The Great Martial Saint!

At this grand gathering of celestial beings, where various parties congregated, Chen Ping'an's presence was undoubtedly extremely conspicuous.

Everyone present was a Celestial Being, except for him, who was only a Grandmaster.

Without a doubt, no one needs to know him; anyone with eyes can tell who he is just by looking at this scene.

Gu Yueyan's sudden question undoubtedly attracted the attention of many people in the room.

Some Celestials who had contact with Chen Ping'an in Beishan Pass were fine. But some martial arts Celestials who came from the surrounding areas were naturally interested in this legendary rising star and Grandmaster.

At their level, ordinary rising stars and grandmasters, while not completely ignored, are no longer worthy of their attention.

But the Wild Blade is different. It ranks second in Wind and Cloud and tenth in Hidden Dragon. Either one is worthy of the attention of the heavens and the earth.

With rankings like these, unless it requires major repairs, who wouldn't take a second look?
With his current talent, Mang Dao could easily rival the top spot among hidden dragons in an era with limited natural talent and weak competition.

Such a being would warrant a second glance even from a master craftsman.

Let alone them.

All eyes turned to the scene before them.

Examples include Jiang Ruotong of the Luanming Sect, Guan Shendao of the Qingmu Sect, and Yu Minglong of the Zhenfu Division.

Hou Xibai sat down at a distance, clearly also paying attention to the situation in the arena.

He had just felt rebuffed and uneasy, wondering how he had come to notice the stares from all sides. He hadn't expected someone to come and relieve his burden so quickly.

"Chen Ping'an humphed."

Hou Xibai had a mocking expression, as if he were watching a good show.

Gu Yueyan's voice rang out in front of Chen Ping'an. Chen Ping'an remained calm and did not look up directly, but instead drank the spiritual wine in his cup.

After finishing the spirit wine, he gently raised his eyes and looked at Gu Yueyan in front of him.

"What's the matter?"

His voice was flat, revealing no emotion.

"It is said that Lord Chen possesses formidable combat prowess, comparable to that of a celestial being. This young master is curious and wishes to make his acquaintance with him."

Gu Yueyan looked relaxed and carefree, with a playful expression, seemingly not taking the person in front of him seriously.

"Making friends?" Chen Ping'an looked up and down, his gaze as deep as an ancient pool: "Young Master Yan, are you saying that this is the family etiquette of the Guyue Clan, or are you saying that this is how I, the young master, have always been when making friends?"

Gu Yueyan was taken aback upon hearing this, his brows furrowing slightly. Clearly, Chen Ping'an's reaction had caught him somewhat off guard.

He thought Chen Ping'an would end up like Hou Xibai!
but
A smile returned to Gu Yueyan's face, his expression relaxed and amused.

"interesting."

Chen Ping'an's reaction clearly caught a considerable portion of the Celestials present off guard.

This fierce knife
Is that really so tough?

Upon seeing this, Hou Xibai frowned slightly, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes.

"Is Chen Ping'an really that good!?"

He didn't know Gu Yueyan's identity?

Hou Xibai was somewhat incredulous. What was Chen Ping'an thinking?

Ying Congyun sat not far away. He had witnessed Chen Ping'an pointing his knife at Cangjian at the Yunshan Small Gathering, and he could accept the situation.

Although surprised by Chen Ping'an's boldness, this was indeed the nature of the reckless swordsman.

Jiang Ruotong, the chief elder of the Luanming Sect, with her long hair flowing and her white dress elegant, looked at Chen Ping'an not far away. Her eyes, clear and bright, seemed to ripple like water.

Seeing Gu Yueyan get choked up in front of her, she felt somewhat pleased.

If it weren't for the sect's reaction, she probably wouldn't have given the other party any face with her words just now.

Unfortunately, in the power struggles between sects and in the struggle for the greater good, it's important to restrain personal emotions appropriately.

This dagger is quite good.

"Lord Chen truly lives up to his reputation as a rising star, having been ranked in the top ten for two consecutive terms. He is indeed extraordinary."

During this period, the Hidden Dragon Ranking was updated once, and Chen Ping'an's ranking remained unchanged, placing him tenth among the Hidden Dragons.

Kozuki Hiko's statement, which was accepted for two consecutive terms, stemmed from this.

"He is indeed not someone that ordinary promising talents can compare to."

Gu Yueyan's words were veiled and implied something about Hou Xibai, causing many people in the room to frown slightly.

What does it mean?
Sowing discord? Or...?

One day, a person harbored doubts and paid close attention to them.

"I have no doubt about Lord Chen's abilities. However, I am curious how a Grandmaster can rival a prodigy! Today, I happen to see Lord Chen here and would like to broaden my horizons." Gu Yueyan smiled knowingly, his expression playful.

Want to broaden your horizons?

What do you mean?
Ying Congyun lowered his gaze slightly, his expression becoming a little tense.

Chen Ping'an didn't respond much to Gu Yueyan's remarks, and his answer was quite simple.

He gently lifted the wine pot and poured himself a cup of wine.

"Young Master Yan can give it a try."

Chen Pingan gently picked up his wine glass, his gaze indifferent.

Gu Yueyan's gaze sharpened slightly in an instant, and the ease in his expression seemed to fade a bit.

"Is Lord Chen serious?"

Chen Ping'an remained silent until he finished drinking a cup of wine and reached for the sword at his waist.

"It's good that you've thought it through."

Gu Yueyan's gaze sharpened as he watched Chen Ping'an present the long sword to the table.

Chen Ping'an's movements were understated, but he sensed a profound and unfathomable spirit and character within them.

The two exchanged words, and the situation changed so quickly that it exceeded everyone's expectations.

How did things escalate to this point with just a few words?

"This brute force!" someone exclaimed, looking at the scene before them with disbelief.

Chen Ping'an's actions went beyond simply confronting the issue head-on; he made his stance clear and open, leaving the other party to choose.

To put it bluntly, if you have something to say, don't talk nonsense, if you want trouble, just take action!
A simple statement like "consider it carefully" explains all the pros and cons.

Ying Congyun gazed at the calm and composed man in the distance, recalling the words he had uttered on Yunshan Mountain years ago: "My rules have always been this way: if you are challenged to a duel, then be prepared to die."

"Would that really be the case?"

A look of surprise should appear on Yun's face.

Logically speaking, Chen Ping'an shouldn't be so reckless and impulsive; this is the great-grandson of the Ancient Yue Clan, a descendant of their bloodline. But his inner senses subtly told him that Chen Ping'an…
Really will!
The wine glass in Hou Xibai's hand felt heavy; the sudden burst of force nearly shattered it.

"idiot!"

He spoke coldly, his face turning pale and flushed.

The atmosphere in the room became stagnant, and for a moment it seemed a little stiff.

Gu Yueyan shifted his gaze from the long sword on the table, his expression suddenly softening, and he laughed heartily: "Seeing is believing, Lord Chen is indeed witty." He raised his wine cup, indicating: "Just kidding, Lord Chen, don't take it seriously."

joke?

Chen Pingan smiled.

"Young Master Yan, it's best not to joke around. I'm not one to joke."

"Since we've just met and aren't familiar with each other, a misunderstanding has arisen. Perhaps another day..."

Gu Yueyan gave Chen Ping'an a deep look, then drank the wine in his cup and emptied it.

"Then I will know."

The events unfolded in unexpected twists and turns, clearly exceeding everyone's expectations. This was the reaction of both Chen Ping'an and Gu Yueyan.

At this point, the matter was clearly over. Although the atmosphere remained somewhat stiff and awkward, it eased considerably with Yu Minglong's appearance.

"Haha, we're all on the same side, let's not hurt our harmony." Yu Minglong said with a hearty expression and a loud voice.

"Gentlemen, it is a rare occasion for us to gather here today, so let us enjoy ourselves to the fullest. This cup of wine is a toast to you all."

After saying that, Yu Minglong drank it down in a hearty and refreshing manner.

"That's great, Master Yu!"

"Fellow Daoist Yu, you are indeed generous!"

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Despite the clamor of words from the assembled celestial beings, the atmosphere in the arena warmed up as before.

The main purpose of this grand gathering of celestial beings and humans was to discuss and formulate strategies to deal with the beast tide. Naturally, this matter was a central topic of discussion during the event.

The people present were all industry leaders, so their discussions naturally didn't delve into the details. Instead, they focused on broader cooperation strategies and tacit understandings in uncharted territories.

Once the overall direction is clearly defined, the details will naturally be handled by those below.

As the person in charge of assisting in defense and patrols, Chen Ping'an should theoretically have a lot to do during this beast tide.

However, in reality, both defense and patrols have their own designated leaders. On certain fundamental issues, there's no need for him, as the assistant manager, to add anything further.

However, given Chen Ping'an's current influence, if he wanted to, his involvement would be taken into consideration by all parties. But given the circumstances, he'd be happy with that and would naturally want to get involved and create trouble for himself.

His cultivation is currently very complicated. In addition to the cultivation techniques, there are also various secret arts that need to be studied and passed down. He is already very busy on weekdays. If these extra things are added, it will probably squeeze out his cultivation time.

However, the same scene can be interpreted differently by different people.

Some are scrutinizing Chen Ping'an's power within the Zhenfu Division, while others are pondering the situation and the corresponding variables at play.

During the actual discussion, Ying Congyun did take the initiative to ask Chen Ping'an for his opinion. Chen Ping'an made a few token remarks, and the matter was settled thereafter.

But Hou Xibai.
It's a complicated matter.

He was in charge of coordinating all the countermeasures, and in some matters, he even influenced the overall tone of the plans for other sections of Beishan Pass.

Hou Xibai wielded considerable influence within the Beishan Town Pacification Division, and now that he has achieved the Second Realm, his influence has only grown stronger.

Today's situation is merely a microcosm of this.

This small meeting lasted until dawn before it finally came to an end.

Everyone present was a Celestial Being, so they naturally didn't feel tired. However, all the key points needed to be communicated with the internal forces in a timely manner. The scale of this beast tide was extraordinary. Even for the dominant forces in the region, if handled well, it would be a rare gain.

Under these circumstances, all parties naturally increased their attention to the area within Beishan Pass.

This can be seen from the powerful figures who have come from various regions this time.

As soon as the meeting ended, Jiang Ruotong, the chief elder of the Luanming Sect, boarded the Huaguang carriage, attracting the attention of many celestial beings.

"Jiang Xianzi, today's conversation has been very fruitful and I have benefited greatly."

"Time flies when I speak with the fairy. I wish I could discuss music with her again. What a pity."

"We have an appointment today. If I visit you another day, please do not find this old man a bother."

"Please take care, fairy."

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Among celestial beings, female celestial rulers are already quite rare.

Moreover, Jiang Ruotong, as a female cultivator of the Luanming Sect, is an extremely rare female cultivator specializing in music. Clearly, all the celestial beings present wanted to befriend her.

During the brief meeting, countless celestial beings took the initiative to approach, either to befriend or to warmly engage with the attendees, catering to their preferences in an attempt to establish a relationship.

Even if you're just nodding acquaintances, you can become closer when you meet again in the future.

The fact that so many celestial beings went to such lengths to achieve this clearly indicates that it wasn't solely due to her beauty.

The Way of Music is profoundly mysterious, especially when cultivated to the Celestial Realm, where it becomes truly extraordinary. If one can spend years in its presence, experiencing the elegance of music, the clear notes of flutes and jade chimes, one can cultivate a peaceful and serene state of mind, greatly reducing the likelihood of inner demons arising. One's path in all aspects of cultivation will naturally be incredibly smooth.

The benefits and advantages that a top-tier female music cultivator can bring are beyond the imagination of outsiders.

A piece of music that requires great effort can be even more effective than some elixirs that protect the mind and clear the spirit.

Such a situation is rare, and seeing the Luanming Sect, the female cultivators of music, and a group of celestial beings is a rare opportunity, so naturally they must seize it.

Even if a close relationship cannot be established, as ordinary fellow Daoists, if there is something that needs to be done in the future, and one needs to nourish one's heart and soul, one can use one's connections and offer a price, and perhaps then one can make it happen.

The chances of success in such a situation are naturally much higher than those of a nodding acquaintance who are complete strangers.

Before Jiang Ruotong left, even Yu Minglong couldn't help but take another look at her.

As for Gu Yue Qianfang of the Gu Yue clan, his expression was calm, his eyes as still as a deep well, but his heart was burning with passion. Looking at the figure in the white dress, his blood surged, and he longed to unleash his pent-up desire.

This Fairy Jiang is no ordinary martial arts master. Even a second-stage perfected master cannot match her in terms of combat power.

This is someone who has truly reached the Great Cultivation Realm and has taken half a step forward.

This status made him even more excited.

But in such a situation, he could only dream about it.

Among the celestial beings, there are also different levels. Ordinary celestial beings who have a witty personality and extraordinary spirit are naturally more likely to attract the attention of female rulers of the same realm.

While choosing a Daoist partner isn't solely based on this, as a Celestial Queen, it's natural that this aspect must be considered.

If they are incompatible, even if the other's cultivation level is higher, she will not compromise herself because of it.

Unless there is a significant gap in background, family history, or cultivation level between the two parties, their choices will largely depend on external factors.

Although he was an elder of the Guyue clan, his personality was not considered pleasing among the Celestials. Coupled with his appearance and temperament, it was difficult for him to attract female Celestial cultivators of the same realm.

Not to mention female music cultivators like Jiang Ruotong, who have touched the Great Cultivation Realm and taken a half-step into it.

Recalling the scene just now, he felt somewhat envious of those handsome and refined celestial beings from the same realm who had come.

Although the other party's cultivation level was not as high as his, he was still able to strike up a conversation with Jiang Ruotong and even discuss some knowledge about music. They seemed to be having a pleasant and harmonious chat.

Unlike him, who went up and said a few dry words, his pleasantries were alright, but when it came to music, he was completely clueless. And apart from music, he knew nothing about anything the other party was interested in.

As for their understanding of cultivation realms, they belong to different cultivation paths, and since his realm is not as high as the other party's, there's even less to say.

"How pathetic."

Gazing at that graceful figure, radiant with elegance, Gu Yueqianfang felt a pang of sadness and loss. (End of Chapter)