The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 714 Insisting on Forcing It, Thunder and Rain (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"Congratulations, Your Highness, on attaining the status of a Celestial Being!"

In the secluded pool and curtained cave, Li Xiangjun, dressed in a light pink scholar's dress, had bright, clear eyes and a lively expression.

Martial arts mastery, the realm of the celestial being!
His Highness secluded himself for several months and actually attained the status of a celestial being.

The term "Heavenly Man" (天人) is used to refer to people, but the word "Heaven" (天) comes first.
May he live a thousand years, overlooking the changing world, a true hero of the world!
These boundaries are no different from those of ordinary people.

Looking across the vast empire and its boundless territory, a true martial arts master is a renowned figure.

If one advances, one can achieve great things and protect the region; if one retreats, one can live a carefree life, unconstrained by worldly etiquette.

His Highness has broken through to a higher realm in seclusion, and as his personal maid, she is honored to share in his glory.

Countless geniuses grace this era, a constellation of brilliant talents, yet the Hidden Dragon Ranking boasts only one Celestial Being to date. Your Highness, at such a young age, has broken through to the Celestial Being realm; your future achievements are limitless!

With Your Highness's supernatural abilities, even though you are a newly promoted Celestial Being, you are not necessarily weaker than Feng Lingyin.

Thinking of this, Li Xiangjun's eyes lit up, overjoyed beyond words.

"Your Highness has reached the realm of celestial beings; your talent is dazzling, making you the best of your generation!"

The Heavenly Maiden's face was veiled in black gauze, and she wore a long black dress, like a secluded orchid in a valley. Her dreamlike eyes contained a strange pale purple, as dazzling as a galaxy.

The Holy Maiden of Tianluo remained silent, standing quietly before Li Xiangjun, perhaps thinking of someone.

The wound on my chest has healed, but the feeling is unforgettable, deeply etched into my bones, unforgettable.

The pass between heaven and man is extremely dangerous.

For someone with a Nine-Patterned Realm, reaching this realm is far more difficult than imagined.

but.
All of this was nothing out of the ordinary for her.

After years of planning, some difficulties and obstacles could not possibly stop her.

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To ascend to the heavens, one must understand one's true nature and attain a clear and pure Daoist heart.

Before breaking through to a higher realm, one must undergo the tribulation of inner demons and examine one's own heart. Is there anything amiss?
Within the realm of inner demons, illusions abound. She used her Dao heart as a blade to shatter one illusion after another.

Until
A thousand-year-old dream, nearly succumbed to despair.

May I ask your heart, is it unwell?

A: My heart is troubled by the Dao.

Despite careful planning, he nearly succumbed to the torment of his inner demons. Although his accumulated resources ensured his survival, this outcome was something he had never anticipated.

And the source of all this
The Holy Maiden of Tianluo remained silent, her gaze fixed on her. Li Xiangjun stood before her, not daring to disturb her in the slightest.

Not long after, a name spoken by the Heavenly Maiden made her delicate body tremble.

"Chen Ping'an!"

Li Xiangjun's expression froze, her smile frozen on her face.

Yes, Your Highness has achieved the status of a martial arts master, surpassing even your former position. Even the Dharma Kings within the sect are likely no match for Your Highness now. With Your Highness's potential, your future achievements are unimaginable; your vision is as lofty as a celestial palace.

Those who can catch His Highness's eye are undoubtedly the most outstanding men in the world. His Highness's future partner will surely be a rare and extraordinary man. Handsome and extraordinary, as deep and boundless as the sea.

How could such a man allow his Daoist companion's personal maid to be a woman who has lost her virginity?
Her innocence was already lost to the reckless Chen Ping'an, a fact His Highness was already aware of and would certainly dislike. The fact that it's being brought up again now is likely because he's thinking about that matter.

This whole affair is her fault. It not only disgraces His Highness's name but also damages His Highness's dignity.

But what's done is done, and there's no going back. As His Highness's maid, her crime is unforgivable.

Li Xiangjun was terrified and wanted to kneel down to beg for punishment from His Highness. But to her surprise, His Highness treated her lightly and casually, assigning her a task instead.

Tell her to keep an eye on Chen Ping'an and report any news about him immediately.

"Yes, Your Highness," Li Xiangjun replied respectfully, suppressing her unease.

The Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net turned around, her skirt swaying and outlining her graceful figure. She gazed at the cold water of the deep pool, standing silently.

The illusion of inner demons has disturbed my Daoist heart.

But under the starry sky that year, everything was already clear.

Under the starry sky, a man and a woman embraced each other, their fingers intertwined, inseparable.

It may be that there is something wrong, or it may be that there is nothing wrong. From this point on, examine your heart and you will find that your heart is unharmed!
I wish to grow old with you, to stay together and understand each other, day and night.

Our fate is sealed across three lifetimes; this dream will endure forever.

The Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net stood and gazed for a long time, until the cold pool was completely icy, and then her ethereal voice, like a secluded orchid in a valley, finally rang out.

"It's time to go back."

Months ago, the cult repeatedly urged her to return to the Holy Land of Abyss Sea as soon as possible. Now that it has been delayed for so long, it's time for her to go back. If she doesn't return soon, those old fogies in the cult will start to get anxious.

After months of seclusion, she focused on cultivating the Purple Extreme Secret Manual. She had achieved the status of a Celestial Being, and with the Illusionary Dream Technique, she could contend with even those at the Piercing Rainbow Realm.

If in a desperate situation, she could use the Demon Lord's legacy. Even a powerful cultivator at the Hidden Radiance Realm would be unable to stop her if she were to use her Dao Body.

"Chen Ping'an"

The Heavenly Maiden's face was veiled in black, obscuring her expression, but a strange glint shimmered in her dreamy, starry eyes.

hum~
A flash of inspiration, and the Ghost Rain Needle appeared.

This was intercepted years ago outside the important town of Long'an during a battle between two people. It was obtained from the black-robed old monster, and also from the ruthless swordsman Chen Ping'an.

A fierce blade! What a fierce blade!

He has neither recklessness nor swordsmanship, but is the most treacherous villain in the world!

So insidious that it can lead people to ruin without them even realizing it.

"A marriage agreement with the Gu family?"

In this world, things rarely go as planned; nine times out of ten, they don't. We must understand the natural order of cause and effect, and we cannot force things.

But this hall.
The Heavenly Luo Saintess's eyes turned cold, and the Youyu Needle that had been floating in mid-air vanished instantly.

They insist on forcing it!

"The city of Thunder is just ahead."

Chen Ping'an gazed into the distance, looking at the majestic city in the distance.

As one of the top three cities in Canglong Prefecture, Leiming City may not be as large as Xuanling City, but it is not much inferior in terms of scale.

"Senior Gu may leave on his own. I will leave you here."

Chen Ping'an remained calm, his gaze indifferent.

After leaving the Xuanling Mountains, the two of them traveled at incredible speeds, and within a few days, they left the Xuanling Prefecture, crossed the Thunder Mountain Range, and arrived here.

After multiple treatments, Gu Qingchan's leg injury has basically healed and has almost no impact. In addition, during these days of treatment, Gu Qingchan's injury has also recovered to a considerable extent.

To be honest, Gu Qingchan's recovery speed did surprise him. Although her previous injuries couldn't be considered life-threatening, given the situation at the time, it would have taken at least one or two months to recover to her peak condition.

But now it seems that this has greatly exceeded his expectations.

Gu Qingchan, dressed in a light blue dress, looked at the man in the blue robe in front of her, a complex expression in her starry eyes.

If the memories weren't so vivid and the details so real, she would have almost thought it was all just a dream.

He keeps calling me "senior," as if he wasn't the one from that day!
What kind of man would do such a thing to his elders?

At first, she was a little shy, pretending to doze off with her eyes closed, but Chen Ping'an's behavior became increasingly improper, making her unable to resist stopping him. However, in that situation, her attempt to stop him seemed rather weak.

Let it be, half-heartedly agree, until you tacitly accept the expectations.
Ultimately, they couldn't hold onto that relationship.

However, over the years, the two have found a precise way to get along. They've basically adapted to it by now.

They understood each other implicitly.

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Ultimately, I still can't let go of some things.

Gu Qingchan bit her lower lip lightly, her clear eyes filled with expectation.

"What about you?"

Chen Ping'an smiled and said, "Although I'm currently unemployed, I've been away for quite a while and plan to go straight back to the city. I've learned a lot this time, and I need to find some time to calm down and sort things out."

"Ah."

Gu Qingchan's eyes dimmed slightly, and she responded softly.

"Then I shall take my leave."

"Take care, senior." Chen Ping'an bowed respectfully. "We'll meet again in the city another day."

Gu Qingchan pursed her lips slightly, her long dress swaying like an ice lotus in bloom. Her flowing black hair exuded a delicate fragrance.

Chen Ping'an remained calm as he watched Gu Qingchan leave.

This trip to Xuanling was full of changes. Not only did he display his full power, but he also inadvertently revealed his identity to Gu Qingchan.

Although there was some secrecy and the two had their own tacit understanding, ultimately it was an unnecessary risk.

Fortunately, Gu Qingchan had no ill intentions towards him; judging from that day, she even seemed to have some feelings for him.

Speaking of this, Chen Ping'an still felt somewhat apologetic.

After all that, even with Grandmaster Gu Qingchan's physique, she suffered quite a bit.

The tattered dress and the bruises between her legs are the best evidence.

Until his mind had completely returned to calm, looking at the beautiful red sunset in front of him, Chen Ping'an felt an overwhelming sense of guilt.

It took Gu Qingchan several hours to regain her composure, but even so, she still felt weak as she walked.

Such a situation was truly unforeseen.

Ultimately, it was the Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique and the Horizontal Cultivation Technique that granted him an excessively powerful physique. This power was not only reflected in his resilience, but more importantly, in his ability to use his blood and qi to shake the might of a pseudo-celestial being!

With his current strength, if he were to trigger his bloodline's divine power, he could shake the pinnacle of pseudo-celestial beings with his physical strength alone. Under such an unleashed power, even a true martial arts celestial being could withstand and contend with him.

As Chen Ping'an watched Gu Qingchan leave, memories of the past flooded his mind.

Before his thoughts could settle, he saw Gu Qingchan's graceful figure suddenly stop, then turn her head away, revealing a pair of bright, starry eyes.

Her face was radiant, with a hint of blush.

"Why don't we go together?"
"We've been away from Leiming for so long, why don't we take a detour into the city and have a look around?"

Chen Ping'an composed himself and replied.

"it is good."

Gu Qingchan looked at Chen Ping'an's profile, as if trying to discern something from his face.

After Chen Ping'an agreed, the two returned to Leiming together.

Since they were already close to the great city of Thunder, the two did not rush, but instead proceeded at a leisurely pace towards Thunder.

The atmosphere between the two was somewhat silent throughout the journey, but there were subtle undercurrents of other emotions.

Feeling the distinctive masculine aura beside her, Gu Qingchan's delicate face flushed slightly, and the scene from not long ago came to mind.

Together we went to Wushan, where we stirred up storms and experienced unpredictable events; the emotions involved are beyond words.

Gu Qingchan wasn't thinking about those things; she was thinking about Chen Ping'an's actions back then.

What she couldn't understand was why, towards the end, they changed their demeanor, and finally appeared in a completely different light. Was it to avoid suspicion, or was it a subtle reminder?

But if you try to avoid suspicion, isn't that just deceiving yourself?

But if it's a reminder, why did it have to be done this way at the beginning?

Or rather
Is this the man next to me, with his peculiar sense of humor?
Gu Qingchan couldn't understand it. Smelling the familiar scent of the man beside her, Gu Qingchan's thoughts were in turmoil.

She didn't know why she eventually let go of her reserve and invited Chen Ping'an to go with her.

She didn't want to think about it, nor did she want to know. All she knew was that after her trip to Xuanling, she had changed.

Amidst their rather chaotic thoughts, Gu Qingchan and Chen Ping'an also entered Thunder City.

As the person in charge of the Gu family's highest interests in Leiming City, Gu Qingchan naturally attracted attention from all sides as soon as she entered the city.

However, the two made no attempt to hide their presence and entered Thunder City openly and honestly.

"What? Elder Gu has entered the city?"

"Quick! Go and greet them!"

"Fairy Gu is back?"

"There are two people!? Who is the third person?"

"What?! Chen Ping'an, the Brute!"

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The news of Gu Qingchan and Chen Ping'an's entry into Leiming City caused a great stir, disrupting the situation within the city.

Whether it's the former or the latter, for the vast majority of forces, they are people who can influence the situation in Leiming.

The former is better; he was originally stationed at Leiming, and although it's unclear why he went out, his return this time is quite normal. But the latter...
Why is that?

Previously, Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, served as the Inspector General, causing quite a stir in the Thunderous region. Even the forces within the Thunderous Mountains were shaken by his actions.

Unfortunately, it touched the interests of many forces in Leiming, and they eventually found a weakness. Using the pre-emptive action and the unauthorized appointment of the Blood Owl Gang as a pretext, they mobilized public opinion, stirred up the momentum, and used the Qiankun Division's impeachment as a support point to force Mangdao out of Leiming.

The Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command issued an order for Mangdao to relinquish his position as Inspector General and complete the handover of responsibilities within three days.

Although Mang Dao is a prodigy and a powerful figure in the state, this trip is not exactly glorious.

Now that he's back in Leiming, what kind of trouble is he going to cause this time?

After careful consideration and analysis, many forces were filled with fear.

Fearing that Mang Dao might be displeased, Lei Ming had come this time for revenge.

"The Mangdao is back?"

As the news circulated among various factions, Wu Benqing, who was in the Leiming Town Pacification Division, also received news that Chen Ping'an had entered Leiming City.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, we're back!"

"Okay, I understand. You can go now." Wu Benqing's expression was calm, revealing no emotion.

"Yes, sir." The visitor respectfully took his leave and quickly closed the door.

"What's wrong? Still worried?" A voice came from the shadows, its tone tinged with mockery.

"No, it's just a bit strange. Mangdao has been gone for so long, why would he want to come back this time?" Wu Benqing said thoughtfully.

“There’s nothing strange about it. He’s currently unemployed and has no official position, so it’s not unusual for him to go back to Leiming.”

"Is that so?" Wu Benqing's expression remained unchanged: "But Mang Dao doesn't seem like the type to squander time recklessly! His achievements today, besides his talent, are also inseparable from his diligent training?"

"Perhaps he's encountered some kind of bottleneck," the black-robed man casually remarked from the shadows.

"You mean?" Wu Benqing suddenly raised his head, his eyes sharp and bright, as he thought of a possibility.

The black-robed figure in the shadows had also realized what was happening.

"The mid-stage of Yuheng has reached completion!"

Aside from this possibility, there are few reasons why a promising young talent, who has been diligently cultivating, would be allowed to travel. Moreover, this would be without official duties.

The atmosphere in the office was tense for a moment, but it quickly eased. Wu Benqing leaned back in the large chair and let out a long sigh.

"Perhaps we're overthinking it. There are other possibilities."

"Indeed. But no matter what, since Mang Dao has come to Lei Ming, you'd better go and meet him."

"Shall we meet for a bit?"

Wu Benqing looked thoughtful and remained silent, and for a moment the public room fell silent.

"Gu Qingchan is back?"

Inside the Inspectorate, Gu Luping was writing with his brush.

As a member of the Leiming Valley family, born into a prestigious family, Gu Luping has practiced calligraphy since childhood, a habit he still retains to this day.

As one of the few top figures in Leiming, Gu Luping was naturally well-informed, not to mention he had the intelligence network of the Leiming Gu family to support him.

He learned of the latest news shortly after it broke.

He wasn't surprised that Gu Qingchan had returned. Although he didn't know when she had left the city, he assumed she had some important business to attend to. But what he hadn't expected was that she would be involved with Mang Dao this time.
Gu Family, Wild Blade, Zhenfu Division
Is there any scheming involved?
As a seasoned veteran who has been immersed in the system for many years, he naturally has many ideas.

After Mang Dao stepped down, he received support from the Leiming Valley family and shared the greatest benefits left by Mang Dao. He not only fully accepted the entire Leiming supervisory system, but also took the opportunity to establish his prestige as a grandmaster of a powerful family.

Currently, he is enjoying unparalleled popularity in Thunder City.

Even Feng Wuhen, who had made considerable contributions, was far inferior to him.

He had been somewhat curious about what Feng Wuhen had been busy with lately, behaving so discreetly. If Feng Wuhen hadn't been so low-key, even with his current immense influence, he wouldn't have been able to overshadow him by so much. After all, Feng Wuhen had made significant contributions in the previous encirclement and suppression campaign, and by leveraging that momentum, he wouldn't appear too weak.

Regardless, his current power and influence have made him very proud.

In the Zhenfu Division, even Wu Benqing had to listen to his opinions more often during the routine review meetings.

This situation naturally made him feel extremely comfortable. However, now that Mang Dao has returned...
Is something the matter?

With Gu Qingchan by his side, was there any countermeasure or scheme from the Gu family?

While Gu Luping was wary of Mang Dao, he wasn't too afraid of him because of his family's support in Leiming. Now that he had the advantage of timing and location, he wasn't afraid of Mang Dao, an unappointed official, trying to force his way into the limelight.

However, the Gu family is different.

As the number one family in Canglong Prefecture, the Gu family has an unimaginable foundation. Although a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake, the Gu family is no ordinary powerful dragon.

Although the Gu family had been operating in Leiming for many years, they were still somewhat apprehensive about actually going head-to-head with the Gu family.

Hopefully it's just a coincidence.

Gu Luping pondered this in his heart, but in the end, he was still somewhat uneasy.

Immediately, he wrote a letter and sent it to the Thunder Valley family.

hum~
In the Thunderous Town Pacification Office, inside the public room, Feng Wuhen's eyebrows gleamed with spiritual light, his true energy circulated throughout his body, and his robes fluttered.

From a distance, he truly has the air of a swordsman in a green robe.

hum~
The light gradually dimmed, and Feng Wuhen slowly opened his eyes.

"It's coming soon."

Feng Wuhen had bright, handsome features and was exceptionally dashing.

The Cloud Concealment Sword Technique he practiced contained a method for stimulating acupoints. By harnessing the power of these acupoints, one could stimulate the true essence within the body, refine spirituality, and attempt to break through to the Grandmaster realm of martial arts.

However, this process is extremely risky, with a high chance of death. The slightest mistake could lead to death.

But once he succeeds, he will be able to reach the rank of Grandmaster of Martial Arts in the shortest possible time, stand shoulder to shoulder with Qingchan, and be regarded as an equal.

Such a temptation was undoubtedly great for him.

He had made the decision long before, resolved to take the risk.

Sword cultivators live facing death, advancing fearlessly.

Even if the road ahead is fraught with danger and littered with bones, he will still forge a bloody path through the thorns and brambles.

The way of sword cultivators is like this, and so is his way!
"Qingchan, wait for me." Feng Wuhen's expression was firm, his mind filled with determination.

Stimulating acupoints is a highly risky method. He has been preparing for this for some time now, and his preparations are becoming increasingly thorough; the day he will actually try it is very close.

"One day, I will prove that I am your perfect match!"

Feng Wuhen's expression was resolute, and a raging fire burned in his heart.

"grown ups."

Just as Feng Wuhen was adjusting his breathing, a subordinate's report came from outside the office.

"Come in." Feng Wuhen, with a handsome face, sat upright in the large chair in the office.

Soon a middle-aged man entered.

"what's up?"

"My lord, a report has come from the east gate that Elder Gu has just entered the city."

"Just entered the city?" Feng Wuhen's expression was filled with surprise, his eyes brightening, no longer as indifferent as before: "Qingchan went out earlier?"

He was indeed very surprised, mainly for two reasons. One was that he hadn't seen Qingchan since their last meeting. He had gone to the Gu family's residence several times to request an audience, but to no avail.

Now that we know Qingchan has returned to the city, it proves that it wasn't that Qingchan didn't want to see him, but that Qingchan wasn't even at the Gu family's residence at the time.

Such news is sure to bring joy and comfort.

The second reason was that he could see Qingchan one more time before he went into seclusion to try to break through to a higher realm.

Such a thing is sure to bring immense joy and delight!

Even if he failed to break through to the next realm and died, he would have no regrets if he could see Qingchan again before he died. Wouldn't it be a blessing in life to see her one last time before he dies?

Feng Wuhen was overjoyed and immediately pressed for details.

However, the person who brought the report hesitated. When he learned that there was a man accompanying Qingchan, Feng Wuhen couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Qingchan has been out of the city for so long, and yet she has a man accompanying her. Was it a coincidence, or...?
For a moment, Feng Wuhen couldn't help but let his mind wander.

If it's the former, that's fine; if it's the latter, then...
A bitter feeling welled up in Feng Wuhen's heart, but he could only swallow it down. He was no one to Qingchan, and all he could do was quietly wait for her to change her mind.

However, when he learned that the person traveling with Gu Qingchan was the ruthless Chen Ping'an, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart.

"It's a brute force blade, thank goodness."

Feng Wuhen looked relieved and immediately left the public housing and headed towards the Gu family's residence.

He was going there to wait for Qingchan to return.

　A very difficult chapter.

　　small theater:
　　Your Highness, give up. Life is full of disappointments; you can't force things.

　　But I insist on forcing it.

　　Chen Ping'an, will you follow me, or will I pull you along?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)