The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 805 Riding the Wind for Ten Thousand Miles, Raging Waves Split the Earth

Wow~
In the quiet room, the soul surged like waves, the black and white imagery spreading across the ground seemed tangible, boiling like a torrent.

A blue light flowed around Chen Ping'an, and the changing spiritual light reflected off his tall figure and deep-set face.

Above the Spirit Platform, the light of the Pivot shines brightly, and the illusory image of the Spirit Bridge appears and disappears, as if connecting heaven and earth.

hum~
A sudden flash of inspiration, and as his spirit gradually calmed, Chen Ping'an slowly opened his eyes.

"Riding the Void, Perfect!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, and a panel appeared in front of him.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Celestial Realm 1 - Perfected Pivotal Radiance Realm (Pivotal Radiance at its peak, penetrating like the sun)
武学：青阳血炼法小成（0/15360）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（225/8640）、无相自在法（残篇）未入门（237/1920）广寒剑法（残篇）小成（0/7680）、狂雷刀法入门（0/2160）太虚御风步圆满、七绝禁法圆满、七杀天罡拳圆满、霸刀圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
Secret Techniques: Soul-Guiding Technique, Butterfly Dream Bewitching Technique
"The radiance of the pivot is at its peak, and the realm is perfect."

Chen Ping'an remained calm, his eyes undisturbed.

This time, he perfected the Taixu Wind-Riding Step, and his martial arts progress slightly exceeded his expectations.

He had just broken through to the Celestial Realm and had recently entered the Celestial Realm. With the added benefit of mastering the Thunderous Blade Technique, although he could not be considered a new Celestial Realm Celestial, in terms of realm alone, he was not comparable to a veteran Celestial.

Unexpectedly, a single advancement in his cultivation technique would bring him such benefits.

Previously, according to his prediction, he might be able to use the Taixu Wind Control Step to reach perfection and cultivate to a level close to the perfection of the first realm. Unexpectedly, this advancement skipped the intermediate steps and directly pushed him to the perfection of the first realm, facing the barrier of the second realm.

This Void Wind-Riding Step truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier, supreme divine skill that has reached the level of a true martial arts scroll.

Reaching the pinnacle of mastery brought him abundant spiritual enhancement, leading to advancements in his cultivation.

Feeling the abundant spiritual energy deep within his mind, Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly.

At this moment, he felt an extreme sense of pleasure, as if he could go anywhere in the world, feeling completely relaxed, comfortable, and joyful.

This is the full feeling and solid confidence brought about by strong strength.

Having cultivated his martial arts to the pinnacle of perfection, his overall foundation increased further, resulting in a certain degree of improvement in both endurance and combat effectiveness.

Furthermore, the completion of the Taixu Wind-Riding Steps allowed him to successfully master the ultimate secret technique: riding the wind for thousands of miles.

With this secret technique, his escape speed would be several levels faster.

His foundation and potential were already extraordinary, and now that he was being activated, his speed was naturally exceptionally fast.

Based on his perception, with the secret technique, his speed could even surpass that of a considerable number of second-realm Celestials. If he were to spare no expense and consume secret pills and precious medicines, his speed would be even greater with the added benefits.

Besides the boost to his movement speed, the support of his perfected cultivation level will further enhance his concealment abilities. While it's uncertain whether he can fool a Grandmaster of the Hidden Radiance Realm, he has undoubtedly received a significant improvement compared to before.

Furthermore, once he has mastered the formless and free practice to the initial stage, the combined effect of the two methods will be even greater.

As he contemplated this, Chen Ping'an felt completely relaxed and joyful.

The gains from such progress, whether in terms of achievement or satisfaction, far surpass worldly pleasures.

This kind of joy and achievement comes from the accumulation of each day and the firm choices made when faced with decisions. It is a deep-seated sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, the ultimate pleasure in life.

Every step was correct, and every step yielded results. Looking back now, every choice made in the past has its significance.

Today's achievements are the best testament to this.

Having perfected the Taixu Wind-Riding Step, Chen Ping'an did not rush to leave seclusion, but instead focused his energy on cultivating the Mad Thunder Blade Technique.

He has now mastered the Thunderous Blade Technique to the beginner level, but has not yet revealed it to the public. It would be somewhat inappropriate if he hadn't made any progress during this seclusion. If he could achieve some initial success, he could have more room to maneuver in terms of the combat power he displays.

Considering the several cultivation techniques he currently needs to practice, choosing to practice the Thunderous Blade Technique is undoubtedly the most cost-effective option.

Firstly, the Thunderous Blade Technique can be used in open combat, effectively enhancing open combat power under logical circumstances.

Secondly, the Thunderous Blade Technique is currently only at the entry level, and its overall cultivation progress is faster than that of the True Skill Scroll. Compared to other techniques, it takes less time to advance further.

三来
It is also the most critical point.

His cultivation has now reached the perfection of the first realm. If he were to cultivate the Thunderous Blade Technique to a minor level, the benefits it provides might allow him to advance his martial arts realm even further.
Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up, and he sat cross-legged, taking advantage of his peak state after his cultivation progress, to begin practicing the Thunderous Blade Technique.

Xuanling City, the headquarters of Hengshan Sect.

"Little Cao."

Old Monster Black Rock exuded immense power and vitality. His back was high and hunched as he sat on the large chair in the main hall. His imposing physique made the specially made chair almost unable to support him, giving it a sense of precariousness.

"Elder, Xiao Cao is here." Cao Penghai slumped over and cautiously approached.

His rock-solid physique now seemed dwarfed by the Black Rock Monster. His prized, solid body, with its towering muscles, appeared somewhat miniature and insignificant.

"What news is there about Mang Dao?" Old Monster Hei Yan's blood and qi surged, and as he spoke, a powerful surge of blood and qi emanated, bringing a burst of heat.

"Reporting to the elder, Mang Dao has not yet emerged from seclusion and is residing at his residence on Xuanling Mountain. There has been no news of him making any moves," Cao Penghai said cautiously, afraid that any dissatisfaction would incur the elder's reprimand.

"Still in seclusion?" Old Monster Black Rock frowned, his cold, hard luster resembling two large black earthworms.

He came here to attend the Xuanling Auction, specifically for the auction itself. The matter of the monstrous blade was merely a side matter.

The fact that Mang Dao hasn't come out of seclusion yet doesn't mean he has to wait in Xuanling forever!
Is he really going to stay in Xuanling for months just because the other party has been in seclusion for months?
"Old Monster, I don't have that much free time to play with him. One month, at most one month. After one month, if Mang Dao doesn't leave the pass, you can deal with the rest yourself." Old Monster Black Rock's voice boomed as he gave the deadline.

"Yes, elder."

Cao Penghai felt relieved and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Previously, he had worried that Mang Dao would remain in seclusion, and Elder Hei Yan, whose time was precious, would not be able to wait for Mang Dao to emerge from seclusion and would instead leave the city and return to his sect.

But the elders have given us a month, which is clearly more than enough time.

The duration of seclusion for grandmasters of martial arts is often difficult to predict and is longer than that for grandmasters. However, seclusion involves a great deal of mental and physical exertion, and most seclusions do not exceed two months.

Mang Dao has been in seclusion for over a month now, and the elders have given him another month. With all that, we should be able to wait for him to emerge from seclusion.

Normally, he wouldn't have been so anxious. But Mang Dao has now established his power, and if Elder Hei Yan leaves, he won't be able to deal with him. Even if Elder Cheng is willing to help, with the connections of the Bi Cang Chamber of Commerce and Yuan Hai Tower, he might not be able to come out on top.

In the current situation, only Elder Heiyan possesses the courage to make a decisive move. Even if Tong Changchun and Fu Guangsheng were to take action, the elder would be able to suppress them with his unparalleled power, preventing them from openly breaking off relations and actually launching an attack.

After all, no matter how much a junior like Mangdao wants to befriend, it's still not as direct and oppressive as facing a top-tier pseudo-celestial being at the peak of their power.

Now that the "Mangdao" faction has long passed its prime investment period, how much gratitude will they possibly retain if we try to befriend them again?

Those who are truly willing to risk everything to make friends are ultimately only a tiny minority. No matter how great the future benefits may be, they are still just a possibility. When it comes to actual competition, how can they compare to the immediate gains?
Mang Dao possesses extraordinary talent and brilliance, showing promise as a martial arts prodigy. However, his potential remains elusive.
It's just a hope. Until that day comes, no one can guarantee that they will truly reach the realm of the celestial beings.

The world is full of brilliant talents at the beginning, but they fade into obscurity in the middle, disappearing into the crowd. Aren't there too many such geniuses? Even if they still have talent, if they have a reckless and impulsive nature, such recklessness and disregard for consequences may lead them to attract powerful figures one day, and they may perish halfway through their journey, their bodies and souls extinguished. Who knows?
Have you not heard of the Gu family's prodigy in the past, who shone brightly in the world and was truly stunning? Yet, after a trip to Beihai, he returned to dust, ashes to ashes, and vanished without a trace.

Even with extraordinary talent, one must survive in order to earn the respect of the world.

The power of the brute force, now reversed, filled him with awe, but this was not a reason for him to oppose the Yokoyama Sect!

Since we have offended the Yokoyama Sect, we will inevitably have to pay the price!

Cao Penghai couldn't afford to pay that price.

But Elder Blackrock.
I got it!
"Young Master, the Bi Cang Chamber of Commerce wishes to meet with you and invite you to the upcoming Xuanling Banquet. Madam Bi Luo seems to be deeply studying secret arts and has been in seclusion for a long time. It seems unlikely that she will be able to preside over the banquet in the short term. For now, Fu Guangsheng will be handling the Chamber of Commerce's affairs."

Inside the pavilion, a woman with a beautiful face and dressed in dark blue robes reported on recent news.

In the center of the pavilion sat a handsome young man, listening quietly to her report.

"Furthermore," the woman paused, looking at the man before her, "as for Mang Dao, just like a few days ago, he has been staying in Xuanling Mountain for a long time, and there has been no new news. It seems that he has not yet come out of seclusion."

As the woman uttered her last word, the pavilion fell silent.

The young man sat quietly on the stone bench, offering no response, simply gazing into the distance.

After a long while, the young man's voice finally rang out.

"Wait another ten days. If he still hasn't emerged from seclusion, then..." The man slowly rose, his robes falling to reveal his tall and straight figure.

"Let the two elders intervene and persuade him to come out of seclusion."

"Yes, young master." The woman responded with a bow and then stepped out of the pavilion.

"Wild Blade"

The man gazed into the distance, his bright eyes and brows revealing a hint of emotion.

In any case, there must eventually be an end to our relationship.

How you resolve this is up to you.
How did you choose?

The back garden of the mansion was a riot of color, with hundreds of flowers vying for attention.

"Are we just supposed to wait here forever if this junior doesn't leave seclusion?!"

The Earth-Splitting Old Man lay lazily on the rock of the artificial hill, his tone slightly dissatisfying.

More than a month has passed since they arrived in Xuanling City. Before that, there was the Xuanling Grand Gathering and the top-tier auction, which allowed him to distract himself and relax.

But now, the excitement of the event has faded. Although Xuanling City is still bustling, in his eyes, who has lived in Bi Cang Prefecture for a long time, it is obviously just that.

The young master was determined to have a talk with Mang Dao, but Mang Dao was too timid and refused to meet him.

This has left him waiting here in vain.

He had no right to interfere in the young master's affairs, and his pent-up resentment was naturally vented on the brute Chen Ping'an.

Kuanglanke stood at a distance, glanced at him, but did not reply.

The Earth-Splitter, however, grinned and muttered to himself in dissatisfaction.

"In my opinion, his talk of seclusion is just an excuse. So-called seclusion is just a way for him to come out whenever he wants."

"Wait patiently. As long as you are in seclusion, you will eventually emerge one day."

Kuanglan Ke, dressed in a long robe, stood tall and slender by the pond.

"No way, Lao Lan, you actually believe he's in seclusion? How could it be such a coincidence that we just arrived and presented our visiting cards, and then Mang Dao went into seclusion and is avoiding visitors?"

"If you're going to pretend, at least do it convincingly. This avoidance is practically written all over your face." The Earth-Splitting Old Man straightened up, sat on the artificial hill, and looked at the Mad Wave Guest not far away: "What seclusion? In my opinion, it's just fear!"

“Mang Dao is quite talented, and he has just made some progress. It is only natural that he would go into seclusion to improve.” Kuang Lan Ke said calmly, his face thin and his eyes fixed on the distance.

The Earth-Splitting Elder was about to say something more when he heard the Mad Wave Guest continue, "The purpose of seclusion is to gain something. If there is no enlightenment, sitting idly is just a waste of time! If he is willing, we can accompany him without any problem."

Upon hearing this, the Earth-Splitting Old Man laughed, his laughter rough and loud, like the buzzing of a large jar.

"No matter how skilled Mang Dao is, he is still just a junior. His previous recklessness was only because he thought the enemy was easy to bully. When he encounters us, he will ultimately have to avoid his edge and conceal his brilliance!"
I wonder how long he can stay in seclusion!

"Shut up, shut up! This old man has plenty of patience! Seeing a rising star give in seems like a good experience. Hahaha!"

Amidst his laughter, the Earth-Splitting Old Man lay down on his back, feeling carefree and exhilarated, as if he were witnessing the day he had always dreamed of.

On that day, Mang Dao came out of the pass, bowed his head and surrendered, and treated him as an honored guest!
Respect him as you would a god.

In Xuanling City, the hustle and bustle gradually subsided, and the visitors from afar began their journeys home. The influence of the Xuanling Grand Gathering and its top-tier auction was diminishing daily.

The topics of conversation within Xuanling City gradually began to return to normal.

Under such circumstances, ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

A month has passed since the Xuanling Auction.

The heated discussions in the community have finally subsided.

No matter how fresh and hot the news is, as time goes by and the heat fades, there will eventually be a day when the noise stops.

"Invite him to leave the pass?"

Inside the temporary residence, Kuanglan Ke and Liedi Sou also received instructions from the young master's maid to invite Mangdao Chen Ping'an out of seclusion for a chat.

"It seems the young master has figured it out." The Earth-Splitting Old Man grinned widely, a broad smile on his face: "Why be so polite when dealing with this brute?"

“Old man.” Kuanglan Ke glanced at him.

The Earth-Splitter smiled nonchalantly. Although the young master held a noble position, some of his methods were too mild, and he didn't quite agree with them.

"Okay, it's time to go."

The two exchanged a glance, then got up and left the mansion.

Some things should eventually come to a conclusion; dragging it out like this is unacceptable!
(End of this chapter)