It's not that Xiao Mu was being arrogant, but he genuinely felt that connecting with Qi Ping and Liu Tong would only drag him down.

Qi Ping and Liu Tong were both True God Realm cultivators, and their strength wasn't weak. But even with these two joining forces, could Xiao Mu actually contend against the Five Elements Sect?

Clearly not.

The forces of the Five Elements Sect were too overwhelming. Even with Qi Ping and Liu Tong's assistance, Xiao Mu didn't believe he could confront the sect head-on.

His confrontations with the Five Elements Sect relied on his powerful Escape Art and rapid Escape Speed, which made it impossible for the sect to catch him. This allowed him to ambush them whenever he wanted and leave immediately after, leaving them helpless.

If he teamed up with Qi Ping and Liu Tong, would he still be able to fight and retreat so freely?

Clearly not.

"Forget it. I should at least contact them and hear what these two have planned."

After some thought, Xiao Mu finally decided it was necessary to reach out to Qi Ping and Liu Tong. Whether they would cooperate was a separate matter, but exchanging information was certainly essential.

He held the Silver Talisman in his hand and input True Force.

Soon, the Silver Talisman began to vibrate, trembling as it emitted sound.

The next moment, Qi Ping's voice emerged from the talisman, "Xiao Mu?"

"It's me. Are you Elder Qi or Elder Liu?"

Xiao Mu directed his question to the talisman.

"I am Qi Ping, and Liu Tong is here as well. Xiao Mu, where are you? Can we meet up?"

Qi Ping sounded slightly excited, immediately bringing up the idea of a meeting.

"Meet up?"

Xiao Mu furrowed his brows slightly. Meeting up? That shouldn't be necessary. It's not that I don't value you two, but you really aren't suitable to work alongside me.

If I join forces with you, my actions will become inconvenient.

After contemplating, Xiao Mu chose a softer way to phrase it, "Meeting up isn't necessary, Elder Qi. It's better for us to act separately."

"Act separately?"

Qi Ping sounded puzzled and asked, "Xiao Mu, do you know how many people the Five Elements Sect has sent this time? Do you understand the strength of their forces?"

"Of course I do."

Xiao Mu had just learned the information from Senior Zun; how could he not understand the strength of the Five Elements Sect?

He replied calmly, "The Wood Spirit God is leading the group. Besides the Gold Spirit God, the other four Spirit Gods have descended, and all four are True God Realm cultivators."

"In addition to these four True God Realm individuals, there are over ten others. Though their strength is slightly lower, they are all at least Divine Spirits."

"You know all this?"

Qi Ping's tone faltered for a moment, clearly not expecting Xiao Mu to be so well-informed about the situation with the Five Elements Sect. With some curiosity, he asked, "Since you know, why are you still unwilling to cooperate with us? Xiao Mu, the forces of the Five Elements Sect are too overwhelming. At this moment, only by joining the three of us together can we barely contend against them. Acting solo will make you highly susceptible to being caught or even killed by the Five Elements Sect."

"Moreover, I've cultivated the Spirit Ear Technique and Divine Listening Technique, which allow me to hear and monitor activities across the heavens and earth, enabling me to quickly learn the movements of the Five Elements Sect. If you join us, you'll be able to precisely track the sect's activity."

Spirit Ear Technique? Divine Listening Technique? Hearing all that happens across the heavens and earth?

What kind of Secret Arts are those? They sound pretty impressive.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mu's attention shifted entirely to Qi Ping's Spirit Ear Technique, and he couldn't help but ask with curiosity, "Elder Qi, is the Spirit Ear Technique you mentioned a Divine Power or a Secret Art?"

I told you all this, and yet your focus is only on my Spirit Ear Technique?

Qi Ping was almost infuriated, thinking to himself, I'm talking about serious business here, yet all you care about is the Secret Art I've cultivated?

Frustrated, he replied, "It's a Divine Power. Xiao Mu, tell me your location, and Old Liu and I will come to find you. The three of us can work together to sabotage the Five Elements Sect's plan to seize the Door of Creation and prevent them from acquiring it."

So, it's a Divine Power?

A Divine Power sounds good. I wonder if Senior Zun could obtain the secret manual for it. If possible, I'd definitely cultivate it.

This Divine Power seems rather promising—being able to hear all that happens around me would mean I wouldn't have to worry about the Five Elements Sect scheming behind my back. I could find out whatever they say about me at any time.

Xiao Mu couldn't help but feel delighted and became even more interested in Qi Ping's Spirit Ear Technique.

"Elder Qi, how far can your Spirit Ear Technique listen?"

Xiao Mu couldn't resist asking further. He had to gather more details; otherwise, if the Spirit Ear Technique's range was limited, that would be disappointing.

"You..."

Qi Ping nearly exploded with frustration. I'm discussing important matters with you, and instead, you're fixated on learning about my Divine Power. What's your game here?

Are you trying to figure out all its details so you can counter me later?

Exasperated, he replied, "Xiao Mu, did you hear what I said earlier? The Five Elements Sect is preparing to seize the Door of Creation. Only if the three of us join forces can we barely contend against them and disrupt their plan to take the Door of Creation."

"I've heard everything you said, Elder Qi."

Xiao Mu responded with a smile.

He could tell that Elder Qi was annoyed, and perhaps he shouldn't have been so blunt in asking. After all, it involved prying into someone else's Divine Power.

However, if he didn't ask directly, how could he truly understand the Spirit Ear Technique?

Though he acknowledged Qi Ping's words, they left him unimpressed. A strategy that merely aimed for slight contention against the Five Elements Sect to disrupt their plan? So, their goal was set deliberately low from the start?

Xiao Mu's ideas, however, were entirely different.

Granted, he admitted that his strength compared to the Five Elements Sect fell far short. Facing them outright was undeniably out of the question.

But that didn't mean Xiao Mu believed he had no chance whatsoever. At least, he personally didn't think that way.

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