High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

Chen Tianling led the Holy Dragon Guards to conduct another thorough inspection of the manor.

This time it was even more meticulous than before, leaving no stone unturned, not even for a single wall, a single floorboard, or a single spirit rune.

Chen Yi scanned the four walls of the cultivation room with his divine sense to confirm that there were no hidden spying formations.

Chen Er inspected the soil and water source of the medicinal herb garden.

It has been confirmed that nothing has been tampered with.

Chen San walked around the beast taming arena several times, even plucking up and examining the spiritual herbs in the corners.

The Shadow was not idle either; it used its Void Perception to scan the entire spatial structure of the manor.

The Void Beast is extremely sensitive to spatial fluctuations; no hidden door or teleportation array can escape its detection...

Half an hour later, Chen Tianling returned to Chen Yuan.

"Boss, all the checks are done."

"Apart from the standard defensive array and spirit-gathering array of the empire, there are no other arrays in the entire manor."

"There are no hidden compartments in the walls and floors, the cultivation room and bedroom are very clean, and there are no problems with the soil in the spirit herb garden and the facilities in the beast taming arena."

He paused, then added.

"The Imperial's official defensive arrays and spirit-gathering arrays are only of standard grade, with average quality and no hidden functions."

Chen Yuan nodded, feeling much more at ease.

It wasn't that he was too cautious, but rather that although his current cultivation level was quite good, it was far from invincible.

In this foreign land, it's never wrong to be careful.

The Canglan Empire is indeed treating him well now, but what if they turn their backs on him one day?

It's always better to have a few trump cards up your sleeve than to be caught off guard and scrambling to catch up later.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"In that case, you all step back a bit, I'm going to start setting up the formation."

Chen Yuan walked to the courtyard in the center of the manor, and a thought struck him.

A large amount of array materials flew out from the infinite storage space and hovered in mid-air.

These materials were previously seized from the Jade Purity Continent and four Earth Immortals, and their grade is quite high.

There were array cores the size of a fist, array plates engraved with spirit patterns, and array flags radiating various colors of light...

There are hundreds of items in total, and each one is a genuine treasure.

Chen Tianling watched from the side, a look of amazement flashing in his eyes.

"The boss brought out even more materials this time than he did at Ziyun Star Garden."

Chen Yi lowered his voice and said.

"Yuhua Star is far more important than Ziyun Star Garden, so the formation there must be much more secure."

Chen Yuan ignored their whispers, and with a flick of his right hand, dozens of beams of light flew out from his palm at the same time.

The array cores, array plates, and array flags seemed to be controlled by an invisible hand, flying towards various parts of the manor.

Some are submerged underground, some are embedded in walls, and some are suspended in mid-air.

Chen Yuan made hand seals with lightning speed.

Spiritual runes flowed from his fingertips, weaving into intricate arrays in the air.

The outermost layer is a golden defensive array, with thick and steady array patterns that envelop the entire manor.

The middle layer is a dark red killing array, with array patterns as sharp as knives, concealing a fierce killing intent.

The inner layer is a cyan illusionary array, with ethereal and illusory patterns that can confuse the senses of intruders.

At the very core is a silver teleportation array.

This formation has the most complex array patterns, with twelve array eyes alone.

Chen Yuan was extremely careful when setting up this teleportation array, meticulously executing each array incantation.

.........

After more than half an hour, the four major formations were all set up.

Chen Yuan looked at the formation hidden in the shadows, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips.

These formations are not activated under normal circumstances, and outsiders cannot detect them at all.

In the event of danger, all four major formations will be activated simultaneously.

The defensive formation blocked the first wave of attacks, while the killing and illusion formations bought time.

The teleportation array then instantly teleported him and the others to a random star field.

Then we'll just take out the Starry Sea Divine Ship and disappear without a trace.

Even if a supreme expert came, he was confident he could escape safely.

The safety factor is directly maximized.

"I'm a genius."

Chen Yuan patted non-existent dust off his hands, very satisfied with his arrangement.

He turned to Chen Tianling and the others and said.

"I'm leaving the security of the manor to you. I'm going into seclusion to cultivate. Don't disturb me unless it's absolutely necessary."

Chen Tianling clasped his hands in response.

"Don't worry, boss, with me here, no one can get in."

Chen Yi also said in a deep voice.

"My subordinates will take turns guarding the manor to ensure its absolute safety."

The shadow flicked its tail.

"Boss, focus on your cultivation. If anyone dares to break in, I'll devour them whole!"

Chen Yuan nodded and turned to walk towards the training room inside the manor.

This cultivation room is several times larger than the one in Ziyun Star Garden.

The entire structure is made of a dark black stone with naturally occurring fine veins on its surface.

The spirit-gathering array inside the room has been activated, and the air is filled with visible spiritual mist.

In the center is a huge jade cushion, about ten feet in diameter, with a warm and smooth surface.

Chen Yuan sat cross-legged on the futon, a thought forming in his mind.

A large number of pills flew out from the infinite storage space and were neatly arranged in front of me.

The jade bottle was filled with countless top-grade ninth-rank pills, numbering in the millions.

There are tens of thousands of top-grade tenth-rank pills and hundreds of true treasure-level pills.

There were also ten secret-treasure-grade pills that shimmered with seven-colored light.

A rich fragrance of medicinal pills filled the air, enveloping the entire cultivation room in a light mist.

Chen Yuan took a deep breath, a look of rapture on his face.

Any one of these pills would be enough to make cultivators outside fight tooth and nail for them.

But he lets you eat them as freely as candy.

He then took out a large number of spirit crystals and spread them all over the floor of the cultivation room.

The top-grade and high-grade spirit crystals were mixed together and piled up to the height of his calves.

The energy emitted by the spirit crystals mixed with the spirit mist, and the concentration of spiritual energy in the entire cultivation room reached a terrifying level.

Chen Yuan closed his eyes and began to circulate the eternal divine power within his body.

The divine power vortex slowly rotated in the dantian, continuously drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy and medicinal power into the body.

His consciousness sank into the sea of ​​laws, and fragments of the laws of darkness constantly surfaced, collided, and merged in his mind.

It's still quite a ways off from the ultimate realization of the Law of Darkness.

But if I focus on my cultivation here, I'll eventually be able to advance...

Time flows on, day after day.

Inside the cultivation room, the spiritual energy surged and billowed, like a turbulent sea of ​​clouds.

Chen Yuan sat upright on the jade futon, his mind and body completely immersed in a state of ascetic cultivation, oblivious to all the disturbances of the outside world.

The medicinal power and spiritual energy mingled and flowed around him.

It constantly washes and tempers the physical body, nourishing divine power.

Fragments of the Law of Darkness collided, blended, and sublimated repeatedly within his sea of ​​consciousness, and his cultivation was steadily improving at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

And outside this sprawling envoy estate.

It was bustling with activity every day, but undercurrents were surging beneath the surface.

Since Chen Yuan settled in Yuhua Star and took on the role of Imperial Envoy.

No one in the powerful and influential families of the entire Eastern Star Region dared to underestimate this young, incredibly powerful Eternal True God.

Everyone wants to curry favor with this super big shot.

They might become acquainted with the people they meet and build good relationships with, or they might seek opportunities and protection.

As a result, in recent days, a steady stream of visitors have come to the manor's main gate every day.

The visitors came from various backgrounds.

It encompasses the top aristocratic families and powerful clans of Yuhua Star, the wealthy merchants spanning several star regions, and the imperial officials who wield real power.

There were even many high-ranking officials and powerful cultivators from distant star systems who came to join them.

They carried rare treasures and priceless gifts, prepared at great expense, all for the sake of seeing Chen Yuan.

It was early morning, just as dawn was breaking.

A wealthy-looking merchant in brocade robes arrived at the entrance of the manor.

This person is the chief manager of the Eastern Star Region of the Star Sea Business Alliance.

With a net worth of hundreds of millions, he holds an extremely high position in the entire eastern business district, and even ordinary officials have to give him some face.

He held a beautifully crafted gift box inlaid with jade and carved with dragons in both hands, his face plastered with an extremely respectful and obsequious smile, and quickly walked up to Chen Yi, the gatekeeper, adopting an extremely humble posture.

"My lord, I am the Eastern Manager of the Starsea Merchant Alliance. I have come to pay you a special visit to present Envoy Chen with a small gift as a token of my respect!"

"I wonder if Your Excellency would have the time to meet with me today?"

Chen Yi stood tall and straight like a spear, expressionless, exuding a chilling and murderous aura, his eyes devoid of any emotion.

He was already used to this kind of scene, and upon hearing this, he shook his head indifferently, his voice cold and crisp.

"I'm sorry, my master is in seclusion and does not receive any guests."

"Please leave."

The fat merchant's enthusiastic smile froze instantly, a deep regret flashing in his eyes, yet he dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction.

He hesitated before raising the gift box in his hand and tentatively asking a question.

"Then... sir, may I pass on these rare gifts? They are all precious spiritual materials from our merchant alliance's collection, and are by no means ordinary items."

"No need."

Chen Yi's tone remained firm in the slightest.

"During your seclusion, Your Excellency will not accept any people or gifts. Please return the way you came."

The fat merchant sighed inwardly.

Knowing there was no room for compromise, he could only reluctantly put away the gift box, staring at the tightly closed manor gate, turning back again and again, and leaving with a heart full of disappointment.

The merchants had only been gone a short while.

A middle-aged lady, dressed in luxurious clothes and with exquisite makeup, gracefully stepped forward.

She comes from a prestigious family.

Backed by Chief Executive Officer Fu of Yuhua Star.

He is also the owner of the top-tier manor next door, and has considerable prestige among the noblewomen of Yuhua Star, considering himself to have some influence.

She smiled warmly at the stern-faced Chen Yiwen, her tone carrying a hint of familiarity: "Sir, I am a distant relative of Chief of Staff Fu, and we live next door to the Special Envoy's estate."

"At the grand ceremony the day before yesterday, I had the privilege of catching a glimpse of Special Envoy Chen from afar, and I was filled with admiration. Today, I have made a special trip to visit him and express my neighborly friendship."

When faced with the other party trying to establish a relationship or get close to them.

Chen Yi remained steadfast, his expression unwavering, repeating the same unchanging answer.

"I apologize, but the master is in seclusion for intensive cultivation and has clearly stated that he cannot see anyone during his seclusion."

The middle-aged lady's smile froze instantly.

He wanted to plead for leniency again and try to negotiate a little more.

But when she looked up and saw Chen Yi's icy gaze and the imposing aura of the Holy Dragon Guards around him, all her words instantly stuck in her throat.

Knowing that the other party was impartial and that further words would be pointless, she could only give an awkward laugh and slink away.

This scene of visiting the manor only to leave empty-handed played out repeatedly at the manor gate, day after day.

From dawn till dusk every day, visitors come in droves, one group after another.

The higher the social status of the visitors, the more precious and astonishing the gifts they brought became.

From top-grade spiritual materials and ancient treasures to rare elixirs and divine weapons, each item is enough to cause a frenzy of competition among cultivators in the star field.

Regardless of whether the visitors are heads of wealthy families, tycoons from across the stars, high-ranking military officials, or powerful figures.

Chen Tianling, Chen Yi, and the other Holy Dragon Guards, who were guarding outside the manor, maintained the same attitude from beginning to end.

His attitude was respectful but uncompromising, and his words were always the same: "The master is in seclusion and will not see any guests."

Despite their deep regret and resentment, none of the powerful and influential figures dared to venture into the manor.

Everyone knows that.

This seemingly young Special Envoy Chen is a genuine mid-stage Eternal True God, a rising top figure in the Canglan Empire.

Those who cultivate should not be disturbed during their seclusion. To rashly intrude and interrupt their cultivation is to commit utter suicide!

Over time, the news quickly spread throughout the entire Yuhua Star and even to the elite circles of the Eastern Star Region.

Everyone tacitly agreed on a rule, and a widely accepted saying circulated.

Want to see Special Envoy Chen? Let's wait until he comes out of the pass.

.........

Time continued to pass.

At midnight that day, spiritual energy was still surging in the cultivation room.

Chen Yuan sat cross-legged on the futon, and the eternal divine power within his body was slowly but steadily increasing.

My understanding of the laws of darkness is also deepening little by little.

Just then, a familiar mechanical voice suddenly rang in my mind.

[Ding! The monthly check-in count has been refreshed. Would you like to check in now?]

Chen Yuan slowly emerged from his meditative state and opened his eyes.

It's time to check in every month again.

Calculating the time, it's been exactly one month since I last checked in at the Purple Cloud Starfield.

What goodies will I get from signing in this month?

"Check-in".

He responded skillfully in his mind.

[Ding! Check-in successful!]

[Congratulations, host, on receiving the following rewards: Supreme Eternal Treasure Hunyuan Umbrella, Supreme Eternal Treasure Zhenyue Staff, Supreme Eternal Treasure Devouring Heaven Bottle.]

"The Primordial Chaos Umbrella: A supreme and eternal treasure. The umbrella surface is woven from chaotic silkworm silk, and the umbrella ribs are forged from meteorite iron."

When opened, it can withstand the full force of an Eternal True God at the peak; when closed, it can release Primordial Sword Qi to annihilate enemies.

It combines offense and defense, and its variations are endless.

"Zhenyue Staff: A supreme eternal treasure. The staff is forged from the fusion of Nine Heavens Profound Iron and Earth Mother Crystal, weighing over ten thousand jin."

A single strike from the staff carries the force of a mountain; few of its level dare to meet it head-on. The staff is inscribed with the laws of gravity, imbuing each attack with a hundredfold gravitational pressure.

"Devouring Bottle: A supreme eternal treasure. The bottle is made of spatial crystals and dark abyss iron, and the mouth of the bottle is engraved with ancient devouring spirit patterns."

It can actively absorb the energy attacks of enemies, and can also forcibly collect magical flying swords released by enemies. The absorbed energy can be converted into pure divine power within the bottle, nourishing the host.

["Does the host wish to claim it immediately?"]

Chen Yuan looked through the three rewards from beginning to end, a look of surprise on his face.

Three more top-grade eternal treasures.

The Hunyuan Umbrella is an umbrella-type weapon that combines offense and defense, making it quite versatile.

The Zhenyue Staff is a heavy blunt weapon, and with a force a hundred times greater than gravity, its power must be considerable.

The Devouring Bottle also has excellent functions; it can devour enemy attacks and replenish divine power.

In addition to the four swords that he already possessed—the God-Slaying Swords, the Dawn-Breaking Spear, the Star-Shattering Bow, the Thunder-Gathering Pestle, the Nine Nether Mystic Water, the Star-Slaying Blade, the Sky-Splitting Axe, and the Boundary-Breaking Halberd—...

He's practically a walking weapons master now.

As Chen Yuan looked at the pile of treasures of various shapes and sizes in his storage space, a thought suddenly popped into his mind.

With so many weapons, he simply couldn't operate them all by himself during battle.

It's not that we can't handle it.

It's just that it's impossible to fully utilize the power of each weapon.

The Four Swords of Godslaying require focused control, the Dawnbreaker Spear requires close-quarters combat, and the Star-Shattering Bow requires long-range sniping.

Now there are also the Hunyuan Umbrella, Zhenyue Staff, and Tuntian Bottle.

Just to fully utilize the functions of these weapons, one would need three heads and six arms.

Is it possible to combine all these weapons into one?

Forge a brand new treasure that is both offensive and defensive, suitable for both close and long-range combat, and has both binding and devouring capabilities.

"Hiss...that's feasible!"

Once the thought popped into my head, I couldn't suppress it anymore.