Daqian Martial Saint

The Lin Family's prodigy was ranked twenty-fifth on the Rising Star Chart and was renowned in Earth Fire County. He even held a considerable reputation among the younger generation throughout Canglong State!

But now...

He was defeated in a single move!

Even though this prodigy from the Lin Family had only recently entered the Profound Light Realm, he possessed a Divine Skill! Among those in the Initial Realm of Profound Light, his combat prowess was considered quite formidable!

To be defeated in a single move now... news like this was simply unheard of.

The combat prowess Lan Yingjun displayed in this battle left many powerhouses of the older generation feeling inadequate in comparison. To achieve such a feat, she must have already entered the Profound Light Middle Realm!

To reach such a Realm at the tender age of twenty... Lan Yingjun's talent was simply terrifying!

After this battle, Lan Yingjun's fame skyrocketed within Beicang Town. Before, her renown was mainly a gimmick spread due to her large dowry and her offer to become a servant. Now, the rumors focused more on Lan Yingjun herself. Her reputation as a new prodigy was thoroughly cemented!

'Defeating someone at the Initial Realm of Profound Light in a single move! Even if that Lin Family prodigy's combat skills are utterly pathetic, for her to accomplish this, Lan Yingjun must truly possess the strength of the Profound Light Middle Realm!'

Chen Ping'an made his assessment as he listened to Yuan Zutong's report.

'With such combat prowess, Lan Yingjun's ranking on the Rising Star Chart would likely be no lower than the top fifteen!'

'I've never heard of this woman's reputation before. For her to appear out of nowhere with such an accomplishment is indeed remarkable! To have never been on the chart, only to shoot straight into the top fifteen... that would be a minor legend in the history of the Rising Star Chart over the last few cycles.'

'Ordinary prodigies can't bear to remain in obscurity. If they truly have talent and strength, they usually reveal it early, eager for the world to know as soon as possible. What prodigy doesn't harbor youthful ambition and a sharp, enterprising spirit!?'

'One should become famous while young, and let that fame resound throughout Canglong!'

'Even if a few rare prodigies don't wish for fame, the family or faction backing them would likely push them into the spotlight.'

'The reason is simple: it's all driven by self-interest!'

'If a family could produce a prodigy on the Rising Star Chart, the benefits would be immense! Not just in terms of reputation, but also in many substantive, material gains!'

'A situation like Lan Yingjun's is indeed extremely rare!'

Chen Ping'an merely listened to Yuan Zutong's report on the matter, giving it a few fleeting thoughts without dwelling on it. His horizons had broadened, and his sights were no longer fixed on the so-called Rising Star Chart.

'The Rising Star Chart!?'

'No!'

'A true prodigy never limits their sights to their own generation!'

'They compete against the true masters of the older generations, regardless of age or background!'

'With their strength alone, they suppress their own generation, the one before, and the one before that! To suppress a dozen generations—that is what makes a peerless prodigy!'

However, Chen Ping'an wasn't getting ahead of himself. His current sights were set on the Dragon and Tiger Chart!

For the man he was today, simply getting on the Dragon and Tiger Chart was no longer a hurdle. What he truly cared about was where he would rank on it!

Having finished with this third major event, Yuan Zutong, his expression still respectful, moved on to the fourth.

Just two days ago, the sixth headlining finale item for the Beicang Auction had been announced.

The Ice Soul Profound Heart Lotus!

The Ice Soul Profound Heart Lotus requires an extremely specific environment to grow. Its effects are miraculous, and it is incomparably rare. Compared to the Xuan Can and Jade Lingzhi that Chen Ping'an had previously acquired, its Grade was worlds higher. It was a true Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure!

The effects of the Ice Soul Profound Heart Lotus are potent. The lotus leaves can enhance one's Profound Light Spirituality and nourish the flower bud. The lotus seeds act as a catalyst, helping one to form a Spiritual Flower and increasing their chances of breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm.

Most importantly, the Ice Soul Profound Heart Lotus has almost no side effects. It does not force a breakthrough at the risk of damaging a Cultivator's foundation.

According to rumor, the Ice Soul Profound Heart Lotus up for auction this time is a thousand years old, making its effects even more miraculous! Based on the analysis of masters steeped in the art of medicine and pharmacology, consuming this specific lotus is enough to increase one's chances of breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm by thirty percent!

A thirty-percent chance!

Given the difficulty of breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm, that level of increase is absolutely staggering!

The appearance of this item would entice countless peak experts aspiring to become Grandmasters! They would be willing to risk their entire fortunes to vie for it!

Of course, it was worth mentioning that if a peak expert's foundation was unstable, breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm would be nearly impossible, even with an additional thirty percent chance. Moreover, even if a Cultivator with a stable foundation consumed the Ice Soul Profound Heart Lotus, it was no guarantee they would reach the Grandmaster Realm. Countless peak experts who had achieved Enlightenment and made extensive, painstaking preparations had ultimately failed their breakthrough attempt, achieving at best the Pseudo-Grandmaster Realm!

The mere attempt to break through that barrier was enough to stop ninety-nine percent of the world's prodigies!

Let alone those who actually succeeded. No matter how exceptional your talent, attempting to enter the Grandmaster Realm was like treading on thin ice—a path fraught with a thousand difficulties. The slightest misstep would lead to utter annihilation, both of body and soul!

Chen Ping'an hadn't expected a treasure like the Ice Soul Profound Heart Lotus to appear at this auction. To generate buzz for the new Trade Route, the State Garrison Command was truly sparing no expense. A treasure of this caliber would tempt even the great Noble Families, let alone powerful Loose Cultivators!

With several days still to go, Beicang Town was about to get even more lively.

"My Lord, that is the bulk of the information I have gathered." Having delivered his report, Yuan Zutong stood respectfully to one side, awaiting Chen Ping'an's orders.