Luckily, Chu Mo thought of this matter and sent the clone to handle it; otherwise, greater trouble might have arisen in the future. Because some of the backhands left by the six great ancients of the Cold Ice Family in the lower universe had not only fully awakened but also truly grown. Not only are they deep in realm, but their combat power is unmatched. In that universe, they can all be regarded as top young Heavenly Geniuses.

At the first moment of seeing Chu Mo's clone, they recognized Chu Mo's origin. These clones were evidently means laid down by the six Cold Ice Family Supreme Ancestors after Chu Mo's rise, so in their memories, there was a strong hatred and vigilance towards Chu Mo.

If Chu Mo hadn't made this journey to clear out the already awakened backhands left by those Supreme Ancestors of the thirteen ancient clans, in not too many years, a large group of top cultivators might have returned to the Tunnel World.

They might not be able to pose much of a threat to Chu Mo, but they certainly remain a considerable threat to the entire Chu royal family.

Those Supreme Ancestors watching from afar did not disperse; they all looked on at this scene with complex expressions. They couldn't help but feel a bit melancholic inside.

None of them are foolish, and they naturally could deduce a lot of information from Chu Mo's clones. They knew very well that the backhands left by those Supreme Ancestors of the thirteen ancient clans in every corner of this world had likely been eradicated.

Chu Mo is truly formidable to the point of leaving them in awe. As long as he lives in the Tunnel World for one day, nobody wants to provoke him.

The immense karma planted by the thirteen ancient clans in the past has, until today, finally borne the bitter fruits they could never have dreamed of.

They brought it upon themselves; no one will sympathize.

But the fear of Chu Mo is equally unavoidable.

So, each of these Supreme Ancestors quietly retreated. They didn't even come out to greet Chu Mo.

Chu Mo also ignored those people. He had long known they were watching in the dark, but he didn't care. It was better for them to see, lest they come looking for trouble later.

After recovering for a while, Chu Mo left the place and returned once more to the Chu royal family. By now, the grievances of the past when the Chu royal family was exterminated have mostly been settled.

As for the heads of those Supreme Ancestors hanging on the pole, Chu Mo didn't pay them any mind. Wanting to die isn't such an easy thing; they might as well accompany the Chu royal family in growing together.

Afterward, Chu Mo began his closed-door cultivation.

This time, the retreat lasted three thousand Tunnel years!

Time flows like water, especially for cultivators. Apart from having a bit of a relationship with life expectancy, time is of no significance at all.

Three thousand years, almost everyone was in closed-door cultivation.

The Tunnel World also experienced no significant changes.

The Elite Alliance remains powerful, and the Chu royal family is still invincible, with the Dark Canopy still looming over the sky.

Under the sky in many places, those areas hung with suns remain eternally bright. Those places untouched by sunlight remain in eternal darkness.

This world is becoming increasingly quiet.

Of course, many members of the new generation have also risen. For example, within the Chu royal family, quite a few cultivators who were once lingering at the Holy Realm and Great Saint Realm have all stepped into the ancestral realm.

Even Xu Fufu, who is rather lazy, has already become a Great Saint.

In the year 4032 of the Heavenly Curtain Calendar.

Xu Fufu is sitting with the group from the old Mortal Realm drinking and talking about the past.

The relatives and friends around Chu Mo, generally speaking, are very united. They're all very friendly with each other.

However, privately, there are also small circles divided here and there.

For instance, the group from the Mortal Realm has somewhat better relationships among themselves.

For instance, the group from the Heavenly Realm, the close friends of Chu Mo from the past, gather more frequently on a day-to-day basis.

Like Xuanxuan, Xuan'er, Purple Smoke, Chu Qing, Huang Wushuang... this group of former Heavenly Realm young Heavenly Geniuses, Purple Smoke is actually also considered a young Heavenly Genius of the younger generation, have much closer relationships among themselves.

And Hongyue has a closer relationship with the Drifting Empress and those who returned from the Ruins alive.

Birds of a feather flock together, and people are grouped by kind.

But on the whole, everyone's relationship is quite good.

Jin Ming has quite a good relationship with Xu Fufu. After leaving the Great Luotian Universe with Chu Mo and coming to the Tunnel World, the whole person has changed significantly.

Many times, it's true that perspective determines one's mind and outlook.

When a person stands taller and can see further landscapes, their mind and outlook undergo fundamental changes.

The big rooster sat on a chair without any grace; it could have long since transformed into a human form, but it doesn't like that. It's just like the old yellow dog. Clearly, it could have transformed into a human form long ago, but it would rather sit on a chair, holding a wine glass with its two paws, too lazy to transform.

In the words of the big rooster: Even if the old yellow dog transforms into a human form, it's just a dog's head on a human figure.

After the big rooster finished speaking, chaos ensued.

In any case, those two really had a very good relationship.

Xu Fufu looked at the big rooster and said, "Looking back, I would never have imagined that I would have a life like this today. Truly, not even in my dreams. Back then, my greatest wish was to marry Liu Mei'er. Then, to be lifelong brothers with Chu Mo. To leave my name in Yanhuang City. Now that I think about it, it's like a dream! In a blink… I've lived for thousands of years. Haha, and I've cultivated into a Great Saint."

Jin Ming said, "That's called when one person attains the Dao, even the chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

The big rooster and Old Huang both gave Jin Ming a sideways glance. The big rooster said, "Kid, since you're drunk, I'll let it slide. Be careful with your words. The Rooster Lord... was Chu Mo's life mentor! Do you know what a life mentor is?"

Jin Ming grinned, "I know, he's my life mentor."

The big rooster looked proud, "Whatever, the Rooster Lord is your life mentor... cough, cough, feels a bit awkward. Anyway, the Rooster Lord watched that kid grow up."

The big rooster held a very respected position in the entire Chu Clan. Everyone held it in high regard. Because the words about being a life mentor were not initially from its own mouth. They were spoken by Chu Mo himself!

At the time, Chu Mo had earnestly introduced these close friends and family members who weren't very high in realm to the beings within the Chu Clan. Because Chu Mo didn't want his friends and family to be despised by others one day.

In his heart, these people were the most deserving to be here. He wouldn't let anyone else cause his people to be wronged.

Because the biggest difference here, compared to other powers, was that Chu Mo didn't need them to sacrifice themselves for him!

At this moment, Fan Wudi also joined them for a drink. The old man had lived this long and seemed to be growing younger. Actually, back in the Mortal Realm, he looked like an old man. A true elder. But in the entire Cultivation Realm, his age was definitely very young.

However, the old man had limited aptitude, and although his body had been remolded well when Chu Mo resurrected him, cultivation to a certain level depends on wisdom and comprehension. This isn't easily resolved after birth. So until now, he's barely made it into the Great Saint Realm. This was achieved by Chu Mo expending a large amount of top-tier cultivation resources.

Chu Mo felt a bit regretful; he wanted to bring all the people around him to the ancestral realm!

This idea seemed somewhat unrealistic, almost impossible to achieve. But for Chu Mo, it was his inner reflection.

He didn't like loneliness.

However, the old man took this very lightly, and he was quite satisfied!

He and his wife, Long Qiushui, were both cultivators in the Great Saint Realm. They lived happily here, almost like a pair of celestial lovers.

Their son, Fan Zhiyuan, had a higher comprehension ability. With Chu Mo's help, he had a great chance of entering the ancestral realm and becoming a truly young giant.

Fan Zhiyuan was steady and mature, never using his identity as Chu Mo's little uncle to do anything. Because from an early age, from the time he was sensible, he knew what had happened to him. He was very aware of how lucky he was.

Just like Gao Dasha and others, they felt even more like "when one person attains the Dao, even the chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

Therefore, these people's mentality was very good, very peaceful.

Occasionally, they would meditate for a few years, and then after emerging, they would agree to meet, drink tea, and drink wine together. For them, these days were truly the life of immortals.

Others were generally the same. A few years at least, a few decades at most, never more than a hundred years. They always gathered together again.

And those who truly meditated for over a thousand years, in the entire Chu Clan, there was only Chu Mo!

In the span of over three thousand years, Chu Mo had only emerged three times.

Each time, after emerging, he would spend time with his two wives and have a small gathering with everyone. Then he would enter seclusion again. Each time he emerged, it was usually less than two years.

In other words, in over three thousand years, the total time Chu Mo was out of seclusion was less than six years!

To many people, this was a bit incomprehensible. Now, with the world at peace and the title of the King of the Tunnel recognized by all tunnel beings, it was more than just a simple title.

In such circumstances, what on earth drove Chu Mo to cultivate so desperately?

Only a few people truly knew this truth.

These people also, each time they secluded themselves, it was for no less than five hundred years.

For example, the group of brothers like the monkey, the former seven Great Saints, now all in the ancestral realm.

For example, beings like Sky Patriarch and those on the Investiture of the Gods list.

And those like the Demon Lord, Old Chu, and the Drifting Empress. Though they entered the tunnel world later, they were no less knowledgeable about the truth.

When they first arrived at the Chu Clan, Chu Mo had already shared some real secrets with them.

In addition, Chu Mo's two wives, Qi Xiaoyu and Shui Yiyi, also spent significant time in seclusion. Their talents were top-notch, and there was no lack of cultivation resources. So, very likely, a new group of Supreme cultivators would soon arise within the Chu Clan.

This kind of thing had never occurred in the entire ancient history of the tunnel.