The Great Martial Saint!

"The glow of dawn."

Starlight flickered in Chen Ping'an's eyes.

After a long period of refinement, the Dream Pearl has advanced further.

He had sensed this beforehand, so he wasn't surprised.

But what truly surprised him was the confirmation of the information that had appeared in his heart.

The radiant glow of the precious pearl can enhance the spirituality of powerful treasures and limit their power.

If the difference between the two sides is too great, a single ray of light is enough to render the precious treasure nearly useless.

It can refresh arcane auras and weaken arcane power.

Although the effect is not as good as when facing an object, its power is still extraordinary and enough to amaze people.

As Chen Ping'an repeatedly savored the miraculous power of the pearl, his mood became increasingly cheerful.

"Just how much of a surprise will this Dream Pearl bring me?"

Chen Ping'an's eyes sparkled, and his expression held an indescribable joy.

The precious pearls are wondrous, each one stronger than the last, from bewitching the mind to twisting, from twisting to the radiant glow we see today.

With each power it grew stronger, so did his excitement and joy.

Bewitching the spirit involves the level of the soul, and is more about restriction and confusion.

Its power is somewhat similar to an enhanced version of the Illusionary Eye and the Bewitching Mind Barrier in the Seven Forbidden Techniques.

Distortion then extends to the realm of reality; under the influence of divine distortion, space itself can be distorted. With spatial distortion, his methods for dealing with secret techniques and killings have been enhanced immeasurably.

Furthermore, it subtly touches upon the rules, allowing for more ingenious applications in actual battles.

Just like when he fought against Hua Ruyue, the Moon Shadow Divine Arrow, he used his distortion power to distort space and forcibly pulled Hua Ruyue, who had used the Qimen Dunbao technique, out of space.

While the weather at the time had its own temporal aspects, it was also inextricably linked to the mystical and wondrous nature of the Dream Pearl.

If the second wondrous aspect of the orb—its distortion—was already enough to bring joy, then its third wondrous aspect is truly a delightful surprise.

The ability to enhance the spiritual essence of precious treasures is a miraculous skill. If such a method were to spread, it would likely be horrifying and terrifying.

Rare treasures are hard to come by. Even for a seasoned celestial being, obtaining a rare treasure is extremely difficult, let alone getting one that meets their exact desires.

Even the most powerful cultivators rely heavily on their treasures. In the heat of battle, even the most powerful cultivators cannot damage the essence of these treasures.

However, the illusory glow of dreams can strip away the spiritual essence of a precious treasure, limit its power, and even render it half-useless. Such wondrous power is enough to make one's heart tremble and move one's heart; the impact it generates is beyond doubt.

With this thought in mind, Chen Ping'an's heart began to pound even more.

The three extraordinary features of the precious pearl correspond to its three trump card techniques.

This third trump card possesses power that will surely surprise Chen Ping'an.

With this advantage, his current combat strength is probably...
Truly and completely surpassing the second-realm celestial beings.

Even if he were to directly challenge a Grandmaster of Celestial Realm cultivation, he would not feel any psychological burden or fear whatsoever.

Based on his previous analysis and deduction, his combat strength had already reached a level where he could rival a Celestial Grandmaster.

But now, under the wondrous glow of the sunset, his overall foundation has reached a new level.

Its power is enough to strip away the spiritual essence of a precious treasure, allowing him to be more at ease when facing a celestial cultivator.

I just don't know
Where is the limit of this radiant glow?
Chen Ping'an's mind was heavy; his joy gradually faded, and he returned to rational thinking.

The strength of a person's divine light depends on their cultivation level. If their cultivation level is insufficient, even the best divine light will be difficult to unleash its power.

With his current level of cultivation, he is capable of unleashing divine light, but the limits of that divine power are difficult to fathom.

In addition, there is limited information, the information has not been verified in actual combat, and much of the information is just speculation.

Regardless, with this advantage, his combat strength and margin for error have both increased significantly.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and his consciousness emerged from the universe within the imagery of the Dream Pearl.

His thoughts wandered, and from the wondrous pearl, he suddenly thought of the Heavenly Net Saintess.

Back then, during his battle with the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo displayed a treasure, the Glazed Lamp, which showed similar power.

The three-colored spiritual light of the glazed lamp swept away his true form of ten thousand demons. Then, as his spirituality was depleted, his power gradually weakened, and the three-colored spiritual light turned into two-colored spiritual light, and then into a single-colored spiritual light.

The power of the Glazed Lamp is related to the amount of spiritual light it emits. Under the three-colored spiritual light, it is enough to directly break through his protective measures.

According to his speculation, the limit of the power of that glass lamp was not the three-colored spiritual light.

At that time, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, at the Grandmaster level, forcibly activated the Glazed Lamp, and its power was probably greatly reduced.

If activated by the divine soul of a celestial being, the power of this glass lamp would likely reach an extremely terrifying level.

If nothing unexpected happens, this glass cup is a great treasure.

It is highly likely that it is an extremely powerful treasure. It is a precious item bestowed upon the current Holy Maiden by the Tianluo Sect.

Just like the Ice Phoenix Talisman that the silver-haired girl finally revealed during the battle in the grotto, even though it had not yet been truly activated, the aura emanating from it was enough to make people's hearts pound.

This item was probably a gift from the silver-haired girl's elder.

"I wonder how Xiao Tianluo is doing now?" With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, Chen Ping'an thought of Xiao Tianluo.

He has not experienced any new symptoms since the previous dull pain in his chest.

Based on this, Xiao Tianluo's current situation should be alright.

The Dream Pearl was miraculously activated, and the pearl was refined, entering a new stage. Chen Ping'an was in a great mood.

While experiencing the extraordinary nature of the pearl, he also began to speculate more about its grade.

The Dream Pearl, a mysterious object obtained from the Demon Lord's secret treasure, was the last treasure to appear in the Demon Lord's secret treasure.

If not, his fierce battle with the Holy Maiden of Tianluo hadn't triggered something.

This illusory pearl may never appear in the world.

The value of this Dream Pearl probably surpasses even that of the gold paper containing the dual cultivation technique and the jade tablet imprinted with the Great Luo Heart Sutra by the Heavenly Luo Saintess.

In the past, the thousand-year dream, the covenant of the dream, allowed Chen Ping'an to sincerely experience the wonder of the Dream Pearl.

Now, under the wondrous glow of the sunset, his suspicions were confirmed.

The quality of the Dream Pearl is probably even higher than that of a top-tier treasure; it is a truly mysterious object that serves as a foundation for inheritance.

In the past, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was a powerful and influential figure. At his peak, he was extremely influential and his strength was enough to rival the most outstanding elders of the Great Qian Imperial Family.

He was a renowned and powerful figure in the demonic path.

Although the Purple Extreme Demon Palace, which he founded, has vanished under the will of the Great Qian royal family, it was once a top-tier power second only to the Six Demonic Sects.

Compared to those established and long-standing demonic giants, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord's foundation is far shallower.

Even under such circumstances, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was still able to establish such a vast empire single-handedly in just a few hundred years. This demonstrates the formidable strength of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord!
This is a truly giant-level figure.

Such a person, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will be a model figure who reigns supreme in the dynasty, roams freely across the land, and stands at the pinnacle of the dynasty's power.

But unfortunately
The Purple-Eyed Demon Lord is eccentric, both righteous and evil, and is unrestrained, romantic, and passionate.

According to rumors circulating through some secret channels, the landmark event that ultimately provoked the dynasty's wrath and forced the royal family to make a decision was when the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord colluded with a royal princess and secretly conceived a child.

A royal princess—she is of true imperial blood, a member of the highest nobility.

The imperial family of the Great Qian Dynasty has many descendants, and not every woman can be made a princess.

Those who can be granted the title of princess must at least possess imperial blood and be blessed with royal fortune. The one whom the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord conspired with in the past was an outstanding one among them, whose bloodline, talent, and intelligence were enough to place her on par with princes.

If it were merely a secret affair or illicit relationship, that would be one thing, but to have a child secretly conceived, thus corrupting the palace, greatly damaging the imperial dignity, and disgracing the emperor's honor.

The Great Qian royal family's tolerance for the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord's previous actions had already reached its limit.

This incident became the final straw, forcing the Great Qian royal family to make a decision: to spare no expense in completely suppressing and killing the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, so that he would perish and vanish into nothingness.

Of course, this is just hearsay, and the details are likely unknown. Perhaps only those who lived through that era know the truth.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and in an instant, he jumped around repeatedly.

The life of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was nothing short of legendary. Had he not died tragically, his life would likely have been considered that of a man of great destiny in his time.

Compared to those established giants, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord's life was not long, but his influence was no less than that of others.

More importantly, his romantic escapades provide future generations with something to admire, to reminisce about his unrestrained and unconventional past, and to feel the unique glory of his era.

If this Dream Pearl is indeed his secret treasure, and its grade far surpasses that of top-tier treasures, then it is not surprising at all.

The classification of treasures is not as complicated as that of divine weapons, but for those who delve into it, there is a certain intricacies involved.

For example, the ranks of master blacksmiths and renowned craftsmen are internally divided into different grades. Just like blacksmithing skills, they are divided into three grades: superior, middle, and inferior.

The same principle applies to the valuable treasures circulating in the market. However, in ordinary times, valuable treasures have many functions, come in a wide variety of types, and are also divided into different sizes.

Generally speaking, it includes all kinds of precious treasures and top-tier precious treasures.

However, there are differences between even the most precious treasures. These differences are easily overcome by cultivation level and combat skills. They are undeniably not as powerful as top-tier precious treasures.

Rare treasures are hard to come by, and top-tier treasures are even more so.

Looking across the world, among hundreds of precious treasures, there might not be a single top-tier treasure.

Even a master cultivator at the highest level might not be able to possess a top-tier treasure.

Those who obtain top-tier treasures are, without exception, the best among the great cultivators of the Celestial Realm, possessing profound blessings and exceptional backgrounds.

Rumor has it that Wan Baocheng, the vice president of the Wanxiang Chamber of Commerce, known as the number one repairman in Beihai, possesses a top-tier treasure.

The deep-sea flag can summon wind and rain and stir up waves.

When it is activated, towering waves and torrential rain create a sense of awe and trembling, as if one is facing the might of nature and feeling the insignificance of human power.

"It is said that Wan Baocheng is said to be comparable to the might of a Great Celestial, and in the sea region, he even has a peak record of fighting on par with a Great Celestial. Compared to such a level, I am still far behind."

Chen Ping'an lowered his head and murmured softly before slowly closing his eyes.

The path of spiritual practice is endless.

Although he has made progress and even benefited greatly, when he looks at the world and measures things out with his eyes, he is nothing special.

It's far too early to relax!
The path of cultivation begins with cultivation itself!
In this world, strength reigns supreme!
And regarding the matter of the Little Heavenly Net that I just mentioned, without the strength to rely on, worrying about it is useless.

Despite all the changes, the fundamental principle remains the same: in the end, everything in this world boils down to strength.

Whether it's momentum or influence, it all ultimately comes down to these two words.

Although he has made progress, there is still much to be done.

"Fourth-tier precious materials, fire-elemental essence, ice-elemental spirit objects, fourth-tier spirit wine, true cultivation scroll, top-tier treasures."
Furthermore, there's the practice of perfecting the Threefold Return to Origin, improving and optimizing the Seven Absolute Forbidden Techniques, comprehending the Broken Green Lotus, studying the Soul-Suppressing Secret Technique, and refining the inheritance of forbidden techniques—each and every one of these tasks requires a significant amount of time.

Chen Ping'an closed his eyes, and a light shone from his brow.

hum~
After chatting with Hou Xibai, it was past midnight when they returned from the place of pleasure and entertainment.

The meditation in the quiet room hadn't lasted long before it was already broad daylight outside.

Chen Pingan slowly opened his eyes, feeling as if his cultivation had passed in an instant.

“There is no time in cultivation. Even if there is half a day, it is only a moment in the senses.”

Chen Ping'an sighed and got up from the quiet room.

Whether it was due to his self-cultivation and leisurely conversations these past few days, or the refined entertainment he enjoyed in a serene place, Chen Ping'an felt that he was in excellent condition and suitable for secluded cultivation.

In this state, one fears that time will pass like water, and ordinary moments will vanish in the blink of an eye.

There will be no annoying, boring, or mentally draining things.

The Beishan Garrison Command remained solemn and dignified as always. But the moment he arrived, respectful greetings and salutations rang out.

For the majority of the rest of the time, the elite troops in the Beishan Garrison Command presented themselves with an extremely professional and respectful demeanor.

Compared to other military commands, the core members of the Beishan Military Command have all been tempered by iron and blood. Compared to ordinary people, they believe more strongly in the supremacy of the strong.

Since the handover process has not yet been clarified, Chen Ping'an has been quite at ease these past few days.

He was undisturbed in his public housing, allowing him to focus on his spiritual practice.

After completing a phase of cultivation, Chen Ping'an calmed his mind and began to take stock of his current combat strength and methods.

Things to ponder are always new and insightful.

When it involves one's life and fortune, being meticulous is perfectly normal.

The Azure Sun Blood Refining Method uses bloodline body tempering as its trump card. It involves two great bloodline wonders: the power of the primordial wilderness and the golden wheel of the bloodline. If one completes the third refinement, what wonders will it possess?

Currently, judging solely from bloodline body tempering without considering other methods, he should be comparable to a senior-level second-realm Celestial Being. If he could activate his bloodline and utilize divine abilities, he would definitely possess the combat power of a perfect second-realm body tempering expert.

but
Even though they are all at the second stage of perfection, their combat strength varies, and their talents and techniques also differ, so they cannot be generalized.

But those who can cultivate to the level of a celestial being can reach such a realm, and their minimum standard is guaranteed.

Under normal circumstances, the differences between them will not seem too great.

Regarding cultivation techniques, the most urgent task now is to practice and perfect the Three-Part Return to Origin True Scroll to ensure that this precious scroll of true cultivation, created by forging oneself, can be truly implemented in practice.

In addition, the cultivation and optimization of the Seven Forbidden Techniques have already begun to resemble a precious scroll. If one can further grasp its essence, one can truly take this step. What is needed is the continuous study of the Soul-Suppressing Secret Technique and the enhancement of the fourth-grade spiritual wine.

The former accumulated inspiration, while the latter found that flash of inspiration.

The process of comprehending the shattered green lotus must not be interrupted. It involves the secrets of nurturing and connecting, and if one gains something from it, the results will be astonishing. Especially when combined with my current state, it is absolutely perfect.

In addition, items like the Ice Soul Spiritual Object and True Bloodline are also key items to search for. The former represents progress and speed in cultivation. While the latter is not as urgent, with his current bloodline tempering, he is not far from the completion of the third stage of refinement.

It's best to consider these matters as soon as possible.

And that carefree wandering also needs to be planned for early. (Reference is prohibited.)
All things considered, top-tier treasures aren't particularly urgent. Their priority can be appropriately lowered.

It possesses the Illusionary Dream Orb and the Third Divine Wonder as its foundational power. Furthermore, it has the precious Ice Jade Hairpin, the Evil Extreme Eye, the Golden Red Lotus, and the fourth-tier rare artifact, the Deep Sea Pearl, which rely on each other. It also has the Bloodthirsty Demon Jar, the Black Mountain, and the Poison Dragon Drill as supplements to its combat power.

All external things are enough to make one feel full.

However, the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag, although a complete set of top-tier divine weapons, is gradually becoming too outdated for me now.

The Heavenly Meteor Frost Blade, a prototype of a powerful treasure, is still usable on the surface. However, once its combat strength is increased, it may be included in the plan to forge and upgrade it into a powerful treasure as soon as possible.

The Star Sword was indeed sturdy. Although it had no magical properties, in terms of toughness, it was probably no less than any great treasure.

Chen Ping'an's mind was racing. When he thought of his sword, the Star Sword, he suddenly thought of Gu Qingcheng.

However, with a slight change of heart, he quickly dispelled the cold moonlight image, his eyes returning to calm as he quietly cultivated in the public room.

In such circumstances, several days pass in the blink of an eye.

I thought that refusing Hou Xibai's offer of enticement that day would cause him some trouble in the next few days. Given Hou Xibai's status and influence within the Beishan Garrison, he could have far too many schemes at his disposal if he wanted to.

However, the situation developed in a way that was somewhat beyond Chen Ping'an's expectations. (End of Chapter)