The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 942 A Dreamlike Encounter, The Demoness of the Heavenly Net

Fellow?

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and his expression faltered slightly.

Their relationship improved, and they even started calling each other "fellow Daoists."

Fellow Daoist Chen and Fellow Daoist, though only one character different, have vastly different meanings.

Although the former implies a friendly relationship, it usually refers to ordinary friends or fellow practitioners who are meeting for the first time.

However, the meaning of the term "fellow Daoist" has a much wider range of implications, both in terms of its upper and lower limits.

Fellow Daoists, fellow Daoists, friends who share the same path.

By omitting surnames, their relationship was taken a step further.

Friends who have known each other for many years can be called fellow Daoists; disciples of the same generation with a shared lineage can be called fellow Daoists; and so on.

There are precedents of some Daoist couples addressing each other as fellow Daoists in public.

Above "fellow Daoist" is "brother Daoist".

This is a title, often used by women to refer to their husbands, or to close male or female relatives.

Such titles often have special meanings and are never heard of in ordinary interactions.

Of course, the world is vast and full of wonders.

Some sociable celestial female rulers, who were extremely daring, often used this phrase to bring each other closer.

but

Someone like the Heavenly Net Saintess is clearly not among them.

As a true disciple of Tianluo and the current Holy Maiden, with her greatly enhanced combat power, there are very few celestial beings worthy of her equal acquaintance, let alone those she actively seeks to befriend.

"What is it that the Holy Maiden does not understand?"

Having acquired all his possessions, Chen Ping'an was in high spirits and showed great tolerance towards the Holy Maiden of Tianluo.

"Feel free to speak your mind."

The Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net had dreamy purple eyes and an ethereal aura. She lowered her gaze and stared at the smiling man in front of her.

"In our previous battle, you displayed your precious treasures and secret techniques, as well as your extraordinary body-forging abilities. I would like to ask..." The Heavenly Luo Saintess's eyes were a pale purple, like a starry river reflecting light, seemingly possessing the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood.

"that ice-colored jade hairpin"

"Where do you come from, fellow Daoist?"

An icy-colored jade hairpin?

Chen Ping'an was taken aback, not expecting the other party to ask this question.

He thought the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net would ask about the Dream Pearl.

"Could it be the Holy Maiden?"

Looking at the woman in front of him, Chen Ping'an's heart stirred. Thinking of the silver-haired girl from the previous battle in the grotto, he suddenly felt the urge to test her.

"You know about this?"

That silver-haired girl possessed a rare and extraordinary physique, and her identity remained a mystery to him. However, looking across the world, there were probably very few who could possess such an aura.

The art of freezing souls, using icy and cold materials, is practiced by cultivators who mostly gather in the snowy regions.

Based on his guess, the other party was most likely to have some connection with the Snow God Palace.

However, due to uncertain age and other factors, the exact origins of the species remain unknown to this day.

The Holy Maiden of Tianluo suddenly asked about this matter. Could it be that she knows the origin of this item?

"Ice-like and cold objects are mostly suitable for women, especially jade hairpins." The Holy Maiden of Tianluo said calmly, as if stating an objective fact: "I am just curious, how come you, a man of extraordinary stature, also possess such a woman's boudoir item?"

A remarkable man?

Chen Ping'an's focus was somewhat biased for the time being.

He was extraordinary and handsome, and his knowledge was as vast as an abyss.

how?

Does it remind you of when you called for your father?

Looking at the face faintly visible beneath the black veil, and the purple eyes like a dreamlike starry river, Chen Ping'an was momentarily lost in thought, and thought with a wicked sense of humor.

A dreamlike starry river?

Wait, something's not right!

However, Chen Ping'an immediately sensed something was wrong.

They were alert and vigilant.

hum~

The light shone brightly, and his mind became clear, instantly regaining his senses.

When he looked up again, Chen Ping'an's eyes were filled with complex surprise and doubt.

"This little Heavenly Net."

Illusions and illusions bewitch the mind without any warning whatsoever.

The opponent's mastery of illusion techniques is simply unbelievable.

What exactly is going on?

One glance, then another, and still just one glance.

How come the woman who was once suppressed by him has changed her situation?

After entering the Celestial Realm, his combat power was almost surpassed.

How could the other person have made such great progress after only a few years apart?

What is the underlying cause and effect here?

Could it really be because of the Demon Lord's secret treasure?

Chen Ping'an harbored suspicions, his expression turned cold, and his tone carried a hint of displeasure.

"Chen is a rogue cultivator, unlike the Holy Maiden who is of noble birth and wealthy. Naturally, he uses whatever he has and doesn't care about whether it's a man or a woman."

This little Tianluo is getting more and more disrespectful.

If it weren't for concerns about appearances, he would have already taken action to clean up the mess.

Even without malicious intent, this situation is not what he desires. Furthermore...

Whether there was malice or not is another matter.

A thousand-year-old dream, time stretches on, but ultimately...

It was just a dream.

"So that's how it is."

Unable to extract the information she wanted from Chen Ping'an, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo remained somewhat indifferent.

"It was my oversight."

She spoke softly, her demeanor dreamy and ethereal.

Looking at the man before her, a ripple stirred deep within her eyes, and some guesses began to surface in her mind.

Ice-colored jade hairpin, a woman's ornament.

Could it be...?

Another romantic encounter?

Inside the cave, the two remained silent for a moment, and Chen Ping'an ignored Tianluo Saintess.

He focused his mind slightly, savoring the gains he had made.

The system and style of the White Bone Cultivation are extremely diverse, with all methods leaning towards the unorthodox, yet they are bizarre and varied, covering all aspects, and can be said to be very extensive.

This is the normal situation for independent cultivators. Without a proper system of inheritance, all their cultivation methods are described in words but not in words. They have to fight and struggle for everything they need.

Someone like the White Bone Master is considered quite wealthy.

He is a true rogue cultivator who has made a name for himself.

A veteran cultivator is a figure who, even across vast territories, would undoubtedly dominate the course of events and destiny.

To achieve this as a rogue cultivator is an absolute feat, practically impossible.

In some ways, the fact that the other party has achieved this can even be described as a stroke of good fortune, a choice made by the times. From the perspective of the local community, they are no less than a chosen one of destiny.

Even so, in the face of life and death, he ultimately failed to take that step and met a tragic end.

He spent his whole life fighting for opportunities, and in the end, he also perished because of them.

Such a situation naturally made Chen Ping'an feel a chill in his heart.

There are some advantages that you can't get without fighting for them. But you can't make that your guiding principle, where all your plans revolve around competing for them.

Cultivation is about cultivating the mind and the path. Competition and struggle are just secondary. If we reverse this order, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse and putting the cart before the horse?

Unlike others, he possesses a path to the heavens and naturally lacks the desire for external things, especially those opportunities, secrets, and breakthroughs. He has the panel to rely on, and as long as he has the cultivation method and follows the steps, he can reach the pinnacle of this era and soar to the heavens.

This incident should serve as a warning. Skillful warfare is commendable, but relentless conquest is not.

This allocation was very fruitful, far exceeding expectations.

The saying "murderers and arsonists wear golden belts" perfectly describes this situation.

But the most terrifying thing about people is developing path dependence. Take the White Bone Cultivator, for example. He succeeded and failed because of chance. Once he tasted the benefits, he wanted to replicate his previous success when he encountered a similar situation again.

Can.

Nothing in this world is ever that easy.

Even if you succeed once or twice, how many times or a thousand times?

I often walk by the river, so how can I not wet my shoes?

The greatest truths are the simplest; this principle applies to everything.

Chen Ping'an had limited understanding of the combat power classification of the Great Cultivator level, but through this battle and with the corresponding explanation from the Heavenly Luo Saintess, he gained a profound understanding of the combat power level of the White Bone Great Cultivator.

Such combat power, even if it is not as good as the top cultivators Luanming and Guyue in the surrounding areas, is still second only to them.

But even with such abilities, one can still perish at any moment.

"We should take this as a warning," Chen Ping'an sighed.

He reaped a huge reward from this battle, resulting in a surge in his net worth.

Leaving aside miscellaneous items, the treasures that can be relied upon are numerous.

Yin Jade Bone Wings, Yin Wind Pearl, Dry Bone Spikes, White Bone Puppet.

Furthermore, the Avici Thunder Sound and the Yin Bone Flame Technique are both ultimate secret techniques that can be used to dominate the cultivation of the Celestial Realm. The latter, in particular, has extremely high growth potential, and if mastered, it can be used as a reliable tool even at the Great Celestial Realm stage.

The power of Avici Thunder Sound depends on the level of one's soul. The White Bone Great Cultivator's methods were more focused on external objects. Although his soul foundation was not bad, he was unable to unleash the full power of Avici Thunder Sound.

These are the spoils of war that Chen Ping'an received in this battle. As for the rest, they belong to the Holy Maiden of Tianluo.

Such as the forbidden dark jade and the seal that suppresses the mountain.

Chen Ping'an had some ideas about that forbidden dark jade, and the two of them had studied it together.

This forbidden dark jade is not a regular item. Its use is subject to certain restrictions and is limited in the number of times it can be used. It is a consumable item.

Although its power to break through restrictions was considerable, Chen Ping'an ultimately did not choose it under the circumstances. Instead, he chose the Yin Wind Pearl, which would be of greater help to him.

The Yin Wind Pearl can form a Yin Wind Domain, which can not only work with the Bone Puppet, but also form a confinement domain, perfectly replacing the soon-to-be-obsolete Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag.

Furthermore, the Yin Wind Pearl and the Deep Sea Pearl, forming a deep-sea realm, can be used alternately, greatly enhancing the means of trapping and imprisoning enemies.

Although these two cannot be integrated, even if they simply exist side by side, they can still exert considerable power.

If a suitable method is found later to prevent the two from mutually destructive, their power can be further enhanced.

Through this battle, Chen Ping'an gained a clearer understanding of his own strength. It wasn't just his raw power that was revealed, but also the depth and depth of his combat capabilities, which were thoroughly tested and refined in actual combat.

Strictly speaking, Chen Ping'an did not use his full strength in this battle. He did not use the third or second divine abilities of the Illusionary Dream Pearl. In addition, he had two Divine Soul Secret Pills on him, one from the Gu family and the other from Gu, which he had not yet taken.

The means of combat were not utilized to their fullest potential.

However, without the help of the Heavenly Luo Saintess, he would likely have to resort to his corresponding methods and the resources he had reserved in this battle.

The five-colored spiritual light under the Heavenly Maiden's Glazed Lamp was like the third divine light of the Dream Pearl. If it weren't for the dreamlike clouds and light of the Nine Heavens, the second divine light of the pearl would probably have had to be used in the desperate struggle of the White Bone Great Cultivator.

Furthermore, there's the restraint and consumption provided by the Heavenly Net Saintess. Without these, aside from his foundation like the Divine Soul Secret Pill, I'm afraid his divine soul phenomena and black and white intent would also be revealed.

After a thorough assessment, Chen Ping'an realized that if he were to truly engage in a serious battle with the White Bone Cultivator, he might not be able to achieve such a significant victory as he did today.

Major repairs are major repairs after all, and even for him, they deserve sufficient attention.

Especially for such a long-established major overhaul, it should not be underestimated in the slightest.

Even with his exceptional background, he cannot afford to be careless when crossing borders.

After all, at this stage of major repairs, each one is exceptionally talented, truly the chosen ones of their time. The differences in external methods, opportunities, and spiritual objects have long been minimized.

In some aspects, one may have a significant advantage, but to suppress a powerful cultivator, it is definitely not enough to have an advantage in only one aspect.

Today's battle gave Chen Ping'an a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Celestial-Human Great Cultivation.

In truth, we should thank the Holy Maiden of Tianluo for this battle.

She provided the information, he took the spoils, and when it came to the final distribution of the spoils, he ended up with almost 80%, far from the promised 70%.

Items like the Yin Jade Bone Wings, Yin Wind Pearl, Avici Thunder Sound, and Yin Bone Flame Technique, when combined, already amount to half of a White Bone Grandmaster's fortune.

This little celestial being

Chen Ping'an looked surprised.

The saying goes, "He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him."

After making such a large sum of money, it seems a bit inappropriate for him to keep wearing a long face.

He took the benefits first, then turned on you later. He seems like a scumbag.

Chen Ping'an suppressed his emotions, focused his mind slightly, looked at the Heavenly Luo Saintess in front of him, and bowed solemnly.

The Holy Maiden of Tianluo is benevolent and generous, not concerned with petty gains. She relinquished some of her interests, and he should express his gratitude in return, both logically and emotionally.

"Your Excellency is so magnanimous and kind; I, Chen, am grateful."

Looking at the man in front of her, who seemed familiar with people and quite pragmatic, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo felt a pang of pity, and the slight jealousy she had felt earlier vanished.

She raised her wrist slightly and gave a perfunctory bow.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for that. Between you and me..."

The Holy Maiden of Tianluo paused, then looked up at Chen Ping'an in front of her.

"We should get closer."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an was taken aback.

Let's get closer?

How can we get closer to them?

Inside the grotto, a man stood there in a daze, while a woman gazed at him tenderly, her voice ethereal and her demeanor dreamlike.

Here we go again!

Chen Ping'an was going crazy, utterly speechless.

When he came to his senses, the woman in front of him was looking at him calmly, with a serene expression and an ethereal air. She was nothing like the shy and affectionate woman who had expressed her feelings to him before.

Everything was nothing but an illusion.

With this happening every now and then, Chen Ping'an really felt like his heart couldn't take it.

Even if his heart could handle it, his robust and masculine physique wouldn't be able to.

In the previous scene, the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Net leaned forward, close to his embrace, and gazed intently at the man in front of her, her eyes seemingly affectionate yet pure and innocent.

Chen Ping'an looked at the woman in front of him, feeling her soft and graceful body. A faint fragrance lingered, carrying the unique scent of a young girl, and he was momentarily lost in thought, his heart pounding.

then

"be utterly shameless!"

Chen Ping'an was extremely annoyed.

If Tianluo Sheng continues like this, he won't be able to distinguish between dreams and reality anymore.

What would happen if someone lost their mind one day and actually did something like that in their dream?

Chen Ping'an glared angrily at the woman in front of him, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light.

Don't blame me.

Seeing the man in front of her, who was both angry and cowardly, and recalling the scene and her posture before, the Holy Maiden of Tianluo smiled slightly, feeling happy, and a bright color appeared in her eyes, which were like a dreamlike starry river.

This is an indescribable dreamlike starry sea, dazzling and beautiful. Of the millions of people in the world, perhaps only Chen Ping'an has ever seen such a character.

After saying all that, and being so serious, I still couldn't help myself in the end.

"What a hypocrite!"

"A witch! She's definitely a witch!"

Looking at the woman before him, whose beauty was breathtaking, Chen Ping'an felt a pang of regret and sighed silently.

How could I have been so foolish as to fall for her trick?

"Heavenly Demoness!"

The dreamlike scene just now was exactly the same as before, through countless years, days, nights, and stars. (End of Chapter)