If Xiao Mu is dealt with, then the two remaining targets become much easier.

"Old Liu, please act as my Protector of Dharma. I will contact Old Lv, then through Old Lv, reach the Headquarters. From the Headquarters, I will contact Xiao Mu."

"Alright!"

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As Xiao Mu was escaping toward Kui Mountain, his Divine Sense suddenly sensed something.

"Someone is communicating with me through spiritual connection again. Is it the Headquarters? Old Zhou?"

After deliberating, Xiao Mu ultimately paused his Escape Light and began communicating via spiritual connection.

Suddenly being contacted by the Headquarters might mean it's an important matter. He couldn't afford to delay due to personal whims.

Quickly, Xiao Mu's Divine Sense appeared on the spiritual connection. He opened his eyes and found Zhou Xuanmen and others.

"Greetings to Grand Elder Zhou, greetings to Senior Wu De, greetings to Senior Zun, and greetings to all fellow Daoists," Xiao Mu greeted the crowd.

"Xiao Mu, how is the current situation? How is your battle with the people from the Five Elements Sect?" Senior Zun asked.

"It's manageable. The people from the Five Elements Sect can't do much to me."

Xiao Mu responded modestly, then proceeded, "The Door of Creation has appeared on the summit of Kui Mountain. I'm currently on my way there. Senior Zun, what's the reason for contacting me at this moment?"

"Good, as long as you're fine!"

Senior Zun appeared slightly relieved upon hearing this. "We contacted you because we've just received news that the Five Elements Sect Four Divine Spirits have entered the Sealed Land with a significant number of disciples, including some powerful individuals."

"These Four Divine Spirits are exceptionally formidable; each of them is at the True God Realm. When these four enter the Sealed Land, their primary target will undoubtedly be you."

"Thus, we're notifying you to stay vigilant."

"The Four Divine Spirits have entered the Sealed Land as well?"

Xiao Mu was somewhat alarmed upon hearing this.

The forces deployed by the Five Elements Sect into the Sealed Land were overwhelmingly strong. Previously, there were already three individuals at the True God Realm—Luo Zhan, Bai Su'e, and Qin Zhong. Now with the addition of these four, that makes a total of seven.

Seven True God Realm cultivators—unless Xiao Mu himself stepped into the True God Realm, it would be impossible to compete against such a combined force.

Senior Zun's expression turned grave. Teething the edge of urgency, he nodded, "This information just reached us as well. Xiao Xiao, if you need assistance with anything, let us know. We will find a way to help you."

From the moment news spread about the Door of Creation appearing within the Sealed Land, Senior Zun stopped discussing the idea of having Xiao Mu retreat.

Be it the Door of Creation or the revival of the ancient Five Elements Patriarch, both events were of colossal importance that the human world could not treat lightly.

Ordering Xiao Mu to withdraw now would be akin to handing the Door of Creation over to the Five Elements Sect and inadvertently aiding the revival of the Five Elements Patriarch without any resistance.

Either scenario, if successful, would bring catastrophic devastation to the human world.

As such, for the greater good, Xiao Mu absolutely could not retreat at this moment.

Senior Zun even wished he could personally enter the Sealed Land to participate in the battle.

"Hmph!"

Zhou Xuanmen suddenly snorted coldly. "If it doesn't work, then just return. We'll figure out another solution."

Xiao Mu couldn't help but smile. This Grand Elder Zhou certainly cared about his safety.

However, to retreat? That's simply impossible. Not only had he entered the Sealed Land after facing significant risk, but the Door of Creation atop Kui Mountain alone was enough to justify taking on the adventure.

Seven True God Realm cultivators were undoubtedly formidable as a team, but so long as they couldn't catch him, how could there be danger? If it came down to Escape Arts, Xiao Mu was confident he wouldn't lose to anyone.

"Alright then, Senior Zun, I do need assistance,"

Xiao Mu paused thoughtfully. "If possible, please provide me with some Secret Manuals. Life and Death Category, Five Elements Category, Yin and Yang Category, and various Divine Powers Category manuals—the stronger and the more numerous the better."

"Secret Manuals? Why do you need so many?"

Senior Zun was caught off guard, puzzled. "Secret Manuals aren't something you just collect endlessly. Each manual requires time to cultivate. You must understand that biting off more than you can chew results in poor mastery. Excessive cultivation will lead to dilution in skills."

Senior Zun advised him.

Xiao Mu chuckled. Biting off too much and failing to digest might apply to others, but not to him.

With Mutation Technique, he could effortlessly cultivate various Secret Manuals and even surpass others in mastery.

"Senior Zun, I have my own plans. If the Headquarters has manuals, please provide them. They'll be crucial for what I have in mind."

Zhou Xuanmen, though silent, internally supported Xiao Mu. Suddenly, he remarked, "A few manuals are no big deal. If you need them, I'll request them for you. Will five be enough?"

Xiao Mu smiled again, "Five manuals? Five are too few. It'd be best if I could get twenty."

"What?"

"Twenty manuals?"

Zhou Xuanmen was stunned, so was Senior Zun, and even Wu De Divine Monarch, an ancient being with vast experience, was baffled.

"You brat, are you treating manuals like meals? These are Secret Manuals for Divine Powers—do you think the entire Headquarters has that many lying around?" Zhou Xuanmen reproached him.

"Senior Zhou, please calm your anger."

Xiao Mu replied with a casual smile, "I have my reasons for requesting them. Rest assured, I won't demand the Headquarters' resources for free. I'll offer equivalent treasures in exchange for each manual."

"I'm well aware of Headquarters' resource limitations. Therefore, in exchanging for manuals, I promise not to let the Headquarters suffer any losses."

"Not suffer losses? The Headquarters wouldn't care about what you could offer," Zhou Xuanmen scowled.

What's with this brat's arrogance? Just based on his resources, he thinks he can compare with the Headquarters?

Yet, before Zhou Xuanmen could finish his sentence, the sound of items clattering onto Xiao Mu's altar table interrupted him.

Without hesitation, Xiao Mu began retrieving one Storage Box after another and throwing them onto the ground.

As soon as these boxes hit the ground, they opened immediately.

Brilliant divine light erupted, revealing divine treasures bursting with dazzling luminosity—at least over a dozen of them.

"These... What is this?"

Everyone froze, many unable to take their eyes off the sight.

Pulling out so many divine treasures at once—had this Xiao Xiao looted the treasury of the Five Elements Sect?

"Apologies, it's a bit insufficient,"

Xiao Mu remarked lightly while smiling, "These are treasures I obtained after killing members of the Five Elements Sect. They're not much, possibly still inadequate to exchange for twenty manuals. The remainder can be owed temporarily until I kill more members of the Five Elements Sect and acquire additional treasures to cover the rest."

Truthfully, not all of these divine treasures came from the Five Elements Sect. Some had been looted from a divine corpse on Kui Mountain.

However, there was no need to elaborate.

"Xiao Mu, cough, cough!"

Senior Zun awkwardly cleared his throat before asking, "Exactly how many members of the Five Elements Sect have you killed?"

"Not many, seven or eight. Four of them got away—currently unclear where they've gone. I'm searching for them,"

Xiao Mu responded.

In truth, he was heading toward Kui Mountain. However, the claim of seeking Luo Zhan, Qin Zhong, and Bai Su'e wasn't entirely wrong.

After all, Xiao Mu was keenly aware that Luo Zhan, Qin Zhong, and Bai Su'e would inevitably head toward Kui Mountain.

Enough! Seven or eight, and yet four managed to escape? You still intend to chase them down?

Senior Zun suddenly felt fatigued. Never mind, don't ask further. Continuing this line of questioning would only deal a massive blow to his own confidence.

"Alright, we'll strive to secure twenty Divine Powers manuals from the Headquarters for you. Once obtained, we'll contact you through spiritual connection. Do you have any specific requirements for these manuals?"

"Requirements?"

Xiao Mu pondered briefly, "I lack manuals across categories. Let's do this: Body Refinement Category, Offensive and Killing Category, Movement Technique Category, Support Category—five manuals each. If it's not sufficient, supplement it with manuals from other categories. Just ensure there's a total of twenty manuals."

"Body Refinement Category, Offensive and Killing Category, Movement Technique Category, Support Category—five manuals from each category. Alright, I'll expedite the process."

Senior Zun nodded. "By the way, Elders Qi Ping and Liu Tong have also entered the Sealed Land. It would be advisable for you to reach out to them. The three of you can coordinate together for mutual support."

"Elder Qi? Elder Liu?"

Xiao Mu reflected briefly, recalling faint impressions of the two individuals. "They've entered the Sealed Land too? Alright, Senior Zun, I'll keep that in mind and contact them later."

"Using this Dao Talisman, you can connect with them."

Senior Zun said, tossing a Silver Talisman in Xiao Mu's direction.

"Thank you!" Xiao Mu reached out to catch the item, casually storing it in his Earth Seal Space.

After exchanging a few more words, he withdrew his Divine Sense from the spiritual connection and returned to the Sealed Land.

Back in the Sealed Land, Xiao Mu took out the Dao Talisman and began contemplating.

Qi Ping and Liu Tong seemed to only be at the Early Stage of the True God Realm. Their strength was not particularly impressive, and their positions weren't very high. Why would they enter the Sealed Land?

Asking Xiao Mu to contact them—wouldn't that just hold him back?

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