Zhenzhen actually didn't want to come, but was forced by Ji Xuefeng to come here. She never dreamed that Chu Mo's status within the Luotian Imperial Clan would change so drastically and so quickly. Even more unimaginably, the true culprits who wanted to deal with Chu Mo were not from the direct lineage of the Imperial Clan!

Instead, it was the currently stronger collateral lineage!

But by the time she learned these matters, she no longer had the chance to talk to Chu Mo about it.

Moreover, deep inside, Zhenzhen was feeling a bit frightened; she feared that Chu Mo might use his position in the Imperial Clan to exact crazed revenge on the Demon Clan. Because the grudge between the Yanhuang region and the Demon Clan was indeed profound, she was very clear about this. The only leverage she could have used to influence Chu Mo was now completely useless.

Though she dreamed of breaking away from the Demon Clan, she never thought of destroying it.

Regardless, it was still her home!

She still vividly remembered Ji Xuefeng coldly telling her, "If Chu Mo turns the tables, your Demon Clan will inevitably be exterminated! You only have one path to take, and that is to obediently follow me!"

Although Ji Xuefeng did not know about the secret communications between Zhenzhen and Chu Mo, he knew that she was not a woman who would sit quietly—too clever, too many ideas. He must completely suppress her so that she would utterly lose hope.

At that moment, a middle-aged man who appeared to be in his forties, with a commanding aura, swept a glance over everyone in the hall and said indifferently, "This... is this the place assigned to us?"

Standing up from the table beside Chu Mo, Prince Ji spoke lightly, "Collateral lineage, if not sitting there, where else do you wish to sit? If you don't want to follow the rules set by our ancestors, the emperor's dragon throne is the best, do you want to sit there?"

Instantly, the entire hall fell into dead silence.

Chu Mo sat there, hearing Jiang Caiyue's voice transmission: These people are from the more powerful collateral lineage of the royal family. In recent years, their power has gradually surpassed the direct lineage, hence they have harbored some notions that should not have arisen, the classic case of the servant bullying the master. Although the main lineage also has disputes and grievances, this kind of problem would not occur. These collateral members, ambitious like wild wolves, are indeed the ones who colluded with external forces intending to completely exterminate your family of three.

Chu Mo's face remained unfazed, perfectly calm.

Even though Jiang Caiyue informed him that those who really wanted to exterminate his family were from the collateral lineage of the Imperial Clan, Chu Mo still did not show any abnormalities.

At this moment and in this place, if it were his turn to stand up and chastise this group of Imperial Clan's collateral members, then the Imperial Clan's direct lineage would truly be finished.

The middle-aged man's eyes emitted a cold gleam. He sneered, "What? Has it come to the point where ancestral rules are used to pressure people? Has it come to the point where a person with only direct lineage status has to step forward?" As he spoke, his face showed contempt, and he wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Ji Qi, who was sitting there all along.

"Impudent." Ji Qi simply uttered two words in a mild manner, yet these words seemed to carry a boundless power, directly enveloping everyone's heads.

Especially for those royal descendants with the Purple Gold bloodline, they all felt the tremendous pressure. The blood flow in their bodies seemed to speed up many times, as if about to boil.

The blood in Chu Mo's body stirred just for an instant before being suppressed back by the myriad pathways within his body. But he was still somewhat amazed; the Imperial Clan's direct lineage was indeed extraordinary, especially Ji Qi encountered this time, who seemed to have gained a powerful imperial aura!

Could it be?

Chu Mo's heart stirred slightly, understanding a bit more.

Indeed, after Ji Qi uttered those two words, the entire hall went as quiet as the grave. The middle-aged man's aura was instantaneously shattered like disintegrating smoke. Standing there somewhat awkwardly, his face was gloomy, with obvious strong reluctance and indignation in his eyes, yet he did not speak further.

At that time, someone from the collateral side gritted their teeth and said, "Using bloodline to oppress, is that interesting? Without this advantage, who is stronger and who is weaker, who doesn't know?"

"If you want to become stronger, it's very simple, leave the Imperial Clan, establish your own faction. I guarantee, I will never use the bloodline to suppress you. Unless, you actively attack." Ji Qi responded indifferently, "If you wish to carry the identity of Luotian Imperial Clan descendants, you must abide by the rules set by the old ancestors of the Imperial Clan. If you want to challenge the rules and yet not want to be punished, are you a three-year-old child?"

The collateral descendant who had just spoken suddenly fell silent, his face flushing red.

The middle-aged man then showed a wry smile on his face, sighing, "Forget it, if we are not welcome here, why should we bother joining this bustle? Prince Ji, sorry for the disturbance, we will take our leave!"

"Please do as you wish," Ji Qi said with a calm demeanor.

Chu Mo was shocked in his heart; he then understood that the Luotian Imperial Clan not only had severe external threats but internal troubles had also reached such a dire state. The relationship between the direct and collateral lineages had become severely strained, virtually incompatible like fire and water.

At that moment, Chu Mo suddenly saw the witch Zhenzhen looking at him with a pleading face. No voice transmission, no extra expression, just a fleeting look of entreaty, but Chu Mo instantly understood.

He remembered the words Zhenzhen had once said to him, and understood that Zhenzhen was a woman who strived to break away from the Demon Clan but did not want to harm it.

Also, with the reminder from Jiang Caiyue, Chu Mo also knew that it was some people within the collateral lineage of the Imperial Clan who had colluded with certain supreme beings. They were the ones who truly wanted to kill him. That's why they sought out the Demon Clan to invade the Yanhuang region.

The real purpose, however, was to kill him…

One would not say there's any friendship between him and Zhenzhen, they were even mortal enemies before. From this perspective, he doesn't have any reason to help Zhenzhen out of trouble.

However, Chu Mo had an intuition that he should save her.

These thoughts flashed through Chu Mo's mind like lightning, and then, he suddenly spoke, "Zhenzhen, long time no see, why not come and catch up?"

The group of people who were almost out of the hall stopped instantly, many people looked in Chu Mo's direction, with many glances filled with barely concealed coldness and murderous intent. Clearly, they knew who Chu Mo was.

Ji Xuefeng's eyes flashed with a hint of suspicion, his gaze shifting back and forth between Zhenzhen and Chu Mo.

While Zhenzhen had been hoping for help from Chu Mo, she never expected Chu Mo to suddenly say something like this, leaving her unsure how to respond. Plus, that phrase was too severe; Ji Xuefeng was a man of narrow mind and suspicion, and now he would surely suspect some hidden collusion between her and Chu Mo.

This is forcing me to take a stand!

Zhenzhen sighed in her heart, clearly aware that Chu Mo was no simple character. Intelligent in his ways, getting what you want without giving anything in return and still getting the better end of the deal was almost an impossibility in his presence.

Thinking this, Zhenzhen smiled charmingly and walked towards Chu Mo from Ji Xuefeng's side: "I thought Young Master Chu would have forgotten this archenemy of his."

"You stop!" Ji Xuefeng suddenly let out a deep roar, his gaze coldly fixated on Zhenzhen: "What do you mean by this?"

Zhenzhen showed an enchanting smile: "No special meaning, just greeting an old friend."

"Old friend?" Veins popped on Ji Xuefeng's forehead.

The members of the Imperial Clan's collateral lines all revealed a cold light in their eyes.

They certainly knew Zhenzhen's identity and were even clearer about the enmity between the Demon Clan and Chu Mo. But now it looks, contrary to their expectations, that the enmity between Zhenzhen and Chu Mo was deep, it seemed more like a mutual admiration?

"Yes, Young Master Chu's combat power is terrifying; he even beheaded me once. That time, he was still at the Quasi-Supreme realm, whereas I... had already become enlightened," said Zhenzhen as she walked towards Chu Mo.

With things as they are, she had no way out. To say that she harbored no resentment towards Chu Mo was impossible. Thus, she candidly spoke about how Chu Mo had almost killed her.

Many people were shocked, even finding it unbelievable. When the Demon Clan attacked the Yanhuang domain, Chu Mo had not yet become a Supreme. Could it be that Chu Mo was already that formidable at the time?

Some of the Imperial Clan's collateral lines, who had not considered Chu Mo much before, all began reassessing Chu Mo's combat power.

It was the same with the direct descendants of the Imperial Clan. Their gaze towards Chu Mo changed. This was different from reaching the top ten in the Trial Field after becoming enlightened. Fighting in the Trial Field after enlightenment was a battle among cultivators of the same level. But previously in the Yanhuang domain, it was a challenge beyond one's level!

Especially between a Supreme and a Quasi-Supreme, there is a fundamental gap!

Many things, once seriously analyzed, lead to more cause for concern. Thus, the more they thought, the more terrifying this young man Chu Mo seemed.

Chu Tianji and Ji Qingyu exchanged glances, their eyes also filled with surprise, but more so, a pride and relief knowing their son was outstanding.

Chu Mo gave Zhenzhen a wry smile and thought that this demoness's revenge came quite swiftly. I merely forced you to make a choice, yet you outright sold my combat power. But, that's indeed this demoness's nature.

Ji Xuefeng stood there, his tone cold as he spoke: "If so, your relationship with him should be one of life-and-death enmity, why then..."

Ji Xuefeng hadn't finished speaking when Zhenzhen interrupted him. She did not stop, nor did she turn around, simply saying lightly: "I'm just a weapon, whoever commands me, I have to attack them, I have no power to resist. So, Young Master Chu's enemy has never been me."

As Zhenzhen spoke, she also winked at Chu Mo, revealing a mischievous smile.

Ji Xuefeng's expression darkened even more, Zhenzhen didn't specify who commanded her openly, but everyone present was clear who she referred to.

Just as Ji Xuefeng was about to say something, that dignified middle-aged man said sternly, "Enough, let's go!"

Ji Xuefeng could only bitterly watch Zhenzhen's retreating figure, his eyes filled with spite, then turned and followed the middle-aged man to leave.

Zhenzhen shrugged at Chu Mo, showing a wronged expression.

Chu Mo chuckled: "Come and sit."

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