Chapter 342: Going to the Banquet Single-handedly

At these words, Zhuge Su broke out in a cold sweat.

Attack the Purple Cloud Palace?

'What kind of talk is that?'

The Purple Cloud Palace had at least a hundred Martial Emperor powerhouses, not to mention several masters at the Martial Venerable Level. If they attacked, they'd likely be the ones who got wiped out first.

It was completely unrealistic.

Zhuge Su continued, "Emperor Heaven Valley will issue entry passes ten days before it opens. In other words, it's set to open any day now."

"Does that mean I won't make it in time?"

Su Mo asked, concerned.

In the entire Cangxuan Realm, Emperor Heaven Valley was currently the only place that had the Nine Heavens Green Fall Spirit Liquid.

If he missed this opportunity, he would have to wait another hundred years.

That was far too long to wait.

For a Treasure as precious as the Nine Heavens Green Fall Spirit Liquid, even if it existed elsewhere, it would be in the hands of some superpower—one that would only be stronger than the Purple Cloud Palace.

Trying to seize it would undoubtedly be a huge pain.

Zhuge Su shook his head. "You can make it. This pass was taken from Li Kun. Since he was here, it means Emperor Heaven Valley hasn't opened yet. But there isn't much time left."

"Li Kun?"

Su Mo frowned. "Isn't he from the Haoyue Sect? Why would he have a pass issued by the Purple Cloud Palace?"

Zhuge Su looked at Su Mo. "You don't know anything about this?"

Su Mo nodded.

He had been busy with his Cultivation and didn't know much about the powers in the Central Profound Domain. Everything he knew was just hearsay.

"Very well, I shall explain it to you."

Zhuge Su said, "A total of nine factions control Emperor Heaven Valley. The Purple Cloud Palace is just one of them. The others include the Haoyue Sect, the Celestial North Sect, the Drunken Immortal Tower, the Cangyun Sect... Li Kun is an Elder of the Haoyue Sect, so naturally, he is qualified to enter Emperor Heaven Valley."

"I get it!"

Su Mo ordered, "Everyone, get ready. You're coming with me to Emperor Heaven Valley. As for the Haoyue Sect... we'll let them run wild for a few more days."

He had originally planned to wipe out the Haoyue Sect right away, but he hadn't expected Emperor Heaven Valley to be opening.

He would have to take care of matters at Emperor Heaven Valley first.

His Breakthrough was the priority.

Zhuge Su was dumbfounded. "I'm sorry, what? Everyone is going together?"

"Why not?"

Su Mo retorted.

Emperor Heaven Valley was filled with countless Treasures and opportunities. He wanted to bring the Xiao Family members along to gain experience and, while they were at it, acquire some Treasures.

Was there a problem with that?

Zhuge Su was speechless. "Elder Su, I just explained this. Emperor Heaven Valley isn't just the Purple Cloud Palace's territory; it's also the Haoyue Sect's. If you go marching over there so recklessly with a large group, they will definitely come looking for trouble."

"Afraid of them? My ass!"

Su Mo scoffed.

Zhuge Su said, "But they have Martial Venerable powerhouses! And more than one."

"So what if they're Martial Venerables?"

Su Mo didn't care in the slightest.

He'd kill as many Martial Venerables as they sent. If things got out of hand, he'd just destroy the Haoyue Sect's entire lineage ahead of schedule.

And if all else failed, he could still escape.

A living person couldn't just let themselves be cornered and die, after all.

Zhuge Su shook his head. "You can kill a Martial Venerable, but can the others? What if someone dies? Could you live with yourself?"

"Uh..."

Su Mo was starting to get a headache.

He didn't care if strangers died, but he couldn't stand to lose his own clansmen and servants.

He truly wouldn't be able to live with himself.

Zhuge Su continued to reason with him. "In any case, bringing everyone is just too reckless. Any kind of accident would be a disaster."

"Then what do you suggest?"

Su Mo asked.

Zhuge Su said gravely, "It's simple. Have everyone return to Qingyang City, and you go alone. That will be far less dangerous. Furthermore, you must hide your identity. Try to avoid any conflict with the Haoyue Sect until you've obtained the Nine Heavens Green Fall Spirit Liquid."

"What? I have to hide my identity?"

Su Mo was instantly displeased.

Zhuge Su said, "That's right. Emperor Heaven Valley must be opened jointly by the Nine Great Forces. If you reveal your identity too early, the Haoyue Sect might act out of desperation. What if they refuse to open Emperor Heaven Valley, or even destroy the Token required to open it?"

"But that's so damn frustrating,"

Su Mo said, annoyed.

Zhuge Su continued, "And that's not the worst-case scenario. The worst outcome would be if all Nine Great Forces refused to open Emperor Heaven Valley and instead joined forces to besiege you. In that case, Elder Su, you would never obtain the Nine Heavens Green Fall Spirit Liquid."

"Well..."

Su Mo hesitated. He knew it was a real possibility.

Zhuge Su said, "Elder Su, you don't need to feel so aggrieved. Once you obtain the Nine Heavens Green Fall Spirit Liquid and break through to the Grand Martial Artist Realm, will you still have to worry about destroying the Haoyue Sect?"

Su Mo nodded.

'If I break through to the Grand Martial Artist Realm, destroying the Haoyue Sect will be even easier. By then, I won't have to worry about them refusing to open Emperor Heaven Valley either.'

'There's no need to be so hasty.'

'But that means everyone else will have to go back first.'

Su Mo sighed. "Fine, I'll take your advice. I'll sneak into Emperor Heaven Valley first. That way, there's nothing to worry about."

"Brilliant, Elder Su!"

Zhuge Su wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. 'Finally, I've convinced him,' he thought with relief.

'Otherwise, I would have been dragged into the mess too.'

'I swept the gates of Qingyang City for so many days. Even if I haven't officially joined, everyone else already assumes I have.'

'Besides, two fists are no match for four hands.'

'Su Mo is powerful, but the Haoyue Sect is no pushover. What if Su Mo couldn't beat them?'

'And they have eight other allies on top of that.'

Su Mo gave his orders. "Alright, as we discussed, all of you will return to Qingyang City. I'll go to Emperor Heaven Valley alone."

'Qingyang City is safe for now.'

'With the Array I've set up, even if the King of Reincarnation is a Martial Emperor, he won't be able to harm the Xiao Family.'

'I can rush back to support them at a moment's notice.'

Xiao Lang asked, "Young Master, could we stay behind in the Central Province to make a name for ourselves? It won't be many of us, just me, Xiao Lin, and Xiao Dong."

"Oh?"

Su Mo looked at Xiao Lang in surprise.

Xiao Lang said, "Following you while you dominate every battlefield is thrilling, but we're not gaining any real experience. In the end, we still can't hold our own."

Su Mo considered it. "That's fine. But you must use aliases. Don't let that King of Reincarnation fellow find out who you are, or there will be trouble."

"That's simple!"

Xiao Lang said, "From now on, the three of us will be called Su Lang, Su Lin, and Su Dong. That way, the King of Reincarnation won't target us."

Su Mo reminded them, "The most important thing is to keep a low profile."

'A horse must run; an eagle must fly.'

'Constantly protecting them will only make the Xiao Family disciples more reliant on me.'

'It was time to let them gain experience on their own.'

Zhuge Su said, "Elder Su, I'll draw a simple map for you. Just follow it to the entrance of Emperor Heaven Valley."

"Good!"

Su Mo took the map and left. The rest of the group quickly returned to Qingyang City.

「Two days later.」

Su Mo arrived at a mountain peak and looked at his map. 'Once I cross this mountain ahead and travel for another half-day, I should reach the entrance to Emperor Heaven Valley.'

WHOOSH!

Su Mo vanished from the mountain peak.

After reaching the Great Perfection of the Martial Master Realm, while he still couldn't fly, each of his teleports could now cover a distance of a thousand li.

This was on par with, if not even faster than, some Martial Emperor powerhouses.

THUD!

Su Mo landed in a mountain forest. Just as he was about to teleport again, a sudden disturbance erupted ahead of him.

BOOM!

A violent explosion erupted not far from Su Mo, blocking his path.

'What's going on?'

Su Mo looked ahead with curiosity.