Zhuge Lang took a deep breath, his deep-set eyes casting two gloomy beams. A determined and handsome face was clouded with darkness as he coldly stared at the Heavenly Immortal, "Since you dared to confirm it, why didn't you follow him?"

The cultivator of the Heavenly Immortal Realm looked at Zhuge Lang with a wronged expression, "Elder, didn't you repeatedly instruct us... not to... not to startle the snake by hitting the grass?"

Zhuge Lang coldly said, "Are you a pig? What did I say that day, did you hear me clearly? That day! I told you not to startle the snake upon seeing him. All you needed to do was activate the arrays I had laid out! Why didn't you activate the arrays just now, huh?"

Facing Zhuge Lang's cold gaze, the cultivator of the Heavenly Immortal Realm trembled slightly and said in a low voice, "It was too unexpected... I didn't have time."

"Idiot!" Zhuge Lang angrily cursed and then closed his eyes, his hands constantly forming seals as he began to deduce.

He was also a descendant of the Zhuge Family, having learned the art of divine calculation. Although he was not extremely proficient, he was still much stronger than the average person. What's more, he was a powerhouse at the Emperor Realm. His perception of energy was beyond what others could match.

The elder cultivators and others on the side all held their breath as they watched the scene, not even daring to breathe heavily for fear of disturbing this great figure from the Zhuge Family.

The old cultivator might not fear the Heavenly Immortals of the Zhuge Family, but he wouldn't dare to challenge an Emperor Realm figure even if he were given two extra doses of courage. With just a wave of the other's hand, he could be wiped out, and his sect would certainly not stir up trouble over it.

They were a group of cultivators with ordinary bloodlines, unable to enter the realm of illusions, which was why they were assigned to guard this ascension site. A bigwig at the Emperor Realm level was someone they barely got to see on any given day. They never imagined they'd witness a figure of the Emperor Realm in a rage.

This filled them with uncontainable excitement.

Suddenly, Zhuge Lang opened his eyes, looking in a certain direction. Ignoring the trembling disciples of the Zhuge Family, his figure flashed and disappeared into the void.

The Heavenly Immortal cultivator from the Zhuge Family instantly went weak at the knees and sat down on the ground, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead with no regard for his image.

The other descendants of the Zhuge Family also stood there, pale-faced and filled with fear in their eyes. They had messed up this matter! There was no need to think it over; Zhuge Lang was definitely dissatisfied with them. If they could capture and kill Chu Mo later, it might be okay, but if they failed... They looked at one another, shivering involuntarily, not daring to think further.

Upon his ascension, Chu Mo had immediately spotted the cultivators dressed in Zhuge Family attire, including the one at the Heavenly Immortal Realm. Without hesitation, he activated the Swift Mirage Step, vanishing like a wisp of blue smoke from everyone's sight.

Those Zhuge Family disciples, because they never anticipated Chu Mo would ascend at this time, took a moment just to confirm his appearance, which caused a delay. By the time they realized it was Chu Mo who had ascended, he was already gone. Then they hesitated for a moment.

In that moment of hesitation, Chu Mo had completely vanished without a trace, escaping far away.

Chu Mo felt somewhat fortunate in his heart, thankful that he had sensed something wrong and made the decisive choice to ascend. The Zhuge Family had actually found his ascension site and were guarding it.

If he had ascended according to the original plan, there was a high probability he would have fallen into their trap.

So Chu Mo put all his effort from the start, using all his power in his legs, reaching a speed that was unbelievable.

Under the effect of "Shrinking Ground into Inches," a distance of a million miles passed in just a few breaths.

Chu Mo's current strength was infinitely close to that of a supreme immortal at the Great Luo Golden Immortal stage, just a hair's breadth away from truly stepping into that realm. It was, frankly, just a matter of one more retreat in cultivation.

But would his opponents give him the time?

Chu Mo felt it was very unlikely!

Yet he must reach the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm in the shortest time possible, because only then would he barely qualify... to contend with a powerhouse at the Emperor Realm!

It wasn't about qualifying for a fight, but having the capability to contend!

For only by stepping into the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm, could he fully utilize the power of a perfect clone at the Emperor Realm level.

But that's just the battle power of someone in the Emperor Realm, it's not the same as being a true Emperor. To become a true Emperor… I'm still far from it!

After all, I am only a Da Luo Golden Immortal, and my mastery over power, my comprehension of the Dao, are nowhere near that lofty level. If I encountered a true immortal, I might stand a chance in battle. But if I were to face a bigwig from the Emperor Realm, my only option would be a surprise attack.

As for now, Chu Mo doesn't even qualify for a sneak attack!

He didn't know what kind of person the Zhuge Family would send after him, but he suspected they wouldn't be anyone mediocre. It was very possible that it would be the young Emperor bigwig, Zhuge Lang.

I must escape to a safe place as soon as possible!

On his escape, Chu Mo employed the Fengshui Divine Art, manipulating rivers and mountains to swiftly erase his tracks. But doing so… was merely human effort. Chu Mo knew all too well the terror of a cultivator in the Emperor Realm; it wouldn't take long for them to find him.

The spirit energy in the Heavenly Realm was incredibly dense; to be precise, the spirit energy of the Heavenly Realm could already be called "Dao Energy."

This energy was dozens of times denser than the spirit energy in the Immortal Realm!

It's said that cultivators in the Heavenly Realm progress many times faster than those in the Immortal Realm due to the nourishment of this Dao Energy. Unless someone is particularly foolish, their advancement would undoubtedly be something unimaginable in the Immortal Realm.

In less than an hour, Chu Mo had already fled millions of miles.

Such speed, within the entire Cultivation Realm and among those of the same realm… was practically invincible.

But Chu Mo knew that this was still not enough. Far from it.

The dread lingering in his heart hadn't diminished in the slightest with his temporary escape.

The Heavenly Realm was too vast. Chu Mo headed in one direction, moving in a straight line, and after millions of miles, he still hadn't left the confines of the forest.

The forest was filled with towering ancient trees, and huge mountain ranges that lay like dragons coiled upon the earth.

Occasionally, he would encounter powerful Heavenly Beasts lurking beneath.

Chu Mo felt fortunate that no mighty Heavenly Beast had launched an attack on him, this "little one."

When Chu Mo had covered more than seventy-five million miles, a huge city suddenly appeared before him.

The city walls were unbelievably high, reaching into the clouds. The clouds in the sky drifted around the middle of the city walls.

From afar, Chu Mo could sense the Great Dao aura emanating from the city walls.

The city walls were grandiose and ancient, yet exceptionally well-preserved, evidently supported by powerful arrays.

Chu Mo hesitated for a moment, about a dozen miles away from the great city, and descended from the sky. He had noticed that other cultivators were doing the same. None were flying directly into the city.

Chu Mo had initially wanted to go around, but continuing to run this way was not a solution. It was certain that pursuers were behind him. Rather than running desperately, it might be better to find refuge in this city.

A city like this might very likely have true masters within it.

"I hope this city has nothing to do with the Zhuge Family," Chu Mo revealed a bitter smile on his face, feeling somewhat anxious and helpless inside.

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