Da Xuan Martial Saint

Feng Hongsheng said coldly, "It was your Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion that went too far, using despicable means to deal with our sect's younger generation. Do you really think you can get away without shedding blood? Or maybe... you would like for me to gauge the prowess of the young generation of your Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion as well?" Read new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

When they learned of Chen Mu's misfortune, the entire Seven Profound Sect was outraged.

Although the Seven Profound Sect was not a united front internally, with many Elders and Peak Masters having their own interests, Chen Mu was after all the most outstanding among the younger generation of the Seven Profound Sect, the face of the sect. Having suffered from the vicious schemes of the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion, with his path as a Grandmaster now doubtful, Feng Hongsheng, even though his relationship with Qin Mengjun was just average, was also extremely annoyed at the bottom of his heart. The Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion wanted to leave unscathed? No such luck!

"The Martial World is not child's play. Does the Seven Profound Sect really want everyone from the Blood Hidden Pavilion to confront you openly? Besides, I have never heard that standing on the Wind Cloud List means one still counts as a young successor!"

Fu Jingyuan spoke to Feng Hongsheng in a cold voice.

He was aware of Duanmu Chun's plan beforehand and ultimately agreed with the strategy. On one hand, if there was an opportunity to eliminate Chen Mu's threat, it was indeed worth a shot. On the other hand, Chen Mu no longer counted as the younger generation anymore. How could there be any reason in the world for someone who has a place on the Wind Cloud List, standing shoulder to shoulder with Grandmasters, to still be considered a junior?

Backstabbing, treacherous assassination, fraud, and sneak attacks are all commonplace in the Martial World. If you fall for them, it is only because your own skills are lacking. The only universally acknowledged rule is not to bully the weak with strength, but their Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion's Grandmaster had not taken the field, and with Chen Mu's current status and position, even if a Grandmaster personally made a move, it could not be considered bullying the weak.

"Disaster should not involve family members; you have overstepped the bounds."

Feng Hongsheng said indifferently, "Since you have admitted to it, you should also gracefully accept this defeat. Apart from regular disciples, all who were involved in this must pay with blood. Otherwise, we of the Seven Profound Sect don't mind having a showdown with you."

The Seven Profound Sect could retreat, could give way, could avoid getting involved in trouble at every turn, but there are some bottom lines that cannot be crossed no matter what. Today the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion can use family members to plot against Chen Mu; tomorrow they might do the same to other Elders and protectors. Which Elder of the Seven Profound Sect doesn't have family and friends behind them?

Although it is a chaotic world today, we have not yet reached the point where the most basic rules can be trampled on at will.

In the end, the Seven Profound Sect is a major sect that has established itself in a state's territory, not some small, irrelevant sect that the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion can easily manipulate and then swallow their grievances in silence!

"..."

Fu Jingyuan looked coldly at Feng Hongsheng, then glanced at Chen Mu in the distance. Eventually, he snorted and no longer confronted Feng Hongsheng. He took a step back and disappeared silently from where he stood.

With the Seven Profound Sect having laid down their bottom line and showing a clear departure from their usual stance of forbearance and retreat, presenting an attitude willing to engage in all-out war with the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion, the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion was not prepared to engage in battle with the Seven Profound Sect at this time.

However.

A great protector on the Wind Cloud List at the twenty-third position had died.

Duanmu Chun and a group of protectors and stewards involved this time could not escape either, which was also very painful for Fu Jingyuan, as most of these men were under his command.

But considering the actions of Duanmu Chun and the others had ultimately had an effect, causing Chen Mu to be eroded by Demonic Qi and cutting off Chen Mu's Martial Arts path... Was it a loss or gain to exchange one great protector and several protectors plus more than a dozen stewards for sealing off Chen Mu's potential to become a 'Qiankun Grandmaster' in the future?

There is no way to measure such things.

Fu Jingyuan only knew that with the Seven Profound Sect taking such a firm stance, the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion could only back down this time.

After all, they were not in the right, and it was not the proper time to start a war with the Seven Profound Sect. The main issue was underestimating Chen Mu's strength, which was so formidable that even Situ Shu with the Cold Soul Blade couldn't withstand him. With the Grandmasters out of the game, having lost this round, they could only acknowledge their defeat.

Crack! Crack!!!

Sounds like breaking ice echoed through the air.

Chen Mu swiftly slew all Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion protectors behind Duanmu Chun with several strikes of his blade. Without the support of turning the wheel of years, Yan Jingqing's pressure suddenly decreased, his Water and Wind Domain fully unleashed, putting so much strain on Duanmu Chun's Domain that visible fissures of the Power of Heaven and Earth started to show, which made Duanmu Chun's complexion grow paler and paler until, with a booming sound, his entire Domain completely collapsed!

Countless Wind Blades swept through the sky, poised to slice Duanmu Chun into pieces, but the moment they were about to reach him, they each turned into a gentle breeze that dissipated, along with the pervasive mist in the air, revealing Yan Jingqing's figure once again.

He had withdrawn his Water and Wind Domain.

Yan Jingqing looked towards Chen Mu not far away, his eyes showing a hint of admiration.

Just a few short years ago, Chen Mu was only just stepping into the Bone Tempering Realm, a junior with a slight reputation in the remote area of Yu County, whom he took notice of and brought into the Inspectorate. A few years later, Chen Mu was able to defeat Situ Shu with the Cold Soul Blade, who was even stronger than him, and even slay him on the spot!

Even in his youth, he was considered a prodigy of his generation, and though he did not join the Seven Profound Sect, his talent was not inferior to that generation's disciples of the Seven Profound. But now, he couldn't help but lament the disparities among geniuses, at least the innate giftedness displayed by Chen Mu was something he could never have matched in his younger days.

However.

Such unparalleled talent as Chen Mu's was met with a vicious ambush by the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion, his body eroded with Demonic Qi, it's truly a lamentable fate.

"Puh."

Duanmu Chun's complexion was deathly pale, his Domain forcibly shattered, and now as the backlash struck him, he swayed, then spat out a mouthful of blood mist. His gaze swept the surroundings, seeing only ruins and corpses everywhere.

Close by were Yan Jingqing and Chen Mu, while farther away, Elder Feng Hongsheng of the Seven Profound Sect watched indifferently. Their Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion's Grandmaster, Fu Jingyuan, had already retreated, conceding this battle.

"Cough, cough cough..."

Duanmu Chun coughed up two mouthfuls of fresh blood, aware that he had no chance of victory, but there was not much fear in his eyes. Instead, he turned to Chen Mu with a sigh, "Had I known it would come to this, I would have taken care of you personally back then to eliminate future troubles for He Wuyou. Who could have imagined that in just three short years, you would have reached such heights."

"Back then, out of negligence, and now, so many lives have been sacrificed in an attempt to put an end to your path in Martial Arts. This transaction has indeed turned out to be a terrible loss..."

Hisss.

Chen Mu, with an indifferent look, swung his blade, uninterested in hearing more nonsense.

He had heard such nonsense more than once before, heard plenty back at the He Family many years ago.

With blood spraying, Duanmu Chun's head flew high into the air, his lips curving into a slight arch, eyes fixed on Chen Mu, squeezing out an ugly smile before it tumbled to the ground, his headless corpse collapsing as well.

With this.

All the protectors of the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion were eradicated!

"Inspector Yan, you've worked hard."

Chen Mu sheathed the Cold Soul Spirit Blade, turning to Yan Jingqing.

Yan Jingqing shook his head slightly, "The Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion has been a blight in Yu County for many years, I've long wanted to eradicate them, there's no need to talk about hardships. This time I also relied on your assistance; otherwise, I would not have been able to achieve this on my own."

If it hadn't been for Chen Mu's involvement, he alone would have found it difficult to eliminate the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion's influence, and even if he had defeated people like Duanmu Chun, the Pavilion would not have easily accepted defeat; a counterattack would have been inevitable.

This time, starting with Chen Mu being targeted, the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion was the first to overstep the boundary. Ultimately, joining forces in one battle resulted in their annihilation. Without the Grandmasters taking the field, and with the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion stepping over the line first, the Seven Profound Sect responded decisively. Having lost this battle, they had no choice but to accept the outcome.

The deaths of Situ Shu, Duanmu Chun, and many other protectors and stewards meant that it would now be easy to uproot all the influences that the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion had cultivated in Yu County over the years.

Undoubtedly, the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion will return to Yu County, but to re-establish their influence, they must start anew.

"It's over."

From a distance, members of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Linjiang Pavilion, and other Sects watched the scene unfold, finally collecting their thoughts, exchanging glances, and slowly calming their tumultuous emotions.

Since the Sects had settled in Yu State, this had been the most intense conflict between the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion branch and the Seven Profound Sect in Yu County over the years. It had ended with the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion's complete defeat, and it would probably not take a few days for their cultivated influences to be swept away!

Additionally, Chen Mu, who was the only newcomer listed in the Wind Cloud List, after reaching Yunni Sky Peak, had come down the mountain half a year later and directly killed Situ Shu, the Cold Soul Blade, ranked twenty-third on the Wind Cloud List!

Without a doubt.

In a few days' time, once the news spreads throughout the Cold North Path and the Eleven States, all factions will be rocked once again.