The Great Martial Saint!

"A rubbing of the artistic conception, the Azure Water, the Obstacle-Avoiding Poison Pill, and the Alchemy Manual"

Lan Yingjun is generally satisfied with this transaction.

Although the stakes in this transaction were higher than she had expected, fortunately, the overall tone of the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique remained largely unchanged.

She knew the importance of the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm in her mother's eyes, and she was well aware of her mother's concerns. If the deal that Mang Dao had proposed earlier were to be followed, it would inevitably lead to the leakage of the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm.

Although the cultivation of the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm is extremely difficult and has many restrictions, Chen Ping'an's talent and reputation are well-known. If he truly understands the complete inheritance of the essence, and with his insights, understanding, and detailed explanation of the marks, it is hard to guarantee that he will actually learn its essence and obtain the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm.

However, she also knew that if she were to trade the rubbings alone, as her mother suggested, Chen Ping'an would definitely not comply. She had tried it before, and the result was as she expected. That's why she offered him detailed explanations of the cultivation techniques, as well as methods to aid his cultivation, such as imprinting and insight techniques.

However, it is clear that Chen Ping'an's expectations go far beyond this.

"Fortunately," Lan Yingjun's eyes trembled slightly beneath the black robe, a hint of relief appearing on them.

In this transaction, she ultimately promised to inherit part of the essence of the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm, but in return, she took back the detailed explanations of the technique's cultivation and her insights.

Without this cultivation experience, although the opponent has more insights into the realm of artistic conception, the artistic conception is ultimately incomplete and lacks a great deal. Overall, the difficulty level has not been reduced much.

In this way, she could at least give an explanation to her mother.

As for the entrustment of the legacy.
She had already perfected the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique, allowing her to imbue a portion of its essence and insights onto the jade scroll for Chen Ping'an to study and comprehend, thus completing this transaction. Imbuing only a portion of its essence wouldn't significantly impact her cultivation level, state of mind, or overall state of being.

Lost in thought, Lan Yingjun walked out of the main hall with Chen Ping'an.

However, she had only just stepped out of the main hall when she saw Chen Ping'an stop. Before she could do anything, she heard Chen Ping'an's voice from ahead, reaching her ears.

"By the way, Miss Lan."

Lan Yingjun was taken aback. For a moment, she thought Chen Ping'an was going to change his mind.

“When talking to Mr. Chen, Ms. Lan does not need to deliberately lower her voice.”

As he spoke, Chen Pingan turned around, his eyes falling on Lan Yingjun, as if he could see through her black robe to the delicate beauty hidden beneath.

"Compared to now, Mr. Chen still prefers Ms. Lan's original voice."

"what?"

Lan Yingjun was struck dumb, her delicate body trembled, and her clear eyes widened suddenly, ripples spreading across her gaze, her expression conveying disbelief.

Chen Ping'an smiled and said nothing more. He turned his head and slowly walked forward.

Lan Yingjun stood there stunned for a while before she came to her senses and followed.

She pursed her lips, her face flushed, and looked at the back of the figure in front of her, the words she had just spoken still echoing in her mind.

"The adults came out together?"

Outside the courtyard, Shen Huiqing saw the two of them come out and couldn't help but look a little surprised.

However, she quickly composed herself and went to meet them.

"grown ups."

Shen Huiqing gently stroked her hair, gathered her long skirt, and gracefully bowed.

"Ah."

Chen Ping'an nodded slightly and said calmly, "Miss Lan and I need to go out of the city. You go back to the camp and wait for me. We can deal with the invitation when I get back."

When they greeted each other earlier, Shen Huiqing had already told him that Kuanglan Liedi had sent a visiting card, inviting him to his residence for a chat.

This matter, which appears to be a dramatic and earth-shattering event, is actually backed by Ji Changkong, the grandson of the Prince of Bicang.

Clearly, Ji Changkong hadn't given up on inviting him to a meeting. Even now, so much time had passed, and Ji Changkong was still within the Xuanling Heavy City.

However, people like Ji Changkong are no longer of interest to him, and he doesn't care much about their slightest threat.

"Yes, my lord."

Shen Huiqing was filled with mixed emotions and many thoughts, but she did not show any unusual expression in front of the adults.

The group left the mansion and headed down Xuanling Mountain. Shen Huiqing was filled with mixed emotions and had many questions in her mind.

Lord him.
Isn't he in seclusion?

Why did you all come out together?

and also
Even after descending Xuanling Mountain, Shen Huiqing still couldn't understand why the master had left with this woman surnamed Lan.

What happened? Or is it something you're worried about?
But she still had to make a trip to Xuanling City. She had never seen this woman surnamed Lan before.

Before she went into seclusion, the master gave her instructions, and now that she has appeared, he immediately came out of seclusion.

Why is the lord who didn't care about the invitation from the Prince of Azure Azure and the earth-shattering visit, so eager to prepare to send out this Xuanling now?
Who exactly is this woman surnamed Lan? And what is the relationship between the two of them?
Numerous thoughts surged and ebbed in my mind like rolling waves.

As Shen Huiqing walked up to the foot of Xuanling Mountain, a magnificent and poignant drama of love and hate had already been woven into her mind.

"My lord, Huiqing has brought a carriage with him. If you are leaving the city, why don't you get on the carriage and travel? That way you can leave the city more quickly."

Shen Huiqing suppressed her thoughts and respectfully extended the invitation. She had come by carriage and stopped at the foot of Xuanling Mountain.

"Okay." Chen Ping'an agreed and immediately climbed onto the vehicle.

"Miss Lan." Shen Huiqing smiled and looked at Lan Yingjun.

Lan Yingjun hesitated for a moment, pursed her lips, and finally got on the car frame.

It might seem presumptuous for a lone man and woman to ride together in a car, but if they are accompanied by others, then it wouldn't be.
Watching Lan Yingjun get into the carriage, Shen Huiqing's eyes brightened slightly, confirming her suspicions.

Furthermore, the other person's brief pause was also within her perception range. This hesitation, as she suspected, likely stemmed from a desire to prevent their relationship from being easily revealed. Clearly, their relationship was currently still in a hidden, secret stage. However, judging from their shared ride, their relationship had probably been going on for quite some time!
Shen Huiqing's skirt swayed as they boarded the vehicle together.

A month has passed since the Xuanling Auction, and its impact on Xuanling City has gradually subsided. However, Xuanling City remains bustling and prosperous, with trade from all sides supporting this major commercial city.

Chen Ping'an sat on the frame of the vehicle without saying anything, as he was thinking about other things.

This transaction with Lan Yingjun was exactly what he expected; the price was in line with his expectations, and even slightly exceeded them.

The Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique, which carries some of the artistic conception, also has a complete rubbing.

The Blue Water can be used to enhance one's bloodline and verify one's thoughts.

There are also barrier-avoiding poison pills as a reserve of elixirs, and alchemy manuals to broaden one's experience and horizons.

All of these transactions meet his current needs.

For this, he needed to pay in exchange for a small bottle of Yin-Yang Dew diluted with spiritual spring water.

The bottle was about the size of a thumb, slightly larger, but the benefit was not noticeable. The vast majority of it was spiritual spring water, and the Yin-Yang Dew he actually used was less than one-tenth of his reserves.

The Yin-Yang Dew is enough to elevate the soul of a celestial being. Even after dilution, it is more than sufficient to help a pseudo-grandmaster like Lan Yingying rebuild her foundation and continue her path.

Of course, relying solely on this item to continue the work is not impossible, but it may not be possible to achieve complete success.

However, judging from Lan Yingjun's appearance, she must have made other preparations for this as well.

When the time comes to truly connect, there should be other methods. After this transaction, he will comprehend and cultivate the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm, and store it in his cheat system panel.

The Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm has a domineering palm wind, a fierce palm strike, and a sinister palm force. All these characteristics can satisfy his previous ideas about the martial arts technique.

Once the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm is mastered to perfection, one can attempt to refine and comprehend it, integrating the three forces of palm, fist, and finger to forge oneself and create a true martial arts manual at the level of a treasure scroll!
"True Skill Scroll"

Chen Ping'an's eyes brightened slightly, a strange feeling rising in the depths of his eyes.

With his current accumulation of experience, he may not be able to achieve it, but the direction is clear, and this feeling undoubtedly excites him even more.

If he truly succeeds, his killing power will likely increase even further. Not just by a little, but by a comprehensive enhancement of his offensive and combat capabilities.

Furthermore, there are the Seven Forbidden Techniques. If, as he anticipated, they were truly perfected to the level of a True Skill Scroll, then in the path of the soul, he would have entered the inner sanctum. He would have developed unique insights into various cultivation methods, including mental cultivation techniques, secret soul techniques, and methods of mind control. Such achievements would be rare even among celestial beings skilled in the path of the soul.

If all the assumptions are true, then he possesses several genuine martial arts manuals, dual cultivation techniques, the Yin-Yang Pivot of the Phoenix and Luan Nian, body tempering methods, the Azure Yang Blood Refining Method, offensive techniques, the three powers of palm, fist, and finger, the method of the soul, and the Seven Absolute Restrictions.
In addition, there are fragments of precious scrolls that conceal the light, hide the form, and simulate the breath, as well as the formless and free Dharma.

Many techniques are all integrated into one person, encompassing bloodline and physique, spiritual attack and defense, endurance and concealment. Even those who truly stand on the clouds, above the great cultivators of the Hidden Radiance Realm, are probably few and far between in the Four Realms Celestial Beings who can achieve this level.

If that time truly comes, he will be considered an unparalleled figure in the Celestial Realm, virtually invincible. Within the four realms of the dynasty, across its vast territory, he will be a world-renowned peak powerhouse.

To ordinary people, they are truly great and powerful figures, possessing immense strength, controlling the overall situation of a region, manipulating the world, creating their own aura, and looking down upon all people under heaven.

When that day comes, he will be able to make it onto the Heavenly Ranking!

Having traversed countless dangers and obstacles in the mortal world, and cut through countless layers of frost on the cloud path, I survey the myriad forms of the world, and my name is listed on the list of celestial beings.

They are neither juniors nor rising stars, but rather, over a long period of time, with a vast territory as their foundation and generations of geniuses as their backdrop, through countless generations of competition, they have ultimately stood at the pinnacle of ultimate power.

The Great Qian Heavenly Ranking, Thirty-Six Venerables
The Great Celestial Being Who Subdues the World!
Chen Ping'an remained calm, but ripples stirred within his heart, seemingly gentle yet harboring immense power.

To onlookers who see the Celestial Ranking is to feel that worldly affairs are beyond the reach of the celestial realm. Even a few words spoken seem like tales of the heavenly palace. And a few rumors are enough to send shivers down one's spine.

Such things can only be admired from afar, but never touched.

Those who are celestial beings stand on the clouds.

The Celestial Ranking is located at the very top of the clouds, where those who hold power over heaven and earth are in charge.

Unlike others, Chen Ping'an has the opportunity to succeed. He only needs to follow the steps, work steadily and gradually, and he will surely be able to reach these fields in the future.

He looked at the list of celestial beings and felt a sense of awe, but he was not shaken by it.

I will definitely be on this list someday!
As he thought this, Chen Ping'an's eyes shone even brighter.

He had a stroke of good fortune, which allowed him to advance in his cultivation to a level far beyond that of ordinary people.

For the world's people, it's like traveling ten thousand miles in a day!
Even among the current generation of rising stars, few can match him. He is a junior, having cultivated for only eight years, yet he has achieved such a level of prowess, all thanks to this progress.

Looking at the present day, even those with exceptional physical talents would find it extremely difficult to compare with him in terms of cultivation progress alone.

However, the world is vast and there are countless geniuses. His vision is not limited to his contemporaries, but also extends to people throughout history.

In terms of martial arts progress, he may not be the fastest, but compared with those top geniuses with monstrous talents and amazing physiques, every step he takes is steady and solid.

Walk at a steady pace, without rushing or slowing down. There are no obstacles; just accumulate enough experience to overcome them.

This kind of cultivation method, in the early stages of martial arts, doesn't offer a significant advantage compared to those top-tier prodigies. He can progress steadily without any bottlenecks or obstacles, just as those top-tier prodigies do.

But as one progresses step by step, one will eventually encounter a barrier akin to ascending to heaven, a barrier even the most exceptional geniuses would find difficult to overcome. It requires immense accumulation, breakthrough elixirs, profound cultivation techniques, and the protection of countless spiritual objects before one dares to attempt such a hurdle.

But he was different; he only needed to reach the pass, and then...
Overcome it!
It's that simple!
Simplicity and unpretentiousness, the greatest truths are the simplest.

Only at that moment will his advantages be fully revealed.

In the early stages of his cultivation, he progressed at the same pace, and in the later stages, he maintained the same speed. Regardless of the difficulty, his progress remained consistent!
Some people reach the pinnacle because their abilities just happen to be at their peak. Others reach the pinnacle simply because that level of achievement is the pinnacle of their skill.

The more arduous the path and the more difficult the cultivation, the more fully his advantages will be revealed.

The road ahead is rugged, difficult for ordinary people to traverse. Even those prodigies and geniuses encounter obstacles on their path, which he can easily overcome. But for those top-tier geniuses, the journey is like a smooth road. Or perhaps, though they encounter obstacles, they can still overcome them.

But one day, the path became so arduous that they could hardly make any progress. Until that moment, he remained steadfast, step by step, towards the summit, just as always!
That is why, with that day approaching, he now needs to move forward in a low-key and steady manner.

As a true late-game master, why should he bother with the short-term gains and losses of others?

However, life should be lived smoothly and as desired.

That's why he suppressed his overt strength to ensure he could freely cultivate the space to his heart's content!

Chen Ping'an's emotions were hard to express, but his spirit concealed them, so others were unaware.

Lan Yingjun and Shen Huiqing sat on either side of each other, seemingly lost in thought.

The three rode in a specially made carriage adorned with black jade patterns, heading out of the city along the main road.

Shen Huiqing's carriage was unique; it traveled from inside the city to outside without encountering the slightest hindrance. It easily passed through the city gates amidst the awe-inspiring gazes of the city's elite guards.

"Alright, that's enough. Let's stop here," Chen Ping'an said in a deep voice.

"Yes, sir." Shen Huiqing bowed gracefully, smoothed her hair, and then gave the order: "Stop."

The vehicle came to a stop quickly, and Chen Ping'an stepped out, followed by Lan Yingjun and Shen Huiqing.

Flying is strictly prohibited within the city, and carriages and horses are faster, but once outside the city, they naturally fly through the sky at an even faster speed.

"Alright, you can go back now. We can talk about it when I get back." Chen Ping'an instructed Shen Huiqing, then turned to look at Lan Yingjun, who was hidden in a black robe.

"Miss Lan." We still need Lan Yingjun to lead the way.

"Ah."

Lan Yingjun nodded; she had calmed down along the way.

After exchanging a few words, the two prepared to fly away from there.

Ok?
Chen Ping'an frowned slightly, sensing two familiar auras under the power of his divine soul.

next moment.

A deep, muffled sound, like thunder, boomed in the sky above the city, like a boulder rolling down, stirring up a thousand waves.

"Lord Chen has quite the refined taste. Even in his seclusion, he still finds the pleasure of going out of the city for sightseeing. The cultivation of prodigies is indeed beyond the comprehension of an old man like me."

A muffled, thunderous sound erupted, creating a violent roar that shook the trees on both sides, sending dust and sand flying everywhere.

"A raging torrent splits the earth!"

Shen Huiqing's expression changed, and she looked surprised.

Amidst the howling sound, two figures gradually became clearer until they were fully revealed to everyone.

The man was tall and slender with a thin face. He wore a dark robe and had a refined and scholarly air about him.

A man in a coarse linen shirt, with a rugged face and a mocking grin on his face. (End of Chapter)