High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

Half a day passed quickly.

Chen Yuan and his group sat in the VIP lounge, where Youying had already devoured almost all of the spiritual fruit.

It lay sprawled on the sofa, patting its round belly with its paws.

"This one called Jade Crystal Fruit is pretty good. I'll have the boss buy a few baskets to stock up later."

Chen Tianling rolled his eyes at it.

"Are you here to apply for citizenship or to buy goods?"

Just then, the door to the lounge was gently pushed open.

Zhou Shi'an walked in with a big smile on his face, carrying a small tray in his hands.

The tray was neatly stacked with a dozen or so silver-white cards and a dozen or so exquisite metal bracelets.

The cards and bracelets both shimmered with a faint glow.

"Senior Chen Yuan, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"

Zhou Shi'an respectfully handed the tray to Chen Yuan.

"The naturalization procedures for all of you have been completed. Here are your citizenship cards and smart bracelets."

"Upon learning that you are a powerful expert at the Eternal True God realm, we expedited the process; otherwise, it would normally take at least a day."

Chen Yuan picked up a card and looked at it.

The card felt slightly cool to the touch, and the material seemed to be some kind of alloy. The front was engraved with the national emblem of the Canglan Empire—a giant golden eagle with outstretched wings.

The back features the cardholder's basic information and an anti-counterfeiting security mark.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Zhou Shi'an quickly waved his hand.

"It's no trouble at all, it's an honor for me to serve my seniors!"

He handed the card and the bracelet to Chen Tianling and Youying respectively.

The shadowy creature pinched the bracelet with its claws, turning it over and over to examine it, its little eyes full of curiosity.

"How do I wear this thing? My hands are too big."

Zhou Shi'an quickly replied.

"This... Lord Void Beast, there's no need to worry. The bracelet can automatically adjust its size; you can just slip it onto your claws."

Shadow tried it out, and the bracelet indeed automatically enlarged and fit snugly onto its front paw.

Zhou Shi'an then turned to Chen Yuan and explained earnestly.

"Senior, your personal information has been entered into the Imperial Population Information System."

"From this moment forward, you are all official citizens of the Azure Sky Empire."

"This smart bracelet can log in to the Empire's official website to check various information such as laws and regulations, star map, and power distribution."

"It can also receive official announcements and news released by the Empire."

"If any of you have any questions, you can always check them on your wristbands..."

Chen Yuan put on the bracelet and probed it with his divine sense.

The bracelet has a small spirit pattern interface inside, and its functions are indeed very complete.

He nodded.

"Thank you for your trouble, Lord Zhou. Is there anything else I should be aware of?"

Zhou Shi'an quickly replied.

"You're too kind, senior. I don't deserve such a title. Is there anything else I can do for you?"

Chen Yuan fell into thought upon hearing this.

Don't say it, there really is.

Now that the identity issue has been resolved, a place to live is still not available.

Although the Starry Sea Divine Boat can be inhabited, it's not ideal to stay inside all the time, and it can be inconvenient at times.

He looked at Zhou Shi'an.

"There is indeed something else I would like to ask Lord Zhou."

Zhou Shi'an quickly and respectfully replied.

"Please give me your instructions, senior. I will answer them without hesitation."

Chen Yuan didn't stand on ceremony.

"We are now citizens of the Azure Empire and wish to settle here permanently."

"Since we're going to settle down, we need a place to stay."

"Mr. Zhou, could you please explain the process for purchasing property in your country?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shi'an's heart stirred.

It seems this group is truly determined to establish themselves within the Canglan Empire.

One Eternal True God in the middle stage, two True Gods in the late stage, and ten True Gods in the middle stage.

If this force were to truly integrate into the empire, it would be an absolute boon to the empire.

His smile grew even more enthusiastic.

"Senior wants to buy property? That's easy!"

"I wonder how big a property you'd like to buy, senior? Our Canglan Empire offers a wide variety of real estate options."

"From small villas to large estates, from floating islands to entire planets, we have it all."

Chen Yuan became interested.

"Oh? What types are there?"

Zhou Shi'an introduced them as if they were his own treasures.

"The most common type is a detached villa on a planet, which typically occupies several acres to tens of acres."

"The next level up is a large estate, covering hundreds to thousands of acres, complete with a private training ground and a beast-taming garden."

"Further up are the floating islands, suspended above the clouds, offering stunning views and exceptional privacy."

"The highest grade is an entire habitable planet; once purchased, it becomes the senior's private territory."

"However, the prices and annual taxes are also very high."

After listening, Chen Yuan pondered for a moment.

The entire planet?

Totally unnecessary.

Although he had a lot of spirit crystals, they weren't obtained by a sudden gust of wind.

That was something he painstakingly acquired by robbing the rich to help the poor on the Jade Purity Continent.

No, he robbed the rich to help himself.

Spirit crystals should be spent on the blade, not on the handle.

He waved his hand.

"It doesn't need to be that big, a detached villa on a habitable planet will do."

"Does Lord Zhou have any suitable recommendations? Or where should we buy it?"

Zhou Shi'an was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

He originally thought that a big shot like Chen Yuan would definitely buy a life-bearing planet as his territory.

I didn't expect the other party to be so low-key, only asking for a villa?

However, upon further reflection, he remembered the instructions given to him by his superiors.

If it is confirmed that the other party has no ill intentions towards the Canglan Empire, then we should try our best to please them and make sure that this eternal true god stays in the empire.

Zhou Shi'an quickly calculated in his mind, and then cautiously spoke.

"Senior, while a detached villa is nice, it might not be suitable for your status."

"I have a better recommendation."

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

Tell me about it.

Zhou Shi'an quickly explained.

"Near Minglan Star, there is an artificial planet villa area specially built for the imperial nobles and high-level cultivators."

"Those villas are built on an artificial planet, in a beautiful environment with abundant spiritual energy, and with the highest level of security."

"Each villa is equipped with an independent cultivation room, a medicinal herb garden, and a beast-taming arena."

"The surrounding neighbors are all high-ranking figures in the empire, making this villa far more upscale than ordinary villas."

He paused, then added.

"Furthermore, as a junior, I can apply for an internal discount for my senior."

"It can probably be discounted to around 30% off."

After listening, Chen Yuan exchanged a glance with Chen Tianling beside him.

Chen Tianling spoke through telepathy.

"Boss, that sounds pretty good. An artificial planet offers better security and privacy than a villa on a regular planet."

Chen Yi also transmitted his voice.

"I also think it's worth considering. Since we're going to be living here for a long time, it wouldn't hurt to live more comfortably."

The shadowy figure moved even closer.

"Boss! An artificial planet! That sounds really impressive!"

Chen Yuan hesitated for a moment, then looked at Zhou Shi'an.

"What's the price after the 30% discount?"

Zhou Shi'an quickly calculated in his mind.

"Senior, after the 30% discount, it will cost approximately 36 million star coins."

"This price is already at cost price; it's just a small token of my appreciation from a junior to a senior."

After he finished speaking, he remembered something else and quickly added it.

"By the way, senior, you come from a distant star system, so you may not have any star coins on you."

"If we pay with the same quality of spirit crystals as before... about 36,000 top-grade spirit crystals would be enough."

Thirty-six hundred top-grade spirit crystals?

Chen Yuan's heart stirred.

This price is indeed not expensive.

He previously plundered the ten major sects in the southern region of the Jade Purity Continent, seizing a considerable amount of top-grade spirit crystals.

Thirty-six hundred coins are just a drop in the ocean.

He turned to look at Chen Tianling and communicated with him using their divine sense.

Chen Tianling said the price was quite reasonable.

The shadowy figure beside him nodded vigorously.

"Boss, 36,000 top-grade spirit crystals for a man-made planet villa? Worth it!"

Chen Yuan nodded and said to Zhou Shi'an.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Lord Zhou."

Zhou Shi'an quickly waved his hand, his smile almost overflowing.

"No trouble at all! It's an honor for me to serve you, senior!"

He asked again cautiously.

"When do you plan to go see the property, senior? If you're going now, I can send someone to accompany you."

"Once we get there, we can complete the purchase procedures directly and move in today."

Chen Yuan stood up.

"Let's go now."

Zhou Shi'an quickly called out towards the door.

"Zhao Ping! Come in!"

A young official in his thirties strode into the lounge.

He was dressed in a crisp official robe, had a handsome face, and his cultivation level was around the peak of Martial Saint.

"Commander-in-Chief, please give your orders."

Zhou Shi'an solemnly instructed him.

"Zhao Ping, accompany Senior Chen Yuan to buy a house in Ziyun Xingyuan."

"I've already spoken to the person in charge there. You just need to take your senior and get the paperwork done."

"Remember, you must satisfy your senior. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you responsible."

Zhao Ping quickly bowed and agreed.

"Rest assured, Commander, I will handle it well!"

He walked up to Chen Yuan and bowed deeply.

"Junior Zhao Ping greets Senior Chen Yuan."

"Next, I will lead the way for you, senior. Please take good care of me."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly.

The group walked out of the administration building and returned to the Star Harbor helipad.

With a thought, Chen Yuan sent the hundred-zhang-long Star Sea Divine Ship flying out from the infinite storage space.

The star patterns on the ship's hull shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight.

Zhao Ping stared wide-eyed at the legendary starship up close.

The ultimate eternal treasure!

He had only ever seen such a high-level flying treasure in the records of the imperial family.

Now it's actually right in front of me.

The overwhelming sense of pressure made it difficult for him to breathe.

"Is this... the ultimate eternal treasure...?"

His voice trembled slightly, but more so with amazement.

Shadow swished its tail as it walked past him, saying smugly.

"Stop spacing out and lead the way."

Zhao Ping snapped out of his daze and nodded quickly.

"Yes, yes, yes! Senior, please follow me!"

He quickly ran to a small spaceship next to him and started the engine.

The spaceship slowly rose into the air and flew towards the outer reaches of the planet.

The Starship followed closely behind, and the two ships sailed away from Starport one after the other.

The onlookers in Star Harbor were abuzz with discussion when they saw this scene.

"That starship has flown away again! Who on earth is this important figure?"

"Didn't you see? General Zhou personally received them; the scale of the reception was astounding!"

"I've inquired; it seems to be a powerful being at the level of an Eternal True God, who came to register as a citizen on our Minglan Star!"

"An eternal god? Such a great figure actually came here to register as a citizen?"

An old businessman sighed.

"The Azure Sky Empire is about to add a great figure."

The merchant shipping channel outside Star Harbor was also in an uproar.

The crew members who had just witnessed the landing of the Starship were now watching it depart.

"That Eternal Supreme Starship has flown away, followed by Lord Zhao Ping's spaceship."

"Zhao Ping is Chief of Staff Zhou's confidant. It seems this important figure really intends to settle down in our Canglan Empire."

"Eternal Gods... How many Eternal Gods does our empire actually have?"

"I don't know, but I can count them on two hands."

"This star field is probably going to be quite lively from now on."

.........

Inside the main control cabin of the Shenzhou spacecraft.

Chen Yuan leaned back in his chair, fiddling with the smart bracelet on his wrist.

The bracelet projected a palm-sized holographic screen displaying the Empire's official website interface.

"This thing is pretty convenient."

As he spoke, he used his bracelet to check detailed information about the Canglan Empire.

The official website has a wealth of information.

From imperial history to laws and regulations, from star map to power distribution, everything is explained in detail.

Chen Tianling, also wearing a bracelet, was checking the documents alongside him.

The shadowy creature sidled up and clumsily poked at its bracelet with its claws.

"Boss, how do I turn the page? My hands are too big, I keep clicking the wrong thing."

Chen Yi reached out and adjusted it for him.

"It has artificial intelligence; you can control it directly with your voice, no need to tap anything."

Chen Yuan ignored them and focused on browsing the information on the official website.

As he researched more and more, his understanding of the Canglan Empire deepened.

The Azure Empire governs more than three hundred star systems, and its territory is extremely vast.

The empire's supreme ruler is the Emperor, whose cultivation is unfathomable; it is said that he has already reached the Supreme Realm.

In addition, there are several imperial ancestors who have also reached the Supreme Realm and are in charge.

Below the Emperor are four princes, each guarding one of the four major star regions of the empire: southeast, northwest, and southwest.

All four princes are peak-level Eternal True Gods, just one step away from becoming Supreme.

Below the prince are thirty-six regional governors, who are stationed in various important star regions to guard them.

The minimum cultivation level required for a town envoy is an Eternal True God.

In addition, the empire also has a personal guard directly under the emperor—the Azure Guard.

The minimum requirement for ordinary members of the Imperial Guard is the peak of the Martial God realm, while officers must reach the True God realm.

The commander of the Imperial Guard is a general at the peak of the Eternal True God realm...

Chen Yuan read through all the information one by one and gained a better understanding of the situation.

"The empire has Supreme Realm experts in charge, and there is more than one."

Chen Tianling, who was standing nearby, also saw this information.

"The Emperor is at least at the Supreme Realm, and there are others like the Supreme Ancestor."

"Although the exact number wasn't specified, it's certain that the Canglan Empire has a rather deep foundation."

Chen Yuan nodded.

With his cultivation at the mid-stage of Eternal True God, although he wasn't among the strongest in the Canglan Empire, he was definitely not weak either.

It should rank at least in the top few dozen.

No wonder the people on Minglan Star treated him with such respect.

His cultivation level of mid-stage Eternal True God is considered among the best of the Domain Envoys.

In any galaxy, he would be a truly important figure.

Shadowy was also browsing the official website when he suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"Boss! Look at this! The Empire has a rule that powerhouses at the Eternal True God level can receive an annual tribute!"

"The offerings include spirit crystals, cultivation resources, and some special benefits!"

Chen Yi leaned over and took a look.

"It seems to be a system established by the empire to attract strong individuals to stay."

"The higher one's cultivation level, the more offerings one can receive."

Chen Yuan glanced at it and confirmed it was true.

"The benefits are pretty good."

Chen Yuan smiled.

He then continued browsing other content on the official website.

The empire has a very comprehensive legal system that provides strict protection for the personal safety and property of its citizens.

Murder is a serious crime, and so is robbery.

Unless the duel is conducted voluntarily by both parties, any form of private fight will be subject to legal consequences.

This is undoubtedly good news for Chen Yuan, who wants to focus on developing his abilities in peace.

"There's another rule: powerful beings at the level of Eternal True Gods only need to complete one mission commissioned by the Empire every hundred years."

Chen Tianling pointed to the holographic screen on the bracelet.

"The rest of the time is completely free, and there will be no forced conscription or recruitment."

Chen Yuan nodded.

"It seems that the Canglan Empire's system is very friendly to the strong."

They offered them offerings, freedom, and protection.

No wonder it attracts so many powerful outsiders to become citizens.

He also consulted information on other powers surrounding the empire.

Besides the Canglan Empire, there are several other relatively large forces in the Zixuan Star Region.

The Silverwing Federation is a technology-driven federal power that is allied with the Azure Empire.

The Starsea Merchant Alliance is a super-large interstellar merchant alliance with branches in multiple star systems, maintaining neutrality.

The Bloodfang Tribe, a tribal alliance primarily composed of orcs, occasionally clashes with the Azure Empire, but is generally at peace.

In addition, there are some small and medium-sized forces and a large number of unclaimed star systems.

Overall, the situation in the Purple Profound Star Region is relatively stable.

Chen Yuan closed the official website interface and leaned back in his chair.

"There is no major war, and no force is expanding its territory."

"It's perfect for us to play it safe and develop our strength."

Chen Tianling also turned off the bracelet and said with a smile.

"It's much better than that awful place, the Cloud Ripple Starfield."

"Over there, they're all ready to fight and kill each other the moment they meet; over here, they're all offering spiritual fruits and tea the moment they meet."

The shadowy creature wagged its tail beside them.

"That's right! When the boss announced his cultivation level, they were so scared their legs went weak, how could they dare to shout and kill?"

Everyone laughed.

.........

Meanwhile, inside the Minglanxing administrative building.

Zhou Shi'an stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in his office, watching the points of light in the starry sky gradually recede into the distance.

He let out a long breath.

Meng Jinghong stood behind him, looking equally relaxed.

"We've finally gotten rid of this big Buddha statue."

Zhou Shi'an shook his head.

"It's not that they were sent away, it's that they've been settled in. They've officially become citizens of the Empire."

"I might come to Minglan Star often in the future."

Meng Jinghong smiled wryly.

"Next time we come, we need to be better prepared."

Zhou Shi'an walked back to his desk and turned on his communication device.

He needs to report everything that happened today to the Imperial Headquarters.

"Zhou Shi'an, Chief Executive of Minglan Star, urgently reports this."

"Chen Yuan, a mid-stage Eternal True God, and his thirteen followers have completed their citizenship procedures on Minglan Star today."

"After verification by the Mind Mirror, the other party has no hostility towards the Empire."

"The opponent's cultivation level is as follows: Chen Yuan himself is at the mid-stage of Eternal True God, his deputy is at the late-stage of True God, his mount is at the late-stage of True God, and there are ten guards, all of whom are at the mid-stage of True God."

"The other party has already gone to Ziyun Xingyuan to purchase a property, indicating their intention to settle there long-term."

"All the above information has been confirmed. Please provide your instructions from headquarters..."

He sent out the report and then slumped into his chair.

A few beads of sweat remained on his forehead.

Meng Jinghong handed him a cup of tea.

"Lord Zhou, have some tea to calm your nerves."

Zhou Shi'an took the teacup and gulped down a large mouthful.

"Tell me, how come a big shot like him, who is at the mid-stage of the Eternal True God realm, actually came to our Minglan Star to register his citizenship?"

"I never thought I would encounter something like this in my entire life."

Meng Jinghong also sighed.

Fortunately, the other party was very easy to talk to and didn't put on airs at all.

"If we encounter someone arrogant and domineering, we'll be in big trouble."

Zhou Shi'an nodded.

"Indeed, although this senior Chen Yuan doesn't talk much, his attitude has always been very peaceful."

"His men are all very disciplined; none of them abuse their power."

He put down his teacup and looked out the window.

"I've done everything I was supposed to do. Now I'll leave it to headquarters."

"This kind of important figure is not someone for small fry like us to speak about."

Meng Jinghong nodded in deep agreement.

The two looked at each other and saw a hint of relief in each other's eyes.