Chapter 1641: Attacking the Shalan Bandits
Yes, before seeing the real Chu Mo, it was thought that Spiritual Master Lingtong was Chu Mo. His domain, aura, and even the Dao rhythm on him gave no sense of incongruity. His appearance and voice were identical, leaving no room for doubt.
But at the moment the real Chu Mo appeared before her, Gu Bingbing immediately recognized the true Chu Mo. She could definitely confirm that the one who had come now was the real Chu Mo!
After years of separation, the aura on him now was vastly different from before!
Yes, this is the kind of change a true cultivation genius should possess!
Not like the fake Chu Mo, who remained unchanged for over a hundred years. That's because his Dao had already taken shape, unlikely to undergo significant changes! But Chu Mo is different; he's always been in a phase of rapid ascent. How could he remain unchanged for over a hundred years?
I'm really foolish!
Gu Bingbing looked at Chu Mo with tearful eyes, blaming herself: Clearly, the oddities should have been noticed long ago, so why didn't I spot them? If this isn't foolishness, what is it?
Taking a deep breath, Gu Bingbing's face revealed a brilliant smile, which she sent toward Chu Mo.
At this time, Chu Mo had already walked up to Spiritual Master Lingtong.
Spiritual Master Lingtong's face changed from white to green, utterly surprised that Chu Mo had managed to escape from the arrays. He couldn't even fathom how Chu Mo had done it.
But that was no longer important; Chu Mo had returned!
Moreover, the aura he carried was absolutely on par with any other Supreme realm cultivator present.
In Spiritual Master Lingtong's eyes, there was a gleam of brightness, as he suddenly realized he couldn't quite discern Chu Mo's current realm or level!
How is this possible? Even if Chu Mo had truly stepped into the Supreme realm, he shouldn't be impossible for him to see through?
While Spiritual Master Lingtong was deeply shocked, the two Supreme cultivators among the Shalan Bandits were feeling even more chilled!
This young man who had arrived, with an aura impossible for them to perceive, was definitely as powerful as his doppelgänger!
Indeed, to the eyes of the two Supreme cultivators among the Shalan Bandits, the two before them appeared clearly as doppelgängers!
The later one was even more intimidating!
Because they seemed to feel an extremely sharp aura emanating from this person!
This kind of aura is what truly battle-hardened cultivators possess.
Too obvious!
The originally two-against-one situation quickly turned into two-against-two.
The advantage that the Shalan Bandits had was completely gone.
The cultivators on this side of the elite alliance were all deeply shocked, but they weren't worried; instead, they were somewhat excited!
They now "understood" that the "big brother" in their hearts had never been just one person, but two!
Chu Mo looked at Spiritual Master Lingtong with a smile, showing no intention to reveal him, and said, "These years have been hard on you."
Spiritual Master Lingtong snorted inside, calmly gazing at Chu Mo.
Chu Mo then turned his head directly towards the two Supreme-ranked Shalan Bandits and said flatly, "Weren't we going to fight? Two against two sounds good. Who's willing to battle me?"
"I will!" The Supreme Shalan Bandit who had previously released a domain said in a deep voice, flying straight up into the heavens.
Spiritual Master Lingtong looked at Chu Mo's back, showing a thoughtful expression, but soon his face broke into a smile. He looked at the newly appeared Supreme Shalan Bandit and lightly said, "Friend, let's battle!"
This Supreme elder of the Shalan Bandits revealed a touch of helplessness in their eyes and said in a deep voice, "If you want to fight, we fight. But before the outcome is determined, I hope not to see blood flowing beneath us."
Spiritual Master Lingtong once again directed his gaze towards Gu Bingbing, with his eyes somehow peculiar yet full of consultation.
It can be said that this one gaze of his gave Gu Bingbing immense face!
Given his newly acquired prestige and his Supreme realm, even if he made decisions directly, the members of the elite alliance would have no objection.
Gu Bingbing understood a bit. Chu Mo's return without tearing apart the facade suggested a tacit acceptance of Spiritual Master Lingtong's presence. He even seemed to allow the notion of them being "doppelgänger brothers."
Spiritual Master Lingtong, too, had no intention of breaking things apart, displaying strong goodwill through this approach.
Well, anything that happens, we'll talk after the battle!
Gu Bingbing sighed softly in her heart, then gathered her energy to face the Supreme Shalan Bandit, saying quietly, "Since at first, you two Supremes didn't unleash a massacre on us, we can wait without attacking until you have a winner. However, I have one condition."
"Speak." The Supreme elder of the Shalan Bandits looked calmly at Gu Bingbing, with eyes unmoved by the impending military threat.
"The devastation of life is not what we wish for," Gu Bingbing said calmly. "Why not simply put it this way: in this battle, if you win, then from now on, the Elite Alliance is dissolved. Because if we can't even defeat a band of robbers, this alliance has no meaning."
Gu Bingbing's words left many people stunned. However, the descendants from ancient clans quickly understood. Indeed, if they can't even take down the Shalan Bandits, the alliance truly has no reason to exist. So, although they felt uncomfortable in their hearts, they could accept Gu Bingbing's statement.
But for Spiritual Master Lingtong, he heard something else in Gu Bingbing's words and couldn't help but curse inwardly: "You little brat, just because I deceived you for over a hundred years, do you have to turn against me at a time like this?"
Gu Bingbing's decision clearly saw through Spiritual Master Lingtong's desire for the entirety of the Elite Alliance and used this method to force him to give his all to defeat the opponent! At the same time, it was also to prevent Spiritual Master Lingtong from tripping up Chu Mo during the battle!
Who knows if such a thing would happen? Anyway, Gu Bingbing simply doesn't trust Spiritual Master Lingtong that much now.
The Supreme Ancestor from the Shalan Bandits was stunned upon hearing this and showed a bitter smile: "If we lose, does it mean there will no longer be Shalan Bandits in the world?"
Gu Bingbing nodded: "Since you've been defeated, does Shalan Bandits have any reason to exist?"
"This isn't fair!" A figure suddenly flew up below, it was Shalan!
She looked at Gu Bingbing with icy eyes: "Your proposal isn't fair!"
Gu Bingbing waved her hand: "When adults speak, children should not interrupt."
Because at this moment, Gu Bingbing already understood that this Shalan was not the leader of the Shalan Bandits, nor was she one of those old folks who have lived for ages. She was clearly a little girl around her own age, yet she had been putting on an act and fooled her before. Thus, Gu Bingbing had no good feelings toward Shalan.
Shalan was furious and said: "Shalan Bandits have existed in the world for endless ages, how could someone like you dissolve us with a single word? Gu Bingbing, if you disagree, just let your people come at us. I'll show you with facts that your tens of thousands of troops won't be able to step out of this land! Even if Shalan Bandits all perish, we do not accept dissolution! Our people are still here, our spirits are still here, our hot blood is still here... What gives you the right to make us disband?"
Shalan's words were firm and decisive, and from below, Shalan's lair suddenly erupted with a heaven-shaking roar!
"Our people are still here! Our spirits are still here! Our hot blood is still here! Just one battle!"
"Just one battle!"
"Just one battle!!!!"
Blood energy surged to the heavens, and the angry roars shook the sky.
Causing Heaven and Earth to change color.
Gu Bingbing's face looked somewhat grim, she knew she had been taken advantage of by Shalan!
Originally, she wanted Spiritual Master Lingtong to suppress the entire bandit gang without shedding blood through this battle.
Looking back, when this matter spreads, it will definitely boost the reputation of the entire Elite Alliance!
With two Supreme Mystical cultivators capable of suppressing the Shalan Bandits, the Elite Alliance will instantly become the topic across the Tunnel!
At that time, those who benefit the most will be the entire Elite Alliance, the alliance as a whole, rather than any individual!
Gu Bingbing also has many means to steer public discussion towards the Elite Alliance. She possesses this ability, and many in the alliance's upper echelons possess it!
But Shalan isn't stupid; she outright refused such an agreement, directly stirring up the fervor of the entire Shalan Bandit members.
Gu Bingbing sighed in her heart; she knew a great battle was inevitable. Steeling her heart, she said, "Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say. Supreme ancestors of the Shalan Bandits, it's unfortunate..."
Gu Bingbing said, directly waving her hand: "Brothers of the Elite Alliance! A gang of robbers has rampaged through the Tunnel for endless ages. The innocents killed by them could pile into mountains; the resources stolen by them are countless. Today, our Elite Alliance, here, acts on behalf of the heavens, to annihilate them!"
"Annihilate them!"
"Annihilate them!"
"Annihilate them!"
Gu Bingbing's words equally stirred the blood of all the cultivators on the Elite Alliance's side.
Spiritual Master Lingtong looked at his opponent and sneered: "Choosing to become robbers means you can't be surprised when others act for the heavens. Come on, fellow Taoist, let me see what qualifications you have to battle me!"
The Supreme Ancestor of the Shalan Bandits sighed upwardly and then said blandly: "Since it's come to this, let's fight, there's nothing more to say. Shalan Bandits have lasted for so many years, we're definitely not easy pickings."
Boom!
At this moment, from the sky came an earth-shaking tremor.
Large sections of the sky collapsed directly, various chaotic arrays scattered and flew!
Over there, Chu Mo and the Supreme cultivator had already started to fight!
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