The First Marquis of Daxuan

Boom!
A huge head rolled down, blood shooting into the sky and raining down.

Su Mu did not dodge, letting the foul-smelling blood splatter all over him.

He was covered in blood, and a ferocious smile appeared on his face.

All the other Void Beast Celestial Venerables were shocked by this scene.

For a moment, no one dared to make another move.

At this moment, a figure appeared in the distance. The figure stopped several hundred feet away and stared blankly at this unbelievable scene.

Su Mu killed a Void Beast Celestial Venerable?
Killing a Heavenly Venerable with the cultivation of the Heavenly Fate Realm was something Zhu Tongtian, the former ruler of the Void Beasts, had done before, and now Su Mu has done it too?

Is this a joke?
Li Tianzun blinked, looking as if he were hallucinating.

He rushed to provide support without stopping, originally thinking that Wuzong couldn't stop the army of the Void Beasts, and that he, Li Tianzun, wanted to turn the tide.

Unexpectedly, he witnessed a historic moment as soon as he arrived.

Right before his eyes, Su Mu actually killed a Void Beast Celestial Venerable with his own hands!
Both Su Mu and the other slew the Void Beast Celestial Venerable, but Su Mu's achievement is of a completely different quality.

He killed the Void Beast Celestial Venerable in a one-on-one situation.

And what about Su Mu?

Su Mu was facing an attack from the Ten Great Void Beast Celestial Venerables!
Su Mu faced ten Void Beast Celestial Venerables at the same time and managed to turn the tables and kill them.

Is this something a human can do?

Li Tianzun put himself in Su Mu's shoes and thought about it. If he were Su Mu, he wouldn't have been able to kill the Void Beast Heavenly Venerable. He would probably be the one who was killed now.
"who is the next?"

Su Mu, like a demon god descending to earth, swept his gaze over the remaining nine Void Beast Celestial Venerables, grinned, and spoke.

The nine Great Void Beast Celestial Venerables exchanged a glance.

They could certainly see that Su Mu was already at his last gasp.

If they were to make a move at this moment, they could very well kill Su Mu on the spot.

But what if?
What if Su Mu's exhausted state was all an act?

What if Su Mu is playing the "feigning weakness" card?

No Void Beast Celestial Venerable was willing to take that risk.

If they continue, they might indeed kill Su Mu, but they might also be killed by Su Mu in return.

Given the madness and power Su Mu just displayed, he is very likely capable of doing so.

No Void Beast Celestial Venerable wants to be that unlucky one.

"You people from the Void Realm have quite the audacity to break the agreement. Do you really think my Yang Realm is easy to bully?"

Just then, Li Tianzun shouted in a deep voice.

"Our reinforcements from the mortal realm have arrived. If you don't retreat now, when will you?"

Li Tianzun's tongue thundered like spring thunder, and he glared angrily.

The aura belonging to the Celestial Venerable instantly spread through the air.

The appearance of Li Tianzun became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The Void Beast Celestial Venerables were already frightened by Su Mu's madness, and now that other Yang Realm Celestial Venerables had appeared, they were confused about how many Yang Realm Celestial Venerables had come.

After exchanging a glance, the nine Void Beast Celestial Venerables turned and left without hesitation, disappearing in an instant.

Seeing the nine Void Beast Celestial Venerables leave, and until they completely disappeared, Su Mu swayed and almost fell from the sky.

Li Tianzun looked at Su Mu with a complicated expression, speechless for a moment.

Just then, a loud bugle call came from below.

Then the army of Void Beasts began to retreat in an orderly manner, and soon they were dozens of miles away.

The Ruins Realm has withdrawn its troops!
Upon seeing the arrival of reinforcements from the Yang Realm, the Void Realm chose to withdraw its troops without fully understanding the situation.

Tian Cangchen and the other disciples of the Martial Ancestor all used their swords to support themselves on the ground, their bodies swaying precariously.

They watched the Void Beasts retreat, their faces filled with disbelief.

Each of them was at their limit and was about to be wiped out.

The Void Realm actually chose to retreat at this time?
Tian Cangchen glanced at the group of Cangqiong Sect disciples.

The fact that the Azure Sky Sect would come to their aid was indeed beyond Tian Cangchen's expectations.

However, the Azure Sky Sect only sent a few thousand disciples, which was not enough to change the overall situation.

Those Void Beasts couldn't have chosen to retreat simply because they saw reinforcements from the Azure Sky Sect.

What exactly happened that made the Void Beasts choose to retreat?
Tian Cangchen and the others subconsciously looked up at the sky.

The air is another battlefield.

The outcome on that battlefield is what truly determines everything.

Could it be that Su Mu won?
An unbelievable thought popped into Tian Cangchen's mind.

Although he hoped Su Mu would win, he knew even more clearly that Su Mu had no chance of winning.

How could we possibly win?

Su Mu's opponents were a full ten Heavenly Venerable-level Void Beasts.

Let alone winning, the fact that he survived is already an astonishing feat.

In the world today, who can defeat ten Void Beast Celestial Venerables at the same time?
But the noise in the air had disappeared. Su Mu didn't win. Could it be that he lost?
Tian Cangchen's heart jumped.

Just then, he saw two figures slowly descending from the sky.

Su Mu and Li Tianzun.

They both came back at the same time.

Seeing that Su Mu was safe and sound, Tian Cangchen and the disciples of the Martial Sect could no longer suppress their joy and burst into cheers.

"We win! We win!"

All the disciples of the Martial Sect wept with joy.

The disciples of the Azure Sky Sect were completely bewildered.

They sped along the road, and when they arrived at the territory of the Martial Sect, they found that the situation there was already precarious. If they had arrived half a day later, the entire Martial Sect would have been wiped out, and the territory of the Martial Sect would have completely fallen into the hands of the Ruins Realm.

Just as they were about to lend a helping hand, the army of Void Beasts unexpectedly retreated.

They still don't understand what happened.

How did they win?

No, that's not right, we haven't won yet.

The disciples of the Azure Sky Sect came before their ancestor and asked with their eyes.

Li Tianzun shook his head and remained silent; he was also bewildered.

He didn't know how Su Mu had done it.

That's the Void Beast Celestial Venerable!

Su Mu actually killed a Void Beast Celestial Venerable!
If Su Mu hadn't killed the Void Beast Celestial Venerable, instilling fear in those Void Beast Celestial Venerables, how could they have possibly retreated?
"Now is probably not the time to be happy."

Li Tianzun spoke slowly.

"Although it's a bit disappointing, I still have to say that the Ruins Realm did not actually withdraw their troops. They just couldn't figure out the situation for a while, so they strategically withdrew their troops."

Once they discover that the reinforcements from the mortal realm are few and far between, they will immediately launch a counterattack.

Li Tianzun's words were not only addressed to Su Mu, but also to Tian Cangchen and other disciples of the Martial Sect.

This one sentence silenced the cheers of the Wuzong disciples.

The disciples of the Martial Sect looked at each other, their joy at surviving the ordeal turning into worry.

In their current state, it's simply impossible for them to stop the Void Beast army even once more.

The thousands of reinforcements from the Azure Sky Sect couldn't change anything at all.

"Su Mu, take advantage of the temporary retreat of the Void Beasts and leave."

Tian Cangchen looked at Su Mu and said, "We will stay and perish with this place. You leave here and avenge us after you have gathered your army."

Although Tian Cangchen didn't know how Su Mu had forced back the ten Void Beast Celestial Venerables, he figured it was probably related to Li Celestial Venerable's arrival to help.

But in any case, they were powerless to withstand the next attack from the Void Realm army.

The real reinforcements won't be here anytime soon.

"Don't repeat what you've already said."

Su Mu said calmly, "If I can stop them once, I can stop them a second time."

"Although you just killed a Void Beast Celestial Venerable at the cost of serious injury, this method can only be used once. It won't work next time."

Li Tianzun said in a deep voice, "I think they are right. Why don't you go to the territory of my Cangqiong Sect and wait for the reinforcements from the Yang Realm to arrive, then we can join forces and fight our way back here."

Who would have thought that the Void Realm would mobilize a full ten Void Beast Celestial Venerables to attack a mere Martial Sect?

Even if Su Mu kills one of them, there will still be nine left.

Once the nine Void Beast Celestial Venerables come to their senses, they will realize that Su Mu and Li Celestial Venerable are nothing but paper tigers.

At that time, not only Su Mu, but also Li Tianzun will be in danger.

Li Tianzun originally thought there was hope of saving Wuzong and keeping the Void Beast army outside Wuzong's territory.

But once he arrived, he discovered that the Void Realm army attacking the Martial Sect's territory was far stronger and larger than the one attacking the Azure Sky Sect.

Faced with such a force, let alone the Martial Sect, even their Azure Sky Sect might not be able to withstand it.

The outcome of this war is now completely decided.

The territory of Wuzong was destined to be lost.

Unless a surprise attack comes from the heavens, with their current strength, they simply cannot stop the next attack of the Void Beast army.

"Hold on for another half day."

Su Mu looked up at the sky and said slowly.

"There's no point in holding out for another half a day. I've already contacted the rear on the way from the Azure Sky Sect. The army from the rear will arrive here at the earliest the day after tomorrow."

In other words, we still have to hold out for another day and a half.

This is an impossible task.

"With these old, weak, and disabled soldiers, even adding the few thousand I brought wouldn't make a difference."

Li Tianzun said in a deep voice.

As a celestial being, it is very embarrassing to speak ill of others.

But Li Tianzun doesn't care about saving face at all right now.

This is a war between two worlds, not child's play.

Even a celestial being could perish if one is not careful.

The two Void Beast Celestial Venerables who died before serve as a cautionary tale.

“Su Mu, you know that victory and defeat are common occurrences in war, and there is no need to fight over pride.”

Li Tianzun said in a deep voice, "Now is the best time to leave. Once those nine Void Beast Tianzun react, you won't be able to leave even if you want to."

In the past, Li Tianzun would never have said so much nonsense.

He used to dislike Su Mu a lot.

However, ever since Su Mu gave the original outer realm of the Yang Realm to the Cangqiong Sect, Li Tianzun's opinion of Su Mu changed, and he also recognized Su Mu as the Lord of Yang.

He also realized that Su Mu was indeed the most suitable person to be the Yang Master.

Even if Fu Canglan hadn't died and had taken this position, he might not have been able to do better than Su Mu.

Li Tianzun may not care about anything else, but the interests of the Cangqiong Sect are the most important thing to him.

Su Mu not only did not target their Cangqiong Sect, but also brought benefits to the Cangqiong Sect. How could he hate such a Lord Yang?
I had already changed my opinion of Su Mu, and I just witnessed Su Mu kill the Void Beast Celestial Venerable.

In Li Tianzun's mind, Su Mu's importance had risen sharply.

In his view, Su Mu insisted on staying for another half day because Su Mu was young and impetuous and did not want to lose face.

But when they reach their age, they'll realize that what matters most is substance, not appearances.

Besides, who would think Su Mu is weak just because he left?
Su Mu has already killed a Void Beast Celestial Venerable.

He didn't retreat in defeat; it was a strategic retreat. Moreover, he had the great merit of slaying the Void Beast Celestial Venerable. What can anyone say?
“Li Tianzun, I’m glad you came.” Su Mu looked at Li Tianzun and said slowly, “If you trust me, then hold on for another half day.”

The situation will definitely change in just half a day.

It's not that I don't believe you—

Li Tianzun frowned.

Just then, a loud bugle call sounded in the distance.

The earth trembled, and dust flew everywhere.

The Void Beast army had seen through the illusion and resumed their attack.

Nine powerful auras soared into the sky, and the nine Void Beast Celestial Venerables returned in anger.

With their strength and experience, a little reflection would be enough for them to realize that Su Mu and Li Tianzun were bluffing.

This time, they were determined to kill Su Mu and Li Tianzun on the battlefield.

"That's too late."

Li Tianzun's expression was solemn as he spoke in a deep voice.

The nine Void Beast Celestial Venerables were already heading straight for them, and now it wouldn't be so easy for them to leave.

“Li Tianzun, if you regret it, you can leave first. I will hold them off for a moment.”

Su Mu said in a deep voice.

"Do you think I'm the kind of coward who runs away in the face of battle?"

Li Tianzun sneered twice.

You can say he's bad, but Li Tianzun is definitely not a villain.

"I admit that I didn't like you before, and I did have some issues with you. Moreover, I did oppose going to war with the Ruins Realm at that time."

I'm not afraid to tell you that if we completely defeat the Void Realm, it's uncertain whether my Azure Sky Sect can coexist peacefully with your Great Xuan Dynasty. If given the chance, my Azure Sky Sect will definitely surpass your Great Xuan Dynasty.

However, I cannot bring myself to abandon my comrades and flee for my life now.

Li Tianzun said coldly.

He was a ruthless and ambitious man, not a villain.

"Comrade?"

A smile appeared on Su Mu's face, and his opinion of Li Tianzun changed drastically.

"Li Tianzun, believe me, half a day."

Li Tianzun glanced at Su Mu, a hint of doubt flashing deep in his eyes.

Su Mu kept saying "half a day," could it be that something really will happen in half a day that changes the situation?

But he had already contacted the rear, and it would take at least a day and a half for the main army to arrive here.

There was no way any other reinforcements could arrive within half a day.

Without reinforcements, they have no chance of winning with their current strength.

"Tian Cangchen!"

Su Mu soared into the sky and shouted.

"exist!"

Tian Cangchen struggled to his feet and responded loudly.

"Hold on for another half day. After half a day, reinforcements will surely arrive. I told you so!"

Su Mu's voice came from afar.

He had already collided with the nine Void Beast Celestial Venerables, and the great battle broke out in an instant.

The roars of the Void Beast grew closer, and the crowd could even smell the stench emanating from its mouth and nose.

"Martial Sect disciples, let's fight again!"

Tian Cangchen and the remaining disciples of the Martial Sect slowly raised the swords in their hands.

"Ancestors—"

The thousands of Cangqiong Sect disciples looked at Li Tianzun.

Li Tianzun watched Su Mu's retreating figure, his eyes narrowing slightly, a hint of doubt still lingering deep within them.

"Half a day—"

Li Tianzun slowly said, "Since that's the case, then give him half a day."

The disciples of the Azure Sky Sect used a mountain formation to delay the enemy for half a day!

"Yes!"

The disciples of the Azure Sky Sect said in deep voices.

They saw their ancestor soar into the sky, rushing towards the battlefield where Su Mu and the Nine Heavenly Venerables were fighting.

…………

boom!
With a loud bang, Li Tianzun staggered back a hundred feet, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

He glanced at Su Mu not far away, who was also entangled in a battle with several Void Beast Celestial Venerables.

Despite constantly dodging and weaving under the attacks of several Void Beast Celestial Venerables, Su Mu was already covered in wounds.

Previously, he was able to dodge freely with the help of the Heart-Illuminating Mirror, but those Void Beast Celestial Venerables already knew of the existence of the Heart-Illuminating Mirror, so naturally they could no longer let Su Mu be so relaxed.

As Heavenly Venerables, those Void Beasts were fully capable of controlling their own thoughts.

Seeing that Su Mu's situation was not much better than his own, Li Tianzun couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Half a day isn't a long time.

But in the current situation, trying to delay for even half a day is tantamount to climbing to the sky.

There were only two of them, while there were nine on the other side, and any one of these nine Void Beast Celestial Venerables was no less powerful than them.

With all nine of them combined, they could easily overwhelm them.

It was only because those Void Beast Celestials didn't want to suffer mutual destruction that they were able to barely hold on.

Their situation here is bad, but the situation down below is even worse.

Even with the thousands of reinforcements from the Azure Sky Sect, the battle was still one-sided against the endless army of Void Beasts.

The Void Beast army continued to advance, and in just a short while, the battle line had moved several miles towards the territory of the Martial Sect.

How can one possibly last half a day with this?

Li Tianzun really wanted to tell Su Mu that it was impossible, that he should stop insisting and retreat while he still had some strength left, as they might be able to break through.

If the fighting continues, we might not even have the strength to break through.

But when Li Tianzun saw Su Mu charging left and right, clearly still fighting with all his might, he knew that Su Mu would not retreat.

It's virtually impossible to persuade someone like Su Mu.

"Li Tianzun, Li Tianzun, you've gone mad! How could you agree to do such a stupid thing as Su Mu?"

Li Tianzun smiled bitterly to himself.

Li Tianzun was never one to play the hero; he was always quick to act on rumors.

But for some reason, when facing Su Mu, he impulsively stayed to fight against so many Void Beast Celestial Venerables.

This is definitely not his style.

"Although it's stupid, why do I feel a sense of exhilaration that I haven't felt in years?"

Li Tianzun couldn't remember how many years it had been since he had felt this way.

The last time was probably when he was a teenager, fighting alongside his fellow disciples against the enemy.

Later, his cultivation level rose higher and higher, but he also became more and more indifferent.

But today, he felt his cold blood boil again.

"Very well, today I will risk my life to accompany you. If I really die here, with a Void Beast Celestial Venerable as my scapegoat, I won't be at a loss."

Li Tianzun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his pupils blazing with overwhelming fighting spirit.

With a swing of his longsword, his aura surged by another three points.

"It is an honor for you beasts to witness my true power!"

He laughed heartily, and his sword light filled the sky, directly enveloping the five Void Beasts.

Su Mu noticed Li Tianzun's actions and couldn't help but chuckle.

Li Tianzun's competitive spirit is truly strong; there are nine Tianzuns here, and he wants to take five of them by himself.

Does this mean he's older and therefore stronger than you?

"Thank you, though."

Su Mu thought to himself silently.

He hadn't expected Li Tianzun to go this far.

It can only be said that while the Celestial Venerables of the Yang Realm may have different ideologies, there is absolutely no coward among them.

Since his seniors have gone to such lengths, Su Mu can't let them down.

"Come again!"

Su Mu pressed the Heart-Reflecting Mirror against his chest, and the mirror miraculously merged into his body.

In an instant, Su Mu used the Law of Heaven and Earth, his body instantly growing to hundreds of feet in size, and his body surface radiated a dazzling golden light.

With a wave of his hand, countless divine weapons appeared, densely packed and hovering around his body.

In an instant, Su Mu seemed to transform into the sun, and those divine weapons were the stars revolving around it.

A series of sharp auras shot into the sky, emitting a hissing sound as they cut through the air.

That signifies the sharpness of a weapon.

A sharp glint flashed in Su Mu's eyes as he waved his hand forward.

Countless weapons transformed into streaks of cold light, hurtling towards the four Void Beast Celestial Venerables.

Even the Void Beast Celestial Venerable was stunned by Su Mu's powerful and extravagant attack.

They roared in anger, blocking the first sword strike, only to be met with another.

Just as he kicked away the knife, another spear came thrusting at him from the other side.

There were simply too many weapons, and they were so sharp that even the Void Beast Celestial Venerable would bleed profusely if he were pierced by them.

These weapons are at least at the level of divine weapons or divine weapons.

Among them were heavenly soldiers obtained from Du Rongcheng of the Great Qian Dynasty.

If any Void Beast Celestial Venerable were to be accidentally injured by the Heavenly Soldiers, a terrifying wound would immediately appear on his body.

Ding-ding-ding-ding.

The sound echoed in the air.

In a short while, the four Void Beast Celestial Venerables were covered in wounds.

The countless divine weapons continued to shuttle back and forth, not giving them a chance to rush in front of Su Mu.

The four Void Beast Celestial Venerables were absolutely furious.

What kind of shameless tactic is this?
Is it just to show off how many powerful weapons you have?

This scene made Li Tianzun burst into laughter.

He used to think that Su Mu was unpredictable and difficult to deal with, even when he didn't get along with him.

Now that he was fighting alongside Su Mu, watching his opponent being tortured to the point of death by Su Mu's shameless methods, he felt a genuine sense of satisfaction.

"Haha, why did you have to provoke him of all people?"

Li Tianzun laughed heartily, "Let me tell you, he is not just a martial artist, he is also the number one weapon forger in our Yang Realm."

You've really bitten off more than you can chew today. If I were you, I'd head straight back and send a delegation to our mortal realm to sue for peace.

We might be able to agree to your request.

If you continue to be so stubborn, you will soon realize that Su Mu is still the number one alchemist in our mortal realm! (End of Chapter)