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Chapter 504: The Plan
Chapter 504: The Plan
As Chen Mu gazed upon the heavens, a familiar aura swiftly approached him, one that he recognized without even looking. It was none other than his master, Qin Mengjun.
Although Chen Mu's initial exploration of the Sand County's underground realm was brief, the subsequent task of clearing the entire area layer by layer took several days. Qin Mengjun, having received news of the anomaly in Sand County, had been worried about Chen Mu's prolonged absence. She had come personally to investigate.
"Master," Chen Mu greeted her, looking up towards her direction. At that moment, Qin Mengjun was still over a hundred miles away, having just passed through the Cloud Pass. However, in Chen Mu's perception, he could clearly see her figure heading deeper into the desert.
The moment Chen Mu's voice reached her, Qin Mengjun, who was flying high in the sky, paused slightly. She immediately changed direction, heading towards Chen Mu's location. In a flash, she descended before him as a streak of light.
Qin Mengjun, still in her white robe, seemed to breathe a sigh of relief upon seeing Chen Mu. She then glanced at the distant sand sea, her expression turning grave as she spoke, "What's happening in the desert? Is there some unexpected change?"
"Indeed, there have been some changes, but I've taken care of it. It's a long story, Master. But with your urgency, is there something else?"
Chen Mu nodded slightly, his gaze shifting with a hint of curiosity towards Qin Mengjun.
Qin Mengjun was well aware of Chen Mu's capabilities. Even if Sand County had shown traces of demonic energy, her concern and haste wouldn't be so pronounced, and she wouldn't have personally come to the county, even if he had been gone for several days.
"There is something important I must discuss with you," Qin Mengjun said, taking a deep breath. "Have you heard of the Celestial Calculator?"
At the mention of the Celestial Calculator, Chen Mu's expression turned contemplative. "Yes, I had a brief encounter with him. It's said that he's a fellow disciple of the Profound Heaven Sovereign, and like the Profound Mechanism Pavilion, he seeks to understand the mysteries of the heavens. However, while the Pavilion aims to influence fate by observing these mysteries, the Celestial Calculator adheres to the principle of observing without interfering, believing in the natural order of the heavens. Such actions indeed minimize the backlash from the heavens."
"But he's dead," Qin Mengjun said, her eyes growing serious as she spoke.
"What?" Chen Mu's eyes widened in surprise.
Qin Mengjun's voice grew somber as she continued, "According to the Profound Heaven Sovereign, the Celestial Calculator had comprehended the mysteries of the heavens and took a step forward in the path of 'Mysteries of the Heavens' that he had cultivated. He entered the Heaven Man Realm but, in doing so, he seemed to have glimpsed something that should not be seen. Even a mere glimpse resulted in severe backlash, causing his immediate death."
"I received a message from the Profound Heaven Sovereign to inform you of this," Qin Mengjun continued. "According to the Celestial Calculator's observations, this world seems to be facing an unavoidable calamity, one that may be more terrifying than any previous disasters."
Qin Mengjun spoke with utmost gravity. While she might not take seriously the words of an ordinary cultivator, the Celestial Calculator had reached the Heaven Man Realm, and his words, based on his own experiences, carried weight. Moreover, with the news of demonic energy in the desert and Chen Mu's prolonged absence, Qin Mengjun's concern deepened. She immediately left the Seven Profound Sect and headed to the desert to investigate.
Upon hearing Qin Mengjun's words, Chen Mu's eyes flickered with surprise.
The Celestial Calculator had died from observing what he shouldn't have? It wasn't entirely unexpected.
If the Celestial Calculator had indeed entered the Heaven Man Realm and forcefully tried to understand the mysteries of the entire world, and in doing so, he might have discovered the anomalies in the Sand County's underground realm. Such an action could have resulted in severe backlash.
Not only had he observed the disrupted underground realm, but he might have also witnessed the Creation Grand Array, and even the Demon God realm behind it. He might have even attempted to trace the array's connections to the Demon Ancestor's realm!
The Demon God's strength was beyond Chen Mu's comprehension. Judging from his experiences, their realm was likely more vast and profound than the Great Proclamation World, with multiple Divine Realm beings and possibly even higher existences.
The Celestial Calculator's ability to comprehend the 'Mysteries of the Heavens' and reach the Heaven Man Realm was truly remarkable, making him a pioneer in history. With his level of cultivation, understanding the mysteries of the Great Proclamation World would not be difficult. However, attempting to observe the Demon God's realm would undoubtedly result in backlash.
"The calamity is no illusion," Chen Mu said, not hiding the truth. "The disaster is indeed approaching."
After a brief pause, Chen Mu continued, "The spread of this news might cause chaos, but we cannot keep it hidden. We must inform all parties in advance to prepare."
Chen Mu reasoned that while the Demon God was powerful, their invasion might still face restrictions. Just as only the Marrow Cleansing Realm experts could cross the void passage to the Wood Seeking Heavenly Domain, the Demon God's arrival might be similarly limited.
Of course, Chen Mu decided not to reveal everything. While the Demon God might be able to forcefully bring even Divine Realm beings across the void, sharing this information would only instill hopelessness. Moreover, by the time the Demon God arrived, he might have already reached the Divine Realm himself.
"You mean..." Qin Mengjun was taken aback by Chen Mu's response, her gaze shifting towards the desert.
The desert, the demonic energy, the traces of the Heaven Demon, and Chen Mu's prolonged absence, along with the talk of an impending calamity, all pointed towards a Demon Disaster! But hadn't the Demon God faded from history since ancient times, disappearing into the river of time?
"The Demon God comes from beyond this world," Chen Mu explained, then proceeded to elaborate on the Demon God.
Qin Mengjun, upon hearing Chen Mu's words, fell into a thoughtful silence. As someone who had reached the Blood Transformation Realm, her experiences far surpassed Chen Mu's.
The way of heaven is to avoid contention, not the way of man.
The path of humanity, or the martial way, has always been a realm of competition and conflict, where resources and interests are fought over. Generations of true disciples, the cream of the crop, engage in battles to temper their will, with the strong becoming stronger and the weak being eliminated.
In a small world like the Heavenly Grotto, the Spirit Person Tribe and other clans are weaker than human martial artists, leading to their downfall. Now, faced with the Demon Tribe, they are once again the weaker party, naturally attracting the Demon Tribe's covetousness.
Peace has never existed in this world.
"Given your perspective, how should we respond?" Qin Mengjun asked Chen Mu after a moment of contemplation.
Chen Mu gazed into the distant sky, his eyes deep and profound, and said, "I'll trouble you, Master, and Senior Yin, to inform various factions about the impending Demon Disaster, allowing them to prepare. Additionally... I plan to invite all Blood Transformation Realm experts to jointly comprehend the Primordial Chart."
Chen Mu didn't intend to hide much about the Demon Disaster, only concealing information above the Divine Realm. He didn't even plan to fully conceal this, as he intended to personally discuss it with the Profound Heaven Sovereign and others.
Before the Demon Tribe's invasion, Chen Mu would strive to enhance his strength and gather as many resources as possible. He also aimed to temporarily set aside all disputes, allowing the martial world to take a significant step forward during this period.
"Very well," Qin Mengjun replied, her eyes glimmering slightly at the mention of sharing the Primordial Chart. But soon, she nodded in agreement.
Most people, even Heaven Man Realm experts, would treasure the Primordial Chart and keep it as a clan or sect's legacy. Even in the face of a great calamity, few would be as selfless as Chen Mu, who was willing to openly share it.
In fact...
A perfect version of the book is available online!
For Chen Mu, the Primordial Chart was no longer a treasure. With his current realm surpassing all past predecessors, he could, with some effort, create a Heaven Earth Chart even more profound and closer to the essence of heaven and earth than the Primordial Chart.
"It's not just the Primordial Chart," Chen Mu added, addressing Qin Mengjun. "After some time, I'll also create a Chaos Origin Way, depicting its mysteries. This way, from the Chaos Origin Way to the Heaven Earth Way, will truly encompass everything from the opening of heaven and earth to their current essence."
Chen Mu's words left Qin Mengjun momentarily lost in thought.
It was foreseeable that with the public release of the Primordial Chart and Chen Mu's creation of the Chaos Origin Way, the martial world would take a significant leap forward, increasing the number of Heaven Man Realm experts.
With more Heaven Man Realm experts, more Heaven Earth Spirit Treasures would be discovered. These experts would explore the Great Wilderness, bringing back numerous wonders and treasures to cultivate more Blood Transformation Realm and Marrow Cleansing Realm experts.
This would be a top-down leap.
However,
Thinking about the impending calamity, Qin Mengjun took a deep breath, gathering her thoughts.
The martial world would undoubtedly advance, but the prerequisite was for humanity to overcome this calamity. Otherwise, like the Spirit Person Tribe in the Heavenly Grotto, if they were utterly defeated by Chen Mu, this land might change hands, and the martial world, established by humanity's ancestors, could be lost again.
"There's no time to waste, Master," Chen Mu said to Qin Mengjun.
Qin Mengjun nodded slightly and asked, "Do you have other matters to attend to?"
Chen Mu didn't hide anything, saying, "I'm going to the Borderland Tribes and then to the Outer Sea... This calamity affects the entire realm and humanity; no one can escape it. It's time to address the Borderland Tribes' minor ailments."
It wasn't just the Borderland Tribes.
There were also the Sky Corpse Gate and Sky Demon Gate, among other evil factions, that were most susceptible to Demon Tribe's influence. Once the Demon Tribe invaded, these factions would likely merge with the Demon Tribe in an instant. After all, the Sky Demon Gate's cultivation methods were unorthodox, making them highly susceptible to mental influence, which the Demon Tribe excelled at. The Sky Corpse Gate's corpse control techniques were also meaningless against the Demon Tribe.
This was precisely Chen Mu's intention. Although the Borderland Tribes had occupied the border for many years, they might have accumulated some resources that could be useful to him.
For Chen Mu, comprehending the origin path didn't require resources. With the system panel, he could slowly gain experience and gradually master it. However, to cultivate an indestructible body and qualify for the Divine Realm, he needed ample resources. Currently, Chen Mu had reached Blood Refining Perfection, and there were few resources in the world that could aid him.
Previously, Chen Mu had tried many resources that once provided experience but were now ineffective. The step from Blood Refining Perfection to an indestructible body was a significant leap compared to before.
Most resources born within this world were useless. Although Chen Mu could cultivate his indestructible soul core and slowly accumulate experience to eventually cultivate an indestructible body, the progress was too slow.
With the Demon Disaster approaching, this slow progress was impractical. Instead, Chen Mu could use the time to comprehend the origin path, which was much faster for gaining experience.
In summary,
Chen Mu would first deal with the Borderland Tribes, eliminating evil factions like the Sky Demon Gate and Sky Corpse Gate. Then, he would gather resources as much as possible, ideally enough to cultivate an indestructible body.
Qin Mengjun nodded slightly upon hearing Chen Mu's plan to handle the Borderland Tribes, agreeing that this minor issue should indeed be resolved. In the past, it was a complicated matter, but for Chen Mu, it wouldn't consume much energy.
After a brief exchange with Chen Mu, Qin Mengjun soared into the sky, swiftly returning to the Seven Profound Sect.
Chen Mu watched Qin Mengjun depart, her figure disappearing into the horizon and his sight. Finally, he took a step in another direction, disappearing from the sand dunes.
The breeze blew, stirring the sand, but there was no one left on the dunes, and the vast desert returned to silence.
(Chapter End)
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