Holy Maiden Your Highness, Overlord Saber Great Accomplishment (Seeking Monthly Pass)

Chapter 573: Your Highness, the Overlord Saber is Great Accomplishment (Requesting Monthly Pass~)

The carriage traveled along the Dragon Peace Trade Route, surrounded by a large group of elites both in front and behind.

Hummm~

A spiritual light flickered in Chen Ping'an's mind and gradually faded until it disappeared.

After receiving the urgent letter from Northern Cang, he had left the Dragon Peace Stronghold. The letter that brought him to Northern Cang had not only alarmed him but also the Azure Dragon Province Town Pacification Office Chief Candidate, Lu Yuanzai.

Lu Yuanzai was accompanying him on this return trip to Northern Cang.

Chen Ping'an opened his eyes and looked at the scenery outside the carriage.

Distant mountain peaks layered upon each other, appearing and disappearing in the morning mist. Nearby, leaves intertwined, lush and vibrant, exuding life. The occasional chirping and fluttering of birds reached his ears, as if everything was pleasant and leisurely. It was as if nothing had happened on this trade route, just like any other day.

But...

Chen Ping'an's eyes were calm, yet a ripple of unease stirred within his heart. The events mentioned in the urgent letter from Northern Cang surfaced in his mind.

The North Azure Rebellion!

On the same day as the Dragon Peace Turmoil, a turmoil of even greater scale than the previous North Azure Rebellion had occurred in a major stronghold of Northern Cang.

Treasure Pavilion Shops were looted, suffering heavy losses. Wang Lingzhi was severely injured, and Liu Gongxi was killed...

The thing Chen Ping'an feared most had finally happened.

In the Azure Dragon Province Territory, Wei River County, Fallen Blossom Ridge, a carriage was traveling along a rugged mountain path.

The mountain path was winding and difficult to navigate, yet the carriage moved as if on level ground.

Inside the carriage sat two women.

One wore an elegant silk dress, possessing a beauty that was utterly captivating, with eyebrows like distant mountains and lips like cherries. A single glance was enough to know she was a peerlessly beautiful woman.

However, beside the other woman, she seemed to pale in comparison.

The woman wore a black long dress, her black hair cascading down to her waist. Her slightly pale face could not hide her stunning beauty; instead, it added a touch of softness, stirring the protective instincts of countless men.

No matter how many words the world possessed, they could not fully describe the woman's appearance, which could topple cities and captivate nations, ethereal and breathtakingly beautiful.

At this moment, the woman had her eyes closed, quietly regulating her breathing.

If one were to judge solely by her appearance, no one would ever guess that this woman was the notorious demonic woman of the Great Qian, the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect.

Without the veil, the Heavenly Luo Saintess possessed an ethereal, unparalleled beauty. If one were to call her a Holy Maiden of the righteous path, no one would doubt it.

"Your Highness..."

Li Xiangjun's delicate eyebrows were tightly furrowed as she looked at the Heavenly Luo Saintess with worry.

During this turmoil, she had waited at the designated location according to the plan. When a message arrived from Her Highness, her heart was filled with anticipation.

She hadn't seen Her Highness for many days and missed her dearly.

After so long, she was naturally overjoyed to see Her Highness again.

Furthermore, for the sake of the Holy Sect's grand cause, she had been lurking by the side of Chen Ping'an, the Reckless Saber. After several attempts to probe him, she had not obtained any valuable intelligence. Her Highness's message also signified that these days were finally coming to an end.

More precisely, they were coming to a complete close!

From now on, she would have no further connection with Chen Ping'an, the Reckless Saber.

Recalling past events, Li Xiangjun felt a surge of shame and indignation, finding herself inexplicably vexed.

As she was lost in thought, she saw the Her Highness she had been longing for.

But this reunion sent shockwaves through her heart.

Her Highness... was injured!?

Since she began serving Her Highness, she had seen her injured before, but never had she looked so disheveled.

Her Highness's face was pale, almost devoid of color. Although she was wrapped in a cape, it couldn't hide the tattered black dress. Her entire being exuded exhaustion from having used a secret technique.

Li Xiangjun's first reaction upon seeing her was that Her Highness must have been ambushed and surrounded.

However, she quickly realized that during this turmoil, the Holy Sect's experts were gathered, making it unlikely for Her Highness to be ambushed.

But if it wasn't an ambush...

How could Her Highness be so disheveled!?

Even if Nie Yunlong were to make a move in the Dragon Peace Stronghold, he wouldn't be able to force Her Highness into such a state.

Her Highness possessed peerless talent, astonishing intellect, formidable cultivation methods, exquisite secret techniques, numerous divine weapons, and was protected by powerful treasures. Even if a core elder of the sect were to act, they might not necessarily be Her Highness's opponent.

Let alone ending up in this state.

Her Highness was severely injured, and time was of the essence. As Her Highness's maidservant, Li Xiangjun naturally had to provide close care. The old woman driving the carriage was a hidden operative the Holy Sect had planted along the Dragon Peace Trade Route; her cultivation was not weak, so minor troubles on the road were not a concern.

With her True Essence isolating them from the outside, Li Xiangjun provided close care, took out secret medicine, and began treating Her Highness's injuries. However, as she did so, she became somewhat stunned, lost in thought.

The tears and damage to Her Highness's dress were far more extensive than she had imagined.

Her arms, like white jade, were completely exposed. Large portions of the dress on her chest were torn, and the long skirt was ripped, revealing a pair of smooth, slender, beautiful legs.

Her chest, arms, and thighs bore bruises of varying shades of blue and purple.

The palm print on her chest, in particular, covered her exquisite beauty, making it particularly jarring. The claw marks on her jade legs were even more shocking.

Given Your Highness's cultivation level, to fight to this extent, one could imagine the ferocity of the battle.

With Your Highness's status, to have fallen into such a predicament, which old monster could have attacked!?

Li Xiangjun couldn't figure this out even now.

Looking at the Heavenly Luo Saintess, who was recuperating and adjusting her breathing nearby, Li Xiangjun couldn't hide her worry, fearing that Her Highness had provoked some old monster.

This place was far from the Heavenly Luo headquarters, and even a considerable distance from a branch. If the old monster pursued them, what should they do!?

If that were truly the case, she would protect Her Highness with her life.

As Li Xiangjun's thoughts swirled, the Heavenly Luo Saintess beside her slowly opened her eyes.

Her eyes were like stars and the bright moon, or like a brilliant galaxy reflected in a deep pool. As the Heavenly Luo Saintess opened her eyes, the ethereal feeling lessened, replaced by a touch of dreaminess.

"Your Highness," Li Xiangjun said quickly, her gaze falling on the Heavenly Luo Saintess's devastatingly beautiful face.

Since she had been serving Her Highness, she had rarely seen her face unveiled.

Most of the time, Her Highness wore a black veil, but now she wasn't. Was it because of her injuries, or...

Li Xiangjun's emotions shifted, such thoughts flashing through her mind in an instant.

"Are you feeling any better?" Li Xiangjun asked respectfully, her eyes filled with concern.

The Heavenly Luo Saintess's face was still somewhat pale. She turned her head and looked at Li Xiangjun for a while.

"You lost your virginity?"

Li Xiangjun's face stiffened, her body went limp, and she knelt down with a thud.

Her voice trembled with fear and guilt, "Please punish me, Your Highness!"

With that, she kowtowed heavily on the ground.

The Heavenly Luo Saintess remained silent, simply watching Li Xiangjun.

Li Xiangjun knelt on the ground, her body tense. Her fingernails dug deeply into her palms, yet she felt no pain.

As Her Highness's maidservant, she was expected to maintain her purity.

If Her Highness were to take a Dao Companion, she, as a maidservant, would accompany her in marriage.

Even...

She might even be required to share a bed.

As a maidservant, every action and word she spoke represented Her Highness's nobility and dignity.

If she, as a dowry maid, lost her virginity prematurely, it would cause Her Highness to lose face in front of her Dao Companion.

Although she had lost her virginity for the sake of the Holy Sect's great cause, the reason behind it was her own carelessness and underestimation of Chen Ping'an, the Reckless Saber.

None of the preparations for the dance that day had been carried out.

She had fallen unconscious and into the hands of Chen Ping'an, the Reckless Saber.

When she woke up, it was already a done deal.

Despite her myriad thoughts, she dared not reveal any of them to Chen Ping'an, the Reckless Saber. This matter had started because of her, and falling into the clutches of that demon was a result of her overconfidence and wishful thinking.

In recent days, when she thought of Her Highness, she would also recall the scene after losing her virginity. Her emotions were filled with fear.

But it was a fait accompli, and despite her fear, she couldn't hide her inner unease.

Today, when Her Highness questioned her, the scene from her dreams had become a reality, and Li Xiangjun felt a sense of release.

"Xiangjun has lost her chastity, disgracing Your Highness. I deserve a thousand deaths, and I await Your Highness's punishment."

After a long while, the Heavenly Luo Saintess's voice finally rang out.

"Get up."

Li Xiangjun was somewhat dazed but still obeyed Her Highness's command and stood up.

The Heavenly Luo Saintess looked at Li Xiangjun, her eyes like stars, as if she saw a hint of a married woman's charm on her face.

"Who was it?"

"Replying to Your Highness, it was Chen Ping'an, the Reckless Saber," Li Xiangjun said, standing somewhat awkwardly to the side.

The Heavenly Luo Saintess recalled for a moment and then remembered the information about Chen Ping'an, the Reckless Saber.

Chen Ping'an, the Reckless Saber, was a Hidden Dragon Heavenly Talent who had recently risen to prominence, hailed as the number one Heavenly Talent in the Azure Dragon Province in two thousand years.

As soon as he appeared on the rankings, he was placed seventy-seventh on the Hidden Dragon Rankings.

He was considered a monstrous Heavenly Talent worthy of attention.

However...

The Heavenly Luo Saintess naturally paid no mind to such a person.

On the Hidden Dragon Rankings, there were only a few individuals worth her attention.

She was destined to reach the pinnacle, surpassing the Great Grandmaster realm.

Someone like Chen Ping'an wasn't even on her radar.

Her path was a clear and unobstructed ascent, unlike anything someone like Chen Ping'an could compare to. With the secondary secret treasure of the Purple Eye Demon Lord obtained this time, her future path would be even smoother.

As long as she followed the plan step by step, reaching beyond the Great Grandmaster realm would pose no obstacle.

However, before that...

A ripple of emotion stirred within the Heavenly Luo Saintess.

Rocks tumbled, True Essence surged, and dust filled the air.

This was the scene of the Black Robe Old Monster suppressing her, tearing her skirt, and engaging in a fierce struggle.

If she hadn't been injured, how could she have suffered such humiliation?

"Old monster! The humiliation in Dragon Peace will never be forgotten. No matter where you flee, to the ends of the earth or the depths of hell, as long as I draw breath...

I will surely kill you!"

Li Xiangjun stood respectfully before the Heavenly Luo Saintess, holding her breath and not daring to disturb her Highness's thoughts.

"Investigate the Seven Absolute Old Man's recent movements, and also..."

Li Xiangjun looked up and saw several spectral needles, emitting a faint glow, appear before the Heavenly Luo Saintess.

"See if anyone within the Holy Sect has ever used a divine weapon of this design."

"Yes, Your Highness," Li Xiangjun replied respectfully.

Although she was surprised, she never questioned her Highness's orders.

Seeing that her Highness had fallen silent and was not pursuing the matter of her lost virtue, Li Xiangjun hesitated, her lips trembling slightly. Finally, she mustered her courage and spoke.

"Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Highness. I will never forget your grace. I know I made a grave mistake and disappointed you. From now on, I will keep my distance from that reckless saber wielder, Chen Ping'an, and live up to your expectations."

The Heavenly Luo Saintess paid no mind to Li Xiangjun's words, her eyes gazing out the window with a distant glow.

Hum~

Inside the carriage, Chen Ping'an's mind flickered with spiritual light as True Essence flowed both internally and externally.

"+1!"

A piece of cultivation experience flashed before Chen Ping'an's eyes.

"It's done!"

Chen Ping'an's expression was calm as he slowly opened his eyes.

Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Jade Balance Late Stage - Spirit Pattern Spirit Fruit (Seven Patterns)
Martial Arts: Seven Kill Heavenly Dipper Fist (Entry Level) (0/1440), Overlord Saber (Small Accomplishment) (1280/1280), Seven Absolute Divine Skill (Great Accomplishment) (0/4800), Ten Thousand Demons Body Forging Art (Perfection), Soaring Dragon Movement Technique (Perfection), Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill (Perfection), Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art (Perfection), Three Points of Human Tribulation Finger (Perfection)

"1280 points!"

Through arduous cultivation along the way, he had finally pushed the cultivation experience for the Overlord Saber to this point.

"Breakthrough!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, and the Golden Finger Panel in front of him churned violently.

With his current Great Grandmaster cultivation, under the isolation of his True Essence, breaking through here would not risk being discovered by Lu Yuanzai.

Whoosh~

Specks of starlight surged like a tide, pouring into Chen Ping'an's brow.

Almost simultaneously, a flood of insights regarding Overlord Saber cultivation emerged in Chen Ping'an's mind.

It was as if long-sealed memories were awakening, and everything, every detail, felt as if Chen Ping'an had experienced life and death through arduous training.

As the insights surfaced, the Spirit Platform in Chen Ping'an's brow began to undergo a wondrous transformation.

Spiritual light flared, and on the Spirit Fruit, the eighth Spirit Pattern was being inscribed frantically, rapidly solidifying.

Previously, the phantom image of the eighth Spirit Pattern had already formed on the Spirit Fruit, with one-third of it already in the process of solidifying. Now, the remaining two-thirds of the phantom image were also solidifying.

This process was proceeding extremely rapidly.

In just over a dozen breaths, half of the Spirit Pattern was completely solidified.

Chen Ping'an closed his eyes, continuously comprehending the changes in his Overlord Saber cultivation. Wisps of Overlord Saber intent lingered in his mind.

With the Overlord Saber reaching Great Accomplishment, the Saber Intent was dense, like a rolling, unending tide. The tangible Saber Intent could be infused into True Essence, forming a protective shield of Saber Intent.

With Saber Intent protecting the body, its defensive capabilities were comparable to some stronger external body cultivation techniques.

It could, to a certain extent, interfere with spiritual perception and had strong evasion capabilities against some directed spiritual secret techniques.

Hum~

The spiritual light in Chen Ping'an's brow continued to tremble, and the Spirit Patterns on the Spirit Fruit became increasingly clear.

The eighth Spirit Pattern, complete!

The moment the Spirit Pattern took shape, Chen Ping'an's spiritual platform between his brows trembled slightly, as if another ballast stone had been added, making it even more stable.

With the eighth Spirit Pattern inscribed, the spiritual energy surrounding the Spirit Fruit did not dissipate. Instead, it began to inscribe the ninth Spirit Pattern.

Spiritual light flashed, and the ninth complex and profound Spirit Pattern began to appear on the Spirit Fruit.

Name: Chen Ping'an

Realm: Jade Balance Late Stage - Spirit Pattern Spirit Fruit (Eight Patterns)

Martial Arts: Seven Kill Heavenly Dipper Fist (Entry Level - 0/1440), Overlord Saber (Great Accomplishment - 0/3200), Seven Absolute Divine Skill (Great Accomplishment - 0/4800), Ten Thousand Demons Body Forging Art (Perfection), Soaring Dragon Movement Technique (Perfection), Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill (Perfection), Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art (Perfection), Three Points of Human Tribulation Finger (Perfection)

"Overlord Saber Great Accomplishment, eight Spirit Patterns!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes shot out a brilliant light, like dragon light fighting the Big Dipper.

With the Overlord Saber cultivated to Great Accomplishment, he also very smoothly mastered the second secret skill of the Overlord Saber, the Overlord Heaven Slash!

The Overlord Saber was already known for its lethality, and as a secret skill of the Overlord Saber, the Overlord Heaven Slash embodied this lethality to the fullest.

When unleashed by Chen Ping'an's current realm, the Overlord Saber strike could unleash an attack as powerful as a peak Storm Cloud Great Grandmaster!

The cultivation of the Overlord Saber to Great Accomplishment not only allowed Chen Ping'an to inscribe the eighth Spirit Pattern but also caused the phantom of the ninth Spirit Pattern to form nearly one-third of the way.

Perhaps due to the breakthrough, Chen Ping'an's spiritual injuries seemed to have healed by more than half.

He had previously taken the Jade Dew Pill, Heavenly Pure Water, and many other secret medicines. After several days of recuperation, he had already recovered significantly.

Now that he had healed by more than half again, he was basically in a state of no major issues.

His combat power, even if not at 99% of his peak, was still at 95%.

"I wonder, with my current strength, where would I rank on the Wind and Cloud Rankings?"

Chen Ping'an felt exhilarated and full of pride.

With eight Spirit Patterns inscribed and the Overlord Saber cultivated to Great Accomplishment, he felt more confident and his overall strength had increased.

The Saber Intent shield made his defensive capabilities even more terrifying. The Overlord Heaven Slash added more power to his offense.

When he fought the Heavenly Luo Saintess before, his combat power had already touched the level of a Storm Cloud Great Grandmaster. Even if he couldn't make it onto the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Rankings, he was likely not far off.

His combat power was definitely not inferior to those old monsters who had been on the rankings before and then fallen off.

With his current breakthrough, his combat power had advanced further, and he would surely be firmly placed within the Wind and Cloud Rankings.

However, he didn't know his specific ranking because he hadn't fought, and he had no idea.

But no matter his ranking, his current strength was merely a stage in his cultivation journey, not his final destination.

Continuously cultivating and improving, no matter how many experts were on the Wind and Cloud Rankings, they would not be his opponents.

Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, and he recalled the Heavenly Talents on the Hidden Dragon Rankings.

The top Heavenly Talents on the Hidden Dragon Rankings were all formidable opponents.

With the Heavenly Luo Saintess's experience as a precedent, Chen Ping'an did not dare to underestimate these Heavenly Talents too much.

Who knew if the Heavenly Talents on the list were hiding their true strength.

Figures like Jiang Wuya and Dugu Yiren, with their openly displayed strength alone, were enough to make him wary.

"Not enough, not enough, still not enough! Far from enough!"

"Even if I were ranked first on the Wind and Cloud Rankings, it would be difficult to rank among the top on the Hidden Dragon Rankings, let alone my current realm! I'm still far behind!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed. Seizing the opportunity of his recent breakthrough and his excellent state, he began to cultivate the Seven Absolute Divine Skill.

After this battle, his emphasis on spiritual defense had increased.

The Seven Absolutes Heart Sutra of the Seven Absolute Divine Skill had the ability to enhance the spiritual foundation. After the Overlord Saber was cultivated to Great Accomplishment, he planned to dedicate his cultivation efforts to the Seven Absolute Divine Skill.

It had to be said that the Seven Absolute Old Man was truly a late bloomer. With his own efforts, he had gathered the strengths of various schools and created such a supreme divine skill.

If he could cultivate the Seven Absolute Divine Skill to perfection, with his spiritual foundation, ordinary spiritual assaults would be difficult to harm him.

When facing some Storm Cloud Great Grandmasters who were skilled in spiritual secret techniques, he would also have more confidence.

Furthermore, when it came to custom-forged divine weapons, his priority would be spiritual secret treasures.

"Comprehending and practicing the Soul Splitting Thorn, studying the wondrous uses of spirituality, refining divine weapons, researching demonic beast carvings...

There are quite a few things to do!"

Under the escort of a group of elites, Chen Ping'an's carriage finally arrived at the North Azure Stronghold.

As soon as Chen Ping'an alighted from the carriage, he saw scenes of devastation everywhere. The situation in the North Azure Stronghold was not much better than that in the Dragon Peace Stronghold.

"Sir."

A group of yamen runners performed their courtesies and greeted him.

Compared to usual, their expressions carried more grief and indignation.

This was the second time the North Azure Stronghold had experienced turmoil since its establishment.

The entire North Azure Stronghold appeared extremely busy. However, perhaps due to a lack of effective coordination, the overall situation seemed chaotic.

From time to time, roars and curses could be heard.

"Ping'an, the situation isn't optimistic."

Lu Yuanzai stood beside Chen Ping'an, his face grave and his expression grim.

The Dragon Peace turmoil had already been a headache, and with another disturbance in Northern Cang, it was like adding insult to injury.

"I wonder how things are in the South Spirit Stronghold," Chen Ping'an's gaze swept over several mangled corpses at the street corner.

The North Azure Rebellion had already passed a few days, and the bodies had not yet been cleared.

"Looking at the situation in Northern Cang, it's probably not looking good either," Lu Yuanzai sighed in a low voice.

Chen Ping'an didn't speak and gave an order to Xiong Sanrang, who was by his side.

"Tell the heads of each department and their deputies, as well as the key members, to come see me as soon as possible."

"Yes, sir." Xiong Sanrang respectfully acknowledged the order and left.

"Let's go, Ping'an, let's go see Lord Wang first," Lu Yuanzai said after looking around.

Chen Ping'an nodded.

Due to this turmoil, Wang Lingzhi was severely injured and was currently recuperating in his private residence in Northern Cang.

Chen Ping'an, under the orders of the Province Town Pacification Office, was participating in the Two Provinces Exchange. Wang Lingzhi had taken his place to guard Northern Cang, which was considered helping him weather this storm.

Under normal circumstances, Wang Lingzhi's official position was Dragon Peace Trade Route Patrol Deputy Envoy, and North Azure Deputy Garrison Commander was a concurrent post. During the Dragon Peace Grand Assembly, he should have been in Dragon Peace Stronghold and not needed to garrison North Azure Stronghold.

In the inner courtyard of Wang Lingzhi's private residence, Chen Ping'an saw the once spirited Wang Family Heavenly Talent.

Wang Lingzhi lay on the bed, his face pale and his eyes lifeless.

He showed no reaction to the arrival of Chen Ping'an and Lu Yuanzai.