Chapter 930
The Transcendent
"The Qian family patriarch only obtained the ancient coffin left behind by the Xuanxuan Venerable when he passed away. He treated that thing as a treasure and slept in it all day long, not afraid of bad luck."
Zhao Gongming sneered, "I, Zhao Gongming, roam freely between heaven and earth, relying on my own strength. Why should I depend on the legacy of others?"
"Master Xuanxuan?"
Su Mu and Zhao Baiqi exchanged a glance, both feeling that the name was completely unfamiliar.
Are you sure you relied on your own abilities?
Su Mu said, "I think you and the Qian family patriarch have both fallen into demonic possession."
You also want to follow the example of the Qian family ancestor and devour your own descendants' bloodline to prolong your life, don't you?
"It's not that you don't want that ancient coffin, it's that you know you're no match for the Qian family patriarch."
"Who do you think you are, to presume to comment on Zhao?"
Zhao Gongming's face darkened, and he said coldly.
"Boy, I've told you what you wanted to know. Now, give me the Immortal Pill!"
Zhao Gongming extended his hand to Su Mu.
Zhao Baiqi's expression became very strange.
It seems that the old ancestor Gongming is not quite right in the head.
Do you really think you can get the Immortal Pill from Su Mu based on just this one sentence?
That's wishful thinking.
The injured elder of the Zhao family, Zhao Zhe, sighed.
Ancestor Gongming wasn't like this before.
Once upon a time, the Venerable Gongming was a kind elder who mentored younger generations and generously shared his knowledge with them when they had doubts.
Under the leadership of Patriarch Gongming, the Zhao family has always been the envy of other aristocratic families.
But not long ago, Ancestor Gongming seemed to have become a different person; after emerging from seclusion, he went on a killing spree.
Everyone under the influence of the Greedy Wolf Star is in a state of fear, as no one knows whether they will die at the hands of the Ancestor Gongming at any moment.
When Zhao Baiqi returned, it just so happened that Ancestor Gongming was in seclusion.
So they devised a way to force Zhao Baiqi out of the Greedy Wolf Star.
The reason is simple: they wanted to leave a spark for the planet Greedy Wolf.
But to their surprise, Zhao Baiqi returned.
They were caught red-handed by Ancestor Gongming.
Now that the patriarch Gongming has completely gone mad, he will not let Zhao Baiqi go.
The higher one's cultivation level, the more tragic one's death.
The current Zhao Gongming ancestor no longer listens to anyone's opinions.
"The Immortal Pill is right here, come and grab it."
Su Mu looked at Zhao Gongming and said calmly.
Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Gongming pounced on him with bloodshot eyes.
Zhao Zhe sighed and shook his head, his face showing an expression of unbearable disapproval.
He didn't know Su Mu, but Zhao Baiqi was the strongest among the younger generation of the Zhao family. If Zhao Baiqi also died here, then the Zhao family would truly have no hope left.
Pity.
Zhao Zhe also wanted to save Zhao Baiqi, but he knew he was no match for Zhao Gongming. If he forced himself to do so, he would not only fail to save Zhao Baiqi, but also get himself killed.
If he hadn't died, he could have continued to contend with Zhao Gongming and at least found a way to save the lives of some more members of the Zhao family.
As Zhao Zhe was thinking, a loud booming sound suddenly rang in his ears.
His eyes widened suddenly.
Within his field of vision, he saw Su Mu place one hand on Zhao Gongming's forehead.
Immediately afterwards, Su Mu slammed Zhao Gongming to the ground.
That deafening roar was the sound of Zhao Gongming's body crashing to the ground.
The ground was covered with a dense network of spiderweb-like cracks, and Zhao Gongming was embedded in the ground.
It looks painful.
Zhao Zhe's eyebrows twitched violently a few times. Was he seeing things?
Ancestor Gongming was pinned to the ground with a single hand.
He saw Su Mu pressing down on Zhao Gongming's head. Zhao Gongming's legs were still kicking, but no matter how hard he kicked, he couldn't break free from Su Mu's grasp.
The incredibly powerful Ancestor Gongming was as weak as a child in front of Su Mu.
Zhao Zhe couldn't help but look at Zhao Baiqi.
Zhao Baiqi looked completely calm and collected, as if he had already anticipated this outcome.
Is this the sect leader that Zhao Baiqi mentioned before?
Is he really that powerful?
Zhao Baiqi had mentioned the name Su Mu to them before.
But they all thought that Zhao Baiqi was just trying to glorify himself.
In their view, Zhao Baiqi probably didn't actually reach the Heavenly Realm, but turned back halfway and was too embarrassed to admit it because he wanted to save face.
That's how the character Su Mu was created.
Who would have thought that Su Mu actually existed in the world?
The opponent is actually that powerful.
Even the venerable Gongming was no match for the opponent in a single move.
A glint of light flashed in Zhao Zhe's eyes. "Greedy Wolf Star, is there hope?"
But the next moment, the light in his eyes turned into apprehension.
This Su Mu is indeed very powerful, but he has nothing to do with them.
The worst fear is that after getting rid of the jackals, we'll be greeted by tigers.
If they can't defeat Ancestor Gongming, how could they possibly defeat Su Mu?
However, it seems they don't need to fight Su Mu.
Didn't Zhao Baiqi say that before?
Su Mu is recruiting soldiers and horses.
The question is whether Su Mu would still be willing to accept them if they were to seek refuge with him now.
Just then, Zhao Zhe heard another booming sound in his ears.
He looked up and ahead.
Large clusters of blood-red light emanated from Zhao Gongming's body.
Zhao Gongming's aura began to decline at a visible rate.
In just a few breaths, Zhao Gongming looked as if he had aged hundreds of years.
"Are you awake now?"
At this moment, Su Mu picked up Zhao Gongming, casually tossed him aside, and said indifferently, "You have two years left to live."
"Of course, if you don't want to be human anymore, I can send you on your way right now."
"I……"
A look of bewilderment flashed across Zhao Gongming's face, and he paused for a moment.
Immediately, his face turned pale and then flushed, as if he remembered the things he had done before.
"I have finally become the kind of person I used to despise the most."
Zhao Gongming was distraught and muttered to himself.
Meeting me is both your misfortune and your good fortune.
At least you can die as a human being, instead of becoming a complete zombie.
Now you can calmly tell me who Master Xuanxuan is.
Su Mu dispersed the power within Zhao Gongming that had caused him to lose his mind, allowing Zhao Gongming to regain consciousness.
He wasn't doing this out of kindness; he simply wanted to learn more about the Mysterious Immortal from Zhao Gongming.
Zhao Gongming was able to name the ancient coffin in the hands of the Qian family patriarch, which clearly meant he knew something about it.
"Master Xuanxuan?"
Zhao Gongming fell silent.
After a long silence, he took a deep breath and slowly said, "Has the Qian family patriarch already died at your hands?"
That ancient coffin is an ominous object; I advise you to stay away from it.
“Answer my question.”
Su Mu said coldly, "Instead of teaching me how to do things."
"I was just offering a friendly reminder."
Zhao Gongming shook his head and said, "The Qian family patriarch was once as confident as you, but what was his final fate?"
I warned him years ago that the ancient coffin was an ominous object.
"The ominous thing is not the ancient coffin, but the person."
Su Mu said calmly, "You don't have an ancient coffin, so how much better are you than the Qian family patriarch?"
If one cannot control one's own heart, what difference does it make whether or not there is an ancient coffin?
Zhao Gongming fell silent.
After a long silence, he slowly spoke, "At the beginning of the creation of heaven and earth, three beings were born in this universe."
"The Lord of Yang, the Lord of Yin, and the Heavenly Emperor?"
Zhao Baiqi blurted it out.
"So you do know them after all."
Zhao Gongming nodded and said, "These three are innate true spirits. They were originally just a mass of chaos, but they were enlightened by people, which is why they were born with intelligence."
The person who enlightened them was Master Xuanxuan.
Legend has it that Master Xuanxuan transcended from another universe, and his cultivation has reached an incredible level, even surpassing that of the Dao Ancestor.
He enlightened the Yin-Yang Heavenly Lord and the Heavenly Emperor, originally intending to establish a prosperous dynasty in the universe.
Later, something happened that is unknown. Master Xuanxuan passed away, and Yin Yang Tianjun and the Heavenly Emperor became enemies.
Later, the myriad worlds in this universe came into being.
If it weren't for that upheaval, the universe would probably have been unified long ago.
It is said that Master Xuanxuan made a coffin for himself before he passed away.
"This is the item that the Qian family patriarch obtained through a fortuitous encounter." Zhao Gongming had lived within the sealed spirit stone for countless years. He had once had close dealings with the Qian family patriarch, so he knew these secrets that ordinary people could not know.
Zhao Baiqi and Zhao Zhe were also hearing this for the first time, and their faces were filled with shock.
Zhao Baiqi knew more than Zhao Zhe, after all, he had seen the Heavenly Emperor with his own eyes.
The Heavenly Emperor, the Yin Heavenly Lord, and the Yang Heavenly Lord were actually enlightened by someone?
Those three are innate true spirits. Just how powerful must the person who can enlighten them be?
It is simply unimaginable that he transcends even the Dao Ancestor.
How could someone like that die?
Zhao Baiqi couldn't help but look at Su Mu.
So the Qian family patriarch's extraordinary encounter had such a remarkable background. No wonder Su Mu was willing to put aside matters at the Star Gate to come to Greedy Wolf Star to find out the truth.
If it were him, he would definitely want to find out everything.
That so-called Master Xuanxuan is probably someone who can threaten Su Mu.
Zhao Baiqi thought Su Mu was invincible, but he never expected that there would be such a transcendent being as the Xuanxuan Master.
Was Master Xuanxuan really dead?
Thinking of this, Zhao Baiqi couldn't help but ask, "Since Master Xuanxuan had such strength, why did he die?"
"You and the Qian family patriarch have both lived for so many years, how could he have died?"
Zhao Gongming's face turned ugly.
How can this junior be so rude?
Are these his descendants?
What do you mean that both the Qian family patriarch and I have lived this long?
Me and the Qian family patriarch were both top-tier experts who dominated an entire era.
We were both invincible back in the day.
"Master Xuanxuan had lived for countless years before coming to our universe. Besides, how could we possibly know what happened to such a powerful person?"
All I can say is that's how legends are. If you ask me how much of a legend is true and how much is false, I can't give you an answer.
Zhao Gongming spoke frankly.
As the saying goes, a dying man's words are often the best.
Zhao Gongming had only two years left to live, so he had no reason to lie.
"Where did the Qian family patriarch obtain the ancient coffin back then?"
Su Mu pondered for a moment and asked.
"It's on the Purple Star."
Zhao Gongming said, "Ziwei Star is a very special place. The Qian family patriarch and I have always suspected that Ziwei Star is the place where Master Xuanxuan passed away, but we have never found any evidence."
Su Mu nodded, then turned to look at Zhao Baiqi.
"I'm going back to Ziwei Star. I'm leaving things here to you. Come find me on Ziwei Star after you've taken care of things."
Su Mu casually said, "Zhao Gongming and Zhao Zhe, you can ignore Zhao Baiqi. I will come again and leave no one alive on the Greedy Wolf Star."
Before Su Mu could finish speaking, he soared into the sky and disappeared into the horizon in an instant.
Zhao Baiqi and the other two looked at each other in bewilderment.
Coming and going as you please—is this the confidence that comes with strength?
Before leaving, he even left a threat!
Zhao Baiqi felt relieved.
Zhao Gongming and Zhao Zhe secretly grumbled to themselves.
Although they harbored resentment, they dared not say anything.
Because Su Mu truly possesses the power to wipe out even the most insignificant member of the Greedy Wolf Star.
Zhao Gongming was no longer insane and had returned to being the kind old man. Although he knew he only had two years left to live, he was no longer willing to live a life of mere survival as before.
"Zhao Baiqi, you made the right choice."
Zhao Gongming looked at Zhao Baiqi and said slowly, "The Zhao family has the opportunity to follow such a strong person, all thanks to you."
From this day forward, you are the head of the Zhao family.
Zhao Zhe nodded in agreement.
Although Zhao Gongming almost wiped out the entire Zhao family, he was, after all, the patriarch of the Zhao family.
Whoever he wants to be the head of the Zhao family, that person will become the head of the Zhao family.
Moreover, Zhao Baiqi is the most suitable person to be the head of the Zhao family now.
Only in this way can the Zhao family prosper again.
"I will not become the head of the Zhao family."
Zhao Baiqi shook his head and said.
Zhao Gongming and Zhao Zhe were taken aback and were about to offer their advice when they heard Zhao Baiqi speak.
"From now on, there will be no more Zhao family of the Greedy Wolf Star, only the Great Xuan Dynasty and the Greedy Wolf Star Legion."
I am the first commander of the Greedy Wolf Star Legion. The Zhao family and all other forces on Greedy Wolf Star will be incorporated into the legion and obey my orders.
Anyone who objects will be killed without mercy!
Zhao Baiqi's voice was firm and resolute, filled with murderous intent.
"The Great Xuan Dynasty, the Greedy Wolf Star Legion?"
Zhao Gongming's expression suddenly turned somewhat strange. He muttered to himself, "Is he about to accomplish what Master Xuanxuan couldn't do back then?"
Legend has it that the Venerable Master Xuanxuan once wanted to establish a unified power in the universe.
He even enlightened three innate true spirits in order to establish this power.
Unfortunately, he passed away before he could accomplish all of that.
Judging from Zhao Baiqi's words, Su Mu seems to be close to achieving what even the Venerable Xuanxuan couldn't do back then.
"Zhao Baiqi, what exactly is Su Mu's cultivation level?"
Zhao Gongming looked at Zhao Baiqi and asked.
Zhao Zhe also pricked up his ears; he was very curious too.
Zhao Baiqi shook his head and said, "Do you think I am qualified to know the Marquis's true cultivation level?"
The Marquis's power is beyond my comprehension.
All you need to know is that the Marquis's power is beyond question.
"The Zhao family of the Greedy Wolf Star has joined the Greedy Wolf Star Legion."
I'll negotiate with the other companies for you.
Zhao Gongming said slowly, "If they disagree, I will wipe them out without Lord Su's intervention."
"I'll give you one last helping hand in these last two years."
There is not only the Zhao family on the Star of Greed; there are several other families with comparable strength.
It might have taken some effort, but since Zhao Gongming is willing to help, everything is much easier now.
…………
Su Mu returned to Ziwei Star.
Without Zhao Baiqi holding him back, Su Mu's speed increased by more than double.
He landed silently on Ziwei Star without alerting anyone.
In fact, there are almost no strong individuals left on Ziwei Star.
Qian Gong Liu has incorporated all the powerful figures on Ziwei Star into the Ziwei Star Legion of the Great Xuan Dynasty, and led them to attack the Star Gate.
On this vast Ziwei Star, no one could detect Su Mu's presence.
Su Mu first went to Qianling Mountain to confirm that the formation he left behind was still in place and that no one else had broken into the cave and discovered the bronze coffin.
Then he began to wander around the Purple Star.
Ziwei Star is huge, almost the largest planet Su Mu has ever encountered. It is more than ten times larger than the original Posuo Star world.
The land is vast and rich in resources, and the spiritual energy is abundant, so Ziwei Star is also a place where many powerful people emerge.
For martial artists, the Ziwei Star can be said to be exceptionally advantageous.
If that's all there is to it, then we can only say that Ziwei Star is a blessed place.
The universe is vast and full of wonders, so it's not surprising that such a planet was born.
As Su Mu walked on the surface of Ziwei Star, he suddenly noticed something amiss.
Amidst the rich spiritual energy, he discovered a trace of unfamiliar power.
The spiritual energy in this universe all originated from the beginning of the universe, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth absorbed by martial artists during their cultivation is this power.
Whether it's him, or Yang Tianjun, Yin Tianjun, or the Heavenly Emperor, it's all the same.
But now, Su Mu felt a completely different power.
It's like a mung bean suddenly appearing in a pile of red beans.
Although the mung beans are very small, they are exceptionally clear and conspicuous.
"The Purple Star truly has something special about it."
Su Mu muttered to himself, "Is this the cause or the effect?"
Su Mu felt that power.
This power may have been left behind by Master Xuanxuan, or it may be because of this power that Master Xuanxuan's bronze coffin appeared on Ziwei Star.
"Is this the place where the Qian family patriarch discovered the ancient bronze coffin?"
Su Mu pondered to himself, "After so many years, there are still remnants of power here. If this power was left behind by Master Xuanxuan, then there might be something else here!"
Thinking of this, Su Mu stamped his foot.
Click!
The earth instantly cracked open.
With his hands behind his back, Su Mu stepped into the crevice.
He relentlessly pursued that thread-like power downwards.
After walking for several hundred feet, the view suddenly opened up before us.
Hundreds of feet underground, there was an enormous space.
That space was a thousand feet high, and its length and width were also a thousand feet.
In the center of the space, a black dragon was coiled up, fast asleep.
A thunderous snoring sound echoed in the air, and saliva dripped continuously from the black dragon's mouth, forming a small pool below.
That silky power originated from this black dragon.
With each breath of the black dragon, its power slowly dissipated outwards. (End of Chapter)