Heaven Slaying Blade

Next, Chu Mo hung the heads of the four Supreme Ancient Patriarchs of the Ancient Ji Clan.

These four Supreme Ancient Patriarchs of the Ancient Ji Clan were quite straightforward. They grinned at Dongfang Yunluo and the others, saying, "Fellow Daoists, we did our best!"

Only they dared to say this because they had sealed their cultivation at the peak of the ancestral realm and fought Chu Mo, causing considerable and terrifying damage. They nearly succeeded, and even though their efforts ultimately fell short, they felt no regret.

However, upon seeing the empty flagpoles, they were all somewhat surprised, because Chu Mo's storage space no longer held any other heads. There were only fourteen of them.

Yet many of the flagpoles remained empty!

At this point, Chu Mo said calmly, "The fifteen Supreme Ancient Patriarchs of the Ancient Yang Clan, Ancient Yun Clan, Ancient Chu Clan, and Ancient Hong Clan have already chosen Dao Conversion by themselves. In addition, the two Supreme Ancient Patriarchs of the Ancient Ye Clan, who were involved in the massacre of the Chu royal family back then, have also chosen Dao Conversion by themselves. They're all dead, spared from your torment."

"Holy crap... They're the smart ones!" Since his realm fell to the ancestral realm and lost all hope externally, Dongfang Yunluo's demeanor had undergone unimaginable change. Such words would never have come from him before.

But he was indeed speaking from his heart, envying those who chose Dao Conversion.

Though Chu Mo no longer tormented them and their primordial spirit powers were nearly exhausted, having their heads hung on flagpoles exposed to wind and rain throughout the year was a feeling none could fathom.

Finding joy amid despair? That would mean total hopelessness and complete surrender, wouldn't it?

If only they had the courage for Dao Conversion earlier, why suffer these later torments?

"Wait a minute?" Dongfang Hengtai spoke on the side: "Wasn't it four Supreme Ancient Patriarchs in the Ancient Ye Clan?"

"The other two have sincerely repented and joined the elite alliance. I definitely spared them, no longer hunting them down," Chu Mo remarked calmly.

"Is that even possible?" Dongfang Hengtai's lips twitched, his expression speechless,

Even others, including the six Supreme Ancient Patriarchs from the Ancient God Family, showed expressions of envy.

If word of this spread, everyone would be utterly astonished and left speechless. They might even doubt if these people truly were the lofty supreme beings who dominated the Tunnel's Immeasurable Epoch.

Without their protective aura, it turns out... they weren't much different from ordinary people after all.

Of course, very few people could witness this scene.

This area was the most mysterious forbidden zone in the entire ruins of the Chu royal family.

Even those cultivators who joined the Chu royal family couldn't casually come here.

A patriarch from the Ancient God Family finally opened his eyes and looked at Chu Mo: "You said all those people... chose to end themselves on their own?"

The four patriarchs of the Ancient Ji Clan also looked towards Chu Mo.

Chu Mo nodded: "Yes, they also handed over all the clan's resources, wealth, and the family leader's token, re-submitting to the Chu royal family." Chu Mo didn't say submitting to him, for he had no need for it!

The Chu royal family was far from just him. Surely, with the collapse and downfall of the thirteen ancient clans, more and more descendants with royal blood in their veins would return.

These would serve as gifts for them.

"What about the other ancient clans?" Dongfang Yunluo looked at Chu Mo: "The Ancient Yue Clan, Ancient Cao Clan, Luoshui Family, and Cold Ice Family... haven't you dealt with them yet? Why not take care of them together?"

Others looked at Dongfang Yunluo, speechless, thinking he hardly needed to show his dark schadenfreude so blatantly.

Yet, as the veteran here, Dongfang Yunluo clearly didn't care about these looks. He even sympathized with these new "partners," thinking that the pain we once inflicted on others, they would soon experience, and the feeling is intoxicating. Eventually, you'll all become like me.

Didn't the four patriarchs of the Ancient Zhao Clan arrive here just like you?

As an "elder," Dongfang Yunluo felt a subtle sense of pride looking at these "newcomers."

Then he couldn't help scolding himself: Since my realm fell, my mind has followed suit... What am I proud of?

Chu Mo didn't conceal anything, saying: "The four patriarchs of the Ancient Yue Clan are all dead. They sealed their realm, wanting to battle me, and at the final moment, all four simultaneously broke their seals, trying to kill me."

"What? How come you're still alive?"

"Didn't die?"

"God... what a shame!"

"You still didn't die?"

"Then how did they die?"

The crowd immediately started speaking at once, with most expressing that it was a pity and quite unbelievable.

Even Dongfang Yunluo wore a look of regret. While they could remain calm and composed, it didn't mean they didn't hate Chu Mo. Even the Mane God Patriarch over there harbored a deep-seated hatred for Chu Mo!

"Heh heh heh." Chu Mo laughed coldly without expression, not even bothering to respond to such a trivial question. These people were all so clever, they would eventually figure out the real reason.

"So now, only the Ancient Cao Clan, Cold Ice Family, and Luoshui Family remain? Hahaha, who would have thought that the thirteen ancient clans that had flourished throughout innumerable epochs would vanish like smoke and dust. It is indeed the reincarnation of destiny," Dongfang Hengtai sighed beside him.

"No, it is Heaven's Will that is ever difficult to question," Dongfang Yunluo said lightly.

Xu Tianxiao over there murmured, "We always believed we had grasped heaven's fate, grasped the Great Dao, understood all the truths of this world, only to realize now... we are the world's biggest joke. We just lived a little longer than others, got a mere glimpse from the Heavenly Dao... saw a little more, and fancied ourselves gods, thinking... we could control everything. We are all a bunch of pitiful creatures!"

"Shut up!" The Ancient Patriarch Bailing's hatred toward Xu Tianxiao was still incredibly intense, and she couldn't even listen to anything he said.

In fact, the Ancient Patriarch Bailing had completely collapsed!

She never thought that one day she would fall to such a depth.

She thought the Mystic Venerate, the Dao Lord of the Stars, and Gongsun Cai, among others, would join her in cursing Xu Tianxiao, that bastard. But unexpectedly, all those people remained silent, even appearing somewhat contemplative.

At this point, the Ancient Patriarch Bailing looked at Chu Mo, tear-eyed, "Young Master Chu, I truly realize my mistakes, and I am willing to offer all of my resources and wealth... Although my fortune is not as great as those ancient clans, it is still considerable after so many years. I beg you, please let me go. I truly... know my wrongs."

Saying this, the female cultivator at the Supreme realm began to sob.

The faces of the other Supreme ancient patriarchs were all filled with complicated expressions. If they could, they would also want to plead in such a manner, provided that it would be effective.

They knew more than anyone else what they had done in the past. If they were in Chu Mo's position, they might even let their entire family follow them to the grave!

Thus, they couldn't say these words.

But Xu Tianxiao, Gongsun Cai, the Dao Lord of the Stars, and Mystic Venerate Patriarch felt much more conflicted in their hearts.

A million years ago, they hadn't participated in the atrocious crime against the Chu Clan royalty. It was only this time that they couldn't resist the temptation and got themselves embroiled, leading to their current plight. They were already miserable enough. Especially Xu Tianxiao, with only ancestral realm primordial spirit power left. If Chu Mo could show some mercy, they would be willing to pay any price.

But would Chu Mo soften?

The Ancient Patriarch Bailing continued to beg, "Though I've lived a long time, I am still a maiden, possessing some semblance of willow beauty. If Young Master Chu does not mind, I would be willing to serve as a maid by your side, even warming your bed..."

Damn, how shameless!

This was almost everyone's common thought among the practitioners present. They also wished to beg Chu Mo for mercy, but would never say such words.

This was simply... simply throwing away their last shred of dignity!

Survival? What would be the point of living this way?

"Does it matter?" The Dao Lord of the Stars asked in a hoarse voice, looking at the Ancient Patriarch Bailing.

"What do you mean does it matter? I was tricked into this mess! I didn't harm a single person of the Chu Clan royalty! I... I didn't gain any advantage in front of Young Master Chu either," the Ancient Patriarch Bailing cried, "Why should I suffer such punishment? Boohoo... The punishment I've endured is already enough. I've realized my mistakes; why can't I be given a chance to reform?"

"..." Everyone was completely speechless.

At this moment, Chu Mo raised his head, glanced at the Ancient Patriarch Bailing, and said blandly, "If, at that time, those two beings hadn't acted against you, and I... begged you all this bitterly, would you have softened your hearts? Would you have spared me? There was no grievance or enmity between us. I hadn't even heard of your names before meeting you. Perhaps in my past life, I had heard of you, but there was no interaction. Would you have let me go?"

Chu Mo's words left the Ancient Patriarch Bailing speechless, stunned. She wanted to say, yes, yes, if you begged me, I would definitely let you go!

But in reality, she suddenly recalled that scene from that day, the expressions on their faces when they trapped Chu Mo, and she really couldn't bring herself to say such words. Because they were too hypocritical!

They definitely wouldn't have spared Chu Mo!

Because as long as they took Chu Mo's head, all three could gain unimaginable fame, status... Of course, they could also ignore such things. But they also wanted those top-notch cultivation resources!

Chu Mo's face was icy, "So there is no 'if' in this world. At least at our level, there are no 'ifs.' If there were, I believe there wouldn't be so many heads hanging here."