Da Xuan Martial Saint

Boom!

The Taiyin Mirror Light struck the Earth's Veins node of Secluded Silent Valley, causing a series of thunderous upheavals.

"It's been more than ten years since I've seen Master Qi take action, and his methods are still so formidable."

"If it were me facing the Taiyin Mirror Light, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to withstand a single strike."

Watching Qi Zhiyuan manipulate the Taiyin Mirror, his power overwhelming, all the Grandmasters like Feng Hongsheng sighed in admiration.

Even for these veteran Grandmasters, seeing Qi Zhiyuan wielding the Taiyin Mirror was rare. After all, the Taiyin Mirror was one of the Seven Profound Sect's foundational Spirit Weapons and was hardly ever brought out of the Sect.

Murong Yan, witnessing this scene, felt her emotions surge and said, "It is said that at full power, the Taiyin Mirror, a top-tier Spirit Weapon, can scarcely be resisted even by pinnacle Grandmasters. Its majestic and formidable power is indeed irresistible."

She was near the top ten of the Wind Cloud List, but merely looking at that beam of mirror light made her heart race, fearing that even a glancing blow could leave her severely wounded or even dead on the spot.

"Indeed, it possesses peerless might."

At this moment, Chen Mu also gazed at the destruction caused by the Taiyin Mirror Light, sensing the surging power of Taiyin, and estimated how he would fare if he were to face it directly.

Based on his rough judgment, the tremendous might of this beam of Taiyin Mirror Light was indeed well beyond that of a pinnacle Grandmaster. It was difficult to quantify—his forced evaluation feared it might exceed by two hundred fold, which was greater than the power he could presently wield.

However.

If it were up to him to block the mirror light, he was confident he could withstand it, as the power unleashed through the Taiyin Mirror by Qi Zhiyuan was not his own strength, and its solidification was insufficient.

Even if his Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal would be slightly inferior in a direct confrontation, he had many other methods to cope.

The most obvious difference was in movement speed.

In the Five Organ and Viscera Realm, techniques often resembled 'casting magic,' which, though instant, still required a process to gather and mobilize the Power of Heaven and Earth.

A Grandmaster, however, did not need this. After Marrow Cleansing and cultivating a Martial Body, the inherent strength in their simple punches and kicks was unspeakably more powerful. Qi Zhiyuan might drive the overpowering Taiyin Mirror, but if Chen Mu faced him, he could utterly rely on his speed to break through before the other had a chance to unleash the might of the mirror light.

Thus, although Qi Zhiyuan wielding the Taiyin Mirror had might surpassing that of an unmatched Grandmaster, if he truly faced such a Grandmaster, he would likely still be defeated. He was simply not a true match.

This kind of Spirit Weapon was more miraculous in large-scale defensive or offensive battles, not suited for one-on-one combat.

Finally.

Just as the Taiyin Mirror Light was rampantly damaging Secluded Silent Valley, a voice filled with rage echoed from the valley, accompanied by an explosive surge of demon Qi.

"Taiyin Mirror! Qi Zhiyuan!"

Like the roar of a demon, it instantly changed the color of the sky.

At the next moment.

Including Qi Zhiyuan, all the Grandmasters present shifted their expressions slightly, sensing a vast and surging demon Qi burst from Secluded Silent Valley. This demon Qi, mighty and fierce, made the ground tremble as if a dark dragon, violently lunging at the beam of Taiyin Mirror Light, tangling and tearing at it, stopping the destructive power of the mirror light.

"A Heavenly Demon?"

Feng Hongsheng exclaimed in surprise.

"No, it seems like the power of a Formation."

Shi Zhenyong's eyes were grave as he stared at the surging dark demon Qi and spoke in a deep voice.

At this, Qi Zhiyuan's expression darkened slightly, watching the dark dragon tearing at the Taiyin Mirror Light, attempting to strike back at him. Yet, he was not afraid and pointed forward like a sword, increasing the surge of the Power of Heaven and Earth rapidly, causing the Taiyin Mirror Light to become even more tremendous and forcefully subdue the black demon Qi dragon.

"It is a Formation, everyone, take action,"

Having forcefully suppressed the demon Qi with the Taiyin Mirror Light and clearly showing some strain, his body tense, Qi Zhiyuan did not look at Feng Hongsheng and the others but spoke in a stern voice.

At this moment, without needing Qi Zhiyuan's command, many Grandmasters present were already ready to act!

"Break!"

Feng Hongsheng's eyes flashed coldly, he drew a bow, which was the Exec Moon Bow, and notched an arrow, which was the Shattered Star Arrow. A surge of Yuan Gang inner strength then flowed into the bow, causing the entire Spirit Weapon longbow to glitter brilliantly like a crescent moon.

The Shattered Star Arrow lit up segment by segment, shining as bright as stars, the strong Power of Heaven and Earth gathering and solidifying on the arrow shaft, before it was finally released, transforming into a streak of breaking light, falling towards the valley below.

Thud!

The Shattered Star Arrow broke through, piercing the head of the demon Qi dragon!

"Roar."

The black demonic fog pervaded the air, and the demonic qi coalescing into the azure dragon let out a roaring howl, but half of its head still disintegrated instantly, allowing the Taiyin Mirror Light to gain the upper hand and press down relentlessly.

The Shattered Star Arrow pierced through the dragon's head in one strike, and it wasn't over yet. After tracing a trail of flowing light, it returned, aiming to penetrate the demonic qi dragon once again, intending to repeat its success.

However.

This time, it did not succeed.

"Shattered Star Arrow, huh!"

A cold snort echoed from the Secluded Silent Valley, followed by a surging demonic qi, enveloping the dense Earth Fiend qi, which burst forth, transforming into a withered yellow hand several dozens of feet in size, that tightly grasped the diminutive Shattered Star Arrow within its palm.

Seeing this, Feng Hongsheng's expression remained unchanged, but he sneered and said,

"Demonic scum, you've finally decided to show yourself."

"Heh, Yellow Earth Demon Venerable? Opting to be a rat rather than a decent human, you could only be a bit arrogant in front of us by relying on your formations and terrain."

Shi Zhenyong stood with his hands behind his back on the side, his face showing a hint of mockery, then he stepped forward, causing the rocks at the edge of the cliff to shatter into pieces. The explosion turned them into huge rock spikes, accompanied by surging Yuan Gang inner strength and the Power of Heaven and Earth, striking downwards like a landslide, smashing down on the withered yellow hand.

Crackling and popping!

Amidst a burst of crackling explosions, the earthy yellow hand that surged upwards, condensed from the Power of the Earth Fiend, quickly couldn't bear the onslaught and was smashed to pieces, revealing the dim Shattered Star Arrow, which flew back towards Feng Hongsheng.

Yellow Earth Demon Venerable, a Seventh Rank member of the Sky Demon Sect, was not highly cultivated but was adept in Earth Escape Skill. He had been a bothersome figure for the Ice Extreme Palace, and now, using formations and terrain in the Secluded Silent Valley, he had been able to play to stronger strengths, but even so, he was no match for Shi Zhenyong and could only barely defend.

"Eight Desolation Finger!"

"Great Sun Seal!"

"Interlocking Wind Fist!"

...

Almost simultaneously, Fang Yuan, Liu Tong, and many other Grandmasters from the Seven Profound Sect also made their moves, launching their distinct maneuvers from afar at the demonic qi and Earth's Veins power-coalesced azure dragon, attempting to assist Qi Zhiyuan in breaking it down.

It was also around this time that different demonic mights burst forth in the Secluded Silent Valley, with black fog blending with blood light, various surging demonic qi's stirring the Earth Fiend and gathering together, transforming into various demonic aspects, each lunging into the air to counter the maneuvers from Fang Yuan, Liu Tong, and many other Grandmasters.

The battle erupted in full force.

Close to twenty Grandmasters of the Seven Profound Sect, standing on various parts of the cliff, had started to deploy their various techniques. The scene was dazzling, and the powers that be were awe-inspiring. Although no Demon Venerable emerged in the Secluded Silent Valley below, the strategic advantage of the Main Altar's Incarnation and formation still filled the air with terrifying demonic power. The two sides clashed from afar, and for a moment, the hundred-foot valley trembled incessantly, as if the earth itself was about to shatter.

"Heavenly Sword!"

Murong Yan also made her move, standing beside Chen Mu, wielding a sword, a Spirit Weapon, yet not one of Qian Heaven make. It was merely a wind and fire Spirit Weapon. Nevertheless, with the Qian Heaven Domain deployed, she still managed to send dozens of Heavenly Sword lights cascading down into the Secluded Silent Valley.

Chen Mu, too, witnessed such a large-scale clash of Grandmasters for the first time. The forces of Seven Profound Sect along with the reserves of the Sky Demon Sect, and various Demon Venerables taking action, it was indeed a battle of nearly dozens of Grandmasters clashing from afar — a sight fierce and spectacular.

At this moment, the Secluded Silent Valley was clearly under the dominant control of the Seven Profound Sect. Qi Zhiyuan was suppressing the dragon, formed by the valley's formation and demonic fiends with the Taiyin Mirror Light, while the rest of the numerous Grandmasters were completely suppressing the Grand Demon Aspects formed by the formations in the valley. It was evident that the inner parts of the Sky Demon Sect's Main Altar were empty and lacked forces. Even though they had the advantage of location and could rely on part of the formation and the power of Earth Fiend, they could only barely defend and it was evident they were no match.

Whoosh!

Although Murong Yan's Qian Heaven Domain did not restrict him, he still took a step forward, moving away from Murong Yan's Qian Heaven Domain, to a corner of the cliff. Raising his hand in the air, a surge of the Power of Heaven and Earth came forth, condensing into an eight-colored seal.

"Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal."

Chen Mu also made his move, sending a Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal towards the valley below. This move drew the sideways glances of a few Grandmasters from Seven Profound Sect.

With the Seven Profound Sect holding an absolute advantage, Chen Mu made his move gracefully, blending among the many, yet even so, his Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal still caught the attention of several Grandmasters of Seven Profound Sect, who could feel its immense power, almost second only to that of Qi Zhiyuan and definitely on par with Feng Hongsheng and Shi Zhenyong!

"His Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal has reached this level, no wonder he easily killed three Demon Venerables of the Sky Demon Sect."

"Such power, such solidifying refinement, truly a little monster..."

Fang Yuan and Liu Tong, among others who were not familiar with Chen Mu, were taken aback by the power of the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal he wielded, their eyes displaying great turbulence.

Seeing is believing. Chen Mu's killing of three Demon Venerables from Sky Demon Sect, they had never seen it in person. But now, witnessing the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal unleashed by Chen Mu and feeling its power, they understood that the deaths of the White Feather Demon Venerable and others were absolutely justified!

This power was certainly on par with people like Feng Hongsheng.

It's worth noting that such level of Grandmasters are few within the Seven Profound Sect, not everyone can reach this standard. While not matching the top Grandmasters, it certainly is the pinnacle most ordinary Grandmasters can aspire to reach.

The three, including White Feather Demon Venerable who together attempted to assassinate Chen Mu, likely did not expect Chen Mu's power to be so terrifying. With a bit of underestimation, being continuously killed by Chen Mu was not at all surprising. Had they faced Feng Hongsheng and others, daring to engage in close combat would undoubtedly be a certain death.

Boom!

As Chen Mu's Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal continued to fall, it directly struck a cunning beast's Demon Aspect, piercing through its head in one blow, causing the Demon Aspect, which had condensed the Earth Fiend Formation and demonic power, to almost disintegrate immediately!