The First Marquis of Daxuan

“Patriarch Qian, you are at the high-level of the Primordial Realm, aren’t you?”

Zhao Baiqi looked at Qian Nanke and slowly said, "Do you know what lies beyond the Primordial Realm?"

"What does this have to do with the Qian family's crisis?"

"I asked coldly," Qian Nanke replied.

"Of course it's related, because what you're doing now is provoking a powerful expert above the Primordial Realm."

Zhao Baiqi said solemnly, "We imprisoned Qian Gong Liu and Huo Tu and seized their warships."

You are provoking the Great Xuan Dynasty.

My Great Xuan Dynasty has Dao Saint Realm experts above the Primordial Realm in charge.

I'm here now to give you a chance.

"If you release them now, out of consideration for ignorance, our Great Xuan Dynasty can let bygones be bygones."

But if they remain obstinate, and the Great Xuan Army's blade points in their wake, then the Ziwei Star will be utterly annihilated.

Zhao Baiqi's expression was serious and earnest.

The Qian family members burst into laughter.

"Ignorant child, spreading alarmist rumors."

One of the elders of the Qian family laughed and said, "What kind of bullshit Great Xuan Dynasty dares to try and mess with my Ziwei Star?"
"Return to the Holy Realm, kid, you think you can scare us just because you've been to the Heavenly Realm?"
What haven't we seen?

If you're so capable, then send that Dao Saint realm cultivator here.

"Let me tell you, on my Ziwei Star, even a Dao Saint would have to stand still and behave themselves."

Qian Nanke smiled contemptuously. "I thought you could say something, but it turns out you're just spouting the same nonsense as Huo Tu."

In war, envoys are not to be killed.

"Zhao Baiqi, don't say I didn't give you a chance. Go, go and invite that Dao Saint Realm expert here. I want to see how he'll wipe out the Qian family of Ziwei Star."

Qiannan Guest waved his sleeve.

A powerful force suddenly slammed into Zhao Baiqi, sending him flying backward.

boom!
Zhao Baiqi crashed onto the plaza outside the main hall, and staggered back dozens of steps before regaining his balance.

A look of helplessness flashed across his face.

It's not an easy task to intimidate these old guys.

He had already suffered a loss once when he was on the Greedy Wolf Star.

It is no different in Ziwei Star.

The Qian family of Ziwei Star is truly unparalleled in their domineering power.

However, since Qian Nanke sent him to fetch reinforcements, Qian Gongliu and Huo Tu should be safe for the time being.

He has achieved his purpose in coming here.

"Ziwei Star, Qian Family, you have no idea what kind of existence you have provoked."

Zhao Baiqi muttered to himself, "How can a frog at the bottom of a well talk about the sky?"

He shook his head, turned around, and left Ziwei Star.

"Patriarch, Zhao Baiqi is still outside Ziwei Star, and he also has a warship. Should I go and seize that warship?"

An elder of the Qian family said to Qian Nanke.

"No need."

Qian Nanke said calmly, "Aren't we just worried about not having enough warships?"
Now that Zhao Baiqi has come to us, that so-called Great Xuan Dynasty will likely attack our Ziwei Star soon.

If they come to attack, they'll definitely bring a lot of warships; we can just take them all.

The members of the Qian family exchanged glances and then burst into laughter.

The overconfident Great Xuan Dynasty dares to invade the Qian family of Ziwei Star. Isn't this just offering them a gift?
Since that's the case, they won't hold back and will teach this Great Xuan Dynasty what it means to be arrogant and ignorant.

…………

Huo Zhun led the Seven Killings army, piloting the warships left behind by Huo Tu, and rushed to the outside of the Star Gate without stopping.

Fortunately, the Void Beasts had already fled back into the abyss, and they had warships, so their journey had been relatively uneventful.

Far away.

Huo Zhun saw clusters of flames floating in the void.

Before a patch of flames, a figure sat cross-legged.

Further away, a group of people were busy at work.

The shapes of warships could be vaguely seen amidst the flames; these people were clearly forging warships.

Huo Zhun knew he had found the place.

He ordered the warships to stop, then flew off alone towards the flames.

Who goes there?

As soon as they got close, a man stepped forward and shouted a question.

"Seven Killing Star Huo Zhun, on the orders of my senior brother Huo Tu, has come to fight against the Abyss."

Huo Zhun cupped his hands in a fist and asked, "May I ask if it is Lord Su Mu, the Marquis of Su, in person?"

Huo Zhun had heard from his senior brother Huo Tu that Su Mu was a marquis in the Taiping Division of the Great Xuan Dynasty, so he addressed him as marquis.

"Were they recruited by Huo Tu?"

The person opposite said, "I am Zhang Yunzhou, one of the Eight Stars, and I am a colleague of your senior brother Huo Tu."

"Please wait a moment, I'll go and inform them."

As he spoke, Zhang Yunzhou flew to Su Mu's side and whispered a few words to him.

Su Mu raised his head and his gaze fell on Huo Zhun.

Although they were several miles apart, Huo Zhun felt as if that gaze had seen right through him.

A chill ran down my spine.

He felt a chill run down his spine.

"Come here."

Zhang Yunzhou had already shouted loudly.

Huo Zhun composed himself and flew forward.

He secretly observed his surroundings.

Apart from the people who were building the warships, he did not see any other troops.

The star gate that my senior brother mentioned was just a hundred miles away, and there were more than ten huge abyssal creatures lying in front of the star gate.

Even from hundreds of miles away, the sense of oppression was immense.

Huo Zhun had initially been somewhat disdainful, but now he was filled with shock.

Creatures of the abyss are indeed terrifying.

However, Su Mu, whom his senior brother revered like a god, didn't seem to be that powerful.

Aside from being a bit good-looking, I can't sense any aura of strength about him.

Huo Zhun stopped in front of Su Mu and gave a proper salute.

"I am Huo Zhun, the Seven Killings Star, and I greet Lord Su."

Huo Zhun cupped his hands in greeting.

"Huo Tu didn't come back with you?"

Su Mu raised his head and asked.

"Lord Su, my senior brother has been captured by the Qian family of Ziwei Star."

Huo Zhun got straight to the point, saying, "My senior brother Zhao Baiqi sent me here to ask for help."

The Qian family, ruled by the Ziwei star, is very powerful; we can't rescue our senior brother."

"The Qian family of Ziwei Star? Why are they trying to capture Huo Tu?"

Su Mu said with some surprise.

"They imprisoned Qian Gong Liu, and then Qian Gong Liu sent out a distress signal. My senior brother went to rescue him, but..."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Huo Zhun's face.

Getting arrested instead of saving someone is quite embarrassing.

"Oh."

Su Mu calmly gave an "oh," having already understood what was going on.

This kind of thing is not unexpected.

There has been a saying since ancient times that royal power does not extend to the countryside, let alone in such a vast universe, where the Great Xuan Dynasty does not yet have the power to dominate all directions.

When Qian Gong Liu and others returned to their hometown to recruit a large army, the people of their hometown might not believe in the existence of creatures from the abyss. Even if they did believe, they might not be afraid, and even if they were afraid, they might not send troops.

In short, when there are more people, there will be more thoughts and ideas.

Everyone has their own ulterior motives.

However, Su Mu did not expect that the first one to run into trouble would be Qian Gong Liu.

Qian Gong Liu was the strongest among his subordinates.

The Qian family of Ziwei Star is indeed quite capable; even with Qian Gong Liu's strength, they were imprisoned.

"Lord Su, please save my senior brother."

"If you can rescue my senior brother, Huo Zhun is willing to be his soldier."

Huo Zhun cupped his hands in a fist salute and said in a deep voice.

How many people did you bring?

Su Mu pondered for a moment and asked.

Huo Zhun frowned inwardly and asked him how many men he had brought. Did he really intend to send them to attack Ziwei Star?

If they had that ability, would they need to come here for help?
Could it be that Lord Su's reputation exceeds his actual strength, and he is actually no match for the Qian family of Ziwei Star?
"A million-strong army".

Huo Zhun thought to himself, and then answered aloud.

"That's a bit too little."

Su Mu pondered for a moment.

Huo Zhun frowned even more deeply.

Is Su Mu any good?

Does he really expect to use their Seven Killings army to save people?
"Lord Su, my Seven Killings Star has limited strength, so this is all the people I can muster."

If our Seven Killings Star could defeat the Qian family of the Purple Star, I wouldn't be here.

I went and rescued my senior brother myself.

Huo Zhun said in a deep voice, "If you, Lord Su, do not have the ability to save my senior brother, then I will take my leave."

I'll figure it out myself.

After saying that, Huo Zhun turned to leave.

"presumptuous!"

Zhang Yunzhou shouted, "Didn't Huo Tu teach you any manners? How dare you speak like that in front of the sect leader?"

Su Mu chuckled and waved his hand to indicate that Zhang Yunzhou was alright.

"Huo Zhun, right?"

Su Mu smiled and said, "Do you think I can't save your senior brother?"

Huo Zhun remained silent, but the expression on his face clearly revealed his thoughts.

"Saving your senior brother is not difficult."

Su Mudao.

"Anyone can talk big," Huo Zhun sneered.

"boast?"

Su Mu smiled faintly and said, "I, Su, have never boasted in my life."

"Saving Huo Tu is easy, but if I leave this place, there will be no one to deter the abyssal creatures, and they will come out to attack. At that time, you may not be able to stop them."

"In the end, you're just afraid of being exposed, aren't you?"

Huo Zhun sneered, "They're not attacking, perhaps simply because they're not ready. With so many abyssal creatures, do you think they're afraid of just one person like you?"

Huo Zhun's anger finally erupted.

After suffering a setback at Ziwei Star, he traveled a long and arduous journey only to encounter a swindler. Who wouldn't be furious in that situation?

Huo Zhun was already convinced that his senior brother Huo Tu had been tricked.

They were all fooled by this Su Mu.

He makes such a fuss when we ask him to save people, what kind of strong person could he be?
Standing next to Su Mu, Zhang Yunzhou couldn't help but roll his eyes.

They're like a newborn calf that's not afraid of a tiger.

How dare they question Su Mu?
You've got those eyes for nothing, kid.

If you've ever seen Su Mu in action, you'd probably want to gouge those eyes out!
You're the first person to dare question Su Mu's strength!
The grass growing on the heads of the Heavenly Emperor, Huang Tiandao, and Zhang Jiao was already several feet tall, yet there were still people who questioned Su Mu's strength?

"Cloud Boat".

Su Mu chuckled and said, "You guys continue forging warships, and while you're at it, retreat three hundred miles."

"Huo Zhun, how about we make a deal?"

"What are you going to discuss?"

Huo Zhun said with a cold face.

"I'm going to rescue Huo Tu. You stay here and hold off the abyssal creatures. Don't let them break out, okay?"

Su Mudao.

"You go and save my senior brother yourself?"

Huo Zhun frowned.

He had no objection to guarding this place.

He was originally ordered by his senior brother Huo Tu to guard the Star Gate.

He glanced at the dozen or so abyssal creatures outside the star gate. Although they were somewhat terrifying, with the strength of the Seven Kill Star's million-strong army, they should be able to hold them off for a while.

Moreover, the abyssal creature did not seem to intend to attack them.

Are these abyssal creatures waiting for reinforcements?

"I can go by myself. Besides, someone needs to guard this place, otherwise if the abyssal creatures really break out, who knows how many people will die."

Su Mu said calmly.

"Okay, I promise you."

Huo Zhun said in a deep voice.

If Su Mu and his group of weapon refiners could hold this place, how could he not?

With his million-strong army standing here, those abyssal creatures certainly wouldn't dare to make any rash moves.

"There is no joking in the army, Huo Zhun. If this place falls, you will have to bear the consequences."

Su Mu said meaningfully.

"If these abyssal creatures manage to get through here, I am willing to accept the punishment."

Huo Zhun said, "What if you can't rescue my senior brother?"

"Haha, if I can't rescue Huo Tu, then I'll let you do whatever you want with me, what do you say?"

Su Mu said with a smile.

"It's a word."

Su Mu smiled faintly, made a hand seal, and the flames in the air suddenly subsided.

A brand-new warship appeared before everyone's eyes.

Zhang Yunzhou and the others were completely mesmerized.

As expected, it has to be the sect leader.

His skills in forging warships have improved again.

This brand-new Celestial-rank warship appears to be even more powerful than the previous Celestial-rank warships.

"Yunzhou, keep this Heavenly Rank warship for now. Use it if they can't hold out any longer."

Su Mu said.

Before Huo Zhun could express his dissatisfaction, Su Mu had already stood up, taken a step, and disappeared from sight.

Huo Zhun's pupils contracted.

"Young man, do you now understand the sect leader's strength?"

Zhang Yunzhou said gloatingly, "They don't know their own limitations."

"Humph."

Huo Zhun snorted coldly, and was about to speak when a roar suddenly came from beside him.

He subconsciously turned his head to look in the direction of the star gate.

Suddenly, the abyssal creatures that had been lying on the ground raised their heads at the same time.

Their faces showed what appeared to be expressions of surprise.

Then they actually roared and stood up.

Huo Zhun's expression suddenly changed.

They started moving as soon as Su Mu left. Was this a coincidence?

"Without the sect leader's deterrence, how could they possibly behave?"

Zhang Yunzhou said coldly, "Huo Zhun, it's up to you now."

"Block them before the sect leader returns."

Zhang Yunzhou landed on the Heavenly Rank warship left behind by Su Mu and called for the people of the Eight Scenery Stars to board the ship and retreat.

They are weapon refiners, not combatants.

The task of resisting the creatures of the abyss is Huo Zhun's job.

Huo Zhun was still filled with doubts, and he gritted his teeth.

Now that things have come to this, there's no time to consider whether Su Mu is a fraud or not.

Huo Zhun has already made a promise, so he absolutely cannot let Su Mu see them make a fool of themselves.

"Brothers, let's fight!"

Huo Zhun shouted.

On the celestial warship that Huo Tu left them, the sons of the Seven Killing Stars roared.

The warships moved forward to confront the creatures of the abyss.

…………

Su Mu was extremely fast.

The Seven Killings Star's million-strong army is a bit lacking; they probably won't be able to hold out for long.

Fortunately, the army of the Great Xuan Dynasty is already on its way. Once they reach the outside of the Star Gate, they should be able to hold out for a few more days.

However, I still need to finish this quickly.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to guard the star gate.

Within the abyss exist creatures at the Dao Saint realm.

Once the opponent's Dao Saint realm cultivator realizes he's not there, the opponent might be able to pass through the Star Gate, and then no one will be able to stop it.

"The Qian family, whose name is associated with the Ziwei star, has long been renowned."

As Su Mu sped along, he thought to himself, "Let me see just how capable you are that you dare to detain even my men."

…………

Outside the Purple Star.

A celestial-level warship hovered in the void.

Zhao Baiqi stood alone at the bow of the boat, confronting a group of people.

Opposite him stood an elder of the Qian family with over a hundred people.

"Zhao Baiqi, is your Great Xuan Dynasty really this shabby?"
"You're a garrison commander, and you don't even have a single soldier under your command?"

The eldest of the Qian family laughed and mocked, "What a waste of such a fine warship."

I said, "You shouldn't be a garrison commander in the Great Xuan Dynasty anymore. Come to Ziwei Star, and use this warship as a token of your loyalty. I'll offer you the position of elder of Ziwei Star, how about that?"

"It's not necessary."

Zhao Baiqi said, "If Elder Qian now sees the error of his ways, I can plead with our Marquis to let you serve as a soldier under my command."

"Hmph, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences."

The Qian family elder's face darkened as he looked at Zhao Baiqi, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.

"I've put up with you for too long, kid. If the reinforcements you called don't arrive soon, don't blame me for bullying the weak."

He looked at the celestial-level warship with a greedy expression on his face.

The Heavenly Rank warship that Qian Gong Liu brought back was taken by the family head, Qian Nan Ke. After witnessing the warship's power firsthand, he wanted to get one for himself as his personal vehicle.

However, after studying it, the weapon forgers and refiners on Ziwei Star all said that they could not forge warships.

If you want a warship, you either have to find a weapon refiner from the Great Xuan Dynasty, or you can only steal it.

Unfortunately, Zhao Baiqi was piloting a celestial-grade warship and kept lingering outside Ziwei Star.

At first, Qian Nanke forbade them from touching Zhao Baiqi, and he was able to tolerate it.

But after so many days, no one from that damned Great Xuan Dynasty had come, and he figured Zhao Baiqi was definitely talking nonsense.

There was no Great Xuan Dynasty at all.

Even if they did, the other party wouldn't dare to offend Ziwei Star.

He finally couldn't hold back anymore.

It's just one warship, yet all the elders of the Qian family are eyeing it with covetous intent.

If this drags on any longer, who knows who will end up with this warship?

There is also competition within the Qian family.

If he could acquire a warship as his vehicle, not only would it bring him prestige and prestige, but he could also leverage the warship's power to seize more resources as Ziwei Star expands its influence.

With more resources, his strength will increase faster, and he will be able to enjoy even more resources.

This is a virtuous cycle; if you get ahead in one step, you get ahead in every step.

In the future, he might become the Grand Elder of the Qian family of Ziwei Star.

Thinking of this, he felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

"Zhao Baiqi, don't be stubborn. Hand over the warship now, and I might spare your life."

If you force me to do it myself, I won't hold back.

The elder of the Qian family said coldly, "I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to think it over. Don't joke around with your life."

"Elder Qian, does your family head know you've come to see me?"

Zhao Baiqi said in a deep voice.

"Enough talk, start the timer!"

The Qian family elder said coldly, as someone lit an incense stick beside him. (End of Chapter)