Da Xuan Martial Saint

Chapter 1444: Chapter 693: Enlightenment Green Lotus Seed

At this moment,

The many Divine Monarchs of the Black Rock Association were all on edge, utterly distressed and uneasy.

If it were merely a matter of numerical disparity, such as the previous encounter between the Wind Association and their Black Rock Association, where the difference in the number of strong opponents was twice as much. Even though they couldn’t match up, it wouldn’t result in a crushing defeat; a bloody battle would still entail a heavy toll.

The Black Rock Association was the same; if facing a group larger than theirs, with four or five individuals at Double Vein Perfection and fifty or sixty at Single Vein Perfection, they might not be able to match them, but at least they could resist to some extent.

However, if there was a gap in realm, it would be a completely different story!

The situation was just like now, with Chen Mu, who was at the Double Vein Perfection, having nearly crushing power against ordinary Single Vein Perfection individuals, rendering their numbers numerous but completely unable to resist!

Anyone could see that if the fighting continued, as Chen Mu eliminated those Single Vein Perfection Divine Monarchs one by one, it would soon lead to the entire Wind Association besieging the last two Black Rock and Black Water Divine Monarchs.

Defeated!

Black Rock Divine Monarch’s heart was heavy, watching helplessly as the Chaos Green Lotus, such a rare treasure, appeared before him, yet unable to contend for it. This taste was undoubtedly unpleasant, but he also knew that if he continued to hesitate, the losses would only grow larger!

Compared to fighting for the Chaos Green Lotus, preserving life and maintaining strength was naturally more important. Otherwise, if the fight continued, the Black Rock Association could be completely erased from Wuxiang City after this battle!

"Retreat!"

Black Rock Divine Monarch finally made a decision, uttering a low command.

Hearing Black Rock Divine Monarch’s directive, the many Divine Monarchs of the Black Rock Association were relieved as if granted amnesty. In reality, upon seeing Chen Mu wielding his blade recklessly, they had already had thoughts of retreating long before, but in such a wilderness by the Wuxiang River, abandoning the team to escape alone would be equally dangerous, and they might not make it back to Wuxiang City safely.

Although the Chaos Green Lotus was within reach, they were well aware that the current Black Rock Association was no longer capable of contending with the Wind Association. As long as Chen Mu, the terrifying Double Vein Perfection powerhouse, was present, they would have to keep a safe distance from the Wind Association in the future!

Swoosh! Swoosh!!

Seeing the situation becoming clear, all the Divine Monarchs of the Black Rock Association promptly retreated. Although some lingered, casting a longing glance at the Chaos Green Lotus, those who had cultivated to Nine Layer Heavens Perfection were all decisive in their nature. Knowing the situation was beyond their ability, they did not hesitate, for hesitation could lead to death here.

Of course,

As Divine Monarchs of the Nine Layer Heavens Perfection, completely perishing wasn’t likely; they would at most lose their Divine Power True Body, but such a price was equally hard to bear. On one hand, to regenerate their true body would take a long time, and on the other hand, everything they had gained in Wuxiang City would be entirely gone. The next time they entered the Source Realm, they might not manage to get back into familiar Wuxiang City.

The Divine Monarchs of the Black Rock Association retreated swiftly, vanishing from the marshland in an instant.

Chen Mu did not pursue them but instead stood on the edge of the marshland, hands behind his back, watching the many Divine Monarchs of the Black Rock Association flee in panic.

The Wind Divine Monarch also didn’t chase after them, stopping beside Chen Mu and, watching the departure of many Black Rock Association Divine Monarchs, said grinning, "The Black Rock Association has been reaping the fruits of our labor for so many years; it’s their turn now. Next time we meet them, unless they hand over a few exotic beast corpses, we won’t let them leave easily."

Power shifts like a water wheel; in Wuxiang City, strength has always been the rule. Previously, the Black Rock Association’s overall strength was greater than the Wind Association’s, and every encounter meant extorting some benefits from the Wind Association. But from now on, with Chen Mu guarding the Wind Association, the situation would reverse, and the Black Rock Association would be subject to extortion.

In fact, this time, the Wind Divine Monarch intended for the Black Rock Association to pay a price, but ultimately, the Chaos Green Lotus was more important, and no accidents could be allowed. The value of a single Chaos Green Lotus exceeded that of countless exotic beast corpses, so there was no need to press the Black Rock Association too hard, and certainly no need to pursue them endlessly.

Clearly, Chen Mu had no intention to pursue either.

Even so, this time the Wind Divine Monarch was thoroughly proud. In the past, they had been pillaged by the Black Rock Association many times, but now, having secured the Chaos Green Lotus, though they hadn’t obtained other benefits from the Black Rock Association, Chen Mu had at least destroyed the true body of a Black Rock Association Divine Monarch and grievously injured several others.

Those severely injured Black Rock Association Divine Monarchs would also take time to recover, a significant price to pay.

"Might makes right, survival of the fittest. Next time we encounter the Black Rock Association, the resources they once seized from us should naturally be slowly repaid."

Chen Mu, watching the backs of the many Black Rock Association Divine Monarchs disappear, spoke in a calm tone.

Since joining the Wind Association, over the many years, he had been extorted by the Black Rock Association more than once. While he didn’t harbor as much hatred as the Wind Divine Monarch, he was dissatisfied with the Black Rock Association, hence he showed no mercy in his actions.

Destroying one Divine Monarch’s true body and grievously injuring seven others was a great loss for the Black Rock Association.

Swoosh.

Chen Mu didn’t linger much longer; he quickly turned and returned to the center of the marshland, gazing at the Chaos Green Lotus.

At that moment, it was visible that the Chaos Green Lotus was still surrounded by a light shield condensed from Primordial Power, enveloping the entire Chaotic Origin Green Lotus, making it difficult for others to break through and reach it.

"Time is of the essence; it would be best to secure the Chaos Green Lotus, such a rare treasure, as soon as possible."