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Chapter 464: Before the Golden Hall (8k2) (Part 1)
Chapter 464: Before the Golden Hall (8k2) (Part 1)
Jade Capital.
Within the Imperial City.
Emperor Xuan Ji Non stood tall, draped in a bright yellow dragon robe, on one side of the magnificent palace. His gaze traversed the vast Jade Capital, looking towards the direction of Northern Heaven Gate, but his eyes revealed an uncertain expression.
"This person truly possesses such strength, even the Azure Dragon Army and Blood Guard couldn't hold him back."
Emperor Xuan Ji Non furrowed his brows and spoke.
At this moment, there was not a single palace maid or eunuch in the palace. Only a tall, slender man stood by Emperor Xuan Ji Non's side—none other than the Heaven and Man Master, Yang Qingshan, who had previously shown his support for Emperor Xuan Ji Non in the Outer Sea Region.
Yang Qingshan stood next to Emperor Xuan Ji Non, and he was even more familiar with the situation at Northern Heaven Gate. At this moment, his gaze was slightly solemn as he spoke in a deep voice, "This young man, even before entering the Blood Transformation Realm in the Outer Sea Region, possessed strength comparable to a Heaven Person. Now that he has stepped into Blood Transformation, it's no small matter. The key is that all his cultivation is focused on his physique. Although a million-strong Azure Dragon Army can suppress a Heaven Person, it's difficult to impose significant restrictions on such pure physical power."
"Indeed," Emperor Xuan Ji Non agreed, his face grave.
Currently, he presided over the Great Xuan court and the thousand-year-old legacy of the Imperial Ji Clan. The loss of the Azure Dragon Army was one thing; their troops could be replenished with resources. But the annihilation of the Blood Guard caused him real pain.
Unlike the Azure Dragon Army, the Blood Guard was truly under his command as the Emperor. They obeyed only his orders, devoid of emotion, fearless in the face of death, and dedicated solely to carrying out commands. They were among the most useful tools in his arsenal, and his plan involved utilizing the Blood Guard to secretly erode the power of Prince Jin, Prince Chu, and others.
But now, Chen Mu had wiped them out in one fell swoop!
Although Emperor Xuan Ji Non, the Master of Mystic Pavilion, Yang Qingshan, and others had discussed strategies to counter Chen Mu, they had never anticipated such a devastating defeat. Even the Master of Mystic Pavilion and the others dared not execute the subsequent strangulation plan, and now they had retreated to this side.
"..."
At this moment, Yang Qingshan was paying close attention to the situation at Northern Heaven Gate. His gaze spanned over a hundred li, witnessing the hasty retreat of Master of Mystic Pavilion and the others, while Chen Mu broke through Northern Heaven Gate, descended upon Jade Capital, and pursued them relentlessly. Yang Qingshan's brows furrowed as he watched this scene.
Even Yang Qingshan was astonished by Chen Mu's Heaven and Earth Physique power. According to his previous assessment and the plans made with Master of Mystic Pavilion and others, Chen Mu's physique shouldn't be this powerful.
Who was this man?
A Heaven Person! Yang Qingshan had personally witnessed Chen Mu's strength before he entered the Blood Transformation Realm in the Outer Sea Region, and the Master of Mystic Pavilion and others had also experienced it firsthand. They were well-informed about Chen Mu's power.
Given Chen Mu's foundation and heritage, and considering he had only been in the Outer Sea Region for a short two years, he should have just entered the initial stages of Blood Transformation. According to their assessment, the combined might of the Azure Dragon Army and the Blood Guard should have been enough to kill Chen Mu.
But clearly, Chen Mu had shaken the million-strong Azure Dragon Army formation, revealing such thick Heavenly Qi and physique. No matter how deep his foundation was, it was unlikely for someone who had just entered Blood Transformation to achieve this. Chen Mu had progressed significantly in his Blood Transformation journey, perhaps even surpassing Yang Qingshan, who had been cultivating for decades.
"The cultivation path of the Eight Body Tempering Realms and Blood Transformation Realm is still not perfect, but based on my years of cultivation experience, I believe the Blood Transformation Realm should also have distinctions like Minor Accomplishment, Major Accomplishment, and Perfection. However, all martial artists in this world stop short of Major Accomplishment."
"Chen Mu's physique and Heavenly Qi are perfectly integrated, and his cultivation is focused on a single line. It's impossible to reach this level of cultivation just after entering the Blood Transformation Realm. But how did he achieve this... Logically, the deeper the foundation, the more time is needed for transformation."
Yang Qingshan was extremely puzzled and found it hard to comprehend.
Recently, he had also reviewed Chen Mu's past cultivation journey. Although he sometimes felt that Chen Mu's Body Tempering efficiency was incredibly fast, he attributed it to exceptional talent. However, Chen Mu's cultivation journey, even in the Blood Transformation Realm, not only surpassed others in terms of foundation depth but also progressed further than Yang Qingshan, who had been cultivating for decades. This was hard to understand, even with Heaven's Mandate, and it seemed unlikely for a mere mortal to achieve this. Could Chen Mu be a reincarnation of some divine being?
Secular mortals believed in the existence of divine beings, but those who embarked on the Martial Dao often did not. They were more aware of the fantastical stories about immortals and gods, knowing them to be mere mortal fantasies about the Martial Dao.
However, after reaching the Heaven Person level, their perspective changed.
Yang Qingshan was well aware that at the pinnacle of various cultivation paths in the mortal world, there existed the legendary 'Divine Realm,' a realm transcending heaven and earth, free from all constraints, granting eternal life, almost identical to the divine beings in secular fantastical stories!
But Yang Qingshan quickly shook his head, dismissing these random thoughts. While divine beings did exist in this world, he had never witnessed them himself, and the idea of divine reincarnations was just secular mortals' imagination.
"Your Majesty, with the Northern Heaven Gate ambush failed, Chen Mu has entered Jade Capital and is heading towards the Imperial City. It seems we have no choice but to take his life here in the Imperial City!"
Yang Qingshan turned to Emperor Xuan Ji Non and spoke solemnly.
Emperor Xuan Ji Non's face darkened as he replied, "I suppose that's our only option."
As the new Emperor, he naturally didn't want to turn the Imperial City into a battlefield. Even if they repelled or killed Chen Mu, it would leave a dark mark in the history books.
Looking back at the thousand-year history of the Great Xuan, this is the first time a lone martial artist has broken into the Jade Capital, stormed the Imperial City, and caused such chaos!
But now, Chen Mu has forcefully broken through the defenses of Northern Heaven Gate, and with no other options, they can only allow him to enter the Jade Capital. Fortunately, the capital is densely populated, and Chen Mu is not a bloodthirsty demonic cultivator. Upon entering the city, he also restrains himself, showing that both Ji Xuanfei and Chen Mu do not wish to cause excessive destruction to the capital.
At this moment—
Chen Mu strides through the air above the Jade Capital, each step covering a thousand zhang. His Primordial Qi is restrained, and he avoids damaging civilian homes or harming the innocent. Ruan Tian and the others, in their escape, do the same, an unspoken agreement between them.
"Come here," Ji Xuanfei commands, and immediately, a eunuch in court attire appears behind him.
After a quick instruction, the eunuch respectfully responds and retreats.
At this moment—
Ji Xuanfei stands tall in his dragon robe beside the palace, gazing north. Dark clouds roll in like a tide, visible to the naked eye, and a howling wind rises between heaven and earth, giving a sense of impending doom, as if the ancient Imperial City is holding its breath.
Yang Qingshan stands by Ji Xuanfei's side and whispers, "This is the calamity of Your Majesty ascending to the Supreme Throne. Once this tribulation is over and Chen Mu is eliminated, the future will be boundless. The day will come when you subjugate the Eight Directions and rule the world with a mere wave of your hand."
"Hmm, let's go," Ji Xuanfei says, taking a deep look at the northern sky before striding forward.
A figure like Chen Mu is beyond the court's control. If he were to run rampant outside, Ji Xuanfei would be helpless. But today, Chen Mu's solo attack on the Jade Capital gives him the chance to eliminate this threat, especially since Chen Mu dares to enter the capital and head straight for the Imperial City, an act of overconfidence after breaking through the Azure Dragon Army and the Blood Guard.
This is perfect!
Right here in the Imperial City, he can thoroughly deal with Chen Mu, removing the greatest obstacle to his rule over the world!
...
Step, step, step—
Chen Mu's expression is calm as he strides through the air, each step covering a thousand zhang.
The bustling Jade Capital is beneath his feet. He can clearly see the streets filled with panicked people seeking shelter from the rain. He sees commoners with terrified faces looking towards Northern Heaven Gate and martial artists standing atop buildings, all shocked by his presence. These scenes pass by like a blur, fleeting moments in his journey.
The ordinary people and even the city's martial artists barely notice Ruan Tian and the others passing overhead or Chen Mu's pursuit.
As the bustling streets come into view, a wave of nostalgia washes over Chen Mu. Once, he was just one of these countless people, but now, he stands above them all, and all power and influence have become fleeting visions.
Unconsciously—
The streets gradually quiet down. The area is no longer filled with commoners but with tall walls of green stone, behind which are figures in luxurious robes, guarded by numerous escorts. Their faces are filled with shock as they look outside, some with fear and others with disbelief.
"How is it possible that someone broke through Northern Heaven Gate? That's Northern Heaven Gate we're talking about..." someone mutters in awe.
For thousands of years, not even world-shaking calamities or sweeping rebellions have ever breached the Jade Capital or entered through Northern Heaven Gate. But today, a single person defeated the million-strong Azure Dragon Army, slaughtering the Azure Dragon and the Blood Guard. It's said to be just one person, a lone hero!
When did these martial artists from the rivers and lakes dare to challenge the capital, even breaking through Northern Heaven Gate?
Step, step, step—
Chen Mu takes in the various faces, countless ordinary people, but he has already risen above them. The only obstacle before him is this world.
In a flash, he seems to gain a sudden insight, sensing the subtle connection between humans and the heavens, a complex entanglement.
But—
This moment of enlightenment is fleeting, disappearing without a trace. When Chen Mu tries to grasp it again, it's already gone.
His expression remains calm, and his gaze sweeps over the vast Jade Capital as he continues his stride.
Since his soul transformation, his comprehension has changed qualitatively. These moments of enlightenment are no longer rare; each time, he gains a deeper understanding of martial arts.
This is the kind of comprehension that defines a genius, a peerless talent. But now, he stands in this state, feeling that with continued immersion in such insights, he might not need much time to thoroughly comprehend the third step of the Realm of Intention, taking a step into the Heaven-Human Realm.
Chen Mu is well aware that entering the Heaven-Human Realm will bring about the unification of his soul with heaven and earth, further tempering and transforming his soul, making it even more powerful. This power will manifest in all aspects, even when comprehending higher-level origins and the mysteries of the heavens.
(Chapter End)
As Chen Mu was experiencing a sudden spiritual enlightenment, he had a sudden realization. If he were to enter the state of Heaven-Human Unity, allowing his soul core to merge with the essence of heaven and earth, enduring the tempering of the heavens and earth, and going through another transformation, perhaps the immortal light within his soul core would permeate every part of his being, fully condensing into an 'Immortal Soul Core'!
An immortal body is a divine body.
An immortal soul core is naturally a divine soul!
"The Great Xuan court and the Imperial Ji Clan, with their thousand years of accumulation, better not disappoint me..."
At this moment, Chen Mu was crossing over the Jade Capital, and in his line of sight, he could already see the even more magnificent Imperial City located in the very center of the capital. A faint glimmer flashed across his eyes.
He hoped that the thousand years of accumulated heritage of the Great Xuan court would be of use to him, further advancing his body-tempering martial path, transforming his realm, and allowing him to step into the Heaven-Human level, reaching the threshold of the Divine Realm.
The Imperial City, nearly two hundred zhang tall, stood tall with its walls as majestic as mountains.
But.
At this moment, the city walls were in disarray. Squad after squad of Imperial City Guards were in disarray, and even the high-ranking commanders who led the guards were in a state of chaos, looking towards the direction of the Northern Heaven Gate with a sense of helplessness.
Of course, some of the older commanders managed to remain calm, shouting orders to their subordinates to straighten their ranks.
"He's here!"
A commander of the Imperial City Guards, a Bone Marrow Washing Master, gazed towards the northern horizon, his expression tense. Unconsciously, a bead of cold sweat formed on his forehead, and he could vaguely see a faint arc of light approaching through the air, heading straight for the Imperial City.
Before the person even arrived, the oppressive pressure was like a dark cloud pressing down on the city, causing everyone to nearly suffocate. Even the guards with the Five Viscera Realm cultivation were trembling, unsure whether they should step forward to stop him.
Swish.
Chen Mu's figure was like an afterimage, crossing through the void. In an instant, he had arrived atop the hundreds of zhang high Imperial City walls, looking down at the magnificent palace below.
Below, the numerous guards were frozen in place. Even those clad in armor and holding sharp blades, looking up at Chen Mu's hovering figure, couldn't bring themselves to stop him.
(End of Chapter)
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