Chu Mo looked at Qi Bo somewhat speechlessly, "Surrender?"

"Yes, I can't defeat you, so I surrender," Qi Bo said calmly, "I admit I underestimated you before, severely underestimated your combat power. You not only possess strength comparable to that of a young lord, but you have even completely surpassed the young lords' level! I believe that among those in the same realm, no young lord would be your match. From today onwards, I, Qi Bo, will also step down from the ranks of the young lords. I'm not worthy!"

"Lady!" the woman targeted by Yue Qingcheng cried with tears streaming down her face, "Don't give up your beliefs for us."

"I haven't given up my beliefs," Qi Bo said somewhat dejectedly, "but I can no longer allow you to be hurt. The death of Leng Nan... has already filled me with guilt. I wanted to avenge him, but I couldn't—inferior skills admit defeat. I cannot watch any more of you get hurt."

The other two followers of Qi Bo couldn't help but tear up, their faces grief-stricken.

Hu Lie sneered, "Now you're playing the pity card? Where was this meek attitude when you were disrupting my breakthrough?"

Qi Bo's lips twitched, and he said, "What was once appropriate may no longer be, Brother Hu, don't take it too much to heart."

Saying this, he looked at Chu Mo, completely ignoring the dagger pointed at his forehead, "Honestly, Chu Mo, killing me doesn't make much sense. There's no wall that's completely airtight; if you kill me, you'll just be making more enemies for yourself and gain no real benefits. You've completely defeated me, Qi Bo, and it won't be long before your reputation spreads across the entire heavenly road. Everyone will have a new understanding of you. But if you kill me, I'm afraid countless people will band together against you."

"And what about your deceased follower?" Chu Mo looked coldly at Qi Bo.

"Perishing in battle is an inevitability. If you let my people go today, this grudge ends here. I, Qi Bo, will certainly not seek revenge afterward," Qi Bo looked earnestly at Chu Mo, "But if one day, I believe I can defeat you, I will come and challenge you fair and square!"

Chu Mo looked at Qi Bo a bit surprisingly, then suddenly asked, "If I were the one defeated today, would you have let me go?"

Qi Bo hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, "You wouldn't have pleaded, so no."

Chu Mo suddenly smiled and sheathed Heaven Slaying, "You may leave!"

Actually, killing Qi Bo offered no advantages to Chu Mo. Especially since Qi Bo hadn't been defeated—he had simply given up in order to protect his followers and conceded defeat.

If Chu Mo had killed Qi Bo under such circumstances, it would have somewhat lacked honor.

Qi Bo gave Chu Mo a deep look and said solemnly, "Thanks!"

Chu Mo didn't respond.

Qi Bo then took the three with him, collected Leng Nan's body, and left somewhat desolately.

"Are you really going to let them go just like that, without fearing their potential revenge?" Hu Lie came over, smiling teasingly at Chu Mo.

"He probably won't do that," Chu Mo smiled, "Besides, even if he does, I'm not afraid."

"Indeed... you have grown too quickly!" Hu Lie couldn't help but sigh. He and Yue Qingcheng had already stepped into the peak of the true immortal level and were just a step away from becoming emperors. Yet, facing Chu Mo, who was in the Heavenly Immortal Realm, they still felt a heartfelt reverence.

Chu Mo's combat power was simply too strong!

Those who were unaware might focus on the terrifying dharma instruments in Chu Mo's possession. But those who had actually fought Chu Mo all knew the truly frightening aspect lay in his overwhelming combat strength!

What was truly terrifying... was Chu Mo himself!

Not just his dharma instruments!

Chu Mo looked at Yue Qingcheng, somewhat surprised, "You two... have improved a lot recently!"

Yue Qingcheng's face flushed slightly, she spoke softly, "I... took that elixir."

Hu Lie smiled at Chu Mo, "You've found an incredibly loyal follower. She was extremely resistant to that elixir initially, but after you were in trouble, she didn't hesitate..."

Yue Qingcheng's face turned crimson, and she kept her head lowered, saying nothing.

Chu Mo was slightly startled, then quickly realized what kind of elixir they were talking about and laughed as he explained, "That elixir isn't as sinister as you think because its main ingredient is the essence blood of the powerful!"

"Enough, Young Master, please don't say more," Yue Qingcheng said, her face turning slightly pale, her body seemingly a bit uncomfortable. Thinking about the origin of that elixir caused an uncontrollable feeling of nausea.

Hu Lie seemed unconcerned and said, "You haven't heard of the supreme blood elixir from the past; otherwise, you definitely wouldn't think much of it." Glancing at the pale-faced Yue Qingcheng, Hu Lie continued, "In the years when the supreme roamed the Cultivation Realm, supreme blood... was the top tier of medicine! An elixir refined from a drop of supreme blood could increase an ordinary cultivator's strength countless times instantly! Anyone who possesses the supreme blood elixir would undoubtedly be coveted by countless others."

"Using human blood to make elixir… It just feels wicked," Yue Qingcheng murmured softly.

Hu Lie shook his head, "I am from the Tiger Clan; I don't think it's wicked."

"..." Chu Mo.

"..." Yue Qingcheng.

Both of them looked at Hu Lie speechlessly, suddenly understanding why Hu Lie had not refused the true immortal elixir from the start. Because he isn't human!

Hu Lie, somewhat indignant, said, "Among human cultivators, many use our Beast Clan members to make elixirs. Why don't you find that wicked?"

Chu Mo, stroking his chin and sizing up Hu Lie from top to bottom, suddenly said, "I hear that the Tiger Clan is precious from head to toe..."

"Get lost!" Hu Lie rolled his eyes, "If you want meat, go find another Beast Clan member! I'm your elder brother!"

At this moment, Yue Qingcheng also couldn't help but chuckle lightly, the previous discomfort easing considerably.

Then Hu Lie said to Chu Mo, "Do you remember the person named Kong Hongyi on the message board? The one who said he wanted to meet you on the heavenly road?"

Chu Mo nodded, "What about him?"

"Let's eat him!" Hu Lie said excitedly, "He's from the Peacock Clan! His true form is a giant white peacock! I've been salivating over peacock wings for a long time!"

"..." Chu Mo looked at Hu Lie with a face full of black lines, "He hasn't wronged me."

"Hey... just wait until you meet him. He's sure to offend you," Hu Lie chuckled, then suddenly recalled something, "Do you know who that person you and Qi Bo seriously injured and drove off was?"

At the mention of this person, a shadow passed through Chu Mo's eyes. He thought of the scarecrow at the Piaomiao Palace in the Immortal Realm, as well as that letter.

"Brother, do you know that person?" Chu Mo looked at Hu Lie.

Hu Lie shook his head, "I don't know this person, but I've heard some legends about him."

Yue Qingcheng slightly frowned and added, "I think I've also heard some legends about him. Is he that assassin?"

Hu Lie nodded, looking at Chu Mo, "He's probably the legendary assassin who has killed two emperor lords. This person is very mysterious, nobody knows his name, and he has hardly ever fought anyone directly; always using surprise attacks. Actually, since you were injured last time, I suspected it was him. I didn't expect that he had set his sights on you and appeared here again. If you hadn't discovered him this time, he might have succeeded again."

Yue Qingcheng coldly said, "This man deserves to die!"

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