The Great Martial Saint Chapter 514: Return to the Seven Profound Mountains - Novel Cool

Chapter 514: Return to the Seven Profound Mountains

Chapter 514: Return to the Seven Profound Mountains

The Seven Profound Mountains.

Within a vast valley, a primordial map, crafted from demonic hide, floated in mid-air. The map was enormous, nearly ten feet in size, and surrounding it were over a hundred figures seated in various places.

These hundred figures, almost all of them with thick Qi auras, were Blood Transformation Realm experts, masters of the eighth realm of Body Tempering Martial Arts. They were all intently studying the Primordial Map, some immersed in it, others with furrowed brows, some with sudden realizations, and a few even scratching their ears and cheeks, seemingly unable to grasp its meaning.

Outside the valley, there were even more figures perched.

Each of these figures was a Bone Marrow Washing Grandmaster, capable of dominating an entire province. Yet, at this moment, they lacked the qualification to enter the valley's interior and could only gaze from afar, contemplating the Primordial Map.

Despite the distance, for these Grandmasters, it was still close enough to observe the map and comprehend the mysteries within, sensing the Heaven and Earth Dao.

Outside the valley, Yin Heng stood tall, gazing at the spectacular sight of countless figures gathered, jointly contemplating the Primordial Map. He couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and pride.

Over a hundred Blood Transformation experts and nearly a thousand Grandmasters! What a formidable gathering! Even during the Great Xuan Dynasty's most prosperous era, such a large assembly of experts would have been impossible.

Although these top experts had gathered to contemplate the Primordial Map, it was common knowledge that martial artists often had conflicts and deep-seated grudges. Among this group, there were countless enmities and hatreds.

In such a chaotic situation, it was astonishing that so many Grandmasters and Blood Transformation experts could gather harmoniously, without a single disturbance, as if on a sacred pilgrimage. This was a sight beyond the wildest dreams of the Seven Profound Sect's ancestors.

Yin Heng was well aware that the reason so many Grandmasters and Blood Transformation experts could gather in such harmony, without conflict or the thought of seizing the Primordial Map, was solely due to the presence of Chen Mu, the peerless Martial Saint.

Suddenly, Yin Heng sensed something and turned his gaze towards the distance.

A majestic figure strode forward, and in just a few steps, he appeared outside the valley. His aura was restrained, but even a mere glance from him carried a palpable pressure.

"Greetings, Master of Heavenly Lake Island," Yin Heng said, his expression turning solemn as he stepped forward to greet the visitor.

The person was none other than the Master of Heavenly Lake Island, one of the Five Absolutes, and the fifth Heaven Man Realm expert to arrive at the Seven Profound Sect.

Dealing with ordinary Heaven Man Realm experts was one thing, but Master of Heavenly Lake Island was different. He was on par with Xuan Heaven Sovereign and East-Facing Sword Sovereign, and his strength far surpassed that of ordinary Heaven Man Realm experts. Even within the sect, Yin Heng wasn't confident he could stand against him. Given the difference in strength and status, Yin Heng showed him the utmost respect.

"Hahaha, Brother Yin, there's no need for such formality," the Master of Heavenly Lake Island responded with a hearty laugh. "You're truly blessed. My disciples, who are still far from reaching the Blood Transformation Realm, pale in comparison to your three generations of Blood Transformation experts. Even your great-grand-disciple has already challenged the apex, becoming a generation-defining Martial Saint, causing others to envy you."

As one of the Five Absolutes, his disciples were naturally talented individuals. However, reaching the Blood Transformation Realm wasn't solely dependent on talent; it also required willpower and a bit of luck.

Yin Heng had heard these words countless times in recent days. He smiled and replied, "A teacher can only guide; the rest is up to the individual. Their achievements are the result of their hard work and perseverance."

The Master of Heavenly Lake Island chuckled, exchanged a few more casual words with Yin Heng, and then stepped into the valley.

Yin Heng bid farewell to the Master of Heavenly Lake Island and watched him enter the valley, feeling a slight ripple in his heart. As a Blood Transformation expert, he could converse and discuss the Dao with Heaven Man Realm experts, but facing a top-tier Heaven Man expert like the Master of Heavenly Lake Island, he couldn't help but feel a bit of pressure. However, the Master of Heavenly Lake Island treated him with courtesy and respect.

Not long after the Master of Heavenly Lake Island's arrival, two figures approached on the mountain road outside the Seven Profound Sect.

Both wore plain long robes, and one of them had a calm and balanced aura, a Blood Transformation expert. His appearance was fair and composed, resembling Ji Yongzhao, and he was none other than King Chu, Ji Xuanning.

After the Nine Divisions, King Chu, Ji Xuanning, had given up his pursuit of the throne. Instead, he had resolved his inner conflicts and, within a few short months, broke through the life-and-death barrier, entering the Blood Transformation Realm. He became the first among the Eight Kings, aside from Ji Xuanfei, to achieve Blood Transformation.

On that day, after successfully cultivating the Blood Transformation and emerging from seclusion, a sigh escaped his heart.

If only he had cultivated the Blood Transformation earlier, there would have been no conflict among the eight kings. He would have been the rightful heir to the throne, and there would have been no disputes between him and Chen Mu. Even his sister, Princess Ji Hong, had a close relationship with Chen Mu, which could have further strengthened his position. He would have undoubtedly secured the throne, and the other kings would not have united against him. The empire would not have been divided into nine parts.

After that, he could have focused on governing and restoring order to the empire. Given Chen Mu's attitude, as long as there was harmony in the world, it was unlikely that there would be any conflicts with the court. He could have even bestowed upon Chen Mu the title of 'Martial Saint', showing utmost respect for his achievements.

What a pity.

It was all because of that fool, Ji Xuanning, who ruined the empire's stability.

However, the division of the empire into nine parts might not be such a bad thing after all. With his cultivation of the Blood Transformation and his detachment from the allure of power and status, especially after witnessing Chen Mu's dominance and invincibility across the world, his mindset became even more serene.

Chen Mu's emergence signaled to the world that power and status were insignificant in the face of sheer might. Even if one held sway over the entire empire and ascended to the throne, it would not compare to possessing unparalleled strength, like Chen Mu, who truly embodied freedom and ease.

"Your Highness, we have arrived."

Accompanying the King of Chu was none other than Princess Yongning, Ji Hong herself. She wore a gender-neutral robe, and as she gazed into the distance at the Seven Mysteries Mountains, she couldn't help but feel that this mountain range was rather ordinary. A sigh escaped her heart.

As a princess appointed by the court and a renowned master, she had traveled far and wide, witnessing countless landscapes and natural wonders. Having witnessed the prosperity of the Central Plains and the flourishing of the Jing Province, it was hard to imagine that a remote place like the Cold North could give birth to an extraordinary figure like Chen Mu.

It could only be said that heroes can come from anywhere. If Chen Mu had been born in the Central Plains, who knows how much more he could have achieved.

"Indeed, let's pay our respects to the mountains together."

The King of Chu gazed at the mountain gate of the Seven Profound Sect, and with their abilities, they could both easily fly through the air. However, out of respect, and despite his status as a ruler and a cultivator of the Blood Transformation, he maintained proper etiquette. Flying directly to the gate would have been too impolite.

This visit to the Seven Profound Sect was not only to observe the Primordial Map but also to discuss the matter of the 'Martial Saint' with various figures. With the great calamity approaching, the world's top experts and leaders of major powers were all aware of the impending crisis.

However, as the two of them walked along the mountain path of the Seven Profound Sect, a figure appeared in the distance, returning from the Outer Sea—none other than Chen Mu.

Chen Mu did not conceal his presence, casually striding forward with each step covering a thousand zhang. In the blink of an eye, he had reached the Seven Profound Sect.

Both the King of Chu and Ji Hong noticed Chen Mu's arrival and were astonished. As Chen Mu approached, the King of Chu immediately cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "I have long heard of the renowned Chen Sheng, and today I finally have the honor of witnessing your true form... I am Ji Xuanning, and I pay my respects to the Martial Saint."

Chen Mu had already been aware of the King of Chu and Ji Hong's presence while on his way back.

He paused briefly and then turned to Ji Hong, saying, "Princess Ji Hong, it's good to see you again."

Ji Hong's eyes held a complex expression as she looked at Chen Mu. Although she had known since their first meeting that Chen Mu would become a figure who would shake the world, she had never imagined that he would achieve such dominance and invincibility across the world in such a short time.

"Chen... Sheng, I remember what you said back then, and it has indeed come true."

Ji Hong finally sighed softly.

During their previous conversation, Chen Mu had discussed the matters of cave heavens and worlds, mentioning that the Great Xuan martial artists could invade cave heaven worlds like the Seeking Wood Cave Heaven. Perhaps, one day, those worlds might also become battlegrounds invaded by alien races.

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At that time, she had never considered such a possibility, but now it seemed that Chen Mu's foresight and vision were indeed beyond her own. It was no wonder that he could cultivate the Blood Transformation in such a short time, while she was still far from achieving it. When would she be able to take that step? The path ahead seemed distant and uncertain.

"Master Chen, it's better if you just call me Brother Chen. There's no need for us to be so distant."

Chen Mu addressed Master Chu Wang and Ji Hong, then turned his gaze towards the mountain gate of the Seven Profound Sect, saying, "Let's go, we'll talk more once we're inside."

He didn't hold any grudge against Ji Hong. The words she had spoken back then, 'If there's an external enemy, as a Grand Master of the Great Xuan Sect, I'll fight without hesitation,' resonated well with him. Now, with the demon disaster looming, the warriors of this realm should indeed possess the determination to 'face formidable foes without fearing a battle.'

...

Chen Mu didn't engage in a lengthy conversation with Chu Wang and Ji Hong.

After discussing the demon disaster with Chu Wang, he bid them farewell and returned to Lingxuan Peak alone.

Xu Hongyu and the others had already returned to Lingxuan Peak, and upon seeing Chen Mu's return, Chen Yao, who had grown a little taller, joyfully called out, "Daddy!" and ran towards him.

"Hmm, you've grown taller. Has Yao'er been well-behaved lately?"

Chen Mu picked up Chen Yao and teased her with a smile.

Chen Yao blinked her big eyes and replied in a sweet voice, "Daddy, I've been very well-behaved."

Chen Mu patted her little head and chuckled, "But I heard that you sneaked off to the back mountain when your mother wasn't looking. Aren't you afraid of encountering danger?"

Chen Yao lifted her small head and said obediently, "I asked Little Red Sister to accompany me, and there aren't any formidable monsters on the back mountain. Little Red Sister can handle it."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mu's expression turned stern. "Your Little Red Sister won't join your mischief, and I can only imagine what tricks you've pulled. You little rascal, if you continue like this, you'll become the mischievous little demon of Lingxuan Peak."

As Chen Yao grew older, she became more playful. Being Chen Mu's only daughter, no one in Lingxuan Peak, or even the entire Seven Profound Sect, would dare to cause her trouble.

If not for Xu Hongyu's proper discipline and not spoiling her too much, she might have already barged into the forbidden areas of the sect and pulled on Elder Yin Heng's beard.

Chen Mu, who often secluded himself for cultivation, and Chen Yue, who was frequently away for training, both knew that the only person Chen Yao feared in the Seven Profound Sect was her mother, Xu Hongyu. Even Xiao He couldn't control her much these days.

"..."

Chen Yao blinked her big eyes at Chen Mu's words, looking at him pitifully.

Seeing her like this, Chen Mu couldn't help but shake his head and smile. This little rascal indeed had the mischievous little demon, partly because her father was invincible, and partly because she was indeed exceptionally smart. At such a young age, she knew that not arguing or struggling, but instead looking pitiful and accepting punishment, was a clever strategy, which also explained why even Xiao He couldn't manage her.

"Alright, from now on, stop bothering your senior brothers and sisters, as it hinders their cultivation. If you want to go somewhere, let your mother accompany you." Chen Mu patted Chen Yao's head.

He wasn't overly concerned about her mischievousness. As his daughter, she didn't need to strictly adhere to societal norms. As long as she didn't do evil and acted with integrity, it wasn't a big deal. Chen Yao, under Xu Hongyu's guidance, indeed never did anything malicious, but at her age, it was natural to crave playtime, and it was understandable that she wanted her senior brothers and sisters to take her out.

The senior brothers and sisters of Lingxuan Peak, like Zhao Xiaohong and others, not only treated her as a junior sister but also adored her. Moreover, few dared to ignore her requests.

"Daddy is the best!"

Chen Yao cheered and hugged Chen Mu's neck.

Chen Mu patted her, hugged her for a while, and then put her down. "When a few more years pass, I'll start testing your martial arts skills. By then, don't even think about being sneaky."

After sending Chen Yao off to play, Chen Mu turned his attention to Xu Hongyu, who also walked closer at that moment. Her eyes held a hint of concern as she looked at Chen Mu. "I've heard about the demon disaster. Is it as severe as they say?"

"Yes, we'll likely have to face this calamity."

Chen Mu replied while looking at Xu Hongyu. "However, there's always a way out. Don't worry too much. Although the celestial demon tribe is powerful, they might not be able to do much to us martial cultivators."

At this point, he paused briefly. "In a few days, I plan to gather all my martial arts knowledge and create a 'Heaven and Earth Primordial Map' to guide all martial cultivators. You can observe the process, which will also benefit your cultivation."

"Okay."

Xu Hongyu nodded lightly.

As she looked at Chen Mu, her eyes were like pools of water.

Her husband, not only had he achieved unparalleled fame in the martial world and ascended to the Martial Saint realm, but he was also able to guide and pass on his martial arts to all cultivators.

(End of Chapter)

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