The atmosphere was tense as the Celestial Saint Sovereigns and the Human Saint Sovereigns confronted each other. Even the Celestial Race's Fourth Refinement and the Human Race's Fourth Refinement and Third Refinement experts were confronting each other. However, there was a Human Race expert standing on the other side.
This group of people was the Imperial Court's Nine Kings and their Sky Generals. There were more than 20 of them, and they all looked coldly at Chu Mu.
Everyone knew that the grudge between Chu Mu and Imperial Court was huge. Although Imperial Court's experts were all humans, it was normal for them to not protect Chu Mu under such a huge grudge. However, in the face of a racial grudge, Imperial Court's actions were also criticized.
Chu Mu was sure that whether it was the Sky Race or the Imperial Court, once they had the chance, they would attack him without hesitation and do their best to kill him.
"You can protect Chu Mu for now, but you can't protect him forever." The Sky Race's Saint Venerables left with the Sky Race's experts after saying that.
Under such circumstances, the Sky Race couldn't start a war with the Human Race. Even if they won in the end, they would have to pay a heavy price. Furthermore, there were other races eyeing them.
The Human Race naturally didn't want to start a war. Hence, they didn't stop the Sky Race's experts from leaving. This disappointed the other races who were prepared to watch a good show. However, they knew that unless there was something wrong with their heads, they wouldn't start a war.
Very quickly, the various races left. Before the Imperial Court's experts left, one of them smiled strangely and made a throat-slitting gesture towards Chu Mu.
Very quickly, only the Sky Sword Saint Venerables and Chu Mu's group remained.
"Thank you, Sky Sword Saint Venerables and the other Saint Venerables." Chu Mu bowed with his sword.
The Sky Sword Saint Venerables only smiled and didn't say anything courteous. His relationship with Chu Mu wasn't bad.
"You are a junior of the Human Race, and you caused the Sky Race to suffer heavy losses. Naturally, we have to protect you." A Saint Venerables with a white beard laughed loudly.
The Sky Race called themselves the descendants of the Sky Gods. They were high above the other races. Not everyone agreed with the Sky Race's position, especially those with high cultivation realms. However, they knew how strong the Sky Race was was, so they weren't willing to become enemies with the Sky Race.
However, they would protect someone like Chu Mu, who dared to become enemies with the Sky Race and even caused great losses to the Sky Race. They wouldn't allow the Sky Race's people to kill him..
The strength of a race was not just the strength of one person, but the strength of the majority.
The status of the Celestial Race was extremely stable. It was like a myth, but this myth was beginning to be broken by a junior of the human race.
. If Chu Mu was alive, the Sky Race's legend would be broken. As time passed, their position would gradually be affected. In the end, they wouldn't be able to stand above the other races.
If there was less fear towards the Tian Clan, then the strength of the various races would not be weaker than the Tian Clan. Even though the people of the Tian Clan all had outstanding talent, their numbers were too small, with only a few million of them. As for the Human Clan, they were thousands of times stronger than them. With such a huge population base, it was not surprising that more geniuses would appear.
The race had to be strong, and the people had to be strong themselves. The experts here all understood this.
"Chu Mu, you guys will travel with me next," the Sky Sword Saint Venerables said. His meaning was clear. He wanted to protect Chu Mu, so that he wouldn't be killed by the Sky Race's experts.
"Thank you for your kindness." Chu Mu refused.
He was very clear about his purpose in entering the Deep Blue Eighteen Hells. Maybe if he traveled with the Sky Sword Saint Venerables, he would be able to survive even if he encountered the Sky Race's Saint Venerables.
However, it wasn't realistic to travel with the Sky Sword Saint Venerables because Chu Mu had four Deep Blue Divine Pearls. Once he reached a certain level, he would be able to use the pearls to enter the next level. That was his advantage. He couldn't give up on it.
"Chu Mu, you have to know that you are a thorn in the eyes of the Sky Race. Even the experts of the Imperial Court want to kill you. Also, the experts of the other races won't let you grow if they have the chance. With your current strength, you won't be able to move an inch in this place." A human Saint Venerables said. His tone was indifferent, but his words were true.
"Thank you, senior. However, just like what the Sky Race said, you can protect me for a while, but you can't protect me for a lifetime." Chu Mu saluted with his sword and said seriously, "I, Chu Mu, have experienced many trials and tribulations. I have been on the brink of death many times. I was lucky and had the help of powerful people. However, no matter what, one's own strength is the most important. The Deep Blue Eighteen Hells won't be that simple. If you delay your journey because of me, I will feel guilty."
"Moreover, if you want to kill me, it won't be that easy." At the last sentence, a cold smile appeared on Chu Mu's face.
Everyone looked at Chu Mu deeply and didn't say anything. After a long time, the Sky Sword Saint Venerables spoke again, "Since you have made your decision, I won't persuade you anymore. However, be careful."
"I hope you can still see it."
"Live well."
The seniors of the Human Race all said to Chu Mu. They all knew that they could protect him for a while, but they couldn't protect him for a lifetime. They also knew that the real experts walked out from countless life and death situations, not from being protected.
The experts of the Human Race left one after another. Some of them walked together, while others walked alone.
Apart from using the Deep Blue Divine Pearl, many people wanted to know how to leave the First Prison and enter the Second Prison. Every second mattered because entering the Second Prison first meant that they would be one step ahead.
Chu Mu and the other five also left together to find a way to enter the Second Prison.
A pair of eyes flashed across the sky above the First Prison. Everything that happened before couldn't escape the gaze of that pair of eyes. However, no one noticed it. Or rather, no one saw it.
…
The First Prison was vast and boundless. Chu Mu and the other five moved quickly for more than an hour, but they didn't meet anyone else.
Thousands of peerless experts of various races disappeared after entering the First Prison as if they had fallen into the sea.
In the blink of an eye, another few hours passed. They still didn't meet anyone else, nor did they find a way to enter the Second Prison. However, they were able to cultivate to their current level and had a high cultivation base. They weren't affected at all and continued to search.
In the blink of an eye, one day passed, two days passed, three days passed. Some people started to feel impatient.
If it was any other time, they might be able to last longer. However, someone had already entered the Second Prison a few days earlier than them. There were too many variables in these few days. They had to find a way to enter the Second Prison as soon as possible.
In these few days, Chu Mu and the others racked their brains and made many guesses. Unfortunately, none of them came true.
Another two days passed.
"What do we have to do to enter the Second Prison?" Lei Ba said in frustration.
Their every move was under the surveillance of that pair of eyes in the sky. However, they couldn't see that pair of eyes.
As if it had heard Lei Ba's words, a ray of light seemed to appear in that pair of eyes. Soon after, a rumbling sound came from the ground far away, attracting everyone's attention.
A figure seemed to rise from the ground, growing bigger and bigger. In the end, it appeared in front of everyone like a small hill. It stretched its body. It was a giant beast, a giant beast that seemed to be made of a mixture of rocks and soil. It emitted a terrifying aura.
Its hundred zhang tall body seemed to be covered in a thick layer of armor. It looked like a pangolin that had been magnified countless times. Its eyes were scarlet and looked very shocking.
* Roar … *
The giant roar was like the roar of thunder, shaking heaven and earth. Terrifying sound waves rushed out and swept forward. The ground under the sound waves cracked inch by inch, snaking towards Chu Mu and the others at lightning speed.
Leaping, Chu Mu and the others quickly dodged. They turned into six rays of light and rushed towards the giant pangolin from different angles. Perhaps it wasn't a pangolin, but it looked similar. Chu Mu and the others didn't know what it was, so they called it that for the time being.
The six of them had fought side by side many times, wandering between life and death. They cooperated with each other very well. There was no need for words, just a movement and a look was enough to understand each other's intentions.
The giant pangolin emitted an extremely strong aura, reaching the limit of a Third Refinement expert. Coupled with its huge body, it gave everyone a strong sense of oppression.
Wave after wave of attacks came from all directions, all striking the enormous pangolin's body. However, countless sparks flew, but none of them were able to penetrate the pangolin's astonishingly thick armor. Only a few fragments were sent flying. Only Chu Mu's sword left a rather deep mark on the pangolin's body, but it was still unable to harm the enormous pangolin.
Its shocking defense made Chu Mu and the others realize that this giant pangolin was not easy to deal with. However, that didn't mean that it was impossible to deal with.
Sword Domain Change!
Blood Prison Burns the Heavens!
Chu Mu's strength instantly rose steadily, reaching the half-step Fourth Refinement. He was infinitely close to the true Fourth Refinement. In terms of strength, he had already surpassed the giant pangolin. Of course, with the pangolin's huge body, its strength was also very terrifying.
The Annihilation Spirit Sword slashed down, the Death of the Common Life Sword Style. A grayish-black sword Qi streaked across the sky, silently landing on the giant pangolin's thick armor. This time, the shockingly thick armor was unable to block Chu Mu's sword. The power of the Annihilation Spirit Sword Intent was unleashed to the extreme, instantly cutting through the thick armor and into the pangolin's body.
The intense pain caused the giant pangolin to go crazy. Its eyes emitted a red light, and a monstrous baleful aura surged out of its body. Its sharp claws tore through the sky, and its huge tail swept out. Even if there was a mountain, it would be smashed to pieces. Its terrifying power was displayed to the extreme.
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