Da Xuan Martial Saint-Chapter 388 - 259 Planning

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Huanglin Mountain Range.

Outside the marshland.

In the depths of a mixed thicket, several figures appeared silently, all clad in Mysterious Robes.

The group gazed intently in the direction of the marshland, and after a moment, another figure emerged, breaking through the air from the mire to form a fleeting shadow. After a few swift moves, they reached the depths of the thicket where everyone else was hidden.

"Protector Duanmu."

The many Stewards of the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion within the thicket bowed their heads to the newcomer.

Duanmu Chun said solemnly, "Chen Mu has returned, let’s go!"

The person he least wanted to meet now was undoubtedly Chen Mu. Compared to Yan Jingqing, Chen Mu, the new rising star of the Wind Cloud List and the leading figure among the younger generation, was a more troubling and challenging presence for him.

Moreover, due to the chaos in Ice State, the upper echelons of the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion had issued instructions to yield to the Seven Profound Sect for the time being, letting them partake in the battle in Ice State as it aligned more with the Pavilion’s interests.

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Following Duanmu Chun’s command, the people present swiftly followed suit, leaving the vicinity of the Huanglin Mountain Range.

Meanwhile, the nearest Steward spoke in a grave tone: "Reporting to the Protector, Chen Mu encountered a conflict with Nie Yu of the Heavenly Seal Sect on the outskirts of the Huanglin Mountain Range. Suspecting Nie Yu intended harm to his sister, Chen Mu killed him on the spot."

"..."

Duanmu Chun’s brow furrowed slightly.

Nie Yu’s strength, although far inferior to his and lacking a Martial Arts Domain, was still a formidable presence within the Six Viscera Realm. Yet in front of Chen Mu, he didn’t even have a chance to escape.

Of course, the most crucial aspect was that Chen Mu showed no consideration for the Heavenly Seal Sect’s face; he had killed a protector of the Six Viscera Realm without a second thought. His actions were even more ruthless than those of Yan Jingqing. It seemed that since becoming a high-ranking figure on the Wind Cloud List, he had become even more reckless than before.

"This person is becoming increasingly domineering."

"As the leading figure of the younger generation and a top figure on the Wind Cloud List, he certainly has the right to be domineering. Besides, the Heavenly Seal Sect was not in the right this time, and they will most likely have to accept the situation post-facto, with little chance of follow-up, at least publicly."

Steward Zhang shook his head and said, "Back when he was in Yu County, we should have dealt with him sooner. Now, without care, it has come to this, and dealing with him has become extremely difficult."

However, at that moment,

a figure running to the left of Duanmu Chun suddenly spoke out: "Who says he’s difficult to deal with? He cultivates the Qiankun Artistic Conception, which indeed makes it extremely challenging to break through the Mysterious Pass, but to really deal with him, there’s no need for so much effort. Just need to employ a small scheme, cut off his Martial Arts path, and that will be enough. As long as he doesn’t become a Grandmaster in the future, he doesn’t amount to much."

"Oh?"

After hearing this, Duanmu Chun’s eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Dai Fu and asked, "What are you suggesting?"

A shadow of a sly glint passed through Dai Fu’s eyes as he said, "A top figure on the Wind Cloud List is indeed untouchable unless a Grandmaster were to appear. But didn’t we recently acquire that... thing by chance?"

Hearing Dai Fu’s words, the nearby Stewards also displayed a hint of realization in their eyes.

"Considering his past actions, Dai Steward’s strategy is likely to work. However, given that he has now stepped into the Six Viscera Realm and is a bona fide high-ranking figure on the Wind Cloud List, such tactics cannot take his life. If we proceed and he becomes furious, even if our actions are impeccable, any slight suspicion he harbors might lead to retaliation against us."

Someone voiced their hesitation.

Dai Fu ’heh heh’ chuckled and replied, "In the battle at Yunni Sky Peak, he barely managed to rise to the rank of the Wind Cloud List, never mastering a true Martial Arts Domain. Even when facing Domain masters, he might not have any advantage, and since his strength comes from the Qiankun Artistic Conception, even upon entering the Six Viscera Realm, there is not much change. Once... by then, he might not even be a match for Protector Duanmu, what is there to fear?"

Though Duanmu Chun was not as strong as Yan Jingqing, he was nonetheless a top figure within the Six Viscera Realm and had cultivated his own Martial Arts Domain. The only reason he never made it to the list was that the Wind Cloud List ranked only thirty, otherwise Yu County would have been under his administration all this time.

Moreover,

the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion’s current retreat in the face of the Seven Profound Sect was only due to the circumstances in Ice State, not because they were afraid of the Sect. With the ever-changing mysteries of heaven and earth, strategies must also be adapted accordingly. Chen Mu’s sudden return to Yu County was undoubtedly an opportunity.

Duanmu Chun ruminated in silence, and after a long period of contemplation, he finally said:

"You make a valid point."

Killing Chen Mu now would be difficult as he has risen in status, but sometimes you don’t need to kill to win. If there’s a chance to deal him a severe blow, causing his Martial Arts progress to falter, it would be worth a try. After all, the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion is currently yielding to the Seven Profound Sect on all fronts. As long as their actions are seamless, suspicion might not necessarily fall upon them.

Moreover, in a short period, Chen Mu managed to cultivate the Qiankun Artistic Conception. Although becoming a Qiankun Grandmaster is exceedingly difficult, there is nonetheless some possibility. Such ’possibility’ in itself is a threat, and if it could be eradicated, it would undoubtedly be a significant achievement for the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion. In the future, this would also reduce the number of unseen threats.

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Marshland.

Chen Mu, holding onto Chen Yue, leapt out from the central fissure.

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At this moment, the fissure caused by the earth tremors, as opposed to when they first came here, had significantly receded. The nearby mud puddles were also slowly encroaching to fill the gap, and it seemed that it wouldn’t take much longer for it to completely heal.

Chen Mu stood at the edge of the marshland, silently gazing at the Water Marsh, feeling the Earth Pulse’s Power and the interplay of other elemental forces such as Kan Water and Dui Ze. He gained a new understanding of Dui Ze, which he had always found elusive.

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