The First Marquis of Daxuan

"Are you kidding me? I need Su Mu's permission to join the Yanfu Sect?!"

Xu Gu suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice.

He was outmaneuvered by Su Mu in Hengshan Sect. In order to avoid Su Mu, he has now betrayed Hengshan Sect. If he still has to be mindful of Su Mu's feelings, wouldn't his betrayal of Hengshan Sect have been in vain?

What makes a Shetland Sheepdog so special?
What gives him the right to decide my fate, Xu Gu's fate?
“Elder Xu, you are also a mature sect elder. You should know very well what a genius like Su Mu means to a sect.”

Jin Yi said calmly, "He is now only one step away from the Dao Realm. Any sect would regard such a genius as a treasure."

"If it weren't for his existence in this Saha world, our Yanfu Sect wouldn't even dare to hope that he would leave the Hengshan Sect."

Xu Gu remained silent.

Although he was still somewhat indignant, he had no words to refute it.

He understood this principle, of course. In fact, if Su Mu hadn't always been against him, he would have wanted to make Su Mu one of his own back in Hengshan Sect.

However, Xu Gu was determined to become the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect, but Su Mu blocked his path.

Actually—

Jin Yi said quietly, "Elder Xu, if you open your mind, it's not impossible for you to turn from enemies to friends with Su Mu."

You and he don't have any irreconcilable grudges. With the strength Su Mu is showing now, it won't be long before he becomes a Dao Extreme Realm expert.

Bowing to a Dao Realm expert is not shameful.

Xu Gu remained silent.

He understood the principles Jin Yi was talking about, but putting them into practice required him to overcome a difficult psychological hurdle.

After an unknown amount of time, Xu Gu looked up at the sky and let out a long sigh.

People have to bow their heads under the eaves.

After much deliberation, bowing down to Su Mu had become his only option.

And thinking about it rationally, it seems like a pretty good option.

If he set aside his personal prejudice against Su Mu, he had to admit that Su Mu was definitely a good ally.

Yanfu Sect has its eye on Su Mu, Danxia Sect has its eye on Su Mu, not to mention Hengshan Sect.

If Su Mu had no redeeming qualities, how could he possibly win over these major sects?

If he really does reach a cooperation agreement with Su Mu, it is even possible that he can influence the Hengshan Sect through Su Mu and make the Hengshan Sect give up the pursuit of them.

Even if all else fails, as long as Su Mu agrees, they can join the Yanfu Sect and have a foothold.

Moreover, you can also befriend a future Dao Realm expert.

No matter how you look at it, this is something that has only benefits and no drawbacks.

As long as you're shameless, you can enjoy these benefits.

Xu Gu gritted his teeth, looked at Jin Yi, and said in a deep voice, "Even if I wanted to back down, Su Mu might not forgive me."

"I can act as a middleman if you're willing."

Jin Yi said with a smile, "You may not know Su Mu very well. As long as you are willing to pay a price, he will definitely forgive you."

After all, your conflict with him is just a matter of pride. Given Su Mu's personality, he would never give up tangible benefits for a mere matter of pride.

I imagine Elder Xu, you took many good things with you before you left Hengshan Sect, didn't you?"

Xu Gu nodded with difficulty.

He knew that without significant bleeding this time, he probably wouldn't make it through.

…………

Su Mu turned around and looked back with some surprise.

The Great Celestial Venerable didn't catch up?

He wasn't actually very confident that he could shake off the Great Celestial Venerable.

He was just thinking about how he could completely shake off the Great Celestial Venerable if he caught up with him.

First, he had to lure his opponent to an open, deserted place; otherwise, the commotion from their fight would be too great and could easily injure innocent people.

However, it seems that none of his ideas are needed now.

Because the Great Celestial Venerable didn't catch up at all.

Su Mu didn't believe that the Great Celestial Venerable couldn't catch up with him; he could only mean that the Great Celestial Venerable never intended to catch up.

This raised a question in Su Mu's mind.

Given the Great Celestial Venerable's arrogant and self-centered personality, how could he tolerate such a direct provocation?

"What exactly is the Great Celestial Venerable thinking?"

Su Mu thought to himself.

He had known the Great Celestial Venerable for a long time, but even now, he still couldn't quite grasp the Great Celestial Venerable's personality and character.

Because he knew so little about the Great Celestial Venerable, Su Mu found it difficult to understand some of the Great Celestial Venerable's actions.

This kind of opponent is the most frustrating.

Because you have no idea what he'll do.

Just like this time, Su Mu thought the Great Celestial Venerable would catch up, but the Great Celestial Venerable didn't.

Su Mu didn't even know why the Great Celestial Venerable had given up.

Recalling the news he had overheard in the Great Chu Dynasty that the Great Celestial Venerable was deliberately keeping the Great Xuan Dynasty and the Void Beast King's Court useful, Su Mu couldn't help but feel a sense of crisis.

The Great Celestial Venerable clearly had some kind of plan, but Su Mu had no idea what the Great Celestial Venerable was planning.

This feeling of being kept in the dark is quite unpleasant.

Su Mu frowned and pondered for a moment, but still couldn't figure it out. In the end, he could only sigh and shake his head, then his figure flickered and disappeared into thin air.

…………

When Su Mu returned to the Great Xuan Dynasty, Dongfang Liuyun, Tushan Hanyu, and others immediately came to report to him.

"They just arrived recently and said they want to see you."

Dongfang Liuyun said, "The two of them also brought another person with them, who said he was an old acquaintance of yours. I suspect that person is Xu Gu, the elder of the Hengshan Sect's Punishment Hall, whom you mentioned."

"Xu Gu?"

Su Mu was somewhat surprised. What were these three guys doing here looking for him after escaping death?
Are they here to demand an explanation?
"What are they here for?"

Su Mu pondered for a moment and asked.

"They said they'd only tell you after they met you."

Tu Shan Hanyu said, "However, the three of them don't seem to be here to cause trouble."

"Let them in."

Su Mu pondered for a moment before speaking.

With his current cultivation level, he is not afraid of Jin Yi and the other two.

A moment later, Dongfang Liuyun and Tushan Hanyu brought the person in.

Upon seeing Su Mu sitting high above, Xu Gu's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, and he couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

"Elder Xu, don't forget your purpose."

Jin Yi couldn't help but remind Xu Gu.

This is Su Mu's territory. If Xu Gu really goes back on his word, then the two of them will be in a very awkward position.

Xu Gu remained silent with a gloomy face.

Jin Yi met Su Mu's ambiguous smile, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Brother Su, we meet again."

"Elder Jin, I remember telling you that if you wanted to talk to me, you had to do as I said. Now it seems you haven't done what I asked you to do."

Su Mu said calmly.

"I know."

Jin Yi said seriously, "However, I think that killing is not the only way to solve the problem."

Elder Xu has realized his mistake and wants to become friends with you, Brother Su.

"Oh?"

Su Mu glanced at Xu Gu, a hint of amusement on his face.

"What merit do I possess to make Elder Xu turn from an enemy into a friend?"

Su Mu said sarcastically.

"Su Mu, you don't have to be so sarcastic."

Xu Gu snorted coldly, "Since I'm here today, I've already disregarded life and death. Do you think I'm afraid of your sarcastic remarks?"

"So, I should praise Elder Xu for his great courage?"

Su Mu pursed his lips.

"Alright, tell me, what exactly is your purpose in coming to see me?"

Su Mu said somewhat impatiently.

"What I said is true."

Jin Yi said solemnly, "Elder Xu also came with sincerity. He wants to resolve the grievances between you."

"If you're willing to make peace with him, he's willing to share half of what he brought from the Hengshan Sect with you."

“If I remember correctly, I am the peak master of Zhenyue Peak of Hengshan Sect, while you, Xu Gu, are a traitor to Hengshan Sect. If I kill you, everything you took from Hengshan Sect will be mine, rightfully and legitimately.”

Su Mu said with a half-smile, "Tell me, under these circumstances, why should I agree to your request?"

“You’re right, if you kill me, all those things will indeed be yours.”

Hearing Su Mu's words, Xu Gu calmed down instead. He said coldly, "Besides, I've walked right into your trap. If you want to kill me, I won't be leaving today."

But you need to think this through. Killing me is easy, but my brothers will definitely avenge me.

They can't do anything to you, but they can certainly slaughter your Great Xuan Dynasty until rivers of blood flow.

You should know very well how much destruction a reckless martial artist can cause.

Xu Gu looked at Su Mu calmly.

He wasn't threatening Su Mu; he was simply stating a fact.

"Brother Su, it is better to resolve enmity than to perpetuate it."

Jin Yi also spoke up, "The grudges between Elder Xu and Hengshan Sect have nothing to do with you. The Great Xuan Dynasty is your true foundation."

I won't lie to you, Elder Xu and the others are already at their wits' end. If you cut off their last chance to survive, they are indeed capable of anything.

But with just one word from you, you can give them a way to survive.

"How come I didn't know I had such great abilities?"

Su Mu smiled coldly and said, "Or do you, Xu Gu, want to bring your brothers to join my Great Xuan Dynasty?"
Forgive my bluntness, but my Great Xuan Dynasty is too small to accommodate such great figures as you.

"We want to join the Jambudvipa sect."

Xu Gu didn't hide anything and said coldly, "Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng told me that they would only be willing to let me join them if I begged for your forgiveness."

Su Mu looked at Xu Gu, then at Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng, and immediately understood what was going on.

Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng were afraid that if they accepted Xu Gu, they would offend him, so they forced Xu Gu to come and beg for peace.

"Elder Xu, back then you sent me to deal with King Yama. If I hadn't been lucky, the grass on my grave would be three feet tall by now."

Su Mu said calmly, "If you were Elder Xu and someone wanted you dead, what would you do?"

"Sixty percent."

Xu Gu was silent for a moment, then slowly uttered two words.

He meant that he would give 60% of what he took from Yokoyama Sect to Su Mu.

Su Mu sneered and remained silent.

"Seventy percent, no more than that."

Xu Gu gritted his teeth and said, "My brothers and I still need to live. Leaving 30% is our lifeline."

If you want more, then we won't survive. Since we're going to die anyway, do you think there's any point in me negotiating with you?

"Brother Su, seventy percent is quite a lot."

Jin Yi said in a low voice, "And they will owe you a favor, and you may need their help in the future."

"So you two were using me to do someone a favor."

Su Mu glanced at Jin Yi and said, "Jin Yi, was it because I was too easy to talk to you before that you had the wrong impression?"

Or do you think I have to give you this face?

"I did not mean that."

Jin Yi said somewhat awkwardly.

He knew he had indeed gone too far.

His relationship with Su Mu was definitely not that close; he had no right to influence Su Mu at all.

"I allowed you two to move freely in this world because you both agreed to my request, but now it seems that you two have not kept your promise."

I think you all want me to force you out of this world.

Su Mu's face darkened, and he said coldly.

In an instant, the surrounding air seemed to turn several degrees colder.

Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng both felt a chill run down their spines, and the hairs on the backs of their bodies stood on end.

A sense of life-or-death crisis surged in both of their hearts at the same time.

They felt that Su Mu was truly intent on killing, and they also felt that Su Mu seemed to have become even stronger.

If Su Mu really makes a move, the two of them are definitely no match for him.

Even if Xu Gu is included, it's the same.

This terrifying feeling was exactly the same as when they faced the Great Celestial Venerable before.

This discovery caused the two to exchange a glance, their hearts filled with astonishment.

One Grand Celestial Venerable was already astonishing enough, but it's unexpected that Su Mu's strength had reached this level as well.

Jin Yi felt somewhat helpless; he found himself increasingly frustrated when facing Su Mu.

Because he simply doesn't have the confidence to negotiate with Su Mu right now.

"Su Mu, let's not beat around the bush."

Xu Gu looked at Su Mu and said in a deep voice, "You don't need to play hard to get."

We've known each other for a long time. If you really wanted to kill me, you wouldn't have given me a chance to speak.

Just name your price.

I'll give it if I can afford it; if I can't, then we can just part ways.

Even if I, Xu Gu, don't live, I will die a glorious death, and I will never be a groveling beggar!

Once he calmed down, Xu Gu finally began to behave more like the former elder of the Punishment Hall of the Hengshan Sect.

Su Mu couldn't help but show his appreciation.

"Eighty percent."

Su Mu slowly said, "I want 80% of the things you brought out from Hengshan Sect."

Furthermore, you've been in the Great Chu Dynasty for so long, you must have learned some of its secrets. I need to know the intelligence you possess.”

"Seven and a half percent."

Xu Gu said in a deep voice, "I can only give you 75% at most. As for the intelligence we have, that's possible."

Furthermore, I can tell you that I have discovered a tremendous secret of the Great Celestial Venerable, a secret that should be useful to you, enough to be worth half a percent.

"make a deal."

Su Mu pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.

Then his gaze fell on Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng.

"I've finished negotiating the deal with Xu Gu, now it's our turn."

Su Mu said calmly, "Tell me, what are you two planning to give me?"

"We'll give it to you?"

Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng looked at each other in bewilderment. "Didn't we say that as long as you are willing to join the Yanfu Sect, you will be one of the Ten Kings of Hell?"

"You've agreed to join the Jambudvipa sect?"

“I’m not talking about joining the Yanfu Sect, but about you bringing Xu Gu to me.”

Su Mu said calmly, "You brought the person to me, and I'm giving you face."

Bringing Xu Gu into the Yanfu Sect must be a great achievement for both of you.

I've done you a great service; shouldn't you give me something in return?

Jin Yi: "..."

Sun Jifeng: "..."

They knew Su Mu was a man who wouldn't act without a reason, but they didn't expect him to be so greedy as to not even let go of this small benefit.

How is that giving them face?
It was clearly Xu Gu who gave you a large sum of money, okay?

You've already taken 75% of what Xu Gu brought out from Hengshan Sect, and you're still not satisfied?

Are they trying to extort money from the two of us?
“Brother Su, we two are no match for Elder Xu. We are just ordinary elders of the Yanfu Sect, earning only a little bit of humiliation fee. We have nothing of value to offer.”

Jin Yi said with a wry smile, "Even if you searched me from head to toe, you'd only get a thousand or so spirit stones."

"Really? Then I'll see if you're really that poor."

Su Mu said coldly.

Seeing that Su Mu was really going to search him, Jin Yi's face showed helplessness.

He underestimated Su Mu's "shamelessness".

Su Mu had none of the arrogance of other strong individuals. Jin Yi felt that Su Mu had never considered himself a strong person.

He never puts any constraints on himself and does things entirely as he pleases.

This is also one of the reasons why Jin Yi is afraid to deal with Su Mu.

Since he met Su Mu, he has never gained the upper hand in dealing with Su Mu.

He'd be grateful if he hadn't gained any advantage or suffered any major losses.

Just like this time, they were the ones who did Su Mu a huge favor, but in the end, it turned out that Su Mu was the one who gave them face.

You must understand that Xu Gu is Su Mu's enemy. If Xu Gu is determined to oppose the Great Xuan Dynasty, it could definitely bring a devastating blow to the Great Xuan Dynasty.

Now that Xu Gu and the Great Xuan Dynasty have turned from enemies to friends, not only has the Great Xuan Dynasty lost an enemy, but it has also brought the Great Xuan Dynasty a huge income.

Instead of being grateful to them, Su Mu tried to extort them. Who could he complain to?

Unfortunately, he couldn't reason with Su Mu.

Who can blame Su Mu for having a harder fist?

In the world of martial arts, strength is the only true measure of power.

"We can help you deal with the Great Celestial Venerable."

Jin Yi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "I'm not afraid to tell you, the three of us just fought with the Great Celestial Venerable. The strength of that Great Celestial Venerable is beyond imagination, and can only be described as unfathomable."

To be honest, you might not be his match either.

As for your Great Xuan Dynasty, no one else can help you at all.

But we can.

Jin Yi pointed to himself, then to Sun Jifeng, "We are both at the Dao Source Realm."

We can help you unify this world!

Jin Yi was a smart man; from beginning to end, he never mentioned that they had been deceived.

Jin Yi was also well aware that the Great Celestial Venerable was Su Mu's greatest enemy.

"He's right."

Xu Gu suddenly spoke up, "I can tell you now that, as far as I know, the Great Chu Dynasty obtained a Chaos Xuanhuang Spirit Embryo."

Once the Chaos Xuanhuang Spirit Embryo falls into the hands of the Great Celestial Venerable, the Great Celestial Venerable's strength will surely advance by leaps and bounds.

You might not even be a match for the Great Celestial Venerable now, let alone after his cultivation level increases...

"The Primordial Chaos Spirit Embryo?"

Su Mu's expression turned somewhat strange.

"You are the peak master of Zhenyue Peak of Hengshan Sect, yet you don't even know about the Chaos Profound Yellow Spirit Embryo?"

Xu Gu said sarcastically, "Let me tell you, the Chaos Xuanhuang Spirit Embryo contains the secrets of creation. It is a spiritual object born in the chaos at the beginning of the world."

Whoever can refine the Chaos Profound Yellow Spirit Embryo can become the Lord of Creation, which is the legendary Primordial Realm.

Why hasn't the sect leader of Hengshan Sect broken through to the Primordial Realm all these years?
"It's because he hasn't found the Primordial Chaos Spirit Embryo!"

"Since it is such a precious thing, why would the Great Chu Dynasty let you know of its existence?"

Su Mu asked casually.

"Do you think I've been an elder of the Punishment Hall for so many years for nothing? If I didn't even have this much skill, wouldn't I be a useless piece of trash?"

Xu Gu said, "If it weren't for the Great Celestial Venerable, the Great Chu Dynasty would have been mine long ago."

Xu Gu was just unlucky, not incapable.

It was the same when I was in the Yokoyama sect, and it is still the same now that I have come to this Saha world.

If it weren't for bad luck, he would already be the Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect.

“Brother Su, the Great Celestial Venerable has the Chaos Profound Yellow Spirit Embryo. His cultivation may break through at any time. If you want to deal with him, you will need help. We can help you.”

Jin Yi said in a deep voice, "This matter is enough for us to repay your favor, isn't it?"

Furthermore, if you agree to join the Yanfu Sect, we can also help you seize the Chaos Xuanhuang Spirit Embryo from the Great Celestial Venerable.

Don't tell me you're not interested in the Primordial Chaos Spirit Embryo.

"That is the Primordial Chaos Spirit Embryo, which even Dao Realm experts cannot resist."

Sun Jifeng also said, his face full of envy.

Su Mu looked at the three of them with a strange expression.

These three guys actually tried to lure him with the Chaos Xuanhuang Spirit Embryo.

"Is this the Chaotic Primordial Spirit Embryo you speak of?"

Su Mu smiled and flicked his wrist, a fist-sized sphere appearing in his palm.

Xu Gu, Jin Yi, and Sun Jifeng's eyes widened, and their breathing became heavy.

"this--"

They stared intently at Su Mu's palm, their faces filled with disbelief.

"How is this possible? How can there be two Chaos Profound Yellow Spirit Embryos in a small world?"

Xu Gu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"It is indeed impossible for two Chaos Xuanhuang Spirit Embryos to be born at the same time in a small world."

Su Mu said calmly, "This one is the one I obtained from the Great Chu Dynasty."

Therefore, the Great Celestial Venerable probably has no chance.

Jin Yi, you two will have to think of another way to repay my favor.

"Speaking of this Primordial Chaos Spirit Embryo, I suddenly realized what you can give me."

"what?"

Jin Yi said subconsciously, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he wanted to slap himself. How did it become that he owed Su Mu something?
Su Mu is a devil; he's gotten himself completely entangled! (End of Chapter)