The Great Martial Saint!

Chen Ping'an's thoughts didn't wander for long; he quickly calmed himself and slowly gathered his thoughts together.

During this Beishan celebration, various forces and celestial beings gathered, and through this event, he gained a more comprehensive understanding of the situation at Beishan Pass.

Beishan Pass is a place with many powerful forces.

However, in this region, there are not many truly respectable forces.

In any given territory, a power without a celestial being to oversee it is clearly not fit to compete on the stage of territorial warfare.

Strictly speaking, if we disregard the influence of various parties and only consider their power and foundation, the five great families of Beishan are actually still a bit short of this level.

After all, the Celestial Beings who are in charge of the five great families are just ordinary Celestial Beings. The strongest among them is only equivalent to a Celestial Being at the first level of perfection who is holding a powerful treasure.

He's still a bit short of being a seasoned second-realm Celestial Being, let alone wanting to dominate the land with his martial prowess.

"Yu Minglong, Lei Xiaotian, Gu Yueqianfang, Hou Xibai, Ying Congyun, Fang Chengping, Wang Changlie."

One name after another kept popping up in Chen Ping'an's mind.

After this face-to-face meeting, he already had a very clear ranking of the various parties in Beishan in his mind.

His divine soul was powerful and his Dao foundation was perfect. His perception power was far superior to that of a second-stage perfected Celestial Being. With his current realm, he was almost on par with even a Celestial Being Grandmaster.

In such circumstances, he consciously senses things and is able to discover many details that others cannot.

Even if his positioning of each party this time is not precise, it is still pretty close.

On the surface, the strongest fighter among them should be Yu Minglong of the Beishan Town Pacification Division. Based on his previous battle record, he is probably even stronger than many second-stage perfected Celestials in terms of suppressive power.

Secondly, there's Lei Xiaotian from the Thunderclap Pavilion. This elder from the North Sea Merchant Alliance cultivates lightning-attribute techniques, which are domineering, fierce, and powerful. According to Chen Ping'an's assessment, his combat strength is probably not far off from Yu Minglong's.

If he has hidden trump cards, then it's really hard to say who is stronger between him and Yu Minglong.

After all, Beihai is a wealthy place, and Lei Yuan Chamber of Commerce is one of the seven core chambers under the Beihai Chamber of Commerce Alliance. Lei Xiaotian has accumulated wealth there for many years, so he probably has some good treasures that can enhance his abilities and protect his life.

Of the three, Gu Yue Qianfang's combat strength is judged to be slightly weaker. However, he's not someone an ordinary second-realm Celestial Being could easily outmaneuver. Based on Chen Ping'an's observation, defeating a second-realm Celestial Being shouldn't be too difficult for Gu Yue Qianfang.

Compared to Gu Yue Qianfang, Chen Ping'an was actually more concerned about the first Great Cultivator of the Gu Yue Clan.

The ancient territory, encompassing twenty-one prefectures, is a large region among the surrounding territories. The Northern Border Garrison Command has established directly subordinate administrative agencies within its territory, appointing Observation and Disposal Commissioners to govern the ancient territory.

The Ancient Yue Clan, as the dominant force in the ancient lands, possesses a profound and powerful foundation. In the present era, the Ancient Yue Clan is further strengthened by three Celestial Realm cultivators.

What Chen Ping'an was interested in was the first celestial cultivator of the Guyue clan, who was also the number one celestial cultivator in the ancient Fang region.

Legend has it that the first celestial cultivator of the ancient Yue clan once traveled to the Eastern Wilderness, cultivated to the level of a great cultivator, and returned. He once had the astonishing feat of defeating a great cultivator within a thousand moves.

Looking at the surrounding areas, it can be called the first major overhaul of the human race.

However, in recent years, his reputation has been challenged.

The first cultivator of the Luanming Sect, despite being a newly promoted Grand Master, was able to hold his own against him without being at a disadvantage.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, but gradually calmed down.

Within the Beishan Pass, there are virtually no celestial beings who can openly rival or stand on equal footing with him.

But when he plays chess, he is never confined to the world in front of him.

The relationships between the various factions in Beishan are intricate and intertwined. Although they may not have truly set their sights on this place, their influence radiates far and wide.

Especially now that the old Prince Bicang is seriously ill and dying, and internal factional struggles are raging.

The regional powers could make their moves and get involved at any time.

He wanted to cultivate steadily and take control of the game, but the strength he was currently displaying was still a little lacking.

"When the opportunity arises, we should seize it."

Chen Ping'an's gaze was calm and composed, showing no emotion.

Even with the minor achievement of the Thunderous Fury, which severed the Evil Eagle's bone and face, its deterrent power was ultimately insufficient.

If we could fight openly again, using the power of the Great Perfection of Thunder and the Perfection of Wind Control, we could fight to a draw with the Martial Dao Celestial!
That kind of intimidating presence might give him some peace and quiet for a while.

倘若
It's still not enough.

That.
Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing across them.

Then, with a calm mind, I closed my eyes and began my meditation.

hum~
After the celebratory feast, the newly appointed deputy garrison commander, Chen Ping'an, was truly accepted by all factions.

Regardless of what's happening behind the scenes, things have gradually returned to calm on the surface.

Within the Beishan Garrison Command, Chen Ping'an gradually gained influence and influence over the various departments and systems under his jurisdiction. His power within the Garrison Command was steadily increasing.

Hou Xibai and Ying Congyun seemed to have no objection to this. All matters proceeded as usual, except that Chen Ping'an's name was added when it came to signing off on decisions.

As Chen Ping'an's role in the management deepened, his name was increasingly mentioned by cultivators from various circles within the Beishan Pass.

Between a name that is merely famous and a person who can influence every aspect of their lives, the latter is undoubtedly more memorable and inspiring greater respect.

The former can make jokes at will, while the latter must bear the corresponding pressure.

This transformation is the manifestation of authority and power.

As things progressed further, Chen Ping'an's life returned to normal.

As the deputy garrison commander of Beishan, he was in charge of two major tasks: patrol and defense. His power and influence were immense and widely recognized. Logically speaking, he should have been extremely busy with official duties. Even if he wasn't extremely busy, he probably wouldn't have had any free time every day.

But just like in Xuanling City, Chen Ping'an became a hands-off manager in Beishan Town.

Apart from essential tasks that required regular reporting to him, he delegated all other matters to his three pseudo-celestial subordinates, including Han Zhiqing.

As for how to allocate the tasks, that was up to them to decide. He wouldn't get involved in any of the details. He would only focus on the most important tasks, leaving the implementation phases to Han Zhiqing and others.

The defense patrols at Beishan Pass have been operating for many years, and many procedures have become routine. Many matters are already set in stone, and he no longer needs to make any adjustments.

Sometimes, it's unavoidable for a new broom to open up. But instead of being impatient, it's better to observe the situation first and wait for good news.

Before you have developed a considerable understanding and familiarity with all matters, it is best not to interfere excessively in some things.

Otherwise, it is very easy to make one-sided decisions and implementations.

Above, everyone was happy and joyful; in the middle, people were angry but dared not speak out and complained endlessly; below, people were full of grievances and vehemently rebuked them.

Rather than doing that, it's better to remain calm and let the situation change again.

Under these circumstances, half a month passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Chen Ping'an truly established himself in the Beishan Town Garrison. His seemingly inactive approach, assisting in his duties without jeopardizing the interests of all parties, actually earned him the approval of many as the newly appointed deputy garrison commander.

At Beishan Pass, three deputy garrison commanders were stationed, and Chen Ping'an was indeed among them.

However, in the outside world's perception, although he has established himself, he is undoubtedly the weakest of the three deputy garrison commanders.

But no matter what, a deputy garrison commander is still a deputy garrison commander. Even the weakest one is enough to make people tremble with fear and dare not overstep their bounds.

hum~
In the quiet room, a faint light flickered, casting shadows on Chen Ping'an's face.

After an unknown amount of time, the spiritual light gradually dimmed, and Chen Ping'an slowly opened his eyes.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Celestial Realm 2 - Rainbow Penetration Realm (5th Stage)
武学：青阳血炼法小成（11978/15360）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（4352/14400）、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

"4352 point."

Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened as he focused on the progress of the Thunderous Blade Technique.

More than half a month has passed since the Beishan Festival.

For the past two weeks, he has kept a low profile, declining all social engagements except for his daily work and official duties.

These days, he has been either practicing the Thunderous Blade Technique or tempering his bloodline. In his spare time, he studies secret techniques, perfects his skills, and comprehends the restrictions.
Every moment was filled with purpose and fulfillment.

Under such circumstances, his cultivation progress was naturally very gratifying, and he experienced a certain degree of change.

He has nearly one-third of the progress in cultivating the Thunderous Blade Technique, and his Bloodline Body Tempering has reached 75%. At the current rate, he will be able to complete the third stage of the Azure Sun Blood Refinement Technique in about two more months.

Under such circumstances, fourth-tier precious materials and fire-elemental essence naturally become of paramount importance.

Chen Ping'an had been searching for channels extensively, but had made little progress.

The highest quality of the spiritual treasures and materials found were only near-fourth tier, and they were not fire-type, but rather focused on earth-type essences.

Even in Beishan Pass, acquiring precious materials and spiritual items of this quality is not an easy task.

This made Chen Ping'an somewhat disappointed, but such feelings only lingered for a moment before disappearing.

The path of spiritual practice is full of ups and downs, which is the norm.

Nothing much, everything is going as planned.

Compared to those cultivators who need to rely on spiritual objects or elixirs and secret items to break through their cultivation realms, he is already much better off.

The ability to enhance the power of a technique simply by borrowing the power of a spiritual object is something many people can only dream of but never achieve.

Chen Ping'an adjusted his mindset very quickly, and soon his emotions returned to normal. However, this matter was right in front of him, and he had no choice but to deal with it.

If that doesn't work, he'll probably have to travel along the Black Nether Mountains, traversing several regions, to reach Wentian City and purchase the necessary precious materials and spiritual items.

Wentian City, a major city in the northern border, boasts a commercial scale far exceeding that of the Bi Cang region.

There, you're sure to be able to purchase fourth-tier precious materials and spiritual items.

If one can enter some of the higher-level trading groups, one can acquire spiritual items corresponding to the cultivation level of a great cultivator, as long as one has enough funds.

Besides Wentian City, Bicang Prefecture City is also a good choice.

However, compared to Wentian City, Bicang Prefecture City might not be as safe. Whether or not a deal can be made depends entirely on luck.

After all, in ordinary trade, fourth-tier treasure materials can be purchased in the shops of the Treasure Pavilion, which places extremely high demands on a city.

Even in a central region like Bicang Prefecture, it is difficult to meet the corresponding needs.

Whether you get what you want depends entirely on luck.

Chen Ping'an's bloodline tempering requires fire-elemental essence to reach its utmost perfection. Therefore, he cannot rely on luck for his journey.

He is currently undergoing the Qingyang Blood Refinement and Bloodline Tempering, and is about to complete the third refinement. He cannot afford to waste any more time.

If he cannot acquire the desired spiritual item and obtain fire-elemental essence, he will face a dilemma.

Should we abandon the fire element essence to activate the mutated part of the bloodline in the Golden-Crowned Feathered Sparrow, or should we postpone the final stage of bloodline tempering and focus our energy elsewhere?

He is now less than two months away from completing the third stage of bloodline body tempering.

If he fails to acquire a suitable spiritual item within this timeframe to activate his mutated bloodline with fire-elemental essence, he will face this dilemma.

First, he gave up the part of the technique that would permanently enhance his power; second, he delayed the imminent attainment of the Azure Sun Blood Refinement; and third, he completed the refinement.

How long the delay is depends on when he obtains the appropriate spiritual object.

Neither of these is what Chen Ping'an wants.

If there are no suitable spiritual objects in Beishan, he will take a break under the pretext of seclusion and travel to Beishan Pass under an assumed identity.

Purchasing fourth-tier treasure materials and fire-type spiritual items is feasible. While Bi Cangzhou City is closer, it's less reliable. Wen Tian City is farther away, but safer than Bi Cangzhou City.

The azure sky is near, and the sound of the heavens is steady.

Comparing distance and proximity, Chen Ping'an chose the option of whether or not to proceed cautiously.

Although Beishan Pass is several territories away from Wentian City, the distance is manageable for celestial beings who can travel by light, and the straight-line distance is within their control.

Although they would pass through several dangerous places, Chen Ping'an, with his current cultivation level, didn't need to worry too much.

With his cultivation level, if he were to travel at full speed using the Light Escape Technique, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he could traverse an entire prefecture in a single day.

If we spare no expense to nourish it with the water of the spiritual spring and replenish its power, the speed will be even faster.

However, he has a solid foundation and has also mastered the Dual Cultivation Technique of the Phoenix and the Luan Bird. Although he has only entered the beginner level, he is far stronger than ordinary celestial beings.

In terms of endurance alone, few among the great cultivators of the Heavenly Realm can surpass him.

Although the journey to Wentian City is far, it shouldn't take long with the speed of the escape light.

In addition, he had previously made a pact with Luo Hou, and the corresponding signal mark indicated that the place of contact was Wentian City.

He went undercover, which gave him the perfect opportunity to contact the other party and leverage their connections to acquire fourth-tier treasures and fire-type spiritual items more quickly.

Wentian City is very close to the main mountain range of the Black Nether Mountain Range, and it is also a necessary stop on the way to the Netherworld Secret Realm.

After resting and recuperating in Wentian City, the usual route to explore the Netherworld Valley is relatively straightforward.

If he goes, it will be a preliminary exploration of the secret realm.

Chen Ping'an's emotions were shifting as he made his plans, but unexpectedly, three days later, the situation took a turn for the better. (End of Chapter)