Da Xuan Martial Saint-Chapter 480 - 296 Reactions from All Parties_2

Before he came to Liang State, he had already warned Yuan Hong that Chen Mu was too unpredictable and plans needed to be made early. At that time, Chen Mu had not yet become a Grandmaster, so it was still possible to deal with him. If, after a decade, he truly became a Qiankun Grandmaster, then the situation would become truly troublesome.

Throughout history, every Qiankun Grandmaster of Da Xuan was a unique figure in the Marrow Cleansing Realm, invincible among Grandmasters, even capable of retreating from encounters with beings in the Blood Exchange Realm. Furthermore, considering Chen Mu’s youth, the potential he possessed was indeed daunting.

However,

Yuan Hong only pondered upon this reminder briefly and did not make any immediate decisions.

After all, the situation in Ice State was favorable at the moment. Ice Extreme Palace, in alliance with Seven Profound Sect, was contending against the Foreign Races beyond the pass and the two great Evil Sects, the Heavenly Corpse and the Heavenly Demon. Each side was depleting the other’s strength, and it was best for North Garrison Government to not interfere.

Even if Chen Mu might obstruct North Garrison Government in the future, that was, after all, a future concern. He had only recently entered the Six Viscera Realm, and, without the plots of the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion, was still far from reaching the Marrow Cleansing Mysterious Pass, not to mention the corruption by the Demonic Qi... If they disrupted the balance of Ice State just out of fear for Chen Mu’s potential future, the situation would spiral out of control, making it difficult to steer.

At least,

it wouldn’t be too late to reconsider once the situation in Ice State had stabilized.

Yu Yingchen also felt that Yuan Hong’s consideration was rational and didn’t press further, immediately traveling to Liang State to find Hua Yunsheng to prepare for the next steps of North Garrison Government’s plans.

"Martial Arts is inherently about surpassing the previous generations; it’s only through successive legacies that we’ve reached today. Even those invincible in their time can’t remain so forever; they will eventually be surpassed by successors. Especially since I’m just an old man who has not yet undergone Marrow Cleansing,"

Hua Yunsheng laughed heartily as he sipped his tea.

Although he had occupied the top position in the Wind Cloud List for decades, he had never cared for such vain honors. He aspired to be unconstrained, and being first on the Wind Cloud List in his view was merely a coincidence.

Despite his disregard for the Wind Cloud List rankings, he was indeed aware of Chen Mu’s deeds, particularly when he heard that End of the World Sea Pavilion had moved Chen Mu to third place on the list ahead of time, he was indeed very surprised.

At only thirty-one years old,

having not yet grasped the Qiankun Domain, yet already reached his level.

Indeed a genius unparalleled, born in chaotic times, far more fitting the narrative of ’born under the Heavenly Mandate’ than Zuo Qianqiu of the Heavenly Sword Sect, whom he once heard of.

"You truly are broad-minded,"

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Listening to Hua Yunsheng’s words, Yu Yingchen couldn’t help but exclaim, "With such a state of mind and will, although I am a Grandmaster, I am still not as good as you. If you had back then... you would probably now be the number one Grandmaster of Cold North."

Had Hua Yunsheng broken through the Marrow Cleansing Mysterious Pass using the Artistic Conception of the Five Elements and cultivated the Five Elements Martial Body back then, he would undoubtedly be the premier Grandmaster of Cold North Path now, but missing that one step made a world of difference.

Hua Yunsheng sipped his tea, showing a hint of nostalgia.

Yu Yingchen suddenly changed the topic, looking at Hua Yunsheng and asking, "Hua, when do you think he will surpass you?"

Hua Yunsheng chuckled and said, "Maybe in ten years, or maybe even within a few."

According to reports, Chen Mu’s Martial Arts had reached the pinnacle, having practiced the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal to the Sixth Layer and mastered the Three Feet Forbidden Domain, which meant that he had essentially reached the limits within the Six Viscera Realm.

To ascend further, he either had to grasp the Qiankun Domain or break through to cultivate a Martial Body through Marrow Cleansing, but either step was considered a formidable barrier; speaking of Marrow Cleansing, Chen Mu was still far from it, the immediate concern was the Domain.

"Do you think he can grasp the Qiankun Domain before he turns forty?"

Yu Yingchen looked at Hua Yunsheng.

Grasping the Qiankun Domain before forty was indeed an exaggeration; even the fastest in the history of Da Xuan had only grasped it after fifty. Although he firmly believed in Chen Mu’s potential to someday grasp the Qiankun Domain, he had not imagined Chen Mu could accomplish it before forty; that was too fantastical.

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"Who knows."

Hua Yunsheng smiled calmly, turning his head to gaze at the distant azure Heavens Vault, lost in thought.

...

Bitter State.

Inside a lavish pavilion.

Dressed in a light gauze garment, a young woman reclined on a soft couch. Her exquisite figure was faintly discernible through the gauze, with various rises and dips holding a captivating, almost magical allure. She held a roll of the Wind Cloud List, showing a thoughtful expression.

"Aunt Xia, look, I told you before that he was no ordinary person. Now, in just a year or two, he’s already reached the third position on the Wind Cloud List, just behind you, aunt."

Hua Nongying leaned over Xia Yuye’s shoulder, smiling as she massaged Xia’s shoulders.

Xia Yuye gently said, "I have never underestimated him. One who can surpass Zuo Qianqiu is certainly no ordinary man. I’m just surprised he’s advanced his Martial Arts to this level so quickly."

Hua Nongying spoke softly, "Looking at his past experiences, which one was ever expected? The Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion always says they adhere to the heavenly mechanisms and follow the Heavenly Mandate, but I think... perhaps he really is the Heavenly Mandate of this era."

Qiankun Martial Arts, a standout of his generation, third on the Wind Cloud List.

Observing Chen Mu’s journey, step by step to today, indeed gives one the feeling of a vague Divine Providence upon him.

"Heavenly Mandate..."

Xia Yuye slightly shook her head, saying, "Talking about this now is still too premature. If he can go against the tide in the future, surpass the Marrow Cleansing Heavenly Pass, and become a Qiankun Grandmaster, perhaps then he can truly be said to carry the Heavenly Mandate."

The term ’Heavenly Mandate’ should not be used lightly. In these chaotic times, many claim to be bestowed with the Heavenly Mandate—the emperors and princes of successive generations of the Da Xuan Royal Family see themselves as such. But realistically, over these past thousand years, the real one adhering to the Heavenly Mandate was only the founding Martial Emperor of Da Xuan.

Chen Mu’s talents are astonishing this era, but he’s just passed the Mysterious Pass, ultimately still far too distant from the so-called ’Heavenly Mandate.’

"I always feel that someone like him wouldn’t easily fall into the machinations of the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion."

Recalling something, Hua Nongying stood behind Xia Yuye and cheekily said, "Aunt, do you think the Demonic Qi has made it difficult for him to pass the Marrow Cleansing stage? I think that barrier probably won’t stop him. If he really turns out to be the next Heavenly Mandate, shouldn’t we do something sooner rather than later?"

Currently, many would want to quickly deal with Chen Mu, including the Heavenly Corpse Sect, Sky Demon Sect, and even the Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion... even the foreign races beyond the pass. Many other sects from the Cold North Path are quite wary of Chen Mu.

But, if Chen Mu does break through the Mysterious Pass and becomes a Qiankun Grandmaster in ten years, revealing aspects of the ’Heavenly Mandate,’ then all those focused eyes on Chen Mu would probably see a major shift.

"What you mean is..."

Xia Yuye showed a thoughtful expression.

The argument of Hua Nongying held some validity. If Chen Mu truly was the Heavenly Mandate, then betting on him early would indeed make sense. Moreover, Chen Mu’s rise from insignificance, treating even the lowliest brothel woman without prejudice, viewing all with equal respect regardless of status, aligned well with their own ideology, naturally endearing him to them.

Yet, could this again be another pretense by Chen Mu?

Did he begin currying favor with the Hehuan Sect from that time with intent?

Even if one starts from insignificance, human nature eventually changes. Over time, when one occupies a high position, the memory of struggling at the bottom, once part of the common populace, fades—she had seen too many such instances.

Besides.

In today’s troubled times of the Cold North Eleven States, any movement by their Hehuan Sect might lead to many changes. If Chen Mu was not the ’Heavenly Mandate’ and just a momentary phenomenon, then taking the risk to ’bet’ now would be irrational.