The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 668 The Encirclement and Suppression Campaign: The Final Kick (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

After Feng Wuhen returned to Leiming, the Leiming Town Government quickly mobilized, integrating various forces to form a powerful force to suppress the enemy.

With the overwhelming momentum of the event, the organization of this matter proceeded extremely smoothly, with almost no setbacks along the way.

Even within the Thunderous Garrison, numerous obstacles seemed to have vanished overnight.

All the corresponding instructions were effective, each one was implemented, and there were no errors or omissions.

As news spread that all sides of the Thunder Mountain Range had submitted, Chen Ping'an also established extremely high prestige in the Thunder Town Pacification Division.

This matter was constantly being talked about and spread throughout the city of Thunder.

The Blood Owl Gang, the Left Path Alliance, the Outer Path Alliance, the Black Spirit Gate, and the Five Families have been in the Thunder Mountain Range for many years and have always been at odds with the Thunder Town Administration. Even when they cooperate with some, it is mostly outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant.

At this point, Chen Ping'an had subdued all parties, and regardless of their true intentions, he had made significant progress in terms of legitimacy. Regarding the encirclement and suppression, all parties reached a consensus, agreeing to work together to eradicate the evil.

For Lei Mingdacheng, the benefits and advantages gained from this matter were substantial.

This is what the people want and what everyone hopes for!
In no time, the name of the Mangdao spread throughout the streets and alleys of the Thunder City.

Various versions of the message thus came into being.

Like what? The mighty Chen Ping'an, wielding his blade, shook the heavens and broke the deadlock with his sword!

Chen Ping'an, a valiant swordsman, single-handedly ventures into the thunderous arena, displaying the prowess of a true swordsman.

Lord Chen of the Thunderous Garrison Command has accomplished unparalleled feats and established an immortal legacy.

Besides the news version, many other story versions have also emerged. Some mention Mang Dao's life, while others recount his meritorious achievements since joining the Zhenfu Division.

Starting from the city of Weishui, he rose from humble beginnings, took charge of the local prison, was transferred to Baishi to quell the chaos, served as the outer patrol commissioner to eradicate evil spirits, and at the beginning of the trade route, he single-handedly governed the city, his head hanging over the city walls, deterring all the villains in the surrounding areas.

He inspected a prefecture, wiped out the remnants of the Heavenly Lotus Sect, defeated the Earthly Swordsman, besieged and annihilated the Ten Thousand Demons, and his name became known throughout the Azure Dragon after the Battle of Sanqi Mountain.

He took control of the Northern Cang region, guarded the area, wielded absolute power, and made absolute decisions.
Each and every case, when examined in detail, has its origin and is based on a story.

Besides these orthodox versions of the story, there are also some alternative versions that are designed to attract attention.

The romantic escapades of Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman.

Secrets that the state's tycoons have to tell.

On the elegance and romance of geniuses.

There are various versions of the story, including one that rationally discusses the popularity of the number one prodigy in Canglong Prefecture for two thousand years with women, and another that has undergone some artistic embellishment.

Like meeting someone from humble beginnings, let's talk about the first woman in Mangdao's life.

At the misty ferry crossing, at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, Mang Dao spent the night on a painted boat amidst fireworks, and enjoyed a night of passion with the Fairy of a Hundred Flowers.

Why would a cold and aloof fairy, who once topped the rookie rankings for several years and overshadowed all the men in the state, become the fiancée of the ruthless Chen Ping'an?

The Gu family's contemporary pride, the white moonlight in countless hearts, and the poignant love story between her and the ruthless Chen Ping'an.

These kinds of stories are still considered normal phenomena. Although some of them have been embellished, there are indeed some such things that actually happen.

However, some of the circulating versions of the story are simply fabrications created to attract attention.

For example, the beloved daughter of the Xue family, or a noble lady from the state, etc.

Even more extreme, some have included the Heavenly Maiden of Heaven in their stories.

The story revolves around the mutual respect between two exceptional talents, and the love-hate entanglement between the reckless Chen Ping'an and the Holy Maiden of Tianluo. Despite their opposing stances, they harbor feelings for each other, engaging in a love-hate relationship amidst the prevailing circumstances. This love triangle has certainly captured the attention of many.

Many of the details were described in a very serious manner.

Like love at first sight, where you can't forget someone after just one glance.

A kiss seals the deal, a kiss expresses one's feelings, and the sun and moon bear witness.

They support each other in times of crisis, entrust their lives to each other in the face of life and death, and their hearts are in sync, leading them to consider becoming a couple.

These opinions have become extremely widespread.

It satisfied the public's curiosity and longing for a prodigy.

Especially the Heavenly Saintess, a prodigy standing at the pinnacle of the dynasty, fulfills the public's fantasies. Furthermore, the identities and positions of the two characters provide natural conflict and plot tension.

Furthermore, the existence of Mangdao's engagement adds even more interest and anticipation to this drama of grudges and entanglements.

Upon hearing similar remarks, Chen Ping'an suddenly began to understand the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord somewhat.

perhaps
The Purple-Eyed Demon Lord's many romantic escapades, and the numerous versions of those stories, all originated from this, right?

There are some romantic tales that even he himself might not know about!

Before anyone knew it, rumors began to circulate that he had been arranged to have a mistress.

Besides the version about the Heavenly Luo Saintess, some exaggerated versions even use local material, focusing on Wu Fang Huanxi from the Wu Fang family in the Thunder Mountain Range.

Although Wu Fang Huan Xi's fame in Lei Ming has not lasted long, she has always received a great deal of attention and is hailed as the number one beauty in Lei Ming.

She is the dream lover and the object of many people's fantasies.

With her as the protagonist of this version of the story, the topic naturally became extremely popular.

During his journey through the Thunder Mountains, Mangdao met Wufang Huanxi, and the two fell in love at first sight, deciding to spend their lives together. Wufang Huanxi, guided by the Wufang family's principles, supported Mangdao's cause.

Another version of the story goes that the unparalleled valor of the Mangdao (a legendary swordsman) won the favor of all five factions, gained their support, and united Leiming (another powerful faction) to achieve great things.

Versions like this, besides the romance, also mention some career-related matters, making them a blend of romance and career, and thus appealing to a very wide audience.

In addition, there are some unsystematic rumors circulating, such as the two being deeply in love and already engaged, or the saying "One glimpse of Mang Dao and her life was ruined, and she secretly pledged her heart to him with joy."

The fact that the two were having a secret rendezvous with Lei Ming might be discovered by the Gu family.

These comments, along with various other emotions, resonated with the public's imagination.

As the leader of a faction in the Thunder Mountains, Wu Fang Huanxi is extremely popular. Both her status as a female Grandmaster and her beauty are renowned and famous throughout Thunder Mountain.

There may be very few people who have actually witnessed the joy of the five directions, but that does not diminish their enthusiasm.

Whether it's her renowned beauty or her status as a female grandmaster, it's enough to make people drool and have endless expectations.

The pursuit of beautiful things is universal among people.

There are some things we can't do ourselves, so we hope someone else can. This expectation is even stronger when that person can represent us in a certain sense.

This natural sense of immersion.

When someone achieves something, acquires a treasure, or becomes a beautiful woman, one naturally identifies with them, identifies with them, and thus achieves personal fulfillment.

These kinds of emotions aren't all bad.

At times, it can even become one of the few sources of enjoyment in life.

Just like the scholar on his way to the imperial examination, his romantic encounter in the dilapidated temple, their preordained love, and the fox spirit repaying his debt of gratitude, the emotions in these stories are mostly common.

Logically, this sparked a great deal of discussion among the public regarding Mangdao's frivolous remarks.

However, most people are just blindly following the crowd; emotions are contagious, and few people care about the actual situation.

Why worry so much? Just enjoy what you've heard.

However, some thoughtful and meticulous individuals are less likely to believe such claims and versions of the story.

After all, it's true that Mang Dao is dashing and romantic, but he's new to Leiming and wouldn't be able to win over Wufang Huanxi.

Furthermore, who is the Holy Maiden of Tianluo? A true prodigy standing at the pinnacle of the dynasty, the number one genius of the Tianluo Sect in nearly three thousand years. Such a person of extraordinary talent and favored by destiny is not so easy to approach.

Furthermore, the marriage to Mang Dao is already arranged, and the position of his principal wife has been chosen. With the looks and bearing of the Heavenly Luo Saintess, how could she possibly settle for being someone's concubine or secondary wife? Such a statement, upon simple reflection, reveals its impossibility.

However, most people don't care about the truth; what they care about is this media frenzy and the sense of satisfaction they gain from it.

Chen Ping'an, stationed at the Thunderous Garrison, had naturally heard of these rumors. His subordinates had also reported the matter and inquired whether they should intervene to completely dispel the gossip.

Chen Ping'an has never cared about these kinds of things, but since his subordinates have asked him about it, he naturally has to get involved.

However, he later discovered that this kind of public opinion atmosphere, with rampant rumors, temporarily diluted the previous high-pressure atmosphere of frequent tragedies and evil spirits.

With public opinion relaxed and the streets buzzing with noise, this situation was advantageous to Lei Ming. For a time, Chen Ping'an let the matter drop and stopped dealing with it.

However, his actions led to a misinterpretation by his subordinates. They thought Chen Ping'an was ignoring the matter and enjoying himself.

Some people, sensing the underlying meaning, assumed that Chen Ping'an was interested in this matter and immediately catered to his interests, thus fueling the public outcry.

Under the overwhelming public opinion, the encirclement and suppression campaign led by the Thunderous Garrison Command was officially launched with thunderous force.

With the participation of various forces in the Thunder Mountains, all parties in Thunder Mountain coordinated and provided manpower, material resources, and financial resources. They shared information networks, made strategic decisions and judgments, and formed a united front, laying down a series of encirclement and suppression nets.

"Issue the order to adjust the battle situation on the western front and dispatch Gu family members to reinforce it."

"Issue the order: all families in the Thunder Mountain Range shall break into smaller groups and venture deep into the lair of the evil spirits."

"Order: The encirclement and suppression troops shall march 800 li at full speed and rush to the encirclement and suppression front!"

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Chen Ping'an now wields considerable power, and his prestige in the Thunderous Lands even surpasses that of Wu Benqing.

In this crackdown, Wu Benqing's voice was almost completely silenced, as if he had vanished without a trace.

Furthermore, while Chen Ping'an was nominally in charge of this operation, Feng Wuhen was actually in charge of the actual execution.

Dealing with the situation in Leiming had already taken up a lot of Chen Ping'an's energy. Now that the overall situation had settled, he naturally had no mood to deal with trivial matters.

The extermination of evil spirits is a delicate task, requiring a great deal of effort to coordinate information from all sides and communicate with all parties involved.

Chen Ping'an didn't have that much time to waste on this.

In any case, Feng Wuhen was involved in a lot of this incident. It's quite appropriate for him to coordinate it now.

While Feng Wuhen's previous actions weren't exactly a lifeline for him, they certainly weren't just icing on the cake.

Now that he has achieved great success, Song Fengwuhen's contribution is nothing special.

In this campaign of encirclement and suppression, Chen Ping'an's role was more of a spiritual symbol and a figurehead.

It is worth mentioning that the messenger who had previously delivered the message to Lei Ming was given a proper burial by the Lei Ming Garrison after his body was recovered. His family members enjoyed special privileges.

If their descendants enter the Zhenfu Division, they will benefit from the blessings of their ancestors and may be appointed or even promoted without regard to precedent.

Just as the public service is a deep and unpredictable place, where one may die on the battlefield, life and death are uncertain, if one can leave a legacy of blessings for future generations, then that can be considered a good ending.

Although it wasn't perfect, it was at least without any regrets.

Furthermore, Xiong Sanrang and his men coordinated various matters concerning the Blood Owl Gang, operating as a lone force deep into Leiming, which was also a great achievement. Once this encirclement and suppression operation is over, they should report to their superiors to report their merits.

If he gains merit in this encirclement and suppression campaign, the combined effect could potentially allow Xiong Sanrang, with his current rank, to advance further and reach the level of Deputy Commander-in-Chief.

Such figures, if placed in an ordinary county town, would be true top-level giants, enjoying the prestige of the entire county.

The encirclement and suppression campaign is in full swing.

This encirclement and suppression operation may not have been supported by certain interest-based forces. However, due to the power of the Mang Dao, they had no choice but to comply under these circumstances. The Thunderous Garrison Command provided manpower and resources, while Wu Benqing and Gu Luping remained silent.

With far less resistance, this encirclement and suppression operation has progressed extremely smoothly.

Good news keeps coming in from time to time.

Previously, the chaos caused by the Thunder Demon was largely due to the current situation in Thunder, the tacit understanding among all parties, and even their deliberate instigation, which led to the instability.

But now, when all parties have truly used their methods and united, these troublesome evil forces have lost their power.

After all, no matter how powerful the evil spirits are, they are still the remnants of a defeated army.

After so many days, some truly powerful and escaped demonic masters have long since fled thousands of miles away and left the territory of Canglong Prefecture.

With the demons being besieged and the campaign raging, Chen Ping'an had some free time.

Actually, it's not really that much free time.

After all, his days were quite fulfilling.

He cultivated the Overlord Blade, refined divine weapons, studied the carving of demonic beasts, and integrated the cultivation system.
His knowledge has become increasingly diverse, and seven years of arduous training have enabled him to master many techniques.

Knife techniques, sword techniques, spear techniques, palm techniques, claw techniques, fist techniques, leg techniques, body techniques, footwork techniques, external training methods, body tempering methods—each and every technique has a distinct artistic conception and is vastly different.

Numerous techniques have been integrated into his body, and through perfect comprehension, he can now be considered to have mastered them. However, if he wants to take it a step further and truly integrate them into his body, there is still a very long way to go.

Although Chen Ping'an's cultivation now relies on the cheat system, his own accumulated knowledge and skills are not to be underestimated. In his spare time, he reflects on himself and verifies his understanding, which can be considered as some kind of achievement.

Furthermore, after all this time of hard work, he has finally refined all the divine weapons on his body. His current methods are now sufficient to unleash their full power.

With his current true level of cultivation, he mainly relies on three treasures: the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag, the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade, and the Black Profound Iron Mask.

The second tier consists of the black jade ring, gold-threaded belt, and black iron ingot obtained from Li Wusheng.

The third tier consists of items that are commonly used openly, such as patterned square cloths and bone claw sheaths. There are also the disguised Hundred Illusionary Divine Blades.

As for the other items, such as the Seven Luminaries Finger Gloves and the Yin Wind Knee Guards, they had almost no effect on his current true level.

These divine weapons will gradually be phased out by Chen Ping'an.

As his apparent strength increases, he can openly sell items of low value. As long as their provenance can be verified, there's no need to worry about it.

During his trip to the Thunder Mountain Range, Chen Ping'an killed several Grandmasters and one Great Grandmaster, and gained some valuable experience.

However, from his current perspective, these things are of little use to him, so there's no need to cling to them. He can simply sell them off later when a suitable channel comes along.

After this battle, his cash flow has officially surpassed the 110,000 mark. If he can sell some items afterwards, it will increase even more.

This made Chen Ping'an increasingly eager to purchase treasures and gain additional benefits, and his intentions became more and more obvious.

He's not some kind of spirit-binding master or puppet master; he doesn't need a large reserve of elemental crystals. Having so many elemental crystals on him is completely useless.

It would be wise to spend the money early on to add protective items.

Even if one cannot acquire a true protective treasure, adding some, such as millennium-old stone milk, explosive Yuan True Pill, spiritual secret pill, or even something like the Azure Light Thunder Pearl, would be an excellent choice.

In addition, the blood of demonic beasts, snow spirit leaves, and suitable cultivation techniques all need to be planned.

"The journey to Xuanling is imminent!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes flickered, his mind racing.

According to the information he had gathered, a large-scale auction would be held in Xuanling City in two or three months.

This auction was backed by the Hengshan Sect and organized by the Xuanling Chamber of Commerce of Xuanling Prefecture.

It will attract a large number of high-level cultivators. Martial arts grandmasters, who are rarely seen in ordinary states, will likely become more common at such a grand event.

People like Nie Yunlong, who gather at auctions of this caliber, are likely numerous, as they represent a convergence of powerful figures from all sides and a large number of independent cultivators. Even someone as powerful as a pseudo-celestial being could very well appear at an auction of this caliber.

Furthermore, this auction is of extremely high caliber, featuring top-tier divine weapons that are rarely seen even within ordinary states. It also includes rare natural materials, high-grade ores, precious medicinal herbs, and rare spiritual items—truly a treasure trove of rare and precious items!
While this auction may not be considered a top-tier event within several states, it is certainly not something that ordinary state auctions can compete with.

This was extremely attractive to Chen Ping'an.

At that time, whether Chen Ping'an participates in the auction or takes the opportunity to sell the stolen goods, it will be an excellent choice.

He possesses many treasures and is just waiting for the right opportunity to sell them off in large quantities.

He also needed to find suitable channels to acquire some treasures and rare items. Although he didn't have high hopes of acquiring any major treasures at this Xuanling Auction, it was still an opportunity nonetheless.

This trip is a preliminary step; we can plan ahead when the opportunity arises.

If there is a major treasure to be auctioned, it will undoubtedly be the most prestigious auction event in several states. At that time, not only ordinary pseudo-celestial beings, but also powerful pseudo-celestial beings will likely appear.

Even true martial arts masters would be alarmed!
In the surrounding states, apart from the Gu family, there are no martial arts masters residing permanently, but they still appear when people come and go.

For example, the Hengshan Sect, whose influence extends to more than a dozen states, has a martial arts master presiding over its Wenxin Sword Pavilion.

The same applies to the Bicang Chamber of Commerce, which is under the jurisdiction of the Bicang Prince's Mansion.

In addition, martial arts masters occasionally visit the North Sea Merchant Alliance for trade and business exchanges. Furthermore, some reclusive cultivators, or other large forces within the Northern Territory, also occasionally pass through.

These are the reasons why martial arts masters appear.

Although extremely rare, it cannot be said to be nonexistent.

Ten more days passed, and the thunderous encirclement and suppression campaign advanced with unstoppable momentum, yielding frequent victories and reports of triumphs.

During this time, Chen Ping'an devoted himself to cultivating the Overlord Blade and regularly collected information.

He now possesses numerous treasures, but the only one that can truly be considered a guardian treasure is the Illusionary Dream Pearl.

As a secret treasure of the Demon Lord, the Dream Pearl possesses unimaginable value.

Furthermore, whether as a protective foundation or for the shared damage mechanism between him and the Heavenly Net Saintess, he needs to quickly understand the usage mechanism of the Illusionary Dream Pearl and refine and use it as soon as possible to eliminate risks and disasters.

As the current prodigy of the Tianluo Sect, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo enjoys preferential treatment in resources but also bears extremely high risks. Especially during this turmoil in Long'an, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo has been targeted by the Northern Border Garrison, and the trouble that will follow is likely to be considerable.

Under the shared damage mechanism, he and the Heavenly Net Saintess are essentially bound together. If this matter is not resolved, it will inevitably become a major concern for him sooner or later.

To solve this problem, it is essential to thoroughly understand the Dream Pearl.

Unfortunately, whether it was because the Dream Pearl was of too high a grade or because he had not found the right method, he had made no progress for a long time.

Therefore, Chen Ping'an had no choice but to take a different approach, trying to learn more information by collecting intelligence about the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord from the past, separating the truth from the falsehood, and deducing more details about the Dream Pearl.

Unfortunately, his current level is limited, and he has achieved very little in the long run.

However, Chen Ping'an also knew that this matter could not be rushed.

Chess is played one move at a time, and food is eaten one bite at a time.

Success comes from consistent effort over time; it is achieved through daily practice.

With diligent effort, hope will eventually blossom.

From a short-term perspective, some things are simply unnecessary. But it is precisely these very things that can play an unexpected role at crucial moments.

If even one out of ten such things can be accomplished, that would be enough!

Besides the information about the Demon Lord, Chen Ping'an also paid special attention to the large-scale auction that was about to be held in Xuanling City.

Although Xuanling City is located on the other side of Xuanling Prefecture and is not close to the Thunder Mountain Range, the Thunder Mountain Range, as the border between Canglong Prefecture and Xuanling Prefecture, still has a unique advantage in information gathering in Xuanling Prefecture.

These auctions in Xuanling Heavy City are backed by Hengshan Sect and managed by Xuanling Chamber of Commerce. A lot of pre-event information has already been released.

It is said that many of the treasures of the guardians will be auctioned off at the auction, as well as puppet mechanisms and poisonous artifacts that have been passed down from the Western Regions.

In addition, although the Beihai Merchant Alliance did not participate in this auction, due to its relationship with the Hengshan Sect, many good Beihai specialties will still appear at the auction.

Shark beads from the North Sea, sea treasures, flying boats across the sea, etc.

This information made Chen Ping'an's mind even more active.

"The North Sea Merchant Alliance has some good stuff. I wonder if there will be any Snow Spirit Leaves up for auction!" Chen Ping'an asked expectantly.

Without the backing of the Beihai Merchant Alliance, the possibility of auctioning the Snow Spirit Leaf is unlikely. However, with the influence of the Hengshan Sect, it is still something to look forward to.

Judging from the information disclosed, although this Xuanling auction event cannot compare with the top events in a state, such as the Azure Dragon Grand Ceremony, its scale is definitely above that of a typical large-scale auction.

Many of the treasures up for auction are worth looking forward to.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts changed, and quite some time had passed since the period of rest and recuperation.

His eyes flickered slightly, and a golden finger panel appeared in front of him.

hum~
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（3035/3200）、七绝神功圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
"3035 points!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, a sharp glint appearing within them.

"The Overlord Blade Technique is nearing its perfect completion!"

After returning from the Thunder Mountain Range, I spent more than half a month cultivating and perfected the Overlord Blade technique, only one step away from achieving the final goal!
The thunderous encirclement and suppression was swift and unstoppable; with the support of intelligence from various factions, the remaining evil forces that had been hiding had nowhere to hide.

"No!"

"Damn it!"

"You want to kill me? Give me your life!"

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Within a mountain range of the Thunderous Mountains, the Thunderous Garrison Command has assembled a force to encircle and annihilate the enemy. This siege is being carried out with elite troops, all of whom are top-notch warriors sent by various factions.

The entire operation was swift and efficient, without the slightest hesitation or delay.

However, the remnants of the evil forces, in their final desperate counterattack, also unleashed considerable power.

boom!
"You lackeys of the Garrison Command, may you all die together!"

"Hahahaha, I have roamed the world for many years, how could I die here!"

"go to hell!"

The sounds of fighting, fierce battle, screams, and roars
Intertwined and spreading in all directions, they create a scene of the setting sun weeping blood.

Amidst the shouts and cries of battle below, a figure stood in the clouds, treading on the air like an evil god, coldly surveying the world.

His figure was tall and slender like bamboo, draped in a black robe embroidered with golden silk threads. His sleeves swayed, one side covered with golden secret patterns, the other with blood-red demonic patterns.

The golden and demonic patterns confronted each other, yet strangely merged into one.

An invisible divine soul force swept across the land, and within a few breaths, it knew everything about Lei Ming.

"Thunderous roar, demons besiege and annihilate."

"A hidden dragon, a prodigy."
"Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman!"

His voice was cold and icy, and his face revealed a cruel expression.

(End of this chapter)