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Chapter 311: Xia Hou Yan's Shock
Chapter 311: Xia Hou Yan's Shock
After dealing with the Bonebreaker Marquis, Chen Mu, with his expertise, efficiently disposed of the body. He searched thoroughly but found no spiritual artifacts, only to discover a beast hide in the Marquis' belongings, adorned with numerous human figure illustrations and foreign inscriptions. It seemed to be a type of martial technique, which Chen Mu deduced to be the 'Savage' technique the Marquis had previously displayed.
The Savage method is indeed a form of martial arts.
Compared to the current martial arts, the Savage Way is more primitive, imitating the techniques and movements of once-existent top-tier demonic beasts, much like the Tiger Demon Bone Forging Fist.
These techniques, when compared to the widely-spread martial arts of today, such as the Falling Flower Trace and the Heavenly Wheel Seal, are not necessarily inferior. They are just more primitive, making them harder to learn and master to perfection.
At the pinnacle of martial arts, a hundred paths converge.
Regardless of the technique practiced, when perfected, one cultivates the 'Three-Foot Forbidden Domain,' signifying an ultimate control over the Primordial Aura. Only then can one pair it with the cultivation of martial body techniques.
Chen Mu didn't feel the need to reference these techniques, as his Heavenly Wheel Seal, since its inception, has encompassed everything from Primordial Aura techniques to martial body skills, making it the most comprehensive offensive and defensive martial art. Despite the Seven Mysteries Sect only having cultivation methods for the first few layers, with nothing recorded from the seventh layer onwards, Chen, with his system panel, is not limited by this.
As long as his cultivation is sufficient, he can directly enhance his skills using the system's experience.
Of course, without the corresponding techniques, the acquisition of experience might be slightly slower, but this is not a significant concern.
The final two layers of the Heavenly Wheel Seal techniques are likely only recorded in the Grand Imperial Court. If, in the future, he needs to improve his cultivation efficiency, he can consider making a trip there, but for now, it's unnecessary.
"It's still somewhat valuable."
Chen Mu carefully studied the beast hide scroll and, after some research, decided to keep it. After all, it came from a Grandmaster, and its techniques were not ordinary. He could translate the foreign inscriptions and add them to the Seven Mysteries Sect's collection upon returning.
Apart from the beast hide scroll, there was nothing else of value on the Bonebreaker Marquis. Chen Mu searched thoroughly and, finding nothing else, rubbed his hands together, causing a burst of fiery flames to erupt and rapidly consume the Marquis' body, turning it into ashes. Finally, he blew away the ashes with a cold gust of wind, erasing all traces.
Afterwards, Chen Mu turned around, picking up the Marquis' crescent moon curved blade.
This was also a Spirit Weapon, and all Spirit Weapons held value, especially those owned by Grandmasters, which were not ordinary. Chen Mu could feel a chilling murderous aura emanating from the blade.
"A murderous curved blade, its quality is similar to the Frost Soul Spirit Blade."
Chen Mu examined it carefully and nodded in satisfaction.
The Seven Mysteries Sect had few people who could use murderous Spirit Weapons, as the Heaven Sword Sect and Blood Concealment Tower's Spirit Weapons were more inclined towards this type. Nonetheless, they were still highly valuable.
There was an extremely valuable Divine Heaven Stone in the Seven Mysteries Sect that he had never exchanged for, as many of his possessions were still useful, such as the Frost Soul Spirit Blade and the Evil Exorcising Thunder Spear. Now, he could exchange this Spirit Weapon for the stone.
As for the Supreme Aura, Southern Bright Flame, and Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, he would have to wait for news from the Hua Ningying sisters.
Finally, after organizing everything, Chen Mu picked up the crescent moon curved blade, ensuring nothing was left behind. He took a step, and the frozen ground rumbled and heaved, burying all traces beneath the shattered earth.
Then, he took another step, leaving the area, and headed towards Xia Hou Yan and the others.
In the distance, Xia Hou Yan, along with over a hundred elites, led thousands of women and children, rushing at full speed.
Xia Hou Yan had been sensing the situation behind them, but since the clash of two formidable auras a quarter of an hour ago, suspected to be Chen Mu fighting someone, the area had become eerily silent, with no further disturbances.
This situation was bizarre, but even with some worry in his heart, he couldn't return to investigate. A battle between Grandmasters was something he had no capacity to interfere with, and the only strategy was to lead his troops away as quickly as possible.
"If the person who came was only the Bonebreaker Marquis, and Chen Mu faced him alone, it should be no problem for him to hold him off."
Xia Hou Yan reassured himself.
However, the complete silence and lack of further disturbances made him uneasy, and he couldn't shake the feeling of unease from his heart, even more so than the anxiety of battle.
As they continued forward, after some time, Xia Hou Yan suddenly became startled, and when he turned to look, he saw a figure silently appearing beside him. The figure wore plain cloth and a cloak, and it was Chen Mu, who had caught up with the group without anyone noticing.
"Junior Brother Chen?"
Xia Hou Yan, seeing Chen Mu, was first startled and then immediately relieved. Since Chen Mu had safely caught up, the situation was likely under control.
However, he was also surprised. From Chen Mu's encounter with the Wumong Tribe's Grandmaster to now, it had only been a little over a quarter of an hour. Grandmaster battles between evenly matched opponents often lasted for days and nights without a clear victor. He hadn't expected Chen Mu to shake off the pursuit so quickly, and the Bonebreaker Marquis didn't seem to be chasing after them anymore.
Upon careful consideration, it didn't seem too surprising.
After all, if the Bonebreaker Marquis were alone, it would be quite difficult for him to deal with Chen Mu in his current state. After a prolonged struggle with no progress, it would be pointless to continue. Now, with their group yet to return to Sha Prefecture, it was more sensible for the Bonebreaker Marquis to return to the Wumong Tribe and ask for assistance from other Grandmasters rather than engage in a futile struggle with Chen Mu.
"That should have been the Bonebreaker Marquis from the Wumong Tribe," Xia Hou Yan said, sensing that no other Grandmasters were pursuing them from behind.
At this moment, Chen Mu's expression was calm, and he had slowed down, rejoining the rear of the formation alongside Xia Hou Yan. "It was him."
Xia Hou Yan couldn't help but smile upon hearing this, exclaiming, "The Bonebreaker Marquis's strength is truly formidable. He's second only to Elder Feng Hongsheng in our sect. Yet, Junior Brother Chen forced him to retreat in just a moment. When this battle is spread, there will be no dispute over your position as the third-ranked on the Gale Wind Rankings."
After the battle in Frost Northern County, Chen Mu rose to the third rank on the Gale Wind Rankings, pushing the original third-ranked 'Heartless Sword' Lin Han down a spot. This event was still a topic of discussion among many, especially within the Heavenly Sword Sect. Some of Lin Han's juniors felt that although Chen Mu was strong, it didn't necessarily mean he could defeat Lin Han, so the third rank was still controversial.
However, if the news of Chen Mu forcing the Bonebreaker Marquis to retreat within an hour spread, there would likely be no more disputes. Even if the first-ranked Freedom Wandering Immortal, Hua Yunsheng, were here, the outcome would probably be the same.
The 1619 version is correct!
"These foreign Grandmasters indeed have their unique abilities. The Bonebreaker Marquis is quite capable," Chen Mu replied, his tone calm and collected, after hearing Xia Hou Yan's words.
Xia Hou Yan nodded, then continued with a grave expression, "We are still within Cold Province. If the Bonebreaker Marquis returns to the Wumong Tribe and brings others to assist, it will become dangerous. Junior Brother Chen, do you think we should continue on our direct path back to Sha Prefecture, or temporarily alter our route and take a slight detour?"
"Let's continue forward. The Wumong Tribe won't send anyone else for a while," Chen Mu said calmly, shaking his head. "They won't be able to learn about the Bonebreaker Marquis's death for some time."
"Okay, that's good," Xia Hou Yan said, nodding slightly.
But just then, his expression froze, and he stopped in his tracks. His eyes widened in surprise, and a look of disbelief appeared in his eyes... Wait, the Bonebreaker Marquis's death?
He looked at Chen Mu in disbelief, his eyes filled with astonishment.
Chen Mu merely nodded slightly and said, "Please keep this to yourself for now, Senior Brother Xia Hou."
Although the Wumong Tribe would eventually learn that the Bonebreaker Marquis died by his hand, there was no need to deliberately hide this from Xia Hou Yan. However, there was no need to publicize it either.
Even if the foreign tribes realized that the Bonebreaker Marquis was dead, they wouldn't easily imagine that he was killed by a single person. More likely, they would suspect that he fell into a trap set by the Mysterious Pavilion and was killed by a joint attack, making it more convenient for Chen Mu's actions.
Furthermore, even if it became known that Chen Mu killed the Bonebreaker Marquis, it wouldn't immediately reveal that he had achieved the Grandmaster realm. At most, they might suspect that he had cultivated the Heaven-Earth Domain or some other means.
Currently, Chen Mu's rank on the Gale Wind Rankings was close to that of the Bonebreaker Marquis.
"Okay," Xia Hou Yan said, his eyes widening in surprise. If it weren't for the fact that Chen Mu was speaking, he would have thought it was a joke or a false report. But Chen Mu's serious and calm tone made it clear that this was undoubtedly the truth.
He quickly suppressed his emotions, and his expression returned to normal, but the shock in his eyes remained. As he looked at Chen Mu, ripples of emotion filled his gaze.
The Bonebreaker Marquis!
He was a Grandmaster on par with Feng Hongsheng and Shi Zhenyong, a renowned figure within the Ice Province.
Chen Mu not only defeated him in battle but also ultimately killed him. What a shocking piece of news! Even the current first-ranked Freedom Wandering Immortal, Hua Yunsheng, might not necessarily win against the Bonebreaker Marquis.
What third rank on the Gale Wind Rankings?
Chen Mu's strength, which allowed him to slay the Bonebreaker Marquis, likely surpassed even that of the first-ranked Hua Yunsheng!
But how did Chen Mu achieve this... the Heaven-Earth Domain? That's impossible. Although Chen Mu's insight into the Intention realm was profound, it probably hadn't reached the domain level yet. As for the Heaven-Earth Grandmaster realm, that was even more out of the question. Chen Mu had only cultivated the Six Viscera Realm for a short time, and that was without considering the ambush by the Mysterious Pavilion. That was just a fantasy.
After a series of shocks, Xia Hou Yan could only conclude that the Heaven-Earth Martial Arts was the strongest in the world, and Chen Mu was an unparalleled genius in its cultivation. Perhaps the Bonebreaker Marquis underestimated Chen Mu, thinking he was just a junior, and ultimately fell victim to Chen Mu's killing blow.
(End of Chapter)
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