The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 631 The Prototype of a Great Treasure, A Visitor Arrives at Midnight (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

Upon returning from the Gu family home, Chen Ping'an immediately got off the vehicle.

As I walked to the front yard, I came across peonies.

"Son."

Peony, dressed in a red dress, bowed respectfully.

"Hmm." Chen Ping'an glanced at her, then looked away.

Peony's martial arts skills are progressing well; it's estimated that she'll reach the fifth level of Qi and Blood in a few more days.

This progress is actually faster than he had anticipated.

Sure enough, the updated cultivation resources are a bit less cost-effective, but their effects are undeniably impressive.

With these resources to help, the little girl's martial arts progress should be much faster.

I hope to see the little girl reach the perfect stage of Qi and Blood before I leave!

Chen Pingan smiled and went straight back to his room.

hum~
His brows gleamed with spiritual light, and with a flick of his fingertip, a burst of spiritual light shot out.

The previously set-up early warning and simple protective measures were quickly triggered and put into operation.

Chen Ping'an's knowledge was limited, and although these restrictions had their uses, they were generally too simplistic. Moreover, they typically didn't last long.

If it weren't for his martial arts prowess as a foundation, he probably wouldn't have survived even a day.

After doing all this, Chen Ping'an sat down cross-legged, gently raised his hand, and a jade box appeared in front of him.

Amidst joyful gazes, Chen Ping'an opened the jade box.

Neatly arranged, translucent snow spirit leaves came into Chen Ping'an's view.

These snow spirit leaves, as if sculpted from ice and snow, are exquisite and translucent, each containing the unique coldness and ethereal beauty of the Great Snow Mountain.

As the jade box was opened, the white mist that had been rising around the Snow Spirit Leaf began to drift outwards.

With a thought, Chen Ping'an quickly closed the jade box.

Snow Spirit Leaves are extremely rare, and the Snow Essence contained within them must be carefully preserved. Otherwise, at best, their spiritual essence will be lost, and at worst, all their effects will be lost.

Aside from the value of the Snow Spirit Leaf, the jade box used for sealing it is no ordinary item either. In terms of value alone, it is probably even above that of a fine treasure.

"These Snow Spirit Leaves are enough for me to cultivate for three months! The accumulated gains from three months of cultivation are not a small amount." Chen Ping'an's eyes gleamed with joy, and his face showed delight.

Based on previous experience, one Snow Spirit Leaf is enough for him to cultivate for a day. With the enhancement, his cultivation efficiency will increase by more than 30%. All things considered, every three and a half days of cultivation is equivalent to having a spare day, an extra day of cultivation accumulation.

These three months are equivalent to accumulating almost an extra month's worth of time.

An extra month might not matter to those old monsters who have lived for many years. But for him, this blessing is considerable.

With his progress in martial arts, this extra month of accumulation could bring about tremendous changes.

This is under the condition of three months. If he can obtain a large amount of Snow Spirit Leaves, with an unlimited supply throughout the year, cultivating for a year would be equivalent to accumulating more than three months' worth of leaves.

At his current cultivation progress, even if he were to master the Seven Killing Heavenly Fist, it wouldn't take that long.

The blessing that the Snow Spirit Leaf bestowed upon him was of great significance to him, which goes without saying.

In effect, over the course of a year, one gains one or two martial arts breakthroughs for free, an unexpected boost.

However, while the benefits are great, the costs are also high.

To ensure an unlimited supply throughout the year, he would need at least three hundred Snow Spirit Leaves. Such a quantity of Snow Spirit Leaves is impossible to obtain even during peak harvest season, let alone the current season.

The rarity of Snow Spirit Leaf lies not only in its value but also in its limited supply.

Even members within the Snow God Palace, like Han Shuang and Qiong Xue, face significant limitations in their supply of Snow Spirit Leaves. This is even more true for outsiders.

Aside from the core disciples within the Snow God Palace and the top nobles of the Northern Territory, who dares to guarantee an unlimited supply of Snow Spirit Leaves?
"No rush, no rush. Once we've taken the first step, we can take it slowly from here on out."

Chen Ping'an smiled, quite satisfied with the results of the trip.

With the Snow Spirit Leaves from the Gu family, he wouldn't need to worry about them for at least three months. As for what comes next, he could take it one step at a time.

In a few days, the peak season for picking snow spirit leaves will arrive.

With careful planning, one can eventually obtain some Snow Spirit Leaves.

Even if the price is higher, he can accept it if it is beneficial to his spiritual practice.

He is now quite wealthy, with cash flow approaching 100,000. With the right channels and careful planning, acquiring some Snow Spirit Leaves shouldn't be difficult.

The only concern is the potential risks that may arise during the process.

However, in two or three months, his strength will undergo another change. At that time, even a pseudo-celestial being at a powerful level will probably not pose a significant threat to him.

A little risk is acceptable.

Chen Ping'an regained his composure and quickly focused his attention on another gain from this trip.

hum~
His brow twitched, and a thick, black-gold longsword appeared before him.

The knife is four feet three inches long, and the handle is one foot two inches long. The proportions are just right, and the whole thing exudes a cold and austere aura.

The blade is thick and heavy, solid and stable. The edge is sharp, like a thin veil of cold stars, shimmering with a deep, clear light.

Heavenly Meteor Frost Blade!

This knife was a protective gift given to Chen Ping'an by the Gu family.

It was no ordinary divine weapon, but a...
The prototype of a precious treasure!

It is a prototype of a great treasure, with a grade that is half a level higher than that of a top-tier divine weapon. Although it is not as powerful as a quasi-great treasure, its overall power is above that of a typical top-tier divine weapon.

The precious artifact gifted by the Gu family was not a reworked prototype, but a meticulously crafted masterpiece, intended to be further refined and strive for the status of a near-precious artifact, or even a true precious artifact.

The material was taken from meteorite iron from outer space, and after being polished and carefully forged by a senior master forger, the prototype of the precious treasure was finally achieved.

In the future, there is still room for further development by adding main and auxiliary materials.

In terms of value, it ranks among the top of many potential treasures, surpassing many fake and imitation treasures, and approaching the level of a near-treasure.

"Good knife!"

Chen Ping'an sensed the sound of the knife and exclaimed with joy.

Previously, in the Gu family's elders' hall, he had not examined the item in detail. Although he knew that the item given by the Gu family was extraordinary and was the prototype of a great treasure, he did not yet have a full understanding of its specific grade.

But now, after a thorough investigation, he couldn't help but feel a little delighted.

This is the nascent form of a supreme treasure, situated atop a top-tier divine weapon. To wield it requires an immense amount of energy. Even a top-tier grandmaster couldn't unleash its power for even a moment.

Even for a grandmaster, unleashing the initial form of a powerful treasure is a very costly task.

In normal combat, the prototype of a powerful treasure is rarely used. It is only used at certain crucial moments, making it a trump card. Only those with exceptionally strong foundations or old monsters who have been immersed in the Grandmaster realm for many years can use the prototype of a powerful treasure in battle for an extended period of time.

The Gu family gifted this item not because they expected Chen Ping'an to use it for normal combat, but because they hoped it would serve as Chen Ping'an's protective charm, a trump card in crucial moments.

According to the elders of the Gu family, Chen Ping'an, with his current level of cultivation, should be able to unleash the rudimentary form of a powerful treasure for a short time. If aided by the rudimentary form, his combat power, when unleashed at full strength, might be able to threaten an ordinary Grandmaster.

His combat strength is comparable to that of a Grandmaster, and he poses a threat to ordinary Grandmasters.
Depending on the level of attack, Chen Ping'an was able to advance two small levels with the help of the nascent treasure, demonstrating the power of the nascent treasure.

And this is based on the fact that Chen Ping'an can only hold on for a short while.

If one persists long enough, it is not impossible to defeat even an ordinary grandmaster.

Given the rarity of even the most powerful grandmasters like Ning Zhengyue and Nie Yunlong, it's unlikely they could possess such a weapon. Moreover, this Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade is an exceptional example of its kind.

From Gu Jia's perspective, this item is definitely a suitable protective charm. It can accompany Chen Ping'an for a very long time.

Even if Chen Ping'an eventually reaches the Grandmaster level, he could very well use it as a trump card to protect himself.

"If I can fully refine this sword, my overall killing power might be elevated to another level!" Chen Ping'an was overjoyed; the more he looked at the sword, the more he liked it.

Although the initial form of the treasure consumes a lot of energy when used, his extremely strong martial arts foundation allows him to use it normally, making it a relatively conventional offensive method.

Although he now possesses the Hundred Illusions Divine Blade, at his level, the assistance of such a powerful divine weapon is merely better than nothing.

But if a prototype of a great treasure were to emerge, things would be completely different.

With the aid of the nascent form of the treasure, the power of his Overlord Blade can be unleashed to its fullest extent. Once unleashed, it will be absolutely terrifying.

With the blessing of a precious treasure's embryonic form, can the Overlord's Slash slay a Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud?

If he could advance further in his Overlord Blade realm and reach the perfect state, then with just the Overlord Blade technique, he would probably be able to crush most of the Grandmasters of the Wind and Cloud!

After obtaining the Heavenly Meteor Frost Blade, Chen Ping'an changed his original plans. According to his previous idea, after he mastered the Taixu Wind Control Step to a minor level, he would focus his energy back on the Seven Kill Heavenly Gang Fist, using the intent of the Seven Kills to enhance his offensive power.

However, with the Heavenly Meteor Frost Blade, his offensive weapon might have to be his swordsmanship.

If one could perfect the Overlord Blade, and combine it with this nascent treasure, it would be an absolutely perfect match.

Even if it's a disguise, as long as there are no survivors, this sword technique can still be used.

With the blessing of the nascent form of the treasure, the power of his Overlord Blade will be amplified exponentially.

In terms of external skills, he has taken a big step closer to those top-ranked grandmasters.

When external means close the distance, given his combat skills, martial arts foundation, and cultivation techniques, how will those legendary grandmasters cope?
With his cheat-like interface, he could practice almost any cultivation technique without any restrictions. As long as it was beneficial to his cultivation and breakthrough, and the cost-effectiveness was high enough, he would basically practice it.

He now possesses the Blood Refining Technique for his physique, the Myriad Demons Body Forging Technique and a host of other martial arts for his body, the Overlord Blade for his swordsmanship, the Seven Killings Heavenly Gang Fist for his fist techniques, the Three-Point Human Calamity Finger for his finger techniques, the Tai Xu Wind Control Step and the Soaring Dragon Body Technique for his movement techniques, and the Seven Absolute Divine Skills to cover all aspects.

Furthermore, he possessed considerable skill in each of the divine arts, not just a superficial understanding.

It can be said that his skills are basically without any weaknesses. The so-called weaknesses that follow are due to the intensified improvement in various aspects, which leads to relative shortcomings.

It's not that he's really weak in that aspect. It's just that the frame of reference is changing, which is why there are points of weakness.

"The refinement of the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade should also be put on the agenda as soon as possible, so as to transform it into effective combat power as soon as possible."

Chen Ping'an's eyes were deep as he pondered.

After obtaining the Heavenly Meteor Frost Blade, he had even more things to do.

Dream Pearl, Black Iron Mask, Meteorite Blade, Black Iron Ingot, White Bone Claw Gauntlets, Floral Cloth, Demon Beast Carving.
There's so much to do, it's time for spiritual practice!
Chen Pingan shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

hum~
In a flash of inspiration, a translucent snow spirit leaf appeared in his hand.

Without the slightest hesitation, he swallowed it instantly.

A wisp of icy chill permeates the air, a refreshing and invigorating sensation that instantly fills the mouth and moistens the palate, quickly nourishing the heart and spleen and exerting remarkable efficacy.

hum~
The spiritual light shone again, and Chen Ping'an slowly closed his eyes, beginning his cultivation with the help of the Snow Spirit Leaf.

In the coming period, his cultivation progress will increase significantly.

The moonlight was hazy, and the air was slightly cool.

Inside the room, Chen Pingan slowly opened his eyes.

hum~
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Late stage of Jade Balance - Breakthrough to the third stage (Spiritual Pattern Condensation)
武学：青阳血炼法未入门（1218/1920）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（0/8640）、太虚御风步入门（260/2160）七杀天罡拳小成（65/3840）、霸刀大成（0/3200）、七绝神功圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
"This Snow Spirit Leaf has increased cultivation efficiency by more than 30%!"

A hint of joy appeared on Chen Ping'an's face.

Perhaps it was because his energy and spirit were so abundant and his spirituality so active that it nourished his physical body, and even his cultivation of the Qingyang Blood Refining Technique improved slightly.

If this state continues, it may not even take a month for his Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique to reach the completion of the first refinement.

At that time, physical strength will be enhanced, overall combat power will rise again, and the margin for error will increase significantly.

Taking advantage of the break in his breathing, Chen Ping'an examined himself.

Ok?
Chen Ping'an's eyes flickered slightly; he sensed an aura outside the courtyard.

"The mid-stage of Yuheng has reached completion!"

The scent seemed familiar; I felt like I'd seen it somewhere before.

"Liang Xiaoxian!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed slightly as he sensed the other party's identity.

A few breaths later, the aura appeared in the courtyard and flew towards his location.

"This is it!"

Liang Xiaoxian's figure darted away, landing steadily on a tree branch in the courtyard. Her movements were so light, as if she had no weight at all.

The incredibly slender branches, along with their leaves, made not a single sound.

"Is he practicing cultivation?"

Liang Xiaoxian's gaze swept around, finally settling on a house.

The light within her mind instantly shone forth, probing into the room.

However, after a moment, a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes.

"Not inside?"

Liang Xiaoxian was somewhat puzzled.

"Where did you go?"

Just as she was about to use the secret method to sense it in detail, she heard a voice, almost whispering close to her ear.

"Miss Liang, are you looking for me?"

(End of this chapter)