The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 950 The winds of change are blowing, and the celestial beings must be slain

"Has the Mangdao emerged from the pass?"

At Jinglei Pavilion, Lei Xiaotian's face showed a look of surprise.

This brute didn't leave the pass early or late, but he chose to leave at this particular time.

The situation in Beishan has been anything but peaceful lately!

What, is Mang Dao coming out of the pass to compete for that position?

A hint of suspicion appeared on Lei Xiaotian's face, but it quickly disappeared.

Hou Xibai is ranked in the second realm and has a fourth-order transformed demon beast. With all the necessary resources, it is only natural and proper for him to assume the position of guardian.

As for the Mangdao

He shook his head and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Despite his great reputation, it's probably a pipe dream for him to even dream of reaching that position given his limited strength.

Even a grandmaster whose combat power rivals that of a celestial being, but that...

In the end, he was just a grandmaster!

"Chen Ping'an has emerged from seclusion?"

Hou Xibai, who was in charge of the Beishan Garrison and held a central position, naturally learned of Chen Ping'an's emergence from seclusion immediately.

"What a coincidence that we came out of the pass!"

His face was as white as jade, and a hint of mockery appeared deep in his eyes.

Previously, during the beast tide in Beishan, Mangdao went into seclusion. Now that the beast tide has ended and the situation is about to be settled, Mangdao has emerged from seclusion.

"ridiculous."

Hou Xibai scoffed and then forgot about it.

Now that he has taken control of the situation in Beishan, whether Mang Dao comes out of the pass or not will not affect the overall situation.

Yu Minglong was seriously injured, and there is suspicion that he acted recklessly for personal gain. It is now a foregone conclusion that Rong Yang will be transferred.

With Yu Minglong transferred, the position will be vacant. Looking across the Beishan Garrison, who else besides him can rival him?

The position of guarding Beishan Town belongs to no one but him.

Hou Xibai's expression was full of confidence.

Since he began his spiritual practice, there has been very few things he could not obtain as he wished.

Even if it exists, wait patiently and wait for the right opportunity; what he wants will ultimately be his.

"Has the Mangdao emerged from the pass?"

Gu Yueyan had a dark mark between his eyebrows, and his expression was relaxed and content.

"When was this news received?"

"Reporting to Young Master, it happened just now."

"Interesting." Gu Yueyan played with his fingers with amusement. "How much progress did you make during this seclusion?"

"Young Master, we are still unaware."

"Okay, I understand. You can go now."

"Yes."

As soon as the visitor left, Gu Yueyan slightly raised his head, and the dark moon mark between his brows flashed.

"Mangdao?"

He chuckled and shook his head, a hint of mockery flashing in his expression.

They didn't come out earlier, they didn't come out later, but now they've come out.

just

Neither Mang Dao nor Yu Minglong can affect the grand plan of the Guyue clan.

With the Black Netherworld opportunity resolved, the Ancient Moon Clan reaped its greatest reward. With this accomplished, he should now enter the Second Realm and lay the foundation for great cultivation!

"Has any news entered the country?"

Inside the Fengyue Pavilion, Jiang Ruotong, dressed in a white dress, exuded a refined and elegant air.

"No, Elder," a middle-aged woman below replied respectfully.

"okay, I get it."

Jiang Ruotong appeared calm, but a hint of worry lingered between her brows.

This opportunity in the Dark Netherworld was obtained by the Guyue Clan, and the current situation is not favorable for their Luanming Sect.

The matter at Beishan was relatively minor, but

Jiang Ruotong's thoughts grew heavy, and her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

The beast tide was the key to her trip to Beishan, but even more important was that she also had a mission on her shoulders.

Previously, a body-tempering master was suspected to have appeared in the Black Nether region. She came here on behalf of the Luanming Sect to win him over. If she could persuade him to become a guest elder of the Luanming Sect, then she would have achieved her goal.

For this matter, the sect had decided that if they could win over the other party, they would not hesitate to make a solemn promise.

This includes

Jiang Ruotong's eyes were calm, and even though this matter concerned herself, she showed no shame, anger, or resentment.

For the sake of the sect, she was willing to give everything.

In the past, the sect would never have acted this way, but the Guyue clan was aggressive, forming alliances and maneuvering to block the Luanming Sect's path to advancement, doing everything in its power to suppress them.

Throughout history, there has never been a second instance of a power struggle.

The sect's influence is growing stronger every day, and its current momentum undoubtedly threatens the ancient Yue clan.

Although the two sides are tacitly aware of each other's intentions, they have already been secretly engaged in a comprehensive power struggle.

They're only one name and one opportunity away from a complete falling out.

For the sect, there is no way out now. If it cannot take another step forward, it will be a complete defeat and become a vassal of the Guyue clan.

My senior sister devoted herself wholeheartedly to this matter, but...

Always stay with me.

My master's time is near; he is about to pass away peacefully.

Currently, all parties are only speculating and have not reached a clear conclusion. The sect is also trying its best to minimize the impact of this matter. However, once the news of this matter spreads, all parties will have a clear understanding.

Given the current situation, it's likely that Senior Sister alone cannot hold up the ship.

Only by introducing the power of the North Sea can the oppressive attitude of the ancient Yuezhi tribe be alleviated.

Can.

If that's the case, driving a tiger to devour a wolf is no less than asking a tiger for its skin; if one is not careful, it could be like inviting a wolf into the house.

In addition, there was a senior female student.

A complex look flashed in Jiang Ruotong's eyes.

She carries a heavy responsibility on this trip. If she can recruit a master repairman, although it may not fundamentally solve these problems, it will undoubtedly alleviate many of her predicaments.

As for maximizing profits, exchanging space for time and building a foundation for the future, this deal is definitely worthwhile as long as the other party can be persuaded.

Once the senior sister has mastered her skills, all her efforts will be rewarded.

However, since she arrived at Beishan, the mysterious great cultivator has never reappeared. It's as if everything was just a fleeting illusion, and that he simply happened to be passing by.

"Major overhaul."

Jiang Ruotong pursed her lips slightly, her expression turning somewhat pale.

She had been trying to grasp the essence of the Great Repair for a long time, but she just couldn't take the last half step.

If she could become a great cultivator and ensure the continuation of the sect's legacy, there wouldn't be so many problems.

Can.

This step, however, is harder than climbing to heaven!

"Lord Chen has emerged from seclusion?"

"It's interesting that it's happening now, whether it's early or late."

"How to say?"

"Nothing, I'm just curious, what progress has Lord Chen made in his two months of seclusion?"

"What progress? What progress can one make in two months? Have you broken through to the Celestial Realm?"

"Hahaha, Brother Lin is joking." The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

Those who overheard this and saw it also smiled knowingly, finding it quite amusing.

The barrier between Heaven and Man is incredibly difficult to cross, not to mention that we've never heard of Lord Chen scheming for any crucial breakthrough artifact. Just the time spent recuperating and preparing for the breakthrough alone is not measured in months.

Despite his great reputation and extraordinary talent, Mang Dao is still a prodigy, not even twenty-nine years old.

What a joke!

Rumors were rife, but in the grand scheme of things, Chen Ping'an's emergence from seclusion was merely a minor incident.

After discussing the matter and gathering all the information, the various factions put it aside.

The current situation in Beishan is more about territorial disputes, power struggles, and the control of the system.

Among the three, each has its own protagonist and its own schemes. In all matters, Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, is more like an embellishment in the grand scheme. He may have some weight and influence, but it is clear that he is not the core of the overall situation.

Given the current situation in Beishan, those who can influence the overall situation must be at least second-level Celestial Beings, and even then, seasoned veterans. As for being able to sway the situation, under the current power struggle between different realms, even a half-step Celestial Being like Jiang Ruotong might not dare to claim it; everything is up to her.

The current conflict over Beishan is more like a microcosm of the power struggle between various territories, and the entire conflict revolves around the appointment of officials within the Beishan Garrison Command.

And a series of policy orientations led by system appointments, and deliberation seats.

Now, Hou Xibai, the former prodigy and current deputy garrison commander of Beishan, a second-realm celestial being, is naturally a figure favored by all parties.

As for Ying Congyun, although he had been competing with Hou Xibai for a long time, with Hou Xibai's breakthrough, taming of transformed demonic beasts and fourth-order flying birds, his status rose, and the situation had already reversed.

With Yu Minglong seriously injured, Hou Xibai's only concern regarding the position of garrison commander of Beishan is the arrival of a new high-ranking official and the intentions of the Northern Border Garrison Command. As for the interior of Beishan Pass...

His appointment is well-deserved.

In this atmosphere, Chen Ping'an officially emerged from seclusion.

After talking with Ying Congyun and learning about the situation in Beishan, Chen Ping'an did not rush to deal with personal matters. Instead, he went to Yu Minglong's residence to visit him.

Yu Minglong was seriously injured, and as his subordinate, he should have gone to visit him, both out of courtesy and reason.

It's hard to imagine that the once bold and imposing man of Wei Wu has become like this, skin and bones, looking withered and emaciated, with sparse, yellowish hair, and his eyes seem to have become cloudy and dull, having long lost their former brilliance.

Yu Minglong's injuries this time were no ordinary injuries. His spiritual platform was shattered and his soul was severely damaged. It is suspected that Yu Minglong also used some forbidden techniques during the battle, which severely overdrawn his life essence and affected his cultivation foundation.

Even if it takes several years to repair, it will probably completely extinguish any hope of progress in cultivation.

Restoring peak combat power is already a luxury, how dare we ask for more?

"Lord Yu."

Chen Pingan called out softly.

Yu Minglong propped himself up, as if he had only just realized that it was Chen Ping'an who had come to visit. His eyes were cloudy and lifeless as he turned his head and responded with a single sentence.

His voice sounded dry and strained.

Although he had taken nourishing pills to stabilize his foundation, Yu Minglong's condition was not very good. Compared to his injuries, for a cultivator at this level, the most significant impact was on his Dao heart.

Since Yu Minglong was like this, Chen Ping'an didn't talk to him much.

After a brief chat, he ended his visit.

During the conversation, Yu Minglong inquired about the current situation in Beishan. Chen Ping'an simply replied that he had just emerged from seclusion and was not yet fully aware of the situation in Beishan.

Yu Minglong seemed somewhat lost in thought, and his subsequent words became absent-minded.

I don't know if it's because the injury has worsened or something else.

"Lord Yu, please rest and recuperate."

Before parting, Chen Ping'an offered a few words of comfort, and looking at the man in front of him who was so thin he was barely recognizable, he calmly bowed.

"I, Chen, will cleanse the world of this filth and miasma in the North Mountain."

Upon hearing this, Yu Minglong was stunned, and astonishment and disbelief appeared in his cloudy eyes.

"you"

He was deeply moved, staring at the young man in front of him in disbelief, his expression filled with astonishment and shock.

Just now, a divine realm suddenly descended, fleeting yet sharp and domineering, resolute as if facing heaven and earth directly.

His panicked demeanor mirrored his former glory, when he was unparalleled and renowned as the foremost figure in the Northern Mountains.

Yu Minglong's injuries were more severe than Chen Ping'an had imagined. The scene in his mind's eye was even more horrific than he had imagined.

Once one reaches the Celestial Realm, ordinary injuries no longer threaten their lives. Even injuries involving ruptured internal organs can be quickly healed with proper care.

Even injuries involving broken limbs are merely slightly more serious. Even without the use of secret medicine, one has numerous methods of self-healing.

If the severed limb can be preserved, there is a possibility of reattachment.

Such abilities would make one a god among immortals, a martial arts master.

Can.

Even so, there are still injuries that even martial arts masters find difficult to heal.

This is exactly the case with people like Yu Minglong.

For celestial beings, any injury that touches the very essence of their soul is an extremely serious injury.

However, Yu Minglong's condition was not limited to this. While touching the origin of his soul, it also damaged his spiritual platform. If it weren't for the secret medicine that sustained him, he might have experienced a decline in his cultivation level.

Furthermore, judging from Yu Minglong's physical condition, he probably used some forbidden method to save his life.

The physical condition is severely compromised, with the vital essence of life being depleted.

At that time, with life and death hanging in the balance, there was clearly no time to consider many other things. But now...

In the end, it all came down to a sigh.

Although martial arts masters possess a wide range of abilities, they are not omnipotent. Physical injuries like this, with depleted vital energy, are far more serious than some hidden injuries.

If it's a major overhaul, the heavens and earth can nourish and nurture it, allowing it to slowly recover and gradually replenish its depleted essence. But for someone like Yu Minglong...

It seems there's no hope for my future in this lifetime!

Even if they recover, it remains to be seen whether they can maintain their peak combat strength.

Even with peak combat power, its endurance and durability will definitely not be at their peak.

This was a devastating blow that could significantly impact one's spiritual practice.

Opportunities are for the sake of the path, but in order to seize opportunities, one loses sight of the path.

Who can explain the cause and effect of this?

In the moment before parting, looking at the emaciated and pale man, Chen Ping'an didn't know whether he was seeing him or the countless withered bones on the path of cultivation. He recalled the bold and heroic man he had met before, with his lofty and dignified demeanor. He softly uttered these words.

It was at that moment that Yu Minglong truly realized the extent of his external cultivation.

Shock, disbelief, and a myriad of emotions flashed across Yu Minglong's face in that instant. Faced with Yu Minglong's shock, Chen Ping'an remained silent and simply left.

The path to enlightenment is long and arduous, with countless companions, but how many will ultimately attain the status of a celestial being?

Even if one becomes a celestial being and walks the path for a thousand years, who can say that one's prosperity will last forever?

And who dares to claim immortality?

In the past, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord was invincible and suppressed the world, but now he is nothing more than a skeleton in a tomb.

The path to immortality is long and arduous; who dares to claim it?

Chen Ping'an walked out of Yu Minglong's residence with a calm expression, his aura increasing with each step.

Immortality or prosperity—it's all just illusion!

The road ahead is long and arduous; I will seek it myself.

By the time he left the mansion, his aura had reached its peak, like a pillar of clouds soaring into the sky.

He gently drew the sword from his waist, his expression calm and serene, like a still well.

"Newcomer Chen Ping'an requests to fight the Gu Yue Clan, and Celestial Gu Yueyan requests to fight the Wenxin Sword Pavilion and the Supreme Hidden Sword! A life-or-death battle, witnessed by all sides, life or death is irrelevant!"

The sound was like thunder and mountains, piercing through clouds and splitting rocks. It exploded in the sky above Beishan Mountain and swept across the entire Beishan Pass in an instant with a tremor.

Its momentum is overwhelming, its spirit can swallow mountains and seas!

A fierce sword emerges from the pass, intent on slaying even the celestial beings! (End of Chapter)