From the sheer numbers, the Boundary Sea Dao Sect holds an overwhelming advantage. But does having more people always mean victory?

He understood clearly that once this order was given, Chu Mo might find it challenging to ensure the safety of the people around him. He might even suffer severe injuries. Yet, thinking of the Ancient Nine Nether Clan, the Heavenly Realm Sea Ancient Sect, and the Heiyu Clan's outcomes—if Chu Mo truly went berserk, the Boundary Sea Dao Sect would undoubtedly cease to exist!

Their end would not be much better than those powers.

He had never thought of himself as indecisive, but today's events finally made him face himself. In truth, he lacked decisiveness.

Looking again at the group around Chu Mo, even those who had not yet reached the Saint Realm wore expressions devoid of fear, their faces calm as ever!

"Sigh..." Xuansong let out a deep sigh.

At this moment, a powerful voice echoed from the distant horizon, "If you don't want your sect to be annihilated, bow down and admit your mistakes honestly! If I were Chu Mo, I would've already smashed your wretched son to death with one strike!"

"Big Brother!" The Kun Fish Great Saint's eyes lit up with excitement as he shouted.

"Haha, Kun, seeing you alive is the happiest thing that has happened to me in years!" Along with the voice, a figure suddenly appeared.

A short-statured monkey with fiery golden eyes and an iron staff in hand dashed forward and hugged the Kun Fish Great Saint tightly.

The moment this monkey appeared, the entire Boundary Sea Dao Sect fell into a deathly silence. The momentum of everyone present vanished into thin air.

That monkey!

The monkey that had been suppressed for countless years but emerged and, with the Great Saint Realm, killed a giant!

Think about Patriarch Zi, how tyrannical was he? As one of the giants of the vast Luotian universe, he dominated for countless eras. Who could challenge him? Yet he still fell to this monkey!

Even without the monkey's presence, Xuansong had hesitated to go all out against Chu Mo. Now... what more was there to say?

Xuansong suddenly spewed a mouthful of blood, his body trembling as he sorrowfully declared, "Today, the Boundary Sea Dao Sect... admits defeat!"

The monkey let out a cold laugh, "Don't make it sound so tragic, as if you're some sort of tragic hero. Xuansong, can I borrow your wife for a moment?"

Although he had just arrived, with the monkey's experience and cultivation, understanding what had happened was merely a matter of a single thought.

"You..." Xuansong glared at the Monkey Great Saint, his eyes bloodshot.

"No? Then stop pretending! It's revolting." The monkey sneered a few times before turning to Chu Mo and chuckling, "Kid, you did well. If you hadn't fought this battle today and merely walked away with your people, I would've looked down on you!"

Chu Mo smiled wryly and bowed to the monkey. "Greetings, Great Saint!"

"Enough, enough, what's with all the formality?" The monkey waved dismissively and then turned to the Kun Fish Great Saint, "Kun, that cat might still be alive. Let's head to the Nine Nether to find him!"

The Kun Fish Great Saint's eyes sparkled with hope as he nodded vigorously. "That guy has nine lives; he must still be alive!"

The monkey glanced at Chu Mo and his group before addressing Chu Mo, "Alright, let's go. They've already conceded; don't waste any more time here. Kid, aren't you planning a wedding? I'll bring you a few proper gifts when the time comes! Remember, wait for me!"

Chu Mo glanced at Qi Xiaoyu and Yiyi, both of whom shyly lowered their heads.

The monkey chuckled, "Two beautiful sister-in-laws—you're a lucky kid. Let's go!"

Chu Mo nodded, leading his group as they followed the Monkey Great Saint and the Kun Fish Great Saint away.

On the side of the Boundary Sea Dao Sect, everyone watched their departing shadows with ashen faces, disappearing bit by bit from view.

Only the sound of Xuan Wudi's resentful cries remained at the scene.

The Heavenly Realm Sea living beings who had come to observe the ceremony also began bidding farewell to Xuanyue one by one.

Xuansong stood there like a petrified statue, silent as he allowed the others to leave one after another. Only after all the outsiders had gone did Xuansong seem to come back to life, his hoarse voice breaking the silence: "From now on, the Boundary Sea Dao Sect is disbanded. I am incapable and have failed to lead you to greater glory. I've also brought you immense disgrace… I have no face to continue as this so-called Sect Leader. The Boundary Sea Dao Sect no longer has any reason to exist."

With a crash, a large group of people knelt simultaneously.

He Lanfeng declared in a deep voice, "Sect Leader, please rescind your decision. This is not a failure of war!"

"Sect Leader, please rescind your decision. This is not a failure of war!"

The Boundary Sea Dao Sect might be a reclusive sect, but its people had become accustomed to peaceful lives within the sect. Even the most ambitious among them merely aimed to dominate the Heavenly Realm Sea. Beyond that, they had no greater ambitions.

Thus, they didn't want Xuansong to disband the sect, for it would leave them truly homeless, without their greatest pillar of support.

Although Xuansong's combat strength was average, his cultivation level was sufficient to deter most living beings in the Heavenly Realm Sea. Despite the disgrace suffered today, the number of beings in the Heavenly Realm Sea who dared to cause trouble for them was still minimal.

Xuansong spoke bitterly, "Do you all think we still have any reason to continue?"

At this moment, Xuanyue suddenly interjected, "Of course we do. We still have vengeance to exact!"

"Is there a chance?" Xuansong sighed.

Xuanyue said, "Even if there isn't, it still gives us motivation. Our Boundary Sea Dao Sect has been too complacent for far too long. It's time for some changes."

Many in the Boundary Sea Dao Sect couldn't help but nod quietly. Indeed, if the sect hadn't become so averse to conflict, how could events have come to this? From the top down, there was hardly any fighting spirit among them!

Regardless of right and wrong, this cowardice was infuriating.

Xuansong looked at the crowd, then at Xuanyue, and said, "Then from today on, you shall be the Sect Leader!"

"This..." Xuanyue was stunned.

Xuansong addressed everyone, "I lack the ability and fighting spirit to continue as Sect Leader. From now on, I pass the position to Xuanyue. As of now, Xuanyue is the Sect Leader of the Boundary Sea Dao Sect!"

A Great Saint cultivator's words held power as law. A golden edict descended from the heavens.

Heaven and Earth gave birth to strange phenomena as the decree was engraved upon them.

All disciples of the Boundary Sea Dao Sect knelt, bowing toward Xuanyue: "Greetings to the Sect Leader!"

"Greetings to the Sect Leader!"

"Greetings to the Sect Leader!"

Their voices roared like thunder!

It was clear that, in the hearts of most in the Boundary Sea Dao Sect, Xuansong… indeed wasn't suited to be Sect Leader.

Xuansong seemed a bit dejected, though a hint of relief showed on his face. Standing there, with a touch of desolation, he seemed to have anticipated this outcome. The Boundary Sea Dao Sect's scandal this time was too severe. What had started as a joyous occasion had ended in this mess. Xuansong and his son, Xuan Wudi, bore undeniable responsibility. Someone had to take the fall. If Xuansong didn't step down, it would be hard for him to convince others to follow him in the future.

Though a new Sect Leader's ascension should normally be celebrated, the current circumstances left no one in the mood for festivities.

After issuing a few new orders, Xuanyue dismissed the crowd.

Over on the side, Xuan Wudi had already been taken away for treatment. Even if he were healed, he would be a cripple for the rest of his life, likely spending his days in misery. At this point, no one could afford to think about him anymore.

After Xuansong and Xuanyue returned, they suddenly realized that Xuanxue was missing.

Xuansong looked at Xuanyue: "Where's Xue'er?"

Xuanyue now remembered that Xuanxue had never shown up. Even if she had been reluctant earlier, by now, she surely should've appeared. Xuanyue extended her divine sense to search and soon had a peculiar expression as she looked at Xuansong. "Brother, our little sister… has left."

"What?" Xuansong was stunned. He followed suit with his divine sense, his expression just as strange when he verified it. He muttered, "This… this… what is going on?!"

Xuanyue smiled bitterly. "How can we seek revenge now?"

Both siblings, through their divine senses, detected the note Xuanxue had left behind: "I've decided that the Kun Fish Great Saint will be my man. I've gone to find him. Brother, sister, don't worry about me."

Xuansong and Xuanyue looked at each other, their faces filled with speechlessness.

Xuanxue had actually left to seek out the Kun Fish Great Saint...

With such a clear bond now between the Kun Fish Great Saint and Chu Mo, avenging Xuan Wudi was already an almost insurmountable task for the Boundary Sea Dao Sect. Now, with Xuanxue having fallen for their enemy, both Xuansong and Xuanyue were at a complete loss.

"Can this grudge even be resolved?" Xuansong asked bitterly, unable to comprehend how events had spiraled out of control.

"Brother, do you truly think we still have any chance for revenge?" Xuanyue cast her brother an odd look. "What I said earlier was only for show in front of others. Wudi has been crippled, and our Boundary Sea Dao Sect was slapped so hard across the face. If we didn't at least speak of vengeance, the sect might as well have been disbanded for real. But, truthfully, tell me, with what could we even hope to take vengeance?"

Xuansong stood there in a daze, silent for a long while before shaking his head. With a sigh, he said, "Forget it. Consider this an overwhelming tribulation for our Boundary Sea Dao Sect. From now on, I want no part in anything. I'm going into seclusion. Whatever happens, you decide."

With that, Xuansong left, his figure heavy with despondency.

In Xuanyue's eyes, there was nothing but helplessness. In this world, there were always some people and forces that you simply couldn't provoke. When faced with them, the only thing you could do was swallow your pride. Besides, this time, it was the Boundary Sea Dao Sect that sought their own trouble!

They had dared to target Chu Mo's wife. In this world, there are no "what ifs." No matter what the situation, there's never a second chance to relive it. All they could do now was keep moving forward.

Still, despite everything, the Boundary Sea Dao Sect, this ancient sect, remained a dominant existence in the Heavenly Realm Sea.

"That's good enough," Xuanyue thought silently.

...

In a starry sky far from the Heavenly Realm Sea, the Monkey Great Saint and the Kun Fish Great Saint stood together, looking at Chu Mo and his group, preparing to part ways.

The monkey smiled slyly at Chu Mo, "Hold your wedding in half a year, kid, and I'll bring you some good gifts!"

Chu Mo clasped his fists towards the monkey. "You're too kind, Great Saint."

"I owe you a favor!" the monkey said. Without further ado, he grabbed the Kun Fish Great Saint, and the two disappeared into the vast cosmic void.

Chu Mo and his group exchanged glances, each smiling slightly before flying off in the direction of the Luotian Imperial City.

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