When humiliatingly spoken to like this by her own sister, Shen Aoshuang seemed to have finally aired her misplaced grievances, offering Chu Mo a sincere apology. "Young Master Chu, I'm sorry, there seems to be a misunderstanding between us."

Shen Aoshuang didn't feel the need to disclose every detail, such as how she had been truly terrified of Li Zhu and his demonic powers. To her, a mistake was a mistake, and she needed to humbly admit to it.

Chu Mo gave a slight smile. "No harm done. The only reason I used such measures was to give him a taste of his own medicine. The vicious tactics employed by Li Zhu have caused countless innocents to suffer. Killing him in a conventional manner simply would not have satisfied my hunger for vengeance."

"Right! You did the right thing!" Shen Aobing strongly supported Chu Mo's view.

Shen Xingxue, standing on the side, couldn't help hiding her smile behind her hand.

This issue was truly trivial in nature, perhaps merely a manifestation of post-traumatic stress. Once properly aired out, it wouldn't feel so important anymore.

Chu Mo looked around at his companions, his heart heavy with emotion. There was a time when he had first arrived at the White Tiger Continent, under the sprawling presence of the Four Great Sects, supplemented by countless smaller sects. That was a truly grand spectacle to behold.

The Ruins were, in a sense, a sanctuary for these survivors, but it was also a dangerous playground that had claimed countless lives!

This statement was no exaggeration — the Ruins truly were a perilous place.

If the Ruins hadn't existed, the Four Great Sects would still be standing tall and strong.

Li Zhu, Qin Xiao, and the countless others would not have had to traverse such a treacherous path.

Regardless of how vile Li Zhu revealed himself to be, his ability to commit such madness depended to some degree on gaining certain powers.

"Out of so many people back then, only a few of us remain now." Miao Yi Niang understood Chu Mo well. Sensing his melancholy, she elaborated, "To my knowledge, apart from us, only the Western Sea Sect managed to escape from the White Tiger Continent."

"They made a wise decision!" He Feng couldn't help murmuring, "I imagine it won't be long until the Western Sea Sect grows to become the top sect in the world."

Hua Sanniang's face grew sorrowful as she mumbled, "Indeed. The Four Great Sects that once stood are now reduced to mere smoke and cloud."

Chu Mo responded, "But you all are still here. Aside from Beyond Heaven and Lonely City, One Sword and Immortal can be restored under your leadership. The only difference is that the former Lonely City Sword and Beyond Heaven Immortal have now been combined into One Sword Immortal."

Observing the complexity of expression on Hua Sanniang's face, Chu Mo watched as she hesitated then glanced at He Feng.

He Feng nodded, giving his wife an encouraging look.

With a sigh of relief, Hua Sanniang finally said, "Young Master Chu, I have a request…"

Chu Mo looked at Hua Sanniang and replied, "No need to be so formal. You can be straightforward with me."

Being friends with Hua Xiaoya, Chu Mo felt it apt to address Hua Sanniang as senior. Considering his present status, this title undeniably honored her in many ways.

With the title of senior visibly pleasing her, Hua Sanniang replied with a lighter tone, "The disaster this time was one that affected all the sects in the Mortal Realm. Though the hardship has finally passed, it will be hard to regain the former splendor. Young Master Chu is a true genius. Therefore, I was hoping… hoping my husband He Feng, daughter Hua Xiaoya, and I could join Piaomiao Palace."

"What?" Chu Mo appeared slightly stunned. Laughing at the absurdity of her proposition, he responded, "Is that a wise decision?"

"Why, is Young Master Chu repulsed by us?" Hua Sanniang inquired, fixing her gaze on Chu Mo.

"No, it's not repulsion. Both senior Hua and senior He are among the top experts in this world. Miss Hua has received strong inheritance in Ruins. Given time, One Sword could certainly regain its past glory. If you really wish to join Piaomiao Palace, I would be more than glad. But if you do, the heritage of One Sword…" Chu Mo paused mid-sentence, his eyes resting on Hua Sanniang.

Deep down, Chu Mo naturally hoped that these people would join the Piaomiao Palace. He had trust and absolute confidence that he could guide them to greater heights.

Nevertheless, the issue of legacy was a difficult hurdle. It was akin to asking someone from an eighteen-generation lineage to change their surname. Such a situation was almost impossible!

The change in Hua Sanniang's expression was clear — disappointment flooded her face. "True. I do believe that it's entirely viable for us, as a family of three, to restore One Sword. But at most… we can only elevate One Sword to the status of the top sect in this world. We are incapable of guiding those extraordinary successors to higher achievements!"

Hua Sanniang looked at Chu Mo, her eyes glowing with sincerity, "However, Young Master Chu, you're different. Having gone through the recent disaster, it's clear to us that you're undoubtedly someone capable of leading those around him to a greater world. I believe, the Shen sisters would agree with me."

The sisters Shen Aobing and Shen Aoshuang both nodded in unison. Shen Aobing declared, "Hua sister has said it all. The exact sentiments we wished to share."

Shen Aoshuang nodded. "Indeed. We from Immortal had already long since wanted to ally with you." With that, she continued solemnly, "During the time when Beyond Heaven had not yet induced the calamity, our patriarch from Immortal did once remark that if Young Master Chu could survive the dangers of the Ruins, Immortal would lend its full support to Piaomiao Palace, thus declaring our alliance. Today, even more so, with Immortal almost being completely annihilated, leaving only a handful of us, we understand Chu Mo's ambitious goal of guiding the finest talents of this world to a higher realm. This is an action of great merit."

He Feng spoke gravely, "Indeed. For years, despite being considered the Supreme of the Mortal Realm, the Four Great Sects have seen no successful transcendence to the Spirit Realm. But we all believe that with Young Master Chu, we can definitely succeed in transcending towards the Spirit Realm!"

Because of Hua Xiaoya, He Feng, Hua Sanniang, and the others had become acquainted with the true structure of this world. They no longer saw the Spirit Realm as the ultimate destination after transcending.

Looking at all these people, Chu Mo felt somewhat embarrassed, "Your trust in me is heartwarming. Since this is the case, I'll try my hardest to live up to your expectations!"

"You will succeed!" Miao Yi Niang's support of Chu Mo was unconditional.

"Chu, I trust you." Chimed in Shen Xingxue.

"Who else besides Chu!" Huang Hui, standing by the giant rooster, gleamed with happiness.

"I also trust Chu!" Exclaimed Hua Xiaoya sincerely.

Chu Mo was deeply moved. The trust of others carried a weight of responsibility. Despite having the confidence, he could feel the burden increasing on his shoulder at this moment.

In the following days, without rushing to leave the White Tiger Continent, everyone returned to the ancient town. With over fifty gifted youngsters from the town, they started their mission to clean up the remnants of Beyond Heaven's puppet warriors scattered around.

These menaces, if left unchecked, would pose a threat of total destruction to the entire White Tiger Continent. Simultaneously, Chu Mo wanted the young men, whose minds were under Li Zhu's control, to clearly see the true colors of the man they considered as their master.

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