The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 625 Shining Brightly Like the Sun, Embracing All Things (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

The Palm of Absolute Sound, Li Wusheng!
When he first debuted, he was known for his palm techniques. Later, he studied sonic techniques and integrated them with his palm techniques.

Furthermore, by deeply cultivating this art and constantly innovating, he achieved the renowned reputation of the Absolute Sound Palm.

Having been famous for sixty years and spanning two hundred years, he enjoys extremely high prestige in the Canglong Prefecture's Zhenfu Division and has a great reputation even in several prefectures.

He is definitely one of the top figures in the Grandmaster realm.

According to Chen Ping'an's judgment, Li Wusheng's combat strength may have already faintly touched the threshold of the Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud Realm, even if there is still some distance, it is still close.

His combat strength should be roughly equal to that of Yin Jiuyou, the core elder of the Tianluo Sect.

Wow~
Under spiritual perception, the space around the black inkstone distorted, radiating an invisible power and rippling with layers of ink-colored waves.

The moment Chen Ping'an touched the inkstone, countless shrill howls exploded in his ears.

Those mesmerizing sonic waves, imbued with the power to captivate the mind, pierced Chen Ping'an's soul like sharp thorns.

Using an inkstone as a medium, it contains the mystical power of sound waves, subtly and effortlessly awe-inspiring the mind and soul.

Chen Ping'an seemed oblivious, accepting the inkstone with an indifferent expression.

“Lord Li’s generous gift will be remembered by me.”

hum~
In a flash of inspiration, the black inkstone vanished from Chen Ping'an's hand.

"what?"

Li Wusheng's gaze sharpened.

This inkstone contains a mysterious sound wave.

Limited by the carrier, this divine power, though not his peak strength, is still sonic power that even a grandmaster might not be able to gain the upper hand.

Caught off guard, the best-case scenario for Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, was that he would be shaken to his core and humiliated in public.

If one's will is not strong enough and one's foundation is flawed, it is not impossible for someone as powerful as Chen Ping'an, who possesses the cultivation level of the savage swordsman, to collapse to the ground in public and live in constant fear.

Whether it's the former or the latter, as long as Chen Ping'an takes the inkstone, the situation is already set.

but now
Li Wusheng gave Chen Ping'an a deep look, a hint of apprehension flashing in his heterochromatic eyes.

A martial arts will comparable to that of a grandmaster!
"Lord Li, what a magnificent sight!"

Old Master Lan looked at Li Wusheng with displeasure.

"With Elder Lan ahead of us, I am unworthy of the title 'impressive'," Li Wusheng said calmly and unhurriedly.

However, he did nothing more and took his seat in the main hall like any other guest.

Chen Ping'an stood to the side, his expression calm and revealing no emotion whatsoever.

"That was just now."

Inside the main hall, a powerful figure noticed something amiss.

Li Wusheng's sonic wave was extraordinary; though subtle, it still caught the attention of many observant individuals. What surprised them was that Mang Dao didn't launch his attack in public.
However, considering Li Wusheng's status, position, and cultivation level, many people suddenly realized what was going on.

Inside the main hall, everyone appeared calm on the surface, but their thoughts were varied.

With Elder Lan mediating, there was no major disturbance, and the slight commotion quickly subsided.

Old Lan, with a full head of white hair, sat in the main guest seat, his eyes filled with coldness.

Only after seeing Li Wusheng sit down properly did she shift her gaze from him and meet Chen Ping'an's eyes, her expression questioning.

Chen Ping'an remained expressionless and shook his head slightly.

Seeing this, Old Lan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The sound waves just now were extraordinary, and as an observer, she didn't have the same profound understanding as Chen Ping'an, who experienced them firsthand. Since Chen Ping'an said he would ignore them, then there shouldn't be any major problems.

Fortunately, Chen Ping'an's cultivation breakthrough, coupled with his practice of the Overlord Blade and the condensation of his Overlord Will, has brought his Overlord Will to near perfection. In the end, he was not seriously harmed by Li Wusheng's malicious probing.

As the auspicious time for his coming-of-age ceremony approached, Chen Ping'an took his seat in the main position.

In this ceremony, he will act as Er Ya's elder brother and follow the prescribed procedures according to his seniority.

The eldest brother is like a father; this saying is often more than just a formality.

"Li Wusheng"

Chen Ping'an remained calm, as if nothing had happened.

If today weren't Er Ya's coming-of-age ceremony, a once-in-a-lifetime event for the little girl, then what just happened would never have ended so easily.

Based on his past temper and personality, he probably would have already lost his temper.

When Li Wusheng presented the black inkstone, Chen Ping'an sensed the malice contained within it, and his killing intent surged uncontrollably.

But ultimately...
Chen Ping'an managed to suppress the murderous intent in his heart.

Being able to kill is a skill, stopping killing is also a skill!

Every human being has emotions, but humans are not slaves to their emotions, but masters of them!

Li Wusheng deserves to die!

but not now!
Today holds extremely special significance for the little girl; it may be a moment she will remember for the rest of her life.

On such a day, he would not allow the slightest filth to taint it. He also did not want the little girl to witness the slightest unhappiness during her coming-of-age ceremony.

May everyone be reunited and everything go smoothly.

Let's talk about it after today!
Chen Ping'an sat in the main seat and did not look at Li Wusheng.

In his mind, Li Wusheng was already a dead man.

Touching the Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud?
Don't know
How many of my moves can you withstand?
"Thank you all for coming to my younger sister's coming-of-age ceremony. Today is a major event in my younger sister's life, and also a major event in my life. As her elder brother..."

The auspicious time had arrived. Chen Ping'an stood up, looked around, and, following the prescribed procedures, began the opening ceremony.

Given his status and position, his words naturally elicited apologies from the crowd.

The guests listened intently and offered their congratulations.

Li Wusheng sat among the guests, his eyes gleaming with coldness.

"Mid-stage Jade Balance!"

Having previously speculated about Chen Ping'an's cultivation level due to the incident involving the Evil Duo, his encounter today has completely confirmed his suspicions.

As expected, he has broken through to the mid-stage of the Jade Balance realm.

At less than twenty-six years old, he has already reached such a level. Just now, through the probing, I also learned of Chen Ping'an's new trump card.

His martial arts will is comparable to that of a Grandmaster, and even surpasses that of most newly promoted Grandmasters.

Such a person possesses terrifying potential for future talent.

Having such an opponent as an adversary would truly make it difficult to sleep or eat in peace if it wasn't eliminated in time.

Chen Ping'an possesses boundless talent, ranking among the rising stars and attracting the attention of the Northern Border Garrison. If such a person were to die, the trouble would likely be considerable.

But if he doesn't die, then...
"My heart is at peace!"

Li Wusheng's pale face remained calm, but a ruthless glint flashed in his heart.

Before coming, he hesitated and had not made a complete decision, but at this moment, he had made up his mind.

Chen Ping'an's opening ceremony went extremely smoothly. Although there had been some minor setbacks, the guests in the main hall got along quite well, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant during their conversations.

Li Wusheng sat in his seat, not causing any trouble, just watching quietly.

As Chen Ping'an's last cry faded, a middle-aged woman with an outstanding demeanor walked out from the west side with a warm smile and took her seat in the audience area in the center of the main hall.

The elders of the Gu family were also the ones who praised the ceremony.

Such a situation naturally drew admiration from many uninformed representatives of various factions.

"A Grandmaster?" "To have a Grandmaster as the one who praises this is quite a grand gesture!"

"This is Gu Zhuyin, an elder of the Gu family and a master of the Mysterious Hands."

"The Gu family's support is truly unwavering."

"."

As the cheerleaders took their places, the absolute protagonist of this coming-of-age ceremony, Er Ya, also walked out from the east side.

"Little Girl"

A smile appeared on Chen Ping'an's calm face.

Little girl, you've come of age!
Many people stared curiously, many of them seeing Chen Ping'an's sister for the first time. They wanted to see what kind of person Chen Ping'an's younger sister was.

Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, is a rising star among the hidden dragons, possessing brilliant talent and renowned throughout the land. His younger sister is unlikely to be any less impressive.

Er Ya wore her hair in double buns and a colorful dress. Her fair face carried a faint air of scholarly refinement.

Li Wusheng's gaze also fell on Er Ya, his pale face showing no emotion.

Chen Ping'an's murderous intent was fully revealed.

His spiritual perception permeated the entire scene, controlling every detail; any subtle change in expression was inseparable from his perception.

With his current martial arts level, the solid foundation provided by the cheat system, and the refinement from dual cultivation techniques, even if Grandmaster Fengyun were present, he might not be able to detect his abnormality.

Li Wusheng was naturally no exception.

Fortunately, Li Wusheng did not make any further moves, and Chen Ping'an's murderous intent did not dissipate, but instead hid deeper within him.

"It's better to do it sooner rather than later," Chen Ping'an said, his eyes deep as he made his decision.

Er Ya, dressed in colorful clothes, walked to the center of the main hall, bowed to everyone, and then sat down in the maiden's seat.

The one who praises combs his hair!
The clerk picked up a comb and began to comb Er Ya's hair, turning her double-looped buns into a single bun.

After combing, the person offering the compliment stood up and placed the comb on the south side of the mat.

The guest of honor should wash their hands!

With a broad smile, Elder Lan rose from his seat of honor, and Chen Ping'an rose to accompany him, gesturing in greeting. In the main hall, a washbasin, prepared in advance, was placed on the east side.

Old Master Lan reached out to wash his hands. After he finished washing, a maid brought him a dry cloth and wiped him clean.

With Grandmaster Lan's cultivation level, such a procedure was unnecessary; it was simply a matter of established rules and regulations. She naturally had to follow them.

"Thank you very much, Elder Lan."

Chen Ping'an bowed respectfully and took his seat.

When Lan Lao arrived at the coming-of-age ceremony, he looked at Chen Erya with a kind smile and loudly recited a blessing.

"On the auspicious day of the month, you will start to add Yuanfu. Abandon your young aspirations, follow you and become virtuous. The test of longevity is only Qi, and you will be blessed."

After the recitation, a maidservant presented her with a handkerchief and hairpin.

The principal wife is now wearing her hairpin!

In ordinary families, the hairpin is usually added once, but according to this ceremony, the little girl needs to have it added three times, so the first hairpin is a simple hairpin.

It may be simple, but its value is by no means insignificant.

Chen Ping'an specially selected him. Although he was not good at this as a man, he still put his heart and soul into it and did everything himself.

After the hairpin ceremony was completed, Lan Lao got up and returned to her original position.

The one who gives the praise steps forward, symbolically adorning himself with a hairpin.

"The girl is changing her clothes!"

The eulogist sang loudly, presiding over the ceremony.

Er Ya bowed and, accompanied by Shao Yao, walked towards the inner room of the east wing.

The atmosphere was solemn, with everyone waiting quietly.

When the little girl came out again, she had changed her colorful clothes into a plain-colored ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) that matched her hairpin.

First time joining!
As the girl enters adolescence, she bids farewell to childhood and begins to display the poise and elegance of adulthood.

"The young woman bows in greeting!"

The officiant presided over the ceremony. The little girl walked to the main seat and bowed respectfully to Chen Ping'an.

This gesture represents gratitude for the nurturing kindness of one's parents.

Since Chen's mother had passed away and his father had died long ago, Chen Ping'an accepted this ceremony on his behalf.

Chen Ping'an smiled warmly, his gaze gentle, and accepted the little girl's bow with composure.

Having received this gift, it is all due to cause and effect!
Since cause and effect are predetermined, in this life, I, Chen, will protect you from harm!

After the young girl finished her bow, she took her seat in the ceremony area.

Those who praise this should have their hairpins removed!
The simple hairpin was removed, and the hair was recombed, making the bun more refined and secure.

Then Elder Lan stepped forward and offered his blessings: "On this auspicious month and day, you are dressed in your finest clothes. Be respectful of your dignity and virtuous in your conduct. May you live a long and healthy life, and forever enjoy abundant blessings."

A second hairpin ceremony!

This time, the hairpin was replaced with a hair ornament, which was much more elaborate than the first one.

After the hairpin ceremony is completed, the officiant symbolically straightens the hairpin, then presides over the ceremony, and the girl changes her clothes a second time.

The young maid went back into the inner room of the east wing, and when she came out, she was wearing a curved-hem robe that matched her hairpin.

This signifies that the girl is gradually growing up, starting to pay attention to her image and demeanor, and becoming more mature.

"The young woman bows again!"

The young girl walked up to Old Master Lan and bowed respectfully.

These two bows were to be paid to respected elders in the family. Chen Ping'an and the little girl were each other's only family and had no relatives, so the elder chosen was Elder Lan.

As the son-in-law of the Gu family, Chen Ping'an is engaged to Gu Qingcheng, so it is not unreasonable for Old Master Lan to act as the young girl's elder.

"Good, good, good child." Old Lan smiled warmly. Although his hair was white, his skin was delicate, and he looked no more than middle-aged.

After the worship ceremony, the third hairpin ceremony is held.

The person offering praise removes the hairpins, re-combs the hair, and styles it in a more dignified and elaborate manner.

Old Master Lan stood up and once again loudly recited the blessing.

"In the proper time of the year, in accordance with the order of the month, all are dressed in their finest clothes. All brothers are present, thus fulfilling their virtues. May they live to a ripe old age and receive the blessings of Heaven."

After the blessing was finished, Lan Lao had her hair tied up again, and a maidservant presented her with a hairpin and crown.

After the hairpin ceremony was completed, the officiant symbolically adjusted the hairpin according to the established ritual. The young maid returned to the inner room of the east wing, and when she emerged, she was wearing a long-sleeved formal dress that matched her hairpin and crown.

"The girl bows three times!"

This bow is for faith, for the continuation of tradition.

The young maidservant straightened her clothes solemnly, her wide sleeves hanging down to cover her fingers. Facing the sky, she bowed with her robes drawn up, her wide sleeves rippling, her hairpins and gold ornaments hanging down, and the beads on her sides swaying gently, yet without making a sound.

Rise and bow again; the prayer is now complete!
Chen Ping'an's eyes were deep, and countless fragments of memories flashed through his mind.

That little girl from back then
grown up!
"Now that you have reached the age of marriage, I will give you the name Zhaoheng. It means that a dark room can be brightened, that fragrant herbs can bloom naturally, that you can shine brightly, and that you can be as bright as the stars. May you have an open and honest heart, and wisdom as vast as the sun and moon. May the mountains and rivers be boundless, and the Milky Way shine forever."

May you shine like the ever-present sun, illuminating the clear and bright landscape;
Just as the earth's virtue is abundant, supporting all things to grow;
If he ascends to the Cloud Terrace one day, he will surely be a figure revered by all under heaven!
Bright as the sun, it encompasses all things in the universe. The celestial sphere and the jade balance align the seven celestial bodies!

Zhaoheng, Chen Zhaoheng.

(End of this chapter)