Chapter 922: Returning Back to Tian Xiang!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



Throughout his entire journey to Tian Xiang City, Jun Mo Xie had overheard seven or eight different versions, and every single one of them revolved around a great beauty and a hero's rage…

Young Master Jun couldn't help but start cursing angrily after hearing a completely different version near Tian Xiang City. "This boss of the three Holy Lands is too despicable! Forget the fact that he lusts after beauties, to think that he also wants to rob ten silver fragments! Ultimately triggering such a shocking battle…"

All in all, there was one common thing between all these legends: this Evil Monarch was definitely not Third Young Master Jun Mo Xie. Those who brought this up instantly attracted scolding from the public and was drowned by everyone's salivas. This was already the milder cases; those who were more unlucky suffered a thorough beating…

Jun Mo Xie had finally arrived on the southern gate of Tian Xiang City when the crowd before him suddenly parted aside. A troop of soldiers marched over, and when they walked out of the gates, they got into a winged-formation. Colorful flags were raised, and flying in the wind, it gave of a tremendous shocking sensation!

The two groups behind the troops emerged; a golden flag was in the air. The Emperor had arrived! It was the Royal Emperor, who had arrived personally!

Everyone shunned as far as they could, watching from afar. Only Jun Mo Xie stood in the middle of the wide path, completely confused as to what was happening.

Nine sounds of firecrackers rang out, shaking the heavens. A luxurious dragon carriage slowly moved forward, the Emperor Yang Huai Nong and the crown price alighted and walked over slowly, full of smiles as they received Jun Mo Xie.

"Long live!"

Everyone around the gate knelt down uniformly.

*So they're here to receive me… *

Jun Mo Xie rubbed his head. He really wasn't used to being suddenly received in such a grand manner…

Looking at the current Emperor of Tian Xiang coming forward with such a hospitable smile, Jun Mo Xie could only try to return a polite smile. *Since they have given me so much face, an Emperor coming out of the gates personally to receive, the 'Evil Monarch' also needs to put on an equal air, right… *

Besides, Jun Mo Xie's return was obviously trying to help this father and son who had just succeeded the throne to declare their might. If news went out saying that the great Evil Monarch whose name shocked the world was personally received by the Emperor of Tian Xiang City, entering Tian Xiang City in such a grand manner, this was a giant intimidation to all the other countries!

As long as the Evil Monarch did not fall from power, this intimidation would remain until Yang Huai Nong settled comfortably in the throne! This was definitely a god sent pie to Tian Xiang that had undergone a change in Emperor. If Yang Huai Nong didn't know how to grab on this good opportunity, then he really wasn't worthy to sit on this throne…

After some casual exchanges, they entered the Capital. After all, the gates were not a suitable place for catching up. Through that simple conversation, Jun Mo Xie could sense that Yang Huai Nong, and Crown Prince, Yang Mo, were genuinely grateful to him. After all, the father and son would definitely not be where they were today without Jun Mo Xie.

"How have you been all these time? There shouldn't be anyone who dares to bully you now, right?" Jun Mo Xie patted Yang Mo's head and asked with a smile.

Yang Mo laughed hearing this, and blinking his eyes cheekily, he said, "Of course no one dares to bully me now! There is Brother Mo Xie backing me up; who dares to touch a single hair on me!"

Jun Mo Xie laughed loudly. Right now, Li You Ran beside him suddenly walked closer and smiled. He asked, "Third Young Master, the Evil Monarch whose name is spreading all over the world, is you, this 'old person', right?" Although it was a question, but it was full of certainty, and even, a hint of mockery.

"Oh?" Jun Mo Xie looked at him interestingly. "The entire world doesn't think that it was me; why are you so sure? Do I really resemble an old person?"

Li You Ran chuckled and said slowly, "There are so many people in this world, but which one has truly understood you! Only those who have really crossed paths with you will understand… how terrifying, mysterious you are! This matter, I'd believe that aside from you, there will be no second person that will be this insane!"

"Am I really very insane? More than the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master? Or perhaps… even more insane than you?" Jun Mo Xie raised his brows, looking at his ex-enemy, also mocking back.

Li You Ran smiled and shook his head. "My insanity… is different from Third Young Master. Our goals are completely different."

"That makes sense." Jun Mo Xie nodded in agreement. "How has Fatty been?"

"Young Master Tang is doing extremely well now!" Li You Ran's tone was full of envy. "This fellow is literally a crownless King in Tian Xiang; although he has no ambitions, but even His Majesty is afraid to offend him… He is really living a comfortable life ah…"

Li You Ran grumbled, "This Tang Yuan has been milking me dry daily, saying that I bullied him for ten years, so now he is collecting it all back with interest. Saying it in such a just and forceful manner… Third Young Master, don't you think that what this Fatty is saying is a little too heartless…"

Jun Mo Xie roared with laughter. "What 'heartless'! If it were me, I'd say he should! Who asked you to make things difficult for no reason for the two of us last time? You even caused him to lose his wife once; it's completely reasonable for him to come seeking revenge now…"

Li You Ran laughed bitterly. "He wanted to come along to welcome you at the gates, but His Majesty personally told him to give this opportunity to the royals family… that's why Tang Yuan reluctantly agreed, but he still extorted a piece of art and ten jugs of wine from His Majesty…"

Jun Mo Xie was a little speechless. Tang Yuan is really bold, extorting from the Emperor…

Truly bold ah…

After eating a sumptuous lunch in the royal palace, Jun Mo Xie, under the company of Li You Ran, headed to the Aristocratic Hall. Little Yang Mo was not brought along on this reunion of old friends catching up and was about to cry.

But the impact on Tian Xiang that Jun Mo Xie's return brought would need these two father and son to properly digest. Especially to those old court officials who were still unwilling to accept the change in throne, it was like a sharp sword that was right above their necks, ready to chop down anytime!

As long as Jun Mo Xie made his attitude clear, all those who knew Jun Mo Xie's ways would definitely not dare to take any rash actions! At least, before Young Master Jun collapsed, they would absolutely not dare to. This had great decisive impact in securing these two father and son's ruling of the country!

So Jun Mo Xie's arrival for these couple of days was extremely precious to the father and son!

Jun Mo Xie had just arrived at the door of the Aristocratic Hall when he saw a huge lump of flesh moving, a fat and short neck doing its best to turn around and look over.

And beside this figure, there was a slender figure accompanying him. In the dark, there were a few more people hidden, keeping a close watch on the situation. Jun Mo Xie could sense the respect those two in the dark had towards him. He didn't need to see them to know they were Hai Chen Feng and his old disciple, Song Shang.

Suddenly meeting with all these people whom he used to see frequently, Young Master Jun felt as though that it had been lifetimes ago since their last meeting. Although their family had not left this place for very long, but this sort of familiarity filled his heart with warmth.

Upon seeing Jun Mo Xie walking over from afar, Tang Yuan suddenly let out a weird cry and ran towards Jun Mo Xie, all the fat on his body bouncing with each step. Jun Mo Xie groaned and looked at him helplessly, face palming himself. "Oh my god… Fatty, why are you fat again… I put in so much effort to make you slim down back then; even if you didn't continue to work hard, you shouldn't have rebounded so much… I'm really speechless…"

Tang Yuan's face was still full of sincere feelings, running over and pouncing, hugging Jun Mo Xie. He hit Jun Mo Xie's back with all his strength, as if he wanted to say something but he couldn't say it. His eyes were red…

Jun Mo Xie was instantly engulfed by his humongous body. He struggled for a while before finally freeing himself. He jokingly scolded, "I say, Tang Yuan, are you planning to suffocate me with all your fat the one rare time I return?"

Tang Yuan laughed and rubbed his hands. "Third Young Master… I was especially worried for you all this time… Until I received the great news of your victorious battle against the Holy Lands; this daddy drank for a whole night! I'm so happy!"

Jun Mo Xie patted his shoulder and said, "Tang Yuan… You're great!"

Tang Yuan laughed loudly, suddenly turning chirpy. He flailed his limbs around and spun around, yelling, "Inform the kitchen! This daddy still wants to drink today! I want to drink till I drop! Wahahaha…"

Sun Xiao Mei stood on the side, smiling. Watching the two of them in their unusual way of expressing their joy of reunion, she was extremely moved to the point of tears. It turned out that the friendship between men could be this loyal, this deep…

In the shadows, Hai Chen Feng's voice rang out. "Third Young Master, since you left, we have been suffering. This Tang Yuan kept sending the two of us to gather news about you… Once, he even dared to scold us just because there was no news… This fatty is really gutsy now! You tell me, where can there be so much news and information that would satisfy his curiosity… It really has been unbearable for us!"

Chapter 923: Tang Yuan's Decision that Affected the Later Generations!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



Tang Yuan scoffed. "It's only asking you to gather news; weren't you guys also anxious? I was just fulfilling your wishes ah. Making me sound so horrid, be careful that I complain to Third Young Master on you! Let you have it good. Hmph!…"

Another voice piped up. "Master, I am willing to testify for Chen Feng. This fatty has been ordering us around for all sorts of matters. The two of us have really suffered; although it is the duty of the disciple to share the Master's troubles, but… essentially its difficult to explain…!"

"Master?" Young Master Jun was stunned by this sudden form of addressment. But he suddenly remembered that Hai Chen Feng's old partner, Song Shang, was his one disciple. Although their relationship was 'made over wine', and Young Master Jun had never acknowledged it, but this old disciple had never changed in the way he addressed him as Master.

Young Master Jun had recalled many things in the past from this one 'Master'. That rain, that gamble, everything came rushing back.

That was the weakest point of my life in this world…

Everyone broke out in loud laughter as they walked inside. Sun Xiao Mei followed behind silently. A sudden thought popped in Jun Mo Xie's head. "Wah, Fatty, you are really capable now… it's been so long, but you didn't lose your wife again?" he asked.

Tang Yuan's round face instantly turned bitter. "Third Young Master… We don't play like this… are you trying to play me till I'm dead? I had just stopped playing for barely a few days here… Ouch… That hurts so much…"

Sun Xiao Mei pinched him harshly on his waist and yelled, "Tang Yuan! How dare you! Just you wait!" Then she snorted and left. Tang Yuan was at a loss for what to do, quickly chasing after her, begging for mercy. "Wifey…. I really didn't, how could I… I- I- I… You must believe me ah…"

Everyone laughed at Tang Yuan's misfortune, watching him grovel after Sun Xiao Mei and apologizing profusely, snot and tears dripping everywhere.

Jun Mo Xie had only stayed in Tian Xiang City for two days when he received news of those from Misty Illusory Manor.

Because during these two days, Jun Mo Xie had been harassed by Tang Yuan so much that he was about to swear, more or less understanding Hai Chen Feng and Song Shang's pains now.

He didn't know where this scoundrel got so many different versions, carrying a thick stack everyday and reciting it to Jun Mo Xie. Always talking about the part where the Evil Monarch battled the three Holy Lands…

In two days, Tang Yuan had purchased almost sixty different versions at high prices and consolidated it all into a book. He pestered Jun Mo Xie to read it everyday. Since then, as long as Jun Mo Xie saw Tang Yuan walking over excitedly while carrying a book, he would be frozen with fear, only short of crying for help…

Upon receiving news of Cao Guo Feng and the rest from the Misty Illusory Manor, Jun Mo Xie could be said to have fled from Tian Xiang City with his tail between his legs…

Only Tang Yuan in the whole entire world was able to scare the Evil Monarch, Jun Mo Xie ,to this state. Tang Yuan's achievement was truly unprecedented!

However, during these two days, Jun Mo Xie had also gifted Tang Yuan, Sun Xiao Mei, Hai Chen Feng, and Song Shang pills for them to strengthen their powers. Tang Yuan had completely no interest in Xuan Qi, but his meagerly cultivation was that of a Golden Xuan's. Although he may not use it, Jun Mo Xie still left an extra with Sun Xiao Mei. If the day Tang Yuan suddenly decided to cultivate came, these few pills would be his greatest motivation.

Delivering pills for Tang Yuan, Song Shang, and Hai Chen Feng… this was the greatest reason why Jun Mo Xie came!

Jun Mo Xie had also left large quantities of Bone Tempering Pill and other low level pills for this fellow to profit off from… Although he was hoping that Tang Yuan would also take a few to strengthen himself, Jun Mo Xie could tell from Tang Yuan's greedy expression that he would rather exchange all of this into silver than to eat it himself…

Jun Mo Xie decided that if one day, he managed to concoct 'Cleansing' Pills that had no side effect, first thing he'd do would be to shove it down this Fatty's throat. Or not… He would leave this world in a couple of decades… How boring this world would be without Tang Yuan…

After he departed, Tang Yuan issued an order: Purchase all the books on the Evil Monarch! Any variation could be bought at high prices; even if it was made on the spot, that was no issue. Collate it all and store it in the study…

Because Tang Yuan felt that these things were the funniest jokes he had seen in his entire life. No matter which version, no matter how pleasant it was, it was enough to make him break out in uncontrollable laughter. The only regrettable thing was that the main character of the story didn't seem to be his best friend Jun Mo Xie… They've described him too ideally… how is he that good?

Under the great support of Tang Yuan's wealth, all sorts of weird rumors regarding the Evil Monarch boomed all over the Continent…

This purchase operation had directly caused huge arguments and banters when the future generations discussed about the legendary Evil Monarch… Which helped add a tinge of mystery to the legendary Evil Monarch. Of course, which of it was about what the real Evil Monarch had experienced… was food for thought…

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In a dense forest, Saint Emperor Cao, Cao Guo Feng, was walking in front with a heavy look on his face. Since they left Chrysanthemum City, he had been pulling a long face, clearly feeling troubled. The other six knew he wasn't in a good mood and did not try to strike up a conversation with him. And thus, the seven of them remained in silence for a couple of days.

Their goal for the trip this time was to find someone.

They had already thoroughly searched this mountain a couple of times, missing nothing. They had heard that that person resided here, but the seven of them had combed the entire place yet still couldn't find anything.

This trip had really been not very smooth-sailing. Cao Guo Feng and Bai Qi Feng, the leaders, were extremely upset. The only good news they received recently was that the three Holy Lands had been defeated by the hands of an 'Evil Monarch' who popped out of nowhere. They suffered a great disadvantage and were practically wiped out. This finally allowed these few people to feel elated for once. They had discussed and laughed at the three Holy Lands' misfortune for a while before returning back to their silence…

Looking at the exceedingly silent mountain forest that showed no trace of human residence, finally confirming that the person they were looking for was not here, Cao Guo Feng finally decided to give up.

Saint Emperor Cao hit a tree with his palm in frustration. "This trip this time is truly unlucky to the core! Can't find the person we are looking for, falling out with the Holy Lands, that bunch of scums! And the most infuriating thing is, the Free and Natural Physique, the best successor, vanished just like this…"

Bai Qi Feng let out a long sigh and said in agreement. "A youth with the Free and Natural Physique ah… Who knows how many ten thousands of years it takes for one to appear ah…. Just like that… A pity! A pity ah…"

The others also shook their heads and sighed. When this matter was brought up, they only felt extreme hatred towards the three Holy Lands! If Zhan Mu Bai had not played dirty, how could a rare prodigy like that just go missing?

But there was no use talking about it anymore. Even if they wished to settle scores with Zhan Mu Bai, it couldn't be done anymore. Because that Saint Emperor Zhan had already died a tragic death in the hands of the Evil Monarch, to the point where his soul was completely destroyed and damned for eternity!

This left Cao Guo Feng completely upset! Not having a place to vent when he wanted to find somewhere to vent!

"Looks like the information this time was wrong; the person we are looking for is not here at all." Cao Guo Feng laughed bitterly and said moodily. "Not only did we not find the person on this trip, and we also messed up assisting the three Holy Lands in dealing with the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master. Which means we did not fulfill a single thing the Lord had instructed us to do… The seven of us brothers are really unlucky…"

Bai Qi Feng was indifferent. "This trip being a wasted one is because there was an error in the information. How could it be blamed on us? Besides… what sort of conduct do those from the three Holy Lands have? How could we cooperate with them? We are already being magnanimous not killing every single one of them. Big Brother need not take it to heart. I believe that anyone from the Misty Illusory Manor will also not back off just like that. It takes great effort to back off in how you handled this whole matter."

"But… no matter what the reason is, the result is that we did not accomplish what we should have. There is a reason behind any failure, but this reason is not a reason why we did not accomplish it. Responsibility is responsibility and we must carry it!"

"I understand! Rest assured, the six of us are willing to carry this responsibility with Big Brother!" Bai Qi Feng said, raising his head.

"That is wrong; since I am leading for this trip, where is the logic in making all of you carry the responsibility for me?" Cao Guo Feng asked displeasedly. He sighed again and said, "Actually, the thing that has been bothering me is concerning something else."

"What is it?"

"The Evil Monarch is probably that Third Young Master Jun Jun Mo Xie. I believe no one has any doubts on this. But Jun Mo Xie's powerful rise this time and the powerful forces he has causes me to worry about the future threat to the Misty Illusory Manor."

Cao Guo Feng said heavily. "Jun Mo Xie dealing with the three Holy Lands is bound to happen. And now, after the three Holy Lands have suffered such great losses, their strength is far from their past. As long as the Heaven Saint Palace doesn't intervene, the three Holy Lands are bound to be destroyed in Jun Mo Xie's hands! Someone like this is truly the scariest because he has a terrifying, unmatched speed in his advancement! All of the strength he has currently is enough to shake any force in the world!"

Chapter 924: I'll Gift You a Successor!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



"The Misty Illusory Manor may have plenty of experts and is strong, but most of them are old in age. They can't compete with a maniacal prodigy with rapid advancement speed like Jun Mo Xie! Jun Mo Xie is barely twenty. Standing in a battle alone, he killed Zhan Mu Bai with not a single scratch on him. And he was capable of killing over twenty Holy Land experts in a single sweep after battling a Saint Emperor! What sort of power is that?! What sort of potential is that?! I can almost confirm that he will not be past thirty when he reaches the peak of this world!"

"When that time comes, even if its us, Misty Illusory Manor, what do we have to resist against Jun Mo Xie?" Cao Guo Feng sighed in grief. "It'll still be alright if Jun Mo Xie doesn't set his eyes on Misty Illusory Manor, but if he really does, then… the consequences are unimaginable!"

"Then Big Brother means… that we should get rid of Jun Mo Xie now? Get rid of the threat once and for all?!" Bai Qi Feng furrowed his brows and asked.

"No. That sort of thing, perhaps the three Holy Lands can do it without feeling any guilt, but the Misty Illusory Manor must not! And dares not! You must all remember: if you kill someone because you envy their speed… then there is no doubt that you have a subconscious belief in your own heart that 'I'm incomparable to him'. This is a great taboo in cultivation! Even if we ultimately kill him, he will become an inner-demon that will live forever in the deepest parts of your heart. And from then on, you will never be able to improve for eternity!"

Cao Guo Feng's eyes were full of worry. "If there is no Jun Mo Xie, the Misty Illusory Manor has no reason to be anxious. But now that he exists, we must absolutely find a suitable successor that has a great physique comparable to the enemy. This matter is of utmost urgency! Because we must guarantee that a thousand years later, there is still someone who is able to support the entire Misty Illusory Manor!"

Realization dawned on Bai Qi Feng. But his face turned into that of fury, and he uttered through gritted teeth: "This sort of ideal successor… we had actually found it… but it's a pity that its all destroyed by the three Holy Lands! Those b*stards! If I could, I'd eat them alive!"

Another person piped up cautiously. "When put in this way… if one day, the Misty Illusory Manor is destroyed in the hands of Jun Mo Xie, then isn't it all because what the three Holy Lands had done?"

"That is correct! That's why I said… We must not let them off so easily." Bai Qi Feng said heavily, his eyes filled with killing intent. His hand pressed on his sword as he looked south. That was the direction of the three Holy Lands!

"Now that things have come to this, there is no use in talking about all this anymore; there is no point… The real important thing is where do we go and find a successor whose physique is able to contend against Jun Mo Xie? Otherwise, the Misty Illusory Manor that has been around for ten thousands of years is really running out of time!" Cao Guo Feng let out a long sigh, frowning.

The other six people all thought it through and let out long sighs, at the ends of their wits.

Just then, they heard an eerie, maniacal laughter ringing out. And the sound was coming from not far away. Everyone exchanged looks of shock. A gleam appeared in Cao Guo Feng's eyes as he asked, "Which expert is acting like ghosts before us? I invite you to come out and meet us."

The faces of Bai Qi Feng and the rest darkened. From the sound of the laughter, this person's strength was definitely not beneath any of them present, and even a little more superior! If this person was really an enemy, it'd be a terrifying one!

They all did not open their mouths to speak, completely focusing in stand-by mode, getting ready to attack at any moment.

After a long time, they heard that eerie voice speak slowly. "Weren't you guys looking for a successor with a good physique? This old man sees that you have been searching too hard and pities all of you for being so old with age and left with not much time to live. So I specially came to gift one to you. This old man is a kind person, right?!"

This person's voice was vague and indistinct; sometimes it was in front, sometimes it was at the back, and sometimes left and right. Yet sometimes, it seemed as if he were spinning in the air, changing positions constantly. Even the supernatural powers of the seven Saint Emperors could not clearly discern the direction this person was hiding at, what more his general location!

The moment the person had finished his sentence, the faces of the seven of them changed. *This person could clearly listen to the contents of our conversation earlier, while we cannot do anything about him at all… Doesn't this mean that this person's strength is beyond all of us? *

And this person's voice was not friendly, so clearly he was not a friend!

Why would such a powerful enemy appear in such wilderness?

After a moment of silence, suddenly, a bloodcurdling scream ripped across the air. The voice sounded young, and the person was definitely not beyond the age of twenty. Then, this eerie voice laughed gleefully and said, "Come, come! Hahahaha… come and welcome your disciple… Free and Natural Physique… it's really rare to find…"

A white figure seemed to be tossed in the air with great force. It spun twice in the air, blood spurting out from his mouth and across the air. Then, it landed heavily on the ground with a pa, blood and flesh flying about.

"This old man is going off now, hahaha…" This eerie voice seemed to be coming from underground now, vanishing completely without a trace.

"Go!" Bai Qi Feng yelled and ran over first.

"Qi Feng! Be careful; it may be a trap!" Cao Guo Feng warned. He flew into the air with his sword, cautiously observing the surroundings. In this position, no matter what was happening nearby, he would be able to immediately render aid to his comrades and deliver a fatal blow to the enemy from the top!"

This was the mutual understanding that the seven of them had developed after undergoing battles together for a long time. Nothing needed to be said; when faced with an enemy, they would naturally get into the best formation, each occupying the best and most advantageous position that would be able to provide the best protection for their comrades!

Cao Guo Feng was full of alert in the air when he suddenly heard Bai Qi Feng yelling anxiously. "Big Brother! Hurry over and see! Its… It's really that child with the Free and Natural Physique! Come over quickly!"

Cao Guo Feng who was hovering mid air jolted and landed where Bai Qi Feng was with a whoosh. He was instantly enraged at the sight!

On the ground laid a person.

That person was already covered in blood; aside from terrible wounds, he was completely unconscious. He only had the strength to breathe out and not inhale any air…

Looked like this person was dealt a heavy hit by the person speaking earlier and tossed from a high place. It was already not easy for him to still hold onto his breath…

Cao Guo Feng walked over and checked his pulse. He couldn't help but curse again. The meridians of this youth before them were almost completely destroyed! He was practically a cripple!

This youth had a handsome face; both his brows were furrowed in agony, and both his eyes were tightly shut… But it was none other than the prodigy with the Free and Natural Physique!

To think that he was kidnapped away when he was in Chrysanthemum City but delivered back again only now. But in such a pathetic, dying state. Cao Guo Feng only felt an heartache. His hand that had always been steady was trembling a little. He forced himself to control his emotions and shut his eyes as he asked, "Can he still be saved?"

With Cao Guo Feng's prowess and judgment, asking this sentence was enough to show the amount of concern he had for this youth with the Free and Natural Physique.

Bai Qi Feng sighed and replied, "I'm afraid it'll be difficult…"

Actually, not only was Cao Guo Feng upset, even Bai Qi Feng was not necessarily feeling any better!

Cao Guo Feng's entire body jerked as his back gave way. As if in this moment, he had suddenly aged numerous years…

"But it is not completely impossible… just… just that we must see if… it's worth it…" Bai Qi Feng said hesitantly.

"What way? " Cao Guo Feng turned around sharply, looking at Bai Qi Feng with a fervent look in his eyes.

"The seven of us take turns to use our Xuan Qi to protect his pulse. Then, we hurry all the way back to the Misty Illusory Manor! If he can sustain till we get back to the Misty Illusory Manor, there may be a chance with powerful effects of the Seven Colored Holy Fruit… But if he can't last till then, then there is nothing we can do… But from the looks of his current situation, thinking of lasting until then… it's difficult! Really difficult!" Bai Qi Feng said.

"No matter what, this is the last hope we have now! Let's do it this way! We head straight back to the Misty Illusory Manor! The prodigal physique of this lad directly concerns the future of the Misty Illusory Manor, and failure is not an option! Let me be the first to sustain his life…" Cao Guo Feng said decisively.

Cao Guo Feng stretched his arms out, and Xuan Qi rushed out. With a grunt, a formless bed that was completely made from condensed Xuan Qi appeared suddenly!

He grabbed at the air with his right hand. The body of the youth on the ground silently floated up and onto this Xuan Qi bed. There was not a single movement on his body, as if he had fallen comfortably into the clouds.

Dense Xuan Qi emitted from Cao Guo Feng's palms as he went over the body. Everywhere the palms went, the wounds on the youth's body began to dry up and scab. The bleeding wound just now instantly got better!

"The Return of Spring Skill! Big Brother, you're insane!" Bai Qi Feng was shocked. "Are you sick of living?"

The Return of Spring Skill was a special skill for treating injuries. The user used his own life force to transform into the power for healing, allowing the injured party's injuries to get better! Even the most severe of injuries would get better when this skill was used!

But in Misty Illusory Manor, this secret skill was a tabooed skill!

Chapter 925: Apprehensions!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



There was no other reason; the moment the Return of Spring Technique was used, the user's life would be greatly exhausted regardless whether the injured was saved or not! He may even die from using up all of his life force!

Cao Guo Feng smiled and said, "This old man has already lived for one thousand years, but I have not lived enough. Yet, I definitely cannot watch a prodigy get destroyed like this before my eyes! The three Holy Lands can be full of jealousy and kill for precaution, but this old man will never ever do something like that! Being greedy for life does not mean that I fear death!"

After saying this, he grabbed the wrist of the boy and began to transfer all of the Xuan Qi into him, continuously, with no reservations…

This youngster who was close to death with the 'Free and Natural Physique' was naturally Young Master Jun. Right now, Young Master Jun was feeling extremely conflicted. Cao Guo Feng's wholehearted care and concern had caused Jun Mo Xie to feel guilty.

Because Cao Guo Feng was sincerely thinking for Young Master Jun's life, but Jun Mo Xie was lying to him. Although Cao Guo Feng's ultimate goal was for the Misty Illusory Manor, but Jun Mo Xie still felt that his own behavior was a little despicable.

At the same time Cao Guo Feng used the Return of Spring Skill, Jun Mo Xie distinctly felt the life force in Cao Guo Feng's body decreasing rapidly. He sighed internally and secretly activated the Art of Unlocking Heaven's Fortune and transferred the life force back to Cao Guo Feng through a unique air circulation.

First, he forced it into the air, controlling it using the Art of Unlocking Heaven's Fortune and seeping it into Cao Guo Feng's body. Although it was slower, much slower than Cao Guo Feng's output, but its advantage was that it was consistent and hard to be detected.

And the life energy that was processed by the Art of Unlocking Heaven's Fortune was stronger. So Cao Guo Feng who had used the tabooed skill no matter what the consequences were had instead gained an advantage, prolonging his longevity.

Jun Mo Xie also felt a little more at ease. At least in this way, I've made it up to you and didn't make you lose everything…

As to whether we'll be friends or foes in the future, only time will tell. I'll do my best not to cause you harm! Jun Mo Xie shut his eyes and said mentally.

For the sake of Dugu Xiao Yi and Guan Qing Han, I really have no other choice.

Because if I requested for it directly, you will absolutely not give it to me. What I need is not a small quantity…

Please allow me to be selfish once!

I'm sorry!

Jun Mo Xie had always been very self centered. He had committed countless things selfishly. But only this time, he was really moved by how Cao Guo Feng used his own life force to sustain his life with no hesitation.

Jun Mo Xie would not feel any guilt if he killed Cao Guo Feng in a face to face battle. Even if Cao Guo Feng was a Saint, he would also… not give way. If he was really injured, then it was still reasonable, but right now… he was not injured at all…

The human's conscience is truly a magical thing. To think that a cold-blooded person like me could also develop such complicated emotions… Jun Mo Xie laughed bitterly.

Bai Qi Feng couldn't help but frown at the sight Cao Guo Feng ceaselessly transferring his Xuan Qi. "Big Brother, I'm afraid that this matter requires greater considerations. This ideal successor with the Free and Natural Physique is indeed difficult to come by, but right now, is it really worth it for us to take such a big risk for him when he is in this state?! Since the enemy is able to leave him half dead and deliver him back to us, there may be a bigger plot behind this! What if the person just now already destroyed the sensibility of this child? Even if we save him back physically with the Manor's treasure, we may not be able to salvage his mind! If we saved an idiot, so what if he has the Free and Natural Physique?! This is an important thing that we cannot neglect!"

Young Master Jun who was feigning his severe injuries cursed mentally. F*ck you, you're the idiot! Your whole family is full of idiots! When this Young Master Jun shows his skills, I'll definitely turn you into an idiot! How dare you insult this young master!

Cao Guo Feng smiled and shook his head without saying a word.

"Big Brother, even putting aside what I said earlier, all of us will use large amounts of Xuan Qi to sustain this child's life… if an enemy ambushes us, not only will this child die, even the seven of us will… also have the possibility of dying on the journey. Aren't the stakes a little big here?" Bai Qi Feng began to turn anxious seeing how he couldn't convince Cao Guo Feng.

There was really too many suspicious things about this matter. Bai Qi Feng couldn't help but think hypothetically. The Free and Natural Physique had been rare to find since ancient times. But the enemy was willing to destroy it in such a mangled state and return it… Why would he do that if he didn't have any plots?

If this was a trap… then the consequences were really severe!

"You are not wrong at all." Cao Guo Feng finally slowly opened his mouth to speak. "Everything before us is obviously a trap! I had already figured this out just now, but this is a trap that we have no choice but to walk into! Even if we know that there is a high chance that we won't walk out of it alive, we must still walk into it!"

"Since the thousands of years Misty Illusory Manor has been built, we have been full of talents and countless prodigal cultivators. But one that has the Free and Natural Physique is completely unheard of. This has led to a huge restriction in the development of the Misty Illusory Manor… especially when the Evil Monarch Jun Mo Xie has coincidentally emerged in the outside world! Qi Feng, amongst us, we can't conceal the fact that we are old; how much hope is there for us? But the Misty Illusory Manor must remain, and it must be an existence that lasts throughout all the ages!"

Bai Qi Feng had wanted to try and convince him, but he couldn't say it out loud. He only sighed and lowered his head.

"This youth before us is the hope of the Misty Illusory Manor! The terrifying potential of the Free and Natural Physique; there is nothing comparable to it. I believe that this child must have had special encounters that allowed him to retain his Free and Natural Physique, which would disappear in his early childhood without a master! And he even developed a strong foundation of Xuan Qi! What does all this represent? You and I are aware of it. The future development of this youth with great luck is definitely unlimited! He may not be inferior to that Jun Mo Xie!"

Cao Guo Feng once again increased the speed of the Xuan Qi he was channeling in. "Now at this moment, when the internal is troubled and there is an external threat, we have gotten this miraculous opportunity again. How could we abandon it? Even if the seven of us are to perish here, we must not give up on it! Even if there is the slightest chance, we must bring this youth with the Free and Natural Physique safely back to the Misty Illusory Manor! We must take the risk this time!

"If we abandoned this youth for our own safety today, and the Misty Illusory Manor comes with any mishap in the future and is wiped out, then everything will be due to us! We are the sinners who caused the Misty Illusory Manor to be annihilated!" Cao Guo Feng said heavily.

"Big Brother always takes into account the greater picture and thinks and considers greatly at length. You are right, I was not considerate enough earlier." A look of embarrassment flashed across Bai Qi Feng's face. "It can be said that I owe the Misty Illusory Manor a great debt of gratitude. Since we've come to this point, then even if it means staking my life on it, I must safely bring this child back!"

All five of them had a solemn look on their faces, and they nodded their heads resolutely!

Cao Guo Feng laughed, feeling heartened. "Since that's the case, let's hurry up and set off! My skills are slightly stronger, so let me be the one to sustain for the first part of this journey until I'm exhausted. Then, you guys take turns and go about it according to the way I did it. Absolutely must not let him feel any sudden movements in case of further complications!"

Bai Qi Feng responded and rushed ahead of Cao Guo Feng. "I'll open the path." He rushed off.

Cao Guo Feng carried the 'severely injured' body of Young Master Jun and followed closely behind Bai Qi Feng. The other five formed a circle around Cao Guo Feng. The seven of them formed a secure formation and dashed off at high speed!

The seven people bolted forward like lightning. Although they were in a dense forest, there was not a single sound made! These Saint Emperor experts did not get their reputation for nothing.

Right now, these seven experts were behaving as if they were about to meet a huge enemy. All of them spread their spiritual sense far and wide.

They were already about to exit the mountains, but that scary opponent still made no move.

If there was something unusual, there must be something wrong. These seven people did not lower their guard; instead, they became even more alert!

*Since the enemy has already set up this trap, how could he let us escape away so easily? *

All seven of them had the same thought.

After traveling for quite a distance, Cao Guo Feng noticed something odd about his own body. My Xuan Qi is indeed more superior than the rest, but I had just greatly exhausted my strength in using the Return of Spring Skill. Technically, my body should be weaker than usual, but right now, there is nothing unusual about my body. Furthermore, I don't seem to be showing signs of fatigue when I've released so much of my Xuan Qi.

This usual situation caused Cao Guo Feng to feel extremely elated. *Could it be that my sudden explosion of moral character, exhausting my own lifespan to use a tabooed skill, is able to allow myself to return back to my best state? This is truly bizarre! *

But no matter what, this situation that had appeared was still a good thing! As long as he retained his own strength, there might not be big danger even if they met with an enemy! As long as he maintained it until they returned to the Misty Illusory Manor, it was absolutely worth it, even if it costed him his life!

Chapter 926: Impasse!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



The mountain pass was right before their eyes: a narrow and long ravine. Sunlight did not enter, forming an eerie and long shadow. From afar, it looked like a cold viper quietly crawling on the ground.

Bai Qi Feng raised his hand and all seven people instantly halted. He looked at what laid before them cautiously, a sharp look in his eyes. "If the enemy set up an ambush in this area of the mountain, this will be their last stage and also the most treacherous one! It is most suitable for ambush… everyone get ready; the battle is very likely to be before us!"

The remaining others responded in agreement. They couldn't help but reach for their swords looking at that narrow ravine before them, only feeling their palms turn cold and sweaty.

These people had been living on the edge of life and death for thousands of years and were already old beyond description. Even in the face of death, when the swords were upon their necks, it might not even bring a frown to their faces.

But right now, when faced with this rather ordinary looking ravine, they were all feeling fearful!

But this fear was not for themselves, but for the huge responsibility they were all carrying upon their shoulders! The future of the Misty Illusory Manor was in the arms of Cao Guo Feng! There was no room for mistakes!

The only thing they knew right now was that the opponent was a powerful and mysterious enemy. That person was hiding in the shadows, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment. As to where this person was from? Why was he targeting the Misty Illusory Manor like this? Which force did he belong to? What was the strength of the forces behind him?

They had no clue about any of these!

The mental pressure on these seven people was even greater because of this layer of mystery.

The seven people carefully used their immense spiritual sense to scan the ravine and the two peaks before them thoroughly, but they didn't find anything! But because they didn't find anything, they were even more nervous!

The unique trait of humans feeling fearful about what they did not know—even Saint Emperors were no exceptions!

There was completely nothing, which meant there were only two possibilities. One, there was no one at all. Second… the enemy's strength was beyond all of theirs. But… the enemy had already set up such a thorough and cruel plan, how could he not arrange for the final blow?

None of the seven Saint Emperors of Misty Illusory Manor would believe that there was no one over there.

The ravine was only five zhang wide, but the sides were extremely steep, as if it were cut by a knife. The most unique thing about the ravine was that the top was mutually connected, making it seem like a giant tunnel…

Bai Qi Feng furrowed his brows and looked. "I'll go and check it out first. If anything goes wrong… just go the other way, and don't bother about me! This place is really odd and treacherous!"

Cao Guo Feng raised his head and looked at Bai Qi Feng, intense emotions in his eyes. "Qi Feng… you must be careful, if you notice anything amiss, retreat immediately and don't try to test it."

The other five members also had worried looks on their faces.

If this was the past, the seven brothers would rather live and die together, insisting on barging their way through as one! But right now, they couldn't. Even if they knew clearly that Bai Qi Feng had a low chance of making it out alive… this scouting was necessary! Even if Bai Qi Feng didn't go, someone else would still have to do it. It was only a matter of who was the one doing it.

Bai Qi Feng nodded his head heavily. With a flash, he charged straight in at high speed. The six people behind looked at the view of his back, a look of anxiety in their eyes.

Bai Qi Feng had already arrived at the entrance of the ravine. His white figure paused for a while; he turned about slightly, as if he wanted to turn around to look at his brothers, but ultimately, he didn't. After this pause, he accelerated and vanished into the ravines!

That instant when Bai Qi Feng's figure disappeared into the ravine, everyone was feeling extremely anxious, vaguely having an ominous feeling that they would never meet again in this life…

But it didn't take long before the white figure appeared again and Bai Qi Feng emerged, a look of surprise on his face. "There is no ambush here! There is completely no ambush! This… this is really amazing…"

Everyone was relieved. Cao Guo Feng scolded jokingly, "Don't tell me you are disappointed that there is no ambush? What a wretch."

Bai Qi Feng chuckled and replied, "Big Brother, this place is the best place for an ambush, but they didn't set one… the moment we pass this place, the rest of it will be a wide and open plain. Trying to kill Saint Emperor experts on a open plain… isn't it a joke? That's why I said I can't figure it out."

Cao Guo Feng scoffed. "Don't bother thinking about things that you can't figure out! Since there is no ambush then let's hurry along. If we all make it back to Misty Illusory Manor safely, isn't it a joyous matter!"

Everyone's anxieties were erased and they all entered happily.

The width of the ravine may be narrow, but it was extremely long. When the seven people had just seen the light at the other side, Cao Guo Feng suddenly had a bad feeling, all his goosebumps appearing. He suddenly yelled, "Halt!"

This was a thunderous shout, clearing all the clouds above. Especially in a narrow ravine like this, the other six people's ears were ringing from the volume.

The other six all instantly halted from shock. They all looked over at the narrow opening where the light was entering from. Their skills were slightly inferior to Cao Guo Feng, but they didn't find anything amiss. They couldn't help but turn around to look at Cao Guo Feng in surprise.

It was as if Cao Guo Feng's sharp eyesight could see all the way through to the outside. "A honest person does nothing underhanded; since you are already here and you intend to cause trouble for us, do you still need to do put up that shady disguise? Just come straight out!"

The six people's hearts sank upon hearing this.

The darkness before dawn was the darkest. They knew that endless brightness came with one more step forward, but they just had to be trapped in the darkest moment!

They were almost at the end of the ravine; the enormous mountain body was at their sides, removing all possibilities of breaking through the walls to escape. At a time like this, if the enemy blocked them from the front and back, there was no way out… and the consequences were really dire!

Just at this timing, a long whistle rang out from outside. A graceful voice rang out. "As expected of Saint Emperor Cao Guo Feng, truly impressive! We all thought we left no traces, but to think that Saint Emperor Cao could still detect us from so far away. Truly, your reputation is fully justified."

Then, as that clear and melodious laughter rang out, ten black figures emerged on the exit of the tunnel, blocking out the other exit.

The seven Saint Emperors were taken aback, and some of them were even confused, unconsciously turning around to look behind.

That person laughed slowly. "There's no need to turn around, because the way you came in from has already been blocked. We deployed almost one hundred experts in the operation for this ambush! Cao Guo Feng, hehehehe, the seven Saint Emperors of the Misty Illusory Manor, today shall be your death day! This eerie and narrow ravine is really a suitable and apt place for your resting place ah!"

Cao Guo Feng understood that all of them had fallen into an impasse that they had never encountered before. But he still did not give up on transferring his Xuan Qi. He only asked, "Who are you? Since we are about to die, my friend, why don't you meet us with your real appearance? Let the few of us die understanding why. If we are really dying in the hands of our old acquaintances, the seven of us would not be dying in injustice."

It turned out that all the people at the exit were donned in black, and they all had black cloth masking their faces, only revealing their gleaming eyes. Upon hearing Cao Guo Feng's words, the leader laughed heartily. "Even if you are all eradicated, the forces behind you will still remain. Saint Emperor Cao, we are all clear of the strength of you seven brothers. Although we may have the geological and manpower advantage, but we only have ninety percent confidence in keeping all of you here."

He laughed eerily. "Ninety percent; although it is relatively high, but it is still not hundred percent! For precaution's sake, we absolutely will not reveal our identities before you all are dead."

He looked at Cao Guo Feng and said menacingly, "Of course, I definitely will not let a big shot like Saint Emperor Cao die confused; so… when Saint Emperor Cao is really unable to move later and has one last breath left, I will fulfill this wish of Saint Emperor Cao's."

This person cackled weirdly. "Perhaps, when that time comes, Saint Emperor Cao will really be elated."

"It is yet to be determined whether I'll be elated or not." Cao Guo Feng scoffed. "Can all the things of the world go according to one's wishes? You may not have that opportunity to witness if I'm elated or not!!"

"Indeed, that is the case. That is why I do not dare to reveal my identity right now. Better to be safe than sorry; there is nothing wrong with being cautious!" This was beyond everyone's exceptions. That person had outrightly acknowledged this fact.

Cao Guo Feng was even more on guard. The person they were facing was not arrogant or hot-tempered. He had a steady and deep temperament. Indeed, he was a formidable opponent!

It could be said that Bai Qi Feng was responsible for everyone from the Misty Illusory Manor falling into such a treacherous circumstance because he did not do a good job in scouting. There was no way out or for retreat. It was truly a bad situation.

But none of the six people brought this matter up. The reason why they were in this circumstance now was because of the decision all seven of them had made. They had no intentions of blaming anyone.

But Bai Qi Feng suddenly panted heavily. He let out a loud shout, drew his sword, and charged forward. Even if the brothers did not blame him, caring about the brotherly ties they had, Bai Qi Feng felt that it was all his fault! And he could not make up for it even if he died a hundred times! Because it was his own mistake that caused all seven of them to be in this state of impasse!

Possibly ruining the future of the Misty Illusory Manor!

Chapter 927: Breaking Out!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



At this point, Bai Qi Feng had already given up on living!

The only thought in his mind now was to go all out!

Only by risking this life of his could he let his six brothers escape!

That was the only thought in his heart!

But Cao Guo Feng had been noticing him this entire time. The moment he moved, Cao Guo Feng had already appeared in front of him, staring coldly at him. With a loud pa sound, a ruthless slap landed on his face!

Bai Qi Feng caressed his face, somewhat stunned. In the past thousand years, no one had ever slapped him before. But today, he'd been slapped so ruthlessly under the eyes of everyone! But in that instant, he actually did not feel any rage at all.

"Was that comfortable?" Cao Guo Feng stared coldly at him and asked. "Do you know that those people there are simply waiting for you to charge over so that they can pick us apart with greater ease? Do you know that if you dashed out now, the lives of all seven of us will be lost in your hands along with the future of the Misty Illusory Manor? Do you know that if you charged out now… If you died, the six of us would also give up on escaping even if we had the chance? Bai Qi Feng, when did you become this stupid?"

Bai Qi Feng's determined face finally gave way slightly, and his eyes grew red as he muttered in a low voice, "But…"

"But what? But everyone's situation is only so bad now because of you, right?" Cao Guo Feng cut his words short and reprimanded fiercely. "The situation is already like this; what use is there even if you charged out there? With regards to this debt, all of us will remember it for you! When we get back to the Misty Illusory Manor, we will naturally look for you to settle accounts! You're thinking of ending everything with your death? How can there be such a simple matter in the world?"

"Indeed! Second brother Bai, with regards to this debt that you owe us, everyone will naturally obtain it back from you slowly in the future. There's no way that we'll let you off so easily! Dying is too cheap for you!" The other five also laughed and said, their words seemingly very relaxed and carefree.

In the face of life and death, these people completely discarded all their concerns and instead became more carefree.

Bai Qi Feng's emotions gradually calmed down, and he nodded solemnly. He didn't say anything else, and his eyes regained their calm.

"Pa pa pa…" A series of clapping sounds rang out, as an eerie voice rang out. "Hahahaha… what a close relationship! The Misty Illusory Manor is indeed a place of great talents! However, some people's face are indeed a little too thick. If it was me who made such a grave mistake, implicating my brothers, I would have already drawn my sword and taken my own life in embarrassment! How would I have the have had the face to stand there with my brothers so righteously? The thickness of some people's face is truly unparalleled under the heavens ah! What an eye opener; impressive, impressive!"

Bai Qi Feng snorted coldly and was just about to speak when he realized with a start. "Brothers, we must rush out now immediately! The fact that those people haven't attacked yet and are stalling for time here now means that they're waiting for the people from the other side to rush over here, pincering us in! If we…"

Cao Guo Feng's eyes widened as he exclaimed, "You're right! Brothers, slaughter a path out with me!"

Seeing that they'd finally caught on, the person from the other side laughed aloud. "So you finally realized; but it's already too late!" The laughing sneers of tens of people rang out behind them. Quite clearly, the enemy had already arrived!

Cao Guo Feng did not even turn around, roaring loudly. "Bai Qi Feng will lead the charge; the five of you will assist his flanks, and we'll all rush out together in one stroke! Victory or defeat will all depend on this one stroke!"

Bai Qi Feng roared madly, and with a loud whooshing sound, his white sleeves billowed menacingly as he took the lead, charging out. His speed grew faster and faster, and by the time he dashed out of the cave, green smoke was rising from the hems of his white robes!

The stress in this kind of dire situation coupled with the immense guilt and responsibility in his heart caused Bai Qi Feng to actually break through his internal shackles, displaying unprecedented peak power!

The other six followed closely behind him like seven of the sharpest swords, intent on piercing through the darkness into the light!

A loud roar rang out behind him as the enemies at the back charged after them!

Bai Qi Feng dashed forward like a streak of lightning; at the height of his speed, the long sword in his hand shrilled loudly, turning into a streak of scaldingly hot white light, stabbing forward dazzlingly!

In the instant the sword stabbed out, Bai Qi Feng's eyes had already turned as red as blood. His long hair billowed behind him magnificently, and he leaned forward and flew forward; before he'd reached even three zhang in distance, the swordlight had already condensed into the thickness of a cylinder. Swordlight blasted out in all directions, emitting dazzling rays in the darkness. With every step he took, it grew thicker and thicker!

It was like a nuclear bomb, detonating in the darkness!

Only when the swordlight appeared in front of the enemy did a loud bang sound explode behind Bai Qi Feng!

The speed of this sword had actually exceeded the speed of sound by many times!

This was an extremely fearsome 'Sword and Man As One' charge!

Bai Qi Feng's Sword and Man As One this time had already completely surpassed what the limits of Sword and Man As One should be!

"Everyone, be careful! Attack together! Combine your strengths and deal with this lunatic first!" That person shouted as 10 people stood up together. Numerous swordlights shot out like multi-colored rainbows, slicing towards Bai Qi Feng!

At this time, the backup and attacks of the other five from the Misty Illusory Manor had also arrived!

Along with Bai Qi Feng's sword, the other six Saint Emperors also attacked with all their might!

Success or defeat all depended on this one combined attack!

If this attack was blocked and they couldn't charge out, the seven of them would immediately fall into a dangerous situation, being caught in the middle of the encirclement! Of the seven Saint Emperors, it was likely that not a single one of them would be able to survive!

The leader on the other side gritted his teeth as his eyes shone with anxiety. Cursing lowly, he shouted. "F*ck!"

Before his words could finish, the two sides' attacks clashed together!

A loud boom rang out, and the entire valley reverberated unceasingly with powerful explosions. Countless large rocks rained down from the top like a heavy storm of hailstones.

Bai Qi Feng's side had seized the initiative after all, and the seven of them had all gone all out, holding nothing back as they attacked with their full strength. This frigid and sorrowful force was really enough to make even an army of 10,000 flinch!

In the instant that the two sides clashed, both sides felt like the strengths of the opponent had reached an exceedingly terrifying level!

Bai Qi Feng's sword was relentless and fierce, suppressing a large half of the enemy's attacks by himself. Right now, he only had a single very pure idea: Charge out! He must definitely charge out together with his brothers!

Countless new tears and sword marks continuously appeared on his white robes. However, he didn't seem to have noticed those scars at all. In just an instant, over a hundred scars had appeared all over his body!

The leading black robed expert on the other side attacked with frenzied vigor, but he was pushed back over and over again. Bai Qi Feng's sword Qi cut the black robes on his body into tatters causing his clothes to look like a bunch of ribbons!

At this time, Cao Guo Feng who was in the middle of the seven man formation suddenly turned, and his eyes landed on the shredded clothes of the black robed man. A small section of a purple waistband could be seen under the black robes, revealed by the hole. In that moment, he roared with rage. "It's really you all!" His voice was filled with rage and disbelief!

The experts of the Elusive World of Immortals all wore purple gold waistbands on their hips, while the people from the Illusory Blood Sea also wore this kind of stuff all the time! In that case, thy ones who sneak attacked them were actually people from the three Holy Lands!

Cao Guo Feng gritted his teeth with hatred, nearly passing out from the anger! He'd only suspected it a little just now, but now that there was concrete evidence, there was no room for doubt! You spoilt our interests, provoked us repeatedly, forced us out of Chrysanthemum City, and now you lie here to ambush us?!

Who in the world behaves in such a shameless manner!

No wonder they had treated that Free and Natural Physique child so cruelly. From the looks of it, they must have been trying to make the Evil Monarch the scapegoat! No wonder they dressed themselves all in black like the Evil Monarch's people…

Stealing the sky and put up a sham sun, diverting trouble to innocent bystanders!

Truly too despicable!

The black robed man raised his brows with shock; scanning himself quickly, he discovered the hole in his clothes, and subconsciously moved his hand to cover the purple belt. A look of surprise could be seen on his face as he bellowed, "What nonsense are you spouting! What you all, we all, really, and falsely!"

But this instant of anxiousness actually caused a gap to appear in their incredibly tight defense! Bai Qi Feng did not hesitate as he drove his sword forward, charging into the gap with all the strength of his blood and body!

With a loud roar, Bai Qi Feng burst out of the encirclement, his entire body drenched in blood, the sun shining on his body. The other six followed closely behind him, charging out as well. Without pausing, Cao Guo Feng roared, "Ignore everything, run with all your might!"

All seven of them were seasoned experts. Without so much as turning their heads, they continued charging forward at full speed!

No matter what, today was not the day to engage in a battle to the death!

The loud rumblings sounds behind them had not stopped at all, and rocks continued raining down from the mountain. A series of enraged shouts could be heard from the back. "F*ck, why did an avalanche happen at this kind of timing! How frustrating!"

Heaven always leaves a path out for men; this time, it was an avalanche which blocked the pursuit. Cao Guo Feng let loose a sigh of relief as he carried Jun Mo Xie in his arms and continued running like a bolt of lightning. At the same time, his heart blazed with rage. The three Holy Lands, if this old man does not settle this account with you, I will not be a man!

Cao Guo Feng only thought like this to himself. But the enraged Bai Qi Feng directly roared, "Bastards of the three Holy Lands, listen well! This old man has remembered this debt of blood today! From today onwards, we are irreconcilable enemies, and we will not relent until one side is dead!" The other five also had varying degrees of injuries on their bodies, and their hearts were also filled with rage, not any less than Bai Qi Feng's!

When they thought back to that close battle earlier, all of them felt a lingering fear in their hearts!

If the group of them had been even one second slower in charging out just now, the seven of them might be a pile of white bones by now! That fight had been exceedingly short, and they had at most only exchanged a few blows. However, the precariousness of the situation was unprecedented!

In that short moment, every single one of them had brushed by death tens of times. At that time, because they were in an extremely alert state, with adrenaline pumping through their veins, they still did not feel that it was that close. But now that they thought of it again, all of them only felt cold sweat pouring down their backs. As they ran through the vast plains, feeling the cold wind whipping against their skin, the precarious situation earlier felt ever more head numbingly scary…

A hatred and enmity of this level… how could it be easily resolved?

Chapter 928: Before the Doors of the Misty Illusory Manor

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



As they watched the seven Saint Emperors disappearing into the distance, the black robed men finally stopped. As they exchanged a look with each other, they suddenly burst out in loud laughter. One person hugged his stomach and said with satisfaction, "After today's matter, I'm afraid the three Holy Lands and Misty Illusory Manor will become mortal enemies. Young Master's plan is truly sinister."

"It might not be that simple… After all, both sides still have higher level leaders controlling them. But although they might not reach a level of wanting to fight each other to the death, there will definitely be no possibilities of them having an alliance like before anymore!" Another person stoked his chin and said.

"Apart from that, those seven Saint Emperors from the Misty Illusory Manor are truly strong. They were in such an unfavorable position, and they still had to face the combined attacks from the 10 of us. To think that under our combined attack, they were actually able to break out successfully, even dealing heavy injuries to a few of our guys! The impressive name of the Misty Illusory Manor is indeed well deserved."

The black robed man who was speaking took off his mask and revealed a cold smile. If Cao Guo Feng could see this person now, he would certainly exclaim with shock: how could it be you?

This person was actually the Hurricane Swordsman Feng Juan Yun!

There was no need to talk about it; these were naturally Jun Mo Xie's people.

The entire ambush this time had all been a part of Jun Mo Xie's plan. For a Free and Natural Physique youngster to just drop out of the sky without any sinister trap following it was truly too suspicious. Who would believe such a good thing like a pie dropping out of the sky?

So Jun Mo Xie had meticulously arranged this ambush operation to justify the entire thing. Of course, it was mostly just an elaborate show. No matter what, it was necessary to go easy on them… If all seven Saint Emperors were killed… Jun Mo Xie wouldn't even have any tears to cry even if he wanted to cry…

"That's true… one must know that we have 11 Saint Emperors on our side ah!" The others also began to discuss with astonishment. One by one, they took off their masks. Who else were these people if not the same few who had been watching the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master?

At this time, the people from inside the cave also came out. Although there were quite a number of them, it did not make much of a difference in a battle between Saint Emperors. These people were all soldiers of the Heaven Destroyer and Spirit Devourer troops. The strongest among them were Fourth level Saints. Such a force was already exceedingly powerful. But against Saint Emperors like Cao Guo Feng… they were not too threatening. If they clashed together, they would only be gifting away their lives!

It was no wonder that they'd only been shouting madly at the back, not having intentions of charging forward…

That was simply too unrealistic…

"Alright, mission accomplished! Come, this daddy will treat everyone to a drink!" Solitary Eagle's voice rang out as he beckoned.

"Brat, how old are you? To think that you have the face to call yourself this daddy in front of us?!" This person was Saint Emperor Lu. He rolled his eyes and looked at Solitary Eagle, seemingly quite dissatisfied.

Solitary Eagle pursed his lips and swallowed, not daring to retort. This person who was addressing him as a 'brat' was an existence who'd lived for over a thousand years. As for himself, he was only 60, 70 years old. Calling himself 'this daddy' in front of him was no doubt a joke! On the other hand, it was completely reasonable for the other party to call him a brat!

"Little fellow, for your punishment, this daddy will use my true form to drink with you this time!" Saint Emperor Lu announced arrogantly. The other Tian Fa Saint Emperors also chorused their agreement as they rubbed their palms together excitedly, swearing to drink to their heart's content!

Solitary Eagle and Feng Juan Yun both exchanged a glance, completely speechless with disbelief. If these guys used their huge, original bodies, they likely would need at least several ten thousand jins of wine to feel drunk?

Solitary Eagle touched his slightly parched wallet as his lips twitched uncontrollably…

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Three days later.

"We're finally reaching. Once we crossed this mountain in front of us, we'll be at the front doors of the Misty Illusory Manor." Bai Qi Feng pointed with a relaxed face. Although the injuries he'd received previously were not light, but with a few days of recuperation, it was already nothing serious. The strong recuperative abilities of a Saint Emperor were still rather useful.

Ever since he'd led everyone out of the deadly situation while bearing a great amount of the pressure, Bai Qi Feng no longer felt as guilty. However, he still felt somewhat embarrassed in his heart. But the group did not bring the matter up at all, saving him quite a bit of awkwardness.

At this moment, Jun Mo Xie was being carried in the arms of another Saint Emperor and was still in an 'unconscious state'. Throughout the journey, he'd already been swapped around five, six times.

This kid's lifeforce was truly somewhat strong, causing the seven Saint Emperors to all feel quite surprised. Everytime they looked at him, he seemed like he would breath his last at any second. However, his lifeforce somehow managed to endure all the way stubbornly until now, maintaining the same half dead half alive state.

It seemed like giving him Xuan Qi and not giving him Xuan Qi were the same thing. His situation did not improve, but it did not deteriorate either. At the start, the group was still exceedingly worried that this kid would just suddenly die once he couldn't endure anymore. But at this point, they were feeling much more relaxed…

From the looks of it, he was not going to die this time.

Jun Mo Xie had also been quite worried the past few days. F*ck, why are these fellows walking so slowly? Did you think lying down everyday is such an enjoyable matter? This brother's butt is almost going to drop off…

Finally, they were almost going to reach the entrance of the Misty Illusory Manor! Jun Mo Xie loose a sigh of relief, thinking that his ordeal was finally going to be over soon. Later on when the Illusory Manor's doctor tends to me, I will definitely give him lots of face for sure… Once the medicine is administered, I will immediately crawl up and thank him a thousand times…

Alas… Facts had proven many times that there were always many setbacks before success.

Just as the Saint Emperors were excitedly discussing their course of action after returning to the Misty Illusory Manor…

All of a sudden—

"The seven of you actually dare to dream about returning to the Misty Illusory Manor? This Young Master has been waiting here a very long time for you fellows!" A creepy voice rang out. "How would it be this easy for anyone who harmed this Young Master to get away? Where will this Young Master put my face if the people who hurt me can get away without paying a price?"

As soon as the icy voice rang out, a figure materialized soundlessly and without warning in front of everyone.

This person was dressed completely in black. He'd suddenly appeared like a malignant spirit, and although it was broad daylight right now, everyone felt a chill travel down their spines when they saw him.

This person had a head full of long black hair, divided in the center and reaching all the way to his waist. His body was tall and slim, and his legs were long and straight. Although he was standing right in front of everyone, no one could see what his true appearance was. Only that pair of cold and electric eyes shone with endlessly frigid killing intent. As his gaze swept through the group, everyone felt as if they'd angered a divine being!

He couldn't be matched!

No one was capable enough to match him!

This person who'd suddenly appeared was naturally the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master!

The moment this voice rang out, Jun Mo Xie cursed vehemently in his heart. Motherf*cking Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master! Couldn't you have looked for trouble some other time? Why must you come out at the most critical juncture? If you spoil my plan, this Young Master will grind you into dust!

When Cao Guo Feng and the others saw the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master this time, they had the feeling as if the latter had 'changed'. Although the previous Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master was also very ruthless and cruel, he didn't seem to be this scary!

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master now like a living walking hell!

Unfathomable and boundless.

Without question, the injuries he'd received before were now completely healed! Including all the energy that had been sealed for so long, as well as all his external and injuries… He'd completely recovered!

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master right now was undoubtedly at his peak strength!

Cao Guo Feng and the rest exchanged a glance as the same thought appeared in their hearts. But at the same time, a look of hopelessness appeared in all of their eyes.

The last time, the three Holy Lands, Heaven Saint Palace, and seven people from the Misty Illusory Manor had all ganged up to deal with the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master who'd just broken out of the seal, having only 20 to 30 percent of his strength left. In the end, the latter had completely routed their forces, killing and wounding numerous people, before leaving with heavy injuries!

At this time, there were only these seven Saint Emperors left among the initial 20 something Saint Emperors at that time! The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master in front of them was also at his full strength this time! How were they supposed to fight this battle?!

Cao Guo Feng's face was as pale as the color of ash. Stepping out, he said in a light manner, "Since Brother Fourteenth is here to collect the debts, us debtors will naturally not run away. How do you wish to settle this debt? Us people of the pugilistic world are destined to sooner or later die by the blade. The seven of us have been prepared for this day a long time ago! To be able to die in the hands of the famed Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master is no doubt better than dying on quilted mattresses of old age and sickness! Come!"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master smiled strangely and said, "Did you think that this act of looking death calmly in the face, fully embracing and not fearing for your life would cause this Young Master to appreciate your heroism and thus let you off? Let me tell you, whether you knelt down and begged today, or if you fought bravely with your lives, or if you tried employing schemes to get away, the results would still be the same! Today, no one can save the seven of you!"

He stared sternly with his eyes as he continued, "Today, this Young Master is intent on slaughtering the seven of you!"

Everyone's faces were instantly filled with rage. No matter what, all of them here were Saint Emperor level experts. How would they be willing to suffer such humiliation? Losing their lives was one thing, but this abuse was too much!

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master snorted coldly and drifted forward expressionlessly…

Just at this time, a faint voice that sounded like a mosquito's buzzing surged into his ears. "… Holy f*ck, can you please not toy with me like this… It wasn't easy for me to trick them to take me into the Misty Illusory Manor, and you're here to mess things up for me. Do we have such a great enmity between us?"

Hearing this, the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master instantly froze! His eyes slowly travelled down to the source of the voice and immediately saw Jun Mo Xie who was wrapped up tightly and delicately like a rice dumpling. In the moment, he could not help but chuckle bitterly in his heart!

Why the f*ck is it this kid again? Just how long does this Young Master need to continue repaying the favor owed to your old master and you ah… How utterly vexing…

Chapter 929: Entering the Misty Illusory Manor

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



"Impossible! This Young Master is determined to finish these bastards off today! Otherwise, where will I place my face in the future!" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master's rage rose to the sky, and he felt exceedingly aggrieved. Why is this master and disciple duo so full of troubles? This Young Master is not even related to you all; why do I have to listen to you and give way every single time? Even if I owe you a favor, you can't expect this Young Master to throw away my free will…

If you all come and interfere with everything I do, how will I live?

"F*ck! You… is the thing you owed so simple as to be summarized with just the word 'favor'? You're simply devoid of gratitude and forgetting the kindness you've been shown! To think that my master had gone to such great efforts, not minding greatly exhausting his cultivation, risking his life to rescue you… My master only knows how to act tough, but he's actually too kind on the inside, having the gall-bladder of a sword and the heart of a lute… towards you, he could be said to have been exceedingly sincere! To call his actions a favor tantamount to giving you a new lease on life is not overboard… But today, you're actually determined to spoil the grand plan that we've set up with so much effort! You, you… do you still have a conscience? Do you still have the bearings of an expert? Look at this yourself; just how are you repaying this favor? Do you still know how to write the word 'human'?!" Jun Mo Xie's chest was stuffed with anger as he transferred his voice and scolded unrelentingly.

Jun Mo Xie was extremely anxious in this moment. If the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master insisted on not leaving, wouldn't all his elaborately set up schemes have been for nothing?

How much manpower had been spent on this setup, ah? If I knew it was going to be like this, I might as well have gone to pick up some girls!

"F*ck! What nonsense are you speaking? How is this Young Master ungrateful and forgetting my favors? Think about it yourself; has this Young Master not helped you enough so far? If you continue to stain this Young Master's character, this Young Master will kill you first! You think that I won't dare?!" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master was clearly extremely enraged, to the point where he was about to go crazy.

"If Fourteenth Young Master is indeed that noble and upright, leaving directly now will be the greatest proof. I will naturally also not be able to stain your name." Jun Mo Xie continued to act shamelessly.

"… It's not impossible for this Young Master to leave. However, you need to promise this Young Master a condition. Otherwise, the death of these seven people today will be a guaranteed matter. Even if you want to call this Young Master an ingrate, it wo't change anything." The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master stood there in a cool manner and transmitted his voice as he locked his aura on the seven Saint Emperors.

"What condition? Say it; if I can do it, I will naturally give it my full effort!" What kind of person was Young Master Jun? He would always leave some leeway for himself in his words instead of agreeing outright. If the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master's condition was too difficult to fulfill, he would naturally still need to consider!

"I trust that for you to spend such great effort to infiltrate the Misty Illusory Manor, it must not be to do anything good in there. In that case, you might as well do it more thoroughly."

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master still maintained that look of a heroic expert on the outside, but his words sounded extremely wretched no matter how one listened to them. "Due to certain special reasons, this Young Master's treasured weapon was lost inside the Misty Illusory Manor many years ago… Despite so much time having passed, it's still difficult for me to find the interest to craft another one again. No matter what, nothing will be more suitable for me than the original one. If you agree to help me retrieve it, I will leave right away. It's a very simple condition, right?"

"A personal weapon?" Jun Mo Xie hesitated and asked.

"En. Long ago, this Young Master crafted my personal weapon 'Divine Tune' using the Nine Nethers Yin Flames. In the last battle, this Young Master was encircled by the experts of the three Holy Lands, Misty Illusory Manor, and the Lord of Tian Fa together, resulting in me losing Divine Tune. This Young Master also ended up being trapped in the Nine Nether Pathway due to their schemes, while Divine Tune ended up in the hands of the Misty Illusory Manor's experts.

"That is undoubtedly the greatest humiliation of this Young Master's life!" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master gritted his teeth and said. "As long as you promise to help me retrieve it and return it to this Young Master, this Young Master will be merciful today and let these seven go."

Jun Mo Xie gasped internally with realization.* No wonder, ah! He'd seen this Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master fight a few times, but even when he was in that extremely precarious situation at Tian Fa Forest, he hadn't used any weapons to fight. So it turned out to be like this…*

To even lose his personal weapon… no wonder this fellow was so angry!

"Fine! Isn't it just a weapon? I'll just bring it out for you!" Jun Mo Xie promised as he thought to himself. My target this time is the Seven Colored Holy Fruit! In terms of value, it is undoubtedly much more precious than your Divine Tune.

Since he was already going to steal the most precious thing, would he be afraid of going after the less valuable stuff?

Young Master Jun was quite determined in his heart, but he still felt a little gloomy.

To the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master, the three Holy Lands and Tian Fa were merely targets that he wished to subdue. The Misty Illusory Manor was actually his greatest foe! But to Jun Mo Xie, the feeling that the Misty Illusory Manor gave him was that they were too much stronger than the three Holy Lands!

Up till now, the Misty Illusory Manor had only sent out seven Saint Emperors. And the friendship between the seven of them had even been enough to move Jun Mo Xie. That was what he would consider as true friendship.

Among the seven of them, Cao Guo Feng was the undisputed leader. As for the second placed Bai Qi Feng, his character was brash and extreme, often doing things without considering the consequences, resulting in him creating many unnecessary problems for their group.

Regardless of whether it was the issue of him pouring leftover food onto He Zhi Qiu's bed, or the conflict with Zhan Mu Bai in Chrysanthemum City, or this most recent incident of him leading the entire team into a death trap as a result of his erroneous scouting…

All of those were matters that were exceedingly hard for normal people to accept! Furthermore, any of those matters, if the results had been even more serious, would have definitely resulted in a different scene today; the people standing here would definitely not have been the entire complete group like this!

However, the other six never said half a word of complaint or blamed him.

When there were no troubles, they would tease and bicker with each other, hanging out jovially. When trouble appeared, all of them would come together as one to face the challenge and resolve it. It didn't matter how the trouble began, or who caused it. All they needed was a single sentence, and their brother's trouble would be their trouble.

None of them had ever told each other such a thing; instead, they'd proved it with their actions!

That was the most commendable and praiseworthy aspect!

Even Jun Mo Xie felt a trace of warmth when he observed these guys. At such times, he would often be reminded of Tang Yuan. If there was a day where he proved a trouble greater than what he could handle, he was sure that Tang Yuan would definitely step out without consideration for whether or not he could handle the trouble as well! Even if he would lose all the fatty oil on his body, he would definitely support him with all his abilities!

The unscrupulous and underhanded fatty in the eyes of the world was exactly this kind of person!

And this same disgraceful fatty was his friend. The only friend he had in this life; the only true friend whom he acknowledged!

Jun Mo Xie treasured such a friendship very dearly. At the same time, he was also quite reluctant to harm others who also treated their friends so genuinely.

Moreover, there was also the care that Cao Guo Feng had showered him with, even going as far as to sacrifice his own lifeforce to selflessly heal his injuries, extending his life. This was a huge favor!

Although he hadn't truly been injured and the whole thing was actually just an elaborate scam, although Cao Guo Feng had gone that far because of his love for talent, and his concern for the Misty Illusory Manor, not knowing his true identity…

This sincerity had been shown to him, and he could also clearly feel it for himself!

Although he had only received this care and protection because he'd deceived them, Jun Mo Xie had no wish to hurt Cao Guo Feng. It was not entirely because he wanted to give a plum in return for a peach, returning a favor with a favor. But simply because of the true sincerity he'd seen, Jun Mo Xie was unwilling to allow Cao Guo Feng to suffer a huge loss in his lifeforce!

Therefore, he had not hesitated to revolve the Art of Unlocking Heaven's Fortune, replenishing Cao Guo Feng's lifeforce, even strengthening it and increasing his longevity as a result.

And when the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master appeared this time brimming with killing intent, Jun Mo Xie had quickly stopped him. Simply because he wouldn't allow these people to be killed like that in front of him!

It was not entirely because of the Seven Colored Holy Fruit, which was at the tip of his fingers! It was more for his own conscience!

Jun Moxie could take by force and deceive, or even completely ignore the so-called morals of the world. But there was one thing that he would not move from: regardless of repaying enmities or favors, he must have a clear conscience! No matter what he did, he must be accountable to his own conscience!

As long as his conscience was clear, even if he was committing murder and arson, his heart would be at peace!

As for him going against the three Holy Lands and his irreconcilable relationship with them, everything had started because the latter was the one who initiated hostility against him, wanting to kill him and his family. So Jun Mo Xie would not feel burdened in the slightest when slaughtering them. Even if the three Holy Lands were really filled with noble heroes, Jun Mo Xie would still kill without feeling any guilt.

But it was a completely different case for the Misty Illusory Manor.

The Misty Illusory Manor was a place that was still quite unknown to him. Their people had never directly threatened or harmed his interests. Furthermore, this time, it was clearly him who was looking to them for trouble first… there was an idiom that went 'An ordinary person has no wrongs, but a wealthy person sins by causing another's greed'. And right now, the Misty Illusory Manor had the Seven Colored Holy Fruit that could retain a person's youth!

Jun Mo Xie also happened to be in urgent need of that item.

To Jun Mo Xie, that was sufficient reason for him. But to the Misty Illusory Manor, it was a completely unprovoked disaster!

If he asked for it properly, the Misty Illusory Manor would definitely not give it up willingly…

And that was where the conflict would lie.

If the Misty Illusory Manor doesn't react too fiercely after the matter… in the future, after I successfully cultivate some Seven Colored Holy Fruit in the Hongjun Pagoda, I can return it to them—double the amount I took. Whether they accept this solution or not, I don't have any other options right now. As for the Heaven Saint Palace… I guess I'll handle it the same way too… Jun Mo Xie smiled bitterly and thought to himself.

You guys treated me sincerely, so I saved your lives. Although you may not know what I did, I still feel at ease and happy in my heart!

There were some matters that even he knew were not very right or were too selfish… However, if he had to be like those old fellows in the Heaven Saint Palace, watching their wives die in front of them and turn into a pile of dried bones, while they continued living on for a thousand years or several thousand years…

Jun Mo Xie definitely could not do that!

On this matter, Jun Mo Xie was completely willing to behave selfishly!

If he couldn't even take care of his own family, what use was there in talking about the common people? Such a thought might be somewhat biased, but it wasn't completely unreasonable.

Hearing Jun Mo Xie promise him, the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master snorted coldly. "Brat, you've promised this Young Master; you'd best not forget! Otherwise, even if your master is protecting you, this Young Master will still kill you!"

Jun Mo Xie returned a snort of his own as he replied arrogantly. "Even if this daddy really forgets… what can you do?"

Cao Guo Feng and the rest thought that they were doomed, and their faces were filled with hopelessness and despair. Against a fully recovered Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master… unless all the Saint Emperors of the Misty Illusory Manor along with some of the old Seniors attacked together, it was impossible to suppress him!

But right now, there were only the seven of them. Their difference in their abilities were too far apart. The group of them together probably did not even have the qualifications to force the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master to cough out a mouthful of blood.

The seven great Saint Emperors were all wallowing in an atmosphere of absolute despair, only to see the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master simply standing still there with a dumb look on his face after declaring that he would kill them.

F*ck, if you want to kill or slash, go ahead; will it kill you to be more straightforward? What's the meaning of leaving us here to dry? Are you waiting to play a game of cat and mouse? The few Saint Emperors cursed in their hearts.

Lunatic!

While their hearts were fluttering with unease, they saw the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master suddenly furrowing his brows, looking at a mountain in the distance. All of a sudden, he cursed aloud. "F*cking thing, what's going on this time? How did it get out again?!"

After saying that, he leapt off and dashed away into the distance with a xiu sound, disappearing completely in the blink of an eye!

He actually did not even leave a single word behin, and had rushed off so hurriedly.

Just what was going on?

The seven Saint Emperors were completely befuddled as they looked dumbly at each other. That fellow came here screaming about killing and murdering. In the end, he'd just patted his butt and left without a word?

A lunatic as expected! That fellow truly cannot be judged with common logic. But regardless, the results was good. At least, the threat on their lives had been dispelled temporarily. That alone was stronger than anything…

"Everyone, let's hurry up and leave. That lunatic has clearly been distracted personally by something. We must hurry and escape into the Misty Illusory Manor before he comes back! Otherwise, our lives will really be forfeited here!" Cao Guo Feng was the first to regain his senses as he cried out. Grabbing Jun Mo Xie off the ground, he dashed off like a bolt of lightning.

The others also quickly woke up and followed after him. Bai Qi Feng remained behind until everyone had passed, placing himself at the rear.

This was the coordination that they'd built over the years. In dangerous situations, the boss would charge out first, opening the path at the front. The second strongest would be in the rear, securing their retreat. Such an arrangement naturally had its logic. If there were any obstructions at the front, it would naturally be the best to have their strongest fighter Cao Guo Feng break through that obstacle for the rest. If even he could not charge through the obstacle, then it was even more hopeless for the rest of them.

With Bai Qi Feng in the rear, even if the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master chased after them, he could still delay the latter for a bit if he risked his life and went all out, allowing them the chance to escape into the Misty Illusory Manor.

Jun Mo Xie also felt that such an arrangement was rather admirable.

A normal group would usually have the boss in the middle, surrounded by all the others as meatshields while they enjoyed the safety and benefits without doing anything. A group like this with a leader who was willing to risk himself to protect his brothers was extremely rare…

Amidst the swirling snow and winds which covered the sights of man, there was a small tavern. If Jun Mo Xie could open his eyes and took a look, he would definitely recognize this place. This was the tavern that he'd stopped at when he was bringing his mother back. It was here where he first came into contact with the Supreme Assassin Chu Qi Hun!

The group of seven did not pause for even a moment as they directly rushed past the tavern. After another few li of travelling, they arrived at a snow covered mountain pass. Cao Guo Feng raised his hand and waved, and the snow on the ground flew up. A strange pattern was revealed on the sheer cliff of the mountain.

The crowd exchanged a glance, and they all let loose a sigh of relief.

Cao Guo Feng and Bai Qi Feng placed their palms against each other, bellowing heavily. At the same time, they revolved their full strength and two bouts of pure Xuan Qi instantly burst out. A puff of white mist floated out of their palms, twisting and turning in the air before forming into a ferocious dragon. With a shu sound, it burrowed into the strange pattern on the cliff.

As the dragon disappeared into the strange pattern, the ground suddenly rumbled as a huge door appeared!

If the door had appeared because of a mechanism, it wouldn't be very surprising. However, the door had not appeared from the mountain. Instead, it seemed to exist in a separate space. Jun Mo Xie had been observing everything through his spiritual sense from the start, and he was truly quite startled by this phenomenon.

From the looks of it, the person who first created this Misty Illusory Manor was truly a great genius!

Jun Mo Xie could clearly tell that the Xuan ability Qi flow that Cao Guo Feng and Bai Qi Feng had jointly created was definitely not regular Xuan Qi. At the very least, it was different from the battling kind. It appeared to be a different unique ability…

Perhaps, it was a unique energy that was needed to gain entry into the Misty Illusory Manor…

As he mused to himself, he felt his body being lifted up. After that, a light jolt, and he felt as if he'd arrived in a spatial void. After a long time, he finally felt Cao Guo Feng, who was carrying him, landing back onto the ground…

The Misty Illusory Manor… I've finally arrived at this place of legends!

Right now, there were still five months and 10 days until the War for Seizing the Heavens!

Jun Mo Xie calculated as he closed his eyes. On his side, he already had 11 Saint Emperor level experts. Mei Xue Yan, Solitary Eagle, Feng Juan Yun, and the eight Tian Fa old Saint Emperors… if he counted himself, that would be 12.

But those eight Tian Fa Seniors had been in power in Tian Fa Forest for too long; it wouldn't be an easy matter to control them. However, he did not have any intentions of commanding them. The current situation was already sufficient.

After consuming the Spirit Stone Immortal Milk, Big Bear, Long Crane, and the other Beast Kings could also rush for the Saint Emperor realm. When he returned, he could make the next level of pills to help them improve again, and everyone's abilities would grow even more impressive… the strength of the Heaven Destroyer and Spirit Devourer troops would also need to be raised further…

All the preparations needed to be completed before the War for Seizing the Heavens! After that would be the actual War for Seizing the Heavens. When that was done, he would directly kill his way past the Pillar of Heavens Mountains without pause, slaughtering those disgusting strange races and removing the source of all trouble!

Right now, that was the plan…

There was only one precondition left: his operations in the Misty Illusory Manor must go successfully. Furthermore, the entire process had to be completed as soon as possible! That way, he would be able to make it in time to prepare for for the other things. In other words, the Seven Colored Holy Fruit and the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master's Divine Tune… needed to be obtained within two months time. After that, he must leave and return to Tian Fa without delay!

The time was truly tight to a scary extent!

As he calculated, Jun Mo Xie could not help but to sigh lightly in his heart… Every second and minute from now on must count for something!

Cao Guo Feng and the others rushed forward with Jun Mo Xie in the middle. Through his spiritual sense, he could tell that they were rushing toward a huge hall.

On both sides of the road, there were numerous rows of private residences. Green trees could be seen everywhere, and there was a su, and clouds in the sky… the cries of people hawking their wares could be heard from all sides. To think that there was even a market…

Jun Mo Xie could not help but to exclaim in his heart. My goodness!

The things in the Misty Illusory Manor were actually no different from the outside world.

Just as Young Master Jun was filled with wonder and shock, Cao Guo Feng had already brought him and charged into the great hall.

"Palace Lord! Please look at this child… you must save him! This child has the Free and Natural Physique of the legends! The one in a million Free and Natural Physique!" Cao Guo Feng's words had just rang out, and the noisy great hall instantly fell into silence!

Then with a frenzied whooshing sound, a crowd rushed over as they examined the 'unconscious' Jun Mo Xie as if they were looking at a rare treasure.

Free and Natural Physique!

Just there four words were already enough to cause everyone here to lose their calm!

That was a legendary physique that only the Nine Nether First Young Master had! Speaking harshly, even a stalk of ginseng that had gained spirituality and transformed into a human would not have as great a potential as the Free and Natural Physique!

A hand was placed against Jun Mo Xie's wrist as a gentle energy coursed through his body. After revolving a few rounds around his veins, Jun Mo Xie clearly felt the wisp of Qi shake for a moment. From the looks of it, the shock that the person had received was not small.

Cao Guo Feng exclaimed with worry. "Palace Lord… y-you… please be gentler! This child is too weak right now; he cannot cannot the Xuan Qi impact!"

Hearing this, Jun Mo Xie naturally complemented like the good actor he was. Coughing lightly, his body trembled as a line of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth…

Following that, the gentle energy instantly exited from his body. A pair of eyes scanned his body excitedly as a voice rang out. "Indeed! The meridians areas empty as bamboo, and his body is like jade even without reaching Spirit Xuan. His dantian is also as clear as a lake! This.. is indeed the Free and Natural Physique of the legends! My god… quick quick quick, bring the Seven Colored Holy Fruit over quickly…"

As soon as those words rang out, the sound of a person running off could be heard.

The person who was speaking surrounded Jun Mo Xie and walked around him a few times, rubbing his hands excitedly. Jun Mo Xie could clearly hear the irritating sound of old skin rubbing together as the voice grew ever more agitated. "Free and Natural Physique… it's really the Free and Natural Physique! The ancestors are protecting us; our Misty Illusory Manor is finally going to rise again! This old man is definitely going to take this talented child in as a personal disciple to groom! If the child is not taught properly and led astray by an inept teacher, wouldn't it be a great pity?"

Hearing this, Bai Qi Feng and the rest stared at each other speechlessly, while Cao Guo Feng's mouth and eyes hung wide open in a dumb manner…

Chapter 930: Consuming the Holy Fruit

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



"Palace Lord… that child is my disciple…" Saint Emperor Cao said with his mouth gaping.

"Isn't it all the same? In any case, everyone is doing this for the future of the Misty Illusory Manor. On that basis, it's only natural that the child gets the best teacher." The palace lord said sanctimoniously.

Cao Guo Feng was completely speechless.

Those were the exact words that he'd wanted to say. However, the other party said it first.

"Palace Lord… he has already accepted me as his master. Y-you… you can't snatch it by force; this… this is not good." Cao Guo Feng was so frustrated that he was about to beat his chest and stomp his feet…

"That's no matter; when his injuries have healed, you can just expel him from your discipleship. It's not a problem at all; I won't mind…" The palace lord continued happily.

What? You don't mind? You definitely wouldn't mind. However, we mind! Us seven brothers would all mind very much…

Bai Qi Feng stepped forward and clasped his fists respectfully. "May Palace Lord bear with my words. In order to bring this Free and Natural Physique disciple back this time, eldest brother Cao did not hesitate to fall out with the people of the three Holy Lands, fighting with Zhan Mu Bai for a long time, even exchanging blows with He Zhi Qiu and Hai Wu Ya. Along the way… we even fell into the ambush of those bastards from the three Holy Lands. If not for eldest brother Cao, rallying everyone to charge out with our lives on the line, we would have already been wiped out. That was not all. In that scuffle, the disciple was heavily injured by those evil bastards, resulting in his life hanging by a mere thread. If not for eldest brother Cao selflessly sacrificing his own lifeforce using the taboo Return of Spring Skill to save him, he would have already…"

Bai Qi Feng's tone grew more and more agitated as he spoke. "Also, not long ago, while we had almost reached the Illusory Manor, we ran into the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master who wanted to kill us. If not for that malignant star suddenly having an urgent matter to attend to and left in a hurry, we would all be dead right now! Palace Lord, eldest brother Cao had really contributed too much for this youth. Furthermore, this is the ONLY disciple that he'd taken in in hundreds of years!"

He did not finish his words, but that last sentence was exceptionally heavy. It was as if he were shouting: You can't snatch from him! Nobody may snatch from him! Even if you're the Palace Lord, it's still not an exception! Bai Qi Feng's skinny face was filled with impassioned rage. His eyes were bright and scorching, causing others to avoid his gaze.

Seeing how agitated Bai Qi Feng was, it was likely that if the palace lord still wanted to insist on snatching away this disciple, Bai Qi Feng would surely start scolding and shouting. It was even possible that they would start fighting..

The crowd fell silent in a moment. Nobody had thought that Cao Guo Feng had actually done so much for this youth. In a moment, nobody spoke. But after some time, a sharp voice rang out. "Bai Qi Feng! You dare to speak in that manner? You'd better watch your tone! Is that how you speak to the Palace Lord? Absolutely rude and insubordinate!"

Hearing that, Bai Qi Feng was even more enraged. Turning around swiftly, he opened his mouth, ready to curse back.

At this time, the Palace Lord waved his hand and smiled lightly. "Saint Emperor Bai has his own reasons for speaking that way. Since Saint Emperor Cao has already contributed so much for this child, this Seat will not insist! In that case, this child shall go under the tutelage of Saint Emperor Cao. Also, although Saint Emperor Bai's words had been a little too brash just now, he said those words out of indignation for his brothers. Those were merely sincere words spoken out of zeal; there's no need to take offense. To have people of such genuine character in our Misty Illusory Manor should be a cause for celebration; how can we blame him instead?"

"Palace Lord's magnanimity and wisdom is admirable." The crowd clasped their fists and said respectfully.

The palace lord took two steps forward and smiled. "What is there to admire? When you saw that others had taken in a good disciple just now, didn't you wish to poke your nose in for a share as well?! Thinking about it now, wasn't it still because your mental states are still not refined enough? Actually, no matter who the disciple comes under, isn't it still the shared fortune of our Misty Illusory Manor? The reason Saint Emperor Cao went so far as to risk his life for this child, even using the Return of Spring Skill while burning his own lifeforce… could it be that he'd done all that for himself? Everything is also for the sake of the Misty Illusory Manor. Saint Emperor Cao's actions should be what everyone should admire!"

Cao Guo Feng immediately clasped his fists and bowed. "Palace Lord overly praises me."

This journey had been exceedingly trying. Just thinking back to the entire sequence of events left his heart trembling with fear. Of all the countless life and death situations he'd experienced in the past few hundred years, nothing could match the dangers they'd encountered in this single journey!

The palace lord chuckled lightly and continued. "Since everyone's original basis and motive is in consideration for the Misty Illusory Manor, why is there a need to vie against each other? Let's do it like this… this child will be Saint Emperor Cao's disciple and will be considered as a successor of Saint Emperor Cao's legacy. However, apart from Saint Emperor Cao's martial skills, everyone can also teach him your unique skills; there's no need to be stingy. The sooner a genius with the Free and Natural Physique grows into power, the sooner our Misty Illusory Manor will rise in strength. What does everyone think?"

"Palace Lord is wise; this suggestion is perfect! We agree." Everyone bowed together.

At this time, the sound of hurried footsteps rang out from afar. The footsteps sounded like the person was still several hundred zhang away, but in the next instant, the person who'd ran off to retrieve the Seven Colored Holy Fruit had already returned.

With a whooshing sound, several afterimages burst into the hall as an aged voice cried out anxiously. "I heard that our Illusory Manor has a disciple with the Free and Natural Physique?"

Following that, another seven, eight voices rang out, all filled with excitement and incredulity. This news had simply been too sudden!

For a legendary physique to appear in front of them, these several thousand years old experts with immeasurably deep cultivation could hardly contain their emotions!

In the next moment, several old faces were squeezed together, hovering above Jun Mo Xie. Their gazes were fervent and filled with infatuation, as though they were admiring the most exquisite work of art in the world. After that, seven, eight aged old hands stretched forward and began feeling and kneading his body from head to toe, leaving nowhere untouched…

Jun Mo Xie very nearly squirmed and jumped up out of disgust.

Dear Heavens ah, great Earth ah, I've actually been molested by a bunch of old perverts! F*ck… why do I feel like a Japanese actress…

"Indeed… it's indeed the Free and Natural Physique of legends…" The old fellows all mumbled with disbelief, as though they were in a dream.

For the legend to truly appear in front of their eyes, all the experts were incredibly agitated and filled with endless praise!

A freakishly rare talent like this was naturally not something that anyone from the mundane world could compare with. There was truly no longer any need to worry about not having a successor to hold the Misty Illusory Palace up in the future!

"This genius had been hurt to such an extent; why isn't anyone administering the treatment?" An old fellow jumped up and roared with rage. "If he accidentally died, what will we do?"

Everyone's faces were filled with black lines as they pursued their lips.

If not for you bunch of old fogies suddenly turning up, insisting on checking if the kid really possessed a Free and Natural Physique, the Seven Colored Holy Fruit would have already entered this kid's stomach by now, reviving him from the point of death…

The palace lord coughed awkwardly a few times and said, "Uncle Master… don't be anxious, this youth's life is still not in danger for the time being…"

"What not in danger? Brat, are you blind? From this old man's perspective, his life is very much in danger! Look… this area is turning black, and even his tongue had hardened. This child could turn into a Free and Natural corpse at any time! And you still say don't be anxious?! Are your brains flooded with water?!" The old man jumped up and unleashed a fierce tirade with spittle flying all over the place. From the looks of it, he was truly anxious. Otherwise, even though his seniority and status were above the palace lord, it still wasn't appropriate to speak like that to the leader of the Illusory Palace.

The palace lord's face turned somewhat red, and he shouted fiercely: "Bring the Holy Fruit over!"

He had decided not to bother about those old fellows. If he continued bickering with them, by the time they were done, that Free and Natural Physique child would have already died.

A light pa sound rang out, as if something had been popped open. A strange fragrance permeated the entire area, and the hall was filled with the ethereal smell. As soon as one breathed in the scent, their heads was filled with a refreshing sensation, and their spirits were soothed.

The palace lord personally picked up the Holy Fruit and brought it to Jun Mo Xie. With a light swish of his finger, the skin of the fruit was split open, and the ripe fleshy pulp inside instantly turned into liquid.

Following that, Jun Mo Xie felt his chin being lifted, and his mouth was opened. Then, any icy cool liquid was poured into his mouth, travelling down his throat and into his stomach. The liquid was very sweet, yet not thick as to cause one to feel sick of it. It was simply too delicious…

Young Master Jun savored the taste, his mouth opened wide as he waited for more. Such an excellent tasting fruit, even if he ate a thousand or 800 a day, it wouldn't be too much ah…

Following that, another icy cold taste permeated his tongue as another trickle of juice was poured down his throat. Jun Mo Xie waited in anticipation of the taste. All of a sudden, an exceedingly bitter taste burst forth in his mouth, causing him to almost retch in response. However, he still remembered his current state; he was still supposed to be heavily injured and unable to move…

Was is the Seven Colored Holy Fruit or the Chinese goldthread 1? Why the f*ck is it so bitter? Even Chinese goldthread is not as bitter as this right?!

As his thoughts wandered, another round of juice entered his mouth. This time, it was extremely spicy!

If Jun Mo Xie hadn't used the Art of Unlocking Heaven's Fortune to control his body at will, he would have burst into sweat from the spiciness. Before the spicy taste subsided, his tongue was covered in sour juice so astringent that his tongue nearly shrivelled up and dropped off. Young Master Jun felt as if he'd been thrown into a pickling jar and left to ferment… It was simply too, too sour! Before he could react, another taste followed…

Just like that, he experienced the extremities of sourness, sweetness, bitterness, spiciness, saltiness—the five tastes of life. Fortunately, the sixth taste was much simpler, being completely tasteless like water, allowing him the chance to recover his senses. Following that was the seventh taste. It was an exceedingly strange taste, as if tastes and emotions of all living beings in the world were concentrated in this seventh fruit. Even the feelings of despair, sadness, joy, happiness, and so on were all culminated in this taste!

When all seven fruits were consumed, Jun Mo Xie instantly felt a ball of flame rise up in his dantian, instantly burning through his entire body. Seven powerful energies rampaged through his veins and merged with his dantian forming a massive torrent flow. After that, it rushed into the meridians with a firm and steady momentum!

Footnotes:

Ch 930 Footnote 1

An herb used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Chapter 931: Splendid Acting Skills! Skilled Actor!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



Everywhere the energy passed, the feigned injuries would instantly heal and regain its original vitality! One had to know that although these wounds were fake, the extent of their damage was not any weaker than the real thing! Otherwise, how would it have been so easy to deceive so many experts?

But after the miraculous energy of the Seven Colored Holy Fruits passed through, all of it disappeared without a trace! The effectiveness of this Seven Colored Holy Fruit was truly extraordinary!

Having experienced the efficacy of this fruit himself, Jun Mo Xie felt exceptionally joyful in his heart. He could tell that apart from its effects being amazing, another important aspect was that the release of this medicinal energy was smooth and controlled, only having nourishing effects for the body and not dealing any harm.

In other words, even a completely ordinary person who had never cultivated would be able to handle the energy of this seven Holy Fruits with ease. Just this aspect alone made it many times more superior to a huge amount of legendary heavenly treasures. Even the mysterious pills recorded in the Hongjun Pagoda were inferior to it in this area…

With this Holy Fruit, wouldn't it mean that… even Guan Qing Han and Dugu Xiao Yi could also consume it with ease?

The entire treatment process actually did not require any outside help at all. The Holy Fruit's energy simply completed the entire process by itself! The palace lord and the others simply stood around him, watching intently. At the same time, they listened Bai Qi Feng recount the events of the past few days.

The Holy Fruit's energy was slow, calm and gentle, nourishing Jun Mo Xie's body. When he felt the energy flow through the Shanzhong acupoint in front of his chest, Jun Mo Xie knew that it was time for him to wake up…

If he still didn't wake up, those old fellows might really throw him out like a corpse. Even if they didn't treat him like a corpse, he would be considered a 'vegetable'…

Thus, Young Master Jun grunted softly, before waking up 'gradually'. He opened his eyes and looked around fraily at the crowd of old faces hovering over him. His pupils trembled, and he looked around with a perfectly crafted 'lost and confused' expression, tinged with a hint of 'pain'. "I… this… where am I? Didn't I… die already?"

One truly had to admit; the current expression on Young Master Jun's face was definitely enough to earn him a nomination at the Oscars for best actor! The look of confusion and fear on his face, that light trembling of the eyes and the unspeakable terror of unfamiliarity… Everything was perfectly blended together, not being overly exaggerated or too little.

Perhaps even a person who'd truly gone through all the dangers and events he'd claimed to have experienced would not be able to produce an expression as accurate and perfect as Jun Mo Xie.

The performance that Young Master Jun gave right now was definitely good enough to be consigned among one of the greatest in the history of acting! This would be a textbook performance that could be studied and referenced by all in the performance arts circle in the future! The most precise textbook example!

"This is the Misty Illusory Manor! Child, are you feeling better now?" An old face squeezed through the crowd and croaked with an ugly smile.

"The Misty Illusory Manor… where is that? Is it one of the palaces of the nether realm?" Young Master Jun shrunk back in a terrified manner as he widened his eyes and cried. "Dare I ask if you are Lord Horse-face of the Ox-head Horse-face devils? 1 I-I… I haven't done anything bad in the mortal world… boohooo… I'm innocent ah…"

"Lord Horse-face??" The old face suddenly became filled with black lines as the long horsey face grew extremely conflicted. The faces of the other old faces at the side all grew convoluted as they nearly burst out in laughter. Fortunately, their reactions were quick enough and they hurriedly covered their mouths.

This old fellow's nickname back in the day was exactly 'Horse-faced Heavenly King' because of his long facial shape. Hearing this little fellow call him Lord Horse-face the moment he saw him, the other old fellows were so seized by laughter that their intestines almost twisted up.

"Hm? Could it be that you're not Horse-face? How can it be? Unless… you're Lord Ox-head!?" Jun Mo Xie gave him an exceedingly strange look and muttered, seemingly to himself. "But… Ox-head shouldn't look like this…"

An expression of deep thought appeared on his face. "At the very least, Ox-head should have a pair of horns right?"

"Pu… HAHAHAHAHA…." The other old fellows finally could not endure their laughter, and they immediately clutched their stomachs and roared aloud, their entire bodies shaking with peals of laughter.

This Horse-faced Heavenly King's horsey face instantly became the color of a pig's gut as he growled with rage. "This old man is not Horse-face! Nor am I Ox-head! Bastard brat, this daddy is a human!"

"I'm sorry…" Jun Mo Xie hurried apologized in a frightened manner. After that, he looked up innocently again and asked. "Erm… human? You said that you're human? Although you do have some resemblance to humans… does the netherworld palace have humans too? Could it be that you're a judge? I heard those judges look the most like humans. But where is the Book of Life and Death, and the Judge's Pen?"

"..." Old man Horse-face was completely defeated. He stared widely with disbelief, unable to say a single word.

"Hahaha, the young speaks freely indeed. There's no need to take offense…" Loud booming laughter rang out. It's almost been 2,000 years, and this was the first time they saw this old fellow pranked into speechlessness like this. Today was truly an eye opener. Especially that innocent and fearful expression on his face while he uttered those completely unexpected words…. it was simply too funny!

Just like that, Jun Mo Xie created an uproarious atmosphere to signify his arrival. Everyone quickly came to know that such a cute and confused little kid had appeared, actually mistaking the Misty Illusory Manor for the netherworld palaces.

Furthermore… Lord Horse-faced Heavenly King had actually been mistaken for the Horse-face and Ox-head demons, as well as a judge of the netherworld…

This matter was a source of joy for the entire Misty Illusory Manor for a long time and made the place a lot more bustling…

On the third day that Jun Mo Xie came to the Misty Illusory Manor, he finally 'completely recovered' his health!

This matter caused Cao Guo Feng and the rest to feel greatly gladdened. The medicinal efficacies of the Seven Colored Holy Fruits were indeed extraordinary. And the Free and Natural Physique was also similarly heaven defying!

The most important reason was that Young Master Jun simply could not continue lying down for much longer… otherwise, with his 'injuries', it would be more normal for him to continue lying down for another dozen or so days…

Jun Mo Xie even felt that he was about to develop aches in his butt from lying down too much…

Another factor was that he could not get any peace at all these few days while he laid there pretending to be hurt. Countless people would come by every so often to marvel at the legendary Free and Natural Physique… There was an old fogey whose teeth had almost all fallen off, hobbling in one day to examine his body while gasping in shock the entire time. This was an extremely normal and frequent occurrence here, so Jun Mo Xie simply ignored him.

But this old toothless turtle actually peeled open his blanket and took a look, immediately jumping back with shock and endless exclamation. "As expected of the Free and Natural Physique! My goodness, what a huge one it is…"

Jun Mo Xie nearly smashed a foot into that old pervert's face… F*ck, even if you're checking out the Free and Natural Physique… it shouldn't be done in such a way right?

This was a matter of a person's privacy! Are there still moral standards in the cultivation world…

At this moment, Young Master Jun was sitting leisurely on a chair in the yard, basking in the sun.

This was a personal yard that belonged to Cao Guo Feng.

From the moment he was moved here, Jun Mo Xie had not gone out at all.

The main thing was that he'd just arrived, and the Free and Natural Physique was too attention grabbing. Naturally, he couldn't move rashly for now. Of course, the most important thing… was that Saint Emperor Cao was simply paying too much care and attention on him. Everyday, he would come over five or six times, as if he were taking care of an infant…

Instead of him taking in a disciple, this manner of treatment was more like he'd invited an ancestor into his home, serving him with great care everyday in a happy and contented manner…

If Young Master Jun suddenly disappeared in the middle of the night and Saint Emperor Cao discovered that his precious infant was missing… wouldn't he simply die of anxiousness?

Bai Qi Feng and the other Saint Emperors who'd come back with him also turned into regular guests at this place now. Everyday, they would only leave very reluctantly late at night, then return early the next day again. The intentions of these Saint Emperor Seniors were naturally good. How torturous was it for a healthy strong lad to be forced to lie and sit all day long? How lonely was that ah…

Thus, we must naturally accompany him…

This was not just threefold; it was fourfold, fivefold, sixfold…

But what they didn't know was that this endless flood of care and concern had almost driven this Free and Natural Physique youth to the verge of a mental collapse!

As he breathed the air in here lightly, Jun Mo Xie could feel that it was actually not much different from the outside world!

Cao Guo Feng sat beside him, looking at him dotingly. Although they hadn't gone through an official teacher disciple ceremony, Cao Guo Feng felt that it was fine to skip those troublesome procedures anyway. As long as the kid was here, where could he run to? This was the inside of the Misty Illusory Manor! Who would be so shameless as to come and snatch him away?

Even the palace lord hadn't managed to snatch the person away; others naturally did not even need to think about it!

"Is this the legendary Misty Illusory Manor? How come it's a bit different from what I imagined?" Jun Mo Xie seemed to be chatting idly.

"The Misty Illusory Manor exists in an entirely separate and independent space! But although it's in a different space form the Xuan Xuan Continent, there's intrinsically no difference between the two spaces!" Cao Guo Feng introduced happily. Just accompanying and talking to this precious disciple of his made him feel happy and an indescribable sense of blessedness…

"That year, when Senior Nine Nether First Young Master came back from his travels, he opened this space using the powerful strength of his own body. He initially wanted to link it to other places…" A look of respect hung on Cao Guo Feng's face as he mentioned the Nine Nether First Young Master. This was the first time he'd ever seen Cao Guo Feng express such a look of admiration and respect for anybody.

"But later, he discovered that this space could only connect to the Xuan Xuan Continent and nowhere else, so it was unable to meet his requirements. Eventually, it was closed off and turned into a personal storage space for himself… The Seven Colored Holy Fruit here is also something that Senior planted himself…"

Jun Mo Xie nodded lightly, but he sneered internally. That fellow Nine Nether First Young Master must have came back from Earth, discovering the usefulness of storage spaces there, and decided to come back and create his own.

As for the Seven Colored Holy Fruits, they were most likely prepared for his wives. After all, those wives of his all ultimately left with him. Even if there were a few of them with strong cultivation, it was definitely impossible for all of them to be like that. His wives definitely needed a startling heavenly treasure like the Seven Colored Holy Fruits as well!

Setting out to paint a tiger, but ended up drawing a cur. After messing around and creating a giant space, he could only continuously add seals and formations to maintain the stability of the space… After reaching the required realm, he directly used the energies of primordial chaos, Yin-Yang, the five elements, and the stars, creating his own world…

It was said that the first generation Misty Illusory Manor ancestor was the Nine Nether First Young Master's disciple. From the looks of it, this saying had its basis, and that ancestor was exactly his disciple!

Footnotes:

Ch 931 Footnote 1

Ox-head and Horse-face are devils that guard the netherworld in Chinese mythology.

Chapter 932: Special Treatment

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



From Cao Guo Feng's description, the Nine Nether First Young Master was truly wild. To think that while establishing a private space, he was still planning to use this place as a starting point to connect to other spaces. How grand… Jun Mo Xie was so impressed by that person from 10,000 years ago that he almost prostrated himself in admiration…

"Essentially, the inside of this place is not different from the Xuan Xuan Continent in any way. The Misty Illusory Manor can be said to be in another big world! Or perhaps, it may be slightly smaller than the Xuan Xuan Continent, but there's no big difference!"

Cao Guo Feng said with a smile. "So the Misty Illusory Manor that the people describe as a small place, just a mere manor… is actually all incorrect and wrong! How could the Misty Illusory Manor be compared to a mere three Holy Lands?"

Cao Guo Feng delivered this line with a sense of pride. From the way Jun Mo Xie saw it, it was to be expected.

The Misty Illusory Manor controlled a giant world on its own; were the three Holy Lands capable of that?

"It has been unbearable staying for the past couple of days. I wish to go out for a walk; may I?" Jun Mo Xie requested.

"No problem!" Cao Guo Feng agreed without any hesitation. "But your body has not fully recovered yet, so don't wander too far. I'll send two people to accompany you to go for a walk, but don't tire yourself too much. Remember to come back earlier."

"Understood." Jun Mo Xie agreed casually, yet he was thinking. *I wonder if there is any distinction of territories or countries… going out for a walk… I'll take it as a tour… *

"Right, there is one more thing you must remember… Don't go to that Main Palace of the Misty Illusory Manor for now." Cao Guo Feng reminded. "That's the place you walked out of after you had recovered from your injuries. That place is the foundation of the Misty Illusory Manor, and there are countless rare treasures within it. They are all the rich inheritances the Nine Nether First Young Master left behind back then… but there are also countless dangers!"

He warned seriously. "If it is discovered that someone attempted to go near that place or think of vandalizing it… they will be killed regardless of who they are! Even if you are my disciple, or the owner of the Free and Natural Physique, the protectors of the place will show no mercy. It's your first time here, so you don't know the rules. If you cause any trouble, no one can save you."

"Oh the Main Palace of the Misty Illusory Manor is the place where the fruit is produced, right?" Jun Mo Xie asked 'innocently'. "That fruit is really horrid in its taste! It can't even compare to an apple. It only smells good, but its taste is so bad it makes people gag. Is there really anyone who wants that thing…"

"Stinking brat! What nonsense are you blabbering!" Cao Guo Feng was shocked. "That fruit is the treasure of the Manor. God knows how many people dream of having it one day. You dare to say it tastes horrible? This old man has spent 800 years in this place and has never eaten it before! Don't be so ungrateful. Count your blessings…"

Saint Emperor Cao paused before continuing. "But the tree of that fruit is not in that Palace… Didn't you grow up in the mountains? How can fruit trees grow in the palace?"

"But Palaces have all their own gardens and stuff; this is common knowledge…" Jun Mo Xie said.

"What common knowledge? You know nothing! Those are only flower gardens. How can they grow spiritual fruits! Who has ever seen a giant tree that reaches into the heavens being planted in a palace?" Cao Guo Feng chided, not knowing to laugh or cry.

"Oh, so that tree is pretty big ah." Jun Mo Xie continued to fish for information.

"Of course! That three is already 10,000 years of age. How could it be small?! Even a ginseng will grow into a human shape after 10,000 years! What more the Seven Color Holy Tree that already had thousands of years of age when it was replanted here?"

"Then… a tree that is 10,000 over years in age… the fruits will fall when ripen and will wither and become books. Since it's been 10,000 over years, it should have developed into an entire orchard by now right? Why haven't you gotten to eat it with your high status? This doesn't make sense ah!" Jun Mo Xie said in a roundabout manner.

"Do you think that this is an apple or hawthorn? If this thing is so easy to grow then we'd have a whole orchard by now! But until now, we could only successfully nurture two, and these are only alive… only the original tree can bear fruits even now… and we can only harvest once every 500 years… And there are only fourteen fruits each time! If we calculate in groups of seven, there are only two batches that are produced every 500 years! And the accumulation of 500 years, half of it has been used on you! And here you are, talking big!"

Cao Guo Feng said harshly.

"So little? How can there be so little?!" Jun Mo Xie cried out in surprise. This time, he wasn't acting it! Only two batches in 500 years… this level of efficiency was a little too low?! Even the Great Immortal Zheng Yuan's Ginseng Fruit could produce thirty each time… not even to mention Queen Mother of the West's peaches of immortality… 1

Two… how could it be enough? And it seemed like they only had one batch left…

"Such a rare treasure of the world; how much of it do you think there is?" Cao Guo Feng said crossly. "Furthermore, for the past 2000 years, one of the batch of the fruits that were harvested are provided to the three Holy Lands. As providence for the All Seeing Eye of Qiao Ying… This means that every 500 years, there is only one batch produced! Thousands of years, we only managed to accumulate three or four batches of them, you had already eaten up one entire batch on your own. What more do you want?"

Jun Mo Xie looked at Cao Guo Feng flabbergasted.

Then if that was the case… then what use is there for my trip this time? Even if I plunder it all… it's only three batches… it's absolutely not enough to go around, and it'll attract the endless pursuit of the Misty Illusory Manor…

If Cao Guo Feng knew who he was taking in, he'd definitely fly into a rage. Immediately firing this precious disciple he had just taken in!

"Go for a walk. From today onwards, you'll be living in the Misty Illusory Manor. Under most circumstances, if your cultivation is not at that of a Spirit Xuan, I will not let you out. Even if you go out, you must conceal your identity appropriately…"

Cao Guo Feng laughed before continuing. "Actually, in this place, there is not much difference from the Xuan Xuan Continent. It is also where the pugilistic world exists. This is something that you must know. But just that under the suppression of the Misty Illusory Manor, no one dares to behave recklessly, that's all."

"To think that it's like this! Then how many people are there in the Misty Illusory Manor all together?" Jun Mo Xie asked curiously.

"We never calculated properly, but there should be a few million. Oh right, when you go out there, you must remember one thing. There are some people that you must not offend. At least, before you are strong enough, you mustn't provoke them."

"Must not offend?" Jun Mo Xie's brows unconsciously twitched. "Who are they? Are the forces behind them powerful?"

"Someone that even my disciple cannot afford to offend would naturally have immense forces behind him. The very first of the list is a youth that wears black clothing everyday. This child is surnamed Zhan, called Zhan Yu Shu. This person is the great-grandson of the Chief Elder of the Misty Illusory Manor, Zhan Tian Ya. Elder Zhan can be said to be highly respected in the Misty Illusory Manor, and his Xuan Skills are extraordinary, already surpassing the level of regular Saint Emperors. But this Elder has a bad habit: he is extremely overprotective and dotes on this great-grandson of his especially. So no one dares to offend this Zhan Yu Shu in the Misty Illusory Manor. And do not stir up such a big trouble for a small thing; it's not worth it…"

Cao Guo Feng sighed. "Actually, not only Zhan Yu Shu. No one in the Misty Illusory Manor dares to carelessly provoke anyone from the Zhan Family. This also caused the Zhan Family to become one of the big families in the Misty Illusory Manor aside from the Main Palace. Actually aside from being overprotective, he is really not a bad senior…"

Jun Mo Xie nodded his head and said, "Zhan Yu Shu, a young man dressed in black. I've remembered it."

Cao Guo Feng chuckled, feeling heartened, thinking that his beloved disciple had already remembered his warnings and would definitely not go and provoke that Zhan Yu Shu. But how would he know that since Jun Mo Xie found out that there were only those few pieces of the Seven Colored Holy Fruit, he was already full of rage that fueled his gut. Then plus the depression that overwhelmed him, if he didn't take this opportunity to vent it a little, how could he rid this feeling of frustration?

Don't offend?

*F*ck! This daddy dares to offend the entire Misty Illusory Manor! In my blatant process of offending, how could a mere Zhan Yu Shu count as anything?! *

"You said that there were a few people just now; I believe there are others right?" Jun Mo Xie asked, full of interest. His expression was very sincere and humble, as if he really intended to remember them and absolutely would not go and provoke them.

Whereas in fact, what he was scheming was that he would definitely remember them carefully and naturally go and offend those that he could not offend. He would also absolutely go and provoke those that he didn't offend after creating a suitable opportunity!

Wrecking havoc and turning this place upside down then escaping out of this place…

"There is indeed one more person. This person is also a young man. He is more inconspicuous than this Zhan Yu Shu, so he is ranked second. But this person is more ruthless than Zhan Yu Shu. Although he doesn't take action easily, if he does, it will absolutely ruthless and decisive, easily taking away someone's life. So you must be extra careful when dealing with this person… especially when it comes to women, if possible, try not to clash with him! Youngsters are full of sap and are most likely to clash in respect to these areas. But you must know, your goal is to stand at the top of the world, not to gather beauties as your wives!"

Cao Guo Feng said this in an odd tone, as if he detested this. "You have the legendary Free and Natural Physique; everyone in the Misty Illusory Manor is aware of this. The world outside will definitely pay even more attention to you. All of us old fellows know your potential, but those young juniors, anyone of them were at the top of the world before your sudden arrival, so naturally they won't be able to accept it. And… because of your physique, I believe that may girls… will be interested in you."

Cao Guo Feng's expression when saying this was full of glee and pride, as if he were looking at his own handsome son who would have no problems looking for a wife. "You can choose, and you can also not choose. You must know that because you just recovered from your grave injuries, we have rejected many visitors these past couple of days. Otherwise, all those people who are looking for you to become their son-in-law will have been queuing for a long time outside now…"

Jun Mo Xie's jaw dropped. It was merely a Free and Natural Physique; no matter how heaven-defying it was, it was just a unique type of physique right? Like a rare blood type on earth, that's all. But over here, it was in such high demands to this extent…

Footnotes:

Ch 932 Footnote 1

Characters from the Journey to the West.

Chapter 933: Three Who Must Not Be Offended

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



This this this… was too incomprehensible!

To think that there would be many people offering their daughters for picking… this was the treatment that Emperor had! No, Emperors may not even have such grand treatment. At the very least, when an Emperor was injured, no one would offer something like the Seven Colored Holy Fruit!

"Why? Do you feel confused?" Cao Guo Feng chuckled. "This sort of treatment and you are surprised! That's not all; as long as you are able to display your talent and advance through training, it won't be long. When you are of suitable age, the Palace Lord will personally host a Hundred Flower Festival for you."

"Hundred Flower Festival?" Jun Mo Xie asked in surprise. I wonder what is this Hundred Flower Festival thing.?

"Hundred Flower Festival… From within the entire Misty Illusory Manor, the Palace Lord will find someone for you! All the girls of a suitable age in the Misty Illusory Manor will be filtered, and the cream of the crop will be selected. When there are a hundred of them, you can choose your lifelong partner from amongst them. According to the customs of the world, you can select seven—three wives and four concubines… Of course, if you wish to choose more, it is possible. If you want to accept all of them, we will also permit you to do so!"

"There's something this great?" Jun Mo Xie was really surprised this time! *All the best beauties in the Misty Illusory Manor gathered… for me to choose at my will? Heavens! Earth! Oh my god! Jesus and Buddha!! *

This news was too shocking!

"Of course, but that is on the prerequisite that you are capable enough. If you are unable to reach that standard, you won't even get to choose anything."

Cao Guo Feng watched him in amusement, observing his expressions. "Lad, you think that it is very easy to attain that standard? Let me tell you, since ancient times until now, out of the entire Misty Illusory Manor, there were not more than two people who were worthy enough to enjoy this treatment!"

"10,000 years, and only two?" Jun Mo Xie was surprised, but he also calmed down. That sort of treatment was indeed too grand, so the standard of the requirements for it would definitely be high!

"Two is already a lot. The two of them also have the legendary Free and Natural Physique, although it is not the same level as the Free and Natural Physique that you have. One of them was the Free Xuan Physique, while the other was the Clear Spirit Physique. The former fought alone against the Nine Nether Seventh Young Master 7,000 years ago and perished along with him. The latter fought with the Nine Nether Ninth Young Master 5000 years ago, and both sides suffered grave injuries. But ultimately his injuries could not be treated and he passed away!"

Cao Guo Feng looked at Jun Mo Xie with a passionate look in his eyes. "Just thinking of how terrifying the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master is, you can understand what sort of level of experts these two people where, right?"

Jun Mo Xie was astonished. To think that such powerful figures had appeared in this world before!

How powerful was the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master? With a mere fifth of his entire strength he could go against the joint attack of over twenty Saint Emperors! And killing many of them before retreating with his heavy injuries! He had already returned back to his full strength now, which means he was really the number one person in the world ah!

Then if the Nine Nether Seventh Young Master and the Nine Nether Ninth Young Master could come here from the Nine Nethers, then perhaps they may not be comparable to the Nine Nether First Young Master back then, but they were definitely not too inferior to the current Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master!

And there was someone from the Misty Illusory Manor who was able to bring one of them to death, and another who injured the other severely, all on their own! It can be imagined how powerful they were!

Cao Guo Feng looked at him meaningfully. "As your Master, I've mentioned earlier that the Free Xuan Physique and the Clear Spirit Physique were also considered spiritual physiques that were extremely rare. But compared to your Free and Natural Physique, they are far, far inferior!"

"Cultivating Xuan Skills first looks at your aptitudes and your comprehension. Mere perseverance and courage is not enough! Hard work… perhaps might make it for those below a Spirit Xuan. But if you wish to advance to even higher levels and become an existence that stands at the peak, that is absolutely not possible to work."

"So the Free and Natural Physique that you have is so highly regarded by the Misty Illusory Manor!" Cao Guo Feng said earnestly. "The Misty Illusory Manor is able to give someone like you the best environment, the best material needs, and even the best beauties! But… the condition that your achievements are able to make the Misty Illusory Manor feel satisfied!"

"Work hard, lad. I have high hopes for you." Cao Guo Feng laughed.

"Then how did those two seniors pick for their Hundred Flower Festival?" Jun Mo Xie asked, curious for some gossip.

"Those two, ah, are two different extremes." A smile appeared on Cao Guo Feng's lips. "One of them, the Emperor of Wind and Frost, Chen Feng Shuang, selected every single one of the hundred beauties presented and was still unsatisfied!"

"Selected all hundred of them! And was still unsatisfied!" Jun Mo Xie rolled his eyes. "This is too much; can he endure it? Even if it's the Emperor, he only has three palaces, six courtyards, and at most, seventy two imperial concubines. That's not even one hundred people either! This senior is unsatisfied with one hundred women. Isn't he afraid to die from excessive ejaculation?!…"

"That I'm not sure…" Cao Guo Feng's old face turned red with embarrassment. After all, discussing such things with his own disciple was a little…

"Then, what about the other one?"

"The other one, the Ice Frost Swordsman, Dugu Piao Ling. He did not choose a single one of the hundred beauties presented to him. Until he returned back to the Misty Illusory Manor after sustaining grave injuries, from start to end, he had never gone near women, spending the rest of life in solitude!" A look of respect appeared on Cao Guo Feng's face. "That is a true martial practitioner! His entire life, he had no friends, no kin. The only companion he had was his sword!"

"Persevering is persevering, but that's too extreme. That sort of life is really too boring. One should always have things they pursue in life. Not having any emotions and desires is really too tedious!" Jun Mo Xie curled his lips.

"Isn't persevering throughout one's entire life a form of pursuit? Or even a most stubborn form of it?" Cao Guo Feng said sternly. "Precisely because Senior Dugu persevered on relentlessly, his only goal in life was the peak of the martial ways, so he was able to reach that peak! You should learn from him instead!"

"But that The Emperor of Wind and Frost also got to that level with so many wives! And there's the legendary unrivaled powerful person, the Nine Nether First Young Master. Didn't he also have many wives?" Jun Mo Xie rebutted.

"…" Cao Guo Feng's face darkened. "Didn't you say that you wanted to go for a walk? Why? You don't want to go now? Then why don't you accompany this old man and sit here." He was a little angry…

Probably because this question was truly not easy to answer.

The tales and legends of the Nine Nether First Young Master said that he had so many wives that it was uncountable. But the Emperor of Wind and Frost really just had that many women. This was no secret in the Misty Illusory Manor. Was he supposed to tell Jun Mo Xie that that the Emperor of Wind and Frost really was practicing the highest form of skills for boosting vitality, his bed skills were exceptionally amazing, and the more wives he had the stronger he was Then what if this lad also made the same request? What should he do? This was not a joking matter!

*This little brat is full of youthfulness. Who knows what he is thinking? Which youngster doesn't dream of love? *

"If you don't want to say then forget it, please don't get angry… Oh right, you still have yet to tell me who the third person I must not offend is. There's a first and second, so there must be third and fourth right!" Jun Mo Xie tactfully changed the subject.

"There are only three people who must not be offended. As to the third person… that third person who must not be offended…" Cao Guo Feng revealed a smile. "This third person is truly the one whom you must not offend! This person is a young lady, the granddaughter of the current Lord of the Manor. She can be said to be the most beloved daughter of the entire Misty Illusory Manor! Lad, towards her, you'd better remain at a respectful distance. Because no matter which party you provoke… you will have to be prepared to be skinned alive! There is no exception even if you have the Free and Natural Physique!"

"So severe?" Jun Mo Xie stuck his tongue out.

"Severe? How can it be described with 'severe' alone!" Cao Guo Feng feared that this Free and Natural Physique disciple got curious and went to provoke other people's precious daughters without realizing the severity of the matter and bringing death upon himself. He persuaded patiently. "I'll tell you another secret: this little girl is the other lucky person aside from you in the past 1,000 years who had consumed the Seven Colored Holy Fruit, and she had used it with the treasure of the Heaven Saint Palace, the Exquisite Lotus!

"As to why she was able to use both treasures of the Palaces… it was not because of her unique status, but… because her physique is the Xuan Yin Female Body, which is very rare! You wouldn't understand from the name Xuan Yin Female Body alone, but even if I explain to you in detail, there is too much knowledge about the body anatomy for you to digest. You only need to know that her physique is no inferior to your Free and Natural Physique! So you must not offend this girl!"

"Xuan Yin Female Body…" A memory of an introductory paragraph flashed across Jun Mo Xie's mind. That was records and comments of the Xuan Yin Female Body in the Hongjun Pagoda: the Xuan Yin Female Body was the physique of a female who was extremely Yin, which was very rare. If a male with success in his Xuan cultivation did a double cultivation with this female, the effects would be amplified a hundred times with only half the amount of work… Note: A virgin's body, a body that has yet to be tainted, a first awakening of love, mutually in love; an absolute condition for double cultivation! Not a single one must be missing, if it is forced, not only will it be useless, both male and female will be in danger from the backlash of the Xuan Yin.

*'A virgin's body, a body that has yet to be tainted'… this condition is believable and understandable. As to 'a first awakening of love'… it must be the first love of that girl. It should be more or less that… As to 'Mutually in love'… the female must be hopelessly attracted to the male then… *

This basic requirements for double cultivation was really high…

Jun Mo Xie couldn't help but pondered over it… double cultivation? Looked like something that'd be advantageous… Um… but let's see how it goes… even if it's a beauty, it's up to whether this Young Master has the appetite for her unless she is really pleasing for my eyes. Otherwise I'll really not try to force it; if the other party is an elephant then there's no need for any consideration…

"Before your arrival, the greatest hope of the Misty Illusory Manor was all placed upon her! For 10,000 years, to breakthrough the void and travel through immemorial! Which is also what the Misty Illusory Manor has been pursuing for 10,000 years, our only goal! The ultimate goal!"

Chapter 934: Mo Jun Ye

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



"So nothing must happen to you, and the same goes for her! Plus with the unique status as the little princess of Misty Illusory Manor, naturally she is slightly more important than you, who only has the Free and Natural Physique…" Cao Guo Feng scoffed as if he were a little peeved by the fact that there was someone who was above his own disciple and he could not do anything but to accept it…

"The most crucial thing: if you offend her, in the future, you can forget about tasting even a tiny bit of the Seven Colored Holy Fruit!" Cao Guo Feng warned. "Because her father and her mother are the ones who are supervising the Spiritual Herbal Gardens."

"Ah?" Jun Mo Xie thought to himself. Those two from before who I must not offend, I'll definitely be offending them, but this one… is really one who I cannot offend…

"Right, you haven't told me the name of that female ancestor? How does she looks like? I can only be prepared if I know roughly how she looks ah!" Young Master Jun pressed on, taking the opportunity to find more information about that girl.

"Female ancestor? You mischievous boy, knowing how to give others a nickname! But using this term to describe that girl is rather appropriate!" Cao Guo Feng chuckled, shaking his head.

"Didn't you say she is someone nobody can afford to offend! Then what else can she be other than an ancestor! How does she look like? Is she ugly or pretty? I cannot possibly shun any lady I see right? Then, I'll end up being the one who has problems." Young Master Jun was really intrigued to find out more about this 'female ancestor'.

Spiritual Herbal Gardens; this name was indeed rather poetic. But the most important thing was that that was where the tree of the Seven Colored Holy Fruit lay! And it seemed that there was not only one. This was a heaven-defying treasure.

Young Master Jun was originally a little disappointed but…

He suddenly remembered the unique ability he had - the Power of the Five Elements!

Especially the Power of Wood that he had not used in a long time!

The moment this thought popped up, Young Master Jun was about to break into maniacal laughter! This Seven Colored Holy Fruit will only be able to bear fruit after 500 years in someone else's hands, but in the hands of this Young Master… As long as I have sufficient Spirit Energy as foundation, this daddy will be able to make it bear fruit 365 times in a month!

*When that time comes, there's no problem treating the Seven Colored Holy Fruit as a regular fruit tree, arranging them in different patterns for display in the living hall! Back to the same old sentence: There were always only things that people could not think of, but there was nothing that could not be done! Isn't this proof again? *

So he definitely must go to this Spiritual Herbal Gardens. And the security there will definitely be extremely tight… no matter what, caution was of utmost importance. If this female ancestor was offended, it would definitely cause many many other troubles…

There was one common knowledge from the previous life and this life: All women are petty… Just that some of them look more seductive, that's all…

If a lot more implications arose out of offending this female ancestor… then the gains would not make up for the losses!

*So if there is a need, as long as the girl's appearance can still be accepted… This Young Master can also consider making a sacrifice and selling his body out… although I'm being taken advantage of and is likely to be called one that is living off a woman, but… so be it! Who asked me to be a man; when I should be hard, I can be extremely hard, but when I should be soft, I can be soft… *

"That girl is called Miao Xiao Miao. She is always donned in light yellow clothing. Not only is she talented, she's the number one beauty amongst the younger generation of the Misty Illusory Manor! It's just that her personality is a little eccentric and not easy to get close to. But that's good; it'll save a lot of unnecessary troubles."

A gentle smile of adoration was on Cao Guo Feng's face when he mentioned Miao Xiao Miao. This Miao Xiao Miao was clearly very adored by him. And this sort of adoration was not directed to Young Master Jun.

"Miao Xiao Miao… Number one beauty…" Jun Mo Xie suddenly thought of a possibility. I wonder if this Young Master is able to profit both wealth and beauty this time? As he thought along, the Young Master Jun, whose certain 'part' that hadn't been getting any relief, transformed into a wolf, drool was almost falling out of his mouth. He mumbled to himself. "Since she's so beautiful, then I'll find a time and just do her, then that'll be…"

Cao Guo Feng was instantly enraged upon hearing this. He immediately grabbed onto his ear and hollered, "Brat! If you dare to do her! This old man dares to guarantee that you will be done by all the old seniors of Misty Illusory Manor in less than two hours!"

Young Master Jun didn't imagine that he would unconsciously say it out, so he was caught in a bad situation. He was pretending to be severely wounded, so naturally he could not dodge, instantly getting caught by Cao Guo Feng. *Of all places to grab, you just had to grab that place… That seems to be the exclusive place that my mother Dongfang Wen Xin uses… *

Just as he was cursing away mentally, he heard Cao Guo Feng's harsh warnings. Young Master Jun's heart turned cold, instantly feeling his chrysanthemum clenching, as his intestines twisted. Cold sweat poured out profusely. All those indecent thoughts were instantly frightened away…

Suddenly, Cao Guo Feng asked, "Lad, how old are you this year?"

Young Master Jun said bashfully, "I'm eighteen this year… They always say eighteen years old is a flower in full bloom… Why? Are you going to host a Hundred Flower Festival for me?"

"Get lost!" Saint Emperor Cao was angry but amused, landing a kick on Young Master Jun's bottom. Jun Mo Xie cried out aiya and used that force to run off.

Cao Guo Feng looked at his backview and mumbled to himself. "Eighteen years old… To think that he is a year younger than that girl, if… it should still work, this old man will also be more than happy to see it happen… but those two fellows have been pining for so many years. How would they be willing to give up so easily? Disciple, you can play and create all the trouble you want and it'll be alright, but just don't go and offend that huge trouble for this old man ah… if that happens, I'm afraid even this old man cannot mediate…"

Since he walked out of the little courtyard, Young Master Jun instantly felt relieved from head to toe. Without all the supervision from a few old fellows and surrounded by an amount of spiritual sense, there was a sense of long awaited freedom, as if a tiger had returned to the wild.

Subconsciously, Jun Mo Xie couldn't help but walk with wide strides, humming to a Beijing opera tune that no one could understand. "Remembering… the matter from that year… how very distressing, I'm just like… a bird in a cage… with nowhere to spread my wings, I'm like a tiger that has left its mountain… and suffered loneliness. I'm like the goose that flies from the South… separated from the rest of the group…"

He walked out from the doors as he sang, both his hands behind his back, shaking his head, full of the air of the number one debauchee of Tian Xiang City in the past.

Behind him, two middle-aged man secretly tailed after him, their faces expressionless.

These two people were the disciples of Cao Guo Feng. Right now, they were on the duty of protecting Jun Mo Xie. And Young Master Jun would naturally also need to change his name in this place. He would be called Mo Jun Ye.

Mo Jun Ye. Mo Jun Xie; there was another homonym meaning which was… also Evil Monarch 1.

It could be seen that the evil personality in this Evil Monarch didn't change…

Slowly strolling out of that remote alley, the scenery began to become more and more bustling with life. There were restaurants and sweet-sounding chords of instruments all about, and there was even the occasional voices of story-tellers. The bustling scenery was not inferior to Tian Xiang City or Chrysanthemum City…

"That's a city in front? Or is it a small town?" Jun Mo Xie turned around to ask the two bodyguards.

The two men looked at him and replied expressionlessly. "There are a total of seven cities in the Misty Illusory Manor. They are the Psychedelic City, Magical City, Purple Fantasy City, Golden Fantasy City, Blood Fantasy City, Heaven Fantasy City, and Heart Fantasy City. This place, including the place we had walked out of, all belongs to the central region of Misty Illusory Manor, the Heart Fantasy City! Away from the rest of the common world, the few li of road ahead are where the common people reside… All the needs of the Main Palace of the Misty Illusory Manor are all purchased here."

Jun Mo Xie hummed in response.

The other person said, " Young Master came from outside of the Misty Illusory Manor, so perhaps you are not aware of the culture we have here. Although the members of the Main Palace are above worldly creatures, but they do not view the common folks differently like ants. All the young masters and young ladies in Misty Illusory Manor often come sightseeing here daily. In fact, most of the people are gathered here, which is probably why this place is the most bustling region of the Misty Illusory Manor."

The meaning behind his words was more or less a reminder or warning. He must have been told by Cao Guo Feng to absolutely not let this little master stir any trouble.

"I understand now; thank you for your information." Jun Mo Xie chuckled and asked. "Oh right, I heard from Old Cao that there is a Spiritual Herbal Gardens in Misty Illusory Manor… which City is this mysterious garden located in?"

That cold looking man replied, "The Spiritual Herbal Gardens… you better not try to find out about it." He paused for a while, as if feeling like he had sounded a little too threatening, before continuing. "The Spiritual Herbal Gardens is not in any of the cities… in fact, that garden is not even within the space of this Misty Illusory Manor!"

Jun Mo Xie was stunned!

F*ck!

*What sort of b*llshit is this? Not in the Misty Illusory Manor? Could it be in Xuan Xuan Continent? Then why did I come here for? For a stroll? To sightsee?! *

"Not in the Misty Illusory Manor? Could it be in the outside world? Could it be somewhere in Xuan Xuan Continent?!" Jun Mo Xie asked, clenching his fist.

"Of course, it is still within the regions of the Misty Illusory Manor, but it is not within this space." That bodyguard stared at him for a long time before answering carefully.

"In the Misty Illusory Manor, but not in the space! What does this mean?" Jun Mo Xie pondered for a while. "Could it be that there is one or more independent unique spaces in the Misty Illusory Manor, and one of it is used especially for storing spirit herbs? And that space is called the Spiritual Herbal Gardens?"

"That's more or less the case; Young Master is intelligent. As excepted of the talent of the Free and Natural Physique." The two of them praised indifferently. But Jun Mo Xie could tell from their tone that they didn't mean it.

Looks like these two are not very satisfied with me. Young Master Jun scoffed mentally. *It seems like I've snatched both their positions with my arrival alone; of course they will not be convinced. But… you can keep that to yourself; now that I could tell, aren't you guys just digging your own graves? If this matter is known by Old Cao, you'll definitely not have it good. *

The trio was not slow in their movements. They quickly arrived in the city. Right now, Jun Mo Xie was like Granny Liu 1 who entered the Prospect Garden 1, exclaiming and praising everything in sight.

Footnotes:

Ch 934 Footnote 1

Also read as Mo Jun Ye.

Ch 934 Footnote 2

A distant relative of the Mother of the West.

Ch 934 Footnote 3

A garden in the Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber

Chapter 935: City's Officials?...

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



There was no other reason; the moment he stepped into this place, Jun Mo Xie practically thought that he had returned back to Tian Xiang City and was about to go around looking for Tang Yuan's Aristocratic Hall.

This place is really no different from the outside world…

The two bodyguards behind him exchanged glances, seeing the unfeigned look of contempt in each other's eyes. *The one with the Free and Natural Physique? Pei! It's just a complete country bumpkin who had just entered the City! He has never seen the world! To think that the Free and Natural Physique has befallen someone like this; the Heavens must be blind, to cast pearls before swine, wasting resources… *

He can even spend such a long time looking at someone selling vegetables… The f*ck, don't tell me you haven't seen a greengrocer before?…

This place was the main street of the Heart Fantasy City. There were numerous stalls on both sides of the street, some selling handmade ornaments, carvings of small birds and animals. There were also some that sold fresh greens and food stalls and toys… The interior of the shop fronts on both sides were also a delight to the eye. All sorts of things were available.

There were countless signboards of wine shops along the street, it was a majestic sight to behold. The smell of cosmetics drifted from everywhere, leaving people intoxicated in a drunken stupor. There were also occasional giggles of females that could be heard—yes, they arrived at a brothel…

There were some people donned properly entering this place, and there were also people coming out with no strength in their legs… Their faces were full of satisfaction as they lingered in the aftertaste. The customers entering and exiting the wine shops were endless, and waves of the aroma of wine filled the entire street…

"It is really lively ah." Jun Mo Xie exclaimed sincerely. This place seems to be livelier than Tian Xiang City by a bit.

Casually tossing a copper coin, he grabbed a stick of tanghulu 1. Jun Mo Xie munched as he walked, dirtying his entire face with the sugar coating and didn't even bother to wipe himself.

"Sweet! Delicious! Truly yummy! One more!"

The two behind him exchanged looks again, feeling utterly embarrassed following behind this fellow… The thought of this country bumpkin garnering all the attention of the Misty Illusory Manor the moment he arrived and being worshiped like an ancestor by Cao Guo Feng… the two of them felt completely bitter!

Heavens! Earth! Buddha and Jesus ah… Open your eyes! Hurry up and send lightning down to strike upon this fellow…

This is really insufferable ah…

Just at this moment, a group of fierce-looking people came rushing over, all of them holding a white-waxed rod in their hands. The were dressed untidily in their hats and robes, but every one of them hand an ominous glint in their eyes.

"The City's Officials are here; everybody run…" It was not known who was the first to let out such a cry, but all the peddlers along the street panicked and fled in all directions.

"City's Officials?" Jun Mo Xie looked at all these people with his eyes wide open. F*ck… To think that this place is so advanced! They already have City… Officials…

His sudden halt instantly drew the attention of one of the guys. "What are you looking at? You've never seen this daddy before? Look some more and I'll dig your eyeballs out! You little b*stard!"

Jun Mo Xie staggered. *This bunch of people are too bold, to dare to offend me without knowing who I am! *But little did he know that with his current appearance, even if he was donned in dragon robes, he looked nowhere like a Crown Prince!

But all the other few people had already began using their rods to chase people. There was even one who delivered a heavy kick to a peddler that did not manage to flee in time. He lifted his rod high and hammered it down as he cursed and assaulted the peddler violently, casually snatching the bag of money from the peddler and shoved it into his own pocket.

Then he continued to rain blows upon the peddler, as he cursed. "F*ck your daddy! You have been selling for a whole day but you only earned such a pathetic amount! Are you ashamed?! You still have the cheek to come out and set up your stall? Why don't you go and die…"

That peddler curled into a ball, grabbing his head and crying for mercy. His entire body was covered in blood…

A prostitute exclaimed and laughed lovably, taking the opportunity to strike at an influential figure. Yet that man instantly glued himself over, hugging her lustfully in broad daylight, and began to tease her without any restraints…

The other few men watched this scene in jealousy. They walked into shops on both sides of the road, their faces full of annoyance. Stepping on the table, a menacing look in their eyes, they bellowed, "Collection time for protection fee! Hurry up! F*ck, you're sick of running your business, aren't you? Moving so slowly, f*ck you! Do you believe that this daddy will make your close shop tomorrow?! Hurry the f*ck up!"

Then the shop owner came over with a polite smile, bowing in greeting. First, he offered up countless silver taels, then he secretly shoved some things into the pockets of the few men…

These few men touched their pockets before a look of joy appeared on their faces. With a whistle, they exited the shop and continued to plunder along the street…

"What sort of people are these? Why are they so tyrannical?" Jun Mo Xie was stunned looking at this very familiar scene. His intestines were cramping a little: he suddenly felt like he had transmigrated again…

The two bodyguards barely had the time to reply when that burly man not far from Jun Mo Xie was already pissed. He stormed over. "Why? Lad, you're trying to find out who I am?" Then, he grabbed a passerby and kicked him to the ground. He stomped on that unlucky fellow's chest and said, "Tell this brat who these daddies are!"

That passerby was walking cautiously on the road, practically walking sideways in fear of bumping into them, but who knew such an absurd disaster would fall from the sky. He cried out pitiably, his tears and snots flowing down as he quickly replied, "Sir, Sir is the manager of Heart Fantasy City, Sir is the upright and honorable official for us common folks ah…"

That burly man scoffed, clearly satisfied. He lifted his leg up and let the person go; that person quickly ran away without looking back. This burly man looked at Jun Mo Xie from the corner of his eyes. "Did you hear that? Brat, come over obediently, acknowledge your mistake, and kowtow to this upright and honorable Sir. Then, use that pink little tongue of yours to lick this daddy's boots clean… and I'll let you of! Otherwise, hehe, you are a spy! If I go through the trouble, you're going to be in it for good!"

"I'm a spy?" Jun Mo Xie almost broke out in laughter. "How did you know?" This great 'City's Official' is really wise, to be able to tell I'm a spy from one look; impressive, impressive, so many Saint Emperors and other stronger experts couldn't even discover this…

*That's right, this Young Master is a spy! What are you going to do? *

"You're not a spy?" That burly man laughed maniacally, the black hair on his chest trembling. "Even if you are not a spy, if I say you are a spy, then you are a spy! Why? Don't look at me so angrily; be careful this daddy beats you to death right here! Even if this daddy really kills you, you will be dying in vain!"

"I understand what sort of people you are now…" The look in Jun Mo Xie's eyes turned cold. *To think that there were such people everywhere regardless of which world! I've really widened my horizons. The so-called Misty Illusory Manor, the land of peace and equality, is no different! *

The two bodyguards behind him watched on with a smile. Watching how this country bumpkin was going to resolve this matter. They were aware that although this country bumpkin had shocking talent and the Free and Natural Physique, he had barely mastered any high level Xuan cultivation and may not necessarily be able to deal with this current problem. *As long as he can't settle it on his own, then we don't have to worry about him begging the both of us for help. *

But what followed after left both of them too late for regrets.

"The two of you! Come here! Kill this scum for this Young Master!" Young Master Jun ordered. Since there was free labor around, why would Jun Mo Xie take the risk of exposing his real identity to handle this matter himself? "Hurry up! Otherwise I'll go tell my Master, say that I was bullied outside and the both of you were just watching the spectacle! You think Master would believe me or you both? If I really suffered any injuries, how do you think Master will take care of the two of you?!"

The two men instantly looked at each other. They had not expected that this brat who seemed to have no shrewdness to actually do something like this. If he really went back to complain… no matter if it was true or false, the two of them were doomed to be unlucky!

This brat not only could complain to Cao Guo Feng alone—there were still six other Saint Emperors!. Which one of them did not view him as their baby?

If… then the future of the two of them would really be doomed!

*If he exaggerates things a little too much, then those few Senior Saint Emperors will probably tear the two of us alive! That is definitely not something they'll feel any pity for! *

These two people were Spirit Xuan experts. With their own level of cultivation, they were not beneath Solitary Falcon back then. Right now, they were full of anger, but they couldn't do anything to Jun Mo Xie, so they took it all out on this bunch of 'City's Officials'.

Pa! A slap landed on that man's face, sending him flying and spinning in the air, his broken tooth flying out of his mouth as he spun along…

The other person leapt into the air and yelled, "All of you blind bastards! Gather here for this daddy! If you do not come here in ten breaths, then forget about coming forever!"

This was proof that a Spirit Xuan had immense might no matter where they were! These 'City's Officials' all trembled and their legs turned jelly from the sight…

They had not imagined that they were only out to enforce the law, but they had offended such a big shot…

Eight men walked over honestly in less than five breaths, quickly standing into single file. The two bodyguards did not say a single world, just raining punches on all of them! As they beat them up, they were feeling extremely frustrated. *We are Spirit Xuans; although we are no big deal in the Manor itself and are not some high, supreme extreme, but… beating up ordinary people like this is really a first… *

This was too aggrieving!

The two of them may be rough, but they were well aware. It's alright to teach them a lesson, but we must not beat them till they die! After all, the cleanliness of the City is relying on these people… besides, this is one of the basic constituents of the Misty Illusory Manor…

But after the two of them stopped, they were all shocked!

The eight people on the ground were still crying in pain earlier, but right now, all of them were bleeding from all their eyes, ears, nostrils, and mouth, their eyes bulging and themselves completely stopped breathing!

They were all dead… not a single one was alive!

What is going on? Although we didn't hold back in our strength, but we didn't even use our Xuan strength, so it is only the strength of a regular human. There's no way they could have been beaten to death ah…

Footnotes:

Ch 935 Footnote 1

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Chapter 936: Zhan Yu Shu

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios



Just at this timing, the onlookers from the crowd finally cried out in shock. "Someone died, Somebody has been killed!…"

It was hard to tell if the one who cried this was scared or excited or laughing at the misfortune. But all in all, after this cry, all the owners and workers of the shops on both sides turned pale and hurriedly closed for the day in a frenzy…

Beating a City's Official to death ah, how big of a deal was this…

Whoever wanted to be implicate could continue to show their own faces…

A few youths riding on horses came from the other side of the long street. The one right in front smirked upon looking at the scene before him, bemused by it. "Ya, aren't these the two great envoys under Saint Emperor Cao? What's wrong? You're in great spirits today! To be interested in killing a few City's Officials for sport? A cultivation level of a Spirit Xuan, killing the City's Officials, who are mere ordinary folks, truly mighty and impressive ah…"

The two bodyguard's faces instantly darkened.

They turned around to look for Jun Mo Xie, only to find that this fellow had already disappeared. Then, it suddenly occurred to them that the loud voice that cried out, 'Somebody has been killed!'… seemed to belong to this fellow… No wonder he was so excited…

"The two of us brothers offer our greetings before Young Master Zhan." The other party may be young, but he had influential background, and the two bodyguards knew that they could not afford to offend him, so naturally they did not behave rashly.

As it happens, this handsome, tall young master before them was the first person Cao Guo Feng had nagged at Young Master Jun to not offend.

Zhan Family—Zhan Yu Shu!

Even the other youths behind Young Master Zhan were all the descendants of the few big families in Misty Illusory Manor. These two brothers could not afford to offend any one of them.

Cao Guo Feng,and the forces around him did not fear them, but they would also not try to have any clashes with these families. Everyone had a mutual understanding to maintain harmony on the surface.

For example, if Young Master Jun had met with these few young masters of the worldly families, Cao Guo Feng would naturally stand up for him and would be willing to even fight against them, but if these two bodyguards offended these few young masters, Cao Guo Feng would definitely not stand up for them and would even punish them severely. Chasing them out of the Manor and ridding them of their skills was also possible. This was a matter they could not do anything abou. They were all the same—humans—but they had different lives!

"Wang Neng, Li Jie; I heard that… the two of you have a new young master now?" Zhan Yu Shu narrowed his eyes as he looked at them contemptuously, as if he were looking at ants. "I heard that… he's some Free and Natural Physique? I heard that… he is really powerful? Is it?"

He had used 'I heard' thrice in a row and intentionally dragged his tone out, not hiding a tiny bit of his contempt and disdain. The few youths behind him broke out in uncontrollable laughter.

One of them opened their mouth and said, "What Free and Natural Physique; it's probably a country bumpkin only. Probably a bastard that was picked up from god knows where, compared to our Big Bro, he's just a pile of feces!"

Another person added, "Calling him a pile of feces is already lifting his status. This young master has read numerous books, and although I do not dare to claim that I know everything in the world, but I have never heard of some peculiar physique called the Free and Natural Physique. A bastardly thing that wormed out of nowhere, trying to make us bow to him with something that has never been seen before, he is really retarded! With Big Bro Zhan around, which young man in Misty Illusory Manor dares to proclaim himself first! A frog that lived at the bottom of the well, overestimating his own capabilities, an arrogant barbarian that comes from the filthy mortal world!"

Zhan Yu Shu maintained his smile, a proud look on his handsome face. But if one looked more closely, it could be noticed that in the darkest parts of his eye, there was a calmness that was focused on the faces of the two before him, not letting go. He was also observing the bunch of people following behind him through the corners of his eyes.

If Jun Mo Xie was present, he would definitely be able to tell that this legendary Young Master Zhan was no idiot! But it was a pity that he had already slipped off to elsewhere.

"Young Master Zhan is right. Saint Emperor Cao has indeed taken in a disciple with the Free and Natural Physique. The reason why we are here is to accompany Young Master Mo to visit Heart Fantasy City." Wang Neng said, his face turning slightly green.

Zhan Yu Shu carefully caught the change in color on Wang Neng's face, chuckling with his eyes narrowed. "In this way? Didn't all the eighty years the two of you spend waiting bitterly go up in smoke? Pity ah pity, it is really a pity!" He was speaking of pity, but his tone was full of mockery at their misfortune.

The moment he said this, Wang Neng and Li Jie's faces changed instantly.

But Zhan Yu Shu continued to ramble on, continuing in an extremely haughty tone. "Haha, thinking of all the open and covert fighting the two of you did all these years to achieve the position of Saint Emperor Cao's successor, yet all of that has gone to waste now. This Young Master can't help but laugh; it's too hilarious hahaha, all those decades of hard work, yet everything went to someone else. I believe both of you are feeling extremely comfortable internally?"

Li Jie's face darkened, but he still dared not show his anger. He let out a bitter laugh. "Young Master Zhan must be joking. How could the two of us have our current achievements if not for Saint Emperor Cao's guidance back then. Saint Emperor Cao's greatest wish is to find a successor that he is pleased with, and now that he has found one, the both of us are extremely happy for him. There is only joy, nothing else; Young Master Mo's Free and Natural Physique makes him a divine talent. For 10,000 of years, only the Nine Nether First Young Master had this sort of extraordinary physique! So his physique can be said to be unrivaled throughout from ancient times till now. No matter how we may think otherwise, we are sincerely convinced and ready to concede! Young Master Zhan's last sentence was extremely right; the two of us do feel extremely comfortable internally!"

Zhan Yu Shu chuckled coldly. This reply was humble and polite and put himself down, but there was an underlying meaning. And it was a rebuttal to what his own friend had talked about in terms of his physique! Mocking that his own physique was nowhere close to that person who came later! No matter how he flattered himself or worked hard, it was all useless. That was a fact, and he was only humiliating himself by arguing otherwise…

Zhan Yu Shu's face instantly darkened after hearing Li Jie's words.

"Is there a need to argue?! Two trashes that were casually tossed away by your own families, good-for-nothings who followed for decades only to become a replacement! Bullying ordinary people with your strength of the Supreme Golden City, culprits who brutally killed the Officials of Heart Fantasy City, and you dare to mock this Young Master?" Zhan Yu Shu's face was cold and sinister. "Men! Capture these two men! Hand them over to the prison to await sentencing!"

The moment the order was given, the countless number of bodyguards rushed forward.

Zhan Yu Shu had a cold and merciless look in his eyes like a vicious tyrant. He looked at Wang Neng and Li Jie disdainfully and said, "These two people have ignored the laws of the Misty Illusory Manor and challenged the lawmen, using cruel methods to kill eight innocent Officials on the streets, staining the ground with blood. They're heartless, cruel and vicious. All of us saw it and are eyewitnesses! Their crimes are undeniable, and in the name of righteousness, we law-abiding good people shall assist the prefectural magistracy of the Misty Illusory Manor to detain these two culprits before us! If there is any resistance, they'll be killed regardless! Anyone who kills them will be excused for their crimes for taking them down!"

Wang Neng and Li Jie took a step back instantly, their faces green. "Young Master Zhan, we are all from the same family and all belong to Misty Illusory Manor. There is no need to be this ruthless, right?"

Zhan Yu Shu scoffed. "Pei! You two scums actually dare think of associating with this Young Master? It's not talk about how that is impossible, but so what even if you are able to? This Young Master is currently carrying out justice for heaven, ready to punish one's own family if justice demands it! The both of you blatantly ignored the laws, murdering so cruelly in the middle of the street, and the officials of the city at that!"

The six Spirit Xuans behind Zhan Yu Shu approached them with a villainous grin. Wang Neng and Li Jie's face turned as pale as a sheet, instantly falling into utter despair. They were cursing at Jun Mo Xie mentally…

"Young Master Zhan, the reason this happened is because these blind fools offended our Young Master. And the reason why the two of us intervened is because we were given orders. We have our own difficulties and had no choice! Young Master Zhan, we are all aware and clear; since someone has died, why don't we wait for the authorities to come and resolve this matter? Why must we take matters into our hands? Besides, it is only eight City's Officials who died… it's no big deal! Why must we blow the matter up and make things ugly for everyone!"

"Your Young Master? That country bumpkin surnamed Mo? That person with the Free and Natural Physique? He is also here?" Zhan Yu Shu's mind instantly shifted to the location of Young Master Jun.

Wang Neng instantly replied him while thinking internally. We had just said we were accompanying him on this trip, and now you are pretending that you didn't know that…

"Tell the law management of the City that this Young Master will temporarily intervene in this matter; tell them not to pursue it for now." A sharp glint appeared in Zhan Yu Shu's eyes. "Bring the two of them to Drifting Fragrance Lodge. Spread the word that Young Master Mo Jun Ye is to come at midnight personally to Drifting Fragrance Lodge to collect them! If he doesn't arrive on time, then these people shall be handed over to the authorities and punished according to the law! Paying with their lives for murder!"

A couple of people responded in acknowledgment. Wang Neng and Li Jie also heaved a sigh of relief. The few young masters behind Zhan Yu Shu also had a look of excitement, all thinking of how should they make things difficult after this Young Master Mo Jun Ye arrived.