The entire hall was silent. Everyone was intimidated by the aura emanating from that youthful silhouette, whether it was the three experts of the Violet Cloud Sect or the experts of the Mu Abode.
Liu Tiandao and the rest were dumbfounded. They still couldn't recover from the shock of Mu Chen's strength.
That's because they had interacted with Mu Chen for too long. Take the first time that Liu Tiandao met Mu Chen, it was when Mu Chen had a grudge with his son. At that time, Mu Chen was like an ant in his eyes that he could kill with a flip of his hand.
However, who could have expected that within a short few years, the ant in his eyes would grow at an unimaginable speed. Now, Lin Dong had even far surpassed him.
Looking at that youthful silhouette, Liu Tiandao sighed in the depths of his heart and extinguished the reluctance in his heart.
The Myriad Saint Ancestor, Netherworld Palace Master, and the rest had also lowered their brows as they looked at Mu Chen's silhouette with revere in their eyes.
Back then, when they formed the Northern Region Alliance into the Mu Abode and acknowledged Mu Chen as the Abode Ruler, they weren't willing in their hearts. It was only because of Datura's prestige that they had no choice but to do so. But deep in their hearts, they were unhappy. After all, Mu Chen had only just broken through to the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm a year ago.
But when the three Perfected Earth Sovereigns were kicked around by Mu Chen, that unhappiness had completely disappeared.
At this moment, they finally understood why Datura would choose Mu Chen as the Mu Abode's Ruler. That's because his potential was too terrifying.
At his age, he had already reached the Quasi-Perfected Earth Sovereign Realm and even possessed a fighting strength that exceeded Perfected Earth Sovereigns. So it was hard to imagine how powerful he would be when he breaks through to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm in the future.
With this kind of existence as their Manor Lord, in a sense, they really had a thigh to cling to.
After all, with their strength, even if they wanted to join a supreme force with a Heavenly Sovereign, they wouldn't be attracted to them. That's because a Lesser Earth Sovereign could only be considered as a middle-tier existence in those supreme forces.
With Mu Chen's potential, the Northern Region naturally couldn't hold him back. In the future, he might really be able to dominate the Northern Domain or even the Greatlaw Continent, turning the Mu Abode into a supreme force in the Great Thousand World.
At that time, they should rejoice at how fortunate they were to become part of the upper hierarchy when the Mu Abode was established.
Thinking about it, they couldn't help looking at Datura with admiration in their eyes. They all felt that Datura's foresight was too formidable.
Sensing their gazes, Datura gently flung her rosy lips aside. She knew that Mu Chen had extraordinary potential, but she never expected that in just a year, that fellow would step into the Quasi-Perfected Earth Sovereign Realm.
Datura cast a complicated glance at Mu Chen. She felt that Mu Chen's fighting strength had probably surpassed her.
This made her feel indescribable. After all, she had always been Mu Chen's shield and protected him. But right now, the situation had started to change.
This made her feel a little complicated in her heart.
Mu Chen wasn't aware of the changes in the hearts of everyone behind him. He only lowered his head and indifferently looked at the three of them, who were trembling.
"Ruler Mu, we're only messengers. No matter how great the grudge between the two sects is, we won't kill messengers!"
Under Mu Chen's indifferent gaze, Zi Tianbei's face turned pale as he spoke with a trembling voice. At this moment, his Spiritual Energy was sealed, so he was no different from an ordinary old man. He was afraid that Mu Chen would kill him out of rage.
"You weren't like this earlier."
Mu Chen said with a playful smile. Earlier, no one could withstand Zi Tianbei's imposing manner in the Mu Abode.
Zi Tianbei bitterly cried out in his heart. He never expected that there would be such a terrifying figure in the Mu Abode. In just an instant, the other party had subdued the three of them. That fighting strength was simply terrifying.
If he knew about this earlier, he wouldn't dare to act so fearlessly in the Mu Abode, even if he was ten times more courageous.
"I was blind earlier and failed to recognise Ruler Mu's might. It's time for me to be taught a lesson." Zi Tianbei dryly smiled. His flattering appearance was completely different from before.
"You're really able to let it go." Seeing how shameless this old fellow was, Mu Chen smiled and shook his head.
When the other experts of the Mu Abode saw this scene, they felt relieved in their hearts.
"Go back and tell your Violet Cloud Sect that although my Mu Abode doesn't cause trouble, we're not afraid of it. If you really think that my Mu Abode can be easily bullied, then my Mu Abode will have a taste of it." Mu Chen faintly smiled.
Zi Tianbei nodded his head and did not dare to refute.
"Go."
Mu Chen also couldn't be bothered to speak to them. He did not intend to make the three of them stay, since the seals on the three of them could weaken them for a year.
"Yes, yes, we'll take our leave."
Zi Tianbei felt as though he had just been pardoned as he hurriedly led his men away. As for the seal on their bodies, they did not pay too much attention to it. Once they got back, their Grandmaster should be able to break it with ease.
Looking at their retreating silhouettes, the corner of Mu Chen's lips rose. Did the three of them really think that his seals were that easy to remove? As long as their Sect Master had yet to break through to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm, then it's impossible for him to remove his seals.
After repelling the messengers of the Violet Cloud Sect, Mu Chen turned around and asked in puzzlement, "Where's Jiu You?"
In the entire Mu Abode, he did not sense Jiu You's aura.
"Not long after you went to the West Heaven Continent, she returned to Jiu You's Sparrow Clan. She seems to have been stimulated by your cultivation speed and intends to evolve into the Primordial Undying Bird," said Datura.
Mu Chen nodded his head. Jiu You possessed a dense bloodline of the Undying Bird, so there's a high chance for her to evolve. If she succeeded, her bloodline would evolve and she would become a genuine Primordial Undying Bird, comparable to a Heavenly Sovereign.
The cultivation of the physique of a Divine Beast was unique, to begin with, since it couldn't evolve. Perhaps there wouldn't be any improvement for thousands of years, but if it succeeded, it would be a tremendous improvement.
"It must have been tough on you in the Mu Abode."
Mu Chen looked at the experts of the Mu Abode and sighed. Over the past year, Datura must have put in a lot of effort to strengthen the Mu Abode.
However, Mandala rolled her eyes at Lin Yun's words. Lin Yun was simply too straightforward in his decision to just leave the work to her.
"Hehe, so I've brought a gift for you as a reward."
Mu Chen immediately said before he waved his hand and a black beam shot towards Datura.
Mandala blew a puff of air and a black beam floated before her. It was a black whip with spikes.
"This is?"
Looking at the black whip, Datura was briefly stunned before she exclaimed, "It's actually a Quasi-Peerless Saint Artifact refined from the branch of the Primordial Datura Flower?"
She was also a Primordial Datura Flower, so she could naturally sense that the owner of this branch must have stepped into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm when she was alive.
This item was very compatible with her in her hands.
"Your Starlight Demon Suppression Pyramid isn't of much use anymore, so you can change to another one."
Mu Chen smiled. With this whip, Datura's strength should be greatly enhanced.
"Tsk, tsk. Looks like your harvest this time is pretty good."
Datura clicked her tongue in wonder. A Quasi-Peerless Saint Artifact was a genuine treasure that any Perfected Earth Sovereign would covet.
The other experts in the hall were also drooling, since they were startled by Mu Chen's gift.
If a Quasi-Peerless Saint Artifact was auctioned, its price would definitely be a few hundred million drops of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid.
"At least you have a conscience, then I'll accept it." A smile appeared on Datura's face. She was clearly satisfied with this gift.
With a smile, Mu Chen turned around and looked at the Sky Vulture Emperor, Sleeping Emperor, and Spiritual Pupils Emperor. The three of them were currently at the pinnacle of the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm, only half a step away from the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm.
After a brief pondering, he flicked his finger and three spiritual lights shot towards the three of them, forming into three pellets before them.
"This is the Sovereign Breaking Pellet, used to break through the shackles between the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm and the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm. The three of you are already strong enough, so you only need a little bit of opportunity to break through." Mu Chen smiled towards the three of them.
The three of them were veterans that had followed Datura back in the Great Heaven Domain, so there wasn't a problem with their loyalty. So now that they had the ability, Mu Chen naturally wouldn't mind helping them.
The Sky Vulture Emperor looked at the Spiritual Pellet hovering before him. Sensing the pure Spiritual Energy, he had joy on his face. Although they were only lacking an opportunity to make a breakthrough, sometimes, that opportunity wouldn't come. With this Sovereign Breaking Pellet, they would be able to make a breakthrough immediately.
"Thank you, Abode Ruler!"
The three of them cupped their fists in gratitude and sighed. Back then, when Mu Chen came to the Great Heaven Domain, he was just a puny Commander with a difference in status compared to them. But who could have expected that he would be able to reach this height in just a few years?
Many people in the hall had envy in their eyes. Pellets that could help others break through were extremely rare, and they were rarely seen in auctions. So they never expected that the Abode Ruler would give them out so easily.
After rewarding the three of them, Mu Chen looked at Liu Tiandao's group. When he fought with Zi Tianbei, he could sense that Liu Tiandao's group was about to make a move.
Although he had some grudges with them in the past, Liu Tiandao's group of five could be considered reliable after joining the Mu Abode. Although they might have some thoughts, overall, they were worthy of his trust.
Thus, he waved his hand and five pellets flew out towards Liu Tiandao's group of five.
He had obtained those pellets from the Spirit-Pellet Butterfly Fairy, and they were extremely precious.
"The five of you have contributed by helping Datura strengthen the Mu Abode, so you guys should be rewarded."
Mu Chen faintly smiled. "These are Tribulation Pellets, and there's a chance for you guys to rise from the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm to the Greater Earth Sovereign Realm. As for whether you guys can succeed, it will depend on your own ability."
When Liu Tiandao heard his words, his body trembled with joy on his face. They had been stuck in the Lesser Earth Sovereign Realm for so many years, so one could imagine how precious these pellets were to them.
Furthermore, these pellets were even rarer than the Sky Vulture Emperor's group. If they were auctioned, it would definitely be a bloody competition.
"We thank the Abode Ruler!"
The five of them carefully received the Spiritual Pellets, before solemnly cupping their hands and bowing their heads. Mu Chen's actions had clearly expressed his attitude. He was willing to disregard any past grudges, as long as they were loyal in the future.
Mu Chen lightly nodded his head.
When the experts of the Mu Abode saw the Sky Vulture Emperor, Liu Tiandao, and the rest being rewarded, their eyes blazed with envy. However, they knew that the Sky Vulture Emperor, Liu Tiandao, and the rest were part of the first batch when the Mu Abode was established, and they had contributed greatly. So it was natural for them to be rewarded.
"My Mu Abode is fair in rewards and punishments. As long as you guys contribute in the future, you will naturally be rewarded accordingly." Mu Chen looked at everyone and slowly said.
"Yes!"
All the experts of the Mu Abode responded in unison with their voices shaking the heavens.
When Datura saw this scene, she lightly smiled. Mu Chen's reward was truly brilliant. He had instantly erased the unfamiliarity caused by his disappearance for over a year, allowing him to establish a cohesive force in the Mu Abode.
In the future, as long as he gave an order, who knew how many experts of the Mu Abode would do their best to work for him?
Nodding his head, Mu Chen turned around and looked at Datura. "Now … let's talk about what the Violet Cloud Sect wants …"
(To be continued.)