High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

Chen Yuan stood on the back of the shadowy figure, overlooking the entire battlefield.

The monsters have all fled.

Although the nearly 100-meter-wide chasm in the sky was still there, the overwhelming demonic energy it once possessed was gone.

The black mist gradually dissipated, and the lightning stopped flashing.

The entire Netherworld Cave is like a wild beast whose spine has been removed; it is still ferocious but no longer a threat.

Just as Chen Yuan was about to turn his gaze away and return to the city wall.

Suddenly, he frowned.

He felt a gaze on him for a brief moment.

It came from deep within the Heavenly Cave!

Cold, sinister, and filled with a hostility that seemed to want to strangle him!

The feeling lasted only a moment, so fast it was almost like an illusion.

But Chen Yuan was certain that it wasn't a misperception!

He squinted and looked into the depths of the dark crack.

"Is there something else inside?"

He strained his divine sense to try and pinpoint the source of that gaze, but there seemed to be an invisible barrier deep within the Heavenly Cave, shutting his divine sense out.

I can't perceive anything.

Chen Yuan remained silent for a moment, and finally gave up the idea of ​​rushing in now.

We've killed enough for today.

The Netherworld Demon Lord is dead, as are the two early-stage ninth-tier beings. The demon army is utterly routed.

That was a really satisfying battle.

As for that gaze...

"No rush."

Chen Yuan thought to himself.

The Netherworld Cave won't run away, and neither can the things inside.

It's not too late to check it out after you've checked in a few more times and become stronger.

Rushing in rashly.

If there's something strange inside, it would be disastrous if things went wrong.

Being cautious is perfectly fine.

He patted Shadow's head.

"Let's go, let's go back."

The shadowy figure nodded, and with a flap of its wings, it instantly appeared above the walls of the Demon Suppression Fortress.

Chen Yuan took a step and landed on the city wall, and the cheers around him became even more enthusiastic.

"Chief Chen! Chief Chen!"

Countless warriors excitedly brandished their weapons, their eyes filled with fervor and worship.

Chen Yuan waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

He glanced at Zhou Qing, who was walking towards him, and said calmly:

"The Netherworld Demon Lord is dead, and the remaining demons are no threat. You can decide what to do with them next."

Zhou Qing nodded solemnly.

"Rest assured, Chief Chen, leave the rest to us."

He paused for a moment, then a barely suppressed smile spread across his face.

"In today's battle, our Great Xia has slain three ninth-tier alien beings! This is a feat unseen for nearly ten years!"

"If this gets out, it will definitely cause a sensation internationally!"

Several high-ranking members of the nearby Demon Suppression Fortress echoed this sentiment, their faces filled with excitement.

Ninth-tier alien races are all equivalent to human martial saints!

Normally it's difficult to kill even one, but today I killed three in one go!

Moreover, the most powerful Netherworld Demon Lord is at the peak of the ninth rank!

This record.

It's unique on the entire planet Earth!

Chen Yuan simply smiled faintly after hearing this. Three ninth-level Venerables? That's nothing special.

He glanced at the crack in the distance and suddenly asked:

"Can that crack be sealed?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing's smile faded slightly, and he sighed.

"Disaster."

"The Netherworld Cave is one of the largest caves in the Great Xia Dynasty. The crack has existed for decades, but it has long since stabilized after the best opportunity was missed."

"All we can do is reinforce the seal with arrays to prevent a large-scale outflow of demons from inside."

"Completely shutting it down is simply impossible at the moment."

Chen Yuan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

He really knew nothing about formations.

The system provided cultivation techniques, martial arts skills, movement techniques, and alchemy, but not formations.

It doesn't matter, everyone has their own expertise, so let the professionals handle this kind of thing.

......

soon.

Zhou Qing began to arrange for people to clean up the mess.

Some martial artists went to reinforce the seal of the Heavenly Cave, trying to close the cracks as much as possible.

Another group of warriors went to clean up the battlefield and collect the corpses of the slain demons.

Monsters are treasures from head to toe; their blood can be used in medicine, their bones can be used to forge weapons, and their demon cores are the most precious treasures for cultivation. They should not be wasted.

Unfortunately, most of them were eaten by the shadows, and not many corpses remained.

Another group of warriors were responsible for guarding the area to prevent any escaped demons from making a comeback.

Everything is proceeding smoothly.

Chen Yuan was warmly invited by Zhou Qing into the fortress to attend the victory celebration banquet.

It was supposed to be a victory celebration banquet.

In reality, it was just a table of food and drinks set up in the command room.

The Demon Suppression Fortress is in a state of constant readiness and doesn't have many rules.

But Zhou Qing took out his treasured wines, which he had kept for many years, and carried them out one by one, boldly breaking the clay seals.

"Chief Chen, I'm in a good mood today! Cheers!"

He poured himself a full bowl, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

Chen Yuan picked up the bowl and took a sip.

The wine is quite good; it contains spiritual energy and has a warming effect on the meridians of martial artists.

But for someone of his caliber, it's just a taste.

After Zhou Qing finished drinking and wiped his mouth, the smile on his face never faded.

"Chief Chen, you have no idea how many years this Netherworld Abyss has imprisoned me!"

"When I first took over this place, the Netherworld Demon Lord was only at the late stage of the ninth rank. I was able to barely suppress him and defend this place with the help of the Heaven-Slaying Blade."

"Until a few days ago, it broke through to the peak of the ninth rank. I thought the Demon Suppression Fortress was going to fall this time. Fortunately, Chief Chen was here."

"From now on, the Netherworld Cave will enjoy at least several decades of peace! Perhaps even a hundred years!"

"On behalf of all the warriors of the Demon Suppression Fortress and countless people and martial artists of the Western Regions, I, Zhou Qing, express my gratitude for this kindness..."

Several high-ranking members of the nearby Demon Suppression Fortress also raised their bowls.

"Respectfully addressed to Chief Judge Chen!"

Chen Yuan smiled and waved his hand, then took another sip of wine.

"You're too kind, Chief Zhou..."

The celebration banquet lasted for about half an hour.

Chen Yuan drank a few bowls of wine and ate some spirit beast meat before getting up to take his leave.

Zhou Qing quickly got up to see him off.

The group arrived at the city wall.

Chen Yuan walked to the wall, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked once again at the chasm in the distance.

The cracks were much quieter than before.

The black mist had mostly dissipated, and the deep darkness inside the crack could be vaguely seen.

The sealing array is being reinforced, and beams of light flow around the edges of the crack, gradually "stitching up" the wound.

Chen Yuan watched quietly.

This time he didn't feel that gaze again, as if everything just now was an illusion.

But he knew it wasn't an illusion.

That thing is still there.

Moreover, since I killed its subordinates, it must already hold a grudge.

A faint smile appeared on Chen Yuan's lips.

Holding a grudge? Then let it be.

I'll have to go in and take a look sooner or later anyway.

He turned around and looked behind him. Lin Zuyao was standing respectfully to one side, while Chen Tianling and the other eleven people were lined up on both sides, their auras heavy.

"Getting ready to go," Chen Yuan said.

Lin Zuyao nodded quickly.

Zhou Qing stepped forward and solemnly clasped his hands in greeting.

"Chief Chen, have a safe journey. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything in the future!"

Chen Yuan smiled and was about to speak.

Suddenly he remembered something.

Raise your hand and wave.

hum!

Two thousand crystal-clear, top-grade spirit crystals appeared out of thin air and were neatly piled on the city wall, radiating a pure energy that made one's heart tremble.

The surrounding air instantly became incredibly fresh, and the concentration of spiritual energy surged!

Everyone present was stunned.

Zhou Qing's pupils also contracted sharply.

"This...this is...a top-grade spirit crystal?!"

As the number one martial saint of the Great Xia Dynasty, he certainly recognized top-grade spirit crystals!

He personally inspected every single one of the more than 30,000 top-grade spirit crystals in the national treasury!

But the two thousand coins in front of him were of a purer quality than any he had ever seen!

And... a full two thousand!

"Chief Chen, what's wrong with you...?" Zhou Qing's voice trembled slightly.

Chen Yuan said calmly, "These spirit crystals are for you to strengthen the seal."

"Top-grade spirit crystals are much more effective than high-grade ones. Using them to set up formations should make the seal more stable."

He spoke of it so casually, as if he were giving away not two thousand top-grade spirit crystals, but two thousand cabbages.

Zhou Qing was completely stunned upon hearing this.

Two thousand coins with a casual wave of the hand!

And judging from his expression, it's like he's throwing away trash!

"Chief Chen, this...this is far too valuable!" Zhou Qing quickly waved his hand, "I cannot accept it!"

Chen Yuan glanced at him.

"If I told you to keep it, then keep it. I have no use for it."

The total value of two thousand top-grade spirit crystals was indeed precious, but they were really of little use to him.

If you can't break through, absorbing more is a waste.

Leaving it for Zhou Qing to reinforce the seal would actually maximize its value.

Of course, he also had his own selfish motives.

The two thousand top-grade spirit crystals reinforced the array seal, which could cause considerable trouble for the guy inside who had a strong killing intent towards him.

Zhou Qing was taken aback.

What others dream of is a treasure that is "useless" in your hands?

But you can tell that Chen Yuan isn't lying.

"But..." Zhou Qing wanted to say something more.

Chen Yuan interrupted him.

"No buts, just accept it."

"The seal on the Netherworld Cave has been reinforced, so fewer people will die in the future. Consider this a small token of my appreciation."

Zhou Qing felt a surge of warmth upon hearing this.

He bowed deeply to Chen Yuan once again.

"Chief Chen is truly righteous; on behalf of the millions of people of Great Xia, I thank you!"

The high-ranking officials of the Demon Suppression Fortress behind them also bowed in respect.

They admired his magnanimity and generosity for giving away two thousand top-grade spirit crystals so readily!

Chen Yuan waved his hand.

"Alright, enough with the formalities, let's go."

He glanced at the shadowy figure on his shoulder, and the shadowy figure understood immediately.

He leaped into the air.

boom!!!

A miniature figurine measuring only three centimeters in size instantly expands into a colossal beast three hundred meters long!

Chen Yuan took a step and landed on the broad back of the shadowy figure.

Lin Zuyao quickly followed and fell behind.

Chen Tianling and the other eleven also flashed and stood steadily on the back of Youying, standing on either side.

Chen Yuan, who was at the forefront, turned around and glanced at Zhou Qing and the others on the city wall, and nodded slightly.

"I'm gone."

The words fell.

With a flap of its wings, the shadowy figure vanished into the void!

It disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Zhou Qing and the others were left standing there, staring at the disappearing figure, speechless for a long time.

for a long time.

Zhou Qing glanced down at the two thousand top-grade spirit crystals on the city wall, and shook his head with a wry smile.

"This Chief Chen... really..."

He didn't know how to describe it.

Generous? Extravagant?

It doesn't seem to be enough.

In the end, he could only sigh and say, "Use all these top-grade spirit crystals to reinforce the sealing formation."

"yes!"

The higher-ups nearby quickly accepted the order.

Zhou Qing looked up again in the direction where Chen Yuan had disappeared, his eyes filled with awe and gratitude.