176: Lu Wu was born

The Saints and Saintesses present all changed color; since ancient times, who had ever dared to speak to them like this, with a hint of disdain in their words?

They were all favored children of heaven, always the focus of the world's attention, prominent figures. How could they ever have been treated with such contempt?

But they were also somewhat helpless; that little sword phantom was too terrifying. Coming from Imperial Families, they naturally had extraordinary insight.

The Qi emanating from this little sword phantom was so terrifying. Although it only had the power for one strike, who knew if the Emperor Weapons given by their families could withstand it? Besides, who would be willing to face that one sword?

No one wanted to be the first bird, to be the test subject. For a time, the atmosphere became somewhat heavy. Even Wei Wushang, who had directly faced the little sword and been extremely arrogant, was now silent.

Although he was arrogant and overbearing, he wasn't a fool. Among everyone present, he was the one who most clearly understood the terror of that little sword.

"Haha!"

Ji Mo laughed heartily, quite unrestrainedly, his long hair flying, his eyes like lightning.

This kind of high-spiritedness, this air of unrivaled dominance, truly made them somewhat angry, yet no one dared to contend with him.

Just then, Little Dragon Girl of the Dragon Family stepped forward and said to Ji Mo:

"Fellow Daoist Ji Mo, we came today not to cause trouble. We have long heard of your renown and naturally wish to get acquainted."

"Moreover, we who came from the Lower Domains are also here for the ancient Imperial Rank Legacy. Furthermore, this Legacy was left by an ancient Sword Emperor, which I believe you will also find interesting."

"Sword Emperor Legacy? You'd be so kind as to tell me such important news?" Indeed, the four words 'Sword Emperor Legacy' had attracted Ji Mo.

"The ancient Sword Emperor Legacy, on the day it appears, will eventually be known to all. It's merely a matter of entering sooner or later, not to mention that Opportunities are not so easily obtained."

"Fellow Daoist, can we cease hostilities? The Sword Emperor Legacy is extremely dangerous, and I'm sure you don't want to use your trump card here, do you?"

"I will have my junior, Wushang, apologize to you, and I will give you all the information about the Legacy. How about we let bygones be bygones today, as the Sword Emperor's Opportunity outweighs everything else?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Mo weighed the pros and cons for a moment and ultimately decided to agree to the condition. He felt that using this strike here would be too wasteful.

It wasn't that his Big Brother and Second Brother wouldn't help him after he used this sword; he believed they also didn't want him to become the type of reckless brute who acted as he pleased, relying on their protection.

Moreover, Imperial Families were Imperial Families after all. If he killed them today, there would undoubtedly be endless trouble later. It would be better to wait until he went to the Central Domain to deal with them and their families together.

Therefore, he decided to save this sword for when it could serve a greater purpose.

Having made his decision, Ji Mo retracted the little sword into his Sea of Consciousness and said, "There's no need for superfluous courtesies. Just give me the information about the Sword Emperor Legacy."

Subsequently, the two exchanged Divine Sense, and Ji Mo obtained the information he wanted. Everything awaited the opening of the Legacy.

Ji Mo also had no interest in further interacting with others and returned to the White Alliance station with Alliance Leader Bai. Next was to tally his gains and improve himself.

Of course, before that, he definitely had to dote on his woman and relax himself. These were all matters for later.

Watching Ji Mo and the two others depart, many people in the arena felt a surge of regret. What could have been a good beginning was shattered by the harsh reality, eliminating any possibility of befriending Ji Mo.

They could only helplessly depart through the void. With their departure, Ji Mo's battle achievements swept through the entire Lower Four Domains like a Category 20 typhoon, his renown surpassing even before... at the White Alliance's station.

Ji Mo and Su Yuexin were intimately entangled for half a month before the beauty was satisfied, allowing him to go into seclusion.

In the secret chamber, he sat cross-legged and threw all his gains from this time into the heaven and earth creation bell for Refinement.

All the gains this time came from Saint Realm Experts, including parts of their corpses. Both in quantity and quality, they far surpassed any previous time.

The Refinement alone took a full two months, let alone the time needed to transform it for his own use and Breakthrough. Ji Mo estimated it would take at least half a year... In Xuanling Continent, Heavenly Dragon Empire, at the Peerless Sect Holy Land.

A Holy Light shot up into the sky, dazzling and eye-catching, like a Divine Dragon soaring to the heavens, illuminating the entire Peerless Sect and the surrounding hundred miles as if it were a fairyland, filled with boundless sharp Qi.

In Elder Mu's mansion, he lay in a rocking chair, his old face showing fatigue. Suddenly, his cloudy eyes gleamed.

"This is an advancement to the Saint Realm. That Lad Chu Feng must have broken through," he paused, and Elder Mu's gaze seemed to travel through time and space, entering the Endless Sea Region.

"Lad Ji Mo, it's been nearly three years. I wonder to what extent you've improved in the Endless Sea Region. Do you have the means to destroy everything?"

At this moment, a domineering and peerless voice emerged from within the Peerless Sect Holy Land:

"I, after decades and hundreds of years of accumulation, have finally achieved the Supreme Saint position, becoming a Saint Rank, ascending to the heavens in one step."

Instantly, a majestic and domineering figure stepped out from the depths of the Holy Land, floating in the air above the Peerless Sect. It was none other than the Sect Master of Peerless Sect—Chu Feng.

At this time, Chu Feng stood with his hands behind his back, enveloped in Holy Light, his gaze seemingly revealing the wisdom to see through all things in the world.

Behind him, a grand Saint Wheel appeared, emitting endless Saint Might, a symbol of the Saint Rank.

In Wushuang City, every single person, under the awe-inspiring pressure of this Saint Rank reigning over the world, knelt in worship, trembling all over.

Even those high-ranking Elders bowed in salute, and even the Grand Elder, who had always been at odds with him, did the same. This was respect for the Saint Rank.

In the depths of the Holy Land, the Clones of several Saint Realm Experts were also startled at this moment and discussed among themselves:

"Now that Chu Feng has also advanced to the Saint Realm, he should step down from the position of Sect Master. This Xuanling Continent holds no attraction for a Saint Rank."

"Indeed! The stage for a Saint Rank is ultimately the Endless Sea Region, seeking the footsteps of the ancients and exploring higher Realms. However, the process is full of dangers; life, death, wealth, and honor all depend on heaven's will."

"One can also choose a peaceful and stable path, entering the Imperial Palace to become a Guest Elder, receiving sustenance from the Imperial Family."

"That depends on Chu Feng's choice. In any case, this Peerless Sect holds no great attraction for him."

"Then, who should succeed as Sect Master?"

"Naturally, Sword One. This child has extremely high talent in the Dao of the sword and has Cultivated our sect's true Peerless Art to a very profound Realm. He is currently Cultivating in our sect's special Secret Realm. Once he emerges from seclusion, there is a great hope for him to enter the Half-Saint Realm, making him the undisputed candidate for Sect Master."

"Do you think the Grand Elder will be content? He has been eyeing that position for how many years?"

"You all don't need to argue for now. My main body sent me a message: a Disciple of our sect, some years ago, rashly ventured into the Central Domain of the Endless Sea Region. By chance, he Awakened an Imperial Rank Bloodline in a Secret Realm."

"Afterward, he became unstoppable, inheriting his father's Saber Emperor Bloodline, Cultivating the Heaven Rank Saber Technique passed down through the Bloodline, and his Sword Intent reached Great Perfection, subtly showing signs of Breaking Through to the Sword Soul Realm."

"It is said that this is an illegitimate child. Only after Awakening his Bloodline was he noticed by his father. He wants to achieve something great to gain his father's attention and has also set his sights on the Sect Master position. Who knows when he will return?"

"It seems our Peerless Sect will not be peaceful. However, no matter who inherits the Sect Master position, it will be a good thing for our sect. We naturally have no need to worry."

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