"Hahaha! War!"
Zhang Mu was filled with passion and showed no fear in the face of tens of thousands of martial arts masters.
Wielding a three-foot-long sword, he terrified everyone he killed.
The martial arts moves were varied and numerous, and the crowd was unable to defend themselves, their faces filled with fear.
The valley echoed with hearty laughter and screams from the crowd.
"Having slaughtered countless martial arts masters, the blood still lingers on the sword at my waist!"
The valley was filled with a chilling atmosphere, and Zhang Mu alone blocked the entrance, leaving everyone with no way to retreat.
"Madman! Madman!"
Seeing their numbers dwindling and Zhang Mu going on a killing spree, the higher-ups of the various sects no longer harbored any murderous intent and only wanted to escape this dangerous place.
But Zhang Mu blocked their path firmly. Want to leave? Fine! Draw your sword and charge right in front of me!
"The pinnacle of martial arts! How exhilarating! Hahaha!"
Zhang Mu's eyes gradually turned bloodshot, and his breathing became increasingly labored.
Sunset.
The sounds in the valley gradually subsided.
The battle ended with Zhang Mu surviving alone, while the blood of tens of thousands of people soaked the valley red.
Looking at the corpses lying haphazardly, Zhang Mu came to his senses.
"Phew... It's all worth it for the sake of peace and stability!"
His gaze gradually hardened, and he flicked his scarlet sword, revealing a cold glint as he sheathed it.
A few days later, news of what happened in the Hidden Emperor Valley spread throughout the martial arts world.
This divided Zhang Mu's reputation into two parts.
Some people believe that Zhang Mu has become a murderous monster.
Another group of people believe that those people brought this upon themselves; if they went looking for trouble, they should have been prepared to be killed in return.
Not to mention so many people ganging up on one person.
Regardless of what others said, Zhang Mu began his path of unification.
With overwhelming force, they would compel all sects in the world to submit, and if they did not submit, they would come to their door with swords the next day to "demand an explanation"!
Faced with such domineering words, the various sects were unwilling, but in the face of absolute force, they had no choice but to agree.
Thus, the turmoil in the martial arts world came to an abrupt end.
Zhang Mu knew that this was only a temporary peace. Once he died, those sects would be exposed for what they really were. But right now, no one could kill him!
Forty years after his reincarnation, and after several years of unification, Zhang Mu has resolved the issues in the martial arts world.
What needs to be done now is to address issues at the national level.
Now, with war raging, the four major powers, having annexed all the smaller states, have turned their attention to the other three.
It seems they intend to start a war.
Zhang Mu found matters at the national level somewhat difficult, as he was, after all, a member of the Yuanwu Kingdom.
If we conquer by force, wouldn't that be treason? That would go against our original intention.
What he wanted was peace and stability in the country, not to usurp the throne.
Forty-one years after his reincarnation, Zhang Mu went to the palace alone.
Zhang Mu's reputation was known to almost everyone in the world, and the emperor of Yuanwu Kingdom also gave Zhang Mu a grand reception.
"What brings you to the palace today, my dear minister?"
He had long heard of Zhang Mu's exploits in the martial arts world and was eager to recruit him.
"This trip is for only one purpose."
Zhang Mu spoke calmly: "The world is now divided into four, with various nations stirring up trouble. The people are suffering, and countless families have been displaced by war. What is Your Majesty's opinion?"
Emperor Yuanwu was taken aback, not expecting Zhang Mu to discuss the state of the world with him: "As long as war continues, these things are inevitable, and countries will fight tooth and nail for some interests."
If we do not accelerate the development of our country's military strength, we will face attacks from other countries once we are overtaken by them.
I know that the people are living in hardship, but I cannot change this situation; war between the four kingdoms is inevitable!
Zhang Mu asked earnestly, "If there were only one country left in the world, could the people live in peace?"
Emperor Yuanwu's expression brightened: "My dear minister, do you mean to help me unify the world?"
Zhang Mu shook his head: "I don't care who rules the world, whether it's Yuanwu Kingdom or another country, I only care about the livelihood of the people."
If Your Majesty promises to guarantee the people's peaceful life and cease oppressing them after the world is unified, I will certainly assist Your Majesty in unifying other countries.
"That's natural. If I were to unify the world, your words would be nothing more than a foundation! I guarantee that under the rule of the Yuanwu Kingdom, while I can't guarantee everyone a happy life, I can at least guarantee the livelihood of the majority of the people!"
This will also prevent officials from oppressing ordinary people, restoring a bright and just world!
Emperor Yuanwu said solemnly.
“Yes, then I will help Your Majesty unify the world!”
Zhang Mu was very satisfied; this was the best solution he could think of.
Only when the world is unified will the people be spared the ravages of war.
Forty-five years after his reincarnation, Zhang Mu was appointed Imperial Tutor by Emperor Yuanwu and began his campaigns against various countries.
Meanwhile, over the past few years, Zhang Mu has brought the martial arts sects under his thumb and ordered them not to participate in national wars, or else he would settle scores with them later.
Although this was a double standard, Zhang Mu had no choice but to do it.
You can curse me or despise me, but I have my original intentions.
Forty-seven years after his reincarnation, with Zhang Mu joining the army, the Yuanwu Kingdom's army was even stronger. With Zhang Mu's combat power surpassing that of this world, he alone was enough to hold off an army of hundreds of thousands.
No city wall could withstand Zhang Mu's surprise attack alone.
With the combined efforts of the inside and outside, the Yuanwu Kingdom's army advanced with unstoppable momentum.
They conquered two major powers in just two years!
Fifty years after reincarnation, the world is unified! There are no other countries left in the world, only the Yuanwu Kingdom remains!
Emperor Yuanwu also began to fulfill his promise to Zhang Mu, and he began to issue a series of decrees that would benefit the lives of the people.
The country also distributed land to farmers for cultivation free of charge.
Everything unfolded as Zhang Mu had planned. After the unification of the country, the people's lives were indeed much more stable, and their happiness index improved significantly.
Many people began to praise Zhang Mu's deeds, extolling him to the heavens and even bestowing upon him the title of Emperor Wu.
The dissatisfaction with Zhang Mu in the martial arts world gradually dissipated. After unifying the world, the various sects no longer fought each other, but instead began to exchange martial arts techniques.
The dissipation of barriers between nations facilitates the rise of martial arts.
The world has witnessed a surge in martial arts practice, and Zhang Mu has gradually discovered that the world's capacity seems to be increasing.
Fifty-five years after his reincarnation, Zhang Mu arranged all his affairs and began to retire from the martial world, returning to the place where he had parted ways with his parents.
Upon returning here, he met his elderly parents.
Are you... Xiao Mu?
Su Yun looked at the figure with somewhat disbelief through her cloudy eyes.
"Mother...it's me!"
Zhang Mu smiled.
Su Yun's eyes welled up with tears upon hearing the reply. She stepped forward and hugged Zhang Mu tightly, saying, "It's good that you're back! It's good that you're back!"
Hearing the commotion, Zhang Lin went outside and his eyes welled up with tears as he saw the mother and son embracing each other.
Since both of them lived in seclusion here, they were unaware of what was happening in the outside world.
What is the current situation in the outside world?
Zhang Lin asked.
Zhang Mu grinned: "The pinnacle of martial arts! One man can quell turmoil! One man can be worth a million soldiers! The world is unified, and the people live in peace! Just as I once said, I will use martial arts to secure the world! I will use martial arts to protect my country!"
"Okay, okay!"
For sixty years after his reincarnation, Zhang Mu stayed here to accompany Su Yun and the other two as they lived out their days in peace. During these years, the two elders also passed away peacefully.
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