High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

On the viewing platform, Chen Yuan's breathing was even and long.

Sunlight filtered through the branches and leaves of the sacred tree overhead, casting dappled light on his shoulders and back.

The female technician behind him never stopped moving her hands, pushing the spiritual energy forward steadily and gently.

She looked down at the smooth muscle lines of Chen Yuan's back, still savoring the communication she had just received.

"He even declined a live interview with the Prince of Zhendong."

She clicked her tongue inwardly.

"Just who is this Special Envoy Chen?"

On the bamboo couches nearby, Chen Tianling and the Holy Dragon Guards were also lying down without moving.

The silver-haired woman massaging Chen Tianling was skillful, her fingertips precisely pressing on acupoints with each stroke.

Chen Tianling squinted, occasionally letting out a very soft groan from his throat.

The entire viewing platform was quiet, with only the rustling of the wind through the grass and the soft sound of the lake in the distance.

Chen Yuan slept for the entire afternoon.

When he woke up, the sun was already setting.

The clouds on the horizon were dyed a large expanse of golden red, and a warm glow was reflected on the lake surface.

He sat up and stretched his neck.

The joints made a series of crisp cracking sounds.

"Alright, that's enough for now."

Chen Yuan waved to the female technician behind him.

"Thanks a lot."

The female technician quickly knelt down and sat upright, bowing slightly.

"It is my blessing to serve you, sir."

Her voice was soft, with just the right amount of respect.

Chen Yuan stood up from the bamboo couch and casually put on an outer robe.

He walked to the edge of the platform, looked at the distant lake, and took a deep breath.

The air was filled with the sweet scent of medicinal herbs and the dampness of the lake, which smelled very pleasant.

"Boss, did you sleep well?"

Chen Tianling also came over, dressed, his hair still a little messy.

Chen Yuan hummed in agreement.

"I slept well that night."

He glanced back at the technicians who were packing up their things and said casually.

"Let them go down and collect their reward."

Chen Tianling nodded and winked at Chen Yi.

Chen Yi immediately understood and led the technicians away from the viewing platform.

.........

The following days.

Chen Yuan continued his leisurely life.

Although he himself didn't care, his name spread far and wide throughout the Canglan Empire.

It started as the official news channel of the Eastern Star Region.

Although the battle footage had been edited, the image of Chen Yuan standing with his gun and Hei Sha and the Black Flame Dragon lying prostrate in the starry sky was played countless times.

The news anchor repeated the sentence over and over again in an almost excited tone: "Honorary Envoy Chen Yuan easily killed Black Fiend, the leader of the Black Wind Star Pirate Gang, and his natal beast, the Black Flame Flood Dragon, while fighting two opponents alone."

Then media outlets in other star systems of the Empire began to reprint the story.

"The most outstanding honorary envoy in the eastern star region of the Azure Sky Empire in nearly a thousand years, who single-handedly destroyed a star pirate group that had been entrenched on the border for a hundred years."

"A mid-stage Eternal True God, yet displaying overwhelming combat power far exceeding that of others of the same level!"

The headlines are all more exaggerated than the last.

Later, even several forces surrounding the Canglan Empire received the news.

People in the Tiangang Star Region, the Cangming Star Region, and even more distant star regions began to inquire about the name Chen Yuan.

An Eternal True God who wandered from another star system and had only recently joined the Azure Sky Empire actually possessed such strength.

This news was marked as a key focus in the intelligence systems of various major powers.

Yuhua Star, Yunye Manor.

Chen Yuan was fishing in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

He held the emerald green magical fishing rod in his hand, his eyes half-closed, looking as if he was about to fall asleep.

Chen Tianling walked over from the corridor, carrying a plate of sliced ​​spiritual fruit.

"Boss, there's more and more news about you out there."

He placed the fruit plate on the stone table, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"Even intelligence networks in neighboring star systems are inquiring about you."

Chen Yuan hummed in response, without even lifting her eyelids.

"Let them find out."

He lifted the fishing rod, and a plump, silvery-white fish was flung out of the water, drawing a shimmering arc in the sunlight.

Chen Yuan took the fish off the hook and threw it into the bucket, re-baited it, and cast the fishing line out again.

"It would be good to become a little famous."

He spoke slowly.

"So that no Tom, Dick, or Harry will dare to provoke me in the future."

Chen Yuan paused, then added a sentence.

"You can keep a low profile, but you can't back down."

Chen Tianling smiled upon hearing this and didn't say anything more.

.........

While Chen Yuan was peacefully fishing...

Deep within the Chengwu Star System in the western star region of the Canglan Empire.

In a desolate starry sky, there is an inconspicuous gray planet.

The planet's surface was covered in cracks, as if it had been blasted open from the inside by something.

The space around the planet is in a state of instability all year round, with tiny spatial rifts flashing across the void from time to time.

This is the location of the Supreme Inheritance Secret Realm that has been causing a great stir throughout the entire Canglan Empire in recent months.

now.

Above that gray planet, space suddenly began to distort violently.

A huge crack silently tore open, like a curtain being ripped apart.

Deep within the crack.

An extremely rich spiritual energy surged forth.

Immediately afterwards, one figure after another flew out from the crack.

The first to emerge were several figures with extremely powerful auras.

The leader was tall with a resolute face, and his black hair was tied up with a simple wooden hairpin.

He was wearing a dark gray outfit with several obvious tears on his shoulders and chest, revealing the wounds inside.

It was Xiao Yuanshan, one of the Eternal True God-level Domain Envoys under the command of the King of Zhendong.

Three people followed closely behind him.

A burly man with a full beard wore dark red armor and had thick bandages wrapped around his left arm.

It was Lei Zhen.

A slender woman with a cool and aloof expression, her long, dark green hair cascading over her shoulders, with a trace of blood still clinging to the corner of her mouth.

Su Ruolan.

There was also a middle-aged man with a refined appearance and a calm demeanor, wearing a gray-blue robe with several tears at the hem.

Shen Qingwu.

Dozens more figures flew out from behind the four.

Some had a strong, deep aura, while others were much weaker.

Most of these people were injured, and some were even extremely pale, relying entirely on pills to stay alive.

But a trace of lingering excitement still remained in everyone's eyes.

The secret realm inheritance space... is closed.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yuanshan put the giant, snow-white wolf behind him into his beast-taming space.

The giant wolf also had several deep, bone-revealing wounds on its body, and dark red blood stained its white fur in patches.

Lei Zhen also put away his natal beast, a giant eagle with a crimson body.

Su Ruolan and Shen Qingwu also put away their respective beasts.

The four of them exchanged glances, and each could see a hint of barely suppressed joy in the other's eyes.

"Let's go."

Lei Zhen was the first to speak.

He took out a dark gold shuttle from his infinite storage space; it was his Azure Eagle Shuttle.

The shuttle unfolded in the air, and the hatch slid open silently.

Lei Zhen took out another healing pill, put it in his mouth, and mumbled something indistinctly.

"Let's leave here first, we'll talk about it on the way."

Xiao Yuanshan and the other two nodded and boarded the Eagle Shuttle one by one.

The other cultivators who emerged from the secret realm also left one after another.

Some people took out their flying treasures, while others simply tore through space to travel.

However, people's joys and sorrows are not shared.

Those who reaped the rewards left with smiles on their faces.

Those who returned empty-handed had gloomy eyes and faces full of resentment.

But the secret realm has already been closed.

The next opening will be ten years from now.

Inside the eagle shuttle.

Xiao Yuanshan and the other three sat down in the rest area.

The shuttle smoothly departed from the gray planet and flew towards the Jade Light Galaxy.

Lei Zhen took a sip of spiritual tea and exhaled a long breath.

"Although I didn't get the most precious inheritance this time, I still gained a lot in other areas."

He patted the storage bag at his waist, his tone filled with undisguised smugness.

"I found a Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Soul Grass inside, as well as a piece of Eternal Mid-Grade Meteorite Iron."

Su Ruolan glanced at him and said calmly.

"What's so special about your meager gains?"

She took out a bright green bead from her sleeve and twirled it between her fingers.

"My Azure Wood Spirit Pearl is an eternal mid-grade treasure, and the wood law contained within it is enough for me to comprehend for several years."

Shen Qingwu smiled and spoke gently.

"You all gained something, and I didn't leave empty-handed either."

He took out a yellowed ancient book and gently placed it on the table.

"Although this beast-taming technique is not of a high grade, its novel approach is very inspiring for my future cultivation of my natal beasts."

"........."

The three of them flattered each other, their faces beaming with satisfaction.

Only Xiao Yuanshan sat to the side, quietly drinking tea without saying a word.

Lei Zhen glanced at him, then suddenly snorted, his tone sarcastic.

"It's such a pity that Special Envoy Chen didn't come with us."

He deliberately emphasized the words "Special Envoy Chen".

"If you miss this opportunity, you'll have to wait another ten years for the next one."

Lei Zhen shook his head, looking regretful.

"Moreover, when the secret realm opened for the second time ten years later, the opportunities inside were far less abundant than the first time."

Upon hearing this, Su Ruolan echoed her sentiment.

"Yes, if they didn't come this time, it will be even harder next time."

Her tone was indifferent, yet carried a subtle hint of sarcasm.

"However, Special Envoy Chen prefers to keep a low profile and didn't even come to the Chengwu Star System, so we can't really say anything."

Shen Qingwu smiled but did not reply.

Xiao Yuanshan put down his teacup and calmly glanced at the three of them.

He neither refuted nor agreed.

He was just silently thinking about it in his mind.

"Lei Zhen and the other two have never met Chen Yuan, so they don't know just how strong Chen Yuan is."

He then stopped thinking about it.

He reached out and tapped the communication bracelet on his wrist a few times.

Once inside the secret realm, all communication devices were cut off.

He had no idea what had happened in the outside world these past few days.

The bracelet lit up, and a series of messages popped up.

Xiao Yuanshan first glanced at the official messages, most of which were routine reports.

Then he saw a series of urgent messages from his deputy.

His finger stopped on the screen.

The messages came one after another, starting several days ago.

"Lord Xiao, space pirate activity has been detected in the eastern region of the Qingyuan Star System, suspected to be the resurgence of the Black Wind Gang."

"Lord Xiao, Black Fiend, the leader of the Black Wind Gang, has been confirmed to have broken through to the mid-stage of the Eternal True God realm. Our fleet has failed to encircle and annihilate him three times in a row."

"Lord Xiao, the Seventh Patrol Fleet encountered the main force of the Black Wind Gang near Taihe Star and was completely annihilated."

"Lord Xiao, the Black Wind Gang is plundering extensively within the Qingyuan Star System. Governor Lan Qingliu requests assistance."

"Lord Xiao, the eastern region has already lost more than three hundred warships."

"Lord Xiao..."

The last message was sent several weeks ago.

"Lord Xiao, you are still in the secret realm, and I have been unable to contact you."

"The Black Wind Gang has been wiped out; it was Special Envoy Chen Yuan of Yuhua Star who took action."

"Black Fiend and Black Flame Dragon were killed on the spot by Special Envoy Chen, and all the remaining members of the Black Wind Gang were captured alive."

Xiao Yuanshan stared at the text on the screen, his gaze gradually darkening.

A strong killing intent emanated from him.

The murderous intent was so palpable that it lowered the temperature in the entire rest area by several degrees.

"Damn it!"

Xiao Yuanshan squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth.

"They actually stole my house while I was away!"

His fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and his knuckles turned white from the force.

Lei Zhen and the other two immediately realized that something was wrong.

Lei Zhen's mocking smile vanished instantly.

He got up and walked to Xiao Yuanshan's side, glancing down at the screen.

"What's wrong?"

Xiao Yuanshan didn't speak, but turned the screen towards the three of them.

Lei Zhen quickly scanned the area, and his brows immediately furrowed.

Su Ruolan and Shen Qingwu also came over, and after reading it, their expressions changed.

"The Black Wind Clan?"

Lei Zhen cursed.

"These bastards, they dare to cause trouble while you're away?"

Su Ruolan shook her head, her tone tinged with sympathy.

"Brother Xiao, your luck is really bad."

"I had only been gone a short time when this happened in my jurisdiction."

Shen Qingwu also sighed.

"The loss of more than three hundred warships is no small number."

He paused.

"After we get back, it might be difficult to explain to the Prince."

Xiao Yuanshan remained silent.

He certainly knew the seriousness of the matter.

King Mu Cangyun of Zhendong was extremely strict in governing his army and valued the safety of his jurisdiction above all else.

The loss of over three hundred warships, coupled with the Black Wind Gang's rampage in his territory for so long.

When I got back, I was bound to get a scolding.

They might even be demoted.

Seeing Xiao Yuanshan's grim expression, Lei Zhen patted him on the shoulder.

"Alright, what's done is done, there's no point in thinking about it."

His tone was much more serious than before.

"Fortunately, the Black Wind Gang has been dealt with. Didn't Chen Yuan clean up the mess for you?"

Su Ruolan also offered words of comfort.

"Yes, Brother Xiao."

Her tone softened slightly.

"Both the Black Fiend and the Black Flame Dragon have been killed, and all the remaining members have been captured."

"This result is much better than expected."

Shen Qingwu nodded.

"Go back and explain things properly to the Prince; there shouldn't be any major problems."

Xiao Yuanshan took a deep breath and suppressed his surging emotions.

He looked at the screen again and swiped his finger across it.

A news item popped up.

The title is eye-catching.

"Chen Yuan, the honorary special envoy of the Eastern Star Region, fought against two opponents, killing Hei Sha, the leader of the Black Wind Star Pirate Gang, and his natal beast, the Black Flame Flood Dragon, and capturing the remaining members of the gang alive."

Xiao Yuanshan clicked on the news, which included a video of a battle.

He watched for a few seconds, and in the scene, Chen Yuan held a silver-white spear and swept it out, sending both the Black Fiend and the Black Flame Dragon flying backward.

Xiao Yuanshan's gaze lingered on the white figure for several seconds.

"really."

He said to himself.

"I told you he was no ordinary person."

Lei Zhen also came over to take a look, and then remained silent for a while after reading it.

"This guy... he's actually pretty good."

Lei Zhen's tone was unusually subdued.

Su Ruolan and Shen Qingwu also watched the video, and neither of them said anything sarcastic.

The eagle shuttle swiftly through the starry sky.

Xiao Yuanshan leaned back in his seat, gazing at the receding stars outside the porthole.

Two thoughts were swirling in his mind.

One question is how to explain things to the Prince of Zhendong after returning home.

The other one is Chen Yuan.

"This is Special Envoy Chen."

Xiao Yuanshan thought to himself.

"After we get back, we'll have to find an opportunity to meet in person."

The speed of the Azure Eagle Shuttle increased by another three points, speeding towards the Jade Light Star System.