Chapter 840
9 Netherworld Prison
Only after Su Mu and Lu Yin left the Dragon Tiger Small World did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.
They didn't dare to stop him not because they were cowardly, but because the pressure Su Mu exerted on them was too great.
The invincible supreme ruler of the Great Qian Dynasty has actually been defeated!
You must know, that was the emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty.
The Great Qian Dynasty dominated the world for countless years, and its emperors were almost never defeated.
Now they are witnessing history.
They witnessed firsthand the downfall of this generation's Emperor Qian.
This is not a large-scale battle.
If it were said that the army of the Great Qian Dynasty was defeated, then there would be nothing surprising about it.
But now, in a one-on-one battle, Emperor Qian has been defeated clearly and unequivocally.
Anyone could see that Su Mu's strength had surpassed that of Emperor Qian.
Everyone knows what this means.
Even if Emperor Qian is not the strongest in the Great Thousand World, he is close. Being able to defeat Emperor Qian means that Su Mu is already a strong contender for the strongest in the Great Thousand World.
The four people who just fought were all experts of this level.
But Su Mu is clearly the strongest among them.
With those seven golden puppets added to the mix, who in the world could stop their advance?
They didn't know if the Great Qian Dynasty's army could deal with Su Mu and Lu Yin if they were to mobilize, but they certainly couldn't.
So they didn't dare to stop them and could only watch them leave.
The group exchanged glances, all sharing a similar feeling.
The Great Qian Dynasty may have found a true rival.
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Su Mu and Lu Yin left the Dragon Tiger Small World under the protection of seven golden puppets.
Only then did Lu Yin involuntarily breathe a sigh of relief.
You did it!
Lu Yin looked at Su Mu and said in a deep voice.
"The task was not fully accomplished."
Su Mu sighed and said with some regret.
Of the twelve golden puppets, he only controlled seven; the other five were destroyed by Emperor Qian.
Although he brought the body back, it's unknown how much time and effort it will take to fully restore it.
Lu Yin was somewhat speechless.
Still not satisfied?
You've driven Emperor Qian and the Eternal Heaven into a panicked flight, and you've taken most of the benefits. Are you still not satisfied?
If it were me, I'd be perfectly content just to snatch a golden puppet statue.
You should know that these golden puppets are no less powerful than us.
Such a powerful individual is capable of altering the course of events for any faction.
Looking at the seven golden puppet figures, Lu Yin felt a surge of excitement.
With these seven golden puppets, the strength of the Yanfu Sect has increased many times over.
Now, he truly has the confidence to challenge the Great Qian Dynasty.
Don't say that the Great Qian Dynasty has a deep foundation; in the face of absolute power, any foundation is just a paper tiger.
"us--"
Lu Yin remembered what Su Mu had mentioned before about attacking the Great Qian Dynasty.
Lu Yin refused that time.
But now, even Lu Yin himself is acting impulsively.
He wished he could start a war right now and teach the Great Qian Dynasty a lesson.
"Now is not the best time."
Su Mu shook his head and said.
"We have just seen that Emperor Qian and the Eternal Heaven have completely colluded."
Chang Shengtian is an unfathomable person. If he is truly driven to the brink of despair, it is hard to say what kind of power he might unleash.
Moreover, the foundation of the Great Luo Heaven may not be much worse than that of the Great Qian Dynasty.
"The two of them are in cahoots. If we initiate a war now, frankly, even with the help of seven golden puppets, we're more likely to lose."
Su Mu analyzed with a serious expression.
Lu Yin remained silent, suppressing his excitement as he pondered the matter seriously.
He had to admit that Su Mu was right.
Don't be fooled by the fact that Emperor Qian and Changshengtian just suffered a defeat; that was merely a choice they made after weighing the pros and cons.
The Qian Emperor and the Eternal Heaven were not harmed.
If the two of them are determined to fight to the death, it's really hard to say who will emerge victorious.
Powerful beings like Emperor Qian and Changshengtian are quite terrifying when they fight desperately.
Moreover, both of these individuals have powerful backers.
He was oversimplifying things.
Now is certainly not the best time to start a war.
He only now remembered that their purpose in coming to the Dragon Tiger Small World was apparently to help Su Mu collect materials for forging weapons.
now--
"You're not going to destroy these golden puppets, are you?"
Lu Yin couldn't help but ask.
"of course not."
Su Mu shook his head and said, "These golden puppets are not easy to make. Even if I were to do it, I couldn't possibly do it better."
So it's better to keep them.
However, most of this so-called Dragon and Tiger Treasure was refined into golden puppets, and what remained was not enough.
Su Mu needs enough weapon-forging materials to earn points, which he then uses to upgrade the Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique.
If all twelve golden statues were destroyed and used to forge divine weapons, it might be possible to elevate Su Mu's Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique to the Eight Deaths realm.
But that would be too much of a waste.
After all, each golden puppet is equivalent to a peak Dao Realm expert.
"So, you need more materials for forging weapons?"
Lu Yin pondered for a moment and said, "One Dragon-Tiger Small World is not enough, then we need to go to the next place."
Although Lu Yin did not know why Su Mu needed so many weapon-forging materials, he unconditionally supported any of Su Mu's needs.
Past history shows that supporting Su Mu was definitely the right thing to do.
Didn't you see that even the twelve golden men of the Dragon Tiger Small World were subdued by Su Mu?
How could such a person make a wrong decision?
He Lu Yin is not suited to be a guide, so he should just do his own thing.
His own task was to assist Su Mu and help him defeat the Great Qian Dynasty!
"Besides the Dragon Tiger World, I know of another world that meets your requirements."
Lu Yin pondered for a moment and said, "Strictly speaking, that small world actually meets your requirements better than the Dragon-Tiger Small World."
"where is it?"
Su Mu said without hesitation.
With his current strength, there's nowhere in the world he can't go.
Let alone a small world, he would even dare to take a stroll in the capital of the Great Qian Dynasty.
"This little world is a bit special. Let me finish explaining before you decide whether to go or not."
Lu Yin's expression was serious as he spoke in a deep voice.
"This small world is called the Nine Netherworld Prison. There are no living beings inside, but it is filled with Xuan Yin Nether Iron."
"Mysterious Yin Nether Iron?"
Su Mu's face showed a hint of surprise, and he immediately understood what Lu Yin meant.
Xuan Yin Ming Iron is a special material. In addition to its priceless value, it also has an extremely strong ability to corrode souls.
When ordinary people come into contact with Xuan Yin Ming Iron, their souls will be attacked. If they are not careful, their souls will be damaged, or they may even be assimilated into cold, lifeless objects.
If a world were filled with Xuan Yin Ming Iron, no ordinary person could survive there.
Even powerful martial artists would face immense pressure if they entered.
No wonder that little world is called the Nine Netherworld Prison.
This is indeed a prison.
"Where there is Xuan Yin Ming Iron everywhere, a Nine Nether Magnetic Storm will surely be born."
Su Mu pondered for a moment before speaking.
Lu Yin nodded and said, "That's right, the sky above the Nine Nether Prison is filled with an endless blue magnetic storm, and the space inside is distorted and the energy is chaotic."
I went there once, and I almost didn't make it back.
At that time, my cultivation level had already reached the peak of the Dao Realm.
Besides the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm, there also exist strange creatures born from the combination of Xuan Yin Ming Iron and the remnant souls of dead powerful beings. I call them Nether Guards. They will indiscriminately attack martial artists who enter the Nine Nether Profound Prison. Once a martial artist is killed, they will become a new Nether Guard.
Over the years, many people have ventured into the Nine Netherworld Prison for adventure, but eight or nine out of ten have died there.
I don't know how many underworld guards are inside.
The Nine Netherworld Prison has a unique environment. If powerful individuals like them enter, their strength will be greatly suppressed, and they probably won't be able to unleash even 70% of their full potential.
"In addition, there are also gold-devouring insects in the Nine Nether Prison that feed on Xuan Yin Ming Iron, which are perfect for restraining the Dragon Tiger Golden Man."
Lu Yin glanced at the seven golden puppets standing behind Su Mu and added.
These seven golden puppets are powerful and invaluable allies.
However, these golden puppets cannot accompany you to the Nine Netherworld Prison.
So it will still take him and Su Mu together.
"It's alright." Su Mu pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Lead the way."
The Nine Netherworld Prison is indeed quite dangerous, but for Su Mu, it is still within a tolerable range.
Compared to slowly cultivating the Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique, this risk is bearable.
Seeing this, Lu Yin nodded and began to lead the way.
Not long after they disappeared, several powerful auras appeared where they had just stood.
At this moment, a ripple appeared in the void, and a dwarf less than three feet tall jumped out of the void.
The dwarf first bowed to Emperor Qian before speaking, "Your Majesty, Su Mu and Lu Yin are going to the Nine Netherworld Prison."
"Nine Netherworld Prison?"
Emperor Qian frowned. What were they doing in a place like that?
He knew about the Nine Netherworld Prison. He had even planned to excavate the Xuan Yin Ming Iron there, but after trying, he found the cost too high and the gains not worth it, so he gave up.
"do not know."
The dwarf said, "But from what I heard, Su Mu seems to need a lot of weapon-forging materials."
This little dwarf possesses a special ability: he can hide in the void and gather intelligence.
However, Su Mu and Lu Yin were too powerful, and he didn't dare to get too close just now, so he didn't hear very clearly.
"Nine Netherworld Prison!"
Chang Shengtian gritted his teeth and said, "Emperor Qian, that's it!"
I will gather all the people from the Great Luo Heaven, and here in the Nine Netherworld Prison, I will fight Su Mu to the death!
Emperor Qian glanced at him. Although Changshengtian was cowardly, he was still a top expert, and the Great Luotian under his command was also a very powerful force.
"Alright."
After a moment of contemplation, Emperor Qian slowly said, "Let's devise a plan to turn this Nine Nether Prison into Su Mu's burial place!"
The Nine Netherworld Prison has a unique environment, making it a suitable hunting ground for us. It's true that those whom Heaven wishes to destroy, it will first make mad.
Su Mu and Lu Yin are digging their own graves!
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Su Mu and Lu Yin were unaware that their whereabouts had been discovered by Emperor Qian and the Eternal Heaven.
There are many talented and extraordinary people in this world. Even with their combined cultivation levels, it's impossible for them to guard against all dangers.
They have arrived outside the Nine Netherworld Prison.
A layer of cyan lightning and magnetic storm enveloped a bubble-like small world. To enter it, one had to pass through this lightning and magnetic storm, which was tens of thousands of feet thick.
This thunder and magnetic storm is the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm.
Named after the Nine Netherworlds, it implies that entering it means facing a near-certain death.
With Su Mu and Lu Yin's cultivation levels, they naturally wouldn't be stopped by the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm.
Su Mu observed for a while, then turned to Lu Yin and said.
"Senior Lu, I'll go in first to check the situation. You don't need to come in with me and risk your life."
"Then you stay outside and wait for me."
"How can you do this? I have to protect you!"
Lu Yin shook his head and said.
“I don’t think the Qian Emperor and his people will let this go so easily. Although we have already hidden our whereabouts, it’s hard to guarantee that the Qian Dynasty won’t find a way to track us down.”
I'm having you stay here, just in case.
Su Mu said in a deep voice, "The environment in the Nine Nether Prison is complex. If we suddenly encounter Emperor Qian and the others, we might be caught off guard."
You stay hidden outside, and if they really come, you wait for your chance to strike.
I will leave the Dragon and Tiger Golden Man with you.
Don't worry, even if there's any danger, I'll escape without any problem.
Lu Yin pondered for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement.
"You now bear the safety of the Yanfu Sect, Hengshan Sect, and the Great Xuan Dynasty on your shoulders. Do not put yourself in danger. If there is any danger, come back and I will go and collect the Xuan Yin Ming Iron for you."
Lu Yin said to Su Mu.
Su Mu nodded, smiled slightly, and with a flicker of his figure, flew towards the azure lightning storm.
The instant his figure disappeared into the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm, Su Mu felt his body being pulled up by a powerful spatial force.
At the same time, countless electric snakes struck his body, causing his hair to stand on end.
Su Mu's expression remained unchanged as he carefully sensed the turbulent flow of power around him.
It must be said that this Netherworld Magnetic Storm is indeed very dangerous.
This chaotic spatial power is enough to tear apart any martial artist below the Dao Origin Realm.
However, this kind of power is only a tickle to Su Mu at best.
Including the power of lightning, it could barely be considered as giving him a massage.
Su Mu strolled leisurely into the Nine Netherworld Prison.
If Lu Yin could see this scene, he would be astonished once again.
Even he couldn't take the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm lightly.
Only someone like Su Mu, who has cultivated his physique to the extreme, could do it so easily.
It took Su Mu two hours to traverse the Netherworld Magnetic Storm, which was ten thousand feet thick.
In fact, with his speed, he could have passed through the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm much faster, but Su Mu felt a long-lost sense of excitement in the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm.
His physique had become incredibly powerful; ordinary forces could hardly stimulate his body.
But now, the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm gave him a feeling.
He took advantage of the power of the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm to temper his physique.
In just two hours, he felt that his physique had improved slightly.
Don't underestimate this small improvement.
Su Mu's cultivation level had already reached its peak, and any improvement would be extremely difficult.
If it weren't for this special environment, he would have needed at least several hundred years of arduous cultivation to make any progress.
"This harvest alone is worth it; it made my long journey here worthwhile."
Su Mu looked around.
The whole world was shrouded in a gray haze, and a chilling atmosphere permeated the air.
Just standing here, Su Mu felt a needle-like sensation piercing his soul.
Given the strength of his soul, this pricking sensation naturally couldn't harm him.
However, being constantly attacked like this can be inexplicably frustrating.
It's like a person constantly being bitten by mosquitoes.
"The Xuan Yin Nether Iron truly lives up to its reputation."
Su Mu couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
Just as Su Mu was observing the environment.
suddenly.
The sound of wind breaking came from behind.
Su Mu turned around casually and grabbed the attacker by the neck.
What he saw when he was attacked was a huge, twisted metal skeleton.
This is a Netherworld Guardian formed after the Xuan Yin Nether Iron corroded the corpse of a powerful figure.
On its skull-like head, two green flames burned in its eye sockets.
Its bones have been assimilated by the Xuan Yin Ming Iron, and most of them have even turned into Xuan Yin Ming Iron.
Su Mu unleashed his power, instantly destroying the skeleton.
The flame in the other person's eyes died down, and the skeleton shattered on the ground with a crack.
"That's equivalent to the initial stage of the Dao Realm, which is not bad."
Su Mu pondered for a moment.
Those who can survive the Nine Nether Magnetic Storm must have a cultivation level of at least Dao Source Realm. Once they die here, they will be assimilated into Nether Guardians by the Profound Yin Nether Iron.
Su Mu cannot yet determine how much their strength has changed since they were alive, but he imagines it has diminished considerably.
"Individual strength may not be strong, but if the number reaches a certain level, it can cause some trouble."
Su Mu looked around and realized that he had been spotted by the Netherworld Guards.
The surrounding area was densely packed with Netherworld Guards; at a glance, there were at least a thousand of them.
The Nine Netherworld Prison has existed for countless years, during which countless martial artists have come here to risk their lives for the Xuan Yin Ming Iron.
People die for wealth, birds die for food; no matter how dangerous this place is, it can't stop people from wanting the Xuan Yin Ming Iron.
Over the years, the number of Netherworld Guards within the Nine Netherworld Prison has likely reached an unimaginable level.
Su Mu smiled faintly, and the next moment his figure suddenly rushed forward.
Swish!
His figure transformed into a streak of light, rushing through the group of Netherworld Guards.
Wherever it passed, the metal skeletons were instantly shattered.
The densely packed horde of underworld guards was actually pushed aside, creating a wide road.
The underworld guards were enraged by Su Mu's actions.
In an instant, the Netherworld Guards within the entire Nine Netherworld Prison erupted in excitement.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Powerful auras surged into the sky.
Countless Netherworld Guards soared into the sky and surrounded Su Mu.
At the same time, Su Mu noticed a dark cloud approaching rapidly from a distance.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out that it wasn't a dark cloud at all, but countless tiny beetles flapping their wings and rushing towards them.
Gold-devouring insects that feed on Xuan Yin Ming Iron!
A glint flashed in Su Mu's eyes, and he raised his hand and threw a punch.
A giant fist landed on the swarm of gold-devouring insects.
The invisible force of the punch was devoured by the gold-devouring insects at an incredible speed! (End of Chapter)