The illusion of the Official Seal quickly merged with the real seal, shrinking dramatically and altering its shape.

The golden light disappeared, the anomaly dissipated, Xiao Mu's state returned to normal, and the Seal of the Heavenly Emperor also lodged itself back in his waist pouch.

Reaching out, Xiao Mu caught the transformed Official Seal perfectly in his hand.

Taking a quick look, he was rather satisfied with its current state.

Compared to the previous Military Token, the result of conferring the Official Seal was different.

Previously, conferring the Military Token had turned it into a heavenly soldier's waist token, making it a soldier.

This time conferring the Official Seal turned it into a waist token as well, yet this waist token was not a soldier but a minor official instead.

Similar to soldiers, officials correspond to bureaucrats.

This was a waist token of an underworld messenger, representing the lowest ranking in the divine spirits hierarchy, akin to the constables of the ancient worldly order.

Although it's just a constable's badge, it still grants its bearer the power to act wantonly in the countryside and oppress the common people.

Owing to Xiao Mu's increased strength from the early Spirit Communication Realm to the later stage, combined with another transformation of the Seal of the Heavenly Emperor which increased its might, the messenger's waist token is slightly stronger than Ancestor Xu's heavenly soldier's waist token. Once in hand and fused as one, the master of the waist token would immediately attain a power comparable to a second-grade evil zombie.

"Little girl, after rescuing your father, give him this waist token and tell him that no matter what the token asks, he simply has to answer 'I am willing'."

"I will remember, big brother, I will do as you say."

Qin Wenruo carefully took the waist token.

Although she didn't know what the waist token was used for, she could tell from Xiao Mu's previous reaction that this token was extraordinary.

Then, Xiao Mu signalled Zhao Yan with his eyes.

Zhao Yan held Qin Wenruo's little hand, smiled softly, and gently instructed, "Wenruo, if your father changes after receiving the waist token, and his strength increases, remember to bring him to help at the altar. Your sister still wants to continue playing games with you."

"Sister Yan, I definitely will."

Although Qin Wenruo did not understand what she meant, she promised without hesitation and then curiously asked, "Sister Yan, why did you say my father's strength will increase? Is this waist token very powerful?"

Zhao Yan nodded and explained, "Indeed, this waist token is quite powerful. Once your father gets it, you will know how powerful it is. Wenruo, don't forget what you promised your sister, make sure to bring your father to help afterwards."

"Don't worry, Sister Yan, if he doesn't come, I'll break off relations with him."

Qin Wenruo stated firmly.

Xiao Mu and Zhao Yan chuckled, feeling reassured by her determination.

Passing on the message is enough, there's no need for deliberate instruction, the little girl can deliver the message all the same.

For their side that needs help, the fact that Qin Wenruo's father, while being rescued and attaining the waist token, would surely be obliged to help.

It's rare to find someone who, when they're able, wouldn't lend a hand to their savior. Xiao Mu and Zhao Yan both believed that Qin Huaiyi was not such a person.

Having given the instructions, he took Zhao Yan and Qin Wenruo back and continued making arrangements.

His gaze swept across Ancestor Xu, Lei Jiang, and Wang Tong.

"Our task is actually quite simple: it all hinges on that bead on the altar."

"Based on my observations, that bead possesses a strange power. Not only can it convert various forms of Spiritual Energy into zombie energy to heal the zombies, but it also emits a red light, which enhances the zombies' strength."

"Thus, the key lies in this bead; our task is to take control of the altar and destroy the bead."

"Once the bead is destroyed, not only can we prevent the unknown entity underground from reviving, but we can also weaken the third-grade evil zombie's strength."

"Here's my plan."

"First, let the Ghost Servant foment chaos and distract the three-grade evil zombies. We'll use that opportunity to rush towards the altar. If we can immediately destroy the beads, that would be best. But even if we can't destroy them straight away, we should take control of the altar to prevent the three-grade evil zombie from ascending to it and boosting its strength with the red light."

"As long as the injured three-grade evil zombie cannot ascend to the altar, it will be relatively weakened and therefore easier to kill."

"As for each person's specific task, it's as follows."

"That blood-red bead emits a special power in form of a protective shield. I suspect that normal martial artists' methods won't be effective against such energy. Therefore, to be safe, I've decided to let Zhao Yan work on destroying the bead while I assist her."

"Furthermore, due to the urgency and uniqueness of the terrain, there's no time to set up the Spiritual Array. Our only option is to kill forcefully."

"Ancestor Xu and the Ghost Servant, you two will cooperatively fight one of the injured three-grade evil zombies."

"Wang Tong and Lei Jiang, you two will team up with me to fight another three-grade evil zombie."

Everyone quietly listened to Xiao Mu's arrangements and silently nodded.

The strength of a three-grade evil zombie is enormous. Whether it's the combination of the Ghost Servant and Ancestor Xu or Wang Tong and Lei Jiang working with Xiao Mu, under normal circumstances, without the use of the Spiritual Array, they would be no match for a three-grade evil zombie.

However, that's under normal circumstances.

The two three-grade evil zombies here are injured, making them easier to handle.

Xiao Mu gently smiled and continued,"You don't need to worry too much. If everything goes as planned, we should get strong reinforcements." After saying this, he glanced at the little girl, Qin Wenruo and continued, "This battle should be a breeze—uncomplicated and straightforward. We should be able to achieve an easy victory."

"On the altar are two Martial Arts Secret Scripts and three Energy Fruits. The spoils of victory are plentiful, and everyone can benefit greatly."

"Haha!"

Wang Tong laughed and took over the conversation, "We weren't worried to start with. If we're with Mu, the boss, we have nothing to fear about killing zombies."

Looking at Lei Jiang, Ancestor Xu, and the rest who were eagerly anticipating the battle, Xiao Mu smiled,"Alright then, let's get to it. Remember, stick to the plan. And afterwards, I'll treat you all to a feast to celebrate our victory."

Everyone laughed at his words and followed Xiao Mu's instructions, heading towards the ancient temple.

After entering the ancient temple, everyone quickly split up.

Gang Shou, Ah Qing, and Qin Wenruo formed one group, heading to the vicinity of the dilapidated room. They planned to charge in there to save the Yin Spirits once the great battle started on Xiao Mu's side and the three-grade evil zombies rushed over to help.

Xiao Mu's group, on the other hand, headed towards the altar.

Everyone tread lightly and carefully on the way there, not wanting to alert anything and cause any unexpected incidents prematurely.

Soon, they arrived near the altar.

Xiao Mu waved at the Ghost Servant, who immediately steered the Yin Wind Carriage and charged out, pretending to attack the altar.

"Roar..."

The three-grade evil zombie on the altar spotted the Ghost Servant and let out an excited roar.

From its perspective, the Ghost Servant, whose power level was lower than its own, was like a high-quality replenisher. Moreover, the Yin Wind Carriage in the Ghost Servant's hands was an absolute treasure.

The Yin Wind Carriage, a Netherworld Treasure, was overwhelmingly attractive to both evil ghosts and zombies.

While roaring, the three-grade evil zombie immediately jumped down from the altar and rushed towards the Ghost Servant.

"Swish!"

The Ghost Servant made a swift slash at the three-grade evil zombie and propelled the Yin Wind Carriage to leave.

Under the motivation of the Blade Aura, the Soul blade emitted light, causing the air to burst with a bang where it passed.

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