The First Marquis of Daxuan

"Xuanxuan, do you think someone like me would lack divine weapons?"

Su Mu pointed to the Yin-Yang Cauldron with a half-smile.

The so-called treasures of transcendence are nothing more than divine weapons used by those who have transcended.

The Yin-Yang Cauldron is a transcendent treasure.

Master Xuanxuan also understood Su Mu's meaning.

Su Mu was able to control the Yin-Yang Cauldron; this extraordinary weapon-forging skill was beyond even the reach of the Mysterious Immortal.

A weapon-making master like Su Mu has no shortage of divine weapons.

The treasure of transcendence is priceless to others, but to Su Mu, it is nothing.

If Su Mu needs it, he can refine it himself.

To impress someone like Su Mu, ordinary things simply won't work.

Even Master Xuanxuan found it somewhat troublesome.

Logically speaking, the greatest dream of people like Su Mu and others should be to transcend the mundane world.

Therefore, that drop of the Emperor's blood was the most precious thing to them.

But now, Su Mu doesn't even care about the blood of the Emperor Ancestor, so what else can move him?
Master Xuanxuan was filled with helplessness.

"I understand."

After a long silence, he sighed and said, "I know what you mean."

You desire the primordial energy of nature.

"Primordial Qi?"

Everyone was taken aback.

Black Dragon Ao Kun was filled with excitement.

"Xuanxuan, you've even found the Primordial Chaos Qi?"

It couldn't help but shout, "Hey Xuanxuan, you've even found the Primordial Chaos Qi, how come you're still so weak after all these years?"

If I had the primordial energy of nature, I would have already transcended the mundane world!

"You don't know anything!"

Master Xuanxuan snorted coldly and said disdainfully.

"Su Mu, exchanging Primordial Chaos Qi for the blood of the Emperor Ancestor, you really have a brilliant idea."

Master Xuanxuan looked at Su Mu and said with a cold smile.

Su Mu shrugged. Could he say that he didn't even know what Primordial Chaos Qi was?

He just wanted to vent his anger.

How could he know what good things Master Xuanxuan had in his possession?

However, judging from the reaction of the Black Dragon Ao Kun, this innate primordial energy seems to be quite remarkable.

Now that's the case, he knows what to do.

“Ao Kun is right. The Primordial Qi has been in your hands for so many years, but it seems to have played no role. Rather than letting it go to waste, you should give it to me.”

Su Mu said calmly, "Using the innate primordial energy that you can't utilize to exchange for the Emperor Ancestor's blood that you can refine and absorb, if you really think about it, you've actually made a profit."

Master Xuanxuan was cursing inwardly, "What the hell am I supposed to do?"

These are all things I've painstakingly collected over the years.

You just move your upper lip and then try to take the thing away, and you say I made a profit?
In all my years of life, this is the first time I've ever seen someone as shameless as you!
In other words, his true form wasn't present, and he wasn't confident he could kill Su Mu.

Otherwise, why would he waste his breath talking to Su Mu?
"The innate primordial energy is not working."

Master Xuanxuan said, "Even if I were willing to exchange it with you, it is not in the Yellow Sand Realm."

"I can wait."

Su Mu said calmly.

"Is it really necessary to do it this way?"

Master Xuanxuan said with a gloomy face.

"What do you say?"

Su Mu gave a half-smile.

"A fight to the death won't do you any good either."

Master Xuanxuan said coldly, "Don't forget, you are not alone."

Your Great Xuan Dynasty is still under my control.

If you really push me too far, even if I can't do anything to you, do you think I can't destroy your Great Xuan Dynasty?

You should know very well that those who die at my hands cannot be brought back from the river of time.

Are you threatening me?

Su Mu's voice turned cold, and a sharp killing intent instantly emanated from his body.

The entire Yellow Sand Realm trembled violently, and a layer of white frost instantly condensed in the Crystal World.

The powerful cultivators at the Dao Saint Realm were startled and retreated silently.

This is a matter between Su Mu and Master Xuanxuan; it has nothing to do with them.

They couldn't possibly get involved in a fight between such powerful individuals.

"Hmph! Su Mu, you can scare others, but you can't scare me."

Master Xuanxuan said coldly, "Su Mu, you're still too green to think you can control me."

Su Mu looked coldly at Master Xuanxuan, who returned the look with a cold smile.

The two were evenly matched, their auras constantly rising.

The tremors in the Yellow Sand Boundary grew more and more intense, and countless spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the seemingly indestructible glass walls.

“Su Mu”.

Master Xuanxuan suddenly spoke up, “I can’t give you the Primordial Chaos Qi I have, but I know where there is more Primordial Chaos Qi. I can tell you this place.”

Seeing that a great battle was about to break out, Master Xuanxuan finally took a step back.

Master Xuanxuan is selfish and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

Therefore, judging others by his own standards, he did not think that the Great Xuan Dynasty could really threaten Su Mu.

On the contrary, if the blood of the Emperor Ancestor is in Su Mu's hands and things really fall apart, and Su Mu destroys that drop of Emperor Ancestor blood, wouldn't all his plans over the years be in vain?
In Xuanxuan Shangren's view, Su Mu suffered no loss from the deaths of those people in the Great Xuan Dynasty, but the destruction of the Emperor Ancestor's blood would be a great loss for him.

He can't afford to gamble.

"Su Mu, don't trust him!"

"Black Dragon Ao Kun shouted."

"Ao Kun, if you want to die, just say so."

Master Xuanxuan's face darkened, and he said coldly.

If he can't kill Su Mu, can't he at least kill Black Dragon Ao Kun?

"You think I'm afraid of you? We're all at the Dao Ancestor Realm, who's afraid of who?"

Black Dragon Ao Kun wasn't buying it.

"Let's add one more condition."

Su Mu remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking.

"What conditions?"

Master Xuanxuan frowned.

"You must completely set the Twelve Guardians and Xuanwu free."

Su Mu said calmly.

Master Xuanxuan was taken aback.

The twelve guardians and Xuanwu were also taken aback.

No one expected Su Mu to make such a condition.

In this situation, it's clear to everyone that Master Xuanxuan has decided to back down.

He would most likely accept any conditions offered by Su Mu.

If it were anyone else, they would definitely be making exorbitant demands for benefits from Master Xuanxuan.

After all, a powerful figure like Master Xuanxuan must possess countless valuable items.

As a result, Su Mu actually gave up this opportunity for the sake of the Twelve Guardians and Xuanwu.

He didn't have a deep relationship with the Twelve Protectors or Xuanwu.

Even if the Twelve Guardians and Xuanwu were his subordinates, it wouldn't be worth giving up this opportunity for them.

If everyone put themselves in Su Mu's shoes, they would all feel that if they were Su Mu, they would never do such a thing.

For once, Ao Kun, the Black Dragon, remained silent, instead looking at Su Mu with a somewhat complicated expression.

Or perhaps, that's why it's willing to stay by Su Mu's side.

Su Mu and Master Xuanxuan are two completely different people.

Master Xuanxuan is selfish and ruthless, always scheming.

But Su Mu was willing to give up a tremendous opportunity for his own people.

Having suffered greatly at the hands of Master Xuanxuan, the Black Dragon Ao Kun now understands even more the value of Su Mu.

"From this day forward, I, Xuanwu, swear to serve Su Mu to the death!"

Xuanwu shouted excitedly.

Before coming to the Yellow Sand Realm, it and its abyssal creatures had to fight Su Mu to the death.

It never expected that Su Mu would be willing to save it!

When Su Mu was in danger before, it kept backing away.

"We're the same!"

The Rat Protector and others also spoke up loudly.

Master Xuanxuan's face darkened, and he let out a cold snort.

Is he trying to win people's hearts in front of them?
Although you, Su Mu, have some strength, your vision only goes this far.

What good would it do to recruit a bunch of useless people?

Only absolute strength within oneself is the right path.

These useless things will only hold you back and serve no purpose whatsoever.

"can."

Master Xuanxuan sneered, "With the blood of the Emperor Ancestor, I have no use for them anyway. Since you've taken a liking to them, then you can have them."

Master Xuanxuan opened and closed his lips, but no one could hear a sound.

They knew that this was Master Xuanxuan telling Su Mu the whereabouts of the Primordial Chaos Qi.

Xuanwu stood beside the black dragon Ao Kun and suddenly asked in a low voice, "What is this Primordial Chaos Qi? Is it really that precious?" Even a being like Xuanxuan Shangren was so cautious, so Xuanwu was genuinely curious.

"Do you know the origin of the Emperor's blood?"

"Black Dragon Ao Kun said in a deep voice."

"Isn't the blood of the Emperor Ancestor the blood left behind by those who have transcended the physical realm before their bodies become ethereal?"

Xuanwu Dao.

"What does this have to do with primordial chaos energy? Is it, as you just said, related to transcendence?"

Xuanwu was deep in thought.

Now that it has decided to submit to Su Mu, Su Mu's future is its future.

It couldn't just stand by and watch Su Mu be fooled by Master Xuanxuan.

"That's right, the innate primordial energy is related to transcendence."

Before the universe existed, the primordial chaos energy already existed, and from it, a powerful being was born.

He shattered the primordial chaos, and only then did the universe come into being.

Then he opened up the path of cultivation, giving cultivators throughout the universe a way to go.

Countless years later, this powerful being vanished into nothingness, leaving only the remnants of primordial chaos.

Legend has it that obtaining the Primordial Chaos Qi not only allows one to transcend worldly limitations but also enables one to reach the realm of that powerful being at the very beginning of the Primordial Chaos.

However, I don't know what level that is.

“I understand now. The blood of the Emperor Ancestor is an acquired thing, while the innate primordial energy is an innate thing. Both of these things can make people transcend, but the latter may be purer.”

Xuanwu said thoughtfully.

"That's right, you can understand it that way."

Black Dragon Ao Kun said, "Su Mu is unwilling to refine the blood of the Emperor Ancestor because he knows that if he refines the blood of the Emperor Ancestor, it will be difficult for him to surpass the owner of the blood of the Emperor Ancestor."

Ao Kun, the Black Dragon, looked wary. This time, he was smart and didn't mention the name of the transcendent Jin Hong.

"But the Primordial Chaos Qi doesn't have this problem. It's something that comes from birth. If you can refine and absorb it, you can also transcend it, and there's no upper limit to it."

Black Dragon Ao Kun said.

Between the two, the primordial primordial energy is the obvious choice.

"However, it seems that obtaining innate primordial energy won't be that easy."

Xuanwu asked in a low voice.

"Of course, the Primordial Chaos Qi exists in the legendary Desolate Plains, a secret cosmic land that existed before the myriad universes. The powerful being I mentioned who opened up the myriad universes passed away on the Desolate Plains."

It is said that his remains still roam the desolate plains, and any creature that ventures into them will be attacked by him.

Many Taoist masters in the past did not believe in superstitions, and as a result, they all disappeared and never returned.

I have no idea how that bastard Xuanxuan obtained the Primordial Chaos Qi.

Although Black Dragon Ao Kun deeply resented Master Xuanxuan, he had to admit that Master Xuanxuan was indeed remarkable.

So many Dao Ancestor Realm experts fought and struggled, but in the end, Master Xuanxuan secretly obtained the Emperor Ancestor's blood and the Primordial Chaos Qi.

It would be remarkable to obtain even one of these two things, but Master Xuanxuan actually obtained two!

Even such a terrifyingly powerful being has not been able to transcend it to this day.

Ao Kun, the Black Dragon, sighed inwardly.

In all these years, only one transcendent being, Jin Hong, has emerged in the entire universe. This is not because the martial artists in the universe are too useless, but because transcendence is too difficult.

Heroes are as numerous as carp crossing a river, and Black Dragon Ao Kun has seen countless geniuses in his life.

Even the Venerable Master Xuanxuan has not yet transcended this state.

Master Xuanxuan has even obtained the blood of the Emperor Ancestor and the Primordial Chaos Qi.

Black Dragon Ao Kun suddenly understood Xuanxuan Shangren's madness.

If it were it, having held the blood of the Emperor Ancestor and the Primordial Chaos Qi for so many years without being able to transcend, it would also go mad.

Which Dao Ancestor Realm expert could accept this reality?

All the way to the Dao Ancestor Realm, who isn't a genius among geniuses?
Who is willing to accept the reality that they cannot transcend?

Anyone in that situation would have to try every possible way to fight it.

pity--

Black Dragon Ao Kun sighed.

What's the point of trying again?
Talent is something that defies logic.

Many people cultivate their entire lives but never even reach the edge of the Dao Ancestor Realm.

Compared to those people, Master Xuanxuan is already very lucky.

One should never be greedy.

The Dao Saint Realm looks up at the Dao Ancestor Realm, and the Dao Ancestor Realm looks up at the Transcendent Realm.

If one truly transcends, who knows if there isn't an even higher existence above that transcendence?

One step at a time, with no end in sight.

Aren't you tired?

Black Dragon Ao Kun muttered something to himself and lazily lay down.

Others may not know, but it feels pretty good about itself right now.

It would be even better if we could kill that bastard Xuanxuan.

What transcendence? Even those at the Dao Ancestor realm can live for tens of thousands of years; that's enough.

Just as Black Dragon Ao Kun and Xuanwu were whispering and exchanging words, Su Mu and Xuanxuan Shangren had also finished their conversation.

With a simple gesture, Su Mu released a drop of Emperor Ancestor's blood from the Yin-Yang Cauldron.

A beam of white light shot out from between the brows of the Bull Protector, transforming into a faint, indistinct phantom. It opened its mouth and swallowed the drop of Emperor Ancestor's blood. Then, with a flash of light, it vanished into thin air.

The bull protector's body fell to the ground with a thud, but in the next moment, it leaped up again.

He had a wary yet bewildered expression.

Everyone could see that Protector Niu had returned.

Has Master Xuanxuan left?
Everyone looked around warily.

However, they simply could not comprehend what kind of being Master Xuanxuan was, and naturally could not determine whether Master Xuanxuan had left or not.

"Brother Niu, you're back?"

The twelve guardians rushed forward, grabbed the bull guardian's arm, and looked him up and down.

"Are you OK?"

The Bull Protector looked somewhat bewildered.

"I'm fine. What just happened?"

It asked.

The guardians recounted the whole story to it, one after another.

Upon hearing that it had been controlled by Master Xuanxuan and had even made a deal with Su Mu, the expression on its face kept changing.

Upon hearing that Su Mu had used the blood of the Emperor Ancestor to ensure their safety, Protector Niu's face showed unease.

"Senior Su, this—"

It looked at Su Mu nervously.

They are powerless, which is why they are controlled by Master Xuanxuan.

Su Mu actually used the blood of the Emperor Ancestor to save their safety. How could they ever repay such a great favor?

It simply couldn't understand why Su Mu would do that.

It doesn't think it has that value.

It now really wants to know what the Shetland Sheep needs it to do.

“Senior Su, you gave me my life. No matter what you ask me to do, as long as it doesn’t hurt my brothers, even if it costs me my life, I will do it without hesitation.”

"It's a deep voice," said the Bull Protector.

What would I do with your life?

Su Mu shook his head and said calmly, "You don't need to overthink it. I don't need you to risk your life for me right now. As for whether I need your help in the future, I won't be polite to you."

His gaze swept over Xuanwu and the other guardians, and he said calmly, "You are the same. You don't need to be so moved. I saved you just as I was doing it."

Although Su Mu said that, everyone's faces were still filled with emotion.

Although it was just something I did on a whim, how many people would be willing to do it?
Don't be fooled by the fact that they are all Dao Saint Realm experts, and Xuanwu is even at the Dao Ancestor Realm. Compared to that drop of Emperor Ancestor's blood, they are really nothing.

Back then, Master Xuanxuan even considered sacrificing their blood for that drop of Emperor Ancestor's blood.

"Su Mu, do you think this is right?"

Master Xuanxuan actually did not have the ability to refine the blood of the Emperor Ancestor.

The blood of that ancestral emperor contained impurities and could not be absorbed directly. That's why he wanted to use our blood sacrifice to enhance the blood of the ancestral emperor..."

Xuanwu looked thoughtful and said, "He didn't have this ability before, so he certainly doesn't have it now."

Even though you gave him that drop of Emperor Ancestor's blood, does he still need to use other people's blood sacrifices to preserve Emperor Ancestor's blood?

Who will be his next target?

"No need."

Su Mu shook his head and said, "I have already refined most of that drop of Emperor Ancestor's blood. With Xuanxuan Shangren's strength, the rest will not be difficult for him."

Before long, he will be able to purify and refine that drop of Emperor Ancestor's blood.

"Wouldn't that mean he could transcend it?"

Black Dragon Ao Kun frowned, looking displeased.

It also wants to find an opportunity to kill Master Xuanxuan.

If Master Xuanxuan transcends, wouldn't it lose its chance?

"One cannot transcend it."

Su Mu shook his head and said, "You forgot, you have already absorbed a wisp of that drop of Emperor Ancestor's blood."

He wants to break through, but only if he devours you.

Su Mu had a half-smile on his face.

The expression on Heilong Aokun's face froze instantly.

Are you kidding me?

The Venerable Xuanxuan must devour me to transcend?

Aren't you pushing me to the brink?

If I had known that absorbing the power of the Emperor's blood would turn me into this, I—

I will still absorb it!
Others may be afraid of that scoundrel Xuanxuan, but I, Ao Kun, am afraid?
I was just worried about not being able to find him. If he dares to come, I'll teach him a lesson!
Black Dragon Ao Kun clenched his fists, making a cracking sound, his face filled with fighting spirit. (End of Chapter)