The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 754 The Silver-Haired Girl, The Battle Between Heaven and Man (Part 2)
Inside the grotto, the temperature plummeted, and the extreme cold, accompanied by the biting wind, resembled giant dragons tumbling and swirling in mid-air.

Swish!Swish!Swish!
Like a surge of cold light, carrying utter chill, it swept in with a whoosh.

"Qingyan!"

Chen Ping'an's black robes fluttered in the wind, his brows gleaming with a brilliant light. As his figure shifted, command flags fluttered, revealing the wondrous azure flames within.

Pale blue flames swept across the field, bringing an instant surge of heat.

The Azure Flame, which had been incredibly effective before, now seemed utterly powerless.

The blue flames had just begun to burn and swell when they were completely extinguished by the biting cold wind.

It wasn't just the blue flames that were annihilated, but also the rampant, clawing black mist.

"What method is this?"

Chen Ping'an's expression changed slightly, and he raised his hand to point a finger.

This extreme coldness brought him an overwhelming sense of oppression. This oppressive feeling far surpassed any previous battle. If comparison were to be made, only the battle against Tianluo outside the important town of Long'an could barely rival it.

Whoosh!

The blazing flames, propelled by the force of the finger, brought forth rolling waves of heat, surging endlessly.

Three-part Robbery Finger, Fire Separation Finger!
This divine skill, which he had abandoned long ago, was revitalized at this moment under his extreme stimulation.

The pure spiritual blessing caused the power of the Fire Finger to surge, with flames roaring and radiating heat waves wantonly.

call!call!call!
The cold wind howled through the cave.

Under this extreme cold, Chen Ping'an's Fire Finger only shone brightly for a moment before being completely exhausted.

Endless pressure crashed down on Chen Ping'an.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an shifted his body, leaving a trail of afterimages within the cave.

But amidst the extreme cold that enveloped him, his attempts to dodge and escape were destined to be futile.

The opponent's method is a wide-range attack; once you are within that range, it is almost impossible to avoid.

Chen Ping'an had faced area-of-effect attacks before, but none had ever brought him such terrifying pressure.

It's not just a matter of scope; it's that within that scope, every attack brings terrifying destructive power, whether from the level of the soul and spirit or from the level of physical strength and blood.

With its extreme cold that chills to the bone, it affects spiritual essence, and with its biting winds, it kills without end.

The icy chill seemed endless and inexhaustible. If he were outside, Chen Ping'an would have no doubt that this kind of all-encompassing attack would spread to an extremely terrifying extent.

This becomes especially terrifying inside the grotto.

The cave walls were completely covered with ice crystals, which Chen Ping'an could not break through in one or two moves. This was tantamount to using such a method of killing to trap a turtle in a jar.

"Is this the method of the Celestials?" Chen Ping'an's expression was solemn, and as his figure changed, the fist in his hand lit up again.

Seven Killing Heavenly Fist, Wrathful Kill—

The raging waves crashed!
Wow~
The force of the punches was like a surging tide, violently collapsing and crashing, like angry waves churning, relentlessly fierce and powerful.

boom!
The fist's attack seemed to dispel the biting cold wind, carrying the force of the wind like a maiden amidst ice lotuses in the center of a secluded pool.

The silver-haired girl clearly hadn't expected that even when she got a little serious, the other party would still be able to struggle and hold on.

She lightly raised her jade-like fingers, which gleamed with a cold light. Before the raging waves could even get close, they completely subsided and dissipated between heaven and earth.

The girl's eyes were calm as she watched the figures moving through the cave, seemingly trying to get closer to her.

"Snowflakes drift for a thousand miles."

Like shattered jade in a clear spring, or a frozen pool, the young girl's silver hair flowed freely, her expression utterly indifferent.

Inside the grotto, the weather suddenly changed, and snow began to fall from the sky.

The cold wind howled, carrying the snow as if to bury the entire world.

The snow fell heavily, and the chilling cold permeated the entire cave. At this moment, even a top-level pseudo-celestial being could feel the biting cold.

Such chill freezes the mind and spirit; it won't be long before a living cultivator is turned into an ice sculpture.

The most terrifying aspect of this type of area-of-effect attack is that it attacks indiscriminately no matter how many cultivators are within the range of the snow and cold wind.

Such methods, when used in military formations, have unpredictable effects.

Chen Ping'an's fist techniques changed, making it difficult for the icy winds and snow to get close. At this moment, his Myriad Demon Bloodlust and Myriad Demon Erosion were completely ineffective against this divine power, which was equivalent to the might of nature.

The black banner seemed frozen in place, and only by working together with the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flags could it barely maintain its position.

Even so, the falling snow continued relentlessly, accompanied by the cold wind, covering him almost continuously.

If such chilling power were to strike him, even someone with his physique would find it difficult to withstand it for long.

Chen Ping'an was not careless about this at all.

"Still consolidating your realm?"

Chen Ping'an had keen senses. Even amidst the fighting, his spiritual perception allowed him to observe his surroundings through the howling wind and falling snow.

The dissipating aura and the momentum of breaking through to a higher realm have not truly ceased, clearly indicating that the opponent has just ascended to the Celestial Realm and their realm is not yet truly stable. Although the killing intent at this moment is chilling, it is obvious that it has not yet truly consumed all of the opponent's energy.

"If this is the case when your realm is not yet stable, what will happen if you are fully committed to killing and slaughtering?" Chen Ping'an's heart skipped a beat, realizing that he could not delay any longer.

In the current situation, he has been put on the defensive. If he waits for the opponent to stabilize his realm, the consequences will be unpredictable.

Decisive action should be taken when necessary, otherwise chaos will ensue.

At this moment, he completely abandoned the idea of ​​calming the dispute and withdrawing unscathed.

This battle, whatever its cause, is unlikely to end here. If he wants to leave peacefully, he has no choice but to fight a decisive battle.

Whether it's suppressing the opponent here or displaying ruthless methods to break through the killing intent, retreat is the only option.

"We can't delay any longer!" With that thought firmly in mind, Chen Ping'an held nothing back.

"Disperse!"

He roared in a low voice, and a withered wooden staff appeared out of thin air.

A flash of light appeared, and the withered tree grew rapidly, becoming four or five zhang in size in an instant.

If this cave were not so spacious, the space above could have been expanded simply by adding the dead wood.

As dead trees appear, vines sprout and weave into a net, intertwining to keep the cold wind out.

The vines had only just begun to sprout when they seemed to sense a chilling cold, and their growth rate became extremely slow.

The surface of the dead wood was covered with frost, and soon it would be covered with snow.

At the same instant the withered tree paused, Chen Ping'an had already prepared his third killing punch.

His madness ran rampant, and his killing intent was unrestrained.

A frenzied slaughter, a chaotic rampage of shadows.

Like a ghost dancing wildly, fists clashed and intertwined. With the withered wooden staff sharing the pressure, the power of this punch was not greatly reduced as it slammed into the silver-haired girl in the ice lotus bushes.

Just like the previous attacks, this punch was completely frozen and dissipated in mid-air before it even got close.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an's figure flashed, but his mind remained completely unaffected.

He had anticipated this situation. All he did was to distract the other side.

The opponent's attacks are all area-of-effect attacks; if he doesn't get close, he will only be running around in circles.

The best way to break this deadlock right now is to launch a brutal attack, forcibly interrupting the energy the opponent uses to consolidate their realm.

The speed at which the opponent consolidated his realm was much faster than he had expected; he could no longer delay.

At this moment, three or four parts of the broken realm aura within the grotto have disappeared, but six or seven parts remain, which need to be carefully digested.

Once the weather clears up, she will be able to focus all her attention on dealing with the situation.

Judging from the opponent's current combat strength, Chen Ping'an was not very confident about this.

Since we're going to fight, let's strike while she's weak and take her life!

So what if they're celestial beings?
Since we're going to fight, let's give it our all!

call out!call out!call out!
The biting wind howled in, carrying with it icy blades and snowy force, as if trying to trap and kill him.

hum~
With a sudden flash of inspiration, Chen Ping'an's figure vanished from the spot.

Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag, the third divine ability, allows for spatial manipulation.

When Chen Ping'an reappeared, he was already in another location. However, the opponent's attack range covered the entire cave, so such a method could only be used as a smokescreen. To truly get close, they would need to use their real skills.

hum~ hum~ hum~
The command flags fluttered, and the blue flames swayed, as if some divine force had been triggered.

The command flag possesses extraordinary power, unleashing explosive buffs.

Swish!
As the light descended, a faint cyan halo enveloped Chen Ping'an.

At this moment, Chen Ping'an's aura surged again.

Although not as exaggerated as before, his aura had indeed increased.

"Liuyun!"

Chen Ping'an changed his posture and rushed towards the girl in the dark pool at an extremely fast speed.

The girl remained indifferent in the deep pool.

The opponent's combat methods, though often surprising, were unfortunately...
He was just a grandmaster.

If she hadn't been preoccupied with consolidating her cultivation level and hadn't been unable to fully display her extraordinary abilities, the other party would have been a corpse the moment they met.

But now
It's not too late.

The girl's silver hair, like a galaxy, danced wildly in the cold wind, her expression indifferent, like a deity looking down upon the human world.

The girl simply raised her hand, and the bone-chilling coldness condensed wildly as if it were a tangible substance. In just an instant, a cold, icy cone appeared above the dark pool.

call!
In the biting cold wind, the icy spikes, gleaming in the air, continuously condensed, and countless tiny ice fragments struck from all directions.

call out!call out!call out!
The number of icicles seemed endless, each one carrying a chilling, icy edge.

Icicles, snowfall, cold wind
The countless chilling auras overlapped, greatly hindering any movement, let alone any attack.

hum~
In a flash of inspiration, a gun appeared in Chen Ping'an's hand.

The Hundred Illusions Divine Blade transformed into a spear. "Seven Deadly Soul-Severing Spear!"

Using the Seven Absolute Techniques to control it, the spear shadows shifted, and a ghostly light flickered.

Peng! Peng! Peng!
Countless ice spikes vanished, unable to get even a fraction closer.

With a flick of his wrist, Chen Ping'an shifted his stance and unleashed another secret technique.

Whoosh!
His figure transformed into a series of afterimages, instantly traversing a vast distance amidst the biting wind and countless icicles.

By this time, he had reached the edge of the dark pool. Although the icy mist obscured his view, he could still spot the girl with the naked eye.

"Now!" Chen Ping'an's figure shot forward, spear in hand, as he charged towards his opponent.

At that very moment, amidst the ice lotus, the girl opened her indifferent eyes.

The ice cone condensed, and a wisp of it was separated from the mind used to solidify the realm.

In an instant, a cold light surged, and its power increased dramatically.

An invisible fluctuation of divine soul, carrying a chilling pressure, firmly locked Chen Ping'an's figure.

"Soul Attack!"

Chen Ping'an focused his inner energy, and a dark light shone in his eyes.

Use the Seven Absolutes Mind Technique to calm the mind.

boom!
A massive, icy cone, several meters in size, crashed down with a deafening roar. At the same time, a biting wind seemed to envelop Chen Ping'an, causing him to momentarily freeze in place.

"That's it!"

The silver-haired girl had an indifferent expression, and her silver-gray eyes were devoid of any warmth.

Soul-soul attack, icy light and frigid wind.

With all these measures taken, the opponent's death and demise are now a foregone conclusion.

Just as she finished speaking, a deep voice echoed inside the cave.

"Oh?"

Pong!
The oppressive, icy light of the ice cone instantly shattered, sending countless ice shards flying in all directions. They landed on the ice crystal walls and the frozen pool surface, splashing out countless fragments of ice.

"is it?"

For the first time, a genuine look of surprise appeared on the girl's stunningly beautiful face.

A terrifying wave, as if annihilating everything, struck down instantly. It pierced through everything, seemingly intent on destroying all.

call!
The cold wind howled, and icy walls appeared out of thin air, but they could not stop this devastating blow.

Click!Click!
The cold wall shattered, turning into fragments that fell one after another.

The light fell, pointing directly at the silver-haired girl in the cold pool.

At the same time, a whooshing sound of punches rang out, accompanied by a cold, deep voice that suddenly erupted.

Seven Killing Heavenly Fist, Deadly Kill—

Fatal Slash!
boom!
The violent roar seemed endless. Amidst the intense bombardment, the ice on the pool's surface shattered inch by inch, like the earth cracking open, revealing countless fissures.

Despite the terrifying force, the air surged and ice shards scattered, yet the center of the pool, located at the core of the beam's attack, remained completely unharmed.

Amidst the icy mist, a silver-haired girl gradually came into view.

A smooth, flat, icy mirror appeared before her, its cold light dazzlingly bright.

"Martial arts master, you have indeed not disappointed me." Chen Ping'an moved like lightning, and in the midst of his swift movement, he threw another punch.

The spear, after piercing the ice spikes, transformed into a stream of light and was stored in the Thousand-Mechanism Bag.

The Hundred Illusions Divine Blade, while capable of transforming into various forms, suffers immense wear and tear in battles of this level, making it extremely difficult to sustain. It can only be used in simple situations and is not suitable for prolonged combat.

The cold light was biting, chilling the space; Chen Ping'an's punch vanished instantly.

"Who are you?" For the first time, a serious look appeared on the girl's face.

Unexpectedly, the opponent had even more tricks up their sleeve. Not only did they shatter the icy spikes, but they also posed a certain degree of threat to her.

To possess such combat power before even reaching the Celestial Realm is a testament to the fact that such an existence is certainly not an unknown figure in the world.

Chen Ping'an remained calm and silent.

hum~
In a flash of inspiration, a gray-black magic jar appeared.

"town!"

He roared, and the magic jar swirled, radiating boundless power, before crashing down.

Between the covering and pressing, there is a strange, pulling force, as if it wants to devour everything.

Although the opponent successfully blocked the annihilation beam, the atmosphere hovering above it paused for a moment. Although it recovered, its speed inevitably slowed down.

Clearly, his attacks, while not injuring her, put her under immense pressure.

Even the mental and physical energy needed to consolidate one's realm was significantly affected.

Whether the other party's question at this moment is a deliberate delay or an attempt to probe, it has nothing to do with Chen Ping'an.

At this moment, he had only one goal: to do everything in his power to kill the opponent here.

Even if we can't achieve that level, we should still have a great battle and appreciate the magnificence of the gods.

Before, he might have had the intention to back down, but now he was also enraged.

Fighting across borders was not his wish, but things had come to this point, and he had no choice.

Right or wrong, at this moment, there is only one battle.

In matters of spiritual practice, there is no right or wrong. Regardless of the reasons, once both sides have taken action, a peaceful resolution is impossible.

hum~
Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up, as if filled with endless illusions.

The Seven Ultimate Divine Skills, the ultimate secret technique.

A Quatrain on Bewilderment!

Regardless of right or wrong, if it's a war, then there will be no holding back.

The cold light was penetrating, and the ice crystals sparkled.

The Bloodthirsty Demon Jar that was about to fall was completely knocked away.

The poem "Seven-Character Quatrain: Bewilderment" had no effect whatsoever.

The girl's expression remained unchanged, completely unmoved.

"So troublesome?"

Chen Ping'an was startled.

By this point, aside from the fact that his bloodline's extraordinary abilities had not yet manifested and the secret medicine had not been used, he had exhausted all his strength. Yet, he had not even managed to harm a single hair on the girl's head.

Such a tactic was employed even when the other party was distracted.

"A martial arts master is this powerful?!"

Chen Ping'an's expression was solemn; the strength of the Martial Dao Celestial was completely beyond his expectations.

In his opinion, with the methods he has shown so far, even if he cannot injure a martial arts master, he should at least prevent the opponent from using his full strength.

After all, this is just a Celestial Being who has just broken through to the next realm!
Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an shifted his position, intending to get closer.

But clearly, the other party wouldn't let him have his way; a constant barrage of icy coldness kept him at bay.

Chen Ping'an unleashed a barrage of moves, employing every possible method.

At this moment, of the original grandeur of the grotto, only five-tenths remain.

When the weather clears up, that will be the time for the opponent to focus their mind and unleash their full power.

Chen Ping'an was under considerable pressure during the battles.

At this moment, he was extremely grateful that he hadn't been overconfident before entering, but had instead concealed his true strength. This concealment ensured that even if the battle went poorly, he wouldn't reveal his true abilities.

At most, the opponent would only think that a mysterious powerful figure had invaded, but they would never guess that it was him in person. With the mysterious disguise of the Black Iron Mask, and with his ultimate activation, amidst the chaos of battle, he should be able to deceive the opponent's detection.

Just as Chen Ping'an was thinking this, the silver-haired girl's voice, as clear as a cold jade pool, rang out again.

"You're acting suspiciously and stealthily, who exactly are you?"

They've spotted me!?
Chen Ping'an's heart skipped a beat, but he did not respond.

Did he really see through his disguise, or was he just bluffing?
Chen Ping'an shifted his form, his true essence flowing, launching a series of attacks, searching for an opportunity to get close.

But what the other person said next made his heart sink and his heart pound.

"Although you tried to conceal it, unfortunately your methods were not very clever. Judging from your age, you are at most under fifty. There should be no grandmaster of your caliber on the Hidden Dragon List. But you are trying to conceal it so well, could it be that you know me?"

Or is it that you have some kind of taboo?

The girl's voice was melodious and clear, like shattered jade falling onto a plate, or like a cold, clear pool.

But to Chen Ping'an, it sounded like a nightmare, causing his heart to plummet into an abyss.

They're not kidding me, they really found me!
How can you tell that he's under fifty?

Chen Ping'an's thoughts were shifting, but his expression remained as calm as a still well, unchanged.

He disguised himself with a black iron mask. Although he did not use any real simulation, given his cultivation level and the fact that he was in battle, his opponent should not have been able to detect him.

Even if they discover it, at most they will only discover his disguise, but they will not be able to see his true background.

But the other party stated his age so clearly and confidently that it did not seem like a lie.

Chen Ping'an's heart skipped a beat.

"Could it be some kind of secret technique? No, that's not right! It's not a secret technique."

His eyes lit up, as if inspired, and fell upon the icy, cold mirror reflecting in the sky.

The mirror gleamed with a chilling light, seemingly depicting a scene of bloodshed and entanglement, yet its surface remained fixed solely on his position from beginning to end.

Chen Ping'an's eyes turned cold, and a murderous intent suddenly appeared.

This woman must not be kept!
(End of this chapter)