The Great Martial Saint!

The Gu family's back garden, with its magnificent pavilions and warm chambers.

A serene and aloof fairy sits, playing the zither.

Before him stood a beautiful young woman with a golden hairband and a striking red string on her fair wrist.

"If anything happens, just do what you feel like and don't worry about it."

The girl glanced at the fairy behind the desk; her eyes were bright and her teeth white, but her expression carried a hint of aloofness.

"If you do not return from this journey, you will become Gu Qingcheng."

hum~
The girl, with her golden hairband, disappeared into the warm pavilion.

Along with her, the long sword on the desk also disappeared.

Behind the desk, a fairy-like figure, her moon-like dress shimmering with brilliance.

She gently raised her hand, stroked the zither, and sighed.

"The will of Heaven has always been difficult to fathom. The rise and fall of dynasties over millennia all depend on this day."

Suddenly, a sharp sword intent surged forth, reaching straight to the heavens!

hum~
Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, and a light screen appeared in front of him.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Celestial Realm 2 - Rainbow Penetration Realm (Four Stages)
武学：青阳血炼法小成（8095/15360）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（1435/8640）、三分归元真卷小成（0/15360）、无相自在法（残篇）未入门（237/1920）广寒剑法（残篇）大成（0/19200）、狂雷刀法小成（1715/5760）、太虚御风步圆满、七绝禁法圆满、霸刀圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
Secret Techniques: Soul Suppression Technique, Soul Guiding Technique, Butterfly Dream Bewitching Technique, Illusionary Eye

"1435 point."

Chen Ping'an remained calm and composed.

It has been five days since we left Canglong Prefecture.

After leaving Canglong Prefecture, he did not immediately set off for Beishan Pass. Instead, he quietly made his way to Weishui County after leaving Canglong.

With his current abilities, if he so desired, he could easily remain completely silent and undetected by anyone.

During his trip to Weishui County, he visited Nanquan Lane and looked at the old place from the past.

Willow Leaf Street, Ox Leaf Lane, Chicken Cry Lane.
More than a decade later, looking back at this old place again, scenes from the past flash through my mind, and I have a different feeling.

No one knew that he had returned to Weishui County and revisited his old haunts.

To be precise, no one knew except for one person.

That person was none other than Mu Wanjun.

When he suddenly appeared in Wan Jun's room under the cover of night, the beauty's eyes turned cold and she shouted at him in a cold voice.

When they finally saw his face clearly, the cold light in his eyes disappeared, but he still looked somewhat wary.

Today, Chen Ping'an's status is vastly different from before. His connections include many top figures at the very top of their respective states.

Where there is interaction, there is also enmity. If such a person were to deliberately conceal their identity, they could easily change their appearance and impersonate Chen Ping'an.

After matching the coded messages, Mu Wanjun finally confirmed Chen Ping'an's identity and let down her guard.

Mu Wanjun's vigilance is undoubtedly commendable.

but
That moment's attitude definitely warranted some tenderness and care.

If she appears in the room like this now, what will her reaction be if she appears in bed next time?!

However, this incident also served as a reminder to Chen Ping'an, causing him to ponder the matter more deeply.

After not seeing her for many days, Mu Wanjun's cultivation had successfully broken through to the advanced stage of the Profound Light Realm. Besides the cultivation resources left behind by Chen Ping'an, her natural talent naturally played a significant role as well.

While such achievements may not rival those of the prodigies on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, they certainly place him among the top rising stars within the Azure Dragon Realm.

Looking across the Wei River region, it is an absolutely stunning sight.

Such brilliance is enough to make anyone pale in comparison and feel disheartened.

The two were mutually attracted, and being a single man and woman, their conversation went on without needing further explanation.

The unlocking of the second stage of dual cultivation techniques means that the partner for dual cultivation is not limited to martial arts grandmasters. Someone like Mu Wanjun naturally falls into this category.

However, compared to Chen Ping'an's current level, Mu Wanjun's cultivation is clearly insufficient.

Rather than the meager benefits of dual cultivation, it would be better to take this opportunity to help Mu Wanjun advance further!
A night of passion, thoroughly enjoyable.

Mu Wanjun's physique is not as robust as Gu Qingchan's. If she were to exert herself fully, she would likely fall apart after only a few thrusts. With her Xuan Guang Realm cultivation, it would be truly difficult for her to endure pleasure before a Martial Dao Celestial.

Therefore, it was naturally not Chen Ping'an who had a truly exhilarating night.

With the help of Chen Ping'an's cultivation of the Celestial Realm, Mu Wanjun woke up with a rosy complexion, a vibrant spirit, and excellent energy.

There's no one else who has mastered dual cultivation techniques to this extent.

However, seeing Mu Wanjun's hair sticking together and her blushing face as alluring as a precious fruit, it was quite a unique experience.

"Ping An, what's wrong with me?"

Realizing her own condition, Mu Wanjun was somewhat surprised and looked at Chen Ping'an with astonishment.

After a night of nourishment, Mu Wanjun's cultivation had reached the Perfection of the Profound Light Realm, and she could attempt to break through to the Grandmaster stage at any time.

"Perhaps it's a little reward from heaven for your excellent performance yesterday," Chen Ping'an said with a smile, gently pinching Mu Wanjun's nose.

Upon hearing this, Mu Wanjun blushed slightly, clearly remembering something.

After not seeing each other for many days, although they indulged in a passionate night, the current situation naturally necessitated some tenderness.

In the midst of their tender moments, they whispered sweet nothings, chatted idly, and reminisced about the past.

"Ping An, even now, it feels like a dream. Who could have imagined that you would achieve such great things today?" Mu Wanjun's tone was a mixture of relief and wistfulness as she spoke of this.

No one could have imagined that the lowly, unregistered constable in Chicken Cry Alley would one day become a powerful and influential prodigy, a grandmaster of the winds and clouds.

Its momentum was so great that it could stir up trouble in several states.

Her unintentional act will become a hindrance to her life.

No one, including herself, would have imagined that the once respectful servant before her would now be on her bed, so naturally.
Hold her in your arms, embrace her.

When recalling the past, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but feel a little wistful, his eyes filled with a hint of reminiscence.

He held Mu Wanjun's jade-like body in his arms, gently stroking her beautiful back, and felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

Yes
No one would have expected it.

Perhaps.
That is the meaning of striving.

That day, the two talked for a long time. They reminisced about the past and looked forward to the future. Later, they thought about this parting and wondered when they would meet again.

Chen Ping'an gently got up, his hands becoming increasingly entangled.

"Wanjun, let me help you consolidate your strength and improve your resources for breaking through to the Grandmaster realm."

His words were serious, but his demeanor was increasingly indecent.

Mu Wanjun blushed, seemingly shy, but after some hesitation, she finally gave in to Chen Ping'an's wishes.

From the past to the present, from the heinous crime of arguing with superiors to the current harmonious relationship that has become a habit.

Mu Wanjun was not yet a grandmaster and her body was delicate, so Chen Ping'an did not indulge her too much.

His words weren't entirely unfounded; they were based on solid evidence. He and Mu Wanjun had cultivated together for a long time, accumulating only five points of experience in their techniques.

This level of efficiency is far inferior to that of Gu Qingchan.

Compared to those benefits, he valued Mu Wanjun's gains even more.

And that little bit that comes with it.
The pleasures of fish and water.

Ok.

That must be it!

Chen Ping'an nodded in agreement.

Unfortunately, Mu Wanjun was physically weak, and he was unable to fully indulge himself. Most things were only scratched the surface. Even so, Mu Wanjun was willing.
is also like this.

With a martial arts physique at the Profound Light Realm, it is indeed too weak.

Given Chen Ping'an's current physical strength and cultivation level, let alone Mu Wanjun, even Gu Qingchan would find it difficult to endure for long.

If you want him to truly enjoy himself and make great progress in his skills, there is probably only one way.
Only those who have undergone great cultivation as celestial beings and become female rulers of the three realms have this possibility.

If one is skilled in spiritual arts but neglects physical cultivation, there might be some shortcomings. If things go wrong, in the midst of the exhilaration, one might even reveal a somewhat disheveled state.

However, in terms of the fusion of souls and the joint cultivation of the Dao, it should be perfectly fulfilling. But the soul involves the secrets of cultivation and is the foundation of the spiritual platform. Even Daoist partners might not be able to achieve this. Let alone him.

His thinking was just wishful thinking.

Chen Ping'an stayed in Weishui County for two days before leaving.

He came silently, and he left just as quietly. The news of his return to Weishui County became a secret between the two of them.

Before parting, Chen Ping'an left Mu Wanjun a considerable amount of resources and some trump cards.

Some of the resources, however, were enough to support her cultivation up to the Grandmaster level.

With his current wealth, this amount of resources, while not a drop in the ocean, is still of great importance.

The recent Azure Dragon Feast was a grand celebration, with various parties sending their congratulations. While the resources served there weren't particularly rare, their value far surpassed that of the other resources.

Given his current status, even without deliberate attempts to curry favor, resources that come to him naturally wouldn't seem cheap. Otherwise, this gift might not have fostered goodwill, but rather created enmity. The sheer scale of this gift is reminiscent of the powerful divine weapon presented as a congratulatory gift to the young princess of Bicang on her coming-of-age ceremony years ago. However, such a gift wasn't a particularly dazzling or extravagant present at such a ceremony; it was merely one of the rarer gifts among countless others.

He was quite astonished when he first heard it, feeling the vicissitudes of life.

But now, without realizing it, he has also acquired some of that charm.

The gifts he received this time would likely astound anyone who heard of them. Even a single one of them could be worth more than half of a grandmaster's fortune.

Some rare items are enough to supply a grandmaster and help them reach the pinnacle of cultivation!
Such a weather pattern is worthy of the top giants in the state capital.

And now.
He wants to go further and reach out to a wider world.

Perhaps one day, a casual gesture of his will will be enough to shake a region.

Chen Ping'an had given himself a month and a half to travel from Canglong Prefecture City to Beishan Pass. The trip to the Wei River delayed him by five days, but this was nothing to him.

In just a few days, he easily made up for the lost time.

After leaving Canglong Prefecture, he changed his appearance and became a middle-aged Confucian scholar, revealing himself to the outside world as a pseudo-celestial being.

He had naturally considered disguising himself in this way. In addition, the realm level of the pseudo-celestial being was also something he had carefully considered.

Firstly, compared to Martial Dao Celestials, the cultivation level of Pseudo-Celestials is more common in the surrounding states. Secondly, the cultivation level of a Pseudo-Celestial is sufficient to largely avoid unwarranted speculation from others. His apparent cultivation level is only that of a Martial Dao Grandmaster; it is basically impossible for someone with such cultivation to disguise themselves as a high-level cultivator.

Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance that someone might suspect he's hiding his strength, it's still extremely difficult to explain the realm of a pseudo-Celestial. Compared to faking the realm of a Celestial, the difficulty of concealing or disguising the complexities of a pseudo-Celestial's spiritual essence is often much greater.

Even if he were to encounter something by accident, such risks are entirely manageable.

He officially put to use the near-fourth-tier spirit boat that he had obtained from the Black Rock Monster years ago. Although it was somewhat stylish for someone at the pseudo-Celestial Realm to ride in this spirit boat, it wasn't too outrageous.

His journey was long, and the long journey itself was nothing to him. However, if it delayed his cultivation, it would be a loss.

In such a situation, instead of expending effort on the journey ourselves, it would be better to use a spirit boat to do the work, thus solving the problem once and for all.

The spirit boat sped along, and he rode on it, cultivating, studying, and refining, feeling completely at ease.

Even when traveling, different circumstances and external conditions lead to vastly different experiences.

For someone like him, this is naturally the highest form of enjoyment. There's no need for arduous labor or constant toil; once he manages to rest for a while, he has to rush off again after recuperating.

In comparison, their circumstances are naturally very different.

However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages, and has two sides.

Such an act is rather extravagant. The spirit boat needs energy to travel at high speed, and the amount of spirit crystals consumed along the way is probably not small.

Furthermore, if a spirit boat is used frequently, like a divine weapon or precious treasure, it requires regular maintenance and upkeep. The resulting expenses will naturally be considerable.

However, compared to those expenses, Chen Ping'an paid more attention to his own cultivation experience.

These questions are simply a matter of choice.

Many cultivators have possessed spirit boats, but they dared not use them recklessly because they were concerned about the loss of elemental crystals.

The path of spiritual cultivation is not some castle in the air; all paths are based on real-world principles.

The difficulty of spiritual practice lies not only in the path itself, but also in the availability of resources.

In the context of wealth, companionship, law, and location, wealth comes first. Without sufficient resources to support one's development, even exceptional talent will likely hinder progress.

Even if one possesses extraordinary talent and forcibly breaks through to a higher realm, without external resources, how can one compete with others at the same realm?

You are a seasoned fighter, but in this world, there will always be others like you. They have external support; how can you compare?

This is still considered similar; what about someone even more outstanding?

You have everything he has, and he has things you can only dream of. With such disparate circumstances, how can you compare?

The longer Chen Ping'an cultivated, the deeper his understanding of the principles of this path became.

If he were just an ordinary celestial being, he might be willing to drive this near-fourth-tier spirit boat. But if it were a fourth-tier spirit boat, he would probably think it over again and again, and be extremely cautious about the expenses involved.

Even when it is used, there will be no high power loss; instead, the most cost-effective method will be chosen.

On the journey, everything costs money.

If we can save money, we should save it.

However, he was no ordinary celestial being, and compared to others, he did not crave cultivation resources. Even if he did have some needs, they were only for external enhancements, not for breaking through cultivation realms themselves.

With his current wealth, acquiring some top-tier items might be beyond his reach. However, he can still afford ordinary expenses.

Furthermore, the expenses for maintaining this layer of treasures, which others would need to carefully budget, are unnecessary for him. This is because very few treasures can keep up with his pace of cultivation.

Perhaps before it even needs maintenance, he has already given up on it and found a better alternative.

The savings from these expenses are immeasurable.

This also ensures that, although his years of accumulation are not particularly long, he has always been relatively wealthy and well-off among cultivators of the same realm.

The spirit boat is equipped with a concealment restriction, which can greatly conceal fluctuations. However, this level of concealment is not satisfactory to Chen Ping'an. But under normal circumstances, it is sufficient.

Unfortunately, although his mastery of the art of restriction has become quite profound recently, even after exchanging insights with Gu Qingchan, he has only barely reached the level of the quasi-third rank.

Compared to this level of concealment, it is still insufficient.

Otherwise, his mastery of restrictions alone would be enough to upgrade the restrictions on this spirit boat and perfectly solve this problem.

The spirit boat is not large, and can carry a maximum of ten people.

For a group of people, it would naturally seem a bit crowded. But for Chen Ping'an alone, it would be just right.

He sat cross-legged, studying and cultivating, strengthening his blood and body, feeling completely at ease.

He has many things to do now, such as perfecting the Three-Part Return to Origin True Scroll as soon as possible to advance to the next stage of cultivation, familiarizing himself with the enhanced secret techniques, studying the Soul Suppression Technique, comprehending the Broken Green Lotus, researching restrictions, and studying miscellaneous arts of poison, among other things.

In addition, the practice of using techniques such as the Thunderous Blade Technique and strengthening the body through bloodline is naturally indispensable.

Thus, Chen Ping'an's journey, though lonely, was also fulfilling.

Despite the wear and tear, Chen Ping'an's spirit boat sped along at a considerable speed. Its altitude exceeded that of a Grandmaster, and coupled with concealment restrictions, it would remain completely undetected under normal circumstances.

Thus, Chen Ping'an's journey was extremely safe and uneventful.

Half a month after Chen Ping'an left Canglong Prefecture, news of his new post gradually spread throughout Beishan Pass. From there, the rumors began to radiate outwards across Beishan Prefecture.

In addition, there are also large forces stationed in Beishan Pass that control substantial interests.

Examples include the Hengshan Sect and the Wenxin Sword Pavilion.

Beishan Pass is no ordinary place; any force that can control interests here is no ordinary entity. This is especially true for forces that have infiltrated from other regions.

Such as the Forging Alliance and the Alchemy Alliance.

The two forces are here primarily to expand their business, enhance their influence, and expand their channels.

Compared to these two alliances of skilled arts, the most imposing forces are the dominant powers in the surrounding regions, creating an oppressive atmosphere similar to that of the Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion.

Ancient Fang Boundary, Cloud and Mist Boundary, Emerald Green Boundary
Fortunately, Beishan was not the core area of ​​contention for interests among the various regions, and the overall intensity of the conflict was manageable due to the prestigious status of the Bi Cang Prince's Mansion.

The regional hegemons within Beishan Pass are merely a signal of concern and a projection of influence. The real power lies with the large forces that these regional hegemons have supported, bordering the Bicang region.

These forces each have celestial beings in charge, and with the support of the overlords of the territories, they have considerable influence.

In addition, there are some chambers of commerce and treasure pavilions, as well as commercial forces in Beihai.

In addition to the local forces within Beishan Prefecture, there is also the official system.

This entire structure has created the ecosystem within Beishan Pass.

"Chen Ping'an, the Brute?"

"A newly appointed deputy garrison commander?! Are you kidding me? He's just a Grandmaster, even if he's among the most powerful, how can he possibly shoulder such a heavy responsibility?"

"This is the will of the Northern Border Garrison Command. Can you possibly change it? After all, the Hidden Dragon Prodigies have a different internal hierarchy!"

"What's wrong with a hidden dragon prodigy? Those who are exceptionally talented and can ascend to the celestial realm are all exceptionally talented. Wasn't the current garrison commander also a hidden dragon prodigy in the past?"

"Hahaha, what's your hurry? What business is it of yours to appoint someone from the Garrison Command?"

"Adding another deputy garrison commander! This is clearly a power struggle! The pie is only so big, and with another one like Mangdao, what we have will be divided up."

"Don't worry, there are people who are more anxious than you!"

You mean...

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The appointment of Mang Dao has sparked much discussion.

"A wild blade? The new deputy garrison commander, hahaha. Interesting."

"Beishan is going to be in turmoil for a while again!"

"The Northern Border Garrison Command is certainly willing to bestow upon them the title of Imperial Envoy. However..."
Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake, so what can a hidden dragon do?

"Interesting, extremely interesting."

The name Chen Ping'an, the "Reckless Blade," will likely remain a focus of discussion for a long time to come.

Amid the discussions, there were also some underhanded tactics used to test the balance of power.

And testing
It's never just about the outside!
Within Beishan Pass, undercurrents surged and clamor arose from all sides.

Some harbored ulterior motives, while others watched with detached amusement. (End of Chapter)