The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 861 A Transaction of Cause and Effect, Goodbye Qingchan (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"Thunder has arrived."

Chen Ping'an remained calm as he gazed at the majestic city looming on the distant horizon.

Below him stretched an endless mountain range, the Thunder Mountain Range.

In terms of distance, the two are extremely far apart.

However, these distances were naturally no obstacle to Chen Ping'an's Celestial Realm eyesight.

hum~
His gaze narrowed slightly, and a panel appeared in front of him.

"6135 point."

For the past two weeks, although he has been traveling, his overall approach has been to prioritize his spiritual practice. His corresponding cultivation techniques have not been neglected.

This also resulted in his speed not being particularly fast.

In fact, given his speed, if he wanted to, it wouldn't have taken him more than half a month to get here from Xuanling.

After all, the Celestial Realm is different from the Martial Arts Grandmaster; whether it's speed or endurance, they are not even in the same league.

Not to mention, his speed of escape is not slow even among those in the Celestial Realm.

Once they reach the Celestial Realm, even though there are tens of thousands of miles between ordinary states, if they are determined, they can travel almost ten thousand miles in a day.

This situation is still at a relatively relaxed pace, unlike the kind of all-out, long-distance rush.

For ordinary people, a vast territory might encompass their entire lifetime. But for martial arts masters, it is merely a segment of their journey, a fleeting glimpse into a thousand years.

To the Celestials, the territory of a state is no different from any other large city; if they wish, they can easily move to another place.

His gaze gradually narrowed, and the panel vanished instantly.

Chen Ping'an looked at the sky; the sun was setting, and dusk was approaching.

He did not rush on his way, but instead landed in the mountain below.

The breath adjustment is complete; it's time for a new stage of practice.

Xuanling and his group had been in their posts for less than half a year, but overall, they had gained a great deal.

On the eve of his departure, he passed through the Xuanling Mountains, where he had not yet reached the Celestial Realm. It was only when the mountains closed for cultivation that he barely managed to enter the Celestial Realm. Now, as he leaves his post, his realm has already reached the second stage of the Celestial Realm.

Even among martial arts masters, he is considered a veteran. In terms of combat strength, although he may not be able to match a Grand Cultivator now, it doesn't seem unreasonable to call him the number one below a Grand Cultivator.
Um.
Chen Ping'an collected his thoughts and recalled the silver-haired girl from the battle at the grotto.

He quietly added another sentence.

Except for those with exceptional physical talents.

But as soon as he finished adding it, he remembered the number one in the world, the Moon Shadow Divine Arrow, Hua Ruyue. His thoughts shifted again, and he added, "Except for Hua Ruyue."

In their past encounters, neither of them went all out, and both still had some reserves left. But even now, he still harbors a deep sense of apprehension towards Hua Ruyue.

Although her realm of cultivation was inferior to his, her understanding of artistic conception was far superior to his. It wasn't a difference of a fraction; it was an overwhelming lead.

This lead can even bridge the gap between the two, and more.

Besides his increased combat power, he also gained considerable resources during his appointment at Xuanling. He acquired two more rare and valuable items. Furthermore, he slew a Martial Dao Celestial and numerous pseudo-Celestials, accumulating substantial wealth and clarifying his own combat strength.

In addition, he also met Cangmingzi, a guest elder of the Whale Sea Sect, and Wang Changlie, the Great King of Beishan. Oh, right, there was also the young princess of the Bicang County Prince's Mansion, and the tall-hatted old man beside her.

The concealment method, a true skill scroll-level technique, the formless freedom, was also found by chance in the Xuanling Heavy City.

In addition, I learned a lot of information, broadened my horizons, and gained more experience.

Information such as the Netherworld and the Deep Sea Realm, which are accessible only to those at the Celestial and Human levels, as well as the corresponding power structure and the concept of territories within the Northern Territory.

In addition, there are the past stories of sects such as the Six Demonic Sects, the Seven Treasure Lotus Sect, and the Seven Fiend Demonic Sect, as well as some vaguely mentioned secrets.

However, these are all minor details; the biggest improvement lies in his combat strength and the enhancement from secret techniques.

Such as the Soul-Suppressing Technique, the Golden-Crowned Feathered Sparrow's bloodline, inner core feathers, and pair of wings that were traded from Hua Ruyue.

The first two can enhance cultivation and serve as the foundation for it, while the latter two are extremely rare resources.

The strange carvings they had acquired earlier, by a twist of fate, proved to have remarkable efficacy.

I wonder what the purpose of that strange carving is? What was Hua Ruyue used it for in the past?

Of course, such thoughts were fleeting. Chen Ping'an had some vague considerations about the feathers and wings on the Golden-crowned Sparrow. If the opportunity was right, he might be able to further improve his movement speed.

As for the inner core, it can be used as a core trading commodity to procure some valuable items.

The true essence of the bloodline of a transformed demon beast, especially a mutated bloodline that excels in speed, is far more valuable than an ordinary one.

All things considered, Chen Ping'an now possesses considerable resources at the fourth tier.

Even in trade fairs at the Celestial Realm level, these are considered highly competitive trade goods. In addition, there are his redundant, unprocessed imitations and pseudo-treasures.

For ordinary celestial beings, this is a relatively rare item. While it may not be scarce, they would still make a move if they encountered a suitable one.

Besides external resources and cultivation level, Xuanling also casually made a move in a game of chance.

Fengyun Palace.

"Lady Biluo, Old Monster Black Rock." Chen Ping'an sat down cross-legged at the foot of the mountain wall with a calm expression.

This haphazardly arranged chess game—who knows if it will bear any fruit as expected in the future? Or perhaps it will yield a reward far exceeding expectations!
hum~
A flash of inspiration struck, and Chen Ping'an closed his eyes.

By the time Chen Ping'an finished his cultivation, night had completely fallen.

Tonight, the stars are twinkling, the sky is clear and the air is crisp. A gentle mountain breeze caresses my face, a pleasant and refreshing feeling that soothes the whole body.

hum~
In a flash of inspiration, Chen Ping'an flicked his sleeves and soared into the sky.

Whoosh!
Under the cover of night, Chen Ping'an transformed into a streak of light, shooting towards the majestic city that stood tall on the horizon in the distance.

Having left Xuanling City, he should at least stop and take a look around here.

There are still many people and things in this city. Besides, his departure from Thunder City wasn't exactly pleasant.

Of course, the most important reason he came to Thunder City this time was because of Gu Qingchan.

Long ago, in the secluded cave, he obtained a rare and precious object, the Yin-Yang Dew.

He consumed half of the complete Yin-Yang Dew after breaking through his cultivation realm and establishing a perfect foundation for his Dao.

However, since the previous quantity was too large, the remaining Yin-Yang Dew, although only half, can still be considered a complete portion.

In this part, he took out the essence, diluted it with spiritual spring water, and traded it with Lan Yingjun to rebuild Lan Yingying's cultivation foundation.

Then, he took out one-third of the existing Yin-Yang Dew and made a deal with Lady Biluo, obtaining two rare auxiliary ingredients for the Heavenly Human Realm Breakthrough Pill, three high-grade ores of varying sizes that could be used for refining precious treasures, two bottles of healing pills suitable for healing the soul, a secret technique for healing the soul, and three promises from Lady Biluo made with her Dao heart.

This transaction was quite fruitful and can be considered a rather large investment.

After the transaction was finalized, he still had two-thirds of the Yin-Yang Dew left, which was twice the amount traded. Chen Ping'an had naturally considered this portion of the resources.

The corresponding counterparty naturally fell to Gu Qingchan.

Of course, it's less of a transaction and more of a disguised form of resource support and a way of repaying favors.

After all, given the rarity of Yin-Yang Dew, it can be traded anywhere, so there's no need for it to fall into the hands of the Gu family.

Such fortuitous opportunities are strategic-level resources, even for martial arts celestial beings. They are beyond the reach of ordinary celestial families and sects.

Gu Qingchan's cultivation progress was unique; when he first met her, her realm was already extraordinary. When they parted, he left behind a breakthrough artifact, the Crystal Jade Liquid.

With this foundation and the assistance of spiritual objects, the chances of her overcoming the Heavenly Human barrier are extremely high. There's still a short time ahead; while Gu Qingchan may not be able to break through, using the Yin-Yang Dew is only a matter of time.

Yin-Yang Dew can purify the power of the soul and enhance the foundation of the Dao. This is not only useful for pseudo-celestial beings, but also for martial Dao celestial beings.

This is why the Yin-Yang Dew is such a rare commodity for pseudo-celestial beings.

After all, the spiritual objects needed by both celestial beings and humans, under normal circumstances, would never be allocated to you, no matter how you were ranked.

Not to mention, even martial arts masters find the Yin-Yang Dew extremely rare.

He could trade a portion of the remaining Yin-Yang Dew to Gu Qingchan to enhance his Dao foundation after breaking through to the next realm. As for the rest, he would use Gu Qingchan to make a deal with the Gu family.

Gu Zhengnan of the Gu family, currently at the pseudo-Celestial Realm, could potentially use the Yin-Yang Dew to rebuild his foundation, continue his path, and ultimately reach the Celestial Realm. For the Gu family, this would undoubtedly be a momentous event that would greatly enhance their prestige.

It has extremely important strategic significance to assist the Gu family.

If the Gu family can produce another martial arts master, not only will their previous decline be swept away, but they will also be able to take another step forward.

After all, no matter how old or frail the Gu family patriarch was, he was still alive.

If Gu Zhengnan can complete his foundation and become a Celestial Being, then the Gu family will be a family with two Celestial Beings!

With such a foundation and strategic vision, the so-called "gap in succession" is a joke.

Faced with top-tier combat power, the slight lack of high-level combat strength is not a problem at all. Given Gu Zhengnan's age, if he can achieve the Celestial Realm, he will have hundreds of years left to protect his family and cultivate talent.

Hundreds of years is ample time for a generation of exceptionally gifted individuals to fully mature. It's enough time for an unborn child to become a pillar of the family!
Therefore, as long as Gu Zhengnan can successfully continue his path, the Gu family's predicament will be resolved without any further disruption.

Of course, if Gu Qingchan can reach the Celestial Realm during this process, the same applies.

Judging from the timeline, Gu Zhengnan, as a pseudo-celestial being, might be able to continue his path of cultivation faster by using the Yin-Yang Dew.

Of course, even with the help of a spiritual being, there is still a possibility of failure in continuing this task. Moreover, the possibility is not low.

However, with the Gu family's accumulated wealth over the years, even if they couldn't find a spiritual object equivalent to Yin Yang Dew, they had prepared some similar secret spiritual objects.

With numerous benefits, the probability may be increased.

Even if Gu Zhengnan fails, he has no one to blame but himself.

Whether to proceed or retreat in this matter is entirely up to him to decide.

What Chen Ping'an did was provide them with this opportunity—a choice that, in the face of a perilous situation, was enough to resolve the family crisis.

Success means breaking free from constraints and standing tall above the clouds. Failure means being trapped and dejected, with a severely damaged foundation, and may even lead to death and the annihilation of one's spiritual path.

Whether to seize it or hesitate is entirely up to you.

Based on Chen Ping'an's understanding of Gu Zhengnan, he knew that Gu Zhengnan would definitely agree.

The feelings between people are just so wonderful.

Despite having only met a few times, he remained so certain about this matter of life and death.

The Yin-Yang Dew was divided into two parts: one part was given to Gu Qingchan, and the other part was traded to the Gu family.

The weighing of these factors naturally reflects Chen Ping'an's considerations.

The Gu family has always treated him well. This includes not only the marriage of their legitimate daughter and the arranged marriage, but also the unintentional support and investments they have made in him.

Both the Overlord Blade and the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade in his hand now were obtained from the Gu family. He had given them the blade years ago, and today he was repaying the Gu family for a debt of gratitude.

Looking out from above the mountains at Thunder City, the two appear to be not far apart.

But looking at a mountain can make a horse run itself to death; the distance between the two is at least a hundred miles.

However, this journey was easily and quickly traversed by Chen Ping'an.

Even with his fluctuations concealed, his escape speed far surpasses that of ordinary martial arts masters.

With his current abilities, entering Thunder City would naturally not be discovered by anyone. Even so, Chen Ping'an still made thorough and cautious preparations.

Only after thoroughly investigating with their divine senses to ensure there was no risk did they enter Thunder City.

Under the cover of night, the elite guards protecting the city didn't even notice the slightest abnormality before Chen Ping'an had already crossed the city walls.

Unlike Xuanling City, Leiming City, although also a large city, does not have many restrictions in its city layout.

This is also a significant difference between a city in an ordinary prefecture and a major commercial city.

Xuanling City is not considered particularly good, after all, it is only a well-known commercial city within the Bi Cang region and has not yet truly expanded beyond its territory.

Like Beishan Pass, the majestic city of Beishan, adjacent to a branch of the Black Nether Mountain Range, it is a place where cultivators frequently cross geographical boundaries to communicate. The city's restrictions are extremely complex, showing signs of being created by a fourth-level restriction master.

Legend has it that in the southern region there is a major commercial city with a strong and powerful system of restrictions and a magnificent atmosphere. That city is where the true power of great beings resides, and even cultivators at the Celestial Realm level dare not act arbitrarily within its walls.

Chen Ping'an had previously served in Leiming, and although his work was sporadic, he was very familiar with the layout of the city. He was even more familiar with the Gu family's base.

This route was one I knew very well.

The Gu family's residence was vast and heavily guarded.

Despite the numerous obstacles, Chen Ping'an easily reached the rear garden of his residence, in front of the palaces and pavilions.

"what?"

As his divine sense swept over his surroundings, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation.

Whoosh!
His figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, in a quiet room located below the palace, the soul rippled and turned into waves.

hum~
Within the pale blue halo, Chen Ping'an's figure appeared.

"who?"

At the same time, his gaze was cold and sharp, clear and dazzling.

Looking into those bright, icy blue eyes, Chen Ping'an smiled radiantly: "Senior Gu,"

Good evening.

(End of this chapter)