"I'm ready to battle at any time," Zi Dao's overbearing nature fully revealed. But it also made Xue Wuqing's face turn even darker. Without another glance at the crowd, Xue Wuqing's figure quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.

Then, the remaining people here couldn't help but exchange looks. They probably hadn't expected a person like Lin Hei to draw out so many people.

Among those present, perhaps only Ye Qing could understand a bit of what was happening. The young master had concealed his identity. But no matter how much he concealed it, a Heavenly Genius like him was destined to shine the most brilliant light.

The first to leave was Zhang Yalu. She didn't have much of a relationship with Chu Mo. In fact, when they first met, it was because of Chu Mo's overwhelming aura that attracted her attention, wanting to fight with Chu Mo. Later, because of Chu Mo, she had an epiphany and felt indebted to him.

There may have been some desire to recruit him, but after seeing this crowd, Zhang Yalu's interest faded. So, she was the first to take her leave, departing with a carefree attitude and no regrets.

Following this, Ji Qi also bid farewell. Before leaving, Ji Qi looked at Chu Mo and said indifferently, "I've heard that my brother had some unpleasantness with you, I have warned him, so you can rest assured, the Luotian Imperial Clan is reasonable."

Hearing this, Chu Mo couldn't help but find it amusing, but he didn't say much. He just nodded: "If he doesn't provoke me, I will not provoke him."

Ji Qi glanced at the others, these were all acquaintances, and there was nothing that couldn't be said. Therefore, he sighed softly, "With his temperament, the chances that he won't trouble you are slim, let alone you, even if it was... anyhow, he's a bit reckless, don't take it personally."

Upon hearing this, Chu Mo understood. It seems this was an older brother worried about his younger brother getting the short end of the stick. Although Ji Qi did not explicitly ask him to show mercy to Prince Ji in the future, the insinuation couldn't have been clearer.

Chu Mo nodded: "Okay, I understand what Ji Qi is saying."

Ji Qi saluted Chu Mo with a fist and then sighed lightly while glancing at the others. He nodded to Jiang Caiyue without saying anything more and then turned to leave.

This Lin Hei is clearly a true talent, no, more than just a talent, he is a great talent! A talent that does not pale in comparison to them!

Who wouldn't want to recruit such a talent to their side? Unfortunately, because of his own brother, it wasn't appropriate for Ji Qi to try to recruit Chu Mo. Besides, with these people watching eagerly, it would be strange if he could get what he wanted.

Thus, Ji Qi left as well.

After Ji Qi's departure, Jiang Caiyue looked deeply at Chu Mo and said directly, "Lin Hei, come with me, my Jiang Family will protect you!"

Zi Dao and Liu Yunfeng couldn't help but roll their eyes, thinking how direct this woman was, actually using the Jiang Family as a backer for herself. Indeed, the name of the Jiang Family is very renowned, not just renowned, but also truly effective!

Not to mention the Trial Field, even throughout the entire Luotian Universe, the Jiang Family is quite well-known.

However, the Luotian Universe is not dominated by just the Jiang Family alone.

Being men, both Zi Dao and Liu Yunfeng did not interject, but silently watched Chu Mo, waiting for him to make a choice.

Compared to recruiting this person, Zi Dao and Liu Yunfeng were more interested in becoming Chu Mo's friend. Men's thoughts often differ greatly from women's. In the eyes of Zi Dao and Liu Yunfeng, a Heavenly Genius like "Lin Hei" was unlikely to easily submit to others.

Although in the Luotian Universe, a supreme doesn't count as the very top among the powerful, it's not far off either. In any of the Seven Great Domains, one could obtain the desired fame, status, and resources. Especially a supreme like "Lin Hei," certainly much stronger than those ordinary supreme beings who have found their path.

Ye Qing looked at Chu Mo with anticipation. She didn't think too much, she just wanted to stay with the young master. Not for any special affection, but simply because she felt more reliable with the young master than with Jiang Caiyue; by the young master's side, she felt genuinely secure.

Chu Mo looked at Jiang Caiyue and shook his head slightly, then said, "Sorry, I have no such intentions at the moment."

His answer seemed to be within Jiang Caiyue's expectations, and she nodded straightforwardly: "Alright, I understand. When you change your mind, come find me. Here, this is my communication stone."

Jiang Caiyue threw a communication stone over, Chu Mo caught it, imprinted it with a trace of his spiritual force, then took out his own communication stone. However, Jiang Caiyue laughed and shook her head, "I won't take the initiative to contact you, don't worry, you can only seek me out, and I won't be seeking you out."

Chu Mo was slightly taken aback, then smiled and put his communication stone away.

On the other hand, Ye Qing said, "Young master, I, I need..."

Jiang Caiyue couldn't help but roll her eyes, then watched as Ye Qing and Chu Mo imprinted their spiritual force on each other's communication stones. She greeted Zi Dao and Liu Yunfeng, took Ye Qing, and left directly.

When Ye Qing left, she kept looking back, with an air of reluctance.

Although Jiang Caiyue had been very kind to her since taking her as a disciple, in Ye Qing's heart, the person closest to her in this world was still Chu Mo. Because Chu Mo was not only her savior but also the person who knew all her past.

Living in this world, not having anyone who truly understands oneself can leave one feeling lonely in spirit.

Soon, only Liu Yunfeng and Zi Dao were left.

Zi Dao watched Jiang Caiyue and Ye Qing walking away before he turned to Chu Mo with a grin and said, "Brother Lin, I think that girl has quite a fondness for you. Why didn't you agree to Jiang Caiyue's proposal? Do you have any idea what kind of family the Jiang Family is?"

Chu Mo nodded: "I know a little, but there's much more I don't understand."

Liu Yunfeng sighed softly and said, "The Jiang Family is no small matter. Their ancestors once assisted the founding monarch of today's Luotian Imperial Clan in conquering the world. Without that ancestor from the Jiang Family, the Ji Family... couldn't have become the Imperial Clan of this vast Luotian cosmos."

Chu Mo was not familiar with this piece of history, and found Liu Yunfeng's storytelling quite fresh.

Zi Dao added: "However, that was an event from the distant past. Strictly speaking, the Luotian cosmos at that time was still very small. It was nothing like today, with eight great domains surrounding and protecting the Luotian Immortal Domain."

"Isn't it only seven?" Liu Yunfeng asked.

Zi Dao gave him a look: "Yanhuang Domain."

"Oh, oh, oh, I see now," Liu Yunfeng suddenly realized.

Chu Mo felt a sourness in his heart when he heard this; it seemed that the young Heavenly Geniuses from the other seven domains and the Luotian Immortal Domain were all aware of the Yanhuang Domain. But in their eyes, the Yanhuang Domain... might just be an outdated synonym.

Zi Dao continued: "Therefore, even though the Jiang Family has graces towards the Ji Imperial Family, the one who truly established the Ji Family as the ruler of the vast Luotian cosmos was the progenitor of resurgence. It's unfortunate that this powerful great person couldn't survive the disaster of thirty-six epochs. If that supreme being were still alive, the status of the Luotian Imperial Clan... would be unshakable by anyone."

As Zi Dao spoke, he let out a small sigh.

When it came to the secrets of the Imperial Clan, even Liu Yunfeng didn't know much and listened quietly.

Zi Dao glanced at the two of them: "What's even more regrettable is that in recent times, that emperor of the Luotian Imperial Clan failed to break through to the ancestral realm... It's said that a supreme existence intervened to hinder him. Had he succeeded in breaking through to that realm, the status of the Luotian Imperial Clan would likewise be unshakable."

Liu Yunfeng voiced his confusion: "Isn't it said that the higher the cultivation, the greater the karmic backlash for those who intervene? Would those supreme beings really dare to do such a thing? To contend against the qi movement of the Imperial Clan?"

Chu Mo also listened intently, for this matter might even relate to him!

The one thing that made Chu Mo feel powerless now was indeed those supreme beings! The gap in realms was too vast. To those beings, he was less than a sturdy ant right now. The mere flick of their fingers, or even a thought, could easily crush him to death.

Zi Dao said: "Of course, blatantly intervening in a Great Saint's advancement to the ancestral realm, even for supreme beings, comes with a severe price. After all, they can't represent the whole heaven. They would invite divine retribution. According to some imprecise rumors I've heard, those supreme beings who took action are all now in precarious conditions, all nursing their injuries. At their level of existence, recovery doesn't come quickly."

While sharing this news, Zi Dao seemed to exhibit a bit of schadenfreude. Perhaps he was a rebellious youth who didn't particularly like those supreme beings.

Inwardly, Chu Mo clenched his fists tightly, feeling ecstatic!

Regardless of Zi Dao's talk about imprecise rumors, Chu Mo felt certain of the truthfulness of this event. If those supreme entities were truly suffering from massive backlash, then for the time being, perhaps for decades or even centuries, he could avoid the scrutiny and even eradication from those supreme beings!

Thus, the only remaining threat would be the suppression from cultivators of the Great Saint Realm once his identity was exposed.

As long as no two Great Saints come at once, I'll be able to slay them!

Chu Mo's heart was filled with an unprecedented determination, even though killing Great Saints would cost him greatly. But this, isn't it worth it?

Zi Dao looked at Chu Mo curiously and suddenly laughed: "What's the matter? Feeling some regret for not following Jiang Caiyue? Didn't she leave you a way to contact her? Let me tell you, the current status of the Jiang Family in the Luotian Immortal Domain is even more stable than that of the Luotian Imperial Clan."

Chu Mo curled his lip: "Not interested. If you're interested, Brother Zi Dao, you can pursue her."

"Me chase after her? Forget it, haven't you seen Xue Wuqing looking all dejected in front of her?" Zi Dao also curled his lip and rolled his eyes as he spoke.

Liu Yunfeng had known Zi Dao before, but they weren't on very good terms. Only now did he discover that Zi Dao was not as proud and cold as he had imagined, and was just like the senior brothers in his sect. He liked to joke, was somewhat rebellious, and dared to critique the big shots.

Thinking this, Liu Yunfeng looked at Zi Dao and Chu Mo and suddenly proposed: "I think it's fate that the three of us have come together like this. How about we swear brotherhood?"

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