The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 756 The Power of Might, Winter Has Arrived (Goodbye, Xiao Chen)

Inside the grotto, a biting wind howled and snowflakes danced in the air.

There is an ice crystal disc, swirling in a vortex, frozen on all sides, conveying a sense of cold and icy chill.

The girl had silver hair, was incomparably beautiful, and had indifferent eyes that exuded a chilling coldness.

hum~
A terrifying power of divine souls, like a glacier descending upon the world, reverberated within the cave, as if freezing the entire world.

Its soul was extremely pure, far surpassing anything Chen Ping'an had seen before.

"Not an ordinary celestial being!"

Chen Ping'an's heart skipped a beat, and his expression became solemn.

At this point, even though his reaction was slow, he clearly realized that the girl in front of him was definitely not an ordinary celestial being.

Although the combat power of a Martial Celestial is formidable, the gap between them and the ultimate combat power of a Pseudo-Celestial could not possibly be exaggerated to this extent.

The aura of the opponent breaking through to the realm was still present in the frozen cave. The opponent had indeed just reached this realm and his realm was not yet stable. He was indeed a newly promoted Celestial Being.

However, newly promoted celestial beings are not necessarily ordinary celestial beings; there is no direct connection between the two.

The purity of the girl's soul far surpassed his previous imagination. Although he had never seen a true celestial being make a move, compared to the soul of a top-tier pseudo-celestial being, the soul currently trembling within the cave was far superior.

The difference is not merely a matter of having flaws or being flawless; it is a complete and utter dominance.

"Is it a pure soul, or..." Chen Ping'an's expression was solemn, his heart pounding like a drum, and terrifying blood energy surging through his powerful physique.

His entire body was like cast dark gold, gleaming with a strange metallic luster, and his blood and qi surged with terrifying power.

The surrounding wind was biting cold, and snow was falling heavily, but it did not affect him in the slightest.

Although he had appeared disheveled, this attack had not yet seriously injured him.

The Blood-Burning Pill, transformed into nourishment, burned within his body, providing a negligible boost to his terrifying power.

The Violent Essence True Pill, a spiritual secret pill, transforms into pure power that continuously condenses within the dantian, providing a constant source of support and protection.

Although the effects of the enhancement pills were slight, the combined power of the three pills gave Chen Ping'an an indescribable sense of strength.

Such power and overwhelming aura have long surpassed the Grandmaster level and entered the realm of Martial Arts Celestials.

"Not enough, not enough, still not enough!"

At this moment, the remaining third of the breakthrough aura within the cave suddenly vanished for some unknown reason. However, the aura emanating from the girl was now incomparable to what it had been before.

Clearly, regardless of the reason, the girl was willing to sacrifice her newly broken realm in order to use all her strength to display her divine abilities and kill him here.

The swirling ice crystal discs, radiating a chilling, freezing aura, exerted immense pressure on Chen Ping'an.

This pressure far surpasses that of any previous opponent!
Chen Ping'an felt as if the blood in his body was about to boil. His expression gradually became excited, and his deep eyes showed a proud posture, as if a raging flame was burning inside.

Fighting spirit!

At this moment, Chen Ping'an's mindset was no longer that of a hasty battle due to a series of unforeseen circumstances, but rather a joy and satisfaction of meeting a worthy opponent.

A sense of excitement and jubilation at the peak of one's life, in the midst of a life-or-death struggle.

Having embarked on the path of cultivation, how could one lack the spirit of a hero!

Previously, however, this youthful courage and high spirits were firmly controlled by reason and restraint. Planning and strategizing were the true path, and caution and self-preservation were the key. If there were risks, they should be avoided as much as possible; if victory was assured, why risk everything?

And today.
Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed with golden light, like blazing flames.

Now is the time to fight with all our might!

I aspire to rival the heavens and men!
So what if they're not ordinary celestial beings? I, Chen Ping'an, will still defeat them in one battle!
hum~
A flash of light appeared, and a porcelain white bottle floated in front of him.

The elixir splashed out, and he tilted his head back and drank it all.

Enhancing spiritual objects, millennia-old stalactites.

After the previous outbreak, half of it remained; today is the perfect time to use it.

boom!
A violent aura rippled outwards, mixed with the spiritual power of blood and qi, transforming into terrifying ripples. In this world uniquely belonging to ice and cold, he carved out his own domain of aura.

hum~
Inside the grotto, command flags fluttered in the wind, as if blessed by divine intervention.

The burst damage boost, which had been almost completely depleted, was restored.

A layer of blue light shone around Chen Ping'an, but it quickly disappeared.

Along with the azure light appeared a divine blessing, which further amplified Chen Ping'an's already powerful aura. Though seemingly insignificant, this blessing often proved to be a decisive factor in the face of life and death.

boom!
A surge of qi and blood coursed through him, and Chen Ping'an's body became as imposing as a giant mountain, his terrifying qi and blood physique attacking and pressing down upon him.

Although no secret techniques were used, he unleashed an extremely terrifying speed solely from the power of his blood and qi.

Peng! Peng! Peng!
The icicles that rained down in mid-air shattered like thin paper, releasing a terrifying chill from the falling ice shards. This chill was enough to pose a fatal threat to even an ordinary martial arts grandmaster.

In battles at this level, it is merely a dispensable aid.

"Frost".

The girl remained indifferent, her expression unchanged even as the person before her displayed his abilities and his aura steadily increased.

The atmosphere inside the grotto seemed to change instantly; countless drifting snowflakes quickly condensed into thousands of ice blades, pointing directly at the terrifying body that was hurtling towards them.

At the same moment, the air was bitterly cold, and deep blue ice crystals rapidly condensed, forming countless shapes in mid-air.

"Pong!"

Chen Ping'an's imposing manner was astonishing, and many solid ice crystals shattered like fragments.

Under the terrifying surge of blood and qi, his entire body was like a blazing furnace, and the surrounding ice was so cold that it would melt away completely before one could even touch it.

The girl's expression remained unchanged, her slender fingers like jade, and the swirling ice crystal disc emitted a chilling light, shooting out like a fleeting brilliance.

"Nirvana!"

A sinister, deep vertical pupil, like the abyss of hell, slowly opened in mid-air, and a terrifying wave quickly took shape.

Swish!
A beam of light, radiating an aura of destruction, shot out.

Beam strike!

With the aid of enhancement, the divine strike unleashed by the treasure is even more powerful, its destructive force revealing nothing but the terror of annihilation.

A chilling, destructive beam of light.

Whoosh—

The two met in mid-air as if ice and snow were melting.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still; the grotto was silent, and the ripples were still.

"The power of the wilderness!"

Chen Ping'an's voice was like a mountain, powerful and resonant, a roar that could make even demonic beasts tremble.

This is suppression at the level of bloodline.

But despite the roar, the silver-haired girl's expression remained unchanged.

At this moment, Chen Ping'an's dark gold physique, as majestic as a mountain, was already in front of the young woman, pressing down like a giant mountain, surging with terrifying blood energy.

The chilling coldness surrounding them seemed to momentarily freeze under the influence of this energy.

The qi and blood were so rich and viscous, almost tangible, that they pressed down with immense force.

"Extreme Ice!"

The girl formed a hand seal, and icy blue liquid condensed, turning into solid ice to form a protective barrier in front of her.

Bang!
Chen Ping'an pressed down with immense force, causing dark golden light to surge like a turbulent tide.

Click!

The solid ice shattered, turning into cracks.

But in the end, they managed to block Chen Ping'an's terrifying attack.

"Blocked?" Chen Ping'an's aura remained unchanged. A giant wooden lid pressed down from mid-air, and at the same time, the gray-black magic jar hovered, displaying its divine power.

hum~
On the secluded pool, ice lotuses bloom, displaying their fleeting beauty.

Beneath the blossoming beauty, ice crystals rippled, seemingly freezing space.

At the same moment, the blooming lotus leaves swirled and shot towards Chen Ping'an.

"break!"

Chen Ping'an's immense power surged forth, his entire body as if cast from diamond.

The palm, like a fan, surged forward like a tidal wave, blocking the swirling, shooting lotus leaves.

Ding!Ding!Ding!
Unlike ice spikes and ice blades, this lotus leaf was incredibly tough. Although Chen Ping'an managed to block it, he did not annihilate it. The two collided, producing a metallic clanging sound.

If the cave hadn't been so icy cold, sparks and fragments would have flew everywhere upon impact.

boom!
As ice crystal pillars pressed down, Chen Ping'an, with his powerful physique and surging blood, unleashed a punch with his single hand, which resembled a giant cauldron.

The prism trembled violently and shattered inch by inch.

Pong!
Under the immense force, like a surging ocean wave, the ice crystal prism shattered completely.

Ice shards flew everywhere, the air was bitterly cold, and Chen Ping'an stood like a mountain, towering and unbreakable.

Rumble~
Ripples spread and deafening roars echoed. The arena reverberated violently, with waves of blood and energy unleashing terrifying power.

Peng! Peng! Peng!
Ice shards flew and landed on the solid ice, creating tiny, fragmented pits.

The girl's methods were extremely diverse, and each attack posed a considerable threat to Chen Ping'an. However, this threat was far from fatal.

Due to his extraordinary bloodline, his physique was incredibly resilient, like a body cast in dark gold, providing him with the greatest protection.

Although his extraordinary bloodline consumed a great deal of energy, his foundation was different from ordinary people, enough to support a high-intensity battle.

The benefits from the millennium-old stalactite further enhanced his condition, continuously replenishing the losses he had made.

The battle on the field had turned into a fierce and protracted war amidst the killing and fighting.

"Happy! So happy!"

Chen Ping'an stood tall and proud, his expression gleaming with excitement. Dark golden light surged, shimmering with a metallic sheen.

His heart pounded like a drum, and with each leap, he unleashed terrifying power. The surge of energy and the violent impact of the collisions made him increasingly excited.

Exhilarating! Utterly exhilarating!
Since he began his cultivation, how long has it been since he experienced this feeling?

Unleashing their full power without restraint, unleashing their peak combat strength without suppression, it was truly exhilarating.

This feeling
It's been a long time!
The opponent's offensive techniques were extremely impressive; each strike caused his blood and qi to surge and tremble.

The biting cold seemed capable of freezing flesh, and each collision brought a certain burden to Chen Ping'an.

But his powerful and terrifying physique provided him with the greatest support.

These shocking frosts, powerful enough to severely injure a Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud, only caused him slight discomfort.

Even under the intense bombardment of high-intensity combat, the repeated attacks only caused him some minor injuries.

These injuries did not deter Chen Ping'an; on the contrary, they fueled his fighting spirit.

The treasures, both genuine and counterfeit, provided him with a considerable degree of power for killing. The spiritual elixir, the millennium-old stone milk, and the solid foundation provided him with a continuous source of protection.

His extraordinary bloodline and dark gold physique provided him with the greatest confidence.

Under attack, he could do nothing to his opponent, but his opponent could not do anything to him either.

This great battle is destined to become a fierce and protracted one.

With his bloodline and physique, Chen Ping'an was least afraid of fierce battles.

Most importantly, the opponent had just broken through to a higher realm and his realm was not yet stable. Although he did not know what methods the opponent had used to temporarily dispel the aura, he was able to focus all his attention on the battle.

However, it is clear that this situation cannot continue indefinitely.

If this is forced, there will inevitably be a corresponding price to pay.

After a prolonged battle, the enemy was exhausted and weary. And that moment was his opportunity.

Without a doubt, this is an advantageous situation.

Given the right timing and location, once a fierce battle ensues, the scales of victory will ultimately tip in his favor.

His biggest advantage was that his opponent had just broken through to a higher realm and was still weak, so he was forced to fight him while exhausted.

The opponent's soul was pure and his aura was astonishing. If he were at his peak, Chen Ping'an really had no confidence at all.

but now
The enemy is exhausted while we are strong. As long as the battle continues like this, the ultimate winner will surely be him.

but
Chen Ping'an was clear-headed, paying attention to every detail in the arena.

boom! boom! boom!
With a deafening roar, Chen Ping'an, with his robust physique, unleashed a torrent of immense power with every strike. Divine weapons occasionally provided additional support, disrupting his opponent's momentum.

Chen Ping'an was excited and used all his skills, feeling an indescribable sense of exhilaration.

hum!
Ice crystals condensed, forming a barrier to block the fierce attacks.

There is a gray-black magic jar, an invisible pull, which is resisted with the power of ice.

The icy light, cold and pure, shone in the sky, and the beams of ice crystal light that shot out constantly distracted and disturbed the opponent's mind.

There were ice crystal discs that occasionally shot out cold light, forcing the opponent to retreat.

Bang!
A terrifying shockwave forced the girl to retreat once again from the opponent's imposing, mountain-like body.

The girl had silver hair, and icy coldness surged around her. Blooming ice lotuses shimmered in unison, their leaves swirling and constantly protecting and blocking the opponent's attacks.

The girl's expression was far less relaxed than before, and a ripple appeared in her indifferent eyes.

The opponent's vitality was far more formidable than she had imagined. Although she could force the opponent to retreat, it was merely a matter of coercion. The opponent possessed a resilient physique and was protected by powerful treasures; even the Cold Soul Secret Technique had limited effectiveness against them.

Her repeated attacks only caused the opponent's blood and qi to fluctuate; this state did not even qualify as a minor injury.

The current battle situation has undoubtedly reached a stalemate.

The opponent's physique was formidable, and with the enhancements, although not a celestial being, he was even more powerful than one.

Under normal circumstances, even at the peak of her celestial realm, she wouldn't have the slightest worry. But the situation was special now. She had just broken through to a higher realm and experienced the illusion of inner demons, so her condition was no longer at its peak. Her aura was not yet exhausted, and her realm was not yet solidified. She suppressed it with her divine body, which further hampered her combat power.

If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad. The most crucial point is that she used a secret technique to hold out and temporarily dispel the aura. This situation, without a doubt, cannot last.

When the weather reappears, she will only have two choices. One is to once again devote her attention to stabilizing her realm. The other is to abandon the gains made so as to potentially affect her potential.

Under such circumstances, if she were to become distracted, the outcome of this battle would be self-evident.

However, if she were to give up the remaining, still unstable, three-tenths of her potential without being distracted, she would naturally be unwilling and reluctant.

She would not easily give up on anything that might affect her future potential, even if it was only a small part or a mere possibility.

With her extraordinary body and the power of the Frost Soul Jade Marrow, she inscribed nine spiritual runes, all for the purpose of challenging the Heavenly Gate and striving for perfection in the Great Dao. However, if she were to miss this opportunity because of today's events, even if it was only a possibility, it would be something she would never want to do.

She could temporarily dispel the aura with a secret technique, but time was limited, and she didn't want to choose either option one or two. So, in reality, she only had one choice.

Before the weather changes, we will kill the thief in front of us.

A chilling killing intent surfaced in the girl's indifferent eyes.

In her heart, Bingxin rarely felt such intense hatred for anyone. But at this moment, her loathing for the person before her had reached its peak.

Swish!
A beam of light vanished, emanating a destructive aura. The magic jar swirled, pulling and attracting.

Amidst countless entanglements, a powerful punch, surging with immense energy, hurtled towards the girl.

It's unclear whether it's due to the chaotic situation or some mental distraction.

Click!

The ice shattered, revealing a flaw in the girl's long-standing protection.

Its towering, mountain-like body crashed down, overwhelming everything in its full glory.

The girl was slender and delicate, appearing as fragile as a child in front of Chen Ping'an.

If they get close, the victory is assured.

At that very moment, a burst of icy light appeared, vibrating with the power of divine soul, and directly attacked the spiritual platform.

"Soul attack!" Chen Ping'an focused his mind, disregarding everything else, and risked injury to kill the girl here.

But at that moment, a sense of foreboding suddenly arose in his mind.

Above the deep pool, ice lotuses bloomed, shining brightly in unison, like fleeting beauty, condensing into illusory ice lotus images that blasted towards them.

"Not good!" Chen Ping'an's expression changed as he sensed a deadly threat from the illusory ice lotus.

His blood and qi surged like a tidal wave, his entire body shimmering with a dark golden luster, unleashing terrifying power.

At the same moment, the Ice Soul Ring appeared out of thin air, binding his dark gold body like shackles.

In an instant, Chen Ping'an's terrifyingly powerful blood and qi fluctuations were significantly weakened. A bone-chilling cold spread throughout his body, and an indescribable shiver suddenly descended upon him.

"You despicable scoundrel, you deserve to die!"

The girl had silver hair, indifferent eyes, and a murderous intent about her.

In mid-air, the Ice Mirror, which had just shot out a beam of ice crystal light, now shone brightly and shot out another beam of ice crystal light.

The swirling ice crystal disc emanated a bone-chilling cold. Its frigid light swept towards the dark golden body that was firmly shackled.

This chilling light and coldness are enough to freeze one's very soul.

Peng! Peng! Peng!
Countless roars resounded, air surged, snowflakes danced, the grotto trembled, and ice chips fell in a flurry.

The cold wind is like a sharp blade, and snowflakes fall on earth.

The dark golden light gradually dimmed until it disappeared completely, and the surging waves of blood and energy gradually subsided and dissipated.

Winter is coming.

Perhaps, death...

That is the way home.

　I'll try to update another chapter tonight and bring this part of the plot to the fore.

　　Xiao Chen, what are you going to do with Xiao Tianluo if you do this?

　　She wasn't even thinking of finishing up her engagement and coming to visit you.

　　Next time you get jumped like that, remember this well, or you'll crash and burn.

　　Why learn from others who fight beyond their level, and even go to higher realms? Don't you even know what those people do? They've climbed all the way up. You think you can surpass them?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)