The man looked very young, handsome, with two sword-like eyebrows flying diagonally into the temples. He wore a navy blue long robe, had a clean-shaven white face, and his eyes were spirited, giving him a very refined and educated look. He looked at Chu Mo and said calmly, "Originally, you could have avoided all this, avoided this muddy water."

"Muddy water?" Chu Mo glanced at the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, a faint smile on his face, "Are you saying I'm wading through muddy water?"

The master of the Heavenly Sword Sect nodded frankly, looking at Chu Mo, "No matter that you set up the royal academy of Piaomiao Palace or that you are now donning the so-called title of palace master, in fact... none of that matters."

"Oh?" Chu Mo raised an eyebrow, looking at the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, "So what does matter? Power?"

The Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect nodded, "You're smart. Usually, smart people tend to live a bit longer, but it's a shame..."

"A shame that I killed your elder, right?" Chu Mo looked at the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

"Yes, otherwise, I would have genuinely considered taking you into the Heavenly Sword Sect." The master of the Heavenly Sword Sect gave a brief sigh at the sight of Elder Lu's beheaded body on the ground, a glimpse of coldness flashing in his eyes, "But you killed him, so today, you must die."

Chu Mo looked at the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect and spoke calmly, "So after all, it's just about 'power'! This Elder Lu thought his strength was enough to overpower me, that's why he dared to attack me, trying to kill me, only to be beheaded by me in return. Now, you and the people around you, also believe that you can easily crush me, so you act so indifferently, exuding the demeanor of those in power, speaking to me with an attitude that appears calm but is actually condescending, right?"

The Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect gave a faint smile, remaining silent. However, an elder standing next to him sneered, "So what if we are? If you're wise, hand over the child and the inheritance of Piaomiao Palace you possess. This way, you can die quickly. Otherwise, you… along with everyone around you, will die!"

"Are you threatening me with my loved ones?" A hint of coldness suddenly appeared in Chu Mo's eyes.

The elder spoke coldly, "If you can do it, why can't others?"

Wu Yiju glared at Chu Mo hatefully. Although she did not speak, everyone could feel the schadenfreude mixed within her hatred.

As if she were saying, "Retribution!"

Chu Mo gently sighed, "I didn't touch the child. The thing I hate the most is using other people's family members to issue all kinds of threats. I think it's the lowest thing to do."

The elder angrily retorted, "You're on the brink of death, and yet you still dare to lie!"

Chu Mo glanced at the elder indifferently, "What are you to me? Why should I bother lying to you?"

Wu Yiju seemed to be somewhat stunned, looking blankly at Chu Mo. Her lips twitched slightly, then... her gaze on the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect seemed to plead for something.

The master of the Heavenly Sword Sect hesitated slightly, then turned to someone next to him, "Go and bring Xu over."

The man nodded and walked out directly.

"If it's true that you didn't hurt him, then... I can decide to spare your family." The master of the Heavenly Sword Sect looked at Chu Mo, a hint of respect flashing deep in his eyes.

Knowing he could exploit, but refusing to do so showed that this young man had principles and a conscience.

What the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect desired was just the part of the Piaomiao Palace's inheritance. Once he had hold of this part of the inheritance, the Heavenly Sword Sect could surpass Longevity Heaven and become the most powerful sect on the Azure Dragon Continent. It was just a matter of time.

At this moment, the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect did not know that a sudden change had taken place in Longevity Heaven, and several of the old ancestors at the foundation level had already fallen. If they had known this, even if Chu Mo's master had ascended, they would certainly reassess Chu Mo's strength.

"Then what about them?" Chu Mo glanced at Xiao Yiyue and others.

Just as Xiao Yiyue and the other women were also looking at him, their eyes full of worry.

But Xiao Yiyue and the other eight women moved slowly, standing beside Chu Mo. While they didn't say anything, their stance was quite clear.

Even the three women who seemed somewhat shaken before, didn't hesitate to stand by Chu Mo's side now.

Although they had never publicly condemned Meng Yilan and Wu Yiju, they were thoroughly heartbroken at their core.

Not speaking out doesn't mean they weren't resentful or hateful. They were completely indifferent towards the actions of Wu Yiju and Meng Yilan!

Although they entered the sect at different times, from the day they joined, they all treated each other like sisters and spent every day together. The same fate, the same experiences, made their bond even stronger than that of real sisters!

Hence, they were most intolerant of betrayal.

No matter how eloquent the excuse, no matter the reasons, betrayal is still betrayal.

Watching all her sisters move to Chu Mo's side, Meng Yilan's face turned pale, she bit her lip and two tears rolled down her cheeks.

The expression on Wu Yiju's face was also unpleasant, a little pale, but she was more concerned about her child at this moment!

Those who have never been a mother can never understand that feeling.

For her child, she was even ready to give up everything!

The master of the Heavenly Sword Sect glanced at Xiao Yiyue and others, then spoke calmly, "If you hand over the inheritance of Piaomiao Palace, I can let all of these women go."

As long as they got the inheritance, these disciples of Piaomiao Palace would lose their value. However, if it was someone else, they probably wouldn't let them go since they also had the inheritance of Piaomiao Palace. Though not complete, it still mattered.

"It seems... you consider yourself a very magnanimous person." Chu Mo directed a faint smile at the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, "And if... I don't hand it over?"

"Then they will have to come with me." The master of the Heavenly Sword Sect lowered his eyelids, speaking calmly, "Even though it lacks two parts of the inheritance, I think it will suffice. Nonetheless, you will surely die here today, regardless of whether you hand it over."

"To hand over, I must die, not to hand over... I still must die." A sarcastic smile crossed Chu Mo's face, "You'll take all of them away but you won't kill them... So why would I have any reason to give you the inheritance?"

The master of the Heavenly Sword Sect thought for a moment, "Death, also has many ways. One kind is to die without any pain; another kind, is to die after enduring all kinds of torture and humiliation. Moreover, after your death, your family will live well, the Heavenly Sword Sect will always protect them."

"Hahaha, in the end, you couldn't help but use my family to threaten me, right?" Chu Mo looked at the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect with a mocking expression.

The elder beside the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect sneered, "You still don't understand, you simply are not in any position to negotiate with us!"

At this moment, a faint sound of breaking the air came from outside, and then, a figure came in through the opened door, carrying a little boy in his arms.

"Mama!" As soon as the little boy came in, he saw Wu Yiju and called out loudly.

"My good child!" Wu Yiju rushed up directly, took the child, and began to examine him frantically and meticulously.

At this time, the master of the Heavenly Sword Sect seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Just then, the elder beside him made a thrust at Chu Mo with a sword. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote and pledge your support on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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