The First Marquis of Daxuan

“其他峰不是已经把侵占我镇岳峰的资产还回来了吗？”

Su Mu frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.

横山宗好歹也是大乾王朝排名前几的大宗，里面一个峰头还能穷到这种程度？
连一百颗果子都买不起？

"It has been returned."

Zhang Qi explained earnestly, "But our Zhenyue Peak has been in decline for many years. Even before that, we didn't have much asset left. We only have a few hundred thousand spirit stones at our disposal."

赤霄朱果不是一般的果子，我们退一万步讲，就算丹霞宗愿意卖，一颗赤霄朱果恐怕就得需要上百万上品灵石，咱们连一颗都买不起。”

The Crimson Fruit that the Hengshan Sect cares so much about cannot be an ordinary spiritual medicine.

Su Mu had considered that the Crimson Cloud Vermilion Fruit might be expensive, but he never expected it to be this expensive.

No wonder the Hengshan Sect regards the Crimson Cloud Vermilion Fruit as a prerequisite for cultivating the Hengshan Body Refining Technique.

It seems that it's really not easy to collect all the Crimson Fruits.

"Does our Hengshan Sect have any opportunities to earn spirit stones?"

Su Mu pondered for a moment and asked.

Zhang Qi: "..."

“Each of our peaks has its own industry. Zhenyue Peak has dozens of shops at the foot of the mountain, which can generate some income from spirit stones every year.”

Additionally, completing sect missions will also yield rewards within the sect.

Zhang Qi said with a hint of helplessness.

He even suspected that this Uncle Su was so focused on cultivation back in the sect that he didn't care about anything else and was unaware of these things.

"too slow."

苏牧自言自语地说道。

只靠镇岳峰这些产业，想要凑齐购买赤霄朱果的灵石还不知道得猴年马月呢。

"There's nothing we can do about it. Zhenyue Peak has only just taken back its assets, so everything has to be done gradually."

Zhang Qi said that Zhenyue Peak was originally the poorest peak of Hengshan Sect, and after so many years of delay, it is not easy to rise again.

Getting the Zhenyuefeng assets back is already a great start.

"Alright, I'll take care of the spirit stone problem myself."

苏牧摆摆手，说道，“丹霞宗我还是要去的，镇岳峰的事情你先处理，实在处理不了的就等我回来。”

Before Zhang Qi could speak, Su Mu had already soared into the sky.

Zhang Qi stared at the direction where Su Mu had disappeared for a long while before letting out a helpless sigh.

“我怎么感觉要出大事呢？”

Zhang Qi muttered to himself.

Just then, a streak of light shot out and crashed down on Zhang Qi.

"Zhang Qi, where is your peak master?"

Upon seeing Zhang Qi, the visitor asked a question.

"So it's Senior Brother Zhao."

张崎连忙道，“不知赵师兄找我们峰主有何事？”

“你们镇岳峰欠的宗门任务该执行了。”

Senior Brother Zhao said in a deep voice, "Elder Xu has given an order that there is a task that only Peak Master Su of Zhenyue Peak can complete."

"What mission?"

张崎下意识地脱口而出。

“横山宗所属的李家叛变，杀死多名横山宗弟子。”

赵师兄说道，“徐长老让苏峰主前往平叛。

The Li family patriarch is at the Dao Origin Realm, so this mission is a top-tier mission. If Zhenyue Peak can complete this mission, then the more than four hundred missions you owe will be cancelled in one lump sum.

“李家叛变？还让我镇岳峰前往平叛？”

Zhang Qi's expression changed drastically. "Senior Brother Zhao, Zhenyue Peak has no other disciples. How are we supposed to quell this rebellion?"

横山宗是个大宗，下面有许多附庸势力，这李家便是其中一个大家族。

Although they are merely vassals of the Hengshan Sect, the Li family's strength should not be underestimated. The patriarch is a Dao Origin Realm expert, and the family boasts countless powerful individuals.

If it were during Zhenyue Peak's peak period, with numerous disciples, there would be no problem in quelling the rebellion.

But now, there are only Su Mu and him on the entire Zhenyue Peak. How can two people fight against an entire family?
"This is a mandatory task; you have no choice. Figure it out yourselves."

After saying that, Senior Brother Zhao left without looking back.

Zhang Qi looked helpless, then his expression changed; things were probably going to get bad.

The Li family and the Danxia Sect are in the same direction, so if the peak master wants to go to the Danxia Sect, he will definitely pass by the Li family.

The peak master was unaware of the Li family's rebellion.

Zhang Qi, his mind in turmoil, casually gave a few instructions to the servants and disciples, then soared into the sky and chased after the direction where Su Mu had disappeared.

…………

"The Hengshan Sect occupies hundreds of thousands of miles of territory, with countless vassals. Even the Great Qian Dynasty has to rely on these major sects to govern the world."

This is a completely different development model from the Saha world.

Back then, the Great Xuan Dynasty revered the imperial court, and martial arts sects were insignificant.

However, in the Great Qian Dynasty, major sects could almost co-govern with the imperial court.

As Su Mu flew through the air, he was still recalling the information he had learned about the Great Qian Dynasty from the Hengshan Sect.

The Hengshan Sect was like a feudal lord of the Great Qian Dynasty. Within its vast territory, the Hengshan Sect's words carried more weight than those of the Great Qian Dynasty's imperial court.

当然，横山宗也会向大乾王朝上贡，必要时候也会听从大乾王朝调遣。

"The Great Qian Dynasty is able to control many worlds, and it does have its own unique advantages."

Su Mu thought to himself.

Just then, a beam of light shot up from the ground and arrived in front of Su Mu in the blink of an eye.

"Are you from the Yokoyama Sect?"

来人在苏牧身前数丈外停了下来，眼神之中闪烁着精光，沉声道。

"you know me?"

Su Mu was somewhat surprised.

Although this place is under the rule of the Yokoyama Sect, martial artists are not limited to the Yokoyama Sect. This person suddenly blocked my way and asked such a question. Could it be that he recognized my identity?

That's right. The commotion I caused in Hengshan Sect was quite significant. If it were a well-informed force, they would probably know that Hengshan Sect's Zhenyue Peak has a new peak master.

It's possible that someone might come to fawn over you.

If it's a force affiliated with the Yokoyama Sect trying to curry favor with me, should I accept the offer or not?

Su Mu thought to himself.

If the other party gives enough, then you should give them face and accept their gift.

"Hmph, as expected of the Yokoyama Sect. I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly."

The man opposite him sneered, "You're the only one here? Are you here to die?"

"Death?"

Su Mu frowned slightly, feeling that things were not quite as he had imagined.

Before he could figure out what was going on, the person opposite him waved his hand and shouted.

"Do it!"

The words have not yet fallen.

下方一道道亮光激射而出，铺天盖地一般向着苏牧笼罩而来，眨眼之间就已经到了苏牧的面前。

Su Mu raised an eyebrow.

The next moment, he vanished into thin air.

Rumble!
A deafening explosion rang out in the air, and plumes of smoke, like mushroom clouds, rose into the sky.

Su Mu's figure reappeared hundreds of feet away, his gaze falling on the man blocking his way.

"Why would a complete stranger suddenly attack me? If you don't give me a reasonable explanation today, don't blame me."

Su Mu said coldly.

This is, after all, the Great Qian Dynasty, so Su Mu was somewhat restrained.

If this were in the Saha world, he wouldn't be talking so much nonsense.

"Enough with the nonsense! Today, it's either you or us who die!"

The person opposite shouted.

Figures attacked from all directions, rushing towards Su Mu as if their lives depended on it.

A murderous intent flashed deep in Su Mu's eyes.

They turned out to be a bunch of lunatics.

He snorted coldly, took a step forward, and even created a sonic boom.

He then threw a punch.

The violent force caused the air to explode, and visible shockwaves instantly spread outwards.

boom!
There was a loud bang.

The figures flew backward one after another.

连那个拦路的男人都被苏牧这一拳震得连连倒退。

"No wonder you dared to trespass into my Li family alone, so you're a Dao Origin Realm expert! But even if you are a Dao Origin Realm expert, you will die today!"
I, Li Dongnan, said it!

The man blocking the road roared, and with a flick of his wrist, a three-foot-long, thick-backed broadsword appeared in his hand, its blade gleaming with an eerie red light.

"Go to hell!"

怒吼声中，那李东南挥刀斩出。

Rumble!
The blade flashed as if it could cleave the sky in two, carrying the power to annihilate everything as it fell toward Su Mu's head and face.

"Peak Master, be careful! The Li family has betrayed Hengshan Sect!"

Just then, a loud shout came from afar.

But Zhang Qi caught up with them.

"The Li family has betrayed us?"

Su Mu's expression remained unchanged. As the thick-backed broadsword, glowing with an eerie red light, was already within his sight, he slowly raised his hand.

“To show off your weapons in front of Su is like trying to teach a fish to swim.”

boom!
Nine phantom images of ancient divine mountains suddenly rose up behind Su Mu.

A series of afterimages of his hand remained in the air before his hand landed precisely on the back of the thick-backed broadsword.

Click!

一声轻响，那把厚背大刀直接被他一掌击断。

Li Dongnan looked surprised.

This heavenly weapon, which he cherished so dearly, was broken in half by someone's bare hands?
How is this possible?
These are heavenly soldiers!

To obtain this heavenly weapon, he had to defeat many of his brothers in the clan before finally getting his hands on it.

他曾经手持这把天兵与道源境强者一战，不落下风。

How could someone break it with their bare hands?
Who is this person?
He was filled with doubt when he saw a hand slapping towards him.

That hand had long, slender fingers and distinct knuckles; it was so beautiful it looked like a woman's hand. But now, Li Dongnan was filled with nothing but terror.

就是这只手，轻易折断了自己的天兵！

如果让它落在自己身上，自己的身体可是比不得天兵那般坚固。

"Ancestor save me!"

Li Dongnan shouted at the top of his lungs.

Swish!
Another bright light shot up from the ground.

Just as Su Mu's hand was about to land on Li Dongnan, a hand suddenly grabbed Li Dongnan's collar and threw him backward.

Immediately afterwards, fists and palms collided.

The deafening noise lasted for several breaths.

An elderly man with white hair and a youthful face stumbled back several steps.

Su Mu remained motionless, casually flicking his clothes.

At this moment, Zhang Qi had already rushed to Su Mu's side, looking around warily.

The area was packed with people, at least a hundred of them.

Those people all possessed exceptionally powerful auras, with the weakest among them being at the Heavenly Fate Realm, and more than ten of them being Heavenly Venerables.

其中最强大的一个，自然就是对面那个鹤发童颜的老者。

李家老祖，李家唯一的道源境强者！
“峰主，李家叛变，宗内让我们镇岳峰来平叛，可以冲抵我们欠下的宗门任务。”    张崎快速地说道，“这是李家老祖，几百年前就已经是道源境。”

Su Mu nodded slightly.

Who isn't at the Dao Origin Realm?

Just because you're at the Dao Origin Realm, you think you can block my path, Su Mu?

But it's all good now. Originally, your Li family's betrayal of Hengshan Sect had nothing to do with me, but now that you've come to me willingly, then don't blame me.

"How exactly is the suppression of the rebellion to be carried out? Are they all to be killed, or are they to be arrested and handed over to the sect for disposal?"

Su Mu asked calmly.

Zhang Qi glanced at the powerful members of the Li family around him, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Peak Master, are you not aware of the situation?"

Zhang Qi whispered, "We're surrounded now, and we can't fight against so many opponents..."

He knew Su Mu was very strong, ranking among the top of the twelve peak masters of Hengshan Sect, but the Li family was not weak either.

李家老祖也是道源境，李家还有这么多强者。

Even if Su Mu were made of iron, how many nails could he hammer?

Okay, and there's Zhang Qi too.

However, Zhang Qi was just an ordinary Heavenly Fate Realm cultivator, so he couldn't really play a significant role.

"Haha, as expected, arrogant."

The Li family patriarch laughed loudly, "You two think you can destroy my Li family?"

横山宗未免也太过目中无人了。”

"you are wrong."

Su Mu shook his head and said slowly.

"I was wrong? Could it be that your Yokoyama Sect has other people lying in ambush?"

The Li family patriarch said in astonishment.

"It's not the two of us, it's just me."

Su Mu said with a serious expression, "Killing you is something I can do alone."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Mu had already taken a step forward, and his figure suddenly disappeared.

The Li family patriarch's expression changed.

He was, after all, a Dao Origin Realm expert, and he thrust both fists forward with a fierce punch.

就在这时候，空中已经出现了九座太古神岳的虚影。

boom!
李家老祖直接倒飞出去。

In the clash of forces, he was utterly defeated.

"Compared to Yao Junhao, you are too weak."

Su Mu followed closely, raining down punches and kicks, forcing the Li family patriarch to retreat step by step.

As for weapons.

The patriarch of the Li family is not worthy of being allowed to use weapons.

再者说，横山宗本来就最擅长使用拳脚。

boom!
李家老祖被苏牧一拳轰上半空，然后苏牧以更快的速度冲到李家老祖上方，一记鞭腿将李家老祖轰回地面。

The Li family and Zhang Qi were all dumbfounded.

他们何曾见过如此残暴的打斗方式？
The once high and mighty patriarch was being beaten up like a rag doll.

"Is this the Peak Master's true strength? Did he hold back when he fought Peak Master Yao?"

Zhang Qi muttered to himself.

Even though he came from the Yokoyama Sect, Zhang Qi had never seen such a brutal and direct fighting style.

以绝对的力量直接碾压对方。

The Hengshan Sect are body-refining martial arts practitioners. In terms of strength and physical prowess, they far surpass the Li family patriarch.

Under Su Mu's relentless and fierce attacks, the Li family patriarch was unable to even use his signature sword techniques.

"Help the ancestor!"

Li Dongnan loudly greeted the powerful members of the Li family.

李家众人这才反应过来，纷纷取出各自的兵器，哇哇大叫着杀了上去。

Several of them even charged directly at Zhang Qi.

Zhang Qi didn't bother watching the commotion anymore and ran away as fast as he could.

He didn't have Su Mu's strength. Faced with so many people attacking him, was he supposed to just run away and wait to be beaten?
While running, he also kept an eye on the battle situation on Su Mu's side.

只见苏牧仿佛战神降世，又如狼入羊群。

He showed no fear in the face of being surrounded by dozens of powerful members of the Li family.

He allowed the attacks from the Li family's powerful members to fall on him; those attacks tore at his clothes but could not pierce his skin.

When Su Mu unleashed a punch or a kick, any member of the Li family who was even slightly touched would be severely injured.

In just a few breaths, more than a dozen Li family experts had been sent flying backwards, and after hitting the ground, they wailed and could not get up.

The Li family patriarch let out an angry and unwilling roar.

With the help of the powerful members of his family, he finally managed to distance himself from Su Mu. A Heavenly Soldier Sword appeared in his hand, transforming into a sky full of sword light that enveloped Su Mu's figure.

With a series of soft hissing sounds, the blades finally left wounds on Su Mu's body.

Su Mu raised his arm and looked at the thin wound on it.

The wound, though deep in the flesh, has already healed with the breath of life.

The slight pain made Su Mu even more excited.

His sole purpose in coming to the Great Qian Dynasty was to cultivate.

Combat is also a form of training.

凡是能帮助他提升实力的，他都来者不拒。

In the Saha world, apart from the Great Celestial Venerable, he has few rivals left.

But the Great Celestial Venerable is far stronger than him and cannot be considered a worthy opponent.

On the contrary, the Great Qian Dynasty has too many rivals of equal strength to him.

If the patriarch of the Li family could break through his defenses, then he was already qualified to be his opponent.

"As expected, you won't use your full strength unless you're pushed."

Su Mu grinned, his face full of excitement.

His smile, however, seemed like a devil in the eyes of the Li family patriarch.

"You deserve to die!"

李家老祖大吼道。

“不够，你的愤怒还不够。”

Su Mu laughed loudly, and with a swift movement, he charged into the group of Li family experts.

boom! boom! boom!
One after another, powerful figures from the Li family flew out. Judging from the terrifying fist marks on their bodies, it was clear that they were doomed.

The Li family patriarch roared and attacked Su Mu with his sword.

But he was too slow and couldn't keep up with Su Mu's pace at all.

短短几个呼吸，李家强者已经被苏牧杀死了大半。

The remaining Li family experts all fled in terror, but how could they possibly outrun the Li family patriarch?

The Li family patriarch was so angry that his eyes turned red, and a terrifying aura erupted from his body.

"You go to hell!"

boom!
In an instant, the area within a radius of several hundred feet was filled with a dense array of sword lights.

While Zhang Qi was evading the pursuit of the Li family's experts, he was caught off guard and struck by a blade of light, sending him flying backward with a scream.

Even the powerful members of the Li family were so frightened that they all fled.

这一招不分敌我的攻击终于引起了苏牧的兴趣。

Su Mu stopped and turned to face the Li family patriarch.

Swish!Swish!Swish!
The blade flashed, cutting through the air and also cleaving through Su Mu's defenses.

Deep, bone-revealing wounds appeared on Su Mu's body; the clash of the blade against his bones produced a metallic clang.

"Yes, that's the feeling."

Su Mu laughed.

Despite being injured, he became unusually excited.

The Li family patriarch cursed inwardly, wondering where this madman had come from!

"Go to hell!"

The Li family patriarch gritted his teeth, frantically channeling the power within his body, and unleashed his most powerful killing move.

那把李家传世的天兵宝刀化出一道长达百里的刀光，狠狠斩在了苏牧的身上。

苏牧一拳轰出，背后有九座太古神岳的虚影浮现而出。

boom!
The blade shattered, and Su Mu was forced back dozens of steps, his body bursting with blood, looking utterly miserable.

Only his eyes remained frighteningly bright.

The Li family patriarch gripped the Heavenly Soldier Sword, his expression completely changed.

His face was pale, and his body was trembling slightly.

An indescribable fear welled up inside me.

His strongest move only resulted in minor injuries to his opponent?

Although the opponent looked bloodied and mangled, it was common knowledge that such superficial wounds were not considered serious injuries to the experts of the Hengshan Sect.

难道横山宗是派了那个长老过来吗？

"Is this your limit?"

Su Mu spoke slowly, his tone slightly disappointed.

只见他身上那些看起来凄惨的伤口，以肉眼可见的速度开始愈合。

In the blink of an eye, he had returned to normal.

Apart from his tattered clothes and the bloodstains that hadn't been washed off, there was no other indication that he had been injured.

"If this is the strongest attack, then it's my turn."

Su Mu said slowly.

He took a step forward.

The Li family patriarch's expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "Aren't you going to make a move? Are you just going to stand by and watch my Li family be wiped out by the Hengshan Sect?"

"Ok?"

Su Mu stopped and looked in one direction.

"Interesting. There was actually a master hidden inside. I didn't even notice him before."

A smile involuntarily appeared on Su Mu's face.

How wonderful it would be to have a worthy opponent!

Su Mu's smile sent chills down the spine of the Li family patriarch.

He had never seen a person like this before.

"Elder Jin, quick, let's join forces and kill him!"

The Li family patriarch shouted, "He is a powerful figure from the Hengshan Sect. Killing him will surely cause a great loss to the Hengshan Sect's strength."

不远处，一道人影渐渐地出现在众人的眼前。

Upon hearing the words of the Li family patriarch, a hint of helplessness flashed across the other party's face.

他根本就没打算现身好吧。

Li family patriarch is such a terrible teammate. Do you think the two of us can kill him by joining forces?

"My friend, would you believe me if I said I just happened to be passing by?"

He looked at Su Mu and said with a serious expression.

"Do you think I should believe it?"

Su Mu said, "Enough with the nonsense, let's make a move."

"Wait a moment!"

Seeing that Su Mu was about to make a move, the man quickly said, "Before I do, could I call for a helper?" (End of Chapter)