Chapter 823
Fourth-Order Body Tempering, Number 1 in the Storm
Chapter 823 Fourth-Order Body Tempering, Number One in the World (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)
call out!call out!call out!
The moonlight, cold and sharp, shot across the sky, its swaying golden tail gleaming brilliantly.
Like a falling meteor, like the golden light of the moon.
hum~
Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up, shimmering with a mesmerizing light.
At that very moment, the string of moon shadows and cold light reached Chen Ping'an.
Chen Ping'an remained calm, his sleeves rolled up, and terrifying power of blood and qi emanated from him.
Peng! Peng! Peng!
Amidst the deafening roar, the moon's shadow dissipated, and the golden light trembled wildly.
In the blink of an eye, it was completely annihilated.
"Who attacked us!?"
Chen Ping'an's eyes were icy cold, his voice was completely calm, and his powerful divine soul force surged forth, instantly covering the direction from which the cold moonlight had shot.
He was in the midst of a major battle, not yet fully satisfied, when unexpectedly a spoiler appeared.
evil ways? Demonic way?
hum~
A spiritual light trembled, the soul rippled, and the deep vertical pupils in mid-air suddenly opened, brewing and condensing, rippling with terrifying waves.
At the same moment, through his spiritual senses, Chen Ping'an also sensed the other party's location.
In an instant, he had locked onto it.
An aura of destruction emanated, and beams of light condensed into shape.
Swish!
Beam strike!
A beam of annihilation, radiating an aura of destruction, traversed the sky, crossed the continuous mountain range, and shot towards the distant peaks.
Bang!
A tremendous explosion resounded, like a thunderclap, the deafening roar causing visible ripples to spread throughout the surrounding space.
Chen Ping'an shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, unleashing a fierce and explosive attack.
Swish!
A beam of light, as if capable of annihilation, pierced through the mountain peak in an instant. Its terrifying power instantly destroyed the entire mountain range.
Rumble~
The mountain collapsed, boulders crumbled, and dust and smoke rose everywhere, seemingly blotting out the sky.
Not far from the overturned mountain, a golden light quietly appeared, shimmering and slowly revealing a magnificent figure.
The woman's figure was reflected in the dazzling golden light, a sight of breathtaking beauty.
The woman wore a light gold dress, her hair was golden, and her whole body seemed to be made of clouds and sunlight, every inch of her body shining with a dazzling brilliance, like flowing golden light rippling in the air.
The crescent-shaped longbow in her hand was imbued with the shadow of moonlight, resembling the clear glow of the bright moon.
That strike, which would have made even a second-stage Celestial Realm expert take it seriously, did not cause the woman's expression to change in the slightest. However, as she watched the figure bursting towards her from afar, a barely perceptible ripple appeared in her golden eyes.
"Aura simulation, soul disguise?"
In a split second, she made her judgment.
"He's not a heretical villain!"
This attempt turned out to be a huge blunder.
hum~
As the golden light faded and the clear radiance dissipated, the crescent-shaped divine bow slowly relaxed.
"Grandmaster?"
Chen Ping'an looked bewildered, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes.
At this moment, he finally sensed the other party's specific situation, but the result of this sensing left him somewhat astonished.
The person who launched the attack was not a martial arts master, but a martial arts grandmaster.
"A martial arts grandmaster with such combat power?"
Within the string of moonlit, chilling shadows just now, there was an aura of celestial power, each strike imbued with the full force of celestial power. Such a series of attacks, like a string of pearls, would likely cause even a Martial Dao Celestial at the peak of the first realm to become grave and on high alert.
The one who could unleash such devastating combat power was merely a martial arts grandmaster!?
The Grandmaster Ranking, the Great Grandmaster!
Looking at the golden, magnificent figure in the distance, as radiant as the sun and clouds, Chen Ping'an made a guess almost simultaneously.
"I searched high and low without finding it, only to have it come to me effortlessly! Is there really such a coincidence in this world?"
Pong!
A surge of air and thunderous roar filled the air as Chen Ping'an's figure, like a colossal dragon or beast, roared away.
The terrifyingly hot blood and energy stirred up huge waves, emitting a chilling shattering sound.
"Whoever it is, since they've attacked me, they'll have to pay the price first!"
Pong!
Chen Ping'an's muscles burst open, releasing terrifying blood energy, and with a violent surge, he exploded with a roar.
Rumble~
A pure physical strike, though not as dazzling as a true energy attack or a divine soul technique, is absolutely no less impressive in terms of power and impact.
The extremely pure blood and qi, and the most primal and terrifying power, made this strike even more domineering.
Like a mountain collapsing, or giant waves surging, boundless and majestic.
Pong!
A sonic boom erupted, and the surging blood and qi, carrying immense power that distorted space, slammed out.
"Fourth-tier Body Tempering?"
Golden light shimmered, moonlight shone and dew glistened, and the beautiful figure in mid-air vanished in an instant.
When they reappeared, they were already hundreds of feet away from the battlefield.
Rumble~
The earth trembled, as if struck by thunder from the heavens. A violent roar erupted, whipping up shockwaves that toppled all the surrounding mountains and trees.
"What kind of escape method is this?"
Chen Ping'an was startled.
"The speed is incredible."
She dodged his attacks twice in a row with such ease that it was astonishing.
Speed was one factor, but the most important thing was that for a fleeting moment, the opponent's presence slipped out of his senses. It wasn't until they reappeared that they came back into his perception.
How could one not sense a Grandmaster with one's divine soul? This phenomenon is truly inconceivable.
While his retention of the black and white conception certainly played a role, given his foundation and cultivation level, he was unable to sense her under the suppression of his realm.
Chen Ping'an's mind trembled slightly, and a look of caution appeared in his eyes.
At that moment, a voice rang in his ears.
Like gold and jade, beautiful and noble.
"Fellow Daoist, are you saying it's a misunderstanding?" Chen Ping'an sneered.
"I am here to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path. Fellow Daoist attacked without cause, almost ruining my grand plan. What misunderstanding is there to speak of?"
Chen Ping'an's eyes were deep and unfathomable, and beneath his white hair lay a chilling aura.
To ensure efficiency, he disguised himself as the Dream Lotus Lord after killing him. However, due to time constraints, he only made a simple disguise, and some details were not yet optimized or adjusted.
And as he had predicted, appearing in the form of the Dream Lotus Lord did indeed fool the shadows and the Blood Shadow for a moment. The distance that had been smoothed out saved him a lot of trouble.
Neither Shadow nor Blood Shadow were ordinary pseudo-celestial beings. Given their single-minded desire to escape, even with his peak combat power, it would be difficult to kill them instantly.
To kill the opponent, you still need to exchange a few blows.
Since he had a choice, he naturally chose the less strenuous method.
Firstly, to reduce risk and minimize disturbance in the area.
Secondly, it was to verify the results. The experiment only used the basic effects of the Black Iron Mask, simply supplemented by the Formless Free Concealment, to see just how far the disguise effect could go.
His disguise should have fooled Shadow and Blood Shadow. The reason they were able to discover it later was mostly because his movements and demeanor were unusual.
However, the simple camouflage simulation clearly had some flaws.
At least it wasn't kept from the other party.
The message that came just now implied that they sensed the disturbance here and only intervened when they arrived, finding the demonic thieves running rampant. Now it seems that it was a misunderstanding.
Those who follow the evil path should be punished by everyone.
But if it's about eliminating demons and protecting the righteous path, then that's a different story.
The woman wore a gorgeous dress and had golden hair. Looking at the disguised man in front of her, she raised her hand, and a brocade box appeared before her.
"It was my fault for intervening this time. This is a small token of my appreciation to make up for what I owe you, fellow Daoist."
Amidst the beautiful, melodious sound of flowing gold and jade, the brocade box in front of me opened, revealing a magnificent medicinal herb with dazzling spiritual light.
Chen Ping'an stood in mid-air, looking at the woman in the gorgeous dress in front of him.
The woman's appearance was extremely beautiful, with a face as beautiful as a flower and as beautiful as the moon, a beauty that could shame the moon and put flowers to shame. It was a breathtaking beauty, an ultimate splendor.
An innate nobility and magnificence; just standing there, one feels ashamed of oneself and cannot help but prostrate oneself in worship.
Even if someone of high status came and used their superiority to boost their prestige, so as not to feel ashamed, they would probably still be unable to take their eyes off the woman in front of them.
Such magnificence and nobility cannot help but stir one's heart, making one unable to control oneself, and even arousing a desire to conquer.
The more noble and magnificent something is, the more it needs to be desecrated and conquered!
Such temptations are especially deadly to those in positions of power. Accustomed to everything submitting to them, they yearn to pull the magnificent, golden splendor above them into their arms and ravage it.
If one could see the sun, moon, and stars, and see a gentle smile appear on that beautiful and noble face, that sensory experience, that sense of conquest and achievement, would be the ultimate.
The beauty of the woman before me lay not only in her appearance, but also in her demeanor, her distinguished status, and her...
unique.
Even when facing a martial arts master with a blazing aura, the other party's temperament remained unchanged, showing no sign of being at a disadvantage. In fact, their magnificent appearance still carried an innate nobility.
"No wonder," Chen Ping'an thought to himself with a smile. "To attract so many Celestials, there must be many seasoned Celestials who have been in the Second Realm for many years."
Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted, but his expression remained utterly calm.
"Oh?"
Beneath his white hair, his gaze swept lightly over the spiritual medicine in the brocade box.
"Fellow Daoist is truly sincere. However..."
That's not enough sincerity!
As he spoke, a cold, sharp light appeared in the distance, circled around Chen Ping'an, and finally landed in his brow and spiritual center.
"One great medicinal herb cannot make up for my loss."
Chen Ping'an's gaze was icy, and he already had a plan in mind.
As the saying goes, those who aim high achieve the middle, and those who aim for the middle achieve the lowest. Since he has a plan in mind, he will naturally create favorable conditions and fabricate scenarios to achieve what he desires.
If his judgment is wrong, he won't actually extort anything. However, appropriate compensation is still necessary.
This unprovoked attack and murder, if examined more deeply, could be considered a vengeance for obstructing one's path!
Without compensation, how can one feel at ease?
Hosta?
The woman in the elegant dress glanced at the icy jade hairpin, her thoughts unknown.
She raised her hand, and as the moonlight shifted and golden light flashed, another object appeared.
This is a porcelain white jade bottle, crystal clear and warm, like mutton fat jade.
As soon as the bottle cap was opened, a refreshing fragrance wafted out, soothing and invigorating.
Chen Ping'an hadn't expected the other party to be so decisive, immediately adding an item.
"The Pure Spirit Elixir. Fellow Daoist, you truly have a remarkable talent."
Chen Ping'an smiled faintly, but his eyes held a cold glint.
"However, if you are truly sincere, please treat me with sincerity. There is no need to offer anything perfunctory."
His voice was calm, his eyes were cold, and beneath his white hair lay a chilling and ruthless demeanor.
The woman wore a gorgeous dress, which was like clouds and sunlight intertwined, flowing with golden brilliance.
She gazed quietly at the man before her, her voice as clear and melodious as a golden spring, seemingly devoid of emotion, yet unable to conceal her breathtaking beauty and radiant elegance.
"what do you want?"
"What do you want?"
Chen Ping'an lowered his gaze, his expression wild and unrestrained.
"I want you!"
"Insolence!" The woman's hair was golden, and her whole body was radiant with golden light, like flowing golden brilliance. A terrifying spiritual pressure instantly pressed down.
She had important matters to attend to and didn't want to get entangled with the other party. But they had persisted time and again, and now they were even spouting outrageous remarks. How could she allow this to continue!
Chen Ping'an's body sank, and he felt a slight stagnation in his blood and qi, as if a mountain was pressing down on him, threatening to collapse.
"Such terrifying spiritual pressure!?"
Chen Ping'an's mind tightened slightly as he felt the terrifying pressure from the woman in front of him.
This spiritual pressure is likely even stronger than that of the Dream-Eating Lotus Lord. In terms of spiritual power, it rivals, and even surpasses, the divine soul.
Such a situation is simply unheard of.
"Haha, fellow Daoist, why be angry?" Chen Ping'an's spiritual light gradually appeared. He remained calm and composed, withstanding the terrifying spiritual pressure, and bowed respectfully.
"Fellow Daoist, to cultivate to such a level as a woman, to contend with celestial beings at the Grandmaster realm—your talent is truly admirable. May I ask your name?"
The woman shone with golden light, and the crescent-shaped longbow in her hand faintly reflected the moonlight. Looking at the man before her, so calm and composed, a strange light flickered in her eyes, which were like a pale golden lake.
Just now, feeling offended by the other party's rudeness, she didn't hold back much due to the fluctuation of her spiritual pressure. Under such spiritual pressure, even an ordinary second-realm Celestial would change color slightly, and it would be impossible for them to be so relaxed.
The opponent, with a cultivation level at the peak of the first realm, has achieved this level, suggesting that their spiritual foundation is far superior to those at the same realm. Their spiritual foundation has likely already reached the level of purity.
"Why not introduce yourself before asking someone's name?"
The woman's dress was shimmering gold, and the anger on her face subsided slightly.
"I apologize for my rudeness, fellow Daoist. I am You Ye, a rogue cultivator from Bi Cang. I greet you, fellow Daoist." Chen Ping'an's eyes darkened as he sensed the woman's condition before him.
The opponent's situation was truly bizarre. He had already used nearly half of his abilities, but the opponent showed no sign of weakening. That spiritual pressure was like the golden radiance of the sun, endless and boundless.
How could there be such a grandmaster in this world?
Even back then, he might not have dared to confront a martial arts master at the height of his power in such a way, especially in this desolate wilderness, amidst towering peaks and mountains.
But the other party showed no fear or timidity; on the contrary, they were quite aggressive.
In this situation, his preemptive strike and psychological warfare tactics are unlikely to be very effective.
Anyone who didn't know better would think she was the one who ascended to heaven!
perhaps
That's probably why so many people are fascinated by her.
The woman's hair was golden and unusually smooth. Her eyes, like pale golden lakes, were quietly fixed on the man before her.
"Flowers like the moon".
"It really was her," Chen Ping'an thought to himself, certain of his guess.
A smile appeared on his face, and his tone became warmer: "So it's Fellow Daoist Hua Ruyue, the number one in the world, the Moon Shadow Divine Arrow. Fellow Daoist Hua's reputation is widespread, and I have heard of it long ago. It's truly a case of becoming friends after a fight."
Chen Ping'an greeted them warmly, as if they were old friends who had been mistaken for family. His attitude was completely different from before.
Hua Ruyue quietly observed the man before her, a growing sense of annoyance rising within her. She had witnessed too many such scenes before, and with important matters at hand, she did not wish to linger any longer.
That traitor who mended the heavens knows some of her secrets. These secrets are of great importance, and even the slightest risk of being leaked must not be allowed to escape.
The thought arose, and her annoyance intensified, so Hua Ruyue simply interrupted.
"Today's matter is my fault. Speak frankly, as long as the compensation is reasonable, I can fulfill your request. However..." A cold glint appeared in Hua Ruyue's eyes, which were as clear as a golden spring and a jade lake.
"If I hear those words again, don't blame me for being impolite."
Looking at the elegant and capable woman in front of him, Chen Ping'an secretly nodded in approval.
It's down-to-earth, without all the fancy stuff.
Seeing that the time was almost right, Chen Ping'an prepared to add one more sentence before revealing his true thoughts.
"It was just a joke before, Fellow Daoist Hua, please don't take it seriously, and certainly don't take it seriously. Actually..."
Chen Ping'an was interrupted by Hua Ruyue before he could finish speaking.
"No need to beat around the bush, just say what you want to say." Hua Ruyue's eyes shone with gold as she sensed that the tracking aura had already left its location.
This time, the recovery process was even faster than usual.
She was already impatient with the other person's greasy words, and now she was even more impatient.
If she hadn't intervened this time, and it was her rudeness that caused the incident, she probably wouldn't have even bothered to waste words with the other party. Every minute she lingered here, the more the Heaven-Mending Thief would escape.
Her matter is of great importance, and there must be no mistakes.
"Fellow Daoist Hua is a straightforward person!"
Chen Ping'an smiled, seemingly unconcerned about Hua Ruyue's interruption.
"Actually, Fellow Daoist Hua misunderstands. I don't want your compensation. I want to make a deal with you."
"trade?"
“Yes, it’s a transaction,” Chen Pingan said with a smile.
"what would you like?"
"The Demon King's Blood!"
boom!
As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp aura shot into the sky.
The golden light was dazzling, with the clear glow of the moon. The crescent-shaped longbow, shaped like a full moon, rose halfway up.
Within the longbow, the cold light of the moon gleamed, gathering and vibrating.
Hua Ruyue's hair was flowing freely, and her eyes were a dazzling golden light.
"Who are you anyway?"
(End of this chapter)