Chen Fushi and Qu Jingyu looked terrible, their expressions resolute as if they were quietly making a decision.

Zhu Yun clenched his teeth, "Since disrupting the ceremony site is our only option, let's go all out. If worse comes to worst, we perish, and we'll fight them with all we've got!"

Li Qi suddenly sneered, "Everyone's out, so who will guard Azure Sky City?"

Zhu Yun turned his head to look at Li Qi and retorted, "Does Azure Sky City need guarding?"

Li Qi wanted to counter, but suddenly remembered something and immediately shut up.

Zhao Xu, Mei Jun, and others nodded in succession, indeed Azure Sky City did not need guarding. Due to the Human Emperor's contingency left at Earthmother God Mountain, no one would dare to launch a major attack on Earthmother God Mountain until at least after the arrival of Divine Monarch Guobao.

Zhao Xu said, "Elder Zhu is right, since disrupting Divine Monarch Guobao's arrival ceremony is our only option, and Azure Sky City doesn't need defending, then let's just all go attack the ceremony site."

"Hehe!"

Elder Mei suddenly smiled lightly, his face carrying a casualness about life and death, "Elder Zhu is right, at worst we die, there's nothing to fear. Of course, if anyone is afraid of death, they can choose to stay in Azure Sky City."

As he spoke, his gaze unintentionally swept over Li Qi.

Li Qi angrily questioned, "Elder Mei, what do you mean? Why did you look at me specifically, do you think I am a coward?"

"If not, then good!" Elder Mei replied but showed no intention of arguing with Li Qi. He glanced at Xiao Mu, then looked toward Zhu Yun, "Elder Zhu, the ceremony site is heavily guarded with many strong adversaries. I think just those of us in the Early Divine Spirit Realm should go, and the Yin God Realm need not go."

"That should be the case."

Zhu Yun nodded in agreement, "The Yin God Realm is too weak, and even if they go, they won't be of much use. For disrupting the ceremony site, having us from the Divine Spirit Realm should suffice."

Li Qi huffed, looking at Mei Jun and then at Xiao Mu, clearly guessing the intent behind Mei Jun's suggestion for the Yin God Realm to stay behind, but ultimately he did not object.

Given the limited strength of the Yin God Realm, they wouldn't be of much use in a battle alongside the Divine Spirit Realm. Mei Jun's suggestion was not inappropriate.

With a serious expression Mei Jun told Xiao Mu, "Xiao Mu, you are of the Yin God Realm, you won't be much help at the ceremony site, so just stay in Azure Sky City."

"Elder Mei is right."

Zhao Xu took over the conversation, solemnly telling Xiao Mu, "Your strength is not enough, it's better if you stay to guard Azure Sky City. In case our mission fails, I command you to immediately leave Azure Sky City and return to the Great Tang Ruins to report the results to the supreme leader, so they can make preparations early!"

"The information is very important."

Mei Jun nodded, also speaking solemnly, "Xiao Mu, your escape speed is fast, if Azure Sky City falls, don't bother with others, passing the message to the supreme leader is your top priority."

Whether it was the people from the Ruins or those from the Great Tang Ruins, it was clear they knew Zhao Xu and Mei Jun were deliberately instructing Xiao Mu to stay behind in Azure Sky City and to immediately return to the Great Tang Ruins in case of mission failure was just to protect Xiao Mu.

However, since both emphasized relaying the information first, no one could really object.

However, after hearing Zhao Xu and Mei Jun's words, Xiao Mu just smiled, "Elder Zhao, Elder Mei, I appreciate your kindness."

"Although I am only in the late stages of the Yin God Realm, my strength is not as weak as you two imagine. If it really comes to fighting, some in the early Divine Spirit Realm might not even be a match for me."

"I want to participate in this mission."

Xiao Mu wasn't actually very keen on participating, but if he didn't, given the strength of Zhu Yun, Zhao Xu, and others, even if they successfully ambushed and took down the ceremony site, they might not have the ability to disrupt Divine Monarch Guobao's arrival ceremony.

With Xiao Mu along, should they encounter an indestructible situation at the ceremony, at least they could consult with Divine Monarch Wu De.

Zhao Xu's expression darkened as he rebuked, "No, you are just in the Yin God Realm, don't add to the chaos. I command you to stay and guard Azure Sky City."

Xiao Mu knew Zhao Xu meant well, wanting to protect him by not letting him follow; he smiled, "Does Elder Zhao look down on my strength? Would you like to call someone from the Early Divine Spirit Realm to test me?"

Due to constantly improving, Xiao Mu was very confident in his abilities; currently, an average person from the early Divine Spirit Realm really wasn't his match.

"Since Xiao Mu is confident in his strength, let him come with us. Elder Zhao, we are limited in manpower, and we don't stand much chance of successfully disrupting Divine Monarch Guobao's summoning ceremony; an extra person might just give us that extra bit of security."

Li Qi suddenly interjected, on the surface persuading Zhao Xu with seemingly reasonable words, yet deep down he hoped for Xiao Mu to meet with an accident.

Zhu Yun glared at Li Qi, displeased, and continued, "Xiao Mu, I think Elder Zhao is right. You are only in the Yin God Realm, and your strength is limited. Even if you were to come with us, you wouldn't be much help. It's better to stay in Azure Sky City, and should we fail, you can quickly leave and convey back our failure."

"Battle is important, but so is conveying information!"

"Yes, Xiao Mu, Elder Zhu is right. The overall situation is the priority, and no one will blame you if you don't come with us," Chen Fushi also chimed in persuasively.

Xiao Mu sighed silently in his heart.

If he could avoid going, he truly wouldn't want to.

Moreover, he knew well that whether it was Elder Zhao, Elder Zhu, or Elder Chen, those persuading him not to go were all well-intentioned, considering his best interest.

However, the truth was that his attendance was crucial, and it directly involved whether the ceremony site could be successfully disrupted or not.

After thinking it over, he smiled and said, "Elders Zhu, Zhao, and all others here, thank you for your kind advice."

"But my strength is indeed much greater than you all imagine, and besides, if I don't go, do any of the elders know where the ceremony site is located?"

At these words, everyone was immediately stunned.

Indeed, if Xiao Mu didn't go, how would they know where the ceremony site was.

Elder Zhao Xu reluctantly said, "Since you insist on coming, then let's go together. However, Xiao Mu, once you are there, you must stay close to me."

Wu Yan took over the conversation, "Elder Zhao, perhaps it's better if Xiao Mu stays with me."

Zhao Xu thought it over and also felt that it would be safer for Xiao Mu to stay with Wu Yan, then nodded and said, "Then stay by Team Leader Wu's side. Remember, no matter what happens, don't stray from Team Leader Wu's side. If things go awry, you must escape first, and forget about us. With your escape speed, the enemy will find it hard to catch up with you."

Xiao Mu felt Zhao Xu's concern in his words and was somewhat touched, verbally acquiescing.

Zhao Xu was slightly relieved.

Xiao Mu's gaze swept over the crowd, "Elder Zhao, Elder Mei, both of you are in the Earth God Rank, right?"

"Yes!"

Zhao Xu responded, and Mei Jun nodded, though both were unclear why Xiao Mu suddenly asked this.

Xiao Mu smiled, "On this journey, besides a complete set of Netherlord treasures, I have also obtained two treasures related to the Earth God Rank, one is the Purple Sun Silver Radiance Crown, and the other is the Purple Sun Silver Radiance Boots."

"Elder Zhao, Elder Mei, each of you take one to use," he said while taking out two shimmering purple treasures, a hat and a pair of boots, indeed the Earth God's official cap and official boots.

Xiao Mu himself belonged to the Earth God Rank, thus these two treasures were entirely suitable for him to use.

But, facing the imminent battle at the ceremony site calling forth the Divine Monarch of Retribution, he chose to take out these treasures and lend them to Zhao Xu and Mei Jun for use.

Zhao Xu and Mei Jun, both in the mid-stage of the Divine Spirit Realm, were stronger than him. Using the Earth God's official cap and boots would have a greater impact than if Xiao Mu were to use them himself.

"It's the official attire of the Earth God?"

Zhao Xu was startled.

Mei Jun was equally surprised.

The other mid-stage Divine Spirit Realm powerhouses present all showed visibly shocked expressions.

This Xiao Mu, in terms of treasure hunting, was truly incredible. Not only had he brought back a complete set of Netherlord treasures from his trip, but he also brought back two pieces of the Earth God's official attire.

The Divine Spirit Realm powerhouses like Zhu Yun from the Ruins, their eyes gleaming with admiration, were incredibly envious.

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