High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

The backyard of the Holy Venerable's Mansion.

With a thought, Chen Yuan summoned the pale golden Imperial Consort Pill from his storage space into his palm.

Its surface is covered with mysterious patterns, exuding a warm yet dignified aura.

"By infusing the pill with one's spiritual energy and then giving it to the target, a soul contract can be established to control their life and death..."

Chen Yuan silently read the system instructions, a smile playing on his lips.

Shadowblade was just the right guy to use it to consume this pill.

Its true cultivation level should not reach the peak of Martial Saint, but is just within the control limit of the Imperial Qidan.

"Come out."

Chen Yuan took out the God-Sealing Mirror, its dark golden surface gleaming faintly in the moonlight.

He skillfully reached his hand into the mirror.

"Snapped!"

A crisp slap landed on Shadowblade's face as he huddled in a corner tending to his injuries.

Shadowblade was slapped so hard he tumbled over and saw stars.

"Damn it, Chen Yuan, here he comes again!"

The hatred in its heart was immense!

I wish I could tear Chen Yuan to pieces!

But he dared not show it on his face, and quickly got up and knelt down, forcing out a fawning smile that looked worse than crying.

"My lord! What are your orders?"

His voice was urgent yet respectful, as if he was afraid of being beaten again if he spoke too slowly.

Chen Yuan looked down at it through the mirror and said calmly, "What is your true cultivation level?"

Shadow Blade paused for a moment, then dared not conceal the truth: "Reporting to my lord, I am... a mid-stage ninth-rank Martial Saint."

"very good."

Chen Yuan nodded, then sent the Imperial Contract Pill into the mirror world, where it floated in front of the Shadow Blade.

"Eat it."

Shadow Blade stared at the pale golden pill before him, his pupils suddenly contracting.

The aura emanating from the elixir sent shivers down its spine!

That's a fear of being bound and controlled!

"M-Master..." Shadowblade's voice began to tremble as he looked pitifully at the blurry figure outside the mirror.

"I'm quite content in this mirror world; I don't need to leave... Can I skip taking this pill?"

After it finished speaking, it looked at Chen Yuan cautiously, its vertical pupils full of pleading.

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow, his tone calm yet unquestionable.

What do you think?

He paused, his voice turning cold: "Eat or die."

The voice just fell.

A powerful holy might erupted from Chen Yuan, pressing directly into the mirror world like an invisible mountain!

Shadow Blade was slammed to the ground with a thud, his bones creaking and making it difficult for him to breathe.

That oppressive aura was cold and vast, carrying an undeniable domineering power.

It had no doubt.

If Chen Yuan had even a single thought, he would be crushed into dust!

"I'll eat! I'll eat!"

Shadowblade screamed in terror.

With trembling hands, he reached out and accepted the Imperial Pill.

The elixir felt warm to the touch, but now it felt as heavy as a thousand pounds in its hand.

It hesitated for a few seconds as it looked at the pill.

Finally, he closed his eyes and swallowed it in one gulp.

The moment the pill entered its stomach, a strange power exploded from its body!

That power was formless and intangible, yet it went straight for its soul!

Shadowblade felt a tightness deep within his soul, as if he were being firmly locked up by something.

That feeling... was like an invisible thread extending from its soul, with the other end held in Chen Yuan's hand.

Chen Yuan also clearly sensed it.

That is absolute control.

He could sense the Shadow Blade's location, state, and even its current fear and struggle.

A single thought could cause it to vanish into nothingness.

Shadowblade also sensed all of this, and his face instantly turned deathly pale.

It knew this pill was definitely not a good thing!

Chen Yuan has ill intentions!

"My lord..." Shadowblade's voice was filled with extreme bitterness, "You promised not to kill me..."

Chen Yuan said calmly, "I didn't kill you."

Shadowblade opened his mouth but couldn't utter a word.

Yes, I didn't kill him, but it was even more painful than if I had!

From that moment on, its life no longer belonged to itself.

Chen Yuan ignored its pathetic expression and had a sudden thought.

The Mirror of Gods shone with a soft golden light, and ripples appeared on its surface.

next second.

The figure of Shadow Blade was released from the mirror world and appeared out of thin air on the ground in the backyard.

The moonlight shone on it.

It subconsciously took a deep breath, sensing the atmosphere of the outside world.

But there was no joy on his face like someone who had just been released from prison.

Because freedom is gone.

It's just that the prison has gotten bigger.

Chen Yuan looked at its appearance and a smile appeared on his lips.

"What, are you unhappy about submitting to my command?"

Shadowblade trembled and quickly knelt down, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace back onto his face.

"No, no! It is my honor to serve under you, sir! It is my greatest honor!"

His voice was extremely respectful.

But anyone could hear the bitterness in it.

Chen Yuan didn't care.

Looking down at Shadowblade kneeling on the ground, his tone was calm yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Don't have any wicked thoughts in the future."

"Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, I can take your life with a single thought."

He paused, then said calmly, "Following me will be the best decision you ever make in your life."

Shadow Blade kowtowed repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes! I understand! I will serve you wholeheartedly, my lord! I would never dare to have any disloyalty!"

It said it, but in its heart it had already resigned itself to its fate.

What can you do when your soul is in someone else's hands?

Resist? That's suicide.

Just then.

Shadowblade's body suddenly stiffened.

Its vertical pupils suddenly contracted, and an expression of disbelief appeared on its face.

It sensed something.

It was an aura that made its very soul tremble!

Gentle, ancient, and profound, it seems to contain the weight of an entire world!

Shadowblade suddenly turned his head, his gaze falling on the lush green sapling with only four leaves in the center of the backyard.

Its pupils contracted violently, and its mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg.

"This...this is..."

His voice was trembling.

With deep shock and disbelief.

"The world's origin tree seedling?!"

"How could something like this exist on Earth?!"

Shadowblade was completely stunned.

The World's Origin Tree!

That is a divine object that could only be born in a super-large world!

Even in the entire continent of myriad realms back then, there were only a handful of them!

This tree can release the primordial power of the world, improve the spiritual environment of the entire world, and raise the overall cultivation ceiling of the world!

This thing has long since disappeared from the ruins of the myriad worlds!

But now it actually saw one on Blue Star, this "barren" little world in its eyes!

Although it is just a seedling.

But that aura of primal power is absolutely unmistakable!

Shadowblade's mind went blank.

It instinctively looked at Chen Yuan, its vertical pupils filled with shock and confusion.

"My lord... this... this is..."

Chen Yuan glanced at it and said indifferently, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."

Shadowblade quickly shut his mouth, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

Just who exactly is this Chen Yuan?!

Not only is their strength ridiculously high, but they also possess a heaven-defying divine object like the World Origin Tree Sapling!

It finally understood one thing.

Following Chen Yuan might not be a bad thing?

This could even be the biggest opportunity of its life!

After all, how could someone who can produce the World Origin Tree Sapling possibly limit their future achievements to a small blue planet?

Shadowblade's mindset underwent a subtle change without him realizing it.

Chen Yuan ignored its shocked expression and placed his hand on Shadow Blade's shoulder.

A soft green light shone from the palm of my hand.

Spring returns to all things!

The light was warm and gentle, carrying a surge of vitality into Shadowblade's body.

Shadow Blade felt a warm current sweep over his entire body, and the external wounds caused by lightning and flames in the Mirror of Godhood healed at a speed visible to the naked eye!

The flipped-up scales reattached, and the charred skin returned to its original state.

What shocked it even more was...

That power not only healed its external wounds, but also penetrated to the level of its soul!

The soul trauma it suffered from being tortured by Chen Yuan is rapidly healing!

The comfortable feeling almost made it cry out.

A few breaths later, Chen Yuan withdrew his hand.

Shadow Blade looked down at his body, which had been restored to its original state, a complex emotion flashing in his vertical pupils.

These injuries were all caused by Chen Yuan himself.

It took a deep breath, knelt down respectfully, and placed its hands on the ground.

"Thank you, sir."

The voice was less perfunctory and fearful than before, and more sincere.

Chen Yuan nodded.

"Restore your true cultivation level."

Shadow Blade snapped out of his daze and quickly replied, "Yes!"

It closed its eyes and stopped suppressing its aura; its aura began to rise steadily!

The middle stage of Wu Zun...

Late stage of Martial Venerable...

Peak of Martial Venerable...

Martial Saint!

His aura didn't stabilize until he reached the mid-stage of the Martial Saint realm.

Chen Yuan sensed it and frowned slightly.

Although Shadow Blade's aura had reached the mid-stage of Martial Saint, it was extremely weak.

It's like a house that looks perfectly fine on the outside, but is empty inside.

This state prevents the user from unleashing the full combat power of a mid-stage Martial Saint.

At most, they can fight against early-stage Martial Saints, but against mid-stage Martial Saints, they'll only get beaten up.

"That's too much."

Chen Yuan raised his hand and unleashed another "Rejuvenation of All Things" spell, the green light surging into the Shadow Blade's body.

This time, the focus isn't on treating the injuries, but on helping it stabilize its foundation.

That boundless vitality, like spring rain, nourished the parched meridians within Shadow Blade's body, gradually solidifying those ethereal auras.

Shadowblade shuddered, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

It could feel that the foundation within its body, which had become weak due to the long-term possession, was being gradually strengthened by Chen Yuan's power!

If this process were left to happen on its own, it would take at least several months or even years, but now, with Chen Yuan's help, it is more than ten times faster!

A few breaths later, Chen Yuan withdrew his hand again.

Shadow Blade felt the stable and solid aura within his body, his vertical pupils filled with shock.

"Thank you, sir!"

Although these injuries were caused by Chen Yuan, the pills were forced upon it by Chen Yuan.

But now Chen Yuan is helping it stabilize its foundation and heal its soul's wounds, which is a real favor.

And then there's that World Origin Tree sapling...

Shadow Blade suddenly felt that following Chen Yuan wasn't so hard to accept after all.

It even feels like...finding a treasure?

Chen Yuan ignored its complex expression and softly called out, "Shadowless."

The sound wasn't loud, but it instantly spread throughout the entire mansion.

next second.

A ripple appeared in the void somewhere in the mansion.

A palm-sized shadowy figure darted out of the void and appeared in front of Chen Yuan in the blink of an eye.

"Boss! What do you want?" Shadow flapped its wings, its small eyes full of excitement.

It glanced at Shadow Blade kneeling on the ground, then at Chen Yuan, looking puzzled.

Chen Yuan pointed to Shadow Blade beside him and said casually, "I'm sending you a little brother. You're in charge of training him."

The shadowy figure was taken aback: "Little brother?"

It sized up Shadow Blade, noticing its vertical pupils, dark purple scales, and bone spurs...

Well, he's a bit ugly, but his aura as a mid-stage Martial Saint is genuine.

It seems the boss has completely taken control of this guy.

The shadow flapped its wings and landed on Shadowblade's shoulder, looking down at it.

"Since the boss has spoken, you'll be following me from now on."

It patted Shadowblade's head with its little paw, acting like an older brother.

Just call me Brother Ying.

Shadowblade's lips twitched.

It is a dignified mid-stage Martial Saint, a ninth-tier expert, and now it has to become a subordinate of a ninth-tier early-stage alien beast?

But after glancing at Chen Yuan's ambiguous smile, it immediately lowered its head sensibly.

"Brother Ying".

The voice was respectful and the attitude was proper.

Youying nodded in satisfaction: "Alright, come with me, I'll show you around the rules of the manor."

It flapped its wings and flew towards the front yard.

Shadow Blade quickly got up and followed, bowing to Chen Yuan before leaving.

"My lord, I shall take my leave."

Chen Yuan waved his hand.

Two figures disappeared one after the other at the courtyard gate.

The backyard fell silent.

The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the verdant sapling of the World's Origin Tree.

Chen Yuan withdrew his gaze, a thought flashing through his mind.

A drop of crystal-clear spiritual liquid was taken out of the storage space and floated in the palm of the hand.

Nine Heavens Elixir.

The liquid was only the size of a fingernail, crystal clear, and shimmered with seven-colored light.

That aura... was gentle, vast, and ancient, as if it contained the essence of a world.

"Only one drop...?"

Chen Yuan muttered to himself as he looked down at the precious drop in his palm.

He could sense how terrifying the energy contained within it was.

It was a pure power that surpassed spirit crystals and even the highest-grade rare and precious materials.

Top-grade nutrients specifically for the world's original tree seedlings.

"Little one, here's something good for you to eat."

Chen Yuan squatted down and carefully dripped the Nine Heavens Spirit Liquid onto the roots of the World Origin Tree sapling.

The moment the elixir touched the soil.

"Buzz!"

The entire sapling trembled violently!

The drop of Heavenly Elixir was instantly absorbed by the roots, and every leaf of the sapling was glowing!

The emerald green light grew brighter and brighter!

A few seconds later.

"boom!"

A powerful life force suddenly burst forth from the sapling!

The aura spread in all directions like a tsunami!

Chen Yuan stood beside the sapling, his clothes fluttering in the wind.

A look of shock flashed in his eyes.

The saplings are growing at a rate visible to the naked eye!

The seedlings, which were originally only the height of a palm, have begun to grow taller and thicker!

The root system extends deep into the ground!

Four leaves grew wildly, one, two, three...

More leaves are sprouting from the branches!

The branches fork and fork again! The canopy spreads out overhead!

In just a few minutes.

That fragile sapling has grown into a tree more than three meters tall!

The tree has a thick trunk and a dense canopy. Every leaf is lush and green, with a faint fluorescent glow on its surface.

The tree exudes an ancient, majestic, yet gentle and inclusive aura, as if it were the master of this world.

The World Origin Tree, in its formative stage!

Chen Yuan took a deep breath and sensed the changes around him.

The primal power emanating from the tree was more than ten times stronger than before!

Previously, it was just a few strands or wisps.

It's like a tap has been turned on, and water is gushing out continuously!

The concentration of spiritual energy in the backyard is soaring at a visible rate!

It's not just about spiritual energy.

There was an indescribable energy in the air, gentle and profound, making one's soul feel comfortable.

That is the power of the world's origin!

Chen Yuan closed her eyes and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

The energy surged into his body, and the absorption efficiency was more than ten times higher than before!

He could feel his body being tempered little by little by this power.

Although the progress is slow, it is indeed progressing!

What surprised him even more was that the spread of the primal power extended far beyond the backyard!

Chen Yuan's divine sense spread out.

The entire mansion, including its gardens, front yard, side yards, and guest rooms, is permeated with a rich primordial energy!

Further out.

Longyuan Mountain!

The entire mountain was shrouded in that aura!

The spiritual herbs and trees on the mountain swayed gently as if cheering, and the martial artists on patrol greedily absorbed this energy they had never felt before.

Even the area surrounding Longyuan Mountain has begun to be permeated by the power of origin!

Chen Yuan stood under the tree, looking up at the three-meter-tall World Origin Tree that emitted a fluorescent glow, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"This is... a huge profit."

He muttered to himself, his voice filled with exhilaration.

With this tree, his cultivation speed will greatly accelerate, and the spiritual energy environment of the entire Blue Star will gradually improve.

Although it can only cover the area around Longyuan Mountain now, it will soon be able to cover the entire Blue Star as time goes by!