The Great Martial Saint!

Gu Yueqianfang's dejection did not last long, as she saw Gu Yueyan preparing to leave.

He composed himself, perked up, and hurriedly followed.

As a seasoned celestial being, a few fleeting emotions naturally wouldn't affect his mood. However, the scene from before—the beautiful woman in the white dress, the female musician—still had some impact on him.

It's not just about beauty; it's also about the disparity in social status, the yearning for the Great Way, the natural pursuit of beautiful things, and the innate desire to possess things that runs deep in one's character.

Such desires cannot be extinguished by ordinary male-female passions, but even so, indulging in them privately is enough to soothe one's heart.

"Let's go."

Gu Yueyan looked around, wearing a black cloak, his expression relaxed and carefree.

He didn't greet anyone, glanced in the direction Jiang Ruotong had left, and quickly left.

"interesting."

Amidst the escaping light, he appeared relaxed, feeling that his trip had been worthwhile.

During this trip, I encountered many people and experienced many things.

Compared to Hou Xibai, Chen Ping'an's reaction made him think more highly of him.

He has always admired people who have clear bottom lines.

but
Gu Yueyan's gaze sharpened, a hint of mockery and coldness flickering within it.

"They're not even celestial beings, what are they anyway!"

The mark between his eyebrows was dark, shaped like a dark moon, and faint dark light emanated from it amidst the fading light.

Compared to Chen Ping'an, he was more concerned about Jiang Ruotong of the Luanming Sect on this trip.

The Luanming Sect has recently shown signs of rising in power, and in several surrounding territories, it has already begun to subtly threaten the Guyue Clan. The previous battle, which ended in a stalemate, further shook the foundations of the Guyue Clan.

The trip to Beishan was secondary; the Luanming Sect was the real key.

"Luanming Sect?"

His emotions shifted, and he let out a cold snort.

"They won't be able to keep going for long."

When the beautiful woman in the white dress, Jiang Ruotong, the chief elder of the Luanming Sect, left, Chen Ping'an clearly sensed that she glanced in his direction before leaving.

Her eyes, like pools of clear water, were cool and bright, rippling like still water.

Under the dazzling light and the overwhelming pressure of the celestial beings, this glance might be imperceptible to others in the arena, but for Chen Ping'an, it was undoubtedly a complete and clear revelation.

"The Luanming Sect's Pure Flute and Jade Music"

Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted, and some information surfaced in his mind.

This was, in fact, his first encounter with a celestial female cultivator skilled in music. Legend had it that female music cultivators, through their playing and composing, could soothe the mind and calm the spirit. If one spared no effort and activated their secret techniques, they could protect their spiritual platform, purify their mind and spirit, and improve their mental state—an effect no less potent than ordinary mental cultivation elixirs.

I don't know if the rumors are true or false.

Chen Ping'an had limited information available to the public, unlike those veteran celestial beings who knew many secrets and whose situations had been verified.

This was not exactly a meeting; the two did not exchange a single word throughout the entire meeting, until it ended.

Female cultivators specializing in music have always been sought after, especially one who is a highly accomplished celestial female cultivator.

At the small meeting, many people were willing to make friends with the other party. Chen Ping'an was happy to be at ease and had no intention of taking the initiative. So, this happened naturally.

Rumor has it that the Luanming Sect has an open-minded atmosphere, advocating dual cultivation and discussions of Tao, and the harmonious union of phoenixes and dragons.

Jiang Ruotong is so outstanding, I wonder if she has a Daoist partner?
Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted, and as he thought about what he was thinking, he couldn't help but smile slightly.

Why should I think about these things?

He smiled gently, bid farewell to Ying Congyun and the others, and then left.

"ended."

Yu Minglong looked on with a sense of pride as he watched the small meeting come to an end and the group of celestial beings depart, feeling a slight sense of relief.

This small gathering was of a different scale than before, with all the celestial beings present being individuals of extraordinary background. In particular, the arrival of Fairy Jiang from the Luanming Sect and Daoist Guan from the Qingmu Sect increased the pressure on him even more.

With these two around, his title as the number one person in Beishan is somewhat untenable.

All the communication and discussions, including the discussion of key themes, also increased his pressure.

Fortunately.
It finally came to a perfect end.

As Chen Ping'an's escape light disappeared, Yu Minglong's eyes narrowed slightly as he recalled what had happened before.

just
It almost led to a mistake.

"This brute knife"

Yu Minglong shook his head helplessly, seemingly lost in thought.

A grand gathering of celestial beings and humans has come to a successful conclusion. After discussions among all parties present, the basic strategy for dealing with the beast tide has been clearly defined.

The next step was for all parties to reach a tacit understanding and refine the overall strategy in order to deal with this unprecedented wave of monsters.

However, Beishan Pass has been a formidable stronghold for many years, and the various forces involved have a solid foundation. Although the scale of this beast tide is different from the past, the attitude of all forces towards it is still optimistic. When it comes to risks, they regard it more as an opportunity.

This can be seen from the recent arrivals of Baoge forces and merchant caravan alliances at Beishan Pass.

The impact of the beast tide and the surge in the number of monsters have caused the prices of monster-related spiritual resources in the Beishan Pass market, such as fur, scales, inner cores, and flesh, to decline to some extent.

As the wave of monsters continues, various impacts continue to occur.

The sudden surge in numbers has undoubtedly had a huge impact on the market.

Merchants, driven by profit, buy low and sell high, naturally flocked to the market.

Against this backdrop, the response to the monster riots and the beast tide at Beishan Pass is proceeding in an orderly manner.

As powerful figures from all sides gather and influence continues to grow across different regions, the investigations conducted by the Beishan Pass organization are undoubtedly becoming increasingly in-depth.

The Netherworld Mountain Range is immense. Even this branch within the territory of Beishan Prefecture, with its majestic peaks and continuous mountain ranges, is incomparable to ordinary mountain ranges.

In addition, the black mist can confuse spiritual senses and block perception, so the overall progress of the investigation was not very fast.

However, now that Wu Dao Tianren has joined the investigation, it has truly gotten on track.

Under these circumstances, Chen Ping'an, who was in charge of both sides, had nothing left to do after coordinating defense and patrols. Although he was in charge of both sides, at the moment, he could no longer manage Hou Xibai's affairs. He mainly served as a messenger of information and an observer of routine meetings.

He uses all the formalities, but he doesn't have any real power whatsoever.

Under these circumstances, Chen Ping'an's mastery of secret techniques and his martial arts foundation were further enhanced.

hum~
Inside the quiet room, Chen Ping'an narrowed his eyes slightly, and a panel appeared in the empty space in front of him.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Celestial Realm 2 - Rainbow Penetration Realm (Ninth Stage)
武学：青阳血炼法大成（0/38400）、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）入门（3255/5760）、广寒剑法（残篇）大成（0/19200）、狂雷刀法圆满、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

"The secret art of guiding the soul, the incantation of guiding the soul, is perfect, profound, and thoroughly understood."

Chen Ping'an remained calm, but a hint of joy appeared in his eyes.

This secret technique for guiding souls, which he obtained from the evil path, has finally been truly understood, mastered, and thoroughly grasped by him after a long period of study and reflection.

This soul-guiding technique is remarkably effective. While it may not be as powerful as more sophisticated methods of soul-searching and spirit-seizing, its insights into soul-guiding are profound and unique.

Even with his current perspective, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and anticipation.

Rumor has it that the Evil Extreme Path and the Heaven-Mending Path of the Eight Evil Paths have a deep connection, and now that I think about it, it may not be entirely unfounded.

Chen Ping'an's gaze gradually softened, and his mind returned to calm.

Having thoroughly digested and mastered the Soul Guiding Technique, his skill in guiding souls naturally took another step forward.

Previously, regarding the Black Netherworld incident, and the fact that he was carrying the Hidden Sword with one hand, he had considered using the idea of ​​summoning a soul.

Having lived for many years, Cangjian, as a seasoned second-realm Celestial Being, undoubtedly possesses a wealth of experience and insights within his divine soul memories. Furthermore, he also has memories of certain cultivation techniques, which he could utilize if the information were complete.

But after thinking it over, he finally gave up on such a thought.

Although Cangjian's combat strength was inferior to his, he was no ordinary celestial being. His previous combat strength relied more on his bloodline body tempering, using the path of body refinement to suppress him. In terms of spiritual power alone, he might not be much stronger than Cangjian.

After all, at that time, his martial arts realm was not as high as Cangjian's. With his solid foundation and Dao foundation image, he could indeed overpower his opponent. But to use this to attract souls was undoubtedly somewhat risky.

Even if Cangjian is seriously injured, the situation remains the same.

In addition, the lack of proficiency in the Soul Guiding Technique is also an important reason.

but now
Chen Ping'an lowered his gaze slightly, a sinister glint appearing in his eyes.

The dim light was like stars in the dark night.

His mastery of the Soul-Guiding Secret Technique is profound. With his current strength, if he can severely injure the opponent, he might be able to attempt to guide the soul of a second-realm Celestial Being.

However, while it's an attempt, success is not guaranteed. It depends on the specific circumstances, the other person's cultivation method, and their mental state.

After all, the beings of the Second Realm are extraordinary; their aura is magnificent, their spiritual bridges are dazzling, and the imagery within them is beyond what ordinary beings can achieve.

Leaving aside the second-stage Celestial Being, with Chen Ping'an's current mastery of secret techniques and his profound cultivation level, ordinary Martial Dao Celestial Beings can no longer stop him.

in this way
If the opportunity is right, he may be able to accumulate a lot of experience and insider knowledge.

When it comes to past experiences and secrets, what he most wants to know now is the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, the former demonic giant who once dominated the dynasty.

The Dream Pearl on his body, and the Dream Pact with the Heavenly Luo Saintess, are the core reasons why he is so eager to learn about the past of this demonic giant.

The Dream Pearl, the foundation of his combat prowess, is suspected to be of a grade above that of a great treasure. However, to this day, he has yet to glimpse its true power.

There's also the thousand-year dream they shared with the Heavenly Luo Saintess, and the dream contract that forged a bond of shared pain, making their relationship extremely delicate, even somewhat ambiguous.

They weren't exactly close friends, nor were they mortal enemies. Was she a beautiful and talented woman, or perhaps just a dream, someone to spend a lifetime with?
Chen Ping'an didn't understand, and couldn't figure it out.

This matter has a huge impact on him now. If he can master the Dream Pearl, he might be able to solve the problem at its root.

However, judging from the current situation, the refinement of the Dream Pearl is likely to become increasingly difficult. In terms of time, it will probably be an extremely long process.

In such circumstances, if he could learn some of the Demon Lord's secrets and past events, he might be able to glean some clues from them.

This peerless demon lord, who lived for over a thousand years, left behind far more than one secret and interesting story within the dynasty's territory. Whether it was his romantic escapades with the fairies and demonesses, or his love entanglements with the royal princess and the core members of the Tianluo Sect, they are all worthy of a lifetime of reminiscence and longing.

His turbulent and unparalleled ambition, his domineering spirit in leading the demonic path and establishing the Purple Extreme Demon Palace, are enough to make him famous throughout history and recorded in the annals of time.

Even though more than seven hundred years have passed, the name of the Demon Lord is still frequently mentioned.

Even among the demonic forces, there are quite a few fanatics and followers of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

Despite the destruction of the Purple Extreme Demon Palace under the overwhelming power of the dynasty, the name of the Demon Lord is destined not to fade with time.

Besides the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, Chen Ping'an was also quite curious about the cultivation realms in the martial arts path. In addition, there were a host of divine phenomena that accompanied the cultivation realms.

Like the immense power to shatter mountains and reverse the flow of rivers and seas, like a sword hanging in the sky, possessing boundless spirit capable of splitting heaven and earth. Like the unparalleled charm of turning one's hand to create clouds and rain.

Today, he has reached the pinnacle of the Rainbow Penetration realm, and his combat strength is immeasurable. At least, according to his estimation, he is comparable to a peak-level cultivator.

Even so, his combat prowess did not match the accounts in his biographies and legends.

With a flick of the wrist, one can create clouds; with a turn of the wrist, one can create rain; one can move mountains and fill seas; one can summon wind and rain—what a magnificent spirit this is!

Not to mention, ancient books frequently mention manipulating creation, reversing yin and yang, shifting stars and changing constellations, and turning back the sun.

Of course, such grandeur is more like an artistic creation, and the corresponding time period is only reflected in ancient times. It is said that ancient great beings had such power, but such deeds are more like a myth than a manifestation of combat power in the present world.

But the ability to destroy mountains and reverse the flow of rivers and seas is a real legend.

However, Chen Ping'an was not very clear about the specifics of what he could do, and mostly just followed what others said.

Even with his current access level, he cannot find such information in the secret files of the Zhenfu Division.

I was curious, but I couldn't get a full view of it.

The realm of martial arts begins with qi and blood, progresses through internal qi, mysterious light, jade balance, and finally to the realm of celestial beings.

However, the entirety of the realm of Heaven and Man has not yet been seen; all that is known is the Great Cultivation of Heaven and Man and the distinction between Great Heaven and Man, not to mention anything else.

If I have the opportunity, I should learn more about it.

In addition, there are the secrets and wonders of that prodigy with the precious body; if he has the opportunity, he also wants to learn about them.

The Hidden Dragon Ranking was updated again, and he ranked tenth among the Hidden Dragons, with the momentum of being second in the Wind and Cloud.

Tianjiu Daozi, with his status as a Great Cultivator of the Celestial Realm, possesses undisputed strength and ranks first among the Hidden Dragons.

Taixu Sword Master, Xuanmen True Disciple, Five Poison Saintess, and all the other precious body prodigies have not shown any new achievements, and their rankings remain unchanged.

The Heavenly Luo Saintess's ranking dropped one place, placing her thirteenth among the Hidden Dragons, suggesting she might fall out of the top ranks of the dynasty's prodigies. (End of Chapter)