The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 638 Having embarked on the path of martial arts, he committed suicide to achieve perfection (The world is full of wonders, as unpredictable as a shadow).
"Elder Mu!" Chen Ping'an greeted him with a smile in his eyes.

His brow was full of spirit, his mind was shining brightly, and the cultivation realm of Daoist Musang was as clearly revealed to him as a lamp.

He could tell the cultivation level of Daoist Musang with just one glance.

Jade Balance Master, Mid-Stage Perfection, Top-Tier Grandmaster!
This Taoist Musang has quite a bit of staying power, it just keeps coming.

After many days, despite his advanced age, he has made further progress and leaped into the ranks of top grandmasters.

Chen Ping'an raised his glass with a smile, a barely perceptible scrutiny appearing in his eyes.

Master Musang was in excellent health, with a ruddy complexion and a balanced and peaceful vital energy. His aged body was faintly filled with vitality.

If it weren't for Chen Ping'an's incredibly strong martial arts foundation and his early breakthrough in cultivation, he might not have been able to discover the strangeness of Daoist Mu Sang upon closer examination.

It is said that Master Musang was proficient in health preservation techniques, and seeing him today, it is likely that his methods are even more advanced than rumored.

It seems that this Taoist Musang also possesses extraordinary abilities, which are not to be revealed to outsiders.

Chen Ping'an remained calm and exchanged pleasantries with Daoist Mu Sang.

Master Musang's posture was respectful and his words were polite, completely different from their previous interactions.

I still remember when we met before, although Master Musang's attitude wasn't bad, his words and demeanor subtly carried a sense of condescension. He looked at Chen Ping'an as if he were a junior with boundless talent, someone who might one day stand alongside him.

Even if they can be on equal footing in the future, as it stands now, he still has the air of a powerful elder.

A simple "Peace and safety, my little friend" says it all.

Now, more than a year later, when Daoist Musang met him again, his words were much more respectful. He no longer acted as arrogantly as before, preoccupied with his status as a senior expert. Even though he had now advanced further, leaping into the ranks of top grandmasters, he dared not display the slightest similar attitude.

Although the story of Chen Ping'an, the savage swordsman, killing the Evil Twins on his way to Canglong Prefecture City was not widely known, it had a great reputation among the upper echelons of Canglong Prefecture City.

The Evil Duo both possess the power of top-tier grandmasters, and when unleashed, they approach the threshold of grandmaster combat strength. Even when the two are severely injured, their combined attack is definitely not something an ordinary top-tier grandmaster can handle.

Chen Ping'an's achievements suggest that his combat strength has likely reached the threshold of a Grandmaster. Even if there's a slight deviation, he's already very close.

Faced with this situation, Master Musang naturally spoke with more respect and less self-restraint.

The title "Lord Chen" already encompasses everything.

Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, has now established his dominance and is no longer someone that older, powerful figures like them can look down upon. Even grandmasters would have to show him more humility and treat him as an equal.

Not to mention ordinary top-tier masters.

Master Musang was extremely polite and respectful to Chen Ping'an, and Chen Ping'an responded appropriately, but his eyes were fixed on the juniors behind Master Musang.

There were many juniors behind Master Musang, but Chen Ping'an was looking at the two among them.

Mu Chenjie and Mu Qingyao.

Previously, when he first went to Canglong Prefecture, he had taken advantage of the two of them to travel with the Mu family's caravan.

"Long time no see!" Chen Ping'an smiled kindly.

Master Musang was stunned for a moment, not quite able to react. When he came to his senses, he saw two astonished and shocked faces behind him.

Mu Chenjie trembled slightly, his eyes still filled with disbelief.

Mu Qingyao wore a long, emerald-green dress, her slender, pale hands gripping the hem of the dress tightly. She gazed at the man in the blue robe before her, feeling as if in a dream.

So, he was Mang Dao.
In Wufeng Mountain City, he slashed through the Xuan Guang Realm and beheaded a disciple of the Seven Absolute Elders, his head hanging from the city wall.

In Weishui County, he severely injured a swordsman from the north, beheaded a master of the Heavenly Lotus Sect, and entered the Dragon and Tiger Sect in a single day.

The Northern Cang stronghold, with its sword that cuts through wind and rain, is renowned far and wide.

In Canglong Prefecture, on Xiaopan Mountain, he defied the odds and fought against the Grandmaster Yuheng. Breaking through his cultivation realm on the eve of battle, he slew the Blood Bat Wei Yiqi, earning a place on the Great Qian Dynasty's Hidden Dragon List, becoming the number one prodigy in Canglong Prefecture for two thousand years.

Long'an, a key town, defeated Kaiyang Da Bei Shou Wu Xiutong, who suppressed several Yuheng Zongshi.

During the chaos of Long'an, he slew the evil supreme master, Black Mountain. He also beheaded the top-tier master, the Corpse-Boning Granny, and the demonic master, Blood Spirit Child.
Mu Qingyao stared blankly as memories of the ruthless Chen Ping'an flooded her mind.

Rampage!

He is simply a ruthless swordsman!

The person who accompanied her in the past, with his easygoing manner and dashing demeanor, was none other than Mang Dao!

Mu Qingyao clutched her skirt, the figure in her heart constantly colliding and clashing with the person before her.
coincide.

"Lord Chen, do you know each other?" Mu Sang Dao Ren asked with surprise.

He really didn't expect that the younger generation of his family would have any connection with someone like Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman.

"I know him." Chen Ping'an smiled. "We've met a few times before and even traveled together."

Although Master Musang did not know the specific details, he naturally followed Chen Ping'an's words and said, "That is truly a blessing for the two juniors to be able to travel with Lord Chen. Speaking of which, Lord Chen is indeed destined to be with my Mu family."

Master Musang smiled broadly and used this topic to continuously build a relationship with Chen Ping'an.

Mu Chenjie stared blankly at the family elder in front of him, who was both casual and reserved, yet also polite, and felt extremely unfamiliar with him.

The patriarchs of the Ninth Clan, who held immense authority within the family, had never before displayed such demeanor towards a junior. But now...
A complex look appeared in Mu Chenjie's eyes as he gazed at the composed figure not far in front of him.

he is
Mangdao?

The memory of their meeting in the city of Zhou in the past unconsciously surfaced in Mu Chenjie's mind.

In the past, he was deeply embroiled in the marriage agreement with the beautiful fairy, and was extremely depressed.

Meeting each other by chance in the city only worsened his mood.

I thought that with such a large city, we shouldn't meet again, but unexpectedly we did.

The feelings in my heart are not something I can share with outsiders.

Especially when he saw the two little girls accompanying the other person, he had already imagined everything.

Not only do they not put in the effort in their spiritual practice, they also find pleasure in deceiving young girls!
Such a grown man, and still completely useless!
It's utterly speechless.

He didn't say much when he saw the other person's friendly greeting, but when he left and saw the scene of one man and two women, he felt indignant.

He thought to himself, "You're always lying to young girls; I bet you'll never find a wife!"

But who would have thought?
The stunningly beautiful woman he dreamt of day and night was actually the other man's wife. And just a short while ago, the two of them stood embracing each other on the cloud-covered plateau atop the mountain.

Allure
Countless thoughts surfaced in Mu Chenjie's mind, rising and falling like waves, endlessly.

As one of the focal points of the banquet, Daoist Musang naturally wouldn't have much time to chat with Chen Ping'an for long.

In fact, while the two were chatting and raising their glasses, someone was already waiting nearby.

These people waiting were no ordinary individuals; they were the true backbone and mainstays of their respective factions.

Even the Taoist Master Musang could not refuse him. After exchanging pleasantries and fulfilling his purpose, he took his leave.

This meeting exceeded expectations, not only solidifying the relationship with Chen Ping'an, the "Mangdao," but also yielding unexpected gains during the casual conversation.

Master Musang glanced at the two juniors behind him and made up his mind that he would get more details from them after the banquet.

Not only that, this matter also needs to be reported to the clan elders.

As one of the Gu family's staunch allies, the Gu family's attitude is of paramount importance to the Mu family. Chen Ping'an, the "Mangdao" (a nickname for a powerful and ambitious man), is someone the Gu family is heavily investing in and is the future husband of this contemporary prodigy; his attitude inevitably represents the attitude of a significant portion of the Gu family.

Mang Dao is of paramount importance to the Mu family.

This involves a major family matter, so every single detail must be handled with utmost care.

The fact that the younger generation of the family had known Mang Dao for a long time and formed a good relationship with him was a pleasant surprise.

Mang Dao is a man of brilliant talent and amazing ability, destined to reach the level of a Grandmaster in martial arts. If his Dao heart remains unobstructed, he has a good chance of even surpassing the Grandmaster level in his lifetime.

If he truly achieves such a feat in the future, the Azure Dragon clan will surely depend on him. His Azure Dragon Wood family will be no exception.

With Chen Ping'an's rapid progress in martial arts, that day may come soon. Will it be three Jiazi (60 years) or two Jiazi?
Master Musang's eyes lit up with joy, though he struggled to contain his excitement.

If they could take advantage of this opportunity to establish a close relationship with Chen Ping'an, the "Mangdao," and build an unbreakable friendship, then one day, the Canglong Mu family might be able to take another step forward and surpass the top forces in the state!
"Lord Chen, I have long admired your reputation. It is truly an honor to meet you today."

"Lord Chen, please make yourself at home. This cup of wine is on me."

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Chen Ping'an maintained a calm demeanor as he exchanged pleasantries and greetings with representatives from various factions.

Although Gu Qingcheng's promotion ceremony was extremely grand, it had not yet reached the true level of profound cultivation because she was only a Grandmaster who had broken through to the next realm. Although there were many guests who came to observe the ceremony, most of them were senior Grandmasters.

While there are top-tier masters, their overall number is not large. As for grandmasters, they are even fewer.

For the vast majority of guests, Chen Ping'an was already famous, powerful, and had a bright future that was beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Now that they have this golden opportunity, they naturally want to seize it. Otherwise, if they miss this chance, they don't know when the next one will come.

There might not even be a next time.

With the talent that Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, has shown so far, it may not be long before he reaches the Grandmaster realm. Perhaps it will be a full sixty years, or perhaps only half a sixty years.

It is even highly possible that he could reach the Grandmaster level within twenty years.

Exchanging pleasantries now, even if it doesn't lead to a good relationship, can lay a solid foundation for future interactions.

If we could go further, that would be exactly what most forces and representatives would want to see.

A person's social connections may not always be useful, but if they are, they will be of great use!
For most people, this is a matter of life and death!

Faced with a constant stream of toasts, Chen Ping'an didn't say much, but his demeanor was still quite proper and polite.

Since it's all wasted time anyway, it's not a bad idea to use it to get to know some people.

Although getting to know these people doesn't count as building connections, it does establish a bond. If one day he becomes powerful and consolidates his influence, he might be able to save himself some trouble.

The banquet was lively and bustling. However, the overall social interactions were mixed, with some people remaining cold and others being overly enthusiastic.

Some people try every means and painstaking effort to get into the circle, only to find that they are just marginal figures who are dispensable.

Some people are racking their brains, wanting to go further and move closer to the center of the circle.

Some people, however, are naturally destined to be the center of attention just by standing there.

No words are needed; a single glance or gesture is enough to spark countless speculations. Everyone is afraid that the slightest misstep will lead to saying the wrong thing and offending the other party.

At this very moment, the people surrounding Chen Ping'an were in the same situation.

Any one of them would be an absolute center of attention in any social circle, but at this moment they are going to great lengths to build good relationships and gain friendships.

Tonight's banquet is centered around Gu Qingcheng, but it is also...
Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman!
A banquet is like a microcosm of the world, with clear distinctions and strict order between different social circles.

Some were cautious, some were respectful and polite, and some were natural and easygoing.
During the exchange of greetings, Chen Ping'an also met Wang Siyuan, the contemporary prodigy of the Azure Dragon Royal Family.

Wang Siyuan came with the elders of the Wang family.

As the representative of the Wang family attending the ceremony, the elder from the Wang family was naturally also a top-level grandmaster.

There wasn't much to say during the initial greetings and pleasantries.

Chen Ping'an's attention was mostly focused on Wang Siyuan.

He had heard of the other party's name as early as when he first embarked on the path of martial arts in Weishui County.

Second on the rookie list, Wang Siyuan, the pride of the Wang family!

In the past, Wang Siyuan was an unattainable, legendary figure to Chen Ping'an.

At such a young age, he has already reached the intermediate stage of the Profound Light Realm, making him a prodigy among prodigies and a rising star among rising stars.

At that time, for him, who was still only at the Qi and Blood Realm, a cultivator at the Inner Qi Realm was already a renowned and unattainable figure. Even his superior, Mu Wanjun, who was ranked among the top ten geniuses of the Wei River region, was only an Inner Qi Realm cultivator.

Who can imagine the value of a mid-stage Profound Light Realm expert!
This is absolutely a legendary existence, a true prodigy spoken of by countless people. There is absolutely no way such a person could appear in ordinary, mundane daily life.

And today.
Six years later, everything has changed.

The once legendary prodigy doesn't even have the right to look Chen Ping'an in the eye as an equal.

As a junior accompanying them, he stood at the back, watching his elders communicate with the burly swordsman Chen Ping'an.

Strictly speaking, today is the first time Chen Ping'an has met Wang Siyuan, the prodigy of the Wang family, and it is also the first time the two of them have met.

As the eldest son of the Wang family and a leading figure of his time, Wang Siyuan perfectly embodies Chen Ping'an's ideal of a prodigy from a prestigious family.

With his handsome face and refined demeanor, dressed in white, he was a natural protagonist.

The stranger is like jade, and the young master is unparalleled in the world!
It must be said that Wang Siyuan's demeanor and appearance were exactly what Chen Ping'an had imagined. It was also what he had long hoped for.

Like the Cloud Concealer Sword Wind Without a Trace, Wang Siyuan possessed the qualities that Chen Ping'an desired.

If Feng Wuhen embodies the swordsman Chen Ping'an hoped for, possessing the dashing and unrestrained spirit of a swordsman, then Wang Siyuan embodies the gentle and refined qualities unique to a young master from a noble family—gentle as jade, subtle and silent.

The sky was a pale blue, shrouded in mist and rain. He stood on the bow of the boat, holding a paper umbrella and a sword hanging from his arm.

These are the kinds of scenarios that Chen Ping'an has always imagined and longed for.

The desired warmth and elegance are found in both Wang Siyuan and Feng Wuhen.

A beautiful woman stood by the riverbank. In a fleeting moment, he flashed by, as graceful as a startled swan and as lithe as a swimming dragon. When he reappeared, he was standing beside the beautiful woman.

Holding a paper umbrella, he said, "Girl, it's raining," and the story came to a perfect end, fulfilling his childhood dream.

I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to realize my childhood dream.

Between honing his swordsmanship and becoming a swordsman, he chose to marry a female swordsman.

A gentle breeze caresses the mountain ridge, and the bright moon shines over the great river.
Upon seeing Wang Siyuan, Chen Ping'an was reminded of Wang Lingzhi, the previous prodigy of the Wang family.

Once full of vigor and ambition, now, one wrong move has reduced him to a useless person.

Until you reach the summit, until you reach the absolute peak, it is not time to relax.

If one cultivates martial arts, then one should strive to perfect it.

Chen Ping'an smiled calmly, looking at Wang Siyuan not far away, his thoughts shifting, filled with a sense of melancholy.

Time is truly a wonderful thing; it smooths out all wrinkles and symmetricals all information.

The world is full of wonders, and words cannot fully express them.

The once unapproachable prodigy has become an unremarkable background figure in a conversation. The former number one, who once suppressed his contemporaries, has become his betrothed.

and also
Chen Pingan turned his head slightly and glanced at Xue Zirou not far away.

When he turned his head and looked down, Xue Zirou was also looking at him.

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

Xue Zirou's clear eyes were like water, as if she had a thousand words to say.

Just then, a clear, cool voice rang in Chen Ping'an's ears.

Like jade carved from cold ice, the music is melodious and indescribably pleasing to the ear.

The secret telepathic message was sent by Gu Qingcheng!

　With that matter settled, I should be able to focus on writing now. Time to get back into the flow and get back to writing.

　　The storyline in Canglong Prefecture should be concluded soon, including the promise of love, the human world, and the events involving Li Wusheng and Kuanglan Liedi.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)