The Jiang Family, known for generations of good deeds, urgently recalled all its members from abroad and then announced to the outside world: they would enter retreat for a hundred years, activating their defensive arrays, and no member of the Jiang Family would walk the earth within this century.

Once the news was out, it caused quite a stir in the local area. No one knew exactly what had happened to the Jiang Family. Although there were various speculations, most were expressions of regret and pity—the Jiang Family's reputation here was too lofty! Their hundred-year retreat would be the greatest loss, in fact, to those living there.

From cultivators to ordinary civilians, everyone felt the news was extremely regrettable. But almost everyone expressed understanding. After all, the Jiang Family had already done so much for them!

All related businesses of the Jiang Family were also either disposed of or given to collateral branches to manage within the shortest time. Under the elder patriarch's command, not a single member of the direct descendants was left out; all returned!

This is the Jiang Family!

This is the strength of Elder Patriarch Jiang En.

Although countless members of other families were puzzled by the elder patriarch's decision, not a single person questioned why.

Elder Patriarch Jiang En is the god of the Jiang Family.

When Chu Mo left the Jiang Family, he was somewhat moved; such a clan, such a leader, truly deserved admiration. If possible, he must find a way to save them; such a family must be allowed to continue.

The second place Chu Mo went to was a bit more complicated because it was a sect.

An extremely ancient sect.

The entire sect had only a few hundred people. But this sect, in the entire Heavenly Realm, had a very illustrious reputation.

The name of this sect was the Ancient Sword Sect.

The history of the Ancient Sword Sect could be traced back several epochs, and within the entire Heavenly Realm, it was regarded as an ancient relic of a sect.

They were too ancient and had always kept a low profile. Each generation of the Ancient Sword Sect would only have one disciple walking the earth. This disciple might not be very flamboyant or high-profile, but definitely a peerless genius of their generation.

At that time, Chu Mo learned from an assassin of the eight-layered heaven emperor that the Windwalker, the world-traveling disciple of the previous generation of the Ancient Sword Sect, was a blood slave left behind in the world by the Demon Clan.

And this Windwalker once had quite a reputation in the Heavenly Realm.

He was most noted for his movement technique, which boasted an unrivaled mastery. The name Windwalker originated from this.

His combat power was also formidable; he had sparred with many famous powerhouses in the Heavenly Realm and had never been defeated.

Now, he had already entered the ranks of Quasi-Supreme and had been in seclusion within the Ancient Sword Sect for many years, never making another appearance.

If it weren't for that emperor-level assassin from the eight-layered heaven telling him, Chu Mo would never have thought that such a formerly glorious cultivator, who had returned to a low profile, would also be involved with the Demon Clan.

So when Chu Mo arrived at the Ancient Sword Sect, his heart was still very heavy. These people were only known to that emperor-level assassin from the eight-layered heaven. Then how many more were there that he didn't know about?

Probably only when the Demon Clan truly descends to this world will he find out.

Chu Mo had always suspected that the last array was with the Blood Demon Ancestor, but the problem was that no one knew where the Blood Demon Ancestor was. The emperor-level assassin from the eight-layered heaven said that Fairy Caidie knew about this, but where exactly was Fairy Caidie? During this period, Chu Mo had made many efforts but could not find any news about the Butterfly Valley. Yiyi and the others didn't know either.

He thought that after sorting out the matter here at the Ancient Sword Sect, he would go to look for Fairy Caidie first to see if she knew anything. After all, Fairy Caidie should still be findable. The seriousness of this matter was many times more urgent than the demons hidden in the Heavenly Realm.

"Fellow cultivator ahead, this place is the Ancient Sword Sect's forbidden ground; common people should not trespass here."

While Chu Mo was deep in thought, a voice came from far away, sounding very calm, with no emotion mixed in.

Chu Mo replied very straightforwardly, "I seek an audience with Windwalker."

"Windwalker is in seclusion; he's not someone you can see just because you wish to," the voice replied, adding a hint of coldness, thinking Chu Mo's behavior impolite.

"I am Chu Mo," Chu Mo calmly stated.

Immediately, there was silence on the other side, obviously they had heard of Chu Mo's name. And that name was enough to make the other side contemplate seriously before speaking again.

After a while, another voice came from that side, this voice somewhat more forceful, "Even if you are Young Master Chu, you cannot just trespass into someone else's sect, right? Playing the role of the unwelcome guest? That does not quite align with the legendary image of Young Master Chu."

With that voice, dozens of people flew directly out from the direction of the Ancient Sword Sect, each and every one brimming with blood energy, their aura soaring to the sky as if facing a great enemy.

A person's reputation casts a long shadow; Chu Mo's fame was indeed too great. Even though many who had not seen Chu Mo might feel skeptical, upon meeting him, they would unconsciously think of his reputation and his past battle achievements.

Those achievements weren't just for show; they were glittering accomplishments that could blind people!

So, even though the Ancient Sword Sect had some resentment towards Chu Mo for coming uninvited, they had to take him seriously.

Chu Mo's eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at the menacing arrival of these people as if they were ready to start a fight.

He didn't say much, just calmly watched these people and continued, "I wish to seek an audience with Junior Master Gentiana for urgent matters."

"Do you think Junior Master Gentiana is so easily seen at your whim? Really think that gaining a little fame in the Heavenly Realm gives you the right to do as you please?" A man in his thirties shouted loudly, his temper flaring as he coldly watched Chu Mo.

A few other relatively young disciples of the Ancient Sword Sect also glared indignantly at Chu Mo, likely ready to take action if it weren't for the presence of their seniors.

An elder, the owner of the somewhat forceful voice that had spoken earlier, stepped forward with an indifferent face and looked at Chu Mo, "The Ancient Sword Sect has historically had no interaction or involvement with the Chu Clan. The Ancient Sword Sect has, in each generation, only one person who enters the world, always steering clear of karma and avoiding trouble. The Ancient Sword Sect..."

"Your Windwalker might have fallen into demonhood," Chu Mo casually interrupted.

"Presumptuous!"

"Nonsense!"

"Watch your words, boy!"

"Utterly nonsensical!"

"Is Junior Master Windwalker someone you can insult?"

As soon as Chu Mo spoke, the group of younger cultivators on the other side all became enraged, glaring furiously at Chu Mo, their auras erupting.

Among these people, not a single one was below the eight-level Emperor Realm in cultivation. They were too strong. No wonder they were prideful. In their eyes, those so-called young nobility were likely nothing more than insignificant.

The more domineering elder looked at Chu Mo indifferently, "Chu Mo, you're here to cause trouble, aren't you?"

Chu Mo shook his head and sighed as he looked at the group, "If there were no reason, why would I bother coming here to disrupt your peace? Right from wrong, true from false, all would be clear if you just bring out Daoist Feng Xing, wouldn't it?"

"Just because you say so? What a joke!" A young man at the pinnacle of the ninth-level Emperor Realm stood up, drawing the sword hanging at his waist and pointing it at Chu Mo, "Cut the crap, it seems you're just looking for trouble. Get past me first!"

Chu Mo said flatly, "The Ancient Sword Sect has been passed down through many epochs as well, has it become so muddled?"

"Get lost!" The youth was furious, sweeping his sword toward Chu Mo.

Whoosh!

A long sword Qi, incredibly sharp, instantly cleaved the void apart.

The sword Qi was as magnificent as a rainbow piercing the sun, spanning across the void, slashing towards Chu Mo.

The sword light was dazzling, emitting a piercing intent to kill.

Chu Mo sighed lightly and with a wave of his hand, a faint Great Dao aura flew out.

Buzz!

In the void, the vivid and fierce rainbow-like sword Qi was immediately dissipated by this Great Dao aura.

Like ice and snow under a scorching sun, it instantly melted away. Disappearing into the void.

The young man was taken aback. That strike was a manifestation of his cultivation, the strongest blow he could deliver!

He had heard of Chu Mo's military exploits, the young powerhouse who could even strike down Quasi-Supremes. Therefore, he hadn't held back at all, his attack was meant to kill.

But to his surprise, Chu Mo had resolved his strike so casually.

After Chu Mo had advanced through the Dao of firewood chopping, his proficiency in the Dao grew day by day. Every so often, he would make considerable progress—a progress that at times even surprised himself.

In the past, he would have met such an attack head-on, no matter how deep his understanding of the principles was; he would have responded with a technique.

But now, there was no need.

He could manifest another aspect of the Dao and instantly neutralize the young man's attack.

This was Chu Mo showing restraint. Otherwise, in that instant, another strike could have left his opponent gravely injured or even dead!

This was the power of two Great Daos clashing and fusing.

Although Chu Mo's cultivation level wasn't high, his understanding of the Dao had already surpassed people's knowledge.

Even the saint who had left this opportunity behind, his uncle, could only roughly estimate the power yielded by the fusion of two Daos, yet he could not fully comprehend its true essence!

This was an opportunity meant for Chu Mo alone.

The Ancient Sword Sect's young man's face turned pale as he stood somewhat dazed in the void. Those behind him, who had been eager to try, all shut their mouths.

That initially very domineering elder, still remained authoritarian. His eyes flickered as he coldly watched Chu Mo, "You've got some skills, no wonder you're so arrogant. But if you think you can wreak havoc in the Ancient Sword Sect like this, you're dreaming!"

With that, the elder waved his hand, "Sword Array!"

Instantly, seven elders appeared in seven positions, completely surrounding Chu Mo.

The domineering elder coldly shouted, "Kill!"

Boom!

An extremely terrifying aura surged skyward instantly.

The sword array formed by the seven was far more terrifying than seven normal high-level Emperor Realm individuals.

This aura was even more fearful than that of a Quasi-Supreme Realm powerhouse.

Moreover, the domineering elder had directly ordered a kill.

This filled Chu Mo's eyes with a cold killing intent for the first time.

Clang!

The seven drew out their weapons, creating a loud and clear sound in the void.

Then, they attacked Chu Mo simultaneously!

Each one aimed at different parts, but all targeted the vital acupoints in Chu Mo's body!

They indeed intended to kill him.

Chu Mo took out Heaven Slaying and held it in his hand, his gaze cold. He said forcefully, "Since this is a fight to the death, then, let each be responsible for their own life."

As he spoke, Chu Mo retaliated with a slash!

His technique was too exquisite, and his movement through space too clever. Within the seemingly inescapable encirclement, he forced a path. In an instant, he flashed out of the range of their attacks.

Then, the sword came down.

His slash was like chopping firewood.

He brought it down directly at one of the elders.

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