Daqian Martial Saint

In the room, a cyan light flickered around Chen Ping’an’s body, and the air was thick with Spiritual Energy. As he cultivated, streams of Cultivation Experience continuously appeared before him.

+1! +1! +1! ...

After a long while, the Spiritual Energy subsided, and the cyan light around Chen Ping’an gradually dimmed. He had stopped cultivating the Divine Skill Three-Point Human Tribulation Finger.

’After stepping into the Grandmaster Realm, my True Qi has transformed into True Essence. Circulating True Essence greatly increases my Cultivation efficiency—it’s more than twice as fast as before!’

Chen Ping’an opened his eyes, a flicker of joy in their depths. A panel materialized in the empty space before him.

Name: Chen Ping’an

Realm: Early Jade Balance Stage - Condensed Spiritual Flower

Martial Arts: Three-Point Human Tribulation Finger (Great Success) (721/1600), Dragon Elephant Dominating Body Technique (Minor Achievement) (0/640), Soul-Severing Saber (Minor Achievement) (0/640), Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill (Perfection), Great Vajra...

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’By circulating True Essence, and subtracting the necessary time for rest, I can accumulate about 42 Cultivation Experience points a day! At this rate, in a little over half a month, I will be able to cultivate the Three-Point Human Tribulation Finger to Perfection! By then, my Power of Attack and Destruction will skyrocket. With my Thunder Shocking Finger, I might even be able to threaten cultivators at the Mid-Jade Balance Stage!’

The path forward was clear, and Chen Ping’an’s heart was filled with exhilaration!

The Grandmaster Realm—a lifespan of three hundred years!

For a Grandmaster, while a little over half a month wasn’t exactly the blink of an eye, it was still an incredibly short period.

To advance a Divine Skill from Great Success to Perfection in such a short time was simply unheard of!

’Why does someone always have to interrupt me?’

Chen Ping’an sighed. He roused himself, then stood and left the room.

He had sensed several unfamiliar auras appear inside the Garrison Commandant’s Office!

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Chen Ping’an had just stepped out of his room when Yuan Zutong rushed over in a panic. Seeing that Chen Ping’an was already out, his expression lit up, and he immediately reported.

”My Lord, a group of people has arrived outside the Garrison Commandant’s Office. They claim to be from Beicang Town and have urgent business with you. I have already inspected their documents and Waist Tokens—there are no problems!”

”From Beicang Town?” A glint appeared in Chen Ping’an’s eyes, his expression thoughtful. ”Take me to see them!”

”Yes, my lord.” Yuan Zutong bowed his head in acknowledgment and immediately began to lead the way.

In the main hall of the Garrison Commandant’s Office, Chen Ping’an met the party from Beicang. To his surprise, their leader was a graceful and beautiful middle-aged woman.

When the middle-aged woman saw Chen Ping’an enter, her eyes lit up. She greeted him with a graceful bow and said, ”I have long heard of Lord Chen’s fame. It is an honor to meet you today. You truly live up to your reputation!”

’Profound Light High Realm. An Absolute Master!’

With a single glance, Chen Ping’an sensed her Realm. The True Qi within her was as vast and unending as a great river, her foundation stable. She was no ordinary Absolute Master!

Chen Ping’an’s expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn’t noticed a thing. He clasped his hands in salute. ”May I ask your purpose in coming here, madam?”

”Madam?” The middle-aged woman’s eyes twinkled, and she giggled. ”Lord Chen, you misunderstand. I am not with the Garrison Commandant’s Office. My name is Shui Furong! I have come to see Lord Chen at the request of an honored personage.”

Hearing this, Chen Ping’an’s expression became solemn with respect. He saluted again. ”Forgive my discourtesy! So, I am in the presence of the Exquisite Ruler, the Furong Fairy!”

The Exquisite Ruler, Shui Furong! Her combat prowess placed her at the very pinnacle of Absolute Masters! Within Beicang Town, her fame was immense!

’Then who could this honored personage she spoke of be?’

”There’s no need for that, Lord Chen.”

Shui Furong smiled charmingly, though inwardly, she was shocked by Chen Ping’an’s Cultivation.

’Profound Light Middle Realm Perfection! The rumors are true!’

’Furthermore, he killed Tong Jin of the Qiankun Bureau in two strikes. His combat prowess must be comparable to that of an Absolute Master!’

’To reach such a Realm at his young age, and with such stunning talent for Magical Combat... he’s truly a peerless prodigy!’

With his high Realm, Chen Ping’an had naturally detected Shui Furong’s subtle probing. This, however, was precisely his intention. Profound Light Middle Realm Perfection, with combat prowess comparable to an Absolute Master—revealing this much was perfect.

After the two exchanged some pleasantries, Shui Furong revealed the purpose of her visit: an honored personage had invited him to Beicang Town.

Chen Ping’an gave a wry smile. ”To be honest with you, Furong Fairy, I’m currently entangled in some trouble. I’m afraid I won’t be able to fulfill the honored personage’s wish.”

The matter of the inquiry had spread far and wide; Shui Furong had surely heard of it.

”There is no need to worry, Lord Chen. Since the honored personage is extending this invitation, your troubles have already been taken care of. You may accompany me to Beicang with your mind at ease!” Shui Furong smiled faintly, the corners of her eyes crinkling into faint crow’s feet.

An Absolute Master had a lifespan of one hundred and eighty years! Shui Furong may have looked like a middle-aged beauty, but her true age was surely considerable.

Hmm!?

The smile on Chen Ping’an’s face vanished. He said grimly, ”Are you joking, Furong Fairy? This matter involves the Qiankun Bureau. How could it possibly be resolved so easily?”

Shui Furong’s smile also faded. Her beautiful eyes bored into Chen Ping’an’s. ”Do I look like I’m joking, Lord Chen?”

Chen Ping’an didn’t respond at once, studying Shui Furong for a long moment. Seeing that her gaze didn’t waver, he finally gave a solemn salute. ”May I ask, Furong Fairy, who is this honored personage you mentioned? Please enlighten me.”

Shui Furong remained silent, her eyes locked on Chen Ping’an. He met her gaze without flinching.

As they stared at each other, the hall fell silent, and the atmosphere grew tense.

”As for the identity of the honored personage,” she said, ”you will find out when you arrive in Beicang, Lord Chen.”

Shui Furong giggled, breaking the silence.

Since Shui Furong had no intention of elaborating, Chen Ping’an didn’t press her further. He gave her a deep, meaningful look, a suspicion already forming in his mind.

’Tong Jin’s death had enormous repercussions. With the Qiankun Bureau making its move, there were very few people capable of resolving the situation. And now, this invitation came from Beicang Town... then...’