The First Immortal of Destiny

Upon hearing this, Liu Dingjiang and the others all paled.

And now, they finally understood... These rogue cultivator Dao companions, their supposed establishment of a cultivation family, their supposed interest in the two Families' assets—all of it was nonsense.

Their real motive was obviously to avenge the massacre from years ago!

If they merely wished to seize assets, even if things escalated to this point today, negotiations would still be possible. It was just a matter of how much they would have to pay.

After all, if these "Dao companions" truly intended to settle down in Sishui City, they would invariably have to deal with Dasheng Mountain and Purple Bamboo Valley.

No matter how rampant these two were, they wouldn't massacre all the cultivators from the Liu and Wu Families present.

But if they were here for revenge... Would these two in front of them even spare a thought for Dasheng Mountain and Purple Bamboo Valley? Once they finished... they could just walk away.

Wu Dayong was both stunned and terrified, his face grotesque, "You're the leftover evil of the Chen Family?"

Even the Wu Family cultivators noticed the fear concealed beneath their Clan Leader's harsh demeanor, their expressions perplexed.

"My father, Chen An, and I were fortunate to escape."

"My mother, An Huan'e, died at your hands back then!"

"Today, I'm here to seek justice for the Chen Family, for my mother, from all of you!"

Chen Mengze was on the verge of tears; the hatred in her words and the thrill of imminent revenge sent chills down the spines of all the cultivators from the Liu and Wu Families present.

Wu Dayong tried to force a stiff grin and explain, "Meng... Miss Chen. Back then, the Chen Family indeed colluded with the Heavenly Demon. We had no other choice!"

"Hmph, still stubborn when disaster's at your doorstep!" Shen Mo remarked, banner in his left hand and sword in his right.

The tip of his sword pointed at Wu Dayong, and Liu Dingjiang and his son. He said nonchalantly, "Whether the Chen Family colluded with the Heavenly Demon or not, I'll find out after I beat you all to death and search your souls."

"You audacious villains! Do you really think the two of you alone can kill us all?" Liu Dingjiang's face turned increasingly grim as he spoke coldly.

At the same time, he quickly communicated with the cultivators from both Families using his divine sense.

Meanwhile, his son Liu Yu brandished his Purple Gold Halberd, unleashing blasts of terrifying energy towards Shen Mo.

Several of the Liu Family's cultivators also joined in the attack.

Seizing this opportunity, a member from the Liu Family and another from the Wu Family quietly stepped out of the encirclement. They took out Sound Transmission Talismans, intending to send messages to Dasheng Mountain and Purple Bamboo Valley.

Using the Demon Slaying Sword, Shen Mo shattered the incoming attacks. He then launched two more Universe sword styles, forcing the two who were trying to alert the immortal sects to abandon their transmissions and defend themselves.

Shen Mo was fully capable of killing these two on the spot! But he didn't.

Chen Mengze's blood feud had to be avenged by her own hands! Otherwise, why would he go through all this trouble?

When the cultivators of the Liu and Wu Families appeared at Sweet Spring Mountain, he could have used various means to directly execute them.

Even before, there was no need for Chen Mengze to appear. With his current abilities, he could have eradicated the Liu and Wu Families more easily and safely. But what's the point of doing that?

He could provide cover for Chen Mengze and create favorable conditions for her. But the final showdown had to be undertaken by her alone!

Almost immediately, Shen Mo took a step back, laughing heartily, "Killing all of you isn't difficult!"

"The hard part is stopping you from alerting the two immortal sects... Soul Generals, form up!"

He vigorously shook the Soul Refining Flag, and amidst the surging bloody light, fearsome Heavenly Demon Soul Generals emerged one after another.

The mutated Demon Soul Generals, Master Hong Jue and the Ghost Bride, immediately targeted Liu Yu, who had the highest cultivation level present!

He was the only cultivator at the peak of the Qi Gathering Realm from both Families; assigning two peak Class II Soul Generals to him was a sign of respect.

Gold Piercing Ghost Jinshan and Green-skinned Ghost Tieshan, also at peak Class II, rushed towards Liu Dingjiang and Wu Dayong respectively.

Four late-stage Class II Soul Generals attacked the middle-stage Qi Gathering cultivators from the Liu and Wu Families!

Even the early-stage Qi Gathering cultivators were matched with middle-stage Class II Soul Generals.

It could be said that Shen Mo, by expending minimal Mana, had matched each of the eighteen Qi Gathering cultivators from the Liu and Wu Families with a formidable opponent.

He did not command his Soul Generals to kill their enemies. Instead, he ordered them to suppress the cultivators from the Liu and Wu Families as much as possible, depleting their Mana, exhausting their techniques, and wearying their bodies and minds.

There was also the Possession Ghost, Horse Groom Lv, who used its Skill to become invisible in the void, safeguarding Chen Mengze!

If, even with all this, a single cultivator from the Liu or Wu Families managed to escape, or if a message reached Dasheng Mountain or Purple Bamboo Valley... I might as well burn the Soul Refining Flag for firewood!

Shen Mo nodded at Chen Mengze, who understood his intentions.

She held her flying sword and walked towards the severely injured cultivator from the Wu Family.

"Chen Desheng!" Chen Mengze said coldly, then, under the Wu Family cultivator's puzzled and terrified gaze, she brought down her treasured sword.

The sword rose, and the sword fell! A severed head rolled to the ground. Chen Mengze flicked it with the tip of her sword, sending it flying towards the open area at the entrance of their temporary cave mansion!

Chen Desheng was a member of the Chen Family who had died in the bloodshed years ago. In terms of seniority, Chen Mengze would have called him Fourth Uncle!

In the records of the past written by Chen An, every deceased family member was listed, including their names, relationships within the clan, appearances, personalities, and life experiences...

After killing one, Chen Mengze directed her flying sword towards the nearest Liu Family cultivator, attacking him.

This person was at Layer III of the Qi Gathering Realm and was being beaten half-dead by the Class II middle-stage Heavenly Demon Soul General.

More than half of his Mana had been drained, all his Elixirs were consumed, and his talismans were exhausted. Even the magic artifact in his hand was cracked in several places and had lost its usual radiance.

"What the hell is this thing?"

"It's not a Human Cultivator, yet it can use magic and martial arts!"

"It's neither a Soul Ghost nor a Spiritual Monster. So strong, and seemingly unkillable!"

This Liu Family cultivator was clearly on the verge of collapse!

What Shen Mo summoned from the Soul Refining Flag were all mutated Demon Soul Generals. Not to mention this Liu Family member, even Liu Dingjiang and his son, Wu Dayong, and the others, had no idea what these Soul Generals were!

They somewhat resembled the souls of cultivators that had been forcefully refined, but their aura was slightly off. Faintly, they also exhibited some characteristics of mutated Heavenly Demons, making them utterly bizarre!

The next moment, the pressure on this Liu Family cultivator suddenly eased, as the Soul General fighting him obediently retreated to the side.

Before he could even catch his breath, Chen Mengze had already activated her flying sword and slashed at him!

This person was in a terrible state. He wanted to flee, but a Soul General blocked his path, forcing him to brace himself and face Chen Mengze...

Five breaths later, the Liu Family cultivator's glabella was pierced by a needle-shaped magic artifact, and he fell silently from the sky.

"Chen Yunlu!" Chen Mengze intoned the name of a Chen Family member. Then, with her flying sword, she severed the Liu Family cultivator's head!

Her next target, a promising young cultivator from the Liu Family in his early thirties, turned pale and cried out, "Spare me, Lady Chen! I was only seven back then! I never killed anyone from the Chen Family!"