The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 1006 The Journey of the Azure Dragon, Old Friends and Beauties

Wow~

The clouds churned and dispersed as a flying boat streaked away, creating surging waves of air.

The sea of ​​clouds is vast and ever-changing.

It broadens one's mind and brings a sense of tranquility and joy.

Although this wasn't the first time I'd experienced this feeling, it was still incredibly captivating and mesmerizing.

Looking down from the clouds at this world, I had a completely different feeling than usual.

Unrestrained and carefree, suddenly enlightened, like floating and roaming the world, knowing the vastness of heaven and earth and the immensity of the universe.

Chen Ping'an, dressed in a green robe, was in high spirits as his clothes fluttered in the wind.

The significance of cultivation lies not only in the comparison between strength and weakness, but also in the universe.

At this moment, a sense of righteousness was brewing in Chen Ping'an's heart, which broadened his mind and made him feel at ease.

It took Chen Ping'an a long time to finally emerge from that profound sensory experience.

"The Tao follows the natural way; one should understand this from the perspective of Heaven and Earth."

Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly, as if stars were surging within them.

Looking at this vast expanse of land, he felt an immense sense of joy.

In martial arts cultivation, reaching the realm of the Celestial Being is equivalent to reaching a clear watershed.

The concept of "Heavenly Man" refers to the ability of human beings to sense the power of Heaven, and the ability of the spirit and soul to perceive Heaven and Earth, thereby borrowing the power of Heaven.

Therefore, for those who are celestial beings, the path of cultivation lies not only in inner vision but also in the space between heaven and earth.

When a celestial being cultivates to the point of reaching the Great Cultivation Realm, it is equivalent to stepping onto a new stage.

Chen Ping'an feels this step particularly acutely now.

His journey to Bi Cang led him to the Great Cultivation Realm, and all in all, it has only been a few months. Yet, in these few months, he has gained many insights while roaming the world and experiencing the wonders of nature.

Just like the flash of inspiration and the sudden appearance of a mystery before, it is now like the natural way of the Tao, the vast and boundless sky.

It can be said that upon reaching the Great Cultivation Realm, the connection between one and the world becomes even closer. All insights gained are multiplied compared to previous realms.

The Great Cultivation of Heaven and Man, transforming the source into a vortex, using the power of heaven and earth to nourish oneself, is no joke.

However, even with the Great Cultivation of Heaven and Man, one's understanding may improve and become more frequent, but surely it shouldn't be this bad!

Is it because he has accumulated knowledge and experience until now, or...?

Could he really be an unparalleled genius?!

Chen Ping'an felt a surge of joy.

However, such a vision was only a fleeting thought for him.

The vast sky remains unchanged, and the mountains and rivers below are still vibrant and majestic.

Chen Ping'an stood on the flying boat, gazing at the horizon, his mind preoccupied with a few things.

Before leaving Xingbei Mountain, he had been looking forward to obtaining the true skill scroll and enjoying a carefree life. He thought that, judging by the time, it should be about time.

But to his surprise, after all that trouble he went through with Bi Cang, there was still no word on the True Skill Scroll he had previously exchanged.

Even if the treasure vault is not located in the surrounding area or even the border region, but is in the Crimson Gold Palace Treasure Vault of the Northern Border Garrison, this journey should not take this long!

After all, given the rarity of the True Skill Scroll and the completeness of its inherited meaning, the person escorting the skill should at least be a half-step Great Cultivator, or a top-tier cultivator with unparalleled combat power and mastery of escape techniques.

Under these circumstances, even though the Northern Border Garrison and the Northern Mountain Pass are quite far apart, at this speed, they should have arrived by now, after several months.

It's not like I've waited until now, only to be met with loneliness.

"Could something have gone wrong? Or..."

Chen Ping'an made his own guess.

But given the strength and resources of the Northern Border Garrison, nothing should have happened along the way. Even if there were a few powerful cultivators or rogue cultivators who were neither entirely righteous nor entirely evil, they wouldn't be so audacious as to dare to plot against the Northern Border Garrison.

If nothing goes wrong on the road, then it must be an internal problem within the Northern Border Garrison.

If neither of these applies.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted.

For a moment, I remembered that when I was in Bicang Prefecture, I had retrieved some information from the secret archives of the Bicang County Prince's Mansion.

Previously, he had made a deal with Princess Bicang, Ji Qingyu, one of the terms of which was to access the archives of the Bicang Prince's Mansion.

During the previous memorial service, he was able to access all the relevant information as he wished.

While the contents weren't exactly top secret, they were still far beyond the reach of ordinary forces. Some of the information was completely unknown to the outside world.

Through this reading, Chen Ping'an also learned a lot of secrets and old stories.

One of these events is the grand event recorded in the archives of the demonic path. The six sects of the demonic path, along with their various affiliated sects and forces, would become particularly active every so often.

Over the years, some long-standing and established forces have discovered certain patterns, which they call the "Great Events of the Demonic Path."

However, since the demonic path fell into silence three thousand years ago, the intervals between such grand events have become increasingly long, and the intervals between them have become particularly irregular.

Under normal circumstances, it is difficult for outsiders to predict.

However, after each major event, the demonic path would always promote it extensively through various secret channels to boost its prestige.

After all, the demonic path has only fallen into silence, not died. It still needs to reappear in front of the public periodically to maintain the prestige it has built up over the years.

"Could it be related to this matter?"

Chen Pingan smiled and shook his head, then stopped thinking about it.

Whatever the reason, his plan to use the Free and Easy Wandering to step into the Inkfall Sect in one fell swoop has completely failed.

Since his desire to travel freely was not fulfilled, he could only focus his further plans on the Returning to Origin True Scroll.

He has now reached the advanced stage of mastering this technique. Based on his current progress, he should be able to master it in another four or five months.

The benefits to the interface and cultivation brought by the True Skill Treasure Scroll at the Great Perfection stage are absolutely not to be underestimated.

It seems that it would be more than enough to allow him to advance his cultivation level further.

Even during the ink-sinking stage, one can travel a considerable distance.

As Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted, the flying boat sped through the vast cloud space, the clouds churning and creating an atmosphere of boundless power.

Starting from Beishan Pass and reaching Canglong Prefecture, there are several prefectures in between, and one must cross the Xuanling Mountains, a distance of nearly 100,000 li.

For ordinary people, it is an insurmountable chasm. Even a martial arts master would not cross such a long distance without a pressing purpose.

After all, a journey of nearly 100,000 kilometers would be an enormous drain on even a martial arts master without cheap tools.

Martial arts masters can fly, but it is difficult for them to maintain this ability for a long time.

But for Chen Ping'an, this long distance was nothing more than a smile. Even if he deliberately controlled the pace and traveled leisurely, it would only take a few days to reach the Canglong Prefecture.

As Chen Ping'an passed through the territory of Xuanling Prefecture, he looked down at the sky and, through his divine sense, could sense a city in the distance.

The once majestic Xuanling City, a powerful city in a prefecture, now seems insignificant. Its scale is far inferior to that of Beishan Pass, let alone Bicang Prefecture City.

However, this was the path he had taken on his way here. At that time, the size of Xuanling Heavy City was already an extremely vast area for him.

It was a commercial hub in several states, thriving in scale and prosperity.

In retrospect, though it pales in comparison, it is undeniable that this is the trace of his growth.

Sensing the Xuanling Heavy City from afar, Chen Ping'an was reminded of the Fengyun Palace, and several people came to mind.

However, he did not go in, but left directly and crossed into the Xuanling Mountains.

This matter is not urgent; we can deal with it after the Azure Dragon's journey.

The Xuanling Mountains remain unchanged from years past.

Chen Ping'an recalled his experience of crossing the Xuanling Mountains with Gu Qingchan during the Xuanling Auction years ago.

Everything went smoothly on the way there, but there were some mishaps on the way back.

Opportunities like the Yin-Yang Dew, the Heart-Clearing Pill, and the Evil Extreme Eye were obtained during this time. What used to take more than half a month to traverse the Xuanling Mountain Range was now done in less than half a day. Along the way, one could frequently sense the martial arts auras flying past below.

Compared to Chen Ping'an's current speed, their speed was undoubtedly as slow as a snail.

The clouds were all far apart, and at that time there was no overlap between them.

These martial arts masters and grandmasters would never have imagined that a powerful celestial cultivator had once flown past them through the clouds above their heads.

The fact that celestial beings do not manifest themselves in the world is a microcosm of this phenomenon.

Crossing the Xuanling Mountains and passing through the Leiming Mountains, one arrives at Leiming City. In the past, Chen Ping'an was transferred to Leiming as the Chief Inspector, where he stirred up quite a storm.

His deeds are still widely circulated in the city of Thunder.

This also includes the romantic escapades that were popular at the time.

For example, in Canglong Prefecture, at the Misty Ferry, there is the Fairy of a Hundred Flowers. Another example is the Thunderous Mountains, where the most beautiful woman in Thunderous Mountains is celebrated by all.

At that time, after his trip to Leiming, he returned to Leiming with the momentum of a hidden dragon. Wufang Huanxi had someone send a message to invite him to come and visit if he had time.

This matter has spread widely outside the public, intensifying speculation and fueling numerous theories.

Upon first meeting him, he sensed that the Five Directions of Joy was no ordinary thing. Looking back now, he can perceive its profound mystery even more clearly.

As Chen Ping'an passed through the Thunder Mountain Range, the image of Wu Fang Huan Xi inadvertently surfaced in his mind.

She wore a long, light blue dress with silver-white cloud patterns embroidered on the hem. Her long, smooth, jet-black hair was like ink-splashed clouds, exquisite and delightful.

What catches the eye most is the exquisite crown in her hair, made of material that seems to be condensed from moonlight, with a subtle, warm glow.

But what Chen Ping'an was paying attention to was not the crown, but the hair on both sides of the hair bun, where strands of hair were coiled up, hiding two small hair buns that looked like tiny hair buns.

Her skin was pale and cool, her crown was adorned with jade, and the way she blew on the tea was delightful.

"The five directions rejoice."

Chen Ping'an's eyes flickered slightly as he suppressed the urge to go and have a chat.

Although the city of Leiming is vast, it only caused Chen Ping'an a slight delay. He soon passed through Leiming and arrived at a neighboring city.

The Gu Family's Grand Ceremony is still a few days away. Chen Ping'an is not in a hurry. There are still a few days before the ceremony officially begins. He plans to return to Weishui County first.

This is where his spiritual journey began, and also the starting point of all dreams.

"Wanjun."

Chen Ping'an's eyes sparkled, his heart leaping with joy. Even with his usually calm and collected demeanor, he felt a sense of jubilation at this moment.

No matter the scenery or experiences along the way, Mu Wanjun's place in his heart will always remain the same.

No matter how old he grows and how many years pass, what remains in his memory is that beautiful woman in the prime of her life, holding a long sword under the moonlight.

"Lord Mu."

"Greetings, Lord Mu."

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Inside the Weishui Town Garrison, greetings rose and fell, and the solemn and dignified atmosphere was filled with admiration and respect.

Watching that departing figure, some people looked on with longing, their eyes filled with deep admiration.

Only when the figure was far away did whispers begin to circulate.

However, even though Lord Mu was far away, the renowned martial arts masters of the Weishui Town Commandery deliberately controlled their volume.

"I heard that not long ago, Lord Mu returned from Northern Cang, bringing back the corpse of a master of evil cultivation."

"You mean the Bone-Shaking Hand, which has been famous for many years and has long been at the pinnacle?"

"Yes! You all say, how can Lord Mu, who has only recently broken through to the next realm, possess such combat power?! With such momentum, I'm afraid that Lord Mu will soon reach the Dragon-Tiger realm."

Lord Mu

Some people's eyes were filled with awe and wonder.

Beyond the amazement, there was also an unspoken longing and yearning.

Dressed in a dark black fish-scale robe, Mu Wanjun stepped out of the gates of the Weishui Town Garrison. Her expression was calm, without the slightest fluctuation.

The whispers behind her, though distant, could not escape her senses. Thanks to the spiritual item she had recently consumed, her senses had long surpassed the scope of ordinary advanced Xuan Guang realm cultivators.

In a sense, she could even be considered a minor grandmaster. Even those pseudo-grandmasters might not be much stronger than her.

As her emotions surged, a familiar figure, just like always, appeared in her mind.

"Safety."

Mu Wanjun murmured softly, her expression revealing a tenderness and excitement rarely seen on ordinary days.

Just then, she suddenly sensed something and turned around, only to see a handsome and dashing figure standing behind her, smiling at her.

Mu Wanjun's eyes lit up with joy, a mixture of surprise and delight. That fleeting moment of charm was something perhaps only one person in the world could witness.

"Wan Jun".

Chen Pingan smiled warmly and called out softly.

A gentle breeze whispers, witnessing the tender bond between two hearts.

On the bed, Chen Ping'an held Mu Wanjun in his arms, feeling the tight, warm body in his embrace, and felt extremely comfortable.

He gently stroked her smooth, jade-like back, inhaling the fragrance of her hair. With a slight pause in his gaze, a panel appeared.

Name: Chen Ping'an

Realm: Celestial Realm 3 - Hidden Radiance Realm (Perfected Emptiness)

武学：青阳血炼法大成（0/38400）、颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（2536/8640）、三分归元真卷小成（5575/15360）、碧灵心法入门（0/5760）、无相自在法（残篇）小成（0/15360）、七绝禁法圆满、广寒剑法（三式）圆满、狂雷刀法圆满、太虚御风步圆满、.

Secret Techniques: Soul Suppression Technique, Soul Guiding Technique, Butterfly Dream Bewitching Technique, Illusionary Eye

Her hair was fragrant, warm and delicate, and her beauty was captivating.

The sensation is indescribable; it brings complete comfort and a sense of pure bliss.

Compared to the negligible benefits to his cultivation, Chen Ping'an valued the emotional resonance and harmonious relationship between the two more.

Some things need to be taken seriously, but not everything needs to be taken seriously.

Especially in matters involving Wan Jun, there's no need to be so calculating or focused on the outcome.

As long as the process is good, then it is good.

No words are needed, just enjoy the process.

"Wanjun, do you miss me?"

Chen Ping'an was unusually mushy.

Mu Wanjun nestled in Chen Ping'an's arms, pressed close to his chest, quietly listening to his strong heartbeat. She didn't speak, but it was as if she had said everything.

After lingering intimately for a long time, the two reluctantly got up to part ways.

Over the next few days, Chen Ping'an and Mu Wanjun frequented many places, such as his old courtyard in Nanquan Lane and Jiming Lane where they first met.

During this time, the two tried many things and unlocked different experiences.

After several attempts, Chen Ping'an achieved almost no results, but he was in an extremely cheerful mood.

This is a rare moment of relaxation and comfort, a wonderful experience that reaches the pinnacle of tranquility.

Chen Ping'an carefully savored and felt that wonderful feeling.

Good things always come to an end, and no matter how reluctant we are to let them go, we must say goodbye for now.

Three days later, after a long and tender moment, Chen Ping'an gently stroked the hair of the woman in his arms, kissed her cheek, and whispered goodbye.

On the same day, Chen Ping'an left Weishui County.

On the eve of his departure from Weishui County, the Hidden Dragon Ranking, compiled and led by Tianji Tower, was officially updated and released in the four realms of the dynasty.

A hidden dragon is reborn, and the winds of change will surely stir. (End of Chapter)