The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 664 Leizhushan City, Five Directions Rejoice (Bonus Chapter for 1000 Monthly Tickets)

"Lord Feng, I entrust the Heretical Alliance and the Black Spirit Sect to you."

Amidst the dense forest and rocks, Chen Ping'an spoke gently, solemnly cupping his hands in greeting.

"Rest assured, Lord Chen. I will certainly fulfill my mission!" Feng Wuhen bowed solemnly.

After leaving the Left Path Alliance, Chen Ping'an established a plan. He and Feng Wuhen then split into two groups to jointly advance the Thunderclap project.

With the Thunder Five Families and the Blood Owl Gang's situation largely settled, and the Left Path Alliance also willing to fully cooperate, only the Five Families, the Outer Path Alliance, and the Black Spirit Gate remain.

Feng Wuhen was in charge of the Outer Path Alliance and the Black Spirit Sect, while Chen Ping'an was only responsible for the Five Families because he needed to return as soon as possible to coordinate the encirclement and suppression.

With the heads of the Blood Owl Gang's Dragon and Tiger, and the attitude of Hu Yanqing from the Left Path Alliance, the difficulty of negotiations between the three forces will be greatly reduced.

After obtaining Hu Yanqing's credentials, Feng Wuhen should be able to fulfill his mission when he goes to the Outer Path Alliance and the Black Spirit Sect.

Chen Ping'an's insistence on this course of action presented Feng Wuhen with a rare opportunity to earn merit. The difference in merit between negotiating this matter together and having one person share the responsibility is stark.

"Lord Feng, take care! After this is accomplished, we'll drink to thunder together!"

"It must be so!" Feng Wuhen rarely showed a smile.

Outside the Zuo Dao Alliance mountain range, the two exchanged a few pleasantries and then departed.

Before parting, Feng Wuhen hesitated, but ultimately said nothing. With a swift movement, he disappeared from Chen Ping'an's sight.

In this battle, Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, displayed unparalleled talent, fighting against a Grandmaster of Martial Arts with only the mid-stage Jade Balance realm. His Overlord Slash was enough to severely injure a Grandmaster!
Such combat prowess is renowned even within the entire Canglong Prefecture. Let alone in Leiming's territory.

Chen Ping'an's full power in this battle, with its thunderous force, will surely secure the victory!

As for Mang Dao's talent...
Feng Wuhen was filled with mixed emotions, including a sense of melancholy.

He prided himself on being a prodigy, capable of cultivating for a hundred years, yet he couldn't compare to Mang Dao's twenty-six years of life!

"It's time to leave."

Chen Ping'an watched Feng Wuhen leave, then his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.

In the battle against the Blood Owl Gang, he had already demonstrated the entry-level realm of the Void Control Wind Step.

Now that we're on our way, we can unleash our full potential without worrying about hiding anything.

The skill's rank is listed here; even the beginner-level Taixu Wind Control Step offers a considerable speed boost.

Although he doesn't use the Wind-Treading Secret Technique, Chen Ping'an can unleash a speed comparable to that of an ordinary Grandmaster by leveraging his apparent cultivation level.

Of course, those grandmasters who are skilled in movement techniques are another matter.

However, Chen Ping'an's true mastery of the Void Wind-Riding Step had already reached the minor completion stage. If he were to exert his full strength, even with some cultivation held back, he could unleash a power approaching that of a top-tier Grandmaster while using his mid-stage Jade Balance realm.

The Tai Xu Wind-Riding Step is a technique close to the level of a true martial arts manual. Even if Chen Ping'an is exceptionally talented, it is inappropriate for him to progress too quickly. He should proceed gradually.

As for the Overlord Blade, although it is a supreme technique, its grade is not as high as the Void Wind Control Step. In addition, Chen Ping'an has never been stingy in showing off his talent and aptitude in the way of the blade. With so much time to cultivate, it is appropriate for him to now display a blade technique at the level of mastery.

In the battle of Lei Ming, he has used almost all the methods he could openly employ so far. The only one he is still holding back is the nascent form of the powerful treasure, the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade.

However, there's no rush. Keeping a trump card in the open is a good idea, to be used when necessary, which also aligns with others' expectations of the promising young talent.

In addition, find a suitable opportunity to clean up the Lightning Beads in your hand and keep them as a trump card.

In the mountains and forests, Chen Ping'an's figure flew by, constantly thinking and planning.

Throughout his cultivation journey, his best habit has been to review and reflect in real time. Although it is somewhat tedious, cultivation is inherently about facing death and seeking life.

When it involves life and death, no amount of excessive consideration is too much!
Great figures and extraordinary individuals rise from humble beginnings to achieve great things, relying on a multitude of factors, but certainly not solely on talent and ability.

How many brilliant minds, harboring lofty ambitions and aspiring to survey the world, ultimately fail?
What will become of them?!

Talent, temperament, opportunity, and aptitude.
Many factors intersect and interfere with each other. Only those who hold fast to their original intentions and do not lose themselves have the opportunity to use great perseverance and talent to challenge the heavens and enter the ranks of giants and great men.

If others are like this, then Chen Ping'an will naturally be the same!

Having practiced martial arts for nearly seven years, Chen Ping'an is almost twenty-six years old before he even realizes it!
"Any news about Mang Dao?" Inside the Thunderous Garrison, Wu Benqing inquired about Chen Ping'an.

"No, sir. I will report as soon as I have any news," a trusted subordinate said respectfully.

"Alright, go down now." Wu Benqing waved his hand.

"Yes."

Within the Thunderous Mountains, the terrain is complex, causing delays in message transmission. Mang Dao and Feng Wuhen, traveling light and at great speed, faced considerable difficulty in gathering information about them once inside the Thunderous Mountains.

However, it's not a big deal.

His current inquiries are merely out of caution.

"Forget it, it won't cause any trouble!" Wu Benqing chuckled and lay down.

With Gu Qingchan in seclusion and no one from the Leiming faction participating, the situation in Leiming is already set and there is no room for change!

"Have you found out? Where did Mang Dao go?"

At the Leiming Valley family, Gu Baixuan inquired about the latest movements of the ruthless swordsman Chen Ping'an.

Previously, scouts reported that Mang Dao had entered the Thunder Mountain Range, and judging from his movements, he was heading towards the Blood Owl Gang. Later, there was further news that he had joined up with Yun Yin Jian Feng Wuhen outside the Thunder Mountain Range; his subsequent whereabouts are unknown.

"Reporting to Elder, the latest news is that Lord Chen and Lord Feng disappeared after entering the Thunder Mountain Range. However, judging from their location, it is highly likely that they headed towards the Left Alliance."

"The Left Path Alliance?" Gu Baixuan pondered for a moment. "Have you found out anything about the Blood Owl Gang?"

"Elder, not yet."

"Continue the investigation, and report back immediately if you have any information."

"Yes, Elder." The visitor bowed and took his leave.

"Bold Blade" Gu Baixuan stood in the garden, gazing at the flowers in full bloom: "Do you have any hidden tricks up your sleeve?"

The outcome of Lei Ming's mission depends on the result of Mang Dao's trip. If the trip goes poorly, then Mang Dao will lose! If the trip goes smoothly, then Mang Dao will win.

The victory or defeat of the Mangdao is related to the interests of all the families in Leiming, so this matter must be handled with utmost care.

Although it seemed unlikely, Gu Baixuan still had a bad feeling.

"How will this game turn out?"

Leizhushan Market is the largest black market in the Leiming Mountains.

The annual trade and profits generated therein were comparable to the trade volume of many large cities.

When Chen Ping'an first arrived in Leiming, he had planned to visit the Leizhushan Black Market. However, due to various reasons, he was unable to make the trip and instead went to the Heilingshan Black Market instead.

However, I never expected that I would come to the Leizhushan black market because of this opportunity.

The Thunder Bamboo Mountain Black Market is the largest black market within the Thunder Mountain Range. Various factions within Thunder Mountain have interests in it.

Among the many interests behind this, the Five Families occupy the largest share.

The Wufang family's residence is located on this Leizhu Mountain.

Even before setting off, Chen Ping'an had already learned about the five families in the Thunder Mountain Range.

Of the five major factions in Thunderous Path, disregarding factors such as decision-making efficiency and internal mechanisms, the strongest are the Left Path Alliance and the Outer Path Alliance. The other three factions follow in second place.

However, due to the overall operating mechanism of the two alliances, the comprehensive strength they can exert is actually not satisfactory.

Taking all factors into account, the most influential force in the Thunder Mountain Range should be the Five Families located on Thunder Bamboo Mountain.

Within the five major families, two Grandmasters are stationed. According to information circulating in recent years, one of these Grandmasters is slightly weaker, even inferior to an ordinary Grandmaster. It seems there was a mishap during his breakthrough, which, while resulting in a successful breakthrough, inevitably affected his condition.

There is another Grandmaster, whose reputation is considerable, especially in this Thunderous Land. Although he is not among the top Grandmasters, his strength far surpasses that of Xiaolong of the Blood Owl Gang.

With two grandmasters presiding over the area, the strength of the Five Families is self-evident.

Furthermore, it is rumored that the Five Families of Thunder Mountain Range have intricate connections with the Five Families of the Northern Territory. According to circulating rumors, the Thunder Five Families are likely a branch of the Five Families of the Northern Territory. Due to special circumstances, their ancestors migrated here, but the blood ties between the two families have not truly faded.

The Five Families are behemoths in the Northern Territory. Although not as renowned as the Zhe family, they are undoubtedly among the most powerful and deeply rooted families among the most prestigious clans in the land.

Because of this relationship, even if the information is unreliable, the people of Leiming are still very wary of the Wufang family.

Faced with such news, the Five Families neither confirmed nor denied it, their statements a mix of truth and falsehood, making it difficult to discern the truth.

Leizhushan Market is bustling with people coming and going in an endless stream.

"Halt!" At the foot of Leizhu Mountain, a steward from the Five Families guarding the area blocked Chen Ping'an's path: "Leizhu Mountain Market, please obtain a pass."

A pass token is a temporary pass to enter the Leizhushan Black Market. As the largest black market, Leizhushan Black Market naturally has numerous rules and regulations.

Chen Ping'an, dressed in a blue robe, stood with his hands behind his back at the foot of Leizhu Mountain. "First time here?" A round-faced deacon approached, his words tinged with displeasure.

As they were talking, a couple passing by glanced at him, then walked in with an air of superiority after showing him their access tokens.

"Where did this bumpkin come from? He doesn't even know the rules of Leizhu Mountain, yet he dares to come out like this?" The woman moved closer to the man and sneered in a coquettish voice.

"The Thunder Mountain Range is vast and uneven, and not everyone knows the rules here!" The man raised his chin slightly, exuding a sense of superiority.

At the same time the two were talking, the round-faced deacon also walked up to Chen Ping'an.

"Go down here, turn left ahead, and go get your pass."

As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed that the young man in front of him didn't react.

"Aren't you going yet?!" The round-faced deacon glared at him, displeased.

"No need!" Chen Ping'an said calmly.

Just as the round-faced deacon was about to reprimand him, he suddenly felt the surrounding air tremble, as if a giant beast had awakened within the heart of the mountains. From the distant mountains, a powerful sound wave roared and exploded, bursting forth from the surging sea of ​​clouds, like a thunderbolt crushing the sky, carrying a profound and boundless aura, constantly reverberating among the mountain peaks.

"It is an honor for our Wufang family to have Lord Chen personally come to Leizhu. We apologize for not being able to welcome him properly."

The sound waves trembled, the wind and clouds surged, as if they were carrying the power of heaven and earth.

"Lord Chen?" The round-faced steward froze, stunned on the spot.

Inside Leizhushan Market, countless people looked bewildered as they listened to the deafening roar that surged through the air.

"What a terrifying sound!"

"Grandmaster! He's a Grandmaster!"

"The Wufang family! Who has arrived with such a grand display!"

"What terrifying methods! Is this what a Grandmaster is like!?"

"Silence! Do not speak recklessly!"

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After a brief silence, Leizhushan Market suddenly descended into chaos.

It's been so many years since I've seen such a grand spectacle.

Countless people, whether fearful, curious, or longing, speculated about who this person was.

"Lord Chen? This is..."

"Could they be from the Garrison Command?"

"Lord Chen of the Garrison Command, could it be..."

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Outside Leizhushan Market, Chen Ping'an stood calmly, watching the figure rushing towards him from the distant mountains.

Whoosh!
"I am Wu Fang Hong, the head of the Wu Fang family. I greet Lord Chen!" The pale light dissipated, revealing a slightly aged figure.

Wu Fang Hong, the head of the Wu Fang family, is a grandmaster of martial arts!
At the foot of Leizhu Mountain, a group of people knelt on the ground. The round-faced deacon was terrified and his body trembled uncontrollably.

"Lord Chen, Lord Chen, Lord Chen!"

Inside the market, a man and a woman who had just entered were frozen in shock, unable to move.

"This"

Chen Ping'an, the greatest prodigy in Canglong Prefecture in two thousand years, a top figure in the Thunderous Town Commandery!
“Patriarch Hong, there’s no need for such formalities.” Chen Ping’an said calmly, “Patriarch Hong should know the purpose of my visit today.”

"The Wufang family is well aware of Lord Chen's trip." Wufang Hong smiled, like a friendly businessman. "However, this is not a place for a long talk. If Lord Chen does not mind, why not move to my humble abode for a more detailed discussion?"

Chen Ping'an readily agreed to Wu Fanghong's proposal.

"Please, Lord Chen," Wu Fanghong gestured.

Chen Ping'an nodded slightly, and with a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

Wu Fanghong glanced around at the kneeling crowd, his eyes turning slightly cold. Then, with a flash, he flew away in pursuit.

Until the two left, the surrounding crowd remained kneeling in fear, not daring to rise.

The round-faced deacon was ashen-faced, his body limp, trembling like a leaf.

"It's over."

"Lord Chen has come from afar, and my Wufang family is deeply honored. I, Wufang, am overjoyed to greet Lord Chen."

On the main peak of Leizhu Mountain, a beautiful woman in a long dress smiled gracefully, gently gathered her skirt, and gave Chen Ping'an a graceful bow.

As she bowed, the hem of her skirt trembled like a flower stamen, like a willow branch brushing the water in spring, like clouds gathering and dispersing.

Five directions rejoice, five families, the true leader.

He is also a powerful martial arts grandmaster. In terms of prestige, he surpasses even Xiaolong of the Blood Owl Gang and is on par with Huyan Qing, the Grand Elder of the Left Path Alliance.

"The presence of the Azure Dragon Giant himself is an honor to our humble abode. We greet Lord Chen!"

On the main peak of Leizhu Mountain, many high-ranking members of the Five Families gathered, and they welcomed Chen Ping'an with the highest honors.

Chen Ping'an really hadn't expected the Five Families to have such an attitude.

He had previously given orders to Lei Ming, and among the responses from various families, the Five Families had the best attitude. However, Chen Ping'an clearly did not believe that the Five Families would be willing to cooperate.

He came to Leizhushan prepared for another battle. But now it seems...
Chen Ping'an's gaze swept over them and landed on Wu Fang Huanxi.

Wu Fang Huanxi wore a long blue and white dress with silver-white cloud patterns embroidered on the hem. A thin silver chain was tied around her waist, from which hung a small jade pendant. Her long, smooth hair fell over her shoulders. It was thick, black, and shiny, like ink-splashed clouds, with a silk-like luster.

There is an exquisite crown in her hair, made of material that seems to be condensed from moonlight, with a warm and gentle halo flowing between her.

Chen Pingan noticed that on both sides of Wu Fang Huanxi's hair bun, there were strands of hair coiled and secured, hiding two small ponytails that looked like tiny hair buns.

These two little tufts of hair give Wufang Huanxi a unique and childlike innocence, like a child trying to pretend to be an adult.

A child!?
Um! ?

Chen Ping'an's eyes widened in surprise as he began to scrutinize Wu Fang Huanxi's beautiful face.

Upon closer inspection, he couldn't help but feel uneasy and looked at it a few more times.

To onlookers, this action was extremely abrupt and impolite, as Chen Ping'an, the shrewd swordsman, stared at Wu Fanghuan's joyful face upon their first meeting.

Wu Fanghong's smile faded slightly, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Five high-ranking members of the Fang family frowned slightly, displeased.

Rumor has it that Chen Ping'an, a young prodigy with a dashing and romantic air, was sent to take up his post in Beicang. During a banquet, he gathered the most beautiful courtesans and took them home, keeping them as mistresses and indulging in countless pleasures.

In Canglong Prefecture, at the Misty Rain Ferry, during the Hundred Flowers Banquet, he personally boarded the Misty Rain Painted Boat and spent a romantic night with the Hundred Flowers Fairy, the Cloud Dream Fairy, who had been the reigning Hundred Flowers Fairy for several terms. This romantic tale spread far and wide, and everyone in Canglong Prefecture knew of it.

Unexpectedly, even now, with an engagement and having become the son-in-law of the Gu family, he remains as charming and philandering as ever.

Such an abrupt and extremely rude gesture on our first meeting!
"What a lecherous man! He makes no attempt to hide it!"

"Such a talented and dashing figure, seeing him today, I can see it for myself!"

"This brute has been so disrespectful upon first meeting our clan's chief cultivator!"

"Rumor has it that Gu Qingcheng, the proud daughter of the Gu family, possesses unparalleled beauty. How could this brute be so out of control?! Could it truly be true that a wife is not as good as a concubine, and a concubine is not as good as a stolen one?"

"Known for his womanizing ways, I wonder what his thoughts are this time?"

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The five high-ranking members of the family who came to greet them had calm expressions, but their thoughts were all different.

"Lord Chen, is there something wrong with the jade ornament in my hair that you are gazing at me so intently?"

Wu Fang Huanxi covered her lips with her sleeve, chuckled softly, and her eyes sparkled with a hint of shyness and reproach. Her beautiful eyes fixed intently on Chen Ping'an.

Although Wu Fang Huanxi is the true leader of the Wu Fang family in the contemporary era, she is younger than Wu Fang Hong and is known as the most beautiful woman in Lei Ming.

As a female grandmaster, she radiates brilliance and attracts attention wherever she goes.

However, she has been like this since her teenage years, and she is still like this now.

(End of this chapter)