The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 798 Guests from the North Sea, A Small Gathering of Xuanling (Guest Elder, North Sea Region)

"Elder Black Rock."

At the Yokoyama sect's headquarters, Cao Penghai greeted them with utmost respect.

"Ah."

Old Monster Black Rock responded gruffly and sat down on the stone chair at the head of the table.

The rumbling vibration startled Cao Penghai, making his heart leap.

He lowered his eyes and asked cautiously, "The elder has returned in perfect health, so what's next?"

Cao Penghai carefully considered his words, thinking about how to steer the conversation towards Xuanling's current situation. He wanted Elder Heiyan to fulfill his promise to intervene, quell the turmoil, and completely turn the tide.

But before he could finish speaking, he was forcefully interrupted by Black Rock Monster.

"Speak your mind! What's with all this fussing and beating around the bush?" Old Monster Black Rock roared.

"Yes, yes, yes," Cao Penghai replied in a low voice, sweating profusely. He hurriedly said, "Elder Heiyan, Mang Dao attacked and killed one of my Hengshan Sect's elders. Now that the auction is over, don't you think we should take action and teach him a lesson?"

Black Rock Old Monster's back bulged, his body heaving, and he glanced at Cao Penghai.

This startled Cao Penghai, causing him to break out in a cold sweat and feel a sudden increase in pressure.

"Useless thing," Old Monster Black Rock rebuked angrily.

"Old monster, I have important matters to attend to. Let's talk in three days!"
"Find out information about Chen Ping'an these next few days. Report back immediately if anything happens!"

"Yes." Cao Penghai dared not refute and respectfully agreed.

Although he didn't know what the important matter Elder Black Rock was talking about was, it was clearly not something he should concern himself with.

Looking down at Cao Penghai, Black Rock Old Monster knew what he was thinking and surprisingly said something kind.

"Don't worry, Old Monster, since I promised that something would happen, I will definitely give you a result."

Upon hearing this, Cao Penghai was overjoyed and felt reassured, and couldn't help but praise loudly.

"Yes, Elder is mighty."

"Nothing's wrong, get lost." Old Monster Black Rock's voice was like muffled thunder. After Cao Penghai's meddling, he felt much better.

"Mystic Spirit Trade Fair".

Black Rock Monster's eyes burned with rage, his blood and qi surging as he gazed into the distance.

Through previous transactions, he and Hua Danshi truly got in touch.

Three days later, at Xuanling Mountain, a small exchange meeting was held.

Black Rock Old Monster's heart burned with excitement, revealing a hint of anticipation.

Although he was backed by the Hengshan Sect and was a top-tier pseudo-celestial being, he rarely had the opportunity to participate in such high-level exchanges. Now that the opportunity had come, he was naturally looking forward to it.

After acquiring the spirit boat for crossing the sea, he had very little spirit crystal left, but he still had quite a few rare spiritual items accumulated from his previous training.

This is a good opportunity to trade for some things I want.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an's figure changed silently, and he moved into an elegant courtyard house.

With his cultivation level, infiltrating Xuanling Mountain would be relatively risk-free, and he wouldn't be discovered. However, with the auction just ended and martial arts masters appearing in the city, it would be best to be cautious.

Who knows what tricks these celestial beings of the same level are hiding?

Some cultivators may not be particularly outstanding in direct combat, but they are extremely skilled in some strange and unorthodox methods.

Since I have a small meeting to attend in three days, I won't be going back for those few days.

hum~
Chen Ping'an rolled up his black robe, sat cross-legged, his soul trembled, and a light gradually shone from his brow.

The Xuanling Auction gradually came to a close amidst the clamor from all sides. But this grand event in Xuanling was now over.

Some shops in the auction house launched various activities. Some cultivators who had traveled from afar also took this opportunity to become active in various social circles.

There are many private transactions, favors exchanged, agreements and promises.

After the auction ended, Xuanling City did not experience the melancholy of a grand event's conclusion; instead, it was filled with an unrestrained clamor, as if a major event had been settled.

In this atmosphere, the three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Whoosh!
As dusk fell, a massive figure, shimmering with black light, moved at high speed across Xuanling Mountain.

Having learned from his previous experience, he was unusually low-key tonight.

At the summit of Xuanling Mountain, within a magnificent and elegant mansion, streaks of light flashed and landed within the mansion.

Although there were protective restrictions on Xuanling Mountain, these restrictions were nothing more than decorations to the top experts who came to participate in the small meeting.

"Fellow Daoist Qiu, welcome, welcome. How have you been?"

"Fellow Daoist Tong, it's been a long time since we last met, your charm remains undiminished!"

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Master Hua Dan, dressed in a dark blue robe and with a smile on his face, greeted the distinguished guests.

This small exchange meeting was extraordinary, with quite a few distinguished guests invited, making it worthy of his careful attention.

For this small gathering, he invited more than five people from the Celestial Realm alone, a far greater number than the usual three.

If handled well, it will greatly benefit his future social interactions.

A pale red streak of light descended from the sky, gradually revealing a figure.

Master Hua's eyes lit up, and he immediately went to meet him.

"Senior brother, you've arrived."

"Junior Brother Hua, we meet again." The speaker was an elderly man in a magnificent robe, with a prosperous air about him.

"Senior brother, you have come from afar, and I should have welcomed you long ago. It is truly impolite of me to invite you only today." Master Hua Dan looked apologetic and repeatedly cupped his hands in greeting.

He had studied at the Pill Alliance in the past, so he was considered to have some experience there. The person in front of him was a Pill Alliance elder who had come from afar within the Pill Alliance world.

A true martial arts master.

Strictly speaking, this person was not his legitimate senior brother, but through his efforts over the years, the other party had come to acknowledge this relationship.

The old man in the brocade robe seemed quite pleased with Master Hua's attitude.

"It's alright, it's alright. I've been busy these past few days, so meeting today is just the right time."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Master Hua welcomed the old man inside. Only after he was properly settled in the back garden of the mansion did he excuse himself and leave.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
In the next quarter of an hour, streams of light fell one after another at Master Hua Dan's residence.

In addition to true martial arts masters, he also invited important guests he had interacted with over the years to this exchange meeting.

This exchange meeting was less of a platform and more of a full display of his connections and influence. For the distinguished guests, it also had the flavor of an end-of-year thank-you dinner.

Of course, the meaning is open to interpretation.

"We've arrived." Old Monster Black Rock grinned slightly as he looked at the Xuanling Mansion in front of him.

The mansion's security measures had been fully lifted, clearly waiting for him to enter. Furthermore, Master Hua Dan was already standing at the entrance, welcoming their arrival.

"Old Monster, I have quite the clout!" Seeing this, Old Monster Black Rock couldn't help but feel smug.

Whoosh!
With a twitch of his body, his vital energy dissipated, revealing his magnificent and imposing physique.

Just as Hua was about to speak, he suddenly caught sight of a figure, his body stiffened, and he froze on the spot. "What's he doing here?"

Suddenly, a figure appeared not far from him. Dressed in a black robe, the figure revealed a weathered, decaying, and deeply lined old face in the shadows.

"Fellow Daoist Qi Jin, please come in quickly." Master Hua greeted them with a beaming smile.

"Hmm." Chen Ping'an murmured, then glanced at the Black Rock Old Monster beside him before walking inside.

Black Rock Old Monster felt a chill run down his spine.

He only came to his senses when Master Hua Dan greeted him.

"Fellow Daoist Heiyan, I have been negligent. Please come in." Master Hua had a smile on his face, but compared to before, it was undoubtedly less enthusiastic and friendly.

Such an attitude already made Old Monster Black Rock feel flattered. He responded a few times before stepping into the courtyard together.

But upon seeing the figure in black robes, his heart couldn't help but race again.

However, he felt a little relieved after seeing that the other party did not make any further moves, but he still couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"It was just a misunderstanding before, and we've already paid to avoid further trouble, so it should be fine now."

"I have no grudge against Old Monster, and that incident is over. He probably won't hold a grudge against me anymore." With this thought, Old Monster Black Rock felt much more at ease.

However, looking at the other party's cold and lifeless figure, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

"Who is this guy? He looks so intimidating!"

Master Hua Dan's residence was grand in scale and layout, with an exquisitely designed, tranquil, and elegant rear garden. Upon entering, Chen Ping'an noticed the group of people present. Without raising his head to acknowledge them, maintaining his aloof demeanor, he found a pavilion and took a seat.

The old man in the magnificent robe looked up and saw that it was just an ordinary celestial being, so he quickly lowered his head.

He came from the Dan Alliance territory and had met many powerful figures who came and went there.

An ordinary celestial being wouldn't warrant such a warm welcome from him.

Next, celestial beings arrived one after another. Chen Ping'an noticed that two of them were the celestial beings he had clashed with before and had dealt with at the auction.

One man had red hair, a bold and unrestrained expression, and a hearty laugh. The other man had a calm expression, but a somewhat menacing aura.

The two men entered one after the other, and the old man in the ornate robe sized them up. Seeing the red-haired old man take the initiative to show goodwill, he smiled and responded in kind. However, his gaze was more focused on Wang Changlie from Beishan Prefecture.

Wang Changlie of Beishan Prefecture, wielding the Cloud-Splitting Spear, has earned a formidable reputation, having once defeated a Celestial Being in a direct confrontation.

Although he was just an ordinary Celestial Being, it was enough to show his extraordinary talent. He was extremely famous among the veteran Celestial Beings of the First Realm.

It is hoped that one can cultivate to the point of perfection and touch the threshold of the Rainbow Realm.

If he could truly take this step, he would be a rare powerhouse even within his own Dan Alliance territory. For Yu Yifeng, he would already be a figure of considerable influence.

These thoughts made him pay more attention. However, seeing that the other party didn't greet him, he didn't take the initiative to invite them either.

It's acceptable to be on good terms, but this should be based on the other party taking the initiative.

As an elder of the Pill Alliance, he came to Xuanling City with a certain sense of superiority over these fellow Celestials.

This sense of superiority stemmed from his past experiences and daily interactions.

In addition, he holds some power in the Dan Alliance and has frequent interactions with various factions. He holds a lucrative and substantial position, and over the years, the wealth and resources he has accumulated are considerable.

If transformed into a protective foundation, it might not be weaker than the Cloud-Splitting Spear of Beishan Prefecture.

Chen Ping sat quietly inside the pavilion, his face obscured by a wide black robe.

"Four martial arts celestial beings, making a total of five including myself. The scale of this small gathering is quite impressive. It's just a pity that I didn't see the celestial being in the gray mist."

The man shrouded in gray mist called himself Luo Hou, but his origins were unknown. I had hoped to get to know him better, but it seems he has no such intention.

Chen Ping'an pondered to himself, thinking that this small exchange meeting was about to begin.

Unexpectedly, his gaze narrowed slightly as he sensed an aura approaching from afar and soon landing in the courtyard.

"This is..." Chen Ping'an couldn't help but notice.

Soon, a tall man with a full forehead, dressed in a light blue robe, walked in from outside.

"The Realm of Piercing Rainbows!"

"Second Realm Celestial Being!"

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Sensing the undisguised spiritual aura emanating from the man, the expressions of everyone present subtly changed.

The elderly man in the magnificent robe stood up from the pavilion, a smile on his face, and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect from afar.

"I wondered why there were birds chirping when I went out today. It turns out that Fellow Daoist Cang has arrived."

"Fellow Daoist Shen." The man in blue robes returned the greeting with a calm expression.

"Fellow Daoist Cang, there's a vacant pavilion nearby. Why don't you take a seat?" the old man in the fine robe warmly invited.

The man in the blue robe did not refuse, but compared to the enthusiasm of the old man in the fine robe, his reaction was undoubtedly much more subdued.

Looking at the blue-robed man and the red-haired old man in the arena, the expression of the man wielding the Cloud-Splitting Spear was solemn, and his eyes were full of apprehension.

Cangmingzi, Guest Elder of the Whale Sea Sect.

"Haha, I still vividly remember Fellow Daoist Cang's Thousand Waves Technique during our chat at the Pill Alliance back then." The old man in the splendid robe smiled broadly and exchanged pleasantries warmly.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you flatter me."

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The two people chatting in the room did manage to lighten the mood a bit.

Chen Ping'an sat in the pavilion, sensing the situation before him.

"Is this the divine soul aura of the Piercing Rainbow Realm?"

Unlike the gray-mist man at the auction, Luo Hou concealed his presence, but the other party's spiritual aura was completely undisguised, spreading in all directions.

Chen Ping'an was able to sense the differences in the other party quite clearly and intuitively.

The rainbow realm is a bridge that connects oneself and resonates with the universe.

Whether it's the clarity of sensing the primordial energy of heaven and earth or the power of heaven and earth borrowed, there is a huge gap between them and the celestial beings of the Pivot Light Realm.

Even a Celestial Being at the Pivot Light Realm, unleashing their full power and wielding a powerful treasure, would still face some pressure. Prolonged use would raise concerns about the divine soul's ability to sustain it.

However, those who are celestial beings in the Piercing Rainbow Realm no longer have this concern.

It allows one to truly and freely use precious treasures without worrying about being overburdened.

For a Celestial Being at the Piercing Rainbow Realm, powerful treasures are essentially standard equipment in battle, serving as a primary means of offensive warfare, rather than a protective foundation or a trump card for survival.

Some seasoned second-realm Celestials can even use two powerful treasures simultaneously for both offense and defense. Their offensive power and protective methods far surpass those of first-realm Celestials.

The blue-robed man exuded a profound aura, carrying a sense of vastness characteristic of the sea. Within his rippling soul, faint waves of water shimmered, overlapping and overlapping one after another.

Chen Ping'an sensed the difference, but to avoid being noticed by the other party, he didn't pay attention for long.

With the arrival of the man in the blue robe, this small exchange meeting officially began.

Master Hua Dan, with a kind expression, presided over the small meeting.

"It is an honor for me to invite all of you fellow Daoists and seniors to this Xuanling Exchange Meeting. The main purpose of this meeting is to share information, discuss the Dao, and exchange knowledge. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have."

Master Hua Dan gave an opening speech to warm up the atmosphere, interspersed with expressions of gratitude. Subtly, she highlighted and introduced the identities of the key guests.

During the introductions, Chen Ping'an also learned the identities of the other people.

The tall man in the light blue robe was Cangmingzi, a guest elder of the Whale Sea Sect.

The North Sea is vast, dotted with countless islands. Besides the merchant alliance, other forces also reside there, including families, gangs, sects, and islands.

The Whale Sea Sect is a behemoth in the North Sea, wielding immense influence.

Even within the Bicang region, the name of the Whale Sea Sect is renowned far and wide.

The red-haired old man was an extremely famous rogue cultivator in the Azure Land. Although Chen Ping'an had never heard of him, he could sense that the old man must be practicing fire-based techniques.

As for the middle-aged man, he was Wang Changlie, the patriarch of the Wang family in Beishan Prefecture, known for his Cloud-Splitting Spear.

To be honest, Chen Ping'an was a little surprised when the other party's identity was introduced.

If he hadn't been introduced, he would have thought he was some unknown, newly promoted celestial being. Little did he know, he was actually a veteran celestial being who had been stationed at Beishan Pass.

These differences made Chen Ping'an somewhat enlightened, and he couldn't help but reconsider his own strength.

In Hua Danshi's introduction, Chen Ping'an was naturally mentioned. Fellow Daoist Qi Jin was a traveler from outside the Bicang region. He had just passed through Xuanling and happened to be there to participate in the Xuanling Auction. At my invitation, he was invited to discuss and exchange ideas with fellow Daoists.

Thank you for your support, Fellow Daoist Qi Jin. I am deeply grateful. That's all.

After the opening remarks, this top-level exchange meeting within the Bicang region finally entered its formal phase.

"Priority trades include confinement and restriction treasures, supernatural power secret techniques and true skill scrolls, heavenly-grade bloodline demon beast flesh and blood, and fourth-tier enhancement pills and spiritual water."

During the transaction demonstration, Chen Ping'an spoke in a low, hoarse voice, revealing his own trading needs.

As he spoke, a ghostly light appeared before him, and several objects floated out.

Seeing the items in front of him, many people in the room held their breath and looked on with anticipation.

The elderly man in the splendid robe stared intently, deeply moved, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Cangmingzi's expression changed, and his gaze lingered briefly on one of the objects.

"Fellow Daoist Qi Jin, may I ask how this Shangqing Pill should be traded?" the red-haired elder asked boldly, his eyes gleaming with eagerness.

(End of this chapter)