The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 490
Chapter 490: Cut Him Down
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Lu Chao Chao was so furious she couldn’t sleep for half the night.
She tossed and turned in bed like a pancake, making the young man beside her feel both amused and exasperated.
Just as he was about to comfort her, he suddenly furrowed his brows and looked toward the sect’s mountain gate.
Lu Chao Chao abruptly sat up, her little face solemn.
“There’s demonic energy—thick and rapidly approaching Ten Thousand Swords Sect!” She leaped from bed, not even bothering to put on her outer robe. The young man hurried after her.
“Huh? Where’s my Windchaser? He must have gone to the kitchen to steal food again.” She took a few steps before glancing back.
There was no time to search. By now, piercing alarms had resounded across Ten Thousand Swords Sect.
Countless sword cultivators soared into the sky from the mountain, their robes billowing magnificently as they flew past Lu Chao Chao.
The National Advisor and others rushed out of the courtyard with grave expressions. “Ten Thousand Swords Sect is in danger! We may be facing an invasion!”
“Nobles, remain on the mountain.”
“The sect’s defensive barrier was left by Sword Sovereign Sunshine; its level is extremely high. There is no need for concern.”
Xu Fan furrowed his brows. Calling all disciples together tonight likely meant a fierce battle was coming.
“Do not run around. Be careful not to get injured by mistake.”
“There’s no need for fear. The sect will protect you.” With that, Xu Fan stepped onto his spirit sword and vanished into the night like a streak of light.
The sect was in chaos. Lu Chao Chao led a small group up the mountain.
“From there, we can see the entire sect.” She often practiced swordplay in that spot and knew it well.
The National Advisor looked at her suspiciously. She was truly familiar with Ten Thousand Swords Sect.
All the sword cultivators had gathered at the training grounds, led by Dao Monarch Xuan Cang.
“Look!” Xie Yu Zhou pointed at the sky.
Under the vast night sky, countless great demons swarmed toward Ten Thousand Swords Sect, densely packed, surrounding the entire sect…
Even Xuan Cang shuddered at the sight.
“Bold demon clan! Attacking Ten Thousand Swords Sect without cause—what is your purpose?!” Xuan Cang stepped forward and stood in the sky above.
“Our sect has no grudges with the demon realm. Tonight, you bring forth your entire force—are you declaring war?” Xuan Cang’s voice was righteous and unwavering.
Since Lu Chao Chao’s sacrifice, Ten Thousand Swords Sect had been elevated to an unshakable position, revered throughout the Three Realms.
Some even claimed Lu Chao Chao had saved the world.
Her seven disciples held divine positions in the Celestial Realm.
With Ten Thousand Swords Sect behind her, if she were alive, who knew who would be Heavenly Emperor?
Some even believed she stood above the gods.
Under her lingering prestige, Ten Thousand Swords Sect had become an untouchable existence, admired by all.
For a thousand years, the demon clan was the first to launch an attack on Ten Thousand Swords Sect.
Leading them was a black-clad, ink-haired Heavenly Wolf Demon. He said nothing but scanned Ten Thousand Swords Sect with sharp eyes as if searching for something.
“Impudent Heavenly Wolf Demon! No matter your reasons, leave Ten Thousand Swords Sect at once!”
Xuan Cang’s heart burned with anger at being ignored.
The last time, at the Treasure Pavilion, he had fled in disgrace before the Demon King and the Heavenly Wolf Demon. Seeing him again now filled him with unease.
The Heavenly Wolf Demon inhaled slightly.
The Demon King had entered Ten Thousand Swords Sect, and his aura had vanished.
The sect’s barrier concealed all presences.
Only by breaking it could he be found!
The Heavenly Wolf Demon narrowed his eyes and raised a hand, making a slight motion.
“Attack!” No need for further justification.
Their king was here!
“You dare!” Xuan Cang roared in fury.
The sect’s protective barrier activated, but countless demons threw themselves against it, indifferent to life or death.
The barrier was unbreakable—when Lu Chao Chao was alive.
Now, after a millennium, the sect’s elders dared not be careless. “All inner disciples, heed my command! Defend the sect! Do not let a single demon step inside!”
“Yes!” Countless sword cultivators clashed with the demon horde.
Lightning flashed, magical treasures exploded in the sky, and Xie Yu Zhou clung to Lu Chao Chao in terror.
“Why are the demons attacking?”
“They are greedy by nature, but it has been years since they launched an attack of this scale,” the National Advisor said, frowning in surprise.
Rumors from the demon realm were unreliable.
Not long ago, they claimed their king had disappeared.
Yet he was seen at the Treasure Pavilion days ago.
Lu Chao Chao pondered for a moment, her deep gaze making her four-year-old face look oddly serious. “They came for me.”
I just arrived at Ten Thousand Swords Sect today, and tonight, they attacked!
Has my identity been exposed?
The National Advisor was stunned.
Meanwhile, Feng Wu, like a fiery phoenix, flitted around Zhu Mo. “Zhu Mo, you’re not as powerful as her…”
Zhu Mo sneered inwardly but remained expressionless.
Women. Hah!
Lu Chao Chao watched the battle while speaking, “Feng Wu, stop pestering Zhu Mo. He already has a wife. Isn’t that right, Zhu Mo?”
“I remember you had a proper wedding.”
“And you even took her dowry, didn’t you?”
Feng Wu’s mouth shut. “If Zhu Mo truly has a wife, I won’t pursue him. A married man is untouchable. Though I admire him, I have my principles.” She emphasized the word “principles.”
Zhu Mo sneered coldly. “Wife? She is nothing to me.”
“The one I love is my true wife.”
“If she is not loved, what kind of wife is she?”
“I never wanted to marry her!”
“I didn’t even consummate the marriage—I ran away right after the ceremony!”
Under the moonlight, Feng Wu’s expression turned from hesitation to resolution. “Zhu Mo, you are a dragon. If you had a legitimate wedding, it was witnessed by all deities and Buddhas. To abandon her in public—you truly despise her, don’t you?”
If you never wanted her, why not refuse outright?
Why wed her before the entire world, then heartlessly leave?
Back then, as a princess of the Phoenix Clan, she had awaited the grand wedding with joy.
Yet, on the most anticipated day of her life, she became a laughingstock.
Even now, the Celestial Realm ridiculed her as the woman Zhu Mo abandoned.
Married for one day, then discarded.
She had struggled to hatch from her shell because she was born with a precious pearl—her dowry, which Zhu Mo had taken.
How could she not hate him?
A noble princess, dressed in splendor, reduced to an unwanted woman scorned by all Three Realms!
Her smile was dazzling, making Lu Chao Chao shiver.
“You’re right, Zhu Mo. If she wasn’t loved, she deserved to be abandoned.”
“Zhu Mo, marry me instead. You saved my life, and I’ve thought only of you ever since.” Feng Wu clung shamelessly to him.
Lu Chao Chao hid in the shadows. No saving him now—Zhu Mo, you deserve this.
You took her pearl, humiliated her on her wedding day—this is your fate!
Zhu Mo crossed his arms, refusing even to look at her.
But Feng Wu remained persistent.
“Oh no, the barrier has a huge hole!” Xie Yu Zhou pointed, wailing in panic.
“We should run before the demons break through!”
Xuan Cang’s forehead dripped with sweat. “Has the Sect Master emerged?”
A disciple, nearly in tears, replied, “We sent word, but the Sect Master remains in seclusion!”