The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 1015 The Direction of True Skill, Farewell to Azure Dragon

"Om-"

A deep, resonant boom exploded in the sky, like muffled thunder rolling and swirling through the clouds.

The clouds on both sides rolled back and surged, and a fiery red flying boat, about seven or eight zhang in size, flew across the sky at an astonishing speed.

In the blink of an eye, it pierced through the sky, leaving behind a trail of broken clouds like raging waves.

On the flying boat, Chen Ping'an stood calmly, looking at the surrounding mountains and rivers.

Having experienced a fully-fledged Tier 4 airship, the feeling was truly unique.

It's not just the speed experience that's different, but also the entire space inside the flying boat and the cultivation experience, which are completely different from before.

As it is now, even if four or five people are traveling together, they each have their own space and do not interfere with each other at all.

For someone like Chen Ping'an, who often travels alone, the experience might not be fully apparent. But for those who participate in group training and travel with a team of Celestials, the impact of the flying boat's grade is likely to be more direct.

In terms of speed alone, the fully activated fourth-tier flying boat is naturally inferior to Chen Ping'an, who has successfully tempered his body and entered the Great Cultivation Realm. However, the existence of a flying boat is not only about speed, but also about the convenience of the journey and the enjoyment and experience along the way.

Of course, pomp and grandeur are also essential elements.

According to some legends and ancient texts, some ancient sacred sites have floating chariots, bronze ancient war chariots, flying boats, and people coming and going in a radiant light, with a solemn aura and a grand spectacle.

Just by observing the weather from afar, one feels awe and dares not provoke it.

Such a grand display fully demonstrates the majesty of the holy site.

However, after the dynasty unified the country, these ancient holy sites gradually faded from people's sight and their presence became weak.

Over the years, these sacred sites have either gone into complete seclusion, isolated from the world, or concealed their power and hidden their strength. Even the Snow God Palace, currently the most prominent, dares not reveal too much. Not to mention using its astonishing flying battle group, Snow God Flying Ship, and Snow Mountain Jade Palace.

The flying boat moved at an extremely fast speed. Compared to the restraint he showed on the way here, Chen Ping'an's return journey seemed much more unrestrained.

During this trip to Canglong, he openly displayed more combat power, and his escape speed should also be improved.

The speed of the fourth-tier flying boat complemented his combat strength, which was capable of fighting against a Celestial Realm cultivator at the peak of the second level. They were a perfect match.

The difference is that with the former, he can leisurely enjoy himself and be completely at ease, while with the latter, he needs to exert himself and travel extensively. Not only will it delay his cultivation, but it will also affect his condition for the next few days.

Even celestial beings, after a long period of traveling at their peak, will feel uncomfortable when practicing.

Under such circumstances, even if he returns to Beishan ahead of schedule, everything will be traceable and will not seem abrupt.

As for the inside story, logic can be deduced, so there's no need for so much explicit evidence.

hum~

On the flying boat, Chen Ping'an's eyes were slightly closed, his brows gleaming with spiritual light, and his soul was swaying.

A blue silk cloth was unfurled in front of him, with characters like swimming tadpoles constantly flowing and creating an artistic conception.

Time passed slowly, and in the flashes of light, Chen Ping'an's face was illuminated and dimmed.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Ping'an slowly opened his eyes, a hint of joy appearing on his face.

"This Gu Tianren is truly a swordsmanship prodigy!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly, with wisps of blue light constantly converging in front of him.

The profound insights and martial arts understanding that Gu Tianren bestowed upon him were far more precious than he had imagined. The mysteries and swordsmanship insights within them left him in awe and broadened his horizons.

The artistic conception, sword intent, and techniques contained within are integrated and have long formed a complete system.

It is no exaggeration to say that Gu Tianren's understanding of artistic conception is probably even superior to most of the great cultivators of the Celestial Realm.

His mastery of swordsmanship surpasses his understanding of artistic conception; the mysteries within are likely enough to overturn the perceptions and imaginations of ordinary celestial cultivators.

"To have reached such a level with the cultivation foundation of the second realm perfection," Chen Ping'an said with emotion and amazement, "this talent is probably even surpassing countless geniuses in the world!"

Even renowned swordsmen of the fourth realm, at the same level, would likely find it difficult to perform better than him! Even…

Chen Ping'an's eyes flickered, his heart trembling.

Sensing the profound meaning contained within the blue silk, even he had to admire Gu Tianren's talent.

No wonder he was able to defy the Great Cultivator of Heaven and Man when he was at the second level of perfection, and even almost succeeded.

It is the perfection of the two realms!

This is not a half-step major overhaul!

To be able to defy a Heavenly Great Cultivator with only a half-step Great Cultivation and achieve a state of being able to contend with or rival them is already a rare feat in this world.

With the second realm at its peak, the difficulty increases immeasurably.

Building on this foundation, they went even further, nearly succeeding in their counterattack. That would be an unbelievable feat, not only for ordinary people but also for martial arts masters!

The path of cultivation lies in perseverance and persistence. The further one progresses in cultivation, the greater the differences in their levels of attainment become. Consequently, the methods of protection, techniques, and secret arts also become increasingly complex.

Based on this, the difficulty of attempting a cross-border counterattack naturally increases significantly.

As in previous cultivation, everyone started from the same point, but there was a mix of good and bad. The differences between talents and abilities varied greatly, and the gaps were so large that they could be described as worlds apart.

However, as their cultivation levels improve, they undergo a rigorous selection process, which becomes increasingly intense as the process progresses.

Despite age differences and family backgrounds, their potential in all aspects has changed dramatically under these rigorous selection processes, making them different from when they were at lower levels.

However, once one reaches the realm of martial arts masters, the illusion of inner demons, and the questioning of one's own heart, the seemingly earth-shattering gap between them may have already been erased.

On this basis, going a step further, reaching the level of the Great Cultivation of Heaven and Man, the influence of the Dao Foundation, which was the only possible dominant factor, was also reduced to the minimum.

While those who cultivate at a high level may differ in their protective methods, techniques, and secret arts, with very few exceptions, the difference in their foundational cultivation is definitely not as great as one might imagine.

Those who can achieve the Great Cultivation of Celestial Beings generally possess a pure Dao Foundation. Even those who excel are only at or above the pure Dao Foundation level. To say that the difference is enormous is not entirely true.

Under such rigorous selection conditions, to be able to achieve the second realm perfection and defy the great cultivators of the Celestial Realm—that...

This is nothing short of a fantasy!

Such examples are extremely rare in the world!

The more one learns about the details of such matters, the more incredible they seem. The more one knows, the more impossible they appear.

And this impossibility was almost broken by Gu Tianren in the past.

Furthermore, according to the secret files he had previously reviewed at the Prince of Bicang's residence, that battle could have been won if someone hadn't launched a sneak attack.

perhaps

Gu Tianren has already succeeded.

Unfortunately, he ultimately failed. Gu Tianren not only lost an arm, but was also seriously injured, his foundation was damaged, and he had no hope for the path of cultivation.

If that incident hadn't happened back then, Gu Tianren would definitely be a major cultivator by now!

A major overhaul is a certainty!

Furthermore, relying on the invincible momentum accumulated from the success of the rebellion back then, one can go even further and stand out from the crowd in the great cultivation of the celestial beings.

It's a pity.

Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, his emotions shifting.

The profound insights and profound understanding of martial arts contained in the blue silk not only broadened his horizons and improved his martial arts skills and spiritual foundation, but also opened up his mind and allowed him to further deepen his understanding of the future direction of cultivation.

As for the Seven Forbidden Techniques, he had previously completed the Soul Technique, allowing this technique to truly enter the realm of a genuine treasure scroll. Through in-depth study and practical experience, he has gained considerable insights.

However, recently, due to limitations in his martial arts foundation, his progress in developing cultivation techniques has stalled. But now, the contents of this piece of blue silk have brought him new ideas.

Previously, he had placed excessive emphasis on the cultivation of the spiritual path, and in his subconscious mind, the cultivation of the spiritual path was of higher priority than other aspects, especially the cultivation of the great cultivator realm.

Only by continuously strengthening one's spiritual path can the rank of the Seven Forbidden Techniques be continuously improved.

But now, Gu Tianren's profound understanding has shown him another possibility.

The path of the spirit and soul is certainly important. But external martial arts techniques should not be underestimated either.

In the realm of swordsmanship, that is the intent and momentum of the sword, which is certainly something to pursue, but the swordsmanship itself also needs to be exquisite.

Even for those who have achieved great spiritual cultivation and possess exquisite external skills, whether they use force to overpower others or techniques to defeat them, these are still extremely important matters.

Just like the path of body tempering, if one achieves mastery, one can be invincible even among great cultivators. Those who have reached the pinnacle of body tempering and become fourth-realm celestial beings possess extraordinary and mysterious physiques.

Coincidentally, the Seven Forbidden Techniques originated from external martial arts, which include seven styles of martial arts: fist, palm, finger, leg, sword, spear, and saber.

Of these seven techniques, he didn't gain much insight into the spear and leg techniques, but he had different understandings of the others. Especially the sword technique; after receiving Gu Tianren's cultivation insights, he might have found a new direction for perfecting this technique.

If successful, it will undoubtedly allow the Seven Forbidden Techniques to advance in rank once again.

The True Skill Scroll, Level 1, has extremely broad appellations for its techniques, and the different ranks between them are difficult to unify completely with appellations. However, from the perspective of a great cultivator, there are still conventional concepts in the system of techniques.

True skill scrolls, or secret manuals, are generally divided into major and minor true skills, as well as top-level true skills that stand out from the rest.

If classified in this way, his current Seven Forbidden Techniques should have just entered the category of Minor True Skills.

Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted, and his eyes brightened slightly.

hum~

Clear light converges, and spiritual charm flows.

A panel appeared out of thin air.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at the information on the panel.

"6970."

Several days have passed since I left the Gu family.

Before leaving, he made a special trip to say goodbye to Gu Qingcheng. Unlike last time, this time he went openly and legitimately as Gu's son-in-law and Qingcheng's future husband.

Compared to that moonlit night, Gu Qingcheng's expression was more frosty. Her flowing sleeves and snow-white face were aloof. As she gracefully bowed, she maintained an extremely distant distance from Chen Ping'an.

The distance was almost deliberate.

She stood aloof and indifferent in the distance.

From an outsider's perspective, Gu Jiaqing truly lived up to her reputation, appearing aloof and elegant, like a fairy from a celestial palace.

But from Chen Ping'an's perspective, he saw something else entirely.

These indifferent and aloof actions, deliberately keeping their distance, actually revealed Gu Qingcheng's timidity.

This gave Chen Ping'an a new experience of the image of the fairy who was originally perfect and aloof to the point of being unattainable.

original

Even the so-called fairies aren't truly devoid of emotions. Ultimately...

Ultimately, there is still something to fear.

"Fairy Gu, it is time to say goodbye. I do not know when we will meet again. The journey is long, and before we part, I, Chen, have a request."

The fairy was aloof and spoke calmly, "Young Master Chen, please speak freely."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an smiled slightly and took a few steps forward.

"I, Chen, would like to hug you, fairy. What do you think?"

"???"

In the end, Chen Ping'an got what he wanted. He saw the emotion he desired on that cold, snow-white face, and felt that unique, wonderful touch.

The fairy's cool fragrance disturbs the mind.

What was meant to be a hug ultimately crossed the line.

Fortunately.

Gu Qingcheng

Why couldn't this sophisticated tea master brew tea? He, on the other hand, got his wish so easily.

What a pity! What a shock!

Chen Ping'an's thoughts were in turmoil, and he had a feeling of being ungrateful despite having gotten a good deal.

At this rate, it probably won't be long before we can easily conquer it.

Chen Ping'an was satisfied and looked quite pleased.

If it could make Gu Qingcheng willing to try and share a passionate encounter, then...

hum~

The clear light converged, and the gaze, fixed on the line of numbers behind the Yin-Yang Pivot.

Chen Ping'an stared intently for a long time, his mind churning with thoughts.

Thinking back to their first meeting, he had deliberately spied on the breathtaking scene the other person had witnessed.

If it weren't for the brilliant insight from the cheat code panel, he probably would have been lost in that scene.

During this meeting, he hesitated repeatedly, but ultimately suppressed his desire to spy and scrutinize again.

Judging from the previous spiritual perception, Gu Qingcheng's spiritual attainments are probably quite high.

Not inferior to him!

Such a fairy, such an extraordinary phenomenon—if we could go to Wushan together, even just for a brief taste, what terrifying level would our cultivation and spiritual progress reach!?

Even if such extraordinary phenomena only bring him a little benefit, it would probably be enough for him to reach even greater heights!

Although this journey to Canglong represents a significant step forward, it is still far from fulfilling such a vision.

If all goes well, I won't be able to truly experience it until after the wedding.

This is the result of our relationship getting closer over the past few days.

If the previous suspicions and guesses were true, or even if he was still being kept in suspense after the wedding, there is a strong possibility that they were true.

after all

The Tea Fairy, I'm not kidding!

Fortunately

Gu Qingcheng was not without flaws after all; she still had weaknesses that could be exploited.

Chen Ping'an smiled, his thoughts lingering for a long time before finally calming down.

Before leaving, Canglong met with Gu Qingcheng and Gu Qingchan.

It was supposed to be a normal conversation, but Gu Qingchan was also looking for him. During their conversation, Gu Qingchan took out something and returned it to Chen Ping'an.

It was that arm he had so carefully repaired that he had given to Gu Tianren, the patriarch of the Gu family, back then.

“Yesterday, after the Ancestor met with you, he met with me again and asked me to return this item, saying that the Gu family would never forget such kindness.”

"Never forget your family."

Chen Ping'an pondered for a moment, recalling what Gu Tianren had said to Gu Qingchan: "I have cultivated all my life, how could I borrow other people's things? If this arm is broken, then so be it."

In the end, he received the item from Gu Qingchan.

Their farewell goes without saying.

Compared to Gu Zhengnan's side, there was a different kind of tenderness between the two, more like that between a man and a woman.

Gu Qingchan, dressed in a light blue fairy dress, leaned against Chen Ping'an's chest, listening to his heartbeat.

After a long while, she slowly got up, tidied her hair at her temples, and smiled gently.

"Take care on your journey to Beishan."

Chen Ping'an nodded slightly, savoring the lingering fragrance in his arms, and said, "Take care."

After saying goodbye, the two remained silent for a long time.

As the sun set, their eyes met in warm smiles. The setting sun cast long, thin shadows of them standing side by side, everything understood without a word.

Whoosh!

The spirit boat soared through the sky, traversing mountains and seas, and a majestic city gradually emerged from the thin mist until it became completely clear.

"North Mountain. We've arrived." (End of Chapter)