372: Focus

Chu Mo didn't pay attention to Zhuge Rizhao and Eunuch Wang, who were exchanging glances behind him.

Now, his attention was completely drawn to the person in front of him.

"Duke Wu..."

"Golden Immortal..."

Chu Mo couldn't discern Duke Wu's strength, but he could clearly sense his profound aura, like an abyss.

As for why he wasn't a Taiyi Realm expert, a higher level?

It was simple: if he had that strength, why would he be a subject to someone else? Wouldn't it be better to be an Emperor himself?

Of course.

Such people weren't nonexistent.

Some individuals simply disliked being bothered by trivial matters, yet still wanted to freeload on resources.

That's where the method of operation came in.

Join a force and become a consecrator.

If one Family was too large, then they would find an Immortal Court, establish a Family force, continue to enjoy the Imperial Family's consecration, and even allow their descendants to enter the imperial court, becoming important officials, enjoying the benefits brought by the nation's Luck.

Zhuge Changde, standing at the front of the civil and military officials, moved.

He took a step and arrived before Chu Mo.

His tall figure completely blocked the light cast from within the Imperial City, and his shadow completely enveloped Chu Mo.

Chu Mo's original body wasn't short.

But now, there was no choice; he was in the body of an eight-year-old child. However, if he jumped, he could definitely hit Zhuge Changde's crown, but the premise was that the other party didn't resist.

"You, took my Ninth Prince as your Disciple?"

Zhuge Changde's words somewhat surprised Chu Mo; he had thought the other party would ask about his origins!

However, his reaction was also very fast.

"Does this Young Master need to ask for your permission to take a Disciple? Even if you are his father!!"

The persona of a second-generation rich kid couldn't collapse.

Chu Mo looked at him with disdain.

However, his small body, adopting this posture, would only make people find him adorable.

But the Yan Ling Guards behind him, and Eunuch Wang, were all trembling.

They knew that beneath this seemingly harmless exterior lay a Soul more terrifying than the Demon Race.

This was no child; he was clearly a living Old Ancestor. (From the comments of a group of Yan Ling Guards who luckily survived.)

The scene fell silent.

Chu Mo and Zhuge Changde stared at each other.

After a while, Zhuge Changde, holding his saber, walked to the side and made a gesture for Chu Mo to enter.

"Your Majesty has already set up a banquet in the Imperial Palace, honored guest, please!"

It was impeccable.

However, Zhuge Changde always gave Chu Mo an indescribable feeling.

But the etiquette was so well-executed that it was hard to find fault.

Chu Mo only hesitated for a moment before, under Zhuge Changde's guidance, he boarded his personal exclusive carriage.

Zhuge Changde, on horseback, led the way.

This scene astonished countless people.

Who didn't know that Duke Wu, Zhuge Changde, had a fiery temper, even colluding with the First Prince, often ruthlessly killing people in the Imperial Capital with atrocious methods that were appalling?

Even the imperial relatives and nobility were not spared by the two, let alone the civil and military officials.

Today's actions were incredibly strange.

"What is this person's identity?! To make Duke Wu treat him with such deference?!"

"I don't know! But his background must be terrifying! I just don't know whose descendant of a big shot he is!"

"I think he might be the descendant of an Immortal Emperor from an Immortal Court! Otherwise, Duke Wu's strange behavior today makes no sense!"

"That makes sense! I just don't know which Immortal Court it is?! Is it the Shen Yan Immortal Court, or the True One Immortal Court, or perhaps the Hao Ri Immortal Court..."

The officials discussed animatedly.

Just as they were about to leave, a familiar voice, too familiar, often appearing like a nightmare in their dreams, came from not far away.

"Everyone, still well, I hope!"

"This Prince often thought of all you esteemed ministers on the Immortal Demon Battlefield..."

"I couldn't sleep at night~"

A chill ran from their feet straight to the crowns of their heads.

The officials were horrified.

The First Prince, Gao Yuan, was back!!

...Inside the Imperial Palace.

Lanterns and streamers adorned the palace, and a grand banquet was being held.

A gathering of imperial Family members, dukes, and the children of high-ranking officials were all present.

They had been informed by their elders.

Tonight, they would receive an honored guest and needed to perform well, perhaps gaining a tremendous Opportunity.

"Fifth Brother, tell me, what is the identity of this honored guest we are receiving?!"

In a corner, the Ninth Prince pulled the Fifth Prince into the shadows to discuss information about the newcomer.

"Lilang Immortal Land!"

"He comes from Lilang Immortal Land! With an Immortal King Old Ancestor behind him, but I don't know which Immortal King it is?"

"If it's Immortal King Wuchen... then his background is quite terrifying!"

The Fifth Prince said in a hushed voice.

Although Lilang Immortal Land only had three Taiyi Realm Immortal King Old Ancestors, their strength could not be underestimated, and the most terrifying among them was Immortal King Wuchen.

Hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Lilang Immortal Land and Haori Immortal Land contended for an Enlightenment Dao Fruit, and the Old Ancestors from both sides were dispatched.

At that time, five Taiyi Realm Old Ancestors from Haori Immortal Land came out, while Lilang Immortal Land only had three.

It was thought to be a guaranteed defeat.

However, Immortal King Wuchen directly took on three.

He defeated three Immortal King Old Ancestors from Haori Immortal Land and seized the Enlightenment Dao Fruit.

In this battle, Immortal King Wuchen's name resounded throughout the entire Immortal Realm.

And from that day on, Immortal King Wuchen went into seclusion, and at the same time, many rumors spread from Lilang Immortal Land.

Immortal King Wuchen intended to use the Enlightenment Dao Fruit to Breakthrough to the Great Luo Realm and achieve the position of Immortal Emperor!

And this honored guest from Lilang Immortal Land, whether or not he was a descendant of Immortal King Wuchen, needed to be treated well.

"Once Immortal King Wuchen successfully Breaks through, Lilang Immortal Land will become a force with an Immortal Emperor presiding.

If we can connect with this descendant of an Immortal King from Lilang Immortal Land, we will have the chance to catch the eye of an Immortal King, and even if we don't become Personal Disciples, just being Named Disciples will be a huge Opportunity for us!"

The Fifth Prince grew more and more excited as he spoke, even fantasizing about being taken as a Disciple by an Immortal King, and even becoming an Immortal King himself.

Not only him, but many more people who had received the information began to make their own plans.

The banquet had not even begun, yet it had already reached its climax.

And as Zhuge Changde led a group of people into the hall, everyone's gaze collectively fell upon Chu Mo.

Accustomed to being a background character.

Becoming the center of attention like this was truly a bit unaccustomed.

Chu Mo was seen walking step by step towards the main seat, and then he sat down on it.

Silence!

The noisy banquet suddenly became deathly quiet, and countless people stared at Chu Mo, dumbfounded.

What kind of seat was this?

It was the seat of the Emperor of Great Yan, yet now, this seat was occupied by someone?!