Chu Mo looked at Bu Tong and said indifferently, "So that means, both you and that assassin Bu Qu should be pawns that the Blood Demon Ancestor left in the Heavenly Realm? Your own ancestors knew about this, but you people... originally had no idea, is that correct?"

Bu Tong nodded, "From a young age, we could feel that we were different from the Heavenly Geniuses of the other big clans. Those Heavenly Geniuses could make a name for themselves, command a following, and attend various top-level gatherings. For instance, the Heavenly Dao Garden... a place I've never entered. I don't even have the most common of cards. We even asked our family's elders why we couldn't stand out. Is life in this world just about pursuing immortality? Besides seeking longevity, don't we desire fame and fortune?"

Bu Tong continued, a hint of desolation appearing in his eyes, "Every time this topic came up, our elders would scold us, saying what do cultivators need with fame and fortune? Back then, I would feel somewhat ashamed, thinking that I was too narrow-minded. My eyes could only see fame and profit. It was only in the end that I realized the elders were deceiving us. They didn't want us to stand out because they feared our identity would be exposed! Because in the past, the Blood Demon Ancestor committed evil in the Heavenly Realm and was chased away by a group of powerful beings united against him. Most of the families related to the Blood Demon Ancestor were eradicated. Only a handful of remnants remained... such as our Bu Family."

Then, Bu Tong disclosed to Chu Mo many forces related to the Blood Demon Ancestor. All in all, there were surprisingly still twenty or thirty clans!

"The centipede dies but never falls down," Bu Tong muttered, "The Blood Demon Ancestor has always been pursuing that elusive supreme path. The day he succeeds will be the day the Demon Clan invades, and by then, the entire Heavenly Realm will be embroiled in chaos and suffering. I don't know what our elder was thinking, actually agreeing to help such a devil. However, every generation of these families, deep in their souls, are all sealed by the Blood Demon Ancestor. Perhaps... that's the reason."

"Tell me about the Blood Demon Ancestor, what do you know about him?" Chu Mo asked.

"Me? I don't know much about him," Bu Tong sighed softly, "When I was young, I overheard stories about him. It seems he was from an era over ten thousand years ago, originally just an ordinary Human Clan cultivator. Then, it appeared he obtained some Demon Clan cultivation technique and started to cultivate. After his great achievements, he made a name for himself in the Heavenly Realm. But in the end, as he cultivated the Demon Clan's methods, he reportedly underwent a drastic change in temperament, becoming incredibly cruel and bloodthirsty. Eventually, countless powers from the Heavenly Realm joined forces to try to kill him. But in the end, he escaped."

Bu Tong looked at Chu Mo, "In fact, the name Blood Demon Ancestor has always been a taboo subject in the Heavenly Realm, hardly ever brought up by anyone. So I never thought that my fate would actually be connected to him."

"Is it his order that you act on this time?" Chu Mo asked.

Bu Tong shook his head, "It's our family's elder who received the Blood Demon Ancestor's command. This time... there should be many who want you dead. Those various clans have sent many disciples into the heavenly road. For people like us, obtaining chances to improve our cultivation on the heavenly road is a secondary matter. Killing you... is the top priority! Bu Qu never strikes twice when killing someone, but for you, hasn't he already broken his rule? If he doesn't die, there will inevitably be a third, a fourth, or even more attempts!"

"There won't be a third chance for him to kill me," Chu Mo said indifferently.

Bu Tong looked deeply at Chu Mo, "Whether or not there's a chance is one thing, whether or not to make a move is another. Bu Qu excels at lying in wait. Actually, had I not been restrained by you, I would have made an all-out effort against you as well."

"You're quite honest," Chu Mo said.

"There's no helping it, we people harbor the same pent-up resentment," Bu Tong said, and looking at Chu Mo, he continued, "Kill me. If you don't, I won't survive anyway. All of us who entered the heavenly road this time have been informed that if the mission fails, the moment we leave the heavenly road, will be our time of death."

"Alright," Chu Mo nodded, not refusing, and struck down Bu Tong.

Afterward, he left the area and flew towards Hu Lie and Yue Qingcheng. According to Bu Tong, the Blood Demon Ancestor was determined to have him killed on the heavenly road, and those cultivators under his control would not stop until their objective was achieved.

Although Bu Tong didn't say it, Chu Mo could imagine that the consequence must be more than merely death; it would be incredibly painful. Because if there were even the slightest chance of survival, hardly anyone would opt for death.

Over there, Yue Qingcheng and Hu Lie were still battling against those two true immortals at the peak of their realm.

Two young people were up against two elders. In terms of combat experience, they certainly had their deficiencies. But the two young ones had the advantage of vigorous blood energy!

The two old cultivators had almost lost hope of advancing to the Emperor Realm, and even if they could barely advance, they would end up like the Emperor Realm cultivator that Chu Mo had killed earlier—barely managing to step into the Emperor Realm. To think of advancing by leaps and bounds was utterly impossible.

Thus, the battle between them somehow resulted in a stalemate, with no victor emerging.

Two elder cultivators from the Bu Family harbored hope in their hearts, knowing that if their people killed Chu Mo, they would be completely liberated!

The affiliation with the Blood Demon Ancestor—both elder cultivators had known about it many years ago. And they were very clear in their hearts what the cost of betraying the Blood Demon Ancestor was.

Death was certain!

But the manner of death was countless times more terrifying than being killed by someone else!

They had once witnessed firsthand how miserably those who betrayed the Blood Demon Ancestor died.

Thus, they'd rather die in battle than dare to betray!

Hu Lie and Yue Qingcheng trusted Chu Mo very much, but they still had some worries in their hearts, guessing where Chu Mo's confidence came from to dare to face three enemies alone.

The two elder cultivators kept jeering and mocking.

"That little bastard has no way out. If the two of you are sensible, you'd better leave quickly. We don't want to have to kill you!"

"Facing three alone, who does he think he is? He's no match even one-on-one!"

"Heh heh, little girl, you probably don't know yet, do you? Among our three people, there is a powerhouse at the Emperor Realm! The man you're following is doomed to die. Wouldn't it be better to switch allegiances now and follow our young master instead?"

"Yeah, our young master is more than a hundred times stronger than the little trash you're following!"

Yue Qingcheng and Hu Lie didn't say a word, firmly remembering Chu Mo's words: Tie up these two men!

They executed Chu Mo's instructions to the extreme.

At the same time, the battle with the two elder cultivators rapidly increased their experience in fighting against powerful opponents. Normally, they wouldn't have such a good opportunity to engage in a life-and-death struggle with two true immortals with profound experiences at the peak.

Although the two elder cultivators were verbally attacking Hu Lie and Yue Qingcheng, their movements were merciless.

Their attacks were fierce and sharp.

The elder cultivator fighting Yue Qingcheng spoke again with sarcasm, "Our man will be back soon, and he'll come to see you carrying your master's head. Don't be stunned by then because I would find it a bit boring to kill you like that!"

Yue Qingcheng's eyes turned icy, and suddenly, she looked behind the elder cultivator, her face revealing a look of pleasant surprise.

The elder cultivator sneered, "Little girl, you're too naive! Such a petty trick, and you dare to use it to fool someone?"

From a distance in the sky, a figure was flying at high speed, and at the same time, a cold snort was heard, "Is that so?"

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