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Chapter 430: A Strike to Sweep the Six Directions!
Chapter 430: A Strike to Sweep the Six Directions!
As the Mystic Pavilion Master and others gradually appeared, dozens of li away, on the undulating sea surface, several figures stood tall, all gazing towards the direction of the Mystic Pavilion Master and his group. Their auras were profound and deep, each one a Blood Replacement Realm expert. Leading them was the Dragonwood Island Lord, and among the others were several Supreme Elders from Tide Listening Cliff, as well as Blood Replacement Realm experts from the Ocean Pavilion and Pure Sea Palace, major powers from the Outer Sea.
"Seven Blood Replacement experts joining forces to ambush and kill a Bone Washing Realm cultivator, it's not an exaggeration to say this is the first time in a thousand years!"
A Supreme Elder from Pure Sea Palace spoke calmly.
His deep gaze fixed on the distance, representing the will of Pure Sea Palace. Like Tide Listening Cliff, Pure Sea Palace was reluctant to interfere in the internal struggles of Daxuan.
Their presence here served two purposes. Firstly, to ensure the safety of their people returning from Seekwood Heavenly Realm, preventing them from being caught in this battle. Secondly, they were genuinely curious about Chen Mu, the so-called first Grandmaster in a thousand years, and wanted to witness his extraordinary abilities firsthand, as seeing is believing.
"It's a good thing that Chen Mu came out first, saving us from having to intervene," added another Supreme Elder from Ocean Pavilion.
If a Grandmaster from their respective sects had emerged from Seekwood Heavenly Realm first, they would have stepped in to ensure their safety, despite the agreement they had made. Unforeseen circumstances and accidents were always possible, and they might have to personally intervene to protect their people.
The current situation, however, was one of the best-case scenarios. Chen Mu had fallen into the ambush set by the Mystic Pavilion Master and others, and the Void Channel had collapsed, ensuring that those in Seekwood Heavenly Realm would not be affected.
As for the collapse of the channel...
The Void Tide would continue for a short while. Once this battle was swiftly concluded, they could reopen a Void Channel to guide their people back.
No matter how one looked at it, this battle shouldn't last long. With seven Blood Replacement experts setting up an ambush and preparing in advance, even the top Blood Replacement experts like the Dragonwood Island Lord, second only to the Heaven Person Realm, faced a high possibility of defeat. Chen Mu's abilities, no matter how heaven-defying, were still only at the Bone Washing Realm.
...
As the Dragonwood Island Lord and several Blood Replacement experts from Pure Sea Palace and Ocean Pavilion watched from afar, the atmosphere in the field changed abruptly as the tide in the Abyssal Sea subsided.
Xiang Yuan's gaze turned indifferent as he looked towards Chen Mu.
For an ordinary Bone Washing Realm Grandmaster, facing any of these Blood Replacement experts would be a clear mismatch. But Chen Mu was different; he had repelled the Bloodshadow Tower Lord. In this world where strength reigned supreme, Chen Mu was a peerless figure, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Blood Replacement Realm's top experts!
They held no thoughts of treating Chen Mu as a junior, nor did they feel any shame for their numerical advantage. As Xiang Yuan said, killing was killing, and the Martial Dao was a realm of constant strife and conflict.
Now, with the enmity between Chen Mu and the Han King, once Chen Mu reached the pinnacle, regardless of his intentions, he would not support the Han King. The Han King would never ascend to the throne, and the Relyon Mountain Sect's support would be in vain. This was unacceptable, especially since there were intricate connections between the Han King and the Relyon Mountain Sect.
Therefore, Chen Mu had to be stopped.
"Old Ghost Liyuan spoke the truth."
The rolling waves suddenly parted, and an elderly man with white hair, leaning on a bamboo staff, emerged. "This place is already set up with an array. You have nowhere to escape, and no one can come to your rescue. It's better to end your life here and keep some dignity. The world will not laugh at you, but they will sigh in pity."
The Heart Intent Sect's Purple Bamboo Elder!
Another elderly figure, comparable in age to Liyuan, known for his legendary name, Purple Bamboo Elder.
The Mystic Pavilion Master, Supreme Elder of Diancang Sect, Supreme Elder of Huoyun Sect, Relyon Mountain Sect's Sect Master, and Heart Intent Sect's Supreme Elder—five Blood Replacement experts had appeared amidst the crashing waves. Chen Mu's senses also detected two hidden auras, one faint and the other unmistakable. He had encountered one of them before, and though he couldn't pinpoint their location, he knew their identity—undoubtedly the Bloodshadow Tower Lord. The other's identity remained unknown.
These two locked onto his aura, blocking any possible escape.
"Seven Blood Replacement experts, quite a show of respect."
Chen Mu felt the oppressive might of the five overwhelming auras and the two hidden, chilling presences like maggots in his spine. Yet, his expression remained unchanged.
His gaze shifted to the direction of the Dragonwood Island Lord and the others, sensing at least five more Blood Replacement experts there, seemingly only observing.
Even so...
The number of Blood Replacement experts in the field had already reached twelve, not including those possibly observing from afar or Heaven Person experts perceiving the situation through their Heaven Person senses. Such a formation was an extraordinary sight, even in the vast and populous Daxuan.
Chen Mu's gaze swept over the Blood Replacement experts, then turned towards the Mystic Pavilion Master, Xiang Yuan, and others. His indifferent tone suddenly changed, "But if you think you can take Chen's life, you're being delusional!"
As his words fell...
Everyone felt that although Chen Mu was in the Bone Washing Realm, facing seven Blood Replacement experts, his aura exuded a sense of dominance and confidence. The collective pressure from the Mystic Pavilion Master and others, intended to crush Chen Mu's Martial Will, seemed to have no effect.
"Arrogant!"
Someone coldly snorted.
Although they knew Chen Mu was likely provoking them to find an opportunity to escape, these words still stirred them. Yet, no one made a move; they all stood amidst the tide, motionless.
The reason they hadn't acted since Chen Mu's emergence from the Void wasn't to engage in idle chatter or intimidate him with words. The Void Channel had just collapsed, and the space here was still unstable. A direct attack might cause the Void to shatter again.
But...
As the tide gradually subsided, and the shattered Void from the collapsed channel healed, the most robust and powerful among them, the Relyon Mountain Sect's Sect Master, took the first step forward.
"Since you're so proud, let me see just how far you've taken your Heaven and Earth Way and then... I'll send you on your way!"
His eyes gleamed with sharpness, and his aura surged around him. Although he spoke of sending Chen Mu on his way, he was also curious to test the Martial Dao skills of this so-called once-in-a0,000-year talent who had supposedly perfected the Heaven-Earth Body.
As Xiang Yuan strode across the sea, his body expanded with each step, becoming more massive. After a few strides, he had transformed into a towering giant, resembling a demon, standing tall above the vast ocean.
"Six-Foot Saintly Body!"
"Six Directions True Words!"
Xiang Yuan's entire body swelled to a godly size, and from his throat, he emitted a strange syllable. This syllable seemed to be composed of six distinct notes, yet they merged together, as if guiding a heavenly principle, instantly freezing the nearby churning waves and causing the Mystic Pavilion Master and the others, including Chu Changhua and Liyuan, to frown and focus their minds in defense.
Six Directions True Words!
This was the ultimate technique in the Martial Dao for those who cultivated the Six Directions.
It sounded like a chant from a Buddhist monk, but in reality, it was not. The combined syllables were not produced by the throat but by the resonance of the flesh, bones, and muscles vibrating together.
While the Yin-Yang and Five Elements paths traced back to the essence of heaven and earth, the Six Directions path traced back to the essence of life, to the origin of the fleshly body. These were the primal syllables of the flesh, causing the heavens to stand in awe and the earth to tremble.
Even the Mystic Pavilion Master had to focus his mind to withstand it.
"Is this the Six Directions path?"
Chen Mu, who bore the brunt of Xiang Yuan's Six Directions True Words, experienced a far more intense impact than anyone else. His body seemed to be torn into six different parts, each resonating with the syllables.
In this resonance, even his soul seemed to separate from his body, being shaken out of his physical form.
But this sensation lasted only an instant.
Among the Martial Dao practitioners of this era, Chen Mu had the least understanding of the Six Directions path. Xiang Yuan was the first master he had encountered who had cultivated the Six Directions path to the Blood Replacement Realm. Therefore, Chen Mu was slightly curious and decided to withstand Xiang Yuan's attack, carefully feeling the mysteries of the Six Directions path.
[A moment of silence as Chen Mu focuses his mind.]
At this moment, his thoughts gathered, and the Heaven and Earth Way began to revolve. Instantly, the heavens and earth became serene, and all sounds ceased. His unsettled soul and Martial Body stabilized in an instant, and his eyes, calm and clear, gazed up at Xiang Yuan's towering figure, resembling a divine being.
"Hmm?!"
Xiang Yuan's face changed dramatically.
The Six Directions True Words seemed like mere syllables, but they were a combination of intent, Aura Power, and even the might of the body, making them a true killing move. Those in the Blood Replacement Realm who endured this attack might suffer internal injuries and soul damage.
Yet, Chen Mu effortlessly withstood it, appearing completely unaffected.
At this moment, although Xiang Yuan's body was massive and towering like a god, looking down on Chen Mu, and Chen Mu's slender figure seemed minuscule in comparison, Chen Mu felt as if he were the one being looked down upon.
Xiang Yuan's body was much larger than Chen Mu's, but in Chen Mu's perception, his slender figure seemed to continuously expand and grow, until it connected with the entire sky, becoming a part of this majestic heaven and earth.
"Not bad. Now, let's see you take a move from Chen Mu."
Chen Mu's slender body stepped forward, suddenly appearing right before Xiang Yuan. With a palm strike, he slammed it down, seemingly ordinary, but as it descended, it was as if heaven and earth were converging, forming an endless, unstoppable, and unavoidable palm strike that crushed everything in its path.
Xiang Yuan, understanding the Heaven and Earth Way, could command the power of heaven and earth with his moves. When it came to controlling the world, no Martial Dao could compare to the Heaven and Earth Way. Facing Chen Mu's counterattack, he felt the terrifying might and dared not be the slightest bit careless. With a roar that shook the seas, he channeled a surging power through his swollen arms, pushing upwards.
Slap!
In the eyes of the Mystic Pavilion Master, Chu Changhua, Liyuan, and the others, they witnessed the collision between Chen Mu and Xiang Yuan's nearly disproportionate bodies. Chen Mu's small palm directly pressed against Xiang Yuan's thick, mountain-like arm.
Bang!
Xiang Yuan's face contorted, and his arm, thick enough to match Chen Mu's entire body, caved inward. He felt an irresistible force pressing down, and in less than a breath, he was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
As he flew backward, his Six-Foot Saintly Body quickly shrank, returning to its original size.
One strike, and the Six Directions Body was shattered!
"This is impossible..."
Xiang Yuan's mouth filled with blood, and his body flew dozens of zhang, crashing into the ruins of the Abyssal Sea in the distance, causing a shower of rubble and a surge of terrifying waves. The shock in his eyes was even more intense.
The Bloodshadow Tower Lord, who had sparred with Chen Mu before and provided intelligence about him, was well aware of Chen Mu's formidable Heaven-Earth Body strength, which was unparalleled in the Marrow Washing Realm.
But the issue was that Xiang Yuan's Six Directions path also emphasized the essence of the body, even integrating intent into the flesh. In terms of Martial Body strength, it was almost the best among various Martial Dao paths. Furthermore, Xiang Yuan had entered the Blood Replacement Realm years ago, and his long immersion in it had made his strength formidable, even daring to challenge weaker Heaven Person Realm experts.
But with such a robust body, facing Chen Mu's strike, he was overpowered in a head-on collision.
If Chen Mu had entered the Blood Replacement Realm, it would be understandable for his Heaven-Earth Body to surpass Xiang Yuan's Six Directions Body. However, the techniques Chen Mu displayed did not reach the level of the Blood Replacement Realm.
To be able to directly shatter Xiang Yuan's Six Directions Body with a Martial Body in the Marrow Washing Realm was inconceivable.
Moreover, after breaking through the Six Directions Body, Chen Mu felt an unbelievable might in Xiang Yuan's body, a might that was not of the Marrow Washing Realm but almost that of the Heaven Person Realm.
"How is this possible?"
"This..."
The Mystic Pavilion Master, Chu Changhua, and the others also had their faces change dramatically, with several of them subconsciously glancing around, searching for the Bloodshadow Tower Lord.
They all knew Chen Mu was powerful, even capable of repelling the Bloodshadow Tower Lord. But repelling the Bloodshadow Tower Lord and defeating Xiang Yuan, the master of Rely Mountain Sect, were two entirely different levels of strength.
(End of Chapter)
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