How grateful? It's the kind of gratitude that cannot be expressed enough!

Because Guo Wenchang firmly believed that as long as his younger brother Wensheng made a move, Chu Mo's master would undoubtedly die! Once his master died, Chu Mo would certainly sense something. Compared to others, Guo Wenchang understood his brother's character better—after killing someone, he was the type to leave his name behind.

In Guo Wenchang's view, this behavior was foolish. Wasn't it just looking for trouble?

But in Guo Wensheng's eyes, it was a display of openness!

Having killed, what was there to conceal? Skulking about would only affect one's Dao heart!

Wensheng's greatest wish had always been to join the ranks of the young adults and become a true Heavenly Genius. Now, he was only one step away.

To become a young adult, one naturally could not fear challenges.

So, this matter just became much simpler.

Eventually, Chu Mo's first nemesis would be Guo Wensheng, a young Heavenly Genius who aspired to be a young adult, and his second enemy… would be Guo Wenchang himself. But with Wensheng's pride, he would never admit this matter had anything to do with anyone else.

Therefore, no matter how much Chu Mo suspected him, there would be no evidence to show that this person, with whom he had no grievance or enmity... was related to this matter.

Unable to pin it on himself, Chu Mo would only have Guo Wensheng to seek revenge against.

And Wensheng's realm was that of a true immortal!

This journey on the heavenly road, stepping into the Emperor Realm posed no difficulty at all.

No matter how powerful Chu Mo was, could he possibly defeat an Emperor?

Obviously, he could not!

So, if Chu Mo faced off against Wensheng, the outcome would definitely be tragic. He would almost certainly die, which would end the matter once and for all; if, by some stroke of luck, he did not face Wensheng, it would be even simpler after leaving the heavenly road.

For one thing, the Guo Family was not a pushover, and they had an exceptional Heavenly Genius like Guo Tianwang. He despised even the heavenly road and broke into the Emperor Realm directly at thirty-eight. He was now a fourth-tier potentate in the Emperor Realm! In addition, the Guo Family had several high-ranking old Emperors in attendance.

A mere Chu Mo, even if he had powerful beings protecting him, what could that matter? Could those people start a war with the Guo Family over this?

By then, even if Chu Mo was lucky enough to be alive, he would become a pitiful creature filled with rage and resentment but utterly helpless.

In that situation, Liu Yun, who had close ties to himself, even if she found Chu Mo, would probably be just as unable to defend herself in front of him!

Guo Wenchang had always been a person of deep schemes, preferring to use his brain to solve problems rather than resort to force hastily.

Thus, his plan might seem simple and crude, but it was likely to trigger a series of severe consequences. Of course, these… had nothing to do with Guo Wenchang. By that time, no matter who came to ask him, even if it was Liu Yun, he would just shrug his shoulders, spread his hands, and reply: Isn't that a coincidence? How would I know about such things!

The things I, Guo Wenchang, cannot obtain, you others... don't even dream of getting them!

After returning to her tent, Liu Yun pondered and felt that something was off. She had always been intelligent and had even begun to get involved in some affairs of Lingdan Hall many years ago. Her understanding of human nature was far superior to those young people who had never been through trials.

She always felt that the change in Guo Wenchang's attitude was too abrupt. It just wasn't in his character!

"He was out alone for so long tonight, could it be... he went to meet someone?"

"It shouldn't be... there's no one around here."

"On the heavenly road, signal boards cannot be used, but sound transmission stones have no issues."

Liu Yun muttered to herself softly, and suddenly, it was as if she had found the crux of the problem!

"Right, sound transmission stones!"

Liu Yun couldn't help but draw in a breath of cold air, thinking: Could Guo Wenchang have revealed the news of Chu Mo's master to someone else?

On the heavenly road, there were no few who bore deep hatred for Chu Mo. If Guo Wenchang sold this news to someone else, there would likely be plenty of people interested in Chu Mo's master.

If that were the case… wouldn't the Demon Lord be in danger?

Liu Yun instantly felt a chill in her heart, especially when she thought of Guo Wenchang preventing her from meeting the Demon Lord now, insisting on delaying the time until three days later. This made her feel even more angry and panicked.

Guo Wenchang was clever, but Liu Yun was equally intelligent!

She also quickly thought of Guo Wenchang's cunning plan, which would not only cause Chu Mo to shift his suspicions towards her but might also lead him to make a new enemy. If things went poorly, it could even endanger his life!

"I hope my speculation is wrong." Deep gravity surfaced in Liu Yun's eyes, and her complexion turned somewhat pale.

After a moment of hesitation, she took out a palm-sized, incredibly delicate Bronze Crane from her possession.

This Bronze Crane was exceedingly lifelike, indistinguishable from a real crane!

Its neck tilt towards the sky, standing gracefully.

Liu Yun began to recite a segment of obscure and profound text, and the recitation lasted the duration of an incense stick.

Then, a surprising scene unfolded.

The palm-sized Bronze Crane became animated, devoid of any mechanical sluggishness or stiffness. It gently spread its wings and circled around Liu Yun for one round.

"Bronze Crane, go, tell him there may be danger, then protect him well, and do not let that person receive any harm!" Liu Yun said softly, then she chanted another string of complex, gray words.

Then she stretched out her hand, pointed into the void, and the image of the Demon Lord suddenly appeared inside the tent.

The little Bronze Crane nodded humanely, then with a beat of its wings, it vanished inside the tent.

Liu Yun's heart finally settled somewhat. She thought: Even if there are any risks, this little Bronze Crane should be able to help the senior Demon Lord get through the crisis for now. But I'd rather my guess is wrong!

Complex emotions flickered through Liu Yun's eyes. She would not want to completely fall out with this group of companions that she had grown up with, unless it was absolutely necessary.

.....

Chu Mo felt as if he had entered an immense illusion, because everything here was so surreal.

He couldn't help but give a bitter smile.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the Yellow Finch behind, this ancient proverb was being played out in his situation.

"Could this also be one of the karmic retributions?" Chu Mo mused with a bitter smile: I performed the Supreme Art and took away the Dao fruit of a young adult from the Zhuge Family as he was ascending to the Emperor Realm, ruining his Great Dao laws and baptism. I slayed Zhuge Family's cultivators and then refined them into great medicines.

As a result, in the blink of an eye, I was ambushed, sustaining severe injuries—

Could this be the workings of Heaven's Will?

Chu Mo shook his head with a hint of helplessness, his eyes then showed a glint of determination, thinking: What Heaven's Will crap? Since I started cultivation with the 'Great Dao Scroll', I have already been defying the heavens! Now, having cultivated the 'Only Me Scroll', it is even more of an act of defiance against the heavens!

If I dare to seize even Heaven's Will, why should I care about karma?

The Zhuge Family, If I don't go after them, they will definitely not let me go!

But who is the one that ambushed me? They are incredibly powerful!

In that instant, Chu Mo truly felt the breath of death. If it wasn't for his extremely robust physique and the swift response of Heaven Slaying, he would have likely perished by now.

If I still have thoughts, memories, and a clear mind... then that means, I should still be alive.

But where am I?

Just then, Chu Mo suddenly heard a delicate voice ringing not far from him.

"Tianji."

Chu Mo's body shook violently, a sensation as if coming from the depths of his soul, left him rooted to the spot.

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