The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 881 The Art of Beast Taming, Beishan Pass (Seeking monthly votes!)

Even after the commotion subsided, the red-faced old man's expression remained unsettled.

As a senior member of the Fang family, Fang Xiaozhi has a broad vision and understanding, but he has never experienced anything like what he is experiencing today!
Just moments before, the arrogant and unruly Evil Eagle Bone Face was severely wounded and fled into the distance by that single strike.

Evil Eagle Bone Noodles! These are Evil Eagle Bone Noodles!
Even among pseudo-celestial beings, they are exceptionally remarkable.

With his family's influence, he was never a weakling among the pseudo-celestials. Yet, even so, he was utterly pathetic in front of his opponent.

It was because of this experience that he was even more amazed by the terrifying combat power of that Grandmaster.

The blade flashed brilliantly, dazzling and powerful. With a single strike, the Evil Eagle's Bone Face was severely injured!

"Is it the Grandmaster Fengyun himself who has arrived?! Or is it some other extraordinary old monster, just idly strolling through the mortal realm?!"

Fang Xiaozhi sighed, his expression filled with complex emotions.

But whether it was the former or the latter, he managed to survive this ordeal.

Having been driven away with a single blow, Evil Eagle Bone Face will likely not dare to offend again.

"Elder." As the storm subsided, a Grandmaster who had recovered stepped forward to report.

The reports all concerned this ordeal.

Just as Fang Xiaozhi was about to speak and decide on the matter, he saw a streak of light shooting out from afar, rushing toward them.

His expression changed instinctively, but he relaxed only after seeing the changes in the light.

But in the blink of an eye, his face was once again covered with solemnity.

"You're back so soon?"

"Are we giving up on pursuing it, or..."

He pondered to himself the other party's mindset and how to respond and handle the situation.

Upon arriving here, they were still thousands of miles away from Beishan Pass. If the other party harbored ill intentions, they would likely have no chance of survival.

If the matter is handled cleanly and the blame is simply pushed away, it can be completely resolved so that there is no way to prove anything.

Fang Xiaozhi was filled with anxiety and couldn't think straight for a moment.

As the streak of light drew near, he suppressed his unease, put on a broad smile, and went to greet it.

"Fellow Daoist, your combat prowess is formidable. You repelled the bandits and saved our lives from dire straits. Your kindness is akin to being reborn. I, Fang, am deeply grateful!"

Fang Xiaozhi's face was radiant, his smile warm, and his words were full of admiration and gratitude.

hum~
As the blue light faded, a figure appeared before Fang Xiaozhi.

Fang Xiaozhi's eyelids twitched, and his heart skipped a beat.

"So young?"

During the fierce battle just now, the situation was chaotic and Lingji intervened, so he was unable to see the other party's appearance clearly. But now, seeing the excessively young figure in front of him, who looked like a teenager, he trembled with fear and was extremely surprised.

Even the age of a cultivator is extremely difficult to determine from their appearance. Their face does not represent their true age.

But youth is irreversible, and even if someone has the skill to preserve their youth, it is extremely difficult to achieve the same result.

This means that regardless of the other person's current age, with such an appearance, they must have been a prodigy in their past.

Someone like him, when he achieved the status of a Grandmaster in his youth, his appearance had already decayed, his face weathered, like that of an old man. Even now, having ascended to the ranks of pseudo-celestial beings, it would be difficult for him to reverse his appearance and return to his middle-aged self.

Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, Fang Xiaozhi smiled and bowed respectfully.

"Fellow Daoist has repelled a powerful enemy; such a great favor deserves my deepest bow."

As he spoke, everyone around him responded in unison and bowed.

Chen Ping'an remained calm as everyone bowed to him.

"How dare these bandits act like this! This matter will not be left unresolved. I, Fang, will return to my family and make a scene."

After Fang Xiaozhi finished performing the ritual, he began to speak, bringing up what had just happened. Before he could finish speaking, Chen Ping'an raised his hand, and something appeared in front of him.

"The bandits have been executed."

"what?"

Fang Xiaozhi was shaken, staring at the terrified head before him, his eyes wide with horror.

"Dead, dead"

The people around were trembling with shock and horror.

For a moment, the room fell silent.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an flew leisurely through the rolling mountains. His figure was graceful, his blue robe fluttering in the wind, making him appear even more handsome and extraordinary.

Half a day has passed since the slaying of the Tribulation Cultivator, Evil Eagle Bone Face.

When he revealed his skull, which resembled the eagle's bone, Fang Xiaozhi and his group were horrified and speechless with shock.

The room fell silent for a long time before the silence dissipated with the lingering echoes of Fang Xiaozhi's trembling.

"Senior's combat prowess is extraordinary. This old man is blind and does not recognize your skills. Please forgive me."

During their conversation, Fang Xiaozhi displayed remarkable tact and diplomacy. He not only addressed Fang Xiaozhi as "senior" without any hesitation but also extended a sincere invitation for him to visit the Fang family home.

After he refused, the other party showed great sincerity and promised on behalf of the Fang family that if the senior had any requests, the Fang family would do their best to cooperate in order to repay the senior's great kindness.

Before parting, he presented Chen Ping'an with a token of his affection. Thus, with utmost respect, he watched Chen Ping'an depart.

"The Fang family of Beishan."

Chen Ping'an looked calm and thoughtful.

The Fang family of Beishan, Beishan Daguan, is one of the five great families. He naturally had a detailed understanding of the relevant information before taking office.

The situation at Beishan Pass is unique, dominated by the official system represented by the Zhenfu Division and the Qiankun Division, with the assistance of the five major families and various other forces.

The Fang family of Beishan is one such family, holding a seat in the Beishan Daguan Council.

The patriarch of the Fang family was a renowned martial arts master. More than a hundred years ago, he had a fortuitous opportunity to acquire a priceless treasure from the North Sea.

With such external support, his combat strength was exceptionally high among the Celestials in Beishan Pass.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts gradually shifted, and those fleeting thoughts quickly disappeared.

Today, ordinary celestial beings can no longer command his attention as much as before. Especially after the battle of Xuanling and the death of the Dream Lotus Lord, he has a clear understanding of his own combat strength.

Such a celestial being could only be openly dealt with. As for those behind the scenes, regardless of whether they were ancestral figures or giants, if they harmed his substantial interests, he would simply slap them down.

To be fair, his apparent combat strength is quite impressive. His mastery of the Thunder Fury and his progress in combat power are all traceable.

In this slaying of the Evil Eagle Bone Face, he did not use the Thunderous Breaking Limit technique, but only used the secret technique Thunderous Gale, displaying the Thunderous Blade Technique at a minor level.

However, he was quite satisfied with the performance of this combat capability.

In terms of strength, it should be close to the pinnacle of pseudo-celestial beings. Even top-tier pseudo-celestial beings would be severely suppressed by this move.

As for Xie Ying Gu Mian, who was inferior to a top-tier pseudo-celestial being, he was severely injured in a single exchange.

If the Lesser Completion level of the Thunderous Blade Technique already possesses such power, then if it were used to unleash the Greater Completion level of the Thunderous Secret Technique, then...
Its power is something to look forward to.

Their combat strength must have surpassed the pinnacle of pseudo-celestial beings. Even if they cannot compare to true celestial beings, they are probably not far off and are not inferior to them.

Sensing the head contained in a wooden box inside the Thousand Machine Bag, Chen Ping'an felt quite pleased and in a good mood.

According to Fang Xiaozhi, this Evil Eagle Bone Face is quite famous, considered a top-tier cultivator who has recently risen to prominence in Beishan Prefecture. He has committed many high-profile robberies and murders.

His actions were egregious and his record of misconduct was so egregious that his name was already on the wanted list issued by the Beishan Daguan Assistant Directorate.

His efforts on his way to his new post were not in vain.

Although Evil Eagle Bone Face is not a top-tier pseudo-celestial being, his combat strength stands at the pinnacle among powerful pseudo-celestial beings, approaching that level. Furthermore, with the assistance of the Black Feathered Eagle, a top-tier third-order demonic beast, his difficulty in dealing with him is even greater than that of those top-tier pseudo-celestial beings.

A highly mobile and formidable fighter is a headache to deal with, no matter where he is placed.

However, it was fortunate that this was Beishan Pass, with its complex terrain and the presence of a branch of the Black Nether Mountain Range. If it were any other place, someone with such a notorious record and such a heinous act would probably have been killed on the spot by the arriving martial arts masters.

Unlike here, if danger is encountered, one can immediately escape into the Black Nether Mountains and take advantage of the terrain to perfectly hide and conceal oneself.

It is precisely because of this that there are many renowned top-tier cultivators in Beishan Prefecture, especially in the area near the Black Nether Mountain Range. Among them are powerful figures like Evil Eagle Bone Face.

"The head of a pseudo-Celestial Tribulation cultivator must be worth a lot of merit points. I wonder what kind of treasure I can exchange for with all the merit points in my account?"

Chen Ping'an pondered, recalling what he currently needed. "Besides that, there's the Black Feathered Giant Eagle's inner core, wings, scales, claws, flesh, and true blood consumables, which should fetch a good price. The items I have sealed on me aren't suitable; these flesh and blood consumables can't be kept for long. I should sell them promptly once we reach the Northern Mountain Pass."

Fortunately, Beishan Pass is a thriving commercial center, adjacent to a branch of the Black Nether Mountain Range, and there are many similar businesses there. If it were to be dealt with, it should be quite easy.

That black-feathered giant eagle is impressive; it possesses Earth-grade bloodline, is a flying demonic beast, and boasts peak third-tier combat power. In earlier years, it might have been a valuable asset, but now…
It's not very meaningful.

Even with the right methods of taming these beasts that already have owners, converting them is extremely difficult. Moreover, someone like him, who knows absolutely nothing about beast taming, is an exception.

Even if one can use their powerful cultivation to control things temporarily, it is ultimately meaningless to be constantly on guard.

Over time, there is even a risk that it will devour its master.

If it were a demon beast with exceptional talent and great potential, perhaps it would be worth a try, and one might even learn some beast-taming techniques for it, but this kind of...
Absolutely unnecessary!

After all, with a blood feud on their hands and the beast already possessed, transferring the task of taming it would be extremely difficult. The energy expenditure involved would be negligible compared to such insignificant assistance.

It would be better to kill them directly and exchange them for corresponding resources.

Chen Ping'an would not show the slightest leniency towards such a situation.

"If only I had a top-grade Heavenly Bloodline, then my fourth-stage Bloodline True Blood would be basically complete. Even if I didn't use it, it would still be a safety net," Chen Ping'an sighed.

Theoretically, a top-tier Heavenly Bloodline can grow to the level of a Great Demon King in human form. Its potential corresponds to the Great Celestial Being of the fourth realm in the human race. Even without acquired strength or sufficient opportunities, there is a very high probability of advancing to the level of a Great Cultivator of the third realm after transformation.

The more outstanding one's bloodline endowment, the stronger their combat power. With a top-tier Heavenly Grade bloodline endowment, one would likely hold an absolute advantage among cultivators of the three realms. Cultivators of the same realm, without ultimate support, would probably find it difficult to be their match.

The top-grade demonic beast bloodline met Chen Ping'an's expectations for his fourth refinement.

However, even the Black Feathered Giant Eagle, which isn't considered top-tier among Earth-grade bloodlines, is still quite far behind in this regard.

The Black Feathered Giant Eagle was able to grow to its previous level mainly due to additional resource investment, the Beast Taming Technique, and ultimate breakthroughs.

However, the appearance of the Black Feathered Giant Eagle filled Chen Ping'an with a sense of anticipation.

While the true bloodline from the fourth stage of the Qingyang Blood Refinement isn't urgent, it's not a bad thing to start searching for it early if conditions allow. Even if it's not needed in the future, any gains will at least provide a safety net.

另外
Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, and a piece of mottled white bone appeared in his hand, its edges jagged and jagged.

"The Mysterious Beast Taming Manual"

Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, revealing a joyful surprise at his unexpected gain.

"High-level Beast Taming Inheritance!"

This beast-taming inheritance was obtained by him from the Evil Eagle Bone Face. In terms of grade, it is definitely a high-level beast-taming inheritance that has entered the fourth tier.

Xie Ying Gu Mian, a mere rogue cultivator, has clearly had other fortuitous opportunities to reach this point. His ability to tame the Black Feathered Eagle and forcibly enhance its bloodline potential demonstrates the unique nature of this Xuanming Beast Taming Manual.

Aside from this beast-taming inheritance, he didn't gain much else from the other party. The most valuable thing he got was a black and gold scimitar that was a pseudo-heavy treasure.

Clearly, a large portion of their resources have been invested in the training of the Black Feather Eagle.

Having reached the pseudo-celestial level himself, the Evil Eagle Bone Face had no hope for the future, so he placed his hopes on his spirit pet. He hoped that the spirit pet could take him a step further and help him achieve his wish of becoming a true celestial being.

If a demon beast ascends to the Celestial Realm, it can begin to take human form. At that time, its intelligence will greatly increase, and it will probably be comparable to that of humans. Of course, there are a very few species whose races are limited, and even if they reach human form, their intelligence will be much weaker.

It's just that it's much stronger than ordinary demonic beasts, not weak at all.

With the existence of beast taming techniques, long-term training, and tacit cooperation in life-or-death situations, even if the combat power of the master and pet is reversed, it is extremely rare for the master and pet to devour each other.

This evil eagle bone mask has certainly made a good plan.

It's a pity.
When the body dies and the spirit perishes, everything becomes the past.

No matter how many opportunities you have, under the shadow of death, everything is fair.

I wonder if the other person felt any regret at the moment of their death.

Is it resentment, or endless regret as one recalls the highlights of their life?
Chen Ping'an raised his hand to put away the bone fragments, thinking to himself that he could study the method of beast taming in his spare time.

If it were an ordinary person, they would probably be overjoyed to receive such an opportunity. Even if they were celestial beings, they would probably be eager to study it as soon as they received it.

But he was different. For him, cultivating martial arts was the right path. As for anything else, it was just an embellishment during rest on the path.

No matter how skilled one is in beast taming, it cannot compare to his own courage and unwavering commitment to the path of cultivation.

After acquiring this beast-taming inheritance, he added another skill to his repertoire. Even if he doesn't achieve anything in the future, he will have gained a deeper understanding of the relevant techniques.

With this gain, Chen Ping'an's cash flow improved again, and he had a little more resources that could be sold.

With the North Mountain Pass near, Chen Ping'an no longer concealed his presence, but instead flew openly and honestly through the mountains as Chen Ping'an.

He didn't fly in a rush. With several days left before the scheduled departure time, he traveled at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently to allow himself time to relax.

Of course, behind the so-called relaxation lies the need to ensure the energy for spiritual practice.

From an outsider's perspective, however, he seemed to be enjoying a leisurely and refined journey.

The closer they got to the North Mountain Pass, the more frequently they encountered cultivators.

These cultivators were mostly grandmasters, with sharp eyes and a hidden murderous aura.

Those who can make a living in Beishan Pass are clearly not ordinary people; they have more or less taken the lives of cultivators of the same realm.

"I've heard that the people of Beishan Pass are known for their fierce and unyielding spirit, and now that I've seen it for myself, it's certainly true." After encountering several groups of cultivators in succession, Chen Ping'an sighed with admiration.

The cultivators of Beishan Pass are of very high quality. Putting aside their cultivation level compared to other states, their temperament alone is quite different.

Occasionally, glances would fall upon him, noticing his figure, and those glances were mostly wary, with a hint of ruthlessness hidden beneath.

Clearly, among these passing cultivators, there were quite a few who occasionally dabbled in the Tribulation Cultivation.

Throughout history, conflicts of interest have had nothing to do with right or wrong.

The same is true in this vast and continuous mountain range.

With the Zhenfu Division and Qiankun Division in place, the area within Beishan Pass is naturally peaceful. The surrounding area is also relatively calm due to the constraints imposed by various forces. However, once you leave this place and retreat into the mountains, the order there is not necessarily the same.

Even if someone wasn't like that when they first arrived, it's hard to guarantee that others won't take advantage of them. If they experience this kind of treatment a few times, it's like entering a big dye vat, and it's hard to guarantee that their mind won't change.

Such a thing has long been a common practice and agreed-upon rule among all parties.

If you can't be absolutely sure about something, then it's something that's feasible.

However, with the existence of various systems, the entire Beishan Pass area is relatively peaceful.

Within the entire Beishan Pass, there are no ordinary people who are not skilled in martial arts. The people here are known for their fierce and unyielding nature. Even those who stay within the pass and are responsible for logistics and trade are skilled in martial arts, and their cultivation levels are likely quite impressive.

Even the servants who greet guests in the elegant courtyards of restaurants might have a cultivation level of two or three levels of Qi and Blood, or even higher.

Beishan Pass, adjacent to a branch of the Heiming Mountains, is a formidable fortress.

The life here is one of constant danger and peril. Even if you don't go into the mountains to deal with monsters, you're still involved in similar work.

If you want a peaceful life, why come here?! Find another city to live in, wouldn't that be wonderful?!
Every day, a large number of practitioners flock to Beishan Pass, some seeking a life-or-death opportunity through cultivation, others honing their combat skills and crisis management abilities through experience, and still others risking their lives in search of greater opportunities.

Some strive for their descendants and for themselves, dedicating most of their lives to this cause. If they can retire successfully, they can enjoy a peaceful and prosperous old age. Their descendants will also share in this glory.

Within Beishan Pass, there are many dangers, but also many opportunities.

Even the waiters working hard to make a living in the restaurant are passionate young people with dreams.

They hope to work hard on this platform and create a better future!
After crossing a vast expanse of barren mountains, a faint mist began to appear around us. This mist was extremely thin and, in theory, should not have affected our normal senses at all.

However, there were some additional obstacles in the air, enough to greatly reduce the perception of cultivators at the Inner Qi Realm, and even those at the Profound Light Realm would be affected to some extent.

"These thin mists."

Chen Ping'an sensed the thin mist filling the air, looked into the distance, and gazed at the increasingly majestic and magnificent mountain range in the distance.

The Black Nether Mountains are filled with black mist, which grows denser the deeper one goes into the mountains. This black mist is no ordinary mist; it is powerful enough to affect perception, impede spirituality, and even damage the soul.

However, this is not the Black Nether Mountains after all; only a slight amount of the emanation has been revealed, and it has never had such a great impact.

The impact on the Profound Light Realm is already at its limit. Once one enters the Jade Balance Realm and becomes a Grandmaster, one can become immune to such an influence.

Chen Ping'an sensed the surrounding mist and explored its mysteries.

The closer they got to Beishan Pass, the more cultivators came and went, including many martial arts grandmasters.

However, even here, experts at the pseudo-Celestial level are relatively rare. So far, in several waves of attacks, Chen Ping'an has not encountered a single one.

Chen Ping'an soared through the sky, speeding all the way.

After a while, a majestic city nestled among the rolling mountains came into Chen Ping'an's view, appearing and disappearing in his vision like a wild beast lurking in the mist.

We've arrived at Beishan Pass!
(End of this chapter)