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Chapter 195: The Shore
Chapter 195: The Shore
Gu Hong.
A true transmitter of the Sky Sword Sect.
After mastering the second step of the Heart Sword Concept, the might of his strike could unleash at least four times the power of heaven and earth.
This was one of the reasons why, even after witnessing Chen Mu's mastery of the Wind, Thunder, and Fire Trinities, Gu Hong remained unafraid. He believed that Chen Mu had only recently entered the Organ Realms, and he was confident he could challenge him.
However, Chen Mu's strength wasn't solely based on his three trinity intents. Although he had just entered the Organ Realms, his Essence Energy True Strength was no less formidable than Gu Hong and Hua Nongying's. Moreover, with his feet firmly planted on the ground, he could borrow the advantage of the mountain's terrain within the rock cave, which wasn't submerged in water... With all these boosts, even Gu Hong would find it difficult to confront Chen Mu head-on!
"How tragic."
Hua Nongying muttered to herself.
With Gu Hong's skills, if he hadn't been so confident in choosing an all-out attack and instead opted for a prolonged battle, he might not have suffered such a devastating defeat in a single move.
But Chen Mu's strength also stirred up waves in her heart. It was evident that Chen Mu had not only perfected the three intents but also likely grasped the initial stages of the Mountain Root Concept. Furthermore, he must have entered the Organ Realms with a perfect foundation of Jade Bone, or else it would be impossible for him to possess such powerful Primordial Energy in such a short time.
When she first encountered Chen Mu, she knew he wasn't as simple as he appeared. His ability to comprehend the second step of an intent at the Bone Forging Realm was extraordinary. But now, it seemed that Chen Mu's comprehension and talent were even more formidable than she had anticipated.
"This Earthly Origin Lotus Seed is only effective the first time it's consumed. I have six of them here, Brother Chen, would you be willing to part with one? I would be forever grateful."
Hua Nongying stood on the water pool, her delicate feet encased in a layer of ice and snow, untainted by the surrounding mud. Her eyes sparkled with a hint of starlight as she spoke softly, like a neighbor's little sister, pitiful and charming.
Chen Mu's response was to raise his Flame Blade.
Whoosh!
Hua Nongying's figure flickered, quietly retreating several yards away, avoiding the flame Chen Mu had raised. With a giggle, she said, "Alright, alright, it's just that I don't have anything suitable to trade with you, Brother Chen. But in a few days, I might bring some other treasures to exchange for one of those Lotus Seeds. Don't give them all away to others, okay?"
As her words fell, the ice and snow beneath her feet silently melted, and she sank into the water, disappearing from sight.
At that moment.
Meng Dan Yun, who had been standing behind Chen Mu with his Silver Water Sword drawn, shook his head slightly and said, "I thought she would keep pestering us."
With Gu Hong's defeat and retreat, the members of the Blood Concealment Tower would likely not dare to show themselves. Even if Hua Nongying wanted to try again, she faced Chen Mu in front and had no way to retreat with Chen Mu's Water Hexagram Intent blocking her path. Forget about vying for the Lotus Seeds; even leaving this place would require some effort.
Chen Mu had already sheathed his Flame Blade and stood before the Earthly Origin Lotus, gazing at its flower. It resembled jade, with six holes on its surface, distinct from ordinary lotus flowers.
"Earthly Origin Lotus..."
A faint light gleamed in Chen Mu's eyes.
He was well aware of the Earthly Origin Lotus's effects, allowing one to experience the profound mysteries of heaven and earth before even entering the Bone Marrow Washing Realm or breaking through the Mysterious Barrier. It was an invaluable treasure for those below the Bone Marrow Washing Realm.
However, this item's benefits for him were unclear. After all, his comprehension surpassed all others, and he had no bottlenecks to speak of. Given enough time, he could comprehend any mystery of heaven and earth without relying on items like the Lotus Seed to comprehend intents or break through bottlenecks.
Of course.
If the system could reflect the effects of the Lotus Seed, it would be somewhat beneficial to him. At the very least, it could improve his efficiency in cultivating intents, which was indeed something he needed.
Why were there so few cultivators of the Heaven and Earth Principle in this era? Because cultivating all eight trinity intents required an incredibly diverse range of training, making it extremely time-consuming. Forcing oneself to cultivate them could result in a lifetime spent struggling with the first step.
Take Yu Jiujiang, for example.
In his twilight years, he comprehended the second step of the Water Hexagram Intent. If he had lived longer, mastering six intents wouldn't have been difficult.
Meng Dan Yun was similar. With his talent, if he cultivated more intent, he could even comprehend the Heavenly Sky and Earthly Foundation. But the problem was the time required; even if he did, he would only reach the first step, unable to take the second. In that case, it would be meaningless.
Not to mention.
The future transition from the second to the third step would be even more challenging, akin to climbing to heaven. It was a chasm that many in the Six Viscera Realm, even the Bone Marrow Washing Realm, struggled to cross in their entire lives.
Thus, a cultivator's greatest enemy was never their opponents but the passing of time.
A century of hurried years forced them to consider their comprehension, their talent in the Bone Forging Realm, and their abilities, choosing the path that best suited them and offered the most significant benefits.
Chen Mu needed time as well, otherwise, he could have easily taken a copy of the Mountain Root Chart and found a place to comprehend the third step. With that, he could have dominated the world without a care. However, the time required for such an endeavor was immeasurable. After all, the chart in his possession was merely a copied drawing, and as his understanding of the Concepts deepened, its effectiveness would gradually diminish.
He had to go to the Seven Mysteries Sect to obtain a higher-quality copy of the chart and, in the future, seek the 'Painted Eight Concepts' or even the 'Original Eight Concepts' to expedite his cultivation and grasp of the Heaven and Earth Principle.
Crack!
Chen Mu reached out and plucked a lotus pod, gently squeezing it until it cracked like jade, breaking into pieces. Only six thumb-sized Earthly Origin Lotus Seeds fell into his palm.
After a careful examination, Chen Mu took one and handed it to Meng Dan Yun, saying, "Senior Sister Meng, this Earthly Origin Lotus Seed should be what you need. Thank you for your guidance in my Concept cultivation."
Meng Dan Yun accepted it without hesitation and promptly removed a sack from her body, revealing a pile of rare and exotic treasures. "These Earthly Origin Lotus Seeds are indeed what I desperately need. I won't refuse your kindness. These are the treasures I've collected. Feel free to take whatever you require. In the future, if you need anything, just let me know, and I'll do my best to help."
"There's no need for such formality, Senior Sister. Let's just exchange what we need."
Chen Mu smiled and took out a bundle containing some unnecessary treasures he had gathered earlier.
Meng Dan Yun glanced at Chen Mu and nodded slightly. "I don't need much. Only these Earthly Origin Lotus Seeds will be of the greatest benefit to me. I'm not lacking in the others."
As a True Transmitter of the Seven Mysteries Sect, ordinary treasures and minerals were of little use to her. Moreover, she wasn't a family member, and there weren't numerous clan members relying on her, so she indeed had little interest in things she didn't urgently need.
Among the items Meng Dan Yun had gathered, there were indeed a few things Chen Mu required. There was a small piece of Golden Thread Jade Mine, a primary material for forging a Divine Artifact Soft Armor, which he now had all the materials for. Additionally, there was a compatible auxiliary material.
There were also two Water Essence Orbs.
These were similar to the Earth Essence Orb but of the water attribute, aiding the cultivation of the Water Hex Concept. Considering that Meng Dan Yun herself cultivated the Water Hex Concept, Chen Mu only took one.
"The shattered Earth Vein should be close to restoration. We should go up now."
Chen Mu and Meng Dan Yun took what they needed and exchanged their items. Then, they put their sacks back on, and at this moment, Chen Mu indeed carried quite a few things. Not only did he have a heavy sack, but his Daoist robe also held Han Guang's bamboo stick and the Evil Exorcising Thunder Spear.
"Mhm."
Meng Dan Yun nodded slightly.
In truth, she was more eager to go up at this moment. With the Earthly Origin Lotus Seeds, she had lost interest in further exploring this underground cavern. She wanted to find a suitable place to seclude herself and cultivate, comprehending the Concepts.
Splash!
Together, Chen Mu and Meng Dan Yun leaped into the water and made their way upstream.
"I'll probably go straight back to Yu City to seclude myself. It'll take about two to three months. If you're not in a hurry, you can wait for me to come out of seclusion, or I can write you a letter of introduction to see my Shizu."
As Meng Dan Yun looked at Chen Mu, a fleeting sense of emotion filled her heart.
Just a few months ago, Chen Mu was still seeking guidance from her on the details and secrets of the Whistling Wind Intent. Now, a few months later, he could traverse an entire county, pursuing Han Guang, deterring Hua Nongying, and defeating Gu Hong with a single blade.
Although Chen Mu had become famous in Yu County, his reputation was limited to that single county. But after today, his name would no longer be confined to Yu County. It would spread throughout Yu State and even shake the various sects along the Cold Northern Path!
"Then go into seclusion, Senior Sister. I also have some matters to attend to."
Chen Mu responded after some thought.
He did need to go to the Seven Mysteries Sect, but the tidal disaster wasn't over yet, and there were still loose ends to tie up. After the disaster, he also had his wedding with Xu Hongyu to plan, and he needed to forge the Divine Artifact Soft Armor. There were many trivial matters to handle, and two to three months should be enough to deal with them.
At this moment, Meng Dan Yun suddenly looked at Chen Mu, as if remembering something, her eyes sparkling. "I heard you have a marriage arrangement with a lady from the Yu Family in the inner city. It should be within these two to three months, right? If I'm in seclusion, I might not be able to personally congratulate you. So, I'll offer my early congratulations."
"Thank you for your blessings, Senior Sister."
(End of Chapter)
The muddy waters above, originally just a shallow area, had now seemingly transformed into a deep lake.
Just as Meng Dan Yun burst out from the muddy fissure and appeared in the murky lake bottom, a surprised cry was heard nearby: "Meng Dan Yun!"
A figure then swiftly fled into the distance.
It was an inner disciple of the Sky Sword Sect, seemingly exploring the muddy lake bottom.
Without the cultivation of the Organ Realms, it was difficult for martial artists to delve deep into underground grottoes. They could only search through the mud at the lake bottom, hoping to find rare minerals brought up by the surging earth pulse. The inner disciple of the Sky Sword Sect was startled to see Meng Dan Yun emerge from below, naturally giving him a fright, and he hurriedly fled.
Meng Dan Yun didn't intend to trouble the ordinary disciple of the Sky Sword Sect. With a quick sense in the water, she discerned a direction and swiftly glided through the water, soon reaching the nearest shore.
Splash!
She stepped out of the water, her gaze sweeping across the surroundings. This expansive lake had disciples from various sects stationed on its four shores. Some were diving into the water, while others were emerging from it.
As Meng Dan Yun retracted her gaze, preparing to leave, a voice of urgency suddenly came from the distance.
"Meng Zhenchuan!"
Meng Dan Yun slightly startled, turning her head to see Xue Huaiyi rushing over from the distant shore. He bowed to Meng Dan Yun and said urgently, "Reporting to Meng Zhenchuan, a Fifth Rank Demon is wreaking havoc in Jingyu County, and we are unable to resist it. We hope you can come to subdue the demon and save the county."
Jingyu County was half of the Xue family's territory. Even with ordinary Fourth Rank Demons, they could handle them one by one, but a Fifth Rank Demon was different. Only those in the Organ Realms could suppress such a powerful demon. Unless it was restrained by a military formation, even a large number of people would be of little use. It was impossible to drive the demon away.
Xue Huaiyi had been leading a search in the muddy lake bottom, but he never expected to receive news of a Fifth Rank Demon in the county. He was naturally anxious, and although he immediately sent a report to the city lord, Xue Huai Kong, Xue Huai Kong was not in the Jingyu County area. By the time he received the report and rushed over, it would already be too late. The only person nearby who could provide assistance was Meng Dan Yun, a true transmitter of the Seven Mysteries Sect.
However, Meng Dan Yun was a true transmitter of the Seven Mysteries Sect, not a native of Yu City. If she didn't want to help, there was nothing he could do. At this moment, he bowed his head low, his words filled with pleading.
"A Fifth Rank Demon?"
Meng Dan Yun slightly pondered, about to ask for the specific location. Although she was eager to return to Yu City to cultivate her intent, if a Fifth Rank Demon was wreaking havoc nearby, it wouldn't be right to ignore it.
Just as she was about to inquire, another voice interrupted.
"Where is it?"
Chen Mu's figure appeared behind her, addressing Xue Huaiyi.
Xue Huaiyi hurriedly replied, "Just east of the county government..."
He had been looking for Chen Mu earlier but couldn't find him. He guessed that Chen Mu might have gone to nearby villages to help with disaster relief, so he didn't ask further. After all, the demon causing havoc was a Fifth Rank Demon, and finding Chen Mu would likely still require Meng Dan Yun's assistance.
"Alright, I understand," Chen Mu nodded slightly. "Senior Sister Meng, please don't trouble yourself further. This is within my responsibilities, and with that, he quickly departed.
Xue Huaiyi was momentarily stunned by this scene, and after reacting, he hurriedly called out to Chen Mu's departing figure, "Senior Brother Chen, that's the Fifth Rank Water Demon 'Fong Yi', not an ordinary demon! It's not an easy opponent!"
It seemed Chen Mu hadn't heard, as his figure had already disappeared into the distance. Meng Dan Yun seemed to have no intention of getting further involved, leaving Xue Huaiyi in a state of panic. He turned to look at Meng Dan Yun.
Meng Dan Yun was about to leave, noticing Xue Huaiyi's expression, and a hint of strangeness flashed in her eyes. "Why the urgency? If even Senior Brother Chen can't handle it, unless Yan Inspector steps in, there are few who can. Moreover, the Water Demon 'Fong Yi' isn't that strong of a demon."
Xue Huaiyi froze at these words, momentarily not understanding Meng Dan Yun's meaning.
Meng Dan Yun shook her head slightly, "Senior Brother Chen has entered the Organ Realms, and his Wind, Thunder, and Fire Trinities Intent is complete. Even the Sky Sword Sect's Gu Hong was defeated by his blade. I'm even less of a match for him."
With that, Meng Dan Yun didn't say more. With a light step on the riverbank, her entire figure gracefully floated away.
She left Xue Huaiyi standing there, completely frozen in place.
Not far away, on the lakeshore, Xue Lin, who had just emerged from the water, was about to approach. At that moment, he wore a bewildered expression, as if his ears were suddenly filled with muddy water.
What did Meng Dan Yun just say?
(Chapter End)
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