With the end of the Promotion Ceremony, Chen Ping'an truly secured his command over Northern Mountain.
Northern Mountain Pass, the Eighteen Garrison Cities, and the countless system patrols were all in his hands alone, falling completely under his will.
When the celebration concluded, He Xinchen of the Wentian Pacification Office did not linger long at Northern Mountain Pass.
At his level, being able to carve out time and maneuver over to stand in support of Chen Ping'an for these days was already no easy thing. To ask him to stay any longer was even more impossible.
A Great Cultivator was burdened with ten thousand affairs each day; every move released a powerful signal.
Even with no official duties, his time was precious, not something an ordinary cultivator could waste.
One thing worth mentioning was that, before parting, He Xinchen specially presented a congratulatory gift as well, forming a bit of favorable karma with Chen Ping'an.
Of course, in the eyes of many outside observers, it was Chen Ping'an who used this excellent opportunity to thoroughly connect with the Scarlet-Gold Chief Administrator of the Wentian Pacification Office.
He Xinchen had lived for a thousand years, and even among Great Cultivators, he was extremely domineering.
To say his name shook the northern border might be going too far, but roaming unhindered across all territories was absolutely no problem.
Furthermore, stationed in Wentian City, his network of connections was something ordinary provinces and territories simply could not compare to.
With this favorable karma and an established channel, it meant all kinds of convenience and shortcuts around obstacles.
Chen Ping'an had been immersed in the system for many years, so naturally he could also appreciate the benefits within.
However, compared to He Xinchen's level of strength, what he cared about more was instead the