The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 853 Prodigies Among Us, Privately Pledged to Each Other (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"I was wondering where all these powerful female Grandmasters came from! It turns out they are the Hidden Dragon Prodigy, Little Five Poisons, Lan Yingjun."

"Little Five Poisons has broken through to Grandmaster?"

"Yes, the Grandmaster who joined forces with Mang Dao to slay the pseudo-Celestial Being was none other than Lan Yingjun, the Little Five Poisons!"

"What?!"

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Within Xuanling City, news about the ruthless swordsman Chen Ping'an and the little poison master Lan Yingjun was spreading like wildfire.

Especially after Chen Ping'an displayed his profound Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm at the Xuanling Grand Banquet, previously vague details became fully clear.

Some things that seemed illogical before have, upon closer examination and analysis, yielded a conclusion that is convincing to the vast majority of people.

The prodigy Chen Ping'an, a giant of the Xuanling sect, has likely already secretly exchanged vows with Lan Yingjun, the Little Five Poisons, and pledged their lives to each other.

If we follow the timeline, we would probably have to go back to when the Long'an trade route was first opened, when the important town of Beicang was auctioned off, or even earlier.

There is no stronger evidence than the passing down of a unique martial arts technique.

The image of a fierce and unrestrained swordsman is fully embodied in this moment.

The Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm is the signature martial art of Lan Yingjun, the Little Five Poisons. He once used it to defeat a senior grandmaster and ascend to the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

Unlike martial arts that are passed down in the world, the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm is a unique martial art of the Lesser Five Poisons. Its secrets and key points are not known to the outside world, let alone practiced by the outside world.

But Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, had also mastered this martial art.

The inside story is thought-provoking.

Chen Ping'an not only knew how to do it, but he was also extremely skilled at it. He even used this palm strike to severely injure a Grandmaster who had reached the level of Fengyun.

Clearly, it was in the distant past that Lan Yingjun, the Little Five Poisons, passed on this martial art to Chen Ping'an, the Mangdao.

After that, Xuanling met again and went through life and death together, fighting against the false celestial beings and returning with their heads cut off.

If we use this as a basis and continue to delve deeper, there are probably even more inside stories and rumors.

These comments have added another romantic escapade to Chen Ping'an's list of adventures since he began his cultivation.

In ancient times, heroes protected beauties; today, a burly swordsman is gifted with martial arts skills.

"Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm, the Savage Blade is truly blessed!"

"Little Five Poisons has been hiding his true strength well. Without us even realizing it, he has reached this level!"

"Since entering the rankings, Lan Yingjun's ranking has been rising steadily. He is probably a monstrous genius at the Brilliant level."

"That's truly unbelievable!"

"If that's the case, the Hidden Dragon Ranking will be updated soon, and Lan Yingjun's ranking will probably be in the top thirty!"

"Top 30!? You underestimate her! Joining forces to defeat the pseudo-Celestial Being, even if she contributes less, her ranking will definitely not be lower than 20!"

"A rising star, ranked in the top twenty!"

"Speaking of which, the information on this Hidden Dragon Ranking seems to be outdated. There are hidden geniuses among them, but we haven't been able to discover them yet."

"You're just finding out? The ranking method for the Hidden Dragon List has always only considered outstanding, brilliant, and world-renowned achievements. Only these are used as the basis for reference. The authenticity of these achievements is verified and deduced through divination. However, most things that are hidden or have not yet appeared are not recorded. Even if something is clear, it will only be marked as suspected."

"You mean, if some prodigies intentionally hide their talents, the Hidden Dragon Ranking might not fully record them!?"

"Otherwise what!?"

"Wouldn't that mean..."

"I understand your considerations, but when geniuses compete for supremacy and hidden talents rise to fame, how many geniuses can resist such temptation? Even if there are those who live in seclusion, they are still a very small minority compared to most cases!"

Even if there are hidden geniuses, if they were to actually make it onto the list and display their cultivation and combat prowess, they might not be a match for those geniuses who made it onto the list!

While it's possible for those on the Hidden Dragon Ranking to conceal their cultivation levels, every one of these Hidden Dragon prodigies is a renowned, unparalleled genius. Under such intense public scrutiny, how long could they possibly hide their true level? Concealing their cultivation level is less reliable than hiding their secret techniques, combat prowess, or protective foundation – that would be far more authentic!
But if one's cultivation level remains unchanged, how much difference can their combat power actually make, even with significant changes?

Now that you mention it, it does seem to make sense.

"Yes, do you really think there are so many people who can hide their cultivation level in full view of everyone? Those geniuses who rarely show themselves in the world might have that possibility. But those who often travel outside definitely don't have that opportunity! As for our Lord Chen Ping'an, do you think he could deliberately hide his cultivation level to the level of a Grandmaster?"

Upon hearing this, the man gave an awkward smile and bowed his head in agreement.

If it were someone else, there might be a sliver of a possibility, but for the ruthless Chen Ping'an, there is absolutely no such possibility.

Mang Dao is inherently unyielding and never hesitates to act without considering the consequences. He rose from humble beginnings to become famous throughout the world and is now among the most influential figures.

Such people, if they were to be said to be hiding, then...
It's rather ridiculous.

A Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud, if he were to conceal his true realm any further, then...
Martial Arts Celestial Being!

Are you kidding me?!

Celestial beings stand atop the clouds, overlooking the world.

If someone truly achieves celestial status, who could refuse such a disparity in rank? Especially for a promising young talent, full of youthful vigor and ambition, wanting to rival the heavens.

If one truly achieves the status of a celestial being, who can conceal their talents and remain unassuming?
This is not just a question of whether or not it is possible, but also a question of whether or not one wants to.

Rumors have circulated about the Hidden Dragon Ranking, the Hidden Dragon Prodigies, and the romantic escapades of the ruthless Chen Ping'an, as well as his affectionate relationship with Lan Yingjun, the Little Five Poisons.

Even more extreme, it escalated to the point of a private life commitment.

The emergence of prodigies has always been a hot topic of interest. If two prodigies were to unite, it would be a highly discussed and significant news event, even within the four realms of the dynasty.

As the story circulated, people naturally mentioned the marriage of Chen Ping'an, the "wild swordsman."

Compared to the proud daughter of the Gu family, Lan Yingjun, the Little Five Poisons, seems to be a better match for Chen Ping'an, the Brute.

Lan Yingjun and Chen Ping'an are both promising talents with outstanding abilities, and both have the potential to reach the realm of celestial beings.

In comparison, although the proud daughter of the Gu family is also exceptionally talented, she is clearly inferior to the two of them.

Compared to the ethereal and elusive martial arts master, becoming a grandmaster is what she needs to pursue more.

Furthermore, unlike the purely interest-based marriage alliance of the Gu family, the relationship between the ruthless Chen Ping'an and the little poison master Lan Yingjun is one of mutual affection. Their shared experience of life and death and their joint effort to defeat the false Celestials is the best proof of this.

In addition, there were the private transmissions of techniques, and the passionate exchanges that went unnoticed along the way.

All of this suggests that Lan Yingjun is a better match for Chen Ping'an than Gu Qingcheng.

Such statements are often fueled by certain forces that use them to achieve some unknown purposes.

As this situation spreads outward from Xuanling City, it seems to be escalating.

The ruthless Chen Ping'an and the proud daughter of the Gu family may not be a good match.

The eldest daughter of the Gu family may be unworthy of Mang Dao.

Was the marriage between the Gu family and the Mangdao family driven by emotion, or was it a deliberate act?
The prodigy and the hidden dragon are of one mind and share a deep bond. The Azure Dragon is concerned about his family, so why does he interfere?
A dashing and romantic man, his wedding is imminent, and another confidante has been added to his list!

These remarks continued to ferment and spread outwards, centered on Xuanling.

Of course, besides similar statements, there were also those who stood up for the Gu family and supported the marriage arrangement. When these comments reached the Xuanling stronghold, Elder Rong was naturally extremely anxious. These rumors confirmed his suspicions and further intensified his anxiety.

On the same day, he wrote a letter overnight and sent it to Canglong Prefecture.

When rumors reached Ji Changkong's ears, his expression trembled slightly, and he muttered to himself.

Amidst the commotion and discussions in Xuanling, while some spoke of the romantic escapades of Chen Ping'an, the "Mangdao," others mentioned the recently concluded Xuanling Grand Banquet.

Some even mentioned that Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, suppressed all directions with his palm strikes, which shook the heavens and earth.

Even more extreme, some have used this as a starting point to create a grand drama.

"The Heavy Shock Palm, with its fierce and powerful force, who among you present can withstand its attack?!"

"Insanity!"

boom!
After a series of fierce battles, the situation finally came to a close. Yan Hong, a first-class guest elder of the Bi Cang Prince's Mansion, used his powerful palm strikes to intimidate the heroes.

"Could it be that Xuanling has no one left? Why are you all like this?"

Yan Hong grinned, looked around, and exuded arrogance.

The heroes dared not speak out in anger, fearing Yan Hong's power, and remained seated in their seats.

It was at this moment that Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, stepped forward.

"Today is a grand banquet, yet no weapons are to be used! Lord Chen, what are you doing?" someone said, trying to create a more festive atmosphere.

Yan Hong laughed wildly, his words provocative.

"Mangdao, although you are among the most powerful, you are no match for me without a sword!"

Give up, don't humiliate yourself!

Mang Dao remained calm and composed. His slight sarcasm was like a gentle breeze.

Until he amazed the world with a single palm strike.

"Palm power? You call that palm power?"

Amidst the roar, a detached voice rang out, contrasting sharply with Yan Hong's disheveled state, his clothes torn and his body covered in blood.

The ground collapsed under the force of the palm strike, and Yan Hong was severely injured and fell into a coma, pinned down by the palm print.

At the banquet, the assembled heroes trembled with fear and utter terror.

The powerful force of the Wild Saber Palm is enough to terrify the world!
These stories, embellished and romanticized with appropriate embellishment, align with the expectations of most people. The content is further enriched with numerous details, quantified and piled up to build up the atmosphere and create a sense of anticipation, a build-up followed by a dramatic climax, ultimately delivering an exhilarating experience.

After being heavily embellished, similar versions of the story naturally spread widely.

As the discussions in the public grew, more details about the Xuanling Banquet were revealed. Some people mentioned that Mangdao's swift revenge was a response to the special envoy from Bi Cang, and that Ji Mingchang's decision to hold the banquet was a response to this.

Some also mentioned that Mang Dao stood up for the Gu family in response to Ji Mingchang's words at the end of the sparring match.

The details of this incident have been continuously scrutinized and analyzed by various people.

It truly proves the old saying: when you are powerful enough, every action you take will be magnified and interpreted by others.

A slight gesture or a brief word can influence the fate of countless people.

And today, Chen Ping'an has unknowingly reached that level as well.

Every move they make is enough to attract countless eyes and influence the life, fate, joy, anger, sorrow and happiness of countless people.

In the meditation room of Xuanling Mountain, as his soul transformed, his mind merged, and his true essence intertwined, Chen Ping'an's eyes became increasingly deep and serene.

hum~
Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, and the golden lotus in front of him trembled violently before rapidly spiraling and shrinking, disappearing into his brow and heart.

"The ritual is complete!"

The precious Crimson Lotus, after its initial refinement, has now been truly completed.

After that, apart from the periodic rest and recuperation after fierce battles, no further effort is needed in this regard.

The corresponding time and energy were also truly freed up.

"It's about time to leave the pass!"

Chen Ping'an sat cross-legged, his gaze deep and calm.

hum~
His gaze flickered, and a large screen of light appeared.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Celestial Realm 2 - Rainbow Realm
武学：青阳血炼法小成（3538/15360）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（855/7680）、狂雷刀法入门（1021/2160）、五毒地煞掌圆满、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 Suppression Technique, Soul Guiding Technique, Butterfly Dream Bewitching Technique, Illusionary Eye

"After several days of arduous practice, I have made some progress."

With a calm remark, Chen Ping'an caused the golden finger panel in front of him to vanish instantly.

With the blessing of his realm, the practice of the Guanghan Sword Technique went extremely smoothly. In just a few days, he accumulated more than 800 points of experience in the sword technique.

At this rate, it won't even take two months to master this incomplete Guanghan Sword Technique. That means he will truly master the second move of the sword technique.

Guanghan Sword Technique, Second Form: Suspended Raft!
A raft suspended above the treetops.

Silk ribbons and red paper, named for longing.

Besides the Guanghan Sword Technique, the third stage of the Qingyang Blood Refining Technique is also progressing steadily.

After the previous slow but steady progress, the current pace of cultivation has reached a certain bottleneck, so it is now necessary to proceed step by step and steadily.

With the addition of the Poison Resistance Secret Water, the bloodline body tempering process will inevitably be much more difficult than ordinary cultivation methods.

If it weren't for Chen Ping'an's cheat panel, which provides a fault-tolerance mechanism, even at his current level, he probably wouldn't dare to try it rashly.

Compared to the cultivation of the Guanghan Sword Technique, the cultivation of the Qingyang Blood Refinement is obviously much slower. Perhaps by the time all three sword moves of the Guanghan Sword Technique are mastered, the third refinement of the Qingyang Blood Refinement may not have been truly perfected.

But no matter what, it's all about human effort, and every bit of progress is clearly visible.

Such spiritual practice is destined not to lead to despair; each step brings new hope and expectation.

With Qinglian's enlightenment, secret techniques, and all matters under control, Chen Ping'an was also preparing to emerge from seclusion to accumulate sufficient inspiration for improving his cultivation methods and refining his own body.

In order to find that sliver of opportunity and truly benefit oneself!

With the treasure fully refined and his bloodline body tempering on track, Chen Ping'an now had more time to allocate while practicing his cultivation techniques.

Just as Chen Ping'an was about to leave seclusion, he sensed those two familiar auras through his divine sense.

Why is she here?

Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, and with a flick of his sleeve, he left the meditation room.

　Gu family elder: What?! This is unbelievable! (Crisis erupts)

　　Hurry, hurry, hurry and arrange the wedding!

　　Send them to the bridal chamber!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)