Da Xuan Martial Saint

"The two Spirit Ancestors are indeed somewhat troublesome, but there's no need to worry too much about it,"

Chen Mu didn't delve deeper into this topic, but his tone shifted as he asked Fang Yuan, "Elder Fang, along your journey, have you encountered any large settlements?"

Fang Yuan and his companions had explored a vast area, and considering Fang Yuan's escape route, he should have some knowledge about the conditions atop the canopies. It would be ideal if he could guide them.

In addition,

since the two Spirit Ancestors were pursuing Fang Yuan and his party, Chen Mu would actually prefer one of them to come knocking, especially if it was the newly promoted Spirit Ancestor, for then he could take the opportunity to eliminate them and avoid further troubles.

After hearing Chen Mu's words, Fang Yuan hesitated briefly before responding, "There is indeed a large settlement, but it is located on a branch of Xunmu, and the formation can mobilize the power of Xunmu quite effectively. even a master of the Blood Exchange Realm might not be able to break through it. If we could find another team to join forces, it would be almost certain."

With Chen Mu's strength, seeking another team to cooperate seemed much safer to him. Although Chen Mu's abilities matched those of the Blood Exchange Realm, two teams together might not be able to stop the two Spirit Ancestors. However, if there was a presence akin to the Blood Exchange presiding over a team, that would be a completely different situation, enough to maneuver and withstand.

"This is too troublesome,"

Chen Mu slightly shook his head and said, "I wonder what the location of that settlement is."

He was not certain how the large settlement known by Fang Yuan compared to those he had encountered previously, but at least now, with his own power, he was no less capable than Jiang Han and Yan Hong combined and was even more agile alone. If the Xunmu power mobilized by the formation was not strong enough, he could even force his way in and destroy the formation in an instant.

Seeing that Chen Mu was adamant about trying, Fang Yuan felt somewhat helpless, but he wasn't surprised. Given Chen Mu's mastery of Qiankun Martial Arts and his Marrow Cleansing Physique rivalling the power of Blood Exchange, it would be odd if he didn't possess a domineering spirit.

He wasn't worried about other things, given Chen Mu's capabilities. Even if he couldn't take down the large settlement, he could still move freely. The key concern was the two hidden Spirit Ancestors whose threats were immense. Even though Chen Mu had reached that level, where he could move freely, Fang Yuan himself couldn't. If entangled, he would scarcely have a way out.

But his acquaintance with Chen Mu was not deep. If he traveled with Chen Mu and encountered trouble, Chen Mu would probably help out of convenience, but expecting Chen Mu to act according to his wishes was clearly impossible.

"Since Elder Chen wants to test the waters of that large settlement, I will lead the way."

Fang Yuan quickly made his decision.

After all, he too was a grandmaster who had traversed the Four Seas, not prone to indecisiveness. Given the situation, encountering Chen Mu was his fortune. He couldn't possibly desert Chen Mu and escape alone; following Chen Mu was indeed the safer option.

Moreover, although the two Spirit Ancestors were formidable, the newly promoted one was relatively weaker, probably not much different from the Heavenly Demon, Yuwen Hao. Even if attacked suddenly, they were unlikely to trouble Chen Mu much, unless it was the other who had lived for over a thousand years, the Spiritual Ancestor, who posed a real threat. However, if Chen Mu could resist or entangle with him, Fang Yuan still had a chance to escape.

"Then I will trouble Elder Fang,"

Chen Mu slightly bowed to Fang Yuan.

Although he and Fang Yuan didn't share much acquaintance, if Fang Yuan wished to accompany him, he didn't mind bringing him along. Firstly, they were both from the Seven Profound Sect, and secondly, the intelligence brought by Fang Yuan indeed held some value, allowing him to prepare in advance.

As the sound of his voice fell, Chen Mu's figure flickered and he vanished quietly from Fang Yuan's view.

"Elder Chen's method of concealing his presence is also unparalleled among his peers, feared across the world. Apart from those at Blood Hidden Pavilion, there are very few who can surpass Elder Chen in this aspect,"

Fang Yuan watched as Chen Mu disappeared before his eyes, immediately surveying the surroundings. Although he knew Chen Mu was nearby, he could not detect his presence or figure at all, and his heart was somewhat shaken.

To think that Chen Mu was only two or three yards away from him, visible before one moment and then completely concealed the next. Even the grandmaster assassins of the Blood Hidden Pavilion couldn't hide from such a close distance, eluding detection right under his watch.

Obviously,

Chen Mu was far superior in concealing his aura compared to his peers, even outpacing masters from the Blood Hidden Pavilion who specialized in this field. Perhaps only the masters of the Blood Exchange Realm adept in stealth from the Blood Hidden Pavilion could surpass Chen Mu in this aspect.

Though Chen Mu cultivated the Qiankun Path, which enabled the study of all Martial Arts in the world, this included techniques of concealment, evasion, attack, and defense without any gaps, the issue was that mastery of these aspects required time spent in cultivation.

Merely mastering Qiankun Artistic Conception didn't automatically imply mastery of all Martial Arts in the world.

Evasion techniques, concealment methods, and methods of attack were all varying techniques that extended from the artistic conception, all demanding time to master thoroughly. Particularly at the master level of Marrow Cleansing, one needed to reach the pinnacle of perfection, and Chen Mu had evidently achieved this.

This made Fang Yuan feel incomprehensible once again, even though he understood that the gap between people could be vast. He himself had achieved grandmaster status, and in his youth, was also a prominent figure, but now, he felt that the gap between himself and a young Chen Mu was almost greater than between him and the most ordinary members of the Outer Sect!