The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 736 Riding the Void, Eye of Truth (Seeking monthly votes~)

"A fierce swordsman? A grandmaster of martial arts?"

"What!?"

"A Grandmaster who is not even twenty-seven years old, this..."

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An uproar erupted throughout Canglong Prefecture.

The news that Chen Ping'an, the deputy commander of the Canglong Prefecture's Zhenfu Division, the prodigy of the Hidden Dragon, and the valiant swordsman, had broken through to the Grandmaster realm of martial arts spread rapidly throughout the prefecture and surrounding prefectures.

With the embellishment of the guests at the banquet, the event was perceived as highly authentic, causing extreme shock to all parties involved.

Guangyuan, Leiming, Sanqishan, Lihuo, Qiyun, Weishui, Beicang, Long'an, and Qinglingzhou on the south side of the Canglong Mountains.

This matter needs time to develop and requires the right atmosphere to be created.

Regardless, the public opinion surrounding Chen Ping'an, the "Reckless Blade," has already stirred up a massive wave and caused a great upheaval.

It was not only a perfect embodiment of a prodigy, but also a powerful declaration of the rise of a top-tier giant in the state.

At the same time, news of Chen Ping'an's breakthrough, along with information about resource support, was transmitted to the Northern Border Garrison through the Tian Shu Spiritual Instrument.

hum~
Inside the quiet room, command flags fluttered, imprisoning all sides and isolating the inside from the outside.

A shimmering pale blue halo, flickering like flames, constantly obscured the scene.

Chen Ping'an sat cross-legged with his eyes closed.

As he focused his will and let out a soft "breakthrough," the golden finger panel located in the void began to stir wildly.

Wow~
The starlight on the panel surged like a tide, continuously sinking into Chen Ping'an's brow like a string of pearls.

hum~ hum~ hum~
In an instant, Chen Ping'an's forehead and spiritual altar shone brilliantly.

A vast amount of spiritual energy gathered, shining brightly like stars. Above the spiritual fruit, divine soul power floated outwards, like gossamer threads, constantly swirling.

As starlight flooded in, a multitude of insights emerged in Chen Ping'an's mind. Like the accumulation of everyday moments, these insights gradually led to a qualitative change, causing a dramatic upheaval.

At the same moment, with the breakthrough of the Tai Xu Yu Feng Bu (a martial arts technique), the true essence within Chen Ping'an's body also underwent an extreme change.

The already abundant and rich true essence has now taken another step forward, becoming even more refined.

hum~
In the quiet room, the light flowed and reflected on Chen Ping'an's face, making it appear as deep and unfathomable as an ocean abyss.

Surrounded by the imagery of riding the wind, a sense of ethereal beauty arises from the depths of the scene. These seemingly contradictory qualities combine to create a harmonious whole.

Time passed, and the changes within Chen Ping'an's body gradually subsided. The light in his eyes also gradually dimmed.

Chen Pingan slowly opened his eyes.

hum~
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Late stage of Jade Balance - Breakthrough through three stages (Ultimate Perfection)
武学：青阳血炼法入门（3175/5760）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（152/8640）、广寒剑法（残篇）小成（0/7680）太虚御风步大成（0/14400）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
Secret Techniques: Soul-Guiding Technique, Blood Restriction of Ten Thousand Demons

"Taixu Wind Control Step, great success!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes were as black as an abyss, and that invisible gaze, like an ancient abyss, brought an indescribable oppressive force.

His physique remained unchanged, but simply sitting there exuded a powerful aura like towering mountains and vast oceans.

"Breaking through the three barriers to perfection, reaching the pinnacle of Grandmaster, directly facing the barrier between Heaven and Man!"

Chen Ping'an's dark pupils, as black as a deep abyss, gleamed with a strange golden light.

The command flags fluttered, the blue flames swayed, and the spiritual light trembled, as if they were under immense pressure.

Surrounded by floating dust and countless radiant lights, Chen Ping'an appeared like a god among mortals.

At this moment, a thought arose in Chen Ping'an's mind: he could break through to the Celestial Realm at any time if he wanted to.

Reshape your spiritual platform, transform the fruit into the source, break through the illusion of inner demons, achieve oneness with heaven and man, and ascend to the realm of martial arts and heaven and man!
If you take this step, it will be a world of difference.

Those who are celestial beings live for a thousand years and are the true pinnacle of power in the world!
Holding power over a region, acting on behalf of Heaven, or living a carefree and immortal life, playing in the mortal world—such profound and awe-inspiring qualities are beyond the reach of even a grandmaster of martial arts.

"not enough!"

Chen Ping'an's heart was as firm as a knife and as clear as a mirror; he suppressed the thoughts in his heart.

"hold on!"

At this point, he had already surpassed the traditional definition of a grandmaster. But for him, his ultimate goal was yet to come.

Before breaking through to the Celestial Realm, he had one last layer of reserves.

This accumulated wealth will further enrich his future endeavors, giving him the resources to defy fate.

If you want to build a tall building, you need to lay a solid foundation on all four sides; if you want to build a tower that reaches the sky, it must be magnificent and imposing!
Now that he has the opportunity to save up, how could he give it up for nothing?
Countless people seek secret treasures and potent elixirs, hoping to add a few more advantages to their foundation in the Dao. And countless others refine secret techniques and switch to cultivating precious scrolls, wishing only to make their future path in the Dao smoother.

Some foundations, once established, are difficult to reverse.

This is the foundation of my Dao, and I have no regrets!
If one breaks through to the next realm using the cheat system, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the minimum outcome will be a flawless foundation, leading to the attainment of the Martial Dao Celestial Realm.

But what Chen Ping'an wanted was not just a flawless Dao foundation.

He obtained the dual cultivation technique to refine and enhance his skills, and with the foundation of nine patterns, he attempted to break through to the next realm.

What he sought was not merely a pure foundation of Dao.

Since it is required, then what is proven must be the perfect foundation of the Way!

With the supreme foundation, we question the gates of heaven!

The divine light in Chen Ping'an's eyes gradually subsided, and the trembling spiritual light around him also gradually calmed down.

After mastering the Taixu Wind Control Step, in addition to the benefits of his cheat system, before reaching the Heavenly Human Realm, Chen Ping'an also mastered the third secret technique of the Taixu Wind Control Step: Wind Control!
Tai Xu Yu Feng Bu (Tai Xu Wind-Riding Step), the first secret technique, is called "Treading the Wind".

After casting it, one can ride the wind and greatly increase their speed.

Tai Xu Yu Feng Bu, the second secret technique, Flowing Clouds.

Beneath the flowing clouds, the speed increases further, and there is a sense of ethereal movement, free change, and carefree ease.

The third secret technique: Wind Control.

Riding the wind, it travels by its own means, its speed increases dramatically, and it has the ability to pursue across borders.

If a top master is fortunate enough to reach this level, he can catch up with most martial arts grandmasters when he uses it.

However, if a martial arts grandmaster were to use this technique, even if their foundation were slightly weaker, they could still be considered a martial arts grandmaster who excelled in speed.

These grandmasters are renowned for their agility and have exceptional escape abilities.

The Wind-Riding Technique, whether overt or covert, has been of great benefit to Chen Ping'an.

If he were to use this openly, given his consistently displayed talent and aptitude, it wouldn't be surprising if he were to catch up with a top-tier grandmaster using this ability.

However, Chen Ping'an has only revealed the beginner level of the Taixu Wind Control Step to the outside world. He can only use the Wind-Stepping Secret Technique. But now that he has mastered the Taixu Wind Control Step for some time and has entered the Martial Arts Grandmaster realm, if he studies it for a while longer, he will show the minor completion level. Although it is still somewhat shocking, it is not unacceptable given his talent.

Throughout his cultivation journey, Chen Ping'an has seen both his hidden strength and his visible realm improve. He has always emphasized the rationality of his realm advancement, advocating for a gradual and traceable process.

He was already extremely familiar with this kind of situation.

"I wonder what stage I've reached now?"

Feeling the immense power within his body, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but think this.

His mastery of the wind-riding technique is one aspect, but more importantly, he has now truly reached the pinnacle of the Grandmaster realm, having broken through the three barriers to perfection and now facing the celestial beings.

Compared to before, the realm has been further improved, and many more treasures and enhancement methods have been added.

He was also very curious about just how far he could go when he unleashed his full power.

The treasures are: the Evil Eye, the pseudo-treasure Bloodthirsty Demon Jar, the prototype of the treasure Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade, the top-tier divine weapon, the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag, the top-tier divine weapon Golden Illusion Treasure Robe, the top-tier divine weapon Withered Wood Staff, and the top-tier divine weapon Black Banner.
Millennium Stone Milk, Spiritual Secret Elixir, Exploding Yuan True Elixir, Blood-Burning Great Elixir
Seven Killings Secret Technique, Wind Control Secret Technique, Body Tempering, Azure Sun Blood Refinement.

Divine bloodline, primordial power!

"I have heard of the power of celestial beings, and that one can borrow their strength. But I wonder about myself now."

Chen Ping'an spread his arms wide, his blood surging and his qi rising, like a towering mountain embracing the entire world.

His heart was surging with emotion, his expression fluctuating, and he was filled with boundless pride.

"Can it fight against celestial beings?"

boom!
The air surged up like a pillar of smoke, shooting straight into the sky.

Wow~
The Azure Flame Command Flags fluttered in the wind, constantly rippled with azure light, and shimmered with spiritual energy, striving to isolate the internal and external energies.

With all these methods employed, Chen Ping'an truly had no idea where he had gotten to.

But the improvement in his level of understanding gave him endless confidence.

perhaps
After truly sparring with a martial arts master, he will understand his current position.

but
"not enough!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, and taking advantage of his recent breakthrough and perfect state, he touched the light in his eyes.

hum~
A vertical pupil, as deep and unfathomable as an abyss, hovered before him.

"Refining!"

Chen Ping'an lightly tapped his finger, and in an instant, a large amount of spiritual energy surged forth, like dazzling starlight, surrounding the vertical pupils.

Wow~
Spirituality surged like a tide, rippling across the vertical pupils, creating wave after wave of waves, constantly etching spiritual imprints.

After his cultivation level improved, Chen Ping'an clearly felt that the entire refining process was faster than before.

If that's the case, the actual refining of the Evil Eye, a powerful treasure, might happen much earlier than expected.

After mastering the Tai Xu Wind Control Technique and advancing his cultivation level, Chen Ping'an did not emerge from seclusion.

He has just broken through to the Grandmaster level in martial arts, so it is perfectly reasonable for him to go into seclusion for a while. The Zhenfu Division will not only not interfere, but will also support him.

While prolonged seclusion is detrimental to both body and mind, short-term consolidation and intensive training are undoubtedly beneficial for spiritual practice.

When one's mental strength has not yet reached a bottleneck, seclusion and spiritual practice are precisely the best way to cultivate oneself.

However, nothing lasts forever. Even with his cheat-like abilities, it would be difficult for him to maintain his focus solely on cultivation.

A little variety in daily life is essential. Whether it's refined or common, it's necessary.

Even just sitting there and looking at the sky is a rare moment of relaxation for someone on the path.

Alternatively, strolling through the streets to enjoy the scenery, appreciating flowers and the moon, or engaging in literary pursuits are all excellent choices.

Martial arts grandmasters who wield great power may choose to keep singers and dancers at home, depending on their personal preferences.

Of course, on the path of cultivation, there are bound to be martial arts fanatics, but even for martial arts fanatics, when it comes to cultivation, it is always a simple path of seclusion.

When stillness reaches its extreme, movement arises; this is a common principle in the world.

Even methods of spiritual practice and self-cultivation are not just about sitting idly in one place; they also involve playing chess, drinking tea, and chatting.

If there are truly those who sit in seclusion and meditate, it is mostly due to a special type of cultivation method, which is difficult to attain without great perseverance.

In the following period, Chen Ping'an mainly focused on refining precious treasures, studying restrictions, and cultivating techniques in seclusion.

With the breakthrough in the Taixu Wind Control Step, his focus of cultivation shifted from the Taixu Wind Control Step to the Seven Killings Heavenly Fist.

He has already mastered the Seven Killings Heavenly Fist; the next step will be to reach perfection.

If he were to break through to the perfect level of the Seven Killing Heavenly Fist, the resulting benefits would likely be more than enough to satisfy him. With these benefits and assistance, he could then formally attempt to break through the Heavenly Human barrier.

That will be the time when he achieves the status of a martial arts master. And judging from the current progress, that day may not be too far off.

With the rare Snow Spirit Leaf, Chen Ping'an's cultivation efficiency increased even further. Furthermore, the improvement in his cultivation realm also made him more adept at practicing the Seven Killing Heavenly Fist.

This principle applies not only to cultivation practices, but also to the refining of precious treasures and the study of intricate restrictions.

In addition, the practice of the Qingyang Blood Refining Technique was also carried out step by step and steadily.

In the past few days, Chen Ping'an's progress has been rapid.

When refining the Dream Pearl, his efficiency in accumulating spiritual energy also increases. After several cycles, he can often save one interval compared to before.

Within that strange space, the chains binding the pearl had already been largely eroded and triggered.

With perseverance, and given some more time, it should be able to be fully activated.

At that time, Chen Ping'an's premonition may become a reality.

Under these circumstances, Chen Ping'an went into seclusion for more than half a month.

During his seclusion, his fame spread far and wide, and people from all walks of life came to visit him.

However, they all refused, citing his seclusion as the reason.

Wow~
A surge of inspiration flowed like a tide. Chen Ping'an's eyes were like abysses. He reached out and pointed, and the dark, deep vertical pupil in front of him fell into his hand.

hum~
A flash of inspiration struck, and a deathly light shone on the vertical pupil, radiating an aura of destruction.

"After months of refining, the precious treasure, the Evil Extreme Eye, is complete!"

Swish!
Chen Ping'an's brow furrowed, and the eerie light of the Evil Eye in his hand vanished instantly.

"The beam of destruction, the eye of delusion."

Chen Ping'an reached out and touched it, and those dark and deep vertical pupils appeared on his brow.

The sinister vertical pupils, like those of an abyss, seemed to be alive, scanning up and down.

Through the previous refinement and the period of seclusion, Chen Ping'an has also grasped the extraordinary nature of this powerful evil treasure.

One is offensive, a beam strike with extremely high destructive power, leaning towards single-target attacks, but the destructive aura it generates can cover a wide area. However, compared to a single-target attack, the power of this slight shockwave is far greater.

However, even so, with Chen Ping'an's cultivation level, the destructive shockwaves from his full power were something that even an ordinary martial arts grandmaster could not withstand.

If it were a single-target attack that truly gathers core power, Chen Ping'an would be struggling to find a suitable opponent. Although he has not yet truly tried it, he has the previous Demon Lord as a comparison.

Chen Ping'an speculated that, given his cultivation level, the power of this destructive beam would definitely surpass that of an ultimate pseudo-celestial being.

As for whether he can reach the level of a martial arts master, it's hard to say; perhaps he can, perhaps he will barely make it.

We'll have to try it to find out for sure.

However, activating such a powerful treasure consumes a great deal of energy, normally requiring the power of one's soul. Although Chen Ping'an's spiritual foundation is exceptionally strong, he cannot withstand activating it too many times using only his spiritual power.

According to his estimation, without affecting his own condition, he could only activate it twice at most.

Any more than that would definitely affect his combat effectiveness. Unless a way to replenish it can be found, it's best not to overuse it in this situation.

The second extraordinary ability of the Evil Eye is the Eye of Insight, which can discern truth from falsehood and see through illusions. For some illusionary or deceptive restrictions, normally, without a unique method to counter them, one can only rely on one's own foundation and Dao heart to fight them head-on.

However, with the help of the Evil Eye, Chen Ping'an would have an extremely high ability to discern.

By dispelling illusions, one can return to one's original truth.

With the help of the Eye of Truth, Chen Ping'an will also have a strong immunity to some of the ways that confuse the soul.

However, the specific outcome depends on the cultivation level of both parties and the differences in their secret techniques.

But regardless, with this extraordinary ability, Chen Ping'an has gained more confidence in dealing with some strange and unpredictable methods.

It can be said that after refining this treasure, Chen Ping'an's abilities have been enhanced, enabling him to deal with some more complex situations.

"One for offense, one for support, this Evil Eye is truly remarkable." Chen Ping'an's expression was calm, but a hint of joy could be seen.

The moment he had a thought, the vertical pupil that seemed to be embedded between his eyebrows vanished instantly.

A deep, dark aura still lingered in the air, but its source had already appeared on Chen Ping'an's forehead and spiritual platform.

Within the spiritual space, a shimmering light appeared, and a deep, dark vertical pupil floated in mid-air. The pupil closed, seemingly falling into silence.

Valuable treasures can be placed on the altar for safekeeping.

Compared to the storage of Qianji Bag, it offers far greater privacy and timeliness.

With a thought, powerful treasures can be launched for use in battle.

This method of cultivation is quite similar to that of swordsmen who nourish their swords with their own bodies.

However, while this method is good, everyone's spiritual level has its limits.

It cannot carry heavy treasures indefinitely.

For a normal pseudo-celestial being, the limit is that they can only hold one major treasure within their spiritual platform. At most, they can hold another pseudo-major treasure.

As for true martial arts masters, Chen Ping'an may not know much, but he probably only possesses two or three great treasures at most.

If there are any more, it might affect the stability of the mind.

Of course, the question of limits is, for the vast majority of practitioners, a false proposition and nonsense.

To obtain even one precious treasure is already a stroke of good fortune; how could one possibly hope to obtain two or three?

It’s simply a fool’s errand!

Even a martial arts master as powerful as him, after accumulating power and planning, would likely only possess one powerful treasure for protection. Some martial arts masters with shallow foundations who have only recently advanced might not even have a powerful treasure at all, perhaps only a pseudo-powerful treasure, or even a counterfeit one, to put on a show.

The number of treasures that the Lingtai can hold is mostly speculation, since different treasures have different powers, and there is also the question of whether they are compatible or not.

The specific situation is more complex.

Using only quantities to measure something makes it extremely difficult to be accurate.

Speaking of which, as Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted and a scene flashed through his mind, he wondered, "What grade of treasure is Qu Feiyan's glass lamp?"

In the past, outside the important town of Long'an, there was also the Demon Lord's secret realm, where he had been struck by the spiritual light of the Glazed Lamp. Only by experiencing it firsthand could one truly understand its power.

However, in his view, the Glazed Lamp activated by the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Net in the past was far from its greatest power.

In her early years, the cultivation technique that the Heavenly Luo Saintess primarily practiced was not a true martial arts manual, and she never experienced any special physical enhancements during battles. The terrifying power of something like the Taiyin Body was completely imperceptible in actual combat. Instead, she was deeply impressed by her ethereal beauty.

Who would have thought that the Heavenly Luo Saintess, a demonic saintess with an ethereal and dreamlike aura, would resemble a righteous fairy?

Such feelings are so contrasting that they remain unforgettable.

"After accumulating and settling for more than a decade, he clearly has a choice, yet he doesn't cultivate the true skill scroll. This Little Heavenly Luo has quite the ambition!" Chen Ping'an's gaze was distant, with faint ripples of light.

She's been behaving herself these past few days; it seems she's escaped the encirclement.

Under the Pact of Illusions, where one suffers injuries and lives in the same way, the injuries suffered by the other will simultaneously affect him. In recent days, he seemed unaware of this, which clearly indicated that the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net was doing well.

He had not heard any related news from others, so it was obviously nothing important.

In that case, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Hopefully, we can stay quiet for a while and try to..." Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, and a light screen appeared in front of him.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Late stage of Jade Balance - Breakthrough through three stages (Ultimate Perfection)
武学：青阳血炼法入门（4005/5760）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（152/8640）、广寒剑法（残篇）小成（0/7680）太虚御风步大成（0/14400）七杀天罡拳大成（1875/9600）、霸刀圆满、七绝神功圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
Secret Techniques: Soul-Guiding Technique, Blood Restriction of Ten Thousand Demons

"Azure Sun Blood Refinement, Second Refinement Completed!"

During his seclusion, Chen Ping'an's cultivation progress has made another step forward.

The Qingyang Blood Refining Method has already passed two-thirds of its course.

Based on the current situation, he will be able to cultivate it to the minor completion level in less than two months, which corresponds to the second stage of cultivation reaching perfection.

Then
Chen Ping'an's gaze narrowed slightly, his eyes shining brightly, and an indescribable expectation appeared on his face.

The Golden-Patterned Black Tortoise excels in physical defense, and its defensive capabilities are further enhanced by its mutated bloodline.

He used the true blood of the Xuan Turtle to refine and temper his body; how powerful must the body he forged be!?
Besides cultivation, during his seclusion, Chen Ping'an not only thoroughly refined the Evil Extreme Eye, a precious treasure, but also initially refined the Bloodthirsty Demon Jar.

Compared to the former, the difficulty of refining the Bloodthirsty Demon Jar is much lower.

Chen Ping'an's cultivation level has advanced again, and with the time invested, the progress is much more ideal.

With no need to focus on the Evil Eye, Chen Ping'an then devoted some of his energy to refining top-tier divine weapons.

A withered wooden staff, and a black flag.

Compared to genuine treasures and pseudo-treasures, both are undoubtedly much easier to obtain.

Chen Ping'an did not find it difficult to carry out the task simultaneously.

After the two top-tier divine weapons are refined, Chen Ping'an will focus his energy on the last top-tier divine weapon.

Top-tier divine weapon, Golden Illusionary Armor.

As a protective garment acquired openly, the Golden Illusion Garment cannot be revealed in secret; it is primarily used in the public eye.

However, it doesn't matter. Once he completes the second refinement of the Azure Sun Blood Refinement, his physical protection will probably be no less than that of the Golden Illusion Treasure Robe, and may even be better.

In such cases, the Golden Illusion Robe can simply be used as a decorative item to conceal one's physical strength.

It was useless in secret, but Chen Ping'an was extremely satisfied with its use in public.

The Golden Illusionary Robe, imbued with divine power, shone brilliantly, like the sun hanging in the sky, exuding an air of superiority.

If you could also add some high-class swordsmanship, that would be incredibly exhilarating.

Forehead! ?

Upon realizing this, Chen Ping'an was somewhat taken aback.

How did he end up becoming more and more entangled in the world of swordsmen, instead of being a true swordsman?

Ok!

The Golden Illusionary Robe is indeed quite cool. Combined with the swordsmanship, it's even more so.

It's okay to tolerate it for a while.

Over the past few days, Chen Ping'an has thoroughly grasped the intricacies of the Blood Restriction of Ten Thousand Demons.

However, truly mastering its application requires considerable effort. As for integrating and innovating upon it, that demands even greater skill. But he has already made significant progress, and Chen Ping'an is not in a hurry, displaying remarkable patience.

"In total, I've been in seclusion for over a month, which is about enough to consolidate my cultivation level."

Chen Ping'an's eyes were like unfathomable depths, surrounded by a haze of light, making him appear even more mysterious and enigmatic.

"It's time to leave."

He spoke slowly, rising from the quiet room.

On the third day after Chen Ping'an emerged from seclusion, the Northern Border Garrison Command officially approved the request submitted by the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command regarding the phased resource support for the Hidden Dragon Prodigy.

Meanwhile, after several days of deliberation and with the support of public opinion, preliminary results have been achieved regarding the latest appointment of Chen Ping'an, the Mangdao, as the deputy head of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison.

Once the review is approved, the appointment can be officially issued.

(End of this chapter)