Da Xuan Martial Saint

Chapter 914: Chapter 474: Defying Destiny (7k3)_4

Nowadays, Chen Yue, Xu Hongyu, and others, although their realms are not particularly high and are still at the Six Viscera Realm, due to their special identity as Chen Mu’s close associates, even grandmaster figures treat them with respect and courtesy. Thus, in terms of insight, everyone has it, and they understand what a colossal entity the Da Xuan Dynasty Court, which has ruled the world for a millennium, really is.

Blood Exchange Realm experts are countless; even Celestial Masters are not rare, and they possess inexhaustible reserves that are far more terrifying than the Seven Profound Sect’s Qiankun Lock Dragon Formation. Its dreadful extent is unimaginable.

Yet.

This formidable power, the Da Xuan Dynasty, regarded as the world’s orthodox authority for over a thousand years, is now subdued by Chen Mu’s strength alone. Henceforth, the entire world, the entire realm, shall honor Chen Mu’s will as supreme.

“From now on, brother is truly a Martial Saint…”

Chen Yue was momentarily stunned, gazing at Chen Mu, murmuring absent-mindedly.

Memories flicker.

Her mind flashed back to that winter twenty years ago when Father Chen passed away, leaving behind the orphaned siblings. She only remembered that year’s winter was especially cold, almost reaching the level of a cold disaster, lacking coal to heat the stove, with only a dirty, messy cotton quilt.

Chen Mu braved the wind and snow to go outside, picking up some shabby scraps and gathering some scattered dry wood to light a fire in the room. The siblings huddled together under a quilt, warming themselves with the barely burning furnace.

In a blink, twenty years rushed by.

Now.

She too has become a Six Viscera Realm martial arts expert, capable of serving as a protector in the Seven Profound Sect, called a formidable figure even in small places. As for her brother Chen Mu, he walked out of that secluded hut to become a supreme martial figure, dominating the world!

In a daze, as if dreaming, Chen Yue suddenly felt a trace of fear, fearing that all this was just a dream—a winter dream spent curled up in the cold, not knowing when she might wake up.

Thud.

At that moment, Chen Mu’s finger reached out, flicking her forehead lightly.

Chen Yue winced in pain, instinctively backing away, then snapping out of her daze, covering her forehead, looking somewhat pitiable at Chen Mu, yet inwardly relieved, feeling a cold sweat soaking her.

Compared to ordinary people, her growth often occurred under Chen Mu’s protection, lacking sufficient trials and a firm will. At that moment, she experienced a brief mental lapse, and if Chen Mu hadn’t flicked her awake, continuous immersion in such a state would bring no benefit, only harm, possibly even becoming a flaw when attempting the Mysterious Pass later.

“From now on, Master is the foremost in the world?”

Xiao He stood nearby, speaking dreamily. She too witnessed Chen Mu’s gradual rise from the small Yu County, to the vast land of Yu State, to dominating the world.

Chen Mu chuckled softly, saying, “The name of Martial Saint, there’s no problem; as for being the foremost in the world, there may still be some questions. Don’t underestimate the heroes of this world. Wait until two years later when I go to the Kunlun Mountains for a discussion; only then will there be no dispute.”

This life is indeed extraordinary.

He came to this world, rose here, and let’s not talk about it—for Ji Yongzhao alone is a millennia-rare figure, not to mention other top-tier Celestial Masters, perhaps some have ventured into the Great Wilderness, possessing unique methods.

His martial arts practice has always been step by step, never arrogant, especially after understanding the Divine Under Ninth Rank. He knows now more clearly that his current martial arts are quite distant from the God Realm and cannot be called invincible under the God Realm.

“Daddy is a great hero, a great figure, the foremost in the world, the supreme Martial Saint. I also want to practice martial arts and become as powerful as Daddy.”

Chen Yao, sitting in Chen Mu’s lap, looked up with a face full of admiration, speaking softly.

Hearing this, Chen Mu laughed heartily, kindly touching Chen Yao’s little head, then placing her in Xu Hongyu’s arms before standing up and saying, “On this trip to Central Prefecture, I gained much, and there are many things that you can use.”

After saying this.

He took out the Qiankun Bottle and from it continuously extracted several items.

Within Da Xuan Dynasty’s millennia-old reserves, many spiritual objects are exceedingly rare and precious, including things like the ten-thousand-year blood ganoderma that can invigorate Qi-Blood and aid martial artists in breaking through the Marrow Cleansing Mysterious Pass, these spiritual items are considered extremely rare treasures.

Yet, in Chen Mu’s hands, there’s not just one of such kind, but many which can stabilize foundational treasures, including the Soul Lotus and others, all suitable for Xu Hongyu and Chen Yue to use.

Xu Hongyu’s foundation is not deep, further delayed a year of practice for Chen Yao’s birth, with her foundation and martial arts, attempting to break through the Marrow Cleansing Mysterious Pass is inherently challenging, hardly possible on her own, but with Chen Mu bringing these heaven and earth spiritual items to aid, she can increase her chances by at least thirty percent!

However, that’s only thirty percent.

This is the limit of external forces, as the step over the Marrow Cleansing Mysterious Pass ultimately depends more on the martial artist themselves.

As for Chen Yue, the situation is much better than Xu Hongyu. She also has many spiritual items brought by him to use, greatly increasing her chances of breaking through the Pass, estimating another two or three years of accumulation, the chance for success can exceed fifty percent.

For martial artists, this is already considered extremely high as often, out of ten Marrow Cleansing Realm practitioners, rarely one becomes a grandmaster.

“Alright.”

After distributing each spiritual item, Chen Mu said seriously, “In the coming period, I’ll stay in the sect, but will enter seclusion practice in the Forbidden Land. Your martial arts practice shouldn’t slack off either; I hope all of you can cross the Pass and enter the Marrow Cleansing Realm. Not only will that be a boost in strength, but your lifespan will also greatly extend.”

The last sentence was what Chen Mu truly cared about.

Enhancing the strength of Chen Yue, Xu Hongyu, and others meant little to him as, in his eyes, grandmasters and Six Viscera Realm were not much different; the only difference is that entering the grandmaster realm cultivates the Martial Body, which can better withstand his command, but this isn’t crucial—the important thing remains lifespan.

For ordinary mortals, living past fifty is already considered long-lived, very few can live past sixty.

While martial artists reaching the Six Viscera Realm can easily live past a hundred years, after a hundred the Qi-Blood declines, only by reaching the Marrow Cleansing Realm and cultivating the Martial Body can one extend the lifespan to over a hundred and fifty years.

Chen Mu is aware that he will, someday, enter the God Realm, transcend this world, and attain immortality, but he doesn’t have the confidence to ensure that Chen Yue, Xu Hongyu, and others will also share in immortality with him.

Regarding this.

He is powerless.

He can only hope Xu Hongyu and Chen Yue can maximally enhance their martial arts cultivation and long life so perhaps when he steps into the God Realm, he might find more ways to extend their lifespan.

Life, aging, sickness, and death are human path cycles, heaven’s ultimate truth; yet, upon reaching this level, his gaze is set on transcending the worldly realm, aiming to defy heaven’s will.

“We will.”

Xu Hongyu spoke softly beside Chen Mu.

She understood Chen Mu’s intention; they too hoped to live longer, to stay by Chen Mu’s side longer, not merely for themselves but for Chen Mu as well. She didn’t wish to see everyone wither away after over a hundred years, leaving only Chen Mu solitary in the vast world.

She willingly postponed her practice to birth Chen Yao, not only to pass on Chen Mu’s lineage but also ensuring someone remains by his side after her and Xiao He, and Chen Yue pass away throughout countless ages.

Now.

The world is settled.

For Chen Mu and them, all enemies have vanished, leaving only fate as their rival.

“Mm.”

Chen Mu gently stroked Xu Hongyu’s cheek, drawing her to his embrace, lingering there for a long moment before finally rising, leaving the bamboo forest, exiting Spirit Profound Peak, heading towards the Forbidden Land deep within the Seven Profound Sect.