High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

Inside the cultivation room.

The final wave of medicinal power merged into the meridians.

Chen Yuan closed his eyes, his aura deep and still, like an ancient well with no bottom.

The medicinal power of the three pills had completely integrated into his meridians, sea of ​​consciousness, and flesh and blood, and every inch of his skin and every meridian was emitting a very faint hum.

suddenly.

A powerful pressure erupted from his body.

The oppressive force came without warning, like a long-dormant volcano suddenly awakening.

A pale golden halo emanated from Chen Yuan's body, instantly filling the entire cultivation room.

Where the halo passes.

The air was compressed, producing a low, popping sound.

Chen Yuan suddenly opened his eyes.

Two golden lights flashed across those dark eyes, and it seemed as if stars were spinning deep within their pupils.

He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

The turbid air condensed into a white streak, shooting straight out and creating a small ripple on the opposite wall.

Mid-stage of the Supreme Realm.

Breakthrough.

Chen Yuan stretched his neck, and his joints made a crisp cracking sound.

He looked down at his hands, his palms glowing with a faint dark golden light, a natural manifestation of the enhancement of his physical body.

"It's done."

A smile curved his lips, and his voice carried a hint of relief.

"A week of suffering was worth it."

at the same time.

Inside Yunye Manor.

The Holy Dragon Guards are sparring in the training ground.

Chen Yi and Chen Shi each held a gun, their guns flashing like dragons, fighting back and forth.

The other eight people watched from the surrounding area, occasionally cheering.

suddenly.

All ten people stopped moving at the same time.

A power surging from the depths of their souls poured into their bodies without warning.

Chen Yi suddenly slammed the spear in his hand, the tip carving a deep mark on the soft jade ground.

He stared wide-eyed, feeling the surge of spiritual energy within his meridians.

"This is......"

A layer of silvery-white light erupted from Chen Shi's body, and his aura rose steadily.

His bones were cracking, his muscles were rapidly expanding and contracting, and his aura was more than twice as strong as before.

"We've broken through!"

Chen Yi shouted, his voice filled with barely suppressed elation.

"Mid-stage Eternal True God!"

The other eight also broke through to new heights.

Some people experienced a surge of spiritual light, others saw spiderweb-like cracks appear on the ground beneath their feet, and still others raised their heads and let out a long howl that soared into the sky.

All ten Holy Dragon Guards have broken through to the mid-stage of Eternal True God.

Youying was basking in the sun, leaning on the railing of the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

It yawned and was just about to change its position to continue sleeping when suddenly the whole beast froze.

A warm current surged from the depths of my soul and flowed throughout my body.

Its dark purple scales gleamed with an eerie light, and its size increased dramatically in just a few breaths.

"Aww...!"

The shadowy creature suddenly sprang up from the railing, its four paws treading on the air, its tail whipping like a windmill.

"I broke through! I broke through!"

It turned its head to look in the direction of the training room, its vertical pupils filled with excitement.

"Our leader has achieved another breakthrough!"

Inside the manor's reception room.

Chen Tianling was looking through a jade slip.

He suddenly put down the jade slip and closed his eyes.

His aura rose a small step in just a few breaths, breaking through the bottleneck from the mid-stage of Eternal True God and settling steadily at the late-stage of Eternal True God.

He opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing across his usually calm gaze.

"The leader's breakthrough has inspired everyone."

Chen Tianling stood up, walked to the window, looked in the direction of the training room, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"That's the benefit of soul binding..."

Inside the meditation room.

Chen Yuan stood on the soft jade floor, carefully sensing the changes within his body.

First, the Supreme Space has been expanded.

He closed his eyes and looked inward.

The edge of the space was still slowly extending outwards, and the spatial barrier was several times thicker than before.

"When projected in the future, the suppressive power will at least double."

He secretly made his own plans.

"An ordinary opponent in the mid-stage of the Supreme Realm can be rendered immobile simply by the Supreme Space Projection."

Second.

The strength of the soul and the strength of the body have also been significantly improved.

The range of divine sense perception has nearly doubled compared to before. Without deliberately spreading out divine sense, all movements within a radius of tens of millions of kilometers can be clearly perceived.

The strength of the physical body has also reached a new level.

Although the dark golden sheen on the skin's surface has subsided, the heavy, substantial texture remains.

"An attack from an ordinary Supreme Realm expert probably wouldn't even be able to scratch my skin."

Chen Yuan clenched his fist.

Feeling the terrifying power emanating from my palm.

"This upgrade has increased our overall strength by at least 30%."

He nodded in satisfaction.

"Although the system tricked me, the items inside are definitely good stuff."

A thought suddenly occurred to him.

The Celestial Armor transformed back into a dark robe that covered his entire body. Then, with a wave of his hand, he removed the golden barrier from the training room.

The door to the training room opened from the inside.

Chen Yuan stepped out and walked down the stone steps towards the ground.

Just as they reached the backyard of the manor, a dark purple figure pounced on them.

"Boss!"

The shadowy creature abruptly stopped in mid-air and landed steadily on Chen Yuan's shoulder, its two front paws gripping his collar, its vertical pupils filled with excitement.

"You broke through! I broke through! Everyone broke through!"

Chen Yuan glanced at it from the side.

"Late stage of Eternal True God?"

He sensed the significantly stronger aura emanating from Youying and nodded slightly.

"Not bad, those empty elemental crystals weren't wasted."

The shadowy creature flicked its tail triumphantly.

"That's right! Boss, don't you know who I am?"

Chen Tianling and the Holy Dragon Guards also came to greet them.

The ten people stood in a row, their auras much stronger than before they went into seclusion.

Chen Yi and Chen Shi stood at the front, their auras steadily at the mid-stage of Eternal True God, and the other eight were no weaker.

"Congratulations on your successful seclusion, boss!"

Chen Tianling took the lead in bowing, his tone filled with genuine joy.

"The boss's cultivation has advanced another step; he's just around the corner to become a Chaos Ruler!"

Chen Yi also spoke up, his voice loud and clear.

"Our boss made a breakthrough, and we benefited too! We could never have a few more chances like this!"

Chen Shi scratched his head and chuckled.

"Following the boss, breaking through is as easy as drinking water."

Chen Yuan was amused by them.

He raised his hand and pressed it down, his tone relaxed.

"Alright, alright, stop flattering me."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the familiar faces before him, and a smile curved his lips.

"Don't worry, I won't keep this glory to myself."

Chen Tianling was slightly moved upon hearing this.

He took a deep breath, clasped his hands together, and spoke solemnly.

"Boss, we've never followed you for any glory."

He raised his head, his gaze resolute.

"Wherever you go, we'll follow. Whatever level you break through to, we'll accompany you to that level."

Chen Yi and the others also spoke in unison.

"That's right! Wherever the boss goes, we go!"

Youying puffed out her chest on Chen Yuan's shoulder.

"Me too!"

Chen Yuan looked at them, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded slightly.

"it is good."

He didn't say much, he just patted Chen Tianling on the shoulder.

"Let's go inside and talk."

The group arrived at the lakeside reception room.

Chen Tianling poured Chen Yuan a cup of spiritual tea, then took out a storage ring from his sleeve.

"Boss, Xiao Yuanshan came by while you were in seclusion."

He placed the ring on the table.

"He personally came to express his gratitude, but upon hearing that you were in seclusion, he left without staying long."

Chen Tianling paused, then added.

"I left a gift, saying it was to thank you for taking care of the Black Wind Gang."

Chen Yuan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and her gaze fell on the ring.

"Xiao Yuanshan?"

He put down his teacup.

He reached out and picked up the ring, probing it with his divine sense.

Inside was an antique wooden box, its surface adorned with faint spiritual patterns.

A thought suddenly occurred to him.

The wooden box was taken out of the ring and placed in the palm of the hand.

Open the box.

Inside lay a bright green pill, its surface adorned with fine, flowing patterns, emitting a refreshing medicinal fragrance.

Eternal Low Grade, Battle Spirit Pill.

Chen Yuan picked up the pill, looked at it, and then put it back in the box.

"The Battle Spirit Pill can enhance overall strength in a short period of time after consumption."

He silently assessed the situation in his mind.

"It's a pretty good thing for the Eternal God; it can turn the tide in crucial moments."

He shook his head.

"But I'm currently in the mid-stage of the Supreme Realm, so eating this stuff is the same as not eating it at all."

Chen Yuan pushed the wooden box in front of Chen Tianling.

"It's useless to me, you can keep it."

Chen Tianling glanced at the pills in the wooden box, and without refusing, reached out and took them.

"Yes, boss."

He put the wooden box into his storage ring, speaking calmly.

Chen Yuan stretched out a big yawn, his joints cracking all the way from his cervical spine to his lumbar spine.

He walked to the window and looked at the lake outside.

Several spirit fish leaped out of the water, then splashed back down, creating a ring of shattered silver water droplets.

"I should send a message to Xiao Yuanshan."

He raised his wrist, tapped a few times on his communication bracelet, and edited a short message to send.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, I have emerged from seclusion."

"Last time you made a wasted trip, but this time I'm making sure you don't come back empty-handed. I've prepared a feast, so just come ahead of time."

After sending the message, Chen Yuan lowered his wrist and picked up his teacup again.

Jade Light Galaxy, the Governor's Office.

This mansion is located in the most prosperous area of ​​the main star of the Jade Light Star System, covering an area of ​​thousands of acres, which is larger than the combined manors of many nobles on Jade Flower Star.

The mansion was surrounded by a star-iron wall that was a hundred feet high.

The walls were covered with defensive array patterns, and at intervals there was a top-grade spirit crystal embedded in them, emitting a faint blue light.

The main gate is a huge archway, carved entirely from ten-thousand-year-old cold jade. The four characters "Zhenyu Envoy's Mansion" are engraved on the crossbeam, and each stroke contains the pressure of a peak Celestial Immortal.

A stone beast stands on each side of the archway.

It resembles a Qilin.

Its body was covered in dark scales, and its eyes were inlaid with top-grade spirit jade, which gleamed with a faint green light in the sunlight.

The mansion is filled with palaces and pavilions connected together.

Deep inside is a secluded courtyard, in which grows a thousand-year-old locust tree with a canopy that provides a large area of ​​shade.

Beneath the spirit locust tree was a cultivation chamber entirely constructed of spirit-returning stones, its outer walls covered with shielding array patterns capable of blocking all detection.

now.

Inside the cultivation room, Xiao Yuanshan sat cross-legged on a jade platform.

His previously pale complexion had regained its rosy hue, and his aura was much stronger than when he first came out of the secret realm.

His spiritual energy surged, making the jade platform beneath him glow slightly.

He is absorbing the resources he brought back from the Starry Sky Realm.

suddenly.

The communication bracelet on my wrist vibrated.

Xiao Yuanshan frowned slightly, but did not open his eyes immediately.

He had already instructed his subordinates that he would be going into seclusion for a while and should not be disturbed unless it was something important.

"And who's so blind?"

He muttered to himself.

"Has something major happened again that requires my intervention?"

He sent a wisp of his divine sense into the communication bracelet.

next second.

He slightly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise in his gaze.

"Chen Yuan?"

The message displayed on the wristband screen was the text message sent by Chen Yuan.

After reading the contents, Xiao Yuanshan's expression was somewhat complicated. He hadn't expected Chen Yuan to end his seclusion so quickly.

Based on his understanding of Eternal Star God level powerhouses.

A single retreat can last for at least several months, or even several years, or even decades.

"How long has it been?"

He silently did some calculations in his mind.

"From the time he went into seclusion until now, it's only been a little over half a month at most."

Xiao Yuanshan touched his chin somewhat awkwardly.

He raised his bracelet, considered his words carefully, and sent a message back.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, what a mess this is."

"I didn't expect that you just finished your seclusion, and now I'm going into seclusion again."

He paused, then continued typing.

"I've also gained some insights these past few days and am currently processing the opportunities I gained from exploring the Starry Sky Secret Realm. I'm afraid I won't be able to visit it for the foreseeable future."

He pressed the send button and sent the message, letting out a soft sigh.

"The two of us perfectly avoided each other's free time."

Inside Yunye Manor.

Chen Yuan had just put down his teacup when his bracelet vibrated. He glanced down at the screen and raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Is he in seclusion again?"

After reading Xiao Yuanshan's reply, he couldn't help but smile.

"What a coincidence."

Chen Yuan thought for a moment, then typed a few lines on the screen and replied.

"I understand, it's okay."

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, please focus on your cultivation. When you have time, I can visit you in person."

He put down the bracelet, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

He was making plans in his mind.

Anyway, Xiao Yuanshan is in the Yuguang Star System, which is not particularly far from Yuhua Star.

Traveling by the Starship, it would take at most a few days to arrive, and that's without going at full speed.

A moment later, Xiao Yuanshan's reply arrived.

"Alright, we will definitely bring out the best to entertain Fellow Daoist Chen."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly after reading it, then turned the bracelet to silent mode.

A shadowy figure crept closer from the side, its vertical pupils gleaming.

"Boss, now that you've emerged from seclusion, what's next?"

Chen Yuan glanced at it, a half-smile on his face.

"What, you have plans?"

Upon hearing this, Youying's eyes lit up immediately.

It jumped off Chen Yuan's shoulder and landed on the ground, gesturing with its two front paws.

"Let's go to Qionghua Pavilion for a meal to celebrate your breakthrough, boss!"

Its tail swung like a windmill, and its vertical pupils were full of expectation.

"How is it? How is it?"

Chen Yuan shook his head helplessly as he looked at its greedy expression.

"Alright."

The entire Shadow Beast jumped up.

"Yay!"

Its body rapidly grew larger, and its dark purple scales gleamed eerily in the sunlight.

A few breaths.

It transformed into a colossal beast, dozens of feet long, lying prone in the open space behind the manor.

Chen Yuan stood up and greeted Chen Tianling and the Holy Dragon Guards.

"Let's go, to Qionghua Pavilion."

The group jumped onto the shadow's broad back.

The shadowy creature raised its head and let out a low growl. It tore through the void with its front paws, and a huge spatial rift opened silently.

next second.

The shadowy figure carried everyone into the crevice and disappeared.

Mingyu City, in front of Qionghua Pavilion.

The space trembled slightly.

A massive, dark purple figure stepped out of the void and landed steadily on the plaza in front of the Qionghua Pavilion.

This time, Shadow learned its lesson and didn't cause the same terrifying commotion that swept through half the city last time.

But even so.

The sudden appearance of a colossal void beast, tens of meters long, in the bustling city center instantly silenced everyone around.

The dignitaries and their entourages who were walking in the square all stopped in their tracks and turned their gazes toward it.

A middle-aged man in a brocade robe was holding a cup of newly bought spiritual tea, which was suspended in mid-air. He didn't even notice that the tea had spilled all over his sleeve.

"That is..."

His lips trembled slightly.

"Void Behemoth!"

A young cultivator nearby recognized the white figure standing on the giant beast's back and gasped in shock.

"It's Special Envoy Chen! Special Envoy Chen Yuan!"

"What? It's that Special Envoy Chen who wiped out the Black Wind Star Pirates?"

"Yes, yes, that's him! I've seen him in news footage!"

"My god, his natal beast is actually a Void Beast? That's so cool!"

"I heard that Special Envoy Chen went into seclusion a few days ago. Has he emerged from seclusion?"

"Definitely! Judging from that aura, it's even stronger than before!"

The square erupted in uproar, with countless eyes following Chen Yuan on the back of the shadowy figure.

Some people secretly took out their communication wristbands to record videos, some tiptoed forward to squeeze in, and others were already planning how to approach them and make friends.

Chen Yuan jumped off Youying's back and landed steadily on the ground.

The shadowy figure shrank rapidly.

The giant beast, which had been tens of feet long, shrank into the size of a half-grown cub and skillfully darted to perch on Chen Yuan's shoulder.

Chen Yuan patted off non-existent dust from his robes and strode toward the gate of Qionghua Pavilion.

I had only taken two steps when the door opened from the inside.

A figure quickly stepped forward to greet them.

She was a slender woman wearing a moon-white long dress with a few delicate orchids embroidered on the hem.

Her long, jet-black hair was loosely tied up with a white jade hairpin, revealing her slender, fair neck.

She has a delicate and pretty face, with a touch of just the right amount of charm in her eyes and brows, and her lips are naturally slightly upturned, as if she always has a smile in them.

It was Jiang Wantang, the owner of Qionghua Pavilion.

At that moment, she walked quickly to Chen Yuan, bowed, and performed a graceful and efficient bow.

"Special Envoy Chen's presence is an honor; I, Wan Tang, have failed to greet you properly."

She looked up, her gaze lingering on Chen Yuan's face for a moment, before naturally stepping aside to let him pass.

"Please come in quickly."

Chen Yuan nodded to her.

"Boss Jiang, you're bothering me again."

Jiang Wantang smiled slightly.

"Special Envoy Chen, what are you saying? Your presence is a blessing for Qionghua Pavilion."

She personally led the way, guiding Chen Yuan and his group towards the Qionghua Pavilion.

The dignitaries dining nearby could see everything clearly through the windows and door cracks.

Some people stood frozen in place, holding their wine glasses, while others peered out the window, their eyes wide.

"Jiang Wantang came out to greet us personally?"

A middle-aged man in an official robe put down his wine glass, his tone full of disbelief.

"This Special Envoy Chen has a close relationship with Boss Jiang."

The companion next to him lowered his voice and replied.

"Nonsense, don't you even know who Special Envoy Chen is?"

"After wiping out the Black Wind Star Pirates, the Empire issued a special news report, and the Prince personally sent someone to deliver the commendation."

"Jiang Wantang would be too busy currying favor with someone like that."

"Tsk tsk, it used to be so hard to get Boss Jiang to come out and have a drink with you, but now he personally greets you at the door."

"How can that be the same? What is your status, and what is Special Envoy Chen's status?"

"Alright, alright, stop talking, let's drink."

Similar discussions were whispered throughout Qionghua Pavilion.

Jiang Wantang led Chen Yuan and his group through the front hall and up the stairs covered with spirit carpets.

Qionghua Pavilion has nine floors, with each floor being more prestigious than the last. Ordinary nobles can only go up to the fifth floor, while the sixth floor and above are reserved for distinguished guests of the true god level or above.

The most exclusive private room on the east side of the ninth floor has only ever hosted a handful of people.

Jiang Wantang pushed open the heavy spirit wood door and stepped aside to let Chen Yuan go in first.

The private room was enormous, spanning several hundred feet in diameter.

To the east is a full-length, transparent crystal window that overlooks the bustling cityscape of Mingyu City.

The sky outside the window had already darkened, and the lights of thousands of homes looked like a flowing sea of ​​stars.

The interior is decorated in an elegant yet sophisticated style.

The ground was covered with a thick carpet of spirit beast wool, so soft that your feet would sink in when you stepped on it.

In the center was a huge jade table, on which was placed a complete set of spirit jade tableware.

The surrounding walls are made of thousand-year-old sacred wood and inlaid with various gemstones, which gleam with a warm light under the illumination of the sacred lamps.

Chen Yuan walked to the window, looked at the night view for a while with his hands behind his back, and then turned around and sat down at the table.

He expertly raised his chin towards Jiang Wantang.

"Boss Jiang, the usual."

He spoke casually.

"Top of the list."

Jiang Wantang bowed slightly, a smile playing on her lips.

"Wantang understands."

She waved to the maid who followed her, and the maid immediately stepped forward and placed the prepared spiritual tea and fruit platter on the table.

Then Jiang Wantang bowed to Chen Yuan again and said softly.

"Special Envoy Chen, please wait a moment. Wan Tang will personally go to the kitchen to oversee things."

After saying that, she turned and left the private room, her movements clean and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.

Only Chen Yuan and his group remained in the private room.

Youying jumped off Chen Yuan's shoulder, rolled around on the carpet, and then lay down by the window, staring at the lit food stalls on the street below with her vertical pupils.

"Boss."

It muttered softly.

"Those food stalls look pretty delicious."

Chen Yuan picked up the teacup and glanced at it.

"Isn't the food at Qionghua Pavilion enough for you?"

Youying thought for a moment.

"It's enough, but there's no harm in eating more different things."

Chen Tianling smiled to himself.

"Youying, if you can eat all the top-tier dishes at Qionghua Pavilion today, I'll be impressed."

The shadow immediately perked up.

"You said it yourself!"

Chen Yuan ignored them, leaned back in his chair, and slowly sipped his spiritual tea.