The First Marquis of Daxuan

Although the Yanfu Sect is named after a sect, its sphere of influence has long exceeded that of an ordinary sect.

Even super sects like Hengshan Sect and Danxia Sect cannot compare with Yanfu Sect.

The Yanfu Sect is composed of powerful individuals who emerged from the small worlds occupied by the Great Qian Dynasty. They hate the Great Qian Dynasty as an invader, so they unite to fight against it.

These former losers now rule over vast territories, with as many as five or six smaller worlds under their command.

Even when facing the powerful Daqian Dynasty, Yanfu Sect has the strength to fight.

But who would have thought that the earliest Jambudvipa sect originated from a cave with a diameter of no more than a hundred feet?
This underground lava cave is now a forbidden area of ​​the Yanfu Sect, and no one of ordinary status is qualified to enter it.

Although Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng are elders of the Yanfu Sect, this is their second time here. The first time was when they were promoted to elders.

Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng stood somewhat nervously in the center, with three people sitting opposite them.

These three people are three of the Ten Kings of Hell in the Yanfu Sect.

In the Yanfu Sect, above the elders is the King of Hell, above the King of Hell is the Dharma Protector, and above the Dharma Protector is the Sect Master of the Yanfu Sect.

Therefore, strictly speaking, the Ten Kings of Hell are the superiors of the elders.

Normally, the miscellaneous affairs of the Yama Temple are handled by the Ten Kings of Hell in rotation.

The three Yama Kings in front of us are the ones currently on duty.

If Jin Yi wants Su Mu to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm, then he must obtain the consent of these three Yama Kings.

"Jin Yi".

One of the three Kings of Hell, King Mei, slowly spoke, "Do you know what you're saying? You want outsiders to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm?"

“Lord Mei Yanwang, I know exactly what I’m talking about.”

Jin Yi took a deep breath and said seriously, "Su Mu is indeed an outsider, but he promised that as long as he is allowed to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm for trials, he is willing to extend the life of the Yanfu Secret Realm by a hundred years."

Lord Yama, you should be well aware of what it means to extend the lifespan of the Yama Realm by a hundred years.

"You believe everything a stranger says?"
Have you considered the unimaginable consequences if he harbors ill intentions and were to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm, causing harm to it?

"Illusionary King Mei said slowly."

While extending the lifespan of the Jambudvipa Realm by a hundred years is important, the safety of the Jambudvipa Realm is even more crucial.

After all, the Yanfu Sect could also extend lifespan, it's just that the price they had to pay was a bit higher.

However, if the Yanfu Secret Realm is damaged, it will harm the very foundation of the Yanfu Sect.

Only those at the Primordial Realm can leave behind secret realms, and the Yanfu Sect currently has no Primordial Realm experts.

"I know."

Jin Yi said solemnly, "However, I believe that Su Mu will not do anything that would harm the Yanfu Secret Realm."

My lords, I have been tasked with recruiting Su Mu these past few days. Although I have not succeeded yet, Su Mu owes me a favor during this time.

Based on my understanding of Su Mu, he is loyal and devoted, and would never do anything to harm his friends.

"So, Su Mu is your friend?"

"Island King Mei asked."

"In a sense, yes."

Jin Yi didn't shy away from saying it.

"If it's your friend, how can I be sure you're not putting personal interests before your professional duties?"

Mei Yanwang asked even more directly.

"My lord, this is a deal, with both parties clearly stating their prices. I believe it will benefit the Yanfu Sect. Not only can we extend the lifespan of the Yanfu Secret Realm by a hundred years, but we can also gain Su Mu's friendship. Why not do it?"

Jin Yi defended himself.

On the way back, Jin Yi had already considered all sorts of possibilities, including the difficulties posed by the Ten Kings of Hell.

He had already mentally rehearsed these questions repeatedly, so answering them now was naturally a piece of cake.

"Do you think that a mere Su Mu is qualified to talk about friendship with our Yanfu Sect?"

Another of the three Yama Kings said that this Yama King's honorific title was Yang.

"The current Su Mu is certainly not up to par."

Jin Yi said frankly, "But I believe in Su Mu's potential."

My lords, you have never met Su Mu. If you had, you would never doubt his potential.

He is the most gifted person I have ever met.

Moreover, I am certain that as long as he enters the Yanfu Secret Realm for trials, he will definitely be able to achieve the Dao Extreme Realm.

My lords, think about it. If Su Mu breaks through to the Dao Extreme Realm in the Yanfu Secret Realm, what will that mean for our Yanfu Sect?
With this reputation, wouldn't it be much easier for us to recruit those Dao Origin Realm experts in the future?

The three Kings of Hell exchanged a glance, and the phrase "spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones" perfectly encapsulates what the Yanfu Sect has always been doing.

If it can be confirmed that the Yanfu Secret Realm can help people break through to the Dao Extreme Realm, then the Yanfu Sect will indeed gain another reputation.

"What you say makes sense."

Mei Yanwang said slowly, "However, all of this is just your talk. We need to meet Su Mu before making a decision."

"You three are mistaken."

Jin Yi said solemnly, "Now it's not that Su Mu is begging to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm for the trial, but that our Yanfu Sect needs him to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm for the trial."

If we make things difficult for them, they can simply choose not to come to the Yanfu Secret Realm.

After all, they have the Hengshan Secret Realm and Danxia Secret Realm behind them. The Yanfu Secret Realm is just icing on the cake for them, not a lifeline.

"It is our Yanfu Sect that is eager to establish good relations with them. If the three of you wish to test Su Mu further, then this matter will certainly fall through."

Jin Yi knew Su Mu's personality all too well, and he also knew exactly what the three Yama Kings wanted to do.

If the three Kings of Hell really put Su Mu to a live test, Su Mu might just turn on them on the spot.

Although the three Yama Kings are strong, it's not certain whether they could defeat Su Mu if they actually fought.

Back then, Huang Yanwang fought Su Mu so many times, but he still couldn't truly defeat Su Mu, right?

Moreover, Su Mu is not what he used to be.

Didn't you see that Su Mu suffered a loss at the hands of the Great Celestial Venerable, but immediately retaliated?
Su Mu is the kind of person who can't stand being taken advantage of, so would he accept the test from the Yanfu Sect?

What gives the Jambudvipa sect the right to do this?
"I understand what you mean by 'spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones'."

Elder Mei said slowly, "But the Yanfu Secret Realm is different from other things."

If it were any other condition, you would agree, but the Yanfu Secret Realm is different.

We must be careful about this matter.

But don't worry, we won't make things difficult for him. After all, he's a powerful figure who can help Huang Yanwang break through to the Dao Extreme Realm.

We're not crazy people who want to fight everyone.

Jin Yi frowned.

In fact, he preferred to take Su Mu directly into the Yanfu Secret Realm, preferably without contacting other members of the Yanfu Sect.

But now it seems that this is obviously impossible.

The three Kings of Hell wouldn't let Su Mu enter the Yanfu Secret Realm so easily.

Jin Yi sighed inwardly.

If he were already one of the Ten Kings of Hell, this wouldn't have happened.

The elders' voices still have relatively little influence.

"My lords, you may see Su Mu, but I must emphasize to you Su Mu's temperament—"

Jin Yi said solemnly.

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While Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng were arguing their case at Yanfu Sect, Su Mu had already set off with several people.

"Senior brother, aren't you afraid that the Yanfu Sect has set a trap?"

Along the way, Lin Nianchu hesitated several times, but finally couldn't help but ask.

Yanfu Sect was, after all, an enemy of the Great Qian Dynasty, while Hengshan Sect and Danxia Sect were the pillars of the Great Qian Dynasty.

In recent years, the Daqian Dynasty has clashed with the Yanfu Sect, and disciples of the Hengshan Sect and Danxia Sect have killed many Yanfu Sect disciples.

Previously, the Yanfu Sect even sent a Yama King to cause trouble in the territory of the Hengshan Sect, attempting to overthrow the Hengshan Sect.

The two sides are enemies, not friends.

Now we're suddenly being told to go to the Yanfu Secret Realm of the Yanfu Sect. Who knows if this is a trap?

If it were Lin Nianchu herself, she definitely wouldn't dare to go.

Even now, with Su Mu by her side, she couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"Do you think it's necessary for the Jambudvipa sect to set a trap against us?"

Su Mu smiled faintly and said, "Even if the Yanfu Sect kills a few of us, what loss will it cause to the Hengshan Sect and the Danxia Sect?"

While I wouldn't be so self-deprecating, I also don't believe my life can affect the future development of the Yokoyama sect.

He paused for a moment, then continued with a smile, "Besides, it might not be an easy thing for the Yanfu Sect to kill me. If they really want to do something, I will give them a lesson they will never forget."

Of course, I don't think that will happen. Jin Yi is a smart man; he wouldn't do something unnecessary.

Lin Nianchu still couldn't quite understand the friendship between men.

In her view, Su Mu and Jin Yi belonged to different camps, so how could they have developed such trust in each other?

One who dares to bring outsiders to the most core secret realm of his own home.

One of them actually dared to go.

"Don't worry, Yanfu Sect is safer than you think."

Su Mu smiled faintly, "Actually, if it weren't for the fact that the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect has such a special status, I would have liked to bring him along this time."

It's said that the Yanfu Secret Realm can help people break through to the Dao Extreme Realm. If that's true, it might even be helpful to the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect is a powerful figure who is only one step away from the Dao Extreme Realm. If he can break through to the Dao Extreme Realm, his lifespan will increase.

Unfortunately--

Even if Su Mu wanted to invite the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect to the Yanfu Secret Realm, he wouldn't be able to go.

The relationship between the Yanfu sect and the Hengshan sect has not yet reached that level.

Su Mu himself is one thing, but the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect is another.

Even without mentioning the Yanfu Sect, the Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect would not easily go to the Yanfu Sect.

The group chatted as they traveled, as if on a leisurely stroll, until they arrived at Yanfu Sect.

It must be said that the areas ruled by Jambudvipa were full of vitality.

Even Su Mu had to admit that Yanfu Sect was indeed quite capable of governing the world.

Luo Anning, Dongfang Liuyun, Tushan Hanyu, and others were full of praise along the way.

Over the years, they have been helping Su Mu manage the Great Xuan Dynasty.

The Great Xuan Dynasty was many times smaller than the Yanfu Sect, yet they had already done their utmost to manage it.

As a result, the Great Xuan Dynasty no longer even has a foothold. In comparison, the Yanfu Sect is someone they should learn from.

They silently observed everything, waiting for the opportunity to rebuild the Great Xuan Dynasty.

suddenly.

Su Mu stopped in his tracks.

The group stopped in their tracks, their faces showing wariness.

Just then, Su Mu slowly spoke.

"Since you're here, why hide? Come out."

Su Mu's expression remained calm as he spoke in a steady voice.

Before he finished speaking, a ripple suddenly appeared in the air in front of them, and then a figure appeared in front of them.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his thirties or forties. He was thin and had an unremarkable appearance.

If you were walking down the street and you encountered someone like that, most people wouldn't even give him a second glance.

But now, everyone knows that the other party is definitely not an ordinary person.

Having come this close, they hadn't even noticed each other's presence before, except for Su Mu.

"Yanfu Sect, Mei Jie."

The middle-aged man bowed slightly to Su Mu and said, "I apologize for my intrusion, Brother Su."

He immediately introduced himself and revealed Su Mu's identity.

It was clearly no coincidence that we met each other here.

They were coming specifically for them.

"Major?"

Lin Nianchu frowned deeply and exclaimed in shock, "You are Mei Yanwang, one of the Ten Kings of Hell of the Yanfu Sect?!"

Lin Nianchu was an elder of the Danxia Sect, so he naturally knew a lot about the Yanfu Sect.

Su Mu might not know the name Mei Jie, but Lin Nianchu immediately recognized him.

In an instant, Lin Nianchu's expression became extremely wary.

But she relaxed the next moment.

If she were to encounter the Ten Kings of Hell of the Yanfu Sect alone, then naturally, the only option would be to flee for her life.

But now she is not alone; she has Su Mu by her side.

Previously, Su Mu was already able to fight on par with Huang Yanwang of Yanfu Sect. Now, Su Mu's strength is completely different from before, and defeating a Tenth King of Yama of Yanfu Sect would probably be a piece of cake.

They shouldn't be the ones who are afraid, but rather this King Mei.

"That's right, I am honored to be ranked among the Ten Kings of Hell in the Yanfu Sect."

With a smile on his face, Mei Jie slowly said, "Speaking of which, if Brother Su is willing, you can become one of the Ten Kings of Hell of the Yanfu Sect at any time. Then we'll be brothers."

"The King of Hell has graced me with his presence, personally waiting for me here. Could it be that he's just here to spout this nonsense?"

Su Mu remained expressionless and slowly said, "Just say what you have to say."

"Brother Su is a man of few words."

Mei Jie clapped his hands and said, "The deal that Jin Yi and Brother Su reached is, in principle, no problem for my Yanfu Sect. I am here today to welcome Brother Su."

I've come to take Brother Su to the Yanfu Secret Realm. Along the way, I'll also take the opportunity to introduce Brother Su to the situation of our Yanfu Sect.

He gestured for him to enter.

Su Mu looked at Mei Jie for a long time before slowly nodding.

"In that case, thank you very much."

Su Mu did not ask him about Jin Yi's whereabouts.

Some things are understood but not spoken.

Jin Yi was only an elder in the Yanfu Sect, and he couldn't make decisions on many things.

These ten Kings of Hell clearly did not have the same level of confidence in him as Jin Yi did.

This King Mei must be here to test me.

It's just that the methods they used were very gentle.

Su Mu could even imagine that Mei Yanwang would use the time on the road to observe him, and if the other party felt that he was qualified to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm, then the transaction would naturally proceed normally.

If the other party decides during the due diligence process that they are not a suitable investment target, then the deal will likely have to be cancelled.

As for whether Yanfu Sect will do anything else, that's another matter.

Adults see through things but don't say anything.

Su Mu only cared about the final result; he didn't care about the process.

As long as Mei Yanwang doesn't deliberately provoke him, he wouldn't mind playing along with Mei Yanwang's act.

Mei Yanwang smiled slightly, took the lead, and walked side by side with Su Mu.

"This is the place where our Jambudvipa sect originated."

Mei Yanwang led Su Mu and his group down the street, speaking amidst the enthusiastic cries of vendors along the roadside.

With their cultivation levels, everyone was actually capable of flying.

But at this moment, everyone was walking slowly down the street like ordinary people.

"Back then, our sect leader's cultivation level was roughly equivalent to yours now."

Even his situation is exactly the same as yours.

At that time, the small world where the sect leader originated was occupied by the Great Qian Dynasty, and the sect leader escaped here with only eight hundred disciples.

Mei Yanwang spoke slowly, his eyes involuntarily revealing a look of admiration.

"Back then, this place was nothing but a desolate wasteland, so desolate that even the Great Qian Dynasty looked down on it. The sect leader led eight hundred disciples to settle here, and spent hundreds of years transforming it. Then, using this as a base, they conquered all directions..."

Mei Yanwang continued.

The history of the Yanfu Sect has always been shrouded in mystery, and even the Great Qian Dynasty, which had been at war with the Yanfu Sect, knew little about it.

Even Lin Nianchu was hearing about the true history of the Yanfu Sect for the first time.

As Mei Yanwang recounted the story, everyone seemed to be immersed in a thrilling historical event.

One person, with eight hundred disciples, through arduous pioneering efforts, built a force capable of rivaling the Great Qian Dynasty in just a thousand years. What an epic and magnificent feat that is!

Just thinking about the process made everyone feel excited.

"Brother Su, do you know what it was that enabled the sect leader to rise to power with eight hundred men back then?"

Mei Yanwang turned to look at Su Mu and asked with a smile.

"I'm not good at things like vying for supremacy."

Su Mu simply said, "To have eight hundred brothers following you wholeheartedly, I think your sect leader must have some charisma."

Su Mu's answer was irrelevant, and Mei Yanwang did not press further. Instead, he smiled faintly and continued speaking.

"That's right. The reason why the sect leader has been able to get to where he is today is, putting everything else aside, the most important thing is his brothers."

Mei Yanwang smiled faintly and said, "The sect leader is a man of deep feelings. In his life, he has put himself in danger more than a hundred times in order to save his brothers."

He was willing to give his life for his brothers, and naturally, his brothers were willing to give their lives for him in return.

"To this day, of the eight hundred brothers who followed the sect leader back then, only thirty are still alive."

"I am a king of hell," Mei Yanwang said with emotion.

"That proves that your sect leader is nothing special."

Dongfang Liuyun couldn't help but speak up.

"Ok?"

Mei Yanwang looked at Dongfang Liuyun, his eyes flashing with a fierce expression, and a sharp killing intent emanated from him.

Su Mu moved sideways, blocking Dongfang Liuyun and Mei Yanwang, and looked at Mei Yanwang expressionlessly.

Dongfang Liuyun remained unfazed and continued, "What? Is your Yanfu Sect so domineering that you won't even let people speak the truth?"

“You have the right to speak, but if you try to insult the sect leader of my Yanfu Sect, then all the hundreds of millions of disciples of the Yanfu Sect will absolutely not let you off.”

"That's what King Mei said."

"You call this an insult?"

Dongfang Liuyun said dismissively, "I'm just stating a fact."

If your sect leader is truly capable, how could so many of your eight hundred brothers have been reduced to just thirty?
Let me tell you, back then we were a group of brothers who fought alongside Su Mu. Go and ask around, what's the situation of those of us who started following Su Mu from the outer realms of the Saha World?
I can tell you definitively that we are all still alive!

Even if we lose this world, even if we are now like stray dogs, we are still alive!

why?
Because it was the Shetland Sheep that protected us.

If your sect leader is truly capable, then he should protect those eight hundred brothers instead of letting them die in battle.

Luo Anning, Xiang Xiaoyuan, and Tu Shan Hanyu nodded in deep agreement.

Although Lin Nianchu was on Su Mu's side, she felt that Dongfang Liuyun's words were a bit excessive. She had not experienced the affairs of the Saha world. From the perspective of the Great Qian Dynasty, how could people not die when the Yanfu Sect opposed the Great Qian Dynasty?

Mei Yanwang looked at Su Mu, then at Dongfang Liuyun.

"The enemies you face are different from the enemies our Yanfu Sect faces."

he said slowly.

"What's the difference? The Great Qian Dynasty also sent people to the Saha World; they also wanted to occupy the Saha World, okay?"

But the people the Great Qian Dynasty sent to the Saha world became our friends directly.

Dongfang Liuyun curled his lip and said, "Isn't your enemy the Great Qian Dynasty?"

We've also fought against the Great Qian Dynasty, haven't we?

Mei Yanwang: "..."

He suddenly realized that what Dongfang Liuyun said was actually true, and he couldn't think of any way to refute it.

And judging from this, it seems that the sect leader has indeed been outshone by Su Mu.

Mei Yanwang originally intended to use the history of the Yanfu Sect to intimidate Su Mu, and then take the opportunity to test Su Mu further.

As a result, Dongfang Liuyun's words completely disrupted Mei Yanwang's plans.

"True brothers don't rely on friendship to drive their brothers to fight, but rather they lead their brothers to become stronger together."

Dongfang Liuyun continued, "Just like Su Mu did."

"This King Mei, I think your sect leader should learn a thing or two from our Lord Su."

Dongfang Liuyun's words were almost rude, but Mei Yanwang did not refute them.

Before coming here, Mei Yanwang had read all the information about Su Mu, and he knew that Dongfang Liuyun was not lying.

Even Mei Yanwang himself now feels that Su Mu seems to be more outstanding than the sect leader back then.

Both sect leaders lost their original small worlds, but the sect leader only brought out eight hundred brothers. Su Mu, however, brought out the entire Great Xuan Dynasty and the Void Beast Royal Court—a number far exceeding hundreds of millions. (End of Chapter)