"Ancestor, there's no need to pursue them."

Xu Qingyuan hurriedly stopped Ancestor Xu.

Ancestor Xu replied, "How can I let them escape? I want to kill them all, not letting a single one get away."

He had been trapped for a few days, then used as a sacrifice. He was very frustrated and wanted to vent by slaying all the evil ghosts.

Xu Qingyuan quickly said, "There are friends outside, they won't be able to escape. Let's destroy the altar first."

"Friends?"

Ancestor Xu was taken aback, soon understanding what Xu Qingyuan meant.

Given Xu Qingyuan's power, he wouldn't have been able to rescue him on his own. It was obvious he had help from friends.

No wonder Xu Qingyuan was able to get the Heavenly Soldier's Token. It must have come from those friends.

While feeling a bit bittersweet, Ancestor Xu chose to not pursue the evil ghosts and instead went to destroy the altar as advised.

As the altar was being destroyed...

"Crack!"

The sky-covering bloody tiles above the Xu Family's main hall shattered, clearing the sky above their house once again.

"Let's go, get out!" After destroying the altar, Ancestor Xu led Xu Qingyuan out through the Ancestral Blood Path.

Five evil ghosts who had fled through the Ancestral Blood Path were just about to reach the exit when...

Crack!

Sizzle.

Boom!

The sound of thunder, sparks, and an iron palm of a martial artist simultaneously struck. The five evil ghosts died before they even saw the faces of their enemies.

"It seems the altar has been destroyed!"

After looking at the sky above the Xu family temple, Xiao Mu nodded.

At this point, the sky above the Xu family temple had returned to normal. It appeared that when the altar was destroyed, the sky-covering bloody tiles had crumbled as well.

Immediately after, Xu Qingyuan and Ancestor Xu, wearing the armor of the Heavenly Soldiers, emerged.

"Mr. Mu, Electra, the True Warrior, this is our family's ancestor. Ancestor, this is Mr. Mu, Electra, and the True Warrior. They all came to help. Thanks to Mr. Mu, I obtained the Heavenly Soldier's Token and rescued our ancestor," Xu Qingyuan made introductions, expressing his particular gratitude toward Xiao Mu.

"Oh."

Ancestor Xu looked at Xiao Mu and the others, his gaze lingering on Xiao Mu for a while. He gratefully said, "Mr. Mu, Electra, True Warrior, I can't express my gratitude enough. I won't bother with empty words of thanks. If you ever need help in the future, just let me know."

"Especially Mr. Mu, you not only saved me but also our entire family. If you ever face any difficulties, don't hesitate to ask for my assistance. Even if it means walking into death's jaws, I won't hesitate."

Ancestor Xu's words sounded grateful. While they were underground, Xu Qingyuan had given him a brief overview of what was happening outside, emphasizing Xiao Mu's aid to their family.

Upon hearing that six of his descendants had tragically died and been sacrificed to the evil ghosts, Ancestor Xu couldn't help but feel sad. However, he felt extremely grateful for Xiao Mu's assistance.

"Ancestor Xu, you're being too polite."

Xiao Mu said politely.

Then, he added, "Alright, now that Ancestor Xu has been rescued, we should plan for the next fight."

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Xu hurriedly said, "Mr. Mu, whatever you propose for the battle will be fine. We shall do as you say; we'll follow your lead."

Xiao Mu then looked at Wang Tong and Zhao Yan.

Wang Tong quickly said, "I'll of course follow Boss Mu's lead."

Zhao Yan said, "I have no objections. Mr. Mu, you make the arrangements."

"Alright then. Prepared yourself," Xiao Mu nodded, then continued, "The first issue is the distribution of spoils. From this battle, we've obtained energy crystals. Electra, True Warrior, and Ancestor Xu, you'll each receive 20% of the crystals. Since I have a ghost servant, consider me as two, so I'll get 40%. Does anyone disagree with this?"

Wang Tong immediately said, "I have no objection. Whatever Boss Mu decides is fine with me."

Zhao Yan also shook her head, indicating she had no objections.

Ancestor Xu, however, furrowed his brow, "Mr. Mu, I do have an objection."

"Oh?"

Xiao Mu looked at Ancestor Xu in surprise, "Please share, Ancestor Xu."

Both Wang Tong and Zhao Yan were also surprised and turned to look at Ancestor Xu.

Ancestor Xu sincerely said, "Mr. Mu, Electra, and the True Warrior, you have all been working hard for my family's sake. It already troubles me that I cannot properly express my gratitude, how can I have the nerve to divide the spoils?"

"Moreover, it's only right that I contribute to resolving my family's issues. Why should I expect any share in the spoils?"

"So, when it comes to the spoils, please don't consider me. Divide it amongst yourselves. Qingyuan, bring out the energy crystal obtained earlier and give it to Mr. Mu."

Then, he turned to Xu Qingyuan.

"Yes, ancestor," Xu Qingyuan responded.

As Xu Qingyuan agreed, he fetched the small piece of an Energy Crystal that his ancestor acquired by killing an Evil Ghost from below and presented it to Xiao Mu. "Mr. Mu, this is the Energy Crystal that our family's ancestor obtained by killing an Evil Ghost beneath. Please keep it."

"Fair enough!"

Xiao Mu smiled and took it, "Such frankness from Ancestor Xu, if I don't accept, it will seem like I am being pretentious."

"However, everything has to have its rules. Those who contribute should have rewards. That's the rule. Let's decide that the spoils shall be divided into 4222, I take forty percent, Ancestor Xu, Electra, and Martial Artist, each of you take twenty percent."

"Mr. Mu, this..."

Ancestor Xu tried to dissuade him.

"Alright, Ancestor Xu, I know what you mean, but I have my rules too. Please respect them."

Xiao Mu interrupted Ancestor Xu in a stern manner.

Some things Xiao Mu didn't say. It wasn't just a matter of principle, as an Emperor Repair, he was different from ordinary cultivators.

Ordinary cultivators only cultivate themselves, always acting selfishly.

But the Emperor Repair can't.

The purpose of Emperor Repair is to become an emperor, and becoming an emperor, one cannot do without followers.

Who's going to be an emperor all by himself?

Xiao Mu has read countless online novels and has seen countless selfish protagonists, but these protagonists eventually just become a pine tree at the top of a mountain. No matter how high their cultivation, they have no followers by their side.

Some extreme individuals would even abandon their closest kin.

All because of their selfish desires.

Sometimes, making a small loss may not be a bad thing. Without benefits, who would be willing to follow you?

Even though Liu Bang was inferior to Xiang Yu, he eventually defeated Xiang Yu and seized the world because Xiang Yu was unwilling to reward his subordinates, leading to a dissipated morale among his men.

"Ah! Since Mr. Mu insists, if I do not accept, it would seem like I, Old Xu, am being pretentious. There are no words adequate enough to express gratitude for such a great favor. Mr. Mu, your kindness is etched into my heart. There will be a day when I will repay it."

Ancestor Xu said sincerely.

"The distribution of the spoils has been decided. Next is the matter related to the battle."

Xiao Mu was very satisfied. Winning people's hearts is just that simple.

He continued, "Let's go out and talk about it. The battle is to advance outside."

The Ghost Gate advances outside, and of course, the battle must be conducted outside as well.

So everyone went out.

Xiao Mu closed the outer gate and drew a circle in the position of the Ghost Gate behind the gate.

After all, besides him, the others couldn't see the existence of the Ghost Gate. Drawing a circle to indicate the location would make it easier for the others to understand.

"Once the Ghost Gate appears, Martial Artist and Zhao Yan will immediately seal the gate. At that time, the Evil Ghost will also appear. Don't worry about the ordinary Evil Ghost and the Evil Ghost. My Spiritual Array can trap them. If a Green Blood Demon appears, the Spiritual Array can also trap it. The key is the Blue Blood Ghost. The Spiritual Array can't trap it. Ancestor Xu and my Ghost Servant are to entangle it. As long as it's kept from attacking others, it would be considered a successful mission. Is there any problem?"

Ancestor Xu quickly said: "No problem, Mr. Mu, rest assured, I will take care of it."

"Mr. Mu, I have a thought."

Zhao Yan suddenly chimed in.

"Oh! Go ahead."

Xiao Mu looked at Zhao Yan.

Zhao Yan said, "Since we know the location of the Ghost Gate and that it's on the main gate, can't we seal it now with the Ink Dipper Line?"

Xiao Mu shook his head and said, "No, the Ghost Gate hasn't appeared yet. If you seal it now, it's useless."

"Oh!"

Zhao Yan showed disappointment.

"Alright, get ready. After it gets dark, the evil spirit is likely to arrive, and the Ghost Gate is also likely to appear."

Xiao Mu instructed, and at the same time, he let out his Ghost Servant, ready for the eventuality.

Everyone became anxious. Zhao Yan and Wang Tong guarded the main gate, holding the Ink Dipper Line at all times, ready for anything.

Not long after it was dark...

"Woo-hoo!"

The sound of a ghost howl suddenly resounded, the whole world seemed to suddenly darken, and there were even the sounds of horse hooves and carriage wheels from inside the gate. The oppressive fear seeped from within.

"It's here!"

Xiao Mu reminded everyone as they all prepared themselves.

Whooo...

Like the sound of a whirlwind, a rotating, pitch-black, bloody circular doorway emerged from behind the gate, akin to a vortex.

"Quick! Seal the gate!"

"Move!"

As Xiao Mu instructed, he let out a thunderous shout, releasing the Suppressing Evil Talisman.

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