"That's right, we're now members of the Nine Heavens Palace, and our clan master will be one of the strongest members of their forces. You better consider the consequences of your actions," one of the disciples jeered.
Su Mo paid no mind to the disciple and Lord Emissary. He only thought of ascending into a higher realm of cultivation.
While Su Mo was on his way to the Myriad Flower Blade Village, he asked the system about the mission's requirements. The system told him that the reward would depend on his performance.
Firstly, it would consider how much damage Su Mo managed to deal to his enemies. Secondly, it would depend on how clean and efficient his killing methods were, and finally, how much Su Mo would be impacted by killing the clan master of the Myriad Flower Blade Clan.
Su Mo was thinking about how he would get the most worthwhile reward.
"Look at him. He's scared of the Nine Heavens Palace. It seems that we made the right choice by collaborating with the Nine Heavens Palace," a disciple whispered.
The disciple's words caused Lord Emissary to feel a sense of superiority in his heart.
Lord Emissary saw that Su Mo was afraid, so he said, "Hey! Stop dawdling. Don't be ashamed of fearing the Nine Heavens Palace. No one will laugh at you. There's no need to hide your emotions. Quickly step away from the clan master."
"That's right. Release our clan master at once. I believe Lord Emissary will forgive you for your reckless behavior," the first elder echoed.
The first elder thought that Su Mo was afraid because he had offended Lord Emissary.
"Do not fret. I am generous and forgiving. I will even take you to our palace so that you can work for us," Lord Emissary said.
Lord Emissary felt that no one on the floating island could resist this tempting offer. However, Lord Emissary had entirely overestimated himself. Su Mo was simply trapped in his thoughts.
But Su Mo finally made up his mind and heard Lord Emissary's last words. Su Mo could not help but wonder why these people were so self-indulgent.
Su Mo knew that the Nine Heavens Palace was a notorious presence in the Raging Waves Continent. However, Su Mo never clung to this fact.
All he wanted was for the Crimson Heart Clan to be independent and stand proud on Cloud Hong Continent.
"I'm sorry. There is no benefit in letting your clan master go. I've decided to kill him," Su Mo said indifferently.
"How dare you?! Aren't you afraid of the Nine Heavens Palace?"
Lord Emissary burst into a fit of rage. He realized that Su Mo did not acknowledge him or care about his background. Su Mo even teased him by pretending to be persuaded.
Su Mo didn't even look at Lord Emissary as he said, "I want everyone to tell their clan masters and elders that the one who killed the clan master of the Myriad Flower Blade Clan is the third-generation clan master of the Crimson Heart Clan, Su Mo!" Su Mo shouted as he concentrated his mana.
Su Mo deliberately announced that he would kill the clan master as he rushed over.
Previously, Su Mo was worried about the Cerulean Ocean Blade Clan, so he did his best to lay low. But now, Su Mo felt confident that he could defend himself against the Cerulean Ocean Blades, so he decided to reveal his identity openly.
Those who watched in the shadows were greatly shocked by Su Mo's exclamations. 'Is there such a capable person in the Crimson Heart Clan?'
"Go back to the village and report this to the clan master immediately. The Crimson Heart Clan has been revived, and the new clan master of the Crimson Hearts has killed the Myriad Flower Blade Clan's leader."
More than one presence in the shadows issued this order.
Su Mo had finally finished the time-sensitive mission given by the Invincible Demon Clan System.
Ding!
"Congratulations, Master. You have completed the time-sensitive mission!"
Mission rating:
Damage done to the enemy forces: B Rank
Killing method and efficiency: S Rank
Impact on oneself: S Rank
Overall Evaluation: A+
Obtained [Disciple Cultivation Room]
Obtained [Martial Arts Gym]
Obtained [Medicine Hall]
Obtained [Golden Dragon Fate Upgrade]
Obtained [Village Protection Formation]
Obtained [Reward Inventory Space]
"How did I only get a B rank in damage?" Su Mo asked in confusion.
"Master, you are a member of the Demonic Path. You should be more arrogant and unreasonable. You were being too gentle with your enemies," the system replied.
"The next time you give me such a mission, please tell me that I have to destroy the entire village," Su Mo was annoyed as he ridiculed the system.
"Master, please behave as though you are from the Demonic Path. You don't have to destroy the entire village. You only need to kill your enemy's forces," the system explained impatiently.
Su Mo could no longer be bothered to argue with the system because he had business to attend to.
"You've ignored me time and time again, kid, and now you've even killed an ally of the Nine Heavens Palace. You owe me an explanation," Lord Emissary said with his eyes wide open.
Su Mo looked at Lord Emissary and could not help but feel baffled. He wondered why this guy valued the Nine Heavens Palace so much.
'Did I kill this guy's golden goose?' Su Mo guessed in his heart.
Su Mo's guess was correct. The clan master of the Myriad Flower Blade Clan had already agreed to Lord Emissary's terms. Besides their daily offerings to the Nine Heavens Palace, the Myriad Flower Blades would also give Lord Emissary a generous reward.
Lord Emissary only hoped to be the bearer of good news to the Nine Heavens Palace's master so that the Myriad Flower Blade Clan could have a higher status in the allied forces.
Therefore, the clan master of the Myriad Flower Blades was Lord Emissary's golden goose.
Not only did Su Mo cut off Lord Emissary's source of income, but he also embarrassed him time and time again. Lord Emissary hated Su Mo with a passion.
"What explanation? Do you want to fight me too?" Su Mo asked indifferently.
Lord Emissary was surprised to hear this. He had already witnessed Su Mo's combat capabilities, and he knew that he was no match for Su Mo.
"Don't be complacent. Have you considered the consequences of behaving so arrogantly?" Lord Emissary threatened.
"This guy dares to offend the Nine Heavens Palace. He's so ruthless. But I'm afraid he had just signed his death warrant."
"Why is this person so brave? Doesn't he know what the Nine Heavens Palace is capable of?"
The spectators in the shadows and the Myriad Flower Blade disciples were all thinking the same thing.
Su Mo dug his ears and said, "There's a saying from where I come from: If you can fight, you should do so, but if you can't, then you should get lost!"
"You..."
When Su Mo saw that Lord Emissary was about to say something in retaliation, he immediately interrupted, "Get lost, or I'll kill you!"
Su Mo's killing intent filled the air as he spoke, and Lord Emissary felt a chill run down his spine.
"Just you wait!" Lord Emissary threatened as he ran away.
"Tsk!" Su Mo snorted in disdain.
Lord Emissary constantly used the Nine Heavens Palace to intimidate Su Mo, which made him annoyed.
The spectators were all shocked.
'Shouldn't they break out into another battle? Why did Lord Emissary just run away like that?"
"Is the emissary of the Nine Heavens Palace a coward? He just ran away."
Everyone felt a wave of disdain in their hearts.
If Lord Emissary knew what the spectators were saying about him, he would curse and say, "If you think you can fight against that kid, then by all means. If you can't, then don't say a word!"
After Lord Emissary ran away, the members of the Myriad Flower Blades began to worry about their current situation.
The other spectators were curious about what the new clan master of the Crimson Heart Clan would do next.
"Ahe. I won't kill the remaining members of the Myriad Flower Blade Clan, but I don't intend on letting you live comfortably either. So, I have an idea. Do you all want to hear what my idea is?"