Chapter 836
Dragon and Tiger Minor World
"Senior Lu, do you have ulterior motives?"
Su Mu's eyes lit up, and he smiled.
Lu Yin thought for a while before he understood what "private goods" meant.
He gave a wry smile and said, "I am inseparable from Yanfu Sect. The things you saw in Yanfu Sect are what I have accumulated over the years."
However, the Yanfu Sect has many members, which leads to high consumption, so the supply of rare and precious materials has always been insufficient.
Of course, this is also because I am not capable enough.
Now that you're the sect leader, I'm sure it won't be long before the Yanfu Sect's treasury is overflowing.
"Alright, Senior Lu, stop flattering me. My biggest problem is that I can't hold onto my wealth."
Su Mu waved his hand and said, "Tell me, what method do you have to help me obtain a treasure trove of rare and precious materials?"
"If we're talking about the abundance of resources, the Great Qian Dynasty has a few small worlds under its control that are among the best."
Lu Yin said.
"Better than that Jiaxu world?"
Su Mudao.
It was Du Rongcheng, the "mole," who recommended the Jiaxu world to him.
According to Du Rongcheng, the Jiaxu world was one of the top small worlds under the rule of the Great Qian Dynasty.
"In a sense, yes."
Lu Yin nodded and said, "When I was young, I hid my identity and went to a small world under the rule of the Great Qian Dynasty to gain experience."
My goal at the time was to win over some smaller worlds and get them to join the Yanfu Sect in resisting the Great Qian Dynasty.
This process had its failures and successes, but I won't go into details.
As the founder of the Yanfu Sect, Lu Yin's experiences in his youth were truly extraordinary.
Su Mu had heard some legends about Lu Yin before.
However, now is not the time to talk about these things. Lu Yin continued, "One year, I accidentally entered a small world, which was called the Dragon Tiger World."
The martial arts world of Dragon Tiger is quite prosperous; one can cultivate to the Dao Extreme Realm even within a small world.
Logically speaking, even for the Great Qian Dynasty, conquering this Dragon-Tiger World would not be an easy task.
However, during my travels in the world of Dragon and Tiger, I discovered that the warriors there lived a rather miserable life.
Moreover, the Great Qian Dynasty did not gain much benefit from the Dragon Tiger World.
I spent some time investigating and discovered that a top-tier expert once appeared in the history of this Dragon Tiger World.
His specific cultivation level could be at the peak of the Dao Realm, or it could be at the Primordial Beginning Realm.
This powerful figure collected almost all the rare and precious treasures in the Dragon Tiger World, and it is said that he hid them in a certain place.
Later, this powerful figure perished, and the rare and precious materials he hid remained undiscovered.
Because of his plundering, the Dragon Tiger World has been unable to recover for many years.
"Dragon Tiger World?"
Su Mu's face showed surprise; the world is truly full of wonders.
"What's the point of a strong person doing this?"
Su Mu asked curiously.
"That powerful man believed that martial artists were the source of chaos, and he felt that there should be no martial arts in the world."
So he took away all the cultivation resources, turning the Dragon Tiger World into a world populated only by ordinary people.
Lu Yin smiled wryly and said, "I can only say that everyone has their own opinion."
It was only after the Great Qian Dynasty discovered the Dragon Tiger World that martial artists reappeared there.
For the martial artists of the Dragon and Tiger World, the Great Qian Dynasty was not an enemy, but a savior.
"He collected all the cultivation resources in the world; could it be that he consumed them all himself?"
Su Mu pondered.
"Judging from all indications, it should not be."
Lu Yin said, "The Great Qian Dynasty has also searched for many years, but unfortunately, they have found nothing."
Later, even the Great Qian Dynasty abandoned it, treating the Dragon-Tiger Minor World as just an ordinary minor world. They didn't pay much attention to it.
"You mean, I can infiltrate the Dragon-Tiger Minor World without alerting the Great Qian Dynasty?"
Su Mu pondered for a moment.
“That’s right, we don’t need to launch a large-scale military campaign, nor do we need to occupy the Dragon Tiger Small World.”
Lu Yin said.
In other smaller worlds, if you want to collect resources, you have to occupy them and send out a large number of people.
But the Dragon-Tiger Small World is different; all the cultivation resources there have been concentrated in one place.
They don't need to conquer the Dragon Tiger World; they just need to sneak in, find the resources, and take them away.
This is much easier than going to war with the Great Qian Dynasty.
"Even the Great Qian Dynasty and Senior Lu couldn't find that treasure, so how could I possibly find it?"
Su Mudao.
"do not know."
Lu Yin said frankly, "But I don't think there's any harm in giving it a try."
Lu Yin had something on his mind that he didn't say aloud.
Based on Su Mu's past achievements, he might actually be able to find the treasure inside the Dragon Tiger Small World.
After all, Su Mu had accomplished far too many impossible things.
Lu Yin also had some selfish motives.
He spent a lot of effort in the Dragon Tiger World back then, but ended up gaining nothing.
He was never truly reconciled.
After breaking through to the Pseudo-Primordial Realm, he originally intended to return to the Dragon-Tiger Small World.
Now that Su Mu mentioned rare and precious materials, he happened to think of this Dragon and Tiger Small World.
He was also somewhat hopeful that Su Mu might be able to find the treasure of the Dragon Tiger Small World.
To be honest, if Su Mu could really find the treasure in the Dragon Tiger Small World, it would indeed solve Su Mu's problem.
Lu Yin believed that the treasures of the Dragon Tiger Small World definitely contained countless rare and precious materials.
That was the cultivation resources of an entire small world! For thousands of years afterward, the Dragon-Tiger Small World was unable to recover its vitality, which shows how much that top expert had plundered back then.
The laws governing the Dragon-Tiger Minor World are far more complete than those of ordinary minor worlds, and its cultivation resources are naturally far richer.
"If you don't want to go, I can go instead."
Lu Yin said seriously, "However, I spent a lot of effort back then but failed. Even if I go again now, I may not succeed."
I suggest you go there in person.
"In that case, I might as well go."
Su Mu pondered for a moment and said.
“I’ll go with you. I’m quite familiar with the Dragon Tiger Small World. Although I may not be able to find the treasure, I can help you find some clues.”
Lu Yin said.
Lu Yin was mature and steady. He took the initiative to suggest that he go with Su Mu because he was worried that Su Mu would suspect that he had lied.
However, Su Mu did not suspect Lu Yin.
If he didn't trust Lu Yin, he wouldn't have helped Lu Yin break through to the Pseudo-Primordial Realm in the first place.
For Su Mu, it was a matter of "if you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them."
"Senior Lu, there's no time to lose, shall we set off now?"
Su Mudao.
With Luo Anning, Dongfang Liuyun, and others in the Great Xuan Dynasty, Elder Du Man in the Hengshan Sect, and Jin Yi and others in the Yanfu Sect, Su Mu doesn't need to worry about trivial matters.
The only thing Su Mu needed to worry about was his own cultivation.
As long as his cultivation level continues to improve rapidly, he will be able to maintain stability in all situations.
He is the pillar of the Great Xuan Dynasty, the Yanfu Sect, and the Hengshan Sect.
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An old house where a treasure.
Lu Yin, the former sect leader of the Yanfu Sect, was definitely one of the most knowledgeable people in the world.
His experience and abilities far surpass those of young people like Du Rongcheng.
Du Rongcheng only knew that the Jiaxu World was rich in resources, but he was unaware of the secrets of the Dragon Tiger Small World.
Su Mu and Lu Yin wasted no time and set off directly to this Dragon Tiger Small World.
The Dragon Tiger Small World is a small world ruled by the Great Qian Dynasty, and the Great Qian Dynasty's army is stationed here.
However, with Su Mu and Lu Yin's current cultivation levels, it would be easy for them to deceive the armies of the Great Qian Dynasty.
In other words, the two of them wanted to keep a low profile; otherwise, if they wanted to, they could have annihilated the entire Great Qian army stationed in the Dragon Tiger Small World.
However, that would surely attract the attention of Emperor Qian.
Emperor Qian will definitely send powerful figures, which will only create more trouble out of thin air.
Su Mu and Lu Yin's goal was not to occupy the Dragon Tiger Small World, but to find the legendary Dragon Tiger Treasure.
For them, not disturbing anyone is the best course of action.
"The laws of this Dragon-Tiger Small World are complete. Theoretically, it is possible for a Dao Realm expert to be born here."
Lu Yin said to Su Mu, "However, because that powerful figure plundered too much back then, the Dragon Tiger Small World has not been able to recover its vitality over the years."
Although the Great Qian Dynasty passed down martial arts after arriving, the highest cultivation level among the local natives is only at the Dao Source Realm.
This was still achieved with the support of the Great Qian Dynasty.
Natural treasures need time to grow. Back then, that powerful figure dug three feet into the ground and plundered all the natural treasures of the Dragon Tiger Small World.
It takes a long time for these rare and precious materials to grow again.
"The Great Qian Dynasty also valued the complete laws of the Dragon-Tiger Small World, and they used it as a medicinal garden, planting many precious medicinal herbs."
Lu Yin said, "But none of them are very old." "Let's look for the Dragon-Tiger Treasure instead."
Su Mu said.
He wasn't interested in the medicinal herbs grown in the Great Qian Dynasty, mainly because they were too young and not very useful.
In comparison, he was more interested in the Dragon and Tiger Treasure.
"Senior Lu, what clues did you discover back then?"
Su Mu asked.
He knew nothing about the Dragon Tiger Treasure, but Lu Yin had done a detailed investigation back then.
"That powerful figure perished not long after collecting the Dragon and Tiger Treasures."
Before his death, he altered the course of the mountains and rivers of the Dragon-Tiger Minor World.
Lu Yin said solemnly, "I have always suspected that he used the mountains and rivers of the entire Dragon Tiger Small World to set up a vast array."
"But formations are not my forte—"
"It's alright, you're not good at formations, but I am."
Su Mu said with a smile.
Lu Yin nodded and said, "Then let's first take a look at the mountains and rivers here."
The two of them took off at the same time, and after reaching a high altitude, they looked down to observe the landscape of this small world.
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For several days in a row, Su Mu and Lu Yin traveled around the Dragon Tiger Small World.
They recorded all the mountains and rivers, and sometimes they would use secret techniques to burrow underground to observe the direction of the earth's veins.
With their cultivation levels, it wouldn't be difficult for them to do these things.
However, the Dragon-Tiger Small World was so vast that even for the two of them, it took several days to complete the map of its mountains and ley lines.
This was only the two of them. If it were someone with lower cultivation, it would be almost impossible to do it in less than several months or even years.
Looking at the drawn map of mountains and rivers, Su Mu's face showed a thoughtful expression, and he occasionally calculated with his fingers.
Lu Yin stood to the side without making a sound, for fear of disturbing Su Mu.
He even waved his hand to create a layer of power to prevent anyone from accidentally wandering over.
It took a whole day before Su Mu raised his head again.
"Senior Lu, you guessed right, there is indeed a problem with the mountains and ley lines of this Dragon Tiger Small World."
Su Mu said in a deep voice, "To set up such a vast array using such methods, that's quite a grand undertaking."
"You figured it out? Is there any way to break it? Is the Dragon Tiger Treasure hidden within the formation?"
Lu Yin said with some surprise.
He had sought out array masters before; he had once gathered all the array masters of the Yanfu Sect to study this problem together.
As a result, even the formation experts of the Yanfu Sect couldn't figure it out.
Therefore, Lu Yin dared not act rashly.
He originally thought that Su Mu might be able to see something, but he didn't expect that Su Mu actually could.
"This vast array is indeed used to hide something, but I don't know if it's the Dragon and Tiger Treasure."
Su Mu pondered for a moment and said, "Breaking this vast array is not difficult, but it may cause quite a stir."
Lu Yin understood Su Mu's meaning. After all, this was the territory of the Great Qian Dynasty. If there was too much commotion, it would definitely attract the attention of the Great Qian Dynasty's powerful figures.
They are not afraid of ordinary strongmen, but what if the Great Qian Dynasty unleashes its full power?
Although they are not afraid of the other side, they would be heartbroken if the Great Qian Dynasty were to steal the Dragon Tiger Treasure, even if it was only a part of it.
"Do we really have to conquer the Dragon Tiger Small World first?"
Lu Yin frowned and said, "If we really make a move against the Dragon Tiger Small World, given Emperor Qian's cunning, he will probably be able to guess what's going on. He will definitely not let us succeed so easily."
"Yes."
Su Mu nodded. He had personally experienced the Qian Emperor's shrewdness and would never underestimate him.
If he painstakingly broke through the vast array only to end up benefiting Emperor Qian, Su Mu would rather die than risk his life.
"There is another way."
Su Mu said, "That means not breaking the formation."
I'm trying to find a way to enter this vast array, but there's a problem with doing so.
Once I enter the vast array, I might get lost within it.
So, Senior Lu, if I still haven't been able to get out by the appointed time, then I'll need your help.
Lu Yin's expression turned serious. "What do I need to do?"
His expression was extremely serious.
He knew that this was the greatest trust Su Mu had placed in him.
This is entrusting our lives to him.
"All you need to do is—"
Su Mu pointed to the map of mountains and rivers and casually pointed to a few places.
With Lu Yin's cultivation level, moving mountains and overturning seas would not be difficult.
"If we move these places, the formation will change, and then it will point me in the right direction. However, it will definitely alarm the Great Qian Dynasty."
Therefore, you must not act rashly before the time is right.
Su Mu said in a deep voice.
How long do you expect to be back?
Lu Yin nodded and asked seriously.
"Seven days."
Su Mu thought for a moment and said, "If I can find the Dragon Tiger Treasure, then seven days will be enough."
If I can't find it in seven days, it means the Dragon and Tiger Treasure isn't here, and I will naturally come out.
After saying that, a sharp glint flashed in Su Mu's eyes.
He formed a hand seal, and a faint white light emanated from his body. In an instant, he disappeared into the ground.
Lu Yin stared at the ground, focusing all his senses, but he couldn't detect Su Mu's presence at all.
In that instant, Su Mu seemed to have vanished into thin air.
No matter how closely Lu Yin observed, he could no longer find any trace of Su Mu.
Even the mountains and rivers remained unchanged.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Lu Yin would never have believed it was real.
"Seven days."
Lu Yin muttered to himself, "If you can't get out in seven days, I will do everything I can to help you."
He sat down cross-legged, slowly closed his eyes, and stayed there to guard the place.
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Su Mu felt his body sinking deeper and deeper, as if he were sinking into the boundless seabed.
It was pitch black all around, without a single ray of light.
Even he couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart.
I don't know how much time has passed.
suddenly.
He felt himself grounded again.
Then a point of light suddenly burst forth in front of him, growing from the size of a pinhead to the size of a full moon, illuminating the world before Su Mu's eyes.
At this moment, Su Mu realized that he was standing on a bridge.
Beneath the bridge flows a wide river.
In the river, the turbid water flows ceaselessly, making a rushing sound.
Su Mu looked around.
The river is so wide that its banks are invisible, and so long that its beginning and end are unseen.
The waves surged and rolled, as if it had always been this way since time immemorial.
"The underworld, the netherworld?"
Su Mu smiled slightly, "This is a perfect match for my Six Paths Reincarnation Fist."
He walked forward along the bridge.
Step by step, Su Mu's movements seemed slow, but in reality, they were extremely fast.
After walking for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Su Mu finally arrived at the end of the bridge.
Two heavy, bronze-colored doors stood prominently at the end of the bridge, completely blocking the way ahead.
A plaque hangs above the main gate.
The plaque bears the four large characters "地藏神宫" (Dizang Shengong) written in ancient script.
"So the Dragon and Tiger Treasure really was hidden here?"
Su Mu thought to himself, “The treasures hidden underground are called Ksitigarbha, which is not the same as the title of a certain powerful figure in my previous life.”
"Lu Yin and the Great Qian Dynasty spent so much time searching for the Dragon Tiger Treasure, yet I found it so easily?"
Su Mu was about to reach out and push open the two large doors when he suddenly stopped, thinking to himself, "The Yanfu Sect doesn't have many array masters, but the Great Qian Dynasty's foundation is extraordinary. It's impossible to say that they don't have any array masters."
If Lu Yin could detect the changes in the mountains and ley lines of this Dragon Tiger Small World, how could Emperor Qian not be able to detect them?
Lu Yin couldn't possibly be lying to me.
So--"
Su Mu's eyes shone with golden light, and he snorted coldly.
"There's a problem here!"
Without hesitation, he suddenly retreated, and at the same time, he unleashed a Six Paths Reincarnation Fist forward.
boom!
A loud bang.
The gate of the Ksitigarbha Temple vanished without a sound, along with the bridge beneath their feet and the murky river.
What appeared before Su Mu was a huge mouth filled with sharp teeth. (End of Chapter)