The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 651 The Grandmaster of the Storm, Shocking All Sides (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

Qingling Prefecture, Bixia Sect.

Bixia Peak is the resting place of the Supreme Elders of the Bixia Sect, and it is the true center of power for the Bixia Sect.

"The rankings have been updated? Which old monster's position has changed!?"

Sword Elder's face showed surprise, with a hint of curiosity in his expression.

The Grandmaster Ranking has not been updated for more than three years. This sudden update clearly indicates that the rankings of the top players on the list have changed.

Sword Elder's hair stood on end like a raging lion. With a wave of his hand, a crystal-clear light screen appeared in front of him.

Sword Elder scanned the changes on the Grandmaster Ranking.

As is customary in previous years, the reasons for each change in the list are written at the beginning.

"The Seven Kill Fist Demon?"

Sword Elder was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

It's not a change in rankings, it's that a new veteran has made a strong entry into the list!
Qingling Prefecture, the Nangong family.

"A chase through the night sky, a fierce battle in the heavens! A standoff against the pseudo-celestial beings!?"

The garden was full of flowers, and an old man in a blue robe sat quietly, his aged face illuminated by the glowing light.

He could take the updated Grandmaster Rankings lightly, but a Grandmaster who could rival a pseudo-celestial being caused his expression to change, becoming unpredictable.

Unlike pseudo-celestial beings, a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud possesses limitless possibilities!
Theoretically speaking, every Grandmaster possesses the qualifications to challenge for a higher level than Grandmaster. Among them, quite a few old monsters will eventually be able to ascend to the realm of Martial Dao Celestial Being! Becoming a true Martial Dao Celestial Being!

Even excluding factors such as lifespan, in the worst-case scenario, one can leap to become one of the best among pseudo-celestial beings! Possessing 40% to 50% of the combat power of a true celestial being!
Even he had to be cautious of an old monster who displayed unparalleled power as soon as he appeared on the list!
Given time, he may become another top figure who stirs up the winds and clouds!

"The Seven Kill Fist Demon!" The old man's eyes were calm, but his thoughts were racing.

From this day forward, there is one more person to be wary of and deal with.

"The Rankings have been updated! Seven Kill Fist Demon has entered the list, standing shoulder to shoulder with Cold Nail Qingfan!?"

The powerful figures residing in Long'an, a major town located at the center of trade between the two states, also received news of the updated Fengyun Grandmaster Ranking.

Unlike the others, they made more guesses about the old monster's identity.

"His background is unknown! He is suspected to be a reclusive powerhouse!"

"His actions are both righteous and wicked! He bears the shadow of the Tianluo Sect's techniques, has mastered one of the Wanmo Sect's most powerful techniques, and has comprehended three killing intents of the Seven Killing Heavenly Fist, seemingly having reached its peak."

"Seven Killing Heavenly Fist, is this technique related to the powerful figure who appeared in Long'an not long ago?!"

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The newly reformed town of Long'an is full of new patterns and new atmosphere, but no matter who it is, the appearance of a powerful grandmaster is enough to make them move and treat it with caution.

A grandmaster of the martial arts world!

He has reached the pinnacle of the Grandmaster realm, truly standing at the top of his field. His combat skills, techniques, secret arts, spiritual treasures, and external methods have all been accumulated to the extreme within his field.

Such figures are so powerful that even a false celestial being would have to treat them with utmost respect and deference.

Needless to say, the Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud in this update is...
Top of the list!

"It has indeed been updated!" Inside the Canglong Prefecture's Zhenfu Division, Leng Ding Qingfan's expression was uncertain, shifting between light and dark.

Since he began his cultivation, he had hoped that one day his name would appear on the list of legendary masters.

But after he broke through to the Grandmaster realm and became a pseudo-celestial being, he knew that such a possibility was no longer possible.

But unexpectedly, his name still appeared on the list of legendary masters, only this was the result.

The power of the newly promoted Grandmaster was highlighted by the backdrop of one particular feat!
With a single punch, a raging torrent of energy crashed down, repelling a pseudo-celestial being who had been famous for many years, Leng Ding Qing Fan.

With just a few words, his name was nailed to the pillar of shame.

Cross-border conflict is something everyone wants to experience. But if you're the one being forced into it, only you know the true feeling.

Moreover, the matter became widely known. It was foreseeable that he would subsequently participate in various social circles and become completely famous.

Leng Dingqingfan felt a mix of emotions.

The only saving grace is that Li Wusheng wasn't mentioned on the list. He was only briefly mentioned, with the focus being on the detailed events of the fierce battle in the night sky, along with a corresponding analysis of their combat strength.

"Seven Kill Fist Demon!"

Leng Dingqingfan tilted his head slightly, his deep-set eyes radiating an indescribable light.

"Who is this strange old monster?"

"Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud!"

"To repel Leng Ding Qingfan with a single punch—what combat power that is!"

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As the Seven Kill Fist Demon, the Gray-Robed Old Monster, appeared at the location, the major forces within Canglong Prefecture City naturally received the update of the Grandmaster Ranking. Among them was the Gu family, the number one family in Canglong Prefecture.

"His movement speed and secret techniques are in no way inferior to those of a pseudo-celestial being. Such abilities are truly remarkable."

The elders of the Gu family sat together, judging the other party's true background based on the intelligence they had obtained and the analysis on the Fengyun Grandmaster Ranking.

Compared to other states, they were much more curious about the identity and background of this mysterious old monster.

"To knock back Venerable Qingfan with a single punch and withstand his secret technique attack—this level of strength and skill ranks him among the top twenty in Fengyun. It's objective, fair, and reasonable!"

"If that punch had landed on me, my life would have been in grave danger!"

"What Elder Hua said..."

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The elders of the Gu family discussed amongst themselves. The Wang and Xue families, two of the three great families of Canglong, were naturally no exception.

Unlike the discussion about the fierce swordsman Chen Ping'an, both major families sent out their elders and senior clansmen to carefully study each other's strength and methods.

At the same time, the powerful figures from the two great families also felt a sense of apprehension.

Compared to the Gu family's peaceful and secure situation, the two major families remained highly vigilant and fearful about the attack that had occurred in Canglong Prefecture.

Without a powerful expert at the absolute level to oversee the situation, the attack by the Azure Dragon ultimately cast a shadow of unease over them.

However, the reason why the two great families can be ranked alongside the Gu family is not only due to the balance of power and the checks and balances of influence.

Within each of the two organizations, there are far more than one powerful expert with profound background.

As for the exact number, that remains unknown to the outside world!

Given a certain level of strategic deterrence, information concealment can also be a means to enhance strategic deterrence capabilities.

"Mom, I'm back."

A sweet and melodious voice rang out from outside the fence surrounding the wooden house and thatched cottage.

"Ying'er is back." A hunched, white-haired old woman walked out of the wooden house, her voice hoarse, with a kind smile on her face.

"Mom!"

The girl outside the fence quickly ran in; she had fair skin and bright, lively eyes.

"Mother, look what good stuff I've gotten this time."

The young girl presented a pile of items to the old woman like a treasure.

"Good! Good! Good!" the old woman laughed, saying "good" three times in a row.

"Now we have all the poisons needed for the Jade Toad Bone-Eating Palm technique."

Seeing the old woman smile, the girl also smiled.

"Ying'er, we have enough poison for cultivation, but you've just broken through, so don't rush into cultivation. Wait until you've consolidated the Crimson Scorpion Poison of the Crimson Scorpion Heart-Burning Palm before you start cultivating the Jade Toad Bone-Eating Palm!" the old woman advised.

"Hmm." The girl nodded, her eyes crinkling. "By the way, Mother, guess what I heard on this trip to Xuanling City?"

"What?" the old woman asked, seemingly unconcerned.

The girl chuckled softly, raised her fair wrist, and a bell rang gently, causing a screen of light to appear in front of her.

"The Ranking of Grandmasters!"

The old woman's gaze sharpened as she saw the large characters on the light screen.

After three years, the Daqian Popularity Ranking has been updated!

The Prince of Bicang's Mansion has a rear garden with beautiful rocks and clear springs, where clouds and mist appear.

"Uncle Yi, I need to go outside."

Inside the pavilion, the young girl wrinkled her delicate nose, her exquisite and flawless face was so smooth it seemed like it could be broken with a touch, and she wore a bright and radiant apricot-yellow dress.

In front of the girl was an elderly man with a flat nose wearing a tall hat, and a kind smile on his face.

Upon hearing this, the old man's heart tightened, and he cautiously asked, "Princess, where do you wish to go?"

"Anywhere is fine, just not here!" the girl pouted. "It's so boring."

"Shall we go to Bi Cang City to see the flower market?" the old man suggested cautiously.

"No! Every time I mention it, you say 'here.' This time, I want to go somewhere far away."

The old man's lips twitched, and he continued, "Then let's go to Danxia City to see the sunset?"

"No way! I've seen it twice already, I'm tired of it." The girl pursed her pink lips and said with dissatisfaction.

really!

The idea that "anywhere is fine" is a lie.

The old man's lips twitched slightly, as if he wanted to make another suggestion, but ultimately he didn't say it.

"Princess, do you wish to go?"

"Oh dear, Uncle Yi, didn't I tell you? Anywhere is fine, just don't go to these places!" As she spoke, the girl's yellow dress fluttered, and a fragrance as pure as lotus blossoms wafted from her body.

The old man stood in front of the girl and suggested several places, but the girl rejected them one by one.

"Princess, please spare this old servant! You say where to go, and we'll go!" the old man said with a bitter face. His already flat nose looked even flatter now.

Upon hearing this, the girl's pretty eyes darted around, a sly glint in them: "I want to go outside the state and see what's going on!"

"Ah!" The old man's expression changed, and he immediately advised, "Princess, young princess, my dear little miss, the area outside the prefecture is not safe. There are countless bandits outside, and it's extremely dangerous. It's not within the direct control of my Prince's Mansion. If you were to encounter anything, this old servant would be beyond redemption even if he were to die a hundred times over!"

The old man was rambling on and on, but was interrupted by the young woman with a stern face. "Fine! Then I won't go. Can you help me think of somewhere to go?"

"Ah!" The old man was startled, his face instantly changing drastically, and he said with great distress, "Princess!"

"I don't care! I said, if you don't agree, then you can say it!" the girl said angrily, pursing her lips.

After several attempts, the old man was finally defeated.

“Alright! Let’s go to the outskirts of the state then.” The old man gritted his teeth and agreed.

The girl's expression softened, and a bright smile appeared on her lips.

"Hehe, Uncle Yi, you're the best!"

The old man looked helpless, not daring to get angry at all as he gazed at the bright young girl in front of him.

"What a little devil!"

The young woman was overjoyed, having gotten what she wanted. She finalized a time with the old man, saying she needed to inform her father that Yi Bo had agreed.

The old man's lips twitched slightly. He wanted to stop her, but seeing the girl's joyful smile, he couldn't help but stop her.

Not long after the girl left, a figure hurried over in a flustered manner.

"Elder Yi!" The newcomer bowed deeply, showing utmost respect.

"What is it?" The old man's smile faded, and his amiable expression seemed to have diminished considerably.

"Breaking news, the Great Qian Dynasty Ranking has been updated."

The old man's expression remained unchanged: "Has the ranking changed, or has someone made it onto the list?"

"Someone has made it onto the list. The newly promoted Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud, the Seven Kill Fist Demon, attacked Canglong and fought and chased the Grand Elder of the Canglong Prefecture's Garrison Command. During the chase, he repelled the pseudo-celestial being's pursuit. Once he made it onto the list, he ranked eighteenth on the Wind and Cloud List." The person who came reported solemnly and in detail.

"Ranked eighteenth on the popularity chart?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across the old man's face, but it quickly disappeared. He waved his hand and said indifferently, "I understand, you may leave."

"Yes, Elder Yi." The visitor respectfully replied and took his leave, but before he had taken a few steps, he was stopped by the old man.

"By the way, the princess is going out for a while, so make preparations in advance. Arrange for two first-class retainers to accompany her. As for the rest, you can arrange it as you see fit." The old man calmly instructed, "Remember, don't make too much of a fuss."

"Yes," the man replied respectfully.

After confirming that Elder Yi had no further instructions, he bowed and left.

The old man stood on the pavilion, looking at the flowing spring water that filled the garden.

"The eighteenth in the Storm Riders rankings? Interesting."

The old man smiled and shook his head, no longer uttering any more words.

He has been detached from worldly affairs for a long time; let the others in the mansion worry about these matters.

"A mysterious old monster? The Seven Kill Fist Demon? Could he be recruited?"

As one of the representatives of the powerful faction in the Bi Cang Prince's Mansion, Aoki Fugong naturally also received the news of the update to the Fengyun Grandmaster Ranking.

At his current status, an ordinary pseudo-celestial being is no longer worth his attention, but a Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud is!
The former's path to enlightenment is severed; no matter how much they are nurtured, they can only increase their combat power to a certain extent. But the latter possesses limitless potential. As long as they are not nearing the end of their lifespan, with the aid of resources and external aids for cultivation, they will at the very least become a powerful pseudo-celestial being.

Even more so, some may achieve a state of perfect harmony between humanity and nature, becoming true martial arts masters!

At that time, even for the Prince of Bicang's mansion, it would be an extremely rare and valuable boost.

Even a powerful force like the Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion, possessing a bloodline fiefdom and radiating influence across seventeen surrounding counties, exerts its influence in all aspects of life. However, the weight of a Martial Dao Celestial is equally extraordinary.

They are no ordinary people; even representatives of powerful factions like them cannot be treated lightly and must be treated with utmost caution.

The true value of a martial arts master can only be fully understood by those who approach this level.

Even in the vast northern region, a martial arts master is a force to be reckoned with.

The reason why the influence of the Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion in Canglong Prefecture City has been slow to spread is due to the Gu family!
The Gu family patriarch, the Clear Breeze and Bright Moon Sword!

With his own strength, he isolated the influence of the Bicang Prince's Mansion from the outside world.

The imposing presence of a martial arts master is evident.

But things are better now. Qingfeng Mingyue Sword has been around for over nine hundred years. He was seriously injured in the past, with constant hidden wounds. Given his condition, even if he had taken some longevity elixir or a longevity fruit, he should be nearing the end of his lifespan by now.

However, as he approaches the end of his lifespan, it remains unknown how many more years he has left to live and how much of his peak fighting strength he will retain.

The reason they had repeatedly tested each other before was to find out the other party's bottom line and to test their true worth.

Judging from the current situation, that person's condition may be much worse than imagined.

Otherwise, given their previous actions and the other party's temperament back then, they probably would have come over with swords drawn to demand an explanation.

Forget about the Bicang County Prince's Mansion. If you want to interfere in the affairs of Canglong Prefecture, you'll have to ask the sword in my hand first!
That person, in his heyday, was not considered weak among the martial arts masters.

Even within the Bicang County Prince's Mansion, where powerful figures abound, very few can withstand their might. Even a combined effort from several individuals yields the same result!
But now things are different; the opponent's strength has declined more severely than expected. So severely that they can hardly even pretend anymore.

That's excellent; their expansion of influence is now a foregone conclusion.

All that's needed is time!

Given the Gu family's current power, the only person they need to pay attention to is Gu Qingchan, the prodigy of the previous generation.

From the middle to the late stages of Yuheng, her breakthrough speed was astonishing, earning her the reputation of having the potential to become a female ruler.

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A smile appeared on Aoki Fusuke's rosy, flawless face.

No matter how fast they break through, they can never match their overwhelming power to conquer.

The difference between the late stage of Yuheng and the martial arts master is far more than just a little bit.

From inscribing spiritual patterns, condensing the patterns and nourishing the soul, to breaking through the shell barrier, there are countless barriers, large and small. Each barrier requires a great deal of time.

Even without much lag, it would still take at least several decades.

Even under the most ideal circumstances, it would take half a century for Gu Qingchan to live.

Half a century is enough time for them to do a lot!

Even if we take a step back and say that the general trend cannot be defied, a newly promoted martial arts master may not be able to stop this overwhelming trend!

With the prince seriously ill and the struggle for the throne brewing, who wouldn't want to get involved?

Whether it's streamlining relationships and clearing obstacles, or laying a solid foundation and building up resources, the key is to achieve tangible results.

Factional struggles and intense infighting exist, but how can a force like theirs not influence the surrounding landscape while engaging in such infighting?

Under such circumstances, who can escape unscathed?
When the throne is at stake, who would show mercy?
If you're not my teammate, then you're my opponent!
Anyone who stands in my way will die!

As for standing by and watching?

Without the deterrent power, it's nothing but a dead end!
Those who waver in the face of changing circumstances are the ones who die the fastest!
This is also the fundamental reason why the two major families of the Azure Dragon were able to figure it out so quickly.

Without a martial arts master overseeing things, what's the point of sitting on the sidelines and watching? Are they just asking for trouble?
While the Gu family may be able to remain aloof, judging from their current situation, they probably are...
It won't be long before it becomes detached.

Aoki Fukuhiko's lips curled slightly, revealing an enigmatic smile.

"Is the popularity ranking updated?"

Standing on the training ground, which was full of barren rocks, was a handsome young man dressed in white.

He was a young man with a graceful demeanor and a gentle smile, radiating a unique charm from within.

"Has an old monster made it onto the list?" the young man said casually.

Not far from the young man stood a woman with a beautiful face, dressed in dark blue clothes, exuding an air of aloofness.

After receiving the woman's affirmative answer, a strange look appeared on the young man's face.

It's quite rare to see a complete change of personnel in the popularity rankings every time they're updated!
"Tell me more about it."

"Yes, young master. The Seven Kill Fist Demon, in the night battle of Canglong Prefecture, defeated Canglong Prefecture's Cold Nail Qingfan with a single punch. Upon entering the rankings, he is now ranked eighteenth on the Wind and Cloud Ranking." The woman spoke coldly, describing the changes on the Wind and Cloud Ranking.

"The eighteenth?" The young man was taken aback, and his expression became even more strange.

"Ning'er, if I remember correctly, in the last seventy years or so, it seems that no one has ever reached such a high ranking as soon as they entered the list, right?"

"Yes. The most recent record for ranking was set by Taixu Jianzi of Tianjian Pavilion. He immediately ranked twenty-third on the Fengyun Ranking. Then, he reappeared on the list, ranking eleventh."

The woman spoke calmly.

The young man listened attentively until the woman finished speaking, then smiled gently at her: "Ning'er has a very good memory."

The woman remained silent in the face of the young man's praise, but a slight change appeared in her expression.

No amount of praise from others could stir the slightest ripple in her heart. But the young master's praise...
The woman stood silently, a poisoned dagger hidden beneath her sleeves adorned with dark patterns. The strange gemstones inlaid in her hairpin gleamed eerily in the sunlight. The subtle ripples in her hair seemed to shatter one's heart and soul.

"Okay, it's time to go back."

The young man stood there for a moment, then smiled gently.

"Yes, young master," the woman replied respectfully, her face icy and beautiful.

The young man turned to leave, but after taking only a few steps, he stopped.

The woman immediately stopped and stood behind the young man, the distance between them exactly the same, without the slightest deviation.

"By the way, any news about the Mangdao lately?"

"Miss Liang went to Canglong to recruit Mangdao, but there has been no news yet," the woman replied.

"No news! That's good." The young man smiled. "No news is good news. Otherwise, if I recruit the Brute Blade, I won't be able to take my revenge!"

The young man had a warm smile, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Young Master, it was Fu Gong who personally suggested recruiting Mang Dao." The woman said calmly, stating the objective facts: "Such a prodigy joining my Bicang County Prince's Mansion would be beneficial to the overall situation."

"Indeed! I must say, Mang Dao is indeed a talent. At less than twenty-six years old, he has already been listed among the top grandmasters, but..." The young man's voice changed, revealing a hint of cold iron.

"How can a real man not avenge the theft of his wife?!"

The young man's aura gradually rose until it exploded completely.

boom!
The violent aura caused the space to tremble, creating ripples.

Bi Cang Wang Sun, Ji Chang Kong.

Ten days ago, he entered the late stage of Yuheng and achieved the realm of a martial arts grandmaster!
His ruthless methods are comparable to those of a top grandmaster.

If he were to add more secret techniques and divine weapons, he would be virtually unmatched below the level of a Grandmaster!
The woman stood to the side, watching the man amidst the spatial tremors, remaining silent.

(End of this chapter)