The monkey scanned the surroundings, looking at the now-silent crowd: "Entering the Tunnel doesn't mean there'll be fighting immediately. That place… is also a powerful, high-tier world with its own set of rules and systems. But sooner or later, battles will happen! The brutality of those battles, I believe, doesn't need me to elaborate for everyone here to imagine. So, whether to venture into the ancient battlefield, whether to seek an opportunity to make a name—it's yours to weigh carefully. I've come here today for two reasons. First, to congratulate my brother on his wedding; second, to address this urgency. That's it; I've said my piece. Can we start drinking now?"

The old emperor and the reigning emperor both chuckled softly. This monkey was honest and straightforward. The matters he spoke of today were true secrets. Most would certainly not reveal them in such a public manner.

Perhaps it was precisely this childlike sincerity of his that drew the attention of beings like the Buddha and Supreme Taoist.

Although the monkey said not a single word to promote himself, nor did he try to claim credit, the words he spoke today were, in fact, tantamount to saving countless top-tier cultivators within the Luotian Immortal Domain!

Were it otherwise, once the ancient battlefield opened, nearly everyone who believed themselves strong enough would rush in; even those merely curious would flock there.

Only when the ancient battlefield closed would people truly come to understand the level of confrontation they faced.

The old emperor was aware of this matter and had intended to warn his own people when the battlefield truly opened—his people, and his people alone! In comparison, his vision and magnanimity paled compared to the monkey's. Hence, he deeply admired the monkey and even grew a sense of respect for him.

Ji Qi, standing on the platform, set aside the chaotic thoughts in his mind and resumed hosting the remaining segments of the celebration.

In any case, Chu Mo's grand wedding was undoubtedly one of the most extravagant events Luotian Immortal Domain had seen in years. But without the monkey's words, the celebration might have been livelier.

The monkey had not deliberately disrupted the event; it was simply that some matters were already too urgent. A year's time for cultivators was nothing more than the blink of an eye—it would pass in an instant. If it were not said now, allowing all top-tier cultivators of the Luotian cosmos to blindly rush into the ancient battlefield, the outcome would be years of decline for the entire cosmos.

Just as Chu Old never eradicated the Qin clan back then, the Buddha and Supreme Taoist both embodied immense compassion and broad-mindedness. From their perspective, internal conflicts, however numerous, were negligible. Such strife could even drive overall progress to some extent.

If the world became utterly peaceful with no traces of conflicts, perhaps that day, all would lose the drive to move forward.

Today, the monkey awakened everyone by revealing this secret without reservation—a task likely entrusted to him by the Buddha and Supreme Taoist. They didn't wish to see the Luotian cosmos decay for countless years, as had happened in a previous cycle of reincarnation.

People understood this reasoning and quickly came to grips with it. Thus, the wedding feast still resumed in joyful celebration.

Chu Mo, accompanied by Qi Xiaoyu and Yiyi Shui, began offering toasts here and there. His brothers all drank heartily as well.

Qi Xiaoyu and Yiyi Shui held onto Chu Mo on either side, their smiles blooming like flowers. They didn't want to think about whether Chu Mo would step into the ancient battlefield; they only wished to savor the surprises and emotions of today.

After the surprise came the deep emotions!

For this wedding banquet, Chu Mo had poured his heart into preparations, enabling them to meet nearly all the family and friends they yearned to see.

Yet, it seemed someone was missing!

Qi Xiaoyu softly asked Chu Mo near his ear, "Wasn't the big rooster with you? Why hasn't he shown up?"

Yiyi Shui also recalled this matter and asked, "Right, where's the big rooster?"

With so many guests present today, the two women hadn't thought about it at first.

Chu Mo replied, "He's probably still at the Heavenly Realm Sea. That rascal has always been erratic. But it's true, not seeing him today feels like a bit of a downer."

As he spoke, a commotion suddenly erupted outside.

The distinctive voice of the big rooster echoed from the distant sky: "Really… You weaklings thought you could ambush me, the Great Rooster?"

Boom!

Before the words finished, a thunderous sound exploded outside.

Then, angry voices followed: "Who dares come to the royal city and cause trouble?"

The grand hall, though an independent small world, was linked to the outside through a Tunnel. The commotion was crystal-clear to everyone inside.

Many showed puzzled expressions, and some frowned.

This was Chu Mo's wedding—a widely known occasion even to enemies. On such days, rare were those who would cause disruptions. People wondered who would choose this moment to create havoc.

Hearing the rooster's voice, Chu Mo reacted immediately. With a flash of movement, he disappeared from the hall.

In the next instant, he stood outside, floating in the void, gazing into the distance.

A seven-colored phoenix wreathed in flames appeared high in the skies, locked in combat with several figures. Elsewhere, another group was fighting against cultivators of the Imperial Clan.

Soon after, many others emerged from the grand hall.

Ji Qi followed closely, appearing beside Chu Mo. With a glance, he frowned and remarked, "The side branch."

Chu Mo's expression darkened as he coldly growled, "They really don't quit, do they?"

Ji Qi's face also bore disgust as he replied icily, "Leave this matter to me!"

At this moment, a breathtakingly beautiful sword aura slashed across millions of miles, aiming directly at the transformed phoenix—the big rooster.

This sword aura was overwhelmingly sharp, tearing through the void effortlessly!

This was the royal city of Luotian!

The place with the most potent qi movement in the entire cosmos!

For someone to split the void here demonstrated their power—at least at the peak of the Great Saint Realm!

The big rooster let out a cry, "You dare ambush me?" It spewed fire directly at the sword aura.

What shocked Chu Mo was that, previously only in the Supreme Realm, the rooster's flames had now reached the power of the Great Saint Realm. Its unconventional breakthroughs were confounding!

Perhaps it had encountered something extraordinary beneath the Heavenly Realm Sea.

When the flames clashed with the sword aura, the void trembled as though on the verge of explosion.

The rooster seemed to suffer, its body sent flying backward, while the figures attacking it unleashed their fiercest strikes.

Chu Mo was about to intervene when Ji Qi signaled. The entire royal city… instantly activated a grand formation, enveloping the space and sealing time and dimension in their entirety.

Everything froze in place!

Ji Qi, his expression icy, manipulated the formation to crush the enemies.

Pow! Pow! Pow!

Explosions rang one after another, with the bodies of those Saint Realm attackers disintegrating into fragments!

They couldn't even utter a word before being completely suppressed by the royal city's formation!

It all happened so quickly!

Many hadn't even had the chance to grasp what occurred before it was over.

Ji Qi, unhurried, dispersed the formation and said, "Let's go back and drink!"

Calm. Majestic.

Such was the essence of Luotian royal city's power!

The big rooster fluttered its wings and flew toward Chu Mo, muttering curses, "A bunch of little fools. Ignorant and naive! Got a taste of the rooster's might, huh?" Speaking as if it had defeated the enemies itself.

Chu Mo was still frowning slightly, glancing at Ji Qi and asking, "Did they come… just to throw their lives away? Or just to disgust us with this stunt?"

"Of course not!" The monkey appeared unnoticed beside Chu Mo. Raising his head to gaze at the firmament, he laughed coldly: "Primordial Chaos cur! Daring to send a projection into our city—aren't you afraid of being smashed in humiliation?"

Chu Mo's heart stirred. He too looked upward but couldn't detect the presence of the entity. Even the Celestial Mirror offered no clues. He glanced at the monkey and understood the gap between them remained vast.

The monkey's words startled many.

A projection from a figure of immense power had arrived!

Though not their true form, even a projection's presence was earthshaking—enough to alarm the entire Luotian cosmos.

Suddenly, a chilling voice echoed from the heavens: "So it's you, the meddlesome monkey. Haha. Today is your lucky day. Let's see how long you can protect your lot!"

With that, the voice disappeared.

Chu Mo looked at the monkey: "Gone?"

The monkey nodded, its eyes reflecting grave concern as it scratched its head. "That old dog is too sly. Such trouble!"

At that moment, another icy voice sounded: "Ji Zhi and the old emperor, listen well. You lot conspire against the rightful Imperial Clan. One day, we shall reclaim all that is ours!"

Ji Zhi was the reigning emperor's name.

Hearing this voice, many faces among the Imperial Clan clouded with unease.

Ji Qi whispered to Chu Mo beside him, "Ji Donggu—the patriarch of the side branch. I didn't expect he'd show himself as well."

Chu Mo glanced at Ji Qi: "Is he very strong?"

Ji Qi nodded but said no more.

Just then, the emperor's voice rang out: "Since ancient times, lineage defines rank. A side branch remains a side branch—what rightful claim can there be? Ji Donggu, you've rebelled against the clan and started your own sect. I wished only to grant you a path to survival. But if you persist in your obstinacy, the side branch shall face obliteration!"

"Hmph!" A disdainful snort came from the skies.

Then, a sword aura like a strike from beyond heaven hurtled directly toward Ji Qi beside Chu Mo!

"Kill your heir!"

A murderous voice followed.

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