"Patriarch... please reconsider!" an elder who had remained silent until now stood up and addressed everyone with a grave voice, "It's easy to blow this matter up. We just need to release the news about Chu Mo and the Demon Lord... and then, countless people will target them. There's no need to elaborate on the Demon Lord; his enemies in the Immortal Realm are as numerous as cow's hair. Just the rumor of his survival will likely unsettle countless people! After all, not everyone knows that he has returned; as for Chu Mo, even more know of him! Back in the Mortal Realm, he shook the young Heavenly Geniuses across the Three Realms of Heavenly Immortal Spirit, and even the Realm Spirits of the Illusionary Divine Realm came forth to shield him personally. A cultivator like that... who wouldn't be envious? Therefore, those who want to target him probably outnumber those who want to target the Demon Lord! But the problem is... after we release this news, apart from earning the even greater hatred of these two fearsome individuals, what else can we gain? Don't let a momentary hatred cloud your reason!"

This elder's words silenced everyone in the room. Indeed, by releasing the news, the Fu Family wouldn't gain any benefits, aside from Chu Mo and the Demon Lord's hatred.

After a long pause, another elder spoke up, "As soon as we release their information, countless people will target them! Even if they hate our Fu Family to the core, they won't have the energy to focus on us. They will have no room to spare."

"Indeed..." Fu Jiuxiao said in a deep voice, "These two individuals... are both too dangerous! Now, our enmity with them has run deep. Even if we don't do this, would they really spare our Fu Family in the future? Didn't the Demon Lord promise to take Die away from our Fu Family and cease all relations with us... But what now? Hasn't he reneged on his word? Therefore... as long as these two are alive, our Fu Family will never know peace! And furthermore..."

Fu Jiuxiao looked around at everyone in the room and continued, "Furthermore, that Chu Mo... has made many enemies in the Heavenly Realm as well, the Luo Family, Shangguan Family, Zhuge Family... all these major clans of the Heavenly Realm are itching to kill him! As long as he dies, those clans will owe us a favor, big or small... and that alone would be enough for our Fu Family."

"Yes, the Patriarch makes sense, these two must be removed, or our Fu Family will never know peace in the future!"

"Indeed, if these two do not die, they will sooner or later come back to retaliate against the Fu Family!"

"I agree with the Patriarch's opinion!"

"I agree as well!"

In the end, aside from the elder who had asked the Patriarch to reconsider, only one remained silent; the rest... all supported Patriarch Fu Jiuxiao.

The opposing elder couldn't help but sigh deeply, aging noticeably as he spoke firmly, "I recognize my own lack of talent and wisdom, and I am too old to remain in this elder's position. Here, I formally request resignation from the Patriarch, and I hope the Patriarch will approve it."

"Sixth Elder... why bother with this? Do you think our Fu Family cannot survive this crisis?" Fu Jiuxiao looked at the elder, frowning as he spoke.

There were bound to be some contradictions between these elders; they couldn't possibly be that united. But they were all Fu Jiuxiao's confidants; otherwise, how could Fu Jiuxiao have secured his seat as Patriarch?

"Since the Sixth Elder has already decided to leave, why not grant his wish?" the Fourth Elder said in a mocking tone beside them, "Since he wants to retire, what's the point of forcing him to stay?"

"Indeed, the Sixth Elder has made great contributions to the clan over the years. Now that he has finally made a request, can the Patriarch bear to refuse it?" the Third Elder added.

Fu Jiuxiao wanted to say more, but seeing the Sixth Elder's resolute gaze and the eager looks of the others, he eventually gave up the thought. An empty spot of a Fu Family elder was like a vacant hole waiting to be filled; the Sixth Elder's voluntary resignation meant one space was opening up!

How could the remaining elders not be envious?

"So be it... since the Sixth Elder has decided, then... it is approved!" Fu Jiuxiao said with some difficulty.

"Many thanks to the Patriarch for granting this!" The Sixth Elder paid no attention to the others in the room, gave a deep bow to Fu Jiuxiao, and then turned to leave.

Watching the Sixth Elder's somewhat desolate figure disappear from view, Fu Jiuxiao felt an empty sense of abandonment at that moment. Although it was just the departure of the Sixth Elder, for some reason, he felt as if everyone had turned their back on him.

"Forget it... who can control the weather when it's destined to rain? Let him go!" sighed Fu Jiuxiao in his heart. Then, looking at everyone, he said with a stern voice, "Immediately send these two pieces of information to the other powers!"

"Additionally, regarding the Demon Lord..." A cold murderous intent flashed in Fu Jiuxiao's eyes: "Notify all powers that bear enmity with the Demon Lord that he has returned and his strength has greatly increased... He has silently killed many of our ascended cultivators; warn them to be cautious!"

"Patriarch... won't this somewhat tarnish our Fu Family's reputation?" an elder asked.

Fu Jiuxiao gave a wry smile, "Fallen from grace? Isn't that the truth?"

That Elder was at a loss for words and, uncontrollably, shivered, murmuring, "Indeed... that person is very frightening!"

Then, one after another, messages began to emerge from the Fu Family.

In just a short time, the entire Immortal Realm was shaken!

Finally, some messages started to appear on the newly updated message board.

.....

This was a nameless lake, fed by several rivers, forming a large body of water.

It was very quiet, the nearest human settlement being millions of miles away.

The sky was a clear blue, the lake water was emerald green, and towering ancient trees surrounded the area.

By the lakeshore stood a brand-new cabin with windows adorned with all sorts of intricate papercuts - so delicate they could be considered exceptionally exquisite.

Outside the cabin was a small shed, under which stood a newly built stove that was now burning brightly; in a large black pot, the meat of an unknown wild beast was boiling.

The water in the pot had started to bubble, wafting a fragrance of cooking meat into the air.

A woman in a blue dress sat in front of the stove, smilingly adding wood to the fire.

Not far from the lake's edge, a man dressed in green held a fishing rod, the line taut as a big fish struggled desperately in the water.

"Brother, did you catch a fish? The meat is almost ready!" the woman called out crisply.

"First, throw the spices in the way I told you..." the man in green called out loudly, "I'll make fish for you in a bit!"

"Okay..." The woman nodded with a smile and began adding various spices to the large black pot while casually asking, "Is your method of cooking meat reliable?"

"Of course, it's reliable! Have you forgotten the meat I grilled for you back in the Mortal Realm?" the man in green bragged somewhat proudly, "Back when I was in the army, I made countless friends with this method!"

The woman pursed her lips and smiled, "Really? So from now on, cooking is going to be your job in our household?"

"No problem!" The man in green laughed heartily as he lifted a golden carp weighing dozens of pounds from the water, laughing heartily, "My skill in cooking fish is unmatched!"

The woman smiled sweetly, outshining all the blooming flowers.

Let the world turn upside down outside, I seek my own peaceful haven, let him be strong, the gentle breeze caresses the hills!

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