"Is battle upon us again?"

Xiao Mu was momentarily stunned. If their next task was at the Human Emperor Daoist Temple in the Canglin Region, they might have to face the divinity from beyond the heavens.

This was a true Divine Spirit, whose strength far surpassed that of ordinary Spirit Tablet entities. Even Elder Zun, who possessed the spirit tablet of a city god, might not be a match for it.

"The Canglin Region has the divinity from beyond the heavens, and we are facing a great war. Anyone could die at any moment, including myself," Zhao Xu said with a serious and solemn expression.

"Elder Zhao is leading the team?"

Xiao Mu was somewhat surprised, feeling that it was unexpected.

With a slight smile, Zhao Xu said, "Someone has to lead the team, if not me then someone else."

"This task is extremely dangerous. Facing the divinity from beyond the heavens, anyone could die at any moment."

"Although I am already in the mid-stage of the Divine Spirit Realm, I still have no confidence in protecting myself in front of the divine entity from beyond."

"Xiao Mu, you have pieces of a Divine Treasure; could you sell a few pieces to me? With the Divine Treasure pieces on me, even if I'm injured, I would have a greater chance of survival," Zhao Xu said.

Xiao Mu had not anticipated that Zhao Xu would suddenly steer the conversation towards purchasing pieces of the Divine Treasure, but given what the elder had said, it seemed reasonable.

As the team leader, facing a terrifying existence like the divinity from beyond the heavens, the danger was self-evident. It wouldn't be surprising for anyone to be killed at any moment.

Zhao Xu might be in the mid-stage of the Divine Spirit Realm, but when facing the divine entity from beyond the heavens, was there any difference between being in the mid-stage of the Divine Spirit Realm and the early stage of the Yin God Realm?

It made sense for Zhao Xu to want to acquire a few pieces of Divine Treasure for protection before departure.

Xiao Mu shook his head and said regretfully, "Elder Zhao, you're too late. The pieces of Divine Treasure I had have all been given to the First Leader."

"Is that so?"

Zhao Xu looked disappointed and stared at Xiao Mu for a moment, as if trying to discern from his expression whether he was telling the truth or not.

Xiao Mu remained calm and unruffled.

Quickly giving up, Zhao Xu said with resignation, "Xiao Mu, how about this – when you get more pieces of Divine Treasure, sell them to me first? I won't ask for them for nothing. No matter how many you give me, I will have the First Leader allocate the corresponding resources to compensate you."

"That's fine. However, Elder Zhao, I must clarify in advance that last time I managed to obtain the Divine Treasure pieces was only due to luck. Whether I'll have such good fortune in the future is uncertain," Xiao Mu replied after some thought, agreeing to Zhao Xu's request.

Whether he could obtain the Divine Treasure pieces was uncertain. Agreeing to the request was no issue since it wouldn't cost him anything.

"Haha! Xiao Mu, your words have put me at ease," Zhao Xu said, overjoyed, laughing with a satisfied air. "By the way, Xiao Mu, if you want to view the Secret Manuals in the future, just come to me directly. There's no need to go through Chen Chu. It's not only troublesome but could also lead to complications."

"Today it happened to be me, but if it had been someone else you encountered, say the Second Leader, you would probably have a lot of problems, wouldn't you?" Zhao Xu casually mentioned, as if alluding to something, which sent a shock through Xiao Mu.

He didn't get along with the Second Leader, Zhou Pudu. If today's encounter had been with Zhou instead of Zhao Xu, that would've been more than just troublesome.

Zhou would definitely take this opportunity to strike hard at him.

"Thank you for your kindness, Elder Zhao. I, Xiao Mu, am grateful. Should I need to view the Secret Manuals again, I will inevitably trouble Elder Zhao," Xiao Mu readily accepted the offer.

Zhao Xu, chuckling, waved his hand, "What trouble, no trouble at all. Xiao Mu, you're too polite. When you come, I will always welcome you."

After exchanging a few pleasantries and bidding farewell to Zhao Xu, Xiao Mu left the Book Collection Room building.

Thinking it over, Xiao Mu activated his Escape Art and headed in the direction of the support group.

He wanted to visit Elder Qi, the elder who had spent his lifetime contributing to the task force, who had lost two souls and six spirits, and was now critically injured, clinging onto life with just one soul and one spirit.

Elder Qi's condition was grave, and it was unknown how much longer he could hold on.

Yet even so, he continued to silently contribute to the Alliance and to humanity.

Not long ago, he had even gifted Xiao Mu with the "Hidden Life Technique" Secret Manual, which had dramatically boosted Xiao Mu's strength.

In the Nanhua Domain, this manual had provided Xiao Mu with incredible assistance beyond imagination, for which he could not help but feel grateful.

Should it be possible, he wished the elder could live on forever.

"Xiao Xiao has come!"

In the Gray House, the bent elder whose back was now level with the ground, leaning on a cane, showed a kind smile upon seeing Xiao Mu.

"Greeting Elder Qi. How are you, Elder Qi?"

Xiao Mu bowed respectfully to Elder Qi and greeted him warmly.

"Good! Xiao Mu, I've heard about the great contribution you made in the Nanhua Domain task. Very good, it's admirable to see such capability in the young. I was not mistaken about you!" Elder Qi said with a contented expression, full of admiration for Xiao Mu.

"It was just a coincidence. The real merit doesn't lie with me; I merely did some support work," Xiao Mu said humbly, secretly suspecting that Wu Yan must have told Elder Qi about the battle in the Nanhua Domain.

"Xiao Mu, you are too modest. I was told by Wu Yan that without you, the battle in the Nanhua Domain would definitely have fallen apart," Elder Qi said, looking even more peaceful.

Xiao Mu modestly deflected once more and changed the subject, "How's your health, Elder Qi? Any better?"

Elder Qi shook his head, but there was no hint of sorrow, "Better? Difficult! But I'm old, and recovery isn't important to me anymore. This world belongs to you young people."

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