The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 666: If there are no objections, this is settled. (Who agrees? Who disagrees?)

Black Spirit Gate.

"We are willing to lend our full assistance! Lord Chen's power is unparalleled, please say a few kind words to him, Lord Feng!"

"We are willing to submit! The rampant evil is an outrage to both gods and men, and the Black Spirit Sect has no choice but to stand up for it!"

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Inside the Black Spirit Gate, a clamor arose.

Feng Wuhen, dressed in a cloud-patterned brocade robe and with a long sword at his waist, walked out of the Black Spirit Gate.

"The Black Spirit Sect has surrendered; now only the Heretical Alliance remains!"

With his bright eyes and brows, Feng Wuhen's clothes swayed in the wind, giving him the elegant and unrestrained air of a hidden swordsman.

With the help of Chen Ping'an's prestige, his trip to the Black Spirit Sect went extremely smoothly. Apart from encountering some obstacles at the very beginning, everything else proceeded naturally.

Blood Owl Gang's Dragon and Tiger, risking their lives, clearly demonstrated the Thunderous Garrison's resolve. The Left Path Alliance's Grand Elder, Hu Yanqing, sent a message through the Jade Mirror, indicating the Left Path Alliance's stance.

With these two pieces of evidence, the Black Spirit Sect made the right choice. Although there were many other voices within the sect, they ultimately could not cause any significant disturbance under the prevailing circumstances.

"I wonder how Chen Ping'an is doing?"

Feng Wuhen was making plans in his mind.

The Black Spirit Sect has already agreed to launch a siege, and including the Blood Owl Gang, the Left Path Alliance, and the Thunderclap, three of the five major forces have already expressed their stance. If Chen Ping'an's journey continues smoothly, then his trip to Thunderclap will be without major problems.

Even in the worst-case scenario, the overall situation remains stable and calm.

However, the Wufang family has always been the toughest nut to crack. Owning the black market of Leizhu Mountain, connecting the Leiming Mountain Range, and bordering Xuanling Prefecture, the Wufang family not only has unique geographical advantages, but also has intricate connections with the Northern Border families and the Wufang family.

Furthermore, among the five major forces in the Thunder Mountain Range, their strength is second only to the Outer Path Alliance and the Left Path Alliance, and in terms of overall influence, they rank first.

Within the current Five Directions Clan, two martial arts grandmasters are residing. Furthermore, the current leader of the Five Directions Clan, Five Directions Joy, is hailed as the most beautiful woman in the Thunder Mountain Range.

Besides his good reputation, his combat prowess is unfathomable. When he first arrived at Leiming, a martial arts grandmaster under his command suffered a crushing defeat. According to outside estimates, Wu Fang Huanxi's combat strength is above that of an ordinary grandmaster, and no less than that of the likes of Hu Yanqing.

"I hope everything goes well for Chen Ping'an."

Feng Wuhen looked into the distance and saw that the mountains stretched out in the distance like rolling thunderclouds, churning endlessly.

His prayer was not only for Chen Ping'an, but also for Lei Ming and the Lei Ming Suppression Division!

"Just focus on doing your job well!"

Feng Wuhen's eyes narrowed, and a faint glow emanated from his body, like clouds and mist, surrounding him.

The Outer Path Alliance is no pushover. Even with the support of the three major powers, he will have to be fully focused and alert when he goes there.

Whoosh!
Feng Wuhen vanished from the spot in a flash.

This journey will be like thunder!

Whoosh!
Amidst the dense forests and mountains, streaks of light flashed by, like twinkling stars streaking across the sky.

The light flashed a few times, then traversed a small mountain range, and with a sharp turn, a breathtaking view suddenly appeared before us.

"Out!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed with an unusual light, but his expression remained calm as still water.

Despite the vast and towering Thunder Mountain Range, which stretched for thousands of miles, he managed to emerge from it in the shortest possible time.

Although he flew with all his might, his speed and agility were in no way inferior to that of an ordinary martial arts grandmaster.

Normally, even a martial arts grandmaster would find it difficult to sustain this for an extended period when traveling at full speed.

Although the true essence of a martial arts grandmaster is profound and boundless, it is clearly not yet inexhaustible.

At a normal pace, one might be able to sustain this for three or four days. But if one were to go at full speed, without the supply of spiritual items, being able to sustain this for more than half a day would be quite an achievement.

However, that's based on ordinary foundations. With Chen Ping'an's current martial arts foundation, even without holding back, he could sustain himself for a much longer time if he went all out.

The near-perfect breakthrough of his Golden Finger panel allowed him to surpass 99% of those at the same cultivation level. Further refinement through dual cultivation techniques further amplified his foundation to an unbelievable degree.

In addition, he possesses numerous martial arts techniques and skills, giving him a formidable foundation that is sufficient to sustain him in a prolonged war of attrition.

This is one of the reasons why Chen Ping'an is so confident now.

The divine soul power of a pseudo-celestial being can qualitatively suppress and crush the spiritual energy of a grandmaster. Under normal circumstances, although Chen Ping'an's spirituality is brilliant and he has nine spiritual patterns as his foundation, his realm is ultimately a whole realm lower.

Under intense fighting, they will inevitably fall into a losing position.

However, the incredible battery life ensures that this situation will never occur.

Sometimes Chen Ping'an even suspected that, with his terrifying physical strength, extraordinary bloodline, and incredibly powerful spirituality and true essence, he could fight against ordinary pseudo-celestial beings and even outlast them to death.

Although pseudo-celestial beings possess divine soul power, their souls are ultimately flawed and not as pure as those of true celestial beings.

Of course, this is just a hypothetical scenario. After all, with Chen Ping'an's current level of combat power, ordinary pseudo-celestial beings are no match for him.

Only those powerful pseudo-celestial beings are qualified to engage in a prolonged battle with him.

Such beings are relatively rare, even among pseudo-celestial beings.

Looking across the Azure Dragon Realm, every top-tier power within the state possesses a pseudo-Celestial level foundation. Even those powers currently in decline, lacking a pseudo-Celestial level leader, still possess similar methods within their family's resources. These include special elixirs for enhancement, unique cultivation techniques for metamorphosis, spiritual restrictions, unique divine weapons, and protective spiritual objects.

But regardless of the method used, reaching the level of a common pseudo-celestial being is already the limit. Not only can endurance not be guaranteed, but further breakthroughs in combat power are extremely difficult.

Such beings would overwhelmingly dominate ordinary martial arts grandmasters. However, if they encountered opponents of the same level, their weakness would become apparent.

The Shadowless Blade Sect, though a top force in the Azure Dragon State, is currently in this period.

Such forces are not uncommon within each state. Forces truly led by pseudo-celestial beings are ultimately a minority.

After all, although a pseudo-celestial being's lifespan is eight hundred years, by the time they truly achieve pseudo-celestial status, four hundred years have usually already passed. Within the remaining four hundred years, it is extremely difficult to guarantee that the power lineage will continue uninterrupted, with pseudo-celestial beings appearing in every generation.

If there is even the slightest deviation, once he dies and his cultivation dissipates, there will be no more pseudo-celestial beings to guard that power.

And it is precisely for this reason that most of those who belong to a power, especially those pseudo-celestial beings who are the only ones left in the present era, are extremely afraid of losing their lives.

Because once someone dies, it means the end of the family line and the disappearance of its power.

If a top-tier power within a state does not produce a new pseudo-Celestial Realm expert for an extended period, it is highly likely that its interests will be damaged and its influence will wane.

This has led to a gap in strength even among the top powers in the state.

The weaker ones are merely empty shells, all form and no substance. The stronger ones, on the other hand, have the foundation to support their power. As for the even stronger ones, they have the potential to rival the three great families of the state, reaching a level close to that of the Canglong State's Zhenfu Division and Qiankun Division.

However, regardless of whether it is a stronger or weaker top-tier power in a state, the vast majority of the pseudo-celestial beings who reside within these powers are of ordinary level.

That is, the most common kind of pseudo-celestial beings.

Even if there are slight differences in combat strength, it's mostly due to differences in techniques and skill levels. It's extremely difficult for them to have a substantial gap in strength.

This also ensures strategic deterrence between various forces. Ordinary games and those at the pseudo-celestial level will not personally get involved.

This resulted in the pseudo-celestials being completely absent from the world of the vast majority of people within the state, as if they had vanished.

This is the difference between heaven and man!
Within the state's borders, pseudo-celestial beings rarely appear in power struggles. Only outside the state, in conflicts of interest or disputes over lineage, are pseudo-celestial beings likely to be involved!
The number of pseudo-celestial beings is extremely small, and they are rarely encountered under normal circumstances. This has led to Chen Ping'an having a rather vague assessment of his own current combat strength.

The only reference point was Leng Ding Qing Fan, whom he had recently fought. He assumed Leng Ding Qing Fan to be an ordinary pseudo-celestial being, and used this to estimate his own combat strength.

However, although he had used every means at the time, he still did not know what the opponent's trump cards were.

Furthermore, following that, his physical physique and martial arts realm both made breakthroughs, making the differences in combat power extremely difficult to grasp.

"I don't know the specifics, but with my current strength, I'm definitely no match for a Celestial!"

While judgments in other places were vague, Chen Ping'an's understanding on this point was particularly clear.

Judging from the extraordinary demeanor of the celestial being he encountered that night, he is still a long way from becoming a true martial arts master.

but
The Gu family patriarch was no ordinary celestial being, so the gap between him and a true martial arts celestial being cannot be viewed in this way.

The actual distance was probably smaller than he had imagined.

The difference between them, besides the difference in cultivation level, comes more from the difference in their understanding and methods.

To make up for these shortcomings, he must further advance his martial arts realm and truly enter the third stage of breakthrough. In addition, improving his physical physique is also indispensable.

If he could combine both approaches and employ some powerful methods, perhaps he could even contend with a true Celestial Martial Lord!

And that.
Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, and the image of the five joyful figures appeared in his mind.

"This person is definitely not ordinary!"

When they first met, he sensed with a simple touch that the cultivation levels of everyone present were all under his control. Wherever his gaze fell, the true origins of each person were laid bare before him.

However, this presented some obstacles for Wu Fang Huan Xi.

However, after overcoming the obstacle, he also determined that Wu Fang Huanxi's martial arts level was either three or four patterns.

just
He quickly realized something was wrong. What he sensed seemed like a mirage, an illusion, something the other party had deliberately created.

The opponent's true level seems to be far beyond this!
Previously, Chen Ping'an had harbored doubts and scrutinized the other party repeatedly, but failed to discern their true level of cultivation. He wanted to spare no effort to sense their true strength, but feared that the other party might notice and deduce the opposite, which would be counterproductive.

After careful consideration, I finally suppressed my curiosity.

The fact that the opponent could conceal their cultivation level from him meant that their martial arts realm was at least no lower than Yao Guang's Eight Desolations Fist. And this was under the condition of cultivating a special type of technique. Without that, the opponent's realm was probably much higher.
Chen Ping'an, deep in thought, suppressed his own ideas.

We've already met the people, so thinking about it now is pointless. The most urgent thing is to implement the Thunderclap Plan as soon as possible, freeing up our energy to devote ourselves wholeheartedly to cultivation.

Although he has been practicing regularly these days, his overall progress has been slightly slower than before.

Although the impact isn't particularly significant, it could potentially slow down his progress in the long run.

Chen Ping'an could not possibly allow such a situation.

Therefore, he was determined to resolve the matter of the demonic encirclement. Anyone who tried to stop him would be his enemy.

"Return to Leiming and completely eliminate this matter!"

Chen Ping'an's clothes fluttered in the wind, and with a swift movement, he landed on a distant mountain path.

One day later, thunder roared through the great city.

"The madman is back!?"

Gu Luping, who was leisurely at home, heard the news that Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, had returned to Leiming.

Where is Feng Wuhen?

"Reporting to Your Excellency, there is still no news of Lord Feng."

"Without wind, without a trace"

Gu Luping's eyes flickered, his mind racing with thoughts.

According to the intelligence he had heard, Mang Dao was suspected of meeting up with Feng Wuhen and heading to the Thunder Mountain Range.

But the news we've received so far contains no information about Feng Wuhen's whereabouts. This is...
problem occurs?
Thinking of this possibility, Gu Luping's expression became somewhat excited.

He abruptly stood up and paced back and forth. After pacing back and forth twice, he quickly ordered, "Send a message to the family, informing them of this matter simultaneously. Furthermore, ask the family to prepare for the operation; it's time to close the net."

"Yes!"

"Lord Wu, Lord Chen has returned and is currently on his way to Leiming Town."

Just moments before Gu Luping received the message, Wu Benqing also received the latest news from Chen Ping'an.

He traveled alone and had already entered the city of Thunder.

“You’re all alone.” Wu Benqing rubbed his fingers together, a hint of excitement in his expression. “You can go down now.”

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

"Let me guess, did they suffer a defeat and come seeking help? Or have they prepared their excuses to persuade us? Or..." Wu Benqing's face was excited and intrigued.

"We'll find out when he gets here and we can ask him," a voice said from the shadows.

Upon hearing this, Wu Benqing laughed heartily: "Hahaha, absolutely! We'll know once he comes over and asks."

"Guards!" Wu Benqing shouted.

"My lord, your humble servant is here." A black-robed official entered from outside the door.

"When Lord Chen returns, I will call him," Wu Benqing said, but then suddenly realized something, thought for a moment, and continued, "No need, you may go now."

"Yes, sir." The black-robed steward dared not ask any further questions and respectfully replied.

Some things can be decided by adults, and children only need to follow their orders.

"What? You're not calling him over?" a voice asked from the shadows.

"Instead of calling him over, it's better for him to come over himself." Wu Benqing sneered twice. "I'd like to see what good news this ruthless and iron-fisted Lord Chen has brought back."

Wu Benqing's face was gloomy, and his eyes also carried a hint of sinister intent.

He still remembers how the arrogant Chen Ping'an spouted nonsense in his office, acting as if he were talking without any sense of responsibility.

With iron-fisted methods and thunderous force, sweep away all filth and impurity, restoring a clear and bright world to Leiming!

Innocent!

One person can't clean up a quagmire!
Such words are utterly ridiculous!

News of Chen Ping'an's return quickly spread through various channels. Almost every faction within Thunder City had heard, to some extent, about Chen Ping'an's solo return.

Wu Benqing also sat in the public room, quietly waiting for Chen Ping'an to come.

He was already impatient, announcing the outcome of the match.

He had arranged everything in this game long before he even made a move. Verbal attacks and public outcry, while others remained neutral and negotiated, created a complex web of constraints that, imperceptibly, suffocated the aggressive leader.

The moment Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, decided to enter the game, his fate for today was sealed.

Now, he would quietly observe Chen Ping'an's predicament as a victor. He would see how this once invincible warrior had fallen into such a state.

Look at this thunderous situation, can it not crush the backbone of Mang Dao!
Then, he will use his domineering approach to unite all parties, clean up the mess, sweep away the current decline, and establish unparalleled prestige.

Everything is subject to comparison. If he were to directly handle this matter, not only would it affect the interests involved, but he would likely face considerable criticism both within Thunder City and the Azure Dragon Garrison.

But now, with Meng Dao as his backer, he can step in to clean up the mess, and no matter how bad the outcome, he can shift the blame. Even if the ending is less than ideal, he can still earn merit.

All the blame lies with Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, who was ambitious and eager for quick success, disrupting the situation in Leiming, affecting the interests and ecosystem of the Leiming Mountains, causing dissatisfaction from all sides, and generating a series of repercussions.

He was appointed to a critical mission in a time of crisis. Despite his serious injuries, he stood firm in the face of danger, turned the tide, and swept away the decline of Leiming. He was a meritorious contributor to Leiming and deserved the reward from Canglong!

Wu Benqing remained calm and composed, calculating in his mind, awaiting Chen Ping'an's arrival. However, instead of Chen Ping'an, he received news that Chen Ping'an had convened an emergency review meeting.

Now, Chen Ping'an is in charge of this matter and has the authority to handle it urgently. Convening this temporary review meeting is within the bounds of protocol.

"Hold a review meeting?" Wu Benqing's eyes narrowed, a hint of confusion appearing in his mind.

However, his confusion quickly dissipated, replaced by a cold and sinister expression.

"It's just a dying struggle!"

"Sir, are you going to attend?" a trusted subordinate asked.

"I'm not going! Let's see how that brute tries to cause trouble!" Wu Benqing remained calm and composed, saying, "You participate as usual, and report back as soon as you have any news."

"Yes, my lord."

"Reckless Blade" Wu Benqing's mood calmed down: "Let's see how long you can endure this?"

The situation is now clear; all that remains is for the outcome to be revealed. Whether it's sooner or later, the final result will remain unchanged.

Half a day later, Wu Benqing learned from his trusted subordinates the purpose of Mangdao's convening of the deliberation meeting.

"Summon all forces to Thunder City to discuss the grand plan of encirclement and annihilation?"

Upon learning of this, Wu Benqing couldn't help but laugh in exasperation.

Now, he understands what Mang Dao wants.

Due to communication difficulties and obstacles in the Thunderous Mountains, Mang Dao instigated conflict with various factions within Thunderous City, intending to use their combined strength to launch a joint attack.

"This arrogant thug is truly outrageous!" Wu Benqing sneered.

When you need something from all sides, you don't even visit them in person, but instead summon them all to the city. What an arrogant attitude!
Even now, Mangdao still hasn't come to terms with reality!
His naive ideas simply won't work in Thunder Mountain! This was true for all parties in Thunder Mountain before, and it's true now!

Weakness is not the original sin; arrogance is!
Their methods are simplistic, crude, unsystematic, and lack any discernible approach. Take this request for aid, for example; they should have already planned ahead when they sent messages to all sides, intending to use ruthless methods.

Assess the attitudes of each party early on, perhaps by offering substantial benefits or making promises, to unite them and form a united force. Then, after fully understanding the strength and resources of the Thunder Mountain faction, clarify your negotiating stance with the various forces in the Thunder Mountain Range.

By proceeding step by step, peeling back the layers, and taking things slowly, the matter was eventually resolved.

This is the right thing to do.

But what about the brute force?!

Thinking of one thing and doing another, without any planning or preparation, the whole process was chaotic, like children playing house.

It would be strange if things could be accomplished by acting in this way.

Now, summoning all sides to the city has become the final straw that broke the camel's back.

The thunderous momentum has already drawn public discontent. If Mangdao continues in this manner, it will likely provoke even stronger resentment from various factions.

When you ask someone for a favor, you should always adopt the attitude of someone asking for a favor!
How could anyone act like Mang Dao, with the air of a superior, bossing everyone around and trying to force everyone to submit with a single summons? How naive!
He had already communicated with all the parties involved, and they would all cooperate on the surface, but in practice, their actions would be a matter of opinion.

Given the current state of the Mangdao faction, dissatisfaction among various factions has reached its peak, and it remains uncertain whether they will cooperate outwardly.

If this matter is not handled properly, we may not even be able to maintain a semblance of harmony!

He had previously worried about this matter, fearing that he might be suspected of interfering, but now that Mang Dao had taken such a stance, he no longer had any concerns.

"You reckless scoundrel, you refuse the peace that's offered to you, insisting on going your own way. Let's see how you'll get out of this mess."

Wu Benqing gave a cold smile.

Mang Dao's actions have incurred the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people, drawing discontent from all sides. The lightest possible outcome is a transfer from Leiming. If other responsibilities are investigated, he will likely lose his position as a senior candidate for commander.

Thanks to the efforts of the various offices of the Leiming Garrison, the news that Inspector General Chen had summoned representatives of various forces to the Leiming Garrison for a meeting quickly spread to everyone's ears.

Chen Ping'an still wields considerable power, so his subordinates dare not harbor any ulterior motives when carrying out their duties. While situations like everyone pushing a falling wall are common, most people wouldn't dare to do that if it were a high wall.

They're not afraid the wall will collapse and bury them inside. Even if you're standing far away, a slight misstep will still leave you covered in bloody bumps.

Immortals fight, mortals suffer.

They, mere mortals, dared not meddle in the power struggles between giants.

When the news spread, the leaders of each family also learned of the matter.

"Is Mang Dao summoning you?"

"To discuss the grand plan of encirclement and suppression?"

"What? You can't handle things in the Thunder Mountains, so you've remembered us?"

"That brute! What an arrogant attitude! He needs our help, yet he puts on such a big show!"

"It's ridiculous!"

"Having suffered a setback at Thunder Mountain Range, aren't they afraid of getting thrashed by us again?!"

"The methods were ultimately too weak!"

"That's normal. He achieved success at a young age and has always had a smooth journey. He's never encountered a situation like this before!"

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Amidst the clamor of various factions, most voices condemned the arrogant and reckless rogue, accusing him of naivety, crudeness, and simplistic actions. Such behavior was deemed unbecoming of a human being.

Given the current situation, the vast majority of forces do not have a high opinion of Chen Ping'an, the "Reckless Blade".

His rare conservative remarks stemmed from his apprehension towards Mang Dao after observing his past actions.

"Don't be afraid. A smooth journey doesn't mean it will always be smooth! Even if you achieve early success, there will always be a day when you encounter setbacks!"

"Given the current situation, this brute has absolutely no chance of turning the tide!"

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Similar remarks were heard everywhere.

The Leiming Valley family also received a summons from Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman.

"What do you all think?" Gu Baixuan looked at the elders in the hall and asked for their opinions.

"The summons now is probably because communication with the Thunder Mountain Range is not going well, and they want to use our strength to build up their power! I just don't know if they want to go and talk to the various factions in the Thunder Mountain Range, or if they really intend to have a head-on battle?" an old man pondered.

"Fight? This brute isn't that stupid!"

"Normally, that would be the case, but judging from Mang Dao's previous actions, it's quite possible!"

"In that case, my Gu family will not get involved in this mess!"

"This is not appropriate! After all, Mang Dao is backed by the Gu family, so we still need to maintain a proper public image. As for the specifics, let him think about it."

"That makes sense, let's go! Let's see what this promising young talent is really up to."

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After much debate, the elders of the Gu family finally settled on a course of action. They ultimately selected a relatively inexperienced Grandmaster of the Jade Balance stage, who had just entered the position of elder, as their representative to go to Leiming.

Unlike the Gu family, the Gu family can become a family elder once they reach the middle stage of the Jade Balance Realm.

Before their departure, the elders made a resolution, clearly instructing them: "At this meeting, just go through the motions and don't make any real commitments. If things get ugly, then promise to send a few men; it'll be a favor to Mang Dao!"

With the Gu family's resources, sending a few people would be a mere formality. But if the situation turns ugly and each family refuses to budge, then the Gu family would have to do the Mangdao a favor.

The Gu family has made their stance clear, and the other factions are much the same. Since Mang Dao has extended an invitation, regardless of any private complaints, they are, after all, in Leiming, and should be given the respect due.

However, it is clearly impossible to get them to give their all.

To be honest, given Mangdao's attitude, they wouldn't even bother with superficial politeness if possible.

Let's see what this brute intends to do!
Before their departure, several factions were on their guard, trying to find out the latest situation within the Thunder Mountain Range, but they were unable to gather any information immediately.

Combined with the fact that Mang Dao returned to Leiming alone, many people felt much more at ease.

In such circumstances, three days pass in the blink of an eye.

Representatives from various factions also gathered at the Thunderous Town Pacification Division to discuss the great cause of suppressing the evil forces!
hum~
Inside the public housing, light swirled until it dimmed completely.

Chen Pingan slowly opened his eyes, and the Golden Finger Panel appeared in front of him.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Late stage of Jade Balance - Breakthrough three stages (Nurturing the Divine Soul)
武学：青阳血炼法入门（0/5760）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（0/8640）、太虚御风步小成（0/5760）七杀天罡拳小成（65/3840）、霸刀大成（1739/3200）、七绝神功圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
"1739 points!"

Dealing with Lei Ming's matter took up a lot of his energy, but since he spent the time on it, with the help of Xue Ling Ye's power, Ba Dao's cultivation progress was still acceptable.

Once he has dealt with Lei Ming's matter and is free to focus, it will probably take him about half a month to cultivate the Overlord Blade to its perfect state.

At that time, he will have another supreme divine skill at the perfect level.

With his cultivation technique reaching the perfect level, the assistance from the cheat system must have been considerable. Based on past experience, while it might not be enough to truly propel him into the third stage of breakthrough, it should at least allow him to take a step forward from his cultivation bottleneck.

Furthermore, the fact that he is at the perfect level of the Overlord Blade also means that he will master the ultimate secret technique of the Overlord Blade, the Overlord's Domain.

Once activated, the Overlord's Domain will unleash a vast array of sword energy and intent centered on him. Within its range, he will become the absolute ruler, greatly enhancing the power of all sword techniques. The rampaging sword energy will significantly weaken the enemy's strength.

With this shift in power, his combat strength will see a significant increase.

The Overlord's Domain, as the ultimate secret technique of ordinary supreme divine skills, cannot affect true martial arts masters. However, it still has a great restraining effect on pseudo-masters.

Most importantly, for Chen Ping'an, the Overlord's Domain and the Bloodthirsty Demons can be used simultaneously. The combined power of the two is greatly enhanced.

In addition, the confinement domain of the Qingyang Four Directions Command Flag can also play a role.

One can imagine Chen Ping'an unleashing his full power, manifesting his true form of ten thousand demons, with three layers of domains surrounding him, overlapping each other to suppress his opponent to the greatest extent, and using a variety of methods. If it comes to a life-or-death situation, he can even trigger the divine power of his bloodline and the power of the wilderness, transforming into a wilderness overlord, using his strong physique and bloodline power to fight for his life with injuries!

Such fighting power will likely become a nightmare for many false celestials.

With Chen Ping'an's current physique, unless he uses some trump card, he can completely withstand the attacks of a pseudo-celestial being. He can make several mistakes, but his opponent cannot afford to make even one!
Aside from a very small number of pseudo-celestial beings who specialize in physical training, probably very few people would want to spar with him.

Furthermore, once he perfects the Taixu Wind Control Steps, even those agile pseudo-celestial beings would likely be unable to escape him.

At that point, it will be a situation where you can neither escape nor win a fight!
"My lord, all the forces have arrived." A respectful voice reported from outside the door.

"it is good!"

Chen Ping'an spoke in a deep voice, rolled up his robes, stood up, and walked out of the public room.

Outside were the Inspectorate's subordinates who had been waiting for a long time. They bowed respectfully upon seeing Chen Ping'an.

Chen Ping'an strode forward and headed towards the main hall of the government office.

In the main hall of the government office, representatives from various factions gathered together.

Gu Qingrong sat on the large chair in the main hall, observing the surrounding situation.

Judging from the scene, representatives from all the various factions have arrived. However, the personnel they sent are quite intriguing.

None of the top figures who could truly influence the decisions of various forces were present. Although those present were high-ranking figures in their respective forces, they were clearly not influential within their own factions.

The attitudes of all parties in this situation are self-evident.

Furthermore, such meetings, which bring together various parties, must be of a very high standard.

However, the meeting was held only in the main hall of the government office, suggesting that Mang Dao's status in the Zhenfu Division is probably not very high. At least, due to this incident, Mang Dao's prestige has likely plummeted.

Ultimately, they were still too young.

Gu Qingrong shook his head and sighed; a promising situation had been reduced to ashes.

With his imposing presence and methodical approach, it's only a matter of time before he rises to the rank of deputy commander.

But now, he has put himself in a dangerous situation.

With Tianzhi as his guarantor and the Gu family's assistance, Mangdao's life is safe, but after this incident, it will be impossible for him to regain sole power.

As Gu Qingrong's thoughts shifted, she heard a clear chanting voice coming from outside the house.

"Lord Chen has arrived!"

The mighty sword is here!

Gu Qingrong straightened his mind and looked towards the door.

A figure stepped into the main hall: Chen Ping'an, the Chief Inspector of the Thunderous Garrison!
"Master Chen!"

"Inspector!"

"Greetings, Lord Chen!"

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Inside the main hall, representatives of various factions rose in unison and greeted them with clasped hands.

Regardless of their true thoughts, when the time comes, they should still show the respect and reverence they deserve.

"Please sit down," Chen Ping'an said calmly, taking the only seat of honor in the room.

"Thank you, sir."

Everyone responded in unison and slowly took their seats.

This was the first time Gu Qingrong had met Chen Ping'an, who was even younger than he had expected.

Yes, Mangdao is only twenty-six years old.

At the age of twenty-six, he became the Inspector of Leiming, wielding great power over the region. The fate of thousands of people rested on his shoulders, making him a powerful figure in the state, just one step away from becoming a top-tier figure in Canglong State.

A twenty-six-year-old state tycoon—such a figure exists only in legend for most people.

Even with the Gu family's background, it's almost impossible to find someone so exceptionally talented!
We are finally able to meet today, thanks to this thunderous situation.

A prodigy is indeed a prodigy, but unfortunately, not all prodigies are skilled at strategizing and planning.

In this round, Mangdao has lost.

As Gu Qingrong's thoughts shifted, she heard Chen Ping'an's voice.

"I have summoned you all here today to discuss a matter. Currently, in Leiming, evil spirits are rampant, repeatedly wreaking havoc, causing commerce to decline and public resentment to boil over. This matter concerns all parties within Leiming, and each bears an inescapable responsibility. Given this situation, we must all set aside our prejudices, cooperate fully, and form a united front to eradicate the remaining evil spirits, restoring peace and tranquility to Leiming. This matter..."

At this point, Chen Ping'an paused, and Gu Qingrong, overwhelmed with emotion, couldn't help but raise her head to look at Chen Ping'an, who was sitting high in the main seat.

His eyes were calm, his expression indifferent, and he said quietly, "If there are no objections from any party, then this decision shall be made."

Now that I've finished speaking, who agrees? Who disagrees?

(End of this chapter)