The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 592 The Great Luo Heart Sutra, The Upside-Down Phoenix and Luan (Bonus Chapter for 1500 Monthly Tickets)

Inside the inner hall, Chen Ping'an and the Holy Maiden of Tianluo stood facing each other, wary of one another, yet strangely harmonious.

The two maintained a comfortable distance, neither too close nor too far.

There was an unspoken understanding between them in their question-and-answer session.

After several rounds of questioning and answering, Chen Ping'an's confusion was basically resolved.

As he guessed, the fact that he shared pain with the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Net was most likely due to the Dream Pearl.

As for why Chen Ping'an knew the name of the Dream Pearl...

Previously, when Tianluo Saintess asked her question, she requested Chen Ping'an to use the precious pearl to relieve the pain shared between them.

This action allowed Chen Ping'an to learn a great deal, not only knowing Baozhu's name but also basically understanding the reason for pain sharing.

Clearly, the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Net thought the same thing as him, and was also a victim of this sharing.

However, he did not give a perfunctory answer to what the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net said, and took out the precious pearl in front of her.

But this attempt revealed, to his dismay, that he was unable to control the Dream Pearl at all.

Chen Ping'an was interested in studying it, but now was clearly not the right time.

Although the Holy Maiden of Tianluo's expression remained frosty, Chen Ping'an detected a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

Clearly, neither of them wants to be bound by a mechanism that involves sharing pain, if possible.

After all, the origin of this problem is too mysterious, and no one knows if there are any other unknown situations.

Since the topic came up, Chen Ping'an took the opportunity to ask a question, and the two had a frank and open conversation.

Since their lives and fortunes were at stake, neither of them lied about this matter.

The two share the pain. Putting aside the possibility of living and dying together, even without that, the pain itself is a major problem during combat.

A slight mistake could even cost you your life.

In a life-or-death battle, there can be no distractions whatsoever, let alone shared pain. If someone in the middle of a fight suddenly senses pain from their opponent, the impact goes far beyond just their current state.

When it comes to fighting for one's life, that's the difference between life and death.

This was a matter of great importance, and neither of them took it lightly.

After initial discussion, Chen Ping'an discovered that what was being shared was not pain, but injuries!

The result was worse than he had anticipated.

However, there is some good news as well. Overall, this matter is more favorable to Chen Ping'an.

Pain is shared, injuries are shared.

The two people in the former group had the same feelings, but the latter group's feelings were not necessarily the same.

The stronger a person's physique and the greater their tolerance, the less impact the same injury will have on them.

This layer of injury is transmitted regardless of any protection, and cannot be repaired by any treasure, or even the vast majority of treasures.

Although the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net possesses numerous treasures, she is powerless in this matter.

The same injury, whether it was inflicted by Chen Ping'an or Tianluo Saintess, requires them both to share the burden.

However, due to the difference in physique, what might be a serious injury for the Holy Maiden of Tianluo might only be a moderate injury for Chen Ping'an.

He possesses the Ten Thousand Demons Body Forging Technique, the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, and the Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Technique. His physical strength is astonishing, far beyond what a Grandmaster of the same realm could imagine.

In terms of physique alone, Chen Ping'an is considered to be at the pinnacle among Grandmasters. He is second only to a few old monsters on the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Ranking who are proficient in physical training.

These old monsters have been immersed in this path for many years, and their external martial arts techniques are of a higher level, making their physiques far superior to Chen Ping'an's.

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This is beyond what Chen Ping'an can currently compare to.

Upon reaching this conclusion, the two had differing opinions.

Chen Ping'an's thought was that once this matter was over, he needed to quickly determine the blood of the demon beasts required for the first refinement of the Qingyang Blood Refining Method. This matter, as the highest priority, should be put on the agenda as soon as possible. He needed to strengthen his physique as quickly as possible; otherwise, with this injury shared, he might one day be ruined by this woman.

Once his physique is refined to an indestructible level, no matter how severe the injury, even if the Heavenly Luo Saintess is critically injured and on the verge of death, the backlash from the injury to him may not have as great an impact as one might imagine.

The Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net glared hatefully at the old monster.

This old monster is thick-skinned and tough; a few injuries won't affect him at all. On the contrary, if this old monster were to suffer any serious injury, the backlash could be fatal to her!
Regardless of their thoughts, the matter is now settled and there's no possibility of improvement in the short term. The only option is to plan for the long term and resolve it another day.

During their open and frank discussions, in addition to theoretical explorations, the two also conducted some practical exercises to verify whether their statements were true or false.

As for how to put it into practice, the two people would attack themselves to see the other's reaction.

In practice, from a precision standpoint, it's best to have the other party initiate the attack, as this allows for a more accurate assessment. One party controls the intensity, while the other experiences the reaction.

By repeating this process and verifying each other, the judgment becomes more accurate and clearer.

If you take matters into your own hands, the opponent won't know the strength of your attack. However, they will be able to sense the injuries transmitted to them. But the extent of these injuries, and the type of attack that caused them, can only be roughly judged. The true control of the power lies with the opponent.

However, considering the mutual distrust between the two, this was to be expected. How could one entrust the task of taking action to someone else?

If one side suddenly launches an attack, it will probably be too late to defend oneself.

Or perhaps there are hidden tricks, ostensibly for verification, but in reality, for imprisonment.

The two are evenly matched, and if one side has the upper hand, it is highly likely to gain the initiative and eventually balance the game.

Neither Chen Ping'an nor the Holy Maiden of Tianluo could afford to ignore this risk.

These verification judgments are also the optimal solution under the current circumstances.

After all, the two were not Daoist partners and had a prior feud, so how could they trust each other so completely?

When the topic of Daoist partners came up, the two looked at each other, but then looked away without realizing it.

During the questioning session, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo inquired about the nature of the gold paper that Chen Ping'an had obtained.

She had been searching for the Demon Lord's secrets for many years, but although she ultimately failed to obtain the opportunity, she still wanted to understand what such an opportunity was.

Chen Ping'an pondered for a moment, then with a flick of his sleeve, a golden sheet of paper floated in front of him.

Chen Ping'an did not use his spiritual power to isolate the paper; with a flick of his spiritual power, the golden paper shone brightly, and several large characters slowly appeared. The Heavenly Luo Saintess lowered her clear eyes, a hint of embarrassment and annoyance flashing in them.

"The Phoenix and the Luan Bird Reverse Their Journey, the Pivot of Yin and Yang!"

The Dual Cultivation Technique of the Phoenix and the Luan!
The Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was unrestrained and had countless confidantes throughout his life. As a demon lord, it was not surprising that he was proficient in such techniques.

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In such a context, her asking about this matter is bound to raise eyebrows no matter how you look at it.

In particular, there is another entanglement between the two.

Although she was unaware of this matter beforehand, the appearance of the dual cultivation technique made her ears burn.

The various scenes in the dream, like memories from a past life, surfaced. The details within them filled one with inexplicable shame and indignation.

hum~
With a flash of inspiration, the "Inverted Phoenix Golden Scroll" vanished before Chen Ping'an's eyes.

This manual is extraordinary.

Although Chen Ping'an did not investigate in detail, judging from its grade, it was probably far above the supreme divine skill and belonged to the category of true skill scrolls!

Moreover, it is highly likely that it is also an extremely remarkable existence within the True Skill Scroll.

Dual cultivation practices involve the union of Yin and Yang, which are mutually beneficial. If taken to extremes, one may seek out a suitable altar for further nourishment.

It is highly beneficial for both restoring vital energy and promoting cultivation.

Chen Ping'an hadn't yet studied the specifics in detail. He only intended to deal with the immediate matter first before considering anything else.

"Dual cultivation technique..."

Looking at the icy fairy before him, Chen Ping'an's thoughts were racing, as if he had returned to a distant past.

At that time
The silvery raindrops dampened the silk curtains, and the skirts and gowns gently fell away, revealing a lingering fragrance.

Chen Ping'an remained calm and composed.

The Heavenly Saintess possessed a beautiful, icy face, ethereal and dreamlike.

The two looked at each other, but their eyes did not meet. It was as if they were deliberately avoiding each other, or perhaps it was just their imagination.

The atmosphere in the room froze, and a subtle awkwardness permeated the space between the two.

After a long silence, Chen Ping'an finally spoke.

"What did the Holy Maiden just take?"

The Holy Maiden of Tianluo asked him about the Golden Scroll, and in exchange, he naturally wanted to know about another item in the inner palace.

Just now, when he entered the inner hall, he was attacked by the Heavenly Luo Saintess and vaguely saw a jade tablet.

The fact that the jade tablet could be placed in this inner hall space along with the dual cultivation technique in his hand shows that it was definitely not an ordinary object.

As Chen Ping'an had guessed, he learned the true origin of the jade tablet from the Holy Maiden of Tianluo.

"The Great Luo Heart Sutra!"

Chen Ping'an's voice was low, and his mind was slightly shaken.

The Great Luo Heart Method is the supreme cultivation technique of the Heavenly Luo Sect, one of the most important methods within the sect!

Such a skill actually appeared here!

At this moment, he had no more doubts and was completely certain that this place was the secret hideout of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

"The rumors were actually true."

Legend has it that when the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was young, he had a passionate and deeply moving love story with a core member of the Tianluo Sect.

At that time, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was not well-known. Although he was a prodigy of his time, he had not yet truly entered the sights of the older generation of powerful figures.

His entanglements with the core leaders of the Tianluo Sect can be described as an underdog overthrowing a superior, a lower-realm cultivator forcefully conquering a female cultivator of the upper realm.

This story has been widely circulated and is regarded by many as a role model in life.

Even more extreme, some intend to replicate the glory of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord and enjoy the thrill of being helped by female cultivators from the upper realm.

Unfortunately, it was nothing more than a poor imitation, making a fool of oneself. The path of martial arts is a gradual ascent to the heavens, and while the gaps between different realms may not be insurmountable barriers, they are still extremely difficult bottlenecks to overcome.

Grandmasters and top-tier grandmasters may be able to interact. But with great grandmasters, there is a clear distinction, as if they belong to two different worlds.

If this is the case between a Grandmaster and a Great Grandmaster, how much more so when there is a gap that transcends a major realm?

Their social statuses were worlds apart.

Interacting with each other is already fraught with difficulties, let alone deep and tender feelings.

The difficulty levels of the two are not even in the same league.

The Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, a top-tier grandmaster, forcefully conquered the female celestial cultivator of the Heavenly Luo Sect.

Such deeds are truly legendary.

Of course, these are the most widely circulated claims, and whether they are exaggerated or not is a matter of opinion.

Chen Ping'an didn't look into the specific details, he just knew that such a thing existed.

While it is rare for cultivators of lower realms to be together with those of higher realms, it is not uncommon for a dynasty of such a large size to do so.

However, the fact that a cultivator from a lower realm could forcefully conquer a female cultivator from a higher realm is somewhat unbelievable no matter how you look at it.

Especially for cultivators in the lower realms who have no background.

Most people blindly follow trends without delving into the difficulties involved, simply echoing others' opinions. For example, regarding the conflict between the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord and the core members of the Heavenly Net Sect, some clear-headed individuals have raised questions about the matter.

It is believed that later generations had rich imaginations and fabricated the story.

The points of contention are mainly divided into two camps.

First, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord may not have had any conflicts with the core leadership of the Heavenly Net Sect.

Secondly, while the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord and the core members of the Heavenly Net Sect did indeed have a tender and poignant entanglement, it did not occur when the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was young.

At the very least, there is no fundamental difference in their cultivation levels.

Most of these are deduced by later generations who deduce causal relationships and rearrange the timeline to enhance the legendary and mythical nature of the topic.

According to widely circulated stories, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord rose from humble beginnings. In his youth, he met a high-ranking member of the Heavenly Net Sect, and after several life-and-death experiences, he won the heart of a female cultivator.

The two were deeply in love and went through life and death together. But most people didn't approve of their relationship!
But the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, through his arduous cultivation and ascent through adversity, ultimately lived up to expectations and became a legendary Demon Lord. However...
The two of them could never go back to what they used to be.

In the end, they drifted further and further apart, becoming like strangers!
These versions are full of buzz, legendary status, and a sense of regret, making them exemplary viral articles!

Whether it's the resonance that rises from humble beginnings, the joy of seizing an opportunity, the satisfaction of forcefully conquering a high-ranking female cultivator, the fulfillment of finally becoming a Demon Lord, or the desolation of leaving in obscurity.
These emotions are enough to satisfy the emotional needs of the vast majority of people, from the highest to the lowest, youngest to the oldest.

Any one of them, if taken as an example, represents a level of achievement that is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Such a celestial female cultivator is high above others; it is an honor for others to merely admire her, let alone conquer her!

The Celestial Queen, of such noble status, stands above all others. Yet, she is bound to a lowly young man, finding joy in his company and always considering his needs with utmost tenderness.

Such charm was a great pleasure in life at that time!
However, when Chen Ping'an first heard about it, he, like a few others, was skeptical. But now, what the Holy Maiden of Tianluo said has confirmed the rumor.

The Heavenly Queen of the Tianluo Sect not only got together with the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, but also gave the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord the sect's most powerful cultivation technique!
Otherwise, it simply doesn't make sense why the Great Luo Heart Sutra would exist in the Demon Lord's Secret Land.

The Great Luo Heart Method, as the supreme cultivation technique of the Heavenly Luo Sect, has always been a closely guarded secret.

Let alone outsiders, even members of the Tianluo Sect would find it virtually impossible to obtain such a technique.

Even among the core high-ranking members of the Tianluo Sect, only a few individuals with exceptional potential are qualified to cultivate the Great Luo Heart Method.

The Great Luo Heart Method, also known as the Great Luo Supreme True Method, was renowned throughout the dynasty.

Among the foundational techniques of numerous sects and major schools, it ranks among the top and is an extremely powerful method.

Thinking of this, Chen Ping'an's gaze toward the Heavenly Luo Saintess became more solemn.

If the Heavenly Net Saintess can successfully master this technique, her future achievements will be immense.
Chen Ping'an pursed his lips and said nothing more.

"Old monster! Give the things back to me!"

The Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net had a face as white as frost and a cold, clear gaze.

What is meant by "saintess"?

Chen Pingan glanced at her and chuckled dryly twice.

"My veil and sachet!" The Holy Maiden of Tianluo gritted her teeth and said hatefully.

Both the veil and the sachet were her private possessions. That they fell into the hands of the old monster was something she could not accept.

"The Holy Maiden is truly naive. Now that the item is in my hands, you want it back?" Chen Ping'an's gaze was icy, his face fierce. "If you want it back, you'll have to offer sincerity in exchange!"

The Heavenly Maiden gently tapped her pearly teeth together, her chest heaving, a blush appearing on her cheeks.

Chen Ping'an found Tianluo Saintess's reaction quite amusing.

He still vividly remembered the first time he met the Holy Maiden of Tianluo; her calm face and indifferent eyes left a very deep impression on him.

But now, emotions have surfaced in those indifferent eyes.

In the end, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo got her veil and sachet back.

To be precise, it was switched back.

"Black Iron Mask!"

Chen Ping'an spoke in a low voice, stroking the mask in his hand, a hint of joy flickering beneath his calm eyes.

The mask has a clear outline, is entirely black, and has a solemn luster.

The Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net used this mask to exchange for her personal belongings.

The Holy Maiden of Tianluo initially offered other items in exchange, but given this rare opportunity, Chen Ping'an naturally wanted to make a large profit. The Holy Maiden of Tianluo offered several items, but he expressed dissatisfaction with all of them.

Finally, the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net produced this item.

Judging from its appearance, it should have been obtained from the Demon Lord's secret place.

From a brief understanding, the Black Iron Mask can deceive the senses, isolate spirituality, and conceal one's aura. As for whether it has other uses, Chen Ping'an will only be able to truly understand after refining it.

But even these known points are enough to make Chen Ping'an happy.

The biggest drawback of his current change of identity lies in concealing his true nature. He has a cheat-like interface to disguise his aura, but he lacks a suitable means to disguise his appearance.

He did possess a phantom mask of the Ghostly Old Man, but unfortunately, it was damaged and essentially useless. The transparent mask he was currently using was of too low a grade, and he relied entirely on his cultivation level to maintain it.

He is now concealing his presence, but any grandmaster can see through his disguise. Although limited by their cultivation level, they cannot see through his true appearance, but as the saying goes, "He who walks by the river will eventually get his shoes wet."

When he travels frequently, he inevitably encounters people with higher cultivation levels than him. This is a situation that Chen Ping'an cannot accept.

Even though no enmity had been formed, the exposure of his identity meant that his painstaking disguise would vanish in an instant.

If they've become enemies, then there's no need to elaborate further.

Chen Ping'an could not possibly have failed to notice such a hidden danger.

And now.
This black iron mask was truly a godsend for someone who was sleepy.

This transaction is very likely a test by the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Net.

But with such a precious treasure before him, Chen Ping'an couldn't afford to miss it.

In the end, he accepted the Holy Maiden of Tianluo's request for an exchange, but only prepared to exchange the black veil for the Black Xuan Iron Mask.

"This item is far more valuable than top-tier divine weapons and no less valuable than ordinary treasures. It's more than enough to exchange for a sachet and a veil." The Holy Maiden of Tianluo's eyes were cold, and her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

"Holy Maiden, there is no need to force yourself. If you are unwilling to exchange, I will keep your belongings as a memento."

Chen Ping'an spoke calmly and slowly, his eyes clear.

The Holy Maiden of Tianluo glared resentfully, her teeth clenched, and finally agreed to Chen Ping'an's exchange terms.

After exchanging for the Black Iron Mask, the two then discussed exchanging sachets.

Chen Ping'an made exorbitant demands and imposed harsh conditions. Although the Holy Maiden of Tianluo was unwilling, after weighing the options, she ultimately agreed to Chen Ping'an's conditions.

In the end, Chen Ping'an used the sachet to exchange for a number of rare resources from the Holy Maiden of Tianluo.

This includes a small bottle of millennium-old stone milk and a bursting Yuan True Pill!
A series of transactions, and he made a fortune!

As the demander in the transaction, Tianluo Saintess was completely under Chen Ping'an's control!
With many matters settled, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo seemed unwilling to linger with Chen Ping'an. With a flash of purple light, she prepared to leave.

Chen Pingan didn't stop her.

The Heavenly Luo Saintess's strength is similar to his, and she also has a shared damage mechanism, so it wouldn't be very meaningful for her to attack.

However, before the Holy Maiden of Tianluo could step onto the light screen, Chen Ping'an called out to her.

The Heavenly Maiden frowned slightly, then turned around abruptly upon hearing a shout.

Her black hair fell like fireflies in the night, ethereal and graceful, dancing lightly in mid-air. Her clear eyes were dreamlike, as if a thousand stars were shining together.

At this moment, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo was ethereal and exquisitely beautiful, like a fairy emerging from a misty fairyland.

The two looked at each other, their gazes meeting in mid-air.

Chen Ping'an remained calm and whispered, "Don't die!"

The Heavenly Maiden turned her head away, a flash of purple light, and stepped into the light curtain.

Chen Ping'an stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the ripples on the light screen with a deep look in his eyes.

hum~
Ripples appeared on the light screen, and the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net appeared in the main hall.

Her face remained serene and cold, but her eyes held a hint of embarrassment and annoyance.

With a gentle lift of her delicate hand, she gathered up the scattered divine weapons.

With a flash of purple light, the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net left the main hall.

"Chen Ping'an"

(End of this chapter)