The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 1019 Encountering Injustice on the Road, An Invitation from a Fairy

"Jiang Xianzi, this journey has reached the heavens, why not see Luan Yue Xianzi?"

Above the clouds, a man wearing a crown stood on a fan over ten feet tall, facing the wind, his robes fluttering in the wind, looking extremely handsome.

Not far in front of the man was a magnificent jade carriage, draped in white gauze curtains, exuding an ethereal aura.

Inside the jade carriage were several women, all with fair skin and beautiful features, dressed in elegant and graceful attire.

The women were all inside the jade carriage, but anyone with discerning eyes could tell who was truly in charge.

"Fellow Daoist Yu, where our sect's top cultivator is and what he's doing is probably none of your business, is it?"

Inside the jade carriage, a beautiful woman in a white dress, with a refined and elegant demeanor, and black hair as dark as ink, spoke calmly.

Even when the Celestial Master was right in front of her, her tone wasn't exactly friendly.

The relationship between her Luan Yue Sect and the Mingchuan Yu family has always been strained, with many unpleasant incidents in the past.

Although the other party was the first cultivator of the Yu family, she naturally didn't give him a friendly look when they met.

"It was I, Yu, who was rude."

The man nodded slightly, showing no obvious reaction to the woman in the white dress's indifferent attitude.

"It is still two days' journey from here to Wentian. Since we have met by chance, Fairy Jiang, why don't you travel with me? It will be good for both of us to look after each other."

The man spoke softly and with a smile, extending a sincere invitation.

"Although the area within Wentian is generally peaceful, there are occasional injustices. I am not entirely at ease with Fairy Jiang traveling alone."

The man stood with his hands behind his back on the fan, his spiritual aura intense, making no attempt to conceal his cultivation level.

His robes billowed, giving him the air of a master.

"No need," the woman in the white dress said coldly. "My sisters from my sect will accompany me on this trip, so we can look after each other. There's no need for Fellow Daoist Yu to trouble himself."

Having said that, the woman in the white dress seemed unwilling to say more. She lightly raised her fair wrist, and the jade carriage was ready to depart.

The other party's words clearly showed that they did not take the sect elders seriously. Since they did not see eye to eye and their relationship was not good, she naturally had no intention of staying there.

The man's eyes twitched slightly, and anger flashed in his eyes.

As a senior repairman, when had he ever been so ignored or received such treatment?

Even that slutty, shameless woman from the Luanming Sect dared to ignore his good intentions and casually step on him.

However, such thoughts only flashed through his mind briefly.

Considering the recent political climate, the changes in Guyue, and his own expectations for this trip, he suppressed his anger and forced himself to speak.

"Wait a minute!"

"Fellow Daoist Yu, is there anything else?" Inside the jade carriage, the woman's expression was indifferent and her tone unfriendly.

"Since Fairy Jiang does not wish for me to accompany her, I will not force her. However, has Fairy Jiang received the letter I sent earlier? Is Fairy Luan Yue of your sect aware of it?"

The man's words had made things better; they caused the woman inside the jade carriage to turn completely cold. She lightly lifted her sleeve, and a clear light flowed around her, causing the radiance to intensify, casting a hazy glow that enveloped the entire jade carriage.

Whoosh!

The jade chariot pierced the air and headed towards the horizon.

Upon seeing this, the man surnamed Yu's expression turned cold.

Do they really think they're someone important?

You ignorant fool!

He rolled up his sleeves, and with a fan flying beneath his feet, he caught up with the enemy in an instant.

"Jiang Xianzi, aren't you afraid of incurring the wrath of the Yu family by doing this?"

"Please do as you please, Fellow Daoist Yu."

Inside the jade carriage, the woman's expression was aloof, and her tone was indifferent.

Several women standing nearby all had their brows furrowed, conveying a sense of shared hatred for the enemy.

The Mingchuan Yu family has a good relationship with the Guyue clan. For many years, they have been working with various parties to suppress Yunxia Luanyue.

Over the years, their relationship has become strained.

If that's the case, then why bother with all that pretentious acting?

"Do as you please?"

The man surnamed Yu's face darkened completely.

Does he really think that the Yu family is powerless to do anything after their decline?

hum~

My soul was stirred, a gale howled, and for miles around, there was a sense that a storm was brewing.

"What? Fellow Daoist Yu, are you planning to attack my Luan Yue Sect in broad daylight, right here in Wen Tian territory?"

Inside the jade carriage, the woman in the white dress spoke without fear, seemingly oblivious to the threats around her.

"Wen Tian."

The man's face turned pale and then flushed, his soul trembling. He felt as if a torrential downpour was brewing, yet he was holding back his power.

If the situation were different, he would make the other party pay a heavy price to make them suffer.

If this allows them to force a fait accompli, then even if the consequences are significant, it would still indirectly fulfill his intended purpose.

If we add other expressions of sincerity and sacrifice some interests, then the Luanming Sect will probably have no choice but to accept it later.

Find the optimal solution in an unfavorable situation.

But this

It's Wentian City!

Although he had not actually entered the heart of the region, there were many cultivators coming and going. If he were to actually make a move, even he would find it difficult to eliminate all traces and ensure that no one witnessed it.

His forceful intervention, if viewed by outsiders, would have had a completely different impact.

Some things, once the deed is done, can be resolved privately without anyone knowing.

This could escalate to the level of sect prestige and public opinion. Even if Fairy Luan Yue of the Luanming Sect, considering the interests of the sect and wanting to reach an agreement, she would probably have no choice but to do so to seek justice for the sect elders!

Whether or not the outside world knows about the same thing often affects the outcome.

To be honest, that young Luan Yue, though young, is quite capable.

Even he was wary of it.

Especially the sect's guardian spirit beast, the azure phoenix, with its incredible speed, if it falls into a disadvantageous position, it might not even have a chance to escape.

From a practical standpoint, he absolutely cannot act today. If he does, the consequences will be extremely severe.

This will have an even more severe impact on the already declining Yu family. Even the Luanming Sect might not fare any better, but the Yu family's influence is real and irreversible.

In the end, it's likely that those surrounding forces will reap the benefits.

But if he really doesn't take action, then his reputation, as well as his future interests and expected goals, will likely be even more difficult to achieve.

Faced with this situation, he was at a stalemate and found himself in a difficult predicament.

In fact, in the current situation, the best outcome would be for the other party to back down, and for him to back down gracefully. This would give both sides a way out and allow them to control the impact.

but.

The other person is clearly not that kind of person.

Although he cultivates the Way of Music, which should be gentle and graceful, like water, and produce clear and melodious sounds like a jade flute, he is exceptionally tough in these matters, and he does not back down in the face of the great cultivator's power.

Just as the situation reached a stalemate and the atmosphere in the arena was extremely tense, a streak of light came hurtling in from afar.

The man surnamed Yu's mind stirred, and he slightly raised his eyes, taking notice of the scene in the distance.

"Major overhaul?"

Inside the jade carriage, the beautiful woman in the white dress also turned her clear eyes slightly, sensing the presence in the distance.

"Celestial Being Grand Cultivation"

Whoosh!

The streaks of light arrived swiftly, flashing like shooting stars. In just a few moments, they approached from afar and were right in front of the group.

hum~

The blue light flowed and gradually faded, revealing a refined and elegant figure.

His figure was handsome, dressed in a light blue robe, with a gentle demeanor. The folding fan in his hand added to his refined and scholarly air.

The figure that suddenly appeared was naturally Chen Ping'an, who had transformed himself after adjusting his breathing.

"Om-"

The azure light completely faded, revealing Chen Ping'an's face. He looked around and immediately spotted the figure sitting inside the radiant jade carriage.

Luanming Sect, female music cultivator, Qingdi Yulu, Jiang Ruotong!

Beishan had met the other party a few times before, the most recent time being at his promotion ceremony.

At that time, Jiang Ruotong had invited him to Yunxia for a chat. Presumably, as the head cultivator of her sect, she would be delighted to see him.

And so on.

Besides Jiang Ruotong, there were several other women inside the jade carriage, each with a different aura, but all at the Celestial Realm, clearly elders of the Luanming Sect.

With a casual glance, Chen Ping'an's gaze fell on the man wearing a crown and a long robe.

The man looked like a middle-aged man, yet also had the air of a young man, which was extremely contradictory.

His aura was at its peak, influencing the surrounding atmosphere with unbridled force; he was clearly no ordinary Celestial Realm cultivator.

Judging from the aura, it should be similar to the previous White Bone Grandmaster.

Clearly, this is not a newly promoted Celestial Being, but a veteran cultivator with many years of experience!

It must have a considerable reputation in the surrounding area.

"A long-established overhaul company, surnamed Yu."

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted as he speculated about the possible identities of the individuals involved.

In the blink of an eye, some images roughly formed in his mind.

“This fellow Daoist looks unfamiliar. Are you here in Wentian to attend the grand event?”

The man looked down and spoke first. His tone wasn't exactly friendly, but he maintained a generally polite demeanor.

"Exactly." Chen Ping'an nodded with a faint smile, his eyes showing little emotion.

"I have heard of this momentous event, a once-in-a-century occurrence. Upon receiving the news, I, Xu, have come here. On my way, I happened to meet several of them."

"May I ask what brings you fellow Daoists here?" Chen Ping'an addressed the crowd in the latter half of his sentence. He looked around, his refined demeanor inspiring trust and making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"Xu?"

Jiang Ruotong sat inside the jade carriage, a thought suddenly occurring to her.

She gently raised her fair wrist, and a clear light flowed around her. As the brilliance faded, her true face was revealed inside the jade carriage.

"Greetings, senior."

As she spoke, Jiang Ruotong gracefully rose, her dress fluttering, her clear eyes glistening, and gave Chen Ping'an a graceful bow.

"senior?"

Upon hearing Jiang Ruotong's words, the man surnamed Yu's expression changed.

However, due to the situation on the field, he did not retaliate.

"You are too kind, fellow Daoist. I am merely a cultivator at a higher realm, and I am unworthy of your words."

Chen Ping'an had a warm expression and a refined demeanor. He extended his hand to Jiang Ruotong from afar in return, speaking softly and gently, which made him very likable.

"You're too modest, senior."

Jiang Ruotong smiled gently, her clear eyes warm, and bowed again.

"It is fate that we meet. If you do not mind, senior, you may board the carriage for a chat. Ruotong is going to Wentian, so it would be good for us to travel together."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an smiled gently, as if pondering for a moment, before bowing politely and speaking softly.

“In that case, I, Xu, will respectfully comply.”

As he spoke, he took a light step and arrived at the Huaguang Jade Chariot in an instant.

Guided by Hua Guang, he stepped into the jade carriage.

Upon seeing this, the man surnamed Yu's face darkened and looked extremely ugly.

Bitch!

He glanced coldly at the jade carriage, knowing that today's events were no longer possible.

"Humph!"

He snorted coldly, not wanting to make a fool of himself, and with a flick of his sleeve, he vanished in a flash.

Jiang Ruotong!

Don't give me a chance!

Whoosh!

The light flashed like lightning, disappearing completely into the sky in just a few moments.

Normally, men and women board the vehicle separately. The Jade Chariot is a private occasion. Although martial arts practitioners are not bound by worldly etiquette, such a phenomenon is indeed rare, especially among close friends.

Especially in a situation like this, where someone makes an invitation on a first meeting.

Normally, this indicates either ulterior motives or calculations.

Chen Ping'an, with a clear mind, calmly boarded the jade carriage.

As soon as you board the jade carriage, a fragrant aroma wafts over you.

The jade carriage was filled with female cultivators, all with fair skin and beautiful faces, each with their own unique charm, and the fragrances they exuded were equally captivating.

Among them, Jiang Ruotong stands out the most.

"We have an unruly guest who is persistent and annoying. Jiang Ruotong from Luanming Sect thanks you for your help."

As soon as she boarded the jade carriage, Jiang Ruotong rose gracefully and gave Chen Ping'an a deep bow.

As she gracefully bowed, her black hair cascaded down and her white dress fluttered, making her appear pure and ethereal, like a daffodil among flowers.

Her gentle words and sweet fragrance were captivating, and her shapely figure beneath the dress was breathtaking.

Chen Ping'an had seen his share of grand occasions. Such a scene, which would make even ordinary cultivators lose their composure, only caused him a slight ripple. His mind quickly returned to calm, as still as water.

"Please rise, Fairy Jiang. I am merely here by chance and cannot accept such a courtesy from you."

Chen Ping'an raised his hand in a gesture of support, speaking with a smile, showing no sign of arrogance or pride. His calm demeanor was endearing.

However, just one meeting left a good impression on the female cultivators inside the jade carriage.

Jiang Ruotong was not affected by Chen Ping'an's perfunctory gesture of support, but instead performed the bow earnestly before gracefully rising.

As she rose, her black hair swayed in the breeze, and a delicate fragrance wafted around her, bringing a sense of joy.

"What kind of perfume does the Luanming Sect use? It smells so good!"

Chen Ping'an thought to himself.

The jade carriage had a large interior space, more than enough to accommodate several female cultivators.

But with Chen Ping'an added to the mix, things are starting to get a bit tight.

The main issue is distance. If there are only a few female cultivators present, they can sit close together or even face to face without any problem.

But with Chen Ping'an around, things are different.

The distance between them made the space inside the jade carriage feel somewhat cramped.

Chen Ping'an took his seat among the female cultivators. Although he wasn't very close to them, the distance between them was only about half a zhang.

This distance is already considered quite private for high-level cultivators who have entered the Celestial Realm.

Normally, even among close friends, people of the opposite sex wouldn't act this way.

I thought that boarding the jade carriage was just a formality, a quick greeting and a few words, and then it would be time to disembark.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Ruotong showed no such intention. Instead, she brought out rare fruits and spirit wine to entertain him, indicating that she intended to have a long chat.

"Senior Xu, this is my Luanming Qingjiu. It has a clear and refreshing aroma, and is rich and fragrant. Please have a taste."

Jiang Ruotong smiled softly, her voice clear and gentle, her eyes sparkling, as she presented a cup of jade-infused sake.

Chen Ping'an reached out and took the wine glass. In the process of passing it to Chen Ping'an, he inadvertently touched a warm, smooth surface.

Chen Ping'an remained calm, raised his cup, drank it, and chuckled softly.

"It has a light and sweet aroma, a silky smooth texture, and a full and rounded taste."

His words were pointed, but it was unclear what he was saying.

As he spoke, he savored the flavor again, appreciating its sweetness and fragrance, and praised it aloud.

"It is truly fine wine."

"If you like it, senior, you may drink more."

A sweet-sounding female cultivator spoke up from the side.

"That's only right." Chen Ping'an smiled elegantly, yet possessed a bold and unrestrained air.

"Please have some, senior."

Jiang Ruotong smiled and offered another cup with both hands.

Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened slightly as he lingered on the cup for a moment before taking it and drinking it down in one gulp.

As they raised their glasses, whether intentionally or unintentionally, his fingertips touched Jiang Ruotong's delicate skin once again.

Chen Ping'an's heart tightened slightly, and some doubts arose.

If it happens once, it could be a coincidence, but twice...

That would be intentional.

That shouldn't be happening!

Although the Luanming Sect engages in the business of love and pleasure, they primarily sell their art, not their bodies, and pursue refined and elegant pursuits.

As for the truly high-ranking female cultivators within the sect, they are even more so; under normal circumstances, they would never show their faces.

Even if there are exceptions or accidents, it is still about making friends through music and treating people with dance.

Not only is the time extremely short, but the price is also extremely high.

Afterwards, he left without a trace, concealing his merit and fame.

If this is true for ordinary high-level female cultivators, then it should be even more true for a female cultivator of music like Jiang Ruotong, who is famous in many places and admired by countless people.

The current situation

Chen Ping'an pondered for a moment, then focused his attention.

What does it mean?

Could it be that the rumors are false, and that this fairy of the Luanming Sect behaves differently when she meets high-level cultivators?

Ah!

This statement may have some merit.

Rumor has it that the Luanming Sect has an open atmosphere, and in addition...

but.

That's not right either.

If that's the case, then why did Jiang Ruotong react this way when the Yu family underwent major repairs?

Furthermore, Wan Baocheng has been relentlessly pursuing the Luan Yue Fairy, the first cultivator of the Luanming Sect, but has yet to achieve his wish.

Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted, leaving a lingering doubt.

He looked at Jiang Ruotong in front of him with a smile, serving her wine. This usually beautiful fairy seemed to have become more like a well-behaved maid at this moment.

Is it

Just to express gratitude?

Is he overthinking it?

Chen Ping'an gradually calmed his mind, and with each cup of spiritual wine, he slowly stopped thinking.

However, that instinctive vigilance never diminished.

They continued their investigations and sensing without the slightest slackening.

With a vast territory and the ambition to reach the heavens, how could we possibly capsize in a ditch!

Above the clouds, a dazzling, jade-like light pierced the sky, heading towards Wentian City. (End of Chapter)