Chapter 375: Tremors in Frost North
Chapter 375: Tremors in Frost North
After settling Xu Hongyu and the others, Chen Mu quietly left the bamboo forest to find a place to sort through his numerous gains from the Earth Abyss journey.
It was around this time that news of what transpired in the Earth Abyss gradually spread throughout Jade Province and even reached Frost North.
In an instant,
Tremors in Frost North!
...
At the summit of Spirit Profound Peak, within the main hall.
In a quiet room.
Chu Jingsu, who was in seclusion to stabilize his Bone Marrow Purification Realm, slowly opened his eyes.
"It's finally almost there."
He clenched his fist, feeling the surging true energy within his body, and couldn't help but smile.
What is the purpose of a martial artist's arduous cultivation if not for the pursuit of martial arts realms? Countless Six Organ Realm cultivators had been stuck at this stage, but after enduring countless hardships, Chu Jingsu had finally overcome it. Now, he was fully consolidating his realm.
His martial body had already reached a highly refined state. From now on, further progress would require a long and arduous process of refinement. He would need to absorb the energy of heaven and earth for years, gradually improving step by step, until his martial body was perfected. Only then could he master the power of domains and become one of the strongest figures below the top grandmasters, with the potential to even enter their ranks.
The moment one enters the Grandmaster realm, everything changes.
It's not just his strength that transforms, but also his mindset. The feeling of being in harmony with heaven and earth, reaching a profound level of perception, changes the way he views the world. He could now be considered a senior expert.
"It's a pity it's a few years late; otherwise, I might have been able to catch up with this Earth Abyss journey and compete with the Frost North Grandmaster."
Chu Jingsu stood up and sighed.
If he had broken through the Mystic Gate a few years earlier, he might have already comprehended the power of domains by now. Then, he could have accompanied Chen Mu to the Earth Abyss. With Chen Mu already ranked third on the Wind and Cloud Rankings, they could have faced even the top grandmasters like Jiang Changsheng without fear.
Speaking of his 'Senior Brother', he was the one who personally guided Chen Mu into the sect. However, Chen Mu rose to prominence, eventually surpassing him entirely. Now, Chu Jingsu had finally regained some of his dignity as the senior brother.
Stepping out of the quiet room.
"Senior Brother Chu, you've emerged from seclusion."
One of the Spirit Profound Peak's stewards, who was on duty in the main hall, respectfully bowed to Chu Jingsu.
After entering the Bone Marrow Purification Realm, Chu Jingsu naturally became a member of the Seven Mysteries Sect's Elder Council, taking his place as an elder. As the senior disciple under Qin Mengjun, everyone in the Spirit Profound Peak, regardless of age, had to address him as either 'Senior Brother' or 'Elder'.
"Hmm."
Chu Jingsu nodded slightly and then asked, "I've been in seclusion for about twenty or thirty days, right? How is the situation in Ice Province?"
At his current realm, his identity and perspective had changed. He was now concerned with the situation and changes in Ice Province and even the Earth Abyss. He was also contemplating whether to explore the Earth Abyss once more before its closure.
The steward quickly briefed Chu Jingsu on the events in Ice Province.
Chu Jingsu nodded and asked, "Do we have any news from Brother Chen and Senior Sister Meng?"
"Lawkeeper Meng and Lawkeeper Zhao are guarding the Frosty Mountain Range. They've encountered some dangers but are safe. As for the Peak Master..."
The steward, Jiao, paused here, even though he had already received the news a day ago. But even now, as he brought it up, his heart couldn't help but stir, and his eyes were filled with awe. He said, "The Peak Master has returned to the sect. It is said that he has broken through the Mystic Gate, entered the Bone Marrow Purification Realm, and cultivated the Heaven and Earth Grandmaster realm. During this Earth Abyss journey, he even broke the Eternal Sword, repelled Yuwen Hao, and has now risen to the pinnacle of the grandmaster realm. It won't be long before his name will soar to the top of the Great Xuan Grandmaster List."
Broken through the Mystic Gate...
Upon hearing the first half of Jiao's words, Chu Jingsu was stunned. Although he had witnessed Chen Mu's astonishing talent and believed that he might be able to break through the Mystic Gate using the Heaven and Earth concept, the speed and timing of his breakthrough still amazed him.
As for the latter part about breaking the Eternal Sword and repelling Yuwen Hao, Chu Jingsu was left in astonishment.
The Eternal Sword, Jiang Changsheng? Yuwen Hao, the Sky Demon Ancestor Yuwen Hao? The former was still acceptable. If Chen Mu had indeed reached the Heaven and Earth Grandmaster level, defeating Jiang Changsheng would be reasonable. But Yuwen Hao was an extraordinary figure, a Sky Demon Ancestor comparable to Qin Mengjun! Chen Mu had repelled Yuwen Hao!
If Chen Mu had been in the Bone Marrow Purification Realm for many years and was on the verge of becoming a Heaven and Earth Grandmaster, Chu Jingsu might not have been so shocked. But even though Chen Mu had entered the Bone Marrow Purification Realm and cultivated the Heaven and Earth Grandmaster realm, shouldn't it have been a more recent development?
Having just taken his first steps into the Grandmaster realm, he was able to repel Yuwen Hao. This was an unimaginable feat, even for a Heaven-Earth Grandmaster. Throughout history, the nine invincible Heaven-Earth Grandmasters only achieved such dominance after many years of cultivating their Martial Bodies to perfection.
Asking for the top spot on the Grandmaster List...
Chu Jingsu's mind was momentarily overwhelmed with emotions.
The Grandmaster List only records a hundred names, all of them the top Grandmasters of their era. Looking across the entire Northern Chill, there are currently no more than two hands' worth of people on the list, and the Northern Chill hasn't had a top ten ranker in many years.
Chen Mu,
Previously, he was only known in the Northern Chill through the Wind and Cloud Rankings, but outside of the region, his name was far from being universally recognized. However, if he were to ask for the top spot on the Grandmaster List, that would be a completely different story.
A 33-year-old Heaven-Earth Grandmaster, asking for the top spot on the Grandmaster List, would likely cause a stir throughout the Great Xuan!
"Brother Chen has truly emerged from seclusion like a dragon."
Chu Jingsu gradually snapped out of his awe and began to think of many things. He looked up at the sky beyond the grand hall and muttered to himself, not sure if he was sighing or worrying.
Emerging from seclusion, facing heavenly tribulations.
The previous Chen Mu, although he displayed the once-in-a-century world-shaking talent of the Northern Defense, had yet to break through the Mystic Gate. For the various powers and influential figures in the world, he was not yet a threat, merely someone who caught their attention.
But now, having entered the Bone Marrow Wash Realm and achieved the Heaven-Earth Grandmaster level, he is only one step away from the peak of Martial Dao. Once he crosses the Blood Exchange Barrier, another figure capable of ruling the world will be born.
This is already a threat!
Chen Mu will undoubtedly shock the Northern Defense and his name will spread across the world, but with this fame comes countless troubles and tribulations. Only by overcoming these trials can he truly soar like a dragon in the sky, unhindered!
"I thought I could help Brother Chen in the future, but it seems I was overestimating myself."
After a flurry of thoughts, Chu Jingsu eventually sighed.
Having entered the Grandmaster realm, he will at least be able to match Feng Hongsheng and others, and even have the potential to join the ranks of the top Grandmasters in the Northern Defense. He had hoped to catch up to Chen Mu, but the gap remains unchanged.
...
Immortal Sword Art, Absolute Blade Death, and the Sky Demon's defeat.
One by one, the events in the Earth Abyss spread throughout the upper echelons of the Gate of Seven Mysteries Sect and gradually reached the numerous disciples. For a moment, the entire sect, especially the disciples of Spirit Profound Peak, was filled with awe amidst their silence.
People like Jin Ling'er and Zhao Xiaohong, who had a past with Chen Mu and received his guidance, were in awe, feeling somewhat dazed. They were not Martial Dao practitioners, and when they first met Chen Mu, they only knew him as an extremely powerful senior expert with profound cultivation. However, they had no clear understanding of his actual level.
After joining the Gate of Seven Mysteries Sect and learning of Chen Mu's cultivation, the veil of mystery was lifted.
After all, skin, flesh, sinews, bones, organs, and blood... Chen Mu had only reached the Six Organ Realm, and there were still higher, unfathomable realms like the Bone Marrow Wash and Blood Exchange, inhabited by saints.
But.
Time flies.
In a short time, their understanding of Martial Dao and Chen Mu became clearer, and everything they saw and heard was awe-inspiring. At this moment, Chen Mu has reached the pinnacle of the Grandmaster realm, truly touching the peak of Martial Dao in this era.
From Chen Mu, to Brother Chen, to Master Chen...
All of this has happened within just a few short years. The more they understand the difficulties of Martial Dao, the more they realize how incredible and awe-inspiring Chen Mu's achievements are.
How fortunate they were to meet someone like Chen Mu when they were young, to be saved by him, and to become his fellow disciples in Spirit Profound Peak. They were witnesses to what might be a historical event in the Great Xuan, what an encounter!
It was something that only storytellers would talk about.
But now, this story is unfolding right before their eyes. They may not be part of the story, but they are incredibly close to it. Being able to witness the story's unfolding so closely, what a legend!
They don't know how far they can progress in their Martial Dao, but they all know that meeting Chen Mu when they were young and becoming his fellow disciples in Spirit Profound Peak is not in vain, even if they only witness history.
...
"I underestimated him."
Cold Wen Song stood by Yuan Hong's side, his gaze also falling on the words of the letter, letting out a soft sigh after a long while.
A once-in-a-century genius of the Northern Chill?
No.
A 33-year-old Grandmaster was already a rare occurrence in history, perhaps in certain chaotic periods, younger Grandmasters had been born, but whether it was since the founding of Great Xuan or throughout ancient history, it was absolutely uncommon.
Not to mention, his cultivation was the most difficult Heaven-Earth Way, using the Heaven-Earth Concept to enter Bone Marrow Purification Realm, and even a step further to reach the pinnacle of Grandmaster with the Bone Marrow Purification Realm, capable of confronting the Sky Demon with the body of a Grandmaster, repelling Yuwen Hao, his talent and strength were both indescribable.
A world-shaking monster.
No.
Perhaps... he was chosen by Heaven's Mandate!
Just like over a thousand years ago, during the chaos that lasted nearly a century, the Nine-Ten States were in constant turmoil, the Nine-Ten States were in constant conflict, with hundreds of countries standing, until Ji Hao was born with Heaven's Mandate, rising step by step in the chaos, eventually reaching the pinnacle of the martial path, pacifying the four seas.
Today, from any perspective, the talent, aptitude, and the sense of Heaven's Mandate he exudes, are in no way inferior to Ji Hao of that time, to reach such a level, is absolutely not something mere human strength can achieve.
In Chen Mu's life, there is inevitably the presence of fate, destiny, and other intangible things, guiding him forward.
"Your Highness, is there anything you'd like to do?"
Cold Wen Song watched as Yuan Hong remained silent, finally speaking softly.
Although Chen Mu possesses world-shaking talent, occupying Heaven's Mandate, but Heaven's Mandate has yet to be decided, so there is still a chance for human strength to change it, just like how Heaven's Mandate always has a glimmer of hope, they still have the opportunity to reverse Heaven's Mandate.
However,
Yuan Hong eventually shook his head.
He gently threw the letter into the air, letting it shatter and disappear.
It's not that he didn't want to reverse Heaven's Mandate, nor is it that he feared the Heaven's Mandate on Chen Mu, to put it bluntly, reaching the Heaven-Man Unity Realm, is to hold the Heavens and Earth in one's grasp, even facing the vast Heaven-Earth, there is no fear in one's heart, let alone the intangible Heaven's Mandate.
He doesn't plan to interfere with Chen Mu's rise, because it's not in his original intention.
Having cultivated the martial path to this level, power, wealth, and the imperial throne all become fleeting clouds.
His cultivation of the martial path is twofold: first, to prove his heart and martial will; second, to pacify the chaos, at least in the Eleven States of Northern Chill, to restore order from the turmoil.
If Chen Mu's rise purely threatens his principles and original intention, then he will try to interfere, not caring about Heaven's Mandate or other intangible things, but Chen Mu's rise is too astonishing and too dazzling, following the righteous Heaven-Earth Way, moreover, he knows about Chen Mu's past, knowing that Chen Mu rose from humble beginnings, and even personally helped ordinary mountain folk in the Cangshuang Mountain Range.
His evaluation of Chen Mu is that when he is poor, he cultivates himself, and when he is rich, he helps the world.
If Chen Mu can reach the pinnacle of the martial path in the future, having the ability to pacify the chaos and redefine the world, then he will definitely take action, and thus, there will be no fundamental conflict between them.
"Hmm."
Cold Wen Song has served Yuan Hong for many years and understands his intentions, speaking softly, "This news can't be suppressed, and soon it will spread to Central Province. Those people there probably don't want to see another 'Ji Hao' rise in the world, reversing the world order, even if it's just a possibility, certain people might not accept it."
The Central Province,
Although the Northern Chill is remote and on the surface, it's filled with various sects, but in reality, the Eight Princes' influence has always reached the Northern Chill, with varying degrees of influence and interference, ultimately forming the current chaotic and disorderly state of the Northern Chill.
Those who truly inherit the imperial lineage, uphold orthodoxy, and are figures that follow the imperial lineage, probably don't want to see another person reverse the world order, even if it's just a possibility, some people might not accept it.
"Let them be."
Yuan Hong spoke with a light tone, although he doesn't care about Chen Mu's Heaven's Mandate, but he doesn't underestimate Chen Mu, who has reached this level, already capable of looking down on the world, and it's not easy for anyone to oppose him, even the Eight Princes of the Central Province are the same.
As for Chen Mu, this Heaven's Mandate person in the chaos, whether he can ultimately ascend to the pinnacle, or whether he will die halfway, no one can predict.
Perhaps he will reach the pinnacle, or perhaps he will die on the way.
(End of Chapter)
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