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Chapter 429: Entering the Deadly Trap Alone!
Chapter 429: Entering the Deadly Trap Alone!
"Is this the true face of the Void Tide...?"
Chen Mu fixed his gaze on the heavenly realm's void, where ripples appeared, and a faint light flashed in his eyes.
When he was in the outer sea, he couldn't sense the changes in the void, but now, on the Seekwood Heavenly Realm side, he could still perceive something. It seemed that the source of the Void Tide was due to the Seekwood Heavenly Realm and the Great Xuan World drawing closer to each other!
Earlier, he couldn't perceive the Great Xuan World through the void, nor could he understand the distance between the Seekwood Heavenly Realm and the Great Xuan World. But at this moment, as the void rippled, he could see a faint yet majestic world of mountains and rivers, seemingly getting closer to the Seekwood Heavenly Realm. Along with this proximity, the tide and ripples in the void became more intense.
Chen Mu felt that his understanding of the void had changed once again.
Or perhaps, he had gained a deeper insight.
Whether it was the Great Xuan World or the Seekwood Heavenly Realm, their positions in the void were likely static but instead, they seemed to be moving in a certain way. It seemed that every hundred years or so, the Seekwood Heavenly Realm and the Great Xuan World would draw near each other, creating void ripples that weakened the spatial barrier between the two worlds, allowing a passage to be pierced through.
Chen Mu took a few steps back, searching for the weakest node, and a faint light shone in his eyes.
The Dragonwood Island Lord had managed to pierce a connection between the Seekwood Heavenly Realm and the Great Xuan World from the outer sea, so Chen Mu believed he could do the same. However, finding the precise location of this weak point wasn't easy. Even the Dragonwood Island Lord had relied on a unique spirit tool to locate the weakest node in the void.
Should he give it a try?
Chen Mu stared at the void ahead, his mind flashing with the idea.
But before Chen Mu could make a move, the void, about ten zhang away, suddenly shook, and a void rift tore through, quickly transforming into a void passage!
Witnessing this, Chen Mu, who had raised his hand, lowered it again and stepped forward, arriving at the front of the void passage, gazing at the other side of the void channel.
However, separated by the void, he couldn't see the other side.
Nearby, numerous Grandmasters gathered as the passage opened, but none dared to venture forward. Instead, they all looked at Chen Mu, not daring to overstep, remaining silent.
When they entered the Seekwood Heavenly Realm, they were unaware of Chen Mu's identity, but now, no one dared to rush ahead of him.
Just then, Liu Qingyan, standing beside Chen Mu, spoke into his ear, "I'll go first. Perhaps something might have happened on the other side of the outer sea."
After three months, they weren't sure about the situation on the other side of the outer sea. It was possible that something had occurred. If she went ahead to scout the path, even if there were any dangers, they would most likely target Chen Mu. Taking the risk to scout ahead for him was worth it.
However, Chen Mu remained calm and said, "There's no need for that."
Without hesitation, he stepped into the void passage.
Liu Qingyan watched Chen Mu's departing figure, a hint of admiration in her eyes. Indeed, with Chen Mu's current strength, there were few things in the world that could make him hesitate. Moreover, even if something unexpected happened on the other side, it wouldn't matter if she or anyone else went first. Chen Mu, at the back, would still be unaffected.
Swish!
Chen Mu's figure disappeared into the void passage.
The void passage remained stable, rippling slightly, its deep and dark interior like a quiet valley pond, impenetrable by human sight.
Liu Qingyan, following Chen Mu, stood at the closest point to the void passage. After seeing Chen Mu enter, she didn't hesitate and took a step forward, about to step into the void.
But just then, a sudden change occurred!
Buzz!
The quiet, dark void passage suddenly rippled with intense ripples and waves, like a pebble dropped into a calm pond, creating layer upon layer of ripples! These layers intertwined and twisted, and in an instant, they formed intersecting cracks, spreading across the entire void passage, shattering it into pieces.
"Not good!"
The nearby Grandmasters, closest to the void passage, paled instantly, not hesitating to retreat.
Liu Qingyan's face also changed, and she quickly retreated, along with all the other Grandmasters, moving back dozens of zhang in an instant, watching as the void passage completely collapsed and shattered into pieces.
Something had happened! This thought crossed everyone's mind.
Chen Mu had just entered the void passage when it suddenly shattered—this couldn't be a coincidence. Either something had happened in the void, or a significant event had occurred on the other side of the void passage!
For a moment, the faces of the Grandmasters changed as they all wanted to know what had happened on the other side. But all they could see was the collapsed and shattered void, forming a dark void cavity.
……
In the Abyssal Sea, an endless expanse of water stretched as far as the eye could see, its surface shimmering with rippling light.
Within the pitch-black void passage, Chen Mu's figure appeared, about to take a step out.
Just as his silhouette was about to emerge, even with one foot already stepping out of the void passage, the surrounding heaven and earth suddenly filled with a dense network of spirit runes!
These runes resembled countless silk threads, stretching for hundreds of zhang, like a gigantic cocoon enveloping the area. The threads glowed with a dazzling spirit light, and suddenly, an overwhelming force erupted, causing the heaven and earth power within the entire region to fluctuate violently, shaking the void itself!
Crack!
In a mere instant, cracks spread across the entire void passage, and the uncontrolled void power raged, threatening to bury Chen Mu within the passage, strangling him in the void!
But as quickly as the heaven and earth trembled, Chen Mu's reaction was even faster. His expression remained calm and unchanged, and without taking a second step, his figure abruptly faded and disappeared in place.
When his body reappeared, he had already reached outside the void passage, standing a hundred zhang away.
Behind him, the void passage shattered and collapsed, turning into a pitch-black void, stirring up a terrifying force that shook the heart. It frantically devoured the surrounding heaven and earth power, causing even the relatively calm sea to churn with towering waves. The seawater rushed in from all directions, forming a vortex, being devoured by the void.
The spirit runes that had filled the heaven and earth were also torn apart by the void, shredded into chaotic lines, and completely devoured, quickly disappearing without a trace.
The waves roared.
Chen Mu glanced at the collapsing void, watching it from its initial fracture to its eventual collapse, his expression remaining unchanged as if he hadn't just faced a life-threatening crisis.
He stood alone amidst the raging waves, and all the seawater quietly flowed around him without making a sound, not a single wave daring to sweep over him.
"A good killing move, but a bit slow."
Chen Mu scanned his surroundings, his tone calm. "Since you've made your move, why hide your true intentions?"
As he spoke, the void, which had collapsed, gradually sealed itself, and the towering waves on the Abyssal Sea slowly subsided. Behind the calming waves, figures emerged.
These figures exuded thick auras and imposing pressure, even more formidable than Ling Ji. Their every move seemed to command the heaven and earth within a thousand zhang radius, as if everything was under their control.
Blood Replacement Realm! Each one of them was a master of the Blood Replacement Realm, standing at the pinnacle of their respective states, truly invincible across the land. They had reached the peak of the martial path of their era, and although there were Heaven Person Realm experts above them, they were still in the Blood Replacement Realm!
Chen Mu could clearly sense the overwhelming inner breath of each person, like a vast tidal wave. Each one was stronger than Qin Jun when he had just entered the Blood Replacement Realm, and none of them were inferior to Yin Heng, some even surpassing him.
The one who stepped forward wore a robe embroidered with light golden patterns. He stood amidst the surging waves, his gaze fixed on Chen Mu, his expression solemn and resolute.
"The Heaven and Earth are stable, and the world is at peace. What you said is indeed true. You haven't even entered the Blood Replacement Realm, yet you managed to escape from the chaos of the 'Chaos Void Pattern,' but I didn't expect you to have such courage, daring to be the first one to come out from there."
(Chapter End)
No one attempted to stop Chen Mu as he stepped out of the Void Passage.
With the impending collapse of the Void, the entire area was incredibly dangerous. Anyone who tried to stop Chen Mu would inevitably have to engage him in close combat.
Currently, the Void Tide was at its most fragile state, and with the Chaos Void Array and the collapsing Void Passage, any forced confrontation could trigger a larger-scale Void collapse. Even if they managed to bury Chen Mu, there was also the risk of perishing in the Void themselves.
Naturally, no one was willing to take such a risk.
After all,
Even if Chen Mu emerged unscathed, what difference would it make?
The Abyssal Sea was already covered by an impenetrable net, with various arrays sealing off the inside from the outside. Additionally, seven Blood Replacement Realm experts were present, making it easy to hunt down a Bone Purification Realm cultivator. Even if Chen Mu was the greatest Grandmaster in history, facing such a formation, he could only meet his end.
"Mystic Pavilion Master, Cheng Zu."
Chen Mu directed his gaze towards the middle-aged man in the dark robe, calmly reciting his name.
Although he had never met the Mystic Pavilion Master before, the dark robe and the intertwining four seasons' energy patterns on his body clearly revealed his identity. The Mystic Pavilion had long been an adversary, and many had died at Chen Mu's hands, including the Pavilion's direct disciples, executives, protectors, elders, and even the Deputy Pavilion Master.
Finally, Chen Mu had encountered the true leader of the Mystic Pavilion, a top sect standing tall in the Xuan Province—the seventeenth-generation Pavilion Master, Cheng Zu!
The Mystic Pavilion did not have a Supreme Elder, and the Pavilion Master held the highest position. Similar to the Bloodshadow Tower Lord, the Mystic Pavilion Master was the first person of the Mystic Pavilion.
Speaking of which,
The first direct disciple of the Mystic Pavilion who died at Chen Mu's hands was also named Cheng, indicating a family connection. Although Chen Mu hadn't intentionally investigated, he later learned that the Mystic Pavilion had its own family power, and the largest family controlling the Mystic Pavilion was led by the Pavilion Master, Cheng Zu. The deceased Cheng disciple likely belonged to a more distant branch of the family.
With so much grudge between them, the relationship between Chen Mu and the Mystic Pavilion was as strained as fire and water. Even if the Mystic Pavilion didn't have the backing of the Han King, their conflict was already irreconcilable. Chen Mu wasn't surprised to see the Pavilion Master appear here.
Splash!
Another wave parted, revealing a figure. The man, appearing to be in his thirties, wore elegant clothing and had a noble air about him. However, his energy was like an abyssal ocean, unfathomably vast.
Noticing Chen Mu's gaze, the man calmly spoke with a light tone:
"Diancang, Chu Changhua."
Central Province,
Supreme Elder Chu Changhua of the Diancang Sect!
He was also a renowned expert whose name shook the world. The Diancang Sect was one of the orthodox sects officially recognized by the court, with a long heritage dating back to the founding of the Great Xuan Empire. It was a sect that had followed the Martial Emperor in establishing the country and stabilizing the rivers and mountains, and its leaders were bestowed with the title of 'Duke of Diancang', which was passed down through generations. The sect's disciples were also spread throughout the court and the country, making them inseparable from the government.
"I've heard of him."
Chen Mu's attitude towards Chu Changhua was indifferent, and his gaze didn't linger long before moving on to the third person.
This person had a face like a jujube, deep-set skin, and a head of unruly red hair, resembling the borderland barbarians. Despite being amidst the raging waves and tides, the area within several dozen zhang around him felt extremely hot and dry. One could even see wisps of heat rising and intertwining in the air, changing with his breathing.
"Supreme Elder Liyuan of Huoyun Sect?"
Chen Mu glanced at him, recognizing his identity.
Another formidable figure with a renowned reputation, Liyuan was the Supreme Elder of the Huoyun Sect and an extremely old man over two hundred years of age. He was considered an elder among the Blood Replacement Realm cultivators, and people often referred to him as 'Old Ghost Liyuan'!
"If we're talking about cultivation level, you're still a junior. Our ambush may be inappropriate and unbefitting of our status. It's better to let you go and sever your own life. If you do so, I can grant some of your final wishes and ensure your descendants' prosperity for a hundred years."
Despite his powerful aura, Liyuan's words were not rash but carried a sense of age and stability.
However,
Before Chen Mu could react to these words, someone beside him smiled faintly.
"Old Ghost Liyuan, if you want to kill, just kill. Why pretend to be righteous and talk about ensuring prosperity for a hundred years? How many years do you have left to live, Old Ghost Liyuan? What can you offer to ensure prosperity for a hundred years?"
The speaker wore coarse cloth, and his sturdy figure resembled a mountain. The tides within several dozen zhang around him seemed to quietly dissipate, as if they had crashed against an unmovable reef, leaving no trace.
Southern Passway, Relyon Mountain Sect, Xiang Yuan.
Another top-tier Blood Replacement Realm expert and an extremely terrifying figure in the realm, he was publicly recognized as one of the best cultivators below the Celestial Realm. If a ranking were to be made among Blood Replacement Realm cultivators, he would surely be among the top five!
(End of Chapter)
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