The Mo Family Points Their Swords at the Great Xia Sword Sect

In Lou Gorge, at the Mo Family! With a grim face, Mo Zhiyuan roared in a low voice, "Where on earth did Eldest Brother go? Not a single one of you knows?!" *Crack!* Suddenly, a crisp snap rang out in Mo Zhiyuan's mind! Mo Zhiyuan jerked to his feet, eyes wide, body trembling faintly. Tears actually glistened within his normally cold eyes. As if he had lost his very soul, he slumped back into his chair, utterly limp. This sight frightened everyone gathered below. They rushed forward to check on him, all speaking at once: "Patriarch! Patriarch, what's wrong?" "Patriarch, take care of yourself!" "..." *Boom!* An immensely powerful wave of pressure erupted with a roar! The elders standing beside Mo Zhiyuan were all blasted backward. Ashen-faced, Mo Zhiyuan radiated overwhelming pressure as he muttered with hollow eyes, "Eldest Brother... is... is dead..." *Boom!* The words detonated like a thunderbolt in everyone's minds! Several elders lowered their heads, filled with utter horror! "Mo Yanshan is dead?!" "Killed by whom? What on earth happened?!" Everyone knew how deep the fraternal bond between Mo Zhiyuan and Mo Yanshan was. Mo Yanshan had never married, and he treated Mo Congyun like his own son. Upon learning that Mo Congyun had been slain, he had left the Mo Family directly, and no one had been able to reach him. Yet now... Mo Zhiyuan had just stated with his own mouth that Mo Yanshan was dead. A gray-haired elder sighed softly, whispering to himself in his heart, *This matter... is going to blow up into something massive!* Sure enough! Mo Zhiyuan's face turned grim to the extreme. With a furious wave of his broad hand, he roared, "Pass down my orders! Gather the clan's disciples and elders—our swords point at the Great Xia Sword Sect! "If that son of a bitch doesn't show his face, wipe out the Great Xia Sword Sect! "Spread the word far and wide!" As his words fell, several elders shuddered inwardly. They hadn't expected Mo Zhiyuan to go this far! The gray-haired elder from before couldn't help but voice his concern. "Patriarch, doing this... Northern Heavenly King Long Qu is bound to be displeased. "When that happens..." Mo Zhiyuan gave a cold snort and said in a heavy voice, "I am willing to pay any price to appease the Northern Heavenly King! But Li Guanqi must die!" In an instant, Mo Zhiyuan's voice, fraught with fury, echoed throughout Lou Gorge. "Disciples of the Mo Family, hear my command! Assemble and point your swords at the Northern Region's Great Xia Sword Sect!" "Understood!" "We obey the clan's decree!" *Boom!* In an instant, the skies above Lou Gorge churned with surging clouds, and torrential rain came pouring down! Mo Zhiyuan went into a secret chamber. Looking at the successive shattered jade slips, his face was grim to the extreme. He walked slowly into the depths of the chamber and looked at the sealed stone door. His raised arm hovered there, not daring to knock. For he knew that his grandfather... would not act over such matters. On the contrary, if he disturbed his grandfather Mo Qingyu's seclusion at this moment, the first thing the old man would probably do upon emerging would be to kill him. Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, the Mo Family had an ancestor who stood as an anchor of stability, whom none dared bully. Yet only Mo Zhiyuan knew that the Mo Family's ancestor had cultivated for thousands of years; family ties had long become irrelevant to him. His lifespan drew near its end, and this death-defying seclusion was a gamble for survival. If he truly disturbed him now, he was certain... the so-called bonds of kinship and blood would not be worth a single copper in the ancestor's eyes. Mo Zhiyuan drew a golden sword lodged in the wall and slowly walked out of the secret chamber. His eyes remained fixed on the two shattered jade slips, a towering killing intent flashing in his gaze! Above the Mo Family grounds, more and more figures flew through the sky, and many who were away tore through the void to return. *Rumble!* Thunder crashed as an oppressive atmosphere hung over the entire Mo Family. However, the Mo Family made no attempt to conceal their movements. For some time, the entire Great Xia Domain had been keeping a close watch on the matter between the Mo Family and Li Guanqi. Naturally, word of everything taking place here was quickly relayed abroad. In the Northern Region, within the main hall of the Great Xia Sword Sect. Lu Kangnian set down the jade slip in his hand, his expression neither joyful nor sorrowful. It seemed he had long anticipated this development. Had Li Guanqi died, the Mo Family would never have reacted like this. Yet Li Guanqi was growing stronger and stronger, so strong that even with an entire domain hunting him down, he still slaughtered countless pursuers in counterattacks. And with his vindictive nature, he had marched alone upon two major sects and annihilated both forces. This, in turn, had made the Great Xia Sword Sect the focal point of the Northern Region's attention. Lu Kangnian stood up slowly. Looking at the worried elders gathered below, he couldn't help but chuckle. "Why the long faces? "Guanqi carved out an illustrious reputation relying on nothing but himself and his sword. What glory he brings to our sect! "Over the past two years, Guanqi has brought plenty of good things back to the sect. "It's just the Mo Family. Didn't we anticipate this outcome long ago?" Hearing this, smiles appeared on their faces as well. At this moment, Tu Kui of Tianjin Peak spoke in a deep voice: "If it were only Mo Zhiyuan, we naturally wouldn't fear him... "What we fear is that the Mo Family's ancestor might intervene!" Lu Kangnian smiled faintly and said with supreme confidence, "Rest easy. The Mo Family's ancestor... won't be able to make a move! "Everyone, get ready. "It is also time to lower the Great Xia Sword Sect's barrier! "It's time to let everyone see what today's Great Xia Sword Sect is made of!" *Boom!* A terrifying pressure burst from Lu Kangnian as spiritual swords swirled around him, and he rose into the air. As Lu Kangnian's words resonated, the peak masters of the seven peaks and all the elders stood up together! Powerfully imposing auras erupted from each of them one after another. If Li Guanqi were here, he would discover that the strength of these former elders and peak masters had soared vastly higher than before! As Lu Kangnian issued one order after another, the disciples of the sect also learned that the Great Xia Sword Sect was ending its seclusion ahead of schedule! Countless disciples immediately flushed with excitement. They hadn't descended the mountain for more than two years. Over these two years, the Great Xia Sword Sect had endured so much, but during those two years of isolation, every disciple had immersed themselves in cultivation. Moreover, every single disciple had been inspired by Li Guanqi's deeds. Especially when they watched the shadow-casting stone from that battle back then. They had long been itching to show the world that today's Great Xia Sword Sect was no longer what it once was! Lu Kangnian said softly, "Send word to Guanqi: he need not worry about the Mo Family in the slightest. "The sect has us—that is more than enough!" Hearing this, everyone smiled and dispersed to begin their preparations. The Mo Family... would arrive before long! Li Guanqi had arrived at an ancient town named Liwozi. It was small, with simple folk customs. The streets were rather quiet, yet full of the warm bustle of everyday life. Picking an inn at random, Li Guanqi checked in. After entering his room, he instructed the waiter not to disturb him and began nursing his injuries. Before that, however, Li Guanqi swept the surroundings with his divine sense. Finding nothing unusual in the town, he finally felt somewhat at ease. Connecting his mind with Jiuxiao, he asked it to stand guard. Lifting his hand, he listened to the message from Lu Kangnian's jade slip. A flicker of worry crossed his eyes, but right now, the most important task was to heal his injuries first!