The First Marquis of Daxuan

A blinding burst of light exploded in the air.

Everyone instinctively closed their eyes.

Some with lower cultivation levels were even knocked away by the scattered energy.

Even Xu Gu from Hengshan Sect and Elder Wei from Danxia Sect felt some difficulty breathing.

The violent aura almost scraped off a layer of the ground.

A full cup of tea's time passed before everyone opened their eyes again and looked ahead.

Huang Yanwang had already flown into the air. He spread his arms, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged into his body. A huge vortex with a diameter of a hundred miles was even formed in the sky.

As spiritual energy surged, the internal strife within a radius of hundreds of miles seemed to fall into a vacuum.

Everyone's face showed horror.

Breakthrough!
Huang Yanwang actually broke through!

Every single person present was witnessing someone break through to the Dao Extreme Realm for the first time.

This scene left them all frozen in place.

They even forgot to look at the Sumu on the ground.

Su Mu stood on the ground, with no visible injuries. He stood there calmly, as if what had happened had nothing to do with him.

Another hour passed, and all the noise disappeared.

King Yama slowly lowered his arm.

He glanced in the direction of Hengshan Sect, a glint of light flashing deep in his eyes, and then he fell from the sky, stopping when he was still several feet away from Su Mu.

All eyes then fell on Su Mu.

Seeing that Su Mu was unharmed, everyone involuntarily clenched their fists.

They didn't know what would happen next.

But everyone knew that Huang Yanwang had already broken through, so Su Mu was definitely no match for him.

"You certainly did not disappoint me."

Huang Yanwang looked at Su Mu and slowly spoke.

"Each each other."

Su Mu smiled faintly and said, "It seems that you haven't become a true Dao Realm expert yet."

"Yes."

Huang Yanwang nodded, as calmly as if he were chatting with a friend.

"I've only pushed open this door; it will take some time before I can completely cross it."

However, you are no longer my match now, and you will understand this when you reach my level.

"So, you're going to kill me now?"

Su Mu said calmly.

"I told you, your current level is no longer as high as mine. Killing you now would just be bullying the weak."

"I'll wait until you break through to the Dao Realm, then I'll come and kill you."

"I am a god," said Huang Yanwang with a serious expression.

The surrounding audience couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

Among these people were many who had high hopes for Su Mu, and they would be very disappointed if Su Mu really died here.

Fortunately, it seems that King Huang Yama has no intention of killing anyone.

Xu Gu, however, clenched his fists amidst the crowd, his expression shifting unpredictably.

He secretly cursed, "Why doesn't that damned Yellow King of Hell kill Su Mu?"
What's the point of fairness at this point?
You've come all the way to the gates of our Hengshan Sect.

Xu Gu couldn't help but turn around and glance at the depths of Hengshan Sect.

The commotion caused by Huang Yanwang's breakthrough was so great, why hasn't the sect leader emerged from seclusion yet?

Logically speaking, such a commotion should not have escaped the notice of the sect leader and the grand elder. With a Dao Realm expert attacking, why didn't the sect leader show himself?
Xu Gu both hoped that Huang Yanwang would kill Su Mu and that the sect leader of Hengshan Sect would appear and kill Huang Yanwang.

However, it seems that neither of his wishes can be fulfilled.

"If I break through to the Dao Realm, it's uncertain whether you can kill me."

Su Mu said calmly, "Yan Wang Huang, now is your last chance to kill me."

"is it?"

Huang Yanwang laughed heartily, his face full of confidence, "Then I'd like to see if I can kill you after you break through to the Dao Extreme Realm!"

Before he finished speaking, Huang Yanwang's figure had already soared into the sky.

"Su Mu, don't keep me waiting too long!"

His voice came from afar.

All the spectators looked at Su Mu in astonishment.

Is the Yellow Yama King of the Yama Sect really gone?

Who won and who lost this competition?
Although it seems that Huang Yanwang finally broke through, Su Mu doesn't appear to be injured.

"Peak Master Su, who won?"

Elder Wei of the Danxia Sect raised his voice and asked.

"I didn't win, and neither did the Yellow King of Hell."

Su Mu smiled faintly and said.

"So it's a draw?"

Elder Wei said, a look of excitement appearing on his face.

A draw is already quite an achievement.

That's the Yellow Yama King of the Yama Sect!

Moreover, Huang Yanwang has already broken through to the Dao Extreme Realm.

Being able to fight to a draw with a Dao Realm expert is a feat that an ordinary martial artist could boast about for a lifetime.

The elders of the Hengshan Sect looked at each other in bewilderment.

It's a tie?
The sect leader and the Grand Elder said that whoever could defeat Huang Yanwang would succeed to the position of Grand Elder.

Although Su Mu did not win the battle, he did manage to repel Huang Yanwang.

This is quite an achievement.

It has to be said that if they had to choose between Xu Gu and Su Mu to succeed as the Grand Elder, everyone's hearts would already be tipped in Su Mu's favor.

In truth, Xu Gu suffered heavy losses, was utterly thrashed by Huang Yanwang, and completely disgraced the Hengshan Sect.

But what about Su Mu?

Su Mu faced Huang Yanwang alone and finally defeated him, successfully saving face for the Hengshan Sect.

Compared to the other two, Xu Gu is nothing.

The only downside was that Huang Yanwang escaped in the end.

But the one who escaped was Huang Yanwang, who had already broken through to the Dao Extreme Realm.

Even if the Hengshan Sect is somewhat inferior to a Dao Realm expert, it's not shameful.

In this battle, it can be said that Su Mu not only did not suffer a loss, but also became famous overnight.

Now, who dares not regard Su Mu as a strongman?
"Gentlemen, you have come from afar. I, Yokoyama Sōryū, have prepared a simple meal and hope you will do me the honor of attending."

Just then, an old man suddenly appeared in the room and addressed the crowd.

The old man was none other than the Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect.

The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect appeared and invited all the spectators into the Yokoyama Sect.

The host and the guest had a very pleasant conversation.

Su Mu, on the other hand, clearly became the focus of everyone's attention.

The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect personally led Su Mu and formally introduced him to the audience.

Those qualified to watch the battle are all the best among the major sects, and almost all of them are well-known and powerful figures in the Great Qian Dynasty.

This time, Su Mu has officially stepped onto the stage.

Su Mu did not object and simply socialized with the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect.

"Peak Master Su, may I have a word with you in private?"

After drinking enough, Elder Wei and the others from Danxia Sect came to Su Mu's side and greeted him with cupped hands.

Su Mu had a good impression of the Danxia Sect, and since the Danxia Sect had countless treasures, Su Mu also wanted to build a good relationship with them, so he smiled and went to the side with them.

"What advice does Elder Wei have for me?"

Su Mu asked with a smile.

I dare not offer any guidance.

Elder Wei exclaimed with emotion, "In just a few months, I never imagined that Peak Master Su's strength had reached such an unparalleled level."

"Elder Wei, we are not outsiders, so there's no need for such flattery. Don't you know how capable I am?"

I almost lost to you back then.

Su Mu shook his head.

Elder Wei was delighted and said with a smile, "Alright, then I'll get down to business."

I heard that Peak Master Su, you don't have a Daoist partner yet?

"Have."

Su Mu shook his head and said.

Elder Wei and the others were taken aback. A Daoist partner? Wouldn't that make things a bit complicated?

"Then, Peak Master Su, would you mind having another Daoist partner?"

Elder Zhang Li of the Danxia Sect said.

Su Mu turned to look at Zhang Li, an elder of the Danxia Sect. She was a beauty, with impeccable looks, figure, and even cultivation.

Moreover, Zhang Li is an elder of the Danxia Sect and a famous alchemist in the Daqian Dynasty.

Would someone like that really be trying to offer themselves up as a bedmate?
A thought flashed through Su Mu's mind.

For a man, having a beauty like Zhang Li throw herself into his arms is almost an irresistible temptation.

Su Mu had to admit that he was also somewhat tempted.

In his own words, marrying Zhang Li would save him decades of hard work.

Even for him now, it's the same.

Su Mu pondered for a moment, then gently shook his head.

"Thank you for your kindness, Elder Zhang, but I am not here."

Su Mu said calmly.

Zhang Li was stunned for a moment, then her pretty face flushed red.

“Peak Master Su, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not the one I’m talking about.”

Zhang Li quickly explained.

"Of course, if Peak Master Su takes a liking to Elder Zhang, Elder Zhang is also acceptable."

Elder Wei of the Danxia Sect said.

Su Mu was speechless.

"Elder Wei, please don't make such jokes."

Su Mu said helplessly, "What do you mean by 'it's okay for him to take a fancy to you'? It's like he's some kind of tyrant who forcibly takes women from the countryside."

Even if he had defeated Huang Yanwang, it shouldn't have warranted the Danxia Sect adopting this stance.

The strength of the Danxia Sect is no less than that of the Hengshan Sect. Moreover, unlike the Hengshan Sect, which has declined, the Danxia Sect is still at its peak.

Even the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect had to be very polite when facing ordinary elders of Danxia Sect.

"I'm not joking."

Elder Wei said solemnly, "Peak Master Su, our Danxia Sect has long wanted to form a marriage alliance with Hengshan Sect, but we just haven't found a suitable person yet."

Now I think you, Peak Master Su, are the right person. To be honest, Peak Master Su, my Danxia Sect also has a genius disciple who is already a Dao Source Realm expert before he is a thousand years old. Although his cultivation is not as good as yours, Peak Master Su, it is not far off. He is also expected to reach the Dao Extreme Realm in the future.

"If Peak Master Su is willing, I think you two can become Daoist partners and move forward hand in hand."

"Are you serious?"

Su Mu looked at the group, his expression turning serious.

A talented disciple with the potential to reach the Dao Realm is being used for a marriage alliance?
Su Mu's first reaction was that these people were crazy.

Isn't this self-destructive?

However, as soon as the thought crossed his mind, Su Mu realized what was going on.

The Danxia Sect is trying to win me over, even resorting to such methods.

To be honest, the talented disciples of Danxia Sect only have the potential to reach the Dao Extreme level; whether they can actually achieve it is anyone's guess.

But Su Mu is different.

Su Mu's strength has been proven, and it was personally certified by King Yan.

Even Huang Yanwang, who has already broken through to the Dao Extreme Realm, considers Su Mu his opponent, which indicates that Su Mu has a high probability of reaching the Dao Extreme Realm in the near future.

There's no need to doubt the judgment of a Dao Realm expert.

Now that they've tied themselves to Su Mu, once Su Mu reaches the Dao Extreme Realm, the Danxia Sect will essentially have a Dao Extreme Realm son-in-law.

Moreover, even if they become Daoist partners, the Danxia Sect disciples will still be Danxia Sect disciples.

Danxia Sect will not suffer any losses, whether inside or outside.

"This is a good thing for both of our groups."

Before Su Mu could speak, he heard the voice of the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect.

Then, the Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect, leaning on a cane, came to the group in a frail and aged manner.

Elder Wei and Zhang Li and the others hurriedly clasped their hands in greeting.

The Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect returned the greeting before turning to Su Mu.

"If you can become Daoist partners with Miss Lin from Danxia Sect, it will be a good thing for both Hengshan Sect and Danxia Sect."

The Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect clearly knew who the prodigy mentioned by Elder Wei and the others was.

However, Su Mu shook his head and said, "If Danxia Sect wants to form a marriage alliance with our Hengshan Sect, I can recommend someone."

I have a disciple named Zhang Qi. He's a good person, young in age, and his cultivation is quite good. He's about to break through to the Dao Source Realm..."

"Looking across the entire Great Qian Dynasty, you are the only one who is worthy of Junior Sister Lin."

Zhang Li shook his head and said, "Peak Master Su, you haven't met Junior Sister Lin, which is why you refused."

If you meet her, you definitely won't refuse her.

Let me put it this way: Junior Sister Lin is the most beautiful person I've ever seen in my life.

To be able to make a beautiful woman feel inferior, one can imagine just how beautiful that prodigy from the Danxia Sect must be.

However, Su Mu still shook his head.

He came to the Great Qian Dynasty to enhance his strength, and now he has achieved his goal.

He has already mastered the Hengshan Body Refining Technique and his cultivation has reached the level of the Dao Source Realm, which is ninety miles away.

He also gained a lot from this battle with King Yama. He only needs to focus on cultivation for a while longer, and the peak of the Dao Source Realm will be within his grasp.

Then he can return to the Saha world and fight the Great Celestial Venerable.

At a time like this, how could he possibly go out of his way to find a Daoist partner?
Women will only affect the speed of his punches.

Elder Wei and Zhang Li wanted to say something, but the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect waved his hand.

"Gentlemen, I will decide when you should become Daoist partners. You should return to Danxia Sect first, and I will come to Danxia Sect to propose marriage later."

"This is what the Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect said."

Elder Wei and Zhang Li were overjoyed. They cupped their hands in greeting and left in a hurry before Su Mu could speak.

Su Mu frowned and looked at the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect, saying with some displeasure, "Grand Elder, you've gone a bit too far."

I sell my art, not my body.

The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect gently shook his head and stepped forward, leaning on his cane.

"Come walk with this old man who's nearing the end of his life."

He said slowly.

Su Mu didn't know what he meant.

However, he did owe the other party a favor. If it weren't for the other party, he wouldn't have been able to enter Hengshan Sect, let alone learn Hengshan Body Refining Technique.

After hesitating for a moment, Su Mu followed after them.

The two of them walked all the way to the highest peak of the Hengshan Sect.

The noise from the banquet had faded into the distance.

Gazing at the swirling clouds, the Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect remained silent for a long time.

Su Mu, however, lacked patience and couldn't help but ask, "Elder, you didn't call me here just to see the sea of ​​clouds, did you?"

"Do you know why the Danxia Sect wants to form a marriage alliance with my Hengshan Sect?"

The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect suddenly spoke up.

"Why?"

Su Mu paused for a moment, then blurted out.

From the tone of the Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect, Su Mu sensed that there seemed to be more to the story.

"Danxia Sect is different from our Hengshan Sect. Our Hengshan Sect has been declining in recent years, and our strength is getting weaker year by year."

Xu Gu's defeat to Huang Yanwang has only worsened the situation of my Hengshan Sect.

"If it weren't for your heroic efforts today, I fear Yokoyama Muneki's downfall would have been imminent."

"It can't be that bad. As long as the sect leader is still here and there are experts at the Dao Realm level in charge, Hengshan Sect won't fall."

Su Mudao.

The sect leader of Hengshan Sect is one of the nine supreme sects of the Great Qian Dynasty.

This is the true pillar of the Yokoyama Sect.

As long as the sect leader of Hengshan Sect lives, no matter how much Hengshan Sect declines, it will still be a top sect in the Great Qian Dynasty.

"What if the sect leader is no longer here?"

The Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect said, "There are some things you don't know, but the people of Danxia Sect do, which is why they are trying to form a marriage alliance with Hengshan Sect."

"Of course, it's mainly because of you; otherwise, the Danxia Sect might not have even looked up to our Hengshan Sect."

A self-deprecating smile flashed across the face of the Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect.

Who would have thought that Yokoyama Sect would one day be looked down upon?
After calming his complicated emotions, the Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect continued, "Since you were able to defeat King Huang Yan, you can also learn about these things."

A hundred years ago, the Great Qian Dynasty discovered a small world. At first, it was just an ordinary little thing. The Great Qian Dynasty had discovered many small worlds in the past, but they were all eventually conquered by the Great Qian Dynasty.

That time, the Great Qian Dynasty suffered heavy losses.

"The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect said leisurely."

Su Mu was a little puzzled. They were talking about the marriage alliance between Hengshan Sect and Danxia Sect, so why did they suddenly start talking about the wars of the Great Qian Dynasty?
Su Mu did not think that the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect was senile, so he did not interrupt the Grand Elder and listened quietly to him continue.

"War? There are winners and losers. Originally, it didn't matter. The Great Qian Dynasty could just send more troops."

The Great Qian Dynasty specially dispatched one of the Nine Extremes to personally go there for this purpose.

This decision caused the Great Qian Emperor to regret it for a century.

The great master among the Nine Extremes actually perished in that small world.

The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect sighed, his face filled with emotion.

Su Mu's face also showed surprise.

Nine Extremes, that's a Dao Extreme Realm expert.

Su Mu couldn't say exactly how strong a Dao Realm expert was, but that was the strongest expert he had ever encountered.

Such a powerful being was practically invincible, so how could he have perished in a small world?

"To this day, no one can say for sure what is happening in that little world."

All I can tell you is that the death of that lord has thoroughly enraged the Great Qian Dynasty, so the Great Qian Dynasty has been constantly increasing its troops, but so far, it has not won a single battle.

Now, the other great figures among the Nine Extremes have also gone to that small world, but they have never returned.

The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect said with a serious expression.

Su Mu's pupils contracted.

Rumors circulate that Huang Chao, the sect leader of Hengshan Sect, has been in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Tai Chu Realm.

Now, the Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect tells him that the Sect Master of the Hengshan Sect has gone to a mysterious little world.
Not only the sect leader of Hengshan Sect, but the sect leader of Danxia Sect may also be the same.

No wonder the sect leader of Hengshan Sect never showed up even after Huang Yanwang caused such a commotion.

If this news were to leak, wouldn't it cause chaos throughout the world?

"Now you know why, don't you?"

The Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect slowly said, "The nine powerful experts of the Great Qian Dynasty attacked at the same time, but they were all trapped in a small world."

No one can say for sure whether they are alive or dead now.

That little world was like a quagmire; once you went in, you could never get out.

The Great Qian Dynasty is now mired in a quagmire, and it's impossible for it to give up even if it wanted to.

Every sect in the world that knew about these things had already sensed the danger.

The Danxia Sect was the same way, so they wanted to seek allies through marriage alliances.

Just in case anything changes in the future.

The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect sighed.

The foundation of the Danxia Sect is even greater than that of the Hengshan Sect. If the Hengshan Sect could form a marriage alliance with the Danxia Sect, it would undoubtedly be a good thing for the Hengshan Sect.

“Su Mu, I told you before that I wanted you to be the Grand Elder.”

The Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect looked at Su Mu with a serious expression and said, "Now, I hope you can stand up for Hengshan Sect and arrange a marriage alliance with Danxia Sect!"

"I--"

Just as Su Mu was about to refuse, the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect waved his hand to stop him.

"Listen to what I have to say first."

The Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect said in a deep voice, "I know you have always wanted to return to the Saha World, but if the Great Qian Dynasty encounters a crisis, do you think your Saha World can stay out of it?"
Even putting those aside, have you ever thought about yourself?

If you want to break through to the Dao Realm, are the resources you need really something that the Saha World can afford?

If you represent the Hengshan Sect and the Danxia Sect in a marriage alliance, you will gain the support of both sects, increasing your chances of breaking through to the Dao Extreme Realm by more than 30%.

Furthermore, I can tell you that Miss Lin from the Danxia Sect has a special constitution. Becoming her your Daoist partner would bring you immeasurable benefits.

Su Mu: "..."

How did the dignified Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect become a pimp?

However, it seems that this marriage does indeed have many benefits for him.

Even so, let's forget about it.

Su Mu shook his head and said, "I prefer to get what I want with my own hands rather than by using women."

However, I still want to thank the Elder.

Thank you, Elder, for telling me this secret.

Don't worry, now that I've learned the Hengshan Body Refining Technique, I am a disciple of the Hengshan Sect.

"If the worst-case scenario you described ever happens, I will definitely find a way to protect the Yokoyama Sect."

"You still don't understand how serious this is."

The Grand Elder of the Yokoyama Sect sighed and said, "When I was as young as you, I was just as confident, but human strength has its limits, and it's not shameful to sometimes rely on other forces."

Besides, that Miss Lin is truly pitiful to behold, and the Danxia Sect's resources far exceed your imagination.

"Alright, let's not discuss the matter of a cultivation partner for now. You come with me to the Danxia Sect first, and we'll meet that Miss Lin. How about that? This old man only has this one wish. You wouldn't refuse me, would you?" (End of Chapter)