The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 884 Lingfeng Cave Abode, North Mountain Banquet (Seeking monthly votes~)

Flights are strictly prohibited at Beishan Pass.

However, as key members of the system, they naturally have corresponding privileges.

Within the permitted limits, moderate flight is allowed. However, collisions with key structures must be avoided during flight.

If there were a flying carriage, this authority might need to be appropriately increased.

Just like before, Hou Xibai rode in a flying chariot and sped away within the majestic city of Beishan Pass.

Clearly, the Beishan Pass still offers considerable preferential treatment to martial arts masters. Within this system, those who are part of it will naturally receive priority access to corresponding privileges.

This authority is subject to review and approval by various parties within the Beishan Assistant Administration and does not preclude the implementation of other rules and regulations in Beishan.

On this point, all parties tacitly agree, whether as beneficiaries, maintainers of order, or out of respect for the martial arts masters. Such privileges are naturally accepted without any objection.

"My lord, this is it." Han Zhiqing was a middle-aged man wearing a hair crown. He was respectful and extremely composed in front of Chen Ping'an.

Chen Ping'an nodded slightly and looked down from the sky. The official residence arranged by Yu Minglong was actually a small mountain.

Beishan Pass, majestically situated amidst mountains and adjacent to a branch of the Black Nether Mountain Range, naturally features numerous peaks and hills. These hills have been specially modified to serve as residential residences.

However, these are mostly renovations for gatherings and exchanges, often appearing in some high-end restaurants in Daguan, which are in line with the characteristics of Beishan and increase consumption.

Used exclusively in private residences, it is undoubtedly extremely luxurious.

Even the most advanced pseudo-celestial beings would probably only be able to dream about it.

Owning a mountain peak as a residence or cave dwelling is extremely rare, even within the Beishan Pass.

With his divine sense, Chen Ping'an had a complete view of the situation on the mountain peak. The front of the mountain was flat, with an elegant and sizable mansion in front, complete with a landscaped garden, pavilions, and waterside terraces.

The rear peak is steep and precipitous, with verdant pines and a beautiful landscape.

The entire mountain peak is protected by restrictions, which are of a grade that are clearly at the upper level of the third rank.

"Not bad," Chen Ping'an commented.

"I'm glad you're satisfied, sir." Han Zhiqing smiled.

After a brief exchange, the mission was accomplished, and Han Zhiqing did not linger. In the evening, there was a welcome banquet hosted by Lord Yu Minglong, which he, as an important official of the Zhenfu Division, naturally had to attend.

After giving Chen Ping'an a reminder, Han Zhiqing left.

Chen Ping'an had just taken up his post, and after the initial pleasantries, he needed to settle in quietly. He was perceptive enough to understand this.

"Slay the Evil Eagle's Bone Face"

Han Zhiqing was secretly alarmed.

As a renowned cultivator in Beishan Prefecture, the difficulty of dealing with Evil Eagle Bone Face is well-known.

If Chen Ping'an was able to kill him, his combat strength is probably even greater than the rumors suggest.

I just don't know
What were the actual circumstances of the battle at that time?

Even though both involve killing, different circumstances result in vastly different combat strength assessments.

Is it an ultimate strike unleashed by unleashed power, or a crushing defeat achieved through conventional combat strength, or...?
Han Zhiqing's gaze was deep as he suppressed his thoughts.

Regardless, the newly appointed deputy garrison commander is not to be underestimated, given that he was able to kill Evil Eagle Boneface.

at least
They are far from being someone he can underestimate.

His combat strength is close to that of a top-tier pseudo-celestial being, roughly on par with Evil Eagle Bone Face. However, Evil Eagle Bone Face possesses a spirit pet with astonishing speed, so in a real battle, he would probably be no match for Evil Eagle Bone Face.

If the Savage Blade could kill the Evil Eagle Bone Face, then that means...
Thinking of this, Han Zhiqing felt a chill run down his spine.

Suppressing his turbulent thoughts, Han Zhiqing vanished in a flash.

"I wonder if Lord Chen killed the black-feathered eagle on the Evil Eagle Bone Face along with it, or if it managed to escape?"

The Black Feathered Eagle, as a flying demonic beast, possesses an astonishingly fast speed due to its bloodline endowment.

If the situation had been extremely complex and intense during the battle, there would indeed have been a chance to escape.

"There's actually another hidden world inside?"

After landing in the mountain, Chen Ping'an sensed that there was more to the mountain than met the eye.

There was a cave dwelling located in the middle of the mountain, connected to the residence by a special secret passage.

The level of restrictions within the cave dwelling had reached the near-fourth-tier quality.

Although the scale is not large, such an investment is undoubtedly a significant undertaking.

Such a high-level restriction might not even be able to cover a typical state's central government.

"Not bad." After sensing it, Chen Ping'an was extremely satisfied with his new cave dwelling in Beishan Pass.

The near-fourth-tier restriction was a bit lacking for Chen Ping'an, but having his cave dwelling made many things much more convenient.

"There's no problem."

Chen Pingan checked it carefully but didn't find anything wrong.

With such a meticulous examination using his spiritual senses, even the tricks of a Celestial Master would likely reveal some flaws.

After confirming this, Chen Ping'an felt quite relieved.

After carefully reviewing the information about Beishan Pass, he sat down in the quiet room of the cave.

"A welcome banquet?"

There was still some time before the welcoming banquet that evening, and he certainly wouldn't waste that time so easily.

hum~
In the quiet room, a spiritual light shone, and a divine spirit seemed to ripple through it.

+1!

After a long while, Chen Ping'an finally opened his eyes.

As his gaze sharpened, information appeared on the control panel in front of him.

hum~
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Celestial Realm 2 - Rainbow Penetration Realm (5th Stage)
武学：青阳血炼法小成（10327/15360）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）、狂雷刀法大成（792/14400）、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

"792 point."

Chen Ping'an narrowed his eyes slightly, and the panel disappeared.

His progress in practicing the Thunderous Blade Technique was quite good; in just a few days, he had reached this level.

With such progress, it seems that reaching the perfection of the Thunderous Blade Technique is not too far off.

If the Thunderous Blade Technique is perfected, he can unleash the Thunderous Wrath, naturally revealing power comparable to or even suppressing that of a martial arts master.

With some restrictions added, even if the divine wrath were to backfire, it wouldn't be too outrageous.

He's not like Hua Ruyue, who has such a great reputation, the number one in the world, and the power to overpower the heavens.

If it can be compared on the surface, that's enough.

With this transition, it is perfectly reasonable for one to later ascend to higher realms, overcome inner demons, and achieve the status of a Celestial Being, directly comparable to a seasoned Celestial Being.

That being said, even Hua Ruyue held back.

To be precise, her true combat strength is more than ten times greater than what is recorded on the Power Rankings!

The Thunderous Blade Technique is progressing well, and the Bloodline Body Tempering of the Azure Sun Blood Refining Method is not lagging behind either.

Although the third stage of cultivation has not yet been completed, I can still faintly feel the improvement in my physique during each day's practice.

Especially with the Poison Resistance Secret Water and the Barrier Avoidance Poison Water, his immunity to toxins has now reached a considerable level.

He even suspected that even if he were poisoned by a level four rare poison, it probably wouldn't be too much of a burden for him.

In addition, there is the matter of refining cultivation techniques.

Previously, the three cultivation techniques had been fused into one, creating a new method, the Three-Part Return to Origin, this is the True Skill Scroll. If he can successfully continue cultivating, the assistance it will provide to him will be absolutely astonishing.

Unfortunately, since I created my own method, it was different from those created by my predecessors, and there weren't many paths I could learn from.

His current understanding is like a melting pot, but the actual path still needs to be walked through in detail.

In his spare time these days, he has also been making some positive attempts. He will only truly begin his cultivation once the risks are eliminated!
Now, with the help of the control panel, he can manage risks and receive clear feedback. In terms of conditions, he is probably better than most Celestial-level cultivators.

Under such circumstances, if one still cannot perfect the technique, then one should truly feel ashamed.

Chen Ping'an has always been confident about the road ahead; all he needs is time.

"almost."

Chen Ping quietly got up from the room, his eyes flashed, he put away the command flag and left the quiet room.

Upon the arrival of the new deputy garrison commander, Yu Minglong personally hosted a welcoming banquet. The significance of this banquet for the people of Beishan Pass is self-evident.

Even though it was just a large banquet announced at the last minute, a considerable number of important officials from the provincial governor's office still flocked to it.

The banquet was not large in scale; those who could attend were at least at the pseudo-celestial level. They held considerable influence and status within the entire Beishan Pass.

Since it was an internal banquet, none of the various factions within Beishan Pass attended.

"Master Lin."

"Lord Han, speaking of which, what happened to the things decided at the last meeting?"

"Lord Wang."

The banquet halls and pavilions were already bustling with activity.

Through conversations with those who had experienced the events firsthand, the attendees were clearly aware of what had happened during the day.

Beishan Jiexiu, Xie Ying Gumian is dead?
He died at the hands of the newly appointed deputy garrison commander, the ruthless Chen Ping'an.

This news is undoubtedly shocking.

"This 'wild knife' refers to an important official from the Zhenfu Division. His eyes gleamed, unable to conceal the shock in his heart."

However, some pseudo-celestial beings remained relatively calm, or rather, they did not show such shock and awe.

It wasn't that they weren't surprised by Mang Dao's combat prowess, but rather that they had already learned of this matter from their close colleagues back in the afternoon.

What they can't figure out now is just how much combat power the newly appointed deputy garrison commander displayed in this battle!

Was it regular combat power, an extreme burst of power, or the use of some life-saving item?

After all, a rising star like Mang Dao would inevitably possess some kind of life-saving item.

If a prodigy doesn't hold back their trump cards, can they still be called a prodigy?
Whether it's a one-time combat force or a backlash from an explosive attack, these different degrees of situations determine their attitude towards Chen Ping'an.

"I wonder if there were any eyewitnesses?" A high-ranking official pondered, plotting a thorough investigation.

Many of the people at the banquet shared similar thoughts.

When Chen Ping'an arrived, this was the scene at the banquet.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

"Hahaha, get up, all of you." Yu Minglong laughed heartily and strode into the main hall.

Along with them were Ying Congyun and Chen Ping'an.

"This is the newly appointed deputy garrison commander, Lord Chen Ping'an," Yu Minglong introduced to the crowd.

Looking at Chen Ping'an's excessively youthful face, everyone had different gazes and bowed in unison.

"Greetings, Lord Chen."

"As a newly appointed official, I will have to rely on you all. I will inevitably have to trouble you in the future. Please rise."

Chen Ping'an remained calm and said a few polite words.

Ying Congyun stood to the side, her gaze slightly surprised, but quickly returned to calm.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone took their seats in turn.

The situation at Beishan Pass is complex, jointly governed by the Zhenfu Division and the Qiankun Division. Among those attending this banquet were individuals with ties to the Qiankun Division, who were simply housed within Beishan Pass.

Chen Ping'an was undoubtedly the main character at this grand banquet. His every move attracted the attention of many people, serving as their first impression and an important factor in setting the tone for their future interactions.

Everyone's attention was focused on this young man who had just been appointed as the deputy garrison commander, enjoying the honor of the Northern Garrison Command and the privilege of holding the imperial insignia.

As soon as the appointment was announced by the Northern Garrison Command, they learned a great deal about the new deputy garrison commander as the news circulated within the command.

But the very first news report about the other party's arrival at his post has overturned their previous impressions.

With overwhelming combat power, we slay the evil eagle's bone face!
Regardless of the previously speculated outcome, even if it involves resorting to life-saving measures, it all means that this young man is not someone to be trifled with.

With Yu Minglong personally hosting, the banquet proceeded very smoothly.

There were no incidents during the banquet, and by the time it was halfway through, Chen Ping'an had a pretty good understanding of everyone present.

Beishan Pass involves many important tasks such as defense, patrol, supervision, garrison, and information. The people present basically represent the entire Beishan Pass system.

"Lord Chen is young and promising; we admire him."

The pleasantries exchanged among the guests signaled that the banquet was drawing to a close.

Just when everyone thought the banquet was about to end, Chen Ping'an presented several items to the public.

"Since Lord Yu has hosted this banquet, I should have listened attentively to his teachings. However, this trip to Beishan presents a rare opportunity, and I intend to take advantage of it to trade a few small items. I hope you will not take offense."

"Lord Yu, I have been rude." Chen Ping'an bowed slightly in the direction of Yu Minglong.

"It's alright." Yu Minglong waved his hand dismissively.

This situation was clearly not what others had expected. But since Yu Minglong had no objections, no one else would have either.

In no time, others echoed the sentiment.

"Haha, Lord Chen is truly a man of character. I've been looking forward to the trading conference, and I never expected to attend this banquet today, which has fulfilled my wish."

"How should we trade this item, Lord Chen?"

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Amidst the commotion, Han Zhiqing stared in astonishment at the emerging true blood, scales, claws, and inner core of the demonic beast.

"This is... a Black Feathered Eagle?"

He was clearly not alone in this. For example, the middle-aged man in the cloud-patterned robe, An Qingyang, looked at the objects before him with a rather shocked expression.

The presence of these objects here clearly indicates that Chen Ping'an killed the black-feathered eagle on the Evil Eagle Bone.

Even when one side tried to escape, they not only killed it but also its demonic beast. Such combat prowess.
An Qingyang was assessing Chen Ping'an's combat strength.

At that moment, he suddenly couldn't quite see the newly appointed deputy garrison commander clearly.

"Did you kill the spirit pet along with it?" Ying Congyun asked calmly, observing the scene below.

"Should we take advantage of the Grandmaster's position to lull him into a false sense of security, or..."

Ying Congyun smiled, raised his glass, and drank the wine.

No matter what, a Grandmaster is still just a Grandmaster. No matter how powerful he is or how high his ranking is, he can only rival pseudo-celestial beings.

The grand banquet has successfully come to a close.

Chen Ping'an also took this opportunity to successfully sell most of the spoils he obtained from the Evil Eagle Bone Surface. Among them were some resources that he had previously planned to dispose of.

The people in the room were quite accommodating, and after the transaction, Chen Ping'an ended up with some auxiliary materials for forging powerful treasures, as well as a variety of elemental crystals.

No one found Chen Ping'an's request strange.

After all, it's not unusual for a promising young talent with lofty ambitions to prepare for the forging of a precious treasure; it's perfectly reasonable.

In addition, during the transaction, Chen Ping'an also specifically emphasized the spiritual items and pills he planned to use to protect the spiritual platform, maintain clarity, and even help break through to higher realms.

Unfortunately, none of the people present possessed such elixirs.

Or perhaps, even if they did exist, they wouldn't trade them in this kind of setting.

Such elixirs and spiritual items, which are sufficient to assist those who break through to the Celestial Realm, are absolutely treasures that all parties should cherish, even if they only provide the slightest assistance.

It wouldn't be traded so easily.

Although the inner core and true blood of this black-feathered eagle are remarkable, to everyone present, it is ultimately just a third-tier demon beast.

After a grand banquet, everyone dispersed, each with their own thoughts.

After the banquet, Chen Ping'an exchanged a few words with Yu Minglong and Ying Congyun, chatted for a while, and then got up and left.

"Lord Chen, I'll see you at the Provincial Governor's Office tomorrow," Ying Congyun said with a smile.

"Lord Ying, see you tomorrow."

After bowing respectfully, Chen Ping'an left directly.

"Lord Ying, do you have any suggestions regarding Lord Chen's considerations for his responsibilities?" Yu Minglong asked calmly, as if it were a casual question.

"It is entirely up to Your Excellency to decide." Ying Congyun bowed respectfully, without replying.

"How about I take charge of defense and help you out a bit?" Yu Minglong looked up at Ying Congyun.

"Lord Chen's martial arts skills are exceptional. He has already achieved meritorious service since arriving at Beishan. With Lord Chen in charge of the defense of Beishan, my burden will be lighter." Ying Congyun said with a warm expression, "Thank you for your understanding, Master."

Yu Minglong chuckled softly: "You're just too smart."

"You may leave now. I will think about the matters under your jurisdiction further."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Ying Congyun bowed and then left.

Leaving the palace, he gazed calmly at the bustling North Mountain.

"Mangdao?"

He smiled nonchalantly.

If one is not a celestial being, one will never be able to play chess on this North Mountain.

The only chess player in Beishan is a celestial being!
A true martial arts master!
On the same day, Chen Ping'an, the savage swordsman, took up his post at Beishan Pass, and the news of his slaying of the evil eagle's bone face also reached the ears of various forces.

"Evil Eagle Bone Face? This is a Tribulation Cultivator who is close to the top-tier Pseudo-Celestial level, and it was slashed by the Savage Blade?"

"Was it alone or in a group? Are there any witnesses?"

"Investigate! Go investigate!"

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This night in Beishan Pass was destined to be anything but peaceful.

(End of this chapter)