Da Xuan Martial Saint

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Watching Chen Mu successively commanding the Yu Family's forces and other warriors above the Bone Tempering Realm from Yu City to retreat, preparing for a possible Earth's Veins turbulence, Meng Danyun's eyes flickered slightly before scanning the Sect Disciples from the other four major sects, quickly glancing at Gu Hong and Han Guang, contemplating whether to remind Chen Mu to be cautious during the impending Earth's Veins disturbance.

But just at that moment.

Hum!

The previously somewhat stable current in the wetlands suddenly started rippling again.

These weren't waves formed by floodwaters rushing down from upstream but ripples spreading outward from a central point in all directions, like when a pebble falls into a calm lake, creating a thousand ripples.

However, this wasn't a pebble dropping into a calm lake, nor was the wetland a lake—it was a vibration emanating from below, from the Earth's Veins, with the ripples steadily expanding outward.

At first, it was merely a slight shaking that, in less than fifteen minutes, started to intensify dramatically, as if heaven and earth were about to turn upside down!

"The Earth's Veins are erupting... no, this is the Earth Dragon turning over!"

Xue Huaiyi's eyes showed shock.

No wonder the true heirs of the major sects were converging here; no wonder Chen Mu had issued a series of commands, alerting nearby villages to evacuate. The previous ground movements were indeed out of the ordinary, not merely regular tremors, but a precursor to the Earth Dragon turning over!

The term "Earth Dragon turning over" refers to major ground movements, which often collapse buildings as a matter of course and can even split and topple mountains. In normal times, such tremors might only threaten civilians, but now, during the flood disaster, large-scale tremors could cause significant changes to water currents and river courses!

At the scene.

As the tremors grew more violent, the ripples that had been merely splashing on the surface of the wetlands now transformed into waves sweeping in all directions, gradually stirring up massive billows!

Then a thunderous roar followed, as if the earth itself was splitting open. In an instant, rivers changed course, floodwaters flowed backward, and waves as high as a hundred zhang surged from the wetlands, pressing down in every direction like the sky was crumbling.

"Not good."

Xue Huaiyi, Xue Lin, and others all turned pale.

No wonder Chen Mu had previously commanded all clans and forces, with the exception of those in the Bone Tempering Realm, to retreat. At this moment, the hundred zhang high waves he had aroused would be difficult to withstand even for a Tendon Changing Realm Martial Artist, let alone those in the Skin Toughening and Body Refinement stages. They would be swept away in the torrent, not knowing where they might end up. Even Martial Artists in the Bone Tempering Realm would not have an easy time resisting at such close proximity!

The hundred zhang high wave contained not only the surge of water but also the tumultuous Power of the Veins, which, even if only a slight admixture due to the tremors, was overwhelming and unbearable for ordinary people.

"Withered Pine Hold!"

Xue Huaiyi let out a low shout without the slightest hesitation, immediately drew his long blade, and fiercely nailed it into a large stone, standing his ground firmly. Beside him, Xue Lin also quickly leaped and landed on another large stone, bracing himself to withstand the onslaught.

The surging hundred zhang high wave approached swiftly. Almost as soon as various groups of people managed to stand firm and focus to withstand it, the wave came crashing down from above, engulfing and submerging everything near the wetlands.

In an instant.

Whether it was Gu Hong of Heavenly Sword Sect or Hua Nongying of Hehuan Sect, including Meng Danyun and others, they were all engulfed by the surging waves, including Chen Mu, who had already arranged and deployed his forces in advance and was now completely submerged by the hundred zhang high wave, feeling an immense force about to sweep him away.

However, his gaze was calm, standing his ground amid the turbulent muddy waters, his body seemingly opening up with the Momentum of a mountain, as if a small mountain connected to the earth, steadfast against the battering waves.

"It's not over yet..."

Chen Mu stood at the bottom of the water, feeling the chaos of the entire wetland and the wild Power of the Veins. His eyes revealed a hint of worry. Although he had already preemptively ordered all parties to retreat and take charge of evacuating nearby residents, there might not be enough time, and such violent ground movements and flood inversion could at least cause the flooded area to expand further.

But in the face of this natural disaster, he had no power to stop it. Even as a Five Viscera Realm Martial Artist, capable of exerting immense strength with his hands and feet, he could only feel his own insignificance in the vast expanse of the world.

Whoosh!!!

The giant wave did not stop. Along with the continuous tremors, what followed was the second and third waves, within the surging rapid currents, where even Tendon Changing Realm Martial Artists found it hard to resist. Sect Disciples from each sect struggled to withstand it and were washed away by the torrents. However, as Tendon Changing Realm Martial Men, even if swept away by the giant wave, there still remained a chance of survival.

At this moment, in the murky and mixed waters of the wetlands, in all directions, Gu Hong, Hua Nongying, Han Guang, and other true heirs stood tall in front of many Sect Disciples, countering the oncoming water. None of them looked at ease; all had serious expressions as they defended themselves, yet it was not difficult. However, with so many disciples behind them, they were forced to go all out and counter more of the direct impact. Despite their efforts, some disciples with weaker abilities were swept away by the currents.

And so it went.

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The turbulent rapids finally slowed down after roughly the time it took to drink a cup of tea.

"You all retreat first, to the surface of the water!"

Gu Hong's voice, deep and resonant, was infused with Yuan Gang True Essence under the water, allowing the numerous Heavenly Sword Sect disciples behind him to hear him clearly. With somewhat pale faces, they nodded and then retreated towards the rear, rising to the surface of the water.

However, Gu Hong did not follow the crowd. Instead, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he, resembling an unsheathed sword, stepped forward against the current, advancing with each step.

Finally.

Not much further on, he saw at the murky, muddy bottom of the waters that there appeared a vast expanse of cracks, spreading out like a shattered turtle shell. It seemed as if the entire Earth Pulse in the area had split open!

Without much hesitation, Gu Hong immediately leaped forward to the nearest crack and plunged into it, disappearing into the murky waters.

In other directions.

Almost simultaneously, several figures merged with the surging muddy waters and entered into the cracks of Earth's Veins.

Meng Danyun quietly arrived as well, a faint gleam in her eyes. She glanced in the direction where Chen Mu had been earlier, but the sediment at the bottom of the water was too murky, and the distance too great to see clearly. She knew, however, that Chen Mu had managed to withstand the previous huge wave without any problem. Yet now, the Earth Pulse crack, completely submerged under the muddy waters, could only be explored by Martial Artists in the Five Viscera Realm in the short term. Even those in the Bone Tempering Realm, without the circulation of Inner Breath, couldn't stay long in the muddy water.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

A thought flashed through her mind,

and Meng Danyun too stepped forward and vanished into the crevice.

Just as Meng Danyun disappeared into the crack, it wasn't long before a faint blood shadow streaked through the muddy water and followed closely behind her, disappearing into the cracked Earth Pulse.

The churning muddy water finally quieted for a brief moment, then another figure appeared, dressed in the official robes of the Metropolitan Commander's Inspectorate, it was none other than Chen Mu, moving unhindered through the murky waters. He squinted at the cracked Earth's Veins and then looked around before taking a step forward and vanishing into it.

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Beneath the Earth Pulse crack.

Following the cracks and fissures deep into the ground for hundreds of feet, one would arrive at a vast and continuous underground world. The flow of water here was no longer as murky as above but had become somewhat clearer.

Chen Mu looked around and saw that the space in this underground area was enormous and interconnected, with caves leading off in every direction, dark and deep, without any visible end. The walls nearby were not soft muddy water but incredibly solid rock faces.

Gurgle, gurgle.

A few bubbles escaped from Chen Mu's mouth and nose.

He surveyed his surroundings, his expression one of scrutiny as he pondered inwardly, "This is not a temporary gap formed by an eruption of the Earth Pulse, but a region that has always existed deep underground. It's just that, with the recent crack in the Earth Pulse, this hidden place has temporarily become accessible."

Chen Mu looked up at the path he had come from, which was also pitch-black, and the water flow became murkier the higher it went.

He took several steps to the side, touched the rock wall with his hand, and then closed his eyes to sense the environment using the Gen Mountain Artistic Conception. He immediately understood, even from a cursory feeling, that this underground region was vast, far beyond any cave he had encountered before. It was a huge, unified structure, and because the Power of the Veins flowed within the rock walls, it was exceptionally sturdy and nearly indestructible. Even Martial Artists in the Bone Tempering Realm would find it impossible to carve through it here.

"No, it's not just about carving through; I'm afraid even those in the Bone Tempering Realm can't come in here."

As Chen Mu sensed the environment nearby, he contemplated.

Actually.

This entire place was submerged under water, with the sheer water pressure being terrifying in itself. Ordinary people would be crushed to death instantly here, as would Martial Artists who practiced Skin Toughening and Body Refinement.

But precisely because this structure was solid and intact, tough and resilient, it wouldn't, like the previous Earth Pulse ruptures, close up and disappear in just a short while. This area would likely remain open for some time, at least several days, until the damaged Earth Pulse above was fully repaired and it was possible for this location to be buried again in the depths of the earth.

However.

Compared to the previous Earth Pulse openings, this place afforded Chen Mu a certain advantage. The structure here was complete, much like a mountain range stretching through a cave. Even though he did not possess the Kan Water Artistic Conception, his Gen Mountain Artistic Conception was quite useful here. Walking along the rock wall, his entire being became one with this part of the cavern, allowing him to sense the flow and changes of the Earth Pulse's Power within the rock walls in even greater detail.

The only slight regret was that his Gen Mountain Artistic Conception had not reached the second stage; otherwise, his range of detection would have been even greater.