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Chapter 415: Gathering
Chapter 415: Gathering
Although Chen Mu's perception was far from reaching the Heaven Person Realm, he could easily detect the movement of Seekwood Spirit Liquid under his watch. In a short time, he eliminated most of the Spirit Folk who attempted to escape with the liquid.
In total, he managed to obtain around fifty-three jin of Seekwood Spirit Liquid.
"Elder Chen."
At this moment, Fang Yuan approached with a smile, holding up a wooden bottle in his hand, "These Spirit Folk wanted to escape with the Spirit Liquid, but it wasn't that easy. I caught one of them, and there's a full thirteen jin of Seekwood Spirit Liquid in here..."
As Fang Yuan spoke, he handed the wooden bottle to Chen Mu without any intention of keeping it for himself.
It wasn't that he had no desire for the bottle of Spirit Liquid, but he was a smart man who knew when to be greedy and when not to. By accompanying Chen Mu, he had at least some assurance of safety, so he couldn't expect any gains. Moreover, this large settlement was solely conquered by Chen Mu's strength, so it had little to do with him.
His only contribution was leading the way, which wasn't enough to claim a share of the Spirit Liquid.
Chen Mu took the wooden bottle, feeling its weight, and confirmed that it indeed contained thirteen jin of the liquid. He could also sense that Fang Yuan hadn't hidden any for himself, and this was the last portion.
This meant that the large settlement held sixty-six jin of Seekwood Spirit Liquid, slightly less than the previous settlement but still a significant amount. Chen Mu's remaining Spirit Liquid now exceeded a hundred jin.
"I wonder what Elder Fang is seeking in the Seekwood Heavenly Realm?" Chen Mu asked casually after taking the bottle.
Fang Yuan smiled and replied, "There's a body-tempering elixir recipe that requires Seekwood Spirit Liquid as one of its main ingredients, but not much is needed. Three jin is sufficient. I've collected some before, so I don't need much more now."
After listening, Chen Mu paused briefly, then waved his hand, causing three jin of the liquid to fly out of the bottle towards Fang Yuan, "Please lead the way, Elder Fang, and you can keep these for yourself."
Fang Yuan waved his hands repeatedly, "Leading the way is a simple task. Our safety still depends on you, Elder Chen."
He had already collected some Spirit Liquid before, and only needed a little more. As long as they could safely leave the Seekwood Heavenly Realm, they could acquire more later. With Chen Mu, it was better to not take anything.
"As fellow sect members, we should help each other. If you're concerned about safety, continue to follow me."
After hearing Fang Yuan's words, Chen Mu casually took back the Seekwood Spirit Liquid.
After conquering a large settlement, the two Spirit Ancestors, Ling Huan and Ling Ji, had not shown themselves. Either they weren't here, or they didn't plan to attack him, or perhaps they believed they had a better chance against other teams. This was a good thing for Chen Mu.
Although he wasn't afraid of these Ancestors, if they kept harassing him, it would greatly slow down his collection of the Spirit Liquid. Even if they kept him busy for a month or two, it wasn't impossible for him to have meager gains, which would make it difficult to gather enough liquid to temper the Heaven-Earth Body to its limit. He might have to continue searching after leaving the Seekwood Heavenly Realm.
"I'll gladly scout ahead for Elder Chen."
Fang Yuan spoke seriously, with a hint of respect in his tone.
He didn't think much of it. Despite being almost three times Chen Mu's age, in this world, strength was the ultimate respect. Chen Mu from Ice State's Earth Abyss was barely at the 'Supreme' level, but now, his displayed strength was no less than any Blood Replacement Realm expert, far surpassing a Grandmaster.
Strength determined status, and despite Fang Yuan's age and seniority, it was natural to respect Chen Mu.
"Let's go."
Chen Mu nodded slightly to Fang Yuan and continued forward.
...
On the other side.
Dozens of Grandmasters gathered in one place, forming three teams. One team was led by Jiang Han, another by Yan Hong, and the third by Hong Shida and Zong Gang, two Absolute Masters.
Among the three teams, Hong Shida and Zong Gang's team had the fewest Grandmasters, only eleven. This was their confidence as Absolute Masters, as the two of them together could retreat under Ling Huan's hands.
However.
At this moment, Hong Shida and Zong Gang, the two Absolute Masters, furrowed their brows.
"A newly emerged Spirit Ancestor is indeed a tricky situation."
"Who knows if a second one might appear after the first."
With their abilities, they had a chance to retreat against Ling Huan, but facing two Spirit Ancestors would be foolish. Even with nine Grandmasters, they wouldn't stand a chance, possibly facing annihilation!
Furthermore, their intelligence on the Spirit Folk believed that the Seekwood Heavenly Realm couldn't accommodate Blood Replacement Realm experts, and Ling Huan barely entered that realm. The entire Spirit Folk could only have one Spirit Ancestor, but now it seemed this assumption was wrong. If two Spirit Ancestors could emerge, there might be a third or fourth!
Of course, Spirit Ancestors weren't common, they were on par with Blood Replacement Realm experts. But the possibility alone created an intangible pressure, weighing on their minds.
"The priority is to act together. What do you think, Brother Hong?"
Jiang Han spoke to Hong Shida.
He didn't know about the others, but with Hong Shida and Zong Gang's team, the three teams had some confidence to face two Spirit Ancestors.
"With this unexpected situation, I have no objections... But since the Seekwood Heavenly Realm has changed, we can't follow the original plan. I suggest we continue searching for others and gather in one place."
After a brief pause, Hong Shida spoke to Jiang Han.
The current situation was indeed delicate.
The three teams together might have a chance against two Spirit Ancestors, but the problem was the Spirit Folk had more than just these two Ancestors. They could field at least a dozen Grandmasters, and with their shared cultivation path, their teamwork would be more harmonious. Individually, they might be weaker, but if a dozen of them gathered, they could match a team.
However, these Grandmaster-level Spirit Folk weren't as free to come and go as Ling Huan and Ling Ji. They could easily avoid confrontation.
But the current situation was, if they were entangled by the two Spirit Ancestors, and then attacked by another group of Spirit Folk, or worse, if they brought along several elite Spirit Folk, forming a battle formation to surround them, it would be dire. Even with the three teams together, there was a risk of total annihilation.
Although the Spirit Folk had never retaliated with such intensity in the past, with the presence of two Spirit Ancestors, it was a different story.
"What Master Hong said is correct."
Yan Hong agreed, "Let's first gather with the other teams and then discuss our next course of action."
Jiang Han spoke up, "However, we don't know where the other teams are at the moment."
"I know where the team at Tiao Chao Cliff is located, and I've been in contact with them."
Zong Gang spoke.
Those nearby turned to look at him, including Hong Shida, but there wasn't much surprise in their eyes. After all, Zong Gang had risen to prominence in the outer sea and was an extraordinary master there. It was normal for him to be in contact with the team at Tiao Chao Cliff.
"I should be able to find the team led by Yan Gong."
Another person spoke up.
The group quickly gathered and used their unique methods of communication or tracking to locate and unite with the other scattered individuals in the Seekwood Heavenly Realm.
At this moment, Hong Shida suddenly looked at Yan Hong and said, "I heard that the Coldnorth Master has also come to the Seekwood Heavenly Realm. Earlier, he was even in the ranks of Prince Yongning. If he's here, we won't have to fear those Spirit Folk."
Yan Hong shook her head slightly and said, "He's not here, and I don't know how to contact him."
In the 1619th chapter, there's no mistake in the version!
Even if they could contact Chen Mu, he might not be willing to join forces with so many people. After all, with the abilities Chen Mu had previously displayed, he could rival even the old Spirit Ancestor Ling Huan. Even with the addition of Ling Ji, it would be difficult to threaten Chen Mu.
At the very least, Chen Mu was alone, yet he could come and go as he pleased. It seemed he had no interest in joining them, and he might even prefer for them to attract the attention of the Spirit Folk while he roamed freely in the Seekwood Heavenly Realm.
"What a pity."
A faint light flashed in Hong Shida's eyes.
As the saying goes, 'Words are the most powerful weapon,' and as one of the extraordinary masters of this generation, his gaze naturally fell upon the highest-ranked master. The top-ranked master on the Grandmaster List was the Jin King, whose special identity and revered status made it rare for anyone to challenge him. Now, Chen Mu held the first place on the list, which was even more absurd.
Although his status and identity were not particularly special, his strength was likely the greatest among all generations of masters!
Defeating the Celestial Demon Ancestor, Yu Wenhao, in the Marrow Washing Realm was one thing, but to even withstand the attack of the Bloodshadow Tower Lord and repel him was unimaginable. This was a person who could rival even the Dragonwood Island Lord! Even among the experts in the Blood Exchange Realm, few could have such confidence.
As an extraordinary master himself, Zong Gang also had the ambition to be the top-ranked master. However, upon thinking of Chen Mu's abilities, this thought quickly dissipated. As one of the most extraordinary Bone Purification masters, he had an unyielding pride, but he wasn't a reckless maniac. The gap between him and Chen Mu was too vast, so much so that there was no possibility of challenging him.
Even if he were to meet Chen Mu, it would only be to ask for guidance on a single move.
"Is the person you mentioned, Hong, the one who cultivates the Heaven and Earth Way? Has he also come to the Seekwood Heavenly Realm?"
Zong Gang's eyes flashed upon hearing Hong Shida and Yan Hong's conversation, and he looked over with a burning gaze, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.
Being in the outer sea, his information network wasn't as extensive as Hong Shida's, and he was unaware of Chen Mu being targeted by the Bloodshadow Tower Lord. He had only vaguely heard that Chen Mu had repelled a figure comparable to a Ninth-Stage Celestial Demon in the Ice State Earth Abyss.
Zong Gang was one of the most extraordinary masters in the outer sea, and he had also encountered a Ninth-Stage Celestial Demon. Although he hadn't repelled it, he had exchanged several moves and ultimately retreated safely. Upon hearing of Chen Mu's name, he naturally had the desire to measure his strength.
However...
Upon hearing Zong Gang's words, Hong Shida immediately looked over and smiled, "Brother Zong, do you wish to exchange insights with him?"
Zong Gang shook his head slightly and said, "I do have that intention, but it's not the right time. Here in the Seekwood Heavenly Realm, dangers lurk everywhere, and it's not suitable for a fight..."
Hong Shida looked at Zong Gang and said, "I understand, Brother Zong. But that person is a rare talent not seen in a thousand years. He has surpassed ordinary limits, and even the Coldnorth's Bloodshadow Tower Lord couldn't do anything to him. Although I also wish to glimpse the Heaven and Earth Way, with such a gap, I can only sigh in admiration."
Zong Gang's expression changed slightly after hearing this, and he said, "The Bloodshadow Tower Lord?"
The Bloodshadow Tower Lord was a master of assassination in the Blood Exchange Realm, and his reputation was fearsome even in the outer sea. Zong Gang was also well aware of this, and he was shocked that Chen Mu could escape from the Bloodshadow Tower Lord's hands! This was even more terrifying than fighting a Ninth-Stage Celestial Demon!
Yan Zhengyang also looked at Zong Gang and said, "Brother Zong, have you encountered that old Spirit Ancestor?"
"I haven't met him yet."
Zong Gang shook his head in response.
Yan Zhengyang sighed lightly and said, "He recently fought with that old Spirit Ancestor and matched him blow for blow with his bare hands. If it weren't for the fact that the Blood Exchange Realm couldn't enter the Seekwood Heavenly Realm, I would suspect that he has already surpassed the Blood Exchange Threshold."
As a top-ranked master, Yan Zhengyang was also a figure who commanded respect. Even in Zhongzhou, his reputation was renowned. From a young age, he was a genius of his generation, rising to prominence. However, compared to Chen Mu, even as an extraordinary figure, he paled in comparison.
The other party had surpassed the scope of a genius.
"This..."
Upon hearing Yan Zhengyang's words, Zong Gang also revealed a look of disbelief.
Although he hadn't encountered Ling Huan, he was aware of the old Spirit Ancestor's strength. In the Blood Exchange Realm, Ling Huan was by no means weak, almost on par with the Dragonwood Island Lord. Yet, Chen Mu could rival such an existence!
There were strengths and weaknesses within the Blood Exchange Realm. Against the weakest and newest entrants, he was confident in resisting or even retreating safely. But against the likes of Ling Huan and the Dragonwood Island Lord, escaping would be extremely difficult, and it would be challenging to withstand even a single move!
Chen Mu, in the Marrow Washing Realm, had reached such a level of strength.
This was unimaginable. Zong Gang asked himself if he had almost reached the pinnacle of the Marrow Washing Realm. Even now, aside from the Blood Exchange Threshold, he couldn't find any direction to further enhance his strength in the Marrow Washing Realm.
In the same realm, how could the gap be so vast? Or perhaps, Chen Mu's strength was the true limit of the Marrow Washing Realm?
Zong Gang even suspected that Yan Zhengyang's words were false. However, upon looking at the others, he discerned from their gazes that Yan Zhengyang's words were genuine. Additionally, Hong Shida mentioned that Chen Mu had retreated safely from the Bloodshadow Tower Lord's assassination attempt, further confirming this possibility. This sent Zong Gang into a long silence.
(End of Chapter)
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