The Great Martial Saint!

"Sky-Splitting Sword!"

One of the pseudo-celestial beings narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a deep sense of apprehension.

The pseudo-celestial beings who were able to participate in this small meeting were not ordinary pseudo-celestial beings, but even so, when faced with Qiu Siping's fierce sword intent, which cleaved the sky with a single sword strike, many people showed solemn expressions.

"The power to suppress top-tier pseudo-celestial beings."

An Qingyang looked solemnly at the scene in the distance, trying to calm the restless spirit beast in the spirit beast pouch.

He never expected that Qiu Siping would use such a deadly move as soon as he made his move.

Clearly, this battle was not a simple sparring match.

Just as Mangdao said, this battle will determine both the victor and the vanquished, and will decide life and death.

just
An Qingyang's gaze turned solemn as he looked at the distant scene, lost in a complex state of mind.

If a rising star were to die here, what kind of shock would that cause!?
Does the Sword Pavilion of Inquiry really dare to do such a thing?!

"They've made their move."

The celestial beings observing the situation looked more relaxed compared to the solemnity of the pseudo-celestial beings.

"This kid from Jian Ge isn't bad at all!"

"It has nearly half of my power, not bad."

"You have the nerve to say that? You've been a Celestial for so many years, and you're only twice as strong as a Pseudo-Celestial."

"How can that be the same? This isn't your average pseudo-celestial being."

"Alright, enough talk, let's watch the show!"

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One day, a man watched the scene before him with great interest, anticipating Mang Dao's response.

then
They then sensed an incomparably powerful sword intent sweeping around them, instantly suppressing Qiu Siping's sword cry, which had been as loud as a crane's cry in the heavens. The aura containing the will of a pseudo-celestial being weakened at an extremely rapid pace.

The sword intent surged, the blade flashed, and an incomparably sharp killing force swept across the surroundings.

Swish!
A blade's edge gleamed in the sky, as if a tyrant had descended upon the world.

Beneath the blade's edge lay the power to break through barriers; the incomparably powerful sword intent that seemed to cleave the sky instantly dissipated and crumbled.

Sky-splitting!?
Dominate the heavens and earth, unleash the Heaven-Slaying Slash!

boom!
A tremendous roar echoed across the mountain peaks. The violent rumble and shockwaves whipped up plumes of white mist, raging like wild wolves, instantly creating a blank area at the point of impact.

Boom! Boom! Boom!
The aftershocks reverberated everywhere.

If it weren't for the intervention of a celestial being, the surrounding mountains and rocks would likely have been reduced to dust and debris.

This is enough to suppress top-tier pseudo-celestial beings. Even if it is not as powerful as a celestial being, capable of destroying mountains and breaking peaks, it is still enough to level a mountain.

Even something like Yunshan would likely be partially destroyed.

"Dominator's Domain! Overlord's Slash!" Lei Xiaotian was slightly surprised, his eyes shining as he looked at the scene in the distance.

He already knew that Mang Dao had mastered the Overlord Blade technique to perfection.

But he didn't expect that when the wielder unleashed it, its power would be so great.

With the Overlord's Domain combined with the Overlord's Heaven Slash, and the extraordinary power of the longsword containing the power to break through restrictions and kill, this kind of power actually suppressed Qiu Siping's Sky-Splitting Sword for a time.

The talent of the Mangdao in the art of swordsmanship.
That's truly incredible.

Turning the rotten into the miraculous!

Lei Xiaotian was not the only one who was amazed; Gu Yueqianfang, Huang Lao'er, and others also had a new understanding of Mangdao Chen Ping'an, the renowned prodigy and deputy garrison commander of Beishan.

Can a Grandmaster truly overpower a top-tier pseudo-celestial being?
People like Fang Chengping and Wang Changlie now looked at Chen Ping'an with a hint of apprehension.

The power of this strike, theoretically speaking, was already enough to threaten them.

At this moment, they realized that Mang Dao's ability to sit in this position seemed to be based on more than just his talent.

"what?"

An Qingyang's expression changed, and he looked astonished.

"It's blocked!?"

What gives him the right?
At this moment, Mangdao's combat prowess exceeded his expectations.

However, Chen Ping'an's combat strength is not limited to this.

Qiu Siping held a long sword, its blade flashing sharply. Faced with the sudden attack, his expression was shaken, clearly not expecting the Mang Dao to possess such combat power.

But now that the battle has begun, he will not back down no matter who his opponent is.

The sword is the king of all weapons. A swordsman is fearless and unstoppable.

Swish!
His body was surrounded by dazzling light, and the sword light was like a swift escape, with a sharp sword intent that seemed to come from all over the mountains and fields.

He wielded a longsword, its blade flashing with deadly force, intending to completely suppress the power of the savage blade with a single strike.

But before his sword strike could achieve its goal, he saw lightning and thunder, and the sword intent, like a raging wind, merged with the lightning to form a thunderous vortex.

The blade's momentum swept across the area like a storm, accompanied by dazzling lightning and endless killing intent.

Crackling sounds!

Before his sword light could gain momentum, it was suppressed by the continuous, omnipresent lightning.

"This is.
"Raging Thunder Blade Technique!?"

Qiu Siping held a long sword, his sword intent still high, but the sky-ripping intent that was enough to tear the sky apart had disappeared at some point.

"not good!"

A sudden sense of unease arose in Qiu Siping's mind.

After years of fighting, he immediately chose to trust his inner judgment.

He held the sword in his hand, its light flashing like lightning. He forced a drop of blood from between his brows, using it to consecrate the sword and unleash its ultimate power.

then
The next moment, his mind went blank, and his eyes were filled with lightning.

In the distance, lightning flashed and blades gleamed, arriving in an instant.

In an instant, it broke through his sword light defense.

Boom! Boom! Boom!
Countless bolts of lightning and thunderclaps engulfed Qiu Siping completely.

The blade swept like a whirlwind, destroying everything in its path; with a single strike, thunder roared in all directions.

Thunderous Secret Technique: Gale and Thunder.

"stop!"

As the thunderstorm raged and a thousand blades were unleashed, Elder Cangjian's voice rang out.

His voice boomed, like the long cry of a sword, containing the power to shake one's soul.

Invisible ripples, as tangible as reality, and like a surging tide, instantly engulfed Chen Ping'an.

"What a great off-field maneuver!"

The yellow-robed Taoist sat at a distance, his previously interested expression instantly turning cold.

"These sects and families are all the same wherever they go! They say one thing and do another. They speak in a high-sounding manner, but their hearts are full of filth and evil intentions."

Lei Xiaotian's expression turned cold in an instant, but after observing the situation, he ultimately did not make a move.

Fang Chengping stood not far away and cursed under his breath.

"shameless."

Wang Changlie remained calm and silent.

hum~
A surge of divine soul energy, containing cloud-like light, rose from the field.

It should be from the clouds.

At the moment Elder Cangjian made his move, Ying Congyun hesitated for a moment before finally deciding to strike.

However, Elder Cangjian was no ordinary being. Under such circumstances, although Ying Congyun made a move, he could only achieve partial restraint.

The surging power of his divine soul, as tangible as a physical force, relentlessly pressed down on Chen Ping'an.

At this moment, everyone knew that this battle was likely to end there.

"What a pity," sighed a celestial being.

"Indeed. A life-or-death battle is not so easily witnessed. The Sword Pavilion of Inquiry will not simply accept that Mang Dao killed Qiu Siping. In the end, in this world, we still have to rely on..."

The celestial being who was speaking had not finished speaking when his voice completely stopped.

Then, his eyes widened, filled with disbelief. An unparalleled sword intent rose up, still dazzling, and the Hidden Sword Elder's long roar, like the cry of a sword, was momentarily blocked, unable to advance an inch.

Boom! Boom! Boom!
The thunderous explosions continued, erupting one after another around Qiu Siping, creating a terrifying aura.

"Humph!"

Elder Cangjian snorted coldly, and his spiritual power surged instantly.

Ying Congyun's face turned pale, and he instantly felt immense pressure.

At that very moment, thunder roared and the wind howled.

Brilliant blade light rose in bursts, instantly transforming into a thousand bolts of lightning that illuminated the sky.

Swish!Swish!Swish!
The blade flashed like lightning, shooting in all directions.

Thunderstorm raged, and a thousand blades were unleashed simultaneously, shattering Qiu Siping's sword light defense in an instant.

The next moment.
Blood splattered on the spot!
The blade strikes like thunder, shaking all directions; its momentum is like a raging storm, cleaving through the enemy's might.

Thunderous Secret Technique, Thunderous Limit Break!
"what?"

Elder Cangjian's expression changed drastically, and he instantly flew into a rage.

"How dare you, junior!!"

"Fellow Daoist Chen!"

Ying Congyun's eyes lit up. He had given up hope of restraining Cangjian, but Chen Ping'an gave him such a surprise.

"Comparable to the power of celestial beings!"

Gu Yueqianfang was shocked, his face filled with disbelief.

Lei Xiaotian couldn't help but stand up, his expression one of horror.

He was not only shocked by Chen Ping'an's combat power, but also by his unparalleled talent, which rivaled that of a celestial being, despite being at the Grandmaster level.

"Great Perfection of Thunderous Fury, Breakthrough of Thunderous Fury!?"

The Taoist in the yellow robe gazed into the distance, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.

This fierce knife
Amidst the clouds and mountains, everyone stared in astonishment. Some celestial beings were speechless with shock, while others gazed into the distance with disbelief. Still others murmured to themselves, watching the young man standing in the center of the arena, sword in hand.

Above the clouds and mountains, thunder roared and the aftershocks reverberated, and everyone present fell silent for a moment.

"Surpassing the ultimate pseudo-celestial being, comparable to a celestial being!" An Qingyang was shocked, his eyes filled with horror and terror as he looked at Chen Ping'an.

Swish!
A flash of light, and a head was tossed high into the air.

His head was charred black, but Qiu Siping's facial features could still be vaguely discerned.

The lingering expression was one of horror, filled with terror and despair. A deep sense of disbelief and incredulity seemed to still linger in his eyes.

Elder of the Heart Sword Pavilion, top-tier pseudo-celestial being, Qiu Siping of the Sky-Splitting Sword, is dead!

"Dead!?" A pseudo-celestial being murmured, his expression filled with unspeakable horror.

hum~
With a gentle reach, Chen Ping'an brought the tossed head into his hand.

"Elder Tong, what does this mean?"

Chen Ping'an's brows shone brightly, his eyes deep and unfathomable. He held the Heavenly Meteor Frost Blade, gazing at the old man standing atop the mountain peak.

Using the power of the soul to interfere with the battle, you really dare to do that!?
If he really is a grandmaster, he might actually have fallen for his trick.

But unfortunately...
He is not.

At this moment, Chen Ping'an suddenly understood Gu Tianren's situation back then, how he, as a second-stage perfect cultivator, had defied the Great Master of Heaven and Man, and almost succeeded.

If, at this crucial moment, someone interferes or even sabotages things behind the scenes, then...
Even with extraordinary talent, there's probably still a limit to what one can achieve!
Gu Tianren, at the peak of the second realm, defied the Great Cultivator of the Celestial Realm; he, at the Grandmaster level, defied the Top-Tier Pseudo-Celestial Realm. Both were defying the Great Cultivator, only they differed in that...
Gu Tianren was truly defying the odds, and he...
It was just a charade!

Even if the guess is wrong, it will only mean more consideration. But if the guess is right, it will undoubtedly reduce a lot of trouble, and might even save his life.

In the past, Gu Tianren was a genius who achieved great things late in life. If he had succeeded in that battle, his sword heart would have become clear and his mind would have been enlightened. He might have been able to join the ranks of great cultivators.

But in the end, he failed.

but.
He is different.

He never hesitated to speculate on the evil in human nature to the greatest extent possible.

He never expected the other party to abide by the rules or truly stand by. Nor did he ever place his hopes on others.

You should be in control of your own life.

Since he dared to make a move in this battle, he must have made thorough preparations.

Include
Chen Ping'an pointed his knife at the enemy and slowly raised his arm.

"Shouldn't we give Mr. Chen an explanation for this?!"

boom!
The sword intent was sharp and fierce, and the sword light flashed everywhere.

With a sword pointed directly at Hidden Sword, Ask the Heart Sword Pavilion, Supreme Elder, Second Realm Martial Dao Celestial!

"Explanation? What explanation!?"

Elder Cangjian was furious, his expression thunderous.

Ask him if he wants an explanation?
Killing him, the elder of the Heart Sword Pavilion, is what he needs to explain!
Looking at the head in Chen Ping'an's hand, Elder Cangjian's expression grew even more furious.

"Leave room for maneuver in your actions, so you can meet again in the future. Lord Chen, isn't your behavior against the rules?"

Elder Cangjian's sword light was sharp and fierce, almost devouring people.

"Rules?" Chen Ping'an laughed. "This challenge was initiated by Qiu Siping, and I, Chen, will accept it as is customary. The rules for accepting the challenge were agreed upon long ago: life and death are irrelevant. This matter has been witnessed by all parties and is already clear. Elder Tong is one of the witnesses, but I would like to ask, Elder Tong, have you spent the last few hundred years of your life living in a dog's belly?"

"You!" Elder Cangjian's hair and beard trembled, his face contorted with rage.

"Or perhaps Elder Tong's cultivation over the past few hundred years has all gone into developing a thick skin. Only in this way can he indiscriminately distort the truth and reverse right and wrong!"

As soon as Chen Ping'an finished speaking, everyone was stunned.

One day, a man gazed upon the figure holding a knife, pointing it directly at the enemy, displaying unwavering resolve and indomitable spirit. He was deeply moved and filled with awe.

One of the celestial beings was shaken, looking at that unbridled and unreserved aura, and for the first time truly understood the meaning of the "Mangdao" (a type of sword).

"What a spirit!"

Looking at its sharp and heroic posture, as green as bamboo, one feels the spirit of the valiant swordsman.

"Is this the Mangdao?" Ying Congyun looked at him quietly, his eyes revealing a complex emotion.

The missing parts of his impression of the Mangdao were now being continuously improved.

Domineering and decisive, indomitable and fearless.
Rampage!

Chen Ping'an, a hidden dragon and a fierce swordsman!
"You arrogant brat! How dare you insult my dignity!?"

Elder Cangjian roared in fury, his long, snow-white eyebrows and hair flying up in unison.

The sharp sword intent crisscrossed, and the power of the soul, as if it had a physical form, enveloped the entire Cloud Mountain.

boom!
It possessed the spirit of a celestial being, descending and crashing down with a deafening roar.

The swords rang out, their sharpness reaching its peak.

Tong Baishan, the Supreme Elder of the Sword Pavilion and a Senior Celestial Being of the Second Realm!

With a single sword stroke, a mountain is cleaved in two, its broken peak hanging suspended in mid-air.

Hidden for a hundred years, a single strike can slay even the heavens and men!
The realm of heaven and man is like a towering mountain, with the sword intent running rampant, cutting into one's spirit and soul, making one's back feel cold and one's skin feel painful.

The celestial beings atop the clouds and mountains might be in a better position, but those pseudo-celestial beings are currently under immense pressure.

Even with the lingering influence of the surrounding area, the pressure on Chen Ping'an, who was at the center, was immense.

The profound artistic conception, accompanied by the sharp sword intent, pressed down simultaneously, seemingly about to shatter space.

Is that all?

Despite the combined pressure of the sword intent and the overall artistic conception, Chen Ping'an did not experience the immense pressure that outsiders perceived.

His mind was as calm as still water, and there was no burden in his mind.

This level
It's still a long way off!
Chen Ping'an slightly raised his eyes, his gaze devoid of any emotion, indifferent and calm, as deep as an abyss.

"Elder Tong's meaning."
Could Chen interpret this as a provocation, a threat to a high-ranking official?

The sound fell like a deep pool of cold water, surging among the clouds and mountains.

Threatening high-ranking officials is illegal, and illegal acts are committed by lawbreakers.
Cut him down!

The governor has granted special permission to execute first and report later; the execution will not be considered a crime! (End of Chapter)