The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 644 Hidden Worries About the Harvest: A Storm is Brewing (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

hum~
Inside the room, a pale blue light shone on Chen Ping'an's face.

"Li Wusheng"

Chen Ping'an's eyes were calm, his expression serene, showing no sign of joy.

Since he had already taken action, he must have foreseen this outcome.

Although Li Wusheng was strong, he was nothing special in front of him.

The difficulty of the whole matter lies not in whether or not Li Wusheng can be killed, but in whether or not Li Wusheng can be killed silently.

In terms of the outcome, he can be said to have succeeded, or he can be said to have failed.

His success lay in the fact that no one disturbed him throughout the entire process of killing Li Wusheng. His failure stemmed from the fact that reinforcements arrived before he could clean up the mess. During the chase, he was even forced to engage in combat with the enemy.

hum~
Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, and a golden finger panel appeared in front of him.

"after all."

With a focused gaze, Chen Ping'an quickly deciphered all the text on the Golden Finger panel.

"Still a step behind!"

The attack he just exchanged was the most powerful strike he had unleashed since he began cultivating!
Not only did he unleash the Myriad Demons Body Forging Technique, manifesting the true form of the Myriad Demons, but he also used secret techniques to unleash the third strike of the Seven Kill Heavenly Gang Fist. He concentrated his martial will, using the Azure Sun Blood Refining Method, the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, and the Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Technique, layering them together.

Based on these foundations, and with the help of the power of the Millennium Stone Milk and the Exploding Yuan True Pill, we will launch a well-intentioned attack!
This strike's power absolutely transcended the realm of Jade Balance, reaching directly above the Grandmaster level!
Under such circumstances, he forcibly took the opponent's bluish-gray Brahma Nail, but still suffered some injuries.

Although the injuries were not serious, it meant that he could still get injured when facing a pseudo-celestial being!

If the battle escalates, his injuries will only worsen over time.

He can't control what the other person does, but he can be sure that he himself is like that.

In other words, his current physical training is at most sufficient to deal with Grandmasters. Against a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud Realm whose combat power has reached the pseudo-Celestial level, his physical training and defensive foundation are not as stable!
And this is only in a one-on-one situation.

If they were to be besieged, the consequences would be unimaginable!
"A pseudo-celestial being!" Chen Ping'an's eyes gleamed.

If compared to the combat strength of a pseudo-Celestial Being, there are very few in the Jade Balance Realm who can reach this level of combat strength. Even on the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Ranking, judging from the rankings updated three years ago, a Wind and Cloud Grandmaster ranked forty-eighth is at most barely on the verge of becoming a pseudo-Celestial Being.

At best, they can only engage in a protracted struggle; they are far from being qualified to stand on equal footing!
If we take the old man Qingfan's combat strength as the standard, he would have to be ranked at least in the top 20 on the Fengyun Grandmaster List to be roughly equal to him.

In other words, within the Jade Balance Realm, there are no more than twenty people on the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Ranking who can truly reach the level of a pseudo-celestial being.

Even if we include those reclusive grandmasters who do not seek fame, their number probably does not exceed thirty!

Of course, this is the number of grandmasters who can truly stand on equal footing with pseudo-celestial beings. If we're talking about those who can contend with, rival, and engage in fierce battles, the number would be considerably greater.

Among these grandmasters, apart from a few special cases, a large number of them are expected to reach the pseudo-celestial realm or even the martial arts celestial realm in the future!

From the perspective of fighting across borders, those who can fight across borders at the Grandmaster level must possess exceptional talent, skills, techniques, and resources.

Although the battle between the two lasted only a very short time tonight, it allowed Chen Ping'an to make a more accurate assessment of his own combat strength.

Judging from the aura of the spirit, the person he fought tonight should be the same aura he sensed in the inner treasury of the Canglong Prefecture's Zhenfu Division earlier.

Previously, information was limited, and he didn't know the opponent's background. But now, after a brief exchange, having learned about the opponent's methods and weapons, he could roughly deduce the opponent's true identity.

Old Man Qingfan, also known by many as Old Man Zuo, is the Grand Elder of the Offering Pavilion of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison, and one of the three giants of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison.

His cultivation level has long surpassed that of a Grandmaster, making him a genuine pseudo-celestial being in martial arts!
Although the combat power of a pseudo-Martial Arts Celestial is far inferior to that of a true Martial Arts Celestial, their combat skills and techniques are absolutely beyond the reach of a Grandmaster.

Information about pseudo-celestial beings has always been kept secret within the Canglong Prefecture's Zhenfu Division. Although Chen Ping'an possesses high authority, he doesn't know much more about this matter.

Chen Ping'an had no idea how much power Qing Fan, the old man, was among the pseudo-celestial beings in martial arts.

However, let's assume for now that the other party is just an ordinary pseudo-celestial being in martial arts.

That means that his current combat strength, just as he predicted, has truly reached the level of the top twenty on the Wind and Cloud Ranking.

Furthermore, based on their brief previous encounter, he held a certain advantage in the final clash.

This advantage, though aided by the power of the Millennium Stone Milk and the Bursting Yuan True Pill, is absolutely real.

The Grandmaster Ranking only considers combat strength, not external methods.

Anything that comes from him and that he can use is considered his true combat strength.

The bluish-gray Brahma Nails that the opponent fired at the end were definitely not ordinary objects; in terms of instantaneous power, they far surpassed those of top-tier divine weapons.

Judging from the result of the previous exchange, he still gained a certain advantage despite having inferior external equipment.

This scenario also implies that, in terms of actual combat strength, he should be superior to his opponent.

Of course, this is just something I think about in private.

Regardless of the relative strength of the opponents, all methods are mixed together.

He used the Millennium Stone Milk and the Exploding Yuan True Pill, while his opponent used the Azure Gray Brahma Nails and numerous other treasures. Overall, he held the advantage. His opponent hesitated, not daring to pursue further.

However, this was not a life-or-death battle, and no one knew whether the other side had held back.

Therefore, all things considered, the initial exchange resulted in a 50/50 situation.

This situation also means that, from the current perspective, Chen Ping'an's previous assessment of himself was basically correct. If his combat strength were to be ranked on the Grandmaster Ranking, he should be firmly in the top twenty.

It won't be lower than this result again. As for the ideal position it can reach, that depends on the actual situation and the battle conditions at that time.

"I just wonder what level this old man Qingfan is at among the pseudo-celestial beings? If possible, I should investigate him thoroughly afterward."

Based on the estimation of an ordinary pseudo-Celestial Being, Chen Ping'an's combat strength is as described. But what if the opponent's strength is above that of an ordinary pseudo-Celestial Being?

Chen Ping'an's true combat strength may be stronger than he currently judges.

"Furthermore, among the three giants of the Canglong Prefecture's Garrison Command, apart from the leader, how does Xuanhuang Juejian compare to the opponent?"

A similar thought flashed through Chen Ping'an's mind.

Judging from the ranking of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison, Zhang Tianyuan, the Xuanhuang Absolute Sword, holds the position of Deputy Commander with real power, which is above the position of Grand Elder of the Offering Pavilion.

If combat strength and status are forcibly linked, then Zhang Tianyuan's overall strength should be superior to his opponent's.

However, one cannot generalize about status in this way. This approach may be universally applicable when there are differences in rank, but when status is roughly equal, judging solely by seating arrangement is not so simplistic and crude.

After all, in addition to strength and status, factors such as interpersonal relationships, merits and prestige, and personal temperament all influence changes in rank.

Unless there is a qualitative change in strength, we must still rely on this principle.

"In any case, we should avoid going all out unless absolutely necessary! The more similar incidents happen, the greater the unpredictable risks become!"

Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened slightly, and he offered a subtle reminder.

The number of powerful individuals within Canglong Prefecture City was still greater than he had estimated. Although he had made preparations in advance and the worst-case scenario shouldn't occur, who can say for sure what will happen before it actually happens?

It's best not to rely on others for many things. It's safest to firmly grasp security in your own hands.

However, despite this, Chen Ping'an did not regret his actions tonight.

Li Wusheng's actions had crossed his bottom line. He wouldn't be satisfied if he didn't kill him.

In addition, there are potential unknown dangers that may follow.

He was about to leave Canglong Prefecture City, so naturally he wanted to resolve this trouble as soon as possible.

Since the matter involves Zhao Heng, he is willing to take some risks for it.

His feud with Li Wusheng dates back a long time, starting with the Blood Bat Wei Yiqi.

This is simply a matter of differing perspectives, and we won't delve into who's right or wrong. However, judging from the outcome, his interests suffered losses because of Li Wusheng.

He certainly wouldn't just sit and wait to die.

However, while he had previously harbored thoughts of killing Li Wusheng, it wasn't an urgent matter for him. But now...
The sins of Heaven may be forgiven, but the sins of man are unforgivable!
If this battle had taken place more than half a year ago, he would probably have had a very difficult time killing Li Wusheng. Let alone killing him, even defeating him would have taken a considerable amount of time.

Even if we use every means at our disposal, there's no guarantee we can kill him. External methods, divine weapons, and treasures are all insufficient.

But now, when they make a move, it's effortless and easy.

The Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flags set up a confinement domain, and the Soul-Splitting Thorn was used to initiate the attack. A punch repelled the attacker, triggering a divine phenomenon that changed the attacker's position. With the power of a single punch, the victory was secured.

Then, by maneuvering and changing tactics, he restrained Li Wusheng's trump cards and used a fatal blow to completely destroy Li Wusheng's spirit and energy.

In total, in less than ten moves, a Grandmaster who was close to the level of the Fengyun Grandmaster Ranking fell at his hands.

During this process, he still had some trump cards he hadn't used.

Such a disparity in just over half a year is disheartening.

Time

Chen Ping'an tilted his head slightly, a hint of admiration in his eyes.

He has grown and accumulated experience to the point where he can easily kill anyone below the Grandmaster level.

Even if his combat power reaches the level of a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud, it will only make him put in a little more effort.

Those who can truly be considered rivals are only the top-ranked Grandmasters of the Wind and Cloud Sect, and...
Above Grandmaster!
His spiritual essence was exceptionally refined. Although it couldn't compare to the quality of divine soul power, in a comprehensive battle, when the two clashed, he wasn't particularly weaker.

He possesses the natural gift of a golden finger panel, condenses the foundation of nine spiritual patterns, and has undergone the purification and enhancement of dual cultivation techniques.

In summary, while there is still a certain gap between his and the pseudo-celestial beings' divine soul power, it is no longer so unattainable.

Although pseudo-celestial beings also possess divine soul power, compared to true martial arts celestial beings, their divine soul power is flawed, not pure enough, and somewhat impure.

When facing someone with Chen Ping'an's solid foundation, it is impossible to achieve a decisive victory.

During the previous pursuit, the pseudo-celestial beings possessed divine soul power and the ability to fly. Chen Ping'an had not yet reached this level and could not achieve true flight; he relied more on his true essence to support himself and his spiritual energy to propel him through the air.

The entire process is extremely energy-intensive.

The consumption between the two is not comparable.

This is why the other party initially judged that he wouldn't last long.

However, Chen Ping'an's true essence was abundant and his foundation was profound. With his immense quantity, he forcefully erased this gap.

This
This is only at Chen Ping'an's current level.

The pseudo-celestial being's soul is flawed, and his path to enlightenment will be difficult to advance beyond the aid of external aids. However, Chen Ping'an still has immense room for improvement within the Grandmaster realm.

Leaving aside the second and third stages of breaking through the realm, taking cultivation techniques as an example, whether it's perfecting the first stage of the Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique or undergoing another round of dual cultivation to purify the true essence, both will bring about a qualitative leap in his combat power.

In addition, there are plans for external means. Not to mention the distant future, even in the near future, thoroughly refining the prototype of the treasure, the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade, can enhance his combat power to a certain extent.

With his martial arts prowess, he could fully unleash the power of the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade. With this weapon, he could stand proudly above his peers!

According to Chen Ping'an's calculations, before truly entering the Martial Dao Celestial Realm, he has every opportunity to possess genuine cross-realm power. With his accumulated resources, offensive techniques, and protective abilities, he can fight against those in the Martial Dao Celestial Realm!

hum~
With a flicker of light, Chen Ping'an raised his hand, and several bottles of healing pills appeared before him.

He suffered some minor injuries in this battle, especially some marks on his hands, which he needs to recover from as soon as possible.

He had already taken the pill once before, and now, after a short interval, he can take it again to activate its effects and recover as quickly as possible.

If not handled properly, this matter may become his weakness.

Fortunately, his hand injuries were minor. With his body refined by the Azure Sun Blood and his physique honed through the Body Tempering Technique, recovery was only a matter of time. By sparing no effort and activating his life essence, he could heal his wounds by daybreak.

"Fortunately, I managed to block it at the last moment, avoiding direct injury to vital organs. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

With visible injuries, Chen Ping'an's attempt to conceal his identity is merely self-deception. It's all a battle of wits, ultimately damaging resources and wealth.

And this time was no exception.

It's rare for them to unleash their full firepower, but they've already lost a lot of resources and money.

Fortunately, there was no damage at all, the trump cards were intact, and only some minor details and scraps were wasted.

In order to buy a little time, Chen Ping'an used three divine weapons in succession, combining feints and real attacks.

The Mysterious Mirror, in a green bamboo tube, with a fine gray net.

However, these three divine weapons are only of ordinary level. Facing a martial arts pseudo-celestial being at his peak, the outcome is self-evident.

In a single exchange, the three divine weapons were severely damaged and shattered.

While there is still a possibility of repair, overall, it is no longer necessary.

"I'll find an opportunity to sell it later!" Chen Ping'an made up his mind and then decided.

With his current martial arts level, ordinary divine weapons are already struggling to keep up with his pace. And in the future, they will only become increasingly unable to keep up.

For him, rather than spending energy repairing the divine weapon, it would be better to devise a plan to acquire an even better treasure.

For ordinary grandmasters, divine weapons are precious, but for great grandmasters, ordinary divine weapons are not.

If even a Grandmaster is like this, what about a pseudo-celestial being?

The power of a pseudo-celestial being is enough to shatter divine weapons! Even the most powerful divine weapons may not be able to escape its grasp.

Only the finest of the most powerful divine weapons could withstand this level of combat.

Even so, it was difficult to avoid the aftermath of spiritual depletion and the wear and tear on the divine weapon.

However, a sense of unease arose in Chen Ping'an's heart as he pondered this.

In order to buy time, he unleashed three divine weapons in one go. Although he concealed them and adjusted his aura, they were still a potential threat.

While the two divine weapons may not be unique, if this matter is investigated further, it could very well be a source of trouble.

The only saving grace was that he had used all his skills at the time, his aura was extremely violent, and there were even strange phenomena of battle that stirred up his spiritual energy. In addition, he had concealed his intentions, and the opportunity was fleeting, so his opponent might not have been able to truly see through it.

Even so, Chen Ping'an's heart was still stirred.

After much deliberation, Chen Ping'an finally came to a fairly clear conclusion: his opponent likely hadn't deciphered the true nature of his divine weapon. Or perhaps, given the circumstances at the time, when facing an opponent of equal strength, the opponent simply didn't have the energy to focus on it.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts gradually calmed down, and he slowly let go of his worries.

Now that things have come to this, there's no point in overthinking. Instead of worrying, we should find a solution.

After his three divine weapons were destroyed, the divine weapons he now possesses have been replaced with the following: the Xuan Iron Ingot, the White Bone Claw Gauntlets, the Floral Square Cloth, the Yin Wind Knee Guards, and the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade.

The hidden Seven Luminaries Finger Gloves, Hundred Illusions Divine Blade, Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag, Black Profound Iron Mask, and Illusion Dream Pearl.

Before he knew it, he had acquired so many divine weapons. Even after three were destroyed, he still had a handful.

He experienced the treatment and enjoyment of such a privileged disciple.

However, everything he obtained was the result of his painstaking efforts and meticulous planning. On the other hand, a large part of what he gained came from preferential treatment and the allocation of resources.

After all these years of twists and turns, he finally managed to stand on the same level as those top-tier prodigies.

Even though there is still a gap, it is already within sight.

In this battle, besides the loss of divine weapons, Chen Ping'an also consumed a Violent Yuan True Pill and half a portion of Thousand-Year Stone Milk. He obtained both of these items from the Heavenly Luo Saintess.

The numerous losses, all added up, amounted to more than several thousand yuan worth of crystals!

It's probably more than ten thousand!
"What a fight!" Chen Ping'an said with a helpless, bitter smile.

No wonder those old guys haven't made a move. If it were him, he wouldn't have done it either!

There's no benefit in fighting like this; if something unexpected happens, we'll suffer significant losses.

Anyone would take on that role!

A single fight cost over 10,000 yuan in crystals. How long has this family's power accumulated?

If we don't get anything else, then we'll have really lost everything.

Fortunately, Chen Ping'an's efforts this time were not entirely fruitless. All things considered, he still managed to make a profit.

Li Wusheng possessed many valuable items. In addition to the thousands of Yuan Crystals in his Thousand Machine Bag, he also had numerous precious pills, spiritual objects, and mineral resources. Furthermore, he had a considerable number of books and secret manuals. All of these combined were of considerable value.

In addition, he also obtained a pair of black jade rings, a gold-threaded belt, and a blue lightning pearl from Li Wusheng.

Chen Ping'an hadn't had time to study the specific functions of the items yet. However, he had done a quick search of the Thousand-Machine Bag along the way, and destroyed any unnecessary or suspicious items.

He accepted the rest, as he felt they were fine.

He was quite satisfied with his many gains.

Some of those books and secret manuals were things that Chen Ping'an didn't have. He could take a good look through them to broaden his horizons and enhance his experience.

Those precious pills and spiritual items also greatly expanded his resource reserves. Some of them could be sold, and some could be kept for his own use.

With this gain, Chen Ping'an's cash flow officially exceeded 100,000.

Judging solely from cash flow, their financial strength is astonishing, surpassing all others in the same field.

The only pity was that he did not find the inheritance of the Absolute Sound Palm technique in Li Wusheng's reserves.

Li Wusheng has been famous for many years, so his Absolute Sound Palm is naturally no ordinary martial art.

If he were to obtain it, Chen Ping'an would like to study it thoroughly to improve his offensive and combat capabilities.

Unfortunately, he couldn't find it.

The situation was urgent, and he didn't have time to search Li Wusheng's residence.

But in any case, apart from this one small regret, there is nothing else lacking.

As for the remaining items, Chen Ping'an wasn't in a hurry to investigate them. Tonight, his priority was healing, and other matters could wait until much later to be explored in detail.

As for the functions of these items, Chen Ping'an had a general idea.

The Azure Lightning Pearl, in particular, is renowned.

It is definitely a powerful weapon that can be used as a trump card.

Azure Lightning Pearl, a refining product that can only be consumed once.

With a single strike, it possesses the power of thunder!
Even a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud would treat this with utmost care, making it incredibly precious.

Even if a weapon of this caliber can only be used once, its value is probably no less than that of an ordinary top-tier divine weapon.

It seems that Li Wusheng must have put in a lot of effort to devise such a trump card.

Legend has it that above the Azure Lightning Pearl lies the Golden Lightning Pearl, whose strike is so powerful that even a pseudo-celestial being would find it difficult to withstand.

However, such treasures are not common in ordinary states. Even a trading center like Xuanling Heavy City, which spans several states, is unlikely to have access to them.

It is likely that only in the absolute center of the surrounding seventeen states, in Bi Cang State, is it possible for a similar treasure to appear.

Legend has it that there exists an even higher level above the Golden Thunder Pearl. However, Chen Ping'an knows very little about this.

Treasures of this caliber are not something that can be used at will simply by possessing them. To activate them, extremely stringent conditions must be met.

This is why Chen Ping'an was able to forcibly stop Li Wusheng when he triggered it earlier.

Furthermore, the attacks of these treasures are indiscriminate and will not be weakened just because you are the owner of the treasure. If you are not well prepared and find the right angle when triggering them, you may end up in a situation where you hurt the enemy a thousand while losing eight hundred of your own.

In conclusion, any powerful treasure is a double-edged sword; its power and risk are often directly proportional.

Without sufficient means, rashly employing such methods would be like a child wielding a sword, only to injure oneself.

It wasn't until dawn that Chen Ping'an recovered from his injuries.

His ability to move so fast is not only due to the relatively minor nature of his injuries, but also inseparable from his own physical fitness.

He specializes in physical combat, making his physique extraordinary. Although he hasn't even mastered the Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique, it has already granted him a certain degree of physical protection and made his bloodline exceptional.

In addition, Chen Ping'an also consumed some spiritual spring water to nourish his spirituality and replenish his physical body.

Due to a combination of factors, it took him half a night to recover.

Only after his injuries healed did Chen Ping'an truly relax.

Without concrete evidence of injuries, no one would suspect him unless things completely turned sour.

Even if there are some oversights, there is still considerable room for maneuver.

After recovering from his injuries, Chen Ping'an did not leave the room immediately. Instead, he consumed a Snow Spirit Leaf and began cultivating.

Before closing his eyes to cultivate, Chen Ping'an suddenly thought of something.

They say being chased is the best time for a romantic or even a fantastical encounter. Why is it that he gets none of that?!
According to biographical records, the protagonist of the Destiny was being hunted down and, by chance, hid in a woman's boudoir, which led to an amusing incident.

From initial misunderstandings and arguments to later life-and-death bonds, such an experience is the envy of countless people.

pity.

A biography is just a biography; in real life, where do so many romantic encounters come from?

but
Chen Ping'an's eyes darkened, and he closed them.

A flawless face appeared in his mind.

A moon-shaped skirt, dark hair, a wooden hairpin, and more.
That gentle touch under the moonlight.

It was fleeting, yet so real.

A kiss under the moon, a kiss that could topple a city!

A romantic encounter—perhaps for others happens after a chase, but for him it happened before.

just
Chen Ping'an calmed himself down, and his distracting thoughts gradually disappeared.

This aloofness doesn't seem like that of a bickering couple at all!

With all thoughts scattered and distractions gone, only a faint blue light remained in the room.

hum~
+1!

Cultivate yourself, cultivate a peaceful mind, and do ordinary things.

Just as Chen Ping'an was cultivating, a storm was quietly sweeping through the entire Canglong Prefecture.

The night raid on the city was reported to the Northern Border Garrison Command in an extremely secretive manner.

The death of Li Wusheng, suspected to be a top expert on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, the Wanmo Sect's martial arts techniques, and the shadow of the Tianluo Sect—all these things appeared on the desks of powerful figures in the Northern Border Town Pacification Division.

In addition, Xuanhuang Juejian, who was dealing with the aftermath of the Long'an turmoil, also received an urgent message from the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command and returned to Canglong Prefecture City as quickly as possible.

The rain is coming and the wind is all over the building.

(End of this chapter)