247: Imperial Crisis

"We cannot target Xuanling Continent. The Endless Sea Region has a contract with all Imperial Ancestors of Xuanling Continent.

Imperial Rank experts of the Endless Sea Region cannot invade, otherwise, who knows if a super expert, or even a God Rank expert, might emerge from behind some Imperial Dynasty."

Blood Slaughter Blade Emperor was arrogant, but not a fool.

"Patriarch, I need not worry about this. We have a just cause. Using the death of Young Lord Lu Wu as a reason, we will only target the Heavenly Dragon Empire. We will not be violating the contract, and besides, we are not trying to destroy the imperial lineage, but only to target Ji Mo."

"Hmm, that's a good reason. Let's keep that as a backup plan for now. First, go capture Ji Mo's women."

"..."

At this moment, Ji Mo still didn't know that the Lu Family's conspiracy was unfolding against him.

Even if he knew, the current him feared no enemy.

He thoroughly scoured the entire Secret Realm, then turned and walked before the Realm Master.

"I have a small request for Senior. My women are still on Moon Island. I hope the Lords can help me bring them over."

Facing Ji Mo's small request, the Realm Master naturally wouldn't refuse and immediately arranged for someone.

Ji Mo returned to his secret chamber again, beginning his grand Alchemy endeavor.

He wanted to refine these Heaven And Earth Treasures into Medicinal Pills to be used on his women.

Elder Mu had said that there were many precious medicines here that were very valuable even in higher Planes.

The next day.

The Realm Master, along with a few familiar faces, brought Ji Mo's four wives over.

Sensing their Qi, he emerged from seclusion at the opportune moment.

The women, reunited after a long separation, all rushed into his embrace.

"Ahem, little friend, there's something I need to tell you."

The Realm Master's voice interrupted the warm reunion of the few people. Seeing Ji Mo look over, he gestured to Yao Yao.

"Ji Mo, when we were picking up your wives and daughters, we happened to encounter people from the Lu Family. They were trying to capture your wives and daughters. Thankfully, we arrived in time, or they would have succeeded."

Ji Mo was furious upon hearing this, his Killing Intent surging.

"These Lu Family people truly deserve to die, to actually use such despicable methods. It seems I need to deal with the Lu Family first."

Then, he bowed to the few people: "Thank you all for your timely assistance."

He took out a few bottles of top-grade Medicinal Pills and gave them to the few people, returning the favor.

"Little friend, it's not convenient for me to act. I'm worried the Lu Family will continue to cause trouble for you," Master Fuzi said with some concern.

"No matter, as long as little friend and his wives and daughters are here, even if Blood Slaughter comes, he wouldn't dare to cause trouble. As for me, due to my status, it's not good for me to help little friend destroy the Lu Family."

The Realm Master was quite domineering, which also protected Ji Mo's safety from another angle.

"Understood, thank you, Senior. I happen to need to Cultivate for a while and help my women improve. Once I come out of seclusion, I'll deal with these petty clowns."

After thanking the Realm Master, Ji Mo led the women into the courtyard. After some warm greetings, although he hadn't experienced it personally, he still felt lingering fear in his heart.

After a passionate embrace with the women, he took out the Medicinal Pills and distributed them among them. The group then entered seclusion together.

Ji Mo re-entered the secret chamber, continuing to refine Medicinal Pills. This time, the harvest was too great.

Lu Family.

"Patriarch, when we went to capture Ji Mo's women, Master Fuzi's people arrived before us. We had no choice but to abandon the capture."

Upon hearing the report from his subordinates, Blood Slaughter Blade Emperor was enraged.

"Damn it, damn it, it's Master Fuzi again! They're determined to oppose me. When this Emperor becomes a God, I will slaughter them!"

"Good! Good! Good! Since it's like this, don't blame this Emperor for being ruthless."

Blood Slaughter Blade Emperor's brutal voice emanated from the statue.

"By this Emperor's decree, the Heavenly Dragon Empire Imperial Family and the great villain of the sea, Ji Mo, colluded, viciously murdering this Emperor's son, Lu Wu.

Effective immediately, this Emperor will conquer the Heavenly Dragon Empire Imperial Family. All male members of the Heavenly Dragon Empire Imperial Family and Imperial Ministers will be left alive, and all females will become prostitutes.

Anyone who raises an army to jointly attack the Heavenly Dragon Imperial Family shall be an ally of my Lu Family and receive my Lu Family's protection.

This conquest will only punish the chief culprits, not involve the Sects or common people of the Heavenly Dragon Empire, nor seize an inch of its territory.

Furthermore, we have no intention of being enemies with Xuanling Continent, and it is unrelated to other Imperial Dynasties."

"As per the Patriarch's command!" The Lu Family members were all excited and overjoyed. Their Lu Family had finally bared its fangs again, reigning supreme.

This news was quickly spread throughout the Endless Sea Region by the Lu Family and rapidly diffused across Xuanling Continent.

Heavenly Dragon Empire, Imperial Palace.

The Emperor and some trusted ministers gathered, all looking terrified and on the verge of collapse.

Behind the Emperor, the Empress, concubines, and all the Imperial Princes and Princesses were pale-faced, their legs trembling.

Those with weak Heart-Natures couldn't even stand steadily and had to be supported.

The entire Imperial Palace was filled with an atmosphere of sorrow, fear, and despair.

"It's all Ji Mo's fault! If it weren't for him, how would our Imperial Family have provoked such a giant?"

One Imperial Prince had already broken down, his face full of venom.

"Presumptuous! The Realm you have now is entirely due to Ji Mo leading us into the Secret Realm, and he has saved my life several times. Without Ji Mo, I would have died long ago.

Ungrateful wretches! Anyone who dares to utter such words again will be immediately executed!"

His Majesty the Emperor still remembered Ji Mo's kindness.

In fact, many of the ministers, Imperial Princes, and Princesses present resented Ji Mo, but dared not express their emotions.

Not just the Imperial Family, but every city in the Empire was shrouded in an aura of despair.

Clearly, this news could not be contained, and every inch of the Heavenly Dragon Empire had learned of it.

Even though the Lu Family wouldn't deal with them, if the Imperial Family was destroyed, other Empires would certainly come to carve up a share; everyone knew this.

No one believed the Heavenly Dragon Empire had a chance of winning.

The Lu Family, in their eyes, was heaven, the heaven of this Plane.

Imperial Rank experts were everywhere, with a Legacy spanning tens of thousands of years.

And the Heavenly Dragon Empire? Only the founding Old Ancestor was Imperial Rank, and whether he was alive or dead was unknown. What could they use to resist?

"Your Majesty, this is a moment of life and death for our Empire. We need you to make a decision."

One minister couldn't bear it any longer and could only throw the problem to the Emperor.

"Marquis Bai, what do you expect His Majesty to do? The Lu Family has already issued a kill order, clearly not intending to leave us a way out."

Prime Minister Sima retorted to this person.

"Our Xuanling Continent and the Endless Sea Region have a non-aggression pact! The Lu Family is openly violating the contract!

We must unite all the Imperial Dynasties of Xuanling Continent to resist the Lu Family together! I refuse to believe the Lu Family would dare to move against the entire Xuanling Continent!"

The Empire God of War, now at Saint Rank Fifth Heaven, stepped forward and shouted sternly.

Everyone else's eyes lit up, as if they had found a path to survival, looking at the Emperor with hope.

The Emperor did not speak, his expression unchanged, still filled with worry.

"Report!"

Just then, an urgent report came from outside the hall.

A person dressed in envoy attire ran in and immediately knelt before the Emperor.