The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 1010 Black Crow Monster, Unwelcome Guest Arrives

"I have spent my whole life cultivating myself, why would I rely on someone else's arm? If this arm is broken, then so be it."

Chen Pingan carefully considered the meaning behind Gu Qingchan's words.

"Does the Lady mean that the Ancestor had no intention of reattaching the severed arm?" Chen Ping'an asked.

Gu Qingchan rolled her eyes at Chen Ping'an, whether at his form of address or his actions, it was hard to tell, but the charm she exuded in that instant was truly indescribable.

"That is indeed the case."

Previously, at Beishan Pass, Chen Ping'an had given Gu Qingchan two items, asking her to pass them on to Gu Tianren for disposal.

One is a longevity elixir, the other is a great cure for severed arms.

The original intention was to allow Gu Tianren to regain his vitality with longevity pills and restore his former fighting strength with his severed arm.

Unexpectedly, Gu Tianren accepted the longevity pill, but discarded the severed arm. His few words, however, contained the pride of a swordsman and the boundless spirit to pursue his path.

“Although the patriarch did not have to lose an arm, he did remember the kindness shown to him,” Gu Qingchan added.

"The Ancestor once asked me where these two items came from."

"Did the Queen answer truthfully?"

Gu Qingchan glanced at him, her eyes sparkling: "Of course not. This matter concerns your secrets, and we've already agreed beforehand, so it's impossible for it to be easily leaked."

Although he already knew Gu Qingchan's choice, hearing it now still warmed Chen Ping'an's heart.

There are still trustworthy people in this world.

Even just a little bit is enough.

"Very good!" Chen Ping'an gently embraced Gu Qingchan: "Since Your Majesty keeps your promise, then let me properly thank Your Majesty."

As he spoke, Chen Ping'an began to act somewhat recklessly.

Before long, Gu Qingchan's hair became matted and her eyes became somewhat glazed.

The Demon Lord's secret treasure has greatly improved my skills; it is indeed remarkable.

As dawn broke, Chen Ping'an gently patted the sleeping beauty, teased her for a while, and then left satisfied.

"I'll let you off this time, but next time... hmph!"

The renewal of Chen Ping'an and Gu Qingcheng's engagement caused quite a stir within the Gu family. However, due to past controversies, few people truly knew the inside story.

Most of the rumors circulating are just speculation from others. In fact, their speculations are not far off.

However, with Chen Ping'an's stance becoming clear, some members of the Gu family began to look forward to a good show. When the situation reverses, what will those other factions think?

These feelings did linger for a while, but soon, the entire Gu family focused all their energy on the upcoming Heavenly Ceremony.

This grand ceremony, a testament to the Gu family's dedication, was conducted with utmost solemnity and meticulous attention to detail.

Meanwhile, the various invited forces arrived one after another in Canglong Prefecture. Streaks of light, flying boats, and carriages pierced the sky. Such a sight had not been seen in Canglong Prefecture for a long time.

Only back in the old days, when Gu Tianren, the patriarch of the Gu family, was at the height of his power, was there such a lively scene.

The city of Canglong Prefecture was particularly lively on this day.

It was the grand ceremony for Gu Zhengnan, the newly promoted Celestial Being of the Gu family.

Representatives from Wenxin Sword Pavilion, Hengshan Sect, and even the Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion, whose power struggle had just ended, all sent representatives to participate.

These are the forces within the territory. As for those outside the territory, each force has its own representatives who have come.

This involves connections to Beihai and some well-known forces in the surrounding areas.

The guests attending this celebration were mostly pseudo-celestial beings, but there were also genuine martial arts celestial beings among them.

Clouds from all directions arrived, the weather was pleasant, and the scene was quite lively.

The venue for this Heavenly Ceremony is the same island in the lake where the Azure Dragon Banquet was held previously, but the scene is more magnificent and lively.

"Hengshan Sect, congratulations on two thousand-year-old precious materials and one bottle of body-strengthening medicine."

Congratulatory chants rose and fell in waves. The person leading the Hengshan Sect was an old acquaintance of Chen Ping'an, Master Hongfeng.

The Gu family's situation is different from the past, and Yokoyama Sect has also expressed sufficient importance to this Heaven and Man Ceremony.

Besides Master Hongfeng, Chen Ping'an noticed another familiar face among the entourage.

Black Rock Monster.

Looking at that mountain-like physique, Chen Ping'an had some thoughts.

Back then, on this very island in the middle of the lake, Old Monster Black Rock was arrogant and domineering. But then came Young Master Wufu, who was even more domineering. His grand entrance was astonishing, and he suppressed Old Monster Black Rock as well.

However, times have changed, and the once-powerful pseudo-celestial beings have been reduced to mere guests in such situations.

"Wenxin Sword Pavilion, He Gaopin Fine Ore and ten sword blanks."

Another chant rang out, and the light descended, revealing several figures.

One of them was Shen Linyuan, a newly promoted martial arts master of the Wenxin Sword Pavilion.

Shen Linyuan landed at the scene, first looked around, and saw that beautiful figure, his heart stirred.

He had deliberately sought this trip to Canglong, partly to see the capabilities of the Gu family's newly promoted Celestial Being, and partly...

Shen Linyuan stared at the figure in the distance, dressed in a light blue palace dress, with a face as white as porcelain, and took her seat under the guidance of the Gu family elder.

Next, guests arrived one after another, including Min Xiaolin, the head of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison, Zhang Tianyuan, the deputy head, and others, who also appeared at the ceremony.

Upon seeing Chen Ping'an, they naturally greeted each other warmly.

Looking at the handsome figure in front of him, Min Xiaolin greeted him respectfully.

"Greetings, Lord Chen. It has been many days since I last saw you; you still look as dashing as ever."

Times have changed. Today, Chen Ping'an's influence, status, power, and rank have long surpassed theirs. As the acting garrison commander of Beishan, the head of the Northern Border Garrison, a martial arts master, and a rising star, his influence is truly that of a giant in the entire Azure Sky.

Chen Ping'an responded with a smile, without putting on any airs.

During their conversation, he also spotted Shen Linyuan in the distance and glanced in his direction.

His relationship with the Wenxin Sword Pavilion has been resolved, but there is still some distance between them.

"Lord Chen, please take a seat."

Gu Qingchan, dressed in a light blue palace dress, was dazzling and her voice was sweet and clear as she called Chen Ping'an to take his seat.

Compared to the scenes of the previous nights, Gu Qingchan now appeared elegant and beautiful, completely unlike her previous alluring appearance.

Chen Ping'an remained calm and composed, nodding slightly, his demeanor perfectly appropriate.

"Thank you for your help, Elder Qingchan."

Gu Qingchan nodded slightly, raised her jade-like hand to welcome her, and her wide sleeves fell down, revealing a fair and gentle skin.

Shen Linyuan sat at a distance, watching the scene. Seeing that the two of them had not crossed any boundaries, he finally felt a little relieved.

Chen Ping'an and Gu Qingchan had a good relationship, as evidenced by their previous meeting at Xuanling. He was afraid that their relationship would take another step forward.

Fortunately, with the engagement from the Gu family in place, it seems that the two are interacting normally.

Although it is not uncommon for such aristocratic families to have several women sharing one husband, that was for ordinary people.

Women like Gu Qingcheng and Gu Qingchan hold extraordinary positions within the Gu family.

Especially Gu Qingchan, with her power, she has every chance of becoming a Celestial Empress, and she shouldn't degrade herself like this.

As guests from all directions gathered for the Gu family's grand ceremony, a floating carriage, shaped like a dark moon with carved patterns, sped toward Canglong Prefecture.

"Fellow Daoist Black Crow, Azure Dragon City is just ahead, we'll be there soon." Inside the carriage, an old man in dark robes introduced the city to the man beside him.

"Heh heh, the Gu family grand ceremony, how interesting. There are newly promoted juniors, yet they didn't even bother to invite me." The man had a thin face and sallow, pale skin, with a prominent black scar that resembled a birthmark.

He was covered in black feathers, giving off a chilling aura.

"So many years have passed, and you don't even want to see some old friends from back then? Gu Tianren! Humph!"

The man snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with killing intent. Years ago, he had the potential to reach the Great Cultivation realm, but after encountering Gu Tianren, he was defeated by Qingfeng Mingyue's sword and his Dao heart shattered. For many years, he had been unable to make any progress, stuck at the peak of the Second Realm for a long time.

Over the years, he has become increasingly obsessed, and the more he thinks about it, the more it becomes his obsession.

He dreams of getting his revenge.

And now.

The opportunity is here.

“Fellow Daoist Black Crow, please calm down. Gu Tianren is old and no longer what he used to be. Your intervention will surely be a great success.” The old man in dark robes beside him said with a smile.

If someone familiar with the place were here, they would recognize the dark-robed elder speaking as Gu Yue Qianfang, an elder of the Gu Yue clan.

He used to be stationed at Beishan, but after the death of the young master of Guyue, he disappeared without a trace.

"Your Guyue clan has quite the idea." The black-feathered man sneered, his cold eyes falling on Guyue Qianfang: "After this is done, you can't shortchange me on what you promised."

"Definitely, definitely." Gu Yueqianfang smiled obsequiously and said with lowered eyes, "Our Gu Yue clan is founded on trust, and our reputation is well-known. Fellow Daoist Black Crow can rest assured about this."

The man with black feathers snorted twice, leaned back against the carriage, and withdrew his gaze.

Gu Yueqian came all this way specifically to tell him about this matter and offered him a great reward in exchange for his help.

He knew the Yue clan's thoughts and their intentions, but he didn't care. He didn't care about being a tool for testing them; what he cared about was...

Gu Tianren!

Recalling that figure from his memory, Black Crow's expression grew even colder.

Gu Yueqian sat to the side, occasionally saying a few words, keeping the atmosphere from becoming awkward.

This trip to the Gu family was part of a deep-seated scheme by the Guyue clan. For some matters, it would be too radical for the Guyue clan to act alone, making it difficult to reverse the situation later.

However, it's much easier to do things by asking someone else to do it.

Previously, the young master died tragically in Beishan, killed by the ruthless swordsman. After returning to his family, he was subjected to impeachment and pressure.

He came here on behalf of the family's elders, also to atone for his sins.

If things go smoothly, the previous momentum and impact will be wiped out.

This grand family celebration must succeed; failure is not an option.

Gu Yueqianfang's eyes were deep and unfathomable, with ambition surging in the depths of his gaze.

"Let this journey sound the clarion call for our ancient Yue clan to conquer the Azure Sea!"

"Fellow Daoists, we are honored to have you attend."

At the ceremony, Gu Zhengnan, as the absolute protagonist of the event, delivered a speech, expressing his gratitude and welcoming to all the colleagues present.

This grand ceremony of heaven and man is of great significance to the Gu family. Every aspect of the arrangement has been carefully considered and is flawless.

Just as the ceremony was taking place, Chen Ping'an took his seat in the main guest position. His eyes flickered slightly as he sensed the approaching presence from afar.

"Ok?"

Chen Ping'an narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing a familiar aura from the distant light.

"Gu Yueqianfang! Why is he here? And there's another person. Second Realm Perfection."

In the blink of an eye, Chen Ping'an had a clear understanding of the situation of the newcomer.

After he sensed the presence in the distance, it took quite a while before some of the guests in the room looked up and gazed into the distance.

Gu Zhengnan also glanced sideways, sensing the carriage's escape light in the distance.

The carriage was moving extremely fast, and in just a few breaths, it came into view from afar.

"A floating chariot, that's... a second-realm celestial being!"

"Gu Yue Qianfang, and Black Crow Old Monster! What's he doing here?"

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The arrival of the carriage quickly caused a stir in the crowd.

"Black Crow Monster!"

Gu Zhengnan's eyes had become deep and thoughtful.

He personally reviewed the guest list for this event. This so-called "Black Crow Old Monster" was not among the invited guests.

In addition, the Black Crow Monster, in the past, was with the Ancestor

Gu Zhengnan's mind sank; the smooth-sailing scenario he had envisioned ultimately did not materialize.

What was bound to happen has finally happened.

Gu Qingchan's clear eyes also focused down, gazing at the floating carriage suspended in the sky.

The people present had different expressions. Many of them knew about the past events. Although their faces were unchanged, they felt a sense of schadenfreude in their hearts.

Many others watched intently, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

"Black Crow Old Monster, and the Ancient Yue Clan are interesting too."

As everyone's gazes met, two figures emerged from the floating carriage. At the same time, a scraping sound, like a throat stuffed with dry feathers, rang out.

"Heh heh, quite a lively scene today. I've arrived in person, why is no one here to greet me?"

The Black Crow Old Monster was draped in a black feather cloak, his eyes filled with a ruthless and murderous intent.

"What? Is it that I, an old acquaintance, am no longer worthy of respect?"

The Black Crow Old Monster's voice was rustling, like the cawing of countless invisible black crows, instantly suppressing the festive atmosphere in the room.

At the same time, a strong, putrid stench swept through the air, with a pungent, acrid smell.

Gu Zhengnan's face immediately darkened.

Not only Gu Zhengnan, but also everyone in the Gu family present, had their expressions turn extremely ugly in an instant.

If Black Crow's previous actions could be considered as those of an uninvited guest, his current behavior is clearly an attempt to sabotage the event.

"Black Crow Old Monster! What do you mean by this?"

Gu Zhengnan said coldly, using the Yin-Yang Dew to reshape his foundation and purify and improve his divine soul power, which instantly rippled out and confronted the putrid aura in mid-air.

"Old monster!?" Old Monster Black Crow glanced at him coldly: "Junior! You're not worthy! Hmph!"

With a cold snort, a withered and chilling divine soul instantly radiated into the field, completely disrupting Gu Zhengnan's divine soul.

"How laughable that a pseudo-celestial being, who has succeeded through sheer luck, dares to presume to be ranked alongside us!"

After disturbing Gu Zhengnan's soul, the cold and withered spiritual power did not stop there. Instead, it continued downwards, pressing down on Gu Zhengnan with a chilling pressure.

The crowd erupted in uproar. No one had expected that Black Crow Old Monster, upon his arrival, would disregard all decorum and bully the weak by attacking Gu Zhengnan.

Black Crow Old Monster, having lived for many years, was already a peak Second Realm Celestial Being back then. Having cultivated to the perfection of the Second Realm, let alone against Gu Zhengnan, even against ordinary Second Realm Celestial Beings, the result would be an overwhelming defeat.

How could Gu Zhengnan, a mere newly ascended Celestial Being, possibly withstand this?!

At that moment, everyone present was lost in thought, but without exception, no one chose to make a move.

Gu Zhengnan's face turned pale as he felt the overwhelming pressure and the cawing of crows around him, leaving him feeling somewhat disoriented.

He gritted his teeth, mustered his spirit, and tried his best to maintain his composure and not lose his composure in front of others.

But that kind of divine aura was beyond his ability to resist; it had long exceeded his limit.

His soul, before this soul, could not be said to collapse at the slightest touch, but it was close enough.

Just when he was about to give up, a figure appeared in front of him.

The pressure on him instantly dissipated, and he felt a sense of relief.

A gentle, peaceful voice rang in his ears, and the noises in his soul, the cawing of thousands of crows, vanished instantly as if he had encountered a natural enemy.

"Elder Zheng Nan, how about we leave today's matter to me, Chen?" (End of Chapter)