The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 679 Mastery of Cultivation Technique, Breakthrough in Realm (Bonus Chapter for 5000 Monthly Tickets)

Inside the room, a hazy light emanated, and true energy flowed freely.

Chen Ping'an sat cross-legged, suspended in mid-air.

hum~
The light in his brow trembled wildly, and Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly for a moment.

"breakthrough!"

hum~
On the Golden Finger panel, the experience points displayed after the Seven Killings Heavenly Fist began to fluctuate wildly.

As the panel continued to churn, specks of starlight began to emerge, seemingly originating from a source, and entered Chen Ping'an's brow.

Almost instantly, without any obstruction, these starlight appeared on Chen Ping'an's spiritual platform.

The starlight, like countless stars scattered in all directions, nourished the spiritual fruit on the altar.

Around the Lingtai, the spiritual light shone brightly, reflecting each other in the distance.

Chen Ping'an had experienced similar enhancement scenarios countless times. However, it was clear that this breakthrough was vastly different from the previous ones.

As the wisps of divine soul within the spiritual fruit continued to change, the spiritual fruit, covered in cracks, seemed about to completely split open.

The number of spirit souls is constantly increasing, and the surface of the spirit fruit is becoming more and more cracked.

The cracks grew deeper and larger until a certain point.
Click!

Like an eggshell completely shattered, it fell off piece by piece.

A radiant light, as dazzling as stars, enveloped these detached fragments, transforming them into streams of incredibly pure energy that nourished and replenished them.

The already enhanced spiritual power grew even stronger.

It wasn't just Chen Ping'an's brow and spirit platform that changed; the true essence within his body also underwent significant alterations.

The already abundant and surging true essence became even more powerful, as if it had encountered some rare and precious elixir. Each transfer and circulation brought a certain degree of enhancement.

This cycle repeated itself until, when Chen Ping'an opened his eyes again, the true essence within his body had undergone a new change in both quality and quantity.

After undergoing a purification of true essence, and thanks to the near-perfect breakthrough of the Golden Finger Panel, Chen Ping'an's true essence was already unparalleled among his peers.

This can be considered the pinnacle of martial arts grandmasters.

But now, his realm has broken through again, and his spiritual essence has increased once more.

His true essence is now so powerful that it has reached an extremely terrifying level.

Let alone a martial arts grandmaster, even a pseudo-celestial being, considering the difference in their realms, would rarely be able to surpass him.

The pseudo-celestial being in martial arts relies on the power of a flawed soul. Since he has not yet stepped into the realm of celestial beings, all he can rely on is his refined spiritual essence.

Despite the difference in quality between the two, Chen Ping'an can use his solid foundation to make up for or even surpass this gap.

This is not just about the abundance of true energy, but also a manifestation of the foundation of martial arts.

The word "foundation" seems simple, but it represents future potential. If one has sufficient potential, breaking through to higher levels is as easy as eating and drinking. If one lacks sufficient potential, then every step will be extremely difficult.

Just like climbing a mountain, which is fraught with difficulties, how far one can ultimately reach depends on individual circumstances.

Besides potential, there are also some external factors that determine the final state of a mountain climber.

Some people carry heavy burdens while others travel light; some have external support while others rely solely on themselves; some have guides and companions to help them, while others must explore on their own.
But regardless of the circumstances, the most crucial factor that ultimately determines his success is his innate talent and potential. If he himself is not capable, even the most favorable external conditions will make it extremely difficult for him to reach the pinnacle.

"Breaking through the third level!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly, a sharp glint appearing in them.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Late stage of Jade Balance - Breakthrough Three Barriers (Breaking through the Shell Barrier)
武学：青阳血炼法入门（0/5760）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（0/8640）、广寒剑法（残篇）入门（0/2880）太虚御风步小成（0/5760）七杀天罡拳大成（0/9600）、霸刀圆满、七绝神功圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
After months of arduous training, he made another breakthrough in his martial arts realm and finally reached the threshold between heaven and man.

His true essence surged and surged, his spiritual energy was indescribably abundant, and Chen Ping'an felt as if his entire body was filled with inexhaustible energy.

This is a powerful sensory experience resulting from a recent breakthrough, presented in stark contrast to the past.

The new martial arts realm has not yet been fully adapted to, and the memories and feelings are still stuck in the previous stage. When comparing the two, this unreal illusion will occur.

In fact, reaching the Grandmaster level in martial arts inherently represents an abundance of energy.

Having mastered the Seven Killings Heavenly Fist, and with the help of the cheat system, Chen Ping'an finally took this crucial step.

With the foundation of nine spiritual patterns, they truly reached the threshold between heaven and man.

If one were to take another step forward, it would be a world apart, granting them a lifespan of a thousand years and the ability to overlook all the changes in the world.

Achieving harmony between humanity and nature leads to the pinnacle of martial arts.

For a moment, Chen Ping'an was overwhelmed with emotions, his feelings too complex to express.

At this breakthrough, his emotions were at their peak.

This breakthrough was extremely fruitful.

He not only gained an improvement in his cultivation level, but also mastered two secret techniques, the Killing Fist.

After mastering the three killing fist techniques—Shocking Thunder Strike, Wrathful Wave Collapse, and Mad Shadow Chaos—he also mastered the Absolute Kill and Dark Kill.

With the Seven Killing Heavenly Fist, a five-style killing fist technique, his killing power has undergone a new transformation.

Considering his improved and breakthrough realm, his overall combat strength is now far superior to what it was before.

According to his previous calculations, his current combat power is definitely enough to suppress a pseudo-celestial being at the strong level and enter the top level of pseudo-celestial beings.

The top-tier pseudo-celestial level, without considering secret techniques and treasures, represents the highest level among pseudo-celestial beings. Theoretically, it is the limit of what can be enhanced by techniques and skills.

As for the so-called ultimate pseudo-celestial being, it is actually the top level among pseudo-celestial beings. When one possesses a certain secret treasure or secret technique, or both, one will fight to the death at all costs, unleashing the ultimate power.

Their methods and combat effectiveness cannot last.

Some pseudo-celestial beings at the top level, when faced with dire straits and utterly despondent, can still unleash a dazzling attack even without powerful secret treasures or techniques, provided they burn their divine soul.

This strike can also be considered the ultimate expression of a pseudo-celestial being.

But the price he paid was his life!
Even a pseudo-celestial being, whose soul has been burned, would find it difficult to survive.

Burning one's soul is not child's play; there is no such thing as burning only a part of it. Once the soul begins to burn, the process is uninterrupted and irreversible. It will never stop until the soul has been completely burned away.

However, the soul of a pseudo-celestial being is flawed. Even when burning their soul to unleash a brilliant attack, they are still some distance from being a true martial arts celestial being.

But despite the distance, the gap between the two is now extremely narrow. Even a true martial arts master would have to be cautious about such a powerful technique.

Even a slight lapse in attention could result in minor injuries.

It can be said that the ultimate level of a pseudo-celestial being is close to that of a martial arts celestial being. If their methods can be sustained, theoretically, they are capable of engaging in a fierce battle with a true martial arts celestial being.

In the midst of chaos, it is often possible to entangle a true celestial being.

However, it is clear that those pseudo-celestial beings who can achieve this level are extremely rare. Only those pseudo-celestial beings whose own combat strength is already at the top level, and who also lack nothing in terms of secret treasures, techniques, and spiritual resources, could possibly accomplish this.

Such an existence is extremely rare.

Of course, at this stage, Chen Ping'an is still some distance from that level.

It's not a difference in hard combat strength, but rather that Chen Ping'an currently clearly does not possess the conditions to unleash his secret techniques and be empowered by his treasures.

With his current cultivation level as a foundation, and with the help of the Azure Flame Four Directions Spirit Banner, the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade, and the consumption of Thousand-Year Stone Milk, his overall combat strength can be raised to the level of a top-tier pseudo-celestial being.

Even if there are some shortcomings, they are not far off.

On top of his spiritual essence, he also possesses the Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique. The first refinement triggers a divine transformation, unleashing a powerful physique with primal force, his blood energy surging like a tsunami.

In its surging motion, it shatters mountains and breaks peaks.

The combination of these two factors is enough to solidify his position among the top ranks of pseudo-celestial beings in terms of combat power.

Under such circumstances, if he could acquire some secret techniques or treasures to enhance his abilities, his combat power might reach the pinnacle of pseudo-celestial beings.

Theoretically speaking, it is possible to engage in a protracted battle with a martial arts master.

"Dream Pearl!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes were clear and bright. His spiritual sense swept around him, confirming that the restriction was completely effective.

He raised his hand, and a dazzling, dreamlike, shimmering pearl appeared before him.

"try again!"

Chen Ping'an's expression hardened, and his spiritual sense, as if it were tangible, reached out.

After breaking through his martial arts realm, his spiritual essence and true energy have increased further. Compared to before, he now possesses even more skills. Perhaps, he will be able to break through the outer layer of the pearl and reach its inner core.

Just as Chen Ping'an was attempting to refine and study the Illusionary Dream Pearl, the public opinion in Canglong Prefecture City was, as always, noisy and clamorous.

The Qiankun Division expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Canglong Prefecture Garrison's lack of response and cold treatment to Chen Ping'an's abuse of power and dereliction of duty.

The repeated urging was intended to get the Canglong Prefecture Garrison to come up with a plan and regulations as soon as possible, and to clarify the final punishment results.

In contrast to the strong reaction from the Qiankun Division, the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Division reacted remarkably calmly. Through official channels, their response to the Qiankun Division was that the Garrison Division was actively handling the matter of Mangdao Chen Ping'an and conducting relevant investigations. They asked the Qiankun Division to remain calm and give the Garrison Division enough time, assuring them that they would provide a satisfactory answer.

The Qiankun Division was naturally dissatisfied with the Canglong Prefecture's response and repeatedly urged them to expedite the process.

However, the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command replied that there was always new progress in the investigation of the incident, but in terms of the final result, it remained consistently slow and unhurried. The official rhetoric was impeccable, yet it left one feeling utterly powerless. Clearly, the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command was using delaying tactics, a move that was too obvious for the Qiankun Division to ignore.

The final response from the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command set a deadline, requiring a final reply within that timeframe. Otherwise, the Qiankun Command would take further action, such as reconsidering the core factors contributing to the Long'an Rebellion.

Faced with the threat from the Qiankun Division, the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command did not show the expected fear. It only stated that it would carefully consider the Qiankun Division's opinion, but that the Garrison Command had its own system and was proceeding in an orderly manner according to the established plan. It requested that the Qiankun Division fully respect the Garrison Command's plan and pace, and not be impatient for quick success, so as not to affect the fairness of the law and the justice of the procedure.

Although the reaction of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command was not intense, the meaning behind their words stirred up the emotions of the Qiankun Command.

What does it mean to have legal fairness and procedural justice?
Who are they targeting?!
In addition, while they were surprised by the attitude of the State Pacification Commissioner, they were not too astonished.

After all, it's a game of strategy, that's normal. No one would put their worries directly into writing.

The Canglong Prefecture's Garrison Command is concerned about the impact of the Long'an unrest, but that doesn't mean they'll openly discuss it. Some things are better left unsaid. If someone really finds your weakness, you won't even know how you died.

However, the turmoil in Long'an had far-reaching consequences. No matter how the State Garrison Command tried to conceal it, this crucial location was still clearly exposed to the Qiankun Division.

After a brief deliberation, the Qiankun Division decided to form an elite team to be stationed in the Canglong Prefecture Zhenfu Division to oversee the case and ensure a clear outcome.

The Qiankun Division, bearing the responsibility of oversight, acted reasonably and without impeachment in the face of such a case. Even if the State Garrison Division wished to object, it had no arguments to offer.

You want justice and fairness, right? Fine, then I'll give you justice.

Let's inspect together, tell me, is that fair enough?
So, we'll proceed according to the established procedures, submit a report, and move into the state's military command. Any problems?
Some things, once or twice, eventually run out of steam. Given such a good opportunity, the Qiankun Division would naturally not miss it.

This is a battlefield without gunpowder, but it is filled with bloodshed and violence. The story of Chen Ping'an with his fierce sword marks the official start of this war.

The final outcome of this incident will, to some extent, mark the future situation and landscape within Canglong Prefecture.

The State Pacification Commissioner's Office, the State Qiankun Commissioner's Office, and various other forces intertwined within them, all clashing and vying for power.
The situation within Canglong Prefecture City has also undergone some unspeakable changes.

"Really!"

Looking at the Dream Pearl surrounded by spiritual energy in front of him, Chen Ping'an's expression was full of surprise, and his eyes shone with extraordinary brightness.

After entering the third stage of the breakthrough realm, both his spirituality and true essence experienced a certain degree of enhancement. With the intention of trying it out, he used his spirituality to explore, wanting to see if he could refine this Dream Pearl in the same way as refining a normal divine weapon.

He had previously tried to refine this precious pearl, but his spiritual energy couldn't even penetrate the outer layer of the pearl. As soon as he made contact, it was as if he encountered some invisible resistance, making it impossible to move forward.

In such a situation, let alone refining it, even trying to understand it would be extremely difficult.

But now, the situation has changed slightly.

The moment his spirit came into contact with the Dream Orb, although he encountered an invisible resistance, he was able to barely resist it.

Moreover, he discovered that during the process of resisting, a very small portion of the spirituality surrounding the Dream Orb would slowly seep into the outer layer of the orb.

In other words, given enough spirituality and time, his spirituality will eventually be able to penetrate the outer layer of the jewel and reach the true core inside.

This
It is also the foundation and source of sacrificial practices.

"continue!"

Chen Ping'an was excited, his brows radiant with spiritual energy, which flowed out continuously, blessing the Dream Pearl.

Most of these spiritual energies are dissipated by invisible resistance, but a very small portion can be resisted. Among this small portion, some of the spiritual energy will come into contact with the surface of the jewel and slowly penetrate in.

So far, Chen Ping'an has not yet completely succeeded in permeating the pearl with his spiritual essence, but he has seen hope for the refinement process.

"The Demon Lord's Secret Treasure." Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly, overjoyed beyond words.

This Dream Pearl was obtained from the final secret realm of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

According to the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net, the Dream Pearl has an extremely important origin and is definitely a rare treasure that can protect one's path to enlightenment.

As they spoke, a subtle, indescribable emotion flickered in the dreamlike eyes of the Heavenly Luo Saintess.

Under normal circumstances, having just escaped the influence of the illusion, and given the state of Tianluo Saintess at the time, it would be unlikely that she would lie to him.

Even if what is said is not the whole truth, some of the information is still worth considering.

However, Chen Ping'an still held reservations about the Heavenly Net Saintess's claims.

This dream is just a dream, and profit is profit.

Who knows what the Heavenly Net Saintess is really planning?

Afterwards, Chen Ping'an also learned a certain amount about the Dream Pearl. To be precise, he learned some about the life of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

Unfortunately, his connections were limited, and the people he knew weren't at a high level. The information he gathered consisted mainly of gossip and scandals that were widely discussed in the streets.

From the various rumors, both true and false, he managed to glean only a few pieces of information that seemed relatively credible.

For example, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord once roamed the world and was a giant in the demonic path. He relied on many things, the most famous of which was his Thousand Illusions Treasure Technique.

Under the influence of powerful techniques, one becomes trapped in the world's corruption, and even martial arts masters find it difficult to escape.

For example, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord is called Purple-Eyed because of the cultivation technique he mainly practices. Chen Ping'an does not yet know the specific name of the technique, but he knows that the technique is of extremely high grade. Even among the True Cultivation Treasure Scrolls, it is an extremely remarkable existence. It is the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord's reliance and confidence in making a name for himself.

In addition, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord is extremely skilled in dual cultivation, and it is said that he once had sex with a woman in one night.
The following are some gossip and rumors that are popular with the public. They are passed down by word of mouth and are widely circulated.

Humans are naturally curious. Given that the story involves the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, a figure comparable to a chosen one in biographical novels, it has naturally attracted much attention and scrutiny.

However, most of the information is buried in the long river of time. What truly crosses the river of time and reaches the public are ultimately just some interesting stories and gossip, some true and some false.

To uncover the true secrets and experiences of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, it is likely that only those forces with long-standing traditions and sufficient channels to access this matter would have the opportunity to know.

They were compiled into a book, forming a secret archive, and stored in the powerful organization's archives.

Although Chen Ping'an is currently quite powerful, he has no contact with any of the forces here for the time being. For him, the only one most likely to be able to contact and obtain information about the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord is the Northern Border Garrison.

All of these things were within Chen Ping'an's plan and were progressing steadily.

However, it's clearly not at that stage yet.

With limited information about the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord's secrets, Chen Ping'an could only make a rough inference about the value of the Dream Pearl.

Judging from the distribution of treasures in the secret realm, this Dream Pearl is undoubtedly a treasure among treasures.

He did not see the Thousand Illusion Treasure Technique, the very technique that the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was famous for, or his rumored main cultivation method in the secret realm hall.

Either it was obtained by the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Net, or it wasn't even released within the secret realm.

After he entered the inner hall, he saw that the Holy Maiden of Tianluo had collected a jade tablet. According to the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, this was the Great Luo Heart Method, the supreme cultivation technique of the Tianluo Sect.

As for whether the Holy Maiden of Tianluo had received any other treasures before this, he had no idea.

Upon entering the inner palace, he saw only a single page of golden scroll, which he subsequently obtained in the ensuing scramble. It was a genuine and invaluable manual of martial arts, the "Inverted Phoenix and Reversed Yin-Yang Pivot."

Judging from its grade, it is probably even higher than a regular True Skill Scroll.

Clearly, this is a powerful technique that is no less formidable than the Great Luo Heart Sutra.

As a treasure located in the inner palace space, the value of the Dream Pearl, even if not as high as these two cultivation techniques, is definitely comparable.

Furthermore...
Chen Ping'an was in a daze, thinking of that thousand-year-old dream that seemed like a cycle of reincarnation.

What seems similar might not be this precious pearl, but rather those two cultivation techniques.

This Dream Pearl is an absolutely terrifying treasure.

The distribution of treasures in the secret realm provides some insight into their value.

Chen Ping'an even suspected that the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord had been dominating the world for so many years and had countless female confidantes, and that the Dream Pearl was his greatest reliance!

Of course, this situation is mostly Chen Ping'an's deduction based on his own assumptions, and there is no definite information.

Even so, it does not diminish the value of the Dream Pearl.

Putting everything else aside, the very fact that he and the Heavenly Luo Saintess had a contract of illusion, sharing each other's injuries, astonished and shocked him greatly.

Based on the current situation, all that is known is that they share the same wounds. As for whether they will share life and death, Chen Ping'an doesn't want to think about it or verify it.

In short
These things may soon become a thing of the past.

Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly as he looked at the shimmering pearl in front of him, surrounded by spiritual energy and floating in mid-air.

"Once the refining is complete, everything will become clear!"

A flash of light, rippling with radiance, reflected on Chen Ping'an's face, as if reflecting the lingering golden light of the great sun.

In the time that followed, Chen Ping'an devoted himself to cultivating and working with the Dream Pearl. Like water dripping on a stone, he continuously enhanced his spirituality, gradually penetrating the pearl's invisible resistance.

This process is destined to be extremely slow, but despite the slow pace, there is new progress every day.

Until this day, the spiritual energy that Chen Ping'an had infused into the outer layer of the pearl finally accumulated enough weight.

"here we go!"

Chen Ping'an remained calm, as still as a deep well.

Inside the room, a sudden burst of light illuminated the space, radiating a spiritual aura.

　I heard from an expert today that the probability of getting monthly tickets increases by 10% when updating at midnight. Is that true?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)