Chapter 431 Mu Zhong Comes Out of Seclusion
"Damn, this is trouble." Xu Qingqiang cursed and clenched his hands. The power of the blood law continued to condense in his hands.
Wei Huan took a deep breath, and the mountain-shaped divine pattern around his body shone brightly, reflecting the law of the dirty earth.
Xu Qingqiang took the first step. He shouted loudly and unfolded the blood law field.
In this area, everything was dyed blood red, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.
The Chaos Beasts were affected by the domain and their movements became slow, with a hint of fear in their eyes.
Wei Huan seized this opportunity and brought the power of the overlapping divine runes to the extreme. Several mountain divine runes were instantly stacked on the Fuhua sickle in his hand, emitting powerful power fluctuations.
His figure flashed, and he rushed towards the group of chaotic beasts like a black lightning.
As the sickle was swung, it carried the momentum to destroy everything, and every attack accurately hit the vital points of the Chaos Beast.
The attacked Chaos Beast roared in pain, its body gradually collapsing under the powerful force.
While fighting, Wei Huan was looking for the flaws of the chaotic beasts.
He is now stronger than the last time he explored the source of chaos. There are much fewer evil beasts this time, and he is confident that he can kill them all.
"Don't be nervous, cooperate with me." As Wei Huan said this, a large area of space behind him expanded up and down, like a giant opening his eyes, and an endless army of undead poured out from it.
As long as he can block it and give him enough time, he will definitely be able to kill the evil beast!
When Xu Qingqiang saw the familiar army of undead, his panicked mood instantly calmed down.
It must be said that the habits formed in the early years will not change even if you become a god.
He was so used to the feeling of fighting with the undead that he even missed it.
"Hehehe!" Xu Qingqiang laughed strangely and said, "It would be great if I could summon them earlier. I miss partnering with these old friends so much."
Wei Huan wanted to answer, but he didn't know where to start. Before he became a middle-level god, the undead army was too low-level and too useless. He almost thought that his summoning ability would be abolished.
Fortunately, as the level of the law increased, the level of the undead increased, and he finally gradually returned to his main battlefield.
Xu Qingqiang gathered among the undead, like a fish in water, with his ears filled with his strange "hehehe" laughter. He had originally been unable to deal with the evil beast, but now he began to unleash huge damage, as if he had finally come to his senses and knew how to fight.
The situation was reversed in an instant.
Although Wei Huan did not dare to be distracted during the battle, he still couldn't help but think a little more.
This is the case with Xu Qingqiang, and the others are probably the same. He has been wrong all along. The army built with him as the core should not fight alone just because the main force has become a god. They should work together to form a joint attack that can unleash more powerful power of the gods.
With Xu Qingqiang's cooperation, the undead army turned into an invincible force, exerting a power that Wei Huan had never imagined before. He was able to clear a vacuum zone for himself in the siege of dozens of evil beasts, allowing him to "read the bar" wholeheartedly without being disturbed.
Perhaps soon these evil beasts will no longer be a threat, but will become treasures.
Wei Huan thought silently here, and at the same time perfectly integrated the repeated word divine pattern with the mountain word divine pattern, and then swung it forward suddenly.
A huge black and gold mixed blade light whizzed out and directly pierced through the bodies of several chaotic beasts.
Wherever the blade passed, the chaotic beasts fell down one after another.
Wei Huan raised his hand and wisps of soul power fell into his hands. Looking at these treasures, Wei Huan's heart was burning.
It won't be long before they become stronger. This time it's a blessing in disguise!
After a fierce battle, Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang finally succeeded in slaying the Chaos Beasts. Panting heavily, they looked at the devastated battlefield around them, their hearts filled with a sense of accomplishment.
Wei Huan felt the strength in his body being depleted and knew that he could not go any deeper.
He said to Xu Qingqiang, "We should go back. We have gained a lot this time. Your blood law has also been tempered in actual combat."
Xu Qingqiang nodded in agreement, and the two turned around and walked towards the exit of the Chaos Source Gap.
The moment he left the Chaos Source Gap, Wei Huan looked back at this mysterious and dangerous place, and secretly vowed in his heart that when he became stronger, he would explore it in depth again and unravel the secrets hidden here.
Back in a safe place, Xu Qingqiang was filled with excitement. "Boss, this was really exciting. I feel like my understanding of the Law of Blood has deepened a lot."
Wei Huan smiled slightly. He handed him all the soul power he had used to kill the Chaos Beast and said, "Take this and practice well."
"Give it all to me?"
"certainly."
"You don't need it?"
Wei Huan looked at the rift ahead, his eyes burning with passion: "There lies an inexhaustible treasure trove over there. Once I'm ready, I'll explore further. Soul power like this isn't just for you, Mu Zhong, Dou Lin, and the others too."
Xu Qingqiang nodded, and this time he accepted all the soul power without hesitation, saying, "I will absorb this soul power as quickly as possible to become stronger. I hope I can help you the next time you go in."
"Okay." Wei Huan did not refuse. He really could not face the siege of the evil beasts alone. If it were not for the perfect cooperation between Xu Qingqiang and the undead army, they might have to escape in embarrassment again.
The Lord of Light watched along the way and couldn't help but say, "You are truly a bunch of monsters. You have changed so much in just one year. If the Lord of Flesh and Blood doesn't come sooner, I'm afraid there will be no chance anymore."
Xu Qingqiang glared: "Teacher, which side are you on? Of course, the later the Lord of Flesh and Blood comes, the better."
The Lord of Light laughed and said, "I just wanted to see the Lord of Flesh and Blood make a fool of himself sooner rather than later." Then He glanced at the two of them, "But you better hurry up. The Lord of Flesh and Blood's next attack will surely be a thundering blow. I don't want a joke to turn into a tragedy."
Xu Qingqiang's fingers clicked as he pressed down. "If he dares to come, don't go back this time."
The Lord of Light remembered something: "I do have a magic circle here, which may be of some use in a critical moment, but it is very laborious to set up. The two of you are growing very fast, which is not suitable for this complicated magic circle. However, the arrangement of this magic circle requires a god."
Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang looked at each other.
Xu Qingqiang said, "You're just short of telling me his ID number. Boss, take a look. I'll go talk to Haotian."
"Okay." Wei Huan nodded. "After this crisis is over, I will give him some of the soul power I hunted to make up for his busy schedule."
"No problem. If it were me, I would agree wholeheartedly. I'll tell him."
After a few words, the two of them went into seclusion to practice separately.
Wei Huan sorted out the gains from this trip to the Chaos Source Gap. He found that he had become more proficient in the use of the repeated divine runes. He also learned some new combat skills from the battle with the Chaos Beast.
He decided to further study the integration of the repeated divine runes and the laws of the dirty earth during his retreat, and strive to improve his strength to a higher level.
Xu Qingqiang focused on practicing the Law of Blood. He knew that there was still a huge gap between him and Wei Huan, and he had to work harder.
During his days of seclusion, he constantly tried to combine the Law of Blood with his combat experience in the Chaos Source Gap to explore more powerful attack methods.
On Qiyuan Star, life continues to proceed in an orderly manner. Urban construction continues to improve, crops in the fields thrive, and the scientific research team continues to make new breakthroughs.
Haotian replaced Wei Huan's work and fully presided over the construction, which was also a good thing for him. After all, there must be many problems in all aspects when integrating 300 million people into Qiyuan Star. He could not concentrate on practicing. Now he can arrange the resettlement of his people and get a share of soul power, which is the best for him.
A month later, Wei Huan brought Xu Qingqiang into the Chaos Source Gap again.
This time when encountering the evil beasts, both of them performed obviously better than last time. The siege of dozens of evil beasts no longer posed a threat to them.
However, they did not become arrogant because of this. Wei Huan also absorbed and refined the soul power he had obtained, and expanded his spiritual consciousness in this chaotic world of turbulent energy. Unknowingly, he had reached a distance of more than 200 meters.
More than two hundred meters are crucial.
This is not the warning distance of the Chaos Beast, but the safe distance that Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang can escape successfully.
Even if they were discovered and surrounded by the Chaos Beasts first, as long as there was enough distance between them, Wei Huan could still take Xu Qingqiang away calmly with his burst of energy.
Escape and then fight back.
The soul power obtained is then used to improve the quality of the soul, enhance their understanding of the laws, and at the same time increase the distance of spiritual consciousness. They gradually become more calm.
In the blink of an eye, another three years have passed.
The Lord of Flesh and Blood did not come, and Mu Zhong finally broke through.
Wei Huan, who had just returned from the Chaos Source, saw Mu Zhong standing at the entrance at first sight. He was holy and lofty, like the bright moon in the sky or the lotus in summer, yet so pretty that it made people's blood boil.
It’s been another five years since we last met.
The moment Wei Huan saw him, his heart began beating uncontrollably and the Fuhua sickle in his hand almost slipped.
"Mu Zhong..." Wei Huan murmured softly, his voice so soft as if he was afraid of disturbing the person in front of him, but his pace unconsciously quickened, and he came in front of Mu Zhong in a few steps.
Mu Zhong's eyebrows curved, with the shadow of Wei Huan in his eyes, and he said softly: "You are back."
These four simple words seemed to carry some kind of magic, instantly dispelling the fatigue Wei Huan had experienced in the source of chaos.
Wei Huan looked at Mu Zhong, his lips moving. Just as he was about to say something, Xu Qingqiang interrupted him at an inopportune moment: "Ahem, I'm telling you two, stop exchanging glances here and find a safe place. I still have injuries to deal with."
As he spoke, he grinned exaggeratedly, revealing a grimace.
Wei Huan and Mu Zhong finally came back to their senses. Mu Zhong coughed lightly and glared at Xu Qingqiang: "You are the only one who has too many problems."
Having said that, he still hurriedly helped Xu Qingqiang walk back.
After returning to Qiyuan Star, Wei Huan arranged for Xu Qingqiang to recuperate, and then he couldn't wait to pull Mu Zhong out.
The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the two of them, and the atmosphere was quiet and beautiful.
The two held hands and walked along the city streets like ordinary mortals.
Neon lights are flashing, the shops on the street are brightly lit, and bursts of tempting aroma waft out.
When passing by a dessert shop, the sweet aroma wafting from the shop caught Mu Zhong's attention. Wei Huan noticed his gaze, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he pulled him into the store.
There were quite a few people in the store, some chatting in groups of two or three, while others enjoying delicious desserts alone.
"Welcome!" the clerk greeted warmly.
Wei Huan and Mu Zhong found a seat in a corner and sat down, looking at the menu, unable to make a decision.
At this time, a young mother at the next table was gently feeding cake to her child. The child had cake all over his face, which made the mother giggle.
"The desserts here look great, but I wonder how they taste." Mu Zhong said in a low voice, glancing at the people around him from time to time, feeling this ordinary yet warm atmosphere.
Wei Huan smiled and said, "How about we have a little of each and try them slowly."
Mu Zhong nodded slightly, his eyes full of smiles.
After a while, the waiter brought the desserts they ordered to the table one by one.
Mu Zhong picked up the spoon, scooped a piece of cake and put it in his mouth. A satisfied look instantly appeared on his face: "It's so delicious!"
Wei Huan looked at him and laughed too. He took a bite himself and found it was indeed sweet and delicious.
After finishing their dessert, the two continued strolling on the street.
There was a small music performance on the street. A group of young people were playing cheerful music and there were quite a few people around.
Wei Huan and Mu Zhong also came over, standing in the crowd and swaying gently to the rhythm.
Someone in the crowd sighed, "Our Qiyuan Star is doing really well now. Life is stable and everyone can enjoy life happily."
Another person continued, "Yes, this is all thanks to Marshal Wei and Marshal Mu. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't be able to have such a good life."
Hearing these words, Wei Huan and Mu Zhong looked at each other, a hint of relief flashed in their eyes, but neither of them spoke to reveal their identity.
They were like ordinary listeners, immersed in this joyful atmosphere.
After the performance, they unknowingly walked to the park in the city center.
There was a huge fountain in the park, with water splashing everywhere. Under the light, it looked like a dream. There were many people playing around the fountain, children chasing each other, and adults sitting on the benches nearby chatting.
Wei Huan pulled Mu Zhong to the fountain, reaching out to feel the cool water. Mu Zhong looked at him, his eyes full of love. Suddenly, Wei Huan playfully scooped up a handful of water and sprinkled it on Mu Zhong.
Mu Zhong was stunned at first, then he laughed and fought back. The two of them laughed and played by the fountain, as if they had forgotten all their worries and fatigue, as well as the responsibilities they shouldered. At this moment, they were just an ordinary couple immersed in love.
Tired of playing, the two sat on a bench by the fountain, watching the lively scene before them. Mu Zhong leaned on Wei Huan's shoulder and whispered, "It would be nice if it could always be like this."
Wei Huan gently stroked his hair and said, "Yes, we will protect this beauty."
As the sky grew darker, the crowd gradually dispersed.
Wei Huan and Mu Zhong walked back slowly hand in hand.
The moonlight fell on them, casting long shadows, like a beautiful painting.
At this moment, they are no longer the high and mighty marshals, but just a couple immersed in love, enjoying this rare tranquility and beauty.
The news that Mu Zhong had successfully opened up the small world inside his body and successfully came out did not come out until five days later.
"Five days." Xu Qingqiang muttered jealously when he saw the two of them.
Mu Zhong raised his eyebrows: "Your expression..." After a pause, he realized what was happening and jokingly said, "You're unsatisfied."
"Tsk!" Xu Qingqiang was very flustered for a moment and winked at Mu Zhong vigorously.
Mu Zhong understood, smiled and said nothing more.
The physical strength gap between gods and mortals is very obvious. Mu Zhong once felt this distance like an insurmountable chasm and was anxious at one point, so he could understand Xu Qingqiang's helplessness.
Gods are really not suitable for entering a family or starting a relationship. No wonder there was a saying in ancient times that "marrying someone of equal social status is the right thing to do". Gods naturally feel more comfortable being with other gods.
However, emotions are the most difficult to control. Once you fall in love, you will toss and turn, and the love will take root. If you go against your thoughts for various reasons and your thoughts are not clear, it will also hinder your cultivation.
Xu Qingqiang’s choice was correct, but nothing in the world is perfect.
When the news of Mu Zhong coming out of retreat spread, everyone was speculating whether Mu Zhong was going to take back all the power from Haotian. The 300 million Canglan people were in a panic. Although they knew that they would not be bullied too much with the support of their ancestors, the little tricks behind the scenes still made them uncomfortable.
However, Mu Zhong announced at a high-level meeting that in order to deal with the emergence of the Lord of Flesh and Blood, he would assist the God Haotian in continuing to build the magic circle, but he would spend more time practicing and on adventures with Wei Huan.
"...Taking charge of trivial matters will affect your cultivation, and I feel bad about it, but now we have to make an emergency decision. I hope Haotian can forgive me for not being able to help. Once this matter is resolved and you can survive the threat of the Lord of Flesh and Blood, Wei Huan and I will help you cultivate and will never let trivial matters affect your cultivation too much.
We five gods are the rootless pillars of humanity. Only when we become strong together can humanity stand up in this cannibalistic realm of gods. And only by looking out for each other can we clench our fists and truly make the gods dare not underestimate us, and no longer be soft persimmons that anyone dares to pinch at will."
Tsk tsk, look at what he said. It was obvious that Haotian and the Canglan clan were worried about being oppressed and their power was seized, but when it came out of Mu Zhong's mouth it became a request for help. He also expressed that they had common interests and set clear goals.
Haotian suddenly felt ashamed of his thoughts. He underestimated the selfless hearts of the human leaders. All the gods of Blue Star were rushing to build a strong human race, either guarding or preparing for war. They had never considered the internal power issues. Only Haotian and his elders were judging others by their own standards.
Haotian nodded in shame: "You go ahead and do your work. Leave the construction of Qiyuan Star and the magic circle to me. I will do my best to complete it."
Trust between people needs to be built bit by bit and polished over time.
The four gods of Blue Star had supported each other since their humble beginnings, so they were naturally united and had no second thoughts. Haotian joined later, and being alone and weak, he would always think more, which was normal.
But as time goes by, they will gradually get along harmoniously and rely on each other.
Mu Zhong was born to be a manager. He really liked this kind of tedious things, especially when he was with Wei Huan. After he no longer needed to be the strongest, he even became obsessed with the construction of the human race.
In this regard, Haotian is no match for him. Haotian is the strongest of the tribe. He must love cultivation more and pursue becoming stronger in order to grow to where he is today.
So just from this conversation and this simple confrontation, it is clear that Haotian will never be Mu Zhong's opponent in the power struggle.
Mu Zhong's relinquishment of power was only temporary because he had more important things to do.
After the work is done, with his ability, it would be easy for him to take back the power from Haotian.
So when Haotian finished the meeting and went back to warn those elders who were giving them ear medicine every day, these elders knew that they had been completely defeated.
In terms of combat capability, Blue Star has Wei Huan, and in terms of political tactics, Blue Star has Mu Zhong. How did these two guys become a pair? They don't give others any chance at all.
Later, Haotian somehow learned of the elders' thoughts and simply said, "Not fighting is winning."
That’s right, not fighting is winning.
If there is a fight, there will be conflicts, there will be winners and losers, and Canglan will definitely lose.
Only by not competing, with the open-minded and broad-minded minds of the leaders of Blue Star, Canglan will not be worse, but will only get better.
Haotian has no political acumen, but at least he can see through things.
After Mu Zhong nodded to Haotian, he really left the management rights of Qiyuan Star and left with Wei Huan in a free and easy manner.
Xu Qingqiang asked Mu Zhong: "Are you relieved?"
Mu Zhong said, "There's nothing to worry about. My father knows the limits. Captain Xue won't make mistakes under his control. Besides, in any power struggle, the core issue is who has the stronger fist and who has the final say."
Xu Qingqiang thought about it and nodded: "That's true."
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Mu Zhong smiled, looking towards the entrance to the Chaos Rift ahead, and said with anticipation, "The long-awaited adventure is finally about to begin."
Xu Qingqiang also laughed strangely: "Hehe, with you here this time, we can definitely go deeper."
Mu nodded. "That's right. Our ultimate goal is to obtain the Karma Fire Godhead. During this period, we must kill as many Chaos Beasts as possible. Not only do we need them, but Dou Lin and Haotian will need them too. These cultivation resources will eventually become our confidence in fighting against the Lord of Flesh and Blood. The more the better."
"Hehe, you still know how to say it."
After the two of them finished their conversation, Wei Huan looked intently at the entrance to the Source Rift ahead and said, "Okay, let's go. I'm afraid this trip will take a while, so we should hurry up and be careful that the Lord of Flesh and Blood may arrive at any time."
Mu Zhong said, "The formations our teacher taught us are particularly deceptive. Even if the Overlord arrives, we'll still be affected for a while. Furthermore, gods perceive time differently from us. With their long lifespans, ten years is but a blink of an eye. Therefore, we still have at least a year or two to make up for this time difference. During this time, we'll definitely grow to the point where they'll regret it."
"They are already regretting it, hehehe."
"That's not enough. I want them to regret it so much that they wish they were dead."
After saying this, the three of them activated the Wanfa Daohua at the same time, once again entering the Chaos Source Gap and landing on Sister Ya's head.
Sister Crow was summoned out. She was huge in stature, with a wingspan of a hundred miles. Netherworld flames were burning around her, repelling the chaotic energy and forming a protective shield.
It let out a loud cry, and then transformed into an aurora in this chaotic energy-filled inner realm, rapidly flying into the depths.
This time, they will dive deeper and face greater risks.
But at the same time, their gains will be enormous.
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