The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 751 Hidden Dragon Update, Heavenly Net Saintess (Seeking monthly votes~)

"Hidden Dragon Renewal?"

"A hidden genius has ascended to the realm of martial arts prodigy!? Ranked second among the hidden talents?"

"Who is it? Jiang Wuyai, or Dugu Yiren!?"

"The waves of time push the waves forward, and new talents emerge in every dynasty!"

"A martial arts prodigy who has risen to the ranks of the Hidden Dragons!"

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Six months later, The Hidden Dragon of the Great Qian Dynasty has been updated again.

However, this year's Hidden Dragon Ranking has garnered unprecedented attention compared to previous years, thanks to the martial arts prowess of the celestial beings.

The four realms of the dynasty: the righteous path, the demonic path, the evil path, the Suppression Division, the Qiankun Division, the Great Qian Army, and the aristocratic families.
Countless forces and countless independent cultivators obtained the latest edition of the Hidden Dragon Ranking immediately.

"Cangming, congratulations! You've reached the twenty-third rank of Hidden Dragon, making another leap forward and moving up four places in the rankings!"

Elders from the Beihai Business Alliance and the Jiuchen Business Association offered their congratulations.

The eerie young man was clad in black ice scale armor, his expression calm, but his eyes held a hint of dominance.

In the southern region of the Great Qian Dynasty, there is a major cultivation sect called the Seven Stars Temple.

"Che'er, it's been so long, why are you still hovering around the top 30? Your ranking has even fallen behind that Mang Dao!"

An old Taoist priest, looking helpless, smiled bitterly: "You've completely disgraced me. I've taught seven disciples, each more outstanding than the last, but how come you've brought this upon me... sigh."

The old Taoist priest sighed and looked at the young man not far away with hostility.

Amidst sheer cliffs and rolling clouds, beneath ancient pines, a young Taoist priest sits cross-legged, dressed in a black and white striped Taoist robe, with a half-cut pine branch tucked into his hair.

"Master, it's not that I'm not trying, it's just that your cultivation method is too difficult to master. Even celestial beings have to sit in meditation for years, how am I supposed to cultivate it?!"

The young man smiled bitterly and cried out that he was wronged, his clear black and white eyes revealing a hint of fish-like wrinkles.

"Stop talking nonsense and start cultivating quickly. With your talent, you won't need several years. At most, you'll be able to enter the cultivation realm in half a year." The old Taoist's dissatisfied voice came from the sea of ​​clouds.

"Understood," the young man replied, bowing his head, but his eyes shone with an unusual brightness.

"Celestial Beings".

Seven Star Temple, Yunxiao Daozi, Yun Wuche!

"Just one step away, only one step away from ascending to the heavens, but why? Why? He's one step ahead of me!"

Inside the Divine Water Palace, a young man with black hair appeared agitated, showing signs of losing his composure.

The tidal wheel behind it rotates and turns on its own, much like the changing tides.

"Heavenly being! Why can't I succeed! It's been three years, I've been stuck at this bottleneck for a full three years! Why?"

The young man's expression grew increasingly agitated, filled with indignation, as if it had become an obsession.

Just then, a light and pleasant female voice rang out.

"Cold Star, Quiet."

"Master?" The young man was stunned, his emotions seemingly frozen in mid-air.

"The way of Heaven and Man is to be natural and inactive, to be close to Heaven and Earth. The heavier one's attachment to gain and loss, the harder it is to reach a higher realm. Go out and take a walk. The answer will be there outside."

"Yes, master."

Divine Water Palace, Tide Saint Child, Night Cold Star.

In the Seven-Colored Cloud Pavilion and the Wonderful Sound Qin Workshop, a magnificent and exquisite ancient zither is casually placed on a long table. Its sound is as clear as the Nine Heavens Jade Pendant and as sharp as spring thunder.

A pretty young girl was eating pastries by herself. Her cheeks were puffed out, and she was munching away with great gusto.

A pair of delicate little hands, meant for playing the zither, were now filled with pastries.

hum~
Inside the room, a bright light shone. The girl's expression froze for a moment, then a fawning smile appeared on her face as she called out in a puffed-out voice, "Mother~"

A woman in a long dress stood quietly, gazing at her daughter.

Have you seen the Hidden Dragon List?

"I saw it." The girl patted her chest, swallowed the pastry with difficulty, and smiled sweetly. "I saw it the moment it was delivered."

"Any ideas?"

"No." Shallow dimples appeared on both sides of the girl's cheeks.

Looking at the girl in front of her, the woman's face showed a rare look of helplessness.

"You."

A fair-skinned young girl, with silver hair cascading like moonlight, walked amidst the rolling mountains.

The rising sun exudes a vast and boundless energy. Steep mountain peaks convey a sense of ruggedness, while undulating terrain displays a majestic and imposing presence.

"The will of Heaven and man".

Ice lotuses condensed and surrounded the girl.

"The time has come; this realm shall belong to the celestial beings!"

The girl had silver hair, like ice crystals and snow, and eyes like glass, indifferent and aloof.

"Oh? Another new celestial being?"

A young Taoist priest, dressed in plain robes and carrying a wine gourd, looked surprised.

However, his initial surprise quickly turned into a frank smile.

"What a fiercely competitive era! The road ahead is long, and there will surely be many outstanding talents vying for supremacy."

He picked up the gourd, drank heartily, and only put it down when the wine soaked his lower garment.

"I am not alone in my path, I am not alone in my path! Hahaha!"

In the eastern border of the Great Qian Dynasty, there is the Xuanmen (Mysterious Gate).

"Hu! Hu! Hu!"

A young man lay sprawled on a wooden chair, fast asleep. To one side were books scattered haphazardly, and among the piles, the words on the covers of a few could still be vaguely discerned.

"The Journey of the Arrogant Heaven", "The Carefree Journey to Immortality", "The Mouse's Path to Immortality", and "The Enchanting Path of Cultivation"

Thump! Thump! Thump

The bell at the mountain gate rang, and the young man was jolted awake.

"Is class about to start?"

However, he quickly smiled with relief, glanced around, changed his posture, and closed his eyes again.

Before long, the sound of snoring resumed, and the young man drifted off to sleep.

An old gentleman dressed in simple clothes walked in from outside and glanced at the young man sleeping soundly inside the room.

Instead of getting angry as usual, he simply shook his head, a smile playing at the corners of his eyes, subtly revealing a hint of pride.

The true successor of the Xuanmen sect, a hidden dragon among prodigies, Chen Xuanli.

"Martial Arts Celestial Being!"

The Blood Sea Demon Palace was filled with surging blood. Yin Shangjin's eyes were malevolent, his pupils glowing with a strange blood-red color. Illusory figures appeared around him, as if there were shadows of blood demons.

"How did you manage to surpass others and reach the realm of the celestial beings?"

Yin Shangjin's expression showed a hint of resentment, but it quickly returned to its sinister look.

"How is the Tianluo Sect doing?"

"Reporting to the young master, news has come from the Tianluo Sect that the Holy Maiden of Tianluo has returned to the sect and will receive a reply soon."

"Alright." Yin Shangjin's gold-patterned blood-red robe surged, and within the surrounding illusory figures, a sea of ​​blood seemed to churn. "Trust them."
"I will give this young master a satisfactory answer."

Qu Feiyan's sinister eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty desire: "Quickly come into my arms, let us cultivate together and ascend to the realm of heaven and man!"

"Those who seek the Way need not be ranked in order."

Once I, the young master, have achieved celestial status, I will surpass all others and ascend to the position of the foremost among the hidden dragons!

Wow~
The sea of ​​blood churned and surged, but Yin Shangjin remained unmoved atop the throne of the sea of ​​blood.

The Blood Sea Prison Technique excels in group battles. It accumulates immense power and grows stronger with each battle, far surpassing other techniques of the same level.

Blood Prison Young Master, Yin Shangjin.

Beishan Prefecture, Heiming Mountain Range.

The vast, endless mountains were shrouded in black mist. The black mist had the effect of blocking spiritual energy, severely affecting the perception and judgment of cultivators.

The black mist varies in thickness, but without exception, it spreads throughout the Black Nether Mountains.

"Roar!"

From within the black mist, there were hissing and roaring of beasts, seemingly emitting mournful screams.

Whoosh!
A figure traversed a vast area at incredible speed and landed on a mountainside.

The speed is incredible.

Such speed is considered exaggerated even outside the Black Nether Mountains, let alone inside the Black Nether Mountains, which are covered in black mist!

call out!call out!call out!
The moon's shadow, like a string of stars, flashed with a cold light, its pale golden tail swaying.

The next moment, amidst screams and cries of agony, a giant beast crashed to the ground.

"Not the Demon King."

A beautiful figure quietly appeared, holding a crescent-shaped longbow, wearing a light gold dress, with her hair tied up high, exuding a contradictory sense of exquisite beauty and dashing efficiency.

They are contradictory, yet perfectly combined.

This is a woman, an extremely beautiful woman.

A face as beautiful as a flower and as lovely as the moon, so beautiful that even the moon would be ashamed of its beauty, is far from sufficient to describe it.

Golden light is outlined among the cloud patterns, the exquisite lines are like a flowing stream, and the crescent-shaped longbow emits a soft glow, like the bright moon reflected in the night sky.

"What a pity." The woman's hair was golden and unusually smooth. "However, the direction should be right. They shouldn't have gotten far."

The woman tilted her head slightly, her hair falling down, and her eyes, like pale golden lakes, seemed to be able to see through the thick black fog and into the undulating mountains in the distance.

Just as she was about to set off, her gaze changed, and she gently raised her hand.

hum~
With a flash of light, a delicate object, about the size of a palm, appeared before her.

Tian Shu Ling Yi.

Only true high-level cultivators can possess the Celestial Pivot Instrument.

Unlike large-scale spiritual instruments, these instruments can be used for simple message transmission or information synchronization.

Such exquisite and portable magical instruments are something that even ordinary martial arts masters might not be able to possess.

Wow~
A light screen appeared, and lines of text appeared on it.

Before long, the woman saw the content on the light screen.

"Chen Xuanli."

The woman gently waved her hand, and the light screen vanished instantly.

She gazed into the distance, then vanished in a flash.

She had a bow but no arrows, wore a pale gold dress, had a face as beautiful as the moon, and possessed unparalleled grace.

First in the winds and clouds, the Moon Shadow Divine Arrow, Flowers Like the Moon!
The Sacred Land of Heaven and Earth, the Sea of ​​Abyss Ruins.

Although the outside world knows the name of the Tianluo Sect's holy land, few know the true location of the Ruins of the Abyss Sea. The Tianluo Sect has been passed down for many years, and its information is naturally kept secret.

Those who could remain in the Holy Land were all elites of the Tianluo Sect. On the outer edge of the Abyss Sea, a team of Holy Sect patrol disciples had just completed their patrol mission and were preparing to rotate shifts.

Whoosh!Whoosh!
A streak of light flashed by, and two figures, one after the other, landed one after the other atop the cloud-covered mountain peak.

As the outer perimeter of the holy land, elites often return here. This place is heavily guarded, with complex formations outside. Anyone who can appear here is a member of the sect.

Therefore, the patrolling disciples were neither alarmed nor showed any unusual reaction. However, due to their patrol duties, they still approached the summit of Yunhai Mountain to conduct their questioning.

However, as soon as they got close, everyone's expression changed.

Atop the mountain peak amidst a sea of ​​clouds stood a woman in a black dress, her face veiled, ethereal and dreamlike. Behind her stood another woman, like a maid, her pale pink dress billowing in the wind.

The woman was extremely beautiful, but behind her in the black dress, she appeared as dim as a firefly.

"Saint!"

"Why is the Holy Maiden here?"

Upon seeing the woman atop the Cloud Sea Mountain, the patrolling disciples' gazes changed. Several male disciples, in particular, could not hide their amazement, their eyes filled with reverence and admiration.

The Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Net is the most brilliant figure in the Holy Sect of our time! Even the Holy Son cannot overshadow her brilliance.

The Holy Sect's number one prodigy in nearly three thousand years, whose talent surpasses even that of previous Holy Maidens.

Such a person is naturally the object of admiration for countless disciples.

"The Holy Maiden has returned?"

The leader's disciple possessed a profound aura and was more well-informed than the others.

While the others were still wondering why the Holy Maiden, of such noble status, would be here, he realized that she had just returned from her travels.

He was overjoyed, never expecting to be so lucky. A simple patrol would allow him to see the Holy Maiden.

Her Highness, so many people yearn for her. So many people dream of her, longing for her from the bottom of their hearts.

However, dreams are just dreams. Back to reality, the Holy Maiden is now that unattainable princess.

The most talented individual in the Tianluo Sect's three thousand years of history.

Let alone being eagerly anticipating the Holy Maiden's favor, even just being able to leave an impression on her would be something many would desperately want.

If it were possible to sacrifice a hundred years of lifespan to do this, many people would probably do so without hesitation.

"We absolutely cannot miss this golden opportunity," the team leader thought excitedly, making a silent resolution.

Even so, he still dared not get too close, and stood at a distance, bowing respectfully.

"See Your Highness."

The elite troops bowed in unison, using the unique etiquette of the Tianluo Sect.

"Outer sect steward, Gao Yan, respectfully welcomes Her Highness the Holy Maiden."

The leader, dressed in a black robe, stood at the front of the group and loudly saluted.

His attitude was humble and respectful, hoping that this would leave a slight impression on Her Highness the Holy Maiden.

However, he dared not be disrespectful in front of the saintess. He bowed his head and lowered his gaze, not daring to behold the saintess's beauty.

He stood quietly, awaiting the saint's reply.

He wasn't the only one feeling this way; the other patrolling disciples did too.

"It's all gone."

Li Xiangjun stood before the Heavenly Luo Saintess, her expression calm, and responded softly.

"Yes."

Gao Yan replied respectfully.

He was slightly disappointed at not receiving a response from the Holy Maiden, but since Lady Xiangjun had spoken, they naturally dared not disobey.

As His Highness's personal maid, Lady Xiangjun wields an influence that is unmatched by others, and her status far surpasses that of this outer sect steward.

However, as he left, Gao Yan still secretly glanced at Her Highness out of the corner of his eye.

His Highness stood atop the cloud-covered mountain, seemingly unaware of their departure.

It was as if, in His Highness's eyes, they had never existed.

Gao Yan was even more disappointed, but he dared not show the slightest sign of it. He led the patrolling disciples and quickly left the place.

"came back."

Standing behind the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, Li Xiangjun gazed at the outer edge of the Abyss Sea, where clouds rolled and mist swirled. Seeing this familiar scene, she let out a long sigh of relief.

At this moment, her emotions were far from the calm she appeared to be.

Not long ago, the Hidden Dragon Ranking was updated, and she stood beside His Highness to watch the latest edition together.

This edition of the Hidden Dragon Ranking is a gathering of powerful figures, with hidden dragons vying for fortune. A prodigy from the Xuanmen sect has broken through to the next level, reaching the realm of martial arts prowess and ranking second among the hidden dragons.

But His Highness's gaze did not linger on the newly ascended Celestial for even a moment. Instead, it fell upon the burly swordsman Chen Ping'an.

"Chen Ping'an, the Brute."

Who could know how uneasy and fearful she felt when His Highness looked at her?

Although she had experienced this situation many times, the prince's level of attention still made her feel extremely apprehensive.

If it weren't for her, would His Highness, with his rank, be so concerned about this prodigy ranked outside the top twenty of the Hidden Dragons?

She didn't know what His Highness was really thinking.

But the loss of her virginity is likely a stain she can never escape in her life. If one day, His Highness becomes her Daoist partner, then she...
How should I deal with this?!

Thinking of this, Li Xiangjun's mood grew even heavier.

As His Highness's closest confidante, her life's honor and disgrace were intertwined with his. If she were to leave with him, how could she, a woman who had lost her virginity, accept that? But if she were to leave now, knowing His Highness's many secrets, and if he were to be exploited by someone with malicious intent, the consequences would be unpredictable. She feared she would never be separated from His Highness in this life.

Can.
The more Li Xiangjun thought about it, the more complicated her expression became.

Rampage!

Li Xiangjun gritted her teeth, her face showing resentment.

She was too confident. Who could have imagined that a simple test would eventually turn into a real-life affair?

Because of her overconfidence, she has fallen into such a chaotic state!

Li Xiangjun's mind raced with a thousand thoughts. Her pale pink dress billowed in the wind, flowing freely amidst the sea of ​​clouds, revealing her slender and graceful figure.

"Let's go. We've been away from the church for quite some time; it's time to meet those old guys again."

The voice of the Holy Maiden of Tianluo interrupted Li Xiangjun's thoughts. Her body tensed slightly, and she bowed respectfully.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Whoosh!Whoosh!
Two streaks of light flashed by and disappeared into the abyss.

"Thunderous sound has arrived!"

A figure flew through the air and landed on a hillside, gazing at the great city that stretched across the land in the distance.

The person who appeared here was naturally Chen Ping'an, who had just arrived in Leiming after leaving Canglong Prefecture City.

He did not travel by carriage or with guards, but chose to go to Xuanling alone.

The situation in Xuanling City is not as serious as that in other major cities. It involves the interests of several states, has a thriving trade, and has countless powerful figures stationed there.

While the cultivation levels of people like Xiong Sanrang are not bad, it depends on the context. In the Wei River region, Xiong Sanrang would naturally be an extremely rare expert, but in Xuanling City, he would appear somewhat mediocre.

If we're talking about independent cultivators, he's certainly not bad. Even a low- to mid-level position would be perfectly feasible. But Chen Ping'an's trip is to get close to the core interests of Xuanling Heavy City, and the situation involved is extremely complex.

This is far beyond the reach of someone with Xiong Sanrang's level of cultivation.

Rather than rushing over there and accidentally stumbling into the Heavenly Bureau, it's better to let him stay in Canglong Prefecture City, collect information for him, and handle some trivial matters.

Whether it's Xiong Sanrang or Guan Dongxiang, Chen Ping'an's current level and the things he encounters on a daily basis are beyond their reach.

In a major city, within the borders of a state, the true top-level giants, if they want to work by your side, at the very least, must be at the level of a senior grandmaster. If they are lower, there are many things they simply cannot handle.

Not only did he lack prestige, but his cultivation level was also insufficient to control the situation. If he were to try to handle it by force, Chen Ping'an would often have to step in to provide support.

After all, the situation in Xuanling is not the same as it was in Beicang in the past, and Chen Ping'an cannot make a final decision.

With garrisons stationed in various states, their interests intertwined, and their power deeply entrenched, even if Chen Ping'an were willing, given his apparent cultivation level, he would have to expend a great deal of effort to rectify the situation.

However, expecting a permanent solution is clearly a pipe dream for someone with the cultivation level of a Grandmaster.

However, Chen Ping'an did not have this idea when he went there.

For him, the biggest goal of taking up his post in Xuanling was to access higher-level social circles and trade channels, and to seek out the demon beast blood for the third refinement of the Qingyang Blood Refining Method. Beyond that, it was to cultivate steadily and develop his skills in peace.

As for other matters, they are all based on the premise that these two matters are not interfered with or disturbed.

Oh, right, there's one more thing. That's the mining interests the Gu family mentioned before I left. Although the Gu family didn't ask him for anything, since he's stationed in Xuanling, he naturally has to take care of the Gu family's business interests.

Over the years, the Gu family's situation has not been very good. They are doing alright within Canglong Prefecture, but outside of Canglong Prefecture, things are rather complicated.

Especially those interests in Xuanling, such as those of Hengshan Sect, Tianwu Pavilion, and Xuanling Chamber of Commerce, are extremely coveted.

That mine is rich in mineral deposits, and the mineral materials it produces each year bring substantial profits to the Gu family.

Who could possibly ignore such a treasure trove of mineral resources?

Chen Ping'an stood on the hillside for a while, but ultimately gave up the idea of ​​going to Thunder City.

"I wonder how Gu Qingchan's cultivation has progressed?"

Chen Ping'an smiled, and a scene from the past floated into his mind.

When they parted ways, Gu Qingchan had already thoroughly consolidated her seven-spirit-pattern realm. After discussing cultivation, both of them benefited. Now it seems that if they don't pursue an eight-pattern foundation, they should have already stepped into the first stage of breaking through the realm.

but
Chen Ping'an paused for a moment.

Given Gu Qingchan's temperament, she would not give up the foundation of the Eight Patterns if given the chance.

With the Xuan Nu Heart Sutra, the Nine Heavens Xuan Nu True Scroll, and the foundation of the Eight Patterns, if she were to enter the third stage of the Breakthrough Realm and employ certain methods, her combat power would surely be among the top ranks of the Grandmasters.

As his thoughts shifted, Chen Ping'an recalled the upgraded Ruyi Linglong Ring, whose power, when activated, produced wondrous effects from the sea, rippling with light.

If these techniques could be further refined and improved, Gu Qingchan might be able to stand out among the Grandmasters.

Such combat power should greatly boost the Gu family's prestige.

However, given the Gu family's current situation, a Grandmaster-level expert could alleviate their predicament. But within the Bi Cang Prince's Mansion, amidst the fierce competition for the throne, a Grandmaster-level expert alone would likely not be enough to solve the fundamental problem.

To resolve the Gu family's affairs in one fell swoop, it would probably require a Celestial Martial Lord.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and he thought of the Soul-Condensing Jade Liquid he had left behind.

Given Gu Qingchan's current condition, with the help of the Jade Elixir, the probability of her reaching the Martial Dao Celestial Realm should be quite high.

At that time, he will go into seclusion to break through his cultivation level and ascend to the realm of martial arts mastery.

Using the martial arts realm of the Celestial Being, and with the remaining prestige of the Gu family patriarch, the transfer of power was completed.

Gu Qingchan should be...
Lady Gu!

Chen Ping'an's eyes were calm, his thoughts were scattered.

His eyes flickered slightly, and a panel of light appeared in front of him.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Late stage of Jade Balance - Breakthrough through three stages (Ultimate Perfection)
武学：青阳血炼法小成（0/15360）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（225/8640）、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（8055/9600）、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

"8055 point."

Since leaving Canglong Prefecture City, he has been cultivating all the way, and his experience in the Seven Killing Heavenly Gang Fist has been steadily increasing over the past few days.

Looking at the panel screen in front of him, Chen Ping'an's gaze was deep and his expression was profound and indescribable.

"The realm of heaven and man." He tilted his head slightly, looking up at the distant mountains, which stretched endlessly. "I'll be there soon too."

(End of this chapter)