The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 729 Gathering of All Parties, Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

Black Rock Old Monster's gaze fell, and the first thing he saw was Zhang Tianyuan, who was wearing a dark gold cloud robe.

His expression remained unchanged as his gaze swept across the room and landed on the young man behind Zhang Tianyuan.

Ok?
Old Monster Black Rock's gaze faltered slightly, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.

"It's him."

With just one glance, the Black Rock Monster recognized the young man.

The young man who bought the Golden Illusion Robe at the Azure Dragon Auction was the very person standing before me. I had sensed it with my divine soul power, and I was absolutely certain.

I wondered where he, a mere mid-stage Jade Balance cultivator, got so many Yuan Crystals. Turns out he's the son-in-law of the Gu family, living off a woman at such a young age.

Black Rock Old Monster smiled knowingly, his eyes carrying a hint of something indescribable.

So what if he's a hidden dragon and a prodigy?
He acquired the top-tier weapon by living off the Gu family.

As for the Gu family's daughter, whom the other party was to marry, he had heard of her, thanks to the popularity of the song "Phoenix Seeking its Mate" by the Prince of Bi Cang.

Gu Qingcheng, the pride of the Gu family.

He was once the top rising star in the Azure Dragon rankings, and is now listed on the Hidden Dragon sub-rankings. He has only recently broken through to the Grandmaster realm.

"The Gu family is declining. A little profit and a mere beauty are enough to make him lose his mind. In my opinion, this brute is nothing special!" Old Monster Black Rock's eyes were playful, and his expression showed disdain.

Having experienced hundreds of years of ups and downs and reviewed generation after generation of promising talents, he does indeed have the confidence to underestimate them to a certain extent.

Especially those promising talents who have not yet reached the level of martial arts grandmaster.

No matter how amazing one's talent is, if one's realm doesn't improve, can one always fight beyond one's level?

Small steps can be crossed, and small realms can perhaps be crossed as well, but how does one cross the great realms of cultivation?
Have you not heard that, looking across the world, there are countless grandmasters, but only seventy-two legendary grandmasters are listed on the Grandmaster Ranking?

Even so, only by ranking at the top can one have the confidence to compete with the pseudo-celestial beings.

As for defeating them, that's extremely rare.

A top-tier pseudo-celestial being like him, who is proficient in external martial arts, is someone that ordinary grandmasters in the world cannot easily outmaneuver.

The only ones who can truly surpass him are the top three on the popularity chart.

Looking across the countless grandmasters of the world, only the three legendary grandmasters could achieve this. No matter how amazing his talent in the wild sword technique is, does he really think he can compare to this level?

Despite his brilliant talent and amazing abilities, he is ultimately just a young man.

A young man who hasn't even reached the level of a martial arts grandmaster.

Even if we achieve something in the future, that's something for the future, not for now!
As Chen Ping'an landed on Bihu Island with Zhang Tianyuan, he immediately felt countless gazes converging on him, scrutinizing him.

"Black Rock Monster!"

In an instant, Chen Ping'an sensed the Black Rock Monster's gaze.

"What a coincidence."

Chen Ping'an remained calm, but a hint of coldness flickered in his eyes.

On the magnificent jade platform, rows of long tables and desks were displayed. Most of these tables and desks were already occupied.

Most of them were martial arts grandmasters with impressive auras, while only a small number were pseudo-celestial beings, sitting at the very front of the long table and desk.

Amidst the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd, Chen Ping'an spotted a man in white who nodded to him with a gentle smile.

Chen Ping'an's heart stirred, and he returned the greeting with a smile.

"Gu Zhengnan, an elder of the Gu family."

Gu Zhengnan is the second oldest member of the Gu family and the only newly promoted pseudo-celestial being in the family in recent years.

According to outside speculation, Gu Zhengnan's combat strength should be based on his formidable physical power, supplemented by external aids, making him second only to a top-tier pseudo-celestial being.

"Master Zhang!"

"Manager Zhang, it's been a long time."

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Many of them were fairly familiar with Zhang Tianyuan, speaking to him in a friendly manner and greeting him with clasped hands. However, not everyone was like that; some merely nodded in acknowledgment, while others remained completely indifferent.

Black Rock Old Monster sat behind the desk, sitting upright and motionless. His waist was broad and his back was thick, and his muscles were knotted like the roots of an old tree. From a distance, he looked like a mountain.

Chen Ping'an followed Zhang Tianyuan and took his seat amidst various gazes.

Those seated at the front of the long table were all pseudo-celestial beings in martial arts. Given Chen Ping'an's current cultivation level, he shouldn't be qualified to sit here.

However, as the host here and bearing the title of representative of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison, Chen Ping'an had more qualifications.

When they sat down, Chen Ping'an did not avoid any appearance of impropriety and sat down next to Zhang Tianyuan without hesitation.

This attitude surprised Zhang Tianyuan slightly.

In their previous interactions, he had mostly seen Chen Ping'an's humility and courtesy. He had never encountered such a domineering style before.

"Bold Blade, bold Blade, hahaha!" Zhang Tianyuan laughed heartily: "What a bold blade!"

Martial arts cultivation is a long and arduous path, inherently defying the heavens, and thus requires an indomitable spirit of "I am the only one who can do it."

Without such ambition, one cannot be worthy of the title of a hidden dragon and a prodigy.

However, Chen Ping'an's style suited Zhang Tianyuan's taste quite well, but it also aroused dissatisfaction among some people.

Although Chen Ping'an was the representative of the State Garrison Command, he showed no humility or attempt to avoid suspicion, which inevitably gave the impression of arrogance.

"This brute knife"

Wang Jiayi, an old and decrepit pseudo-celestial being, looked at Chen Ping'an not far away.

Relying on their connections with the Garrison Command, they dared to attempt to be ranked alongside us!
"outrageous."

Some of the pseudo-celestial beings showed their dissatisfaction, feeling that this kid was too arrogant.

While the prodigy is indeed remarkable, his complacency and arrogance are perhaps a bit too much.

However, due to their relationship with the Canglong Prefecture Garrison, they did not react on the spot.

As he took his seat, Chen Ping'an stopped paying attention to the outside world. Although there were many pseudo-celestial beings in the room, upon closer inspection, very few of them could truly fight him.

Perhaps only that old monster Black Rock, skilled in external martial arts and with thick skin and tough flesh, could withstand the attack for a while. If he has some hidden trump card, maybe they could go toe-to-toe and fight for a while longer.

"High-grade spirit wine, a rare and exquisite brew."

Looking at the delicacies, fine wines, and rare fruits on the long table, Chen Ping'an was quite tempted.

This is a very high-level event, and all the finest wines and delicacies are presented here.

Snow Spirit Leaves can enhance his cultivation efficiency, and consuming high-grade spirit wine can do the same. However, the effects are not as stable as those of Snow Spirit Leaves.

However, in the end, they are all things that are very beneficial.

With this thought in mind, Chen Ping'an stopped thinking about it and focused on enjoying himself.

If his cultivation efficiency is improved, he can make progress in his cultivation sooner.

If one's strength is insufficient, how can one deal with those monsters and demons?

Over the next period of time, guests arrived one after another. Those who were able to delay until this time were basically at the pseudo-celestial level.

Chen Ping'an savored the spirit wine, occasionally glancing at the situation in the arena.

Besides the forces within each state, there were also some chamber of commerce alliances participating in this grand event. For example, the Xuanling Chamber of Commerce that came earlier was a powerful pseudo-celestial being, whom others called Old Xu.

Representatives from the Bicang Chamber of Commerce, under the jurisdiction of the Bicang Prince's Mansion, also came. One of them was a beautiful woman wearing a green dress, with a plump figure, fair skin, and long legs that were faintly visible under the dress.

When she arrived, everyone was very enthusiastic about her, and their words were full of praise.

The beautiful woman in the green dress had a gentle and charming expression, and chatted with everyone in a harmonious atmosphere.

Amidst the greetings from the crowd, Chen Ping'an learned the other party's name: Lady Biluo.

He is also a top-tier pseudo-celestial being.

When the other person entered and took their seat, Chen Ping'an keenly noticed that the other person's gaze lingered on him for a while longer.

"He is proficient in the art of seduction and possesses special soft skills; he must be skilled in the art of bewitching the soul."

In just a few breaths, Chen Ping'an made a basic analysis of the green-skirted beauty's methods.

Although he is not yet able to sense things with his divine soul power, his spiritual foundation is already above that of a top-tier pseudo-celestial being. Achieving this level of understanding when the enemy is in the open and he is in the dark is not too difficult.

In addition to the Chamber of Commerce, the Deputy Envoy of the State Qiankun Division, Jinluo Qiankun, also arrived late and landed on the island.

The Golden Gong Qiankun Deputy Envoy who arrived belongs to the Northern Qiankun Division. His rank within the Azure Dragon's territory is similar to Zhang Tianyuan's, and he is also a pseudo-celestial being of a powerful level.

He had long, narrow eyes, a hooked nose, and wore a dark robe embroidered with gold thread depicting the sun and moon.

People called him the Golden Gong Envoy, and some called him Dong the Golden Gong.

"Ping An, this is the person who orchestrated the impeachment earlier." Zhang Tianyuan's voice rang in Chen Ping An's mind as the other party appeared.

Chen Ping'an nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

Zhang Tianyuan could transmit messages using his divine soul, so he was not afraid of being intercepted. However, if he did not reveal his true strength, he could not transmit messages using the spiritual power of a grandmaster.

As guests arrived one by one, the long tables in the room became increasingly full.

However, Chen Ping'an did not see the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce, and there was not much time left before the grand banquet began. The Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce was certainly overconfident.

Chen Pingan shook his head, ultimately not giving it any further thought.

The name "Wufu Chamber of Commerce" signifies the complete enjoyment of the five blessings: longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and a peaceful death.

However, although the meaning is auspicious, things in this world are rarely as one wishes, and nothing is ever perfect.

It is said that the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce was not originally called the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce.

However, in the history of the Chamber of Commerce, there once appeared a woman blessed with five fortunes, who was both fortunate and prosperous, leading the Chamber from the bottom to its current status. To commemorate her achievements and to carry on her legacy, the Chamber of Commerce was renamed the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce.

The origins of the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce lie precisely in this. Half an hour later, a sharp sword light flashed and landed on the island of Bihu Lake.

"Elder Qiu of the Sword Pavilion has arrived!"

The lively atmosphere quieted down slightly as everyone's gaze fell upon a man dressed in a light-colored long robe who walked into the arena.

The man had high brow bones, sharp eyes that shone like swords, and a face that looked like that of a middle-aged man, yet he exuded a calm and collected air.

A long sword hangs at his waist, its hilt wrapped with a crimson silk ribbon, and its scabbard is engraved with cracks and patterns.

"Qiu Siping!" Old Monster Heiyan's face showed fear, and his tone carried a hint of caution.

Sky-Splitting Sword, Qiu Siping!
When this sword was drawn, even heaven and earth fell silent.

A rift in the sky?

No, what's broken is your life!
The Wenxin Sword Pavilion is known for its brutality, and Qiu Siping is one of its best. His swordsmanship is astonishing and his killing power is sharp. Even though he is proficient in external martial arts, he still has to be wary of him.

"Elder Qiu."

Everyone laughed and greeted them warmly.

Even people like Zhang Tianyuan and Dong Jinluo gave the other party enough face.

The Sword Pavilion of Inquiry is a behemoth in the Azure Cang region, and its power and influence are not something that ordinary forces can provoke.

"Elder Qiu, it has been almost sixty years since we last met in Bi Cang Prefecture," the beautiful woman in the green dress said charmingly, greeting him with a coquettish laugh.

Qiu Siping was serious and reserved, and his response was concise and to the point.

The woman in the green dress didn't mind; that was just her personality, and she wouldn't force the issue.

"A swordsman, huh?" Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up slightly, and he couldn't help but take a few more glances at Qiu Siping.

Qiu Siping, with his keen senses, glanced over immediately, his gaze sharp and menacing.

Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but sigh, "What a temper. However..."
I like!"

A swordsman, this is a true swordsman!

With Qiu Siping taking his seat, the representatives of all the various factions present were basically all present.

Looking around, the only one that was nominally affiliated with the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce was the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce, which had not yet arrived.

"Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce"

Representatives from forces such as the Bicang Chamber of Commerce, the Wenxin Sword Pavilion, and the Hengshan Sect have all arrived, but the Wufu Chamber of Commerce has yet to arrive. The Wufu Chamber of Commerce's arrogance has caused dissatisfaction not just among a few individuals, but among a large number of people.

However, due to the situation, no one reacted on the spot.

In other words, all these people are just waiting for the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce.

Many people frequently looked into the distance, watching the commotion. Some looked impatient, but since the time hadn't come yet, they couldn't express their feelings no matter how impatient they were.

Most people harbored some dissatisfaction, but Chen Ping'an noticed that the green-skirted beauty, the Black Rock Monster, and others showed no abnormality on their faces.

Zhang Tianyuan, Tong Jinluo, and others were also affected.

"I see."

Chen Ping'an had previously received definite information about the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce from Zhang Tianyuan. Seeing the current situation, he had a clear understanding of the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce's plans.

Time passed slowly, just as the time for the grand feast to begin was approaching.

Several streaks of light streaked across the sky, heading towards Bihu Island at an extremely fast speed.

Whoosh!Whoosh!
The beam of light descended and landed on the island.

"The Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce has arrived."

Everyone turned their attention to the distant view.

The next moment, a loud voice rang out across the island.

"The Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce, Young Master Ling Xiao, accompanied by Elder Fu Quan, has arrived—"

"What? Young Master Ling Xiao!"

The loud voice echoed throughout the island, causing many people's expressions to change upon hearing it.

"The Five Blessings Merchant Guild, Young Master Ling Xiao!?"

"Why is he here?"

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Many people's expressions changed slightly; their previous dissatisfaction vanished, replaced by a hint of shock.

Young Master Ling Xiao, the top Celestial Seed of the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce, and a former Hidden Dragon Prodigy, fell off the Hidden Dragon List more than ten years ago because he reached the age limit for being listed.

Having cultivated for so long, his cultivation has reached the pinnacle of Grandmaster, and he is now facing the barrier between heaven and man.

But none of these are the key points; the key point is his identity.

Descendants of Heaven and Man!

They are not descendants of blood, nor collateral or direct descendants, but rather the offspring of heaven and earth!

Most importantly, this celestial being is not an ordinary celestial being; even among martial arts celestial beings, he can be considered extremely powerful.

Grand Elder of the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce, Martial Arts Celestial, Venerable Lingyu.

It is widely known that the higher the level of a cultivator, the more difficult it is to generate a bloodline. Leaving a bloodline behind becomes increasingly difficult.

Similarly, the higher the level of a cultivator's bloodline, the more natural talents they will possess.

Of course, such characteristics also have a certain degree of randomness.

Just like the bloodline of a dynasty or royal family, not every offspring born can inherit the talents and characteristics of their ancestors. Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a complex system of distinctions as imperial sons, princes, and members of the imperial bloodline.

However, in any case, the offspring of high-level cultivators are sufficient to guarantee the lower limit of their bloodline to a certain extent.

In particular, this bloodline is still strong, truly a bond between heaven and man.

The best proof of this talent is Ling Xiao, the young master, who was once a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

Venerable Lingyu had a son late in life, and he doted on this only bloodline descendant, granting him virtually everything he desired. Within the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce, he held an extremely prominent position.

Let alone ordinary pseudo-celestial beings, even true martial arts celestial beings are reluctant to offend him.

Having a son late in life, his only bloodline—these phrases all speak to the immense value of Young Master Xiao's status.

In terms of prestige and status, even if they are not as good as true martial arts masters, they are definitely above pseudo-masters.

With such a figure appearing as the grand finale, no one would object, or rather...
No one dared to object.

“Young Master Ling Xiao.” Chen Ping’an said calmly, his gaze deep, as he looked him over.

Along with him, everyone else on the field also observed and scrutinized the scene.

A handsome young man dressed in a purple jade robe appeared in everyone's sight.

The young man's handsome face wore a nonchalant smile, with two people following behind him, one on his left and one on his right.

One man was heavily pregnant with a kind smile, while the other was tall and thin with a blank expression.

Wufu Chamber of Commerce, Fuquan Double Elders.

"Young Master Ling, please take a seat!"

"Welcome, Young Master Ling."

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On the magnificent jade platform, everyone respectfully welcomed them, their smiles warm and friendly. Their demeanor was completely different from before.

Even someone as powerful as Black Rock Old Monster showed a slight smile, unusually restraining his arrogance.

"How lively! It seems everyone has arrived." The young man walked calmly and casually onto the magnificent jade platform.

The two elderly men from Fuquan followed closely, one on the left and one on the right.

There were tables and chairs prepared in advance on the jade platform, but the young man frowned slightly after seeing their arrangement. He looked around and his gaze fell on the Black Rock Old Monster.

"Why don't you give this position to me, young master?" The young man's lips curled into a half-smile, seemingly asking a question, but his tone carried an undeniable determination.

Old Monster Black Rock's expression stiffened, and he forced a smile: "Since Young Master Ling likes it, then this position will be given to you."

Having said that, Old Monster Black Rock immediately stood up and sat down in an empty seat on the side.

The movements were clean and neat, without any drag.

"He's a sensible person."

The young man nodded in satisfaction.

"Old Fu."

"Yes, young master." A person stepped out from behind the young man, and with a flick of his sleeve, the delicacies and fine wines on the long table disappeared instantly.

Then, plates of new delicacies and rare fruits appeared out of thin air and were placed on the long table.

After doing all this, the young man finally sat down, satisfied.

"Now this looks like something a human would eat."

The atmosphere in the room was heavy, and for a moment there was silence.

The young man looked around, his face showing dissatisfaction.

"It's such a grand banquet, why is no one saying a word?"

Before anyone could reply, he frowned deeply as if he had discovered something.

"How come there's a Grandmaster brat here?"

(End of this chapter)