At that moment, Xiao Mu sensed the same aura from the unassuming tile and was startled. A thought swiftly crossed his mind:

"Could this nondescript tile actually be related to the Lord of Bai's Mansion?"

"Xiao kid, found anything? Is this tile a treasure?" Huang Yuan's voice suddenly emanated from the Thunder God Avatar, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate one's soul, staring intently at Xiao Mu through the avatar.

Hmm? Old Huang is quite concerned about my opinion on this tile.

Xiao Mu sharply perceived this and, maintaining his composure, lightly shook his head, "It may be a treasure, but it's beyond my level. I can't discern where the treasure lies."

"Haha!"

Huang Yuan burst into laughter, "It's rare to see you, kid, also facing setbacks. This tile may indeed not be any treasure. Well, just take it and study it slowly."

"Thank you, Senior."

Xiao Mu expressed his gratitude and collected the tile into the Earth Seal Space nonchalantly, planning to study it carefully after returning.

He similarly gathered up the Black Iron Material.

Huang Yuan recognized this material, so he did not question Xiao Mu about it.

"Xiao kid, Old Yan and I want to ask you who was that person just now? The one who appeared among the Purple Qi?"

After the exchange of treasures was completed, Huang Yuan recalled the incident that had occurred in the crumbling spatial fragment and, feeling a bout of fear, pressed Xiao Mu for answers.

"Senior Huang, that person was Hongmeng Taoist Master," Xiao Mu calmly stated the name of Hongmeng Taoist Master.

The Alliance had information about Ancient Heavenly Gods. Even if he didn't mention it, Huang Yuan could find out the identity of Hongmeng Taoist Master when he went back.

"Hongmeng... Taoist Master?"

Huang Yuan's voice halved suddenly, and the latter part of his sentence tapered off quietly.

Huang Yuan's reaction influenced his avatar, causing the Thunder God Avatar, identical in appearance to him, to fall into a daze.

"Ancient Heavenly God?" After a long while, Huang Yuan finally exhaled, returning from his stupor, and incredulously asked Xiao Mu.

"That's the one." Xiao Mu nodded indifferently. Having been in contact with Ancient Heavenly Gods for an extended period, he had grown much calmer and at least would not lose composure merely by mentioning a name.

"That's terrifying! And the one in the tomb? Really the Chaos Heavenly Monarch?"

Huang Yuan's emotions gradually returned to normal, and he immediately followed up with another question about the fearsome existence within the gray-black tomb.

"Highly likely, but not absolute," Xiao Mu stated the information he knew without any intention of hiding.

Based on the events that occurred in the spatial fragment where the gray-black tomb was, the Chaos Heavenly Monarch might indeed be dead, but without tangible proof, Xiao Mu didn't dare to conclude rashly.

Moreover, with beings at the level of Ancient Heavenly Gods, if one had truly died, then who buried him? Who had the qualifications and the strength to bury an Ancient Heavenly God?

The corpse left behind a malevolent aura. Even the death of ordinary people inspires awe, let alone an Ancient Heavenly God?

Compared to ordinary people, the malevolent aura produced by the death of an Ancient Heavenly God would be billions of times greater. Whoever buried such a being would suffer immensely severe backlash and might perish utterly if they couldn't bear it.

Therefore, it's not just any Mutated Beings, but even True Gods, who likely couldn't bury the corpse of an Ancient Heavenly God.

"Senior, did you not find a corpse in the spatial fragment?" Suddenly thinking of something, Xiao Mu raised a question.

"No, perhaps it was destroyed by Hongmeng Taoist Master during the battle." Huang Yuan's divine avatar hesitantly shook its head, providing Xiao Mu a negative answer, while also sharing his own speculation.

Destruction? Possible, but not certain, given that my skepticism about the death of Hongmeng Taoist Master isn't without reason.

The information from Huang Yuan, however, sparked different thoughts in Xiao Mu.

"Xiao kid, Old Yan and I have decided to let you know that we do not wish to continue exploring the crumbling space."

Huang Yuan's divine avatar's eyes flickered with divine light, seemingly in low spirits. At that moment, the entire Great Temple's light was affected and dimmed slightly.

"Senior Huang, can you tell me why you and Team Leader Yan no longer wish to continue exploring?"

Huang Yuan's words astonished Xiao Mu. The decision that Huang Yuan and Yan Qingxu had made was truly unexpected and so sudden that it left Xiao Mu reeling, unable to adjust in such a short time.

"After discussing with Old Yan, we find that the fragmented space is too dangerous. We ventured in once and unexpectedly encountered terrifying Ancient Heavenly Gods such as Chaos Heavenly Monarch and Hongmeng Ancestor."

When Huang Yuan mentioned Chaos Heavenly Monarch and Hongmeng Ancestor, his tone was filled with deep reverence, "Both of us being of limited strength, we'd like to live a little longer. Besides, unlike you, we have families to protect and can't risk our lives for nothing."

His words strike me oddly. What does he mean 'unlike me'? Do I not have a family? It's just that after the World Mutation, it's not common, and I dare not contact my family to prevent my Information from being targeted from beyond this realm.

"Senior Huang and Team Leader Yan's Realm had been stagnating at the Early Stage of the True God Realm for quite a while, hadn't it?"

Xiao Mu suddenly changed the topic, startling Huang Yuan.

"True God Realm? Xiao lad, what do you mean by this? Why bring this up suddenly?"

Huang Yuan was perplexed, and his divine avatar also reflected his confusion.

"It's nothing."

Xiao Mu said lightly, with a smile on his face, "As far as I know, since resources in the human world are scarce, Mutated Beings who step into the True God Realm find it very difficult to advance further."

"Senior Huang and Team Leader Yan's Realm has been stagnant for a long time now. As far as I know, both of you lack even the occupations, divine treasures, and even the secret manuals of the True God level to cultivate."

"Xiao lad, are you mocking us?"

Huang Yuan's expression changed slightly, embarrassed by Xiao Mu pointing out the challenges in their cultivation. He felt frustrated and humiliated.

"Far be it from me."

Xiao Mu immediately turned serious, earnestly saying, "Senior Huang, the reason I bring this up is that recently, I discovered a treasure that would be perfect for you and Team Leader Yan. I originally planned to gift it to you both after you helped me with some tasks, but you suddenly mentioned you no longer wish to explore the fragmented space. Doesn't that mean I cannot give it away now…"

"You…"

Huang Yuan's divine avatar's eyes widened, and his breathing grew heavy. He then followed solemnly, "Xiao lad, make yourself clear, otherwise, I won't let this slide, what object?"

Xiao Mu replied solemnly, "Senior, don't you no longer want to continue exploring the fragmented space? Even if I told you what the object is, wouldn't it be meaningless?"

"Hmph!"

Huang Yuan grunted unhappily, "Xiao lad, don't be sly. Old Yan and I suggested stopping our exploration because it offers us no benefits."

"If the benefits you can offer exceed the downsides of exploring the fragmented space, of course, we'd consider continuing."

"Come on, what is this object you speak of?"

"Senior, why didn't you say so earlier."

Xiao Mu's face suddenly lit up with a smile. He reached into the Earth Seal Space and pulled out a secret manual.

Holding the secret manual, Xiao Mu placed it on the altar table.

"A Secret Manual?"

Huang Yuan's divine avatar looked down at the manual and when he realized it was a Secret Manual, the divine sense attached to the avatar trembled momentarily, unveiling a sudden excitement.

Then, Huang Yuan's divine avatar's right hand from within took the manual off the altar table, and his divine sense was directly transmitted through the avatar.

"Three Flowers Tempering Body Technique!"

The next moment, as Huang Yuan discovered the name of the manual, he exclaimed in surprise. Due to his excitement, his entire divine avatar vibrated dramatically on the altar table.

"How about it? Are you satisfied with this manual, Senior? It's a secret manual that can be cultivated in the True God Realm, the Three Flowers Tempering Body Technique, which can improve physique and enhance Divine Power, allowing you to wield even greater divine might."

Xiao Mu wore a slight smile, and Huang Yuan's reaction was exactly as he had anticipated.

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