The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 997 Azure Spirit Heart Method, a Major Cultivation Foundation

Whoosh!

Chen Ping'an concealed himself with a beam of light, his radiance hidden, and landed in the Qingchi Courtyard of Yunxu Mountain in the vast sky.

After the grand ceremony marking the succession to the title of Prince, his public identity was revealed as he left with the other guests. Some tried to strike up a conversation with him, hoping to befriend him, but he refused them all.

However, although he had already left Biling Mountain on the surface, he actually turned back halfway and continued to stay on Biling Mountain under a pseudonym.

He only left the place after the Prince of Bicang passed away peacefully and his life force was gone.

On the eve of his departure, he used his spiritual senses to carefully perceive the details of Prince Bicang's situation in order to prevent any incident of feigning death to escape.

Although the possibility of such a thing is extremely slim, it involves cultivation level and confidential information, so he still has to be extremely cautious and eliminate all possible risks.

His intervention this time, using his true form to suppress Baosha and relieve the predicament of the Bicang Prince, naturally had its own considerations.

The Prince of Bi Cang possessed something he greatly desired: the Bi Ling Heart Sutra.

The Azure Spirit Heart Sutra involves the cultivation of the soul and spirit, which can enhance the foundation of the soul and increase the possibility of breaking through realms. If this kind of technique can be cultivated to perfection, all the profound insights gained will be of great benefit to the Seven Forbidden Techniques, the Soul Suppressing Secret Technique, and even the Returning to Origin True Scroll that he has cultivated before.

He wouldn't miss the opportunity presented to him.

However, such precious manuals and spiritual cultivation techniques are not as simple as just a book. They involve many profound mysteries and essential principles; it's not enough to simply obtain the manual.

Even with a complete inherited artistic conception, these things are still needed to supplement it. Of course, he has a martial arts panel, which minimizes the limitations in this regard.

However, when it comes to major revisions, some experienced people often divide the essence and key points of the inheritance into two parts: one part is presented in a jade book, while the other part is recorded in their minds and needs to be passed down orally to be fully supplemented.

Furthermore, whether the jade scroll containing this cultivation technique is actually on Prince Bi Cang's person is another matter entirely.

Taking these considerations into account, he ultimately appeared before the Prince of Bicang in his true form.

To obtain desired benefits through controlled, localized exposure is consistent with his long-standing stance.

Compared to unfamiliar celestial beings, a powerful cultivator in his true form would undoubtedly be more trustworthy. Furthermore, the Prince of Bi Cang had already revealed his intentions to him, so he probably wouldn't dare to harbor any ill intentions regarding the Bi Ling Heart Sutra.

All communication will undoubtedly proceed more smoothly.

Furthermore, the presence of a powerful cultivator at the age of less than thirty had an undeniably profound impact on the Prince of Bicang.

Under such emotional impact, his image will be magnified infinitely, and the expectations for his future will directly affect the stance and attitude of Prince Bicang.

Of course, this was a judgment Chen Ping'an made in that instant. It can only be said that the probability of him appearing in his true form is slightly higher than that of using an alias; however, the specific situation will depend on the actual circumstances.

But as it turned out, he made the right bet.

hum~

Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, and a jade book, entirely jade-green, appeared before him, with ripples of vibrant green spreading outwards.

"Azure Spirit Heart Sutra!"

Looking at the crystal-clear, emerald-green jade book in front of him, a hint of joy appeared on Chen Ping'an's face.

If the essence and key points of the Bi Cang Prince's dying words are added, this soul cultivation technique, the True Skill Scroll, will be complete.

As for that part of the essential meaning and key points, is there any possibility that it is false or misleading?

In terms of probability, it certainly is possible.

However, based on the actual situation, facing a powerful cultivator at the peak of his cultivation, Prince Bi Cang probably wouldn't dare to gamble, nor would he need to.

If you gamble on something like this and make the wrong choice, the consequences can be extremely dire.

Given his profound knowledge and broad understanding, if the Prince of Bicang truly intended to deceive him, the likelihood of him making a wrong bet would be extremely high.

Especially after Chen Ping'an suppressed Baosha with his full power, even if the Prince of Bicang had such thoughts, the possibility of such thoughts would be minimized.

Even if we take a step back, he has a control panel, so the authenticity of the technique and whether there are any errors or omissions can be easily verified.

All risks are minimized to the minimum, almost non-existent, ensuring absolute safety.

Looking at the cultivation manual in front of him, Chen Ping'an was in a very good mood.

The dying wish of the Prince of Bicang was to entrust him with this transaction, and he gained a great deal, including the Biling Heart Sutra and other items from the Prince of Bicang himself.

After Prince Bicang returned, the others tacitly acknowledged this gain and remained silent.

However, in the previous battle of Baosha, Prince Bicang lured the enemy away to escape, and all his valuable treasures were destroyed, so there were no extra valuable treasures among the spoils.

Other resources, spiritual objects, precious materials, and refined ores were also unremarkable and lacked any unique features.

As Chen Ping'an had predicted, the wealth and precious items belonging to the Prince of Bi Cang had probably already been entrusted to him.

The several precious treasures he previously possessed will likely be entrusted to Ji Qingyu or the treasure vault of the Bicang County Prince's Mansion after the bloodline is passed down.

I never imagined that such a change would happen.

Logically speaking, the preparations made by the Prince of Bicang were quite thorough.

If it weren't for the appearance of Baosha Sanren at the end, which affected the balance of the situation, the preparations made by Prince Bicang would likely have secured victory and clarified the overall trend.

It can only be said that Ji Shulan's ruthlessness and cunning were even more profound than he had imagined. He was willing to sacrifice anything for the title of Prince.

Furthermore, in the judgment of the Prince of Bicang, Baosha Sanren had already left Bicang, and he never expected this aspect to exist.

After all, if Baosha doesn't leave soon, he might not be able to meet the Left Alliance Leader of the Crimson Cloud Alliance in time.

Judging from this, the Prince of Bicang probably had his own considerations in placing the bloodline ceremony and the succession of the throne at this point in time.

It's a pity.

No matter how meticulously one plans for the world, there are still unpredictable events.

The remnants of Prince Bi Cang's possessions weren't numerous, but they represented a significant foundation for cultivation, and were still quite worthy of consideration. This gain significantly replenished Chen Ping'an's resources.

The materials previously needed for forging the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade have now been completely replenished, and after careful consideration, there is even some surplus.

This is an unexpected bonus.

Furthermore, through the dying transaction of the Prince of Bicang, he learned of an opportunity. The item the Prince of Bicang mentioned greatly intrigued him, filling him with anticipation.

"If we could truly obtain this item, which represents the destiny of heaven and earth, what would it matter if it allowed the Bi Cang Prince's Mansion to achieve renewed glory?"

Chen Ping'an's face lit up with excitement.

"The Secret Realm of the Deep Sea"

All things in heaven and earth, imbued with the spirit and destiny of the universe, are the will of the Great Dao and are treasures of heaven and earth. The opportunity mentioned by the Prince of Bicang is precisely such a possibility.

Even Chen Ping'an felt an uncontrollable surge of excitement at that moment.

However, he also knew that obtaining something so favored by fate would probably not be easy. Even if the opportunity presented itself, it would depend on whether his strength was sufficient.

Aside from those favored by the Great Dao and blessed by destiny, who dares to claim they can easily obtain such a fortunate thing?

It was too early for this matter, and he had not yet truly reached that level of strength. Forcing it would only increase the danger. After his initial excitement, Chen Ping'an focused his thoughts on Baosha Sanren.

Compared to the fortune that Prince Bicang had already entrusted to him, Baosha Sanren possessed a much richer fortune.

There are several treasures alone, among which the rarest one, the Sand-Yellow Pagoda, has reached the level of a fine piece. It is a fine treasure and the protective object that Baosha Sanren relied on to make a name for himself.

Its value is so great that it can be said to be extremely rare.

Treasures of this caliber cannot be obtained simply by possessing spirit crystals. They involve numerous personal connections and calculated interests. Even the simplest method—participating in an auction and bidding heavily—still depends on whether one has the opportunity.

If purchased through auction channels, the price would likely approach one million crystals, or even exceed that. While the speed at which Da Xiu earns wealth is fast, the expenditure is also great, not to mention the expenses of sects, families, social obligations, and the training of the next generation.

Accumulating wealth isn't so easy.

However, Baosha Sanren resides in a large tribe in the Western Wilderness, where there is no pressure to inherit power. His Daoist partner passed away early, leaving him all alone, thus reducing his financial burdens considerably.

This is why Baosha Sanren possesses relatively abundant resources.

Otherwise, judging solely by combat strength, Baosha Sanren probably wouldn't have accumulated to this extent.

That talk of a major floor overhaul wasn't just empty words.

But jokes aside, as a Grandmaster cultivator, Baosha Sanren wasn't as weak as people imagined. At least, in battles between cultivators of the same realm, his combat prowess was nowhere near what it had been when he fought Chen Ping'an.

The reason why the previous battle was settled so quickly was due to a great deal of reason, which cannot be explained in a few words.

The most important point is naturally Chen Ping'an's own superhuman combat power. In the previous battle, out of caution, he did not hold back much. He used his spiritual foundation, body tempering techniques, Yin Wind Pearl, withered bone spikes, and other powerful methods such as Yin Bone Corpse Fire and Avici Thunder Sound.

Based on this, if one wants to unleash another burst of power, the only options are to use the Dream Pearl, activate the Bloodline Divine Power, and the Black and White Intent.

Of course, there is also the benefit of taking the Divine Soul Secret Pill, which is an external aid.

Putting all that aside, their previous combat strength was the pinnacle of their normal combat capabilities. Using that strength to deal with the situation was a great show of respect for Baosha Sanren.

Furthermore, there is a restraining relationship between him and Baosha Sanren. This is also the reason why he was so successful in the battle.

It was Baosha Sanren's bad luck to encounter him. Baosha's yellow sand swirled up the sky, obscuring the sun and creating a magnificent spectacle, but it was just a joke in front of his great body tempering. Those offensive methods were like tickling him.

His Yin Wind Pearl, forming a Yin Wind Domain, can completely suppress the opponent's endless yellow sand and bone fire, causing the opponent immense headaches.

As for the yellow sand barriers and sandstone crystal walls, they were precisely restrained by the withered bone spikes.

In every aspect, they were completely crushed.

The only thing they could rely on—the overwhelming power of a great cultivator who was invincible against lower-level cultivators—was like a joke in front of Chen Ping'an, utterly insignificant.

Even when he was at the half-step Grand Cultivation stage, Chen Ping'an's soul was comparable to that of a Grand Cultivator, let alone now.

The difference is immeasurable.

Of course, besides that, Baosha Sanren's previous battle with the Prince of Bicang had also taken its toll. Even a short battle between people of the same realm with high intensity can be quite taxing.

Chen Ping'an was not facing Baosha Sanren at his peak.

Under such circumstances, Baosha's defeat came to an end in such a dramatic way.

In summary, Baosha Sanren is a player who is weak against strong opponents and strong against weak opponents.

They have many fancy tricks, but no truly powerful means of attack.

To say there isn't one wouldn't be entirely true.

That technique of using precious sand might be the only one among them.

However, in the previous battle, his opponent's Treasure Sand Technique was nipped in the bud before it could be fully activated.

Under such circumstances, Baosha Sanren appears utterly vulnerable.

However, if the opponent were different, the setting different, and he faced a powerful cultivator of the same realm, Baosha Sanren might not be so helpless.

At least, even if you can't win, it's relatively easy to leave.

Chen Ping'an was able to quickly close in and suppress his opponent because of the benefits of his body tempering during his major training.

With overwhelming force and roaring energy, it arrived with a thunderous crash, leaving Baosha Sanren with no way to avoid it or escape.

Chen Ping'an cultivated the Qingyang Blood Refinement Method. The Three Refinements of True Blood made him a Golden Crowned Feathered Sparrow skilled in escape speed. With the help of his panel, he unearthed the divine power of his bloodline, making his body capable of escaping with divine light. Even without activating the divine power of his bloodline, his escape speed was still astonishing.

With the added advantage of a higher cultivation level, the speed at which he escaped was beyond what Baosha Sanren could have predicted.

There are also many other methods used to distract Baosha Sanren and divert his attention.

Only in this way could the attack be successful, suppressing Baosha Sanren.

Normally, when cultivators of the same realm clash, there are varying degrees of strength and power among them. Although their combat abilities differ, it is not easy to determine a winner.

Someone like Baosha Sanren, whose combat strength is considerable, is known as a "Great Repair Floor" (a term used to describe someone who is weak or ineffective in combat). However, when competing with other Great Repairers of the same realm, he will not show any signs of defeat for the time being.

It's definitely not a problem for us to be evenly matched for a period of time.

If the defeat is so severe, then the desire to suppress and kill is even more so.

Those capable of suppressing and killing those of the same realm must be powerful figures among veteran cultivators, second only to top-tier cultivators.

And without a doubt, Chen Ping'an has now reached this stage.

If one were to unleash their full combat power and reveal all their hidden strength, they would be able to rise several levels higher, or even surpass the previous level.

"Yin Jade Bone Wings, White Bone Puppet."

Amidst these shifting emotions, Chen Ping'an recalled the protective methods he had previously entrusted to the Heavenly Luo Saintess.

If he had both of these things, he might be able to achieve his goal through various means.

It can indeed rival those top-tier, highly revised versions!

However, if one's cultivation level were to advance further on this basis, then it would be even more stable.

Once Chen Ping'an made up his mind, all his distracting thoughts dissipated. He gently raised his hand, and the jade book, which was entirely jade-green, reappeared.

"Azure Spirit Heart Sutra!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up, and a burst of inspiration struck him.

He glanced at Baosha Sanren, who was sealed by his soul and had not yet woken up, and a flash of light appeared on his forehead.

hum~

Amidst the swirling spiritual light, an ancient gray bead emerged, hovering above Baosha Sanren's head and forming a domain of yin wind, completely isolating him.

Logically speaking, he had just reinforced the seal not long ago, so Baosha Sanren shouldn't wake up anytime soon.

But it's better to be safe than sorry; sometimes it's better to be cautious.

Necessary precautions and measures are still essential.

With the Yin Wind Pearl, the restrictions he had previously set up, and his tempered physique, even if Bao Sha Sanren woke up, he wouldn't be able to cause any trouble.

Bao Sha Sanren had already confiscated all the spiritual treasures, precious artifacts, and secret items he possessed, leaving him with nothing that could threaten him.

Even so, Chen Ping'an sealed off his senses again to prevent any possible changes.

hum~

A glint of light appeared on Chen Ping'an's forehead, followed by a shimmering spiritual light that enveloped his body like a light veil.

With the help of the panel, he is not afraid of being interrupted in his enlightenment, but if something goes wrong in the middle, it will still be a troublesome matter.

Baosha Sanren spared his life, naturally with some considerations. But he didn't want these considerations to ultimately become a problem for him.

We'll discuss the matter of Baosha Sanren later. Right now, the most urgent task is to begin practicing the Biling Heart Sutra.

With the profound insights and key points imparted by the dying Prince of Bicang, and the ability to comprehend the mysteries, coupled with the artistic conception of the jade scroll, mastering the basics of the technique is merely a matter of time.

hum~

Chen Ping'an's divine senses focused, and the jade book before him shone with a brilliant azure light, its vitality spreading like vines, illuminating the entire space. (End of Chapter)