The First Marquis of Daxuan

The Saha World, the Great Beginning Dynasty.

Inside a luxurious mansion with carved beams and painted rafters, Xu Gu and others were gathered in the main hall.

Although the buildings here are extremely luxurious, they are still difficult for Xu Gu and his group from Hengshan Sect to adapt to.

The Hengduan Mountains, where the Hengshan Sect occupies the land, are considered a blessed place in the Great Qian Dynasty, and the Hengshan Sect itself is a long-established and prestigious sect.

In comparison, the Great Chu Dynasty was practically a barbaric wasteland.

For Xu Gu, it was like coming from a bustling metropolis to a remote and impoverished village.

However, all of this was tolerable. What Xu Gu could not tolerate was that he had been there for so long, but still had not found out why Su Mu was so strong.

Moreover, these barbarians of the Great Chu Dynasty did not show him any respect.

"Elder Xu, we have just received news that Su Mu has arrived in the Saha World."

A middle-aged man spoke up. He was originally an elder of the Hengshan Sect, a force cultivated by Xu Gu.

Xu Gu betrayed Hengshan Sect, and naturally, he could no longer establish himself there. So, he followed Xu Gu to the Saha World.

In fact, when Xu Gu betrayed Hengshan Sect, he took almost a third of the sect's strength with him.

While this force may not amount to much in the Great Qian Dynasty, it is absolutely a force capable of changing the landscape of the Saha World.

It's no exaggeration to say that, in terms of sheer strength, this force is even stronger than the Great Chu Dynasty.

However, because he was new to the area and somewhat wary of the Great Celestial Venerable, Xu Gu chose to cooperate with the Great Chu Dynasty instead of taking its place.

Their current position in the Saha world is actually somewhat awkward.

While they may seem weak, their strength is actually quite formidable.

They're strong, but they don't even have a piece of land of their own.

Although the Great Celestial Venerable said before his seclusion that Xu Gu's status in the Great Chu Dynasty was equal to his, the people of the Great Chu Dynasty only showed Xu Gu respect on the surface, while secretly disobeying him.

The others were already full of resentment about this situation, and if Xu Gu hadn't suppressed them, they would have already started a fight with the Great Chu Dynasty.

"Elder Xu, Su Mu is probably chasing after us. Why don't we just strike first?"

Since staying in the Great Chu Dynasty is pointless anyway, why don't we just take action and destroy Su Mu and his Great Xuan Dynasty, and take their place?

Then we can turn the tables and destroy the Great Chu Dynasty, unifying the entire Saha World!

The elder of the Hengshan Sect said with a murderous look on his face.

They came from the Hengshan Sect, a revered force even in the Great Qian Dynasty. Who knew that they would be looked down upon everywhere in this Saha World?

They're bursting with anger and barely able to contain it.

Xu Gu frowned.

He never imagined that he, Xu Gu, would one day fall to such a state.

But there's no way around it; the victor is king and the loser is villain.

"This Saha world is not as simple as you think. The Great Celestial Venerable's strength is no less than mine."

Logically speaking, such a small world shouldn't be able to support two such powerful individuals, but not only did a Great Celestial Venerable emerge here, but also Su Mu. There are also secrets here that we haven't discovered yet.

Xu Gu said slowly, "Before we figure out the secrets of this world, we must keep a low profile."

"Elder Xu, if we keep a low profile any longer, Su Mu might come knocking on our door."

The Hengshan Sect elder said, "If he really comes to our door, do you think the people of the Great Chu Dynasty will help us?"

The others in this world are not to be feared, but when Su Mu is mentioned, the faces of the people from Hengshan Sect all show fear.

They had personally witnessed how Su Mu defeated Huang Yanwang of the Yanfu Sect.

Even Huang Yanwang, who defeated Xu Gu, couldn't do anything to Su Mu, so these people were naturally no match for Su Mu.

"Haha."

Just then, a burst of laughter suddenly rang in everyone's ears.

Everyone's expression changed drastically.

Crash.

Everyone stood up, exuding a sharp aura, and nervously looked around.

"Who is it?! Show yourself!"

The crowd shouted.

Xu Gu also stood up, a solemn expression on his face.

"Who hides his head and shows his tail?"

Xu Gu also shouted loudly.

Before he could finish speaking, a figure had already appeared at the entrance of the lobby.

"It's you?"

Xu Gu's pupils contracted.

Are you sure you want to take action?

The newcomer stood at the door with a smile on his face and said, "This is, after all, the Great Chu Dynasty. If you make a move now, will the Heavenly Venerables of the Great Chu Dynasty help you, or will they kick you when you're down?"

Xu Guyi raised his hand, stopping the crowd from making a move.

"I knew it! Su Mu is a treacherous villain. He fooled me with a fake head!"

Xu Gu stared intently at the person opposite him and said coldly, "Jin Yi, since you're not dead, you should get lost and stay far away from me instead of showing up in front of me!"

“Elder Xu, you used to be the punishment hall elder of Hengshan Sect. Since we were on different sides, it was normal for us to fight to the death. But now that you have left Hengshan Sect, it seems that we no longer need to be enemies.”

The person standing at the door was none other than Elder Jin Yi of the Yanfu Sect.

With a smile on his face, he said casually, "Why be so tense? Meeting an old friend in a foreign land, why not sit down and have a chat?"

"Who's an old acquaintance of yours?"

The elder of the Hengshan Sect beside Xu Gu shouted.

"We've known each other for a while now."

Jin Yi shrugged and said, "Gentlemen, I mean no harm. I'm here to help you."

"Just you?"

The elder of Hengshan Sect said disdainfully, "Such words are more likely to come from the Ten Kings of Hell of Yanfu Sect. You, Jin Yi, are far from being able to say them."

"Elder Xu, what do you say? If you also think this way, then I, Jin, will turn around and leave without saying another word."

Jin Yi looked at Xu Gu and said calmly.

Xu Gu's expression was gloomy as he stared intently at Jin Yi.

If it were back in Hengshan Sect, and an elder from Yanfu Sect dared to appear before him, he would definitely face certain death.

Now, Jin Yi is right, they really don't need to be hostile.

By betraying the Hengshan Sect, he also severed all ties with the Daqian Dynasty.

In that case, there is no basis for him to be enemies with the Yanfu Sect.

"Jin Yi, don't blame me for not giving you a chance. Now, give me a reason not to kill you."

Xu Gu said coldly.

When Jin Yi caused trouble in Hengshan Sect's territory, Hengshan Sect sent Su Mu to kill him. Later, Su Mu brought Jin Yi's head back to Hengshan Sect.

It was precisely because of this achievement that Su Mu was qualified to enter the Hengshan Sect's secret realm to cultivate the Hengshan Body Refining Technique.

Xu Gu had met Jin Yi, an elder of the Yanfu Sect, a few times.

He knew that Jin Yi's cultivation was inferior to his, so he was not afraid of Jin Yi.

On the contrary, he is now at his wit's end, so if he can establish a connection with Jin Yi and Yanfu Sect, that would be a good option.

"I don't think I need to elaborate on your situation."

Jin Yi slowly opened his mouth and said, "You are outsiders in this Saha world, and the Great Chu Dynasty is only using you."

If they ever abandon you after you've served your purpose, you'll have nowhere to stand.

"Hmph, they want to cross the river and then destroy the bridge? Let's see if they have the ability. If they really anger me, I am not without the power to fight back."

Xu Gu snorted coldly.

"This is the Yokoyama Sect's Elder of Punishment Hall that I know."

Jin Yi clapped his hands and said, "Since Elder Xu has such ambition, why wait for others to make a move first?"

Why not simply conquer this Saha world and use it as the beginning of Elder Xu's reign over the world?

"If Elder Xu is willing, my Yanfu Sect can act as your ally and help you take this first step."

"Will the Yanfu Sect help me?"

Xu Gu coldly asked, "Why did the Yanfu Sect help me?"
"Don't you Jambudvipa sects want this Saha world?"

"Of course the Yanfu Sect also wants it, but as you know, our Yanfu Sect is already doing its best to fight against the Great Qian Dynasty, and we are powerless to take over the Saha World."

Jin Yi sighed and said, "Therefore, we can only seek an ally."

Otherwise, if this Saha world falls into the hands of the Great Qian Dynasty, wouldn't the shift in power mean our strength is weakened?

"How many people can your Yanfu Sect send to help me?"

Xu Gu remained silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice.

Jin Yi didn't speak, but instead raised two fingers.

"Two hundred thousand?"

Xu Gu's eyes lit up.

If there were an army of 200,000, it would be enough to sweep across this world.

Jin Yi shook his head.

Xu Gu frowned involuntarily. "Twenty thousand?"

Jin Yi shook his head again.

"Two thousand? If there are only two thousand people, even with the several thousand I have, it would be a drop in the ocean to conquer this Saha world."

Xu Gu said with a grim expression.

"It's not two thousand people."

Jin Yi shook his head again.

"Don't tell me your Yanfu Sect can mobilize two million people?"

Xu Gu said in disbelief.

The Yanfu Sect must have two million troops under its command, but the territory controlled by the Yanfu Sect is so vast, and its troops also need to be stationed in various places and fight against the Great Qian Dynasty. How could they all be transferred to the Saha World at once?

If the Yanfu Sect could really send two million troops, then there would be no need to find any allies.

Even if the three forces in this Saha world were combined, they could not possibly withstand the two million-strong army of the Jambudvipa sect.

"two."

Jin Yi said slowly.

Xu Gu and the others were taken aback, exchanged glances, and then burst into a cold laugh.

"Jin Yi, are you kidding me? There are only two of you, and you have the nerve to come here and talk to me about cooperation?"

After laughing, Xu Gu's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Unless it is the sect master of Yanfu Sect who comes, what role can the two of them play?"
Are you trying to tell me that a Dao Realm expert from your Yanfu Sect has come to this Saha World?

A cold glint flashed in Xu Gu's eyes.

A Dao Realm expert would absolutely never come to this Saha World.

If a Dao Realm expert were to enter this world, extraordinary phenomena would surely occur.

"Of course our sect leader didn't come."

Jin Yi said calmly.

"If our sect leader comes, do you think you'll still have a chance?"

Xu Gu fell silent.

Although he was confident, he also knew that with his strength, he was not yet able to stand on equal footing with the sect leader of Yanfu Sect.

The sect leader of Yanfu Sect is a genuine Dao Realm expert.

Only a Dao Extreme Realm expert could cooperate with such a powerful being.

"However, although our sect leader did not come, he gave me a trump card. If used well, it is enough to be equivalent to a blow from the sect leader himself."

Jin Yi said with a serious expression. Xu Gu and the others' expressions changed drastically at the same time.

A trump card that could withstand a single blow from the sect leader of the Yanfu Sect?

Doesn't this mean that if Jin Yi wanted to, he could kill everyone in the hall at any time?

That was an attack from a Dao Realm expert.

Even Xu Gu had no confidence whatsoever that he could escape.

"You don't need to be nervous. I've already said I have no ill intentions towards you. If I wanted to kill you, I wouldn't need to waste so much time talking."

Jin Yi smiled faintly and said.

"I say this simply to let you know that I have the ability to cooperate with you and help you establish yourself in this world."

"So, you mean you want to cooperate with us to kill the Great Celestial Venerable and take over the Saha World?"

Xu Gu was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "If we really succeed, how will the spoils be divided?"
"Does this place belong to us, or to your Yanfu Sect?"

"Of course it's yours."

Jin Yi smiled faintly and said, "Our Yanfu Sect only needs one ally."

"Okay, I have one last question."

Xu Gu said.

Ask away. I will answer all your questions to the best of my ability.

Jin Yi said with a smile.

"Since you have such a trump card, why do you want to cooperate with me?"

You must know that Su Mu is also in the Saha world, right?

"You two colluded with Su Mu before, wouldn't it be better to cooperate with him now?"

Xu Gu asked in a deep voice.

"Do you think I didn't try to see him?"

Jin Yi sighed and said, "However, Su Mu's appetite was too big, so our negotiations broke down."

If Elder Xu also refuses me, then I'll have no choice but to go back to Su Mu. Even if Su Mu's conditions are a bit harsh, I'll have to reluctantly agree to them.

"Elder Xu, we must not let Su Mu cooperate with the Yanfu Sect, otherwise there will truly be no place for us in this world!"

The elder of the Hengshan Sect quickly whispered.

Xu Gu frowned, his face showing a thoughtful expression.

Jin Yi's words sounded flawless, and everything seemed reasonable.

He wondered if what Jin Yi said was true.

If it's true, what should he do?

"Elder Xu, the Great Celestial Venerable is quite powerful. Even with the trump card given to me by the sect leader, it's hard to guarantee that I can kill him if I act alone."

Therefore, I need someone to cut off the Great Celestial Venerable's escape route so that I can deliver a fatal blow.

Jin Yi said, "In that case, if I fail to kill the Great Celestial Venerable, you can leave at any time."

This is my greatest sincerity.

"it is good!"

Xu Gu pondered for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said, "I'll trust you this once."

When are you planning to make your move?

"There is a great mountain in this world. I will be waiting for you there in half a month."

Jin Yi said with a smile.

…………

Elder Yanfuzong, Jin Yi, and Sun Jifeng.

The two flew through the air, observing the terrain and landforms of the world.

"I have seen many small worlds, and the environment of this Saha world is the best. Moreover, look at these ley lines; they are shaped like a real dragon."

No wonder a Grand Celestial Venerable and Su Mu came out from here.

Sun Jifeng pointed out the landscape.

"As long as it is a small world with a complete Heavenly Dao, it is normal for one or two powerful figures to emerge. Wasn't King Yama born from a small world?"

Jin Yi said.

"However, Su Mu's current achievements are probably not related to the environment here."

Jin Yi's face showed a thoughtful expression. "Look at this Great Xuan Dynasty. They are very strict in their laws and regulations. Although they are not as strong as the Great Chu Dynasty, they have managed to defend themselves without any flaws. We don't even have the chance to do Su Mu a favor."

If there are no opportunities, then create them.

Sun Jifeng said, "The Great Chu Dynasty is too weak. They have the strength but they are still hesitant. We can provoke them and make them send troops to attack the Great Xuan Dynasty."

"You mean-"

Jin Yi pondered, "Should we impersonate people from the Great Xuan Dynasty to provoke the Great Chu Dynasty?"

"I think we should be more decisive. Isn't that so-called Great Celestial Venerable in seclusion? Let's force him out. When Su Mu can't handle the pressure, he'll definitely ask us for help."

Sun Jifeng said.

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly heard a series of clapping sounds.

Amidst the applause, a figure appeared not far away.

Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng's expressions changed, and they simultaneously unleashed overwhelming auras.

"Please hold your hand, gentlemen. I mean no harm."

The visitor said calmly.

"Xu Gu!"

Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng blurted out a name through gritted teeth.

Standing opposite them was none other than Xu Gu, the Execution Hall Elder who had defected from Hengshan Sect.

"I just heard the two of you say that you want to force the Great Celestial Venerable to come out of seclusion. Coincidentally, I also have the same idea."

However, if I may be so bold, the two of you alone are probably not enough to put much pressure on the Great Celestial Venerable. Perhaps we could join forces.

Xu Gu said slowly.

"We're joining forces? Xu Gu, you don't know who we are, do you?"

Jin Yi said in a deep voice.

"Of course I know."

Xu Gu said calmly, "You are elders of the Yanfu Sect."

If I were still the elder of the Punishment Hall of the Yokoyama Sect, then there would indeed be no possibility of cooperation between us.

But now I am all alone, so what difference would it make if I cooperated with the Yanfu Sect?

Besides, all I want to do now is join forces with you to force that Great Celestial Venerable out.”

Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng exchanged a glance.

They did mention wanting to cooperate with Xu Gu when they threatened Su Mu, but deep down they actually looked down on Xu Gu.

What right does a stray dog ​​have to cooperate with the Yanfu Sect?
They favored Su Mu more.

Su Mu is the kind of person who is capable of great things.

However, if the goal is simply to cooperate with Xu Gu to force the Great Celestial Venerable out, that doesn't seem like something that can't be considered.

"Xu Gu, why do you want to force the Great Celestial Venerable to come out?"

Jin Yi asked in a deep voice.

"As you all know, I, Xu, have left Hengshan Sect and now need a place to stand."

Xu originally thought that this Great Celestial Venerable would be a good ally, but who knew that after Xu arrived here, he had been in seclusion and had not come out. This was simply because he did not take Xu seriously.

Since he doesn't give Xu any face, Xu naturally doesn't need to give him any face either.

Xu Gu said proudly, "It's not that I, Xu, cannot take your place."

However, this Great Celestial Venerable is quite powerful, and Xu is not 100% confident in his ability to succeed if he acts alone.

If two of you could lend a hand, then this matter would be settled.

"You want to use the two of us to help you kill the Great Celestial Venerable?"

Jin Yi frowned.

"How can you call it exploitation? Aren't you all trying to force the Great Celestial Venerable out as well?"

Xu Gu sneered and said, "Don't think I don't know what you're planning."

"You want to use the Great Celestial Venerable to force Su Mu to join your Yanfu Sect."

"Since you know that, you should understand that killing the Great Celestial Venerable is not our goal."

Jin Yi said.

"If the Great Celestial Venerable can put pressure on Su Mu, why can't I?"

"After killing the Great Celestial Venerable, I will become the ruler of the Great Chu Dynasty. At that time, I will devote all my power to destroy Su Mu and his Great Xuan Dynasty. Isn't that what you want to see?"

Xu Gu said, "As for whether you will help me or Su Mu at that time, that's up to you."

At least for now, I think our goals are aligned, which is to deal with the Great Celestial Venerable.

What he said seems to make some sense.

Sun Jifeng said in a low voice, "Since we're just idling around anyway, why don't we cooperate with him?"

Jin Yi frowned and pondered for a moment, but couldn't come up with any flaws.

Su Mu's attitude was firm, so if they wanted to force him to join the Yanfu Sect, they would have to find another way.

Xu Gu's arrival was just in time.

Regardless, Xu Gu was, after all, a peak Dao Origin Realm expert.

"Let me make this clear beforehand, our cooperation is limited to this one thing."

Jin Yi said in a deep voice.

"Of course, I'll be waiting for you at Mount Daxing in this realm in half a month. Then we'll join forces to deal with the Great Celestial Venerable!"

After Xu Gu finished speaking, he vanished in a flash.

…………

After Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng left, a figure slowly appeared in the air.

The figure originally resembled Xu Gu, but after appearing, its shape and appearance changed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Even the aura emanating from his body has changed completely.

This Xu Gu was naturally transformed by Su Mu using the Eight-Nine Mysterious Techniques.

Back when Su Mu was not yet at the Dao Source Realm, he was already able to control his physical body to change. Now that he has reached the peak of the Dao Source Realm, his changes are naturally even more flawless.

Not only Xu Gu, but Jin Yi, who went to find Xu Gu before, was also Su Mu in disguise.

Su Mu had already helped them reach a cooperation agreement without the real Xu Gu, Jin Yi, and Sun Jifeng ever meeting.

Throughout the entire process, no one realized that the person they were dealing with was an imposter.

“Xu Gu is ambitious and will definitely not submit to the Grand Celestial Venerable. If given a chance, he will make a move against the Grand Celestial Venerable.”

Su Mu was not at all surprised that he could persuade Xu Gu.

Xu Gu was an extremely ambitious person when he was in Hengshan Sect. Now that he has come to this Saha World, how could he be willing to stay under the Great Celestial Venerable?

With just a little provocation, Xu Gu was swayed.

As for Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng, since Su Mu knew their purpose, it wouldn't be difficult to persuade them to deal with the Great Celestial Venerable.

"But that's not enough, I need to add fuel to the fire."

Su Mu pondered to himself, "I need to ignite the Great Celestial Venerable's anger as well."

He pondered for a moment, then his figure flickered and disappeared into thin air once again.

Several days later, in the capital of the Great Chu Dynasty, where the Great Celestial Venerable was in seclusion, a challenge letter appeared overnight. (End of this chapter)