Chapter 817
Trading
As light and shadow shifted, several figures slowly appeared in the air.
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect immediately moved to block Su Mu's path.
Before he could even see his surroundings clearly, he used himself as a human shield to protect Su Mu.
Zhenbei Tianwang Yang You looked at Hengshan Sect's Grand Elder with a strange expression.
“If we, the Great Luo Heaven, wanted to ambush you, we wouldn’t have brought you here in the first place.”
Yang You said irritably, "Do you think that just because you two are at the Dao Extreme Realm, you're worth the despicable and shameless methods that our Great Luo Heaven would use?"
"Elder, there's no need to be nervous."
Su Mu patted the shoulder of the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect and said calmly.
He walked around behind the Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect, looked up and forward, and couldn't help but show a look of surprise on his face.
He wondered what the place where the Eternal Heaven lived would be like.
But of all the countless possibilities he had considered, none were like what was before him.
Within his field of vision, there was an ordinary-looking thatched hut.
At the entrance of the thatched hut, an elderly man with white hair and beard stood leaning on a wooden cane, a warm smile on his face.
If it weren't for the fact that Zhenbei Tianwang Yang You brought them here, Su Mu would have thought that the person in front of him was just an ordinary old man.
Even he couldn't sense the old man's aura.
"Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar?"
The old man spoke with a smile.
"The environment here is simple and unpretentious. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our distinguished guests."
With a flick of his sleeve, a bamboo table and several bamboo chairs appeared in front of the thatched hut, with a pot of steaming tea on the table.
Zhenbei Tianwang Yang You and Ye Tongxuan were both unsurprised, but the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect showed a look of doubt on his face.
He had thought there was something special about the bamboo table and chairs, but no matter how he looked at them, they were just ordinary bamboo.
Su Mu remained calm and slowly walked to the bamboo table and sat down.
"What should I call you? Eternal Heaven?"
Su Mu looked at the old man and spoke.
"A name is just a title. Whether it's Eternal Heaven or Old Man, it's all me."
Chang Shengtian smiled faintly and said, "What is your name, young brother?"
“Su Mu”.
Su Mudao.
Ye Tongxuan glared at Su Mu. "Aren't you called Su Heng?"
So you're the famous Su Mu from all over the world!
If I had known you were Su Mu, I wouldn't have underestimated you!
However, Ye Tongxuan thought back to the time when he met Su Mu, Su Mu would never have told him his real name.
"So it's Brother Su."
Chang Shengtian laughed and said, "I heard from Yang You that someone could break the Luo Tian Formation. I didn't quite believe it at first, but now that I see Brother Su, I know that what he said is true."
Chang Shengtian's pupils were deep, as if he could see right through Su Mu.
As he looked at Su Mu, Su Mu also looked back at him without any hesitation.
No matter how Su Mu looked at it, even though he had used his Fiery Eyes of Truth, he still couldn't see through the Eternal Heaven.
There are only two possibilities in this situation.
One type is the Eternal Heaven, who is an ordinary person with no cultivation.
That's of course impossible.
Another possibility is that Changshengtian's cultivation level is far above his own, which is why he cannot see through Changshengtian's cultivation level.
Su Mu felt a slight chill, and a look of seriousness flashed deep in his eyes.
Su Mu is already a Dao Realm expert. If Changshengtian's cultivation is far superior to his, what does that mean?
Changshengtian could not possibly be at the Dao Extreme Realm; he might be at the legendary Primordial Realm!
Changshengtian is a powerful being in the Primordial Realm, yet he tolerated the Great Qian Dynasty's blatant offense against the Great Luo Heaven.
With the strength of a Tai Chu Realm expert, they already have the potential to completely influence the situation.
If the Great Qian Dynasty knew that there was a Tai Chu Realm expert in the Great Luo Heaven, would they still dare to plot against the Great Luo Heaven?
It should be noted that, looking at both the Great Qian Dynasty and the Yanfu Sect, there are currently no experts at the Primordial Beginning Realm.
If they had known earlier that a Tai Chu Realm expert was in charge of the Great Luo Heaven, even if they knew the secret of immortality in the Great Luo Heaven, the Great Qian Dynasty and the Yanfu Sect would probably have acted more cautiously.
"As expected of the legendary Eternal Heaven."
Su Mu's heart was in turmoil, but his face remained calm as he slowly said, "With your strength, Changshengtian, I'm afraid you don't need my help."
"You could easily destroy the mere Great Qian Dynasty with a flick of your wrist."
"Brother Su, you overestimate me."
Chang Sheng Tian shook his head and said with a wry smile, "If I really had such ability, how could I allow them to act so presumptuously in front of my Great Luo Heaven Gate?"
"To be honest, although I possess some strength, for some reason, I am unable to directly intervene."
"No way to take direct action? With your strength, is there anything in this world that can restrain you?"
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect couldn't help but speak up.
He had also been observing the Eternal Heaven, but as Su Mu had, he couldn't see through its cultivation level.
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect had no doubt that the other party's strength was inferior to his own.
Since he is such a powerful figure, there are probably few people in the world stronger than him, so who could force him not to take action directly?
"Little one, you must have a sense of awe. In this world, no one is truly invincible."
Chang Shengtian glanced at the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect and said meaningfully.
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect blushed. How old was he? Yet he was still being called a little guy.
However, judging from the other person's appearance, they are probably much older than him.
Besides, this is the other party's stronghold, and he doesn't want to fall out with them over a single sentence, as that would implicate Su Mu.
However, the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect was also curious. Judging from what Changshengtian said, there were people in the world who were stronger than him, and there were quite a few of them.
As far as he knew, even a powerful dynasty like the Great Qian Dynasty only had nine Dao Extreme Realm experts.
There is no being stronger than a Dao Realm expert, at least not in the Great Qian Dynasty.
The situation in Yanfu Sect was even worse than that in the Great Qian Dynasty.
These are already the two most powerful forces in the world.
If it weren't for the sudden emergence of this Great Luo Heaven, there wouldn't be any power in the world capable of withstanding the military might of the Great Qian Dynasty.
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect couldn't imagine where else in the world could exist that would make this powerful being, whom the Eternal Heaven fear, so wary.
"understood."
Su Mu nodded and said calmly, "In that case, let's get straight to the point."
I can delay the Great Qian Dynasty for some time, preventing them from having time to attack the Great Luo Heaven.
However, what help can your Great Luo Heaven offer me? Or rather, what benefits can you give me?
Chang Sheng Tian looked at Su Mu, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"If I understand correctly, you and the Great Qian Dynasty are enemies, not friends. If the Great Qian Dynasty becomes powerful, it won't benefit you either."
Chang Shengtian slowly said, "If the Great Qian Dynasty defeats the Great Luo Heaven, not to boast, but the Great Luo Heaven's foundation will surely allow the Great Qian Dynasty to reach a new level of strength."
At that time, you will not be a match for the Great Qian Dynasty.
Now, you and my Great Luo Heaven are inextricably linked, like lips and teeth.
If you stand idly by and watch the Great Luo Heaven fall, the fate of the Great Luo Heaven will be your fate as well.
Su Mu looked at the Eternal Heaven, his face showing no anger, but rather appreciation.
As expected, those who can become the ruler of a realm are much more clear-headed than Ye Tongxuan.
If Changshengtian had agreed to Su Mu's conditions right away, Su Mu might not have thought much of him.
Now, the Eternal Heaven is bargaining with him; that's the smart thing to do.
Sumu likes to associate with intelligent people.
After all, even if you're going to form an alliance, you have to ally with smart people.
Otherwise, Su Mu didn't want to be dragged down by his incompetent teammates.
“You’re right in theory, but you’ve overlooked one point.”
Su Mu said slowly, "That means we are not even worth the attention of the Great Qian Dynasty right now."
Simply put, the Great Qian Dynasty doesn't even look down on us.
We treated the Great Qian Dynasty as an enemy, but the Great Qian Dynasty didn't take us seriously at all.
If your Great Luo Heaven truly perishes, I can simply disappear with my people, like a drop of water merging into the ocean. Since the Great Qian Dynasty has never looked down on us, it will naturally not relentlessly pursue us.
If I were to step forward now to help you, that would be to expose my power to the Great Qian Dynasty, and it would be to provoke the Great Qian Dynasty. I don't need to elaborate on how risky that would be for me, do I?
"Eternal Heaven, do you think I shouldn't receive some benefit after taking such a huge risk and cutting off my own escape route?"
"should."
After a moment of silence, Changshengtian spoke slowly.
"However, our Great Luo Heaven doesn't have much to offer."
The Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect couldn't help but curl his lips. "Your Great Luo Heaven doesn't have anything worth mentioning?"
Legend has it that your Great Luo Heaven even holds the secret of immortality.
Putting everything else aside, the four golden halls and the upside-down mountain alone are not things that ordinary people could accomplish.
Although he had never been inside the real Great Luo Heaven, the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect was certain that the Great Luo Heaven was definitely richer than the Great Qian Dynasty.
You can tell from the few words Ye Tongxuan occasionally utters in conversation.
Martial artists in the Great Luo Heaven never have to worry about cultivation resources. As long as they demonstrate martial arts talent, they will automatically receive cultivation resources commensurate with their talent, without even needing to compete or fight for them. It's worth noting that even in the Great Qian Dynasty, obtaining cultivation resources requires a desperate struggle.
Think about their Hengshan Sect. Those disciples would use any means necessary to compete for cultivation resources.
And yet, the Eternal Heaven still claims that their Great Luo Heaven has nothing to offer. Isn't that just blatant lying?
"It's very simple."
Su Mu smiled faintly, "Open the gates, and I'll take a trip to the Great Luo Heaven. I'll take whatever I fancy."
I can guarantee that I will not harm anyone in your Great Luo Heaven, nor will I forcibly take anything from anyone in Great Luo Heaven. What do you say?
"Let you enter the Great Luo Heaven and obtain what you need yourself?"
Chang Shengtian frowned almost imperceptibly; he hadn't expected Su Mu to have such a thought.
Without harming anyone or forcibly taking anything, what methods does Su Mu plan to use to obtain what he has his eye on?
There are very few unclaimed items in the Great Luo Heaven.
Even the Eternal Heaven couldn't figure out what trick Su Mu was up to for a moment.
How long will it take you?
After a moment of contemplation, Changshengtian slowly said, "The Great Qian Dynasty will not give us much time."
If I activate the Luo Tian Grand Array now, it will only take a year and a half at most.
At that time, the Great Qian Dynasty will be able to break in.
Once our Great Luo Heaven and the Great Qian Dynasty clash in close combat, your role will be much less significant.
"Then it will be one year."
Su Mu said slowly, "Give me a year, and I'll give you ten years in return."
"At that time, I guarantee that within ten years, the Great Qian Dynasty will be too busy to attack the Great Luo Heaven."
"ten years?"
The Heavenly King of the North, Yang You, couldn't help but say, "Whether we die sooner or later, we'll still die. What's the use of us having ten years?"
"In ten years, you might be able to come up with a way to deal with the Great Qian Dynasty."
Su Mu glanced at him and said indifferently, "If you can't figure it out, the Eternal Heaven can."
Chang Sheng Tian remained noncommittal, pondered in silence for a while, and then slowly said, "I can agree to your request, but if you do anything to disrupt the Great Luo Heaven, our agreement today will be null and void."
"Brother Su, don't blame me for turning my back on you then."
"That's for sure. I never do anything that harms others for my own benefit."
Su Mu smiled and said casually.
"Tongxuan, please take these two to the Ninth Heaven. You can also be their guide."
Chang Sheng Tian turned to look at Ye Tongxuan and said with a smile.
Ye Tongxuan was flattered; he hadn't expected that Changshengtian would be able to call him by name so readily.
He was just an insignificant nobody in the Great Luo Heaven.
"As ordered!"
Ye Tongxuan shouted loudly.
The wooden staff in Changshengtian's hand paused slightly.
A flash of light.
Su Mu, the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect, and Ye Tongxuan had already disappeared.
Only Changshengtian and Zhenbei Tianwang Yang You remained on the field.
"Eternal Heaven, will something happen if we just send the two of them to the Ninth Heaven like this?"
Zhenbei Tianwang Yang You couldn't help but say, "That Su Mu is capable of breaking through the Luo Tian Formation."
"If you tell him not to go, will he really not go?"
Chang Shengtian said calmly, "Since it's unavoidable, why don't we take the initiative? It's a good opportunity for us to see Su Mu's true abilities."
"Is it really necessary to go through all this trouble? If you want to see his true colors, why don't I just test him out?"
"This is what Zhenbei Tianwang Yang You said."
"You're probably no match for him."
Chang Shengtian shook his head. "I sensed a familiar aura about him. If he really is related to that old friend—"
A solemn expression appeared on Changshengtian's face.
The Heavenly King of the North, Yang You, was puzzled; it was the first time he had ever seen the Eternal Heaven display such a serious expression.
Could it be that Su Mu is really that strong?
So powerful that even the Eternal Heaven was somewhat wary?
Although he couldn't understand it, he never doubted the Eternal Heaven.
"Eternal Heaven, what do we do now? That emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty has gone mad in his pursuit of immortality."
Zhenbei Tianwang Yang Youdao.
"They won't be able to get in for at least a year."
Chang Shengtian smiled faintly and said, "As for what Su Mu can achieve a year from now, let's see what he can do."
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"Su Mu, why do I feel like the Eternal Heaven agreed too easily? Could there be a problem with that?"
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect followed Su Mu and asked in a low voice.
The dignified Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect now felt like a fledgling inexperienced newcomer, feeling uneasy about everything he did, and couldn't help but want to ask Su Mu for advice.
What do you think is the problem?
Su Mu said calmly, but his eyes were observing his surroundings.
Just after the flash of light, they had already left the place where Changshengtian lived and appeared in this bustling city.
Even Su Mu didn't see clearly how Changshengtian had sent them here.
The strength of the Eternal Heaven has indeed reached an inconceivable level.
"I can't quite explain it, but I just feel like something's not right."
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect said in a low voice, "If I were him, I definitely wouldn't agree to your conditions."
Allowing a stranger to freely enter one's own territory has consequences that are completely out of control.
Especially someone as strong as you.
"You overestimate me and underestimate the Eternal Heaven."
Su Mu said calmly, "He dared to let me in because he knows I can't escape his grasp."
On the contrary, letting me leave might cause him some trouble.
After all, I can help the Great Luo Heaven, and I can also help the Great Qian Dynasty in return.
"Yes, that's the thing I can't understand. Logically speaking, since you were able to break through the Luo Tian Formation, the Eternal Heaven should have wanted to kill you."
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect frowned and said, "But he hasn't shown any hostility towards you yet, which is a bit unusual."
"Who do you think we, the Eternal Heaven, are? As cruel as the people of your Great Qian Dynasty?"
Ye Tongxuan spoke up from the side, "We, the Eternal Heaven, never kill."
"What a joke, I have never seen a martial artist who never kills."
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect said in disbelief.
"You haven't seen it, that's because you're ignorant!"
Ye Tongxuan said.
"Alright, stop arguing."
Su Mu interrupted the two and said, "Since you're already here, Ye Tongxuan, does your Great Luo Heaven have any doctors?"
I haven't been feeling well these past couple of days and need to see a doctor.
Ye Tongxuan: "..."
He stared wide-eyed at Su Mu.
Are you fucking kidding me?
You, a Dao Realm expert, are telling me you're feeling unwell?
Not long ago, who strolled through the Luo Tian Grand Array as if it were a leisurely walk?
Now you're telling me you're not feeling well!
I'll have to see a doctor.
What kind of doctor in this world can treat a Dao Realm expert?
"Just lead the way if I tell you to."
The Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect rebuked, "Even if there are no doctors, there must be pharmacies. Don't tell me that you in Da Luo Tian don't need pills to cultivate martial arts."
"Alchemy always requires elixirs, right? Where can you buy elixirs here?"
"You're looking for an alchemist, aren't you?"
Ye Tongxuan looked as if he had just realized something, "You should have said so earlier. I knew it. How could an ordinary doctor treat a Dao Realm expert?"
As for alchemists, they can only be found above the Third Heaven.
We are currently in the First Heaven, where the highest cultivation level is no higher than the True Essence Realm.
"Then stop talking nonsense and take us to the Third Heaven."
The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect roared angrily.
He knew that Su Mu was still injured.
Their main purpose in coming to Da Luo Tian was to help Su Mu recover from his injuries quickly.
"There's no rush."
Su Mu said calmly, "There are no alchemists here, but there must be ordinary doctors. Let's find an ordinary doctor to take a look first." (End of this chapter)