231: Master

"Go and capture him; I want to see if this lad truly has three heads and six arms."

'Lord Hu' lifted his eyes, and a cold voice emanated from him.

"Understood." This Imperial Rank was a Guest Elder of the Lu family who had just emerged from seclusion. Unaware of the gravity of the situation, he was filled only with the excitement of expecting a meritorious deed.

With one step, his body was already hovering above Ji Mo and his group.

The Imperial Rank's Aura erupted violently, like a scorching sun burning the sky. The blistering heat waves threatened to steam Ji Mo and his companions like buns.

"Ji Mo, you murdered a member of my Lu family, a heinous crime! Kneel down immediately and come with me to beg Lord Hu for forgiveness."

Shangguan Batian had truly seen the world today. The high and mighty, unreachable Imperial Rank—he had seen more than one today.

Now, there was even an Imperial Rank above their heads intending to capture them. Despite hearing Ji Mo's account that he could rival an Imperial Rank, he still couldn't help but look at Ji Mo with worry.

Although Shangguan Yanran believed in Ji Mo, her tightly clenched fists betrayed her nervousness.

Only Yan Qingcheng and Elder Mu were completely unconcerned.

"Whose stray dog is this? Don't you know it's against the Law to let it out to bite people?"

Ji Mo's tongue was even more venomous; he didn't treat the high and mighty Imperial Rank as a person at all. These words were not very damaging, but they were extremely insulting.

"You…" The Imperial Rank in the sky could not endure such a humiliating insult.

"A piece of trash at the Second Heaven of the Saint Rank dares to spout such nonsense before this Emperor? You are truly seeking death."

A massive hand of flames condensed in the Void Realm and reached out to grab Ji Mo, showing absolutely no regard for him.

God Slaying Art erupted, and with a casual strike, he shattered the massive hand of flames.

"What?!" He hadn't expected his casual strike to be so easily broken, leaving him feeling as though he had lost all face.

He waved his hands violently, and countless fire snakes hissed as they lunged at Ji Mo to bite.

At the same time, flames steamed from his entire body, and countless Imperial Rank Law runes flickered, ultimately weaving together into a giant fire dragon that charged toward Ji Mo.

Ji Mo stood motionless, not regarding this attack in the slightest.

"Since no one is claiming you, then you, this dog, go die."

God Slaying Art erupted at full power, two million Dragon power poured into his right fist, and he struck out.

A dragon of Qi and blood tore through the air, directly extinguishing those fire snakes and the fire dragon.

In the Imperial Rank's eyes filled with disbelief, the dragon of Qi and blood engulfed him.

In an instant, the dragon of Qi and blood vanished, leaving only a puddle of flesh on the ground. This was only because Ji Mo had done so intentionally; otherwise, this strike would have completely obliterated the opponent.

After all, an Imperial Rank's corpse was excellent Materials. With a thought, he collected it, and the heaven and earth creation bell quickly refined it, turning it into his own nourishment.

"Hiss… He truly lives up to the name of the number one madman of the Endless Sea Region. In just a few short years, he can kill an Imperial Rank with a wave of his hand."

"Is that Ji Mo, the one wanted by the Bai family? To be able to easily kill an Imperial Rank at the Second Heaven of the Saint Rank—that is simply too terrifying!"

"Too monstrous, simply too monstrous…"

"Did this guy hide his Realm? How could anyone kill enemies while spanning so many Realms?"

"I recognize him. This is definitely Ji Mo himself. In the entire Lower Domain, only the madman Ji Mo does not hold those people from the Upper Domain in his eyes."

Countless people who had avoided the conflict were whispering among themselves, and even those rushing toward the city couldn't help but stop to watch.

It could be said that Ji Mo's punch stunned everyone present, including 'Lord Hu', who was shocked into a daze, muttering to himself:

"What kind of opportunity did this Ji Mo have? He is only at the Second Heaven of the Saint Rank, yet his Physical Body is unimaginably strong?"

This 'Lord Hu' also had an extraordinary Bloodline; he possessed the blood of the Scarlet Blood Ferocious Ape clan, and his Physical Body was formidable. Yet, at Ji Mo's age, he did not have such a strong Physical Body.

Even though he was wary, he had to take action. With so many people witnessing the killing of his Lu family's Guest Elder, if he didn't act, the Lu family would lose all face.

"Little beast, you dare to kill a retainer of my Lu family in front of me, holding my Lu family in such contempt? You deserve to die! Now, I will give you a chance: kneel down and cripple your own cultivation. Otherwise, I will make you taste all one hundred and eight thousand tortures of the Lu family before turning you into a Puppet to serve my Lu family."

As he spoke, he became more and more enraged. His body suddenly grew larger, transforming into a ten-meter giant, and a phantom of a ferocious ape materialized behind him.

The phantom reached the heavens and the earth, roaring toward the sky. An endless Aura of ferocity erupted, making people feel as if they had returned to the primitive prehistoric era.

"Lord Hu is enraged!"

"I wonder what the madman will use to resist Lord Hu."

"This is what we were waiting for. Wherever the madman goes, major events are bound to happen."

This was no small scuffle; both were renowned figures. Countless people were looking forward to the upcoming battle.

Even the powerful beings within the Formation were startled by the commotion here, and they all ran out of the Formation to watch from afar.

Seeing that Ji Mo still intended to resist, 'Lord Hu' became even more furious.

"Good, good, good! I don't know how many years it has been since someone so ignorant of their own limitations dared to provoke me. Today, no one can save you."

"You mongrel, I don't know where you get so much confidence. So what if you're the Lu family? I'm here to mess with the Lu family."

Would Ji Mo indulge him? Naturally not.

He activated the great Divine Ability, Law of Heaven and Earth, and his body suddenly expanded. In an instant, a giant that stood between heaven and earth appeared, shocking everyone.

It felt as if the entire island was trembling, making people's hearts and minds shudder. When had they ever seen such a terrifying Divine Ability?

That overwhelming pressure was no joke; it was even more intense than the pressure of an Imperial Rank.

Ji Mo lowered his head, looking down at that 'ten-meter giant'.

"Mongrel, by what right do you dare speak to me like that? The Lu family? I really don't hold them in my eyes."

Ji Mo's current posture was even more arrogant, more domineering, and even more unbridled.

The heaven and earth furnace once again condensed a massive hammer that reached the sky, intending to smash this so-called Lord Hu to death.

"Hahaha!" A burst of laughter suddenly resounded throughout this heaven and earth.

"The two of you, hold your hands. With your moves, our Treasure Gathering Pavilion's island will be reduced to nothingness, and then this auction won't be able to proceed."

A gentle voice came, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze, diluting the tense atmosphere on the scene.

It was seen that within the large city covered by the Formation, a sacred road suddenly emerged, and a kind old man walked leisurely upon it.

With every step he took, the sound of reading books resonated between heaven and earth. Countless literary Qi surged between heaven and earth, and everyone felt their minds clear and their hearts calm.

Behind the old man were several Imperial Ranks, among whom were powerful figures at the Late Stage of the Imperial Rank.

Ji Mo's body had returned to its original size. Looking at this old man was like looking into a black hole—unfathomable. It seemed as if he could destroy him with a wave of his hand.

Elder Mu's voice suddenly entered his mind:

"Lad Ji Mo, this guy is an ancient Imperial Rank, a powerhouse at the Peak of the Nine Heavens of the Imperial Rank. He is a powerhouse of the same level as the Blood Slaughter Blade Emperor. When this old man first arrived in this Plane, I saw him in the Twelve Domains of the Endless Sea Region. He calls himself 'Master'."