The violent blood baleful qi swept toward Chang Fen like a tangible force.

Chang Fen immediately became alert as if facing a great enemy, his expression grave, no longer daring to show the slightest hint of contempt.

He swiftly flipped over and mounted the Fire Jade Phoenix. With his long spear raised, he transformed into a streak of light, diving toward Xiao Mo from above with fierce momentum.

Facing this assault, Xiao Mo merely raised his blade and slashed down again in an extremely simple motion.

A massive blood-red blade light suddenly plummeted from mid-air at an astonishing speed. Chang Fen had no time to dodge and could only hastily summon an incense burner magical artifact to block it but Xiao Mo's slash cut through that magical artifact as if it were rotten wood, splitting it in half instantly.

Without pause, Xiao Mo immediately followed with another horizontal slash. The fierce blade qi swept past, and the Fire Jade Phoenix didn't even have time to cry out before being cleaved into a cloud of blood mist on the spot.

With his bonded spirit beast destroyed, Chang Fen's mind suffered severe damage. He violently spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, with two streams of bloody tears flowing from the corners of his eyes.

"Chang Fen, come back quickly!"

In the distance, Hu Gu witnessed this and urgently shouted but it was already too late.

A blood-red crescent-shaped blade qi tore through the air, heading straight for Chang Fen's face.

Though Chang Fen knew he was outmatched, he still refused to admit defeat. He roared and thrust out one final spear strike, attempting a last desperate struggle.

"Boom!"

The blood baleful blade qi crushed the spear light and heavily struck Chang Fen's body.

At this life-or-death moment, the life-saving talisman on his body automatically activated, blazing with brilliant light that instantly enveloped him, attempting to forcibly teleport Chang Fen away but how could Xiao Mo allow him to escape like this?

Xiao Mo stepped forward, and in that instant, the entire sky was dyed blood-red.

The overwhelming blood baleful qi condensed into an incomparably ferocious skull. It opened its massive maw and swallowed forward, devouring both the talisman's light and Chang Fen himself!

Chang Fen's body exploded on the spot into a thick cloud of blood mist.

Xiao Mo casually swung his long blade to the side with a composure as if he were a scholar lifting a brush, dipping it in vermillion ink before lightly flicking it aside, drawing a red residual cloud in the air.

Never mind Hu Gu.

Even the Black Dragon Sect's sect master and all the elders present stared dumbfounded at this man, their faces filled with disbelief.

Who exactly was this man?

With just a few blade strikes, he had killed the seemingly invincible Chang Fen?

"Blood Demon Sword Formula..." Hu Gu stared fixedly at Xiao Mo, "You're Xue Kui's disciple, that Xiao Mo?"

As soon as Hu Gu spoke these words, the Black Dragon Sect disciples found it even more incredible.

He was Xiao Mo?

That Xiao Mo who, since descending the mountain, had single-handedly destroyed several demonic sects in succession?

Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai's expressions were now filled with bewilderment and disbelief.

It wasn't that they hadn't heard of the reputation of "Ten Thousand Dao Sect's Xiao Mo."

It was just that before this, they had assumed the Xiao Mo of Ten Thousand Dao Sect merely shared the same name as their fifth sworn brother.

After all, there were quite a few people in this world named "Xiao Mo."

Who could have imagined that Xiao Mo was actually their fifth sworn brother!

Xiao Mo calmly nodded, "I am Xiao Mo, but I only just joined the Black Dragon Sect today. Senior Luo, wouldn't you say so?"

The Black Dragon Sect's sect master was momentarily stunned, then came to his senses, "That's right! From today onwards, Xiao Mo is officially a disciple of our Black Dragon Sect!"

"..."

Faced with this almost unreasonable declaration, Hu Gu was momentarily speechless, not knowing how to refute it.

His heart was now filled with confusion.

How exactly had Xiao Mo become connected with the Black Dragon Sect?

Setting aside the fact that Ten Thousand Dao Sect was a demonic sect with no prior dealings with the consistently righteous Black Dragon Sect, just the old grudge where the former sect masters of both sects had fought bitterly over a woman years ago was enough to make the two sects view each other with disdain.

"Is there another person who wants to come up and try?" Xiao Mo paid no attention to Hu Gu's thoughts. His cold gaze shifted to Chen Yunxi standing beside him.

The moment Xiao Mo's gaze locked onto him, Chen Yunxi felt a chill instantly pour from the top of his head to the soles of his feet, his entire body ice-cold.

He had no doubt that if he took just one step forward, his head would be separated from his shoulders the next second.

"Yunxi, we're leaving!" Fearing Chen Yunxi might act impulsively, Hu Gu decisively turned around, preparing to leave with him.

Chen Yunxi looked deeply at Xiao Mo once. All the arrogance and sharpness that had been in his eyes earlier had completely vanished, leaving only deep fear and wariness. He didn't dare linger another second and quickly followed the elder away.

"Fifth brother..."

Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai flew before Xiao Mo with complicated feelings, their eyes filled with shock and confusion, not knowing where to begin.

"Please forgive me, two elder brothers." Xiao Mo solemnly bowed to his two sworn brothers, "Previously, little brother heard that the Black Dragon Sect and Ten Thousand Dao Sect had old grudges. To avoid unnecessary trouble, I concealed my true identity. It was not my intention to deceive you."

"Grudges... there are indeed some."

At this moment, the Black Dragon Sect's sect master flew over supporting the slightly recovered Lu Yuxiu, his tone quite magnanimous.

"However, those are all old matters from the previous generation. Compared to that, you saved my personal disciple's life today. This favor is what our Black Dragon Sect should remember most at present. This old one thanks you, young brother!"

"I am Lu Yuxiu. Many thanks to Brother Xiao for saving my life!" Lu Yuxiu struggled to stand steady, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and cupped his fists toward Xiao Mo in solemn gratitude.

"Brother Lu is too kind." Xiao Mo returned the gesture with cupped fists, his tone peaceful, "Your sect sheltered and looked after my two elder brothers. Today's intervention was proper both in sentiment and reason. Moreover, I don't want the Imperial Beast Sect to obtain Hundun."

For Xiao Mo, he was going to destroy the Imperial Beast Sect in the future. If they obtained Hundun, that would be somewhat troublesome.

Luo Jie nodded, "Would Brother Xiao care to join this old one for a cup of tea, so that our Black Dragon Sect may fulfill its duty as host?"

"Then I shall impose on Sect Master Luo." Xiao Mo nodded.

"Brother Xiao, please follow me."

After speaking, Luo Jie led Xiao Mo, and the two transformed into streaks of light, flying toward the courtyard where he resided.

As for Wangxin and Sili, they were properly guided by female disciples of the sect to a guest peak for rest.

"I truly never expected..."

In the elegant courtyard, Luo Jie personally poured a cup of hot tea for Xiao Mo, his tone filled with deep emotion.

"That she would also take on disciples now, and that her disciple would be so exceptionally outstanding."

"Sect Master Luo knows my master?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Mo's eyes revealed a trace of curiosity.

"Hehehe..." Luo Jie lightly stroked his chin, his gaze becoming distant, as if falling into far-off memories, "More than just knowing her. Back then, your master was recognized as one of the top beauties in the Western Region. Her admirers were as numerous as fish crossing a river. This old one was also among those many pursuers."

Luo Jie paused, then continued, "As for the grudge between Ten Thousand Dao Sect and Black Dragon Sect that's spread in the outside world, its root cause was merely that my master and your Ten Thousand Dao Sect's former sect master both took a liking to your grand-master.

The two fought jealously over her, coming to blows.

Only in the end, your grand-master accepted neither of them."

"..." Xiao Mo fell silent for a moment.

"Forget it, those are old matters from years past. There's no point in bringing them up." Luo Jie waved his hand, pulling the conversation back. His gaze became solemn, "Xiao Mo, you came here this time also for 'Hundun,' didn't you?"

Xiao Mo shook his head, his expression frank, "Whether the sect master believes it or not, this junior's original intention in coming here was only to visit my two elder brothers. I only heard about the 'Hundun' matter later."

"No matter." Luo Jie smiled, his tone quite magnanimous, "Even if you truly came for 'Hundun,' it would be understandable. Or rather, if you came for Hundun, that would actually be natural and right."

"How so, Sect Master Luo?" Xiao Mo frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled.

"It seems Xue Kui truly told you nothing."

Looking at Xiao Mo, Luo Jie couldn't help but sigh.

"And it seems you also know nothing about your master's injuries."