The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 1012 The Name of the Wild Blade, Its Prestige Reached Its Peak

Gu Yueqianfang's body was stiff; upon hearing that voice, she dared not move at all.

"Lord Chen."

He turned around awkwardly, forcing out a smile that was even more strained than a ghostly laugh.

Chen Ping'an didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly.

Cold sweat immediately poured down Gu Yueqianfang's body.

Black Crow Old Monster's predicament is right before his eyes. In terms of realm and combat power, although he is a senior among the second-realm Celestials, he is far from being comparable to Black Crow Old Monster.

If Chen Ping'an were to make a move, he would have no chance of escaping.

His fate will likely be even more tragic than that of the Black Crow Monster.

At this moment, Gu Yueqianfang felt a deep sense of regret. He regretted that he had insisted on going through this ordeal in order to atone for his sins.

Now the matter has not been resolved, and he is even in danger of losing his life.

At this moment, Gu Yueqianfang's thoughts were racing, and he felt that time was passing incredibly slowly.

Chen Ping'an glanced coldly at Gu Yueqianfang, but didn't pay her any more attention, turning his gaze back to Gu Zhengnan.

"Elder Zheng Nan".

Chen Ping'an nodded slightly, indicating that things were settled.

At this moment, Gu Zhengnan looked astonished, his mouth agape as if he could swallow an egg. Hearing Chen Ping'an's words, he suddenly came back to his senses, but the shock in his expression was hard to calm down, and the glimmer of light in his heart was hard to shake off.

In the past, he had only heard that Chen Ping'an, the savage swordsman, was exceptionally talented, possessed astonishing abilities, and had combat prowess far surpassing others in the same realm. Whether it was the battle at Beishan or the display of Xuanling's might, all his achievements came from rumors and rankings, not from what he had actually witnessed firsthand today.

As a witness to and participant in this battle, he deeply felt the gap between them.

The Black Crow Old Monster's soul was cold and withered; even when he mobilized all his soul and tried his best to resist, he could hardly withstand the opponent's pressure. But all of this was so easy for Chen Ping'an.

The differences are far more complex than can be explained in a few words.

Besides

Gu Zhengnan was shocked. Under his divine sense, Chen Ping'an's divine aura was as bright as the sun, at its peak. His aura was in no way inferior to that of the Black Crow Old Monster when he first arrived.

"Breakthrough before battle!"

During the previous battle, he clearly sensed that Chen Ping'an's spiritual aura surged, and all his realms were upgraded, from the first realm to the perfection of the first realm.

His spiritual aura was even more astonishing; at the peak of the first realm, he was able to rival the Black Crow Monster.

Those present who sensed this were not only Gu Zhengnan, but also the visiting guests and representatives from all sides.

"Fight across borders, break through boundaries!"

Shen Linyuan was shaken, his eyes revealing a deep complexity.

At that moment, all the pride in his heart shattered completely. In front of this man named Chen Ping'an, his so-called Qilin Zi of the Wenxin Sword Pavilion was nothing but a joke.

"Peace." Gu Qingchan's starry eyes shone brightly.

Compared to the others, she was arguably one of the people who knew Chen Ping'an's strength best. But knowing it was one thing, experiencing its power firsthand was quite another.

She has now cultivated to the peak of the Pivot Light realm, and with the help of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden True Scroll, her combat power is extraordinary. However, compared to Chen Ping'an, the gap between them is like a chasm.

With her current abilities, she is comparable to an ordinary second-realm cultivator. Even if she uses all her methods, she can only suppress one of them at most.

But to defeat someone at the peak of the second realm is simply a pipe dream.

Even if she were to reach the second realm in the future, such a gap would be difficult to bridge.

And the most crucial

As far as she knew, what he possessed now was far from his true fighting strength.

Gu Qingchan's starry eyes shone brightly, her gaze dazzling, as the scene of their conversation in Beishan in the past floated into her mind.

Major repairs to the corpse!

She gave him her severed arm to replace the ancestor's severed arm. As for the great cultivator's corpse, when she asked about it in the past, he said: "It was by chance that I obtained it."

That's exactly what I wanted.

Based on her understanding of him, this corpse was probably...

Gu Qingchan's starry eyes were dazzling, and deep within them lay a profound hope and admiration.

The Great Cultivation of Heaven and Man!

A celestial cultivator who is not even thirty years old!

Looking at the history of dynasties, such talent is rare.

Compared to Gu Qingchan's profound shock, the feelings of the others were more genuine.

Especially Min Xiaolin, Zhang Tianyuan, and their colleagues from the Zhenfu Division, all looked stunned, staring at the scene before them in disbelief.

Looking at that dashing and handsome figure, countless scenes from the past flashed through their minds.

God!

A celestial being who has entered the second realm and reached the pinnacle of cultivation!

A crushing defeat at the hands of the brute!

If we look back in time, who could have imagined that the boy who rose from humble beginnings in Weishui County would reach such heights today?

The crowd was stunned and amazed.

They had all heard about the battle at Beishan before, because of the Hidden Dragon Ranking. Chen Ping'an, with the power of a newly ascended Celestial, suppressed and killed the hidden swords of the Heart-Questioning Sword Pavilion.

But the feeling back then is completely different from now.

The Hidden Sword Sect, though once renowned for its second realm, had lost its arm and was still recovering from a severe injury; its combat prowess was no longer at its peak. Even if it unleashed its full power, it would at most be at the ordinary level of the second realm threshold.

None of them could compare to the formidable power of the Black Crow Monster at his peak.

When the Black Crow Monster first arrived, everyone present deeply felt this imposing aura. Under that divine power, many people changed color.

Can.

That moment of glory ultimately became a stepping stone for others.

It is precisely because of this prior experience that one can truly understand the power of the Mangdao.

It is foreseeable that the ranking of the "Berserk Blade" will change when the next update of "Hidden Dragon" comes out.

The crowd was shocked and in uproar. No one dared to confront Chen Ping'an's gaze, and they all scattered.

That invisible aura of divine spirit was so terrifying that it made people's hearts tremble and they dared not look directly at it.

And this grand ceremony of heaven and man continued under such a strange atmosphere.

The festive atmosphere was replaced by awe and trepidation, especially when they saw the black-feathered figure in the arena, limp and kneeling. Everyone felt only fear and shock.

Gu Yueqianfang's body was stiff, and he dared not move at all. He was in a daze and didn't even know how he had participated in the entire celebration. By the time the celebration ended, his back was soaked with cold sweat.

"Return to the family! Return to the family immediately!"

As the various colored lights dissipated, Gu Yueqianfang had only one thought in her mind.

Mang Dao's talent far exceeded everyone's expectations. Even at the Celestial Realm, one can comprehend the universe and break through in battle. Even with the accumulation of insights in daily life, this talent is still too terrifying.

Under such circumstances, it will probably not be long before he is able to smoothly enter the second realm and achieve the Piercing Rainbow Realm.

Judging from his current combat strength, at the peak of the first realm, he can fight the Black Crow Old Monster. If he were to advance to the second realm, with his spiritual foundation, combat strength, and talent, wouldn't that be...

Gu Yueqianfang couldn't imagine it; the only thing that popped into her mind was the title of a half-step Grand Cultivator.

Such a powerful figure is a pillar of strength even within the ancient Yue clan. He is a true candidate for great cultivation, a crucial figure for the continuation of the family lineage. Not considering guest elders or those who offer sacrifices, his number can be counted on one hand.

The brute force is only one step away from here!

But that's not the most terrifying part. If Mang Dao continues his cultivation like this, and one day he truly reaches the peak of the second realm, even if he can't break through the major cultivation barrier and enter it in a short time, given his talent alone, wouldn't that be...

We must revive the old story of Gu Tianren!

With the second realm perfected, he defied the great cultivation of heaven and man!

Thinking of this, Gu Yueqianfang felt a shiver run through her body and just wanted to return to her family as soon as possible to report the matter.

At this moment, he felt extremely curious about the divine soul foundation of Chen Ping'an when he broke through to the Celestial Realm.

Judging from his combat performance, he must at least possess a pure Dao Foundation. Ordinary pure Dao Foundations would find it difficult to unleash combat power at his level.

Is it

Gu Yueqianfang was startled, feeling as if her heart skipped a beat.

He quickly suppressed his somewhat unrealistic and impractical speculations, and using the surrounding light as cover, he left the ceremony site and disappeared into the horizon.

As the ceremony concluded, many were shaken and left immediately, intending to inform the forces behind the events. Others, however, were more ambitious and wanted to spread the news as quickly as possible.

But some people suppressed their excitement and came specifically to curry favor with him. "Lord Chen."

A celestial being bowed in a low voice, his manner completely unlike that of someone exchanging greetings with a fellow practitioner.

Given Chen Ping'an's past prestige, his reputation as a hidden dragon, and his status, he was no less than a Celestial Being at the second-stage perfect realm, and could even be compared to some half-step Grand Cultivators. Now that he has revealed such combat power again, even Grand Cultivators would probably treat him as an equal and address him as a fellow Daoist with a friendly smile.

For ordinary celestial beings like them, that's naturally a different level.

Many people came with trepidation, but after getting to know him, they found that Lord Chen Ping'an was easier to get along with than they had imagined.

While not exactly gentle and polite, he was certainly not the type to be arrogant or unruly.

This shocked many people and inspired many to follow suit.

The number of people offering congratulations and compliments naturally increased. For a time, Gu Zhengnan, the true protagonist of the ceremony, was left out in the cold.

However, everyone present was shrewd and worldly-wise; if not exceptionally so, they were certainly quite adept at it.

The so-called "cooling off" is just a comparison; despite the various emotions involved, all parties have taken good care of each other.

Previously, the attitude of all parties towards Gu Zhengnan, this newly promoted Celestial Being, was mostly indifferent. But now, due to Chen Ping'an's forceful intervention, that attitude is completely different.

Shen Linyuan stood at a distance, intending to say a few words to Gu Qingchan to explain what had happened earlier. But throughout the entire ceremony, he couldn't find an opportunity at all.

Now that the ceremony had ended, he went forward to explain, only to find the other person gazing intently into the distance.

He followed Gu Qingchan's gaze and saw a figure surrounded by admirers.

"Wild Blade"

Shen Linyuan's gaze was complex, his mind in turmoil, no longer as composed as before.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar scene before him, his thoughts were in turmoil, and he vaguely recalled the time when they gathered in the bamboo forest of Xuanling City.

In the past, he was like a wild blade, wherever he went, he was surrounded by admirers and welcomed by all cultivators.

As the youngest Supreme Elder of the Sword Pavilion, he had essentially secured a seat among the Celestials at that time. Even pseudo-Celestials had to treat his arrival with utmost respect and dared not take it lightly.

At the bamboo grove gathering, he was the brightest star.

In contrast, Chen Ping'an remained unknown, unnoticed, and uncared for. In fact, if it weren't for Gu Qingchan's connection, he wouldn't even have been qualified to attend this small meeting.

He simply followed along, playing the role of a guest.

Can.

Time has passed, and everything is different now.

The scene today is even more magnificent than in the past, with celestial beings gathering in droves, and false celestial beings emerging in droves, but these...

They all became mere companions to the brute force.

With his thoughts racing and memories of the past flooding back, Shen Linyuan's expression was particularly complex.

The old scene is reproduced again, but...

"after all.

Everything is different now.

Another person shared a similar sentiment. Black Rock Old Monster, with his back hunched and body rumbling, followed behind Elder Red Peak, looking at the scene in the distance with extremely complicated feelings.

From the Azure Dragon Auction to the Azure Dragon Banquet, and then to the Mysterious Spirit City, countless thoughts intertwined.

At that moment, the other person's face was no longer unfamiliar to him.

As his thoughts raced and the scenes shifted rapidly, a bamboo forest scene suddenly flashed into his memory.

Xuanling City, a small gathering in the bamboo forest!

The image freezes, and a familiar face instantly appears.

At the time of the transaction, the other party was standing far away in a corner, watching him as everyone watched.

Rampage!

Mangdao was also present at the Bamboo Forest Gathering.

Black Rock Old Monster's thoughts raced, and he suddenly froze, his whole body jolting.

He suddenly realized something!

and many more!

That is

Countless thoughts swirled through my mind, and scenes flashed before my eyes.

At the bamboo forest gathering, the unassuming Mang Dao and the old monster You Gu, who suddenly appeared a few days later, offered resources for trade.

All his thoughts came together, and the more Black Rock Old Monster thought about it, the clearer it became.

The fog of confusion gradually lifted, revealing the truth, and everything became clear.

Boom!

Black Rock Monster's heart pounded like a drum.

"Black Rock, what's wrong?" Master Hongfeng noticed Black Rock's unusual behavior.

"No, it's nothing." Old Monster Blackrock's voice was deep and he quickly concealed his emotions.

"Ping An, it's all thanks to you today, otherwise..." Gu Zhengnan said with emotion, bowing solemnly to Chen Ping An, "the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Even now, looking back, he still feels a lingering fear. If Chen Ping'an hadn't intervened at the ceremony, the situation today would likely have been far worse.

If the Black Crow Monster is allowed to wreak havoc on the celebration, not only will the original goal not be achieved, but the momentum that has been painstakingly built up will also completely vanish.

"It's nothing. It's a small matter, Elder Zheng Nan, there's no need for you to go to such lengths." Chen Ping'an helped Gu Zheng Nan up.

Even so, Gu Zhengnan was still endlessly grateful, and not only him, but also all the elders of the Gu family standing beside him. Even Gu Qingchan cast a grateful glance at him.

At this moment, the ceremony has come to an end, and the guests from all sides have dispersed. Those who remain are mostly family members.

Faced with the Gu family's gratitude, Chen Ping'an remained calm and composed, speaking amiably and making the atmosphere in the room more harmonious in just a few words.

"By the way, for today's grand ceremony, this old monster will be dealt with by Elder Zheng Nan." Chen Ping'an said calmly, pointing to the Black Crow Old Monster who was still seriously injured and unconscious.

Before the celebration ended, Chen Ping'an spared the life of Black Crow Old Monster without resorting to violence.

However, the other party's condition was that of severe injuries that were difficult to treat, leaving them half-dead. Even if they were cured, they would be essentially crippled, which was practically the same as death.

Gu Zhengnan showed his gratitude and bowed solemnly, agreeing to the matter.

"Alright, let's leave this matter to the Ancestor to decide after he comes out of seclusion."

Chen Ping'an nodded slightly in response.

Black Crow Old Monster was a contemporary of Gu Tianren, and according to past events, the two had quite a grudge. It was appropriate to leave it to Gu Tianren to handle.

As the group talked, they inevitably discussed the battle they had just fought. During their conversation, Gu Zhengnan mentioned Chen Ping'an's sword.

"By the way, Ping An, your knife..."

With his extraordinary insight, he naturally noticed the unusual nature of this sword. Its quality was far superior to that of the previous treasured artifacts.

Chen Pingan chuckled and offered a few words of explanation.

"Previously, Bi Cang had asked Master Mo to refine and improve it, and by chance, it exceeded expectations."

"I see." Gu Zhengnan nodded upon hearing this and couldn't help but sigh, "Good fortune has come to you, everything is prosperous and peaceful. Your blessings are truly enviable."

Chen Ping'an simply smiled and said nothing more.

As the celebration came to an end and everyone dispersed, they too would not linger.

"Peace, today was a great day, a perfect success. I'll drink with you until we're both drunk." Gu Zhengnan said with a smile, and then invited Gu Qingchan, who was standing next to him, "Elder Qingchan, join us too."

Gu Qingchan's bright eyes shone, and she nodded slightly, agreeing to the matter.

Chen Ping'an naturally did not refuse.

Just as Gu Zhengnan was inviting him back to his residence, Chen Ping'an said, "You two go back first, I'll be there shortly."

"Ping An, what's wrong with you?" Gu Zhengnan looked surprised, his eyelids twitching uncontrollably.

Chen Ping'an didn't speak, but simply raised his head slightly and looked towards the distant horizon.

He still has some things to do.

It hasn't been prepared yet. (End of Chapter)