High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

At night, Yuhua Manor was so quiet that even the chirping of insects was sparse.

The moonlight on the lake was shattered into silvery scales by the breeze, swaying gently with the ripples.

Chen Yuan lay on the large, soft bed in the bedroom, the blanket only covering her chest, her breathing steady as she rested her head on her arm.

The wind outside seeped in through the half-open window cracks, carrying the unique sweet scent of the manor's magical flowers and herbs at night.

He had been asleep for almost two hours.

My body was relaxed, and my mind was in a light sleep. I felt incredibly comfortable.

then.

A voice suddenly rang in his mind.

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

Chen Yuan's eyes snapped open.

The drowsiness vanished instantly from those eyes, replaced by a bright, sparkling light.

"They're here!"

He exclaimed inwardly.

"After waiting a whole month, it's finally refreshed!"

Chen Yuan sat up abruptly.

The bed creaked slightly as he walked barefoot on the cold floor. The night chill crept up his calves from the soles of his feet, but he paid no heed.

"Check in! Check in now!"

Chen Yuan responded in his mind without hesitation.

The system's voice sounded again the next second.

["Check-in successful! Congratulations, host, for receiving the following rewards: Supreme Eternal Treasure Earthly Nirvana Crystal, Supreme Eternal Treasure Profound Spirit Dao Fruit, Supreme Eternal Treasure Immovable Heavenly Shield."]

Chen Yuan's breathing quickened slightly.

He sat on the edge of the bed, his fingers unconsciously gripping the edge of the sheet.

"Earthly Nirvana Crystal... Profound Spirit Dao Fruit... Immovable Heavenly Shield..."

He silently repeated the three names in his mind.

The more I read, the warmer my heart felt.

Three pieces of information then unfolded in his mind, each one clear and distinct.

"Earthly Nirvana Crystal: A top-grade eternal treasure, formed from the essence of the earth, with dark gold throughout and patterns resembling winding mountain ranges."

After consumption, it can temper the body and bones, greatly enhancing physical strength and recovery ability.

"It has a significant effect on beings at the level of the eternal true god."

Chen Yuan's eyes lit up slightly when he saw this.

"Physical strength and regenerative abilities?"

Although he now possesses an eternal divine body, he can reshape his physical body with divine power even when injured.

However, reshaping ultimately requires the consumption of divine power.

If the physical body itself becomes stronger, ordinary attacks won't even scratch the skin, thus saving the consumption of divine power.

"And this thing also has regeneration capabilities... Doesn't that mean my battery life can be increased even further?"

Chen Yuan was secretly pleased.

He continued reading the second piece of information.

"Mysterious Spirit Dao Fruit: A top-grade eternal treasure, blooming once every thousand years and bearing fruit once every ten thousand years, containing a vast amount of pure and refined primordial energy of the laws."

It can greatly enhance one's cultivation level after consumption, with particularly significant effects on beings below the peak of Eternal True God.

When Chen Yuan saw the words "significantly improve cultivation level", the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.

"Perfect timing!"

He quickly calculated in his mind.

The last time he checked in, he received the Spirit Abyss Immortal Spring, the Nine-Colored Divine Mushroom, and the Primordial Origin Crystal. Those three items allowed him to break through to the late stage of the Eternal True God realm.

Although there is still some distance to go before reaching the peak, the foundation has been laid very solidly.

And now this Profound Spirit Dao Fruit...

"With my current accumulation of power, plus this Dao Fruit... I'm absolutely certain I can break through to the peak of the Eternal True God realm!"

"Even if it's a little off, it definitely won't be too far off."

Chen Yuan made a firm estimate in his mind.

The third message followed immediately.

【Immovable Heavenly Shield: A supreme-grade eternal treasure-level defensive artifact, entirely silver-gray in color, with nine layers of mysterious patterns engraved on its surface, capable of autonomously activating a defensive barrier.】

It can easily withstand a full-force attack from a peak Eternal True God, and also has a certain reduction effect on attacks from the early stages of the Supreme Realm.

The shield can be activated with a mere thought, without the need for additional charging.

When Chen Yuan saw the words "easily withstands the full force of an Eternal True God at his peak", he couldn't help but whistle softly.

"Good heavens, this is a real lifesaver!"

Although he is now protected by the Azure Sky Saint Cloth, Wanbaohe is also capable of both offense and defense.

But having an extra purely defensive artifact is always a bonus.

"And this shield can even merge into the Wanbao River..."

Chen Yuan felt increasingly happy as she thought about it.

"Wanbao River already has enough offensive methods; if we strengthen its defenses, it will become even more versatile!"

He looked through all three rewards and was extremely satisfied.

"Brother Tong."

Chen Yuan made a joke in his mind.

"I love you to death again."

The system did not respond.

As always, it was as quiet as a stone.

Chen Yuan didn't mind; he knew that was just how the system was.

Everything that should be given will be given in full, and nothing that should not be said will be said.

"But then again..."

He suppressed his smile and began to seriously consider his options.

"I now possess the eight ultimate laws."

"Metal, Wood, Fire, Ice, Earth, Darkness, and Light, plus the Law of Space, only the Law of Thunder and the Law of Time are missing."

"Once I achieve ultimate comprehension of these two laws, I will be able to break through to the Supreme Realm without any problems."

Chen Yuan reached out and rubbed his temples.

"Only after breaking through to the Supreme level can one truly have the power to protect oneself in this universe."

"Although the Eternal God is no longer weak, he still has to keep a low profile in front of those truly powerful forces."

I believe that the ultimate understanding of these two laws will be achieved in a short time.

Chen Yuan then continued to think, responding to the system in his mind.

"receive."

The voice just fell.

Three items were instantly added to the infinite storage space.

With a thought, Chen Yuan vanished from the bedroom.

next moment.

He appeared in the cultivation room deep within the manor.

The cultivation room is surrounded by thick spirit steel walls, and the floor is covered with a layer of warm jade, maintaining a suitable temperature all year round.

Several ever-burning lamps were lit in the room, their pale yellow light illuminating the entire space softly and brightly.

The air still carried the lingering energy from the last retreat, with a hint of sandalwood-like coolness.

Chen Yuan's thoughts raced again.

Three beams of light appeared simultaneously before him.

The first item was a crystal the size of a fist.

It is dark gold in color and covered with fine natural patterns on its surface, which resemble undulating mountains and meandering rivers.

Inside the crystal, a faint light seemed to be slowly rotating, emanating a rich and warm aura.

As soon as Chen Yuan got close, he felt as if his bones were enveloped by an extremely light and gentle force, so comfortable that he couldn't help but want to stretch.

"Earth Nirvana Crystal..."

He reached out and touched the surface of the crystal; it felt warm and smooth, like holding a shard of solidified sunlight.

The second item is a fruit.

It is about the size of a fist, amber in color, with rings of gold-like patterns around its surface, as if it had been carefully wrapped around something.

The aroma emanating from the fruit became even stronger, and the pure energy fluctuations made the air in the cultivation room slightly warm.

Chen Yuan was just standing to the side when he felt the eternal divine power within him stirring restlessly.

"Mysterious Spirit Dao Fruit..."

He took a deep breath of that air and felt his meridians tremble slightly.

"Just smelling it is so invigorating, imagine eating it..."

The third item is a shield.

It is silver-gray, about half a person's height, and its surface is engraved with nine layers of intricate black patterns.

The patterns were arranged in an extremely regular manner, spreading outward from the center of the shield, and each line looked as if it had been carefully carved by the most skilled weapon refiner.

The edges of the shield gleamed with a faint silver light, and the entire shield looked solid and heavy, giving people a sense of indestructible security.

"Immovable Heavenly Shield..."

Chen Yuan reached out and tapped the shield.

hum-

A very low and deep hum came from inside the shield, like an ancient bell being gently struck.

The echo lingered in the training room for several seconds before gradually dissipating.

"nice one."

Chen Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

The energy emanating from the three treasures intertwined and surged in the cultivation room, making the entire space warm and inviting.

Chen Yuan felt as if he were soaking in a vat of warm spiritual liquid, with every pore from head to toe radiating comfort.

"As expected of a system product..."

He sighed.

"The aura it emits alone is enough to sustain an ordinary True God-level martial artist for more than half a year."

"If this thing were left out in the open, a bunch of eternal gods would probably fight tooth and nail to get it."

Thinking of this, Chen Yuan couldn't help but chuckle again.

"On another note, my decision to refuse Xiao Yuanshan's trip to the secret realm was truly a wise one."

"He's taking a medium risk, competing with a group of eternal gods for something in a secret realm."

"What about my end?"

He looked down at the three treasures in front of him, becoming more and more satisfied with them.

"You can just lie down and have the system feed you."

"It's safe, convenient, and the rewards are just as good as theirs."

"Is there anything more satisfying in this world than signing in daily?"

Chen Yuan examined the Immovable Heavenly Shield several times, growing to like it more and more with each look.

"Once I absorb these two rare and precious materials and break through to the peak of the Eternal True God realm, I will also integrate this shield into the Myriad Treasures River."

"At that time, Wanbaohe's defensive capabilities will be upgraded to another level."

"For offense, there's the God-Slaying Sword Formation, the Star-Shattering Scythe, and the Sky-Splitting Spear... For defense, there's this shield."

"Only those who excel in both offense and defense can be considered truly all-around treasures."

He gently touched the shield again, then with a thought, he put it back into his infinite storage space.

Their gaze returned to the Earthly Nirvana Crystal and the Profound Spirit Dao Fruit.

"Alright, good things shouldn't just sit there."

Chen Yuan sat down cross-legged on the warm jade board.

The warmth of the earth from the jade plate seeped through his robes, making his entire back feel warm.

He reached out and picked up the Earthly Nirvana Crystal first.

The dark golden crystal glowed faintly in his palm, and a thick, warm aura flowed into his body through his palm.

"First, train this to improve your physical strength and recovery ability."

"Then, after consuming the Profound Spirit Dao Fruit, I will attempt to break through to the peak of the Eternal True God realm!"

Chen Yuan held the crystal close to his chest.

Close your eyes and begin circulating the Primordial Divine Scripture.

The eternal divine power within his body surged like a tide, drawing out strands of the earth's essence contained within the crystal.

The dark golden energy flowed along the meridians, causing a slight itch in the bones and a feeling that the flesh was being rewoven by something.

He could clearly feel his body growing stronger at a slow and steady pace.

"At this rate... it should take about half a month to fully digest and absorb both rare and precious materials."

Chen Yuan made a mental estimate.

"In half a month, I will reach the peak of Eternal True Godhood!"

A surge of warmth welled up in his heart.

"It'll be soon...it'll be soon..."

He was no longer distracted.

He immersed his entire mind in the operation of the Primordial Divine Scripture.

The spiritual lamp in the meditation room burned quietly.

Warm white mist swirled and lingered on the jade plate.

The dark golden light of the Earthly Nirvana Crystal and the amber light of the Profound Spirit Dao Fruit intertwined, making Chen Yuan's figure clearly visible.

.........

Time flowed by little by little.

From midnight to dawn, from dawn to morning.

The sky outside the manor gradually brightened.

The first rays of sunlight pierced through the outline of the eastern mountains, illuminating the rooftops of the estate and the surface of the lake.

The butterflies began fluttering their wings among the flowers again, and dew dripped from the leaves, making a soft pattering sound as it hit the soil.

The shadow crawled out of its nest and stretched out a big yawn.

The dark purple scales gleamed with a lustrous sheen in the morning light.

He flicked his tail and looked towards the main building.

"Hey, Tianling."

Youying called out to Chen Tianling, who was wiping his spear in the courtyard.

"Why hasn't the boss come out yet? He should be sunbathing by the lake by now."

Chen Tianling paused for a moment.

He looked up and glanced in the direction of the training room.

The building's doors were tightly shut, but slivers of dark golden light peeked through the cracks in the doors and windows.

"The boss has gone into seclusion."

Chen Tianling's voice was very calm.

"Seclusion?"

The shadowy figure's tail stood up, and a scan with divine sense confirmed it.

"Wasn't everything fine last night? Why did you suddenly go into seclusion?"

Chen Tianling thought for a moment.

"He must have gotten some kind of stroke of luck again."

"Haven't you noticed? Every time the boss suddenly goes into seclusion, nine times out of ten he's obtained something good."

The shadowy figure blinked its vertical pupils.

"So tell me... is it possible for the boss to break through this time during his seclusion?"

Chen Tianling was silent for two seconds, then nodded.

"Following the boss's path, it's very possible."

"He never fights a battle he is not prepared for. The fact that he has chosen to go into seclusion means that he is at least 70 or 80 percent confident."

"Just wait for good news."

Shadow nodded vigorously.

"Our task is to guard the manor until the boss emerges from seclusion; no one is allowed to disturb him!"

He puffed out his chest and swung his tail with great force.

"With me, Shadow, here, not even a mosquito can get into the training room!"

Chen Tianling smiled, a rare occurrence, as he looked at him, and then lowered his head again to continue cleaning the gun.

The sun rises and the moon sets.

Time slips away quietly like flowing water.

On Earth.

A few more days passed.

One evening, the setting sun painted the sky a warm orange hue.

Lin Mengyao finished her day of cultivation and walked towards the statue square.

The evening breeze gently blew through her hair, carrying the scent of ripe grains from the rice paddies.

She was thinking about a minor bottleneck she had encountered during her cultivation.

"Regarding the order of the flow of the law that Teacher Chen mentioned last time... I think I could ask for more details."

As she pondered this, she unknowingly walked to the foot of the statue.

The square has been cleared.

No one is empty.

Only a few sparrows perched on the statue's shoulder, chirping away.

Lin Mengyao walked to the statue amidst the respectful bows of the elite martial artists around her, and gently pressed her palm against the surface of the stone statue.

It feels cool to the touch.

It's like touching a rock that has been polished by time.

"Teacher Chen?"

She called out softly.

The statue did not respond.

Lin Mengyao waited a few seconds, then called out again.

"Teacher Chen, are you there?"

There was still no response.

She frowned slightly and applied a little more pressure to her hand.

"Teacher Chen... I have a question about cultivation that I would like to ask you."

The statue remained silent.

The pale golden aura that usually emanates from the surface is completely invisible at this moment.

Lin Mengyao withdrew her hand and stood in front of the statue, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

"What's going on...?"

A sense of unease arose in her heart.

"In the past, whenever I came to see Teacher Chen, even if he was busy, he would always reply with 'Wait a moment' or 'I'm dealing with something'."

Why is there absolutely no response today?

She bit her lower lip.

"I hope nothing unexpected has happened to Teacher Chen?"

"But he said last time that the celestial statue doesn't consume much energy and can be used for chatting anytime..."

Lin Mengyao felt increasingly uneasy.

She stood there for a while longer, looking up at the white-clad stone statue holding a gun.

The statue's eyes were bathed in a warm glow under the setting sun, making it seem as if they were gazing at her.

But it was ultimately just a mindless stone statue.

Lin Mengyao took a deep breath, suppressing her worries.

"Perhaps Teacher Chen is really busy with something important. I'll come back to check on him in a couple of days."

She bowed to the statue and turned to walk towards Luodu.

After taking a few steps, he looked back again.

The statue stood silently, without light or sound.

She pursed her lips and quickened her pace.

The evening breeze swept across the plain, gently silencing the soft footsteps behind her.