Everyone is safe!

Xiao Mu breathed a sigh of relief, yet his heart was heavy. Although everyone was well, it didn't mean they were truly fine. The power of retribution had already descended, and any of these people could face retribution at any moment.

"Brother Mu, you've finally returned. During your absence, Old Zhu, alas… Old Zhu has encountered retribution!" Zhao Jingyan sighed heavily, delivering this somber news to Xiao Mu.

Zhu Ping and Li Gujian had red-rimmed eyes, and Tian Zhen reached out to wipe away tears.

The incident of Zhu Mengjian facing retribution had left a weight on every one of them.

"Zhu Mengjian!"

Xiao Mu was slightly startled. Zhu Mengjian had already reached the Early Divine Spirit Realm, yet he never expected him to face retribution and be harvested by the power of retribution.

"When Old Zhu faced retribution, we were all there, watching helplessly as thunder exploded inside his body, unable to save him!"

"It was terrifying!"

Li Gujian exclaimed, his face suddenly twisted with horror.

Zhu Ping said, "Before Brother Mu returned, we were all worried that we too would face retribution. That power is too frightening; we don't even know how to resist it."

Zhao Jingyan, Zhu Ping, and Li Gujian seemingly shared the same view of retribution, watching Xiao Mu with anticipation, "We were all waiting for Brother Mu's return. Brother Mu must know how to fight against retribution."

Hearing this, Zhu Ping and Li Gujian couldn't help but fix their gaze on Xiao Mu's face, hoping he would provide the answer they sought.

In reality, I'm just like you, powerless against retribution.

Xiao Mu felt a pang of bitterness inside. Zhu Ping, Zhao Jingyan, and Li Gujian really knew how to pose a difficult problem for him.

The power of retribution comes from the Retribution System, which is not the same system as that of the True Gods.

For him, the only way to deal with retribution was to increase his own strength and enhance his personal authority.

A Retribution System's Deity could easily subject an ordinary person to retribution, unreasonably harvesting a common man's life with the power of retribution, yet it was virtually impossible for them to harvest a True God.

The authority of a True God might not have a restraining power against the power of retribution, but authority of the same level could still offer some resistance against authority of the same level.

Thinking this, he replied, "Retribution is a form of authority, and only authority can oppose authority. The only correct way to counter retribution is to enhance your own authority."

Enhance our own authority?

Zhao Jingyan, Zhu Ping, and Li Gujian all fell into deep thought. Xiao Mu's words provided them an approach, kindling hope within them.

Soon, Zhu Ping looked up at Zhao Jingyan, "Of the three of us, only Brother Zhao has authority. Can you resist retribution?"

"This..."

Zhao Jingyan, lacking a clear understanding of his own strength, turned to Xiao Mu with a plea for help.

"Authority against authority, equivalent levels of authority can resist each other. With Brother Zhao's authority, as long as it's not up against the authority of a Retribution System's Deity or above, it's resistible."

Xiao Mu offhandedly clarified.

Zhao Jingyan was overjoyed, while Zhu Ping and Li Gujian showed envy.

Xiao Mu's explanation made them feel that retribution was not impossible to resist.

Zhu Ping praised, "Brother Zhao is truly fortunate. With the door god's authority, at least you don't have to worry about retribution from the level of a Yin God."

However, Li Gujian's focus differed from Zhu Ping, and he looked earnestly at Xiao Mu, "Brother Mu, how can I obtain the authority of a Yin God?"

Immediately, Zhu Ping's attention was captured as well, staring at Xiao Mu just like Li Gujian. The allure of authority had never been so great for him.

Having authority was the only way to ensure safety.

"It's the same as before. Provide me with information on the whereabouts of the Variant Beings from beyond or any information related to the Qing Jie Thunder God, and based on the importance of the information provided, I will grant you corresponding authority."

Xiao Mu's response, familiar as it was, unquestionably injected Zhu Ping and Li Gujian with a dose of encouragement in the current situation.

Zhu Ping suddenly let out a long sigh, filled with emotion, "The death of Zhu Mengjian sent chills down my spine, a mighty Divine Spirit Realm fighter, and yet unable to withstand the assault of retribution."

"Brother Mu's words, however, have opened my eyes. If we face an attack of retribution, may we seek your help?"

Zhao Jingyan and Li Gujian evidently shared the same concern, all of them anxious about what they would do if faced with an attack of retribution.

Even Zhao Jingyan, who was only at the level of a Thunder God Position, could resist an attack from the level of a Yin God's retribution, but it would be difficult to resist anything above the level of a Yin God.

The look in all three pairs of eyes conveyed hope, feeling that only Xiao Mu could help them.

Xiao Mu suddenly felt overwhelmed.

Facing the authority of retribution, the help he could offer others was limited, especially against the retribution wielded by a Divine Monarch, which was even beyond his own ability to resist.

But the prestige he had painstakingly built in front of Zhao Zhuli couldn't just be demolished, so he had to feign indifference and say, "Yes, should you face retribution, you can contact me through the strands of hair I've given you, and I will come to your aid."

"Thank you, Brother Mu!"

"At last, we have peace of mind!"

Zhao Zhuli all rejoiced, with Xiao Mu's promise bringing them endless comfort. The heavy weight in their hearts was lifted instantly.

Don't be too quick to thank me; I'm not sure I can truly save you.

Xiao Mu began to think about the method of salvation, in case Zhao Zhuli faced retribution. It seemed the only way he could help them was through the Seal of the Heavenly Emperor.

Leveraging the authority of the Heavenly Emperor, to help them withstand the power of retribution.

However, his Realm was too low and his authority insufficient. At present, the maximum level he could simulate was only that of the Thunder God Position.

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