The First Marquis of Daxuan

Qian Gong Liu volunteered for the mission, and Su Mu did not dampen his enthusiasm.

They then entrusted him with the task of guarding the Star Gate.

And he had Zhao Baiqi, Huo Tu, Chi Mingtang and others cooperate.

As for the people of the Great Xuan Dynasty, they lined up at the back to maintain the sealing formation.

At this moment, creatures were already continuously crossing over from the other side of the stargate.

Wings that blotted out the sky and giant claws as large as mountains rose and fell, relentlessly bombarding the sealing formation.

Full of fighting spirit, Qian Gong Liu rushed to the star gate and launched an attack on the abyssal creatures that had passed through it.

Those creatures that passed through the Star Gate were mostly at the Primordial Realm cultivation level.

Qian Gong Liu is also at the Primordial Realm cultivation level.

When the two sides meet, it's a battle of equals, a clash of titans.

The battle raged fiercely for a time.

Huo Tu, with his fiery temper, also picked a fight like Qian Gong Liu and engaged in a fierce battle with his opponent.

Although the group did not gain the upper hand for the time being, their lives were not in danger.

Su Mu watched from a distance.

The star gate was narrow, and only a limited number of creatures could pass through, which gave Qian Gong Liu and his group an opportunity to make their mark.

These people had been holding back for a long time, and encountering these creatures gave them a chance to vent.

Of course, their primary purpose was to gain experience.

Seeing that Su Mu had become so powerful that he could kill the Heavenly Emperor at will, while they remained stagnant, was an unbearable contrast for these competitive martial artists.

If there's no opportunity, that's fine too.

Now that they have a chance to fight, how could they let it go?

Even the usually composed Zhao Baiqi became bloodthirsty, unleashing his most powerful skills to fight a deep-sea creature to a standstill.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Those abyssal creatures that crossed the stargate were finally wiped out by them.

Just then.

A chilling scream came from the other side of the stargate.

The abyssal creatures that had been trying to rush out of the stargate instantly retreated like a tide.

Zhao Baiqi, Huo Tu, Chi Mingtang, Qian Gongliu and others stood in front of the Star Gate, each of them covered in wounds and looking extremely disheveled.

They stared intently at the star gate, their expressions grave.

That long howl just now was like a signal to retreat.

Just as the whistling sound rang out, they clearly felt a powerful aura, so strong it made their hearts tremble, emanating from the other side of the star gate.

They had only ever sensed that aura from powerful figures like Su Mu and the Heavenly Emperor.

The commotion on the other side of the stargate gradually disappeared, leaving only the huge vortex slowly rotating.

If it weren't for the corpses of abyssal creatures still floating in the void, everyone would have thought that what had happened before was an illusion.

"Is there really a Dao Saint Realm expert on the other side?"

The group exchanged glances, all seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

Dao Saint Realm, that's Su Mu's current realm.

The Heavenly Emperor was also at this level before his death.

This is the strongest person they have ever met.

In other words, there is indeed a powerful being on the other side of the Star Gate who can rival Su Mu.

Qian Gong Liu's eyes flickered, and he shrank back.

Just now, he was in the middle of a fierce battle and even wanted to fight his way through the star gate and into the lair of the abyssal creatures.

Fortunately, he didn't go.

Otherwise, he would probably be a meal for the creatures of the abyss by now.

Although Qian Gong Liu was not convinced by the Dao Saint Realm, he was not stupid. He knew that he was not yet a match for the Dao Saint Realm.

"Damn it, I'm no match for you now, but don't give me that time. In a few hundred years, I'll definitely beat you until you're crying for your parents!"

Qian Gong Liu muttered to himself.

"Even creatures from the abyss can become saints, there's no reason why I, Huo Tu, should be inferior to them."

Huo Tu was eager to try his hand at it.

Su Mu shook his head slightly and sighed inwardly.

The reason why people still have expectations for the Dao Saint Realm is because they have not yet come to terms with reality.

No matter how talented they are, they can never become saints.

The spiritual energy in this universe can only support the existence of so many powerful beings.

His killing of the Heavenly Emperor could indeed increase the concentration of spiritual energy in the universe.

But don't forget, Su Mu's cultivation level is also improving.

The stronger he is, the more spiritual energy he absorbs, and the narrower the path becomes for those who come after him.

This is beyond Su Mu's control.

Unless Su Mu is willing to disperse his cultivation like Yin Tianjun did back then, returning his merits to the world.

But Su Mu would never do that.

He has done enough for this universe; it is impossible for him to sacrifice himself.

He has already paid a heavy price to suppress his cultivation level.

Otherwise, he could have continued to make breakthroughs right now.

In that case, let alone improving their cultivation, everyone would find it difficult to even maintain their current level.

If Su Mu were even more ruthless, he could completely sever the martial arts world and turn all martial artists into ordinary people.

Although Su Mu did not do that, as long as he is still alive, it will be difficult for a second Dao Saint Realm expert to appear in this universe.

It's not that Zhao Baiqi, Huo Tu, Chi Mingtang, and Qian Gong Liu lacked talent.

There were simply no seats available.

The situation is different over at the Star Gate.

However, that place contains the turbid energy generated at the beginning of the universe, a power that martial artists cannot absorb.

Unless Qian Gong Liu and Huo Tu are willing to give up their cultivation, become demons, and use the turbid energy of the abyss to become saints.

Otherwise, they would never be able to break through to the Dao Saint realm.

Su Mu's expression became somewhat solemn.

Will Huo Tu, Qian Gong Liu, and others become possessed by demons?

If they knew the truth—

Su Mu dared not say whether they would choose to become demons.

For martial artists, the pursuit of power is something ingrained in their very being.

The Heavenly Emperor has been plotting for so many years, isn't it all for the sake of becoming a saint and an ancestor?
Back when Su Mu was still in the Saha World, those martial artists would stop at nothing to become stronger.

This situation would not be any different even now.

The reason why Zhao Baiqi, Huo Tu, Chi Mingtang, Qian Gongliu and others choose to follow him is because he can lead everyone to become stronger.

If one day they discover that Su Mu has become a stumbling block to their becoming stronger, will they still respect Su Mu as much?

If they discover that the only way to become stronger is to sacrifice themselves and become demons, venturing into the abyss, what will they choose?

Human nature cannot withstand the test.

Su Mu knew what was going to happen, but he was unwilling to think about it in depth.

He has no solution to this problem right now.

There are only so many resources; either he takes them, or everyone else takes them.

Su Mu will not kill indiscriminately to monopolize resources like the Heavenly Emperor, but he will also not sacrifice himself to give a way out for the warriors of the universe like Yin Tianjun.

Maintaining the status quo is fine.

"The stargate has just appeared, and the abyssal creatures are not prepared, so they are only temporarily retreating."

Su Mu slowly said, "Once they realize what has happened, they will attack again."

The pure and the impure cannot coexist; the creatures of the abyss are inherently bloodthirsty, so we must not let our guard down.

"Are these corpses of any use?"

Qian Gong Liu asked Su Mu, "The corpses of the demons and monsters we killed in the past can be used to refine weapons and medicines."

"Can the corpse of this abyssal creature be used to refine elixirs?"

"can."

Su Mu said slowly, "However, what is made from them is only poison pills, the kind that will cause an ordinary person to explode and die if they swallow one."

"I see."

Qian Gong Liu looked regretful. He had been thinking of killing more abyssal creatures to refine pills that would enhance his cultivation, which was the proper way to fight.

If these abyssal creatures can only be used to make poisons, then their value is greatly reduced.

"I wonder how many abyssal creatures are on the other side, and whether we can kill them all."

Huo Tu muttered.

"After the Heavenly Emperor died, where did all those Void Beasts go?"

Zhao Baiqi suddenly said, "Sect Master, didn't you say that those Void Beasts were also brought out of the Abyss by the Heavenly Emperor?"

"Won't they coordinate an attack from the inside?"

Zhao Baiqi hadn't finished speaking.

In the distant void, enormous figures emerged.

Void Beast!

They really came!

"Old Zhao, you're a damn jinx."

Huo Tu stared wide-eyed and muttered something under his breath.

Zhao Baiqi swallowed hard, a wry smile on his face.

He never expected his words to come true.

He just remembered that Su Mu had mentioned that the Void Dark Beasts were modified from abyssal creatures.

Who would have thought that these Void Beasts, having sensed the abyss's presence, would actually come to attack?

Weren't they already scared away by Su Mu?

"The turbid air of the abyss is a great tonic for the Void Beasts, and they find it hard to resist this temptation."

Su Mu spoke slowly.

"So they're coming for the stargate?"

"All we need to do is open the stargate and let them return to the abyss, is that enough?"

Huo Tu said with delight.

The abyssal creatures just attacked, but because of the stargate, they only had a few enemies to face.

Void Beasts are different. Their numbers are countless; if a fight broke out, they wouldn't stand a chance.

Su Mu is strong, but it will take time to kill all these Void Dark Beasts.

Before Su Mu could kill all the Void Dark Beasts, these people would probably have already died from exhaustion.

What are you thinking about?

Zhao Baiqi said irritably, "Let them pass through the star gate, inhale the turbid air, and then come back to fight."

Or do you think the abyssal creatures on the other side are dead?

"If we leave the stargate open, won't they take the opportunity to attack?"

"So, according to you, we have no choice but to fight these Void Beasts?"

Huo Tu said, "Many ants can kill an elephant, but how can we fight so many Void Beasts?"

They were talking.

Then they saw Su Mu take a step forward, and his figure appeared in front of those void beasts as if he had teleported.

The void beasts erupted in chaos and involuntarily retreated.

They were filled with fear of Sumu.

Their former master, the Heavenly Emperor, died at the hands of Su Mu, and was even uprooted.

They had already scattered in fright, and now that they saw Su Mu, that fear resurfaced in their hearts.

If it weren't for the allure of the abyss, they would have scattered long ago.

Even so, those Void Beasts dared not launch an attack.

They paced back and forth, growling softly, but dared not make a move against Su Mu.

"Waaah—waaah—"

suddenly.

Another shout came from the other side of the star gate.

Compared to before, the calls were more spirited and stirring.

Although the crowd couldn't understand the meaning, they became excited when they saw the Void Beasts.

The Void Beast's grayish-white eyeballs turned completely red at a visible speed.

The initial fear instantly turned into madness.

"Awoo!"

They roared and charged at Su Mu with reckless abandon.

Su Mu raised his hand and slapped downwards.

A loud bang.

The immense power crushed all the void beasts within a hundred miles into meat patties.

If it were an ordinary army, this move would have caused them to collapse.

However, there were too many Void Beasts. The entire visible void was filled with Void Beasts, numbering no less than several million.

Although Su Mu killed many with this attack, it did not frighten the Void Dark Beasts.

Their eyes were bloodshot, and they seemed to have completely lost their minds as they continued to charge at Su Mu.

More Void Beasts surged in from all directions, and even the people of the Great Xuan Dynasty were not spared, falling into the attack range of the Void Beasts.

"Everyone, listen up, retreat."

Su Mu's voice rang in everyone's ears.

Although the group was still somewhat hesitant, military orders were absolute, and they fought and retreated until they finally gave up the Star Gate.

Large numbers of Void Beasts rushed into the Star Gate and disappeared.

Just at this time.

A giant claw, as large as a mountain, emerged from the star gate and reached out to grab Su Mu.

Su Mu was wiping out a group of Void Dark Beasts when he turned around and threw a punch.

Rumble.

The void shattered, the giant claw's bones broke, spilling a pool of pitch-black blood, before shrinking back into the star gate.

The Void Beasts surged into the Star Gate like a tidal wave.

Despite Su Mu's repeated attacks, he could only save the lives of groups of Void Dark Beasts, failing to completely stop the torrent.

Several hours later, the flood finally subsided.

The Void is filled with the corpses of Void Beasts.

But many more Void Beasts have already escaped into the Stargate.

The people of the Great Xuan Dynasty rearranged their formation in the distance, and the expressions on everyone's faces were solemn.

The Void Beasts fled into the abyss. After absorbing the turbid energy, they reverted to their ancestral forms and became abyssal creatures, becoming even more powerful.

If they were left in the abyss, that would be fine.

But now that this stargate exists, they could come back at any time.

If they come back, things could get complicated.

Anyone who witnessed that surging torrent would never want to see it again.

Even if the entire army of the Great Xuan Dynasty were to launch an attack, it would never be possible to create such a scene.

The excitement that Luo Anning, Dongfang Liuyun, Tushan Hanyu and others had felt earlier had vanished.

They had previously thought that the Great Xuan Dynasty was already the number one dynasty in the universe, dominating the universe, managing countless planets, and possessing unparalleled power.

Now they realized that the Great Xuan Dynasty simply didn't have the ability; they weren't yet capable of governing the entire universe.

At least in terms of troop strength, they are still far behind.

If it were a powerful dynasty that ruled the universe, how could it not even have an army to fight against the Void Beasts?

The Great Xuan Dynasty has a long and arduous road ahead if it wants to become the number one dynasty in the universe.

They still have a long way to go.

Su Mu has given them a perfect start; their task is to continue that perfect start.

"Is it possible that Su Mu just repelled that abyssal creature, and that they witnessed Su Mu's power and no longer dare to invade us?"

Huo Tu muttered to himself.

The giant claw, as large as a mountain, had just attacked Su Mu, but Su Mu punched it back.

The other party must have already witnessed Su Mu's strength.

"That was indeed a test."

Zhao Baiqi shook his head and said, "But you think that would scare them into hiding in the abyss? I think that's unlikely."

As you all just saw, these abyssal creatures are not in their right minds; they are simply beasts driven by instinct.

As long as this stargate still exists, they will definitely break through it.

To them, we are simply delicious food…

"You're food, but I'm not."

Qian Gong Liu curled his lip and said, "I am their destined calamity."

"They've messed with me, they've really gotten themselves into big trouble!"

Waaah!

Before Qian Gong Liu could finish speaking...

A roar, like a howl, came from within the star gate.

Immediately afterwards, a giant ape-like abyssal creature stepped out of the stargate.

The giant ape was thousands of feet tall, its black fur stood up like steel needles, and its eyes were bright red, like two red lanterns.

It burst out of the stargate, pounded its chest with its fists, and let out a roar.

A fierce wind raged.

Qian Gong Liu's expression froze.

He subconsciously looked at Su Mu.

Su Mu gave a half-smile.

"Qian Gong Liu, let it see what a tough nut to crack looks like."

Huo Tu, always eager for excitement, shouted loudly.

"Would I avoid his sharp edge?"

Qian Gong Liu, steeling himself, shouted loudly.

He swayed and unleashed his own Dharma form, charging towards the giant ape.

No sooner said than done.

Qian Gong Liu and the giant ape engaged in battle.

He spat out blood, but did not retreat an inch, roaring and attacking as he continued to cough up blood.

Everyone stared in disbelief.

This situation did not last long.

One after another, enormous figures emerged from the star gate.

Some have bodies like tigers, while others have wings on their backs.

This batch of abyssal creatures is much stronger than the previous batch.

After they appeared, they immediately set their sights on the group and launched attacks on their respective opponents.

A creature from the abyss appeared before Su Mu.

It was a creature that looked like a fierce tiger.

The creatures of the abyss are all grayish-black in color, with almost no other colors visible except for their scarlet eyes.

But the tiger-like creature that appeared before Su Mu had a tuft of white hair on its forehead, which looked like a vertical eye.

It rushed towards Su Mu with a violent gust of wind, shattering space and destroying the world in its wake.

Su Mu frowned slightly and threw a punch.

With a muffled thud, the tiger-like abyssal creature was knocked over by a punch.

It rolled and leaped up again, completely unharmed.

In an instant, the white fur on its forehead emitted a dazzling light.

boom!
A beam of light shot out and headed towards Su Mu.

Su Mu raised his hand and dispersed the beam of light. The tiger-shaped abyssal creature pounced on him again, its claws and teeth bared, its power astonishing.

Su Mu suddenly grabbed the fur on the top of the other's head, and with a burst of strength, slammed it down.

boom!
Under the violent force, the abyssal creature with the tiger-shaped stake made cracking sounds as its bones broke.

Su Mu saw out of the corner of his eye that Qian Gong Liu and the others had all fallen into a disadvantageous position, and they were all coughing up blood and retreating.

He frowned slightly.

"You all retreat first, I'll cover the rear."

Su Mu raised his voice and stomped on the head of the abyssal tiger creature, crushing it. (End of Chapter)