Chapter 483: The Blade Proves Primordial Chaos!

Chapter 483: The Blade Proves Primordial Chaos!

Atop Kunlun Mountain.

The voices of numerous Heaven Persons discussing the Dao were not intentionally concealed, but due to the unique terrain, the chaotic Heavenly Earth Power made it difficult for ordinary Blood Transformation Realm experts who hadn't reached the summit to hear every word clearly.

Even if they occasionally caught a phrase or two, it still offered them much to ponder, and some even faintly heard the word 'Divine Realm,' stirring up a wave of emotions within them. They discussed these insights with those nearby.

Time passed.

Nearly an hour later, the voices of discussion gradually ceased.

On the peak, the old ancestor of Nanhua Manor, Tang Xuanjing, suddenly cupped his hands towards Chen Mu and said, "Your words, Chen Sheng, have guided us on the Martial Dao, and I am deeply grateful. It is said that the Heaven and Earth Path encompasses all phenomena, and I wish to seek your guidance on a few matters. I wonder if you would be willing to instruct me in a couple of moves."

As these words landed, the peak fell silent, and the numerous Heaven Person experts all turned their gazes towards him.

Discussing the Dao, debating the Martial, and contemplating the Dao—all these were like gazing at a mirage. In past Kunlun Debates, Heaven Persons had always led the discussions, sharing their insights before engaging in martial contests to validate their understanding.

Today's gains, for those present, were far beyond those of previous Kunlun Debates, thanks to Chen Mu's unrestrained teachings. And when it came to the martial contest, there was no doubt that everyone wanted to spar with Chen Mu.

Despite Chen Mu's arrival, which shattered the void, and his demonstration of his realm by inscribing characters on Kunlun's peak using his finger strength, martial arts were ultimately best understood through personal experience rather than observation. In truth, some had wanted to seek guidance from Chen Mu, but none had spoken up. Tang Xuanjing, the old ancestor of Nanhua Manor, was nearing the end of his lifespan, and he no longer cared about many things, openly seeking instruction from Chen Mu.

"How could I refuse the invitation of Senior Nanhua?" Chen Mu responded calmly.

Whether it's the Heavenly Dao, the Human Dao, the ultimate truth lies in the harmony of the tangible and the intangible. Discussing the Dao is intangible, while martial sparring is tangible. Although Tang Xuanjing, the old ancestor of Nanhua Manor, wasn't the most exceptional of the Ultimate Celestial Beings, he was a renowned figure for over two centuries, a grandmaster in his own right. He was curious about Chen Mu's path of exploration in the Heavenly Person's Dao, and now he could witness it through a martial contest.

For Chen Mu, the changes within the Heaven and Earth, whether Yin-Yang or Five Elements, held little significance now. What he truly sought to glimpse was the power of the Origin Dao. However, comprehending the Origin Dao was incredibly challenging. He had attempted it before, but his progress was slow, and the accumulation of experience points on his system interface was sluggish.

Moreover, comprehending the embryonic form of the Origin Dao within the Below Divine Nine Stages was also crucial.

Chen Mu's gaze swept over the numerous Heaven Persons present, and a faint light flashed in his eyes. These Heaven Persons, stuck in their Blood Transformation journey, struggled to make any progress, likely because they had devoted their entire lives to comprehending the Origin Dao, day after day, year after year.

He wondered if anyone could truly glimpse the profound wonders of the Origin Dao. If he could experience a fraction of it, this Kunlun trip wouldn't be in vain.

At this moment—

The nearby Heaven Persons respectfully made way, each retreating to the edges of Kunlun's peak.

"Please, Senior Nanhua," Chen Mu said, standing in the center with a serene expression, inviting the old ancestor with an outstretched hand.

Tang Xuanjing, the old ancestor of Nanhua Manor, had a weathered face and white hair. This wasn't an intentional display of his aged appearance but rather a reluctance to expend his essence blood to maintain a youthful look. His eyes, however, remained bright and spirited. He spoke with a hint of pride, "Your martial prowess, Chen Sheng, is unparalleled in the world. I won't stand on ceremony. I cultivate the Earthly Firmament path within the Heaven and Earth Mental Realm, and since becoming a Heaven Person over two hundred years ago, I've developed a move I'd like you to instruct me on."

As his words fell—

The old ancestor of Nanhua Manor didn't step forward; instead, he retreated.

This step back seemed to open up the vast sky and the boundless earth, as if he had instantly reached the edge of the mountain range, leaning against the support of Heaven and Earth. His aged body stretched taller, as if piercing through the heavens and the earth.

"Heavenly Human Transformation, Extreme Yin, Extreme Yang!"

In an instant—

The old ancestor of Nanhua Manor, his aged face suddenly transformed before their eyes, rapidly becoming younger. Wrinkles vanished, and his white hair, starting from the roots, darkened strand by strand. Time seemed to reverse its flow upon his body!

Witnessing this, Chen Mu's interest was finally piqued, a faint light flashing in his eyes.

As the oldest Heaven Person in the current world, although Tang Xuanjing, the old ancestor of Nanhua Manor, might not match the strength of Donglin Jianzun and other Ultimate Celestial Demons, his understanding of the rules of the Heavenly Human Realm was unparalleled. The latter half of his life was dedicated to seeking longevity, and his cultivation focused on reversing decay and returning to the pinnacle.

At this moment, Chen Mu seemed to sense a hint of the passage of time within Tang Xuanjing, but it was just a fleeting glimpse. Upon closer inspection, it remained the essence of the Heavenly Human Realm's transformation and rotation, a means to develop the Earthly Firmament path to its utmost.

Humming! The old ancestor of Nanhua Manor, now restored to his prime, raised his palm towards Chen Mu.

This palm strike seemed to borrow the might of the entire Kunlun Mountain Range, as the mountains' power roared and resonated, causing the void to shatter into countless white cracks. Even deeper within those white cracks, one could glimpse the black fissures of the void!

Such a move was formidable for a Heaven Person expert, enough to make any Blood Transformation expert dare not confront it directly, opting to retreat instead.

Those Blood Transformation experts gazing upon the peak felt their breath catch as they witnessed the old ancestor's strike. If they were to face it head-on, it would likely result in severe injury or death!

Such a move was almost useless against Chen Mu in his current state.

He could even stand his ground without dodging or blocking, allowing his body to directly withstand the palm strike without any harm.

However, Chen Mu did not do that. Instead, he also raised his right hand and struck out a palm from afar.

Buzz!

As he swung his palm, the winds and clouds changed, and the entire universe trembled!

In the eyes of countless Blood Transformation Realm cultivators gazing upon the mountain peak, it was as if they witnessed the alternation of day and night, the reversal of the sun and moon. In that instant, the heavens and earth seemed to overturn, all things were suspended upside down, and yin and yang merged!

Bang!

In just that fleeting moment, the palm print unleashed by Tang Xuanjing, the Grandmaster of Nanhua Manor, was crushed by Chen Mu's palm within the void, accompanied by the tearing of the void. Chen Mu's palm print continued to press forward, crushing everything in its path.

Ultimately, the palm strike grazed past Tang Xuanjing, tearing a long black line in the void beside him.

Those who had witnessed Chen Mu's battle in Zhongzhou, such as Zangzhuang, the Old Master of Tiance Manor, were not surprised by this scene. However, those who had not seen Chen Mu's previous battle were all shocked, their eyes revealing a sense of awe.

Crushing!

Undeniably crushing!

Although Tang Xuanjing and Chen Mu's confrontation was merely a test of martial prowess, and neither of them used spirit armaments, it still showcased their respective martial arts. Especially Tang Xuanjing, who not only refrained from using his spirit armament but also unleashed his full strength. He executed the strongest strike of his entire martial cultivation, infusing all his insights into this single move, seeking guidance from Chen Mu.

Chen Mu responded with a single move, utilizing the profound reversal of heaven and earth to crush Tang Xuanjing's Earthly Firmament stance. He tore through the layers of the void, reversing the yin and yang of heaven and earth!

Witnessing the power of this move, if Chen Mu's palm had landed, Tang Xuanjing would have undoubtedly suffered severe injuries, if not death.

A revered Heaven Person, unable to withstand a single blow from Chen Mu—what a terrifying level of strength!

The title of Martial Saint was well-deserved!

"Thank you, Saint Chen, for your guidance."

Tang Xuanjing, the Grandmaster of Nanhua Manor, stood motionless, still in the stance of unleashing his palm strike. After a moment, he slowly lowered his hand, offering a respectful salute to Chen Mu.

At the same time, his entire body swiftly transformed, reverting to his youthful appearance, his black hair turning white, and his aura becoming frail.

Although Chen Mu's move only shattered Tang Xuanjing's attack and did not land on his body, the backlash from the strike still caused him some shock, disrupting his vital energy for a short time. His gaze towards Chen Mu held a lingering trace of disbelief.

Because...

Ordinary people might not have noticed, but Tang Xuanjing, having faced Chen Mu, clearly felt that Chen Mu did not exert much Essence Energy or rely heavily on his physical body. Instead, his move contained a profound grasp of the power of heaven and earth!

Although Chen Mu cultivated the Way of Heaven and Earth, as a revered Heaven Person, he should have been unmatched in controlling the power of heaven and earth. Yet, Chen Mu's move had overwhelmed him!

Tang Xuanjing had anticipated this move, but he never expected to be directly confronted in the realm of heaven and earth.

For such a thing to occur, there was only one possibility...

Chen Mu had also stepped into the realm of Heaven Persons!

Only by reaching the level of a Heaven Person and mastering the Way of Heaven and Earth could he so effortlessly surpass and crush Tang Xuanjing's move, without relying heavily on his physical body or Essence Energy.

Not only Tang Xuanjing, but all the other Heaven Persons present, had varying expressions, their eyes filled with astonishment. Some even wondered if they had witnessed it correctly.

Chen Mu's physical body had reached an invincible level, a product of the times creating heroes. At less than forty years old, he was at the peak of his vitality. But how long had it been since Chen Mu broke through the Blood Transformation Realm?

In just a few short years, he had already reached the realm of Heaven Persons?

Even the other peerless Heaven Persons, like Zangzhuang, the Old Master of Tiance Manor, and the Master of Heavenly Lake Island, wore expressions of astonishment. When they first entered the realm of Heaven Persons, it took them decades of arduous cultivation after breaking through the Blood Transformation Realm. Yet, Chen Mu made it seem as effortless as eating or drinking, leaving them with a sense of bewilderment.

At this moment, Chen Mu stood in the arena, slowly retracting his palm, a slight shake in his heart.

In his exchange with Tang Xuanjing, Chen Mu clearly perceived the latter's profound intent of the creation of all things. There was indeed a subtle hint of the flow of time within it, but it was merely superficial.

Tang Xuanjing must have also been cultivating the Way of Time, striving to comprehend its essence. However, it seemed that despite his lifelong dedication, he had not crossed that threshold, possessing only the form without the substance. This left Chen Mu slightly disappointed.

"I also have a move, please guide me, Saint Chen!"

Another person stepped forward, bowing towards Chen Mu. It was Sikuang Rui, the Supreme Elder of Qingyun Sect.

With a solemn expression, Sikuang Rui bowed to Chen Mu.

"Please."

Chen Mu, his long robe billowing, gestured for Sikuang Rui to proceed.

Sikuang Rui did not hesitate, taking a step forward. His long sleeves fluttered without wind, and a pure and serene aura rose from his body—the Way of the Heavenly Firmament!

As one of the Heaven Persons of this era, Sikuang Rui cultivated the Way of the Heavenly Firmament, sharing the same path as Qin Mengjun.

At this moment, Qin Mengjun, located on the side of Kunlun Mountain, felt her eyes flicker, and she immediately focused her gaze, carefully observing the various profound changes in Sikuang Rui's manifestation of the power of the Heavenly Firmament.

Sikuang Rui's body shot up from the ground, as if merging with the heavens and earth, and his entire being seemed to transform into a pure aura. He then struck out with a palm towards Chen Mu, the palm seal covering the entire sky, as if the vast firmament seemed to collapse upon them.

Buzz!

Chen Mu didn't hesitate. Standing atop the mountain peak, he punched upwards, meeting Sikuang Rui's attack.

As the fist flew out, the mountains trembled, and the heavens and earth converged. It was as if the Earthly Firmament was shaking the Heavenly Firmament, and amidst the changing winds and clouds, the fist and palm collided in the void, shattering the void into fragments.

Crackle!

Sikuang Rui's face paled slightly, and his long sleeves tore in an instant, shredded by a force that entangled them. His entire body was immediately thrown backward, avoiding the range of the collapsing void.

He took a deep breath, forcibly calming the surging blood energy, and descended towards the Kunlun Mountain peak, bowing towards Chen Mu.

"Thank you for your guidance, Chen Saint."

If the previous clash with Tang Xuanjing, the Grandmaster of Nanhua Manor, wasn't obvious enough, then this encounter with Chen Mu fully revealed Chen Mu's Celestial Being Level of insight. The kind of power that allowed him to control the heavens and earth with a mere gesture, his mind and body seemingly merging with the universe, was something only a Celestial Being could achieve.

Not only them, but even those at the Blood Replacement Realm could sense Chen Mu's realm. They felt that in a single thought, his aura seemed to converge with the heavens and earth, his figure towering and awe-inspiring, leaving them all in awe.

Those near Qin Mengjun and Yin Heng couldn't help but look at the two of them, and one of them spoke to Yin Heng, "Brother Yin, has Chen Saint reached the Celestial Being Level?"

"Yes."

Yin Heng gazed up at the Kunlun Mountain peak, nodding slightly.

Chen Mu had revealed his Celestial Being level of cultivation, and almost everyone could see it. Asking him about it was merely a way to confirm their disbelief, but even Yin Heng, who had witnessed Chen Mu's ascension to the Celestial Being level, felt a surge of emotion as he looked up at the mountain peak.

Chen Mu had just reached the age of forty, the age of 'life's uncertainties'.

It was said that at fifty, one understands one's destiny, but in reality, no one in the world had ever achieved the Celestial Being level at the age of fifty. Chen Mu had not only achieved it but had done so at the age of forty, the age of life's uncertainties!

Gazing up at the Kunlun Mountain peak, Chen Mu, who had repelled Tang Xuanjing and Sikuang Rui with a single punch and palm, stood tall, as if he were standing atop the summit of all living beings, at the pinnacle of the Martial Dao, overlooking all living beings.

"Chen Saint, please guide me."

Another person spoke up and then stepped forward to engage in a debate.

The Celestial Being Debate was different from that of mortals. A lifetime of cultivation could be condensed into a single move, and one move could counter hundreds or thousands. Tang Xuanjing and Azure Cloud Supreme Monarch had both ended with a single move, gaining insights and realizations.

Buzz! Buzz!

The newcomer waved his hands, and in an instant, his entire being became blazingly hot, as if merging with the sun in the high heavens. His cultivation was evidently the Solar Dao.

Chen Mu welcomed all challengers, and he responded to every Celestial Being. He countered the Heaven and Earth with the Heaven and Earth, and Yin and Yang with Yin and Yang. Facing the newcomer's move, he merely drew two arcs in the air, separating the Heaven and Earth into Yin and Yang, and struck out with a force of pure Yang.

Boom!

The void shattered once more.

"Chen Saint, your Martial Dao has reached the level of profound insight. I am in awe."

The Celestial Being's face turned crimson, and he retreated several steps in the air, struggling to suppress the surging energy in his chest. Then, he bowed to Chen Mu in admiration.

If Chen Mu had used his physique and Essence Energy to overpower his opponents, it would have been understandable. But Chen Mu displayed pure Martial Dao techniques, countering the Heaven and Earth with the Heaven and Earth, and Yin and Yang with Yin and Yang. It was clear that he had reached an extremely profound understanding of all Martial Dao in the world, something almost unimaginable.

Even if one started cultivating in the womb, how could they achieve this realm at the age of forty? After witnessing the skills of three people, they felt Chen Mu's boundless Martial Dao foundation, as if he were truly the master of the Heaven and Earth, ruling over the eight directions and looking down upon all Martial Dao in the world, effortlessly comprehending them all.

Soon, the fourth, fifth, and sixth Celestial Beings stepped forward...

One by one, the Celestial Beings made their moves, but each was countered in a single strike. Whether it was Yin and Yang, the Four Seasons, the Five Elements, or the Six Harmonies, Chen Mu countered them all with the transformations of Heaven and Earth, adapting his moves accordingly, creating endless variations from the same source.

In a short while...

Only five Celestial Beings remained atop the Kunlun Mountain peak: Donglin Jianzun, the Master of Heavenly Lake Island, and three others.

Each stood in their own direction, not competing with others, and they didn't immediately step forward. But their gazes were fixed on Chen Mu, deep in thought, as if contemplating something. After an unknown amount of time, one of them finally stepped forward.

He looked aged, with an ordinary appearance, like a common woodcutter. But no one in the world dared to underestimate him, especially when their gaze fell upon the blade he carried, their eyes filled with gravity.

Huanbei Heavensword,

Gongyang Yu! In his early years, he was almost recognized as the number one expert in Huanbei, dominating the region and shaking the north with his might. Even Chen Mu had heard of Gongyang Yu's Heavensword countless times, and since Chen Mu had also practiced the sword, he had a deep respect for Gongyang Yu, the Huanbei Heavensword.

As Gongyang Yu stepped forward, Chen Mu took the lead in greeting, bowing with his hands and gazing at the elder, his eyes showing a hint of ripples. "I have long admired the name of Elder Gongyang, and today I finally have the honor of meeting you."

One stroke to sever the river,

The sword slaughters ten thousand demons,

Calming the demon chaos...

Gongyang Yu was almost a legendary figure in Huanbei, his deeds recorded in the annals and spoken of in folklore.

After nearly two decades, Gongyang Yu had finally reached this realm, even surpassing Gongyang Yu himself. At this moment, looking at the woodcutter, his thoughts couldn't help but wander.

"What's the point in pursuing fame in this world?"

Gongyang Yu shook his head slightly, gazing at Mu, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes. "A few years ago, I heard that Databa had embarked on the path of the blade in the Ice State Abyss. When he passed away, I knew that after several more decades of arduous cultivation, you would surely stand atop this mountain, reaching the pinnacle of martial arts in the world. But I never imagined that you would only take five years to get here."

Five years.

Gongyang Yu's heart couldn't help but feel a bit dazed.

It wasn't a short time, but for ordinary people, it was already a long period. He had once meditated on the blade, and it was possible for him to seclude himself for as long as five years. In a sense, it was just one meditation on the blade, and when he awoke, the world had already turned upside down.

"I have a blade, and I wish to seek guidance from the senior."

Chen Mu smiled slightly, his right hand gently flipped, and the Heaven and Earth Blade landed in his hand as he invited Gongyang Yu for the first time.

Gongyang Yu held the blade with a faint smile and said, "Chen Sheng's martial prowess has already surpassed everyone in the world. Who dares to talk about teaching? It's not about using the Heaven and Earth Blade to seek guidance from me, but rather, I should use this blade to seek guidance from the Heaven and Earth itself."

Many Celestial Beings in the vicinity saw Chen Mu and Gongyang Yu facing each other, and they all continued to retreat. Some even stepped out from the edge of Kunlun Mountain's peak, retreating dozens of zhang away and standing in the sky above.

People like Grandmaster Nan Hua and others had solemn gazes as they watched the scene. Only a few absolute Celestial Beings like Donglin Sword Sovereign and Heavenly Lake Island Master remained on the mountain peak. The rest had all retreated to a distance.

Gongyang Yu was different from them.

This Huanbei Heavensword was a true absolute Celestial Being, universally recognized as one of the top three in the world. During the previous Kunlun Debate, he was on par with Xuan Tian Daizhu and others, and it was difficult to determine who was superior without a life-and-death battle.

Compared to them, Gongyang Yu's strength was even more formidable. Although they had the confidence to retreat before Gongyang Yu, none of them could truly compete with him in a fight.

"Please, senior."

Chen Mu stood with the blade, his expression calm as he still extended the invitation.

Gongyang Yu placed the Heavenly Blade in front of him and gently stroked the blade with his right hand. Then, he slowly said, "Chen Sheng has comprehended the essence of creation, surpassing all in the world. This old man will use this blade to seek guidance from Chen Sheng..."

As his words fell, Gongyang Yu slowly raised the blade, neither too light nor too heavy, neither too slow nor too fast. There were no fancy moves, nor any powerful attacks. It was just a simple swing of the blade, like an old man chopping firewood, an ordinary action.

But with this simple swing, the moment the blade fell, the very essence of heaven and earth seemed to change color!

In an instant,

Wherever the blade fell, all the essences of heaven and earth seemed to be annihilated. Whether it was the Firmament of Heaven or the Earthly Firmament, everything, including the Eight Trigrams and the Yin-Yang Five Elements, was obliterated under the blade's edge, turning into a state of primordial chaos!

This wasn't a blade that created heaven and earth, but a blade that returned chaos to its origin. Under his blade, it was as if the Eight Trigrams and the Yin-Yang Five Elements didn't exist, and all martial arts insights and the very essence of heaven and earth were reduced to nothingness, returning to the primordial chaos!

"He has succeeded."

Xuan Tian Daizhu's eyes deepened as he whispered.

Blade of Primordial Chaos!

In the world of blades and swords, all paths lead to seeking the essence of heaven and earth, either creating a new heaven and earth or annihilating all things. Gongyang Yu's path was to obliterate all things with his blade and seek the Primordial Chaos!

The primordial chaos at the beginning of the creation of heaven and earth was the starting point of all things, while the Eight Trigrams was the end. However, the Firmament of Heaven and Earth had a traceable path and a cultivable Dao, while the Primordial Chaos was a state of complete chaos, inaccessible and without a cultivable path since ancient times.

At this very moment,

Gongyang Yu's blade path couldn't be considered the true Primordial Chaos path, but he had connected the Firmament of Heaven and Earth with the Primordial Chaos. With a single blade, he had cut from the end of heaven and earth to its beginning. It could be said that at this moment, he had reached the pinnacle of the Primordial Chaos path!

Even Chen Mu, facing this blade directly, showed emotion for the first time since the debate began.

Chaos Blade, Chaos Path!

In this heaven and earth, the ultimate path that broke free from the constraints of heaven and earth was the Primordial Chaos path, in addition to the Firmament of Heaven and Earth path. Both the starting point and the end point encompassed all things. One led to the silent extinction of the Primordial Chaos, while the other led to the evolution of the Firmament of Heaven and Earth, with all things originating from these two extremes.

Gongyang Yu's blade wasn't purely the Primordial Chaos path, but with it, he had obliterated the Firmament of Heaven and Earth, cutting through the Primordial Chaos. He had truly comprehended the blade path to its peak, and with this single blade, it was possible for him to heavily injure or even kill a Celestial Being!

"You've given me a pleasant surprise."

Chen Mu's eyes sparkled with emotion as he also raised his blade, welcoming Gongyang Yu with a slash.

His slash was completely different from Gongyang Yu's. If Gongyang Yu's blade was about returning all things to chaos and silence, annihilating the Firmament of Heaven and Earth, then Chen Mu's blade was about creating chaos and differentiating phenomena, giving birth to the Firmament of Heaven and Earth!

Gongyang Yu's blade was a cut from the end of heaven and earth to its beginning, while Chen Mu's blade was a cut from the beginning to the end!

Chaos against the Firmament of Heaven and Earth!

Since the birth of martial arts, countless years of development had never seen such a moment. These two blades, in this instant, were a heavenly creation!

Almost everyone involuntarily held their breath, whether they were Celestial Beings or Blood Transformation entities, all eyes were fixed on this spectacle.

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