"How am I setting you up? Aren't you the slightest bit interested?" Chu Mo probed.

"This..." Xia Jing, looking hesitant, knew more than anyone the taste of falling from the pinnacle of power. While it seems he has completely moved on, whether he has genuinely done so, only he himself knows for sure.

"Chu Mo, do tell, what is your agenda? Don't forget, the current Great Xia is an Immortal's subject kingdom. You should know the standing of Shen Xingxue within the Immortals. Besides, she is the current emperor's own daughter!" Xia Jing lifted his head after falling silent and looked at Chu Mo.

"I'm aware. However, you too are a part of the royal family of Great Xia," Chu Mo replied with a smile. "While it's true that Princess Xingxue is the emperor's daughter, however..."

"However what?" Xia Jing frowned at Chu Mo.

"However, the attitude of the Immortals towards the emperor... heh..." Chu Mo grinned, recalling the lofty and arrogant woman, and said lightly, "has never exactly been favorable."

"Is that so?" Xia Jing clearly didn't know about it. Mulling over it, he murmured, "I seem to recall. The prince was blinded by one of the Immortals. If they considered familial feelings, they clearly wouldn't have done something like that. Moreover, when Princess Xingxue came last year, she was also involved in your affairs. Converting Great Xia into a subject kingdom of the Immortals... doesn't seem to have asked for my royal brother's opinion. Everyone at the time just never thought there was anything unusual about it..."

Xia Jing lifted his head abruptly, looking at Chu Mo, "So... even if... I really did act, there wouldn't be any reaction from the Immortals?"

"As long as the emperor is alive, there will be no reaction." replied Chu Mo.

"Then... what about the Heavenly Sword Sect?" Xia Jing seemed to have fully taken on his role, seriously considering the matter.

If this was another person proposing such a thing, Xia Jing's first reaction would probably be to execute this fellow, wipe out their Nine Clans, and then tie himself up ready to confess his crime before the emperor.

But the one who proposed this was Chu Mo, moreover, it was after he had slain the greatest martial arts master in the Great Xia palace...

Xia Jing had no choice but to give it serious consideration.

Who wouldn't seek the coveted imperial throne?

Especially given that Xia Jing was once close enough to that position that he could have reached out and touched it.

"The Heavenly Sword Sect? I'll deal with them soon." Chu Mo casually remarked. His grudge against the Heavenly Sword Sect was no small matter, from the initial skirmish with Leng Qiuming, to the subsequent Zhao Qing, and then the elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

This grudge was much deeper than Chu Mo's feud with Longevity Heaven. For quite some time now, the Heavenly Sword Sect had been constantly causing problems for Chu Mo.

As the saying goes if one is harassed and does not retaliate, it is rude. Hence, given the Heavenly Sword Sect's concern, Chu Mo couldn't remain passive.

Not to mention that this time, the distinguished elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Yin Ming, had died by Chu Mo's hands. The enmity between them could only end with the annihilation of one party or the other.

Whether it is the Heavenly Sword Sect or Chu Mo, it is already impossible for either of them to retreat.

"Really?" Xia Jing's eyes flashed with brightness.

"Give me the address, and I'll go right away." Chu Mo stood up, looking at Xia Jing with a slight smile, "There's no time like the present."

Chu Mo glanced at Xia Jing, "Also, I've already sent word to Minister Xu and Marshal Fang."

"What?" Xia Jing felt a chill run up his spine, his eyes wide in disbelief as he looked at Chu Mo, "You dared tell them such a thing?"

Xia Jing was quite startled, Xu Zhongliang wasn't an issue, but who doesn't know that Fang Mingtong is the emperor's most loyal supporter, a staunch monarchist!

Chu Mo waved off his astonishment with a laugh, "It's not as serious as you think. Although Marshal Fang is slightly hesitant, he also understands that under the current circumstances, if the emperor continues to hold power, I'm afraid a war of life and death between Great Xia and Chu Kingdom is inevitable!"

"And he doesn't think Great Xia has good odds of surviving such a war," added Chu Mo.

After a bit of silence, Xia Jing commanded in a low voice, "Call my men, I need to pay a visit to the palace."

Chu Mo nodded, "So... should I look forward to Your Highness' good news?"

"It would be me waiting for the good news from you." Xia Jing showed a faint smile on his face and took on a strong air, an air that hadn't appeared on him for a long time.

The last time... seemed to be when he held the position of the head of the cabinet.

"What great nostalgia!" Xia Jing shut his eyes briefly, sighing inside his heart.

Neither Chu Mo nor Xia Jing mentioned how Xia Jing would treat Chu Kingdom after becoming the emperor, as it clearly wasn't necessary to bring up.

Xia Jing is an extremely clever man, just like how he quickly made friendly relations with Chu Mo once he realized he was not someone he could deal with. That wasn't all, most importantly, he had even changed his data style as a result!

The Chu Mo of that time... honestly speaking, wasn't nearly as powerful as he is now.

Therefore, to a certain extent, Xia Jing was more insightful than his royal brother!

Maybe his talent and bold vision were not as good as the current emperor, but when it came to dealings, he was much better than the emperor.

Chu Mo left the Prince's Mansion, and left Yanhuang City, flying at high speed in the void.

If the Heavenly Sword Sect becomes aware of Yin Ming's death, they will definitely respond as quickly as possible, either defending themselves or sending people to infiltrate Chu Kingdom for various retaliatory assassinations. These were things Chu Mo didn't want to see.

Therefore, he had to take advantage of the fact that they haven't reacted yet, and catch them by surprise!

"Heavenly Sword Sect... you'll serve as my target for making a name for myself in the Mortal Realm!"

Chu Mo's figure, like a long rainbow, his inner strength incessantly flowing, speeding through the wind like a flash of lighting using the phantom stride.

A day later, Chu Mo appeared in front of the gate of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Looking at the ancient gate filled with traces of time before him, Chu Mo couldn't help but sigh, deciding to not destroy the gate after all.

Every sect that has been able to endure in the world for hundreds or thousands of years has its unique qualities and deserves respect. Unfortunately, each sect will also go through periods of once flourishing but now declining.

It has always been so, and there are very few exceptions.

Chu Mo arrived at the front of the gate, and started walking up the steps.

"Halt!"

"What's your business here?"

Two young disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect stepped forward, coldly eyeing Chu Mo.

This felt familiar.

Chu Mo couldn't help but show a trace of a smile on his face, "I am here to annihilate your sect."

"Our sect doesn't accept new disciples..." One of the disciples scoffed coldly and tried to speak at the same time as Chu Mo. However, he only got halfway through before his eyes widened with disbelief, and then he burst into laughter, "What did you say? You little wretch... did you hit your head on a door or something?"

The other disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect also began to sneer, "It's been a long time since I've met an idiot like this, feels good. Finally, I can validate the new sword technique I've learned!"

Saying so, the two disciples instantly unsheathed their swords and charged at Chu Mo.

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