"Why do you look at me like that?"

    Noticing the unfriendly gazes around him, Chen Mo secretly guessed what it was, but still acted innocent and asked aloud.

    Xu Zhen chuckled coldly, "You must have a close relationship with that Wine Sword Immortal, I bet."

    Chen Mo's eyes narrowed slightly, "I wonder what you mean by that."

    Xu Zhen did not beat around the bush either, and said directly: "Now that the wine sword immortal has obtained the chance to seize the treasure, I'm sure it won't be difficult for him to get the treasure with his strength...".

    "Isn't this a good thing? I remember you once said that if we can get the treasure, we would split it evenly. What, do you want to keep it all for yourself?"

    Meanwhile, Chen Mo looked at the three people standing behind Xu Zhen with a mocking glint in his eyes, trying to sow discord among them.

    However, Xu Zhen was unfazed by his words, "Ha, what a sharp tongue! But do you really think that trying to sow discord is a good idea? ... I have grievances with that Wine Sword Immortal. He single-handedly attacked my Sacred Sword Sect some time ago, and from then on, he must have harbored resentment towards me. If he gets the treasure, he won't give it up easily. Moreover, with his strength, it's entirely possible for him to swallow it all by himself. Therefore, we must have a bargaining chip to negotiate with him. Do you understand what I mean?"

    "So?"

    Chen Mo still pretended to be confused.

    Xu Zhen did not pay attention to Chen Mo, but turned to the three people behind him, "Gentlemen, please follow me to capture this thief. That Wine Sword Immortal is so respectful towards him, so his identity must not be simple. If we can catch him, then we can force the Wine Sword Immortal to hand over the secret treasure. At that time, what if we divide it?"

    Zhao Wanli nodded smilingly, without refusing.

    Xue Xing originally intended to think for a moment, but seeing Zhao Wanli accept it without hesitation, he also nodded in agreement.

    "I disagree with this"

    Lin Hao shook his head, his eyes resolute, "Such behavior is not befitting of a gentleman. Your trivial matters, I will not interfere with..."

    Lin Hao did not want to engage in these dishonorable practices, but at the same time, he cherished his own life, so he decided not to get involved, little knowing that before he could finish speaking, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his abdomen. He then felt a stream of blood flowing out. Lowering his head, he saw that his waist and abdomen had been pierced by an unknown weapon.

    Subsequently, an ancient sword faintly appeared, it was Xu Zhen's sword, the Residue of Ancient Dust.

    "You..."

    Lin Hao's eyes were bloodshot, pointing at Xu Zhen with a murderous look in his eyes.

    Xu Zhen spoke leisurely, "If you don't want to join us, there's a chance you might stab us in the back. Better that we act first than be stabbed by you."

    "Lin Hao, you who bear the name of Sword Emperor, I thought you would be wiser. But I didn't expect you to be so clueless. Alas, fools who can't see through things like this are destined to perish in the end."

    Xu Zhen drew his sword coldly and, with a flick of his wrist, delivered a fatal blow to Lin Hao's body as he struggled to remain conscious.

    Blood splattered out, falling into the pond at their feet, staining half of the pond red.

    Chen Mo looked indifferently at everything that had just happened, his gaze impassive as it fell on the indifferent Zhao Wanli and Xue Xing, "The nature of Xu Zhen, you two didn't see it? He can kill Lin Hao without hesitation just like that, and he can do the same to you without hesitation. This is his territory, where he can get to you easily. If he wants to harm you, it's as easy as pie. Rather than remaining in the shadows and opposing him, why not switch allegiances and join me in fighting him? Maybe then, you can gain a chance at survival."

    Zhao Wanli and Xue Xing exchanged glances, but did not speak.

    Xu Zhen's eyes narrowed into a slit, and he said with a smirking smile, "Gentlemen, you must be cautious. What a scoundrel says cannot be trusted. If you ally with him against me now, believe me, when the Wine Sword Immortal who has obtained the secret treasure appears, they will also join forces against you. By then, without my help, you will surely perish here."

    After a moment, Zhao Wanli's expression changed repeatedly, "Ha ha, we will never be enemies with Xu Zhen. That kid is so cunning, we must not be fooled by him."

    After speaking, Zhao Wanli looked at Xue Xing again. The two of them nodded in unison, and then they decided to strike at Chen Mo to express their loyalty.

    Long Feiyao stepped forward and walked cautiously, the Imperial Sword tightly clutched in her hand. She had been on high alert, and without a moment's hesitation, she stood in front of Chen Mo to protect him from the sword. After using that sword just now, Chen Mo had suffered greatly and was on the verge of losing control. She did not want to put him in another difficult situation and decided to step forward herself to protect him from danger.

    "Xiao Bro, you are no match for the three of them"

    Chen Mo looked around and said gravely.

    Long Feiyao nodded slightly, his expression serious, "I know that you are no match for them, but I cannot let you be in danger. I will give you an opportunity to escape. Just run, after leaving the Sacred Sword Sect, you can go back and find Liu Wu Xin. I believe that the Sacred Sword Sect will not dare to bother her, and then you can bring people to rescue me..."

    "Xiao Bro trusts me so much, I'm really happy about that. But, I don't believe they will treat you well. If I run away, your situation may be very dangerous."

    "What of it? It's better than both of us dying together."

    Long Feiyao turned around, his eyes firm.

    "That's fine. I'll go with you to die. Dying together with Xiao Bro is not a bad thing either."

    Chen Mo smiled, and the smile was so genuine that even Long Feiyao was momentarily taken aback.

    "Ha, even at this moment, you two are still acting like lovers and sweethearts."

    Zhao Wanli sneered coldly, the night rain black pupil sword in his hand flickered with dark red light. He suddenly slashed out with a sword, and Xue Xing, who was also an ally, also swung his sword and lunged at Long Feiyao fiercely.

    Facing two people at once, and after her earlier encounter with the demon beast, Long Feiyao had some energy left but not enough strength. She was beaten back step by step after a few moves.

    Xu Zhen, who was watching from a distance, grew restless. He frowned for a moment in silence, lifted his hand to draw the Residue of Ancient Dust, ready to lend assistance to the two.

    Just as Long Feiyao was being pushed back step by step, Chen Mo suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand, pulling her to his side.

    "Chen Mo, you..."

    Long Feiyao was taken aback; even she was no match for the two of them, let alone Chen Mo. She was about to speak to stop him when she saw Chen Mo turn back and smile, "Xiao Bro, let's die together."

    As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Mo didn't wait for Long Feiyao or the other people to react. Instead, he grabbed her hand and leaped down into the abyss behind them.

    "This..."

    The sudden event caught everyone off guard, even Xu Zhen, who was about to strike, was stunned. "Although I don't know what's down there, according to the edict passed down by the elder, that world is extremely perilous, and it contains extremely terrifying beings. Anyone who enters it will face a certainty of death."

    "Such a dangerous place, their lives are unknown. I think we should not interfere in this matter."

    Xue Xing raised his eyebrows and said with a serious expression.

    Xu Zhen nodded slightly, "Very well, even if they survive, what good is it? They still have to come out. Let's go outside and wait. We can't let either of them escape...".