the Hengshan Sect's headquarters to convey the words of Chen Ping'an, the newly appointed Xuanling garrison commander of Canglong Prefecture.

"Does everyone like Lord Chen's return gift? If not, my master can personally visit and send another one!"

His words were straightforward, without reservation or preamble; simple, direct, and incredibly efficient.

But paired with that hideous and desperate head, it exudes a shocking aura of dignified power and domineering presence.

Chen Ping'an, the newly appointed garrison commander of Xuanling in Canglong Prefecture, announced his arrival with an extremely powerful demeanor.

"What? Dead!?" Cao Penghai's expression was one of utter shock, his eyes filled with disbelief: "Elder Shi's defenses have been weakened recently, and his strength has increased considerably. How could this be?"

"What? The head is hanging outside the door? Shen Huiqing brought it?"

"Who did this?!" Cao Penghai's eyes were bloodshot, his chest throbbing with rage, his anger beyond words.

"What? It was Mang Dao who did it! How is that possible? How could a mere newly promoted Grandmaster kill Elder Shi?"

"A powerful aura, a fully perfected Overlord Blade, and the aid of a nascent treasure?"

"Too deceiving!"

"Good! Good! Good! What a fierce blade!"

"Bringing your head here to humiliate me, is this how you think the Hengshan Sect has no one left?"

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It took Cao Penghai a long time to barely suppress his anger.

After learning the full story, he suppressed his initial impulse. Who would have thought that the Bicang Chamber of Commerce and Yuanhai Tower were involved in this matter?

Tong Changchun and Fu Guangsheng, two pseudo-celestial beings, this brute blade, what a majestic sight!

The matter involves a false divine being, which has exceeded his scope of responsibility.

Furthermore, the combat power Chen Ping'an displayed in this matter was beyond what he could handle.

His single strike was almost as powerful as the wind and clouds; regardless of the secret techniques used to unleash it, his combat strength was undeniably real. Even in a direct confrontation, his chances against Mang Dao would be roughly equal.

In the heat of battle, he might gain a slight advantage through his superior skills. But suppressing his opponent would be far from easy.

This negligible advantage was far from enough for him to resolve the situation.

"Quickly send a message to the sect, report the situation here, and give a detailed account of the matter so that the elders can make a decision. Also, go to Xiquan Valley immediately to inform Elder Cheng and ask him... no, I will go there myself."

Cao Penghai quickly devised a plan and made arrangements for this matter.

This matter came suddenly, and Mang Dao's reaction was so strong. If he didn't handle it properly, he would lose face for the Hengshan Sect. However, Mang Dao was powerful, and he even had a pseudo-Celestial being supporting him. This situation was not something he could resolve alone.

"How did Fu Guangsheng get involved, with Tong Changchun also assisting? If both sides genuinely help, coupled with the power of the Gu family and the Zhenfu Division, even if Elder Cheng were to intervene, it would be difficult to resolve this situation. The only way to resolve this is to seek further support from the sect. If Elder Heiyan could intervene..."

Cao Penghai was in a hurry, his mind constantly making plans.

"What? Shi Panyue is dead?"

"Who killed him?!"

"Chen Ping'an? How could it be him?! He only recently entered the Grandmaster realm, how could he have such strength?"

"Shi Panyue is proficient in external martial arts. Although his combat strength is only barely at the peak, his ability to survive is extremely strong."

"Ah? Shi Panyue has improved his skills, further advancing his physical training? Then this situation is even more impossible?"

"What? You mean... One Strike possesses power comparable to the wind and clouds, and his combat strength rivals that of Bai Yunfei?"

"How can this be?"

"This is absolutely true. Lord Lan of Xiaguang Prefecture, Lord Leng of Xuanling Prefecture, and representatives from other forces all witnessed it!"

"This Chen Ping'an actually possesses such combat power?"

"If that's really the case, then his talent and genius are simply terrifying!"

"The prodigies on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, what do you think?! We've all underestimated them!"

"Thank goodness! No strategic miscalculation! Everything is still in time!"

"Among the Grandmasters in this heavily fortified city, Mang Dao's combat strength is probably among the best. If not in the top three, then in the top five!"

"Yes, it's truly terrifying! How could there have been rumors of it being a fictional being with such a ferocious spirit before?"

"I'm afraid..."

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Within just two days, the news of Shi Panyue's death caused a sensation among the high-end circles of Xuanling City. The matter of Shen Huiqing bringing Shi Panyue's head to the Hengshan Sect's headquarters, and the conversations that followed, became a hot topic of discussion.

"If you don't like it, you can have another one!"

Such words exude an air of dominance.

Such remarks also exacerbated the spread of the news of Shi Panyue's death.

Shi Panyue used his life to establish the domineering and powerful presence of the ruthless Chen Ping'an when he first arrived in Xuanling.

Immediately, all parties became wary and discussed the matter extensively.

Under these circumstances, the garrison review meeting, which was specially requested by the Hengshan Sect, was also held in Xuanling City.

During the deliberation meeting, the Hengshan Sect held a public hearing and impeachment meeting regarding the matter of Chen Ping'an, the "Mangdao," killing Shi Panyue, an elder in charge of the sect. They requested the Qiankun Division to intervene and supervise the matter.

On the same day, Yokoyama Mune submitted a proposal to conduct a second review and discussion on the previously discussed issues of standardized management of mineral resources and qualifications for trade and circulation.

Shen Huiqing, together with Gu Jiarong, the garrison commander of Xuanling Garrison in Canglong Prefecture, submitted an application for the appointment of the newly appointed garrison commander, Lord Chen Ping'an, for review. They requested that all parties review the application and approve its issuance.

　Time comes and the world has the same force, and it is not free to transport heroes.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)