The Profound Light Realm involves condensing a Profound Light Seed, which possesses mysterious abilities. During battles, the Profound Light Seed serves as the core, directing Profound Light to execute martial arts and offensive maneuvers.

The Profound Light Realm has three levels; the first level is Spirit Illumination Initial Stage!

Spirit Illumination Initial Stage is also known as Mystic Light Initial Realm! But even if it's just the Mystic Light Initial Realm, it represents incredibly powerful martial prowess!

Even within Weishui County City, the number of Mystic Light Initial Realm practitioners is an important indicator of a faction's rise or fall.

However, even among those in the Mystic Light Initial Realm, there are differences in strength. Without considering proficiency in external martial arts, purely based on martial Dao Realm, Spirit Illumination Initial Stage is generally divided into early, middle, and Late Stages.

Of course, regardless of whether it's the early or Late Stage, they all belong to the Mystic Light Initial Realm, and there isn't a significant difference between them. This can be completely compensated for by external martial arts Cultivation Techniques, combat experience, weaponry, geographical environment, and other factors!

Chen Ping'an had just entered the Spirit Illumination Initial Stage, and his foundation was still shallow, so he was still in the early stage of Spirit Illumination Initial Stage.

But as his Great Vajra Palm reached Major Achievement, a faint light flickered within the Profound Light Seed in his glabella.

Devouring spiritual Qi and refining malevolent Qi, strengthening the Profound Light!

As a large amount of insights regarding the Great Vajra Palm were fully absorbed, Chen Ping'an's martial Dao Realm further improved. Although he had not yet reached the Middle Stage, the Profound Light within his glabella had undergone a significant change.

The aura within his glabella was like that of a martial arts master who had entered the Profound Light Realm for several, or even more than ten, years.

With the further improvement of his strength, Chen Ping'an was in a rather joyful mood.

However, with both Flying Star Swordplay and Great Vajra Palm reaching Major Achievement, the Cultivation Technique he should practice next also needed to be put on the agenda.

Comparing it to the map's layout, the treasure map in Chen Ping'an's possession indicated that the hidden treasure was located in the Azure Dragon Mountain Range within the Wei River section, extremely close to Baishi City.

Therefore, Chen Ping'an planned to make a trip there, try his Luck, and see if there would be any unexpected gains.

Speaking of which, obtaining this treasure map was truly an Opportunity.

First, he unintentionally bought one in the black market, and then, by sheer coincidence, he obtained another from Mai Xiongbo.

The two pieces combined perfectly into a complete treasure map!

"Am I really a Child of Luck?" Chen Ping'an thought to himself, a hint of joy rising within him.

However, in an instant, that hint of joy in his heart was dispelled into nothingness.

"It's still unknown whether the treasure map is real or fake! How can I be so smug already! If it turns out to be nothing, it'll just be a false hope!" Chen Ping'an chuckled wryly, shaking his head inwardly.

However, it was indeed time to go to the location marked on the treasure map. Regardless of whether it was real or fake, it would at least be a matter settled. Otherwise, it would always be on his mind, a lingering concern.

Furthermore, he had now entered the Profound Light Realm, which provided a certain level of safety assurance.

The Profound Light Realm can be said to be a thorough martial arts master. This can be seen from the fact that there is no one in the Profound Light Realm within Baishi City. Even in the vast Weishui County City, there are no Profound Light Realm officials in the Outer Town Envoyship.

The Weishui County City Outer Town Envoyship is merely held by a renowned master who has reached Perfection in the Inner Qi Third Level Tianlin Descends Peak.

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To everyone's surprise, the demise of the Crocodile Gang and Liusha Gang was settled with extreme speed. The three major Families in Baishi City, the Chamber of Commerce Alliance, and the two major Gangs did not take any retaliatory actions.

Not only that, a few days after the two major Gangs were annihilated, the major factions jointly invited Deputy Commander Chen Ping'an of the Zhenfu Division to a banquet.

As soon as this news broke, Baishi City was shaken. Especially the many Yamen Runners of the Zhenfu Division, who all admired Commander Chen's methods!

"These Families, Gangs, and the Alliance, they've conceded! They've all conceded!"

"Commander Chen is mighty!"

"Hahaha... What a relief! What a relief!"

"Liusha Gang and Crocodile Gang are now history! With these two precedents, from now on, who in Baishi City will not fear us by three points when they see us!?"

"Our Zhenfu Division has finally held its head high!"

"..."

Inside the Zhenfu Division office.

"These guys are quite cautious, aren't they!" Chen Ping'an chuckled wryly, stroking the exquisitely decorated invitation in his hand: "Silver spears with wax heads, good-looking but useless!"

To be honest, Chen Ping'an was a little surprised by the reaction of the major factions. He had thought that they would unite to cause some trouble for the Zhenfu Division.

He didn't expect them to be so weak, good-looking but useless!

However, this was also good!

It saved him the trouble of further exposing more of his strength!

The current display of his Inner Qi Second Level martial Dao Realm, coupled with two high-grade Cultivation Techniques, was already sufficient!

Having a certain level of threat but not being a threat to everyone, taking on the position of Deputy Commander of the Baishi City Garrison Command was just right!

As for...

Exposing more!?

He wasn't the Commander, so why expose so much!

He had a general judgment on the reaction of the major factions this time.

The aftershocks of the former Deputy Commander's unexplained death in Baishi City had not yet ended. The Weishui Town Pacification Bureau was highly concerned about this matter, which put considerable pressure on these factions in Baishi City.

Appropriate reactions were acceptable, but if they wanted large-scale resistance, they were probably tired of living!

At this critical juncture, they ultimately chose patience and restraint regarding Chen Ping'an's successive annihilation of the two Gangs.

The reaction of the major factions in Baishi City made Chen Ping'an's reputation soar, and he firmly secured his position as Deputy Commander.

Many smaller factions, upon hearing Chen Ping'an's name, would tremble and show fear on their faces.

Several days later.

Chen Ping'an returned from the banquet, and he was in a good mood. These factions did not act as perfunctory as when he first arrived. This time, all the true core figures of the major factions came.

Each of the three major Families sent a respected Family Elder, who belonged to the core sequence of the Family and could rank among the top three.

The Chamber of Commerce Alliance sent an important member, who was at the Inner Qi Second Level and could also rank among the top three within the Alliance.

For example, the Shaxie Alliance sent Deputy Alliance Leader Lu Hongxian, and the Iron Fist Gang also sent a Deputy Gang Leader.

During the banquet, although it wasn't overly joyful, the overall atmosphere was acceptable.

Most importantly, Chen Ping'an received many tribute gifts at the banquet, which were several times more valuable than before!

"They are quite sensible after all!"

Between factions, conflicts of interest and power struggles are common. Cases of immediate conflict are actually rare. If a faction frequently acted like that, it probably wouldn't last long.

Fighting and suppressing with martial force, though efficient and simple, leaves endless troubles!

If it weren't for the Zhenfu Division holding a righteous name, and the other party's prior provocation providing a legitimate reason, Chen Ping'an would not have acted in such a manner.

The matters concerning the Liusha Gang and Crocodile Gang had also reached their final stages. After everything was tallied and settled, he had already instructed Cheng Renjing and others to write a detailed report and send it to the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau a few days ago.

Regarding this matter, the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau had already sent a reply. They expressed satisfaction with the direction of this incident and credited Chen Ping'an with a meritorious deed!

"If I had really caused some major trouble, what kind of reaction would the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau have had?" Chen Ping'an thought to himself when he received the reply.

After this battle, he had completely established himself in Baishi City. The Zhenfu Division, from top to bottom, was convinced by him.

Furthermore, all the industries of the Liusha Gang and Crocodile Gang were transferred to the Zhenfu Division. In the process, besides the interests of the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau, many people within the Zhenfu Division also benefited.

With intertwined interests, Chen Ping'an had initially gathered a group of people around him within the Baishi City Garrison Command, who could be considered his core team.

"It's time to go and see the treasure location!"

With various matters concluded, Chen Ping'an prepared to formally go out on his treasure hunt.