The First Marquis of Daxuan

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Mei Yanwang and the others looked at each other, all of them stunned.
They had been feeling uneasy ever since the death of the Xuanwu Guardian.

Just now, Jin Yi agreed to talk to Su Mu.

They had no idea what Su Mu and Jin Yi had discussed.

Even when they were right next to each other, no one dared to eavesdrop on their conversation.

Now, even Mei Yanwang and the others dare not get too close.

It was simply because what Su Mu did was too shocking.

Right in front of all of them, Su Mu killed the Xuanwu Protector.

How could they dare to provoke such a living devil?

They kept wondering what conditions Su Mu would propose.

After all, the value of the Yanfu Secret Realm is undeniable, and even they cannot imagine how to redeem it.

No one expected that Jin Yi would eventually negotiate such a condition with Su Mu.

“Guardian Jin, it’s not that we disagree, but we can’t decide this either.”

Mei Yanwang said with a wry smile, "For the position of sect leader to change, you must first persuade the old sect leader."

But the old sect leader and the others went to that place, and we can't contact him now.

If they hadn't been unable to contact the old sect leader, they wouldn't have done such foolish things before.

It was because the old sect leader was absent and the Xuanwu Protector was injured that the affairs of the Yanfu Sect were all made by Mei Yanwang and a few others, which led Mei Yanwang to become somewhat arrogant and make such a foolish decision.

Now that such a major matter as the succession of the Yanfu Sect's leader has been involved, even if you beat Mei Yanwang to death, he wouldn't dare to make the decision.

Even if Mei Yanwang and the others agreed, it wouldn't matter.

With hundreds of millions of disciples in the Yanfu Sect, a new sect leader could not possibly gain the approval of the old sect leader.

For a behemoth like the Yanfu Sect, the succession of its leader is far more severe than the succession of emperors in dynasties.

"That's none of my business."

Jin Yi shrugged and said casually, "You asked me to talk to Su Mu, and I did. He offered his terms, and I told you his methods."

Whether you can do it or not is your problem.

You now have only two choices: first, agree to Su Mu's conditions; second, refuse him.

Jin Yi gave Mei Yanwang a meaningful look and continued, "Of course, you can also try to snatch the Yanfu Secret Realm back from Su Mu."

Mei Yanwang and the others exchanged bitter smiles.

Take it back?
How can it be!

What the Xuanwu Guardian couldn't do when he was alive, they can't do now that he's dead.

Su Mu is a genuine Dao Realm expert, and one who is capable of killing the Xuanwu Protector.

Unless the Yanfu Sect mobilizes its entire strength to kill Su Mu, it is simply impossible for them to do so.

As for mobilizing the entire Yanfu Sect to hunt down Su Mu, let alone whether Mei Yanwang could do it, even if he could, he would never do it.

The entire Yanfu Sect could certainly kill Su Mu if they used all their strength, but that's only in theory.

Su Mu isn't stupid; he knows how to run and hide.

Once Su Mu is thoroughly enraged, who can withstand the counterattack of a Dao Realm expert?

This is an unsolvable problem.

Unless there is no other way or a sure thing, no force would be willing to offend a Dao Realm expert to the death.

“Guardian Jin, I’ve already said it, even if I agree, it won’t make a difference.”

Mei Yanwang said solemnly, "There's no point in you making things difficult for me. I'm not in contact with many sect leaders right now."

Since the sect leader and the others went to the mysterious place discovered by the Great Qian Dynasty, they have completely lost contact.

As you know, to succeed as sect leader, the old sect leader, the four protectors, and the ten kings of hell must all gather together and summon all the disciples of the Yanfu Sect.

That's impossible to do now.

Even if we agree now, Su Mu's position as the sect leader of Yanfu Sect will only be nominal.

Jin Yi frowned.

He knew that the sect leader, along with the other protectors and Yama, had gone to do something important.

But he really didn't know that the sect leader and the others had gone missing.

After all, given his original status and position, he was not qualified to access such secrets.

If the sect leader cannot contact the other protectors and Yama, then this matter will indeed be quite difficult to handle.

To be honest, if we follow the ideas of Mei Yanwang and the others, they would naturally hope to resolve this matter quietly, preferably without disturbing the sect leader and the others.

But it's obviously impossible.

Even if Mei Yanwang and his companions were willing to go bankrupt to resolve the matter, the death of Xuanwu Protector could not be concealed.

If it's within their authority, they're willing to agree to any of Su Mu's conditions, even if they face punishment afterward.

Unfortunately, they were just the Ten Kings of Hell; how could they be qualified to decide who would become the sect leader?

This matter definitely needs to be reported to the sect leader.

The problem is that they can't contact the sect leader at all right now.

"Guardian Jin, go talk to Su Mu again and ask him to make an exception."

Mei Yanwang said, "We agree to his conditions in principle, but we have to wait for the old sect leader and the others to return before we can implement them."

Will the Yanfu Secret Realm remain here during this period?
Or, if Su Mu could find the old sect leader himself, that would be fine too…”

"Su Mu went to see the old sect master himself?"

Jin Yi frowned.

He paused for a moment, then slowly said, "I'll go talk to Su Mu again. This is the last thing I'll do for you."

After saying that, without waiting for Mei Yanwang and the others to speak, he turned and walked towards Su Mu and the others.

"It is impossible to leave the Yanfu Secret Realm here."

Su Mu looked at Jin Yi and said slowly, "However, I will give you face again. Before things are completely settled, I can allow your Yanfu Sect disciples to continue to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm for trials."

The rules will remain the same as before.

Disciples who need to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm for trials should come to me.

"Thank you."

Jin Yi cupped his hands in greeting.

He knew that this result was already very good, and he couldn't ask for more.

"But I have one more request."

Su Mu said calmly.

"You said, as long as I can do it."

Jin Yi said solemnly.

"Didn't your sect leader and other protectors go to that place? I need all the information about that place."

Su Mudao.

He had long known that the Great Qian Dynasty had discovered a mysterious little world, and then suffered heavy losses there.

Even the sect leaders of Hengshan Sect and Danxia Sect went there and have not returned yet.

Su Mu had only just found out that even the sect leader and protectors of the Yanfu Sect had gone.

It's not surprising that they went there; what's surprising is that so many powerful individuals went there, and then they all lost contact.

It is definitely a strange thing that a group of Dao Realm experts have all lost contact in a small world.

Su Mu is now at the Dao Extreme Realm, and he knows very well how powerful the Dao Extreme Realm is.

To be honest, a typical small world simply cannot support a Dao Realm expert.

Take the Saha World where Su Mu came from as an example. All the resources in that small world could barely support one Dao Extreme Realm cultivator, namely the Great Heavenly Venerable.

Su Mu was able to break through to the Dao Realm because he left the Saha World.

If he had stayed in the Saha World back then, he really wouldn't be able to break through to the Dao Extreme Realm now.

But it is clear that the small world discovered by the Great Qian Dynasty was different.

So many Dao Realm experts went there and never returned, which means that there must be Dao Realm experts among the native experts of that small world.

Otherwise, that small world could not have caused the Great Qian Dynasty to suffer heavy losses, let alone trapped so many Dao Realm experts.

Su Mu is now fascinated by this mysterious little world.

"This is easy to handle."

Jin Yi breathed a sigh of relief; he was terrified.

He was really afraid that Su Mu would make another request that he couldn't handle.

Su Mu agreed to talk to Yan Fuzong because he was giving Jin Yi face.

If Jin Yi keeps making excuses, he himself feels that it's somewhat inappropriate.

"Wait here, I'll go get it from them right now."

As Jin Yi spoke, he turned and flew away without hesitation.

A moment later, a pile of documents was delivered to Su Mu.

When the behemoth that is the Yanfu Sect is fully operational, its efficiency is quite astonishing.

All the information about the small world discovered by the Great Qian Dynasty was compiled in great detail and presented to Su Mu.

They even knew exactly how the Great Qian Dynasty discovered this small world and how many people it sent into it.

This single document is enough to demonstrate the profound strength of the Yanfu Sect.

Even with the combined efforts of Hengshan Sect and Danxia Sect, they couldn't find much information related to this small world.

Now that Yanfu Sect has made a move, it has resolved many of Su Mu's doubts.

A hundred years ago, a general of the Great Qian Dynasty accidentally discovered this small world during his campaign.

At that time, the general had just led a group of men to subdue a small world, so he took the opportunity to attack, wanting to take over this unexpectedly discovered small world as well.

An unexpected result occurred.

The general, whose cultivation had reached the Dao Realm, along with his million elite troops, were completely annihilated in a single battle.

The entire court was shaken when the news reached the Great Qian Dynasty.

Enraged, Emperor Qian dispatched a large army to conquer the enemy.

After suffering heavy losses, the Great Qian Dynasty realized the difference in that small world.

Thus, the Great Qian Dynasty mobilized most of its military force to deal with that small world.

Even though the Great Qian Dynasty had mobilized all available resources, it still couldn't conquer the city after a long siege.

After learning about this, Yanfu Sect also sent people to that small world, hoping to bring the other party to Yanfu Sect to fight against the Great Qian Dynasty together.

But the people in that small world rejected their attempts to win them over and even regarded the Yanfu Sect as an enemy.

"The Xuanwu Protector was injured during that incident."

Jin Yi said, "Back then, a powerful figure emerged from that small world and injured the Xuanwu Protector in just a hundred moves. Moreover, his power has been influencing the Xuanwu Protector's personality ever since."

If it weren't for this, the Xuanwu Protector wouldn't have been able to commit murder and steal the sword..."

Su Mu didn't care about this explanation; what's done is done, and there was no point in making excuses anymore.

"Great Luo Heaven..."

Su Mu pondered for a moment.

“Da Luo Tian is said to be the name that people in that small world call themselves,” Jin Yi nodded and said. “Nobody knows what’s going on inside Da Luo Tian.”

Previously, the sect leader and the others had contact with the people of Da Luo Tian outside.

Later, the Great Qian Dynasty breached the outer defenses of the Great Luo Heaven, allowing the powerful members of our Yanfu Sect and the Great Qian Dynasty to break into the Great Luo Heaven.

However, once they entered the Great Luo Heaven, they completely lost contact with the outside world.

Outside the Great Luo Heaven, there is a great array separating the inside from the outside. Previously, the Great Qian Dynasty had breached a gap to allow everyone to enter, but that gap later healed on its own.

Jin Yi had already reviewed these materials before bringing them over.

The more I looked at him, the more alarmed I became.

A single Great Luo Heaven actually managed to restrain the two most powerful forces in the world.

Countless powerful figures from the Yanfu Sect and the Great Qian Dynasty went there and have yet to emerge.

To this day, their fate remains unknown.

"Although we have lost contact, the sect leader and the protectors should still be alive."

If they are all dead, the people of Da Luo Tian will definitely react.

The current situation is that the people of Da Luo Tian have chosen to close the mountain to protect themselves, and now no one is entering or leaving Da Luo Tian.

The army of the Great Qian Dynasty has been stationed outside the Great Luo Heaven, attempting to break through that layer of the Luo Heaven Formation.

The people from Da Luo Tian have not shown themselves again.

Jin Yi said.

Su Mu nodded thoughtfully and recounted his previous encounter with Protector Xuanwu.

At that time, he did indeed feel a strange and sinister power lingering within the body of the Xuanwu Guardian.

Looking back now, that power must have been left behind by a powerful figure from the Great Luo Heaven.

However, that power was cunning and ruthless, and it didn't seem like it was used by a righteous person.

Jin Yi and the others have been saying that the Xuanwu Protector's personality changed drastically due to his injuries, and that may not actually be a lie.

There's a good chance that this is true.

“Su Mu, although Mei Yanwang said that if you are in a hurry to become the sect leader of Yanfu Sect, you can go to the old sect leader yourself, I do not recommend that you go to Da Luo Tian.”

Jin Yi said solemnly, "I know you are very strong, but the Yanfu Sect and the Daqian Dynasty are not lacking in strong people. So many strong people have left the two major forces, and now they are unable to defeat the Da Luo Tian. It can be imagined that the Da Luo Tian is no ordinary person."

I think you could wait until the Great Qian Dynasty breaks through the Kailuo Heaven Formation, observe the situation, and then make a decision.

"When did I say I was going to the Great Luo Heaven?"

Su Mu glanced at him and said calmly.

"Uh……"

Jin Yi's expression froze. He thought that Su Mu's request for this information indicated that he was interested in the Great Luo Heaven.

With Su Mu's current cultivation level, he can definitely do whatever he wants.

He thought Su Mu wanted to go to the Great Luo Heaven to find the old sect master.

After all, there's probably nothing left in this world that Su Mu can be afraid of.

Then Su Mu blurted out this sentence.

You really do surprise us in every way.

Jin Yi thought to himself, while putting on an awkward smile.

"I was just saying it casually. Whether or not you want to go to Da Luo Tian is entirely up to you."

Jin Yi said awkwardly.

"By the way, if you're not going to Da Luo Tian, ​​are you going back to Heng Shan Sect?"
"If disciples of the Yanfu Sect want to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm for trials, where should they look for you?"

Jin Yi changed the subject.

This is what Mei Yanwang and the others are most concerned about.

The Yanfu Secret Realm is where the Yanfu Sect trains its disciples and is also an important means for the Yanfu Sect to reward its disciples.

Without the Yanfu Secret Realm, the growth of the Yanfu Sect disciples will definitely be affected.

The ownership of the Yanfu Secret Realm can be left aside for the time being, but the disciples of the Yanfu Sect must seize the opportunity to participate in the Yanfu Secret Realm trial today.

Su Mu gave Jin Yi a meaningful look.

What are the criteria for disciples of the Yanfu Sect to enter the Yanfu Secret Realm?

Su Mu asked calmly.

"After a disciple of the Yanfu Sect breaks through to the Dao Source Realm, he or she will have one opportunity to enter the secret realm for trial. In addition, accumulating merits can also be exchanged for trial opportunities, regardless of cultivation level."

Jin Yi gave a brief explanation.

Su Mu nodded, indicating that he understood.

"I will leave the Yanfu Secret Realm on Zhenyue Peak of Hengshan Sect. Yanfu Sect disciples who meet the requirements can go there."

Su Mu said calmly, "Jin Yi, my men don't know any of the Yanfu Sect disciples, so they can't judge their qualifications. Therefore, I need you to guard Zhenyue Peak to prevent anyone from sneaking into the Yanfu Secret Realm."

"I have no problem going to Hengshan Sect, but if other Yanfu Sect disciples also go, it will probably be quite inconvenient."

Jin Yi pondered for a moment and said, "The Yanfu Sect and the Great Qian Dynasty are, after all, enemies, and the Hengshan Sect is located within the territory of the Great Qian Dynasty—"

The Yanfu Sect and the Hengshan Sect are enemies. Sending disciples of the Yanfu Sect to the Hengshan Sect would be neither a good thing nor a good look.

Moreover, if this matter comes to the attention of the Great Qian Dynasty, it will bring great trouble to the Hengshan Sect.

If the Great Qian Dynasty were to send people to ambush the disciples of the Yanfu Sect, how would the Hengshan Sect cope?

Jin Yi didn't doubt Su Mu's position in Hengshan Sect, but with so many people in Hengshan Sect, who knew what they were thinking?
After all, strictly speaking, Su Mu was only the peak master of Zhenyue Peak of Hengshan Sect, not the sect master of Hengshan Sect.

"Senior brother, I have an idea."

Lin Nianchu suddenly spoke up.

Su Mu turned his gaze over and calmly asked, "What method?"

“I know a place that belongs neither to the Great Qian Dynasty, nor to the Yanfu Sect, nor to any other sect.”

"Senior brother, you can take your people from the Great Xuan Dynasty there and settle them, then rebuild the Great Xuan Dynasty."

Lin Nianchu said earnestly.

"Ok?"

Su Mu's eyes lit up; he had been looking for a place like this.

After all, it's not a good idea for the people of the Great Xuan Dynasty to stay in Hengshan Sect forever.

The current Grand Elder of the Hengshan Sect has high hopes for Su Mu, so he allows Su Mu's people to remain in the Hengshan Sect.

However, if the Grand Elder of Hengshan Sect reaches the end of his lifespan, the others in Hengshan Sect may not be able to tolerate Su Mu.

Even if Su Mu is now a Dao Extreme Realm expert, he may not be able to subdue the entire Hengshan Sect.

He can be ruthless towards his enemies, but Yokoyama Munechika is not an enemy.

The Hengshan Sect also provided assistance when the Great Xuan Dynasty was in crisis, so Su Mu could not use forceful means to suppress the Hengshan Sect.

He had been pondering the future of the Great Xuan Dynasty for some time.

If there really could be a piece of unclaimed land for the Great Xuan Dynasty to settle down, then Su Mu would no longer owe the Great Elder of Hengshan Sect a favor.

"How come I didn't know there was such a place?"

Jin Yi muttered to himself.

“That’s my fiefdom.”

A blush crept across Lin Nianchu's face as she whispered, "Before joining the Danxia Sect, I was a princess of a small country that was a vassal state of the Great Qian Dynasty."

I have a fiefdom, which is not very large, but it should be enough to accommodate the people of the Great Xuan Dynasty.

That fiefdom is mine, and it is not under the jurisdiction of the Great Qian Dynasty or the Danxia Sect…

"Your place?"

Su Mu was surprised.

"Senior brother, you are my Daoist partner, so isn't my place your place too?"

Lin Nianchu suppressed her shyness and said seriously, "That place is independent, and there is no dispute about it."

"it is good."

Su Mu pondered for a moment, then nodded vigorously and said in a deep voice, "Since that's the case, then I'll take advantage of you. I'll take this place."

"Jin Yi, will you stay at Yanfu Sect as the Xuanwu Protector, or come with me to assist Da Xuan in conquering the fiefdom of Lishi Chu?"

"I?"

Jin Yi smiled casually, "I feel more at ease following you."

With my limited cultivation, I am not qualified to be a protector of the Yanfu Sect.

If one day you become the sect leader of the Yanfu Sect, and I break through to the Dao Extreme Realm, I wouldn't mind becoming the Xuanwu Protector.

Now, I'll follow you and be your foot soldier.

"Didn't you say you needed me to watch over the Yanfu Secret Realm to prevent any Yanfu Sect disciples from sneaking in?"

"So, very good."

Su Mu laughed heartily. After spending so much time with Jin Yi, he had gained some understanding of Jin Yi's abilities.

Although Dongfang Liuyun and others are no less capable than Jin Yi, their knowledge is far inferior to Jin Yi's. The Great Xuan Dynasty is currently in dire need of talents like Jin Yi.

Su Mu suddenly raised his hand and sent a ball of light into Jin Yi's brow.

Jin Yi was stunned for a moment, his face showing disbelief, and he trembled slightly with excitement.

"this--"

"Keep it with you for now. Don't even think about running away with it."

Su Mu smiled faintly and said casually, "Even if you run to the ends of the earth, I can still find you."

No one in the world can keep what is mine.

"How could I possibly run away?"

Jin Yi smiled bitterly, "Protector Xuanwu only wanted to steal the Immortal-Slaying Blade, but he ended up dying at your hands."

Not to mention this Yanfu Secret Realm.

He must be insane to want to steal the Yanfu Secret Realm.

"I'm not confident I can protect something so valuable."

Jin Yi smiled wryly.

Placing the Yanfu Secret Realm on his shoulders is a heavy burden for him. Can he bear it?
“You are the most suitable candidate. I don’t have time to stay in one place and guard it.”

Next, I need to go and settle some scores with the Great Celestial Venerable.

Su Mu waved his hand dismissively and said, "If someone really comes to snatch the Yanfu Secret Realm, you don't need to risk your life. Just give it to them."

When I return, I will personally go and have a talk with them.

Su Mu smiled faintly, his eyes even carrying a hint of anticipation.

Jin Yi suddenly realized, so this was a trap?
The bait is Jin Yi and the Yanfu Secret Realm?

Jin Yi felt a mix of amusement and exasperation. Using the Yanfu Secret Realm to fish—perhaps only Su Mu in the world could pull off something like that.

Seriously, would anyone actually fall for this?
If the Yanfu Secret Realm were in the hands of a Dao Extreme Realm expert, then perhaps no one would even consider seizing it.

But what if the Yanfu Secret Realm were in the hands of a Dao Source Realm cultivator...?

"Don't even mention it," Jin Yi thought to himself, "even I might be tempted."

It's just a matter of who will be the foolish enough to fall into Su Mu's fishing trap. (End of Chapter)