Daqian Martial Saint

”Profound Light Penetrating Objects, Armor Unlost! This is the Profound Light High Realm!”

Chen Ping’an slowly opened his eyes, gently extending his hands before slowly clenching them.

The air around him rippled violently, as if drawn in by an invisible force, forming waves visible to the naked eye.

As Chen Ping’an gave a gentle tug with both hands, a series of sharp cracks echoed through the space, radiating outward from his palms.

”Such power...”

Chen Ping’an’s eyes lit up as he gazed at his hands.

His gaze suddenly fell upon a long table not far away.

HUMMM—

With a shimmer of Golden Light, the long table suddenly floated into the air.

”Go!”

Chen Ping’an gave a slight lift of one hand, and the table shot off into the distance.

Just as the table was about to smash into the wooden cabin, a thought from Chen Ping’an brought it to an abrupt halt in mid-air. It then slowly descended.

”Profound Light Penetrating Objects! To interfere with reality itself and manifest Divine Wonders!”

Chen Ping’an’s heart pounded with excitement.

After entering the Profound Light High Realm, his combat methods were no longer limited to simply wielding weapons by hand. Now, he could use the Profound Light Divine Wonders to command weapons from a distance and execute all manner of techniques.

If he could cultivate this ability to a higher level, taking an enemy’s head from a distance would be effortless.

In addition to these changes, the duration for which Chen Ping’an could fully activate his Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill had also been extended. He could now maintain the Vajra Unbreakable state for a full hour!

During this hour, his combat prowess would reach a terrifying level, far exceeding that of an ordinary Absolute Master.

Of course, after the full activation of the Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill ended, Chen Ping’an would fall into a period of weakness.

Even among those in the Profound Light High Realm, differences in their Cultivation Techniques and combat methods led to significant variations in power.

Based on actual combat performance, they could be broadly categorized as: average, strong, and Top Level.

Of course, there were some in the Profound Light High Realm whose strength was compromised. For various reasons—such as old injuries from life-or-death battles or hidden dangers caused by forcefully Breaking a Realm—they couldn’t perform at an average level.

And above the Top Level was the pinnacle: those who had achieved Ascension to the Dragon and Tiger Chart.

For such an existence, slaying another expert of the Same Realm was no empty boast!

For example, the Mountain Elder from whom Chen Ping’an inherited the Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill had achieved Ascension to the Dragon and Tiger Chart, ranking 173rd. He was at this pinnacle level and had a terrifying record of slaying an Absolute Master.

And that was just for someone ranked 173rd on the Dragon and Tiger Chart. The power of those ranked at the very top was simply unimaginable!

According to rumor, anyone ranked in the top twenty or thirty of the Dragon and Tiger Chart possessed abilities on par with an ordinary Grandmaster.

Thus, even between two Absolute Masters, the difference in power could be immense. Of course, under normal circumstances, it was still exceedingly difficult for one Absolute Master to kill another.

If they couldn’t win a fight, they could always flee!

Realm: Profound Light - Mystic Light Penetrating Object

Martial Arts: Iron Cloth Shirt Perfection, Flying Locust Stone Perfection, Public Door Thirteen Blades Perfect, Thirteen Grand Protectors Cross Training Perfect, Golden Bell Shield Perfection, Gale Blade Technique Perfection, Eight Steps Chasing Cicada Perfection, Flying Star Swordsmanship Perfection, Great Vajra, Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill Great Success (0/1600)

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”Exhilarating!”

Truly feeling the overwhelming power of the Profound Light High Realm, Chen Ping’an’s heart filled with boundless confidence.

The Great Success of his Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill combined with his Ascension to the Profound Light High Realm gave him unshakable confidence. With such power, he could suppress an entire faction in Weishui County City.

”My new Realm is stable. It’s time to make a move!”

...

Inside the Five Peaks Mountain Residence, the Deputy Inspection Envoy, who had been at his post for some time now, issued his first urgent order: all Standard-Bearers were to assemble immediately.

”An urgent order? Summoning us to the Council Hall?”

”It’s an urgent order from Lord Chen!”

”What’s going on?”

”...”

Upon receiving the urgent order, the Standard-Bearers were all confused, even baffled. They had no idea what was happening.

’Why issue an urgent order out of the blue like this?’

As far as they were concerned, this Vice Envoy, Chen Ping’an, was more of a figurehead than anything else. Things might have been different when he first arrived, but after days of suppression from Guan Yu Ping and Chen Ping’an’s own reclusive behavior, he held little sway in their eyes.

Still, a Deputy Inspection Envoy was a Deputy Inspection Envoy. Since he had actually gone to the trouble of issuing an urgent order, they had to obey.

Even if they only went through the motions, it was better than ignoring the order outright.

They were all seasoned veterans of the system; how could they not understand something so simple?

When Niu Lianggong received the urgent summons, he found it utterly baffling.

’What the hell is Chen Ping’an up to?’

’Is he so bored he needs to make a scene just to feel important?’

’I’d like to see what you’re plotting.’ Niu Lianggong sneered as he left his office, strolling leisurely toward the Council Hall.

By the time he arrived, the Council Hall was already filled with people. The Standard-Bearers were all talking amongst themselves.

”Do you know why we were called here?”

”Not sure.”

”...”

”Where is he?” Niu Lianggong looked around as he entered, but saw no sign of Chen Ping’an. He couldn’t help but sneer. ”He summons us here and then doesn’t even show up himself?”

”That’s enough out of you. Lord Chen has his reasons!” You Yongming shot Niu Lianggong a displeased look.

Niu Lianggong pursed his lips but said nothing.

Among the Standard-Bearers at the residence, You Yongming was the closest to Chen Ping’an. Whenever they met, he was always impeccably respectful.

’To be honest, he really couldn’t stand people like You Yongming.’

’If you’re going to be someone’s dog, why not pick a strong master? Why grovel for a weakling?’

The Council Hall was a cacophony of noise when, right at that moment, Chen Ping’an walked in from outside.

The moment he entered, the voices died down. Every eye in the room turned to him.

”Lord Chen!”

”Sir.”

”Lord Commander.”

The Standard-Bearers present offered a scattered and uneven chorus of greetings.

Niu Lianggong stood off to the side, not even bothering to pretend, and remained silent. You Yongming, in contrast, not only offered a respectful greeting but also moved forward to receive him.

Chen Ping’an gave a slight nod in response, strode forward with composure, and sat directly in the main seat at the head of the hall.

”That’s...” One of the Standard-Bearers was taken aback. ’Isn’t that main seat at the head of the table... Lord Guan’s place?’

”Is everyone here?” Chen Ping’an asked coolly.

”Sir, of the thirteen Standard-Bearers, two are currently away on missions. The other eleven are all present,” You Yongming replied, cupping his fist respectfully.

’What a suck-up!’

Niu Lianggong shot him a disdainful glance.

”Alright, let’s begin.” Chen Ping’an’s sharp gaze swept over the crowd. ”I’ll keep this brief. I’ve gathered you all for an urgent mission that needs to be carried out. Each of you will take a squad and assemble at the residence gates in half an hour!

I know this is sudden, so I appreciate your understanding!”

’An urgent mission?’

’Each of us to lead a squad?’

’Assemble in half an hour?’

Chen Ping’an’s words left everyone stunned.

’What is this all about? If there was an urgent mission, why hadn’t they heard anything about it?!’

A brief silence fell over the Council Hall. Just as You Yongming was about to voice his assent, Niu Lianggong spoke up.

”Lord Chen, if I may ask, what exactly is this urgent mission?”

Chen Ping’an looked at Niu Lianggong and replied coolly, ”I will explain everything once we are underway.”