The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 732 If I'm Willing, I'll Break Through Today (Bonus chapter for 3000 monthly votes, congratulations Xiao Chen.)
On the island of Bihu Lake, elegant music continues, and graceful songs and dances are interspersed throughout, bringing luxurious enjoyment.

Such scenes are difficult for practitioners outside the field to experience, even in their dreams.

But now, it has actually appeared on the island.

Those who can attend such a grand banquet are all top-level decision-makers from various factions. Within the entire state, their words alone can cause the state to tremble.

As for the pseudo-celestial beings in the arena, they stood at the pinnacle of the entire state.

When celestial beings are absent, they are the pinnacle of those who grasp the pulse of the state.

When Chen Ping'an returned to the Huatai banquet, the place was in disarray, filled with laughter and chatter, giving it a somewhat unrestrained feel.

Those in power at this level are usually focused on important matters and aloof from others, but today they are enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

They are all on the same level and share the same interests, so a little bit of arbitrariness is perfectly normal.

Chen Ping'an's return attracted the attention of some people, but overall it did not cause a great stir.

After all, although he was a rising star, in terms of strength, he was only at the level of a top-tier grandmaster.

Such an existence serves as a sufficient strategic deterrent to ordinary people within the state. However, it falls far short of being a threat to them.

However, as rising stars, they did not dare to underestimate Chen Ping'an.

After all, any being that has the potential to become a celestial being is an extremely promising prospect.

However, given Chen Ping'an's current cultivation level, there is still an extremely long way to go before he reaches this level of expectation.

As far as their lifespan is concerned, there is still time to befriend them in the future.

Chen Ping'an, this promising young talent, has already been bound to the Gu family's cause, and his power has been secured. Ordinary friendships are meaningless.

Everyone seems to have a fairly clear understanding of this.

Let's not even talk about whether Chen Ping'an can become a Celestial Being in the future. Even if he can, that will be many years from now. We'll see and think about it later. There's no rush.

On the other hand, if Chen Ping'an's Dao heart was flawed, he would ultimately only become a pseudo-Celestial Being. To them, he would simply be an existence of the same level, and it wouldn't matter much if they became friends in the future.

After much deliberation, Chen Ping'an sat down behind the long table. His gaze met Gu Zhengnan's in mid-air, and he nodded slightly to indicate that everything was alright.

At this moment, the wine pot on the table had already been replaced and was filled with spiritual wine. Chen Ping'an poured himself a cup of wine and began to drink it.

After Chen Ping'an took his seat, it wasn't until he had finished drinking most of the wine that Lady Biluo leisurely flew over from a distance.

A long green gauze dress fluttered in the wind, revealing glimpses of her jade-like legs. Her pretty face was adorned with exquisite makeup, and from afar, she appeared as delicate and graceful as a willow swaying in the breeze.

"Lady Biluo".

"Senior Biluo."

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Lady Biluo's arrival naturally drew greetings from everyone. Many even stood up from their seats to show their respect.

As one of the main leaders of the Bicang Chamber of Commerce under the Bicang Prince's Mansion, responsible for trade in several surrounding states such as Canglong and Xuanling, Lady Biluo holds a considerable position.

Furthermore, her top-tier pseudo-celestial power declared her to be one of the most central figures present.

Even Black Rock Monster and the others paused their conversation briefly and looked at Lady Biluo.

"Fellow Daoist Heiyan, look at Fellow Daoist Biluo, has she changed her makeup?" Old Man Xu from the Xuanling Chamber of Commerce looked at Madam Biluo with a surprised expression, finding it rather strange.

"Has it been changed?" Old Monster Black Rock asked casually. He usually didn't pay much attention to these things, but after Old Man Xu's reminder, he still noticed some clues. He said in a gruff voice, "This woman is troublesome."

"Never mind her, let's continue our conversation." Old Monster Black Rock, with his mountain-like physique and slightly solemn demeanor, picked up the wine pot from the table and drank directly from it.

"Hmm," Old Xu responded, though a hint of doubt still lingered in his eyes.

Why change your makeup all of a sudden?
Amidst the greetings of the crowd, Lady Biluo took her seat.

"Fellow Daoists, I am flattered by your kind words." She chuckled, her eyes sparkling with a unique charm.

This gesture has stirred a subtle sense of fervor in many people.

Given their status, ordinary beauty would naturally not catch their eye.

However, if it is a top-level pseudo-celestial being in a higher position, then that's a different story.

The sense of accomplishment from conquering it is indescribable.

However, given Lady Biluo's status, such thoughts could only remain in her mind.

Madam Biluo sat upright at the table, never once glancing at Chen Ping'an.

"Madam's demeanor and bearing are truly ever-changing; we have broadened our horizons considerably," exclaimed a pseudo-celestial being in the arena.

Upon her return, Lady Biluo had lost some of her femininity but gained more elegance, creating a unique charm through the blend of the two.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't tease me," Lady Biluo said with a charming laugh.

Chen Ping'an paid little attention to the conversations taking place in the arena. His focus remained primarily on the private discussions.

However, due to many people leaving the room to move around freely, he received significantly less information than before.

Amidst conversations and clinking glasses, the grand banquet gradually drew to a close as time passed.

"Fellow Daoists, I am deeply grateful for your presence at this Azure Dragon Banquet."

With Dong Jinluo and Zhang Tianyuan's closing remarks, the grand banquet truly came to an end.

After the banquet, there are other activities scheduled. Those who are interested can continue to the next event.

However, some people had other important matters to attend to during the trip and were eager to leave after the banquet. Others made private invitations, preparing for more detailed conversations.

The situations vary greatly.

As the banquet came to an end, the guests prepared to depart one after another.

However, leaving is one thing, but how to leave is also an important subject.

In some situations, even if you're in a hurry, you shouldn't be the first to leave.

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The group waited patiently for a moment before leaving, exchanging pleasantries while secretly observing the situation unfolding in the room.

"Boring." Ling Xiao stood up listlessly. "Old Fu."

"Young Master." A person stepped out from behind Ling Xiao.

"Packed up."

"Yes, young master." The old man replied respectfully, then swept his hand across the table, and all the specially made jade artifacts on the long table disappeared.

"Young Master Ling Xiao, you won't stay any longer." Seeing Ling Xiao preparing to leave, Dong Jinluo from the Qiankun Division hurriedly stood up to see him off: "There are some arrangements to make later."

Zhang Tianyuan stood up a moment later.

The representatives of the surrounding major powers were also similar. Although they were not the hosts of the banquet, Young Master Ling Xiao's special status meant they still had to be given the respect due to him.

In addition, Young Master Ling Xiao has a bad temper, and they don't want to cause any unnecessary trouble because of this matter.

"Let's skip all of that." Before Dong Jinluo could finish speaking, Ling Xiao waved his hand to interrupt him: "They're all boring trinkets, nothing interesting." After saying that, he glanced at Dong Jinluo: "Remember! Next time you're going to entertain this young master, arrange more rare and unusual things."

"Understood." Dong Jinluo smiled, showing no sign of dissatisfaction. "Next time, I will definitely make Young Master Ling satisfied."

"It seems that working in the Qiankun Division and Zhenfu Division is not very interesting."

The fair-skinned, handsome young man stood behind Tong Changchun, watched the entire process, and couldn't help but mutter a few words under his breath.

Chen Ping'an was sitting not far from them, so he naturally heard what the charming young man said.

He sat upright behind the long table, his expression unreadable.

It was thought that the grand banquet would come to a peaceful end. After Young Master Ling Xiao left, the guests from all sides departed one after another.

But to everyone's surprise, as Ling Xiao passed by his long table, he suddenly stopped as if he had remembered something.

"By the way, the grandmaster brat I was talking about earlier, that's you. Don't think that just because you pretend not to care or close your ears, this matter will be over."

Ling Xiao raised his eyebrows, his expression smiling, and a half-smile curved his lips.

"Stop pretending, I know you care!"

He slowly turned around and looked at Dong Jinluo, who was seeing him off, and asked, "Dong Jinluo, what level is your Azure Dragon Banquet? You can even invite a mere Grandmaster to attend?"

He shook his head listlessly: "I think you're all getting worse as you get older. You're not even Grandmasters, so what right do you have to attend this banquet?"

"Think it over again. I might not attend a banquet of this caliber next time. I have no right to associate with grandmasters!"

After saying that, he walked forward without looking back.

The unexpected incident caused many people's expressions to change slightly. Gu Zhengnan sat behind the long table, his wine glass already placed on it. Looking at Ling Xiao who had walked over, he was ready to stand up and reprimand him.

At the same time, Zhang Tianyuan's face darkened, and he wanted to say something but ultimately didn't. Dong Jinluo, on the other hand, had a smile on his face, and it was unclear whether he had taken his words to heart.

The handsome young man stood behind the long table, his clear eyes wide open, watching the scene before him with a charming gaze.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and the arena was completely silent, with only Ling Xiao's departing figure remaining.

"qualifications?"

A calm voice broke the silence behind Ling Xiao.

"Is Young Master Ling referring to the word 'qualification'?"

"Hmm?" Ling Xiao slowly stopped, a hint of interest appearing on his face.

"So you can talk. If you didn't speak, I would have thought you were some kind of coward."

He slowly turned around, his expression arrogant and conceited, looking down at Chen Ping'an behind the long table.

Chen Ping'an calmly put down his wine glass, and only after doing so did he slowly look at Ling Xiao.

"If we're talking about qualifications, then we'd like to ask, what qualifications does Young Master Ling, the son of a merchant guild, have to comment on and criticize a major event in a province?"
"When did it become the young master of the Garrison Command's place to arbitrarily judge us?"

Chen Ping'an's eyes were like a cold pool, his demeanor as serene as a still pool, as he stared directly into Ling Xiao's eyes.

"As for the word 'qualification,' in our opinion, the one least qualified is Young Master Ling!"

His words fell to the ground with a resounding thud, and the entire room fell silent.

The crowd stared in disbelief at the young man sitting behind the desk. No one had expected that Chen Ping'an would step forward under such circumstances.

His words were so sharp, yet he showed absolutely no regard for Ling Xiao's identity?

This is the Five Blessed Young Master, a son of heaven and earth!
"The 'Reckless Blade'" someone murmured, as if they were understanding the meaning of this title for the first time.

Gu Zhengnan loosened his grip slightly and stared blankly at the young man not far away.

His posture was like a pine tree, his aura like a cold abyss.

"This department?" Ling Xiao laughed, his face arrogant and full of disdain: "Lord Chen, you have quite the air of authority! With such power, Lord Chen, I wonder what position you hold in the Zhenfu Division?"

"Young Master Ling is so unrestrained. I wonder what position you hold in the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce? If you don't have the status of being a celestial being's son, what qualifications do you have to stand here today?"

"What a silver-tongued fellow!" Ling Xiao sneered. "Even without external aids, I am already a Grandmaster, and will soon ascend to the Celestial Realm, looking down upon the world! I wonder what skills Lord Chen has to teach me?"

"In the past, the highest rank on the Hidden Dragon List was only forty. This department can hardly imagine what gives Young Master Ling the confidence to make such outrageous remarks here."

"Intending to ascend to the celestial realm with the foundation of seven patterns? In our view, Young Master Ling has merely lived for a few decades in vain!" Chen Ping'an said calmly.

"You!" Ling Xiao's expression changed, but it was quickly replaced by a cold laugh, turning into a chilling tone: "This young master is exceptionally talented and has already reached the pinnacle of the third level of the Grandmaster realm. He is only half a step away from reaching the Celestial Realm! You are not even a junior in the Grandmaster realm. What qualifications do you, a mere Grandmaster, have to measure this young master and say such things?"

"Young Master Ling, you should first achieve the Celestial Realm. As for the mere Grandmaster realm you mentioned, have you forgotten that you cultivated step by step to reach your current level? Don't you find it somewhat laughable that you would be ashamed to be associated with a Grandmaster?"
The path of martial arts has always been one of taking one step at a time. In cultivation, no one can reach the pinnacle in one leap, and no one can say that they will always reach the same level in this lifetime.

Young Master Ling's words are rather ridiculous.

"Fine! Fine! Fine!" Ling Xiao's face was filled with anger, his eyes blazing with fury: "What a reckless scalpel, Chen Ping'an! So-called reckless scalpel, you're nothing but a smooth talker. To put it bluntly, in martial arts cultivation, the accomplished come first. I, the young master, have reached the Grandmaster level of martial arts, making me your senior! As your senior, how dare you reprimand such a junior for your rudeness?"

As he spoke, an extremely terrifying aura erupted from Ling Xiao's body, his brow gleaming brightly.

Despite the shockwave, Chen Ping'an remained calm. He glanced at Ling Xiao and said indifferently, "Young Master Ling, are you now aware of your inappropriate behavior and preparing to use force to suppress others? Young Master Ling may have forgotten that our sect has only been cultivating for seven years, and we are ranked twenty-ninth among the Hidden Dragons. May I ask how old you are, Young Master Ling?"

Ling Xiao's face was ashen, his eyes blazing with anger, a far cry from his previous demeanor.

Chen Ping'an's words left him momentarily speechless, caught in a dilemma.

At that moment, Chen Ping'an's voice rang out again.

"As for the Grandmaster you mentioned," Chen Ping'an poured himself a glass of wine, took a small sip under everyone's gaze, and said, "If I wish, I can reach that level today!"

After saying that, Chen Pingan put down his wine glass.

boom!
A violent aura surged from his body, his domineering martial will sweeping across the arena. Chen Ping'an's expression was calm, his eyes deep and unfathomable, his brows gleaming with a brilliant light, and his aura steadily increased.

"What?" Ling Xiao's expression changed, and disbelief appeared in his eyes.

Gu Zhengnan suddenly stood up, and the wine glass in his hand shattered instantly.

Black Rock Old Monster gasped, staring incredulously at the scene before him.

“Peace.” Zhang Tianyuan stood there, stunned, and murmured as he looked at the young man in the arena.

"This is."

Dong Jinluo's pupils contracted sharply, and his eyes widened in shock.

The expressions of everyone in the arena changed drastically, and they stared at the scene in disbelief.

"This is...this is the aura of a Grandmaster!"

"Young Master Chen"

Lady Biluo, her green veil billowing, stared intently at the man in the arena, her eyes gleaming.

"If I, Chen, were to reach the Grandmaster realm, why would I need to wait until tomorrow?"

As her thoughts drifted, Lady Biluo seemed to hear a man's soft, calm yet powerful voice whispering in her ear.

boom!
The atmosphere in the arena was electric, surging like boiling water, with rolling waves that seemed to reach the sky!
(End of this chapter)