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Chapter 372: Repelling Yuwen Hao
Chapter 372: Repelling Yuwen Hao
The intense battle raged on.
Chen Mu and Yuwen Hao fought with increasing ferocity, their movements becoming swifter with each exchange. Their figures blurred into two faint shadows, constantly flickering and colliding in the void, and with each collision, white rifts briefly appeared in the void, causing the surrounding Heavenly Earth Power to surge like tidal waves.
Suddenly, someone grunted, caught off guard by a lingering ripple that struck them, causing them to stumble back several steps. Blood trickled from the corner of their mouth, and their eyes widened in shock.
"Run!"
The nearby grandmasters, witnessing this, were equally startled. Finally, they snapped out of their awe-struck state, realizing that their level was insufficient to witness such a close-range Blood Exchange Realm battle.
Swish! Swish!
Many of the Northern Chill Grandmasters reacted and retreated, suppressing their trembling hearts. They dispersed, no longer daring to spectate, including Luan Qiumei and Xia Yuye, who also withdrew.
Soon, only Chen Mu and Yuwen Hao remained in the arena. Initially, Yuwen Hao's plan was to take advantage of Chen Mu's youth as a newly ascended Heaven-Earth Grandmaster and kill him to eliminate future worries. However, as the battle raged on, it became increasingly difficult for him to disengage.
He struggled to defeat Chen Mu! A new Heaven-Earth Grandmaster, still in the Bone Marrow Purification Realm, had already reached a level comparable to his own. This realization sent shockwaves through Yuwen Hao's mind.
He found himself in a dilemma, unsure of his next move. Even if he managed to escape, Chen Mu's terrifying talent meant that he would become an even greater threat in the future. Yuwen Hao, as the Sky Demon Ancestor, might find no safe haven in the entire world!
"Damn it! How could he have advanced to such a level in one step?"
As Yuwen Hao continued to clash with Chen Mu, his heart churned with fear, and his face twisted in dismay.
If he had known earlier about Chen Mu's terrifying talent, even after entering the Bone Marrow Purification Realm, he would have considered Chen Mu a lifelong nemesis. He should have infiltrated Jade Province years ago to assassinate Chen Mu, instead of ignoring him.
But the issue was that as the Sky Demon Ancestor, an unparalleled expert, how could he have treated the Chen Mu of a few years ago as a formidable enemy? Even if Chen Mu had made it onto the Wind and Cloud Rankings, in Yuwen Hao's eyes, he was still no more than an ant.
As Yuwen Hao's heart surged with emotions and his astonishment grew with each exchange...
His attacks finally revealed a flaw.
Bang!
Chen Mu, with his keen senses, seized this opportunity. He unleashed a fierce Heaven-Earth Seal, tearing apart Yuwen Hao's defense, followed by a palm seal that slammed down.
"Not good!"
Yuwen Hao's eyes darkened.
He realized that his momentary distraction had cost him. Chen Mu had become his true nemesis at this level of combat, where even the slightest lapse in focus or mistake could be fatal.
In a panic, Yuwen Hao executed a tail sweep to block Chen Mu's palm seal, simultaneously shifting his body to evade the attack. However, he was still grazed by the edge of Chen Mu's palm seal.
Crack!
The power of Chen Mu's move was such that even a glancing blow was not easily withstood. Despite the Sky Demon's resilient body, the nearby scales shattered, and blood splattered!
Yuwen Hao's clothes at his waist tore, revealing a broken section of his scaled body. He grunted, and as he looked at Chen Mu, his eyes no longer held shock, only determination. His figure flickered, transforming into a gray shadow that fled into the distance.
"Hmph!"
Chen Mu coldly humphed, taking a step forward to pursue, and another palm seal descended.
This time, Yuwen Hao didn't turn back. Instead, he struck back with a palm, forcefully meeting Chen Mu's attack. His body trembled with demonic energy, but his escape speed increased, and he quickly vanished into the distance, a gray shadow disappearing from Chen Mu's sight.
Chen Mu took a few more steps forward before stopping. He stood in the air with his hands behind his back, watching Yuwen Hao's retreating figure.
Although he had seized the opportunity to strike Yuwen Hao, his opponent was a Sky Demon, and his speed was exceptional. Unless Chen Mu could corner him, it was nearly impossible to defeat him, at least not with Chen Mu's current abilities.
"Yuwen Hao..."
"If you dare to appear before me again, it will be your death."
Chen Mu stared at Yuwen Hao's disappearing back, his eyes cold and determined. Then, he turned and headed back.
Currently, Chen Mu was still in the Bone Marrow Purification Realm, and his Martial Body had only reached the Small Accomplishment stage of Heaven-Earth, not yet at the Great Accomplishment stage. Despite this, his strength was already on par with Yuwen Hao, even slightly superior. In the near future, with further progress, crushing Yuwen Hao, the Sky Demon Ancestor, would be as easy as turning his hand. If Yuwen Hao dared to show himself again, escaping would not be so simple!
...
In the Earth Abyss.
A shadow swiftly traversed the void, leaving behind a trail of grey.
Yuwen Hao's figure was somewhat disheveled as he fled for hundreds of miles, reaching a desolate and dark region. Finally, he slowed down, and the demonic aura around him gradually subsided.
Wiping away the blood from the corner of his mouth, he turned his gaze to his waist and abdomen. There, the scales were still stained with blood, but the shattered parts were gradually healing. The injury wasn't severe, and he knew that it would heal within a day or two.
However, his expression remained unusually grave.
"Chen Mu..."
He turned his gaze towards the darkness behind him.
Indeed, in times of chaos, monstrous talents emerge. Even Chen Mu, a formidable opponent, had silently emerged without a trace. No one had ever heard of a Blood Replacement Realm cultivator engaging in a life-and-death battle with a Bone Marrow Purification Realm opponent. Even the ancient Heaven-Earth Grandmasters couldn't achieve such a feat.
The Sky Demon Sect had been dormant for hundreds of years, hiding and cultivating in the remote and frigid borderlands. Finally, with the arrival of this chaotic era, they seized the opportunity to dominate a state. But unexpectedly, Chen Mu appeared, threatening their ambitions. If, in a few decades, Chen Mu reaches the Blood Replacement Realm and becomes another founding martial emperor like the Great Proclamation Founding Martial Emperor, the Sky Demon Sect would be completely swept out of the borderlands!
Even with the enmity between Chen Mu and the Sky Demon Sect, fleeing to the borderlands might not guarantee their safety.
They couldn't allow this to happen! A chilling intent flashed in Yuwen Hao's eyes. Although his current strength made it difficult to defeat Chen Mu, he was fortunate that Chen Mu's power was still on par with his own. Chen Mu hadn't reached the Blood Replacement Realm yet!
As long as Chen Mu hadn't reached the pinnacle of power, there was still a chance to eliminate him in his infancy. It just required a long-term strategy, and he needed to consult with the Sky Corpse Sect and the foreign clans outside the pass, like the Bone-Clad Marquis and others, to devise a plan.
Yuwen Hao wasn't the only one who didn't want to see Chen Mu's sudden rise to power, becoming the second Heaven-Earth Martial Saint.
At this moment, Yuwen Hao even felt a sense of relief. He was grateful that he had discovered Chen Mu's true strength at this juncture, realizing the danger he posed. There was still a chance to eliminate him, and if they had waited another decade, it might have been too late, and no one could have stopped him.
"..."
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Yuwen Hao took a deep breath and prepared to leave.
But, just at that moment, his pupils constricted slightly.
He sensed a ripple in the nearby void, and a surge of powerful Heavenly Power emerged, accompanied by a sudden figure. A slender, delicate hand gently pressed towards his back.
Yuwen Hao had been deep in thought about Chen Mu, which had left him somewhat distracted. Facing this unexpected attack, he had no time to react and could only sidestep, blocking the strike with his arms crossed in front of him.
Bang!!!
Without time for further reaction, he took the full force of the strike, even with his arms crossed in defense. Despite summoning his demonic power, he was at a disadvantage and suffered a significant blow, grunting as the impact rippled through his body, forcing him to retreat several steps.
The internal injury inflicted by Chen Mu had almost healed, but it was triggered again, and he couldn't suppress the pain, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He glared at the figure before him.
"Qin Mengjun!"
The sudden attacker was none other than Qin Mengjun, the newly ascended Blood Replacement Realm master of the Seven Xuan Sect. She was clad in a light silk robe, her face exquisite, but her attacks were merciless. With each successful strike, she took a lotus step forward, her slender hand raised, and she pressed down again, even the small seal on her chest floated and gathered Heavenly Power.
"Were you just mentioning my disciple's name?" Qin Mengjun asked casually as she continued her relentless attacks, one after the other.
"Hmph!"
Yuwen Hao let out a cold snort, facing Qin Mengjun's relentless killing moves. Despite his injuries, he remained composed, having been caught off guard earlier due to Chen Mu and his own wounds. But now, having recovered his wits, he wasn't intimidated by Qin Mengjun, a newly ascended Blood Replacement Realm cultivator.
However, they hadn't crossed paths before. Yuwen Hao waved his hands, summoning a grey demonic mist to shield himself, blocking Qin Mengjun's Heaven Flipping Seal. Taking advantage of the momentum, he fled again, transforming into a grey shadow and escaping into the distance.
Swish!
Qin Mengjun swept her sleeves, dispelling the grey mist, then stared at Yuwen Hao's retreating figure, but she didn't pursue him. Instead, she wore a thoughtful expression.
After all, Yuwen Hao was a Sky Demon cultivator, and even though Qin Mengjun had reached the Blood Replacement Realm, her strength was on par with his own.
(Chapter End)
As she had previously entered the Blood Replacement Realm and traveled far and wide, Qin Mengjun had encountered Yuwen Hao and exchanged a few moves, realizing that there was little difference in their strengths. After a brief exchange, Yuwen Hao retreated.
"Chen Mu..."
Qin Mengjun had been nearby, sensing Yuwen Hao's demonic aura before concealing her presence and approaching quietly. She noticed that Yuwen Hao seemed injured, so she seized the opportunity and attacked, successfully wounding him. However, it was still not enough to defeat him, especially within the Earth Abyss where her speed was restricted, falling short of Yuwen Hao's.
Hearing Yuwen Hao mutter Chen Mu's name, Qin Mengjun couldn't help but turn her gaze towards the direction he came from, a faint glimmer appearing in her eyes.
Everything Chen Mu had done in the past was right. During his weaker days, he used various means to hide himself, but he was walking the path of Heaven and Earth, striving for supremacy over the world. Without experiencing the trials and tribulations, there could be no transformation into a dragon. No one could quietly cultivate to the Blood Replacement Realm without anyone knowing; those who reach this realm must go through numerous trials to comprehend life and death.
As the strongest Heaven and Earth Grandmaster in history, the greatest of all time, Chen Mu would eventually take this step, it was just a matter of time. Once he took this step, the world would soon be shaken, and the true beginning of his journey to supremacy would commence!
If he were to stumble and make no progress, his future would be no different from the previous nine Heaven and Earth Grandmasters, leaving only a shallow mark in the history books, eventually fading from memory after a thousand years.
But if he could overcome these obstacles and reach the end...
He would soar above the Nine Heavens, overlooking the entire world, and make the ninety states of the Grand Proclamation World bow before him!
...
At the site of the collapsed Stone Vein Heaven.
Chen Mu descended, quietly returning to the scene.
The Grandmasters who had gathered due to the Heaven's collapse had mostly dispersed, leaving only a few like Liu Tong and Luan Qiumei. They remained, but none dared to touch the lingering Chaos Essence.
When Chen Mu returned, he joined the remaining few in the center, approaching the floating Chaos Essence. The entire mass of grey mist continued to churn without dispersing or condensing, with the Eight Cosmic Aspects of Heaven and Earth intertwined, indistinguishable from each other. It was impossible to differentiate the concepts of the Eight Aspects within.
"Chaos Essence..."
Chen Mu stared at the mass, speaking softly.
The origin of martial arts began with Yin and Yang, gradually evolving into the myriad things in the world, eventually encompassing the Eight Cosmic Aspects of Heaven and Earth.
While some martial arts were named 'Primordial Hand' and the like, they had no connection to true Chaos. Chaos, the state before Yin and Yang, was the most chaotic and formless, and could not be transformed into martial arts.
The transition from Chaos to Yin and Yang marked the beginning of order, and only within this order could people comprehend and understand the concept of martial arts.
Chaos itself was formless and chaotic, without logic or pattern, making it impossible to give birth to martial arts concepts. Ordinary martial artists could not fathom any understanding or insight from it.
Even Chen Mu was no exception.
However, he was slightly different. Cultivating the Eight Cosmic Aspects, the culmination of the world's evolution, he could sense a hint of the formless mystery within pure chaos, though it was as elusive as trying to see flowers in the mist.
If he had to describe it, the feeling this mass of Chaos Essence gave him was similar to the Sky Demon he had fought before and the Cavern Void he had glimpsed. They were things he knew existed but couldn't grasp their essence, perhaps because they were inherently incomprehensible, or more likely, his current level was not sufficient to understand them.
His Heaven and Earth cultivation had only reached the realm of the domain, not yet taking the third step to touch the true essence of Heaven and Earth.
Without fully integrating and mastering the essence of this world, how could he understand the Cavern Void, a concept born before the order of Heaven and Earth? It was an impossible task, like building a castle in the air.
After observing the mass of Chaos Essence for a long time, Chen Mu finally took a deep breath, moved his thoughts, and activated the Heaven-Earth Domain, using its power to gradually condense and collect the Chaos Essence into a ball, which he then took into his palm.
(End of Chapter)
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