The Great Martial Saint!

Ancient Moon Ancestral Land, Dark Moon Deep Pool.

"Berserk Blade!"

Above a deep pool in a secluded mountain, an old man stood with a furious expression, raging like thunder.

"Too deceiving!"

Bang!
The old man slapped down, and the deep pool of water transformed into a column of water that rose and spiraled upwards, conveying a sense of profound darkness.

"Yan'er!"

The old man spoke in a deep voice, his face full of regret.

Gu Yueyan was an outstanding descendant among his many bloodline children, whose talent and gifts surpassed even his own back then.

His family devoted themselves to his upbringing, and he also devoted himself wholeheartedly to nurturing him as a descendant of a great cultivator, a seedling of the Three Realms.

Given time, he may become another great celestial being!
At that time, the ancient Yue clan will produce numerous great repairs, passed down through generations, and have been operating for thousands of years. The clan's prestige will surely reach new heights.

At that time, once they step out of the surrounding area and spread their influence to the territory of Wentian City, they will truly stir up trouble on the stage of the Northern Territory.

However, such a foundation was tragically destroyed and died halfway through.

The old man was deeply saddened and filled with grief.

His eyes were calm, but when he opened them again, his murderous intent was fully revealed.

"Berserk Blade!"

boom!
A terrifying fluctuation of divine soul energy emanated from him, spreading outwards. A terrifying aura, powerful enough to interfere with reality, swirled like a dark moon, its oppressive force pressing down.

Gu Yuebo's rage did not last long; his terrifying aura was quickly stopped by a streak of light that had rushed to the scene.

As the light faded, a gaunt figure was revealed, dressed in a dark robe, with the whites of his eyes showing.

The Great Elder of the Guyue Clan, Guyue Yuan.

Gu Yueyuan holds the position of Grand Elder of the Gu Yue Clan, not because he is the most powerful in battle, but because he is the oldest and most respected celestial cultivator of the Gu Yue Clan.

Like the other two Celestial Realm cultivators in the clan, including Gu Yuebo, they were all his juniors.

"Elder," Gu Yuebo said, suppressing his anger.

"Yan'er's death has left me restless! If I do not kill Mangdao to vent my anger, I will not be at peace! I will not be able to comfort Yan'er's spirit in heaven, and I will be ashamed of my Guyue clan, my ancestors, and all my forefathers!"

His ancestors, through countless hardships, transformed his Guyue clan from a small family and power at the foot of Qishan Mountain into the great clan it is today.

Dominating twenty-one states and ruling over a region, it was a symbol of its greatest prosperity.

Gu Yueyuan stood to the side, his expression complex.

Yan'er's death deeply saddened him as an elder, but Mang Dao...
He is no ordinary celestial being; his talent is extraordinary, his brilliance shines like the stars. He is a key member of the system and a powerful minister who governs the frontier. If we kill him to vent our anger over this matter, even if we succeed, the subsequent impact on his Guyue clan will likely be significant!
"Elder, I know your mind, but there is absolutely no turning back on this matter." Gu Yuebo's face was resolute, and his tone was firm.

Gu Yueyuan's gaze was complex, and he remained silent.

He remained silent for a long time, finally letting out a soft sigh.

"Since you have made up your mind, I will not say anything more. However, there is one point: this matter should be resolved decisively. Do not drag it out or get entangled in a mess."

"Understood." A sharp glint flashed in Gu Yuebo's eyes: "This matter will be resolved before Elder Chong returns!"

Gu Yueyuan's expression was complicated. He nodded slightly, tacitly agreeing with what Gu Yuebo said.

Gu Yuezhong, the clan's foremost cultivator of the present era, is currently visiting and meeting with the Crimson Cloud Alliance. He should be returning soon.

If this is the limit, then this approach will likely be swift and decisive, leaving no room for maneuver.

The two men looked somber as they were talking when, in the distance, amidst rolling clouds, a sharp ray of light tore through the sky.

A cold glint appeared, tearing through the clouds, slowly emerging above the firmament.

"I am He Xinchen, the Chief of the Heavenly Pacification Office."

A chilling divine spirit descended, traversing the vast sky, and transmitted its voice.

His voice was powerful and deep, like a mountain.

"I have come uninvited, I hope you two do not find it offensive?" Amidst surging clouds and billowing mist, a menacing figure appeared, stepping out from the silence.

"The Lone Swordsman, He Xinchen!"

Gu Yuebo and Gu Yueyuan were shocked. They exchanged a glance and saw a deep sense of apprehension in each other's eyes.

The solitary twin blades, He Xinchen, their blades drawn with utter silence, solitary and aloof from the heavens, their twin sharp edges falling from the sky, their blades having once pierced countless lives.
A major overhaul of the souls of the dead!

He holds the seal of crimson gold and is a key official in the Wentianfu Division, responsible for pacifying the border regions.

How did he end up here?

The two men were shocked and filled with apprehension.

hum~
Inside the quiet room, a ghostly light flickered, a chilling wind blew, and the dim, grayish light shone through.

A cold, pale pearl, about the size of a longan, spun around in front of Chen Ping'an.

With each rotation, gray-white shadow patterns appear and disappear, trembling with a cold gray light, creating a misty atmosphere that envelops the surrounding space.

Chen Ping'an focused his mind on the offering, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

At a certain moment, Chen Ping'an suddenly opened his eyes, his brows radiating a brilliant light, as dazzling as stars.

A divine soul trembled and rose up, firmly enveloping the Yin Wind Pearl, merging it tightly with the gray light.

"The refining process is complete!"

Chen Ping'an shouted, and the Yin Wind Pearl, its gray light rippling as if it had been dyed, transformed into a cold gray light that entered his brow and spiritual altar.

The Yin Wind Pearl has been successfully refined!
"After more than two months, the sacrificial refining is finally complete!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes darkened as he sensed the strange changes in the Yin Wind Pearl within his brow and spiritual platform.

The Yin Wind Pearl is a fourth-tier exquisite treasure, and in all its grades, it is the most powerful treasure he currently possesses.

In terms of value, it is probably only inferior to the Dream Pearl, whose grade is unknown and whose mystical nature is extraordinary.

Now that the refining process is complete, he can perfectly activate the precious pearl to form the Yin Wind Domain.

Driven by his divine soul power, which was enough to suppress ordinary cultivators, the corresponding power was even more terrifying than when the White Bone cultivator used it.

However, his time with this treasure is limited. Furthermore, the cultivation method he practices is not the same as the Yin Wind Pearl's cold and yin-like technique. As a result, his actual situation is not much different from the Yin Wind Domain used by the White Bone Grandmaster.

Such a precious treasure is not without its limitations. If the cultivation method one uses clashes with the treasure's attributes, even if one obtains it, it will be difficult to refine it properly and use it as one's own arm.

Even if the attributes don't clash, as long as there are restrictions or incompatibilities, it will affect the effectiveness of the treasure.

Not only would it consume and deplete resources, but it would also be difficult to unleash the true power of a precious treasure.

Therefore, most treasures at this level are custom-made, and there are very few all-purpose treasures that can be perfectly matched.

Fortunately, Chen Ping'an's knowledge was quite diverse, and he had come into contact with various cultivation methods and techniques to some extent.

He usually only uses a small portion of the valuable treasures.

He has a corresponding cultivation technique to activate this Yin Wind Pearl. Although it is not as compatible as that of a White Bone Grandmaster, it is not so bad as to completely disgrace it.

Once he has mastered the Yin Bone Flame Technique and achieved the first stage of bone fire and Yin bone corpse fire, he can use it to activate the Yin Wind Pearl, which will significantly increase its power. We'll deal with the future later. For now, the Yin Wind Domain formed by the Yin Wind Pearl is enough to restrict even half-step Grand Cultivators. Generally, even Grand Cultivators with shallow foundations will have their combat power limited within this Yin Wind Domain.

However, the effects of established major repair methods like the White Bone Repair are quite limited.

You'll only experience some inconvenience, but it won't really cause any serious damage.

Besides the Yin Wind Domain, the Yin Wind Pearl can also unleash the power of wind evil, which is enough to shake the soul of a great cultivator.

It can play a crucial role in critical moments of battle.

Now that the Yin Wind Pearl has been successfully refined, Chen Ping'an's protective power has been enhanced once again. His overall foundation has also seen a slight improvement.

The Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag, which he had previously relied on heavily, has now completely withdrawn from the stage of history and become a reserve item for him.

"The refinement of the Yin Wind Pearl is complete, and the refinement of the Dry Bone Spike is almost finished. Now I can finally devote all my energy to studying the Avici Thunder Sound and the Yin Bone Flame Technique."

Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, and within his spiritual platform, the thorn-like spikes, like withered bones, sank slightly.

The Dry Bone Spike is not as high-grade as the Yin Wind Pearl, but it is still a rare treasure. For a typical half-step cultivator, it can be used as a foundational item to suppress their inner strength.

It is well-suited to the cultivation of the Heavenly Realm and can also serve as a protective object, second only to the main offensive force.

However, with all the features he had, something was missing.

However, using a dry bone spike to launch a surprise attack on a vengeful person has its own unique advantages.

Especially the mother and child vertebrae, which are set as one. When they suddenly separate during battle, their divine power disappears and their fluctuations become unclear. Caught off guard, they can easily cause ordinary cultivators of the Celestial Realm to suffer a great loss.

If other means of restraint are added on this basis, the prospects are extremely promising.

However, the specific application in actual combat should be adapted to local conditions and determined by objective circumstances.

"The Domain of Yin Wind, the Power of Wind Evil, Mother and Child Spikes."

Numerous pieces of information echoed in Chen Ping'an's mind, eventually transforming into a divine light that burst forth in his eyes.

hum~
Ripples spread across the void, and a panel appeared.

hum~
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Celestial Realm 2 - Piercing Rainbow Realm (Piercing Rainbow Hidden Radiance)
武学：青阳血炼法大成（0/38400）、颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（1435/8640）、三分归元真卷小成（0/15360）、无相自在法（残篇）小成（0/15360）、广寒剑法（残篇）大成（3115/19200）、狂雷刀法圆满、太虚御风步圆满、七绝禁法圆满.
Secret Techniques: Soul Suppression Technique, Soul Guiding Technique, Butterfly Dream Bewitching Technique, Illusionary Eye

Half a month has passed since he emerged from seclusion, killed Gu Yueyan, and slew Cangjian.

Over the past two weeks, my progress in the Guanghan Sword Technique has been steady and orderly, and I have now made more than 15% progress.

However, to achieve complete success and reach perfection, it will probably take another three or four months.

It remains to be seen whether, upon mastering the Guanghan Sword Technique, the corresponding enhancements will allow him to advance further in his cultivation, truly breaking through the barrier of the second realm and entering the third realm, thus achieving his goal.
The momentum of the great cultivation of heaven and man!

hum~
Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, and the panel in front of him vanished.

In three or four months, a half-step Grand Cultivator can advance their cultivation level further, and there is even a possibility that they may step into the Celestial Grand Cultivator realm.

If such news were to spread, it would be horrifying, enough to make countless people tremble with fear and be deeply shaken.

Even for a Great Celestial, such progress is simply inconceivable. Even with the opportunity to obtain spiritual treasures or improve one's cultivation techniques, such advancement is still far too incredible.

But in Chen Ping'an's eyes, it still felt a little lacking.

Using only the Guanghan Sword Technique might not be enough to guarantee a safe outcome. However, if one could add a genuine skill scroll to begin learning, the corresponding benefits would be guaranteed.

After all, the Great Repair Pass is no ordinary place. Although the power of the Guanghan Sword Technique is considerable, its grade has not yet truly reached the level of a True Skill Scroll.

While the progress at the Perfection level is extraordinary, it may still fall short when facing major hurdles in cultivation.

"What does the Northern Border Garrison Command think of that official letter of request? Will they grant it special approval?"

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted slightly.

If the Northern Border Garrison Command grants special permission, then it might not be long before he can obtain the complete scroll of the true martial arts technique and roam freely.

Once you get your hands on the Free and Unfettered Journey, you can use its complete artistic conception to directly begin your cultivation and break through to the Great Cultivation Realm!
Chen Ping'an looked expectant, lost in thought.

It's about time for a response regarding the decision of the Northern Border Pacification Division.

In addition, the ancient Yuezhi clan.
Chen Ping'an's gaze narrowed slightly.

Within half a month, the Guyue clan should have received news of Guyue Yan's death.

Of the surrounding territories, the ancient territory of the Yuezhi people was the most expansive, encompassing twenty-one prefectures.

The dominant force in their territory, the Guyue clan, was the most distant of the several regional powers, located just outside the Beishan Pass.

Unlike the Heavenly Secrets Transmission of the Northern Border Garrison, the internal information of such a regional overlord, although it has different channels, still takes time to transmit any information.

However, half a month is enough time for forces of this level to cross geographical boundaries and spread news.

"Now we'll see how the Yuezhi tribe reacts."

Chen Ping'an's gaze was calm, and his expression was composed.

Having already made his move in the previous battle, he had clearly made thorough preparations.

To kill the young master of Guyue with a knife, in terms of his public persona, would be an act of recklessness, showing a lack of consideration for consequences.

But in reality, this is not the case.

In dealing with people and situations, one has the corresponding freedom, regardless of the matter at hand.

The difference lies in whether one can bear the corresponding consequences.

There are some things we can do, but can we bear the consequences?

If so, then he is not called a reckless fool, but someone who can assess the situation and make decisive decisions!
Sometimes, the difference between a brute and a great ruler may simply be the difference in ability.

Without a doubt, Chen Ping'an now possesses such abilities.

Previously, in the Black Nether Mountains, the Great Cultivator White Bone had gained a more accurate assessment of his own abilities after this battle.

The concept of the Great Cultivation of Heaven and Man has also been clearly defined.

With the meticulous guidance and careful explanation from the Holy Maiden of Tianluo, he had a thorough understanding of all aspects of combat power and realm.

Now that his cultivation level has improved even more than before, and with the addition of external resources, he really wants to test just how capable this ancient Yue clan's Celestial-level cultivator really is!

"Rumor has it that the Ancient Yue Clan has three Celestial Realm cultivators. If they were to make a move this time, I wonder which one it would be!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes brightened slightly, and his face showed hope.

If he could have a good fight, it might fulfill his previous expectations.

Unlike the battle in the Black Nether Mountains, this battle was fought alone, with his own strength, truly facing a Celestial Realm cultivator!

Chen Pingan turned his eyes slightly, and calmed his mind.

Although the Yin Wind Pearl has been properly refined, there is still much for him to do.

Whether it's the implementation of the Three-Part Return to Origin True Scroll, the improvement of the Seven Absolute Forbidden Techniques, or the refinement of secret arts, he needs to invest a lot of energy in each of them.

With a thought in mind, Chen Ping'an slowly closed his eyes and began to calmly study the text.

hum~
In a flash of light, a bone fragment carrying the Yin Bone Flame Technique appeared.

(End of this chapter)