Chapter 434: The World Will Change!
Chapter 434: The World Will Change!
Cang Ming's gaze, from a distance, fell upon Chen Mu, and deep within his aged eyes, there was still a lingering turmoil, like a never-ending tide.
Chen Mu.
When he first heard about Chen Mu, Cang Ming contemplated for a long time and ultimately decided not to get involved in this conflict, mainly because the three major sects of the Outer Sea had never interfered in the affairs of the inland regions.
In the past, when the Great Xuan Emperor, Ji Hao, rose to power, the Outer Sea forces also did not intervene. Later, they even reached an agreement with Ji Hao, ensuring non-interference and non-aggression between the Outer Sea and the Great Xuan Empire.
Previously, when Chen Mu's rise to power was rumored, it was speculated that he might become another Great Xuan Emperor, but the situation was unclear, and the conflict was chaotic and complex. Since there was no direct involvement with them, it was best to stay out of it.
But who could have imagined that in just a short year, Chen Mu had gone from 'showing signs of rising' to possessing the strength to rival a Heaven Person!
This progress was almost inconceivable.
In Cang Ming's opinion, the defeat of the Mystic Pavilion Master and the others was not unjustified.
To ensure that there were no unexpected complications, and to guarantee Chen Mu's demise, the Mystic Pavilion Master and the others kept the news within a certain range. The seven of them set up a killing formation, and even deployed the Formless Array, with one of them observing from afar. Such a setup would mean certain death for any Blood Exchange expert, unless they had reached the Heaven Person Realm.
Chen Mu had entered the Seekwood Heavenly Abyss, where the internal conditions were unique, making it impossible for him to break through to the Blood Exchange Realm. This meant that when Chen Mu returned from the Seekwood Heavenly Abyss, he would still be in the Marrow Washing Realm.
This was indeed the case, and there was no mistake.
But who could have imagined that Chen Mu could cultivate the Body Tempering Martial Art to such a level, possessing the strength of a Heaven Person with his Marrow-Washing Body?
With Chen Mu's current strength, to kill him would require the intervention of a Heaven Person, perhaps even more than one! The setup of the Mystic Pavilion Master's group clearly hadn't reached this level, or perhaps Heaven Person experts were not easily found, and were among the strongest in the world. Before today, in the eyes of the world, Chen Mu had no qualification to warrant the joint effort of several Heaven Person experts to kill him.
Several Heaven Person experts to kill a Marrow Washing Realm cultivator?
It would be a laughingstock.
The Heaven Person expert backing the Mystic Pavilion Master was most likely Yang Qing Shan, the Supreme Elder of the South Marsh Witch God Sect, although he had concealed his aura. There were only so many Heaven Person experts in the world, and Yang Qing Shan was known for his cruel nature and ruthless methods. The Witch God Sect was notorious for its brutal selection process for disciples, often resulting in heavy casualties. Their actions in the South Marsh region had caused fear among the millions of common folk in over ten states.
Even a person as ruthless as Yang Qing Shan had no intention of personally dealing with Chen Mu and initially only kept a watchful eye from afar.
There was no other reason for this than to avoid embarrassment.
Looking at the other Heaven Person experts in the world, who else would have come here besides Yang Qing Shan?
Yang Qing Shan and the Mystic Pavilion Master's efforts to conceal the news were only one aspect; it was difficult to hide anything from the eyes and ears of a Heaven Person.
Even though Chen Mu had displayed strength comparable to a Blood Exchange expert, there were already seven Blood Exchange experts working together, setting up the Formless Array to deal with a cultivator of a lower realm. If Yang Qing Shan, a Heaven Person, were to join in and launch a sneak attack, it would be a loss of face.
In the eyes of the world's experts, it would be a laughing matter.
Moreover, in Yang Qing Shan's view, the setup was foolproof.
His task was not to interfere in the fight but to keep an eye on Tide Listening Cliff and other figures from the Outer Sea, preventing any interference in the assassination attempt and avoiding any unexpected complications.
Who could have foreseen it?
Even the most meticulous plans can have a single flaw, and every plan has a chance of failure.
Despite the thorough preparations and precautions against potential accidents and outside interference, the unexpected happened within their own ranks, with Chen Mu, the least likely person to cause trouble. Chen Mu's strength had already reached a level comparable to a Heaven Person!
This was completely beyond expectations and not part of the plan, causing Yang Qing Shan to immediately realize something was amiss. He was about to disregard his status and personally intervene to deal with Chen Mu.
But it was already too late.
With Chen Mu's strength, even with Yang Qing Shan present, he couldn't kill him. If both Chen Mu and Yang Qing Shan went all out, the power of two Heaven Persons would cause a disturbance in the void in this fragile region of the Void Tide, preventing even the Mystic Pavilion Master and the others from intervening!
Just like Chen Mu's final strike that caused the void to collapse after the Formless Array's destruction.
Cang Ming's thoughts flashed like lightning, and he made a decision in the nick of time, stepping in to stop Yang Qing Shan.
This action could be considered a gesture of goodwill towards Chen Mu, as there was no grudge between Tide Listening Cliff and Chen Mu. Chen Mu's rise to power was almost certain, and showing kindness to an unparalleled figure who would be invincible for two hundred years was the right thing to do.
"Brother Chen, your talent is heaven-sent and rarely seen in the world. I dare to ask that when you have free time, you visit Tide Listening Cliff to sit and discuss the ways of the world."
Cang Ming spoke to Chen Mu, his voice mixing with the tide, echoing across the vast sea.
"Good."
After hearing Cang Ming's words, Chen Mu did not refuse. He calmly cupped his hands and said, "I will definitely pay a visit in the future."
Once he enters the Blood Exchange Realm, the only step left on his martial path would be to reach the unity of Heaven and Human. No matter their strength, these Heaven Person experts, like Cang Ming, were indeed worth discussing the path of cultivation with, especially in terms of the realm of intent.
After speaking, Chen Mu looked around, and his gaze fell upon the boundless Abyssal Sea. The raging waves gradually calming down.
A sense of liberation filled his heart, as if he were as free as the vast heavens and earth. It wasn't just about crushing the assassination attempt of the seven experts, including the Mystic Pavilion Master, but also about his return to the Outer Sea after destroying the Formless Array and calming the nearby Void Tide. He felt like a fish returning to the ocean.
In the Seekwood Heavenly Abyss, he was restricted by the heavens and earth, and he could sense that he couldn't break through to the Blood Exchange Realm there. Of course, if Seekwood were to help him, he might have a chance to break through in the Seekwood Heavenly Abyss, but he knew it was impossible to communicate with Seekwood about this matter.
And now, back in the Outer Sea, all pressure was gone. With the assassination attempt foiled and the Heaven Person expert fled, Chen Mu felt that his Body Tempering cultivation was just a hair's breadth away from reaching the Blood Exchange Realm.
This gap was so thin, it could be easily pierced with a single finger.
Chen Mu even felt a longing, a desire from every drop of blood in his body, to draw upon the power of heaven and earth right here and break through to the Blood Exchange Realm!
However, he ultimately suppressed this urge.
Even though he was at the peak of the seventh realm, and breaking through to the Blood Exchange Realm was as easy as water flowing into a channel, without any bottlenecks, he couldn't help but think of his master, Qin Meng Jun, who had been ambushed when attempting to break through to the Blood Exchange Realm. He couldn't afford to take such a risk and needed to find a safe place to hide.
After all, the process of blood exchange was not something that could be accomplished overnight.
As his heart stirred, the scorching blood surging within him gradually calmed, and Chen Mu's gaze swept towards the Dragonwood Island Lord and the others in the distance.
"Dragonwood Island Lord, I've heard that Dragonwood Island possesses an Upper-Grade Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, which is something I require. According to Dragonwood Island's rules, I can exchange it for Wood Seeking Spirit Liquid. Is that possible?"
Chen Mu spoke calmly, his gaze steady.
Before entering the Seekwood Heavenly Realm, he had hidden among the many Grandmasters, positioned just below the Dragonwood Island Lord.
After leaving the Seekwood Heavenly Realm, he faced the Dragonwood Island Lord, one of the top Blood Exchange Experts in the Outer Sea. Although he didn't intentionally look down on him, he felt much more at ease than before.
Heavenly Human.
Even without the realm of a Heavenly Human, Chen Mu possessed their strength. A Heavenly Human stood at the pinnacle of the mortal world, and thus, he naturally overlooked everything in the world.
Upon hearing Chen Mu's words, the Dragonwood Island Lord was slightly startled but quickly responded without hesitation, "Indeed, there is such an item in Dragonwood Island's treasury. Since it's something Grandmaster Chen needs, I'll have someone retrieve it immediately."
An Upper-Grade Sea-Stabilizing Pearl was also considered a rare and valuable item, and he had some recollection of it in his mind.
"There's no need to rush. Since it's available, let's leave it on Dragonwood Island for now. After some time, I'll go to the island to retrieve it. For now, I'll deliver these Wood Seeking Spirit Liquids to you."
Chen Mu spoke casually, then waved his hand, and a portion of Wood Seeking Spirit Liquid appeared in his palm, flying towards the direction where the Dragonwood Island Lord was located.
At this point, refining Spirit Armaments wasn't as urgent as breaking through to the Blood Exchange Realm, which was the most important task at hand. Everything else could wait. The current Chen Mu wasn't afraid that the Dragonwood Island Lord would covet his Wood Seeking Spirit Liquids, partly because there wasn't much, and partly because the Island Lord would need the audacity to do so.
In the vast sea of cultivation, the Dragonwood Island Lord, as one of the top Blood Exchange Experts, could remain calm even when facing some Heavenly Humans. He had the confidence to retreat under their hands, but when facing Chen Mu, he was noticeably more cautious.
Chen Mu was simply too monstrous.
By now, no one could predict Chen Mu's future achievements with certainty, but one thing was almost certain: once Chen Mu stepped into the Blood Exchange Realm, he would likely become the pinnacle figure in the tens of thousands of years since the birth of Body Tempering Martial Art!
The Dragonwood Island Lord finally extended his hand and caught the Wood Seeking Spirit Liquid that Chen Mu had thrown.
Just as he was about to say something more, he looked up and saw that the sea surface was empty, leaving only a vast expanse of rippling waves.
"He's gone..."
The Dragonwood Island Lord held the Wood Seeking Spirit Liquid in his hand, staring in the direction where Chen Mu had disappeared, and took a deep breath.
Throughout his cultivation journey, he had faced numerous trials and tribulations and encountered many talented heroes. He himself was among the best, but in his perception, no one could compare to Chen Mu.
Perhaps,
the next time they met, Chen Mu would already have a Blood Exchange body.
The other Blood Exchange Experts from Pure Sea Palace and Vast Sea Pavilion also exchanged glances, and for a moment, their hearts felt as turbulent as the sea.
After today, the Great Xuan World and the Outer Sea would likely undergo a significant upheaval!
"Alright, there's still important business to attend to."
The Dragonwood Island Lord took a deep breath, forced down the turmoil in his heart, and slowly spoke as he walked forward.
Chen Mu's battle had ended, and now it was crucial to quickly guide the people from the Seekwood Heavenly Realm back to prevent further mishaps.
The duration of the Void Tide was also not long.
"Let's go."
The Blood Exchange Expert from Vast Sea Pavilion glanced deeply in the direction where Chen Mu had disappeared, then retracted his gaze and followed the Dragonwood Island Lord.
Due to the previous battle between Chen Mu and the Mystic Pavilion Master, the void in this area had suffered significant damage. Although the ruptured void had already healed, the Void Tide still left a weak influence on the void.
However, there were other Blood Exchange Experts present, and as the Dragonwood Island Lord located the node and reopened the void passage, the others also took action to stabilize it.
After a while, the first Bone Forging Realm Grandmaster emerged from the passage, but it wasn't Liu Qingyan; instead, it was a Grandmaster from Tide Listening Cliff.
The numerous Grandmasters inside the Seekwood Heavenly Realm were unaware of the situation outside, so the Grandmaster from Tide Listening Cliff took the lead in scouting the area. After all, the Tide Listening Cliff had some influence in the Void Sea, and even if something related to Chen Mu had happened outside, they should still be given some face.
"Island Lord."
The Grandmaster from Tide Listening Cliff who had come out immediately spotted the Dragonwood Island Lord and saw that the situation outside was calm. He heaved a sigh of relief and bowed to the Dragonwood Island Lord.
The Dragonwood Island Lord, upon seeing his subordinate, nodded slightly and waved him over, then inquired solemnly about the events that had transpired inside the Seekwood Heavenly Realm.
With Chen Mu's formidable abilities, comparable to a Heavenly Human, it was impossible for there to be no commotion inside the Seekwood Heavenly Realm. There must have been a big disturbance, but it was unclear what the current situation was inside.
While the Dragonwood Island Lord was questioning his subordinate, inside the void passage, after confirming that there were no issues, more Grandmasters gradually emerged, including Jiang Han and Yan Hong.
After a while, the Dragonwood Island Lord and the other Blood Exchange Experts from the Outer Sea also learned about the events that had transpired inside the Seekwood Heavenly Realm, and they were all quite shocked. However, with Chen Mu's previous feat of defeating seven Mystical Pavilion Masters, three dead and four escaped, they couldn't help but accept the events that had occurred inside the Seekwood Heavenly Realm.
As for Yan Hong, Jiang Han, and even Liu Qingyan, upon learning about the situation in the Void Sea, they were all shocked.
Seven Blood Exchange Experts killed!
Three dead and four escaped!
Even with Chen Mu's previous sweeping victory over the Spirit Armament, hearing such news still left them in awe.
After all, the Blood Exchange Realm was already at the pinnacle of Body Tempering Martial Art, and it was also the realm of many Grandmasters. Yet, in the face of Chen Mu, they were so fragile!
Using Bone Forging Realm to kill Blood Exchange Realm experts, slaying a Heavenly Human!
Moreover, without much thought, Chen Mu safely passed through this tribulation and returned to the Great Xuan World. With Chen Mu's current terrifying strength, breaking through to the Blood Exchange Realm would likely unleash unimaginable martial might.
The world's power structure would change!
This thought surfaced in everyone's minds.
(End of Chapter)
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