Chapter 832
The Mission of the Great Qian Dynasty
Su Mu returned to the Great Xuan Dynasty.
As soon as he landed, Luo Anning and the others who came to greet him told him some news.
The Great Qian Dynasty sent an envoy to the Great Xuan Dynasty, seeking to establish diplomatic relations.
The Great Qian Dynasty was a behemoth that dominated the entire world.
Establishing diplomatic relations with it means gaining recognition from the Great Qian Dynasty, which would make it a recognized dynasty in the world.
Besides the Great Qian Dynasty, there are many other small countries in the world. They are either vassals of the Great Qian Dynasty or have established diplomatic relations with it.
In the past, the Great Qian Dynasty did not take the Great Xuan seriously, but since Su Mu became the sect leader of Hengshan Sect and Yanfu Sect, the Great Xuan Dynasty is no longer that insignificant little country.
However, Su Mu was somewhat surprised that the Great Qian Dynasty would send an envoy.
After all, the Great Xuan Dynasty was backed by the Yanfu Sect and the Hengshan Sect.
The Hengshan Sect is one thing, but the Yanfu Sect is a super power that has always been at odds with the Great Qian Dynasty.
Establishing diplomatic relations with the Great Xuan Dynasty also means establishing diplomatic relations with the Yanfu Sect.
Even if Yanfuzong agreed, regardless of whether he would, the Great Qian Dynasty would just stand by and watch Yanfuzong grow stronger and stronger.
"The people who have come are from the clan of Du Man, the Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect."
Luo Anning whispered, "Du Rongcheng came along too."
He spoke to us privately, saying he didn't know what was going on, but the Emperor Qian had given them a strict order: to cultivate good relations with the Great Xuan Dynasty at all costs.
"At all costs?"
Su Mu frowned slightly.
As the supreme ruler of the Great Qian Dynasty, Emperor Qian could not utter such words casually.
If the Great Qian Dynasty is willing to pay any price to do something, then there is almost no way it cannot be accomplished.
Has Emperor Qian gone mad?
Suddenly showing up to be friendly?
With a quick thought, Su Mu understood.
It seems that Emperor Qian had some doubts.
Anyone would have been suspicious of the Eternal Heaven's enraged state that day.
However, the Eternal Heaven did not arrive; instead, the Qian Emperor came first.
The reason Su Mu was in such a hurry to return was because he was worried that the Eternal Heaven would take action against the Great Xuan Dynasty.
Chang Sheng Tian is not a normal person; he's capable of anything.
Fortunately, it seems that Changshengtian did not intend to use the Great Xuan Dynasty to force him; at least for now, Changshengtian has not made a move.
Su Mu pondered for a moment.
The power of the Eternal Heaven is extraordinary.
He is no match for the Eternal Heaven yet.
If they were to actually fight, he could escape on his own, but none of the people from the Great Xuan Dynasty, Yanfu Sect, or Hengshan Sect would be his match.
That is, Lu Yin, the former sect leader of the Yanfu Sect, was able to compete with the Eternal Heaven.
However, unless Lu Yin can break through to the Primordial Realm, he will not be a match for the Eternal Heaven.
To defeat the Eternal Heaven, he would have to undergo several more Nirvanas.
His Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique has only reached the third death stage, while the Eternal Heaven has already lived to its eighth incarnation.
Su Mu estimated that he would have to live to at least the sixth incarnation before he could possibly defeat the Eternal Heaven.
To be on the safe side, one must live to the seventh generation before one can ask the Heaven that suppresses eternal life.
For him, cultivating the Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique did not require actually dying nine times. He only needed to have enough points on the system panel to directly improve the Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique.
However, he doesn't have enough points right now.
This brought him back to his past experience of trying every means to accumulate points to improve his cultivation level when his cultivation level was low.
He was originally thinking about how to quickly accumulate enough points to upgrade the Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique, but now the Great Qian Dynasty has offered it to him on its own initiative—
Su Mu pondered this in his heart.
"Summon the person in charge of the Great Qian Dynasty delegation to see me."
Su Mu pondered for a moment before speaking.
…………
A moment later, the two men arrived in front of Su Mu.
Su Mu couldn't help but chuckle when he saw it.
Two familiar faces arrived.
Emperor Qian really spared no expense.
They actually sent Du Bao, the Minister of Works, and his son Du Rongcheng.
Emperor Qianlong certainly had a clever idea in sending the Minister of Works on this mission.
However, Emperor Qian probably sent them here because of Du Bao's relationship with the Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect.
This was something that took thought.
If we send someone else, they probably won't even get to see Su Mu.
When Du Man, the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect, pledged allegiance to him, Su Mu even said that Emperor Qian was too soft-hearted to expel the Du family from the Great Qian Dynasty.
Looking back now, Emperor Qian really did keep a backup plan.
If Emperor Qian had dealt with the Du family back then, there wouldn't be this opportunity for reconciliation now.
"Du Bao, Minister of Works of the Great Qian Dynasty and concurrently Chief Envoy of the Mission, greets you—"
Du Bao cupped his hands to Su Mu, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Greetings, Sect Master Su."
He really didn't know how to address Su Mu.
Logically speaking, given Su Mu's strength, he should be the emperor of the Great Xuan Dynasty.
However, Su Mu was merely a minor marquis in the Great Xuan Dynasty.
Calling Su Mu "Lord Su" would undoubtedly be somewhat disrespectful.
After all, Su Mu was still the sect leader of both the Yanfu Sect and the Hengshan Sect, and either of these two sects was much stronger than the Great Xuan Dynasty.
Although he couldn't understand Su Mu's thoughts, Du Bao put aside his own thoughts and gave Su Mu the utmost respect.
Even disregarding other factors, Su Mu is a top-tier Dao Realm expert, and Du Bao cannot be allowed to disrespect him.
"Brother Su, we meet again."
Du Rongcheng, on the other hand, acted nonchalantly, winking and making faces as he spoke.
"presumptuous!"
Du Bao was startled and quickly scolded his son, "How dare you disrespect Sect Leader Su! How dare you address Brother Su as such?"
Du Bao was genuinely terrified.
Who is Su Mu?
That's a ruthless person capable of killing even a Dao Realm expert.
As far as he knew, there were already three Dao Realm experts who had died at Su Mu's hands.
You call such a ruthless person Brother Su?
You are my son, and you call him Brother Su, so what am I?
Du Bao quickly bowed and said, "Sect Leader Su, my son is ignorant. Please don't hold it against him. I will definitely punish him severely later."
He was genuinely scared.
With Su Mu's strength, he probably wouldn't even need a second move to kill them.
"Lord Du, there's no need to be so nervous. Your son and I are old friends. Let's talk things over."
Su Mu said calmly.
Du Bao lowered his head, a look of surprise flashing across his face.
Does my good-for-nothing son really have a connection with Su Mu?
No wonder His Majesty insisted on having him come along; it turns out His Majesty has a better eye for people than I do.
Du Bao thought to himself.
After Su Mu had them sit down, he got straight to the point and asked, "Lord Du, tell me, what is the purpose of Emperor Qian's summons?"
"Sect Leader Su, we have come here today to establish a brotherhood with the Great Xuan Dynasty."
His Majesty said that he and Huang Chao, the former sect leader of Hengshan Sect, were brothers. Since Huang Chao was willing to give up the position of sect leader to Sect Leader Su, then everyone is one of us.
The Great Qian Dynasty is willing to acknowledge the existence of the Great Xuan Dynasty and provide it with some assistance so that the Great Xuan Dynasty can establish itself in this vast world.
"Oh?"
Su Mu remained noncommittal, his expression revealing neither joy nor anger.
Du Bao's heart sank; he knew things wouldn't be so easily resolved.
"His Majesty also said that he would forgive Yan Fuzong's past actions, as long as Yan Fuzong no longer opposes the Great Qian Dynasty, the Great Qian Dynasty can pardon Yan Fuzong's crimes."
Du Bao continued, "His Majesty means that if Sect Master Su agrees, he would like to invite you to the capital of the Great Qian Dynasty for a gathering."
"Haha."
Su Mu suddenly burst into laughter, “Pardon the sins of the Yanfu Sect?”
Emperor Qian really does possess an arrogant and condescending attitude.
Lord Du, do you think my Yanfu Sect needs your pardon?
Or do you believe that without the support of your Great Qian Dynasty, my Great Xuan Dynasty cannot establish itself in the Great Thousand World?
"This……"
Du Bao was speechless.
Su Mu is one of the strongest people in the world, and he is capable of founding a sect.
He doesn't need to depend on anyone, not even the Great Qian Dynasty.
But Du Bao carried a mission, and even though he had some complaints in his heart, he still had to speak up.
"Sect Leader Su, it is undeniable that your lives would be much better if you gained the friendship of my Great Qian Dynasty."
"is it?"
Su Mu said calmly, "You mean if I refuse your friendship, your Great Qian Dynasty will make us suffer?" "Sect Master Su, that's not what I meant. We came here with sincerity."
The Great Qian Dynasty wishes to establish a brotherhood with the Great Xuan Dynasty.
Du Bao said earnestly, "The world is vast, and the Great Qian and the Great Xuan can share the world."
His Majesty said that as long as Sect Leader Su is willing, our Great Qian can give a small world to Great Xuan as a granary.
The Great Qian Dynasty ruled over many small worlds, and those small worlds that were like the Saha World were nothing more than granaries in their eyes.
Su Mu smiled speechlessly.
The arrogance of the Great Qian Dynasty had penetrated to its very core.
Even if the Great Qian Dynasty weren't so arrogant, Su Mu wouldn't agree to establish a brotherhood with them.
First, the hatred between the Yanfu Sect and the Daqian Dynasty could not be resolved, and second, Su Mu did not trust Emperor Qian.
Emperor Qian's current show of goodwill is clearly a test.
Given the chance, Emperor Qian will certainly not let him go.
"Lord Du, is this some small world you're treating like a beggar?"
Su Mu gave a cold laugh and said, "Do you think it's the Great Xuan Sect that lacks such a small world, or the Yanfu Sect that lacks such a small world?"
"This small world is merely a gift from my Great Qian Dynasty to Sect Master Su. If you require other assistance, we can discuss it further."
Du Bao quickly replied.
"His Majesty said that no matter what conditions Sect Master Su has, our Great Qian Dynasty will do everything in its power to fulfill them."
"Oh? What are your requirements for doing this?"
Su Mudao.
"His Majesty has no demands. He simply hopes to have the opportunity to share a drink with Sect Leader Su."
Du Bao said in a deep voice, "His Majesty said that there may have been some misunderstandings between you in the past, but he himself has no hostility towards you, Sect Master Su."
"Diplomatic relations are unnecessary."
Su Mu shook his head and said, "However, I have received your sincerity. Let's leave this small world here for now. If Emperor Qian wants to see me, go and tell him that I will be waiting for him at the border between Yanfu Sect and the Great Qian Dynasty a year from now."
"what?"
Du Bao was puzzled.
A small world, and it's all for a chance to meet?
Isn't that price a bit too high?
"Sect Leader Su—"
Before Du Bao could say anything more, Du Rongcheng pulled him back and whispered, "Father, you go back first. I'll talk to Sect Leader Su."
Du Bao turned to look at his son, who, in his eyes, had never amounted to much.
But now, he suddenly had a feeling.
That means my son has grown up.
His own son actually had some connection with Su Mu.
Perhaps, his son can help him complete this diplomatic mission.
Thinking of this, Du Bao cupped his hands to Su Mu and walked out. His originally straight back became slightly hunched, and he looked much older.
After Du Bao left, Du Rongcheng turned to look at Su Mu.
"What, you also want to persuade me to establish a brotherhood with the Great Qian Dynasty?"
Su Mu looked at Du Rongcheng, smiled faintly, and said.
"I'm not that stupid."
Du Rongcheng curled his lip and said, "Why would I waste my energy on something I know is impossible?"
Everyone knows you and His Majesty are sworn enemies, only my father is foolish enough to think this mission can be accomplished.
"You seem to understand things quite well."
Su Mu chuckled to himself.
"Speaking of Su Mu, what exactly did you do? Didn't His Majesty and the others collude with the Great Luo Heaven to try and kill you?"
Why did His Majesty change his attitude after returning from Da Luo Tian and take the initiative to send an envoy to negotiate peace with you?
"You've fought against His Majesty?"
Du Rongcheng asked curiously.
Du Rongcheng was not at all surprised that Su Mu had defeated Emperor Qian.
Since he met Su Mu, Su Mu has done too many unbelievable things.
Even the most impossible things become possible when they come to Su Mu.
But simply defeating His Majesty doesn't seem to be enough to cause such a drastic change in him.
That's why Du Rongcheng was curious.
"His Majesty gave the Du family many benefits in order to get my father and me to agree to go on the mission. I'm the one who benefited from you."
Du Rongcheng looked at Su Mu and smiled wryly.
"If you're not willing, those benefits can be given to me."
Su Mu smiled faintly and said, "Our Great Xuan is currently in the early stages of its development, and we will accept any benefits that come our way."
"You wish."
Du Rongcheng said, "This is a matter between you and His Majesty. Why should my Du family contribute money to it?"
Although I don't know exactly what you did, I'm sure His Majesty didn't really want to be brothers with you.
Therefore, I suggest you don't agree.
"If I don't agree, will he spare you and your father?"
Su Mu asked curiously.
"At most, he'll just get a beating. As long as he doesn't achieve his goal, our Du family will be fine."
On the contrary, if you agree to his request, our Du family will become completely useless, and that's when we will face true annihilation.
Du Rongcheng said earnestly.
"You see things more clearly than your father."
Su Mu sighed. When he first met Du Rongcheng, Du Rongcheng was just a spoiled brat. Now, Du Rongcheng had grown up.
"Didn't you have a ten-year truce agreement with His Majesty? Unless His Majesty is shameless, he won't take action against your Great Xuan within ten years. After ten years, I think you won't be afraid of His Majesty anymore."
Du Rongcheng said with some emotion.
"His Majesty is clearly plotting something. If I were you, I would stall."
Having witnessed how quickly Su Mu's strength had improved, Du Rongcheng believed that in ten years, Su Mu's strength would reach an unbelievable level.
"As for the small world His Majesty wants to give you, you will choose the Jiaxu World."
Du Rongcheng continued, "The Jiaxu world is rich in minerals, making it the perfect place for you."
"You are a weaponsmith. With the mineral resources of the Jiaxu World, you can forge enough divine weapons to equip your Great Xuan Dynasty."
It must be said that with Du Rongcheng, this "traitor," around, Su Mu was able to have a complete grasp of the situation in the Daqian Dynasty.
He originally wanted to swindle resources from the Great Qian Dynasty, and now, with Du Rongcheng's "guidance," he certainly knew what he wanted.
Su Mu is currently the sect leader of Yanfu Sect and Hengshan Sect. He earns one million identity points every day. If he wants to get more points, he needs to make use of his part-time identity.
The most lucrative position is undoubtedly that of a weaponsmith.
You can earn points by forging divine weapons.
For Su Mu, forging weapons was not particularly difficult; the only challenge was that even a skilled cook cannot make a meal without ingredients.
Forging weapons is not something that can be created out of thin air; there must be enough materials for forging.
If it were only forging one or two weapons, Su Mu would naturally not have to worry about the materials for forging them.
However, the number of points he needs is astronomical, and the number of weapons he needs to forge in order to accumulate points through weapon forging will also be astronomical.
The amount of materials needed for forging weapons would be enormous.
To be honest, the current Great Xuan Dynasty simply cannot supply his needs.
The Yanfu Sect and Hengshan Sect do have some foundation, but since he has just become the sect leader, he cannot exhaust the resources.
Now that the Great Qian Dynasty has offered itself up, we should use the Great Qian Dynasty first.
"Alright, go tell your father that as long as the Great Qian Dynasty hands over the Jiaxu World, I will keep my word."
Su Mu said slowly, "Moreover, you can tell your Emperor."
Didn't he want to know why the Eternal Heaven was so corrupt?
A year from now, if he dares to come to the border of Yanfu Sect and the Great Qian Dynasty, I will tell him why.
Su Mu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a sarcastic smile.
He believed that as long as he took this message back, Emperor Qian would agree to anything, no matter how unreasonable the request was, let alone the entire Jiaxu world.
Isn't this exactly why Emperor Qian humbled himself to seek peace with Da Xuan?
"By the way, tell him that this is the biggest secret of the Great Luo Heaven."
Su Mu added.
Du Rongcheng's pupils contracted. Wasn't the greatest secret of the Great Luo Heaven the secret of immortality that drove His Majesty mad?
So, did Su Mu obtain the secret of immortality from the Eternal Heaven?
Is this the reason why His Majesty changed his previous attitude and took the initiative to send someone to seek peace with Su Mu?
As expected of Su Mu.
The Great Qian Dynasty and the Yanfu Sect went to great lengths to attack the Great Luo Heaven, but ended up suffering heavy losses and gaining nothing.
Su Mu only went to the Great Luo Heaven twice, and yet he got his hands on this biggest secret?
Is this guy even human?
Fortunately, this person is not my enemy, but my friend.
"I will pass these words on to His Majesty, and I will also help you get more benefits."
Du Rongcheng chuckled and said. (End of Chapter)