High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

The Shenzhou spacecraft swiftly traverses the vast sea of ​​stars.

Outside the porthole, countless stars were stretched into thin beams of light, like someone had splashed a row of shimmering paint in the darkness.

Occasionally, asteroid belts would sweep past from afar, and fragments of rock and ice crystals would collide with the energy shield on the outer layer of the Shenzhou spacecraft, making a tinkling sound.

Chen Yuan leaned back in the soft chair, his eyes half-open and half-closed, but his divine sense was always spreading around the Shenzhou.

He hadn't forgotten the time he was swept into the Shattered Void Vortex.

The entire ship, along with its crew and cargo, was nearly torn to pieces.

From then on, Chen Yuan became more cautious.

"Once bitten by a snake, twice shy."

He chuckled to himself.

"Don't even mention that I'm only at the early stage of the Supreme Realm. Even if I reached the Dominator Realm, I would still have to be careful at all times in this universe."

"This place looks peaceful, but who knows what deadly thing might be lurking in the night sky!"

Chen Tianling and the Holy Dragon Guards remained vigilant.

Ten people take turns on duty, changing shifts every few hours.

Fortunately, this time, the journey was fraught with danger but ultimately safe.

Apart from a few minor interstellar storms and a group of migrating low-level star beasts, they didn't encounter any real trouble.

Time passed day by day amidst the monotonous sea of ​​stars.

On the ninth day...

The outline of the Qingyuan Galaxy finally appeared in front of the bridge of the Starship.

It was a galaxy slightly smaller than the Jade Light Galaxy, and its overall appearance was a pale bluish-gray.

Like a jade plate covered with a thin layer of dust, it hangs quietly in the darkness.

Chen Yuan opened his eyes and walked to the main porthole.

"We've finally arrived."

He spoke softly, his gaze piercing through the sea of ​​stars and landing on the central region of that galaxy.

Chen Tianling also came over, holding a cup of spiritual tea.

"It arrived two days faster than expected."

Chen Yuan took the teacup and took a sip.

"After the Star Sea Divine Ship was upgraded, its speed increased by almost 200%."

His tone carried a hint of satisfaction.

"The key is that it consumes less energy than before."

"At this rate, we'll be able to save a lot of energy when traveling long distances in the future."

Chen Yuan added another sentence in his mind.

"A Supreme-Rank Top-Tier item is a Supreme-Rank Top-Tier item."

"This is only the speed before it fully unleashes its power; if it's pushed to its full potential, it could probably go even faster..."

He raised his wrist and tapped the communication bracelet a few times.

A short message was sent out.

"I am Special Envoy Chen Yuan, and I am about to arrive on Qingyuan Star."

Recipient: Qingyuan Star System Governor's Office.

Qingyuan Star.

Inside the Governor's Mansion of the Qingyuan Galaxy.

Governor Lan Qingliu was sitting in the main seat, with a pile of military intelligence reports spread out in front of him, almost worn out from being read so many times.

He looked to be in his fifties, with a square face, broad forehead, and slightly graying temples.

His dark red official robe was neat and tidy, but the bloodshot eyes and dry lips clearly showed that he was in a terrible predicament.

"here we go again......"

Lan Qingliu slammed the briefing in his hand heavily on the table.

"This black wind mass truly doesn't take my Qingyuan Star System seriously!"

Outside the door, an adjutant in a silver-gray military uniform gritted his teeth and forced himself to walk in.

"Governor, latest battle report."

He presented a recording device with both hands.

"The Black Wind Star Pirates attacked two inhabited planets in the eastern region of the Qingyuan Star System again last night."

"Our seventh patrol fleet, consisting of forty-two warships, was dispatched to intercept them..."

The adjutant paused, his voice dropping even lower.

"Almost the entire army was wiped out."

Lan Qingliu suddenly looked up and grabbed the instrument.

Upon clicking the button, a battle video immediately appeared in mid-air.

Against the backdrop of a pitch-black starry sky, dozens of silver-gray warships are arrayed in formation.

next second.

A massive black wind swept in from the depths of the void.

The black wind was hundreds of thousands of feet wide, and within it, one could vaguely see dark red space pirate warships covered with sharp spikes.

The warships pounced like sharks, instantly disrupting the Imperial fleet's formation.

Atop the largest of the lead pirate warships stood a blurry black figure.

The man simply raised his hand and pressed down, and a giant hand formed from black wind shattered the fleet's flagship.

The ship exploded into countless fragments, and several surrounding warships were also blown away by the aftershocks, with flames engulfing the area.

The video ends here.

Lan Qingliu's fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

"You bastard!"

He let out a low growl, his entire face turning red.

"They act with such impunity within my jurisdiction, and I can do absolutely nothing about it!"

He took several deep breaths before he could barely suppress his anger.

"Envoy Xiao Zhenyu will not be back for at least several months after his trip to the Chengwu Star System."

"By then, those space pirates will definitely be in hiding."

"Once they've digested the rare and precious materials they've stolen, it will be even harder to capture them again."

Lan Qingliu gritted his teeth, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

"When Lord Xiao comes down to hold me accountable, I, as the governor, will be the one primarily responsible."

"There's no chance for them to make amends!"

He turned sharply to his adjutant.

"Pass on my orders!"

Lan Qingliu's voice was like a piece of iron hitting the ground.

"All available warships within the Qingyuan Star System are to be added to the pursuit and elimination sequence!"

"Shoot the Black Wind Star Pirates at all costs!"

The adjutant shuddered and immediately stood up straight.

"yes!"

Lan Qingliu raised another hand.

"Also, the bounties for all members of the Black Wind Gang are doubled!"

"A reward of 100,000 high-grade spirit crystals will be given to anyone who provides accurate information about the location."

"Whoever captures or kills the Black Fiend will be rewarded with three Eternal Low-Grade Treasures, one million Top-Grade Spirit Crystals, and three Eternal Low-Grade Beast Taming Resources from the Governor's Treasury, to choose freely!"

"Spread this message out and get the mercenaries and bounty hunters moving!"

The adjutant took notes quickly, a fine layer of sweat appearing on his forehead.

"Furthermore, order all inhabited planets and supply points in the eastern region to activate the highest level of alert."

"Merchant ships are not allowed to sail alone; they must sail in formation of at least three ships."

"Patrol teams are being deployed more densely; report immediately upon discovering any trace of the Black Wind Gang!"

After Lan Qingliu finished speaking, he rubbed his temples vigorously.

"Go and do it."

He waved his hand, his voice finally revealing a hint of weariness.

"Yes, I'll go right away!"

The adjutant saluted and quickly withdrew.

The governor's mansion fell silent again.

Lan Qingliu leaned back in the wide chair, staring blankly at the star map on the ceiling.

"Hopefully, this will be of some use..."

He muttered to himself, his voice filled with helplessness.

Just then.

The communication bracelet on his wrist vibrated slightly.

Lan Qingliu looked down.

The next second, he sprang up from the chair.

"Special Envoy Chen? They've arrived already?"

He widened his eyes and read the message again carefully.

"This...this speed is too fast!"

According to his estimate, it would take at least half a month to travel from Yuhua Star to Qingyuan Star.

"It's only been nine days..."

Lan Qingliu was stunned for a few seconds, then raised his hand and slapped his thigh hard.

"Great! That's wonderful!"

For the first time in days, a smile finally appeared on his face.

"Heaven has spared my Qingyuan Star System!"

Lan Qingliu paced back and forth in the room twice.

"Chen Yuan, the honorary envoy from Yuhua Star."

"Although I haven't seen him in person, this person's cultivation level is definitely at the mid-stage of Eternal True God."

"As long as he can hold off Black Fiend, the remaining pirate crew members will be utterly helpless against the Imperial fleet!"

He walked along, calculating rapidly.

"With Black Fiend down, the Black Wind Gang is like a toothless tiger."

"They'll either have to slink away in disgrace, or they'll be completely surrounded and killed!"

"As for the specific capabilities of this Special Envoy Chen..."

Lan Qingliu paused, his excitement waning slightly.

"He doesn't even dare to go to the Supreme Secret Realm of the Chengwu Star System."

"It seems that he is a relatively late-stage existence among the Eternal True Gods, and he does not have a natal beast."

"I lack confidence in my own abilities, which is why I don't compete or fight, and I just want to stay on Yuhua Star and enjoy life."

"However... even the weakest eternal god is still an eternal god!"

"It can at least hold off the Black Fiend for a while."

Lan Qingliu stopped thinking about it.

"Someone come here!"

He called out to the outside.

Several men immediately jogged in.

"Special Envoy Chen will arrive on Qingyuan Star soon. You must immediately prepare to welcome him!"

"The spectacle must be grand! The formalities must be impeccable!"

"If anyone makes a mistake, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

The men responded in unison and hurriedly dispersed.

Lan Qingliu straightened his robes and took a deep breath.

"Chen Yuan, I hope you won't disappoint me."

Near Qingyuan Star.

The Starship Shenzhou slowed down.

Chen Yuan stood in front of the main porthole, looking at the planet that was getting closer and closer.

Qingyuan Star is slightly larger than Yuhua Star, and its surface is covered with large areas of dark blue vegetation and light blue ocean.

From high above, the entire planet looks like a gemstone with alternating shades of blue and green.

The clouds churned under the sunlight, and occasionally a few floating city buildings and flying boats could be seen.

"This star is quite beautiful."

Chen Yuan made a comment.

"Although it's not as exquisite as Yuhua Star, it still has some flavor."

He had barely finished speaking.

A fleet of more than thirty warships approached from the front of the Shenzhou spacecraft.

The warships were entirely silver-gray, with the emblem of the Azure Empire painted on their bows.

They were arranged in two rows.

It's like a long silver road laid out in the starry sky.

The flagship, which was at the head of the fleet, opened its communications, and an image of a middle-aged captain appeared by the porthole.

"Respected Special Envoy Chen, I am Cheng Duo, the commander of the First Fleet of the Qingyuan Star System."

He gave a standard military salute, his expression respectful.

"Governor Lan is already waiting for your arrival in front of the Governor's Mansion of Qingyuan Star."

"Please allow us to escort you to the Governor's Palace."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly.

"it is good."

His tone was flat.

"Lead the way."

Cheng Duo bowed again, and the image disappeared.

More than 30 warships turned in unison and lined up on both sides of the Shenzhou.

Under escort, the Starship slowly descended towards Qingyuan Star.

As we passed through the clouds, the scenery outside the window rapidly magnified.

The land distribution on Qingyuan Star is very different from that on Yuhua Star.

Vast continents are linked together by blue mountain ranges, like giant dragons lying on the sea.

The mountains are shrouded in mist, and you can vaguely see many towns built on the cliffs and waterfalls.

The closer to the ground, the denser the airships in the sky.

Some were transporting goods, some were carrying passengers, and patrol boats shuttled back and forth.

The view below Shenzhou became increasingly clear.

A massive city sits at the confluence of several mountain ranges.

The city wall is hundreds of feet high and is made entirely of a bluish-gray rock, with its surface inlaid with psionic light strips.

In the center of the city.

A magnificent palace complex is built against the mountain.

At the very front stands a towering governor's mansion, in front of which lies an extremely spacious square.

In the center of the square stands a hundred-foot-tall stone sculpture of a mythical beast, its head raised towards the sky, exuding an extraordinary grandeur.

That was the Governor's Mansion where Lan Qingliu was located.

The square was now packed with people.

There were guards in silver armor, officials in robes, and many ordinary citizens and dignitaries watching the spectacle.

Lan Qingliu stood at the front of the crowd, looking up at the sky.

Suddenly, the sky above him darkened.

Lan Qingliu subconsciously looked up, and then he froze!

A huge, silver-white starship.

It was hovering silently above the Governor's Mansion!

The boat's hull blocked out half the sky, casting a shadow that covered the entire square.

"this......"

Lan Qingliu opened his mouth, his eyes almost popping out.

"This starship...it's huge!"

His men were also stunned.

Each of them tilted their heads back, their mouths agape, wide enough to fit a spiritual fruit.

"Is this Special Envoy Chen's flying treasure?"

"This size, this imposing presence... it must be an eternal, top-grade flying treasure!"

"I've heard that Special Envoy Chen's starship is of extremely high quality, and seeing it today, it is indeed extraordinary!"

Lan Qingliu was the first to come to her senses.

He turned his head sharply and shouted in a low voice behind him.

"Don't just stand there!"

"Get ready to face them!"

"Anyone who is rude, don't blame me for being impolite!"

The shout brought everyone back to their senses.

Some are tidying their robes, others are straightening their backs.

The Starship began its slow descent.

It landed very steadily, like a light feather touching the center of the square.

A gentle breeze blew from the bottom of the boat, clearing away the dust and debris from the square.

The hatch opened silently.

Just as everyone held their breath waiting for Chen Yuan to come out, a dark purple figure darted out first.

"This place is quite lively!"

The shadowy creature, resembling a half-grown cub, leaped down like a purple cannonball.

It stood outside the hatch, its tail swishing powerfully.

Lan Qingliu's pupils suddenly contracted.

"Void Behemoth!"

He blurted it out.

Although he had already guessed it, because Chen Yuan's illusory video appeared together with Youying.

But actually seeing a void behemoth standing right in front of you is still incredibly impactful.

Before everyone could recover from the shock...

Chen Tianling followed closely behind and walked out of the cabin.

Without saying a word, he raised his hand and slapped Youying on the back of the head.

A crisp "snap" sound.

"Ouch!"

The shadowy creature let out a miserable cry and clutched its head with its two front paws.

What are you doing?!

Chen Tianling remained expressionless.

"How can you be so blind?"

"Who told you to beat the boss to it?"

Shadow shrank back, realizing he had made another mistake.

"Isn't it... that I get excited seeing so many people...?"

It muttered something under its breath and slunk away to the side.

Chen Yuan then slowly walked out of the cabin.

He stepped down the stairs and glanced around the square.

"Alright, stop fooling around."

Chen Yuan spoke casually, completely unconcerned about the little incident that had just occurred.

He walked to the center of the square and stood still, his white robe swaying gently in the wind.

Lan Qingliu was filled with questions.

"This art style... it's not quite what I expected?"

He had a sudden unease.

"This Special Envoy Chen seems even more easygoing than I imagined?"

"And that void behemoth, it was actually slapped on the head by its subordinate in front of everyone..."

"What is all this nonsense?"

However, Lan Qingliu was, after all, a governor-general.

Even if you're confused inside, you can't show it on your face.

He quickly composed himself, strode forward, and bowed respectfully to Chen Yuan.

"Governor-General Lan Qingliu of the Qingyuan Galaxy greets Special Envoy Chen!"

The officials and guards behind him also bowed in unison.

"Greetings, Special Envoy Chen!"

Chen Yuan nodded slightly.

"Governor Lan, there's no need for such formalities."

Lan Qingliu straightened up, a perfectly measured expression of gratitude on her face.

"Special Envoy Chen has come from afar; you must have had a long and arduous journey."

"I have prepared a small feast at my residence to welcome Your Excellency and wash away the dust of your journey."

"We hope that Your Excellency will do us the honor of accepting the invitation."

He spoke sincerely and adopted an extremely humble attitude.

Chen Yuan originally wanted to ask the Black Wind Gang for their latest coordinates so he could finish his business quickly and continue exploring.

But then he thought about it again.

"We were so busy traveling that we didn't really have time to eat properly."

"Since they've already prepared a banquet, why not take advantage of it?"

"Let's try the food in the Qingyuan Star System first, then it won't be too late to crush those space pirates."

He nodded.

"Can."

Lan Qingliu's face lit up with even more joy, and he quickly stepped aside to make way for her.

"Your Excellency, please!"

He personally led the way, guiding Chen Yuan towards the Governor's Mansion.

Chen Tianling and the Holy Dragon Guards followed behind.

As soon as Youying heard there was food, her eyes lit up, and she completely forgot about the grievance she had just received from the slap.

"Boss, boss, wait for me!"

It darted to Chen Yuan's feet in a few steps and trotted after him.

Lan Qingliu glanced at Youying out of the corner of his eye, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"This is the Void Beast?"

He smiled bitterly to himself.

"He looks like a greedy little dog..."

In the square, the onlookers, including ordinary citizens and low-ranking officials, were already in an uproar.

"Did you see that? That's Special Envoy Chen!"

"So young! I thought he'd be one of those white-bearded old men!"

"What do you know? A highly skilled person possesses the art of preserving youth!"

"Was that little purple beast really a Void Beast?"

"Didn't you hear the Governor shout it out? How could it be false!"

"Special Envoy Chen's entourage is even grander than our Governor-General's..."

"Of course, he's an Eternal True God-level powerhouse!"

The discussions were lively and bustling.

Chen Yuan, led by Lan Qingliu, had already stepped into the Governor's Mansion's main gate, which was thirty feet high.

Behind the door was an extremely wide corridor.

The ground was paved with gleaming lapis lazuli, and the walls were covered with reliefs depicting the battle achievements of the Qingyuan Star System over the years.

On both sides of the long corridor, a silver-armored guard stood every three zhang (approximately 10 meters).

Upon seeing Chen Yuan pass by, they all straightened their chests and bowed.

Chen Yuan kept his eyes straight ahead and walked at a steady pace.

The grandeur of this governor's mansion is indeed several times greater than that of the administrative headquarters of Yuhua Star.

He walked along, making mental comments as he went.

"Although the Qingyuan Star System is not large, the Governor's Mansion is built quite well."

"However, compared to my Cloud Wilderness Manor, it still falls a bit short."

Chen Yuan's lips curled up slightly, but he didn't say those words aloud.

We passed through three long corridors and then around two palaces.

The group finally arrived at the banquet venue.

It was a bright hall built on a high platform.

There are no walls on any side, only huge white jade pillars supporting it.

A gentle breeze blew in from outside, carrying the fragrance of the garden's wildflowers.

An extremely long jade table had already been set up in the hall.

It was piled high with all sorts of spiritual fruits, spiritual wines, and steaming hot delicacies.

Lan Qingliu led Chen Yuan to the main seat.

Chen Yuan didn't refuse and sat down gracefully.

"Special Envoy Chen, please."

Lan Qingliu personally poured Chen Yuan a cup of spiritual wine.

"The conditions on Qingyuan Star are simple. Please forgive us if there is any inadequacy in our hospitality."

Chen Yuan took the cup and nodded slightly.

"Governor Lan is too kind."

He took a small sip of the spirit wine.

It has a crisp, refreshing taste with a subtle hint of green plum.

"Hmm, it tastes good."

Chen Yuan casually made a compliment.

Lan Qingliu's smile deepened.

"I'm glad the envoy likes it."

He put down the wine jug, hesitated for a moment, and then cautiously spoke.

"Your Excellency, regarding the Black Wind Gang..."

"No rush."

Chen Yuan raised her hand to interrupt him.

"Let's finish this meal first."

He picked up a piece of golden-yellow spirit beast meat and put it in his mouth.

"I'll go find them after I finish eating."

Lan Qingliu was taken aback, then nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, let's eat first, let's eat first!"

He smiled outwardly, but inside he felt like ants were crawling inside.

"This Special Envoy Chen, why aren't you in a hurry at all...? That Black Wind Clan is still robbing all over my Qingyuan Star System."

But he didn't dare to urge them.

After all, he was the one who suggested the meal, and right now, Chen Yuan is the only one who can save the Qingyuan Star System.

Chen Yuan ate calmly, occasionally exchanging a few words with Chen Tianling and the others.

The shadowy creature truly let loose and became unrestrained.

The whole beast was practically sprawled on the table, its mouth dripping with oil as it ate.

Lan Qingliu's eyelids twitched as he read it.

But look at Chen Yuan's calm expression, and then look at You Ying's swift and efficient way of eating.

He suddenly felt a little dazed.

"This Special Envoy Chen... and this Void Beast under his command."

"Why is everyone here just for the food?"

"Am I just imagining things...?"

He looked up at the bright sky outside the hall, then at the dishes disappearing quickly from the table.

All I can do is pray silently in my heart.

"Hopefully, those Black Wind Gang members won't run away before Special Envoy Chen finishes eating."

The meal was a pleasure for both the host and guests.

To be precise, Chen Yuan was enjoying his meal very much.

No matter how anxious Lan Qingliu was, he dared not show the slightest urging on his face.

When he saw Chen Yuan finally put down her chopsticks, he perked up completely.