234 - We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

### Chapter 234: Enemy Attack "Big Brother! Second Brother!" Xiao Mo looked up and was delighted to see his two older brothers. Compared to a few years ago, the appearances of his brothers hadn't really changed, except they had grown taller and more robust. "Hahaha," Zheng Shanhang laughed heartily as he stepped forward, patting his younger brother's arm. "It's really you, Fifth Brother. You've kept your fair complexion from childhood, but you seem much sturdier now." Loutai warmly added, "I never expected our brotherhood would reunite again. How have you been, Fifth Brother?" "I'm alright," Xiao Mo nodded and smiled. "How have Big Brother and Second Brother been all these years?" "We've been good, though the cultivation is a bit tiring," Loutai replied with a smile. "Back when we settled down in the Black Dragon Sect, we wanted to find you, Fifth Brother. Who would have thought you'd disappear? Big Brother was depressed for a long time, thinking something happened to you. He even checked some local brothels, worried you might have been sold off." "Hey! What are you saying?" Zheng Shanhang quickly waved his hands dismissively. "Though Fifth Brother went missing, I believed he'd be safe. Look, he's found us now." "But Fifth Brother, who are these two?" Zheng Shanhang glanced at the two women standing behind Xiao Mo. Both women were extraordinarily beautiful. The woman in a gossamer dress, with a smile on her face, exuded an enchanting charm, her every move captivating. However, the one in the pink dress had an aura of sanctity, her appearance even surpassing the former, as if otherworldly. "Big Brother, Second Brother, these are two friends I met on the road. We've looked out for each other and traveled together for quite some time," Xiao Mo fibbed casually. "Hahaha, is that so?" Zheng Shanhang nodded. "Since they are your friends, Fifth Brother, then they are our friends too. Let's go to our courtyard and have some tea while we catch up." "Alright." Xiao Mo naturally agreed. Zheng Shanhang walked arm in arm with Xiao Mo towards the sect gate, without any sense of unfamiliarity, even cautioning Xiao Mo to be wary of women, especially beautiful ones. Xiao Mo merely smiled gently, without responding. Soon, they arrived at the courtyard where Big Brother and Second Brother resided. Zheng Shanhang and Loutai lived together, and the courtyard was equipped with a Spirit Gathering Formation reserved for inner disciples, allowing them to enhance their cultivation even during rest. Though insignificant compared to Blood Peak, it was still more than what many sect disciples received. Wang Xin and Li casually sat aside, not interfering. Xiao Mo chatted with his brothers about the past years' experiences. When Xiao Mo recounted how Qian Zhenhao killed their third brother for the sake of cultivation, Zheng Shanhang and Loutai were visibly shocked. "When I passed by Maple Leaf City, Fourth Brother was about to sacrifice thousands of civilians. An itinerant cultivator intervened, killing Fourth Brother, allowing Third Brother to be reincarnated," Xiao Mo concluded, leaving Zheng Shanhang and Loutai silent, sadness flickering in their eyes. "Alas," after a long pause, Zheng Shanhang sighed deeply, clenching his fists in remorse. Loutai recounted the events to Xiao Mo, "When Big Brother and I were chosen to enter the Black Dragon Sect, Third and Fourth Brothers, despite lacking talent, qualified as outer disciples. We thought that inner or outer disciples, we were still one family, and with cultivation resources, we'd share everything, bringing Third and Fourth Brothers into the inner sect. But Fourth Brother refused, wanting to see the outside world. Fourth Brother said if things didn't work out, he'd return as an outer disciple of the Black Dragon Sect. Third Brother was uneasy, worrying Fourth Brother might be bullied, so he went along. Big Brother and I wanted to go too. But Third Brother stopped us. Third Brother told us to cultivate well, saying they'd return soon if they didn't find a sect. Who'd have thought it would end up like this." Zheng Shanhang shook his head, "The path of cultivation is full of temptations, and those who resist it are few. Who could have imagined Fourth Brother would resort to." Their mood fell further as they spoke. But they knew nothing could be changed now. The three drank in melancholic nostalgia. After a few rounds of drinks, with Big Brother shedding tears, the mood lifted slightly. "Big Brother, Second Brother, what exactly does the Imperial Beast Sect want?" Xiao Mo shifted the topic. Zheng Shanhang shook his head, "We're not sure. My brother and I are merely inner disciples. Recently, rumors have been swirling, suggesting something will happen at the Black Dragon Sect." Loutai poured Xiao Mo a drink, adding, "I caught wind of some details while drinking with a few senior brothers yesterday." "Oh? What did you hear?" Zheng Shanhang's eyes gleamed with curiosity. "Just rumors among the disciples, its truth unknown," Loutai shook his head. "The treasure is said to be the legendary beast Chaos. Currently, the Black Dragon Sect is split. One faction wants to awaken the Chaos Beast, making it their own protector. Once grown, Chaos will protect the sect. However, the sect leader believes Chaos's nature is inherently evil and should not exist, advocating sealing it or even killing it." "No wonder the Imperial Beast Sect is mobilizing against us." Zheng Shanhang realized, "It's because the Imperial Beast Sect bases its cultivation in beast mastery, they wish to control Chaos?" "Exactly," Loutai nodded. "Their cultivation relies on divine beast ranks. How could they pass up the chance?" "But Fifth Brother need not worry," Zheng Shanhang patted Xiao Mo's shoulder. "Our Black Dragon Sect leader, though at the peak of the Immortal Realm and not yet reached Ascension, under the protection of our sect's formation, is no less formidable than the Imperial Beast Sect." "I'm not worried," Xiao Mo nodded. "Let's take you to the guest peak. Even though Second Brother and I are only entry-level disciples, we'll ensure your comfort." Zheng Shanhang downed another drink and rose to his feet. Just as they were exiting the courtyard, a bell rang through the Black Dragon Sect. "This is." Zheng Shanhang looked toward the bell's direction, instantly sobering up. "Enemy attack?"