Chu Mo first paused slightly, then laughed: "You really know how to joke, I don't even know you, where did this come from?" However, a few ripples rose in his heart, unexpectedly this person was so sensitive, he actually knew I had been searching for his trace all along.

Bu Dong first sighed, still with an elegant demeanor, smiled and said: "Your wariness towards me is very normal, if it were me, I might feel the same way. However, I can tell you clearly, I'm not here to cause trouble. I have no malice towards you. The reason I wanted to meet you is simply because I am a bit curious."

Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong without speaking.

Bu Dong continued: "I'm curious about what kind of person could make two powerful beings who have guarded the Tunnel for so many years, to protect him, not hesitate to turn against Bai Yi and Hong Yi, even set up a sky curtain, just to protect him."

Chu Mo's heart was suddenly a bit shocked, he immediately knew who the two people Bu Dong was talking about were.

It must be Supreme Wuji and Immeasurable Buddha!

Could it be that they left the Tunnel world years ago, engaging in battles with others, and it was actually because of me?

Chu Mo was extremely shocked inside, and a strong sense of gratitude surged in him.

He already knew who Bai Yi and Hong Yi were because years ago, in his divine sense sea, when Supreme Wuji and Immeasurable Buddha bid him farewell, he had seen their fight scenes.

"At the same time, I'm also curious about what kind of person could cause Xuanzi's avatar to perish in this world." Bu Dong's voice was very calm, sounding like a gentle spring breeze.

But in Chu Mo's heart, it was cold as ice.

He was being targeted!

This was the only feeling in Chu Mo's heart right now.

"However, I'm here not to look for you, I'm just curious about you." Bu Dong smiled as he looked at Chu Mo: "Bai Yi and Hong Yi have already perished. They brought it upon themselves, deluding themselves with the desire to destroy the Tunnel world. Their actions wouldn't be approved by the Eternal Lord. So, they died. Those two great powers guarding this world were also severely injured, and Xuanzi has been busy hunting them down. Otherwise, I believe you wouldn't be living so comfortably here."

Chu Mo clenched his fists, he was very worried about the safety of the old Taoist and the old monk.

"You can rest assured, those two mighty beings are stronger and more formidable than you can imagine, they aren't so easy to kill." Bu Dong smiled: "But you, with the Pangu Hunting Sword in your hand, are being targeted by Xuanzi, you really need to be careful. If Xuanzi knows the Pangu Hunting Sword is with you, she will certainly give up chasing those two mighty beings and turn her focus onto you."

Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong, his brows slightly furrowed. Until now, he couldn't tell whether this person was friend or foe. Coming to tell him these things, what exactly was his intention?

To say it's out of pure goodwill, Chu Mo wouldn't believe it. There must be some ulterior motive.

Bu Dong looked at Chu Mo: "You don't need to guess my intentions in telling you these things, I have blood feuds with Xuanzi, Bai Yi, and Hong Yi. Their misfortune is my delight. Moreover, I won't covet your sword. Though legend has it that the sword can break all barriers, even penetrating Pangu's body world, I am not tempted."

In Bu Dong's eyes, two dazzling rays appeared, seeming somewhat fearful, and he spoke softly: "Because I've seen that sword before, even... wielded it for a period of time. But I nearly died because of it!"

There was a look of reminiscence in Bu Dong's eyes, and he murmured: "Without the essence bloodline and qi movement of Pangu, wielding this sword is nothing short of a disaster. Fortunately... I let go early, allowed it to leave, otherwise, I might have faced calamity too. So, even the Eternal Lord won't be tempted by this sword in your hand. Only a self-important woman like Xuanzi, and those two fools Bai Yi and Hong Yi, would think they have the right to wield this sword."

A trace of sarcasm appeared on Bu Dong's face: "But you, once your existence is known to the Eternal Lord and those supreme beings of the Eternal Realm, they will surely be very interested in you."

"So?" From the beginning, Chu Mo felt that this observer named Bu Dong surely had an agenda. Seeing him constantly hint with his words, Chu Mo finally began to somewhat understand, even though somewhat surprised, Chu Mo almost could confirm one thing: he had something he needed from him!

"So, I want to make a deal with you, a... very fair deal." Bu Dong still looked at Chu Mo with elegance, smiling as he said: "I offer you protection, of course, in this world, you don't really need me to protect you. Your strength is already infinitely close to beings of my level. It's quite surprising, which also demonstrates the strength of your bloodline and qi movement, otherwise, the Pangu Hunting Sword wouldn't be in your hand. But after you leave this world, you will face higher challenges. At that time, having an ally in the Eternal Realm will be very necessary. And I happen to be the person most suited to be your ally."

"What makes you say that?" By this time, Chu Mo had completely calmed down.

"Because in the Eternal Realm, I have sufficient capability to provide you with all the protection you need!" Bu Dong smiled elegantly: "In the Eternal Realm, there are three major forces, and I am the... Young Master of one of them!"

Chu Mo slightly raised his eyebrow, such words could be trusted, and also might not be trusted. Because he couldn't verify their authenticity.

"I can tell you very seriously, what I say is true. Moreover, you will eventually leave this world sooner or later." Bu Dong looked at Chu Mo with certainty: "Though Pangu's body is incorruptible for eternity, due to the existence of beings like us, continually absorbing its essence. Even if reincarnation is controlling it. Dust eventually returns to dust. But once that essence is gone, it is gone forever, irretrievable. So, one day, the entire world of Pangu's body will completely collapse. The first to collapse... should be this world. Because this is the heart."

Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly, he could feel that what Bu Dong said was likely true. Because it could be corroborated with the information he possessed.

It is precisely because of this group of cultivators' existence that the whole world becomes increasingly worse. Otherwise, this world could truly be eternal, indestructible.

"The dark sky curtain cannot shield this world for too long. Ultimately one day it will disappear, no longer able to block the covetous eyes from outside. So, your time isn't as abundant as you think." Bu Dong spoke candidly, informing Chu Mo that the dark sky curtain's main function was actually to prevent outsiders from spying on this world.

"What do you want?" Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong, finally asking outright.

"I want a crystalline core." Bu Dong looked at Chu Mo: "This thing is the most precious in this world; it is also the source of this world's still-vast vitality. Acquiring it, the benefits are unimaginably enormous."

Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong: "You've told me so much, aren't you afraid I'll keep the crystalline core for myself once I get it? Why should I give it to you?"

"This question hits the key point." Bu Dong smiled at Chu Mo with elegance: "As I just said, it's an exchange. Of course, you could keep it after finding the crystalline core. But think about it, can you withstand the repeated attacks from infinite strong beings in the Eternal Realm? Also, you have many attachments..."

As Bu Dong spoke, he glanced toward the direction of the Chu Clan royalty, and said lightly: "For example, your family members, those relatives and friends. You've gone through all the trouble to gather them by your side, surely you don't want them to be in danger, right?"

"Is this... a threat?" Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong.

Bu Dong shook his head: "This is reality, not a threat. Even if I don't take action against you, countless others will. Because Xuanzi, that woman, also leans on one of the three major forces."

Chu Mo took a deep breath, looked at Bu Dong: "So, the deal is, I help you find that crystalline core, and you... help me protect my family. Is that what you mean?"

Bu Dong nodded: "Exactly."

"How can I believe your words?" Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong: "If you deceive me, wouldn't I be quite pathetic?"

"Hmm, well..." Bu Dong slightly frowned: "If you know who I am, you'd naturally understand I don't lie. At least, I have that bit of credibility. But since you don't know me... it doesn't matter, finding that crystalline core is not that easy. Otherwise, I would have found it long ago. So you still have time, before you find the crystalline core, you can take it and then bring your family with you, leave here, and come to the Eternal Realm with me. Once there, you'll know that everything I've told you is true."

This condition seems fair, but in fact, Chu Mo coldly sneered inside. The other party thinks they've completely got him, which is why they believe they can hold him captive, only because they're having him find the crystalline core. Then, taking it away, how could this world, along with all the living beings within it, not be destroyed?

If the people of the Eternal Realm won't let me go after the Tunnel world is destroyed, even if Bu Dong really is one of the three major forces, won't I be very unfortunate if he tricks me? So, after finding that crystalline core, I take it and my family, leave here, with him to the Eternal Realm. Only then will I know if all he said is true or not.

The conditions appear fair, but in his heart, Chu Mo sneered coldly. The other party felt confident they had a hold on him, only because they were certain he had no choice but to agree to help find the crystalline core.

He thought, once I find that crystalline core and take it away, wouldn't the whole Tunnel world, along with all the living beings in it, be doomed to destruction?

If the Tunnel world were to be destroyed, would the people of the Eternal Realm let me go? Even if this Bu Dong is indeed one of the three great powers' young masters, he feels they have fully determined his fate, only because he thinks Chu Mo has no choice but to accept the offer.

After discovering that, he snickers coldly. Ultimately, seeing the possible traps and implications in the deal, Chu Mo finally understood, although he was somewhat surprised, he could almost be sure of one thing: Bu Dong indeed has something to ask him for!

And so, I want to make a deal with you, a very fair one." Bu Dong continued to look at Chu Mo with an elegant smile: "I offer you protection. Of course, in this world, you don't actually need me to protect you at all. Your strength is already infinitely close to that of beings at my level. Surprisingly so, it also demonstrates the strength of your bloodline and qi movement, otherwise, the Pangu Hunter's Blade wouldn't be in your hands. But when you leave this world, you will face greater challenges. At that time, having an ally in the Eternal Realm will be a very necessary thing. And I, happen to be the perfect person to become your ally."

"Why is that?" At this time, Chu Mo also completely calmed down.

"Because I have enough power in the Eternal Realm to provide you with all the protection!" Bu Dong smiled elegantly: "In the Eternal Realm, there are three major forces, and I just happen to be the...young master of one of them."

Chu Mo slightly raised his eyebrows, such words could be believed, but could also not be believed. Because he could not verify the authenticity.

"I can tell you very seriously that what I am saying is true. Moreover, sooner or later, you will leave this world." Bu Dong affirmed as he looked at Chu Mo: "Although Pangu's body is eternally incorruptible, because of the existence of us beings, constantly extracting his body's essence, even if there is reincarnation controlling it, dust returns to dust, and soil returns to soil. But once that essence disappears, it is gone forever, unrecoverable. So, one day, the entire world of Pangu's body will completely collapse. The first to collapse... should be this world, because it is the heart."

Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong, his mouth twitching slightly, he could feel that what Bu Dong was saying should be true. Because it corroborated with the information he had.

It is precisely due to this group of cultivators that the whole world has become increasingly worse. Otherwise, this world would indeed be eternal, indestructible.

"The dark canopy can't shield this world for too long. Ultimately, one day, it will dissipate, unable to block those coveters from the outside. So, your time is not as much as you think it is." Bu Dong, with a candid expression, informed Chu Mo that the primary function of the dark canopy is actually to prevent people outside from spying on this world.

"What do you want?" Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong and finally asked.

"I want a crystal core." Bu Dong looked at Chu Mo: "This thing is the most precious thing in this world, it is also the reason this world is still brimming with vitality even now. Obtaining it, the benefits are unimaginably enormous."

Chu Mo looked at Bu Dong: "You've told me so much, aren't you afraid I'll just take the crystal core for myself after finding it? I mean, if there is such a thing. How could something capable of maintaining endless life in the Tunnel world just be an ordinary object? Moreover, even if Bu Dong is really the young master of one of the three major forces, once the Tunnel world is destroyed, would the people of the Eternal Realm spare me?"

Seeing all the possible traps and implications in the deal laid before him, Chu Mo's heart was filled with cold sneers. The other party was so confident, simply because they thought Chu Mo had no choice but to help find the crystalline core and hand it over to them.

If this continues, even if Chu Mo finally finds it and takes it away, doesn't that mean the whole Tunnel world, along with all the living beings in it, will be destroyed?

"This condition may seem fair, but in reality," Chu Mo laughed coldly in his heart, "the other party is fully confident that they have mastered him, it's because they think he has no choice but to agree to the deal, to find something like the crystal core, and take it away."

Finally, Chu Mo took a deep breath, looked at Bu Dong, and asked: "What if I don't follow through?"

"Well, um..." Bu Dong slightly frowned: "If you know that crystal core is in your hands and keep it for yourself, can you withstand the repeated attacks from countless powerful people in the Eternal Realm? Besides, you have many things you care about..."

As Bu Dong spoke, he glanced in the direction of the Chu Clan royalty and said lightly: "For example, your family, those loved ones of yours. Even if I don't make a move against you, countless others will. Because Xuanzi, that woman, also those two fools Bai Yi and Hong Yi believe they have the right to wield that sword."

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