Chapter 180 – 154 Two Months_3
On the other hand, the Purple Mist Mountains sit at the border of Yu State and Ling State. The remnants of the Heavenly Corpse Sect hide in this region, posing a potential threat to Ling State as well. If they cannot sustain themselves in Yu State, they might very well flee to Ling State.

It is said,

that the forces mobilized by the Heavenly Sword Sect in Ling State far outnumber those in Yu County on this side. They have effectively sealed off all routes from the Purple Mist Mountains to Ling State. The stance of the Heavenly Sword Sect towards the Heavenly Corpse Sect can be summed up in one sentence, “Dare to step into Ling State, and be killed without mercy.”

“These sword practitioners really can’t stand the smog and the scheming. However, if they truly launch a major assault into the Purple Mist Mountains and the remnants of the Heavenly Corpse Sect can’t hold them back, they will inevitably be scattered and flee in disarray, possibly into Yu County,”

“No wonder Yan Jingqing and the other families have remained largely inactive. They probably had long discovered the hiding place of the Heavenly Corpse Sect remnants in the Purple Mist Mountains, just waiting for the Heavenly Sword Sect to take the lead in the attack,”

Chen Mu flipped through the intelligence reports, his expression pensive.

The biggest problem at the moment is that the true strength of this branch of the Heavenly Corpse Sect remnants is unknown. But considering the complex and ever-changing terrain of the Purple Mist Mountains–wild and uninhabited–it is estimated that it would be very difficult to completely eradicate them in one fell swoop.

If they can’t be encircled and annihilated, but only cause the Heavenly Corpse Sect remnants to scatter in flight, they will no doubt trigger unrest throughout Yu County. After all, according to the various intelligence reports, this group of Heavenly Corpse Sect remnants is no easy target.

Although they will definitely not be a match for the Heavenly Sword Sect and the other Four Great Sects, it is still possible for them to exploit the geographical advantage of the Purple Mist Mountains to restrain and flee.

“One misstep could lead to a disaster comparable to a demonic upheaval, and in the end, it’s the common people who suffer,”

Chen Mu shook his head.

In reality, if the Great Sects could cooperate with complete sincerity, a mere band of Heavenly Corpse Sect remnants would not be able to stir up any trouble. However, apart from the resolute stance of the Heavenly Sword Sect this time, the others, including the Seven Profound Sect, are all embroiled in their own schemes.

Yan Jingqing clearly still cares about the common people of Yu County. He has almost called up all his subordinates and even mobilized many from the Four Great Families. If the Seven Profound Sect were to take their stance, they would probably let the Four Sects handle things entirely.

“This world should have but one voice,”

Chen Mu thought to himself, but quickly buried the thought deep in his heart.

After organizing the reports on the table, Chen Mu went up to the sixth floor and soon met with Yan Jingqing, who was standing at the window, not holding a scroll, looking out over the entire Yu City.

“My lord,”

Chen Mu offered a bow.

Yan Jingqing turned to look at Chen Mu and suddenly said, “When do you think the strife of this world will end?”

Chen Mu respectfully handed over some of the important intelligence reports he had organized and, after a moment of contemplation, replied, “Perhaps it will take another sovereign like the founding emperor of Da Xuan, or someone of the stature of the Martial Saint.”

“Martial Saint…”

Yan Jingqing sighed.

It had been a very long time since someone truly worthy of the title ‘Martial Saint’ arose in the world. In Yan Jingqing’s view, one did not become a Martial Saint simply by entering the Blood Exchange Realm. Only those who dominate an era, truly unmatched in the world, unanimously recognized as the premier martial artist of their time, deserve the title of ‘Martial Saint.’

Since the founding of Da Xuan, although there have been many who reached the pinnacle realm and were called ‘Martial Saint,’ none of them could truly hold a candle to the founder of Da Xuan.

Martial Artist,

Only when one stands peerless, unmatched under heaven, commanding the respect of all, can one truly be called a Martial Saint!

Yan Jingqing quickly waved his hand to signal Chen Mu to leave. He remained alone, continuing to gaze outside.