On a peak of the Qingqiu mountain range, the area was surrounded three layers deep, making it impossible to get through.
Many disciples of the Qingqiu Demon Sect had come to join the fun, wanting to see the Void Sword Sect make a fool of themselves.
The small Void Sword Sect actually wanted to form a marriage alliance with their Qingqiu, and even wanted to marry their most outstanding successor of the younger generation. They absolutely could not agree.
Tu Shan Mingyue was the purest moon in their hearts, how could she be given to outsiders.
Although Tu Shan Mingyue's chest was a bit flat, her doll-like face was perfectly exquisite, and her innocent loli appearance made people unable to resist. Every male wished they could possess her.
The most intense reaction came from the male disciples, who were all incensed, shouting that Ji Mo and the other two should be beaten to death on the spot.
"Toad wants to eat swan meat, go take a piss and look at yourselves."
"Incurable fools, daring to come to our door, you have such thick skin."
"Fellow disciples, kill these three, and then go destroy the Void Sword Sect."
For a time, shouts and killing cries were endless.
Many Qingqiu disciples were rubbing their hands together, almost unable to resist rushing forward and tearing Ji Mo and the others to shreds.
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox was very surprised. Under such circumstances, the three from the Void Sword Sect were as steady as old dogs, not even frowning. Their composure was too strong!
Sima Hongfeng and Er Lengzi had simple thoughts: let these bastards blabber. With the Grand Ancestor here, what were they afraid of these crooked gourds and cracked dates?
Ji Hanhan, seeing Sima Hongfeng and Er Lengzi holding their heads high and looking around with disdain, naturally couldn't back down as the Grand Ancestor. He also appeared calm and composed.
The one who reacted the most was the Four Unlike. It kept kicking its heels, unable to tolerate a group of ants being arrogant in front of it.
According to its usual fiery temper, anyone who dared to jump around in front of it would eventually become a snack.
"Ahem..."
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox let out a light cough, which sounded like a thunderclap in dry weather.
A powerful aura swept in all directions, suppressing all the surrounding voices.
Seeing this, the Qingqiu disciples dared not be so presumptuous, and their voices subsided considerably.
"Sima Hongfeng, our Qingqiu will arrange a trial for your Void Sword Sect. If the Void Sword Sect can pass, then the marriage alliance between the two sects can continue. If you cannot pass, the marriage alliance will be permanently void, and it will never be mentioned again."
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox stared at Sima Hongfeng and reminded him coldly, "The trial is extremely dangerous, and it is possible to lose your life at any moment. If you meet with an accident, you cannot blame Qingqiu, you can only blame yourselves for being incompetent and not having learned your skills well."
Sima Hongfeng could hear the dangerous intent in her words. It was obvious that the Qingqiu Demon Sect had ill intentions, and the content of the trial would definitely be extremely perilous. They were likely using the guise of a trial to openly kill them.
He said without mercy, "Indeed, people's hearts are not as they used to be, and the world is cold. Back then, your Qingqiu, in order to climb higher to our Void Sword Sect, shamelessly married over your most outstanding disciple and even offered an incredibly generous dowry. Now that times have changed, not only are you unwilling to uphold your original promise, but you also intend to harm us. Qingqiu Demon Sect, heh, truly remarkable!"
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox's face turned red and then green, but she gritted her teeth and did not retort.
Currently, the Qingqiu Demon Sect was dominated by the two major families, Chiluan and Jumang. The Tu Shan lineage no longer had much say. The matter was simply not in their hands.
Moreover, the trial was arranged by Chi Di, and she was merely following orders. Now, in Sima Hongfeng's eyes, she was caught in a no-win situation, which was very unfair.
"Hmph, it was the ancestor of the Tu Shan lineage who promised to form a marriage alliance with your Void Sword Sect. What does that have to do with our Qingqiu Demon Sect? Now, we are generously giving you a chance. If you want to form a marriage alliance, honestly pass the trial. If you're afraid of death, then scram, stop talking nonsense."
A young man with messy red hair stepped forward and argued unreasonably, showing no intention of admitting the original promise.
The young man was Chi Di's personal disciple, Chi Mang. He was clad in golden armor, his messy red hair writhing like poisonous snakes, and his whole body surged with blood qi, exuding an imposing aura.
Chi Mang was the second most talented among the younger generation of the Qingqiu Demon Sect, only slightly inferior to Tu Shan Mingyue. He had always considered Tu Shan Mingyue his exclusive possession and could not tolerate her being married off.
He was the most opposed to the marriage alliance, and at this moment, his eyes were filled with ferocity, wishing he could immediately attack and kill the Void Sword Sect members.
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox's face immediately darkened. What do you mean it was just the promise of my Tu Shan ancestor and had nothing to do with the Qingqiu Demon Sect?
Back then, Grand Immortal Xukong had saved all the demons of Qingqiu. If Grand Immortal Xukong had not intervened, your Chiluan lineage would have long been captured to be made into snake wine and snake soup. How could there be a degenerate descendant like you?
However, Chi Mang's status was very high, and the Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox dared not speak out.
It was only regrettable that the Tu Shan lineage had declined. Otherwise, it would not be Chi Mang's turn to be so arrogant.
"A trial is a trial. No matter what schemes or tricks you concoct, bring them on."
Sima Hongfeng was too lazy to waste words with them. With the Grand Ancestor here, why would he be afraid of them? Just fight!
Chi Mang's lips curved into a cold smile, "Heh heh, I hope your Void Sword Sect members don't wet their pants from fear later. The first trial is to brave the Bewildering Heart Refining Array!"
The Bewildering Heart Refining Array was a place where the Qingqiu Demon Sect tested the Dao heart of its disciples. Entering it would produce various illusions, inner demons, and so on, filled with uncontrollable dangers.
It had thirteen levels, with the difficulty increasing at each level. Many disciples of the Qingqiu Demon Sect had problems within the Bewildering Heart Refining Array every year, either being scared out of their wits, becoming idiots, or even having their courage shattered and dying on the spot.
Chi Mang had tampered with the Bewildering Heart Refining Array in advance. This time, once the formation began, one could only enter and not exit. He was determined to seize the opportunity to kill the Void Sword Sect members.
"Bewildering Heart Refining Array?"
Upon hearing the name, Ji Mo roughly understood what it was about.
He beckoned to Er Lengzi, asking him to lean closer, and then quietly transmitted a passage of scripture.
Er Lengzi's pupils widened, and his eyes uncontrollably emitted brilliant light, his face filled with ecstatic joy.
Although it was only a short passage, he already understood that Ji Mo had passed down an unimaginable peerless heart scripture, enough to clarify his Dao heart and make him impervious to all evil.
Ji Mo was passing down a passage from the Tao Te Ching. Although he didn't know if it would be effective, sharpening a knife before battle made it faster.
Four Unlike saw that Er Lengzi's expression was not right and immediately tiptoed over, perking up its donkey ears to eavesdrop.
It only heard a few sentences before its whole body trembled, its face filled with disbelief.
As a divine-level creature, it could better appreciate the miraculousness of this scripture than Er Lengzi. It was definitely a supreme classic!
Sima Hongfeng's face was full of resentment, feeling that the Grand Ancestor was biased, favoring only Er Lengzi and not knowing where he fell short.
Just as he was about to shamelessly eavesdrop, Ji Mo had finished teaching. He patted Er Lengzi on the shoulder and said, "Go, I'm waiting for you to bring glory to the sect."