The Great Martial Saint!

"Brother Tong?"

Master Gu wore a fiery red robe and stood on a fiery red flying boat.

The flying boat's speed was astonishing, clearly indicating that it had entered the fourth tier. With the aid of such a light-escaping artifact, he was the fastest among the celestial beings who arrived at the scene first.

Even before they got close, he had already sensed the presence of Elder Cangjian and another unfamiliar celestial being.

"Fourth-tier Body Tempering!?"

That rich aura of blood and qi seemed to stir up heaven and earth; although he was not close, he could sense it from afar.

Watching the fierce battle in the distance, he did not rush to make a move, but instead used the moment of his escape to observe the specific situation on the field.

His relationship with Cangjian was indeed good. But it wasn't so good that he would go to great lengths to stand up for the other.

Whether he intervenes or not depends on whether it's worthwhile.

However, after observing for a while, he quickly came to a reassuring answer.

It was at this moment that Cangjian's exclamation rang out.

"Brother Gu, save me!"

Zang Jian's voice was urgent, echoing across the mountains.

"Fellow Daoist Tong?"

Lei Xiaotian, Gu Yueqianfang and the others were surprised. Although they had not approached, they could sense the intense battle in the arena, but they did not expect the battle to be so fierce.

Such situations
Did Fellow Daoist Tong lose?

Do not!
The situation is more serious than they imagined.

The Hidden Sword Elder of the Sword Pavilion has not only been defeated, but his life is in danger!
Feeling the surging, scorching energy in the distant sky, Lei Xiaotian and the others...
My mind was racing, and I was terrified.

Who is the other party?

These individuals were all powerful figures among the second-realm Celestials, possessing extremely fast escape speeds. In the blink of an eye, they approached the battlefield, and through their divine senses, they clearly saw the situation on the field.

"This is..." Lei Xiaotian couldn't help but be startled.

Zang Jian, who was usually known for his impeccable appearance, now had blackened eyebrows, disheveled hair, and tattered robes, and was staggering as he dodged the opponent's attacks.

Lei Xiaotian was not the only one who was alarmed; Gu Yue Qianfang of the Gu Yue Clan and Huang Lao'er of the Qingmu Sect were also shocked.

The scene before them deeply moved them.

Zang Jian was renowned and was no less capable than any of them, perhaps even surpassing them.

But now, this is the scene.

Who is this person?

Their expressions were shaken, and their gazes fell upon another person in the midst of the battle.

The man was dressed in a scholar's robe, appeared to be middle-aged, and was actually a martial arts master unlike any he had ever seen before.

"Fellow Daoist Tong, how did you come to offend him?"

The group felt a chill run down their spines, their hearts filled with dread.

We were just having a small gathering in Yunshan a moment ago, and not long after, the Hidden Sword has changed into this state.

The opponent's combat strength is so formidable that even among those at the peak of the second realm of the Celestial Realm, few could match it.

At that moment, an aged voice rang out in the arena.

"Please, fellow Daoist, stop!"

Master Gu!
It was Master Gu.

The group exchanged glances, feeling a slight sense of relief, as if the situation might be about to take a turn for the better.

Since Master Gu is willing to step in and mediate, there is still room for discussion on this matter.

"That old scoundrel!" Gu Yueqian cursed inwardly, glancing at Master Gu with considerable resentment.

Even he had to admit the old man's influence and status in several surrounding areas.

Since this old scoundrel has spoken, then no matter who the other party is, anyone who has heard of his name should stop.

at least
We should stop and let him try to change his mind.

"Fellow Daoist, Brother Tong is a good friend of mine. There may be some misunderstanding here. Please, fellow Daoist, put aside this for now, sit down and talk it over, shall we?"

Master Gu stood on the fiery red flying boat, his brows furrowed deeply, his expression calm and resolute. Although his tone was questioning, it carried an unquestionable air.

Master Gu's voice was calm, yet it resonated throughout the surrounding area with the power of his divine soul, carrying a rumbling quality.

"Master Gu!"

"It's Master Gu!"

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In the distance, the martial arts masters who were rushing towards them all heard Master Gu's voice.

Shen Linyuan's eyes were like cold stars, his figure like a sword, transforming into a sword beam and disappearing into the distance.

"Elder Cangjian."

His eyes were deep, revealing a deep worry.

Of all the celestial beings who rushed to the scene, he was the most eager.

He had been relatively calm until now. Elder Cangjian had been famous for many years and was considered unparalleled in killing among the second-realm Celestials. Even if he were to fight someone, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

But not long ago, he heard Elder Cangjian's cry for help.

Only then did he realize the urgency of the situation.

Ignoring the shock in his heart, he only wanted to rush to the aid as soon as possible.

However, as Master Gu's voice resounded through the sky, his mind relaxed slightly.

"It's Master Gu!"

Since Master Gu is willing to step in and smooth things over, it's unlikely that things will end up in a difficult situation.

But just as he was thinking this, the fierce battle in the distance showed no sign of stopping, with continuous booming and shaking.

"what happened?"

Shen Linyuan felt a sense of urgency, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

boom!
The stadium roared continuously, creating waves of excitement.

Seeing that the refined middle-aged man showed no sign of giving up, Master Gu's face darkened.

The other party completely ignored his words!

His brows were deeply furrowed, and his gaze had taken on a coldness.

"Fellow Daoist, it's good to have more friends when you're traveling. I hope you'll give me some face and let this go, how about it?"

"give up?"

Chen Ping'an's expression was playful, and his face showed mockery.

Who do you think you are? Do you expect me to give you face?
Since you know it's just a small amount of noodles, don't flaunt it.

"what?"

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

Lei Xiaotian and the others were stunned, somewhat disbelieving the words they were hearing.

Master Gu's face darkened completely.

Do you know what you're saying?

He has been famous for many years and is always surrounded by admirers wherever he goes. He has never received such treatment before.

"Fellow Daoists, who is willing to subdue this fiend? I, Gu, am willing."

Master Gu's expression was gloomy. He looked around, preparing to use his influence to capture this scoundrel.

At this point, taking action was no longer just about showing courtesy to Cangjian, but also about saving face for him.

How dare they insult him? Then they should be prepared to pay a heavy price.

On the battlefield, Cangjian was filled with despair, but when he saw the man in front of him spouting nonsense, showing no respect for Master Gu and insulting him with words, he couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope.

Previously, it would have been his decision, and whether Master Gu intervened or not depended entirely on his reputation and potential future benefits. But now...
This matter is not just his business.

Upon hearing that Master Gu had stepped forward and offered to persuade the celestial beings present to intervene, he was overjoyed and felt a sense of relief.

However, before Master Gu could finish speaking, a violent aura roared and exploded. Along with it, a cold, stern rebuke rang out.

"So noisy!"
Shut up, you old dog!

boom!
Master Gu stood on the fiery red flying boat, but before he could finish speaking, a violent shockwave lifted the boat into the air.

"what?"

His expression changed, and his eyes were filled with horror.

The flying boat beneath him was a genuine fourth-tier artifact, already classified as a treasure.

It was something he had planned at great cost.

In such a scenario, it would be virtually impossible to shake the airship.

but now
With a deafening roar, his robes billowed wildly, and his hair and beard danced in the air. Whoosh!
A figure darted in, approaching from afar in the blink of an eye.

"not good!"

His heart pounded, and his eyes trembled.

Instinctively, he slapped out a talisman, and with the activation of his divine soul power, it instantly transformed into a fiery red protective shield around him.

The moment the fiery red flame shield took shape, an incomparably scorching and fierce force roared forth.

next moment!
Snapped!
With a heavy slap, Master Gu's cheek swelled up instantly, leaving a very conspicuous handprint.

With a violent roar, his figure hurtled forward, and with a thunderous crash, he and the flying boat crashed into the mountain below.

Rumble~
Countless rocks tumbled down, obscuring the figure of the ancient master.

"Old dog, you talk too much."

Chen Ping'an, dressed in a scholar's robe, gazed indifferently at the collapsed mountain below, his expression cold and indifferent.

"This is."

Lei Xiaotian was stunned, feeling as if his heart had skipped a beat.

Looking at the figure in the arena, Gu Yueqianfang's heart pounded wildly.

Old Huang of the Green Wood Sect was shaken, his eyes filled with horror.

"A major overhaul! A celestial-level major overhaul!"

Elder Cangjian stared blankly at the scene before him, his expression almost blank.

How could this be?! How is this possible?!
"So.
"Your turn!"

Chen Pingan slowly turned his head, his gaze falling coldly.

We've played for a while now, and that's about it. It's time to collect some interest.

Bang!
His figure shot forward with explosive speed, creating a huge sonic boom, so fast that no one could avoid him.

This is a terrifying speed that is at least twice as fast as before.

Before Elder Cangjian could react, he barely managed to mobilize his spiritual power and unleash his sword technique when he felt a wave of sound rushing down.

then
boom!
He crashed heavily into the mountainside.

At that moment, the sound of a sword rang out, and a sword beam cleaved through the sky, sharp and pure.

"Do not harm my Supreme Lord of Jian Ge!"

It's Shen Linyuan!

His expression was calm and composed, all his sword intent concentrated in this single strike. He felt that this strike had surpassed his peak skill, reaching an even higher level than the strike he used during the Celestial Ceremony!

The power of this sword strike has reached the threshold of the second realm!

His body moved like a sword rainbow, traversing the sky, and at the very last moment, he came to kill.

"Sword intent?"

Chen Ping'an didn't even glance at Shen Linyuan. His blood surged, and he rushed straight to Cang Jian. He formed a claw with one hand and fiercely grabbed at Cang Jian's arm.

The sword intent that concealed the sword was as thin as paper, easily broken in an instant.

Hiss!

Blood splattered, robes tore, and an arm fell to the ground.

Pong!
With a burst of force, the torn arm instantly exploded, turning into puffs of blood mist.

"No!"

Zang Jian's face showed despair, and he cried out in grief.

Hand

His hand!
This is his hand holding the sword!
boom!
Chen Ping'an struck down with his palm, and the Hidden Sword was shattered, its entire body covered in bloodstains.

At that very moment, Shen Linyuan's rainbow-like sword struck, killing him instantly.

Chen Ping'an didn't even turn his head, and casually threw a punch.

Boom! Boom! Boom!
Amidst the roar, the mountainside collapsed, and rocks crumbled.

"Success?" Shen Linyuan held his longsword, sensing the situation in the arena.

The next moment, a figure roared in.

then
puff!
Shen Linyuan's body plummeted downwards like a kite with a broken string.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an reached out and grabbed the two Thousand Machine Bags at Shen Linyuan's waist.

He carried the Tibetan sword in one hand, like a dead dog.

His gaze was icy as he surveyed the celestial beings around him.

Gentlemen.
"Is there anyone else who wants to make a move?"

The room was silent.

"Overwhelming power!"

The Venerable Zhenyue looked on with a fanatical expression, watching the scene unfold. He felt his blood swell and his vital energy surge.

After he came out of the Fog Valley, he saw the whole scene before him.

From slapping Master Gu to tearing apart Cangjian's arm, and then smashing Shen Linyuan down with a single punch, each scene was exhilarating.

"Power! This is the true power of physical training!"

Venerable Zhenyue looked excited, feeling that he had found a new goal.

He had always prided himself on his physical prowess and was known for his strength, but now he knew what true strength really was.

The difference between the two is not only in their level of understanding, but also in their indomitable and overwhelming spirit.

"A terrifying and awe-inspiring force."

Master Hongfeng was shocked. Looking at the figure in the other party's hand that looked like a dead dog, he could hardly believe that not long ago, it was the Hidden Sword that had manipulated the wind and rain at the Yunshan Small Meeting.

It was glorious then, but now...
You're worse than a dead dog!

The reason for this lies in
At this moment, Master Hongfeng felt an overwhelming sense of relief.

If only he had said one more harsh word back then.

Perhaps his situation at that time was even worse than that of the Hidden Sword Sect!

The silence and shock in the arena were not only felt by Zhenyue and Hongfeng, but also by the yellow-robed Taoist who had quietly arrived not long ago.

"Great Cultivation of Celestial Beings!"

The yellow-robed Taoist priest was shaken, his face showing deep apprehension.

At this moment, he no longer harbored any thoughts of play or amusement. Instead, he truly felt the oppressive pressure of a life-or-death threat.

The Three Realms Grand Cultivation! And the purest form of the Three Realms Grand Cultivation—the Body Tempering Grand Cultivation!

It is not some kind of external training method that also cultivates the body, but rather a great body-forging cultivation that truly takes one on the path of body tempering using ancient methods.

In terms of killing power, such great cultivators may not be able to compare with those who borrow the power of precious treasures.

But in terms of how difficult it is to deal with, it's absolutely in a class of its own.

He is probably a level more troublesome than those cultivators who have achieved great success through unorthodox methods, poisons, or puppetry.

If we really want to delve deeper, only a true master of array formations can compare to it.

At this moment, the yellow-robed Taoist no longer had any desire to watch the battle; he only wanted to leave this place as quickly as possible, the farther the better.

As a rogue cultivator, he couldn't afford to provoke such a situation.

He traveled to various places and accumulated some life-saving skills, but he didn't waste them on meaningless things.

He wanted to leave, but as that gaze fell upon him, he froze on the spot.

At this moment, he dared not make any rash moves, for fear that the slightest action would lead to misunderstanding.

"Perfecting the Second Realm? No, that's not right."

Chen Ping'an's gaze fell upon the yellow-robed Taoist, sensing an aura and realm similar to that of Elder Yi, the old man beside the Princess Bi Cang.

The opponent's concealment technique was extremely skillful. If it weren't for a momentary instability in his aura, he probably wouldn't have noticed him at all. He would have assumed that the opponent was a second-realm Celestial Being who had hidden himself very well.

"As expected, there are plenty of cunning and scheming people in this world."

The yellow-robed Taoist appeared to be only at the peak of the first realm, and even with some suspicion, he was assumed to be a second-realm Celestial Being. But who could have imagined that his aura was clearly a level higher than that of a second-realm peak Celestial Being?

"Is it a matter of fundamentals, or a special realm?"

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and some guesses began to emerge in his mind.

One's accumulated experience is ultimately still somewhat shallow; those who have lived for many years and are considered sages might understand this principle.

He quickly looked away, glanced at the hidden sword in his hand, and put aside the fleeting plan in his mind.

He then lowered his eyes, his expression indifferent, and looked down at the collapsing mountain below.

"Will you come up here yourself, or will I invite you?" (End of Chapter)