Lord Qingyin, Lord Dragonhawk, and the others didn't say anything. They just watched, wanting to see how Chu Mu would deal with this situation.
The others also watched, wanting to see how Chu Mu would deal with Marquis Ding. This was an open conspiracy.
They couldn't make a move, but they couldn't not make a move either.
However, they were in the imperial court. In addition to their own cultivation, they were also used to fighting in the open. However, Chu Mu wasn't like that. He was just a newly conferred Marquis. In essence, he was like a person from the pugilistic world.
People from the pugilistic world had the temperament of people from the pugilistic world. Officials had the temperament of officials. Different people had different ways of dealing with things.
In the eyes of the imperial court, face was obviously more important.
"Why do I need to prove my strength to you?" Chu Mu glanced at Lord Ding Cheng and spoke neither quickly nor slowly with a calm attitude.
Everyone was stunned. They didn't expect Chu Mu to answer Marquis Ding in such a way. They all thought about it in a complicated way and habitually used their style of dealing with things in the imperial court to judge.
However, Chu Mu didn't consider so many twists and turns. His simple and direct response made people feel that it was very reasonable.
After all, he was the Marquis of the True Sword and Marquis Ding was also a Marquis. The two of them had the same status. In that case, Chu Mu didn't need to prove anything to Marquis Ding.
Of course, if Marquis Ding's status was higher than Chu Mu's, then Chu Mu's answer would be too arrogant.
Chu Mu's reply caused Marquis Ding Cheng's expression to change. Such a reply was too direct, causing him to be unable to deal with the follow-up he had thought of. This was because he never expected Chu Mu's reply to be like this. However, Marquis Ding Cheng's thoughts turned extremely quickly.
"Marquis of the True Sword is too serious." Marquis Ding laughed. "What I mean is that today is the welcoming banquet of the True Sword Marquis. The True Sword Marquis is the main character. Since you are the main character, you can't hide in a corner alone. That will make us look like guests who steal the limelight. If word gets out, it won't be good."
With that, Marquis Ding didn't give Chu Mu a chance to speak. He continued, "Everyone is a Marquis, but our understanding of the True Sword Marquis is very shallow. moreover, we have all heard of the True Sword Marquis' deeds and are very curious. Firstly, to let everyone know more about the True Sword Marquis. Secondly, it can satisfy everyone's curiosity to satisfy everyone's curiosity. To kill two birds with one stone... To Marquis Marquis of the True Sword... to Marquis to Marquis to Marquis Marquis Marquis.
Marquis Ding's words seemed to be standing on Chu Mu's side. He was thinking for Chu Mu. However, everyone was very clear about the twists and turns in his words. He just wanted to force Chu Mu into a dilemma and make him a laughingstock. In their opinion, this was even more excessive and effective than killing them.
Marquis Ding paused for a moment and thought of Chu Mu's way of replying. He was worried that Chu Mu would be the same as before and completely ignore them. He immediately gave a signal to the person beside him. That person understood tacitly and took large strides forward, walking towards Chu Mu.
"Marquis True Sword, I am a guard of the Marquis Ding's residence. I am at the fourth layer of the Aeon Realm. I am here to ask for guidance." This guard was tall and burly. He had a full beard and a broadsword was slung at his waist. His eyes flashed with a sharp light as he approached Chu Mu. His aura surged.
This person was a peak four-star Saint expert.
The difference between a peak four-star Saint expert and an initial one-star Saint expert was too great.
"You are just a mere guard. What qualifications do you have to challenge me?" Chu Mu sat on the chair and didn't care about the other party's aura. He asked calmly, "Or is it that the people of the Marquis Ding's residence are best at offending their superiors?"
A few of the Grand Princes couldn't help but smile. This Marquis True Sword was really an interesting person.
He wasn't good at scheming, but his mind was flexible and he didn't stick to a pattern. His simple counterattack was very direct.
This guard was from the Marquis Ding's residence and could be considered to have some status. He was used to being arrogant and in addition, he was eager to gain merit. He didn't speak respectfully and directly challenged Chu Mu. In the Empire, this was an act of overestimating one's capabilities. To put it more seriously, it was an act of offending one's superiors.
The crime of offending one's superiors was very heavy.
If Chu Mu didn't let go of this point, only death would await this guard.
"However, since your master wants me to take action, wouldn't it be a waste of his efforts if I don't take action?" Chu Mu changed the topic. He put down the wine cup in his hand and stood up. Everyone was stunned as they didn't know what he was going to do. "Moreover, today's welcome banquet is held for me. The fact that everyone is here means that you think highly of me. Chu Mu is also willing to let everyone know more about my character. However, my sword is only used to kill enemies. This person has offended his superiors. If I don't punish him, wouldn't it be a disgrace to the Emperor?"
With just a few words, Chu Mu dissipated the influence brought by Marquis Ding. Instantly, many people had a good impression of him. After all, he was the True Sword Marquis. If he didn't take action, he didn't have to take action. Now that he was willing to take action, it would let people know more about him and it would give them face.
In addition, he clearly said that his sword was a sword used to kill enemies and that the guard of the Marquis Ding's residence had to be punished for offending his superiors. He even dragged the Canglan Emperor into it. He was a marquis conferred by the Canglan Emperor. If he didn't punish the other party for offending his superiors, it would seem that it really had something to do with the Canglan Emperor's reputation.
With just a few words, everyone had a further understanding of Chu Mu's character. This person was like a sword. Usually, when it was in the sheath, its sharpness wasn't obvious. Once it was out of the sheath, its sharpness would be shocking and shocking.
It was best to befriend such a person. If they couldn't befriend him, it was best not to make him an enemy. If they were enemies, it was best to eliminate him before he was strong enough.
"Make your move." Chu Mu said to the guard of the Marquis Ding's residence.
The guard of the Marquis Ding's residence turned pale. He gritted his teeth, not knowing whether to make a move or not. He was in a dilemma.
"Make your move. Since you have the courage to challenge me, don't hesitate." Chu Mu said.
That guard gritted his teeth. His pale face revealed a trace of ruthlessness. He knew that he was already riding a tiger and couldn't back down. He could only make his move, hoping that the Marquis Ding would treat his wife and son well on account of his loyalty.
"Receive my sword!" The guard of the Marquis Ding's residence roared and unsheathed his Sword. The light from the sword was overwhelming. Tyrannical yuan energy was infused into the sword. The power of the law of fire was infused into the sword, causing the might of the sword to become even stronger and more ferocious.
However, everyone present was an expert, and they were able to tell what was going on. Even though the sword strike seemed powerful, it wasn't actually that powerful. It didn't match the strength of a 4-star Saint pinnacle expert at all. However, they also knew what was going on.
In a challenge, this guard definitely wouldn't dare to use his full strength. If he injured or even killed the Marquis Zhen Jian, not only would he die, but the people related to him wouldn't have a good ending. The Marquis Ding's original intention was to let the guard embarrass the Marquis Zhen Jian.
Moreover, Chu Mu's words had shaken his resolve and weakened his aura. Even so, the opponent was still a peak four-star Saint. The power of the sword was enough to kill a three-star Saint.
Facing this sword, Chu Mu didn't have the slightest fear.
The moment the sword slashed down, a ball of flame seemed to burn in Chu Mu's hand. It spread out, stretched, and condensed into a sword. It was the Blazing Brilliance Spiritual Sword that he had refined not long ago.
The scorching aura rippled out, causing everyone's expression to change.
Chu Mu didn't display any powerful sword technique. He just slashed out gently. The trajectory of the sword was like a heavenly steed across the sky, causing everyone's eyes to light up.
Especially the Iron Sword King. He was a powerful nine star Sword Saint and had extremely high attainments in sword techniques and sword dao. With a glance, he could see that Chu Mu's attainments in sword techniques were extremely profound. In fact, Chu Mu's attainments in sword techniques were probably not much inferior to his.
There were many experts present. Naturally, they could see that Chu Mu's sword was very mysterious. However, only the Iron Sword Of Gojoseon could see it clearly.
When the sword slashed out, the red Sword Light was as bright as a flawless gem.
Before the broad sword of the guard of Marquis Ding's residence completely slashed down, the red Sword Light had already swept past his neck. The broad sword stopped in mid-air. It was only three inches away from Chu Mu's forehead. However, these three inches were like a natural moat that couldn't be crossed.
A blood-red line appeared on the neck of the guard of Marquis Ding's residence. He was already dead. His Primordial Spirit had been destroyed.
"Men, drag him away," Lord Qing Yinwang said.
There wasn't any blood spilled. The Blazing Brilliance Spiritual Sword in Chu Mu's hand turned into a flame and disappeared. He looked at Marquis Ding and said, "Marquis Ding, you don't have to thank me."
Marquis Ding's expression was already uncertain after his guard was killed. When he heard Chu Mu's words, his body trembled and his expression changed drastically.
In his opinion, Chu Mu's words were like the kind of person who took advantage of others. After killing his guard, Chu Mu actually said that he didn't have to thank him. It was a slap in the face.
A four-star Saint guard was nothing to Marquis Ding's residence. He was originally brought in to act as a front. The problem was that he was killed. After he was killed, the other party still said such words.
If this was any other place, he would have already exploded and attacked Chu Mu.
However, this was Emperor Le's Palace. He didn't dare to do so because he had his misgivings.
"Good. Marquis True Sword is indeed the sect leader of a sword cultivation sect. Your attainments in the Sword Dao are unfathomable." The Iron Sword Of Gojoseon suddenly praised, "When I was your age and at your level, my Sword Dao was far inferior to yours."
"The Iron Sword Of Gojoseon is overpraising me," Chu Mu said, neither servile nor overbearing.
"Alright, now that everyone has seen the Marquis True Sword's ability, let's stop looking for excuses." Lord Dragonhawk said, "Let's drink."
"Let's drink." The others echoed.
After this matter, in addition to the words of Lord Dragonhawk and the Iron Sword Of Gojoseon, no one dared to find trouble with Chu Mu.
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