The Seventh Base

Capítulo 1177: Chapter 223: Coming Clean

Capital Star Ao Temple.

Xu Mo has returned.

The appearance of Xu Mo caused quite a stir in the Mystic God Temple.

Today, whether in the abyss or among the cultivators in the Skywalker Realm of the Mystic God Temple, Xu Mo is well-known.

After the trip to the Empire Trial Field, the cultivators of the abyss all came to know him.

After the trip to the abyss, the Skywalkers became familiar with him.

Xu Mo and Zero returned to the Capital Star, but Qiong Shi and Gaia did not come. They directly set off for Chloe Province to prepare to meet with the vessel. The matters there will be handled by the vessel.

Qiong Shi and Gaia are too conspicuous, and with Osman O’Brian present on the O’Brian Republic Capital Star, if discovered by him, it would lead to significant trouble.

Therefore, both sides chose to act separately.

Xu Mo continued cultivation in the Mystic God Temple, the vessel was responsible for the base and military, and any future occurrences would not be related to him, Xu Mo.

Xu Mo’s return sparked quite a bit of discussion.

In a rest area of the Mystic God Temple, Rodrigo sat there while someone walked over to sit opposite him and said, “Xu Mo has returned.”

Rodrigo frowned. He actually returned alive?

Over three years ago, Xu Mo had been left in the abyss, and making it back from such a place was no easy feat.

“Xu Mo once killed Ryder in the abyss and already showed signs of betraying the Mystic God Temple. Now, having returned safely from the abyss, we might want to remind the Mystic God Temple to be wary of him.” Rodrigo pondered, “Perhaps, he is no longer one of the Mystic God Temple.”

“Being able to withdraw from the abyss completely intact is indeed suspicious.” The person next to Rodrigo, a Skywalker from his former team, naturally stood on Rodrigo’s side.

Soon, quite a bit of news about Xu Mo spread through the Capital Star Ao Temple.

For instance, speculations about whether Xu Mo might have become a spy for the abyss… and so forth.

Over three years ago, after Rodrigo and the others returned, news spread about Xu Mo killing Ryder, assisting the abyss, which probably led major forces, even rumors of the republic being very dissatisfied.

So, in the Capital Star Ao Temple, Xu Mo’s reputation wasn’t very favorable.

After all, this is not the Chloe Star Ao Temple; Xu Mo isn’t as popular here, and Proto, who was on good terms with him, died in the abyss.

While walking in the Mystic God Temple, Xu Mo heard quite a few discussions. Even though these discussions were not openly stated, it seemed many people were pointing fingers behind his back, especially because Ryder, whom he killed, was a Skywalker of the Capital Star Mystic God Temple.

Xu Mo arrived at a place, an elder’s office, finding someone else there reporting something. Upon seeing Xu Mo enter, the Skywalker’s gaze turned cold as he glanced at him, then left.

“Xu Mo.” The elder looked at Xu Mo with a smile and said, “Let me take you to meet the Palace Master.”

“Thank you, Elder.” Xu Mo nodded, and the two proceeded together.

“Xu Mo, there are some unfavorable rumors about you in the Mystic God Temple, but don’t mind them. The fact that you returned unharmed makes the Palace Master very happy.” The elder said.

“Yes, I understand.”

Xu Mo nodded, knowing that his safe return from the abyss would inevitably arouse some suspicions.

In reality, what happened to him in the abyss indeed couldn’t be known to others, such as his relationship with Lin Shou.

Xu Mo met with the Palace Master of Capital Star Ao Temple, Adela.

“Xu Mo, Zero.” When Adela saw Xu Mo, a gentle smile appeared on his face as he said, “We’ve waited for you for three years. You’ve finally returned. In the abyss, Lin Shou didn’t trouble you, right?”

Xu Mo shook his head and said, “There’s something I’d like to report to the Palace Master.”

“Okay.” Adela asked the elder to leave and then said, “Go ahead.”

“First, I want to confess something to the Palace Master. In the abyss, Lin Shou treated me well. He wanted to take me as a disciple and even guided me in cultivation in the abyss.” Xu Mo said. There are some things he couldn’t say, as they involved secrets between him and Zero.

But regarding his return, this indeed needed to be selectively reported.

Adela chuckled and said, “Lin Shou, being one of the universe’s strongest cultivators, that you could resist such temptation and return to the Mystic God Temple is not easy.”

In his heart, he also felt some turmoil, silently cursing Lin Shou, that scoundrel… trying to poach their talent?

“In the abyss, Lin Shou and I got along well. That he let me return, I suspect, was due to valuing my potential and considering future cooperation with me.” Xu Mo said, and this was also true, as Lin Shou indeed wanted to collaborate with him.

“Xu Mo.” Adela looked at Xu Mo and said, “There is something that your Palace Master Taros didn’t inform you. Now, you have some right to know.”

“Hmm?” Xu Mo looked at Adela.

Adela continued, “Many years ago, after you entered the Mystic God’s Trial Ground, we actually already started to pay attention to you. For this, the ten Palace Masters once convened a meeting.”

Xu Mo was a bit taken aback. Although he knew that his status in the Mystic God Temple was not low, he didn’t expect it to be like this, because of the Mystic God’s Trial Ground?

“During the meeting, you were defined as the ‘first sequence’ Cultivator of the Mystic God Temple, which is also the origin of your Battle Armor’s name. Because of this, you can unlock all major privileges of the Mystic God Temple, as ‘first sequence’, your status is equivalent to that of the ten Hall Masters.”

Adela continued, looking at Xu Mo with some surprise.

This news was somewhat shocking to him.

The words he just said were intended to dispel misunderstandings, worrying that the Mystic God Temple would overthink things, especially since there was indeed something peculiar about the matter.

“In fact, your status is equivalent to that of the ten Hall Masters, but because your Cultivation level is low, and you have not yet reached the position of the ten Hall Masters, do you understand the significance of this?” Adela said.

Xu Mo showed a thoughtful expression, not yet reaching the level of the ten Hall Masters, but already having the status of the ten Hall Masters.

Then, if he reaches the level of the ten Hall Masters, what status would he have?

“Xu Mo, you are already being groomed as a successor by the Mystic God Temple.” Arad said: “So, you need not have said those earlier words. Since the Mystic God Temple chose you as a successor, they naturally trust you completely.”

Now Xu Mo is already at the Skywalker Realm, and having gone through the Abyss expedition, Lin Shou, that Madman, is still trying to poach him.

Therefore, it was necessary to inform Xu Mo of these matters in advance.

As the successor candidate of the Mystic God Temple, Xu Mo does not need to rely on any other forces.

“Thank you, Hall Master.” Xu Mo felt a ripple in his heart.

Zero beside him blinked.

So impressive.

Gaia, Teacher Qiong, the army, and now also the successor of the Mystic God Temple.

“In addition, I have something else to report.” Xu Mo’s expression suddenly became serious.

“Go ahead,” Adela Palace Master said.

“Cultivators of the Mystic God Temple on Chloe Star, Wu Lai, and Asaka, died in the Abyss. They did not die at the hands of the enemy, but were killed by Rodrigo.” Xu Mo said: “The cause was when we were first besieged by the Abyss Corps, Rodrigo deliberately delayed time and did not go to rescue, resulting in Proto’s death. Wu Lai publicly accused Rodrigo and incurred his hatred.”

Adela furrowed his brow slightly upon hearing Xu Mo’s words, his eyes suddenly showing a hint of coldness.

Killing one’s own?

“I excel in spiritual power and have the ability to probe memories. During my time in the Abyss, I asked people there to help investigate Wu Lai’s death. They found a Monster that witnessed Rodrigo committing the murder, and I probed its memory.” Xu Mo said: “If the Hall Master has any doubts, you can probe this memory of mine.”

Adela waved his hand, saying: “No need, I said, I trust you.”

“However… probing memories cannot serve as direct evidence, Rodrigo can claim that you fabricated the memory to frame him.” Arad added: “Moreover, Rodrigo is also a genius of the Mystic God Temple, ranked third on the Mystic God Ranking, and his family is a top family in the O’Brian Republic. If you act against him without evidence, it will cause a lot of trouble, especially internally within the Mystic God Temple, which would lead to a major controversy and loss of credibility.”

Rodrigo is a genius of the Capital Star Mystic God Temple; dealing with him without evidence will undoubtedly cause upheaval in the Mystic God Temple.

Xu Mo certainly understood this point.

He was certain that Rodrigo was the murderer and could directly point it out, but Adela, being the Hall Master of the Mystic God Temple, cannot act against Rodrigo without evidence.

Moreover, Xu Mo and Rodrigo have a grudge; if Xu Mo points this out, Rodrigo can completely accuse him of being an Abyss spy.

“If you can find direct evidence, then the Mystic God Temple can take action.” Adela continued.

“Okay.” Xu Mo nodded: “I understand.”

“What do you plan to do?” Adela asked: “The Capital Star is the Republic’s center, with strict laws, and the Rodrigo family has significant influence. Forcibly acting against him will be very troublesome.”

“I haven’t thought it through yet.” Xu Mo said: “Hall Master, I will head back first.”

“Okay.” Adela said: “Don’t act impulsively, and do not forget your current identity. If you wish to do anything, or need my help, you can come to me directly.”

“I understand.” Xu Mo nodded, then left the area.

Adela watched Xu Mo’s departing figure.

Rodrigo?

He naturally knew that many disciples from these prominent families were not genuinely loyal to the Mystic God Temple, but he didn’t expect Rodrigo to be so audacious, assassinating Cultivators of the Mystic God Temple, which is extremely egregious and deserves death.

However, this matter is also a test for Xu Mo, and he wants to see how Xu Mo will handle it.

Moreover, Rodrigo’s Combat Power is ranked third on the Mystic God Ranking; he is very strong and has been diligently cultivating for three years; he presumably has made considerable progress.

Xu Mo had broken through to the Skywalker Realm just a few years ago. To deal with Rodrigo now seems unlikely, as he probably cannot defeat Rodrigo in a direct confrontation, given the time isn’t sufficient.

Therefore, what will Xu Mo do?

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