The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 1001 Steady Progress, Forbidden Technique Advances

That's all for today.

Inside the quiet room, Chen Ping'an withdrew his hand, a flash of deep blue light passing through his eyes.

"Yes, Cloud Watcher."

Bao Sha Sanren appeared humble, bowing his head and cupping his hands in greeting.

Chen Ping'an glanced at Baosha Sanren but did not linger in the meditation room. He had visited daily these past few days to deepen and solidify the restrictions on Baosha Sanren.

This restriction among the Seven Forbidden Techniques is called the Sealing Technique. It was created by combining the Blood Restriction of Ten Thousand Demons with the Soul Suppression Technique and the Seven Forbidden Techniques.

Compared to the domineering power of the Blood Restriction of Ten Thousand Demons, the Seven Absolute Seals are more varied, profound, and bizarre.

On this point, Baosha Sanren himself could clearly judge. Seeking external help in the Lingtai realm was a matter of great secrecy, and he would never attempt it lightly.

However, it will take a long time for them to break through and wear down on their own.

Given Baosha Sanren's level of skill, it would take at least a hundred years to completely erase this restriction.

And a century has passed.

For Chen Ping'an, this had been a long enough time.

Needless to say, a hundred years, even just three or ten years would be enough for him to be completely unafraid of similar things.

In the past few days, Chen Ping'an has comprehended the Seven Absolute Forbidden Techniques and the meaning of sealing. In practice, he has made rapid progress and has already subtly completed the transformation, truly taking that step on the path.

Such methods of sealing off obstacles, without the aid of a control panel, are ultimately developed in isolation and will inevitably be much slower. Now that a celestial being is willing to cooperate, progress is naturally incredibly rapid.

Of course, this process wouldn't have been possible without Chen Ping'an's accumulated insights over a long period. With that groundwork laid, today's explosion of understanding was inevitable.

Aside from the Seven Forbidden Techniques, the fact that a Celestial Being was willing to cooperate was a rare opportunity, so Chen Ping'an naturally put the Soul-Guiding Secret Technique into practice.

Under normal circumstances, even if he has now entered the realm of the Azure Spirit Heart Method and his spiritual foundation has increased, it would be difficult for him, as a great cultivator, to awaken the soul of a celestial being great cultivator.

But things are different now. With the other party's willingness to cooperate, Chen Ping'an's current skill level is enough to make it possible.

The opportunity was rare, and he naturally didn't miss it.

Although Baosha Sanren had many concerns beforehand, upon hearing that the trial of the secret technique might yield merit points from within the palace, he hesitated for a while before finally agreeing.

The treasure sand technique and information he possesses have already been shared, but the risks are already there. Furthermore, a mental restriction has been placed on his body. Under this soul-guiding technique, how bad can the situation get?

On the contrary, he was quite looking forward to the merit points within the Wind and Cloud Palace. According to the Cloud Observer, the palace contained breakthrough pills, precious medicines, and spiritual items suitable for major cultivation breakthroughs.

In addition, top-tier treasures can be obtained by exchanging them if you have enough merit points.

Under these circumstances, Chen Ping'an's experiment naturally went extremely smoothly.

Although there were a few failures, he still gained a lot of information from them. This was the full-fledged vision of a Celestial Master cultivator, and absorbing and digesting all of his knowledge was of great benefit to Chen Ping'an's experience and perspective.

In such circumstances, when they discuss matters of the same realm in the future, he will certainly not have any flaws. At most, they will understand that their information differs, rather than that their levels of understanding are inferior or disparate.

"A secret technique for guiding souls, and a method for sealing."

Inside the quiet room, Baosha Sanren appeared calm, but his heart was filled with excitement and anticipation.

In the past few days, the opponent has displayed a vast and complex array of skills and insights into martial arts, including secret techniques for guiding the soul.

It should be noted that in his previous battle, his opponent had demonstrated extensive body tempering and possessed unique skills in the art of speed.

Having traversed such a long path in physical cultivation and still calmly practiced so many methods, this old monster's foundation is unfathomable.

This made him even more eager to see what was happening inside the Wind and Cloud Palace. He also became increasingly curious about the Cloud Observer inside the palace.

"According to him, if one has enough merit points, there is nothing that cannot be exchanged, even items of destiny, which the palace has rare reserves of. Even if there are no regular reserves, as long as one has merit points, the palace can send special envoys to search the world for them." Baosha Sanren's eyes shone brightly, deeply moved.

This foundation alone is enough to make most forces in the world look up to it. Even ancient forces with a history of tens of thousands of years appear somewhat dim in the face of the Wind and Cloud Palace.

"Unfortunately, my identity token and palace token will not be issued until after the assessment period. For now, I can only hear about them and cannot yet experience the rare and abundant treasures within the palace."

Baosha Sanren felt a little regretful.

According to the Cloud Envoy, although he was recommended by the Cloud Envoy, he still needed a period of observation before he could be considered a formal member of the palace.

At that time, tokens and identification badges will be issued.

Only then will his authority truly be equal to that of other Wind Listeners. Only then will he be truly accepted by his fellow practitioners and the mainstream circles within the palace.

Baosha Sanren expressed his understanding of this.

After all, for an organization to maintain secrecy and survive indefinitely, it inevitably needs to undergo rigorous verification. Some rules, no matter how unreasonable, have their own logic.

Behind this lies, very likely, a lesson learned through blood and tears.

Furthermore, there's nothing unreasonable about this kind of investigation and verification.

This is a standard practice within major factions.

He also specifically asked about the duration of the evaluation and verification period.

The Cloud Envoy did not give a definite answer, but mentioned that for members of his level, if they were recruited voluntarily, the probationary period was generally around 60 years.

If there is a recommender, adjustments can be made according to the level of authority.

A rough estimate would be around ten to twenty years. As for the exact timeframe, that would require a special envoy to assess.

However, the Cloud Observer also said that if there are outstanding performances, the observation period can be shortened appropriately, and they can be recruited into the organization as soon as possible to become true comrades within the palace.

Ten or twenty years is nothing to Baosha Sanren.

But since there was a way to pass the probationary period faster, Baosha Sanren naturally hoped to make contributions to the organization and shorten the time.

"Within ten years, I must become a formal member of the temple."

Baosha Sanren made a bold statement.

Once he becomes a full member, the secrets he has obtained from the Cloud Watcher will truly come into play.

He would then want to see just how valuable the secrets of merit within the palace truly were.

If one wants to purchase a breakthrough medicine, how much would it cost?

Bao Sha San's mind was in turmoil, and his heart was far from at peace.

Even though many days have passed, he is still moved by this opportunity.

Unexpectedly, after surviving a life-or-death experience, such good fortune arrived.

Although the trip to Bicang did not achieve its intended goals, it was still worthwhile.

but

A figure appeared in Baosha Sanren's mind: a touch of pinkish-white under her eyelashes, skin that glowed with crystalline light, and a cloud-blue long dress that could not conceal her heroic spirit.

Looking back now, I still feel a little regretful.

Just a little bit more, just a little bit more.

He almost became a Daoist partner with the princess of the Azure Sky, a member of the royal family, and experienced the unparalleled elegance of a noblewoman, a prince and princess.

never mind!

There will be opportunities later.

Bao Sha Sanren felt relieved.

Once the great path is achieved, the road ahead is still long!

Born into nobility and of royal blood, one day he could finally give it a shot.

Just like in the past, when he was a commoner, everyone looked forward to the tribal girl who was regarded as a treasure, and she eventually became his concubine.

However, compared to the Great Dao, such desires are insignificant. They are merely a pastime or embellishment during breaks from cultivation.

However, the sense of accomplishment derived from this is a unique experience on the path of spiritual practice, recording the hardships and struggles he has endured along the way.

The significance of this, especially the royal bloodline and the daughter of the emperor, was even greater for him.

Speaking of which, I really envy that Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

In his humble beginnings, not only did the great nun be extremely gentle in pursuit of his pleasure, but even before his demise, he could still spend his life with the royal princess, enjoying the warmth of spring and the warmth of the sun and moon.

A royal princess—that's a true titled princess! As a woman, she was granted the title of imperial daughter and could compete with princes.

Such individuals, blessed with great fortune and exceptional talent, are like laurel wreaths on the Great Qian imperial family, representing the undisputed elite among countless royal and enfeoffed bloodlines.

A blood relative of the emperor, a princess of the dynasty. Either way, she would be the object of countless people's expectations, a truly coveted figure.

But such a person was just one of the many romantic figures among the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord's many conquests.

A true man should be like this. Having achieved this, he should remember his aspirations for today and look forward to the future!

Bao Sha Sanren felt envious; even though she had fantasized about it many times, thinking about it now still stirred her emotions.

The Tenth Princess.

To take such a noblewoman from a royal family, a blood relative of the emperor, as his own concubine—this Purple-Eyed Demon Lord is truly unbelievable.

Moreover, the fact that this was accomplished amidst countless romantic entanglements only amplifies the legendary status of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

You must understand that those of imperial blood and noble lineage are high above, proud and aloof, as if they were above the sun and moon. Let alone someone like the Tenth Princess, how could she possibly tolerate having countless lovers around her?

It would have been good enough if they hadn't broken her leg, but instead they just let it go, and she secretly became pregnant.

What is so unique about this Purple-Eyed Demon Lord that makes so many noble ladies, enchantresses, and fairies of the era unable to resist his allure and yet unable to obtain him?

Despite countless reflections, Baosha Sanren remained filled with doubts.

But if it were so easy to come up with such an idea, then that era probably wouldn't have witnessed the legend of the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord.

This is a legendary figure, one of a kind, emerging from among countless people across billions of mountains and rivers.

Manipulating the winds and clouds of the world, watching the rise and fall of dynasties.

Um! ?

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Bao Sha Sanren felt a sudden jolt, his mind jolted, and an incredible guess suddenly surfaced in his mind.

Could this purple-eyed demon lord be someone from the Wind and Cloud Palace?

In the quiet room, Bao Sha San's mind was in turmoil, and the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

The Fengyun Palace boasts a long and legendary history, and is entrusted with the mandate of heaven. How could it not accept such a person of destiny?

Furthermore, the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord rose from humble beginnings to power without any regard for reason.

Given the circumstances at the time, it seemed unbelievable, exaggerated, and inconceivable.

But if the Wind and Cloud Palace is there to support them and act on behalf of Heaven, then everything makes sense.

Why, in just a century, has it risen to the ranks of giants?

And how did he come to know so many enchantresses and fairies?

Before these relationships were announced, there had never been any prior contact or communication between the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord and them.

But if it were the people inside the hall, all of this would make sense.

At this moment, all the past doubts and uncertainties were easily resolved in Baosha Sanren's heart.

"Hall of Wind and Clouds"

Baosha Sanren tilted his head slightly, his expression shaken, and deep within his eyes was a profound tremor, as if he had unveiled a corner of the iceberg of this ancient world and come into contact with the true truth of how the world works.

"Acting on behalf of Heaven, one can receive the Mandate of Heaven and control the world's affairs."

"Seven Forbidden Techniques!"

Inside the Qingchi Courtyard, in a small pavilion, Chen Ping'an held a jade cup, closed his eyes, and focused his mind, slowly comprehending the meaning.

The moonlight shone down on him, making him look like a celestial being.

"Seven Absolute Techniques to Bewitch the Mind, Create Illusions, and Seal the Body. External martial arts are used as a supplement, while the essence of the Seven Absolute Techniques is contained within."

Countless thoughts kept surfacing and swirling in Chen Ping'an's mind. The things he had seen and heard in the past few days, the various things in the past, and the many insights he had accumulated all erupted to the extreme at this moment.

All the previous insights have been transformed into the resources and foundation for advancing the Seven Forbidden Techniques.

"True Skill Scroll, complete!"

Wow~

A flash of inspiration struck, and Chen Ping'an suddenly opened his eyes as golden light burst forth.

hum~

As the light shimmered, a panel quietly appeared.

Name: Chen Ping'an

Realm: Celestial Realm 3 - Hidden Radiance Realm (Perfected Emptiness)

武学：青阳血炼法大成（0/38400）、颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（2285/8640）、三分归元真卷小成（2535/15360）、碧灵心法入门（0/5760）、无相自在法（残篇）小成（0/15360）、七绝禁法圆满、广寒剑法（三式）圆满、狂雷刀法圆满、太虚御风步圆满、.

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

"Truly impressive skill!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, and countless stars twinkled back and forth.

Following the Three-Part Return to Origin True Scroll, another skill has been acquired, and with the help of resources and insights, it has entered the realm of True Skill Treasure Scrolls.

At this point, Chen Ping'an possessed five true martial arts scrolls. Including the body-tempering method, he had a total of six true martial arts scrolls, forming the foundation of his martial arts.

"happy!"

Chen Ping'an gazed intently for a long time until he felt relaxed and happy. Then he suddenly raised the jade cup in his hand, drank it all in one gulp, and was carefree and unrestrained, feeling extremely happy.

"With the advancement of the Seven Deadly Forbidden Techniques, I have mastered the art of sealing, further enhancing my combat capabilities!"

Chen Ping'an looked delighted, with genuine joy.

Unlike normal cultivation techniques, the advancement of the Seven Forbidden Techniques was more about improving his martial arts comprehension; the cheat system did not provide any benefit.

However, the lack of benefit from the panel didn't mean he hadn't made any progress. In this situation, his understanding of martial arts became even deeper. Especially in the realm of the soul, what was previously hazy was now crystal clear.

All the past experiences have been transformed into a foundation of resources.

"With my current divine soul, even top-tier cultivators wouldn't dare claim victory over me, would they? They might even have to temporarily avoid my sharp edge." Chen Ping'an felt delighted and came with great interest.

"I wonder how Wan Baocheng compares to the First Human Grandmaster of the North Sea!"

Chen Pingan drank heavily for a long time until he calmed down.

However, once he calmed down, he gradually returned to reality. Given his current situation, his attainments in the path of the soul were not to be underestimated by any great cultivator, but they could be described as exquisite and unique, even second to none.

However, while cultivating combat power is a means to an end, spiritual foundation is only one aspect. True combat involves many other methods.

Strictly speaking, his current combat strength is more than enough to rival that of a powerful cultivator. However, when facing a top-tier cultivator, the outcome is truly uncertain.

After all, his current realm is what it is. He has already achieved the Void Realm. Even with the aid of a perfect divine soul, divine soul phenomena, and the enhancement of the Azure Spirit Heart Method and sealing techniques, he is at most equivalent to an ordinary being like the Abyss.

To advance further would be extremely difficult. One must either start with the Azure Spirit Heart Sutra or with the cultivation level itself.

Achieving a leap in combat power is somewhat unrealistic.

However, this situation will improve once he has all the necessary tools.

Furthermore, given his current level of cultivation, it's only a matter of time before he advances to the next level.

And this period of time is destined to be short.

"The Azure Spirit Heart Sutra offers numerous benefits, especially to the cultivation of the soul. Once the Returning Origin True Scroll is mastered to perfection, I will shift my focus to the Azure Spirit Heart Sutra!"

Chen Ping'an's mind was calm and his thoughts were clear.

"In addition, there's the 'Free and Easy Wandering' journey. Judging by the time, it should be almost at Beishan by now!"

"Once this matter is settled, I will return to the North Mountain and retreat into seclusion for arduous cultivation!"

hum~

Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, and he raised his cup, stood up, and looked up to admire the moon.

"I wonder if the moon in the southern border is like this as it is now?"

The situation in Bi Cang is gradually stabilizing, but the transfer of power is destined to go through a relatively long and painful period.

Compared to a normal succession, Ji Qingyu's ascension to the throne was destined to be much more arduous.

Fortunately, the old Prince Bi Cang had left behind many contingency plans, and he also had the support of half-step Grand Masters like Elder Yi and Elder Dou. In addition, he had the supporters of powerful competitors such as Ji Dongqing, Ji Xuanmo, and Ji Shulan, so the matter was almost settled on that day.

This made the succession of the Bicang Prince's Mansion much smoother than expected.

But even under a seemingly calm surface, undercurrents are surging beneath the surface, and the azure sun and moon are destined to be anything but peaceful.

Thus, half a month passed.

Over the course of half a month, the restrictions Chen Ping'an placed on Baosha Sanren continued to deepen and improve. Through various details, Baosha Sanren's belief in the Fengyun Palace became unwavering.

Just as Chen Ping'an was preparing to lay the groundwork for two more days to completely stabilize the restriction before letting Bao Sha Sanren leave, an uninvited guest stepped onto the gate of Qingchi Courtyard. (End of Chapter)