Da Xuan Martial Saint

"Taiyin Artistic Conception!"

Meng Danyun muttered in her heart, "No wonder the Hehuan Sect has produced several outstanding disciples this generation. Hua Nongying is so much less formidable than Hua Nongyue, not even stepping into the second stage of the Pleasure Artistic Conception, yet they are known as the Hehuan Twins... It turns out she has always been comprehending the Taiyin Artistic Conception. Although it seems she has only grasped it recently, it is still one of the branches of the Yin Yang Artistic Conception."

The path of Yin Yang is also one of the world's top martial arts, second only to the Qiankun Path. Merging pleasure, although derived from it, is nowhere near as direct as the branches of 'Taiyin' Artistic Conception!

If Hua Nongying wasn't dedicating herself to the Taiyin Artistic Conception, her Pleasure Artistic Conception would have likely reached the second stage by now. Even though neither conception has stepped into the second stage, the Taiyin Artistic Conception itself is extraordinary. Despite just beginning to comprehend it, the power it wields far surpasses ordinary artistic conceptions, and combined with the Pleasure Artistic Conception, it is just enough to contend with Gu Hong at this time.

Meng Danyun cast a glance around the darkness.

No wonder that person from the Blood Hidden Pavilion didn't vie for the Earthly Green Lotus. He clearly knew himself well, understanding that if he dared to come close and try, he would hardly elude Gu Hong's Heart Sword perception. Being forced to flee in an embarrassing and even perilous situation if Gu Hong and Hua Nongying teamed up against him first.

"Daring not to contend with Gu Hong and Hua Nongying for the Earthly Green Lotus, yet attacks me..."

At this moment, Meng Danyun was secretly annoyed, thinking it must have become a convenient habit since attacking her seemed without risk. The assassin from the Blood Hidden Pavilion who had allied with Han Guang and others earlier did it, and so did the one who suddenly attacked just now.

Once she advances the Xun Wind and Kan Water Artistic Conceptions to the second stage, she too would emulate Chen Mu's approach of keeping a low profile and remaining undetected, making those from the Blood Hidden Pavilion taste their own medicine if they dare attack her again.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Speaking of which.

She wondered how Chen Mu was doing in his pursuit of Han Guang.

While Meng Danyun was contemplating, her expression suddenly stilled, and then she looked toward the pool at her feet.

Almost within a few breaths, a figure like a flying shuttle emerged from the passage beneath the pool, breaking the surface and landing not far from her, clearly Chen Mu!

"You've arrived."

Meng Danyun looked at Chen Mu, her bright eyes suddenly shimmering with a faint light.

She actually left a few traces in the waterway earlier, so it wasn't surprising that Chen Mu could follow them here. What really stirred her was the strength Chen Mu had displayed in the underground cavern previously.

The Thunderclap, Xun Wind, and Blazing Flames Artistic Conceptions each had stepped into the second stage, and his Yuan Gang True Essence's solidity was comparable to hers. Knowing that Chen Mu had only recently entered the Five Viscera Realm, it was evident his foundation for stepping into the realm was virtually perfect.

Jade Bone!

Chen Mu must have entered the Five Viscera Realm with the most flawless foundation, which allowed him to have such robust Yuan Gang Force from the outset.

She had always felt that Chen Mu had extraordinary innate talent, capable of replacing her as the next true successor of the Spirit Profound Peak if he joined the Seven Profound Sect. However, she didn't realize she had still drastically underestimated Chen Mu's perceptiveness and potential.

Having the Jade Bone foundation and mastering the three artistic conceptions of wind, thunder, and fire upon just entering the Five Viscera Realm, there was no doubt he was a genius among geniuses. Throughout the entire Seven Profound Sect, only Zhou Hao, the chief true successor of Great Profound Peak, could compare with him.

"Ran into some trouble, which delayed me. I'm glad you're alright, Senior Sister Meng."

Chen Mu gave Meng Danyun a slight nod while his gaze swept across the stone cave, also noticing the Earthly Green Lotus growing in the distant pool, a flicker of light passing through his eyes, and then he glanced at Gu Hong and Hua Nongying who were engaged in combat.

Meng Danyun said, "I possess the Kan Water Artistic Conception. This underground cavern and water cavity give me the geographical advantage. Those remaining won't be able to trouble me."

"Hmm."

Chen Mu nodded slightly, then looked toward the distant pool again, and said, "Is that the Earthly Green Lotus?"

Meng Danyun also looked over, her eyes flashing slightly, and responded, "It should be."

At this moment.

Both Gu Hong and Hua Nongying also briefly glanced at Chen Mu's arrival, their own eyes revealing a hint of surprise as their movements gradually slowed down.

Being able to get here, surely he had cultivated the Body Tempering Method to the Five Viscera Realm.

Both were somewhat familiar with Chen Mu, especially Hua Nongying, whose eyes now held a hint of unusual color. Although she knew Chen Mu had comprehended the second step of the Thunderclap Artistic Conception while in the Bone Tempering Realm, and was extremely percept

uitive with solid Qi-Blood already near the Five Viscera Realm, she had not expected that in such a short time, Chen Mu had indeed stepped into the Five Viscera Realm.

Even if Chen Mu had only just entered the Five Viscera Realm, having already mastered the second step of the Thunderclap Artistic Conception as well as likely the Xun Wind Artistic Conception's second step, he was not weak, even if his Yuan Gang Force was slightly inferior.

Hua Nongying alone was manageable.

But with Chen Mu joining Meng Danyun, undoubtedly on the same side, and another from the Blood Hidden Pavilion looming, it was no longer possible for her and Gu Hong to continue their unrestrained battle.

With this thought, Hua Nongying smiled coyly at Gu Hong, and said, "Senior Brother Gu, although your Heart Sword counters my Pleasure, defeating me quickly won't be easy. How about we both stop for now? After all, the Earthly Green Lotus Seed only works the first time it's used. There are six here, enough for us to share."

Gu Hong's gaze swept over Meng Danyun and Chen Mu.

Then he slowly said, "I take four, you take two."

"Hehe, Brother Gu is a bit too greedy, isn't he? Although Brother Gu's strength is not weak, if I join hands with them, Brother Gu might not get even a single one in the end."

Hua Nongying giggled sweetly.

Gu Hong said coldly, "Are you threatening me?"

Hua Nongying smiled and said, "How dare I threaten Brother Gu. It's just a friendly reminder. You should make a decision quickly otherwise, it will be even more troublesome if others come looking."

"Hmph."

Gu Hong snorted coldly and scanned Meng Danyun and Chen Mu once more. Seeing Chen Mu walking towards them, he quickly pondered and made a judgment, just as he was about to reply to Hua Nongying.

Boom!

The stone cave was suddenly filled with roaring wind and thunder, and the blazing flames lit up the darkness.

There was Chen Mu, holding the Flowing Fire Blade with raging flames on the blade, winds howling around him, and his whole body surrounded by flashing lightning and interwoven thunder arcs. His terrifying momentum oppressed everything around him, and his expression was calm and indifferent, as if he was a demon god, slowly stepping closer.

"No need to bother."

"Better... if they all belong to me."

As his words fell.

The entire stone cave fell silent for a moment.

Apart from Meng Danyun, who looked impressed, everyone, whether it was Gu Hong, Hua Nongying, or Ling Wu from Blood Hidden Pavilion lurking in the shadows, showed shocked expressions, with astonishment in their eyes.

Xun Wind! Thunderclap! Separating Fire!

All three Artistic Conceptions are at the second step level!

Gu Hong looked at Chen Mu, his gaze filled with shock. In fact, he had seen Chen Mu twice before and remembered clearly; the first time was a chance encounter in the streets which he did not care about, and the second time was previously on Qingping River while Chen Mu was rescuing someone from a boat, and Lv Yuan attempted to act against Chen Mu but was stopped by him. Although he felt that Chen Mu had some talent then, he still did not think that Chen Mu was someone who could compete with him.

Yet only at this moment, when the three second-step Artistic Conceptions unfolded in the stone cave, did he finally realize that his previous judgment of Chen Mu was completely wrong. This man was indeed the great enemy Lv Yuan had spoken about!

"Xun Wind, Thunderclap, Separating Fire... I did not expect someone like you to emerge from the small Yu County. I truly underestimated you before. Once you step into the Six Viscera Realm, there will definitely be a place for you on the 'Wind Cloud List' of the Cold North Path."

Gu Hong stared at Chen Mu and slowly said, "My Heart Sword Sword Intent has achieved Major Achievement, and even the enchantress of the Hehuan Sect is no match for me. I thought there was no one in Yu County capable of sharpening my sword, but it turns out there was still you."

As his voice fell, Gu Hong, who had not moved during his previous fight with Hua Nongying, finally made a move. He suddenly lifted his left hand, formed it into a sword, and from nearly ten feet away, he swung it down towards Chen Mu!

"Take this sword strike!"

Almost instantly, the force of Yuan Gang surged in the void, transforming into a three-feet-long majestic Sword Qi, powerfully slashing down towards Chen Mu. The force was immensely overpowering, and even before fully striking down, it gave the sensation as if one's body and mind were already cleaved in two by the Sword Qi!

Chen Mu stood firm, his eyes reflecting the descending majestic Sword Qi, the power of the Heart Sword Intent not only manifesting above the Sword Qi but also directly slicing into his spirit.

But.

Before this strand of Sword Intent that sliced towards his spirit could penetrate deeper into Chen Mu's soul, it was suppressed and blocked by a strong and thick aura, unable to shake Chen Mu's spirit in the slightest.

Then, with an indifferent expression, Chen Mu held the blade with both hands and suddenly swung it forward!

Buzz!

The surrounding thunder arcs suddenly converged on the blade of the Flowing Fire Blade, merging with the flames. For a moment, wind and thunder met, and thunder roared violently, forming a three-feet-long Thunderfire Blade Qi that burst forth.

Instantly, the light of thunder and fire exploded, colliding and intersecting with that invisible Sword Qi in the void, causing a roaring wind that made nearby ponds ripple with waves.

Crack.

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After a brief standoff, the three-feet-long Sword Qi unleashed by Gu Hong showed visible cracks in midair and then shattered inch by inch!

Amidst the howling winds, enveloped in the might of thunder and fire, Gu Hong was swept up and flung backward in his astonished gaze. He flew across the air in an arc and plunged into a pond at the far end of the cave!

Splash.

He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, the blood not even touching the ground before being incinerated by the flames. On the brilliant Heart Sword within the depths of his eyes, silent cracks densely covered the blade.

With one strike, Chen Mu shattered Gu Hong's Sword Qi, cracked his Heart Sword Intent, and sent him flying. After that, Chen Mu did not pursue any further but slowly lowered the Flowing Fire Blade in his hands, looking towards Hua Nongying on the other side and said calmly,

"What about you?"