The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 618 The Power of Heaven and Man, Past Events (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"The Evil Twins".

Chen Ping'an surveyed the scene indifferently, then reached out and rolled the two heads into his hand with remarkable precision.

With his current level of cultivation and foundation, every move he makes can unleash immense power.

Although it does not possess the power of heaven and earth that humans wield, it still contains the immense power of a rushing river.

The reason why the Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud is called Wind and Cloud is because he has initially possessed terrifying power containing the power of heaven and earth.

Those who make it onto the Grandmaster Ranking, even the lowest-ranked ones, possess combat power far exceeding that of ordinary Grandmasters.

If reaching the level of a Grandmaster in the Wind and Cloud is considered the perfect limit of a Grandmaster, then entering the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Ranking means that one's combat power has taken another half step beyond the limit.

Such beings, even if their combat power is inferior to that of pseudo-celestial beings when they cross a major realm, are still capable of holding their own and resisting for a short period of time.

If one can steadily advance in the rankings of Grandmasters, one will gradually progress from short-term maneuvering and resistance to longer-term maneuvering and entanglement, then to fierce battles of thousands of rounds and equal footing, and finally to suppressing the pseudo-celestial beings as a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud!

However, there are differences between pseudo-celestial beings.

Although it is difficult for pseudo-celestial beings to improve their realm, their secret techniques, protective methods, and external aids all have room for improvement.

Furthermore, the foundations of pseudo-celestial beings before breaking through to the next realm are also different.

Some pseudo-celestial beings lack fundamental strength and rely on the power of great fortune and precious medicines to barely reach the pseudo-celestial realm. Others, though determined to succeed, make a crucial mistake at the moment of breakthrough, ultimately remaining at the pseudo-celestial realm.

Although the lifespan of a pseudo-celestial being is not as long as that of a celestial being (a thousand years), it still lasts for eight hundred years.

The gap between pseudo-celestial beings only arises from the long accumulation of experience, the difference in their foundations, and the variations in opportunity and skill.

Generally speaking, pseudo-celestial beings possess about 30% of the divine abilities of true celestial beings!
If it is a particularly powerful individual, they possess forty percent of the divine abilities of a true celestial being.

As for possessing half the divine abilities of a true celestial being, even among those prestigious sects with profound foundations, such pseudo-celestial beings are extremely rare.

Among pseudo-celestial beings, reaching this level signifies a solid foundation and considerable accumulation of experience before breaking through to the next realm. With favorable timing and fortune, there's a significant probability of achieving the Celestial Realm!
To fall to this level is also due to a lack of good fortune.

Such a level of extraordinary ability is considered top-tier among pseudo-celestial beings.

Only extremely rare pseudo-celestial beings, through a long period of accumulation, might be able to cross such boundaries.

Such pseudo-celestial beings, besides possessing inherently different foundational qualities compared to others in their realm, also have significant opportunities, and their protective external objects, secret techniques, and supernatural abilities are all top-notch.

Their overall combat strength can reach 60% of that of a true celestial being!

It is said that such combat power is not the limit among pseudo-celestial beings. There have been cultivators who, after achieving pseudo-celestial status, enjoyed great fortune and opportunities, with various secret treasures appearing one after another. They also devoted themselves to cultivating techniques to enhance their combat power, eventually reaching 80% of the combat power of a true celestial being!

Throughout the dynasty's territory, they were all renowned figures!
His reputation has even been surpassed by some celestial beings, who call him a contemporary legend among pseudo-celestial beings!

However, in general, pseudo-celestial beings who possess the true divine abilities of 30% of a celestial being are the norm in this realm.

However, even the weakest pseudo-celestial being is separated from a grandmaster by a chasm-like gap.

There is a fundamental difference between the unique spiritual power of a celestial being and the spirituality of a grandmaster.

If the two were to clash, it would be like a one-sided battle, akin to a dimensional reduction attack.

Only Grandmasters of the Wind and Cloud, or Grandmasters who have reached this level, are qualified to contend with him.

Besides protective artifacts and secret techniques, experts at this level possess a martial arts foundation and spiritual essence that are far more powerful than those of ordinary grandmasters.

Only with a refined and purified spiritual foundation can one directly confront the divine power of a pseudo-celestial being. Furthermore, by employing secret techniques, one can narrow the gap between oneself and the pseudo-celestial being.

However, the pseudo-celestial beings were also originally from the Grandmaster realm. Being able to break through to this realm, even if not completely, still signifies their exceptional talent.

Its foundation and strength should not be underestimated.

Even the weakest pseudo-celestial being possesses a foundation and accumulated knowledge that no grandmaster can underestimate.

According to the latest update of the Grandmaster Ranking from the Dynasty more than two years ago, to be able to contend with a pseudo-celestial being, one must be ranked at least 48th on the Grandmaster Ranking.

To rival or even surpass them, based on the latest ranking of Grandmasters, one would need to be among the top thirty Grandmasters to be qualified to achieve this level.

As for a full-scale, all-around competition, that would require at least the top twenty Grandmasters to achieve.

And this is merely a pseudo-celestial being under normal circumstances. If one encounters someone more powerful, then only a Grandmaster ranked in the top fifteen, or even the top ten, of the Grandmaster Ranking can stand on equal footing.

It's worth noting that rankings are only a reference for overall combat strength. Some Grandmasters may not have outstanding combat power, but their defensive capabilities are unparalleled. Others are known for being difficult to deal with, and their ability to survive is truly exceptional.

Lu Wuchang, a grandmaster of unorthodox methods on the Fengyun List, is a prime example of this.

He once escaped from the clutches of a powerful celestial being at the cost of severe injuries.

Although he is ranked sixteenth on the list of legendary masters, in terms of his ability to survive and how difficult he is to deal with, he is comparable to the top eight or even the top five on the list.

Of the seventy-two Grandmasters of the Wind and Cloud, no more than twenty can be compared to the pseudo-Celestials.

And the objects of comparison and reference are just ordinary pseudo-celestial beings.

If one encounters a powerful pseudo-celestial being, the number of grandmasters who can compare will be even fewer.

Even the most powerful pseudo-celestial beings appear so weak in the face of true celestial beings.

According to the generally accepted measure of combat power, it generally requires three powerful pseudo-celestial beings to join forces and cooperate seamlessly before they are qualified to compete with a true celestial being.

Even if it's just for restraint, at least two powerful pseudo-celestial beings are needed. This is assuming the two sides cooperate well. If they are not familiar with each other and their cooperation is mediocre, they will only be defeated when facing a true celestial being.

The difference between a pseudo-celestial being and a true celestial being is already so great.

The difference between a grandmaster and a celestial being is evident.

To say that there is a chasm between them is not an exaggeration.

The gap is so large that it is disheartening.

Although Chen Ping'an's current combat strength is not bad, there is still a huge gap between him and a true celestial being.

He has not yet fought against any of the truly top-tier experts among the Grandmasters of the Wind and Cloud Sect, and his assessment of his own combat strength is still rather vague.

Many of these judgments are based on biographies and historical records, and before a real confrontation, many of these judgments may not be accurate.

However, based on his previous experience fighting against the Heavenly Luo Saintess, his peak combat strength during the battle of Long'an should have reached the tail end of the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Ranking.

Later, he broke through his cultivation level again, inscribing his eighth spirit rune, resulting in a slight increase in combat power. He also obtained the top-tier divine weapon, the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag, but since it was not yet fully refined, the overall improvement was only average, far from reaching its peak.

In the Demon Lord's secret realm, his battle with the Heavenly Net Saintess solidified his status as a Grandmaster in the Wind and Cloud Ranking. At his peak, he was certainly not weak among them, and in terms of survival skills, he surpassed even ordinary Grandmasters in the Wind and Cloud Ranking.

Afterwards, he comprehended the dual cultivation technique and, with the help of the Golden Finger Panel, his realm was raised again, and he inscribed the ninth spiritual rune.

The mere improvement in his cultivation level had little impact on his overall combat strength. It only resulted in a slight increase.

However, mastering the dual cultivation technique greatly enhanced his overall combat strength.

He has mastered the first level of the dual cultivation technique, the initial introduction of Yin and Yang, and the phoenix carrying a pearl. His true essence and spirituality have undergone a cleansing process, achieving condensation and purification.

This allows his foundation to be further enhanced, far surpassing those of others of the same level. His killing power increases significantly, and his overall might is increased by one-third.

As a result of these influences, his overall combat strength has increased significantly.

The breakthrough in his cultivation realm propelled him further in the rankings. However, the refinement of his spiritual foundation and true essence caused his ranking to advance by an unknown number of places.

According to Chen Ping'an's initial assessment, he had at least jumped thirty places.

If we say that during the battle of Long'an, his regular combat strength reached the level of a Grandmaster in the Wind and Cloud Sect, his peak combat strength barely reached the bottom of the Wind and Cloud Sect Master Ranking.

During his battle with the Heavenly Luo Saintess in the Demon Lord's Secret Land, he steadily entered the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Ranking. If his peak strength were ranked, he should be between sixty and seventy.

After inscribing the ninth spiritual rune, his ranking should have entered the top sixty. And after this spiritual cleansing and foundation purification, his ranking is firmly in the top thirty!

Furthermore, the refinement of his martial arts foundation brings many hidden benefits. If the battle drags on, his true combat strength should be even higher than this ranking.

Afterwards, he refined the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag, making up for some of the gaps in external resources. This further enhanced his overall combat strength.

Not long ago, he cultivated the Seven Absolute Divine Skill to perfection, mastered the ultimate secret technique, Seven Absolutes: Illusion, and with the help of the Golden Finger Panel, successfully entered the first stage of breaking through the realm with the foundation of nine patterns and the condensation of spiritual patterns.

With these boosts, his overall ranking has definitely entered the top 20 of the Grandmaster Ranking!
As for its exact ranking within the top twenty, that's really just a guess.

The nineteenth-ranked person is in the top twenty, the person ranked before that is also in the top twenty, and the person ranked first...
Also in the top twenty!
"Not bad!"

Chen Ping'an sealed the two heads into a special wooden box and then looked around at the surrounding environment.

He fought this battle rather easily.

That wasn't just adults bullying children; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that a strong man bullied an infant.

Strictly speaking, the two are not weak in combat. Although they have not reached the level of Grandmaster, their combat strength has reached the threshold of Grandmaster.

Chen Ping'an had also heard of the Evil Duo.

However, that was a long time ago.

At that time, Chen Ping'an had just entered the Grandmaster realm and had collected a lot of information and biographies about Grandmasters.

Among them are records of the deeds of the Evil Duo.

The Evil Duo, having achieved top-tier master status over many years, have combined their combat prowess to reach the threshold of Grandmaster combat strength.

The two have worked together for many years, their tacit understanding in killing is unparalleled, and when they join forces, they can rival ordinary grandmasters.

At that time, for Chen Ping'an, who had just broken through to the next realm, the two who had reached the top level of Grandmaster and whose combat power touched the Grandmaster realm were considered to be unapproachable beings.

Unexpectedly, not long after, the two men became his victims.

The world is full of wonders, truly beyond words!

Today's fight revealed that their combined strength was slightly greater than rumored; the pressure exerted by their combined attack was even greater than that of an ordinary Grandmaster.

It's unclear whether the intelligence he had previously received was inaccurate or whether the two of them had appropriately concealed their strength.

If it is the latter, then there are indeed quite a few cunning and treacherous individuals among these evil sects.

Besides having even greater conventional combat strength, based on Chen Ping'an's assessment during the battle, the two must possess some kind of secret technique, which, if they disregarded the cost and consequences, should be able to unleash the true power of a Grandmaster.

If that's true, the two of them working together would have a combat power close to that of a top-tier Grandmaster, enough to suppress an ordinary Grandmaster.

No wonder the two of them were confident enough to cause him trouble.

Although he is currently very powerful, in the end, he is just a young prodigy who has not yet reached the mid-stage of the Jade Balance realm. Although he is incredibly talented and a genius, his combat strength is only close to that of a top-tier grandmaster.

Even the high praise on the Hidden Dragon Ranking only regarded him as an ordinary top-level grandmaster.

There is still a gap between them and either of the two evil duo.

What's more, the two of them joined forces.

Even so, when facing him, the two still chose to attack him, lying in ambush and waiting for the right opportunity.

That's really stable.

Logically speaking, with such elaborate planning and preparation, not to mention him, even a grandmaster might fall into the trap and perish here.

Even if Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, held back, he could not escape this calamity today.

From any perspective, the two men's attack was the safest move imaginable.

But it's a pity
The two men seriously misjudged his abilities.

His true strength far exceeds what people imagine!
Regardless of the combat exploits circulating outside or the speculations and judgments made by people after careful analysis, they are far from his true strength.

Whether they are ordinary grandmasters or top grandmasters, they are all the same in front of him.

No matter how much planning and preparation was made, in the face of his hidden strength, all planning and preparation would be in vain, and even the greatest crisis would be crushed into dust by him.

People tend to conceal their strength, but even when they do, very few retain any power that extends beyond their immediate borders. This isn't just a matter of strategic planning, but also involves resources and networks.

Hiding things too much hinders one's pursuit of external things and also affects one's spiritual practice.

Even if it has a temporary impact, it will eventually reveal its flaws over time.

Even if outsiders have the highest opinion of Chen Ping'an, they would at most consider him to be at the threshold of Grandmaster combat power. In short, they would regard him as an ordinary Grandmaster.

But who could have imagined that Chen Ping'an's hidden strength was already beyond just one or two stages?

It was a hidden strength that subtly exceeded their expectations.

Reaching the threshold of Grandmaster combat power: Ordinary Grandmaster, Veteran Grandmaster, Top Grandmaster, Supreme Grandmaster, and Legendary Grandmaster!
The stages involved are far too complicated and exaggerated.

This division of combat strength involves not only realm, but also many external factors, such as cultivation techniques, secret arts, spiritual objects, and precious medicines.
Leaving aside the earlier stages, the later stages, if divided in detail, also have many levels.

Approaching the pinnacle, the pinnacle, a strongman among the pinnacles, approaching the level of a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud, touching the level of a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud, a true Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud!

The divisions within this category are numerous and varied.

Upon closer examination, it is truly terrifying!
And Chen Ping'an
Within the limited time available for cultivation, so many levels of combat power were hidden.

Such an experience is beyond everyone's imagination.

If Chen Ping'an had cultivated for decades or even centuries and possessed such hidden abilities, it wouldn't be so bad. But his age is laid bare before everyone. Most importantly, Chen Ping'an's cultivation journey and breakthroughs have all been traceable, leaving little room for manipulation.

Having cultivated for only seven years, rising from humble beginnings, the speed at which he has achieved his current accomplishments is nothing short of terrifying.

Who could imagine that Chen Ping'an still held back on this basis!?
It's not just that some things were retained, but so many!?
Such talent far surpasses the world's imagination of prodigies!

Chen Ping'an's journey has been meticulously planned and steadily unfolded, all for the sake of this situation.

He painstakingly created this situation so that outsiders would fully believe that the strength he displayed was genuine.

Not only that, he also established the persona of a reckless and impulsive person, portraying himself as someone who acts without restraint and uses reckless and direct methods to break through difficulties.

Furthermore, to ensure authenticity, he also created the image of a prodigy who breaks through enemy lines on the spot, displaying astonishing talent. This provides justification for his methods of breaking the deadlock and his motives!
All of the above was meticulously planned and painstakingly executed by him, all for the sake of his own safety and to maximize his margin for error.

He made adjustments and corrected course step by step, finding a proper balance of interests in terms of status, strength, security, resources, and other aspects.

Although this battle involved Grandmaster-level combat power, Chen Ping'an fought it so easily that the entire battle ended almost immediately.

Therefore, the surrounding area does not face much damage.

All that remains is the shattered mountainside caused by the falling iron ingots, and the rubble and dust stirred up by the aftershocks of their impact.

Along the way, although there were quite a few damaged and fallen trees, the overall condition was within a manageable range. Even if outsiders examined the area in detail, they would find it difficult to determine that this was a battle at the Grandmaster level.

But, having said that.

Appropriate concealment is still necessary.

Chen Ping'an was quite adept at this matter. With a swift movement, he began to handle the aftermath.

Chen Ping'an naturally wanted to make use of the merits offered to him. He was still short of merits to exchange for the Tai Xu Wind Riding Step.

With the heads of the two men, he could naturally fill the last gap.

For him, it was of great benefit.

Besides the rewards for his merits, Chen Ping'an also tried out the ultimate secret technique of the Seven Absolute Divine Skill in this battle.

In practice, he was extremely satisfied with the effectiveness of the product.

He had only just activated this Seven Absolutes: Bewilderment, a mere trial of his skills, yet it had utterly crushed a top-tier grandmaster whose combat power was approaching the threshold of the Grandmaster realm. The grandmaster had no chance to even struggle.

Judging from this power, even a supreme grandmaster would have little room to struggle against the Seven Absolutes: Illusion. Under this secret technique, only succumb to its power.

Only those grandmasters whose combat power reaches the level of a Grandmaster and who are also proficient in spiritual secret arts have the possibility of breaking free.

However, given Chen Ping'an's martial arts foundation, even a slight decline in their strength would be enough to secure victory.

In such circumstances, even a true grandmaster would be deeply affected. By borrowing the power of the Seven Absolutes: Bewilderment, one can restrain the opponent's mind, thereby expanding their advantage and ultimately securing a decisive victory!
Furthermore, the presence of the Millennium Stone Milk theoretically allows for further improvement in his spiritual attack. Besides replenishing spiritual energy, the Millennium Stone Milk also enhances it. While not as potent as special explosive elixirs, its ability to boost spiritual energy should not be underestimated.

The secret techniques for killing after consuming the Millennium Stone Milk will only become more powerful.

Most importantly, given Chen Ping'an's martial arts foundation, activating the Seven Absolutes: Illusion once wouldn't be enough. With his powerful spirituality refined and purified through dual cultivation techniques, even considering other factors, he could unleash the Illusion technique two or three times in combat.

If one spares no expense and exerts all one's strength, it is highly possible to unleash the secret technique four times.

Such power and frequency would only make even the top-ranked Grandmasters on the Fengyun Grandmaster List feel extremely strained and have a headache.

Unless she possesses some kind of spiritual treasure for protection, she would be exhausted even if she didn't immediately fall to Chen Ping'an's attacks.

Conservatively estimating, Chen Ping'an believed his ranking on the Grandmaster Ranking was in the top twenty. But in reality, Chen Ping'an always felt that it was probably higher.

However, only after the actual battle will we know the specifics.

After all, concealing one's strength has never been exclusive to him. If he can maintain his strength on the rankings, then others can too. However, achieving what he has is highly unlikely. After all, others don't have much of a power level and have a stronger thirst for cultivation resources.

Regardless of his ranking on the Grandmaster Ranking, aside from the surge of pride and confidence that welled up within him when he first broke through to the next realm, Chen Ping'an remained relatively humble in his self-awareness.

Before he had even completed the first refinement of the Qingyang Blood Refining Technique, he still harbored a certain degree of apprehension towards the top-ranked experts on the list.

After all, who knows what kind of deadly secrets those old monsters possess, or what hidden trump cards they have that are unknown to outsiders?

In his mind, victory was a resounding triumph, not a drawn-out, arduous struggle. The most he could accept was suffering a moderate injury and then annihilating his opponent in one fell swoop.

This is what he considers to be the advantageous position.

Being able to dominate in a match and have a chance to defeat someone is not an advantage at all; it can only be described as having a slight advantage in a balanced situation.

Furthermore, as Chen Ping'an's realm has improved, his vision has gradually shifted from those above Grandmasters to those above Pseudo-Celestials, and even Martial Celestials.

Although he can now compete with pseudo-celestial beings to some extent, or even be on par with them, he will only suffer a crushing defeat when facing a true martial arts celestial being.

Even if he were to say that his life would be saved, Chen Ping'an wouldn't dare to be 100% confident.

After all, achieving the status of a celestial being already signifies their extraordinary talent. And then, having lived for hundreds of years on that foundation, who can even imagine the depth of their accumulated knowledge and skills?
No one would believe that there isn't some powerful killing technique or protective trump card!

In such a situation, if one were to truly anger the other party and provoke them to do whatever it takes, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Chen Ping'an has always preferred to keep the initiative in his own hands during battles.

To say things like "it depends on the opponent's mood" or "it depends on one's own luck" is, in his opinion, the greatest irresponsibility.

If he really had to face a martial arts master, the safest way for him would be to also comprehend the universe, achieve oneness with the universe, and attain the realm of a martial arts master.

At the very least, he would need to cultivate the Grandmaster realm to perfection with the foundation of nine spiritual patterns, and then supplement it with the extraordinary talent of the second refinement of the Azure Sun Blood Refining Method, before he could face off against the Martial Dao Celestial.

He has a more secure and straightforward path to success, so why should he bother with these empty titles?

As for grand dramas involving cross-border warfare, it's enough to just put on a show and make a grand display.

If something like that really happens, how many lives does he have enough to last?!
If you have nothing better to do than to learn how to fight across borders, you're either a chosen one or a fool!
What's with all this talk of martial arts fanaticism? In the end, they just become stepping stones for the chosen one!
Crossing vast realms in battle is the domain of unparalleled geniuses. What's the point of having so many people?!

Even if you succeed, people will only praise you for a short time. Do they expect them to praise you forever?

In this world, results are what matter most!
No matter how amazing or extraordinary the process was, if the result is not ideal, all that will be left for you in the end is a sigh.

Even with a thousand or a hundred names, even with ten thousand people lamenting your passing, once you die, your spirit vanishes, dust returns to dust, ashes to ashes—what good is that to you?
In this world, some people pursue a life of modest wealth and contentment, seeking peace and tranquility.

Some people pursue a fleeting moment of brilliance, shining brightly in their own time. Others pursue a place in history, their names etched in the annals of time.

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For Chen Ping'an, having already embarked on the path of martial arts and obtained the opportunities of heaven and earth, wouldn't it be too narrow-minded to pursue fame in history?
Why not just leave your mark on history? My very existence is history itself!
My name will be remembered in history, and I can be remembered in history just by living!

There are countless words in the world, but no one believes what they seek.

Since ancient times, it has been said that masters are lonely, but what masters are lonely about is never companionship.

The same applies to the pursuit of inner peace and character!

Empty fame is not worth pursuing; martial arts are the true path!
I will not act unless absolutely necessary. If I am not confident, I will play it safe, unless...
Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, and a figure appeared in his mind.

A smile curved at the corners of his mouth, a smile that seemed to carry a warm arc.

With meticulous planning and painstaking effort, we steadily and surely tread the path of martial arts.

Throughout this journey, reason has always come first, and emotion has come second.

But in this world
There are always two or three things that can make someone disregard everything!
Having embarked on the path of martial arts, how could he be without the will to fight? If that were the case, even if the heavens and earth collapsed and the rivers and seas reversed, he would still seek justice!

May he live a peaceful and smooth life, free from such an experience!

Chen Ping'an was extremely fast; in just a dozen breaths, he had dealt with everything and cleaned up all the mess.

The wealth accumulated by the Evil Duo naturally fell into his hands.

The two had been top-tier grandmasters for many years, accumulating considerable experience, and each carried a Thousand-Mechanism Bag. Chen Ping'an didn't look at them much; after glancing around to make sure he hadn't missed anything, he vanished in a flash.

This battle was fought easily, but upon closer examination, there are many suspicious points.

His departure from Lei Ming wasn't exactly a top secret, but not many people knew about it. How did these two find out?!

Was this encounter a coincidence? Or was it part of a larger scheme?
Is there some other force behind this, trying to use these two to kill him on the spot?
Are they from various factions in the Thunder Mountains, or are they located within Thunder City?

He took up his post in Leiming and, after assuming office, remained extremely low-key, neither vying for power nor seeking recognition. Logically, it seemed unlikely that anyone would want to target him. However, considering the several Grandmasters he had previously slain, and the current situation in Leiming, then...
Chen Ping'an's eyes were calm, and his movements were fluid and unwavering.

On this path of spiritual practice, there are always a few things that happen. Even if you don't bother others, someone will come to you on their own initiative.

These days are becoming more and more worth looking forward to.

"grown ups!"

When Chen Ping'an returned to the vehicle, Xiong Sanrang and the others were still waiting respectfully in the same spot.

Upon seeing Chen Ping'an, he bowed respectfully.

The previous battle had caused quite a stir, and they had heard about it here. However, since their superiors weren't going to say anything, they, as subordinates, naturally wouldn't ask any further questions.

As for danger!?
Along the way, they have developed complete trust in Chen Ping'an.

There's nothing that can't be accomplished if an adult intervenes.

"Let's go!" Chen Ping'an didn't say much, waved his hand, and climbed directly onto the vehicle.

"Yes, sir." Xiong Sanrang respectfully acknowledged the order. After escorting Chen Ping'an onto the carriage, he raised his arm and shouted, "Let's go!"

The elite troops obeyed the order, and the carriages slowly moved forward, following the main road and leaving the border of Leiming.

Although Chen Ping'an felt relaxed and happy during this battle and gained a lot, he also took the opportunity to test out the Seven Absolute Secret Techniques.

But this incident also served as a wake-up call for him.

Today they may be the two most wicked demons, but tomorrow they could be an even greater crisis. Although theoretically, it's unlikely that a Celestial Martial Lord would target them, since we're taking precautions, we must consider the theoretical scenario.

The more one cultivates and accumulates knowledge, the more one comes to understand the terrifying nature of celestial beings.

The Celestial Martial Lord is one with Heaven and Man, wielding the power of Heaven and Earth, and his might is terrifying.

Such battles are truly large-scale destruction and slaughter.

When the gods are angered, the winds and clouds change. This is not just a rumor, but a fact.

To be honest, Chen Ping'an was starting to admire the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord more and more.

With the skill of a Grandmaster, one can gain the favor of the Celestial Queen, who will take care of everything with utmost tenderness and attentiveness.

Could this situation also be considered a form of suppression and repression in disguise?

After all, if the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord said to go east, the Celestial Queen wouldn't dare to go west, and if he said to go west, she wouldn't dare to go east!
I wonder what tricks this Demon Lord has up his sleeve!

It's unbelievable that I have such good fortune.

However, most of these claims are rumors. The actual situation remains unknown.

There are various versions on the market, some exaggerated, and there's even a version that claims to be a "female dog".

However, this version was only recently released before the publisher and the forces behind it disappeared without a trace.

The majesty of the gods is inviolable.

Even if those involved don't take action, others will, in order to uphold the dignity of the gods and humans.

This is the bottom line of the world, the universal truth.

Romantic escapades can be told, love stories can be told, and even going a little too far, such as being extremely gentle and giving in to every request, can be tolerated with a blind eye, all to satisfy the imagination of the world.

However, if it escalates to the point of being insulting, or even published openly and widely, it becomes rampant.

The consequences are something not everyone can bear!
It is said that the celestial female ruler is still alive today!
The details of her interactions with the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord in the past are probably only known to her. Even the intelligence files of those powerful forces contain far less information than a fraction of what she herself knew.

She was already a celestial female monarch during the era of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord's rise to power, and she has remained prosperous ever since, experiencing the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord's rise and fall.

More than seven hundred years have passed since the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord fell. And who knows how many years that Celestial Empress has lived!
A martial arts master, living to a ripe old age!
But if it were a thousand years ago, just imagining it would be terrifying!
There are longevity fruits and longevity pills in the world. Although the theoretical lifespan of a martial arts celestial being is a thousand years, in reality, there are many martial arts celestial beings who lived to be twelve hundred years old before passing away.

But no matter what, it's far from enough to reach the lifespan of that celestial female ruler!

Is it because the technique is special, or...?

Chen Ping'an didn't think about it too much.

"The Purple-Eyed Demon Lord!"

Chen Ping'an sighed. Such a person was once a peerless hero who shone brightly in an era, a chosen one of destiny.

In the end, all that remained was a handful of yellow earth.

Even with a glorious reputation, one must eventually return to dust.

Only that celestial goddess remains, dazzling this world and leaving behind an immortal legend.

In the past, that celestial female ruler was a core member of the Tianluo Sect. Now, more than a thousand years later, what high position she holds within the Tianluo Sect is unknown to outsiders.

As a behemoth within the dynasty's territory, the Tianluo Sect has a complex organization and numerous branches. Although its high-ranking and core leaders have all made a name for themselves, not all of their secrets are out in the open.

If that celestial female ruler were still alive, she would be a powerful and influential figure. It was only through her unintentional mention that the information spread throughout the world. Otherwise, 99% of the people in the world would not know about this.

Regarding the past interactions between the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord and the Celestial Queen, Chen Ping'an had several rather cynical guesses in his mind.

If things go wrong, it could end up like his current situation with the Heavenly Maiden.

Both sides shared injuries; their wounds were intertwined.

Under these circumstances, the Celestial Queen would naturally not allow anyone to harm the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord. However, this matter involved the Celestial Queen's weakness, so it was not advisable to reveal it casually. Therefore, words of admiration became perfectly reasonable.

With this justification, her protection of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord has a reason, it's not without cause. This will greatly reduce the risk of their shared damage mechanism being exposed.

However, despite her well-thought-out plan, the celestial female ruler hadn't anticipated that the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was no ordinary person either. During the encounter, rumors circulated that he had traveled with other fairies and demonesses, earning him a reputation for being a kept man.

To some extent, it even affected the reputation of that Celestial Queen. A Martial Celestial being, she had actually been reduced to a vassal of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

By using the majesty of a celestial being, they indirectly enhanced the power of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, thereby gaining more benefits.

The two were likely involved in numerous power struggles and conflicts.

After all, those who become powerful figures are rarely simple. Ordinary people would tremble with fear in the presence of the Celestial Empress, but the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord might not be so. He's likely single-mindedly focused on gaining benefits, using her influence to accomplish great things.

In the midst of the intense struggle, the two were reluctant to completely break off relations due to their shared injuries, and it was difficult to make things too ugly.

Such a entanglement earned them a reputation for being sentimental and melancholic.

Ultimately, the two drifted apart and went their separate ways, perhaps due to the dismantling of the shared-harm mechanism.

This severed all ties between the two. By then, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord had already grown powerful, and the Celestial Queen had no good way to deal with him, so the matter was eventually dropped.

But this story has become a legend!
This idea is one of several guesses Chen Ping'an has made.

In addition, there are other speculations and theories, such as the fact that the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was not an ordinary grandmaster at that time. His true realm may have already reached the level of a martial arts celestial being, or if not, it was probably not far off.

The Grandmaster realm is merely a facade, a means to ensure stable development and self-preservation.

By chance, he became entangled with the Celestial Queen of the Tianluo Sect. Regardless of the reason, the two were locked in a power struggle, each concerned with their own interests and leverage. The Celestial Queen wanted to kill the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, but she was powerless to do so.

They eventually compromised, leaving behind a complicated and poignant romantic tale.

Based on these speculations, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord can be considered a cunning and ruthless schemer. His eventual rise to power was not due to any stroke of luck or opportunity, but rather to his meticulous planning and skillful use of resources!
Besides these, Chen Ping'an also has other speculations such as "Fairy, I need your help with my cultivation," "Purple Eyes, you will be my shield," and so on.

Of course, these are all Chen Ping'an's cynical guesses; the truth may be far off.

Perhaps, as the rumors say, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord possesses a unique charm that makes that Celestial Queen unable to resist him.

This also explains why the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was able to become the confidant of so many fairies and demonesses.

Even quite a few righteous fairies have had affairs with the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

According to the rumors, there was a holy fairy who gave up her righteous identity for the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord and willingly fell into demonic ways, just to have a place by his side.

Regardless of the speculation, the fact that the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord ultimately became a giant in the demonic path and made such a great name for himself must mean he possessed something special. Moreover, it is highly likely that he had more than one special quality.

Chen Ping'an possessed the Demon Lord's secret treasure, the Illusionary Dream Pearl, and was quite curious about the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

He even considered asking Qu Feiyan about the Celestial Queen if he saw her again, hoping to learn more through her.

While the guess might not be entirely accurate, Chen Ping'an had a vague feeling that he had grasped something. The many deeds of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord might be related to the Dream Pearl in his possession.

Even if there is no direct impact, there must be some kind of connection between the two.

However, only through in-depth investigation will he be able to find out the specific connection.

As a treasured possession of the Demon Lord, this Dream Pearl is absolutely extraordinary.

Chen Ping'an had a vague feeling that if he could uncover the wonders of the Dream Pearl, even just a part of them, the benefits to him would be unimaginably immense.

His foundation in protecting the Dao will also undergo a qualitative leap.

Unfortunately, despite his many days of research, he made no progress in his study of the Dream Pearl.

At this point, there's not much Chen Ping'an can do but focus on improving his cultivation, exploring and researching, while also gathering information about the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

Besides information about the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, the Celestial Female Lord of the Heavenly Net Sect would also be a good breakthrough point.

However, Chen Ping'an's current cultivation level is limited. Although he has the desire to contact the Tianluo Sect, he is still a long way from contacting the Celestial Queen.

As for the present situation, the only breakthrough point seems to be the Heavenly Luo Saintess Qu Feiyan.

However, Qu Feiyan might not be willing to cooperate with him.

The relationship between him and Qu Feiyan is very complicated. They are clearly mortal enemies, but they have also experienced a thousand-year dream, and somehow, they have been affected by this shared injury mechanism.

The two had previously had a very awkward relationship.

He clearly intended to be ruthless and kill directly, but unforgettable memories kept surfacing in his mind. Even after he finally did it, his body's shared injury mechanism was simultaneously reflecting the extent of his injuries.

"Sigh," Chen Ping'an sighed silently, his eyes filled with melancholy.

Although he obtained the Demon Lord's secret treasures, the Illusionary Dream Pearl, the True Skill Scroll, and the dual cultivation technique, the vast majority of the spoils from the Demon Lord's secret treasures ended up in the hands of the Heavenly Net Saintess.

Given the former reputation of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, his accumulated resources were unimaginable. Once the Heavenly Net Saintess fully digests this secret treasure, her own depth of power will likely surpass that of most celestial beings!
Furthermore, combined with the Demon Lord's secret treasures and inherited cultivation techniques, the Heavenly Net Saintess likely has grand ambitions.

Chen Ping'an had a vague feeling that once the Heavenly Luo Saintess finished cultivating her technique, that would be the day she achieved oneness with heaven and man and became a martial arts master.

Following Tianjiu Daozi and Fenglingyin, he became the second martial arts master on the Hidden Dragon List.

With a ranking of eighth among the hidden dragons, he surpassed several of the top-ranked prodigies and established himself as the second-best hidden dragon!
With her abundant resources and the support of the Tianluo Sect, it is still possible that the Tianluo Saintess could ascend to the top of the Hidden Dragon Sect!

From her past choices of cultivation methods to her exploration of the Demon Lord's secret treasures, the Heavenly Net Saintess's schemes are truly astonishing.

另外
Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened. The Heavenly Net Saintess's scheme was likely not about the number one Hidden Dragon, but rather...
Several days later, Chen Ping'an felt a renewed sense of urgency.

His true identity is likely already known to the Holy Maiden of Tianluo. Currently, the two are mutually restraining each other, and with the shared damage mechanism in effect, neither will act rashly.

However, if one side gains an overwhelming advantage, this stalemate will inevitably be broken.

If that time really comes, it will definitely not be good news for the other party.

Even considering the illusory romance between the two, the unforgettable memories, and the quiet devotion they share, their final outcome may not be so good.

Aside from life and death, there are countless other means of restraint in this world!
What kind of Gu worms, what kind of secret medicine, what kind of secret technique, what kind of contract?
Each and every one of these incidents is shocking just to hear about.

Even if the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, out of consideration for their past relationship, might harbor goodwill towards him, Chen Ping'an has always firmly grasped the path he walks and would never rely on the other party.

"Practice!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes widened in shock, and he immediately closed them.

hum~
Inside the vehicle frame, a bluish-green light shone, stirring with a spiritual energy that permeated the surroundings.

Seven Killing Heavenly Fist, the intent of seven killings, seven killing fist techniques!
Five days later, Chen Ping'an's carriage arrived at a large city. During a brief stop, he heard some news.

The news concerns Gu Jia, and it also concerns him.

Countless people rejoiced, while countless others were heartbroken.

(End of this chapter)