The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 784 The Gu Family Meeting, Achieving Divine Success (The reputation of the "Reckless Blade" has been damaged; seeking comfort.)
The Shi Panyue incident allowed Chen Ping'an to appear before various forces with an extremely powerful presence.

The Qiankun Division's decision to review and supervise, and the rejection of the Hengshan Sect's proposal, made their powerful stance shine even brighter.

With Shen Huiqing's full support and by leveraging the influence of this incident, Chen Ping'an quickly established his authority within the Canglong base and completely seized control of the power.

Absolute strength, a righteous cause, and the guidance of public opinion made Chen Ping'an's position within the Azure Dragon's territory irreplaceable. Coupled with Shen Huiqing's dedicated efforts, Chen Ping'an's foundation in Xuanling was completely solidified.

All factions in Xuanling truly viewed Chen Ping'an, the newly appointed Xuanling garrison commander of Canglong Prefecture, with equal eyes, and even with a slight sense of admiration.

With the strength Chen Ping'an has displayed, there are few martial arts grandmasters in Xuanling City who can compare to him. Let alone whether they can defeat him, even if they can be on the same level as him and be evenly matched, they are still extremely rare masters.

With a single strike, he cleaved through the horizontal lines, his combat power nearly rivaling that of the Wind and Cloud Warriors.

Among the various factions within Xuanling, he is already at the top in terms of those who make decisions openly; only a few can be compared to him.

At this moment, those older generation powerhouses who thought they had been immersed in the Grandmaster realm for a hundred or two hundred years could no longer maintain their pride in front of Chen Ping'an.

With no pseudo-celestial beings appearing, Chen Ping'an's strength is among the best in Xuanling Heavy City.

At less than twenty-eight years old, Chen Ping'an has achieved such success, making his life truly legendary.

Many versions of the story circulated within the Xuanling City.

In some social circles, detailed analyses and deductions have been made regarding Chen Ping'an's recent display of talent and combat prowess.

"Mang Dao's talent is astonishing, as everyone has witnessed along the way. Back then, before even reaching the Grandmaster level, he could use his Overlord Blade to cross borders and defeat a Grandmaster. With a cultivation level of only the mid-stage of Jade Balance, he stirred up the winds and clouds in Thunderous Mist, and with a single command, all sides submitted. That evil master, the Golden Circle Protector, who had been famous for many years and whose reputation was far-reaching, had become a top Grandmaster in his early years. Yet, he still fell at the hands of Mang Dao."

Keep in mind that back then, Mang Dao hadn't even reached the Grandmaster realm yet! And after so much time has passed, who knows if his combat strength has improved at all?

After achieving the Grandmaster realm in martial arts, with spiritual fruits inscribed with spiritual patterns and his true essence abundant, even without any improvement in combat skills, the mere increase in his realm was enough to forcefully push his combat power to the pinnacle of Grandmaster. Moreover...
"Given Mang Dao's talent, it's been so long, and his combat skills haven't improved at all. Do you think that's possible?"

"To have such combat power in less than a year after becoming a Grandmaster of Martial Arts is truly unbelievable!"

"Upon careful consideration, everything makes sense. What seems incredible is simply our limited knowledge and inability to comprehend the excellence of the Mangdao."

"With a solid foundation, a fully perfected Overlord Blade, and a blade that is still in its early stages of becoming a treasure, yet possessing the sharpness to break through restrictions, isn't it perfectly normal for such combined combat power to be so formidable!"

"That's close to the Wind and Cloud level! If he takes another step forward, he'll truly be at the level of the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Ranking! Even looking across the surrounding states, there are probably only a handful of people with normal combat strength who can reach this level!"

"Yes! The most terrifying thing is that Mang Dao's realm can still be improved. Although his current cultivation is seasoned and he doesn't seem like a newcomer at all, he hasn't even stepped into the third stage of the breakthrough realm yet! If he truly steps into the third stage of the breakthrough realm and cultivates to perfection, with his combat power and talent, wouldn't he be able to ascend to the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Ranking!?"

"The Grandmaster Ranking! Seventy-two Grandmasters of the Wind and Cloud! Will our Xuanling Prefecture produce one too?"

"Ahem. Mang Dao is from Canglong Prefecture, not Xuanling Prefecture."

"That's the same. If they're stationed in my Xuanling Heavy City, then they're people of my Xuanling Prefecture!"

"Speaking of which..."

"what?"

"How much do you think the ranking of the 'Wild Blade' class will rise after this update to 'Hidden Dragon'?"

"Now that you mention it, it's almost like the power of wind and clouds. If we're judging from the previous Hidden Dragon Ranking, then Mang Dao's ranking should at least be in the top twenty, right?"

"Top twenty? Too few! At least top fifteen!"

"Top fifteen rising stars of our time! My God! These are the most outstanding talents of their generation in the entire Northern Territory!"

"Yes, such beings are extremely rare among their generation. In terms of status alone, they are even higher than ordinary pseudo-celestial beings!"

"Wild Blade"

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Rumors swirled about Chen Ping'an's talent, abilities, and combat prowess, circulating among various circles. Some busybodies even compiled a list of Chen Ping'an's romantic escapades over the years, adding them indiscriminately regardless of their veracity.

Throughout history, many outstanding talents have been romantic figures, and a romantic outstanding talent embodies the purest expectations in people's minds.

However, Chen Ping'an has been focused on cultivation lately and hasn't paid attention to these things.

If he were to notice this, he would probably look up to the sky and sigh, lamenting how much the world has misled him!
Heaven and earth can bear witness that the only person he has ever seriously practiced dual cultivation with is...
cough cough.

The only person he's officially in a relationship with right now is Gu Qingcheng. He hasn't even really held his fiancée's hand much, so how did he become the subject of this "Where to find romance? Let's see what Xuanling Mangdao has to say."

The reputation has been damaged! The reputation has been damaged!

If word gets out, what will people think? A brute with a sword, a womanizer—how will he ever achieve his dream of being a refined gentleman?

The prejudice in people's hearts is a mountain.

Once this impression is formed, how can it be reversed!

It's like a burly swordsman who's been with him for so long. His swordsmanship is excellent, isn't it? His hand-to-hand combat is also quite formidable. And if all else fails, his bloodline and physique are...
Forget it.

If those rumors were true, he would accept them, but the problem is that things like the Heavenly Net Saintess and the Five Directions of Joy really don't exist.

Forehead.
I guess I could barely qualify as the Heavenly Net Saintess, but the Five Directions of Joy really doesn't exist!
This is a complete rumor and a misrepresentation!

However, Chen Ping'an was unaware of the rumors circulating among the people. In recent days, he had devoted himself to cultivation, studying secret techniques, and refining the precious pearl.

He paid little attention to official business at the Canglong base, and basically delegated all authority to Shen Huiqing.

In recent days, apart from the initial occasional protests and expressions of dissatisfaction from Yokoyama, things have gradually calmed down.

It's unclear whether they genuinely intend to let this matter rest or are looking for an opportunity to make a big move.

However, that's how power struggles work; there's a give and take. If a wrong decision is made due to misjudgment of information, the consequences must naturally be borne by the individual involved.

Of course, if one side is powerful enough, it can completely reject this result and have the right to restart the deliberation on the order. However, given the current situation, Yokoyama's plan is clearly not applicable.

If it were just Chen Ping'an, the Gu family wouldn't be so bad. The most crucial point is that two pseudo-celestial beings also appeared in this incident.

With the support of the Bi Cang Chamber of Commerce and the Yuan Hai Tower, even a powerful sect like the Heng Shan Sect dared not take risks and escalate the conflict.

Furthermore, Chen Ping'an's current talent and abilities have reached a new level, and in terms of influence and status, he is no less than a pseudo-Celestial. Pseudo-Celestials with weaker backgrounds and combat power are even inferior to Chen Ping'an in his current state.

The Canglong garrison also compiled a detailed report on this matter and submitted it to the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command. Chen Ping'an also wrote a private letter and sent it to Zhang Tianyuan, the powerful deputy commander.

Due to various factors, this matter has come to a temporary end.

In contrast to the calm and tranquility here in Chen Ping'an, the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command, upon receiving the letter, was in complete uproar.

The high-ranking officials of the State Garrison Command, who had previously learned of Chen Ping'an's delayed arrival at his post, were quite uneasy. Only after Chen Ping'an's letter arrived, indicating that he had safely arrived in Xuanling City, did they finally relax.

However, the situation in Xuanling is complex. Although Chen Ping'an is renowned, he is still a relatively new figure and may not be able to maintain control of the overall situation. Many other deputy leaders share similar concerns.

This includes Ning Zhengyue, who has always been optimistic about Chen Ping'an, and Yao Guang.

Upon learning of the latest proposal from the Yokoyama Clan, they felt the situation became even more thorny and complex. The Yokoyama Clan was targeting the Gu family, but as representatives of the interests of Canglong Prefecture, they could hardly remain uninvolved.

Chen Ping'an is facing such a challenge upon his arrival. Not to mention anything else, he may not even be able to integrate the forces within the base. Shen Huiqing has been in charge of the base for more than ten years, and she will not relinquish power to Chen Ping'an so easily now that he is new here.

Even though there were correspondence indicating that everything was going well, they viewed it as nothing more than formulaic politeness. But what happened next was truly beyond their expectations.

"What? Shi Panyue is dead?"

"A single strike, almost as powerful as the winds of war, severed Shi Panyue's head?"

"Send it to the Yokoyama Sect's headquarters and respond in person!"

"This"

The high-ranking officials of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison were speechless with shock. In particular, the expressions on the faces of several of them were quite peculiar.

Yao Guang stared incredulously at the intelligence report before him, the image of that gentle and humble figure flashing through his mind.

Ning Zhengyue's heart trembled, and his eyes were filled with horror.

Although he did not preside over Xuanling affairs, he was quite knowledgeable about the situation. Shi Panyue was a respected elder of Hengshan Sect, renowned for his abilities. Although he was only the third most influential figure in the sect, his combat prowess was no less than Shi Panyue's.

In terms of how difficult they are to deal with, they are clearly even more so than him.

But such a person is dead? Killed by Chen Ping'an, a newcomer, with a single strike?

He'd only just taken office, and already he'd made headlines like this. This brute...
Listening to the discussions among the crowd, Ning Zhengyue's thoughts wandered, as if he had returned to that afternoon. Standing before him was a figure as proud and unyielding as a pine tree. He stood silently, but his eyes shone with an alarming intensity, like two blazing flames.

Its soaring spirit reveals an indescribable brilliance.

"I have a clear conscience about this matter!"

That resounding voice still echoes in my ears.

Although young, he already shows remarkable talent.

Now it is
Ning Zhengyue gave a bitter smile.

One side holds up the sky!
The news of Chen Ping'an killing Shi Panyue, along with the support of the Bi Cang Chamber of Commerce and the Yuan Hai Lou, and the rejection of the Hengshan Sect's proposal by the Garrison Review Committee, also reached the elders' meeting of the Gu family.

"Killed him? Just one strike!?"

"With power akin to that of the winds and clouds, Ping An... he has actually grown to such a height!"

"Ping An's natural beauty is more dazzling than we can imagine."

"Such a prodigy has been found by my Gu family. Heaven blesses my Gu family!"

"The Azure Cloud Chamber of Commerce, the Abyss Sea Pavilion? This..."

"Someone, go and call Qingcheng over. Wait, I'll go myself."

"Elder Lan, with so many brilliant talents vying for supremacy, we mustn't just let such a fine son-in-law slip away! As for Qingcheng..." An elder paused for a moment before continuing, "Let her take the initiative! A few formalities are nothing to worry about! If the time is right, she can make a trip to Xuanling!"

"Xuanling? This matter..." An elder hesitated for a moment, then his eyes lit up: "It has great potential! Let Qingcheng go to Xuanling in person to assert her dominance in all aspects. When the two are in love, let's see which family will try to steal my Gu family's man."

After careful consideration, he found the matter increasingly reasonable: "Elder Lan, this matter should be arranged as soon as possible. Ping An is becoming increasingly outstanding, and many families are eyeing him. It's likely that more than one family is considering a marriage alliance using their eldest daughter. Normally, this wouldn't be so bad, as it would still be within the state. But now that Ping An has gone outside the state, the world is much wider, and he will encounter many more temptations. If one day he is schemed against and truly succumbs to temptation, then…" This elderly and highly respected elder didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was extremely clear.

An elder was quietly pondering the matter. He hadn't thought much of it before, but now that someone had pointed it out, the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

This is not entirely impossible. Like the previous scheme by the Xue family, where Ping An was tricked on the Misty Rain Boat. Fortunately, the Xue family's primary goal was to weaken the Gu family's influence, not for any other purpose. Otherwise, from today's perspective, if the Xue family were to truly go all out and disregard everything, it would be a truly troublesome situation.

Such a talented young man should not be allowed to be touched by others!
"Yes, Elder Lan, when you meet Qingcheng later, you should say more about the husband the family has chosen for her. He is different from others. He is a brilliant genius in the world, a towering man who stands at the pinnacle of geniuses in the Northern Territory. You must not treat him casually, but treat him as an important family matter."

This incident, if discussed further, made Qingcheng feel a sense of crisis. Her husband was exceptionally outstanding, no ordinary man! If she didn't hold on to him firmly now, she would truly regret it later.

Furthermore, Qingcheng was far too perfunctory towards Ping'an before. Ping'an had visited the family several times before, and each time he had taken the initiative to pay his respects to Qingcheng, but Qingcheng hadn't met with him. And now, even though Ping'an came to the Gu family last time, he didn't take the initiative to see Qingcheng. What do you think this signifies? The implications are obvious, aren't they?

Several elders who had previously hesitated were taken aback upon hearing this.

That makes sense, doesn't it?

In previous visits, I always took the initiative to see Qingcheng, but later on, that was indeed no longer the case!
Ping An is a prodigy, wielding considerable power. Even if he greatly admires Qingcheng, he cannot repeatedly try to curry favor with her. This is a one-time thing; once is enough, twice is not enough, and three times is not enough. Haven't you seen how Ping An, after being repeatedly thwarted in his attempts, stopped visiting her altogether?

Such things must never become a habit. Otherwise, the consequences will be far-reaching and the harm endless!
"Elder Heng is right. You all must take this matter seriously! Ping An has visited several times, but Qingcheng has yet to respond. Whether it's proper etiquette for young ladies or the distinction between men and women, Ping An wouldn't think that way. Qingcheng's prolonged absence has inevitably made Ping An overthink things. This is a matter between the younger generation, and we elders shouldn't interfere. But since it involves Ping An, we still have to inquire."

"Elder Lan, among all the elders, besides Qingchan, you are the closest to Qingcheng. You must make this happen."

"Should we send Qingcheng to Xuanling?" Elder Lan hesitated. How did things turn into Qingcheng voluntarily going to Xuanling?

"Yes!"

"This matter concerns a major family affair and must be handled properly."

After several rounds of persuasion, the person trying to persuade him felt an even deeper sense of crisis and spoke with a certain urgency.

The Bi Cang Chamber of Commerce and Yuan Hai Tower have already taken action, so why are they still hesitating and waiting to have their homes raided?

These two are the ones in the open; who knows how many more are involved behind the scenes?

"But Qingcheng is currently of marriageable age. Wouldn't it be...?" After some consideration, Elder Lan still had some reservations: "Wouldn't this cause gossip and criticism about our family's reputation?"

"It's alright!" An elder waved his hand. "Those who want to make irresponsible comments will do so anyway. The key is to achieve the substantive goal. Besides, Qingcheng and Ping'an are already engaged, with their betrothal and engagement documents in hand. It's not a private agreement, so they shouldn't have any objections from others!"

“That’s right.” This statement was quickly echoed by a large group of people: “With an engagement, it’s perfectly normal for Qingcheng to go and visit Ping’an. As for the reason, we’ll come up with a respectable one. I think, according to custom, Xuanling Chongcheng should be holding an auction in a few days, right? We can use that as a reason, and you and Qingcheng can go together!”

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Listening to everyone's words, Old Lan wanted to say something more, but upon careful consideration, he realized that there was some truth to it.

He thought to himself, "Does he really think my Gu family's daughter is worthless? Sending her away in such a hurry."

Then he said, "Alright, alright, this old woman will go and do it for you."

Seeing Elder Lan agree, the elders present showed satisfied smiles.

Unbeknownst to them, their way of interacting with Ping An is changing.

From the younger generation we valued most in the past, to those who gradually came into our view, from insignificant to being cared for, from a reluctant marriage to a perfect match, and now to a high-class pairing.

This journey has witnessed Chen Ping'an's growth and his exceptional vision in taking care of his family.

"Who did this?!"

Inside the public housing, Chen Ping'an's face darkened, as if struck by lightning.

After more than a month of dedicated cultivation, he received such a devastating blow as soon as he emerged from seclusion.

Over the past month, rumors about his deeds have spread throughout the streets and alleys of Xuanling City. Ordinary people have gradually come to know that he is the newly appointed garrison commander of Canglong Prefecture, a newly arrived giant in Xuanling.

If that were the case, it would be fine, but unfortunately, these stories are also mixed with some dubious anecdotes.

His romantic escapades, in particular, are widely circulated in the world.

Stories of keeping a mistress in a golden house, falling in love at first sight, dreaming of a dream, a romantic night, a marriage that could topple cities, and getting angry for a beauty, and so on.

Various versions, both real and imagined, have been widely circulated in taverns and shops throughout the world, and are praised by people.

This further aroused the boundless yearning of practitioners at the middle and lower levels for their future lives.

A role model for our generation, a passionate swordsman, a romantic hero.
All sorts of titles were being slapped on him as if they were free.

After learning about the various versions circulating in the market, Chen Ping'an seriously suspected that there might be some mastermind behind this matter, stirring things up behind the scenes.

If everything said were true, that would be fine, but the problem is that a lot of strange and embellished information was added to it.

Its reputation has been severely damaged!

This is the worst time his reputation has been damaged since he began his spiritual practice.

If everything circulating were fake, he could sweep it away with swift and decisive action. But the key is that there are some genuine ones among them!
Chen Ping'an was in a state of utter dismay.

This mix of truth and falsehood is truly infuriating.

Logically speaking, given his current state of mind, he shouldn't be swayed by such public opinion, or even be affected by it.

But the moment he heard the rumor, the first thing that came to his mind was Gu Qingcheng, who was far away in Canglong Prefecture.

He's been feeling guilty about what happened before, and for so long he hasn't dared to see Gu Qingcheng. Now, with this happening again, isn't this going to kill him?!
Then, as my thoughts drifted, I recalled our parting with Canglong, and realized that this might be the last time I saw him.
He felt a chill run down his spine.

The pressure was already immense, and now this has happened again, it's giving me a splitting headache.

The gold hair ribbon he kept in his bosom still feels incredibly hot to the touch, even now that he's thought about it.

I was completely out of my mind back then. I was trying to calm my mind and quell the turmoil, but instead of getting some treatment, I developed a fear of my wife.

Fortunately, these rumors only circulated within Xuanling City. Gu Qingcheng, far away in Canglong Prefecture, had no way of hearing about these embellished and sensationalized romantic tales.

"Thank goodness, thank goodness," Chen Ping'an sighed inwardly, feeling extremely fortunate.

Fortunately, she's out now, and Gu Qingcheng can't hear any of this!
Heaven knows what kind of trouble Gu Qingcheng will get into if she finds out about these embellished rumors.

If his tea maid really got angry, well…
Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted, as if he had returned to the day when he was spiritually probing.

The Great Sun Golden Wheel, the Jade Plate Ice Wheel, the Ancient Sword Divine Firmament
That kind of power is still unforgettable to this day.

Like the overwhelming might of the heavens, it blankets the earth, leaving no one nowhere to hide.

"Now that Qingcheng is gone, there's no need to overthink it. The innocent are innocent, and let others say what they will!"

With this thought in mind, Chen Ping'an's mind gradually calmed down. His gaze flickered, and a panel appeared in front of him.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Celestial Being 1st Realm - Pivotal Light Realm
武学：青阳血炼法小成（0/15360）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（225/8640）、广寒剑法（残篇）小成（0/7680）、狂雷刀法入门（0/2160）太虚御风步大成（6558/14400）、七绝禁法圆满、七杀天罡拳圆满、霸刀圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
Secret Technique: Soul-Guiding Incantation
"6558 point."

Chen Ping'an's eyes widened slightly, and the golden finger panel in front of him instantly disappeared.

For the past month or so, he has devoted himself to cultivation, and his progress in the Taixu Wind-Riding Step has been remarkable. He is now close to halfway through his overall cultivation progress.

If it takes another two or three months, it can be cultivated to the point of perfection.

Besides the Void Wind-Riding Step, he hasn't been without gains in the past month. He's achieved a basic understanding of the restrictions in the inheritance, and his research has been steady and progressive. He's now basically figured out the tracking restriction, which can be used in some simple scenarios. In addition, he's also studied some relatively simple warning restrictions.

However, his progress is limited, and he has not yet reached the level of restrictions that contain killing power, imprisoning power, and bewildering power.

The restriction he sensed outside the cave earlier was an extremely high-level killing restriction, used for closed-door cultivation and protection, and for breaking through realms and protecting the Dharma.

Besides her cultivation level, the silver-haired girl was clearly an extremely skilled master of restriction techniques.

With his celestial-level perspective, Chen Ping'an has studied the inheritance of restrictions and obtained a high-level inheritance. After spending so much time, he can be said to have gained a basic understanding of the art of restrictions.

If classified according to the ranks of cultivators, he should barely be considered a first-rank cultivator in the art of restrictions. First-rank restrictions, or rather...
Array Master.

Restrictions have many uses, such as in the forging of divine weapons and the creation of puppets. The only difference lies in the efficacy and function of the restrictions.

High-level puppeteers and blacksmiths often possess considerable skill in creating restrictions. However, compared to dedicated restriction masters, their restrictions are generally simpler in function and are mostly used for auxiliary purposes.

However, for Chen Ping'an, the restriction was more of a way to use his spare time during cultivation, to study it in rotation, and to prevent the mental energy from being depleted during long periods of cultivation. It was a kind of relaxation.

He didn't expect the restrictions to be of much help to him. However, as his cultivation level increased, it was always better to know more than to know nothing.

If it doesn't affect your cultivation, and the opportunity is right, it's a good thing to learn more.

Besides the forbidden inheritance, he has also made some progress in his research on the Soul Guiding Technique. It should be able to be truly applied in practice.

However, his foundation in this path is still shallow. Even with his cultivation at the Celestial Realm, he can only use it to guide the Grandmaster of Soul Martial Arts, and only when the opponent is in poor condition.

There is also a success rate among them.

However, Chen Ping'an was already extremely satisfied with achieving this.

There is still room for improvement in the Soul Guiding Technique. If it continues, its application will only become larger and larger.

Moreover, Chen Ping'an increasingly sensed that the Soul Guiding Technique was extremely incomplete, and what he had was only a part of it. If it could be completed, it would definitely be an extraordinary secret technique.

Besides these two benefits, Chen Ping'an's greatest gain was the refinement of the Dream Pearl.

After so much time, the second chain binding the pearl has completely broken off. Compared to before, the pearl's power has increased, and its bewitching and wondrous power has also risen to a certain extent.

During his refining process, through the spiritual patterns engraved on the chains, he vaguely sensed that the bewitching and wondrous power of the pearl had reached its peak.

With his current cultivation level, it could become an extremely useful trump card for him.

He now possesses two powerful protective treasures, the Ice Jade Hairpin and the Evil Extreme Eye, as well as pseudo-treasures like the Bloodthirsty Demon Jar. With the addition of enhancement pills, spiritual items, and numerous other means, he has not yet clashed with a true martial arts master since the silver-haired girl.

However, from his perception, after the miraculous enhancement of the Dream Pearl, his current combat power, if not surpassing ordinary celestial beings, is still among the strongest.

Even against a second-stage Celestial Being, he could put up a good fight. As for the final outcome, that would truly depend on the specific circumstances; only after the battle would they know.

“Cultivation has no end. I must cultivate the Tai Xu Yu Feng Bu to perfection as soon as possible and add more techniques! In addition, the refinement of the Illusionary Dream Pearl cannot be relaxed. I wonder what kind of changes the pearl’s mystical power will undergo if the refinement progresses further.”

If I possess both, and my cultivation level rises further, how will my combat strength rank among the second-stage Celestial Beings?

"Furthermore, now that the magical power of the pearl has been achieved, the situation on Biluo's side is almost ready to be established, and we can begin making contact. In a few more days, once we have a clear understanding of the situation, we can begin execution."

After pondering for a while, Chen Ping'an closed his eyes again and entered a meditative state once more.

hum~
A flash of inspiration, a surrounding spirit.

Within the source of the soul, a faint light shines, responding to the heavens and earth, radiating brilliance.

+1!

Three days later, a letter from Bicang Prefecture arrived in Xuanling City and was delivered to Chen Ping'an's office.

　Chen Ping'an: Was the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord like this back then?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)