Chapter 230: Chapter 141: Martial Saint

But on the other hand.

The fragmented "Dao Realm" on Mo Xu’s body, Chen Kuang didn’t think the people from the Martial Saint Pavilion would have no discovery at all.

But now the Martial Saint should have temporarily returned to a state of seclusion, not managing affairs, leaving the Pavilion Master Wen Hongsheng, who is at the Grandmaster level, indeed without the ability to precisely judge the "Dao Realm".

After all, not everyone is like Chen Kuang, able to experience the "Dao Realm" personally with a low-level cultivation.

For ordinary people, this remaining trace of "Dao Realm" indeed looks almost the same as comprehending "Dao Rhyme".

The so-called "Dao Rhyme" is the part of the Dao that the Enlightened One has comprehended and manifests externally.

In the Grandmaster Realm, the Dao comprehended is not yet recognized by the Celestial Dao, only at its initial form.

Such a Dao does not manifest externally.

Only in the Upper Three Grades, having proved the Dao, will it leave temporary traces of changing world rules when displayed.

These traces are called "Dao Rhyme".

This phenomenon can be unintentional or intentional.

The "Dao Transmission Stele" on Tai Mountain was deliberately created by the Martial Saint.

There are also countless ancient ruins of Saints where the traces were unintentionally left by Saints who disappeared in ancient times.

Over the millennia, many have relied on these remaining "Dao Rhymes" to comprehend Dao and become Saints.

And Mo Xu’s current situation is very much like becoming another unintended "Dao Transmission Stele" after the Martial Saint’s divine descent.

If not for Chen Kuang’s passive ability "Insight" and his genuine experience of the existence of "Dao Realm", he would also think that Mo Xu’s body merely has a trace of remaining "Dao Rhyme".

If Mo Xu’s cultivation was intact, and his meridians complete, then this trace of "Dao Rhyme" from the Martial Saint would be a tremendous opportunity.

Many people pilgrimage to Tai Mountain’s Dao Transmission Stele just to comprehend that trace of "Dao Rhyme".

But unfortunately, Mo Xu is now basically equivalent to a cripple.

So for him, no matter how strong this "Dao Rhyme" is, it’s fundamentally useless.

He cannot even be a human-shaped Dao Transmission Stele, because that "Dao Rhyme" is equally shattered in his body, with its implications in complete chaos.

However... approximately no one would think that this is fundamentally not "Dao Rhyme".

It is "Dao Realm"!

This is not the external manifestation of Dao; this is the Dao itself!

Chen Kuang cannot know why a part of "Dao Realm" remains on Mo Xu’s body.

Perhaps it’s because, after the Martial Saint’s divine descent, Chen Kuang disrupted the balance between his body and soul, causing this trace of "Dao Realm" to be imprinted on him.

Or perhaps Mo Xu has some astounding constitution, enabling him to retain the "Dao Realm".

But... it doesn’t matter.

This has nothing to do with Chen Kuang’s current purpose.

He doesn’t need Mo Xu’s future repayment; his thoughts are always on the present.

And the "Dao Realm" on Mo Xu can only be considered a pleasant surprise.

The two conversed as if no one else was around, leaving the cultivators looking at each other but daring not to say more, so they acted like they hadn’t heard anything.

Seeing the cultivator with broken sword and shattered arm only grimacing, teeth clenched, as he ran off dejectedly, they also dared not move wantonly, naturally standing in a daze.

—That person was an Innate Realm cultivator, none present had a higher cultivation level, naturally understanding how strong Chen Kuang was.

Seeking benefits and avoiding harm is human instinct; as long as their rationality remains intact, no one wants to foolishly court death.

Chen Kuang treated them as if they were nonexistent.

Now that the Saints have intervened, how long can his identity remain hidden? He didn’t even bother concealing his true face, naturally unafraid of the next conversation being overheard.

Moreover, some things simply aren’t afraid of being exposed.

For example...

A lie woven with truth.

Chen Kuang looked at Mo Xu and said, "How do you feel about the Martial Saint Pavilion now?"

Mo Xu glanced at the scattered listeners trying to look unconcerned, hesitated before thinking carefully.

He grew up in a brothel, having seen countless kinds of people, well-versed in human affairs.

Thus, he knew what to say and what not to say.

Especially in front of someone who once died at the hands of the Martial Saint.

Finally, Mo Xu took a deep breath and cautiously said, "I think... the Martial Saint Pavilion hasn’t done anything wrong, quite the contrary, they just made the most correct choice."

"Someone like me indeed shouldn’t remain there, the principle of the best of the best; that’s why the Martial Saint Pavilion is so famous and will continue to be."

"Since there’s a Dao Transmission Stele, it’s already an opportunity given to ordinary people like me... In the end, it’s me who failed to grasp it."

Very well.

"I am Insight" triggered —

This is a lie.

Mo Xu’s words were heartfelt, yet not a single word was true.

Chen Kuang laughed, "That’s good, so... if there’s an opportunity to return to the Martial Saint Pavilion now, what would you do?"

Mo Xu froze, waved his hand hurriedly and said, "How could I go back in my current state?"

He smiled bitterly, speaking softly, "Even if they take me in, it would be just a joke... please don’t bother on my account anymore."

No one knows his physical condition better than him.

He’s now like a sieve; his body is riddled with leaks, with no way to plug them.

Spiritual Qi passes freely through his body, unhindered as if he and the air were one.

The Pavilion Master of the Martial Saint Pavilion, the middle-aged man who turned him into a Divine Descent Container, in the brief moment after the Martial Saint left and Mo Xu fell, declared his death sentence with just one glance.

He is already useless.

"So, does that mean, if given the chance, you are still willing, right?"

Chen Kuang patted him on the shoulder, meaningfully saying, "Rest assured, your wish will come true."

Mo Xu was stunned, though briefly, but Chen Kuang in his mind was a smart person and likely heard his reluctance in his previous words.

Yet Chen Kuang still said those words, indicating his real intent was that Mo Xu’s true wish would be fulfilled?

Mo Xu’s heart skipped a beat.

How could this be...

But as doubts arose, Chen Kuang seemed to sense something, grabbing Mo Xu by the shoulder, "Follow me."

Mo Xu instinctively dodged, Chen Kuang said, "Cooperate with me for a moment, as a favor for me."

Mo Xu immediately stiffened; the next moment, he was already taken upstairs by Chen Kuang.

...

In the secret chamber, the four Elders of the Mountain and Sea Alliance in the Yang Kingdom were already gathered.

Besides "White Fox" Yu Xiangsi, there were "Xiangliu", "Fine Rain" and "Red Umbrella", with "Fine Rain" being at the Moon Embrace Realm, while "Xiangliu" and "Red Umbrella" were at the Sea Breaking Realm.

Only Yu Xiangsi had the lowest status.

However, in the situation of Spiritual Qi being sealed, Yu Xiangsi, with her Tail Death Substitution Divine Power, instead had an advantage.

Her cultivation had just been reduced once, otherwise she would have become the main force of action.

And at the topmost seat, there sat a child with a serious face.

This child was exquisitely carved like a porcelain doll, his feet dangling near the edge of the chair unable to reach the ground, but beneath his frown were eyes reflecting some degree of coldness and ruthlessness.

This was the Alliance Leader of the Mountain and Sea Alliance, "Kui".

Just now, he had watched the Elders discuss how to deal with the sudden appearance of the merfolk and the current chaotic situation of Zangfeng State.

But now, before a conclusion could be drawn, a distant horn sound could be heard outside.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The sound was like thunderous war drums, as if soldiers were marching in unison, causing the ground to tremble...

The expressions of the Elders immediately changed.

Someone has entered from outside Zangfeng State!

"Kui" jumped down from the chair, waved to open the chamber door, and said, "I want to hear now, how do you think we can defeat King Jingnan’s army."

"No, not just us."

Chen Kuang smiled, "Actually... the Martial Saint has long been discontent with the Divine Farmer Bureau and the Yang Kingdom."

"Kui" frowned and said, "Martial Saint?"

Chen Kuang stepped aside, revealing the person behind him.

Mo Xu following behind him: "...?!!!"

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