The reason Chen Mu was able to pass through the city wall with Meng Hui was because he used the Instant Movement Talisman.
"Mother, here's the Instant Movement Talisman I just used, and a few defensive talisman papers. Take them with you."
Leaving the inner city did not guarantee safety, so Chen Mu continued to lead Meng Hui as they fled the outer city of the Flame Blessing Tribe.
Chen Mu could sense that the Core Formation Realm experts behind him were still hot on their heels, and the distance between them was getting closer and closer.
If he were alone, he would be fully confident of escaping, but now that he has Meng Hui with him, it's more complicated.
Ignoring the energy expenditure, he began using the Instant Movement Talisman to aid his travel.
The Instant Movement Talisman cannot be used continuously. After each talisman is used, the body needs to adapt to the damage caused by the spatial transformation. Even Chen Mu himself needs to wait at least one second before he can use one. With Meng Hui by his side, it takes more than three seconds to ensure that no damage is caused.
The materials for making the Instant Movement Talisman are extremely expensive. Even Chen Mu himself is usually reluctant to use them carelessly, so using them now is incredibly painful for him.
Chen Mu and Meng Hui sped through the streets of the outer city, causing chaos and leaving many people bewildered and unaware of what had happened.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Chen Mu finally passed through the outer city wall of the Flame Blessing Tribe and entered the primeval forest outside.
"You arrogant little thief! Die!"
A sharp Spiritual Power attack flew down from the sky. Chen Mu flicked his hand, and five defensive talismans flew out, forming five defensive films that blocked the Spiritual Power attack.
puff...!
The Spiritual Power attack pierced through four defensive barriers in succession, but its power was finally exhausted and it was easily blocked by the last defensive barrier.
"You go first, I'll stop him!"
Chen Mu stopped, raised Rune Gun No. 3, and aimed at the Core Formation Realm expert in the air.
No! We'll go together!
Meng Hui said excitedly.
"Don't worry! I'm confident I can handle him."
Your presence will only hinder my performance.
After Chen Mu finished speaking in a deep voice, he pulled the trigger and fired a shot.
Bang!
The Core Formation Realm expert in the air did not dodge, but instead unleashed a fiery red Spiritual Power attack, clashing with the bullet.
However, he clearly misjudged the bullet's power; it pierced through the fiery red Spiritual Power, and in his haste, he could only stop it with his palm.
boom!
The Xiaoxiao bullet explosion didn't harm him, but it made him take Chen Mu much more seriously.
Seeing that Chen Mu was indeed able to exchange blows with the Core Formation Realm expert, Meng Hui immediately understood that what Chen Mu said was true. Without further hesitation, she turned and rushed into the dense forest.
Just then, another Core Formation Realm expert flew into the city of the Flame Blessing Tribe.
"It's the Gu Lineage's patriarch! This is troublesome."
Chen Mu recognized that the one following behind was the Gu Lineage patriarch. The Gu Lineage patriarch was obviously much stronger than the Core Formation Realm expert who came out first. If he also made a move, he would really be in grave danger this time.
However, he dared not leave now. He wanted to buy Meng Hui time to leave. As long as Meng Hui went far enough away, the Flame Blessing Tribe would not be able to search for her all over the mountains.
Who are you? Why have you intruded into my Flame Blessing Tribe?
Gu Panyu was not in a hurry to kill Chen Mu. After all, with his strength, killing True Spirit Realm cultivator would be very easy. He was more interested in Chen Mu's identity.
"Senior Gu, I've come here solely to rescue my parents; I have no ill intentions. If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me."
Oh? Who are your parents?
My father Chen Haoran!
Gu Panyu pondered for a moment and then formed an impression.
"Oh? So you're that slave's child!"
He paused, his face showing displeasure.
"If you wish to redeem yourself, you can do so through diplomatic negotiations. Your actions are disrespectful to my Flame Blessing Tribe and must be severely punished!"
As he spoke, he reached out and a giant hand of Spiritual Power appeared beside Chen Mu, trying to grab him.
Whoosh!
A flash of white light appeared on Chen Mu's body, and he reappeared more than ten meters away. He raised Rune Gun No. 3, ready to fight to the death with these two Core Formation Realm.
"You... you're Brother Mu?"
At that moment, a man on the city wall suddenly shouted. Chen Mu looked up and saw that it was Gu Zi'an.
"It's me!"
Chen Mu thought for a moment and realized that it was the ' Fate Vision ' on his head that had exposed his identity.
There are probably very few Rune Artifacts as strange as himself in this world, which explains why Gu Zi'an was able to recognize him.
Gu Panyu heard Gu Zi'an's words and immediately stopped what she was doing.
"Are you really Mu Chen?"
Chen Mu took out the long spear that Mu Chen had used from his storage ring.
"The real deal! Senior Gu, please forgive me for helping Zi'an this time, how about you let me go?"
Upon seeing the spear, Gu Panyu knew that Chen Mu's words were true and showed a hesitant expression.
"Old man Gu! He's causing trouble at my monster base. If you're going to show favoritism, I won't allow it!"
The first Core Formation Realm expert to make a move was naturally Tuoba Feng. The demon beast breeding base was originally managed by the Tuoba Lineage, so he sensed the incident first and chased after it.
Upon hearing this, Gu Panyu sighed and made a decision.
" Mu Chen, although you have been kind to Zi'an, it is also a fact that you caused trouble in our Flame Blessing Tribe."
Public matters are public, and private matters are private; I must keep public and private matters separate.
"Alright, you'll come back to the Flame Blessing Tribe with me first and await the Council of Clan Elders ' decision. I promise you, I will definitely spare your life, how about that?"
Chen Mu sneered inwardly, then, after a moment's thought, revealed another piece of information.
"Senior Gu, there's something I haven't told you yet. The Demonic Pattern on Zi'an's body need to be reinforced every three months, otherwise he'll revert to his previous state."
Gu Panyu's expression changed, and her eyes turned icy cold.
"What, are you trying to threaten me?"
"This junior wouldn't dare! I only hope that Senior Gu understands that even a rabbit will bite when cornered. If you go too far, don't blame me for fighting to the death!"
Gu Panyu was genuinely hesitant this time. Gu Zi'an had just won the tribal competition and was likely to become the leading figure of the Gu Lineage for the next few decades or even centuries.
In his eyes, Chen Mu's value went beyond that.
Although not many people in the Gu Lineage practice the Seven Kills Sword Art, there are still several. Although they don't have Gu Zi'an's talent, if they all have Chen Mu's Demonic Pattern to help them, they will become the backbone of the Gu Lineage family.
He already regretted not recognizing Chen Mu's value sooner. Otherwise, if they had discussed it beforehand and Chen Mu hadn't caused this incident, he could have easily found a way to release Chen Mu's mother. That way, everyone could cooperate, which would have been a good thing.
"Alright! I can promise you I won't hand you over to the Council of Clan Elders. Come back to the Gu Lineage with me first!"
"Thank you, Senior Gu!"
Chen Mu bowed respectfully, seemingly very satisfied with the outcome.
"Old man Gu, I won't allow you to do this!"
Tuoba Feng was unhappy and started arguing with Gu Panyu.
What if you don't agree?
I'm telling you, I'm protecting you. Go ahead and try to take you from me if you dare!
The reason Gu Panyu gave Tuoba Feng face was simply to maintain the friendship between the three major Lineage, but when it came to the fundamental interests of the Lineage, he would never back down.