The Di family patriarch believed that as soon as the captives regained their freedom, they would immediately turn on and kill Ji Mo and the other two. The individuals from the Nine Heavens阙 were all fierce and venomous, unlikely to be coerced by Ji Mo's mere threats.
However, reality far exceeded his expectations. The captives, once freed from control, did not attack Ji Mo and his companions. Instead, they glared coldly at the Di family members and ferociously charged at them. Of course, a few who harbored hopes of escape immediately unleashed their fastest speed, aiming straight for the sky to flee. But in the blink of an eye, these individuals let out consecutive screams, falling from mid-air as corpses. In front of Ying Menglong, who wielded wings of light, no one could escape. The Ying Long, already possessing the world's ultimate speed, coupled with the augmentation of its light wings, allowed Ying Menglong to unleash a speed that could instill despair in anyone.
"Are you insane? How dare you attack us! They are your enemies!" The Di family patriarch's eyes nearly popped out in shock. What kind of logic was this? Instead of killing Ji Mo and the other two who had captured them, they were obediently following the words of their enemies and turning to attack the Di family. Were they out of their minds?
Murong Guan and Mo Lun couldn't help but curse, "You old fool, you're the one who's insane." Really, who else could they have provoked but this ruthless individual? Did they have a death wish? They clearly lacked any sense. If they were Ji Mo's match, why would they have been so willingly captured alive? They had endured immense suffering these past few days and harbored a belly full of resentment. Now was the perfect time to vent their anger on the Di family. The other captives felt the same. They dared not move against Ji Mo, but did they truly fear the mere Di family? Although the Di family was the foremost power in Blood State, to them, they were nothing.
Zhu Fengwu, who had some acquaintance with the Di family, secretly transmitted a message to the Di family patriarch: "You've brought great disaster upon yourselves. If you don't want your clan annihilated, flee quickly."
"Why? I have powerful figures backing me. Why should I fear these three? Why don't we join forces?" The Di family patriarch had not yet grasped the severity of the situation and tried to persuade Zhu Fengwu to switch sides. But Zhu Fengwu dared not listen. She had personally witnessed Ji Mo's methods: defeating Murong Guan in one move and catching a supreme immortal weapon with bare hands. These were not people they could contend with. It would likely require several Immortal God realm experts or even Demigod magnates to deal with this ruthless individual. Adhering to the principle of "letting a fellow daoist die rather than oneself," Zhu Fengwu saw no point in further discussion with the Di family patriarch and decisively took ruthless action.
"Kill!" Mo Lun, constantly plagued by the fear of losing his three legs, wished to perform exceptionally well. Wielding his immortal sword, he unleashed a devastating assault, his sharp sword energy crisscrossing the battlefield, covering an area of several hundred meters. In an instant, he cleared the surrounding Di family cultivators. Murong Guan was also incredibly fierce, employing the ultimate techniques of Four Symbols City. His body underwent a berserk transformation, turning into a beastly form. With a single stomp, the earth cracked, and earth, stones, and vegetation surged like colossal waves, rising over ten meters high and impacting in all directions, pulverizing the surrounding Di family cultivators into bloody pulp. This was the terror of top-tier prodigies; their combat power was astonishing. While they might not be able to contend with Ji Mo, they were practically invincible against others. The remaining captives were equally ferocious. They feared that if they didn't give their all, Ji Mo would settle the score later. Especially the non-human beings, they were even more eager to prove themselves, lest they be flayed and eaten by Ji Mo if they were not active enough in killing enemies.
The Di family patriarch's face turned ashen, his heart bleeding. What kind of hatred or grudge warranted such deadly force, leaving no room for survival? Before coming, he had been full of high spirits, believing that with the power he possessed, he could sweep aside all opposition and act with impunity in Blood State. However, he had arrived in good spirits, but now he feared he wouldn't be able to return.
"Too brutal, too bloody." Ji Mo merely glanced at the scene for a moment before leaving the battlefield, seeking leisure in the distance. Just then, Long Lingli arrived with a large contingent of Dragon family experts. She spotted Ji Mo at a glance and rushed over, saying anxiously, "Why are you still showing yourself? Quickly hide and avoid the limelight. The Di family has mobilized their entire force to kill you!"
Seeing that she was so concerned about him, Ji Mo felt a flicker of warmth in his heart and said, "It's alright, no need to hide."
"How can you not hide? Although I know you're powerful, the Di family has overwhelming numbers. It's better to temporarily lie low. Why don't you come and stay with us at the Dragon family for a while..." Long Lingli proposed, intending to protect Ji Mo with the full might of the Dragon family. Her words were interrupted by a displeased Dragon family elder beside her, "We absolutely cannot bring him back to our Dragon family. Otherwise, it would mean a complete break with the Di family, triggering a war, and the consequences would be more than we can bear." This Dragon family elder was vehemently opposed to Long Lingli betting on Ji Mo. After all, for an unknown individual and the foremost power in Blood State, the Di family, any normal person would know how to make a choice. Long Lingli choosing Ji Mo, in his opinion, was extremely unwise.
"Third Uncle, I hope you will respect and unconditionally execute my decisions." Long Lingli's face immediately turned stern, her voice carrying the domineering aura of a Dragon family successor, finally silencing the elder. At the same time, it prevented any other Dragon family members from voicing their objections.
"Miss Long, thank you for your kindness, but it's truly unnecessary." Ji Mo pointed into the distance and said, "Look, the Di family you mentioned is about to be wiped out." Following Ji Mo's gaze, Long Lingli and the other Dragon family powerhouses looked over and were immediately stunned. What was going on? The Di family was being slaughtered, their ranks in disarray, with corpses littering the ground. And the Di family patriarch was being ganged up on by several individuals, letting out continuous screams, his body covered in blood – a truly miserable sight. However, the Di family patriarch still had a means of survival. Using a special talisman, he managed to escape with his life, albeit severely wounded. None of the other Di family cultivators managed to escape; they all perished.
"Hiss..." The Dragon family elder's face was filled with shock, and he gasped repeatedly. His gaze towards Ji Mo completely changed. All his dissatisfaction vanished, replaced by deep reverence and awe. What was this person's background to have resolved the Di family so easily!
"This old scoundrel, is he made of loaches? He actually ran away." Ji Mo was quite displeased, still holding a grudge against the old man for calling him a "needle man." He then turned to Long Lingli and said, "Miss Long, could you do me a favor and finish off this old geezer completely? Also, help me ransack the Di family. We'll split the profits fifty-fifty. The wealth is mine, and the territory is yours. What do you say?" Since Long Lingli had so many people, it would be a waste not to use them.
Upon hearing this, almost everyone in the Dragon family was overjoyed, unable to believe their ears. This meant they had gained Ji Mo's approval, allowing their Dragon family to succeed the Di family and become the new masters of Blood State.
"Miss, you are truly amazing. I am convinced." The Dragon family elder was now completely impressed with Long Lingli, bowing down to her. This gamble, their Dragon family had truly bet correctly. Long Lingli's feelings at this moment were indescribable; happiness had come too suddenly. They hadn't even done anything yet, and they had already received such generous rewards. Overcome with emotion, Long Lingli pounced forward, embracing Ji Mo and kissing him passionately. "Hey, Miss Long, restrain yourself! What are you doing? No, no..."