The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 733 A Prodigy's Talent, A Hidden Dragon's Might (Congratulations to Xiao Chen on reaching the Grandmaster level in Martial Arts!)

boom!
A violent shockwave churned in the arena, but Chen Ping'an remained calm and composed, his demeanor profound. The light emanating from his brows shone even brighter, illuminating his face, making him appear like a celestial being.

Under the domineering and unparalleled martial will, an air of arrogance arises spontaneously.

The room fell silent, and the crowd murmured amongst themselves in surprise.

Whoosh!
Gu Zhengnan flashed forward and immediately protected Chen Ping'an.

Zhang Tianyuan was a little slow to react, but he quickly came to his senses.

The two men stood on either side of Chen Ping'an, in a protective posture.

Ling Xiao stared blankly, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Grandmaster of Martial Arts, Grandmaster of Martial Arts, this..."
How can it be? "

"This junior," Old Monster Black Rock trembled, staring in disbelief at the scene before him.

He had cultivated for hundreds of years, seen countless geniuses and countless scenes of breakthroughs, but he had never seen such a scene before.

In this world, there are indeed people who, with a single thought, can break through barriers and reach new heights.

In his anxiety, Chen Ping'an's aura grew increasingly powerful, his pale blue true essence shining brightly like light, his spirituality radiant, like the sun in the clouds.

hum~ hum~ hum~
The spiritual light trembled wildly, shining like starlight. In the perception of many old monsters, Chen Ping'an's aura was undergoing earth-shattering changes.

The spiritual energy within was incredibly rich, as if it were about to be inscribed with the first spiritual rune.

The spiritual platform and spiritual fruit, based on spirituality, are inscribed with spiritual patterns.

This is the first step towards the Grandmaster realm!
"Grandmaster of Martial Arts!"

Old Xu from the Xuanling Chamber of Commerce stared wide-eyed, his expression still showing surprise.

This fierce knife
It actually worked!

A martial arts grandmaster who is not yet twenty-seven years old!

Such talent, such brilliance... this... this.
Old Xu was flustered and didn't know how to phrase his words.

He wasn't the only one like him; so were many other strange old men around him.

"Grandmaster Realm!"

"Overbearing will!"

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A grandmaster sat at the very end, looking as if he had seen a ghost.

"This this this"
When did breaking through to the Grandmaster realm become so easy?

I still remember how many difficulties they encountered and how many bottlenecks they faced when they first entered the realm. In the end, they were fortunate enough to reach this realm by relying on their accumulated skills.

They cultivate diligently for decades or even centuries, striving tirelessly, all for the sake of breaking through to a higher realm, hoping to achieve success in a single day.

But now.
With a single thought, Mang Dao ascended to the realm!
这 是
What extraordinary talent!

Looking across the world, how many people on the Hidden Dragon List possess such a grandeur?

"Mangdao, Chen Ping'an!" Someone trembled with emotion, staring at the figure not far away.

hum~ hum~ hum~
The spiritual light gradually dimmed, and the aura surrounding him also gradually subsided. Chen Ping'an's sleeves billowed like waves as he stood behind the desk, his eyes calm and his expression serene.

"Our division has reached the Grandmaster realm today. Is Young Master Ling satisfied?"

Ling Xiao's expression remained unchanged, though his eyes still held a trace of astonishment and shock.

He never imagined that Chen Ping'an would actually reach the Grandmaster realm today.

What incredible talent!

“Lord Chen’s talent is indeed extraordinary. I will remember it.” Ling Xiao’s face was gloomy and his expression was ashen. “Elder Fu, Elder Quan, let’s go.”

"Wait a minute," Chen Ping'an said calmly.

Ling Xiao stopped abruptly upon hearing the voice, his brows furrowing sharply: "What can Lord Chen teach this young master?"

"What we want to remind Young Master Ling is that the dynasty is vast and full of talented people. Do not be arrogant and underestimate the people of the world."

"I will remember Lord Chen's words! I will never forget today's lesson."

After saying that, Ling Xiao suddenly turned around, rolled up his sleeves, and flew into the sky.

Whoosh!Whoosh!
The old man remained expressionless, transforming into a streak of gray light and following closely behind.

Old Fu, with his large belly, glanced back at Chen Ping'an, then transformed into a streak of red light and followed closely behind.

The turmoil came to an end in a way that was hard for outsiders to imagine.

It may seem like it started strong but ended weakly, but it is still so touching.

"Ping An, are you alright?" Gu Zhengnan asked with concern.

"It's nothing." Chen Ping'an smiled and bowed respectfully: "I am ashamed to have troubled you with your protection, elder."

Gu Zhengnan's expression was somewhat complicated. He gave Chen Ping'an a deep look, as if he had only just met this junior today.

He had previously heard of Chen Ping'an's character and conduct, noting his impulsiveness, unrestrained behavior, and tendency to disregard consequences in the face of the times. Coupled with some dubious rumors of romantic escapades, he disliked him. However, the situation was already set, the engagement was finalized, and although he was unhappy, he accepted this younger man as his beloved husband and the Gu family's son-in-law.

But it wasn't until today, when he saw Chen Ping'an in person, that he truly appreciated his talent.

He seemed oblivious to Ling Xiao's provocative words, remaining calm and composed. Despite being condemned by thousands, he remained unperturbed, displaying the composure to remain unmoved even in the face of a collapsing mountain.

If that's all there is to it, it might change his opinion, but it wouldn't be enough to make him think more highly of it.

However, Chen Ping'an's subsequent performance greatly exceeded his expectations. Faced with the Five Blessings Young Master and Ling Xiao's domineering presence, even figures like Dong Jinluo and Black Rock Old Monster knew to temporarily avoid confrontation.

But Chen Ping'an stepped forward and calmly asked Ling Xiao what qualifications he had to comment on the Azure Dragon event.

In my opinion, the least qualified one is the young master.

He has yet to ascend to heaven, and has merely lived for a few decades in vain!

In the past, his highest ranking was only forty. It is hard for our company to imagine what Young Master Ling has the confidence to back it up.

These words contained no anger, only a resounding spirit and a calm composure born of boundless confidence.

Sometimes, getting angry means you've lost.

If they get angry, it means the other party has succeeded.

Anger, at times, is precisely a sign of incompetence.

Anger arises from helplessness.

But he saw no anger in Chen Ping'an. This junior in his eyes was like a deep abyss, unfathomable and boundless.

Such a spirit is awe-inspiring.

The previous stillness was for the sake of the overall situation, for the banquet of the Azure Dragon.

The next move was for himself, and for the name of the governor.

One still, one moving, both displaying their elegance.

One can only do it once, never twice; remain calm in the face of honor or disgrace; possess an unyielding and proud demeanor.

Gu Zhengnan looked deeply at Chen Ping'an, seeing that the other party remained calm and composed despite the honor and disgrace. He felt extremely satisfied with this stunning husband, the son-in-law of the Gu family.

Talent, intelligence, temperament, and magnanimity.
Impeccable.

He was extremely grateful that he had not made a hasty decision to overturn the Senate's resolution when he was unhappy with it.

He accepted this son-in-law of the Gu family!

I accept it from the bottom of my heart.

"Congratulations on your breakthrough! You've reached the Grandmaster level in martial arts." Zhang Tianyuan smiled and offered his congratulations.

"Thank you for your protection, Lord Chief." Chen Ping'an spoke gently, humbly and politely.

This attitude is completely different from when he confronted Ling Xiao before.

"Lord Chen's talent is unparalleled and rarely seen in the world. I have learned a great deal from him today." The surrounding crowd stepped forward to congratulate him.

Chen Ping'an's performance today has greatly alarmed them.

He became a Grandmaster in a single day, a martial arts Grandmaster at less than twenty-seven years old.

I believe that from today onwards, Chen Ping'an's reputation will resound throughout the Bicang region and spread far and wide across the Northern Territory.

"Young friend, your talent is astonishing, I admire you greatly." Old Monster Black Rock's voice boomed, and with each step he moved, it seemed as if his blood and energy were surging. On his deeply lined face, he grinned and squeezed out a smile: "Young friend Ping An, you should visit each other more often in the future."

"That old monster!" The elder of the Wang family clan watched from afar as the Black Rock Monster displayed this demeanor, his feelings complex and difficult to describe.

"I am Xu Quan, congratulations to my young friend on reaching the Grandmaster level in martial arts." Elder Xu of the Xuanling Chamber of Commerce also chimed in: "With your talent, young friend, you will surely become famous throughout the four regions of the dynasty and serve as a role model for your generation."

Elder Xu adopted a humble posture, with a smile on his face, subtly conveying a sense of camaraderie among peers.

Looking at the group of sycophantic pseudo-celestials in front of him, Chen Ping'an remained calm and returned their greetings with a smile.

Ants, juniors, young friends, fellow Daoists, seniors
Unbeknownst to him, his public image and status had already made these pseudo-celestial beings standing at the top of a state address him as "young friend."

I just don't know when I'll be able to be addressed as a senior by everyone.

On this day, perhaps
It won't be too late.

"Young Master Chen's talent is astonishing. He broke through the barrier and reached a new realm in one day, which I admire greatly. Your handsome appearance and dashing figure are like a pine tree in the snow, which makes me fall in love with you. Your elegance is truly indescribable and is something I have never seen in my life."

Amidst the pleasantries and flattery, Lady Biluo, dressed in a long green gauze dress, swayed gracefully as she approached. Her words were gentle and charming, and her expression revealed an unusual elegance. Her graceful figure, like a willow swaying in the breeze, seemed to truly reflect her words, that she was captivated by the young master.

"This old woman is really something." Old Monster Heiyan, Elder Xu and the others couldn't help but be amazed.

They were still mindful of appearances and addressed each other as "young friends," but Lady Biluo immediately started by calling her "young master," directly discussing friendship and common interests.

In order to recruit Chen Ping'an, they really went to great lengths, using every means at their disposal, even resorting to the honey trap.

Your elegance and charm have captivated me, my heart and soul.
How can they be compared?
The people around were speechless for a moment.

As for what Lady Biluo said, they naturally wouldn't believe it, nor could they possibly believe it. All that talk of infatuation was just for children. If Lady Biluo's words were true, then she would have been infatuated with countless men over the years.

You change the men you're attracted to every three days and two nights, right?
This woman, though she looks gentle and charming, is no ordinary character. She is in charge of the vast commercial interests of the Bi Cang Chamber of Commerce, and has experienced the vicissitudes of life for over a century, witnessing countless bloodshed and bloodshed.

Even across several states, he is a truly formidable figure.

Who would take seriously the supposedly heartfelt words of such a person?
These words are merely a standard tactic to bring the two parties closer.

As for zooming in
This woman is skilled in the art of bewitching the soul; she has plenty of tricks up her sleeve.

Everyone had their own thoughts, and they exchanged pleasantries.

Unbeknownst to him, Chen Ping'an had become the absolute center of attention at this grand banquet.

"Come, let this old man offer you a cup to celebrate your ascension to the Grandmaster realm!"

"Young friend, let me offer you a toast!"

"Young friend, I live here regularly, so let's keep in touch when you have time."

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All good things must come to an end. The atmosphere at the banquet was at its most festive, but it was bound to come to a close eventually. This grand banquet had already ended when it was announced, and its continuation was mainly due to Chen Ping'an's breakthrough.

But no matter how long it continues, there will eventually come a moment when it all comes to an end.

Amidst the compliments from all sides, the grand banquet finally came to a complete end.

As one of the representatives of the Zhenfu Division, Chen Ping'an was not the first to leave.

There were other activities scheduled after the banquet, but he had no intention of participating.

Whether it's refining precious treasures, cultivating techniques, or studying restrictions, all await him. Moreover...
Chen Ping'an narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the distant horizon.

Seeing that most of the guests had left, Chen Ping'an bid farewell and prepared to depart.

Gu Zhengnan originally planned to leave with Chen Ping'an, but Chen Ping'an mentioned that they were within the state city and safe, and asked Elder Zhengnan to leave without worry.

Gu Zhengnan tried to persuade Chen Ping'an with a few words, but seeing that Chen Ping'an remained unmoved, he didn't try to persuade him any further.

This incident was truly unexpected, and he rushed back to his family home to report it to his ancestor.

A martial arts grandmaster who is not even twenty-seven years old!
Before breaking through to the next realm, Chen Ping'an already possessed the power to suppress and kill top-tier grandmasters. Now that he has broken through to the realm of martial arts grandmasters, even if his techniques and methods haven't changed much, the mere increase in realm is enough to greatly enhance his combat power.

If so, to what extent would Ping An's current combat strength be enhanced?

Is he close to a grandmaster, or has he truly entered the ranks of the pinnacle?

If that's the case, then the matter of appointing officials in the Zhenfu Division...
Gu Zhengnan was lost in thought and had his own plans. Seeing that Chen Ping'an insisted, he left early.

As the husband of a beautiful woman, Chen Ping'an is now considered a representative figure of the new generation of the Gu family. His ascension to the Grandmaster level at this time is an earth-shattering joy for the Gu family.

Now that Chen Ping'an has broken through to the next level, the two most promising young talents in the Gu family have become the ones most likely to reach the Celestial Realm.

First, there's Gu Qingchan with the Ice Soul Divine Needle; second, there's Chen Ping'an.

As for Qingcheng, although she has remarkable talent, she has only recently entered the Grandmaster realm and is still quite far behind Chen Ping'an.

The debates about swords and knives that have been circulating in the public are simply baseless.

Qingcheng has a long way to go if she wants to catch up with Chen Ping'an.

Whoosh!
With a flick of his sleeve, Chen Ping'an dashed off towards the horizon.

Now that his cultivation level is openly displayed as that of a Grandmaster, he can use some of his methods more freely.

Chen Ping'an flew through the sky, sensing his own condition.

Within the spiritual platform of the brow, the spiritual fruit split open, and the divine soul within flowed up and down like fine threads. Above the platform, spirituality shone brightly, revealing an indescribable depth.

With his Grandmaster-level cultivation, Chen Ping'an unleashed his speed and soared through the sky, experiencing a rare sense of freedom.

His spirituality spread, sensing the direction Ling Xiao had left in.

"What a pity..."

If he had known some kind of tracking restriction or marking technique just now, that would have been good.

To avoid such trouble, I now only hope that the other party can stay in Canglong for a while longer.

Determine their whereabouts, and then...

As Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, he suddenly sensed a surge of divine soul power emanating from afar.

Ok?
Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed slightly as he instantly detected the source of the divine soul power.

At the same moment, a voice rang in his ear.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait."

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
Three streaks of light pierced the sky and flew out of Canglong Prefecture City at an extremely fast speed.

Although flying over is strictly prohibited in Canglong Prefecture, the rules are set for ordinary people. With their pseudo-celestial level abilities, the rules of the prefecture are naturally of no use to them.

This is true not only in Canglong, but also throughout the entire territory of Changxun Prefecture.

Only in heavily fortified cities and passes can strong measures be taken to make the pseudo-celestial beings wary.

Amidst the flowing light, his figure gradually emerged, revealing Ling Xiao's arrogant and flamboyant face.

At this moment, Ling Xiao's face was no longer gloomy; instead, it showed only a heartfelt joy. However, within this joy, a trace of shock still lingered.

"Young Master, Mang Dao is a genius who has reached the Grandmaster realm in one day. Now that we have become enemies, should we..." Old Fu's voice rang in Ling Xiao's ears.

"Oh?" Ling Xiao glanced at Old Fu, noticing his kindly smiling face: "Do you want something? Kill him?"

Old Fu's smile remained unchanged, his head bowed and eyes lowered, giving him a somewhat endearing, simple appearance. He didn't speak, but his attitude spoke volumes.

"Within Canglong Prefecture, you dare to say you'll kill members of the Gu family?" Ling Xiao's eyes were calm, his voice indifferent: "If you don't want to live, this young master might as well keep his life and enjoy himself!"

After saying that, Ling Xiao glanced at Old Fu and said, "You're good in every way, except that your methods are a bit too radical. Look at Old Quan more; isn't he much more composed?"

"This old servant is foolish and begs for punishment, young master." Old Fu bowed and respectfully apologized.

"Let's forget about it." Ling Xiao waved his hand casually. "What crime or not, this is just a discussion, don't put so much pressure on us. Mang Dao's talent is brilliant, and this breakthrough has exceeded my expectations. A martial arts grandmaster at less than twenty-seven years old, such talent is rare even on the Hidden Dragon Ranking. The Gu family will probably do everything in their power to protect such a prodigy."

"You dare to make a move against him in Canglong Prefecture? That's practically suicide!"

As he spoke, Ling Xiao withdrew his gaze: "The two of you working together can contend with Celestials. In the midst of a chaotic battle, you can put my mind at ease, but that applies to ordinary Celestials, not including the one from the Gu family."

If you really push him too far, he's capable of anything.

As he spoke, Ling Xiao straightened his sleeves and said, "Aside from a few minor hiccups, we have achieved all the goals we were supposed to achieve this time. We have also tested the attitudes of all parties, so let's not create any more trouble."

"My life is extremely precious."

"Young Master is wise," the two elders of Fuquan said respectfully, bowing their heads.

"Oh, right. Let's not bother the Bicang Chamber of Commerce for now. The conversation with that woman Biluo at the banquet was just for show. Let's focus on developing things in Yanlie Prefecture first. Once the channels are almost established, we can find someone else to contact. This time, the trade with the southwest is related to the Chamber of Commerce's strategy. There are many complicated matters, so we can't be careless."

"Yes," the two replied respectfully.

"Speaking of which, that woman Bi Luo is quite something. Her struggle and resilience, rising from the mud and dust, is a fragrance that those delicate flowers in a greenhouse can't compare to. It's an unyielding pride, an indomitable tenacity, a dazzling beauty blooming from humble beginnings. If I weren't so indifferent to beauty and had such a firm Daoist heart, I probably would have fallen for her." Ling Xiao clicked his tongue twice, a hint of lingering reminiscence in his voice.

"Azure Dragon Prefecture, what a wonderful place!" He looked around, gazing at the sky, and sighed, "To enter the southwest and establish trade, we really can't do without Azure Dragon. If we had a strong foothold in Azure Dragon, things would be so much easier. It's just a pity that several factions have always been adamant, especially the Hengshan Sect. They really think they can bully my Five Blessings Merchant Guild because we're too weak to deal with them. This time, we'll teach Old Monster Black Rock a lesson, and hopefully they'll remember it."

They didn't say they hadn't learned their lesson. This young master acts arrogantly; that's just my style.

"Got a problem? Go talk to the old man!"

Ling Xiao laughed, but his laughter didn't last long before he quickly regained his composure: "Hurry up with the rest of the work and don't delay anything. Seize the opportunity this test has provided and start making contacts as soon as possible."

"Yes, young master," the two elders, Fu Quan and his sister, replied respectfully.

"Young Master, you have worked tirelessly for the sake of the Chamber of Commerce."

"It's alright," Ling Xiao said casually, stretching as if no one else was around. "However, I'm tired after being busy for so long. I'll have to enjoy myself when I get back. Speaking of which, that old man is really something. I was just cultivating peacefully, but he had to make me come out and act like a tyrant. Doesn't he worry that one day I'll make an enemy he can't afford to offend?"

"They really have an audacity, thinking I'm indestructible, some kind of top-tier power?"

Since the matter involved the Chamber of Commerce's Grand Elder, the two elders, Fuquan and his wife, dared not speak.

Fortunately, Ling Xiao didn't dwell on this topic: "That guy from the Gu family has a terrible temper and doesn't know what he'll do. Who knows what he might do if he bullies their juniors? Don't let him give up and cause more trouble, or I'll be left with nothing but tears. Elder Quan, bring out your treasure and speed things up so we can leave Canglong as soon as possible!"

"Yes, young master." The tall, thin old man, Quan, responded respectfully. He raised his hand, and a pitch-black disc appeared in front of him.

hum~
A flash of gray light, like a curtain covering the sky, instantly enveloped the group.

The flowing light rippled outwards, forming invisible waves, which further increased the already incredibly fast escape speed of the group.

Feeling his speed increase once again, Ling Xiao breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"It's really dangerous out here. Chen Ping'an's aura was quite intimidating before, and I almost showed my fear."

It's really not easy to come out like this. Who knows, I might lose my life while I'm out there pretending to be safe. Without my husband to protect me, I don't feel safe at all when I'm out here alone.

Those who do not reach the level of the celestial beings are ultimately just ants.

Ling Xiao tilted his head slightly, a hint of anticipation and longing appearing on his face: "A martial arts prodigy!"

He had been practicing cultivation since childhood and understood a principle: what the old man has will always belong to the old man. He can look at it, and he can borrow it, but he can't take it away!
want to?

Go and try your luck!

Ling Xiao swayed in the wind, his smile carefree and unrestrained.

Life is like chess, never regret your moves.

In my life, there will come a day when I will...
Standing atop the clouds, overlooking the world! Watching the tides rise and fall, watching the winds and clouds change.

And he kept working hard.

One step at a time, each step more solid than the last, step by step, until...
To achieve your goals, you will ascend to the heavens step by step.

Whoosh!
The light shimmered and disappeared into the horizon under the gray curtain.

Ling Xiao, the young master of the Five Blessings and the son of good fortune!

(End of this chapter)