"No, I just want to make certain." Chu Mo gazed calmly at Shangguan Nan. "If you're serious, then let's play, but...once we begin, it's fight or die. You, Shangguan Nan, better be prepared for all the consequences! Don't try to quit halfway, begging for mercy. By the time that happens, it won't just be a loss of face for you, I...might not even accept it."

Fairy Yun Meng and Fairy Caidie on the side were utterly stunned. They had originally come reluctantly today, very clear that they were here to make up the numbers... to be witnesses.

However, they really didn't have the courage to refuse the powerful presence of Shangguan Nan.

Although Shangguan Nan was only ranked third in the most powerful list, the first place Jin Wu Emperor and the second place Wang Zhen, had long since left the Human Layer, thus, Shangguan Nan was now considered the most powerful in the Human Layer!

His presence alone was enough.

Let alone the fact that the colossal Shangguan Family was behind him.

So, Yun Meng and Caidie came reluctantly, but they never expected to see such an exciting drama today, it was totally worth the trip.

Shangguan Nan looked at Chu Mo as if he were an idiot: "Fight or die? Can't play? Beg for mercy? Not accept? Are you sure...you're not joking with me?"

At this moment, even Qi Xiaoyu standing next to Chu Mo couldn't help knitting her brows, because this situation that she caused wasn't something she wanted to see.

There were too many doubts about Chu Mo that she hadn't figured out yet, so at this moment, it wasn't right for her to say anything.

But deep down, she felt what Chu Mo was doing was very inappropriate.

Provoking a behemoth like the Shangguan Family was simply idiotic!

The entire Elf Clan, faced with a peak emperor, was always on the brink of extinction, but this guy went straight to offend a family with several emperors at the helm.

Suicidal behavior like this, if not stupidity, what is it?

Chu Mo looked at Shangguan Nan: "No joke, you, Shangguan Nan, set the terms, I'll take them."

Meanwhile, Fairy Yun Meng's eyes were filled with interest when she looked at Chu Mo.

Shangguan Nan dismissed him contemptuously, nodded: "Fine, you said it yourself 'fight or die'...heh!"

In the end, Shangguan Nan even lost interest in looking at Chu Mo.

A nobody, hiding behind the fact that no one can kill in the Illusionary God City, and his secret identity, daring to be arrogant. Fine, be arrogant, do you really think the Shangguan Family are pushovers... we'll see how certain you are on the day we find your hideout, and slaughter you along with your family and friends!

The meal ended in discord.

Although Fairies Caidie and Yun Meng didn't spread the events here, the moment Chu Mo held Qi Xiaoyu's hand and left the restaurant, countless people were instantly stunned.

At the same time, various messages crazily appeared in the communication area on the message board.

"Shangguan Nan's unsuccessful recruitment of the newly crowned Bloodline Champion suspected to be due to Qi Xiaoyu having a boyfriend!"

"Qi Xiaoyu's boyfriend walked out of the restaurant holding her hand, Shangguan Nan suspected of failure in his recruitment. Hu Lie accompanied the mysterious man, chatting and laughing..."

"A young man who did not seem very powerful, boldly holding Qi Xiaoyu's hand..."

"Shangguan's son's ** failed..."

In the discussion area of the message board, all sorts of things were being said, since everyone here was anonymous, why would anyone be afraid?

After Chu Mo left with Qi Xiaoyu and Hu Lie, Fairies Yun Meng and Caidie also excused themselves. They saw that Shangguan Nan was on the verge of venting his anger and they didn't want to provoke him at this time.

As soon as the two women closed the door, the sound of a table being flipped over came from inside.

The two women exchanged a glance, both had a lot they wanted to discuss with the other, but given their previously bad relationship, both didn't want to communicate with the other.

But what happened today was just too exciting. If they don't discuss it, both women fear they might burst from holding it in.

The reigning champion of the Human Layer was actually defied by a weak youth who managed to seize the title of first bloodline from him and then boldly confront him head-on!

They are truly stumped by such courage.

The young man in question doesn't seem like the type who is fearless out of ignorance.

"Would you like to come over to my place?" Fairy Yun Meng broke the silence first.

Fairy Caidie hesitated for a while before nodding her head: "Let's go."

...…

On Chu Mo's side, the trio maintained a tacit silence on their way back to the Tiger Clan's tavern.

Hu Lie followed Chu Mo into the room. He shut the door, set up arrays to make sure no one outside could eavesdrop, and then looked at Chu Mo with a furrowed brow: "Are you out of your mind? Do you have any idea what it means to take on the Shangguan Family?"

Qi Xiaoyu blinked her starry eyes, she was also looking at Chu Mo, clearly curious about where Chu Mo's confidence was coming from.

"I'm sorry, brother, for dragging you into this." Chu Mo looked at Hu Lie apologetically, "This should have been my problem alone..."

"Cut that crap. You're my sworn brother; your problems are my problems. I won't hear any talk about me being dragged into anything." Hu Lie scolded Chu Mo, then asked, "You don't seem like the reckless youth type that acts without thinking, so where is this confidence coming from? You think just because you are in the Mortal Realm, those from the Heavenly Realm can't touch you? Do you think you can always hide in the Mortal Realm? Can you stay there forever?"

Qi Xiaoyu's body trembled slightly. Her eyes filled with shock, and complicated emotions, as she stared at Chu Mo.

He's actually from the Mortal Realm!

From the world where her other self had collapsed!

Could it really be him?

How is that possible?

How could a practitioner from the Mortal Realm... no, they couldn't even be called practitioners as their strongest were only in the innate realm, possibly appear in the Divine Illusion Realm?

Even I...Only recently awakened their bloodline, how could he have possibly...?

A roaring tidal wave rose in Qi Xiaoyu's heart.

But Chu Mo merely smiled softly: "The Mortal Realm...I'll have to leave it sooner or later."

"So you were..." Hu Lie looked at Chu Mo, completely at a loss for words.

"Don't worry, I have a plan for this. Unless the Shangguan Family can cover the entire Heavenly Realm with a single hand, they won't be able to do anything to me!" Chu Mo declared.

"The Shangguan Family, of course, can't cover the sky with one hand in the Heavenly Realm, but they won't have to lift a finger to deal with you… A mere servant could annihilate your entire household!" Hu Lie bluntly retorted. There was no need to mince words with his own brother.

"I know." Chu Mo lifted his head to look at Hu Lie, "didn't I acquire a divine artifact?"

"You…" Hu Lie felt like he was about to explode with anger. He looked at Chu Mo as if he were a fool,"Do you think a divine artifact is omnipotent? Can you even control it? You...you're really driving me mad!"

With that, he huffed, "I understand, you and Miss Qi have things you need to discuss. Fine, go ahead. Meanwhile, I'll head back to the family in the Divine Illusion Realm to report on this matter. Regardless of the cost, we need to keep you, the fool muddlehead, safe!"

Chu Mo was surprised that Hu Lie would go that far for him. From the bottom of his heart, he appreciated it, so he stopped Hu Lie and said, "Brother, there's no need to go to such lengths. Just trust me, give me some time. They can do nothing to me now anyway. Give me some time to put things in order, alright?"

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