A Clash

Zhen Yuanzi had barely finished speaking when he prepared to use a spell.

But the Daoist Hong Yun beside him tugged at his sleeve and said, "Zhen Yuanzi, perhaps we don't need to fight over this. Just have the Demon Emperor and Dong Huang hand over the Ginseng Fruits."

"Do you think they'll hand them over?" Zhen Yuanzi sneered, brows furrowed.

"Hong Yun! We didn't steal the Ginseng Fruits. Why would we return them to you?" Eastern Emperor Tai Yi roared angrily.

Hong Yun, you old softie. Do you even know how to handle things? Seems like you're trying to offend both sides!

Immortals are fighting. I'd better get out of here first. Jun Ge and Tai Yi should be able to take on Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun.

But Zhen Yuanzi has two top-grade innate spiritual treasures, the Universe Sleeve and the Earth Book!

The Sleeve Universe contains its own space. If someone gets trapped inside, it'll be hard to escape for quite some time.

The Earth Book's defense is astonishing. The Hetu Luoshu and Chaos Bell are powerful, but they're not suited to offense. They probably can't break through the Earth Book's defenses.

Di Jun heard every word.

Since he couldn't break through, he would make sure to defend carefully.

"The two Demon Emperors of the Demon Race are nothing but a pair of petty thieves. Since you refuse to hand over the Ginseng Fruits, I'll retrieve them myself!" Zhen Yuanzi finished speaking.

He immediately sent the Jade Ao in his hand flying.

In an instant, a dazzling light shot forth, bearing down on Di Jun and Tai Yi like a force that could topple mountains and pillars.

"Zhen Yuanzi! My brother and I wanted to be on good terms with you. We never expected you to be so thoughtless! Since that's how it is, I won't hold back!"

"Chaos Bell!"

A deep hum rang out.

Eastern Emperor Tai Yi made his move!

The Chaos Bell swelled against the wind in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, it had grown as large as a small mountain.

Five-colored rays burst forth in all directions, stretching a thousand zhang and inspiring awe.

Its mighty heavenly tone rang across the eight corners of the world.

Mountains, rivers, sun, and moon appeared on the bell's surface.

In an instant, it flew forward.

The Jade Ao was sent flying, and Zhen Yuanzi was knocked backward.

Clutching his chest, his face turned deathly pale.

He was taken aback. In his first clash with Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, he had immediately fallen behind.

"Not bad. But with that little strength, you won't find it easy to escape me," Zhen Yuanzi said with a cold laugh.

"Arrogant! You really dare to boast with skills like that? Show me what you've got!"

Having won the first exchange and possessing the Chaos Bell, Eastern Emperor Tai Yi's confidence soared.

Oh no! Second Brother's gone and done something stupid. Zhen Yuanzi's probably going to capture him. The Universe Sleeve is no ordinary spiritual treasure.

Li Mo had barely thought this when

Zhen Yuanzi made his move!

He swept out his sleeve. The ordinary-looking garment suddenly billowed.

A gale rose inside it, exerting an incredibly powerful pull.

All at once!

Eastern Emperor Tai Yi's expression changed drastically. He found that his body had gone rigid and he couldn't move at all, as if he'd been immobilized by a spell.

"Tai Yi!"

Di Jun acted.

The Hetu Luoshu radiated five-colored light. A river poured down from the heavens, transforming into a ribbon that wrapped around Eastern Emperor Tai Yi and pulled him back.

That was the only reason Eastern Emperor Tai Yi wasn't sucked into the Sleeve Universe.

Jun Ge's amazing! He'd already prepared to rescue him. Without that move, Second Brother would've been taken.

Li Mo praised him.

Hearing that, Di Jun glanced at Li Mo, his old face turning red.

Under ordinary circumstances, Di Jun might have felt a little smug at the praise.

But coming from Li Mo at a time like this, it was praise he could hardly accept.

After all, it was only because of Li Mo that he'd anticipated Zhen Yuanzi's Sleeve Universe.

"He dodged it!?"

Zhen Yuanzi felt rather frustrated.

His Sleeve Universe had always worked without fail.

But if the other side had prepared in advance and kept looking for a way to evade it, there wasn't much he could do.

That meant his spiritual treasure, the Universe Sleeve, would be useless this time.

Seizing the opportunity, Zhen Yuanzi gritted his teeth and said, "Di Jun, Tai Yi! If you have the ability, break through my Earth Book!"

Here it comes! The Earth Book has astonishing defensive power, but if used properly, it can also trap people.

After Zhen Yuanzi spoke, he took a book from his hand.

Then he waved his hand, and the book's pages fluttered open like leaves caught in the wind.

Immediately afterward, a mysterious yellow light burst from the Earth Book.

The Earth Book soared into the air, transforming into a mountain ten thousand zhang tall as it came crashing down.

It enveloped Di Jun and Tai Yi.

"Hetu Luoshu!"

"Chaos Bell!"

The two brothers summoned their spiritual treasures.

The Hetu Luoshu circled Di Jun.

The Chaos Bell hovered over Tai Yi's head, holding the Earth Book back.

They began to counterattack, pouring boundless magical power into their two spiritual treasures like a surging tide.

The Earth Book's earthen membrane bulged instantly, as if it were about to be pierced.

"Old friend, help me!"

Zhen Yuanzi's face flushed red, almost as if blood might drip from it.

Seeing this, Hong Yun joined the fight.

Jun Ge and the others are bound to win. It's only a matter of time. Hong Yun is also at the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, on the same level as Zhen Yuanzi and the brothers Di Jun and Tai Yi.

But he's broke. He doesn't have a single decent spiritual treasure on him!

Li Mo watched from the side as if he were enjoying the show.

But he also furrowed his brow, wondering what to do this time.

He'd already been misunderstood, and now they were fighting, too.

If things ended like this, he'd have made enemies of Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun for good.

As he pondered, the two young Daoist attendants, Qing Feng and Ming Yue, turned toward Li Mo with angry faces.

"Qing Feng, Ming Yue, capture that little demon and use him to threaten Di Jun and Tai Yi!" Zhen Yuanzi ordered.

"Yes, Old Ancestor!"

Hearing this, even Zhen Yuanzi couldn't help the corners of his mouth from lifting.

These two attendants truly lived up to the ones he had raised.

They'd inherited his cleverness and quick wit!

Damn it! Fight each other all you want. What does that have to do with me?

I never revealed that I was sworn brothers with them, did I? What makes you think the Heavenly Emperor and Dong Huang can be threatened through me?

Li Mo's mouth twitched.

The reason was obvious. The Demon Race's Heavenly Court had only just been established, and they had no idea how exalted the titles of Heavenly Emperor and Dong Huang were.

"You little brat! I may not be able to beat the big shots, but I can still take you on!"

Qing Feng and Ming Yue had already rushed at him.

Qing Feng formed a hand seal and summoned a bolt of lightning, sending it straight at Li Mo.

Seeing this, Li Mo immediately used the Golden Crow Transforming into Rainbow Technique!

In an instant, he vanished!

The next moment, he appeared behind the two of them.

He didn't even use a spiritual treasure. He threw a punch to each side, landing both squarely on their big faces.

Thud!

The two of them passed out and crumpled to the ground.

Zhen Yuanzi was startled by the sight.

That brief lapse in attention gave Di Jun and Tai Yi their opening.

The Chaos Bell's power reached its peak.

With a deafening boom, the Earth Book's earthen membrane was breached.

The Chaos Bell slammed into Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi, sending them sprawling, dazed and seeing stars.

"What do we do?" Tai Yi asked.

Li Mo looked at Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, who still hadn't come around, and snatched the Chaos Bell away.

Thud!

He slammed it hard against Zhen Yuanzi's forehead.

Zhen Yuanzi collapsed on the spot, completely unconscious.

That'll teach you to target me, you rotten old man. You're a real piece of work! I can give you a few more whacks. It's not like I'll kill you.

Thud, thud, thud.

Li Mo used the Chaos Bell like a brick and struck Zhen Yuanzi over the head several more times.

Only after Zhen Yuanzi had been driven halfway into the dirt did Li Mo grin and stop.

"Let's head to the back courtyard and check on the Ginseng Fruit Tree first."

He looked over at Di Jun and Tai Yi with a smile.