The First Marquis of Daxuan

A dazzling aurora stretched from the sky to the ground, illuminating the surrounding area for hundreds of miles as bright as day, creating a stark contrast with the darkness of other places.

Seeing that aurora, everyone who had been in despair was suddenly energized.

"Could this be an export route?"

They exchanged glances, and hope rekindled in their hearts.

"When you suddenly see light in a place that is full of darkness, even if it is not the way out, it should not be a bad thing."

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

It turned to look at Su Mu, "Senior, you all hide first, I'll go scout it out."

If you encounter any wild creatures, don't worry about me.

In the desolate wilderness, the most dangerous creatures are the creatures of the desolate wilderness.

If they encounter any of the wild creatures, including Su Mu, everyone will surely die.

Therefore, it is never too much to be cautious.

Finding someone to scout the way is essential, but who to go is the question.

Choosing whoever goes is tantamount to pushing them toward their doom.

If Su Mu were to designate the candidate, it would undoubtedly be an opportunity for him to offend people.

The Bull Protector knew all this, so it stepped forward on its own initiative.

Previously, it was controlled by Master Xuanxuan and almost injured Su Mu.

In the end, Su Mu saved it without holding a grudge. If it doesn't step forward now, when will it?
"Be careful."

Su Mu knew that Protector Niu wanted to make up for his guilt, so he didn't say much and just nodded.

With a wave of his hand, everyone quickly found places to hide.

Niu Hufa strode forward, looking as if he were facing a desolate, desolate place, never to return.

Su Mu also restrained his aura and quietly watched the back of Protector Niu.

In truth, everyone knew that once Protector Niu was discovered by the Desolate Creatures, even if they hid, their chances of escaping would be slim.

The creatures of the desolate heavens are all beings that transcend the realm.

Su Mu had raised his vigilance to the highest level.

He knew very well that this was the most dangerous time of his life.

All his previous opponents were traceable, except for this desolate creature.

Transcendent Realm experts are almost omnipresent; they can sense you even if you just say your name once.

That's a different level of existence.

A being that even Su Mu cannot comprehend now.

Faced with such an existence, Su Mu had absolutely no chance of winning.

He no longer expects to obtain the Primordial Chaos Qi; his only thought is to find a way to leave the Desolate Plains.

Master Xuanxuan is indeed difficult to deal with. I tricked him, and he turned around and tricked me into ending up in the desolate wilderness.

The next time we meet, no matter the cost, I must kill Master Xuanxuan. I absolutely cannot give him another chance to use these tricks.

Thinking to himself, Su Mu saw that Protector Niu had already walked into that patch of aurora.

The aurora borealis seemed to be blown by the wind, ethereal and unpredictable.

The power within Su Mu's body circulated slowly; he was ready to strike at any moment.

Even knowing he was no match for them, he couldn't simply surrender.

Besides, we've never fought each other, so who knows what the outcome will be?
The bull protector moved forward step by step, each step very slowly, as if each step was using up all its strength.

One step, two steps, three steps...

The Bull Protector gradually ventured deeper into the aurora.

No creatures from the desolate sky appeared.

The tension that had been building up inside everyone eased a little.

Although it's still unknown whether this is the exit, at least there are no wild creatures among the aurora borealis.

Everyone's hearts, which had been pounding with anxiety, finally began to ease.

suddenly.

A sudden gust of wind arose out of nowhere.

boom!
The Bull Protector's figure flew out of the aurora like a kite with a broken string.

In the blink of an eye, it had crashed heavily to the ground.

In an instant, dust flew up, and the Bull Protector struggled to his feet, only to collapse again as soon as he stood up.

Blood gushed out beneath it, quickly staining the ground red.

Su Mu moved swiftly and arrived beside Protector Niu.

Without any hesitation, Su Mu had already produced a bottle of pills in his hand.

He poured all the pills in the bottle into the mouth of Protector Niu.

The Bull Protector's body convulsed continuously, and the blood flowing from the corner of his mouth almost washed away the elixir.

It was only after Su Mu covered Niu Hufa's mouth with his hand that he was able to stuff the pill into his mouth.

Fortunately.

Once the pill enters the mouth, its medicinal properties take effect.

The bleeding from the bull protector's body gradually stopped.

At this moment, the crowd had already gathered around.

Although they didn't know what had happened, they dared not stray far from Su Mu.

Only when Su Mu was around could they feel a little bit safe.

All eyes fell on Protector Niu.

All that could be seen on the body of the Bull Protector were countless wounds, the skin torn and flesh torn open.

Through the wounds, they could also see that countless bones in the Bull Protector's body were broken.

Everyone's faces were filled with horror.

They didn't even see who launched the sneak attack on Protector Niu.

They only saw a gust of wind blow by, and then the Bull Protector had already turned into this.

Protector Niu is one of the best among them.

In terms of strength, apart from Su Mu, Xuanwu, and Heilong Aokun, who are all at the Dao Ancestor Realm, Protector Niu is almost the strongest among those at the Dao Saint Realm.

Moreover, the Bull Protector's physique is almost the strongest.

With such a strong body, it was injured like this in the blink of an eye.

If it weren't for Su Mu's intervention, Protector Niu would probably not even have survived.

"Senior, you saved my life again."

The Bull Protector opened his eyes and said weakly.

In fact, it is many times older than Su Mu.

But in terms of strength and cunning, it is far inferior to Su Mu, which is why it calls Su Mu "senior".

Aside from addressing him as a senior, he didn't know how else to address Su Mu.

"There's no need for this nonsense."

Su Mu shook his head and said, "What did you just see? Who attacked you?"

Although it seemed he easily protected the life of the Bull Protector.

But that bottle of pills was almost the pinnacle of his alchemy skills, making it priceless.

It's no exaggeration to say that if that bottle of pills were released, even Dao Saint realm experts would fight tooth and nail for it.

Su Mu's willingness to go to great lengths to save Niu Hufa's life was not solely based on personal relationships.

He also wanted to know what the Bull Protector had seen.

The Bull Guardian was the only one to enter the aurora, and from any perspective, Su Mu had to save its life.

"It is Master Xuanxuan."

A flicker of fear flashed deep in the eyes of the Bull Protector, and he said in a deep voice.

"Master Xuanxuan?"

Su Mu's expression changed slightly.

Everyone's expression changed.

Is Master Xuanxuan also in the Desolate Plains?

"It wasn't Master Xuanxuan himself, but a trap he set."

Protector Niu shook his head and said, "Now I am almost certain that this is the place where Master Xuanxuan entered and exited the Desolate Plains back then."

He set a trap here, and anyone who comes here and touches the trap will be attacked.

If it weren't for Senior Su saving me, I'm afraid I would be dead by now.

Xuanxuan! I'm sworn enemies with him!

The Bull Protector was nearly driven mad; it had almost died at the hands of Master Xuanxuan twice in a row.

This feud is beyond redemption.

"As long as it's not a creature from the wilderness, it's fine."

Su Mu smiled faintly and said, "This is a good thing."

If it's a creature from the wilderness, then I really have no confidence.

But Xuanxuan—"

Su Mu chuckled coldly twice.

Master Xuanxuan has made a fool of himself this time.

Without the traps he set, Su Mu wouldn't be certain that this was the entrance to the Desolate Plains.

Now that Master Xuanxuan has left a trap here, it's like trying to hide something obvious.

However, Master Xuanxuan was cunning and scheming, so Su Mu did not let his guard down.

"Please wait outside for a moment, I'll go in and take a look."

Su Mu stood up and spoke.

Before anyone could speak, he had already started walking forward.

The crowd helped the Bull Protector up and then hid themselves again.

Although it's certain there are no wild creatures in the aurora, who knows if the commotion just now alerted any wild creatures?

Moreover, Su Mu's trip is definitely to break the trap left by Master Xuanxuan.

It's easy to imagine that this commotion will be quite significant.

No one knows whether this commotion will attract the creatures of the Wilderness.

Therefore, the most important thing for everyone now is to protect themselves.

They were about to find a way to leave the desolate wilderness, so dying now would be too humiliating.

Just as everyone had concealed themselves, a thunderous roar suddenly resounded from within the aurora.

Followed by.

A towering figure appeared amidst the aurora.

That figure was none other than Master Xuanxuan.

Master Xuanxuan wore a smug smile on his face and burst into laughter.

"Desolate creature, prepare to die."

Master Xuanxuan shouted loudly.

The voice instantly echoed across the desolate plains, its tone dripping with provocation. "Go to hell!"

Black Dragon Ao Kun, Xuanwu, Bull Protector, Rat Protector, and others couldn't help but curse loudly.

How wicked must someone be to do something like this?
Master Xuanxuan actually used this method to cut off their escape route!

"go!"

Just then, Su Mu's voice rang in their ears.

Without the slightest hesitation, everyone exerted all their strength to rush towards the aurora.

In the face of crisis, they unleashed almost the fastest speed they had ever experienced.

But a force was faster than them.

boom!
A violent force descended from the sky, landing in the hands of several Dao Saint Realm experts.

Those Dao Saint Realm experts were instantly smashed into a mass of flesh and blood.

Flesh and blood seeped into the ground, then abruptly disappeared.

That force, like a whirlwind, swept towards the other Dao Saint Realm experts.

Just as those Dao Saint Realm experts were about to die under that power, another force brushed past them and crashed into the incoming force.

Rumble!
A tremendous sound came.

The collision of the two forces unleashed a devastating power, and a fierce gust of wind slammed into the backs of everyone.

puff!
The group coughed up blood, but with this force, their speed increased dramatically, and they rushed into the aurora.

A passage had appeared within the aurora.

Su Mu stood in front of the passage, a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth, and with a solemn expression, he threw a punch.

He was the one who just threw a punch and saved everyone.

Now, he throws another punch to buy everyone a chance to escape.

The group had already entered the aurora, and were only a hundred feet away from the passage leading out of the desolate wilderness.

This hundred-zhang distance would normally be covered in the blink of an eye for these experts, whose cultivation level is at least at the Dao Saint Realm.

But now, that hundred-foot distance has become the distance between life and death.

Everyone had given it their all, but they still regretted that they were too slow.

They only regretted not putting more effort into improving their speed.

They could feel a chilling force approaching them at an incredible speed from behind.

The shadow of death had already loomed over their hearts.

Their lives were truly hanging by a thread.

Just at this time.

Su Mu made his move again.

Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist.

Six vortexes appeared out of thin air, transforming into a single vortex that slammed into everyone's bodies.

On the desolate plains, a blurry figure appeared in the distance.

The figure was tall and exuded a cold, decaying aura.

He slowly raised his hand and gently clapped it forward.

boom!
Su Mu's full-force punch shattered the force instantly.

The immense power was devastating, even tearing the earth three feet off the ground.

That force fell upon everyone.

Even after being weakened by Su Mu's punch, that power was still unimaginably strong.

Click, click.

With their bones broken, everyone's bodies flew out like kites with broken strings.

Fresh blood was scattered in the air as if it were free.

In an instant, countless people lost their lives.

Even Su Mu coughed up another mouthful of blood.

No sooner said than done.

Su Mu let out a cold shout, and the power within his body erupted once again.

With a wave of his hand, he enveloped everyone and disappeared into the passage.

A cold snort rang in Su Mu and the others' ears.

In an instant, blood flowed from Su Mu's seven orifices, and his eyeballs almost burst open.

His mind was on the verge of collapse.

With sheer willpower, Su Mu managed to maintain his strength.

A destructive force followed closely behind.

Just as Su Mu had led everyone out of the desolate wilderness, that force had already reached them from behind.

At this moment, everyone's heart was filled with despair.

Only one last step remains.

They were just one step away from leaving the Wasteland.

But now, everyone is seriously injured, and even Su Mu no longer has the strength to lead them away.

They will ultimately die at the hands of the Desolate Creatures.

"You think you can kill me so easily?"

Su Mu let out a low growl.

boom!
Countless sprays of blood erupted from his body.

The violent power erupted once more, as if it had been detonated.

boom!
Su Mu burned his life force and threw his final punch.

A loud bang.

Su Mu finally couldn't maintain his last bit of strength, and the crowd was instantly scattered.

Everyone fell out of the passage, plummeting down like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

They didn't know if they had left the desolate wilderness, nor did they know where they had ended up.

Just at this time.

A force swept by like a gentle breeze and slammed into the power of the desolate creature.

Everyone turned around and saw a decaying figure stop and slowly retreat back into the desolate plains.

Above them, a faint figure flashed and disappeared.

Words cannot describe the magnificence of that figure.

"The one who transcends, Jin Hong."

A final thought flashed through everyone's minds.

Then they completely lost consciousness.

…………

After an unknown amount of time, Su Mu struggled to open his eyes.

A deep, bone-chilling pain shot through his entire body; he barely moved a finger before his vision went black, and he nearly fainted again from the pain.

He took a few deep breaths before he recovered from the feeling of his vision going black.

Only then did Su Mu realize that his body was completely empty, as if all his power had vanished.

His body was wrapped in bandages, and even his limbs were fixed with wooden boards.

Su Mu was both amused and exasperated.

He was a powerful Dao Ancestor, and he even followed the path of physical sainthood.

How strong is his body?
Even if he does break a bone, his body can recover instantly.

This method of treatment for ordinary people is completely unnecessary for him.

Unless his injuries are so severe that he can't even recover from them.

Su Mu tried hard to recall what had happened, but felt a splitting headache.

His mind was also in complete chaos, struggling on the verge of collapse.

Su Mu also remembered what had happened before.

When he led everyone to escape from the Wasteland, they were pursued by the Wasteland Creatures.

The opponent not only severely damaged his body, but also nearly destroyed his soul.

The power of the Desolate Sky Creatures reached its extreme.

Although the other party always kept a distance from him, they still almost killed him.

In the end, it was only through the intervention of the transcendent humans that the desolate creature was forced back to the Desolate Plains.

Otherwise, they would surely die.

"The Transcendent Golden Rainbow forced back the Desolate Creatures, so where am I now?"

What about the others? Are they dead or alive?

Countless questions flashed through Su Mu's mind.

It was already quite good that the Transcendent Golden Rainbow was able to force back the Desolate Creature; Su Mu didn't expect the other party to come to his rescue.

After all, he didn't have much of a relationship with them.

Just then, I heard a creaking sound of a door opening.

Footsteps sounded, and a person walked in.

Su Mu turned his head with difficulty and saw a young man coming to the bedside.

"you're awake?"

The young man said with some surprise, "Doctor Song said that as long as you wake up, you'll be fine."

You have no idea, when I rescued you, every bone in your body was shattered. I've never seen anyone survive injuries like yours.

The young man's tone was filled with emotion.

Su Mu looked at the young man. Although he was in very poor condition, it was still clear that he was just a martial artist at the Integration Realm.

For Su Mu now, a martial artist at the Integration Realm is almost no different from an ordinary person.

He hadn't seen someone with such a low level of cultivation in a long time.

Unexpectedly, despite his severe injuries, he was saved by a martial artist at the Integration Realm.

"You saved me?"

Su Mu remained silent for a moment before speaking.

"It's me, and it's not me."

The young man smiled and said, "I was gathering herbs in the mountains when I saw a wounded blue ox carrying you here."

That blue ox was truly loyal; it even tried to protect you after seeing me, but unfortunately, its injuries weren't much less severe than yours.

If it hadn't carried you out, you would probably be dead in the deep mountains and forests.

"Luckily you met me."

"Blue Ox?"

Su Mu's heart skipped a beat. "How is it? Is it still alive?"

Su Mu knew immediately that the green ox must be the Bull Protector.

"It hasn't woken up yet. It's badly injured, and I'm afraid it's beyond saving."

The young man sighed and hesitated before speaking. (End of Chapter)