Da Xuan Martial Saint

Chapter 1125: Chapter 553: Return to Da Xuan (Part 2)

Divine Under Seventh Rank?

Divine Under Eighth Rank?

Or could it be... Chen Mu has already ascended to the God Realm?!

"Why were you two being hunted by this Foreign Race?"

While Master Xuantian and the Lord of Tianhu Island were still immersed in the shocking scene, unable to come back to their senses for a long time, Chen Mu casually lowered his hand and asked the two.

The span of thousands of feet of space domain he had swept away with his hand was once again gradually obscured by the white fog spreading over, concealing the dust of the Foreign Race being that had shattered, until no trace was left.

Master Xuantian and the Lord of Tianhu Island were startled awake by Chen Mu’s words.

The Lord of Tianhu Island glanced at Master Xuantian.

After a slight pause, Master Xuantian said: "I discovered an exotic treasure, a grain of sand containing the Power of Time. After I collected it by some means, it was discovered by this Foreign Race being, and then I was pursued all the way."

As he spoke,

Master Xuantian turned his hand to reveal a grain of sand with seven colors, surrounded by wisps of Power of Time.

Upon seeing this grain of sand, the Lord of Tianhu Island’s gaze immediately concentrated, then he looked at Master Xuantian strangely. No wonder that Foreign Race being was relentless in chasing Master Xuantian; it was because he obtained such a treasure.

Even though it was his first time seeing such a strange item, with just a rough sense, he knew its extraordinary nature. Not to mention, according to Master Xuantian, it contained the Power of Time, a treasure of the Time Dao, with immeasurable value.

"So that’s how it is."

Chen Mu glanced at the Time Dust in Master Xuantian’s hand, revealing an understanding expression. If it was due to the contention over a treasure, then being pursued by a Foreign Race being was not surprising.

Although he had a whole portion of Time Dust, about the size of a fist, estimated to be at least over a thousand grains, such a large portion of Time Dust is considered a precious resource even for those at Divine Under Eighth Rank, worth fighting over. Even if its quantity was reduced tenfold, its value wouldn’t be low.

A single grain of Time Dust attracting a chase by a Divine Under Fourth Rank Foreign Race being is quite normal.

After all, there is a significant gap between beings of Divine Under Fourth Rank and Divine Under Fifth and Sixth Ranks, and their status is notably different. Divine Under Sixth Rank beings often have cultivated an Immortal Body and Immortal Soul, and can step into the God Realm at any time; they can indeed be regarded as a God Realm. Meanwhile, Divine Under Fourth Rank beings are still stuck on the threshold of the God Realm.

However, the methods of that Foreign Race being are quite interesting, although its life level and Soul Heart Realm didn’t reach the Indestructible Realm; both were at the level of Divine Under Fourth Rank, yet by relying on some method, it could forcibly elevate to a level comparable to Divine Under Fifth Rank.

This special means was clearly some kind of Secret Technique or similar creation.

It was most likely created by a being above the God Realm.

The foundation of the Da Xuan World, as an uncivilized world, is still quite lacking. People like Master Xuantian and the Lord of Tianhu Island have only reached the peak of Divine Under Third Rank until now.

If the Da Xuan World also had similar secret techniques, enabling people like Master Xuantian to increase their power by a tier when exerted, they would have more resistance against the invasion of the Demon Clan.

Now...

Chen Mu slightly shook his head in his heart.

If the Demon Clan were indeed to invade the Da Xuan World, there would be no need for the entire Demon Clan; even if only a part came, Da Xuan would find it difficult to resist, unable to match them, and would gradually be overtaken.

However,

all of this assumes the absence of him in the Da Xuan World.

With him there, it doesn’t amount to much of anything, no matter what secret techniques there are, they can’t break the limit of Divine Under Ninth Rank, and once he returns to Da Xuan this time, he will not delay any further. He will immediately strive for the God Realm!

"The Source Land Core Area has closed, and the Void passage should disappear soon. Please make the most of your time, both of you."

Chen Mu turned his gaze to Master Xuantian and the Lord of Tianhu Island, giving them a reminder.

Upon hearing this, the Lord of Tianhu Island hesitated for a moment, then immediately nodded and said, "Yes, I have gained some rewards from this trip and am ready to return. Speaking of... Saint Chen, have you already entered the God Realm?"

"Not far off."

Chen Mu responded with those words, and then without saying more, stepped forward and instantly disappeared into the white fog.

The Lord of Tianhu Island also knew that within the Source Land, entities from the God Realm are unable to enter. His question stemmed from the utterly astonishing methods Chen Mu had displayed before. Upon hearing Chen Mu’s answer, his emotions were multifaceted.

On the other side.

Master Xuantian watched Chen Mu depart like this, holding a grain of Time Dust in a slight daze.

He knew the extraordinary value of this grain of Time Dust. Therefore, he hesitated when Chen Mu asked whether to take it out because it was crucial for him to advance further in comprehending the Path of Time. However, Chen Mu had slain that Foreign Race. Without Chen Mu, he would have perished here. It was only right for Chen Mu to take this mysterious object.

Thus, after a brief moment of hesitation, he sighed inwardly, acknowledging that this mysterious object was ultimately not meant for him. Although he was prepared to hand it over to Chen Mu, Chen Mu seemed indifferent, merely glanced at it and left.

Perhaps,

this mysterious object held little use for Chen Mu.

Or perhaps Chen Mu, as he was now, no longer regarded such a mysterious object highly. Considering Chen Mu’s terrifying power, capable of annihilating a Foreign Race with a mere gesture, he could likely roam freely in the Source Land and acquire countless treasures, the levels and realms of which are far beyond him and Chen Mu now.

"The path of life, in the Great Wilderness... perhaps also within him..."

Scenes of the Tianshuan’s death flashed in Master Xuantian’s mind, where there were words left unfinished. Perhaps the path of survival for the Da Xuan World lies in the Great Wilderness and also in Chen Mu.

This journey to the Great Wilderness by Chen Mu must have yielded him immense benefits. Perhaps when he returns, he truly will be able to breach the threshold of the God Realm. If Chen Mu can attain the God Realm, it might be the turning point for the Da Xuan World to withstand the magic calamity!

"Whew."

Master Xuantian took a deep breath, calming his emotions, his gaze resolute.

Time to return!

Although there are abundant resources here and his strength has improved significantly, having greater freedom in this exploration, as Chen Mu said, nearly two months have passed, and the stability of the Void Path is uncertain. Moreover, having acquired the most precious resources he needed, further exploration may lead to disaster, so it’s better to return to the Da Xuan World first, to see if he can use this grain of Time Dust to deepen his comprehension of the mysteries of the Time Dao, survive the magic calamity, and then consider other matters.

"Let’s go."

At this moment, the Lord of Tianhu Island glanced at Master Xuantian, and with just a look, they understood each other’s thoughts. Immediately, they turned their direction, heading back to the Void Path leading to the Da Xuan World.

...

Meanwhile.

Chen Mu strode through the white mist, each step covering vast distances, paying no heed to the exotic beasts concealed within the mist.

Some exotic beasts suddenly emerged, attempting to attack him, but he paid them no mind, merely passing by them. The Void Force surrounding him naturally shredded and annihilated those exotic beasts.

Just like this,

in no time, Chen Mu returned to the starting point of his Source Land expedition, the Void Path connecting to the Da Xuan World.

The Void Path was much the same as when he arrived, but with his current Void Dao Realm, Chen Mu could perceive slight instabilities in the path, estimating that it would likely hold for half a month, but beyond that, it’s uncertain.

Though there is indeed still time to explore the Source Land, Chen Mu has no such inclination. With a step, he instantly merged into the Void Path, swiftly traversing through it.

Inside the path was a stable region resembling a cave, not very long, spanning just over a thousand yards but crossing countless billions of miles of the Fan Gu Ancient Domain, linking the edge of the Da Xuan World to the central Source Land.

Even with his current realm of Void Entering Dao, Chen Mu was still astonished at the power and intricacies of the Void Path.

So close yet worlds apart!

If he could master this technique, he might truly progress in the Great Dao of Void. Though he had entered the Dao, the full scope of the Void Dao remained daunting. Only by stepping into the God Realm could he further delve into its mysteries.

A moment later, Chen Mu passed through the Void Path, stepping out and returning to the familiar vast Sand Sea of the Da Xuan World.

Almost simultaneously as he entered the Da Xuan World,

his figure paused slightly, and his gaze suddenly turned, looking towards the distant north, seemingly spanning tens of thousands of miles of terrain.

"Demon Clan?"

"...at this time?"