Southern Territory Academy, the Pacification Office System (Seeking Monthly Passes)

Shi Panyue's death had occurred nearly two months ago, yet it still exerted an immensely far-reaching influence on the situation within Mystic Spirit Major City.

The Azure Cang Chamber of Commerce and Abyssal Sea Pavilion had openly thrown their support behind him, causing Chen Ping'an's prestige within Mystic Spirit Major City to rise by the day, flourishing ever greater.

Compared to their initial fierce opposition and public expressions of dissatisfaction, the Horizontal Mountain Sect's residence had been exceptionally silent lately. Silent as though it had completely forgotten the matter.

At this moment, the true worth of a Hidden Dragon Heavenly Talent seemed to have been fully materialized.

Ever since he had cleaved out that storm-cloud saber strike, Chen Ping'an's value had continued to rise. Given his talent, in terms of momentum and standing, he could fully compare with a Pseudo Celestial. Yet because of the particular nature of his realm and position, he still stood in the open, making decisions for Mystic Spirit Major City.

In terms of combat strength, among the many Martial Dao Great Grandmasters in Mystic Spirit Major City, rogue cultivators included, his strength ranked among the very best, enough to contend for the top three. As for talent, not a single one of them could compare to him.

Though he stood at the forefront making decisions, the force and influence behind him had long surpassed that boundary. Among the public decision-makers of every faction, Chen Ping'an's momentum and status stood first, enough to wrestle arms with the great figures behind the scenes.

That alone would have been one thing, but Chen Ping'an happened to possess an unyielding temperament. If he did not move, he was still; once he moved, he was thunder itself, leaving no room whatsoever for maneuver. This made every faction exceedingly wary in