The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 838 A Prodigy and a Beauty, A Minor Success in the Earthly Fiend Realm (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

Xuanling City, where the Azure Dragon is stationed.

"Lord Shen, these are recent rumors circulating in the city about the garrison commander."

Lin Qing'e, the deputy garrison commander of Xuanling and a trusted subordinate of Shen Huiqing, respectfully reported the latest news after compiling it.

"Okay, I understand." Shen Huiqing, dressed in a light-colored long dress, with a beautiful appearance, sat behind the long table in the office: "You can go down now."

"Yes, sir." Lin Qing'e replied respectfully and then left the office.

As she closed the door to the public residence, she couldn't help but glance at Lord Shen through the gap in the door.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the adults seemed to have looked more haggard these past few days.

"The recent rumors," Lin Qing'e said, her face lowered and her eyes flickering, "may be true."

In the past few days, news about Chen Ping'an, the garrison commander of Xuanling, has spread throughout Xuanling City.

Further details were uncovered from the shocking news that Kuanglan died at the hands of an adult.

The battle outside the city that day drew a large crowd. Although the distance prevented many from seeing the scene clearly, with so many onlookers, a few managed to catch some details.

After much inquiry and piecing together, the truth of the matter was finally revealed.

All parties verified each other and confirmed the specific details. The version circulating in the market today, while not 100% correct, is definitely highly accurate.

The rumors and gossip surrounding Lord Chen Ping'an are part of the impact of this incident.

The garrison commander of Xuanling, the hidden dragon prodigy, Lord Chen Ping'an, is on an outing outside Xuanling City with his beauty!
"The young swordsman is dashing, the prodigy is dashing, truly no exaggeration!" Inside the elegant garden restaurant in Xuanling City, voices mingled and rose and fell.

"Traveling with a beautiful woman is truly a wonderful experience."

"Haha, I've heard that woman is very beautiful, especially her eyes, which are lively and light, and unforgettable."

"Beauty? Wasn't it said that the person traveling with you was covered by a black robe, making it impossible to see their exact appearance? How did you know?"

"Ah, haha. You jest, brother. Lord Chen Ping'an is a notorious womanizer, always at heart. He has countless beautiful maids around him. If it were an ordinary woman, how could she be moved, let alone cause such a big scandal?"

"Yes, brother, you are right. She even refused the invitation from Kuanglan Liedi. During her seclusion, she was willing to travel with me to Xuanling City. I can only imagine how beautiful she is."

"The most crucial thing is not her beauty, but her temperament. Mang Dao is exceptionally talented, and he can't stand ordinary women, no matter how beautiful they are."

"Brother, you are absolutely right. Our Lord Chen is known for his romantic escapades. You all must have heard about his past affairs, such as keeping beauties in a golden house and the entanglements of a hundred flowers in the misty rain. Those two courtesans, the Flower Queen and the Fairy of a Hundred Flowers, were both extremely beautiful and talented women. For a woman to win the heart of Mang Dao, she must be extraordinary."

"Hahaha, absolutely right, absolutely right."

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The atmosphere was harmonious, with many people engaging in lively discussions. A large crowd of onlookers gathered around, many of them displaying excitement.

Since ancient times, lust and fame have been indistinguishable; a gentleman considers food and sex to be human nature.

Since the Xuanling Grand Event, it has been rare for such a momentous and far-reaching event to occur, so they naturally want to participate.

During the conversation, quite a few people mentioned that Chen Ping'an, the "wild sword," was already engaged.

"What a pity for that fairy of the Gu family. She was clearly a woman of great beauty and grace, but she ended up meeting a heartless man."

"A heartless man?" someone asked in surprise. "When it comes to matters of the heart, how can it be about being heartless or not? Since ancient times, any outstanding person, regardless of gender, has never lacked romantic affairs. Besides, didn't that stunning beauty from the Gu family have countless admirers back then?"

"Hahaha, brother, you're mistaken. That enchanting fairy didn't just have countless admirers back then; even today, she still has many suitors. With the recent major events at Xuanling, isn't that..." The man winked and gestured, not finishing his sentence. But everyone listening understood who he was referring to.

Bi Cang Wang Sun, Ji Chang Kong.

Years ago, he sang "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate" and went to the Azure Dragon Palace, hoping to win the favor of his beloved. But now she is already married, having pledged herself to the ruthless swordsman Chen Ping'an. With both old and new grudges, this matter will likely not be resolved so easily.

"This matter," someone sighed, but did not offer any conclusion.

Perhaps he already had a decision in mind, and it was inconvenient to say it in this situation, or perhaps there were too many factors influencing the matter, making it difficult for him to make a judgment at the moment.

But regardless, everyone present knew that a storm was brewing. In ways they couldn't imagine, and in places they couldn't see, the impact of this matter was steadily unfolding.

Bi Cang Wangsun, Ji Changkong, possesses noble blood, bearing royal blood, though only a thin branch, it undoubtedly proclaims his legitimate status.

Even within the Prince of Bicang's mansion, Ji Changkong, the grandson of the Prince of Bicang, is one of the most outstanding young people of his time.

Furthermore, Kuanglan Liedi's death affected not only Ji Changkong, but also the vast interest group behind him, the Xianxuan faction, and even the prestige and influence of the entire Bicang County Prince's Mansion.

After all, Kuanglan Liedi was a first-class guest elder of the Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion. Even if there was a reason, it was impossible for this matter to be resolved so inexplicably that he was killed outside Xuanling City.

If it were an ordinary person, considering the influence of the Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion, the Xuanling Prefecture's Zhenfu Division and Qiankun Division would have already taken action, taken control early on, awaited punishment, and even given an explanation from the official level.

可.
The one who slayed the raging storm was no ordinary person.

Deputy Director of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command, Garrison Commander of Xuanling City, Registered in the Northern Border Garrison Command, Hidden Dragon Prodigy, Rambling Blade Chen Ping'an!
Mang Dao is exceptionally talented and brilliant, far surpassing previous assessments. Under such circumstances, even the Prince of Bicang's mansion might not act rashly without distinguishing right from wrong.

After all, although the Bicang Prince's Mansion is huge, its internal factions are numerous and intertwined, and they may not all be of one mind.

Especially given the current situation in the Azure Sea and the backdrop of the struggle for the throne, the faction of the Wise Chosen is likely to be met with a sense of relief by many.

However, no matter how much one welcomes this outcome, official pronouncements and slogans still follow the general trend of condemnation and questioning, but what happens privately remains unknown.

However, such situations are usually discussed privately within trusted circles, and no one would mention them in a public setting like this.

Those who hold such views generally hold a high position within Xuanling City, possessing their own connections and influence.

For several days in a row, the topics of discussion within Xuanling City mostly revolved around this aspect. Some more serious discussions offered objective arguments regarding the current combat strength and status of Chen Ping'an, the hidden dragon prodigy, a giant of Xuanling, and a valiant swordsman.

The impact of this incident was also mentioned, as well as the potential chain reactions that may follow.

In a slightly more relaxed atmosphere, they might appropriately mention Bi Cang Wangsun and inquire about Ji Changkong's current reaction. I wonder if he'll react with disgust, like he's eating shit.

This matter is certainly difficult for Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, to handle in the short term and will not be easily resolved. But isn't it the same for Ji Changkong?

Even if things are handled properly in the end, or even if he gains the upper hand, this matter is still not good for him. The one who gains the upper hand is the Bicang Prince's Mansion, the virtuous and talented faction behind him; what does it have to do with Ji Changkong personally?

It's easy to imagine that when this matter is settled, Ji Changkong's reputation will likely decline. His influence and standing within the faction will probably also be affected.

Besides these arguments, Xuanling City naturally has its share of playful and entertaining circles. The discussions and exchanges within these circles are, of course, more daring than those in ordinary circles.

When this matter is mentioned, besides the normal discussion, some teasing and banter are naturally inevitable. Some say that Mang Dao is a womanizer, with one woman after another by his side. He hasn't been in Xuanling City for long, and yet another beautiful woman has joined his side.

The path of cultivation for a prodigy is truly never lonely.

Some also talked about the woman, wondering what kind of woman she was that would make Mang Dao, who was used to seeing beautiful women, so excited and willing to go out of the city with her for such a grand occasion.

Naturally, Gu Qingcheng was mentioned in the conversation, as well as the bright and beautiful jewel of the Gu family and her legendary stunning beauty.

Despite being engaged, Mang Dao still finds himself surrounded by beautiful women. Is Mang Dao truly unwilling to be alone?

As the topic unfolded, some revisited old stories, reiterating the legendary romantic partners that had been associated with the Mangdao cultivators since their inception. These included women from former major towns in Northern Cang, Canglong Prefecture, and even those from the Thunder Mountain Range—the once wildly popular and noisy rumors.

"Speaking of which, Gu Qingcheng of the Gu family is really generous. Despite being engaged, she still lets Chen Ping'an do whatever he wants!"

"Let it be? Is this a matter of letting it be?! The Gu family hasn't said anything, she's just the eldest daughter of the Gu family, what right does she have to say anything?!"

"That's true. With Mang Dao's current abilities, he's probably among the top talents in the Hidden Dragons. How could the Gu family not cherish such a prodigy? Why would they care about a few rumors?"

"Rumors, hahaha. Let alone rumors, even if it were true that Mang Dao would marry a concubine, given the current situation, the Gu family would probably agree."

"That's true, hahaha, let's drink!"

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The talk in the streets was noisy, whether it was Ji Changkong's existence that stirred up people's memories of the Mangdao marriage contract, or whether people in the streets were naturally curious about these topics.

Amidst the prevailing sentiment that Kuanglan Liedi died and Mangdao's combat prowess was unparalleled, romantic escapades similar to those of Mangdao Chen Ping'an surprisingly became mainstream in various circles within Xuanling City.

Despite the enthusiastic atmosphere, the various forces in Xuanling City, including the Zhenfu Division and Qiankun Division of each state, displayed extraordinary restraint and silence.

Not only the official system forces, but also many other forces that were previously active in the public eye, seemed to have received some kind of hint at this moment, remaining silent and making no statement on the matter.

Meanwhile, news of the attack on the Hengshan Sect's headquarters spread like wildfire through the elite circles of Xuanling City.

There are many speculations about this matter, but without a doubt, everyone is waiting for Yokoyama Sect's statement and reaction.

The entire Xuanling City had an atmosphere reminiscent of an impending storm.

Of course, such things are something that ordinary people living in Chongcheng would never want to do. Their daily conversations are filled with stories of romantic escapades involving figures like Xuanling Garrison Commander Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman.

Some people use this to imagine what life would be like if they were a ruthless swordsman, living such a carefree life. For such a beautiful and talented woman, what blissful enjoyment that would be!

This is what a man should do in life!

The Xuanling City was in an uproar.

But Chen Ping'an, who was focused on seclusion and cultivation, was oblivious to the outside world, and the disturbances of the outside world could not disturb him in the slightest.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye.

hum~
Inside the quiet room, a spiritual light flickered and flowed.

Chen Pingan slowly opened his eyes.

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（1021/2160）、五毒地煞掌小成（115/2880）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, Illusionary Eye

"What a pity, it was just a little bit short."

Chen Ping'an remained calm, though a faint ripple stirred deep within his eyes.

In the past few days, he has focused most of his cultivation efforts on the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm. Although the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm is difficult to cultivate, its rank is undeniable.

With the enhancement of the premium Snow Spirit Leaf and the boost from his martial arts realm, his cultivation progress over the past few days has been extremely smooth.

In the early hours of this morning, he had already mastered the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique to the minor completion stage.

With the cultivation technique achieving minor success, the golden finger provided assistance, and the divine soul was enhanced. The rainbow bridge spanning the spiritual platform shone brightly, piercing like the sun, and almost solidified into a tangible form.

In fact, at this moment, the rainbow bridge above the spiritual platform, when viewed with the naked eye, is no different from that of a second-realm celestial being.

While there may be no difference, the true realm has ultimately failed to overcome that barrier.

At this moment, Chen Ping'an truly felt what it was like to have such a solid foundation for his soul.

If it were an ordinary Dao foundation, let alone a common Dao foundation, even a pure Dao foundation, with this continuous enhancement, he would probably have already taken this step and achieved the Piercing Rainbow Realm.

But his current foundation is holding him back in place.

Although a solid foundation allows one to stand out among others in the same realm, there are always gains and losses, which ultimately affects the speed of cultivation.

Accumulating strength means needing more resources and a more intense surge to break through the shackles.

Although Chen Ping'an's cultivation technique wasn't severely restricted, its quality was ultimately lacking. If it were a true cultivation scroll, reaching even a minor level of mastery, or just the entry level, the resulting boosts and breakthroughs would likely have allowed him to overcome this hurdle. Yet, he was still refining it at the peak of the first realm.

However, in the long run, this is not necessarily a bad thing. The more solid the foundation, the more unrestrained one can be in building skyscrapers and towering mountains in the future.

Once you reach a higher level, making up for past losses will be incredibly difficult. Now that you have the opportunity, you should naturally accumulate more savings.

In any case, he can afford to wait this long.

At his current pace, he should be able to master the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm in at most half a month. At that time, with the benefits of mastering it, he will surely achieve his goal, break through the barriers, and reach the Piercing Rainbow Realm!
As his thoughts raced, Chen Ping'an's mind gradually calmed, and he slowly stood up from the meditation room.

"Seven days have passed!"

(End of this chapter)