Chapter 219: I Don't Know, I Know Nothing
The Moment the Golden Mountain Disappeared
As the golden mountain vanished, the giant Void Tree trembled violently.
A powerful spatial force enveloped everyone, sweeping them away from the secret realm.
Chu Xiu was no exception.
The Summit of Qihuang Mountain
The monks who had been teleported out stood in confusion, their faces reflecting their bewilderment.
What just happened?
Did the secret realm close?
"Look at the entrance of the secret realm!"
A sudden exclamation drew everyone's attention.
The monks turned their gazes toward the shimmering light curtain marking the entrance.
Inside the secret realm, the colossal Void Tree—towering to half the size of the Southern Region—slowly rose from the earth.
An ancient face emerged on its massive trunk.
Its deep, piercing gaze extended beyond the secret realm, as if observing someone… or perhaps everyone.
The next moment, a gigantic rift tore open in the void.
The enormous tree sank into it and disappeared in an instant.
Simultaneously, the entrance to the secret realm vanished.
A collective gasp echoed across the summit.
"Hiss—"
"Could it be that the giant tree possesses its own consciousness?"
"I just saw a human face on the trunk… Was I hallucinating?"
"No, you weren't. I saw it too."
"My god…"
The cultivators exchanged stunned glances.
"A tree of that magnitude… How many years must it have existed? If it possesses self-awareness and the ability to cultivate… imagine how powerful it must be!"
"It has to be at the level of an Emperor."
"After surviving countless eons, even a pig might ascend to Emperor status."
"This is terrifying…"
Chu Xiu lifted his gaze toward the starry sky.
That ancient tree… it must have gone beyond the heavens.
His fist clenched tightly.
The old me once gazed at the sky from within a well, boasting about being invincible among my peers—how laughable.
I must work harder.
Becoming an Emperor is not my final goal.
I want to ascend beyond immortality. I will surpass even the strongest of the immortals.
A soft, familiar voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Chu Xiu, what are you thinking about?"
Snapping back to reality, he turned and found himself looking at the Saint of Yaochi.
"Nothing," he replied with a faint smile. "I was just thinking about how powerful that tree was."
The Saint of Yaochi smiled beneath her veil and sent a voice transmission:
"Did you obtain the 'Dou' character secret?"
Chu Xiu nodded. "Of course. But unfortunately, I can't pass it on to others for now."
He suddenly took her delicate jade hand in his own, a playful smirk forming on his lips.
"Otherwise, I would have definitely taught it to you."
A faint blush appeared beneath the Saint of Yaochi's veil.
"I only asked if you obtained it. It's not because I wanted it for myself," she said softly. "I just came to congratulate you…"
"I really wouldn't mind—"
"Cough, cough…"
A deliberate cough sounded from behind them.
Chu Xiu didn't need to turn around to know who it was.
Good grief.
The pungent scent of pickled cabbage and radish filled the air.
The Saint of Yaochi immediately withdrew her hand and turned to bow respectfully.
"Greetings, Master of Yunxia Peak."
Master Baby approached with measured, graceful steps, bringing with her a fragrant breeze.
Her sharp phoenix eyes scanned Chu Xiu from head to toe. Seeing that he was unscathed, she spoke in a calm but firm tone.
"Come with me."
Without another word, she turned and left.
Chu Xiu sighed dramatically before casting a wink at the Saint of Yaochi and following after Master Baby.
They arrived at a secluded corner with few people around.
Qi Mengdie's beautiful face turned cold.
Without warning, her slender fingers pinched the soft flesh on Chu Xiu's waist and twisted it sixty degrees.
"Not bad, traitor," she said icily. "Do you want me to personally arrange your wedding banquet? Hmm?"
Chu Xiu gritted his teeth from the pain and grabbed her wrist.
"Sure," he said with a mischievous grin. "But only if Master attends as well. Otherwise, I won't go through with it."
Qi Mengdie's cheeks turned slightly pink.
Her Heart Fluttered
She scoffed, spitting out, "Who would want to be with you? You're dreaming."
Chu Xiu chuckled mischievously.
"Master, I love it when you act all high and mighty."
"Hmph…"
Fairy Master rolled her eyes at him, the gesture both graceful and exasperated.
Then, in a private voice transmission, she asked, "Did you obtain the Dou character secret?"
Chu Xiu nodded casually. "Hmm~"
"That's good. Be careful not to draw too much attention. Many eyes are on you now—not just the demons but also the human factions…" Qi Mengdie cautioned.
Just as she finished speaking—
Endless Sword Domain Arrives
A group of figures approached.
At the forefront was none other than the Third Sword Master.
He bowed slightly to Qi Mengdie before fixing his sharp gaze on Chu Xiu. His tone was grave.
"Chu Xiu, do you have an explanation for the death of the Fourth Sword Master?"
The moment those words left his mouth—
The two Great Saints and seven or eight Lesser Saints standing behind him immediately locked onto Chu Xiu with unfriendly expressions.
It was clear—they were here for answers.
Chu Xiu, however, was utterly bewildered.
He glanced around in confusion before replying hesitantly,
"What do you mean, Senior Third Sword Master?"
He blinked.
"Senior Fourth Sword Master… has fallen?"
The Endless Sword Domain Cultivators Were Stunned.
They looked at Chu Xiu's expression—his surprise, his shock.
Good grief.
This guy has no shame!
Does he really not know whether the Fourth Sword Master is dead or not?
The Third Sword Master's eyelids twitched violently. He suppressed his anger and spoke in a measured voice.
"You summoned thunder in the Wangchuan River. The Fourth Sword Master was struck down and perished. You must be aware of this."
Chu Xiu's face was filled with question marks.
He looked at the Third Sword Master, then turned toward Master Baby with an innocent, pitiful expression.
"Master, you have to vouch for me!" he pleaded.
"I only called down thunder to kill demon barbarians… I have no idea what happened to the Fourth Sword Master."
His eyes widened.
"Wait… was he in the river at that time?"
Qi Mengdie Almost Laughed Out Loud.
But she held back. Keeping a stern face, she furrowed her brows and looked at Chu Xiu with a serious expression.
"Disciple, the Fourth Sword Master was indeed in the river. You really didn't see him?"
Chu Xiu shook his head vigorously, like a rattle drum.
"I swear to heaven—I never saw him!"
He raised his hand to the sky, making an oath with utmost sincerity.
As if he wasn't afraid of being struck by lightning.
The Endless Sword Domain Cultivators Were Speechless.
(…..)
We all saw you relentlessly pursuing the Fourth Sword Master, even as the thunder tribulation raged!
There were witnesses. There was evidence. And yet, here you are… pretending?!
Shameless.
Utterly shameless.
No matter how they felt, no matter what they said, Chu Lao Mo (Old Devil Chu) stood his ground.
I don't know.
I know nothing.
You dare to accuse me? Then come at me!
Sister Luo's Warning—
I just want to ask… are you afraid?
Hehe!
At this moment, Qi Mengdie stepped in.
"Third Sword Master," she said firmly, "my disciple has already stated that he never saw the Fourth Sword Master. Let's not press the matter further."
She waved her sleeve.
"I'm taking him to see Senior Saint King now. I won't waste more words with you."
With that, she casually split open the void. A force pulled Chu Xiu inside, and in the blink of an eye, both of them disappeared.
After They Left…
One of the Great Saints turned to the Third Sword Master.
"What do we do now? He refuses to admit it."
The Third Sword Master glared at him.
"Even if we beat him to death, he still won't confess. What can we do?"
"Should we capture and interrogate him?" another asked hesitantly.
The Third Sword Master's face darkened.
"Don't forget the rumor… that there might be a Quasi-Emperor backing Chu Xiu."
Since he shamelessly refuses to admit it, continuing to bring up the Fourth Sword Master's death will only make them look foolish.
"Forget it."
A heavy sigh.
"The Fourth Sword Master… brought this upon himself."
"He deserved to die."