Chapter 419: Chen Mu's Strength
Chapter 419: Chen Mu's Strength
Ling Huan narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze sweeping over the entire battlefield.
The grand Seekwood Grand Array, which encompassed the entire settlement, was currently blocking countless attacks. Despite this, he still had some reserve strength left. However, he did not use this remaining power to counterattack. Being inside the formation, any attempt to counterattack by manipulating the array's power would not go unnoticed. The Grandmasters outside could either join forces to resist or retreat individually, making it difficult to inflict damage.
Instead, Ling Huan chose to conserve his strength for two purposes. Firstly, he used it to sense the situation in various parts of Seekwood Heavenly Realm, guarding against any unexpected occurrences. Secondly, he temporarily concealed his strength, waiting for the moment when Yan Hong, Hong Shida, and the others would have no choice but to retreat.
At that time, he would strike back!
Just as the battle raged on, Ling Huan's eyes suddenly flickered, and he glanced sideways in a particular direction.
"Has he finally arrived...?"
A chill flashed through his aged eyes.
The only unexpected variable in this extraterrestrial invasion was Chen Mu, the only one capable of rivaling Ling Huan's strength single-handedly. Chen Mu had disrupted all of Ling Huan's plans!
Without Chen Mu, Yan Hong and her group would have undoubtedly fallen into his grasp, and he would have annihilated them. The overall strength of the Grandmasters outside would have been further weakened, and they might have suffered even more casualties at his hands.
In that situation, even if the remaining Grandmaster teams combined forces, they would have only a meager defense and no offensive capabilities. Ling Huan could have continued to seek opportunities in secret, slowly whittling them down.
Chen Mu's existence not only disrupted Ling Huan's initial assault but also posed a significant problem. It forced Ling Huan to constantly allocate a portion of his attention to keep an eye on Chen Mu, fearing that he would wreak havoc by attacking various areas within Seekwood Heavenly Realm.
On the battlefield, the fighting continued with relentless intensity.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, two figures, one following the other, quietly approached from a distance of about ten li from the battlefield. The one in front was Chen Mu, wearing a simple, long robe, while the one behind was Fang Yuan.
From a distance of ten li, they could already clearly sense the massive commotion on the distant battlefield and determine that the battle was extremely fierce. Fang Yuan, gazing from afar, revealed a peculiar expression in his eyes as he whispered to Chen Mu, "With such a huge disturbance, it seems like everyone has gathered here."
"Mhm," Chen Mu nodded slightly, a faint light flashing in his eyes. He took a few more steps forward, taking in the entire scene.
This location was not far from the core area of Seekwood Heavenly Realm, where the power of the Seekwood was at its strongest, and the formation's power was likely even stronger than the Heaven-Earth Dragon Lock Array of the Seven Mysteries Sect. If the Spirit People retreated to defend the core area, even with his current abilities, Ling Huan would not have the absolute strength to conquer them.
However, with Yan Hong and many others engaging the Spirit People in this area, it presented an opportunity for him!
Nothing else mattered; the key was Ling Huan and Ling Ji, the two Spirit Ancestors! If he could eliminate these two, even if the Spirit People's core area formation was more powerful than the Heaven-Earth Dragon Lock Array, without the control and coordination of the Blood Replacement Realm, its might would be significantly diminished, and it would not be able to stop his advance!
"Let's go," Chen Mu said, not observing for too long. After briefly checking the battlefield situation, he started walking forward.
This time, Fang Yuan did not closely follow Chen Mu but maintained a slight distance, quietly walking behind him.
On the battlefield, despite the intense fighting that had reached a near-feverish pitch, Chen Mu and Fang Yuan's approach immediately drew the attention of many. Soon, numerous gazes were directed toward them.
Upon seeing Chen Mu leading the way, many eyes revealed peculiar expressions.
"Who is that?"
"He's..."
Although most people had never seen Chen Mu's true appearance, at that moment, as they watched him steadily approaching the battlefield, a name quickly surfaced in their minds.
Chen Mu, the Frost North Grandmaster! With the Seekwood Heavenly Realm experiencing such a significant change, the birth of two Spirit Ancestors, and almost all Grandmaster teams gathering in one place, only one person would dare to walk alone through the entire Seekwood Heavenly Realm.
"Is that Chen Mu?"
"The only Heaven-Earth Sage of this era, rumored to be able to rival the Blood Replacement Realm..."
Many people whispered as they watched Chen Mu, their eyes filled with peculiar expressions.
A Heaven-Earth Sage, a once-in-a-century existence.
A figure like Chen Mu, with his extraordinary talent, was a rare sight even in the Great Xuan for a thousand years. Although most people were already aware of Chen Mu's entry into the Seekwood Heavenly Realm, seeing him in person still stirred up a mix of emotions.
"Chen Mu..."
Some gazed at Chen Mu from afar, their eyes filled with depth.
Hong Shida paused his assault slightly and turned his gaze towards Chen Mu. He had stood at the forefront of the Great Xuan Sage Rankings for decades, renowned across the land. But overnight, Chen Mu, once unknown, had soared to the top of the rankings!
As a supreme master of Zhongzhou, he had never heard of Chen Mu's name before. When he first heard it, he was surprised and even a little skeptical. Only after numerous messages confirmed its truth did he believe.
The Eight Aspects of Heaven and Earth, encompassing all.
He wondered how his Five Elements Dao compared to Chen Mu's current prowess.
Though he had heard much about Chen Mu, seeing was believing. No one was more eager than him to witness Chen Mu's Heaven and Earth Dao and assess the capabilities of this so-called once-in-a-millennium genius.
"Brother Chen," Yan Hong said, manipulating the Earthly Stars Banner as she nodded towards Chen Mu, a sense of relief washing over her.
The stalemate was unfavorable for them, but with Chen Mu's arrival, the situation changed. Chen Mu's strength was extraordinary, and with his help, they might breach this large settlement!
Even if the Spirit People could hold their ground, at the very least, they could retreat gracefully. The Spirit People would have to consider their counterattack carefully.
The battle raged on, slightly slowed by Chen Mu's presence but not halted. No one discussed the division of spoils should they conquer this settlement, as they weren't sure of success, and the enemy forces were vast. The intense fighting left no room for such considerations.
Far away, within the Formation Light Curtain, countless Spirit People turned their gazes towards Chen Mu.
"That's him..."
Ling Ji stared at Chen Mu, a chill in his eyes.
Chen Mu had taken advantage of his and Ling Huan's preoccupation with other teams to wreak havoc. Ling Ji's heart was filled with murderous intent towards Chen Mu, but he knew his abilities weren't enough to deal with him.
Ling Ji had just stepped into the Spirit Ancestor realm, and his abilities were still inferior to Ling Huan's. Chen Mu, however, was Ling Huan's equal, clearly surpassing him. At most, Ling Ji could only hope to restrain Chen Mu.
As Chen Mu approached the battlefield, Ling Ji, separated from him by the Formation Light Curtain, took the initiative and stepped forward. "I'll go meet him."
"Good," Ling Huan said, watching Ling Ji's actions. After a moment's thought, he didn't stop him.
Ling Ji was his heir, destined to shoulder the responsibility of leading the entire Spirit People after his death. Such an existence couldn't be sheltered; a little tempering was undoubtedly beneficial.
Though Chen Mu's strength was formidable, even rivaling his own, Ling Ji had entered the Ancestor Realm. They stood on equal footing, and Ling Ji wouldn't directly engage Chen Mu. He would only spar with Chen Mu through the Formation Light Curtain, a relatively safe situation.
Indeed, Ling Ji was the most suitable to confront Chen Mu at this point. Ling Huan had to manage the formation and oversee various areas, leaving him with limited energy. The others' cultivation levels were insufficient, falling short of the Spirit Ancestor Realm, and their strength was vastly inferior.
Ling Ji, a Spirit Ancestor, stood out on the battlefield. His actions immediately caught the attention of numerous figures. As they watched, they saw Ling Ji heading towards Chen Mu.
For a brief moment, the entire battlefield seemed to pause, and countless gazes turned towards this side.
Under the watchful eyes of many, as Chen Mu faced Ling Ji, who took the initiative to strike first, he seemed to not even notice the countless thick Wood Dragons pressing down upon him. Instead, he directed his gaze towards Ling Ji, who stood behind the formation light curtain.
"You've made a mistake."
He spoke calmly.
"You shouldn't have come so close to me."
Chen Mu's words, calm and peaceful, reached Ling Ji's ears through the formation light curtain.
As the newly ascended Spirit Ancestor, he, like Spirit Huan, also understood the language of the Great Xuan world and could comprehend Chen Mu's words. However, this sentence caused him to pause slightly, momentarily unsure of its meaning.
But...
In the next moment, Ling Ji understood.
And understanding Chen Mu's intention came at a terrible cost! Facing the twisted Wood Dragon rushing towards him...
Chen Mu moved.
As he did, he exploded like a thunderclap, charging forward with such astonishing speed and ferocious force that it was almost unbelievable. His body left behind a human-shaped energy wave visible to the naked eye!
Boom!!!
This thunderous boom wasn't from Chen Mu's initial movement but rather echoed a moment after his figure dashed forward. This scene, witnessed by numerous Grandmasters present, immediately sparked shock and awe.
Before the sound reached them, Chen Mu's figure arrived!
This was a display of speed that had reached the pinnacle, a technique of Martial Dao's apex. Even in the Blood Replacement Realm, few could achieve this level of swiftness, and it was often limited to sword techniques or knife strikes.
Yet, Chen Mu, with his flesh and blood, had broken through that boundary!
In almost an instant, Chen Mu's body, moving so fast that only a faint afterimage remained, forcefully collided with the intertwining and twisting Wood Dragons. Like a falling star, he smashed into the Seekwood, shattering it into countless pieces!
From start to finish, Chen Mu didn't use any techniques; he merely relied on the impact of his flesh and blood to crush Ling Ji's offense, instantly closing in on the formation light curtain.
Ling Ji's pupils constricted violently.
Something was wrong!
Very wrong!
At this moment, facing the suddenly encroaching Chen Mu, Ling Ji felt his body covered in goosebumps, and a sense of horror rose from within. Every drop of blood in his body seemed to scream danger, even with the formation light curtain and a layer of Seekwood power manipulated by Ling Huan between them. He felt no sense of security, only the terror of standing on the edge of life and death.
"Not good."
Ling Huan's face had already changed dramatically when Chen Mu made his move.
As a Heaven Person Realm cultivator, although the power he could wield was restricted by this world, his perception remained unaffected. With his true Heaven Person Realm perception, he could more clearly sense the power of Chen Mu's collision and the terrifying force hidden within Chen Mu's flesh.
This power was far stronger than when they had fought previously!
It was beyond Ling Ji's ability to withstand!
Although he didn't know how Chen Mu could undergo such a drastic change in such a short time, Ling Ji didn't hesitate in the face of this sudden crisis. He immediately manipulated the formation, frantically drawing on Seekwood power, causing the entire formation light curtain to swell with emerald light in an attempt to block Chen Mu.
But it was already too late.
After shattering Ling Ji's technique with the force of his collision, Chen Mu closed in on the formation light curtain. The fist seal in his hand unleashed a vast and mighty Heaven-Earth power without restraint, directly pressing against the emerald light curtain.
Boom!!!
A deafening boom echoed through the heavens and earth.
The formation light curtain, under the impact of Chen Mu's fist seal, suddenly caved inward and was forcibly shattered. The surrounding void exploded with dense white cracks, spreading like a spider web.
The fist seal that penetrated the formation carried an unstoppable, terrifying force as it crushed towards Ling Ji.
Bang.
A spray of blood erupted.
Ling Ji's body was like a broken sack, flung backward and away, smashing through countless buildings along the way, accompanied by the sounds of collapse and destruction.
(End of Chapter)
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