After packing up the treehouse, Mo Mo put his hands behind his back and said with a smile, "Let's go. I wonder what the academy has become since I last saw it."
Hearing Mo Mo's words, Chen Changsheng and Bai Luoheng looked back at the small house behind them, filled with emotion. Although they hadn't stayed there for long, it had left them with many indelible memories, especially for Chen Changsheng, whose fate had been changed because of it.
Besides Chen Changsheng, Zhou Yuren and Qi Jian also have the deepest memories of this place. The latter was teased by Mo Mo here and eventually regained her female identity, which caused a huge uproar that day. The former lost her most precious innocence here and even sent herself to Mo Mo's bed as a plaything in order to take revenge.
After taking one more careful look at the familiar courtyard and bamboo grove, Zhou Yuren followed Mo Mo with a complicated expression.
On the second day after Chen Changsheng fell into a coma, she stopped pretending to be stupid and told Bai Luoheng and the others that she had voluntarily become Mo Mo's lover and would make up for the mistakes she had made together with Mo Mo. Although Bai Luoheng was somewhat surprised, he understood, after all, this was a good solution. Otherwise, given the crimes she had committed, she would have been dead dozens of times over. Mo Mo also tacitly agreed to her words, which is why Zhou Yuren was willing to follow Mo Mo. However, the relationship between the two was more like a transaction.
Afterwards, Mo Mo removed the seal from her body, allowing her to return to a normal life. When Qi Jian appeared in front of Chen Changsheng and the others dressed as a woman, they were all stunned. It took them a long time to finally accept the fact that Qi Jian was actually a girl. They also finally understood what Mo Mo meant by what he said that day, and they understood why Mo Mo was teasing Qi Jian.
The Heavenly Book Mausoleum is located within the capital city and is a scenic spot there. However, outsiders are not allowed to enter normally. Moreover, it is not far from the National Academy, so Mo Mo and his group returned to the National Academy in less than half an hour. Gou Hanshi and Qi Jian separated at the entrance of the Heavenly Book Mausoleum, as they still had to meet up with the others from the Lishan Sword Sect.
On their way back to the National Academy, people kept pointing at them and whispering about them. Tang Thirty-Six and Xuan Yuanpo thought these people were praising and envying them, so they walked around arrogantly, as if they wanted to have their names plastered on their foreheads. Mo Mo and the others shook their heads and quickly fell a few steps behind them, acting as if they didn't know them.
Mo Mo, however, knew from the discussions that they were not praising or envying them, but rather slandering and pitying Tang Thirty-Six, while also preparing to see how the National Academy would put on this good show.
Tang Thirty-Six, having just returned to the National Academy and learned that there was nothing else to do, couldn't wait to run out to find Mo Yu. Mo Mo, on the other hand, took Zhou Yuren to arrange rooms. Zhou Yuren wanted to continue living in the same room as Mo Mo, but Mo Mo didn't want to, because Qingyue and Xu Yourong might return at any time. If they came back and found that Mo Mo was actually living with another woman, they would definitely make a scene.
After settling Zhou Yuren into her room, the two returned to the auditorium. Upon entering, Mo Mo saw that Chen Changsheng and the others were all there, and Mo Yu was also present. However, all of them had gloomy expressions and solemn faces, with Tang Thirty-Six looking particularly sorrowful.
"What's wrong with you all? Why do you all look so pale?" Although he knew what was going on, Mo Mo still asked, breaking the somber atmosphere in the auditorium.
Of the four, only Chen Changsheng remained relatively calm, while Xuan Yuanpo and Bai Luoheng harbored strong hostility towards Mo Yu. Looking at his friend, Chen Changsheng said in a low voice, "The Tang family was raided by Mo Yu. On the third day after we entered the Heavenly Book Mausoleum, everyone except Thirty-Six was imprisoned. Thirty-Six was expelled from the Tang family by them for being unfilial after we entered the Heavenly Book Mausoleum."
"So that's what happened. It was bound to happen sooner or later. I already found out on the way back. I'm telling you, it's a miracle the Tang family wasn't wiped out. They actually colluded with the demons, selling them so many high-quality weapons every year. Every year, countless human warriors indirectly die because of your Tang family, and your Tang family has amassed a huge fortune through this. I bet Mo Yu is largely responsible for the fact that they haven't been executed yet." Mo Mo had an expression that said it was only natural, showing no regard for the fact that Tang Thirty-Six was also a member of the National Academy.
“But that was the Tang family back then, the family of Thirty-Six, how could you…” Before Bai Luoheng could finish speaking, Chen Changsheng pulled her over, covered her mouth, and shook his head at her, signaling her not to say anything more.
“Sir is wrong. They deserve what they deserve. I don’t blame Mo Yu. Actually, I had a premonition about this a long time ago. When I got rid of Mo Yu’s investigation of my Tang family, I had a vague premonition. I just didn’t expect it to actually become a reality now.”
Tang Thirty-Six smiled wryly, then continued, "Although the Tang family is gone, I am still here. As long as I, Tang Tang Thirty-Six, am still here, our Tang family will still exist. I will definitely be able to rebuild my Tang family. Yu'er, are you willing to rebuild the Tang family with me?" He was righteous and awe-inspiring at first, but later he reverted to his old image as a dissolute young master, which made Chen Changsheng and the others secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
"Revitalize the Tang family with you? Why should I revitalize the Tang family with you? And what right do I have to revitalize the Tang family with you?" Mo Yu couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"Of course, as the daughter-in-law of the Tang family." With that, Tang Thirty-Six took Mo Yu's small hand, and Mo Yu struggled for a moment before letting Tang Thirty-Six hold her hand, as if she had tacitly agreed with Tang Thirty-Six's words, which made Tang Thirty-Six overjoyed.
Just then, a loud dragon roar resounded above the National Academy, as the little black dragon announced to Mo Mo and the others that they had returned.
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Chapter 228 Rebellion
A loud dragon roar resounded from the sky above the National Academy, and a black dragon descended from the sky into the academy. Strangely, those outside the National Academy did not notice anything, and did not even see the conspicuous dragon.
"Little Black Dragon and the others are back." Upon hearing the dragon's roar, Bai Luoheng was first taken aback, then revealed a bright smile, staring intently at the entrance. The others also smiled as they looked at the entrance of the auditorium.
Zhou Yuren also looked at the doorway, but her heart was filled with doubt. She had learned from Chen Changsheng and the others that the little black dragon they were talking about was the Xuan Frost Dragon that had attacked the capital with her back then. However, what puzzled her was that she clearly remembered that the Xuan Frost Dragon had been suppressed by the star array controlled by Tianhai back then. How could it be mixed with them now? But after thinking about Mo Mo's supernatural powers, she understood.
Mo Mo and the others didn't have to wait long. Less than ten seconds after the dragon's roar sounded, the little black dragon ran in. When a figure flashed at the door, Bai Luoheng had already run towards the door. Then, the two gluttons met up victoriously in the auditorium.
Watching the two of them jumping and hopping together, Mo Mo had a bit of a headache. These two gluttons combined could easily outrun the three men, including Chen Changsheng. The two groups' appetites were simply not on the same level. Even Bai Luoheng alone was stronger than Xuan Yuanpo, not to mention the little black dragon, a super glutton. "Looks like the portions of food will have to be increased again."
Just as the little black dragon and Bai Luoheng were embracing, a graceful white figure flashed by and reappeared, already hanging around Mo Mo's neck. It was Xu Yourong, whom he hadn't seen for many days. At this moment, Xu Yourong was wearing a white dress and exuded an ethereal aura. However, now hanging around Mo Mo's neck, she seemed like a fairy who had fallen to earth. She lost some of her ethereal aura and gained a bit of playfulness. Her mischievous big eyes clearly showed that she was not a well-behaved person.
"Rong'er, have you forgotten Aunt Yue now that you have a master?" A clear, cold voice came from the doorway. Although the voice was cold, it was full of doting affection. With the voice, a stunningly beautiful figure appeared in front of everyone.
"How could that be? I just missed Master so much and was eager to see him. Master, do you miss us?" Xu Yourong carefully examined the man she had been longing for day and night, and couldn't help but be a little infatuated. She slowly brought her lips to his.
"Hey, you brat, snap out of it! You said you hadn't forgotten me, but you only have eyes for your master. I called you so many times and you didn't even respond." Just as their lips were about to touch, Qingyue walked over and interrupted them.
"This little girl is getting more and more charming. I almost couldn't resist kissing her." Mo Mo couldn't help but shake his head inwardly, lamenting that his resistance was getting weaker and weaker.
Distracted by Qingyue, Xu Yourong could no longer pretend to be confused. She turned around, pouted, and stared at Qingyue with a resentful look. Her resentful little eyes made Qingyue feel a little embarrassed, but she didn't feel guilty at all for ruining her good time.
Qingyue felt uneasy under Xu Yourong's gaze, so she subtly gestured angrily at Chen Changsheng and the others. Only then did Xu Yourong reluctantly release Mo Mo. Fortunately, Chen Changsheng and the others were busy exchanging pleasantries with the little black dragon and did not notice what had just happened. However, Zhou Yuren, who was sitting next to Mo Mo, saw everything.
After the three of them talked about their experiences over the past few days, they sat down.
Originally, this place was arranged with seats on both sides and a walkway in the middle, just like in ancient times. However, Mo Mo has made some changes. Now there are still two rows of seats on both sides of the middle aisle, but a larger square table has been placed on the right side near the entrance. At this moment, Chen Changsheng and the others are gathered around the seats in the middle walkway, while Mo Mo and the others are sitting at the square table with their backs to them.
"This must be Zhou Dufu's younger sister, Zhou Yuren. She has exquisite features, skin like jade, and is delicate, pitiful, and charming. No wonder this philanderer took a liking to her." After a pause, Qingyue continued, "I almost forgot, let me introduce myself first. My name is Qingyue, and I am Mo Mo's lover."
"I am a few years older than you, so I will call you sister. I have often heard Mo talk about you, but I have never had the chance to meet you. Today I finally see your true face. Your skin is as clear as autumn water and your bones as white as jade. Your eyes are full of affection. You are truly a sight to behold. No wonder Mo has been so fond of you."
The two women started bickering as soon as they met, each regarding the other as their greatest enemy. One feared that the other would steal her beloved lover, while the other feared that the other would be more spoiled than her and ruin her revenge plan. They immediately clashed upon meeting, but both kept their voices low so that only the four of them could hear them.
Mo Mo was quite troubled by this, as he feared such things the most. So he decisively separated them at the table and said, "Since I have accepted you, I will not go back on my word. Qingyue, rest assured, you are already in my hands. Even if you want to run away, you can't. Yuren, rest assured, I understand your intentions. However, a mistake is a mistake. I want you to build a monument for the warriors who died for you and sincerely apologize to them. On the day the monument is completed, I will personally deliver the Star Array to you. However, since they are gone, you should not seek revenge on anyone else."
Qingyue was overjoyed to receive Mo Mo's promise. Even Zhou Yuren, whom she had previously disliked, now seemed much more agreeable. Zhou Yuren, on the other hand, was stunned by Mo Mo's words. She hadn't expected that Mo Mo had known her thoughts all along. However, she was immediately overwhelmed by the enormous surprise. Mo Mo hadn't investigated her betrayal of the enemy. He simply asked her to erect a monument to the humans who had died years ago and sincerely apologize. This was an incredibly easy task. Moreover, Mo Mo had promised to deliver the Star Array to her on the day the monument was completed. This was her lifelong wish, and she hadn't expected it to be fulfilled so easily.
As for seeking revenge on others, she didn't need to at all, because the culprit who killed her elder brother had already passed away, and Tianhai Youxue had also lost her own son because of her. Apart from Xingzhen, she had already taken revenge for everything she needed to take, and she had already decided that the day the monument was completed would be the day she would follow her elder brother in death.
After resolving the issues with Zhou Yuren and Qingyue, Mo Mo removed the barrier and then casually asked, "By the way, did you gain anything from this trip?"
Upon hearing Mo Mo's words, Xu Yourong extended her slender hand to Mo Mo, palm up, with a pale blue, shimmering flower gently swaying above her palm.
"This is the key to Zhou Garden, which my elder brother created! You actually found it." Zhou Yuren's face was filled with shock.
Three days later, in front of the palace square, the elite disciples of each academy gathered again. Not only the disciples of each academy, but even the Holy Empress and the Pope were full of joy, because Zhou Garden would be opened again today, and these disciples in the square were the ones selected to enter Zhou Garden this time.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 229 Reunion
Zhou Garden is a small world created by Zhou Dufu, containing all the treasures he collected throughout his life. It is said to be full of treasures. At the same time, Zhou Garden is also the location of Zhou Dufu's tomb. Therefore, people of all races, including humans, demons, and monsters, all yearn to enter Zhou Garden. At this moment, on the square of the Divine Capital Palace, with the Holy Empress's action, the spatial passage to enter Zhou Garden is slowly opening.
"The door is open, Master, we're leaving." Waving to Mo Mo, Xu Yourong, along with the little black dragon and Chen Changsheng, filed into Zhou Garden through the spiral-shaped spatial gate in the square. Zhou Yuren, who was beside Mo Mo, hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Mo Mo and quickly walked into the spatial gate as well.
Although the National Academy students could gain an advantage by entering first and have a greater chance of obtaining good things, the other academies had no objections. This was because the National Academy had found the key to Zhou Garden, so it was only natural for them to enter first. Moreover, the National Academy students were much stronger than them, so even if they hadn't found the key, they wouldn't dare to complain if others entered first.
After the National Academy, students from other academies quickly filed in. Two or three hundred people were all inside in less than a minute. Just as the spatial gate was about to close, Mo Mo vanished from the plaza in a flash.
The moment Mo Mo disappeared, Empress Tianhai Youxue's expression changed drastically, because she realized that Mo Mo had also followed her in. Although Mo Mo was powerful, Zhou Garden was already very unstable and in danger of collapsing at any time. And with Mo Mo's strength being so great, Zhou Garden might start to collapse as soon as he entered. After all, Zhou Garden, which was already on the verge of collapse, could not withstand the power of a Saint Realm expert.
The Pope also noticed this scene, and his expression changed drastically. He understood the reasoning behind it. However, what puzzled the Holy Queen and the Pope was that Mo Mo had clearly entered the garden, and Zhou Garden should have started to collapse. But to their surprise, Zhou Garden not only did not collapse, but became even more stable.
Although they didn't understand what was going on, they were just glad that Zhou Garden was alright. However, this also shocked and amazed them. Mo Mo's methods were truly unpredictable, because even though they had been in the Saint Realm for many years, they were not confident that they could enter Zhou Garden now without causing it to collapse.
The small world is, after all, just a small world. Although it is called a world, it is incomplete. Moreover, it has now lost Zhou Dufu's support. It is like a chair that has been eaten away by termites and is now just a frame. Although it looks perfectly fine on the outside, it is actually very fragile. A one- or two-year-old child might be able to sit on it, but if a normal adult sits on it, it will undoubtedly fall apart and break.
However, Mo Mo was undoubtedly a master of the Saint Realm. After he entered Zhou Garden, Zhou Garden did not change at all. It was as if a normal adult could sit directly on a chair that had been eaten away by termites and the chair was completely undamaged. This was truly puzzling. Although people were amazed by Mo Mo's methods, as long as there were no problems, everything would be fine. Moreover, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Pope, and he had been waiting for this opportunity for a very, very long time.
After seeing that Zhou Garden was safe and sound, Empress Tianhai Youxue returned to her palace to rest. The Pope, seeing this, had a glint in his eyes and quickly left, leaving only Mo Yu to guard the key to Zhou Garden.
After returning to his residence, Pope Yin Xingdao summoned his men for a brief visit before heading straight to the Tianhai residence. Half an hour later, Tianhai Ya'er, as usual, strolled saunter toward the palace. The jade pendant he used to wear on his waist had been replaced with a sachet, which emitted a faint fragrance. After Tianhai Ya'er entered the palace, Yin Xingdao quietly followed.
After Tianhai Ya'er and Yin Xingdao left, a series of perplexing orders came from the Tianhai family. With these orders, the entire Tianhai family quickly sprang into action, and a tense atmosphere quietly permeated the capital.
With a heart full of trepidation, Tianhai Ya'er walked towards the palace. He reached into his robes and touched the round ball inside. Tianhai Ya'er's face turned pale, but for the sake of that chair in the future, he shook his teeth and resolutely entered the palace, heading towards his aunt's Tianfeng Palace.
The palace maids and guards did not stop Tianhai Ya'er when they saw that he was coming, allowing him to enter Tianfeng Palace without any hindrance. After entering the palace, Tianhai Ya'er ran happily to Tianhai Youxue's side, and then complained to Tianhai Youxue about the National Academy with a resentful look, while subtly patting the sachet on his body.
Tianhai Youxue never imagined that her most beloved nephew would turn against her. She was completely unprepared and only realized something was wrong a few minutes later. However, it was too late. The aphrodisiac that the Pope had personally prepared to specifically target her had already been integrated into her blood.
"Why? I love you so much and take such good care of you." Tianhai Youxue's face was full of sorrow.
"Why? How much effort did my Tianhai family put in to get you onto that chair, and what was the result? That bastard was made crown prince as soon as he came back. Do you know how much our Tianhai family sacrificed for that chair? But now you've made all our efforts go to waste with just one sentence. Why do you say that?" Tianhai Ya'er laughed maniacally.
After laughing several times, he suddenly stopped and said with a ferocious expression, "As for favor, what use is it if you favor me? I am just your nephew, while he is your son and will surely inherit your position in the future. And what about me? What will I get in the future? A subject, a subject who can only serve your son with utmost loyalty."
"Is this your reason for killing me?" Tianhai Youxue closed her eyes with a sorrowful expression, while crystal tears silently slid down her cheeks.
"My dearest aunt, if you truly love and care for me, then please die for my imperial cause, for the imperial cause of the Tianhai family!" With that, Tianhai Ya'er drew her long sword with a crazed expression and stabbed at Tianhai Youxue, who was already swaying under the influence of the incense.
As Tianhai Ya'er advanced step by step, the tip of his sword drew closer and closer to Tianhai Youxue. The closer he got to Tianhai Youxue, the wider the smile on his face became. After a few steps, he stood in front of Tianhai Youxue, and the tip of his gleaming sword was less than an inch away from her slender, white neck. However, Tianhai Ya'er was too weak to thrust forward any further.
With difficulty, Tianhai Ya'er looked down at her chest and found that her heart was stained with a large patch of blood. After saying "Another hairpin" in resentment, Tianhai Ya'er collapsed. In the end, Tianhai Ya'er could not escape the fate of dying under another hairpin in the original drama.
After killing Tianhai Ya'er, Empress Tianhai Youxue finally succumbed to her deep sleep and collapsed to the ground.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 230 A Trip to Zhou Garden
On the other side, Chen Changsheng and Zhou Yuren had found Zhou Dufu's tomb, while Xiao Heilong, Xu Yourong, and Qingyue arrived at the mountain range called Muyu in Zhou Garden.
Gazing at the majestic, sprawling mountain range before him, the little black dragon couldn't hold back his tears and knelt helplessly on the ground. "Why? Why did you abandon me? If you didn't like me, why did you let Mother give birth to me?"
“Little Black Dragon, he didn’t abandon you. In fact, your father loves you very much, otherwise his obsession wouldn’t still be alive today.” Mo Mo suddenly appeared in front of Xu Yourong and the others, startling all three of them.
"Master, how did you get in? Didn't you say that those above the Tongyou Realm can't enter Zhou Garden? Otherwise, Zhou Garden will collapse directly." Mo Mo's arrival made Xu Yourong and the other two very happy, and even the little black dragon with tears streaming down its face immediately turned from sorrow to joy.
"I wanted to come in, so I came in. It's not difficult at all; I just need to suppress my strength a bit." Mo Mo was quite nonchalant. Zhou Dufu's small world was a very advanced thing for people in the Zetian world, but in Mo Mo's eyes, it was just a small thing full of loopholes. So he simply stabilized the small world, suppressed his cultivation, and then entered with ease.
The little black dragon suddenly grabbed Mo Mo excitedly and asked, "Is it true that my father's obsession hasn't dissipated?"
“Of course it’s true.” With that, Mo Mo reached out and grabbed at the towering mountain range in front of him, and a loud and clear dragon roar suddenly rang out.
With this resounding dragon roar, a giant dragon, no less than a thousand feet long and with a slightly transparent body, rose into the air from the mountain range called Muyu. After circling in the air a few times, it shot towards Mo Mo and his group.
"Father, it really is Father." A loud and clear dragon roar resounded around Mo Mo and the others. The little black dragon transformed into its true form, a black dragon nearly a hundred meters long, and flew into the air. In the blink of an eye, the two giant dragons, one large and one small, merged in the air. Then, dragon roars echoed in the air, rising and falling, sometimes high and sometimes low. Clearly, the little black dragon was communicating with him as Father.
When the first dragon roar sounded, the people in Zhou Garden clearly paused in their breathing, and it took a few seconds to return to normal. Those who were closer to the Muyu mountain range felt it even more strongly, and those with weaker cultivation even had an urge to kneel down and submit.
Even people far away from the Muyu mountain range could see two black dragons, one large and one small, flying in the sky. Sometimes they would fly into the clouds, only revealing a scale or a claw, making them appear as if they were playing.
More than half an hour later, the two giant dragons disappeared from the sky. After the dragons disappeared, many people who were hoping to get away with it rushed over here, wanting to make some money. Some people just wanted to see what had happened.
"Thank you for allowing me to reunite with Zhu Sha. For so many years, I have been trapped here. If it weren't for seeing Zhu Sha again, I would probably have vanished long ago. I had given up hope, but I never expected to fulfill my long-cherished wish in the end. Thank you. I entrust Zhu Sha to you. I believe Zhu Sha will be happy and joyful with you." Zhu Sha's father transformed into human form and stood with her in front of Mo Mo and the others.
No wonder Zhu Sha has grown up to be so graceful at such a young age; it turns out she has good genes. But thinking about it, it makes sense. Zhu Sha once said that after the Golden Dragon Clan disappeared, the Dragon Clan elected her father as the Dragon Clan Chief. The Dragon Clan has always respected strength, which means that Zhu Sha's father was undoubtedly the strongest in the Dragon Clan at that time.
Naturally, as a powerful being, his mate would not be ordinary either; she would certainly be one of the best among female dragons. Moreover, he himself was not bad-looking either. He looked to be only in his thirties, with a tall and slender figure, clear skin, and quite handsome appearance, like a gentle and refined gentleman, rather than the kind of person who looked very muscular.
Although he didn't look strong, his muscles were quite tough and elastic, and glistened with a slight sheen. True masters knew that such people were the most terrifying, because once their seemingly weak bodies were unleashed, their power would be unmatched. They would rather fight those who looked very strong and burly than fight such seemingly weak monsters who seemed to have a beast inside them. Mo Mo was similar to Zhu Sha's father, with a slender figure that looked slightly weak, but his body contained explosive power.
"Although she's a bit greedy, I can still afford to feed her. Don't worry, I'll make sure she's happy here and won't let her get hurt. You can rest assured and leave her to me." Mo Mo nodded with a smile.
Just kidding, Zhu Sha is one of his main gains in this world. He's even hoping she can help him hatch the dragon egg soon, so how could he possibly let her get hurt? Besides, she's one of Xu Yourong's best friends, and Mo Mo actually quite likes this innocent and adorable little foodie.
Upon receiving Mo Mo's accurate answer, Zhu Sha's father smiled and nodded, let out a long roar, and transformed back into his original form, soaring into the sky. "Zhu Sha, this is the last thing I can do for you, my child. I hope you will always be happy and joyful."
As soon as he finished speaking, the thousand-foot-long Xuan Frost Dragon exploded, turning into a shower of light that scattered across the sky. At the same time, a bright ball of light, only the size of a basketball, shot towards the little black dragon Zhu Sha from the center of the explosion. In the blink of an eye, it entered Zhu Sha's body, much to everyone's surprise. After the ball of light entered Zhu Sha's body, soft rays of light surged out from her body, quickly enveloping her and forming a white cocoon of light taller than a person.