High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late

Chapter 562 - 399: Naming the Blade (Part 1), Shocking the Southern War Zone—No One in the World Surpasses a Senior Expert!

Saint Slayer!

Su Mu slightly squinted his eyes, looking towards the oasis deep in the Great Desert, as was his habit to first contemplate the worst-case scenario.

Once he kills the madwoman in the oasis, even if on the surface it appears flawless, a thorough investigation during that period would reveal what Sima Jingshu had been involved with.

This would lead to suspicion on the missing Phantom Demon, as well as on him, Su Mu, since he was also a suspect.

Tracing further back, it would become evident that both the Phantom Demon and the Second Pillar Beast Demon Fenrir met with accidents during his journey to the Imperial Capital.

Moreover, Su Mu is currently unsure whether the world’s Martial Saints possess some kind of secret technique akin to the powers of Desolate Thought; even a trace of such ability would render the search for clues plausible.

"The future foretold in the Book of Destiny... ultimately, it will manifest in reality. Saint Slayer, is everything truly predestined?"

Through numerous past destiny calculations, without exception, Su Mu ultimately ventured into the Great Desert to engage in a life-and-death battle with Overlord Blade Martial Saint.

Su Mu’s eyes gleamed with determination as his thoughts raced; he never believed in destiny, deeming it nonsense. The enmity between him and Overlord Blade Martial Saint stemmed from a vengeful grudge, while that vile woman Sima Jingshu was intent on exterminating Su Mu’s entire family and friends.

Such a malicious woman could not be allowed to live.

In short, Saint Slayer was highly possible; during this period, Su Mu had already been preparing in silence, even planning ahead for Saint Slayer to occur sooner than depicted in the Book of Destiny.

As for the Phantom Demon, Su Mu originally intended to deal with him after killing that vile woman, casting the blame onto him, erasing all evidence.

However, upon the Phantom Demon’s recent suggestion, Su Mu suddenly considered that perhaps retaining the Phantom Demon was also an option.

Possessing the bloodline of the spiritual department from the ancient alien royal family, born with heavy pupils, in this era of Heaven and Earth’s Imperfection, he forcibly advanced a step beyond the Titled rank; such talent was rare and precious.

"Perhaps he might be of use in the matter of Saint Slayer as well."

Under the state of Desolate Thought, Su Mu could perceive all the Phantom Demon’s thoughts; this fellow was also a complete lunatic, his mind indeed was as Su Mu guessed, solely intent on slaying a saint.

"Once surpassing the Overlord Blade Martial Saint, what lies ahead would be a true catastrophe; having a loyal ally might not be a bad idea."

"As long as I, Su Mu, remain, this Phantom Demon will definitely not dare to develop ulterior motives. His inherent nature of slaughter could be reserved for killing more Black Fog Monsters during the catastrophe, thus contributing to the fight against it."

Su Mu might currently be the only one in the world aware of the impending catastrophe thirteen years later, thus his perspective had long transcended the level of worldly conflicts. Even the Martial Saints didn’t entice him in the slightest, for they had no real significance.

"If the hurdle of the Master of Black Fog thirteen years later cannot be overcome, all, everyone, this world would be entirely obliterated; dust will return to dust, earth to earth."

With this thought, Su Mu’s face showed no expression as he asked blandly.

"The Martial Saint is the strongest standing at the peak of martial arts in this world; why do you think I can slay a saint?"

The Phantom Demon, being a clever individual, understood his opportunity had arrived and didn’t hesitate upon hearing this.

"Sir, within the top ten demons of the Dark Demon Society, spiritual brands are mutually embedded, allowing secret communication when necessary, such as for SOS signals. Just recently, to be precise, the night before you and the sir arrived at the Great Desert, I received an SOS signal from the Second Pillar Demon Fenrir, followed by the shattering of his spiritual brand."

"Lord Fenrir’s power is formidable, with a robust flesh that could accept the gifts of the Demon God at any time, thus stepping into the Half-Saint realm at will. If confronting him, unless attacking during the gaps when he’s entangled with others, I stand no chance."

At this, the Phantom Demon looked at Su Mu with fervent admiration.

Su Mu’s face was calm, neither confirming nor denying; yet this, in the eyes of the Phantom Demon, seemed to confirm that indeed, Fenrir was slain by Su Mu.

"Based on the information provided by the Bright Church Court, I speculate that the new Martial Saint Tower to emerge will be situated in Huaxia’s Southern War Zone, and sir, you hail from the Southern War Zone. Moreover, your martial arts talent is the most terrifying among all demons I’ve ever encountered."

"In the Southern War Zone, no, in Huaxia, and perhaps even the world, might not find someone with martial arts talent comparable to you."

"I believe you, sir, will one day become the master of that Martial Saint Tower, then ascend the Saint Realm, by which time slaying a saint would certainly be within your grasp!"

The Phantom Demon spoke fervently.

Su Mu listened, his face remaining unchanged, Martial Saint Tower?

He understood the stakes the Phantom Demon was placing; his words were indeed logical, reflecting the high hopes the Southern War Zone had for Su Mu.

Yet they all underestimated Su Mu’s ambition. Why would Su Mu need to rely on such external forces as the Martial Saint Tower to achieve the Saint Realm?

"If Heaven and Earth are imperfect, I, Su Mu, will shatter these shackles with my iron fists, with my blade, to forge a Golden Body of Ninth Forging to reach the Martial Saint."

"Only then could it be considered a true Martial Saint!"

Su Mu silently muttered, finally nodding slightly.

"I hope you remember what you said today throughout your life, or else I’ll make you regret ever coming into this world."