The First Marquis of Daxuan

"Before we start, can I call for another helper?"

The man said with a serious expression.

The Li family members: "..."

Zhang Qi, who had just gotten up, couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. "Is this even possible?"
Are you crazy? Who would agree to let you call for help?

This isn't child's play; this is a life-or-death battle.

Just then, Zhang Qi heard Su Mu's voice.

"Scream."

Zhang Qi: "..."

"Master, are you out of your mind? How could you let them call for reinforcements?"

Shouldn't we press our advantage now and wipe them all out in one fell swoop?

I can tell that this man's strength is even above that of the Li family patriarch. This one alone is enough for us to deal with, and you still want him to call for help?
Do you really think we're not dying fast enough?
Zhang Qi was on the verge of tears, feeling that he could understand his peak master less and less.

What he didn't know was that Su Mu's idea was very simple: he wanted to fight!
Su Mu came to the Great Qian Dynasty to improve his strength.

What he lacks is the opportunity to fight one battle after another.

He wants to enter the cultivation secret realm of Hengshan Sect, and he will not let go of the opportunity to fight against the Great Qian Dynasty either.

Just now, when the Li family patriarch injured him, he felt his blood boiling and even his cultivation level weakened.

Unfortunately, the Li family patriarch was not strong enough to bring him the pressure of life and death.

What Su Mu needs now is someone who can threaten him with death, so that he can fully unleash his potential.

One ancestor of the Li family is not enough.

Even with Elder Jin added, it still wouldn't be enough!

Since the other party said they could call in help, Su Mu naturally wouldn't refuse.

He was hoping the other party would bring more helpers.

As for whether the large number of helpers the other side brought would threaten his life.

Su Mu didn't care at all.

What he wanted was the feeling of being on the brink of life and death.

Only by truly forgetting life and death can one possibly take a further step on the path of martial arts.

In the past, Su Mu never encountered a bottleneck in his martial arts cultivation because he had the system panel at his disposal, so he always lacked the fighting spirit to face death.

Although he had faced life and death in the Saha world, to be honest, the pressure he felt then was not enough.

Having reached his current level of cultivation, he is determined to make up for what he lacked in the past.

The Shetland Sheepdog has now entered a special state.

He no longer cared about life or death.

Elder Jin let out a long howl.

A moment later, a long howl rang out from afar, the two howls echoing each other from a distance.

Then everyone saw a figure approaching at an incredible speed, arriving in front of them in just a few breaths.

"Old Jin, have you run into a tough opponent? Why did you call me in such a hurry?"

The newcomer was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties or fifties. He spoke as soon as he landed.

"I might not be able to handle Yokoyama Sect's ideas on my own."

Elder Jin said, "The Li family patriarch has already been defeated."

"Oh? There are quite a few people in the Hengshan Sect who can defeat the Li family's patriarch, but there aren't many who can make you feel inferior. Which hall elder of the Hengshan Sect has come?"

The man in the middle glanced around before finally fixing his gaze on Su Mu.

"You're not talking about him, are you? This kid looks unfamiliar, like a kid who hasn't even grown his first hair yet. Old Jin, you're really getting more and more out of touch with reality. Could you have been scammed?"

He could tell at a glance that Su Mu's bone age was not high.

At his age, he's too young to be his grandson.

"Old dog Sun, don't underestimate me. Don't blame me if you suffer a loss later!"

Elder Jin said with a smirk.

"Suffering a loss?"

The middle-aged man surnamed Sun laughed loudly, "The person who can make me suffer a loss hasn't been born yet."

Old Jin, learn from me, watch how I deal with this kid.

"Yokoyama-mune really looks down on people, actually sending such a greenhorn who hasn't even grown up yet."

Before he could finish speaking, the middle-aged man surnamed Sun shouted loudly, and a tremendous aura suddenly erupted from his body. A thin longsword suddenly appeared in his hand, and he thrust it forward.

Chi Chi!

Countless sword energies erupted instantly, shooting towards Su Mu in a sweeping, overwhelming manner. Wherever they passed, the sky seemed to be cut with fine cracks.

In an instant, a chill filled the air, causing a layer of white frost to form over an area of ​​several miles.

Zhang Qi's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted, "Peak Master, they are from the Yanfu Sect!"

"Yanfu Sect?"

Information about this sect surfaced in Su Mu's mind.

Having read through all the books in the Hengshan Sect's library, Su Mu was no longer completely ignorant of the Daqian Dynasty.

The Yanfu Sect was a major sect of the Great Qian Dynasty. To be precise, they were a rebel army composed of people from a world called Yanfu.

After the world of Yanfu was occupied by the Great Qian Dynasty, this group of people formed the Yanfu Sect and were determined to resist the Great Qian Dynasty.

Over the years, instead of being wiped out by the Great Qian Dynasty, their power has only grown stronger.

Many martial artists from other worlds who were dissatisfied with the Great Qian Dynasty also joined the Yanfu Sect.

Today, the Yanfu Sect is a major sect whose power is no less than that of the Hengshan Sect.

It seems that Yanfu Sect somehow persuaded the Li family.

They're trying to infiltrate the Yokoyama Clan's territory.

However, Su Mu didn't care about the struggles within the Great Qian Dynasty; what he cared about was whether Elder Sun was strong enough.

Seeing the sword lights coming at him, Su Mu showed no fear. He didn't even dodge, but let the sword lights fall on him.

puff puff!

In an instant, clusters of blood blossoms bloomed on Su Mu's body.

The sword lights pierced his body, but were blocked by his strong physique before they could penetrate.

Elder Sun frowned slightly.

Is this guy from the Yokoyama sect a madman?

Why didn't he dodge or flinch when he was attacked?
However, this guy's physical body is really amazing. He took a sword strike and was only injured but not killed.

He is a master.

Elder Sun had already put away his contempt.

Regardless of whether this guy is crazy or not, his incredibly strong physique already makes him someone I need to take seriously.

"Very good. You can withstand one of my sword strikes, so you can be considered a master. Then try this one of my sword strikes."

Elder Sun drew his sword, beginning to prepare.

Su Mu nodded and said, "Again, this sword strike wasn't strong enough. Let me see your true skills!"

Seeing Elder Sun and Su Mu like this, the Li family patriarch and Elder Jin were speechless.

Are you guys kidding me?

This isn't for you guys to have a friendly sparring match here.

"Elder Jin, forget about the rules of one-on-one combat. Everyone, attack together and kill him!"

The patriarch of the Li family said in a deep voice.

It was the Li family that betrayed the Hengshan Sect. If they didn't kill the powerful members of the Hengshan Sect, the Li family would be in big trouble.

The two elders of Yanfu Sect can afford to play this game, but the Li family can't.

"Do it!"

Elder Jin's expression was serious, and he spoke in a deep voice.

Before the words were even finished, the two of them had already made their move simultaneously.

The three Dao Origin Realm experts stood in three directions, surrounding Su Mu in the center, and launched a fierce attack on him at the same time.

Zhang Qi had just been affected by the burst of power and was already seriously injured; now his face was deathly pale.

If the Li family's experts hadn't been focused on the battle between Su Mu and the three Dao Origin Realm experts, Zhang Qi would probably have already escaped.

He wasn't crazy; he knew very well that he couldn't possibly defeat the powerful members of the Li family with his own strength.

However, since no one was paying attention to him now, he was in no hurry to escape. He also wanted to see just how much his peak master could do.

To put it bluntly, if the peak master really died in battle, he would still have to bring the news back to Hengshan Sect.

At that time, Zhenyue Peak will probably be lost, and I will have to find another way to make a living.

But what if the Peak Master can truly create another miracle...?

Although Zhang Qi thought it was unlikely, the thought of even a one in ten thousand chance made his blood boil.

One person fighting against three Dao Origin Realm experts, two of whom are elders of the Yanfu Sect, if he wins, it will definitely shock the world.

If the Peak Master can truly win, then there will be no more obstacles to the rise of their Zhenyue Peak.

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Rumble!
Powerful attacks rained down on Su Mu.

Even though Su Mu had gone all out, he was still unable to completely block the attacks of the three Dao Origin Realm experts.

His strong body was also constantly covered in wounds.

Each wound was so deep that the bone was visible.

In just a few moments, he was covered in blood and looked extremely miserable.

Those wounds were difficult for him to heal immediately, even with his physical strength.

But Su Mu's face showed no fear, only excitement.

He seemed oblivious to the pain, continuously displaying all the martial arts skills he had learned in his life.

He possesses the unique skills of the Yokoyama sect, as well as martial arts techniques he has mastered himself.

At this moment, no one cared whether the martial arts he was using were actually the ultimate techniques of the Yokoyama sect.

Elder Sun, Elder Jin, and the Li family patriarch all had only one thought in their minds: was this guy from Hengshan Sect crazy?
They had never seen such a reckless Dao Source Realm expert.

Everyone has worked so hard to reach this level, why are you working so hard?
If we just make a token gesture, you retreat and then we retreat too, and everyone can save face, right?
Fighting desperately is something only low-level martial artists do.

Which expert at the Dao Origin Realm would directly go into battle and risk their life?

This madman from the Yokoyama Clan is really something else; he's completely reckless in his fight.

Despite being outnumbered three to one, he managed to withstand their attacks without dodging or evading thanks to his powerful physique.

However, this guy's physique was incredibly strong.

If the three of them hit each other, the other person would at most suffer minor injuries, but the three of them dared not let the other person hit them.

Given the power the opponent displayed, if the three of them were to take a hit, they would be seriously injured, if not killed.

And so, the three Dao Origin Realm experts were unable to gain a firm advantage.

For a moment, the battle between the four was at a stalemate.

Elder Jin, Elder Sun, and the Li family patriarch grew increasingly frustrated as the fight progressed, but Su Mu became more and more excited, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Yes, that's it!" Su Mu laughed loudly, "Use all your strength!"

Didn't you eat?

With such little strength, you think you can kill Su? Are you dreaming?
"Don't make me, Su Mu, look down on you. What kind of elders are you?"

Elder Jin, Elder Sun, and the Li family patriarch were so angry that they trembled all over.

They wanted nothing more than to grind this madman to dust, but his body was simply too strong.

They knew that the Hengshan Sect were all body-refining martial arts practitioners, but this was the first time in their lives they had encountered someone who had tempered their body to this extent.

"That's right, this guy is a madman. There's no need for us to fight him here."

Elder Jin made his move while simultaneously sending a telepathic message to his two companions.

“He’s all alone. As long as we hold him off, the Li family can move away quickly. I also think we don’t need to fight to the death with him.”

"If we fight a madman to the death, wouldn't we become madmen ourselves?"

The Li family patriarch also spoke.

He had just been accidentally hit on the shoulder by Su Mu's punch, and his shoulder was still burning with pain. He could barely lift his left hand.

"I think it would be incredibly exhilarating to fight a martial artist like that."

Elder Sun said.

Elder Jin and the Li family patriarch rolled their eyes at the same time.

They're both lunatics.

Although Elder Sun said that, he still accepted the advice of Elder Jin and the Li family patriarch.

The three began to adopt a new strategy.

The patriarch of the Li family let out a long roar and ordered the Li family members to begin their evacuation.

The three of them then began to use hit-and-run tactics to keep Su Mu at bay.

"Peak Master, the Li family is trying to escape!"

Zhang Qi also noticed something amiss, and he was greatly alarmed.

At first, the three people from the Li family and Yanfu Sect looked murderous, as if they wanted to kill the peak master on the spot.

But as the fight went on, they started to engage in close combat, and the Li family members even began to retreat.

This struck Zhang Qi as somewhat unbelievable.

What does this mean?
This shows that the three Dao Source Realm experts from the Li family and Yanfu Sect were not confident they could kill the Peak Master.

They chose to retreat instead of killing the peak master.

So, the peak master has become this powerful?
Even three Dao Origin Realm experts working together aren't confident they can kill the Peak Master?
Zhang Qi couldn't help but get excited.

With such strength as their peak master, why shouldn't Zhenyue Peak rise to prominence?
Elder Xu wanted to use the task of suppressing the rebellion to make things difficult for the Peak Master, but he probably didn't expect that the Peak Master's strength had already reached this level.

Even the elders of the Yanfu Sect couldn't kill the peak master!

Given time, the Peak Master's strength will surely surpass Elder Xu's!
"The fight isn't over yet, where are you going?"

Just as the Li family members had retreated, Elder Jin, Elder Sun, and the Li family patriarch also began to retreat.

At this moment, Su Mu became unwilling and unleashed a tremendous power, forcefully binding the three of them.

The three Dao Origin Realm experts all wore expressions of helplessness.

Does this guy really think that the three of them can't beat him alone?
They just didn't want to fight a madman to the death.

This doesn't mean that the three of them are really no match for a strong opponent of the same level.

If they really didn't care about the cost, the three of them might be able to kill this madman!

"Su Mu, right? We'll remember you. That's all for today."

Elder Jin shouted, "Let's fight again another day!"

"There's no time like the present, let's fight to our hearts' content today."

Su Mu said, "Today, it's either you kill me, or I kill you. There's no other possibility!"

"You are looking for death!"

The Li family patriarch was both shocked and furious.

"Haha, that's right, I'm just asking for death. Go ahead and kill me if you dare."

Su Mu laughed heartily, "You betrayed my Hengshan Sect and think you can get away unscathed? There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

He shook his arms, and a tremendous force surged forth as if it were free.

boom! boom! boom!
Elder Jin, Elder Sun, and the Li family patriarch all took a few steps back, their faces showing shock.

This madman is serious; he actually wants to fight them to the death!

The most terrifying thing is that this madman's power actually increased instead of decreased.

How is this done?
"go!"

Elder Jin, Elder Sun, and the Li family patriarch exchanged glances, and then Elder Jin whispered a command.

Before he finished speaking, a burst of brilliant golden light suddenly flew out from Elder Jin's hand.

The golden light, like dark clouds covering the sky, instantly enveloped Su Mu's figure.

Then the three Dao Origin Realm experts soared into the sky and fled in three different directions.

They were incredibly fast, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Before Zhang Qi could react, he saw the golden light shatter, and then Su Mu's figure appeared before him.

Without hesitation, Su Mu transformed into a streak of light and chased after one of the directions.

"Peak Master, wait for me!"

Zhang Qi shouted and chased after him, but after running only a few steps, Su Mu's figure had already disappeared, and he couldn't catch up at all.

He stopped in his tracks, somewhat helplessly, and looked at the chaotic battlefield.

Did the Li family just escape like that?
Zhang Qi felt somewhat bewildered. Was the rebellion quelled successfully, or not?
The Li family escaped, but they couldn't take the territory they originally managed with them. It was still Hengshan Sect's territory. From this perspective, they preserved Hengshan Sect's territory, so it should be considered a successful suppression of the rebellion.

But the Li family members ran away, which made things somewhat imperfect.

But thinking about it, there are only two people in Zhenyue Peak, so it's impossible for them to capture so many powerful members of the Li family and bring them back to Hengshan Sect.

He was at a loss for what to do.

Just as he was wondering whether to return to Zhenyue Peak first or stay here to wait for Su Mu, a beam of light suddenly shot out and stopped in front of him.

"Peak Master?"

Zhang Qi said with some surprise, he didn't expect Su Mu to come back so quickly.

"Taking this head back should be enough to complete the mission."

Su Mu said calmly, casually tossing a head to Zhang Qi.

"Unfortunately, those two from Yanfu Sect ran too fast and we couldn't catch up."

Su Mu said with some regret.

Zhang Qi subconsciously took the head, and when he looked down, he discovered that it was the head of the Li family patriarch.

"This is... the Li family patriarch? Peak Master, you killed the Li family patriarch?"

Zhang Qi said in a trembling voice.

"Betraying the Yokoyama Sect is a capital offense; shouldn't he be killed?"

Su Mu said calmly.

"I did not mean that."

Zhang Qi's mind was in complete chaos.

The patriarch of the Li family certainly deserved to be killed.

But the Li family patriarch was a Dao Origin Realm expert.

I'm afraid even the sects don't expect to be able to kill the Li family's patriarch.

Zhang Qi could almost imagine the reaction of the elders in the sect after he brought the head back.

This is the head of a Dao Source Realm expert.

Even if the elders of the sect personally took action, they might not be able to kill the Li family patriarch.

The peak master actually killed the Li family patriarch so quickly?
"The Li family patriarch was so frightened that he couldn't even unleash 70-80% of his strength."

Su Mu said with some regret, "What a waste of his cultivation level."

He shook his head.

It's rare to encounter such a powerful Dao Origin Realm expert, but it turns out to be a fraud.

The two experts from Yanfu Sect were indeed stronger than the Li family patriarch, but they ran too fast, and he couldn't catch up with them.

Zhang Qi looked at his peak master with a strange expression. The Li family patriarch was also a well-known expert. Was he really so insignificant in the eyes of the peak master?

However, to be fair, the peak master is really crazy; he fights with such recklessness.

If he were the patriarch of the Li family, he would also panic when faced with such a reckless opponent.

"Peak Master, has your cultivation reached the peak of the Dao Source Realm?"

Zhang Qi asked, his voice trembling slightly.

At the peak of the Dao Origin Realm, he is already the strongest person in Hengshan Sect below the sect master.

Those elders were only at that level of cultivation.

Only a handful of those peak masters have reached this level.

"Not even close."

Su Mu shook his head and said, "If the Dao Source Realm is a hundred miles, I've only walked sixty miles so far. I'm just barely passing, and I'm still far from the peak."

As he spoke, Su Mu couldn't help but sigh.

He had already exhausted all the points he had accumulated on the system panel, and this was all he had managed to raise his cultivation level to.

The battle with the three Dao Origin Realm experts was somewhat fruitful, and we've already made it forward about a mile or two.

However, it's unclear how long it will take to traverse the entire hundred miles of the Dao Origin Realm.

Moreover, Su Mu estimated that the Great Celestial Venerable's cultivation level was probably not just as simple as the Dao Source Realm.

He has now traveled sixty miles in the Dao Source Realm, and still feels that he has no chance of winning if he were to face the Great Celestial Venerable.

He didn't know just how powerful the Great Celestial Venerable really was.

"Only sixty li?"

Su Mu's analogy was simple and easy to understand. Zhang Qi frowned. With such great strength, they had only traveled sixty miles?
But why did he feel that the peak master's strength was no less than that of the elders?
What Zhang Qi didn't know was that Su Mu's Dao Source Realm was different from that of ordinary Dao Source Realm cultivators.

For ordinary Dao Source Realm cultivators, a hundred miles is just a narrow, winding path. But for Su Mu, who was also in the Dao Source Realm, his path was thousands or even tens of thousands of feet wide.

Therefore, even after walking sixty miles, Su Mu's strength was not much weaker than those who had walked seventy or eighty miles, or even ninety miles.

If Su Mu really travels a hundred miles, then within the Dao Origin Realm, there will probably be no one who can match him.

Speaking of which, the Li family patriarch had already traveled fifty or sixty miles in the Dao Source Realm, but when he faced Su Mu, he was completely defeated.

Not only Zhang Qi couldn't understand these things, but even the Li family patriarch couldn't understand why he died at the hands of a junior like Su Mu.

"You'll understand when you break through to the Dao Source Realm."

Su Mu said calmly, "Alright, take the head of the Li family patriarch back to report. I still have business to discuss with the Danxia Sect. I'm leaving."

Before Zhang Qi could speak, Su Mu had already transformed into a streak of light and headed towards the Danxia Sect.

"Peak Master, are you sure you're going to 'discuss' business?"

A thought involuntarily popped into Zhang Qi's mind. (End of Chapter)