The arrival of the Void Sword Sect immediately caused a sensation throughout Qingqiu.
They had thought the letter would be enough to make the Void Sword Sect give up any lingering thoughts of the arranged marriage and not dare to harbor any further ambitions. To their surprise, the Void Sword Sect was indeed stubborn enough to come knocking on their door.
Instantly, many people gathered to watch, pointing and gossiping about Ji Mo and his companions.
The broken flying boat of the Void Sword Sect drew much ridicule, and then Ji Mo and the other two were subjected to criticism and mockery.
Even Si Xiang was mistaken for a donkey demon with a bizarre appearance and was met with various laughs.
As a divine beast, Si Xiang could not tolerate such humiliation. If not for seeing Ji Mo's calm and composed demeanor, unfazed by praise or criticism, it would have likely exploded on the spot.
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox was highly disdainful. They were being pushed around, yet they showed no spirit. The Void Sword Sect was truly hopeless.
As sword cultivators, they possessed no inherent pride, so what future could they possibly have?
She increasingly looked down on Ji Mo and his companions.
She felt it was wise to prevent Tu Shan Ming Yue from marrying into the Void Sword Sect. How could these useless lumps of mud be worthy of Tu Shan's most outstanding descendant?
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox led Ji Mo and his companions to a simple courtyard and settled them there.
Sima Hongfeng's face immediately darkened. It was one thing for Qingqiu to send only a Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox to receive them, but to arrange such accommodations for them was truly showing no regard for the Void Sword Sect.
Even ordinary guests would not be treated with such low status. This was a clear sign that they were not taken seriously at all.
If it were only himself, he would have endured it, but considering the Ancestor's status, he could not allow such mistreatment.
Ji Mo stopped the about-to-explode Sima Hongfeng, signaling that these matters were trivial.
He had no particular requirements for his living environment, as long as it could shield him from the wind and rain.
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox saw no need to waste more words with them. In her eyes, these individuals would not live for many more days.
"Wait, you will be arranged for a trial tomorrow," the Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox instructed before leaving in a hurry.
A large area of hills in the northern part of the Qingqiu mountain range belonged to the territory of the Tu Shan clan.
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox returned to an ancient palace within the territory and met with the current head of the Tu Shan clan, Tu Shan Shushu.
Tu Shan Shushu was lazily sprawled on a pile of immortal crystals, idly playing with the shiny immortal crystals.
She had shoulder-length, golden-orange short hair, a delicate and elegant appearance, and clear, bright emerald eyes that sparkled like stars.
Seeing her patriarch's ungraceful posture, the Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox sighed inwardly. She didn't sit or stand properly; what kind of patriarch was like this?
However, Tu Shan Shushu had always been this way, and the Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox could do nothing but report the arrival of the Void Sword Sect in detail.
"It seems our Little Ming Yue has quite the charm. The Void Sword Sect actually has the audacity to come, knowing there's no return."
Tu Shan Shushu showed surprise. She had expected the Void Sword Sect to be intimidated by the content of the letter.
She inquired, "Did you not try to persuade them to leave?"
The Seven-Tailed Celestial Fox snorted, "Those three fellows are ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth and are too self-important. They simply wouldn't listen to advice."
Tu Shan Shushu said with some helplessness, "Qingqiu is no longer solely governed by our Tu Shan family. Since we have already advised them, we have done our utmost. How long they can survive depends on their own abilities."
Since the Void Sword Sect refused to leave, death was now inevitable. The Chi Lian and Ju Mang families were always ruthless and would not let them go.
At the same time.
Within a mountain valley, immortal mist billowed, and demonic energy surged. A colossal creature, dark red and black, inhaled the essence of the sun and moon. Law chains intertwined around it, and its immortal might was vast, indicating unfathomable cultivation.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, people from the Void Sword Sect have arrived."
A disciple of Qingqiu entered the valley and reported the situation.
"Who from the Void Sword Sect has come?"
The colossal creature spoke human words, its voice like thunder, causing the entire valley to shake.
The Sect Master of the Qingqiu Demon Sect was named Chi Di, also the leader of the Chi Lian clan. It was he who, after taking charge of Qingqiu, had severed the alliance with the Void Sword Sect.
"Replying to the Sect Master, Sima Hongfeng has brought two young disciples. They are mere ants unworthy of mention, insignificant."
The disciple, trembling, prostrated on the ground and answered diligently.
Chi Di was somewhat taken aback, then sneered dismissively, "Sima Hongfeng has always been timid as a mouse. He actually led the team himself this time. Is he not afraid of death? I heard that some time ago, the Void Secret Realm opened, causing quite a stir. Could this old fellow have obtained something good within the secret realm, thus gaining the confidence to provoke us?"
Because Sima Hongfeng had specifically warned the survivors, the events within the Void Secret Realm had not spread.
Therefore, Chi Di did not know what exactly had happened within the Void Secret Realm, otherwise, his attitude might not have been so arrogant.
"I sensed the aura of Void Sword Intent on a young disciple of the Void Sword Sect. Could it be that the Void Sword Sect has recovered the complete sword dao inheritance of Great Immortal Kong Xu?"
The disciple cautiously voiced his speculation.
"The complete sword dao inheritance of Great Immortal Kong Xu!"
Chi Di's scarlet eyes gleamed with greed, and he coldly snorted, "Tonight, send a few women to entertain them well and try to find out the truth. If they have indeed obtained the sword dao inheritance of Great Immortal Kong Xu, acquire it at all costs. If not, send them to their demise during the trial tomorrow."
The disciple received the order and immediately went to make arrangements.
As dusk fell, two voluptuous and scantily clad seductive women entered the courtyard where Ji Mo was staying.
They were not only skilled at charming people but also possessed extremely potent charm techniques, confident that no male could escape their clutches.
Once they unleashed their full allure, they could not only drain a male's body but also extract all of his secrets.
The two women, one in a red dress and the other draped in black gauze, hailed from the Chi Lian and Ju Mang families respectively. A faint glint of coldness flashed between their eyes, clearly showing mutual disdain.
"A beauty of sixteen, with a body like soft jade, a sword at her waist to slay mortals; though no heads fall, she secretly drains your marrow dry. Chi Mei, I've heard you've sent at least a thousand men to their demise under your pomegranate skirt. Tonight, let's compete to see who can successfully extract the secrets of the Void Sword Sect."
The woman in black provocatively sized up the woman in red, her competitive spirit brimming.
The woman in red, addressed as Chi Mei, twisted her slender, water-snake waist and sneered, "Besides your sharp tongue, where can you compare to me in terms of figure and appearance? Just wait and see. It won't take half an incense stick of time for me to pry all the secrets from that idiotic boy."
With that, she walked directly towards Er Lengzi's room.
"Hmph, a fair competition. Let's see who he chooses."
The woman in black quickly followed, her face already contorted into a radiant smile, feigning an image of pure, heavenly beauty.
Both displayed their most alluring states and began to knock on Er Lengzi's door.