Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

Tang Bingwen recounted in detail the events surrounding the Quanxing sorcerer's visit, including the involvement of potential assassination sects.

"According to them, besides the Tang Clan, there are no fewer than three other forces that will launch an attack on the Sanyi Clan."

"After several tests, I became certain that it was the Sinful Sand, the Myriad Thoughts Hand, or the Shadow Bamboo Society. As long as they can afford the reward, they won't care who the target is."

Jiang Mo silently memorized the names of these families, then asked curiously, "How strong are they?"

"They are just as good as the Tang Clan, both ambitious mad dogs, and they have even more members."

Tang Bingwen reviewed the various past disputes and reminded him:

"The assassination skills of these three families are all quite good. The Sinful Sand is the most troublesome of them. Controlling the poisonous sand is their specialty. Wherever they go, nothing grows."

"The Shadow Bamboo Society... A few years ago, a disciple of the Tang Clan had a conflict with them and was almost killed. Afterwards, they obtained crucial information that the secret techniques practiced by this lineage were enough to allow them to perfectly hide in all kinds of shadows, impervious to water and fire, and invulnerable to swords and spears."

"As for the final Wan Nian Shou, they have the ability to kill by manipulating objects. Every flower and blade of grass can be a weapon. They have nearly two hundred members and are equipped with a large number of firearms. They are the strongest of the three forces in terms of overall strength."

Tang Bingwen did not keep anything to himself and shared all the intelligence that the Tang Clan had secretly collected with Jiang Mo.

"Master Jiang, these assassins may not be able to harm you, but your other disciples may be in danger. My suggestion is to not let them go down the mountain for the time being."

"Among the three assassination forces, their leaders and elders are all extremely ruthless characters, and they have quite a lot of blood on their hands from supernatural masters."

Jiang Mo noted down the locations of these factions, and while sipping his tea, he asked, "Sect Leader Tang, do you have the locations of their strongholds?"

He wanted to strike first and wipe out all these mad dogs. Since he was cooperating with Quanxing, there was no need to keep them alive.

"They have no fixed abode and move frequently; it is estimated that only those who have traded with them know their whereabouts."

Tang Bing said with a hint of helplessness:

“In the past, when the Tang Clan had conflicts with them, we dug up their strongholds several times. However, since the battle of Mianshan, we have no energy to keep an eye on them. Therefore, the information we have about their strongholds is from two years ago and is meaningless.”

"Is that so? Then let's just wait and see."

Jiang Mo decided to play the long game, giving these scumbags ample time to prepare before catching them all in one fell swoop.

"Well......."

Tang Bingwen suddenly suggested, "Perhaps you could go to Xiaozhan to gather information; they should know more than we do."

“Okay.” Jiang Mo had the same idea.

"By the way, this is a portrait drawn by one of my disciples. Master Jiang, you can ask Boss Liu to keep an eye on it for you."

Tang Bingwen then took out a roll of Xuan paper, spread it out and showed it to the public. Inside, there was a drawing of Su Huo and Xia Liuqing after they had disguised themselves.

"These are the two sorcerers we visited this morning. They seem to have used some kind of method to conceal their true appearance. As long as they are active outside, there is a certain chance that they will show themselves in this form."

Jiang Mo took the painting, his gaze sweeping over their faces, and said:

"Such petty things, no matter how they plan, it will only make them a laughing stock."

Chapter 128 Before the Battle

That night.

After completing the transaction with the Tang Clan, Jiang Mo took Lu Jin away to a small inn in the Jianghu to ask Liu Wei for information about the strongholds of the three assassination forces, but was told that he had no clue either.

"These guys are very cunning. Several times, my informants who were trying to gather information were caught red-handed by them. Fortunately, they gave me face and only issued warnings without any casualties."

Liu Wei leaned back in his chair, feeling sleepy and tired. He had just finished a day's chores, and it was almost dawn. He was about to wash his face and rest when he unexpectedly encountered the visitors from the Sanyi Gate.

"Master Jiang, you're inquiring about the whereabouts of these scoundrels. Could it be that they've offended you?"

Liu Wei could vaguely sense the tension rising between them. He was somewhat aware of the greedy nature of those powerful groups.

It's estimated that they've gotten into an irreconcilable conflict with the Sanyi Sect right now, otherwise, the sect leader Jiang Mo wouldn't have personally gone to ask for clues at night.

Jiang Mo suddenly smiled, his tone tinged with coldness: "Provoke? These petty scoundrels are commissioned by the remnants of the Quanxing Sect and are plotting to take my life and the lives of my disciples."

“If I don’t have a ‘talk’ with them, I’m afraid I’ll be derelict in my duty as the department head.”

"Is that so? Truly depraved and insane."

Even the drowsy Liu Wei was so shocked by the news that he was wide awake. He never expected that these three assassination forces, under the instigation of the Quanxing demon, would target the Sanyi Sect.

"Sect Leader Jiang, although we can't uncover their stronghold from here, we can still try to make contact..."

Liu Wei knew Jiang Mo's character well; he was ruthless and merciless. So he suggested, "Is there anything you want to tell them?"

"Before they take action, let them erect more cenotaphs, mobilize their entire forces, or join forces to besiege them, it doesn't matter. I'll accompany them to the end and wait for them at Sanyi Gate."

Liu Wei chuckled. He wasn't worried about the ruthless man in front of him; instead, he looked forward to a new bloody battle.

"Alright, I, Liu, will definitely pass on your words to those fools."

Immediately, Liu Wei looked at the scroll unfolded on the table, pointed to the portraits of the two demons, and discussed with Jiang Mo:

"If we get these families to send you the heads of those two demons, do you think this matter can be delayed?"

"There's no need for that. They won't choose that path. Since they've already taken the opposite side, it's simply a matter of life and death. Just let them prepare to die."

Jiang Mo's attitude was forceful, leaving no room for negotiation. He believed that those scum wouldn't learn their lesson unless they fought their way out.

"Okay... I understand what you mean."

Liu Wei shook the bronze bell on the table.

Soon, several helpers who were waiting downstairs came up and, on his orders, set off to contact the informants of the assassination forces scattered throughout the country.

In the early morning, Jiang Mo thanked Liu Wei and said goodbye.

After a night of travel, he and Lu Jin returned to Sanyi Gate as the sun rose high in the morning.

.........

At noon, inside the Siming Hall.

All the disciples arrived, and Jiang Mo, in front of them, explained the potential conflicts that might erupt, including a battle against three assassination forces. As the sect leader, he ordered them to remain confined to the mountain.

“I have heard of the Sinful Sand, Shadow Bamboo Society, and Myriad Thoughts Hand, but I have never fought against them.”

Si Chong sat up straight, his voice gradually deepening as he said:

"Since they have this idea... Junior brother, let's step up our efforts and wipe them out, so that we can pave the way for the little ones. What do you think?"

The hall was filled with disciples, as well as four elderly followers, all awaiting Jiang Mo's orders.

The next second, as expected, Jiang Mo's clear voice rang out:

"Prepare for war. If they step even half a step into the territory of my Sanyi Sect, I will annihilate them without leaving a single survivor."

"Yes, uncle!"

The young disciples, led by Chengzhen, were all on high alert.

“From this day forward, the Qi diagrams in the Scripture Pavilion will be guarded by two people in shifts, day and night. If any abnormalities are found, please notify me and your sect leader.”

Even a lion must exert its full strength to hunt a rabbit; underestimating the enemy and being careless is a major taboo in warfare.

Last time, due to the urgent situation, Si Chong had no choice but to risk his life with Cheng Zhen, but this time he will not repeat the same mistake.

"Take this time to cultivate and recuperate. Meeting adjourned."

Jiang Mo didn't say much. Just as he walked out of Siming Palace, a figure hurriedly came up behind him.

"Master Uncle, I am about to break through to the next level. Could you please lend me a hand and protect me?"

It was Zhuge Yu's voice. Jiang Mo didn't turn around, but said softly, "Come with me."

In a short while, the two arrived at the back mountain, found a quiet cave, and began their challenge.

"Relax your mind. Your master is watching over you. It's alright. Remember the method I taught you before."

Jiang Mo patted Zhuge Yu on the shoulder, urging him to clear his mind and focus on breaking through the barrier.

"The disciple understands."

Zhuge Yu activated his profound skill, and a faint white aura clung to his body, successfully establishing a state of reversal.

"call--"

He exhaled a breath of air, walked deeper into the cave, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and attempted to break through to the second level.

Jiang Mo guarded the vicinity of the cave, his figure gradually becoming transparent, reducing his presence to the minimum.

Where his gaze was focused, streaks of crystalline white Qi appeared above Zhuge Yu's brow, continuously spreading to his limbs and bones, merging into his flesh and bones.

Even the internal organs were trembling slightly, undergoing a transformation under the influence of the Qi.

Over the next period of time, the pale white Qi gradually took on a thin blue tinge. As a result, more blue and white Qi was generated from the internal organs, replacing the original white Qi.

Zhuge Yu circulated his Qi smoothly without any deviation. His heartbeat became stronger, vibrating at a special frequency. His flesh and bones were being tempered as he slowly approached the invisible yet clearly perceptible barrier.

Sprint past...

Moving beyond the past...

The two realms were now within arm's reach, and Zhuge Yu's aura grew even stronger, surpassing his previous strength by a significant margin. The blue and white aura swirling around his body took on a flame-like form, clear and pure.

He kept his uncle's instructions in mind and dared not slack off, devoting himself wholeheartedly to breaking through the barrier.

Several hours passed quickly. As dusk approached, the setting sun was almost sinking below the horizon. Inside the dim cave, the blue and white Qi light slowly dimmed and went out.

Finally, a sigh of relief echoed from the depths.

Immediately afterwards, Zhuge Yu finished his breakthrough and successfully reached the second level of Reverse Life, emerging from the cave.

"Uncle-Master, I did it! I did it!!!"

Seeing his overjoyed disciple, Jiang Mo, leaning against the rock wall at the cave entrance, couldn't help but smile: "Not bad, little Zhuge."

"You've truly lived up to your master's expectations."

Jiang Mo rubbed Zhuge Yu's head, looking quite pleased.

The difference between the first and second stages of rebirth is like heaven and earth. Zhuge Yu, having advanced to the next level, has already entered a stage where his potential is bursting forth, and he will surely shine brightly in the future.

Immediately, Jiang Mo instructed Zhuge Yu to remain calm and not to circulate his Qi. He then placed his right hand on Zhuge Yu's crown chakra and began to impart the true teachings.

After his flesh and blood merged with the first level of true magic, Zhuge Yu could vaguely feel his body undergoing another unknown transformation.

Not only does the true qi within the body circulate more smoothly, but it also seems to be able to refine and transform natural substances with qi, as if it were a peculiar innate ability that has suddenly been awakened.

"Uncle-Master, is this... is this the true magic?!"

Zhuge Yu was so excited that he became incoherent. As a sorcerer, he was more perceptive than his fellow disciples and immediately sensed the extraordinary nature of the true technique, which seemed to have many variations.

"Yes, you can think about it slowly when you have time. If you encounter any problems, just come to me."

Jiang Mo patted Zhuge Yu's head, looking at this somewhat straightforward disciple, and felt that he was somewhat like Si Chong in his youth, so he smiled again.

"Come on, let's go back inside. It's almost time for dinner, so we should tell everyone your good news."

"Alright, Uncle-Master."

As Zhuge Yu gazed at the afterglow of the setting sun covering the mountains, he felt an unprecedented sense of ease, and suddenly felt the vastness of the world.

........

Wuyuan City.

In a villa in a bustling area, a rickshaw slowly pulled up, and Su Huo and Xia Liuqing got out and entered the villa.

"Screw the Tang Clan, you stinking dogs, what are you putting on airs for?"

"What a wasted trip, so much time."

Displeased, Su Huo casually picked up a bottle of foreign liquor from the display case and threw it out, smashing it on the ground into a puddle of water and shards of glass.

Jin Feng, who had returned from the Sinful Sands ahead of time, was sitting quietly on the sofa waiting when she suddenly heard a noise. Puzzled, she asked:

"Old Xia, how many deals have you negotiated with?"

"Two companies."

Xia Liuqing sighed softly. Seeing that Jin Feng was safe, his heart finally settled down.

Su Huo, like an enraged wild beast, his eyes sinister, unbuttoned his shirt and sat down, chuckling to himself:

"The Shadow Bamboo Society and the Myriad Thoughts Hand have both been established."

"The Tang Clan not only refused me, but they also tried to kill me. Luckily, I escaped quickly."

He had exhausted himself concealing his true appearance along the way, which had cost him a great deal of energy and vitality.