The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 962 Promotion Ceremony, Old Friends and Beauties

If we were to name the most influential and widespread event in the region recently, Chen Ping'an's breakthrough and advancement would undoubtedly be one of them.

In addition, there were also the stories of killing the young master of Guyue and slaying the hidden sword of the Wenxin Sword Pavilion. As a series of developments in this incident, these stories spread to various states and beyond.

Amidst countless discussions, the promotion ceremony held by Chen Ping'an at Beishan Pass has finally set its tone.

"My lord, what do you think of this matter?"

Inside the public room, Ying Congyun, with a lean face and dressed in a long blue robe, inquired about Chen Ping'an's opinion.

"I always trust Lord Ying to handle things. Just follow Lord Ying's advice." Chen Ping'an smiled warmly and casually set the tone.

"Thank you for your trust, sir."

After setting the tone, Ying Congyun did not linger in his official residence. After exchanging a few simple pleasantries, he left.

This promotion ceremony is a very large-scale event, and all the greetings, social interactions, and entertaining of guests require someone of considerable influence to be present at the ceremony.

Of the four giants of Beishan, Yu Minglong is seriously injured and recuperating, and Hou Xibai is about to be transferred, so it's inappropriate for them to step forward again. Chen Ping'an, on the other hand, is significant enough, but as the absolute protagonist of this ceremony, he still has many things to do.

So, after a while, this matter naturally fell to Ying Congyun.

Ying Congyun's intervention this time can be considered a great honor for him, setting a good example for his new post and initial leadership of Beibei Mountain.

With Ying Congyun's gesture indicating his stance, it is likely that everything that follows will proceed extremely smoothly within the Zhenfu Division.

Watching Ying Congyun leave, Chen Ping'an sighed softly, lost in thought.

"Time is truly a wondrous thing."

The birth of a celestial being in the surrounding area is news that would shake all sides.

As is customary, a grand ceremony of heaven and man should be held for Chen Ping'an's breakthrough.

This celebration, as suggested internally by Beishan Daguan, was originally intended to be held as two separate events, namely the promotion and the breakthrough ceremony.

However, amidst a cacophony of opinions, Chen Ping'an stood his ground and set the tone, ultimately leading to the current harmonious and unified situation.

The Celestial Ceremony and the Promotion Ceremony are to be held separately, and Chen Ping'an may not have enough time for both. Combining the two is the only way to suit his needs.

No matter how grand or spectacular these external events may be, they cannot ultimately change the fundamental laws governing the world.

Chen Ping'an smiled slightly, his gaze sharpened, and a panel appeared before him.

"5955 points!"

The Beishan Garrison Command is extremely efficient, and in this celebration, it demonstrated an indescribable determination and speed.

Preparations were completed in just a few days, and the corresponding invitations and official letters were sent out by designated personnel early in the morning.

Given the geographical advantage of Beishan Pass and Chen Ping'an's current power, many powerful celestial beings in the surrounding area who are capable of performing on the world stage have received invitations to this promotion ceremony.

In addition, Chen Ping'an also sent invitations to some key members of the system.

Such as the field research envoys from Bicang and Yunxia. There were also some former colleagues, whose subordinates were arranged very well and systematically, and some of them, whose levels were quite high, were also among those invited this time.

In such an atmosphere, more than half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

The Cloud Mist Realm, Luanming Sect, Cuiwei Realm, Qingmu Sect, Gufang Realm, Guyue Clan, and many other forces all received invitations to Chen Ping'an's promotion ceremony.

Each sect has its own unique characteristics, and each sect has its own set of decisions and strategies.

In addition, powerful forces such as the Wenxin Sword Pavilion and Hengshan Sect, which span the state and wield influence over a region, also received invitations to the ceremony.

As the overlord of the Bicang region, and with its bloodline enfeoffed, the Bicang Prince's Mansion naturally deserved to be among the distinguished guests invited to the celebration ceremony.

Looking across the vast land of Bi Cang, there are seventeen prefectures, with Bei Shan Prefecture being one of the three major prefectures.

The position of head of the Beishan Prefecture Garrison Command and acting garrison commander of Beishan Pass is undoubtedly of great value.

And on top of this preciousness, let's add a symbol of unlimited potential.

With such status and position, one would be considered a powerful figure who could manipulate events in any region.

In response to the invitation, various factions expressed their willingness to attend Chen Zhenshou's promotion ceremony in person at Beishan. However, there were naturally a very few rare exceptions among them.

In ancient times, the Yuezhi people, including those in the ancient Fang region, did not respond to this matter, and their overall demeanor was extremely silent.

"Master!"

Min Xiaolin and Zhang Tianyuan, who were in Canglong Prefecture, received an invitation to a celebration from Beishan Pass.

Looking at the gold-embossed invitation on a red background, Min Xiaolin and Zhang Tianyuan were deeply moved and shaken.

The title of "Head of the Garrison Command" can only be truly appreciated by those within the system.

Charioteer, head charioteer, chief charioteer, commander, chief commander, and so on up to the head of the charioteer.

Within the Zhenfu Division, the entire rank system operates according to its own established rules.

The differences between different ranks may seem small, but the hardships and bitterness involved can only be understood by those who have experienced them.

At higher ranks, this is even more true; even a slight difference can create an insurmountable chasm.

The head of the Zhenfu Division is not even thirty years old, only twenty-nine. What does that mean?!

It's not just a nominal position with a rank; it's a position where one is in charge of a major region and truly holds real power!

Moreover, based on the job description, the position of head is not the limit. When he is officially promoted, the title and rank will be within his grasp!

The difference in difficulty between a job title being created out of thin air and being transferred or promoted is not even in the same league.

Chen Ping'an.

It's come to this!?

Countless tremors appeared on their faces, faintly revealing endless melancholy.

Who could have imagined that a once insignificant nobody under his command would one day become a supreme being who stands atop the clouds, overlooking the world?

"He Xinchen, Promotion Ceremony."

Inside the Qingmu Sect, an old man with white hair and a youthful face stroked his beard and gazed into the distance, a hint of apprehension in his eyes.

After a long silence, he sighed, "Looks like there's no fun to be had!"

"He Shuangdao personally went to Beishan."

On Mount Jinluan, there was a woman in flowing silk robes, her eyes sparkling like the moon.

"Beishan Promotion Ceremony"

Beishan Pass.

Inside the quiet room, a cold, eerie wind swirled, creating a chilling and desolate atmosphere.

Amidst the eerie wind, a nasal sound, like a thunderous punishment, boomed loudly.

"Humph--"

Chen Ping'an breathed heavily, his eyes cold and indifferent.

The thunderous sound was like a trembling alarm, instilling fear and causing palpitations.

A howling, eerie wind arose, creating endless ripples that formed layer upon layer of waves.

After a long while, the ripples subsided, and Chen Ping'an slowly focused his gaze, standing with his hands behind his back in a long robe.

"Avici Thunder Sound!"

After studying it for several months, he finally mastered this exquisite and secret technique.

He had only used one-third of his divine soul to activate it, and it had such an effect. If he had used his full strength, even a great cultivator would have been caught off guard and his divine soul would have trembled and frozen for a moment.

However, such moves are often very effective the first time they are used. If they are used again later, the moves are easily overused and the effect is not as good as before.

After all, those who can become great cultivators are masters of the martial arts path, having truly forged their own path, developed their own system, and accumulated martial arts knowledge that is beyond the comprehension of others.

Once precautions are taken, it becomes difficult to achieve remarkable results even without specific methods of countermeasures.

Unless the direct strength is vastly different, and one resorts to force to suppress the other, the two sides are evenly matched, making it very easy for the battle to turn into a stalemate.

Such tactics were naturally not to Chen Ping'an's liking. He always preferred to be absolutely certain of victory when he made a move.

It's not about a sure win, but about a sure-fire victory. Even if there are deviations, it won't change the established fact of ultimate victory.

If the war turns into a protracted war of attrition, it means that the previous predictions were seriously inadequate. Whether it was overestimating his own strength or underestimating the opponent, this is unacceptable to Chen Ping'an.

Looking at the swirling Yin energy around him, Chen Ping'an stood still with a deep gaze.

Although he has now mastered the Avici Thunder Sound, he has clearly not yet reached its ultimate level.

According to the secret method, if one cultivates the Avici Thunder Sound to a high level, a cold light will erupt beneath the nasal sound, capable of piercing the void and shaking the spirit. His current level of attainment is clearly still far from that realm.

This means that there is still a great deal of room for exploration in this secret art.

Swish!

Chen Pingan gently raised his hand and put away the Yin Wind Pearls that were swirling around him.

Instantly, the wind's malevolent power dissipated, and the domain of yin wind vanished, leaving the quiet room peaceful and serene, no longer as cold and desolate as before.

Another half month has passed since then. During this time, he has made great progress. He has not only mastered the Avici Thunder Sound, but also refined a number of precious treasures such as the Dry Bone Spike, the Black Whirlwind Cloak, and the Jade Ruyi.

Furthermore, with the blessing of his realm, his research on the art of restrictions has also made great progress, and he has already touched the threshold of the third-order high-grade restriction.

If one can advance further, then one will become a true third-tier superior-grade restriction master and array master.

If he really reaches that point, aside from lacking practical experience, he could be considered a promising candidate to become a fourth-tier master of restriction techniques and be included among the ranks of renowned craftsmen.

His cultivation efforts yielded considerable results, but his research into the Broken Green Lotus and the improvement of the Seven Absolute Forbidden Techniques remained stagnant. It seemed he had reached a bottleneck, unable to advance even an inch further.

He had vague ideas about the outline and specific details, but these ideas were like looking at flowers through a window, not clear to him, and impossible to put into practice.

However, it wasn't all for naught. He had found his direction in the Three-Part Return to Origin True Scroll, and was just one step away from the final step. Once he put it into practice and confirmed that it was correct, he could truly embark on his cultivation journey.

"Creating this own technique is still difficult!" Chen Ping'an couldn't help but sigh.

Even with previous techniques as a blueprint, innovating and creating something new is no easy feat. The resources required are terrifyingly high.

Even with a foundation of near-mastery and the error correction and tolerance of the cheat code panel, creating a truly practical and effective martial arts manual is still extremely difficult.

Following this logic, even a great celestial being, without the right opportunity and fortune, would never be able to create a true martial arts manual.

Of course, this idea was also Chen Ping'an's misconception.

He has a golden touch panel, which naturally allows him to correct errors. This means that during the practical testing phase, he can see many things that were previously unseen. Once everything is implemented, it becomes a process of continuous improvement.

While he can achieve better results, he often has to put in more effort. Especially when it comes to hidden dangers and loopholes, he tends to consider these aspects more thoroughly than others during practice.

"That's about it."

Chen Ping'an chuckled, his eyes flashed, and a panel appeared in front of him.

hum~

Name: Chen Ping'an

Realm: Celestial Realm 2 - Piercing Rainbow Realm (Piercing Rainbow Hidden Radiance)

武学：青阳血炼法大成（0/38400）、颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（1435/8640）、三分归元真卷小成（0/15360）、无相自在法（残篇）小成（0/15360）、广寒剑法（残篇）大成（11075/19200）、狂雷刀法圆满、太虚御风步圆满、七绝禁法圆满.

Secret Techniques: Soul Suppression Technique, Soul Guiding Technique, Butterfly Dream Bewitching Technique, Illusionary Eye

"11075 points!"

Chen Ping'an's gaze was reserved as he stood up and walked out of the quiet room.

Because of He Xinchen's presence, no party dared to act arrogantly.

Although there are still a few days until Chen Ping'an's promotion ceremony, representatives from various forces have already arrived at Beishan.

The level of treatment and privileges they received far exceeded those of ordinary celestial ceremonies and promotion ceremonies.

In this atmosphere, Canglong Gujia, as one of the invited guests and a representative of the banquet, also arrived at Beishan Pass.

"Beishan Pass!"

Gu Zhengnan was in high spirits, looking at the majestic city in front of him, a long-lost feeling appeared on his face.

He had been to Beishan Pass before, but this time his state of mind was quite different.

"Elder Qingchan, what do you think of the weather in the Northern Mountains?"

Standing beside Gu Zhengnan was a woman in a palace dress, none other than Gu Qingchan.

"The image of a majestic city."

Gu Qingchan seemed somewhat absent-minded, and made a quiet comment.

"Such a magnificent city, what should we do if my family moves in?"

Gu Zhengnan didn't take it to heart. With his heart pounding, he was filled with pride, ambition, and boundless courage.

Since he broke through to the next realm, his family has been a family of three-star experts. Others may not know this, but he knows it perfectly well.

With such a significant presence, there's no problem securing a location in Beishan.

Furthermore, Chen Ping'an's presence in Beishan, wielding power there, can be described as a stroke of good fortune.

"Elder Qingchan, let's go and pay a visit to Ping An."

Gu Zhengnan did not linger outside the city. Instead, he transformed into a beam of light and shot directly toward Beishan Pass.

As the saying goes, "Looking at a mountain makes a horse run itself to death." The majestic North Mountain is visible from afar, but in reality, it is quite far away.

However, neither of them were ordinary people. With their escape light, they arrived at Beishan in no time.

"Congratulations to Elder Zheng Nan on rebuilding his Dao foundation and achieving the status of a Celestial Being!"

Sensing the familiar presence, Chen Ping'an immediately stepped forward to greet them.

Chen Ping'an's opening remarks startled Gu Zhengnan. He hadn't even offered his congratulations yet, but he was already being congratulated.

He was slightly taken aback, then immediately broke into a friendly laugh.

"Ping An, I haven't even congratulated you yet, but you've already congratulated me."

"Haha, same to you, same to you."

Chen Ping'an acted extremely warmly towards Gu Zhengnan's visit. This kind of relationship, built on mutual assistance in times of hardship, even if mixed with self-interest, is ultimately different from the power struggles and conflicts that arise when power is at its peak.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Gu Zhengnan, Chen Ping'an's gaze fell upon the beautiful woman in a palace dress standing to the side.

"Senior Gu."

Chen Ping'an's gaze was calm, and his expression was gentle.

"Congratulations, Lord Chen."

Gu Qingchan's eyes were cold and clear as she bowed to Chen Ping'an, her expression unreadable.

This scene surprised Gu Zhengnan, who couldn't help but laugh.

"What's wrong? Have you two grown distant since we last saw each other?"

Gu Zhengnan's words were not unfounded. Among the Gu family members, Gu Qingchan and Chen Ping'an were the closest. Besides them, there was also Elder Lan.

The two had already formed a bond back in the Weishui County, laying a solid foundation for the Gu family. They subsequently crossed paths in several other places, their relationship far more intimate than it is now.

What Senior Gu, what Lord Chen?

"No, it's just that I haven't seen Senior Gu for a long time. When I recalled the past, I felt a little sad and couldn't help but sigh."

Chen Ping'an spoke gently, his gaze calm, and gave a serious explanation.

"A sigh of melancholy, unable to contain your emotions?" Gu Zhengnan looked suspicious.

What is it that makes one feel so wistful and unable to contain one's emotions?

Gu Zhengnan was puzzled, but considering the occasion, he ultimately did not ask any further questions.

"It's been a long time since I last saw you, Senior Gu. You're even more radiant than before," Chen Ping'an greeted him with a smile, a gesture of goodwill.

"Since you've come to Beishan, are you going to stay for a few more days so that I, Chen, can properly show you the hospitality of a host?"

Chen Ping'an had a sincere smile and bright, piercing eyes.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Lord Chen."

Gu Qingchan smiled slightly, gently smoothing her palace dress, her posture elegant and graceful. (End of Chapter)