The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 649 Azure Sky Interception, Heavenly Will (Seeking monthly votes~)

Dark clouds gathered around the moon, and night deepened.

Several figures stood on a small hillside beside the official road.

"The chariot of the madman is just ahead!"

The old man with dark skin gazed at the carriages traveling on the official road in the distance.

Liang Xiaoxian stood to one side, her dress swaying in the wind, her plump thighs faintly visible, exuding an extreme sense of tightness.

"That's about enough! Please, Elder Earth, make your move."

The matter of winning over the Mangdao was a secret, and their pursuit of him out of the city was all for this moment.

Now that we are far from Canglong Prefecture City, the surrounding area is quiet and deserted, and night has fallen, it is the perfect time to make our move.

She had previously recruited Mangdao, who was willing to accept, but since that day, she and Mangdao have had no further contact.

I had planned to wait for my godfather's message to come back before clarifying things, but now it seems there's no need for that.

She had been quite certain about Mang Dao's attitude before. However, after the news of his overnight stay at the Gu family's house spread, she became somewhat less certain.

Could it be that the Gu family has offered some new bargaining chip, making Mang Dao want to change his mind?

After pondering for days, she began to suspect something, and the sudden departure of Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, only confirmed her suspicions.

Judging by the time, her godfather should have received her message by now. She should have waited a little longer, but now she couldn't wait any longer.

Rather than being controlled by a rogue and betting on both sides, it's better to take the initiative and put the chips in your own hands.

The moment Mang Dao leaves the city presents an excellent opportunity.

"Don't worry, Miss Liang, I'll take care of it." The Earth-Splitting Old Man grinned, his hands, as large as palm fans, stirring up a silent storm.

According to Miss Liang, this Mang Dao is incredibly talented, and his combat prowess already surpasses that of ordinary Grandmasters.

He wanted to see just how good this rising star of the younger generation really was!
Seeing that the Earth-Splitting Old Man was about to make a move, Liang Xiaoxian felt a slight sense of relief.

Mang Dao was extremely powerful, and his skills terrified her. If it were just her, she would never have left today. But with Elder Lan and Elder Di present, no matter what Mang Dao did, he had no chance of escape.

Let alone the brute force, even a supreme grandmaster would be no match for Di Lao!

What's more, Elder Lan was there to support them.

"Mangdao, I believe you will make a wise choice!" Liang Xiaoxian, with her delicate nose and almond-shaped eyes, and graceful figure, looked at the distant vehicle frame.

"coming."

Inside the vehicle, Chen Pingan slowly opened his eyes.

His brows and eyes were deep and unfathomable, like a still, deep well.

He had already sensed the presence of Kuanglan Ke and Liedi Sou, hidden on a distant hillside.

Chen Ping'an had long wanted to try the two of them working together.

Previously, he had held back his actions due to concerns about the turmoil in the city that might affect his plans to take action against Li Wusheng.

But tonight, there's no such restraint.

I wonder how many rounds the combined might of Kuanglan Liedi could withstand.

Chen Ping'an moved, about to make a move, when suddenly his expression changed, his brows furrowed deeply, and he froze on the spot.

"This is."

The stars were sparse, and the moonlight was hazy.

On the hillside, the old man with the cracked earth stood stiff, as if he had lost his parents. The madman beside him was no longer the refined gentleman he once was; his pupils were constricted, and a chill ran down his spine.

Liang Xiaoxian's breath almost stopped as the mountain wind blew, ruffling the stray hairs at her temples.

Under the hazy moonlight, a figure stood suspended in mid-air, dressed in gray linen clothes, the hem of which fluttered in the wind.

A mountain breeze blew by, lifting the right half of his robe sleeve, leaving it empty.

The longsword was slung over his left shoulder, wrapped tightly with hemp cloth, with a trace of rust showing through the gaps.

"Senior Gu Gu."

Inside the vehicle, Chen Ping'an looked solemn, a bead of sweat beading on his forehead.

But soon, that drop of sweat disappeared without a trace.

"The will of Heaven and Man!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, and he felt a slight stinging sensation.

The opponent did not conceal their aura, and its release put immense pressure on him.

But this pressure seems to have been filtered out, like the elite guards protecting the chassis, completely unaware, like a dynasty.

"This is the oppressive aura of a martial arts master!"

Chen Ping'an's mind trembled as he felt the invisible force permeating the surrounding space.

This sense of oppression far surpasses that of previous battles.

The two are on completely different levels.

It is said that only three pseudo-celestial beings have the potential to truly contend with a martial arts celestial being. He had previously been skeptical, but now, having witnessed a glimpse of the celestial being's prowess, he truly believes it.

The martial arts master, a celestial being, lives for a thousand years, overlooking the world and standing above millions of people!
Chen Ping'an was on edge, watching the situation outside the arena closely.

Under the moonlight, the figure took a deep look at Chen Ping'an's car frame before disappearing from the spot.

From the moment he appeared until the moment he left, he said nothing, yet he said everything.

On the hillside, Kuang Lanke and the others breathed heavily. Liang Xiaoxian's body went limp, drenched in sweat, and she collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. Her skirt fell to the ground, spreading like a lotus flower, revealing an indescribable tightness between her curves.

The oppressive aura of a martial arts master is beyond the imagination of most people.

Even for grandmasters like Kuanglan Ke and Liedi Sou, the will of the Martial Dao Celestial is beyond their capacity to withstand.

"A gentle breeze caresses the mountain ridge, a bright moon shines on the great river. A gentle breeze, a bright moon, and a sword—the Gu family patriarch, Gu Tianren!"

The old man's forehead was covered in sweat, and his wide mouth was stiff.

Kuang Lanke's eyes were solemn, and his expression was clearly visible to the naked eye.

After a long while, Liang Xiaoxian finally recovered and said listlessly.

"Go back first!"

A confrontation was ultimately thwarted by the appearance of the one-armed swordsman.

This process comes quickly and goes quickly.

Throughout the entire process, the elite guards surrounding the vehicle remained completely unaware, as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

Chen Ping'an sat silently inside the vehicle, lost in thought.

This was the first time he had truly encountered a martial arts master since he began his cultivation!
It may seem like a simple act, but it actually carries the power of heaven and earth!
The martial arts path is one with the heavens and man, guided by the power of the soul, and can carry the might of heaven and earth.

Such methods are far beyond the reach of Grandmaster Yuheng!

A pseudo-celestial being, with a flawed soul, can only draw upon a very limited amount of the power of heaven and earth. They rarely use such methods except when fighting desperately.

However, martial arts masters are different. Their souls are complete and their mental states are refined, allowing them to utilize the power of heaven and earth more frequently.

Facing the heavens and humanity is like facing the grand scheme of things, which makes one's heart tremble and feel uneasy.

Only when he truly sensed the power of the Celestial Being did Chen Ping'an realize that the methods of a Martial Celestial Being were far more powerful than those in the rumors.

The only saving grace was that the other party meant him no harm; however, that last glance was somewhat meaningful.

Chen Pingan had no idea what the other person was thinking at that moment.

But what he was thinking at the time was, could he survive against the Martial Arts Celestial?

Chen Pingan didn't know.

His previous battle with Elder Qingfan made him clear about his own combat strength. On that day, apart from not truly fighting to the death, he basically used all his methods without reservation.

Only the ultimate divine power of the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag, the buff burst, has not yet been used.

Assuming that Elder Qingfan has no other trump cards, Chen Ping'an's plan is that after using this divine ability, his overall combat strength should be able to surpass his opponent's.

However, the final outcome is hard to say!

After all, if he has the explosive pills and life-saving spiritual items, it would be strange if the old man Qingfan, who has been alive for over six hundred years, didn't have them.

He had reached this conclusion earlier and was quite confident. He believed that by using all his means, he might be able to save his life against a fully-powerful Celestial Being.

but now
After truly experiencing the brilliance of the extraordinary, he lost his confidence.

after all
It's still limited by one's perspective.

Looking across the several states surrounding Canglong Prefecture, among all the forces, there is only one true martial arts master.

Considering the other party's characteristics, their current location, and who and what their identity is, the conclusion is self-evident.

From this perspective, this is also Chen Ping'an's luck!

If it were someone else, tonight would have been unimaginable!

Even if they don't want to fight to the death, they have no choice but to actually fight!

Practicing martial arts may seem glamorous, but only those involved truly know the joys and sorrows.

Tonight was his lucky night, but one cannot live on luck alone.

In the end, it all comes down to ability!
With this thought in mind, Chen Ping'an felt an even greater sense of urgency.

Tonight is Chen Ping'an's lucky night, or more precisely, it's also the lucky night for Kuanglan Ke and Liedi Sou.

If it weren't for the appearance of a martial arts master, the fate of these people tonight would have already been decided.

He revealed part of his strength in front of Liang Xiaoxian, and had already begun to make plans in his heart.

Tonight, several men have come knocking on his door, and he certainly won't miss them.

To be precise, even if those people hadn't come, he would have found an opportunity to get rid of them as soon as possible.

From his perspective, the other party probably wouldn't reveal his strength for the time being, but in the long run, it wasn't a good idea to say anything.

Rather than hoping a few people will shut up, it's better to kill them as soon as possible and end it all.

He had already intercepted and killed the falcon that had sent the message. If he could kill a few more people, no one would know his strength as a martial arts grandmaster.

But it's a pity.
Chen Ping'an's eyes were calm and indifferent.

Looking back, there were some flaws in his earlier decisions. However, considering the circumstances at the time, his actions were not fundamentally problematic.

The only problem was that he was ultimately careless.

Fortunately, he only revealed part of his strength, and even with some reservations, the consequences were still within an acceptable range.

Based on his recent plans, it is believed that his apparent strength will gradually increase to this level in the near future.

Although the people from the Bicang Prince's Mansion had prior knowledge of the situation, the differences in their progress were not significant.

As for reconciling the accounts after they returned to the Prince of Bicang's residence, that's also easy to resolve. Considering what happened tonight, I believe they will naturally have the answer in their hearts.

These are all minor details. The most urgent and crucial issue to address is his own strength.

Once you reach a certain level of true mastery, it doesn't matter much if you reveal a little more of your abilities to the outside world. The risks will naturally decrease.

"No matter how things change, the essence remains the same: it all comes down to strength!"

Chen Ping'an's expression remained calm, his eyes narrowed, and a golden finger panel appeared before him. 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（1554/1920）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（0/8640）、太虚御风步入门（920/2160）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
"It's coming, it's coming."

Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, and the Golden Finger panel vanished into thin air.

His mind settled down, and he entered into cultivation.

hum~
A pale blue light flowed around him, enveloping his entire body.

The impact of the appearance of a martial arts master is far more profound than what is visible on the surface.

Liang Xiaoxian and the others abandoned all their plans and rushed back to Bicang Prefecture overnight.

The Gu family patriarch, wielding the Qingfeng Mingyue sword, made a personal appearance.

Under such circumstances, let alone recruiting brutes, they are already lucky to have survived.

Kuanglanke and Liedi Sou, in particular, now feel a sense of relief at surviving such a calamity.

The Gu family patriarch was infamous; he had once harmed even powerful figures in the Bicang Prince's mansion without a second thought. Let alone them.

If they anger him, they'll die here and have no one to complain to.

The first-class guest elder of the Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion may seem to hold a high and lofty position, but in front of a martial arts master, he is nothing.

"Elder Lan, Elder Di, this matter needs to be reported to our godfather as soon as possible. We need to re-evaluate and reconsider our efforts to win over and recruit the Mangdao!" Liang Xiaoxian's expression was solemn, and her face was not very good.

“Miss Liang, we understand!” The two clasped their hands in unison, their expressions full of solemnity.

Just as Liang Xiaoxian and the others were rushing back to Bicang Prefecture overnight, Chen Ping'an's carriage also left the territory of Canglong Prefecture City.

From Azure Dragon to Thunderclap, if one travels day and night at full speed, the journey takes about ten days.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Chen Ping'an's carriage traveled at a leisurely pace, even stopping to rest in the city of Guangyuan when it passed through.

Inside the city, Chen Ping'an also heard a lot about him and Gu Qingcheng.

Celebrating the occasion with gifts, spending the night at Gu's house, meeting under the moon, and sleeping together under the same quilt.
There are all sorts of conflicting accounts, some true and some false.

Even worse, some more detailed versions, embellished and exaggerated, have circulated online.

A love affair at a celebration.

The untold story of the enchanting fairy and the fierce swordsman.

Sleepless night.

The pampered wife of a state tycoon.

The taboo of the aloof fairy.

Various versions circulated widely, and corresponding rumors spread like wildfire.

In comparison, news of events like the chaos in the prefecture, the nighttime attack, and the fierce battle in the night sky was almost nonexistent.

It was as if it had vanished into thin air.

Public attention was mainly focused on Gu Qingcheng's breakthrough, the reversal of public opinion regarding the sword and saber duel, and the romantic escapades of the ruthless swordsman Chen Ping'an.

Truly important events within the state are rarely heard of. Even news like the Long'an Rebellion, which has been circulating for almost half a year, is the same.

Chen Ping'an stayed in Guangyuan City for one night, and soon left the city.

He could slow things down, but he couldn't make it too obvious. Although he wasn't worried about the criticism and questioning from the Zhenfu Division, he still didn't want to increase the risks unnecessarily.

Before leaving the city, Chen Ping'an also gave Xiong Sanrang a gift.

"Three concessions!"

"My lord, I am here." Xiong Sanrang's voice was gruff, but his posture was extremely respectful.

"You've done a great job escorting them all the way, here you go!"

"My lord, what is this?" Xiong Sanrang stared blankly at the porcelain jade bottle in his hand.

Chen Pingan didn't say anything, but smiled and climbed onto the vehicle.

Only after the group had set off and everything was settled did Xiong Sanrang carefully examine the gifts bestowed upon him by the adults.

After he saw the silver-patterned precious pill in the porcelain bottle, he was completely stunned.

When I looked up again, my eyes were already brimming with tears.

这 是
Breakthrough Elixir!

The journey from Canglong to Leiming, which should have taken ten days, took Chen Ping'an more than ten days.

On this day, Chen Ping'an sat upright in the carriage, his brows and heart showing no light, but a faint blue true essence flowed within, isolating him from the outside world.

Drops of the fierce and turbulent true blood of the earth dragon floated around Chen Ping'an, tempering his physique in an extremely unique way.

The Azure Sun Blood Refining Method uses secret techniques to refine blood and borrows true blood to temper the body!

Following the established and now extinct major cultivation sects of the Eastern Territory, the orthodox cultivation methods of the Qingyang Sect would naturally not be so rudimentary.

A specific training environment and complementary secret techniques are required to assist in body tempering.

Things like the Blood Spirit Pool, the Mountain Wind Grotto, the Spirit Gathering Array, and a series of resource treasures to protect the physical body.

Refining one's body with the blood of demonic beasts is extremely dangerous. A slight mistake could result in serious injury or even annihilation.

Every step requires utmost caution, even for the most outstanding talents of great clans or the true disciples of sects.

There are very few people in the history of Qingyang Sect who can advance so bravely and relentlessly without relying on external resources or environment, like Chen Ping'an.

To be precise, there might not even be one.

But Chen Ping'an's cultivation method was naturally based on his own confidence.

With his cheat-like interface, once he succeeds, his subsequent cultivation path will be a natural progression. He can cultivate this blood refining secret technique to perfection in the most natural and correct way.

"Refining!"

Chen Ping'an's mind was clear, his will sharp as a blade, refining the ferocious bloodline of the Earth Dragon's true blood.

Monsters are known for their ferocity, so to use them for blood refining, one must naturally go through many steps.

However, Chen Ping'an had been practicing the Qingyang Blood Refining Technique for more than two months, so he was naturally very familiar with this step.

As his will solidified, the malevolent bloodline within the Earth Dragon's True Blood became increasingly scarce, until it was completely purified, transforming into an incomparably refined divine bloodline that merged into Chen Ping'an's physical body.

"change!"

A surge of divine bloodline energy rushed in, but Chen Ping'an's will remained as firm as a mountain. No matter how his physical body changed, he remained unmoved.

The power of the demonic beast's bloodline gradually dissipated and became useful to him.

The process lasted for an unknown amount of time before Chen Ping'an slowly opened his eyes.

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（1920/1920）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（0/8640）、太虚御风步入门（1638/2160）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
"1920 points!"

Looking at the cheat code panel in front of him, Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up with joy, his expression unable to contain his delight.

After nearly three months of arduous training, he finally perfected the first stage of the Qingyang Blood Refining Technique.

Chen Ping'an's brows gleamed with spiritual light as he sensed the surrounding situation.

"Wait until nightfall, then go out and break through!"

This body-forging technique was Chen Ping'an's first attempt at breaking through, and he didn't know if any unusual noises would occur during the breakthrough.

To be on the safe side, it's more prudent to go out and make a breakthrough.

The internal structure of this chassis is impressive, but the space is too cramped. If something were to happen, it's uncertain whether it could withstand the impact.

Even though Chen Ping'an has now been granted the title of Senior Supervisor Candidate, the jade-decorated carriage frame he is wearing is not particularly large. It is at most three or four times the size of an ordinary carriage.

Overall, the space is still relatively limited.

Since this involved body-refining techniques, Chen Ping'an dared not be careless in the slightest.

With plenty of time before nightfall, Chen Ping'an gradually calmed his emotions and began to continue practicing the Taixu Wind Control Step.

The advantage of the Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique is that it primarily consumes martial willpower, with minimal depletion of true essence. Therefore, after completing the practice, Chen Ping'an doesn't need to adjust his breathing period like with normal cultivation techniques; he can seamlessly transition to other martial arts techniques.

hum~
A flash of inspiration appeared, and the imagery of riding the wind in the void gradually emerged around Chen Ping'an, swirling around him.
True essence circulates and is continuously transported according to a specific trajectory.

After an unknown amount of time, a cultivation experience appeared before my eyes.

+1!

The Tai Xu Wind-Riding Step technique is almost complete!
The night was deep, and the stars were sparse.

A line of elite guards stood watch around the vehicle, forming their own camp according to a specific formation, keeping watch in all directions.

"My lord is merciful! He has spared us from our labor and allowed us to rest. But do not forget our duty! Each of you must keep a close watch on him! If even a mosquito or fly gets in and disturbs his peaceful rest, then..."

"."

Although the carriage had come to a stop, the elite troops dared not relax their vigilance in the slightest. It wasn't just about mosquitoes and flies; they needed to be constantly alert to any slight movement in the surroundings. Let alone getting close, even making the slightest sound would be considered disrespectful to their superiors.

Under the cover of night, elite guards stood watch, protecting the vehicle's frame.

But somewhere unnoticed by everyone, a figure silently left the camp.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an's figure darted through the mountains and forests. He left the official road and headed towards a dense forest on one side, which was sparse at first but gradually became denser.

With his abilities, he could easily escape without attracting anyone's attention. Not to mention him, even ordinary grandmasters possess the ability to confuse the senses and disrupt vision.

When one is spiritually aware, even if one stands there, no one may be able to detect them.

His skills are no different from those of ghosts and gods!
Of course, the more one cultivates the path of martial arts, the deeper one's sense of awe becomes.

A grandmaster who is revered by others is nothing more than a child learning to walk before a martial arts practitioner at a higher level.

"almost!"

Chen Ping'an sensed his surroundings and found that the area was densely wooded and had a hillside for support, making it a good place for a breakthrough.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an flashed and landed steadily on a rock.

"To prevent any untoward incidents, let's lay some groundwork first!"

Chen Ping'an looked around, a flash of light appeared on his forehead, and the four command flags appeared in his hand.

"town!"

Chen Pingan casually tossed four command flags, which shot out in all directions and landed on the ground.

hum~
A flash of inspiration, and the command flags appeared in all four directions, creating a space of their own!
When the command flag is concealed, it can mask one's presence and isolate all sounds.

Afterwards, Chen Ping'an inscribed some spiritual restrictions.

These restrictions, though simple, are better than nothing and provide multiple layers of protection.

After doing all this, Chen Ping'an sat down cross-legged.

He held his breath, focused his mind, and adjusted his own state.

A full quarter of an hour later, Chen Pingan slowly opened his eyes.

hum~
The gold finger panel appeared.

Looking at the cultivation experience after mastering the Qingyang Blood Refining Technique on the panel, Chen Ping'an's eyes widened, and a sharp light shot out.

"breakthrough!"

Wow~
(End of this chapter)