Chapter 849
Defeating the Great Qian Ancestor
Two beams of light collided in the air, like two stars.
The sounds of heaven and earth seemed to vanish in an instant.
A moment later, a tremendous sound erupted.
Both the people of the Yanfu Sect and the army of the Daqian Dynasty retreated again.
A clearing stretching for a hundred miles appeared between them.
Even from such a distance, the aftershocks were still unbearable for everyone.
Lu Yin stood in front of the Yanfu Sect members and with a wave of his sleeve, blocked the surging power.
Emperor Qian Wudi performed the same action.
Both of them wore expressions of shock and worry.
This was also the first time they had ever witnessed Su Mu and Qian Guanyu going all out.
Their strength had even exceeded their expectations.
Lu Yin is alright, after all, he has already touched the Primordial Realm.
Qian Wudi's cultivation level was ultimately half a step behind, so it was impossible to tell who was stronger between Su Mu and Qian Guanyu.
He could no longer predict the outcome of the battle.
This made him feel a little flustered.
What if, what if Ancestor Guanyu is defeated?
If Ancestor Guanyu is defeated, it will mean that the Great Qian Dynasty is defeated.
Apart from Ancestor Guanyu, none of them could defeat Su Mu.
How will he deal with it then?
Should we go to Dragon Hidden Mountain to see the other patriarchs?
The problem is, Su Mu definitely won't let him go.
Whether he can escape back is still a question.
Once the idea appeared, it grew wildly like weeds.
Qian Wudi's eyes darted around a few times, and his feet involuntarily took a step back, protecting the Great Qian army in front of him.
Lu Yin's attention was focused on Su Mu and Qian Guanyu, and he didn't notice Qian Wudi's actions at all.
Unbeknownst to everyone present, Emperor Qian Wudi had secretly left.
The battle between Su Mu and Qian Guanyu was so intense that no one had any time to pay attention to anything else.
"Old Sect Master, the Sect Master—"
The Azure Dragon Protector of the Yanfu Sect leaned close to Lu Yin and asked in a low voice.
He couldn't see the battle situation clearly, but he was very worried.
"I do not know."
Lu Yin shook his head.
Although he could see Su Mu and Qian Guanyu's movements, he couldn't fully understand their battle.
The power of both sides has reached the true Primordial Realm, and even Lu Yin can only partially understand it.
In fact, Lu Yin benefited greatly from their battle.
Lu Yin had already taken a shortcut, barely breaking through to the pseudo-Primordial Realm by comprehending the power left behind by Zhang Yuanshi.
His understanding of the power of the Primordial Realm was not deep enough to begin with.
Now, two true half-step Primordial Realm experts are demonstrating the power of the Primordial Realm without reservation right before his eyes.
Lu Yin's understanding of the power of the Primordial Realm has improved by leaps and bounds.
If things continue like this, it's hard to say whether the two will be able to determine a winner, but Lu Yin's strength will definitely improve by a large margin.
Even so, Lu Yin did not wish to have this opportunity.
He now only hopes that Su Mu can end the battle quickly.
"Get the brothers ready."
Lu Yin said in a deep voice, "If anything unexpected happens, even if we all die here, we absolutely cannot allow the sect leader to be harmed!"
Lu Yin's expression was filled with determination.
The Azure Dragon Protector and the others' expressions changed.
Could it be that even the sect leader is no match for the powerful Great Qian Dynasty?
"Yes!"
Although they were horrified, no one hesitated and they all responded in deep voices.
…………
boom!
The Six Paths Reincarnation Fist formed six vortexes, forcing Qian Guanyu back two steps.
Su Mu's expression was calm and composed, as if it were effortless.
Qian Guanyu's face was extremely ugly.
He had already realized that Su Mu was very strong during their last encounter, but that time they were just testing each other and he did not use his full strength.
Deep down, he didn't think Su Mu could really stand up to him.
However, he felt that the cost of taking down Su Mu was too high, so he chose to bribe him.
After all, his life is too precious; even losing a single hair would be a tremendous loss.
It's not worth it to try to subdue Su Mu.
Only now does he realize he was wrong.
That's completely wrong.
Su Mu's strength is not just good; Su Mu's strength has already surpassed his!
This fact was something Qian Guanyu could not accept.
He Qian Guanyu was the twenty-ninth emperor of the Daqian Dynasty.
Back then, he was a top expert in the vast world, and after entering Dragon Hidden Mountain, he cultivated diligently for thousands of years.
Although I haven't truly broken through to the Primordial Realm, I'm not far from that realm.
Logically speaking, he should be invincible in this vast world.
How could Su Mu, a young man, possibly surpass him?
A glint of light flashed deep within Qian Guanyu's eyes.
He realized that Su Mu's secrets might be more valuable than he had imagined.
He had already paid enough attention to Su Mu's secrets, but now he realized that his attention was still not enough.
Even the most talented person could not surpass Su Mu at his age, which can only mean that Su Mu's secret to rapidly improving his cultivation level is powerful enough.
It was so powerful that it created a freak like Su Mu.
If Su Mu obtains this secret, he can advance to the half-step Primordial Realm. If Qian Guanyu obtains it, wouldn't breaking through to the Primordial Realm be just around the corner?
"Su Mu, I'm giving you one last chance."
Qian Guanyu slowly straightened his back and said in a deep voice, "Since you have already reached such a level of cultivation, you can become one of us."
"If you reveal the secret to rapidly increasing your cultivation level, I can invite you to Dragon Hidden Mountain and make you one of our fellow cultivators."
"Qian Guanyu, you were once an emperor, how can you be so naive?"
Su Mu shook his head, a mocking smile on his face.
What makes you think that the conditions you're offering can tempt me?
"How about I give you a chance? If you dissolve the Great Qian Dynasty right now, I'll spare your life, how about it?"
"You brat, you're asking for death!"
Qian Guanyu's face darkened, and he coldly shouted.
"Enough with the nonsense. If you want to talk to me, defeat me first."
Su Mu sneered, "But I think you probably can't do it."
He stomped his foot, took a step forward, and unleashed the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist once more.
As Su Mu threw this punch, his aura actually increased instead of decreasing.
Qian Guanyu's expression changed again, and an incredulous look appeared in his eyes.
"This is impossible!"
Qian Guanyu cried out in disbelief.
Even with his composure, he couldn't control his emotions now.
After fighting for so long, he had given it his all, yet Su Mu was still holding back?
Do not!
It wasn't that he held back; he broke through at the last minute.
His fist technique has become even more powerful!
For a moment, a look of confusion flashed in Qian Guanyu's eyes.
He watched Su Mu's boxing skills improve right before his eyes, and in the process, he didn't see Su Mu use any external force at all.
Could it be that Su Mu's current cultivation level has no secrets at all, and is entirely due to his own talent?
Could it be that there really are people in this world whose talent is so abnormal?
How is this possible?
No sooner said than done.
A loud bang.
Qian Guanyu only had time to cross his arms to block.
An immense, unparalleled force instantly slammed into him.
He felt as if the whole world had crashed down on him.
The cracking sound of bones breaking rang in his ears, and he was sent flying uncontrollably, like a kite with a broken string.
Having succeeded in one move, Su Mu pressed his advantage relentlessly.
He chased after him relentlessly, unleashing one Six Paths Reincarnation Fist after another upon Qian Guanyu.
Su Mu's Six Paths Reincarnation Fist was created by himself.
This set of boxing techniques incorporates all the martial arts skills he has learned in his life.
The Eight-Nine Mysterious Technique, the Hengshan Body Refining Technique, and even the Great Evolution Technique and the Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique are all integrated into this set of boxing techniques.
This fist technique, which incorporates his life's training experience, can be described as the strongest fist in the world.
Now, combined with his half-step Primordial Realm cultivation, his fists are unmatched wherever they strike.
Even someone as strong as Qian Guanyu was beaten until he coughed up blood and was forced to retreat.
For powerful individuals like them, once they fall into a disadvantageous position, turning the tide becomes incredibly difficult.
Qian Guanyu roared repeatedly, but his injuries continued to accumulate, making it impossible to reverse the situation.
He knew that the situation was hopeless.
Today, the question is no longer whether he can kill Su Mu, but whether Su Mu can kill him. His only concern now is whether he can escape.
"Su Mu!"
Qian Guanyu roared through gritted teeth.
He never imagined that such a defeat, which he had never experienced before, would occur after he had been cultivating in seclusion in Dragon Hidden Mountain for many years.
This humiliation felt like ten thousand ants were biting his heart, causing him to cough up another mouthful of blood in frustration.
"I will repay this humiliation a thousandfold, a hundredfold, in the future!"
Qian Guanyu roared, his figure soaring into the sky.
Click!
His arm was forcibly torn off by Su Mu.
Blood splattered across the sky, but Qian Guanyu seized the opportunity and vanished in an instant.
Su Mu casually tossed the bloodied arm to the ground, a look of regret on his face.
A half-step Primordial Realm cultivator is still too difficult to kill.
If it were an ordinary Dao Realm martial artist, how could they possibly escape?
"In the end, I was just not strong enough. Otherwise, how could Qian Guanyu have escaped?"
Su Mu sighed and shook his head.
He really came here this time with the intention of killing Qian Guanyu.
He just went all out, without holding back at all.
The result was still unsatisfactory; they were unable to keep Qian Guanyu here permanently.
For Su Mu, tearing off the other person's arm was no different from defeat.
But for Lu Yin and his group, this was an absolute victory.
Even Lu Yin, who was so powerful that he couldn't withstand a single blow from his opponent, had his arm torn off by Su Mu and fled in panic. If this isn't a victory, then what is?
The battlefield was deathly silent; no one dared to utter a sound.
It wasn't until they saw the Great Qian Dynasty's army begin to retreat in panic that no one dared to believe it was real.
The crowd couldn't help but cheer.
We won!
Everyone roared at the top of their lungs.
Su Mu looked around.
If you couldn't kill Qian Guanyu, killing Qian Wudi would be fine too.
He looked around, but could no longer see Qian Wudi.
The army of the Great Qian Dynasty was in complete chaos, and no one knew when Qian Wudi had fled.
Su Mu's face showed an expression of "I knew it".
"Given nothing else, Qian Wudi is as slippery as a ghost. He disappears as soon as things go wrong."
Su Mu thought to himself.
This is not the first time this has happened.
Both Changshengtian and Qian Wudi were people who cherished their lives.
However, if Qian Wudi hadn't left before, Su Mu definitely wouldn't have let him go now that Qian Guanyu is gone.
Qian Wudi's decision was absolutely correct, and it's no wonder that he was able to lead the Great Qian Dynasty to dominate the world.
It must be said that no one who can sit in that position is mediocre.
Qian Guanyu suffered a great loss today because he underestimated his opponent.
"Qian Guanyu is seriously injured, and the other powerful forces of the Great Qian Dynasty will probably not sit idly by."
Su Mu thought to himself, "I just wonder if those Primordial Beginning Realm experts will dare to make a move—"
He had previously extracted information from Qian Guanyu and confirmed that experts at the Primordial Beginning Realm were restricted and could not travel freely throughout the world.
However, Su Mu was not entirely sure where the line was drawn between not being able to travel the world at will.
He wasn't sure if a Primordial Realm expert couldn't even make a single move.
This severe blow to Qian Guanyu was also a test.
The Great Qian Dynasty should now understand that the only way to deal with Su Mu is for a true Tai Chu Realm expert to take action.
If the Tai Chu Realm experts of the Great Qian Dynasty really made a move, it means that although Tai Chu Realm experts cannot freely travel the world, they can still make a move under certain circumstances.
If the Tai Chu Realm experts of the Great Qian Dynasty did not take action under these circumstances, it means that the Tai Chu Realm experts are subject to very strict constraints.
As for how Su Mu should deal with it if the Tai Chu Realm expert from the Great Qian Dynasty really makes a move.
That's very simple.
At worst, he could break through to the Primordial Realm on the spot.
Anyway, he has already accumulated enough points to upgrade the Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique, and he can break through at any time if he wants.
Even for a Tai Chu Realm expert, killing Su Mu wouldn't be so easy.
…………
Lu Yin led the army of Yanfu Sect in pursuit of the army of the Great Qian Dynasty, killing them until they were routed and lost their armor.
The anger that had been building up for days was finally released in full this time.
Moreover, they reclaimed all the territories they had previously lost.
Not only that, they also seized a thousand miles of territory from the Great Qian Dynasty.
Big win!
"This is the greatest defeat the Great Qian Dynasty has suffered in thousands of years!"
Lu Yin said to Su Mu with an excited expression, "If we had enough troops, we could have occupied even more territory this time."
He felt a little regretful.
His failure to seize the opportunity to expand the gains was a dereliction of duty.
However, after their repeated defeats, no one expected them to turn the tide so quickly.
The armies of the Yanfu Sect, the army of the Daxuan Dynasty, and even the disciples of the Hengshan Sect all joined the battle.
Even so, there is still a severe shortage of manpower.
If they occupy even more territory, they won't even be able to find suitable people to manage it.
Take your time, there's no rush.
Su Mu calmly said, "The Great Qian Dynasty has a deep foundation. This time it won't be considered a serious blow. Before long, they will retaliate. You should be prepared."
"Even their half-step Primordial Realm cultivators have made their moves, and you've already severely injured them. What else can they do?"
Lu Yin said, "Unless they possess a true Primordial Realm—"
Suddenly, Lu Yin paused.
He saw the serious expression on Su Mu's face and his heart suddenly tightened.
"Does the Great Qian Dynasty truly harbor a Primordial Realm expert?"
Lu Yin asked, somewhat incredulously.
How many years has it been since the Primordial Realm emerged from the vast world?
If the Great Qian Dynasty truly had the Primordial Realm, why was Emperor Qian Wudi so concerned about the Great Luo Heaven before?
Wasn't Qian Wudi's original intention to obtain the opportunity to break through to the Primordial Realm from the Great Luo Heaven?
However, he didn't know that the Great Qian Dynasty had a half-step Primordial Realm cultivator before, and then one of them suddenly appeared.
Since there are half-step Primordial Realm cultivators, who can guarantee that the Great Qian Dynasty doesn't have true Primordial Realm cultivators?
"this--"
Lu Yin said in a deep voice, "If the Great Qian Dynasty truly has a Primordial Realm expert, you—"
Lu Yin looked at Su Mu with anticipation.
Su Mu has created too many miracles. Even if Su Mu said that he has already reached the true Primordial Realm, Lu Yin would not find it strange at all.
"I can't beat them yet."
Su Mu did not hide anything and spoke calmly.
He can't beat them now, but he can choose to break through at any time, so he's not afraid of them.
"That's fine too."
Lu Yin remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I had an epiphany while watching the battle earlier."
If a powerful expert at the Primordial Realm were to appear, I would be able to fight him.
Even if I'm no match for him, I'll risk my life to create some opportunities for you, at least enough to let you see his true colors!
Lu Yin's tone was full of confidence.
Although his strength was inferior to that of Su Mu and Qian Guanyu, he did not fear death.
He could scout ahead for Su Mu, sacrificing his life to let Su Mu see the enemy's true strength and weaknesses.
He was confident enough to do that!
"Then there's no need for such a dramatic outcome."
Su Mu chuckled to himself.
He could sense Lu Yin's sincerity. If this was all the strength he had, then Lu Yin's choice could indeed help him.
But Su Mu is not just someone with his current strength.
Qian Guanyu had just given it his all, but Su Mu's limit was far greater than that.
If he were to encounter a powerful expert at the Primordial Realm, he could choose to break through at any time.
This is Su Mu's biggest trump card.
If the Great Qian Dynasty doesn't send out a true Primordial Realm expert, then it is no match for him.
If a true Primordial Realm expert is sent out, Su Mu can also achieve the true Primordial Realm at any time. At that time, when their realms are the same, the opponent may not be his match.
Since Su Mu accumulated enough points to upgrade the Nine Deaths Nirvana Technique, he has been in an invincible position.
"Senior Lu, you lead the brothers to conquer as much territory as possible in Daqian. As for Daqian's strength, I will deal with that."
Su Mu said with a smile, "Don't worry, if I don't want to die, no one in the world can kill me."
Su Mu stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the direction of the Great Qian Dynasty, his expression calm.
He appeared calm and collected, but Lu Yin sensed an immense confidence emanating from him.
Lu Yin finally realized that a genius like Su Mu was beyond his comprehension.
Perhaps Su Mu's existence was meant to break down those things that were taken for granted; he could do things that seemed impossible for anyone else.
This was true in the past, and it is probably true now as well.
Lu Yin felt that the experts of the Primordial Beginning Realm were unmatched, but who dared to say that Su Mu was definitely no match for the experts of the Primordial Beginning Realm?
Wasn't that patriarch of the Great Qian Dynasty just forced to flee in panic by Su Mu? (End of Chapter)