The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 948 The Meaning of Merging with Void, the Momentum of Great Cultivation

Wow~

Inside the quiet room, starlight surged like a tide, like moonlight and nectar, its radiant essence seeping into Chen Ping'an's mind.

Above the altar, a rainbow bridge spans the sky, shining brightly.

Countless spiritual lights converged, and the soul rippled. As starlight appeared, strange changes continued to occur within the spiritual platform.

Prior to this, Chen Ping'an's spiritual aura had already reached the second realm of perfection, and in the realm of penetrating rainbows, he had reached the ultimate.

And now.

Building on this, he took another step forward.

Almost the instant the starlight entered Chen Ping'an's spiritual platform, the dazzling light emanating from it began to change. The light, which should have shone even brighter, began to fade slowly with the appearance of the starlight, showing signs of dimming.

As the starlight continued to sink in, this step was completed at an extremely fast pace.

The light of the divine soul gradually faded, and upon reaching the Spirit Bridge, nine sections of rainbow shone brilliantly, like jade pillars, gradually dissolving into nothingness.

As the Spirit Bridge dissipated into nothingness, Chen Ping'an's perception of the outside world became increasingly acute, as if layers of window paper were being constantly pierced, and the world, which was not already hazy, became increasingly clear and visible before his eyes.

Until the starlight that had disappeared began to dim, the spirit bridge that had been reflected on the spirit platform like a rainbow also completely vanished.

Besides the strange sights within his mind, Chen Ping'an also gained a profound understanding.

"Formless and free, the body transforms into emptiness, merging with the meaning of emptiness."

Like memories long buried for years beginning to resurface, or like waking from a dream when all memories return.

At this moment, Chen Ping'an truly grasped the essence of this concealment technique, the True Skill Scroll.

This can be used as a reliance to conceal one's form and breath, and transform one's body into emptiness.

The Dharma of Formless Freedom, Minor Accomplishment!

hum~

A flash of inspiration struck, and Chen Ping'an slowly opened his eyes, a hint of darkness in them that vanished in an instant.

His gaze sharpened slightly, and a panel appeared in front of him.

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（0/19200）、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

"Small-scale attainment of formlessness!"

Chen Ping'an slowly focused his mind, sensing the atmosphere within his spiritual platform.

At this moment, his spiritual state had undergone a tremendous change. The light of his spiritual core dimmed, the spiritual bridge became ethereal, and the source of his divine soul was as deep as an abyss, seemingly as substantial as a whirlpool.

"It's still not quite there."

Chen Ping'an introspected and reflected on himself, then sighed.

This breakthrough was a complete success, and all the benefits have been in line with expectations.

However, it is still half a step away from the three realms of Heaven and Man, and the realm of Hidden Radiance.

Yin Yao took three steps, and he had already taken two, but he only took half of the last step.

Although the source of the soul has deepened, it has not yet formed a vortex.

However, having finally touched upon the Hidden Radiance Image, he can now be considered a half-step Grand Cultivator.

He's only half a step away from the third realm!

Once he completes the final half-step, he will be a true celestial cultivator. At that time, the hidden radiance will manifest, and heaven and earth will flourish.

As his cultivation level improved, Chen Ping'an gained more insights into the Hidden Radiance Realm.

Hidden brilliance is not about concealment, but about seeing. To see oneself, and to see the world!

Hiding the light is for seeing better!

Chen Ping'an's eyes were dark and deep, revealing his inner turmoil.

"The meaning of merging with emptiness".

With this advancement in his practice, he also grasped the new imagery of the formless and free Dharma.

Unlike the Formless One, which focuses more on concealing one's aura, the meaning of Merging with Emptiness involves the matter of etherealization. For example, Chen Ping'an can use such phenomena to show that his body is integrated with heaven and earth. If one's spiritual perception is insufficient and one's realm of attainment is not high enough, even if he stands in front of the other party, the other party may not be able to detect him.

Such methods are truly mysterious and ingenious.

Chen Ping'an couldn't help but recall those ancient texts and biographies, where those senior masters, upon their first appearance, were all incredibly imposing. A young man, hearing the voice, asked, "Senior, where are you?"

The senior replied, "I am right in front of you." Then ripples appeared, and his figure materialized, appearing before the other person in a state of astonishment and shock.

Such skills are like those of immortals, making people yearn for them.

Chen Ping'an felt cheerful and relaxed, as if a gentle breeze was blowing.

If the opportunity arises in the future, he may be able to draw upon such abilities and employ such astounding methods.

Although this breakthrough did not allow me to enter the Celestial Realm in one fell swoop, the progress I made would be enough to amaze others if it were to spread.

I've heard of taking one step at a time, but I never imagined that a single breakthrough, the Hidden Radiance Three Steps, would allow one to directly reach the final step.

Having reached the half-step Grand Cultivation Realm, Chen Ping'an's divine soul power has gained even more depth, appearing even more refined than before.

Previously, with his foundation and spiritual power, he could have been comparable to an ordinary great cultivator.

But now, he is probably even more powerful than the old-school cultivators like the White Bone Cultivator, who are not good at cultivating the soul.

Divine soul, cultivation techniques, precious treasures, secret methods, trump cards

These are the major factors that affect the combat power of the Great Repair, and now that he has made such progress, he has made up for it in all aspects.

In terms of his soul alone, he is not a great cultivator, but he is even greater than a great cultivator.

If one uses various means to disguise oneself and make one's soul visible, others will only think of him as a veteran cultivator skilled in soul cultivation, and will not notice anything amiss.

In terms of spiritual power, he can use an alias to disguise himself as a veteran cultivator skilled in the art of spiritual cultivation. In terms of physical strength, he can traverse mountains and transform into a celestial cultivator renowned for his body tempering.

"Now that my cultivation level has advanced, how much stronger am I than before?" Chen Ping'an thought with a look of ambition.

However, the level of mastery is nothing more than wishful thinking; only through practice can one truly understand it.

There are many factors that affect combat effectiveness. How can one know what one is capable of without experiencing actual combat?

"In the previous battle, I joined forces with the Holy Maiden of Tianluo. I wonder if there will be an opportunity to fight a Celestial cultivator head-on in the future!" Chen Ping'an was filled with pride and excitement.

The Great Cultivator of Heaven and Man is, in the realm of the earth, already a master who holds the reins of destiny.

In the surrounding areas, including the Azure Land, the number of Celestial-level cultivators is extremely limited.

According to the information Chen Ping'an had gathered, there were only eight Celestial Masters who were stationed in various territories year-round.

In the Bicang territory, at the Bicang Prince's Mansion, there was one.

In the Cuiwei region, the Qingmu Sect, one

Two people from the Luanming Sect in the Cloud and Mist Land.

Ancient Fang territory, ancient Yuezhi tribe, three people.

There is also an alliance that spans several territories, and a highly respected and trusted patron.

These are the total number of Celestial-level cultivators within the surrounding territory, dozens of states, and millions of miles of land.

Of course, this is what's said on the surface; Chen Ping'an has no idea what happens behind the scenes.

It is likely that there will be some great cultivators who occasionally pass by, but such information is not known to outsiders.

Like before, during the Yunshan Exchange and the Black Nether Battle, he appeared in the Black Nether Mountains under the guise of a Body Tempering Master. This matter may have been widely circulated and considered by various forces to be a passing Celestial Master.

On the surface, these several celestial cultivators are all in different situations, and their combat strength levels also differ.

In addition, there are those who undergo a major overhaul, but this is subject to a discount. For example, the only major overhaul in the Bi Cang Prince's Mansion is the old Bi Cang Prince, who is seriously ill and on his deathbed.

Whether they can even survive is a question, let alone whether they can fight.

It can be said that it has all the appearances but no substance.

The current Bi Cang Prince's Mansion is merely a fig leaf, relying on the old Bi Cang Prince. If the old prince dies and no promising successor emerges to take over, the decline of the Bi Cang Prince's Mansion is inevitable.

Fortunately, the Bicang County Prince's Mansion is different from other forces. As a bloodline-based fiefdom, even in its decline, it still has a safety net, preventing it from ending up in a too miserable state.

The blessings of our ancestors.

What is the legacy of one's ancestors? This is what it means to have such a legacy. Even if one's descendants are unworthy, there is still a legacy to protect them and shelter them from the wind and rain.

No matter how much favor one receives, it will eventually run out. If one squanders it too much, like the Prince of Bicang's mansion, which is a bloodline-based fiefdom, there will come a day when the favor will fade and the title and rank will be lowered.

Fortunately, the Bicang Prince's Mansion has been quite successful in recent generations. Although there are signs of decline, it has not squandered its wealth and lost its remaining blessings.

The influence of a Celestial Master is beyond description. It can be said that every move and every detail will affect the general trend of a region, the ecology of several regions, and the life, death, fortune, and fate of countless people.

Any change, however slight, will cause countless upheavals.

In the region of Bicang, the current situation—the struggle for the throne, the factional conflicts—all stem from the critical illness and impending death of the old Prince of Bicang.

Previously, when Chen Ping'an was still in Canglong Prefecture, he had already experienced its influence firsthand and felt the momentum and energy it contained.

The general trend in the Bicang region is such that no state can escape it.

The fates of the Xue family, the Wang family, and even the Gu family are all determined by the prevailing circumstances.

Under the circumstances, it is difficult to remain unaffected. Only by going with the flow can one seize a glimmer of hope and a chance for survival.

But now...

The colossal, vast, and legendary Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion that he once remembered is now something he can look at as an equal, or even look down upon with superiority.

Unbeknownst to him, he had grown to this extent.

"That feeling."

Chen Pingan closed his eyes slightly, feeling the deepest rhythm in his heart.

This is the joy and reward of growth.

A sense of satisfaction and accomplishment welled up in Chen Ping'an's heart.

In the past, we weren't even qualified to make predictions, nor did we possess the ability to see the full picture of power. But now...

He took it one step at a time and finally got to this point.

Standing alongside the Great Repair, it towers high in the clouds, watching the changes of heaven and earth, the rise and fall of power, and dominating the fate of a region.

These feelings are not a matter of measurement or definition, nor are they a matter of worldly perspective; rather, they represent a milestone record.

These records, however, document his growth along this long journey.

Only by tracing the path taken to achieve any progress can one find a way to follow.

I don't care about others, I'm not bound by external things, I only care about my own heart.

It has been several years since he first heard that the old Prince of Bicang was critically ill and dying.

"This old Prince Bi Cang is really good at enduring hardship."

Chen Pingan chuckled and sighed.

He can now treat those who were once as majestic as the clouds and as awe-inspiring as the sun, enough to make people live in constant fear, as equals, and even joke with them.

It is not something that is forced, but rather something that happens naturally, like spring breeze and rain, where water flows into a channel.

Such changes

It was truly delightful.

In the Bicang region, the old Prince of Bicang is critically ill and on his deathbed. Although he has the reputation of being a great repairman, he can no longer be regarded as such.

Those who have achieved the highest level of cultivation, even though they are nourished by heaven and earth, can maintain their peak combat power even when they are nearing old age. However, this is a normal situation.

People like the old Prince of Bicang are clearly not in the normal category.

Furthermore, even a celestial cultivator will inevitably experience a decline in spirit and energy once they age. Even if their divine soul and physical body remain at their peak, their combat power will inevitably decrease somewhat.

Unless it's a desperate, all-or-nothing strike, under normal circumstances, it's still difficult to compare with one's peak. However, compared to ordinary cultivators, the decline isn't as significant.

Furthermore, compared to ordinary circumstances, the old age period of a celestial being in great cultivation may appear relatively short. For example, a lifespan of 1,500 years may only be considered to have entered old age after 1,300 years.

If one is skilled in health preservation techniques and pays attention to body maintenance, this period may be even shorter.

The Grand Elder of the Green Wood Sect might be among them, but it is said that the Grand Elder of the Green Wood Sect is not good at killing and appears relatively weak among cultivators of the same realm.

In terms of overall combat strength, he is only slightly better than that of a newly promoted Celestial Realm cultivator.

However, the Grand Elder of the Green Wood Sect has a wide circle of friends and a strong network of connections. If something happens, he can easily call on many like-minded people to help him with his personal connections. He should not be underestimated.

Under normal circumstances, given the status of the Grand Elder of the Green Wood Sect, no cultivator of the Celestial Realm would easily provoke him.

In addition, the Grand Elder of the Green Wood Sect is also a fourth-level pharmacist who is well-versed in pharmacology.

Although pharmacists are not as prestigious as alchemists, their skills are still quite remarkable.

As for the two Celestial Realm cultivators within the Luanming Sect, who are the overlords of the Yunxia region, one of them is nearing the end of his lifespan and will soon pass away, so their combat strength can be disregarded.

In his youth, he did have a record of defeating cultivators of the same realm in direct combat, but now, it is feared that he will find it difficult to maintain his former glory.

However, the other one, namely the current top cultivator of the Luanming Sect, Fairy Luanyue, attracted Chen Ping'an's considerable attention.

Rumors circulate that Fairy Luan Yue is exceptionally talented and possesses formidable combat prowess, capable of overpowering even veteran cultivators.

Previously, as a newly promoted Grand Master, he fought head-on against the first Grand Master of the Ancient Yue Clan, and the battle ended in a draw with him holding his own. This is clear evidence of that.

If someone who has just risen to prominence is like this, then after accumulating experience over the years, he or she will likely become even more terrifying.

As for the remaining ancient territory, Chen Ping'an was not very clear about the specific combat strength of the three great cultivators of the Guyue Clan, but he thought that the first cultivator of the Guyue Clan had always been known as the strongest in the surrounding area before the rise of Fairy Luanyue, so he should not be weaker than the old-brand great cultivator Baigu.

All things considered, among the surrounding areas undergoing major repairs, there are not many that Chen Ping'an can be wary of.

With his current combat strength, he might not dare to say much, but he still has a good chance of defeating a veteran cultivator.

With such combat power after major repairs, if it were to spread, it would surely amaze and amaze people.

Crossing borders to launch a counterattack is difficult enough, let alone at such a strategic pass. Such combat strength and talent are enough to make any force take notice.

The reason why Fu Baisheng, the second most skilled craftsman in the world, attracted so much attention after breaking through to the Celestial Realm was that he, with his mastery of mechanical arts, might be able to turn the tide and fight against the Great Cultivation Barrier.

This is the reason why his ascension to the Celestial Realm caused so much turmoil.

Many forces have high hopes for it.

Little did others know that while others placed high hopes on him and looked forward to his future, Chen Ping'an had already arrived at his destination!

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and he slowly closed his eyes.

Having achieved minor success in the Formless Freedom Method, but with no further techniques yet in place, his current level of attainment has reached its peak, making further cultivation impossible.

The Three-Part Return to Origin True Scroll has not yet been truly implemented and requires further time and effort; it cannot be practiced for the time being.

As for the "Inverted Phoenix and Yin-Yang Pivot" dual cultivation technique, although he could forcibly cultivate it with his cheat system, it was extremely inefficient to do it alone. Given a choice, Chen Ping'an would naturally not take this path.

Dual cultivation, dual cultivation, where is the logic in cultivation?

Therefore, Chen Ping'an focused his remaining cultivation efforts on the Guanghan Sword Technique.

The sword techniques of the Guanghan Swordplay are indeed remarkable.

However, at Chen Ping'an's current level of combat power, even a single move of the sword technique can no longer provide him with much assistance. Even the second move is merely a slightly better method of killing than ordinary techniques, far from being a trump card to rely on.

Hopefully, the third sword move will bring him a surprise, or at least serve as a powerful technique at the level of a great cultivator!

hum~

A light shone on Chen Ping'an's brow, and a chilling sword aura rose from it.

As he cultivated, the long sword placed to one side trembled slightly, gleaming with a silvery-white light.

Once upon a time, a beautiful woman gifted me a sword, along with a letter that read: "I only wish that your heart is like mine, so that our love will not be in vain."

"Gu Qingcheng!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes gleamed, a fleeting glint of his cultivation experience flashing across his face.

+1!

Three days later, Chen Ping'an emerged from seclusion.

With the beast tide subsided, the struggle for spiritual objects concluded, and Minglong severely injured amidst turmoil in the Northern Mountains, he officially emerged from seclusion.

His arrival was announced with the overwhelming power and unparalleled prowess of martial arts! (End of Chapter)