Outside, the Four Unlike pricked up its ears, eavesdropping.
Upon hearing Ji Mo's impassioned words, its blood seemed to boil, its fighting spirit soaring, impulsively wanting to defy everything and follow Ji Mo's lead for a grand endeavor.
However, the surge of excitement quickly subsided, a deep despair lingering in the depths of its pupils.
Anyone could shout slogans, but there had never been a successful outcome.
Most who dared to resist were like mantises trying to stop a chariot, meeting a tragic end.
The rest, unable to withstand temptation, saw the dragon-slayer eventually become the dragon, becoming an accomplice.
This was a battle with absolutely no chance of victory, facing only despair.
Moreover, not long ago in the Void Secret Realm, a drop of terrifying blood had appeared in the hands of the Slit-mouthed Woman, a dangerous omen.
It proved that they, the lowly ants, were plump enough, and the day of their harvest was likely not far off.
Ji Mo might be outstanding, but there was no longer enough time for him to grow; there would be no chance of victory.
The Four Unlike's hot-bloodedness dissipated, and it languidly collapsed on the ground, only wishing to enjoy its final moments in peace.
Chi Qingying was also a rational person, her face etched with bitterness. She poured cold water on the situation, saying, "Ambition often outstrips destiny; Kong Xu Da Xian is your cautionary tale. If you insist on this path, you will also meet a tragic end."
Ji Mo showed no fear, calmly stating, "There is a wise saying from my hometown: 'When a man is dead, he faces the sky.'"
"Pah, shameless!"
...
After returning to the ancient palace, Tu Shan Shushu was so enraged that she smashed things indiscriminately.
For so many years, her heart had been solely focused on revitalizing the Tu Shan clan, and she had never been involved in romantic affairs.
This time, she had finally developed feelings for an opposite sex, only to be heartbroken to discover she had met a scumbag.
This philandering scumbag had kissed her in the morning and was embracing another woman in the afternoon; it was too much.
What made Tu Shan Shushu indignant was that her appearance and figure were both top-notch; where had she lost?
Besides, she had nine fluffy, adorable tails; weren't they fragrant to touch?
"Men are all pigs. Ji Mo, you damned bastard, I was even thinking about how to save you, but it would be better if Chi Di swallowed you whole as a snack."
Tu Shan Shushu grew angrier the more she thought about it, her heart deeply wounded.
At this moment.
Tu Shan Mingyue, with a face full of worry, came to her, begging, "Patriarch, something terrible has happened. The Chi Lian and Ju Mang clans have sent many experts and have surrounded the courtyard where the Void Sword Sect disciples are staying. Please hurry and find a way to save them."
Tu Shan Shushu said irritably, "The Void Sword Sect has no good people; why should I save them?"
Tu Shan Mingyue couldn't understand why her clan leader spoke of the Void Sword Sect with gritted teeth, her eyes practically burning.
She could only compromise and continue to plead, "Patriarch, if you can't save others, can you at least help me save that disciple named Ji Mo?"
"Ji Mo?"
Tu Shan Shushu's expression changed drastically, and she quickly asked, "Little Mingyue, isn't your heart set on that clumsy kid with a runny nose? Why aren't you saving him?"
"Patriarch, are you talking about Er Lengzi? He's so ugly, who would like him? I... I have my eyes on Ji Mo."
Tu Shan Mingyue's small face turned as red as a tomato, but she bravely spoke her heart.
She believed that since the Patriarch doted on her so much, she would definitely help save Ji Mo.
"Scumbag, you unfaithful, damned scumbag, you're not picky, you attract everyone, young and old. Bastard, I must castrate you so you don't harm others."
Tu Shan Shushu was filled with righteous indignation, grabbing two eggs the size of immortal crystals and crushing them into powder.
At this moment, Ji Mo's image in her heart had plummeted to the lowest point.
At the same time, because Tu Shan Mingyue liked the same man, it made her feel incredibly ashamed and indignant.
"Patriarch, you can't talk about Young Master Ji like that; he's not that kind of person."
Tu Shan Mingyue hurriedly defended Ji Mo.
She had interacted with Ji Mo for some time and could genuinely feel that he was a gentle, refined, and jade-like good man, not a scumbag.
Besides, she had heard that Ji Mo was physically weak; how could he have the energy to flirt around?
"You can't judge a person by their appearance; Little Mingyue, you're still too young and easily deceived by these scumbags. Did Ji Mo, that bastard, take advantage of you? If so, I'll go and chop him up right now." Tu Shan Shushu asked nervously.
Tu Shan Mingyue shook her head, "Patriarch, what are you talking about? Young Master Ji is elegant and handsome; he is by no means an absurd person."
Tu Shan Shushu snorted heavily. If he wasn't absurd, would he have tugged her tail the first time they met and shamelessly kissed her?
However, upon learning that nothing seemed to have happened between Tu Shan Mingyue and Ji Mo, she breathed a huge sigh of relief.
If Little Mingyue were also entangled with Ji Mo, she would truly have no face to see anyone.
"Actually, with Young Master Ji's strength, he doesn't need us to save him. But if we don't show our stance, I'm afraid he'll misunderstand that our Tu Shan clan is allied with Chi Lian and Ju Mang, and that would be a big problem."
Tu Shan Mingyue finally couldn't help but reveal the truth, fearing that if Ji Mo got angry and leveled the Qingqiu Demon Gate, he would also annihilate their Tu Shan lineage.
"Misunderstand what? Am I afraid of that damned scumbag?"
Tu Shan Shushu was still angry and couldn't listen.
Tu Shan Mingyue was helpless. Gritting her teeth, she planned to recount her experience in the Void Secret Realm to help Tu Shan Shushu understand Ji Mo's terrifying strength.
However, just as she was about to speak, the Seven-tailed Celestial Fox entered, saying that Chi Di had something important to discuss and asked Tu Shan Shushu to come over quickly.
Tu Shan Shushu didn't think much of it and immediately left.
Tu Shan Mingyue anxiously shouted after Tu Shan Shushu's retreating back, "Patriarch, if Chi Di asks you to deal with the Void Sword Sect, you absolutely must not agree. Young Master Ji is really powerful."
"How powerful? Can he punch me so hard that I cry 'ying ying ying'?" the Seven-tailed Celestial Fox asked curiously.
Tu Shan Mingyue shook her head, then said very seriously, "Seventh Sister, with your small physique, he only needs one finger to make someone cry 'ying ying ying'."
Upon hearing this, the Seven-tailed Celestial Fox's crystalline cheeks instantly turned red to the roots of her ears, as if she had thought of something.
Then, she angrily tugged at Tu Shan Mingyue's collagen-rich little face, scolding in exasperation, "Young and not learning good things, truly shameless."
Tu Shan Mingyue blinked her innocent big eyes. She was telling the truth; Ji Mo's punch had almost shattered that large Netherworld Undying Vine. She suspected a single finger could easily crush her; why was she being called shameless?
Upon entering the valley where Chi Di was located, Tu Shan Shushu immediately felt that something was wrong.
Inside the valley, a large number of Chi Lian clan experts had gathered, their gazes towards her unfriendly.
It seemed that Chi Di had called her over with ill intentions.
If it were in the past, she might have been afraid, but today she had successfully broken through, and her strength was now comparable to Chi Di's, giving her the confidence to face anything.
"Tu Shan Shushu, my Chi Lian lineage and the Ju Mang lineage have decided to deal with the Void Sword Sect and seize Kong Xu Da Xian's sword dao inheritance. Why are you unwilling to participate and insist on opposing us?"
Deep in the valley, where black mist permeated, a colossal body, like a small mountain, slowly revealed itself.
Chi Di opened his scarlet vertical pupils, as large as dinner plates, and stared coldly at Tu Shan Shushu. A terrifying pressure surged like a tide.
Tu Shan Shushu met his gaze without yielding, her golden-orange shoulder-length short hair fluttering in the wind, saying, "Back then, it was Kong Xu Da Xian who saved our Qingqiu Demon Gate. My Tu Shan lineage cannot be ungrateful. I don't care if you want to seize Kong Xu Da Xian's sword dao inheritance, but you must do it honorably. Don't use any despicable methods that would bring shame to the Qingqiu Demon Gate."
Although she hated Ji Mo in her heart, Tu Shan Shushu still had her own principles and would not collude with Chi Di.
"Do you truly intend to feign nobility? Or have you secretly colluded with the Void Sword Sect? Today, if you remain obstinate, you might not be able to leave my valley."
Chi Di's tone was filled with intense killing intent.
He had already learned that Tu Shan Shushu had visited the Void Sword Sect's courtyard not long ago. Fearing complications, he was pressing Tu Shan Shushu to take a side.
"Threatening me? I, Tu Shan Shushu, am not easily scared!"
Tu Shan Shushu did not compromise at all, her emerald green pupils radiating brilliant light.
"Then, today, you must die."
Chi Di sneered, his killing intent fully revealed, and launched his attack.