The First Marquis of Daxuan

clang!
A crisp metallic clang echoed in the air.

The golden bell-shaped light shield formed by the World-Suppressing Bell shattered instantly.

The sword light fell on the World-Suppressing Bell.

Su Mu's figure was pushed backward by the powerful force.

Lu Yin and the others all showed expressions of shock.

Su Mu was actually repelled!
This was the first time they had ever seen Su Mu being defeated since they had known him.

Moreover, it was Su Mu's defeated opponent who repelled Su Mu.

They could all see that the sword in Qian Guanyu's hand was far too powerful.

Although the Zhen Shi Bell in Su Mu's hand could withstand the sharpness of the sword, the power attached to the sword still repelled Su Mu.

They even understood that if it weren't for the World-Suppressing Bell blocking their way, Su Mu would probably have already been injured by the sword energy.

The group exchanged glances, their faces all showing resolute determination.

If Su Mu is truly defeated, then it will be their turn to charge in.

They were no match for Qian Guanyu, but even if they died, their combined attack would still inflict some damage on him.

At the very least, they could buy Su Mu a chance to escape.

As long as Su Mu lives, he will surely be able to avenge them in the future!
Lu Yin's expression was solemn, and he raised his hand to stop everyone's impulsive actions.

"Do not act rashly; the outcome is still uncertain!"

Lu Yin said in a deep voice.

He was the only one among them who knew the truth.

Su Mu once admitted that he could break through to the true Primordial Realm at any time.

Therefore, even though Su Mu was defeated by Qian Guanyu, Lu Yin did not believe that he would lose.

Retreat was merely a temporary measure for Su Mu to avoid the enemy's sharp edge.

Even if the Zhuxian Sword in Qian Guanyu's hand really possesses the power of the Primordial Realm, once Su Mu breaks through to the Primordial Realm, he will surely be able to turn misfortune into good fortune and defeat into victory.

So even though everyone else panicked, Lu Yin remained calm.

However, he also clenched his fists.

Although he had complete faith in Su Mu, he couldn't help but feel a little worried now that Su Mu was retreating.

air.

Qian Guanyu's face was contorted with rage as the power within his body surged wildly into the Zhuxian Sword.

He pressed down hard with both hands, about to cleave the Zhen Shi Bell in two with one sword and then kill Su Mu completely.

"Su Mu, so what if you get the World-Suppressing Bell? You can't unleash its full power. You absolutely cannot withstand my Immortal-Slaying Sword!"

Qian Guanyu roared inwardly.

Whether a weapon is powerful or not depends on who wields it!
If Qian Wudi were here, he would never think that Su Mu was unable to unleash the true power of the World-Suppressing Bell.

Because Qian Wudi knew very well that Su Mu was one of the strongest weapon forgers in the world.

It's ridiculous to say that a weaponsmith cannot unleash the full power of a weapon.

Unfortunately, Qian Guanyu still didn't understand Su Mu enough. He completely forgot that Su Mu was also a weapon forger.

This is not Qian Guanyu's fault.

In Qian Guanyu's view, a martial artist who has reached the level of Su Mu at a young age must have devoted all his time and energy to cultivation.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to achieve such success in martial arts.

In this way, he would no longer be able to focus on cultivating other things.

This is common sense.

How could Qian Guanyu have imagined that there was such a freak as Su Mu, who was omniscient and omnipotent?

When masters clash, victory or defeat hangs in the balance.

Even a small oversight can tip the scales of victory, let alone such a major oversight.

This oversight sealed Qian Guanyu's fate.

"The Immortal-Slaying Sword is nothing special."

Just when Qian Guanyu thought Su Mu had been completely defeated and was about to die by his sword, Su Mu suddenly spoke loudly.

Qian Guanyu felt a strong sense of unease.

Before he could react, Su Mu suddenly flicked his finger on the World-Suppressing Bell.

hum.

Visible sound waves appeared in the air and struck the Zhuxian Sword at an incredible speed.

A tremendous force surged through the sword and into Qian Guanyu's body, causing him to involuntarily raise his arm and step back.

"The sword in your hand is not worthy of the name 'Slaying Immortals'!"

Su Mu's icy voice came through.

Immediately afterwards, a second sound wave emanated from the World-Suppressing Bell and instantly struck Qian Guanyu.

"what!"

Qian Guanyu screamed in pain.

In an instant, he felt as if his soul was being ripped out of his body.

The tearing pain made him scream involuntarily.

Su Mu held the World-Suppressing Bell in his right hand and tapped it repeatedly with his left.

The sound waves kept attacking.

For every step he took forward, Qian Guanyu took a step back.

A piercing scream echoed in the air.

Qian Guanyu clutched his head, even dropping the Zhuxian Sword, completely powerless to fight back.

This sudden reversal left everyone wide-eyed.

Even Lu Yin looked surprised.

Lu Yin knew that Su Mu would not lose.

But Lu Yin never expected that Su Mu would turn defeat into victory in this way.

The World-Suppressing Bell in Su Mu's hand has such power?

He had no idea that Su Mu possessed such a divine weapon.

No, no!
Lu Yin suddenly realized.

Su Mu certainly didn't have this skill before, otherwise there would be no reason for him not to use it when he fought Qian Guanyu last time.

Was this Zhenshi Bell newly cast by Su Muxin?

Or perhaps, this World-Suppressing Bell was something Su Mu recently acquired?
Wasn't Su Mu supposed to be at Dragon Hidden Mountain? How come he suddenly appeared here and rescued them?
Could it be that Su Mu obtained this World-Suppressing Bell from Dragon Hidden Mountain?
If that's the case, then it's understandable that Zhen Shi Zhong was able to defeat Qian Guan Yu.

The divine weapons from Longyin Mountain will surely be able to deal with Qian Guanyu, who is from Longyin Mountain.

Upon realizing this, Lu Yin could no longer conceal the horror on his face.

Obtaining such a treasure from Dragon Hidden Mountain, capable of defeating someone at the half-step Primordial Realm, might not seem like much, but upon closer inspection, it's absolutely terrifying.

It should be understood that Longyin Mountain is an enemy, not a friend.

Su Mu's trip to Longyin Mountain was not a visit.

In this situation, not only did Su Mu escape unscathed, but he also brought out such a powerful divine weapon from Dragon Hidden Mountain. Is this something a human could do?

At least, even if Lu Yin were beaten to death, he would never have imagined how Su Mu managed to do it.

Regardless, the power of this World-Suppressing Bell is extraordinary.

Moreover, as a weapon forger, Su Mu brought out the full power of the World-Suppressing Bell.

I don't know how many impacts.

Qian Guanyu was disheveled and looked like a madman.

He was bleeding from all seven orifices, and his body was covered with countless wounds.

at last.

Qian Guanyu finally showed a look of horror on his face.

He yelled and soared into the sky, trying to escape from the place.

He was afraid.

He was really scared.

Su Mu was terrifyingly powerful.

He knew that if he didn't leave now, he would really die here today.

As a half-step Primordial Realm expert, Qian Guanyu never imagined that he would die outside Dragon Hidden Mountain one day.

He never imagined that there would actually be someone in the world who could threaten his life and death.

boom!
Just as Qian Guanyu took to the air, a large bell suddenly fell down on his head.

However, Su Mu threw out the World-Suppressing Bell in his hand.

The World-Suppressing Bell instantly grew to a size of 100 zhang, completely enveloping Qian Guanyu below.

With a loud bang, the World-Suppressing Bell fell to the ground and transformed into a towering mountain peak that reached into the clouds.

Qian Guanyu had already disappeared without a trace.

The lingering sound continued.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at Su Mu in the air, their faces filled with disbelief.

How could someone as powerful as Qian Guanyu be suppressed by Su Mu like this?

In that instant, everyone revered Su Mu as a god.

They believed that there was no one more powerful than Su Mu in the world.

Su Mu, who had accomplished all of this, remained completely calm.

Su Mu raised his hand, and a long sword was already in his grasp.

That long sword was none other than the Immortal Execution Sword that Qian Guanyu had lost.

"The sword is a fine sword, but it is not worthy of the name 'Zhu Xian' (诛仙, meaning 'slaying immortals')."

Su Mu ran his fingers along the blade of the sword and murmured with emotion.

He had to admit that he was quite startled when he first heard the name "Zhu Xian Sword".

If it really is that legendary Immortal-Slaying Sword, he might not be able to handle it.

However, when they actually encountered it, this sword, though powerful, was far from comparable to the Immortal Execution Sword in Su Mu's mind.

If it were the Immortal Execution Sword in Su Mu's heart, it could cleave the World-Suppressing Bell in two with a single strike.

This one, however, doesn't have that power.

Qian Guanyu wielded the sword and unleashed the power of the Primordial Realm, but he was unable to cleave the World-Suppressing Bell, which he had obtained from the Great Qian Ancestor.

This is just like the story of the spear and the shield.

Between two equally powerful weapons, which is stronger depends on the person wielding them.

Clearly, Su Mu was the better choice.

call!
The sound of wind breaking abruptly arose.

Lu Yin and the others had arrived at Su Mu's side, looking at him with excitement.

"That Qian Guanyu, he's dead?"

Lu Yin asked.

“No.” Su Mu shook his head and said, “A half-step Primordial Realm cultivator isn’t so easy to kill.”

I'm not confident I can completely eliminate him right now.

Su Mu could kill Qian Guanyu's physical body, but he suspected that a half-step Primordial Realm soul could escape.

Especially people like Qian Guanyu who have connections.

Who knows, there might be some means to bring someone back to life.

Rather than letting Qian Guanyu escape by feigning death, it would be better to simply suppress him here.

In this way, even if Qian Guanyu had some means of resurrection, it would be useless.

Unless Qian Guanyu has the courage to end his own life.

However, even if Qian Guanyu had the courage to end his own life, he might not be able to do so under the suppression of the Zhen Shi Zhong.

"Senior Lu, please accompany me."

Su Mu said slowly.

"Where to go?"

Lu Yin said in a deep voice, an excited expression on his face.

Are we finally going to need him?

He had already made preparations.

He has recently made a series of breakthroughs, but the more breakthroughs he makes, the more he feels like a useless person.

Previously, as the sect leader of the Yanfu Sect, he was a great and upright figure who saved the Yanfu Sect from danger countless times.

But now, he feels like there's nothing he can do.

Instead, they waited for Su Mu to come to their rescue time and time again.

He worked desperately, hoping to one day be of use again, rather than just living a life of idleness under Su Mu's protection.

“Go and talk to Qian Wudi.”

Su Mu's lips curled up slightly as he spoke calmly.

…………

Upon seeing his old rival Qian Wudi again, Lu Yin clearly sensed that the other party was different from before.

How spirited and invincible Qian Wudi once was!

As the emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, it is no exaggeration to say that he is the number one person in the entire world.

At that time, Qian Wudi was arrogant and thought himself the only one who mattered.

Lu Yin fought Qian Wudi several times, and although the battles ended in a draw, he could sense that Qian Wudi never considered him a worthy opponent.

Perhaps, Lu Yin was always just a whetstone for the Great Qian Dynasty.

However, now, Qian Wudi's domineering aura is gone.

On the contrary, he lowered his head in front of Su Mu.

Lu Yin felt a deep sense of empathy for Qian Wudi.

Even the most powerful martial artist would find it difficult not to bow their head before Su Mu.

Even someone as powerful as Qian Guanyu was suppressed by Su Mu, wasn't he?
Moreover, Su Mu could break through to the Primordial Realm at any time.

He and Qian Wudi were both top experts of the old era.

This era belongs to Su Mu.

"Ancestor Guanyu—"

Qian Wudi waved his hand to dismiss the guards.

He knew in his heart that if Su Mu really came to assassinate him, he wouldn't have shown himself so openly.

Moreover, if Su Mu really makes a move, how effective can these guards be?

It's useless.

Qian Wudi glanced discreetly in the direction of Dragon Hidden Mountain.

Ancestor Guanyu went to kill Su Mu with full confidence, but Su Mu is now standing in front of him. What this means is self-evident.

Now, perhaps only the other elders in Dragon Hidden Mountain can deal with Su Mu.

"He's not dead yet, but whether he lives or dies depends on your choice."

Su Mu said calmly, "Don't count on the old guys in Dragon Hidden Mountain; they can't leave Dragon Hidden Mountain for the time being."

Qian Wudi looked up and saw Su Mu's ambiguous smile.

His heart sank.

Su Mu even knows these things?

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The more you interact with Su Mu, the more terrifying you become.

It was as if there was nothing in this world that Su Mu couldn't do.

"What will it take for you to release Ancestor Guanyu?"

Qian Wudi was silent for a moment, then slowly said.

He knew in his heart that Su Mu would not come to the Great Qian Dynasty for no reason.

To put it bluntly, the strength of the Great Qian Dynasty is undeniable.

If Su Mu really dares to kill Qian Wudi here, the Great Qian Dynasty will be destroyed, and no matter how strong Su Mu is, he will have to pay a heavy price.

He, Qian Wudi, was confident in this.

Given the current situation, Su Mu has no need to resort to such a method that would result in mutual destruction with the Great Qian Dynasty.

Su Mu's appearance before him was probably not for the purpose of fighting.

In that case, it can only be—extortion.

The Ancestor Guanyu has fallen into his hands. Su Mu just said that the Ancestor Guanyu's life and death are in his hands. How could someone as smart as Qian Wudi not understand Su Mu's meaning?
Isn't this blatant extortion?
Could Qian Wudi refuse?
No!

Even at a great cost, he had to save Guan Yu's life.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to explain himself to the elders in Dragon Hidden Mountain.

It was Qian Wudi who sought help from Longyin Mountain, which led Longyin Mountain to send Guanyu Patriarch.

Now that Patriarch Guanyu is in trouble, if Qian Wudi sits idly by, the patriarchs in Longyin Mountain will surely not forgive him when they emerge in the future.

He endured hardship and bided his time.

Qian Wudi had only one thought in his mind at that moment.

Let Su Mu be smug for a while. When the elders of Dragon Hidden Mountain come out, that will be the time when Su Mu will vanish into thin air.

Qian Wudi made up his mind that no matter how unreasonable Su Mu's request was, he would definitely agree to it.

As long as Su Mu releases Ancestor Guanyu.

Lu Yin looked at Su Mu, then at Qian Wudi, and suddenly realized what was going on.

It turns out that Su Mu planned to use Qian Guanyu to threaten Qian Wudi.

"When two countries are at war, the defeated side must cede territory and pay reparations if it wants to survive."

Su Mu said calmly.

"Cession of territory and payment of reparations..."

Qian Wudi took a deep breath. He would never have accepted such humiliating conditions in the past.

But now, he nodded almost without hesitation.

"Okay. As long as you release Ancestor Guanyu, I can agree to any condition."

As the emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, he should not have uttered such words.

His statement will only encourage his opponents to make exorbitant demands and will have no other effect.

However, Qian Wudi knew in his heart that he was now facing Su Mu.

Instead of beating around the bush, let's be frank and speak openly.

“Senior Lu, you are more familiar with the Great Qian Dynasty. Why don’t you talk to him about which places we want?”

Su Mu turned to Lu Yindao.

Lu Yin has been fighting against the Great Qian Dynasty for so many years, he understands the Great Qian Dynasty better than Su Mu.

Lu Yin stepped forward without hesitation and began to bargain with Qian Wudi.

Lu Yin dedicated his life to overthrowing the Great Qian Dynasty, and he knew the Great Qian Dynasty's territory like the back of his hand.

Over the years, he has repeatedly devised how to attack the Great Qian Dynasty and overthrow it step by step.

Those crucial challenges were already in his mind.

Now that he had the opportunity, he naturally brought up all those places without hesitation.

Although Qian Wudi was willing to pay any price, he did not want to truly destroy the Great Qian Dynasty.

After all, what they are doing now is just a delaying tactic.

He also bargained.

The two went back and forth.

Su Mu, on the other hand, strolled back and forth with a calm demeanor, observing the architecture of the Great Qian Dynasty's imperial palace with great interest.

It took a whole day.

Lu Yin and Qian Wudi finally reached an agreement.

The Great Qian Dynasty exchanged almost a third of its territory, plus annual tribute, for Qian Guanyu's life.

It has to be said that Qian Guanyu's life is perhaps the most valuable life in the history of the world.

Lu Yin even felt that the life of a half-step Primordial Realm expert was not worth this much.

But by sheer coincidence, Qian Wudi was still willing to pay such a high price to save Qian Guanyu's life.

In a sense.

They made a profit.

Lu Yin returned to Su Mu's side and informed Su Mu of the results of the negotiations.

"Su Mu, I have agreed to your conditions. You can release Ancestor Guanyu now."

Emperor Qian Wudi said coldly.

"Release them?"

Su Mu shook his head.

"What do you mean?"

Qian Wudi was furious, "You want to go back on your word?"

"I never said I would let him go; I only promised not to kill him."

Su Mu calmly said, "Qian Guanyu may be spared the death penalty, but he cannot escape punishment."

I will suppress him for thirty years, and then I will release him naturally.

This is me giving you, Qian Wudi, face.

"Give me face?"

Qian Wudi was so angry he laughed. Was this considered giving him face?

Should he be flattered?

He squandered a third of the Great Qian Dynasty's accumulated wealth and power over many years! (End of Chapter)