The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 635 Grandmaster Celebration, All Parties Gather (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

The current generation of the Gu family boasts a promising young lady, Gu Qingcheng, a newly promoted Grandmaster. Today's advancement celebration has naturally caused a stir in Canglong Prefecture.

Representatives from various factions were dispatched to participate in Gu Qingcheng's promotion celebration.

Besides the representatives of various factions, many younger generations who wanted to witness Gu Qingcheng's charm also went to participate in the celebration.

Gu Qingcheng, a peerless beauty who has dominated the younger generation of Canglong Prefecture for nearly an era. Since she first appeared on the list, she has been ranked first among the rising stars, making countless men feel inferior.

If it weren't for Mang Dao's appearance, she would have been the most stunning prodigy in Canglong Prefecture, and even in the surrounding prefectures.

Even now, with her breakthrough to the Grandmaster realm, this matter has become mysterious once again.

The debate over who was more talented and who had the superior combat skills between her and Mang Dao completely ignited public opinion in Canglong Prefecture. Countless discussions ensued.

On the same topic, some people are at the center, some are arguing fiercely, some are joining in to support them, some are just watching from the sidelines, and some are observing from afar.

Different social classes, different circles, and different positions lead to vastly different topics of discussion.

For this occasion, the celebration of Grandmaster Gu Qingcheng attracted representatives from top-tier forces. Wealthy families also sent their younger members to attend.

Some people are there in person, experiencing and understanding firsthand, while others can only hear secondhand information from the outside. Still others have limited access and can only hear snippets of discussion that slip through their fingers.

Today, the Gu family home is destined to be incredibly lively.

But the lively atmosphere wasn't limited to the Gu family.

hum~
Inside the room, spiritual light trembled, and a pale blue halo flowed.

Before long, the spiritual light between Chen Ping'an's brows gradually dimmed until it completely disappeared.

Chen Pingan slowly opened his eyes.

As his gaze sharpened, a golden finger panel appeared.

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（1302/1920）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（0/8640）、太虚御风步入门（425/2160）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
After three days of training, his martial arts skills improved further.

The Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique is progressing steadily, still needing over 600 cultivation experience points to reach the first refinement stage of perfection. With the blessing of the Snow Spirit Leaf, the progress of the Void Wind Control Steps is encouraging. If the current progress is maintained, it will be able to reach the minor completion stage of the Void Wind Control Steps in another month.

At that time, his martial arts realm may advance further, and he may truly enter the second stage of breaking through the realm!
"It's time to bring this to a close."

Chen Ping'an's eyes shone with a brilliant light, dazzling beyond words.

Today is Gu Qingcheng's Grandmaster celebration, which is also an important part of Chen Ping'an's planned schedule.

He slowly stood up and walked out of the room.

Dressed in white, Wang Siyuan followed behind the clan elders as they ascended Xiaopan Mountain.

Today, Xiaopanshan was undoubtedly bustling with activity. From time to time, the sound of greetings could be heard at the foot of the mountain.

"Blazing Sun Pavilion, thirty catties of He Xuan Iron Ore, and twenty bottles of top-grade precious pills."

"Huichuntang, ten large medicinal herbs of He Xuanshen, and ten bottles of superior Yuan Dan."

"The Xu family of Canglong presents ten exquisite treasures."

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Wang Siyuan gazed at the cloud-covered plateau atop the mountain, a hint of indescribable anticipation in his expression.

"Siyuan, let's go up."

The elder leading the Wang family delegation was a top-tier grandmaster. After all, the grandmaster celebration was different from the grandmaster ceremony. The presence of a top-tier grandmaster was already a great honor for the Gu family.

If it were any higher, it would be seen as lowering one's status.

In addition to the top grandmaster leading the team, the Wang family also sent several grandmasters and a considerable number of juniors to observe the ceremony and offer their congratulations.

"Mm." Wang Siyuan nodded.

A gentle breeze stirred, causing his robes to flutter gracefully.

As the eldest son of the Wang family, Wang Siyuan was naturally handsome and dashing. Even at celebratory occasions where scions of prominent families frequently appeared, Wang Siyuan was always among the most outstanding.

"So many people." Mu Qingyao, dressed in a long emerald green dress, looked around curiously with her beautiful face.

As one of the key prodigies cultivated by the Mu family, Mu Qingyao rarely appears at such grand occasions.

Mu Chenjie stood to the side without saying a word, but beneath his seemingly calm expression lay an barely suppressed excitement.

This excitement doesn't stem from the surrounding environment, but from the people I'm about to meet.

"You'll be watching the ceremony from the platform on the mountain peak later. Chenjie, remember to take good care of Qingyao."

The master leading the Mu family team was a senior elder of the Mu family, Daoist Mu Sang, who had recently entered the realm of top-tier masters.

Although Master Musang was not skilled in combat, he was extremely adept at maintaining his health. Even in his advanced age, he was able to take another step forward and break through a small barrier, which caused quite a stir in the city at the time.

Although Master Mu Sang had a kind and benevolent appearance, he held extremely high prestige within the Mu family. As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Chenjie bowed and agreed.

"Yes, Elder Jiu."

Mu Chenjie, Mu Qingyao, and several other younger members of the Mu family followed Daoist Mu Sang and two other grandmaster elders to Xiaopan Mountain.

For this celebration, senior grandmasters may take their seats at the cloud platform atop the mountain, while ordinary grandmasters and their direct disciples may remain on the mountaintop platform. Alternatively, they may take their seats halfway up the mountain.

Secondly, they watched the ceremony at the foot of the mountain.

However, these forces are mostly ordinary peripheral forces, and the representatives they send are not of great importance; most of them are just there to join in the fun.

"The Xue family of Canglong possesses sixty jin of He Bao ore and three pieces of rare and precious materials—"

At the foot of the mountain, a loud voice announced the greeting.

Master Musang did not turn around: "The Xue family has arrived."

"The Xue family!" Mu Chenjie and Mu Qingyao exchanged a glance but said nothing more.

Previously, they had interacted with Xue Guangyu, the prodigy of the Xue family, but their relationship was not friendly.

This is not the key issue.

The key point is that just over a year ago, rumors circulated in Canglong Prefecture about the ruthless swordsman Chen Ping'an and the fairy Yunmeng. At the Misty Rain Ferry, during the Hundred Flowers Banquet, Chen Ping'an spent the night on the Misty Rain Painted Boat.

Azure Dragon Flower Queen, Hundred Flower Fairy, Cloud Dream Fairy, and the virgin Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman.

This matter was orchestrated by the Xue family.

As the largest owner behind the Misty Rain Ferry, no one would believe that the Xue family had no involvement whatsoever.

Without the Xue family's tacit approval, even if Fairy Yunmeng wanted to lose her virginity to Mang Dao, she probably couldn't.

The Xue family visits; a dashing and romantic figure, entangled in a web of love and destiny.
Countless thoughts flashed through Mu Chenjie's mind. He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

"Wild Blade"

Since he has already made a marriage agreement with Qingcheng, why is he still spreading such romantic escapades outside?

Regardless of whether the Xue family orchestrated this or not, this matter is unforgivable and intolerable.

To marry a woman of unparalleled beauty—how many people dream of this? How many days and nights have they longed for it?

Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, has already received this honor, so why...?
Mu Chenjie clenched his fist even tighter, the blood draining from his knuckles, leaving them deathly pale.

But why do they still philander and have no self-respect?

As the husband of a woman of unparalleled beauty, enjoying such supreme honor, how could he not know his own good fortune!?

Mu Chenjie roared coldly in his heart, as if he wanted to vent all his resentment on Mang Dao.

But after only a short while, he seemed to deflate.

The knuckles loosened, trembling weakly.

Yes, a husband who could topple empires.

But this matter...
Even Qingcheng didn't blame him, so what right does he, as an outsider, have to blame or resent her?
All his resentment and anger stemmed from his unwillingness to accept defeat.

This resentment stems precisely from his incompetence.

A reckless swordsman.
Like a mountain, it stands in front of everyone.

His brilliant talent shines throughout the entire Canglong Prefecture. With his extraordinary talent, he ranks among the Hidden Dragons of the Great Qian Dynasty, and his name is known throughout the world and resounds in the Northern Territory.

His name inspired countless contemporaries to feel awe and reverence when they heard of Mangdao, a name that seemed unattainable.

While his peers were still struggling in the Profound Light Realm, or even the Inner Qi Realm and Blood Qi Realm, the Brute Chen Ping'an had already entered the Jade Balance Grandmaster Realm and become a top-level giant who stirred up the winds and clouds within the state.

Such a disparity is enough to make one feel despair!
Putting emotions aside, perhaps only such a prodigy could truly be worthy of being called a beauty!
Mu Chenjie looked bewildered and lost in thought.

According to the clan elders, Mang Dao Chen Ping'an is currently in Canglong Prefecture City.

I paid my respects today; I wonder if you will appear?
I think it will happen.

after all
He is the future husband of the beauty, the partner with whom she will share joys and sorrows and walk hand in hand.

Today is Qingcheng's promotion ceremony, a grandmaster celebration. Although there are many people on this small mountain, probably no one is closer to her than Mangdao.

Mu Chenjie's thoughts shifted, and he seemed to feel a sense of relief.

However, no matter how relieved he felt, he would still feel a pang of heartache and unbearable pain whenever he thought of Mangdao's philandering and Qingcheng's indifference.

This feeling is even worse than bitterness; it's as if it's tearing you apart. The rare treasures you cherish and protect are being carelessly played with and desecrated by others.

What you desperately desire, others can easily obtain. And once they have it, they trample it ruthlessly.

Just when you've finally managed to convince yourself and are ready to let go, recalling that scene brings a sense of broken, poignant beauty.

That kind of feeling is enough to make you feel hopeless!
Mu Qingyao looked at her brother beside her, who seemed to have experienced several lives in a short period of time.

From expectation to disappointment, from disappointment to resentment, from resentment to unwillingness, from unwillingness to powerlessness, from powerlessness to despair.
She was quick-witted and, in that instant, she guessed what her brother was thinking.

She didn't disturb her brother; she simply stood by and watched him quietly.

As time went by, the Gu family's celebrations became increasingly lively.

Xue Guangyu sat on the platform at the top of the mountain, looking around restlessly.

"Guangyu, behave yourself."

Xue Zirou's purple hair was styled in an updo, with a few loose strands falling casually, giving her a unique and gentle beauty. Her face was exquisitely beautiful, and her flowing purple hair made her even more dazzling.

Upon hearing this, Xue Guangyu was startled.

"Understood, eldest sister."

He paused for a moment, then immediately sat up straight, his eyes fixed straight ahead, his posture exactly like that of an old teacher in a school.

An elder of the Xue family, who was standing nearby, saw this scene and his gaze softened, a smile appearing on his face.

Xue Guangyu was lawless and had been undisciplined since childhood.

In the entire family, apart from a few people, only Xue Zirou could control him.

Xue Zirou looked at her slick-haired younger brother beside her, her bright eyes narrowing slightly. Although Xue Guangyu immediately sat up straight upon hearing this, looking at his appearance and demeanor, she still felt a surge of anger.

Feeling the boss's death stare, Xue Guangyu felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

He clearly came here just to join in the fun, how did he end up in jail?

The eldest sister has been staying home all the time lately, never leaving the house. Why is she suddenly thinking of going out for the promotion celebration?

Could it be that Gu Qingcheng has broken through to the Grandmaster realm, and the eldest sister's Dao heart has become unbalanced?!

Xue Guangyu thought to himself.

If he had known the boss was coming, he wouldn't have come!

It's much more comfortable to stay at home!
He's sitting there motionless; it's better to just kill him.

Xue Guangyu sat upright and steady on the mountaintop platform, his eyes fixed straight ahead.

If someone unfamiliar with him were present, they would probably think that this young master of the Xue family was truly exceptionally gentle and refined, possessing the demeanor of a great clan.

At the foot of Xiaopan Mountain, long benches are arranged, making the area undoubtedly more lively compared to the mountainside and peaks.

Without the constraints of rules, the greetings and formalities exchanged between people felt more casual and natural.

A young man in brocade robes sat at the back of a long table, looked at a young man who had just entered, raised his wine cup, and gestured to him from afar.

Chen Ping'an was surprised that someone would take the initiative to greet him.

He remained calm and nodded slightly.

With nothing else to do, he looked around and saw an empty seat on one side. Since there was still some time before the ceremony began, he decided to sit down and truly enjoy the experience.

As soon as Chen Ping'an sat down, the young man in brocade robes who had been gestured to earlier came over.

"This gentleman looks unfamiliar; I've never seen him before."

"Yeah, I don't come out often." Chen Ping'an poured himself a glass of wine.

Although there were maids beside him, he did not trouble them. Compared to the long viewing seats at the foot of the mountain, the ones at the mountainside were ultimately inferior.

The maids beside the tables did not serve one-on-one, but rather had to look after four or five long tables.

"May I ask your name, sir?" The young man in brocade robes asked with a slight smile, his eyes flashing. "My surname is Wang, and I am a member of the Wang family of Nancheng."

The person before me, though possessing no valuables, exuded an extraordinary aura, suggesting he was no ordinary individual. Perhaps he was a bloodline disciple of one of the powerful families within the Azure Dragon Clan.

Attending this ceremony is partly about witnessing the beauty of the stunningly beautiful woman, but if one can also make connections along the way, that would be of utmost importance.

For most people, this family celebration is ultimately still tainted by the pursuit of fame and fortune.

Chen Ping'an hadn't expected to encounter such a social butterfly as soon as he arrived at Xiaopanshan.

When the other party took the initiative to start a conversation, he did not put on airs. He calmly and unhurriedly gave his surname.

"Chen?" The young man in brocade robes looked thoughtful.

But after a moment, his eyes lit up: "Brother Chen, could you be a member of the Chen family from the inner city of Canglong?!"

Chen Ping'an drank a cup of wine, then poured himself another. After doing this, he shook his head slightly and answered the question from the young man in brocade.

"No!" A hint of disappointment flashed in the young man's eyes.

The Chen family of the inner city is a powerful and influential family. Although not among the top-tier families, they are still a renowned first-class family. Within Canglong Prefecture, they are considered to be in the first tier, following the Mu family and the Xu family.

If he could truly get to know him, it would be of great benefit to him.

Unfortunately, it isn't.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Chen Ping'an, the young man in brocade robes returned to his seat.

Throughout the process, Chen Ping'an appeared extremely calm, focusing most of his time on the fine wine in front of him.

The Gu family is truly wealthy and powerful; the wine they offer at the foot of this mountain is no ordinary beverage. It has an excellent taste, a refreshing sweetness, and can be considered a first-rate wine.

While it falls short of the spiritual wine suitable for a Grandmaster, it is not far off overall.

Chen Ping'an sat quietly in his seat, enjoying the moment. Sometimes, being surrounded by people for too long can be quite enjoyable.

During the meal, several people took the initiative to come forward and chat, but Chen Ping'an's responses were all lukewarm. Although he did not put on airs, he did not show any enthusiasm either.

Feeling awkward, the group simply left.

Chen Ping'an sipped his wine while gazing at the surrounding scenery. Although this place at the foot of the mountain didn't offer a panoramic view, it still possessed its own unique beauty if one calmed down and examined it closely.

Some people only focus on climbing higher, forgetting the scenery along the way. Others stand at the foot of the mountain, their eyes only on the towering summit, blind to the surrounding landscape.

Some people stand at the foot of the mountain, looking around, and all they see is the lowly, muddy landscape, the dust in a lowly position, forgetting that this is also a kind of life experience.

Those who once stood atop the mountain may have had similar experiences.

Looking back, the experience may be seen as the fruit of victory!

Only by being humble can one rise to great heights!
Chen Ping'an felt peaceful and calm, as if he had entered a state of deep meditation. This meditation was not forced or forced, but rather natural and spontaneous.

Martial arts are about harmony between humanity and nature, understanding the natural world and observing the changes in all things!
The principles of life are found in all things!
Although Chen Ping'an has not yet reached the realm of martial arts mastery, his imagery already possesses the grandeur of a master!
Amidst the surrounding chaos, Chen Ping'an, alone with his pot and cup, remained serene and content.

Although everyone is in the same place, their levels of understanding are different.

If recorded in a traditional Chinese ink painting, Chen Ping'an at this moment would seem to have stepped out from the background. Every movement exudes a natural and unrestrained Daoist charm.

As time passed and guests from all sides arrived one after another, Gu Qingcheng's Grandmaster Celebration finally began.

An elder of the Gu family stepped forward to serve as the host and officiant at the celebration.

"Distinguished guests."

A loud voice rang out from the mountaintop, echoing all around.

Even from the foot of the mountain, it could be heard clearly.

Xiaopan Mountain isn't large; even from its foot, one can roughly see the view from the peak. Whether one can see it clearly depends on their martial arts skills.

"I, the proud daughter of the Gu family, have broken through to the Grandmaster realm. I invite guests from all directions to celebrate this occasion together."

As the voices of the Gu family elders continued to ring out, the anticipation on the faces of the many guests grew even stronger.

At the foot of the mountain, the young man in brocade stopped his conversation and focused intently on the cloud-covered platform atop the mountain, eager to catch a glimpse of the enchanting fairy.

On the other side of the foot of the mountain, Xu Zhiqi, a collateral descendant of the Xu family, and his younger brother waited with longing for the appearance of the enchanting fairy.

Mu Chenjie looked excited and his excitement was evident.

Wang Siyuan's expression remained calm, but his slightly clenched hands betrayed his inner thoughts.

At the foot of the mountain, on the mountainside, on the mountain peak, and even in Yunping
All the guests waited patiently for Gu Qingcheng to appear.

(End of this chapter)