"I've managed to get in touch, but Elder Qi and Elder Liu aren't with me."

Xiao Mu brushed over the matter of Qi Ping and Liu Tong with a single sentence.

Then, he turned to Zhou Xuanmen and directly stated his intentions. "Grand Elder Zhou, I'd like to borrow the Human Emperor's Seal."

"What? You want to borrow the Human Emperor's Seal?"

Zhou Xuanmen was taken aback. Xiao Mu's words were utterly unexpected to him.

Borrow the Human Emperor's Seal? What kind of treasure was that? How could it simply be borrowed? Moreover, the Human Emperor's Seal was under the control of the Divine Phoenix Maiden, who was currently in secluded cultivation. Even if one wanted to borrow it, it wouldn't be possible.

Not only Zhou Xuanmen, but everyone else who heard Xiao Mu's words was equally shocked.

This Xiao Mu actually wanted to borrow the Human Emperor's Seal?

What would he do with the Human Emperor's Seal? Even if he got it, would he be able to use it?

Zhou Xuanmen didn't question Xiao Mu's ability to use the Human Emperor's Seal. He knew well that Xiao Mu was capable of wielding it.

Instead, he asked, "Xiao Xiao, the Human Emperor's Seal isn't something that can be lent recklessly. What exactly do you need it for?"

"Here's the situation."

Xiao Mu explained his current predicament, emphasizing that he intended to ascend Zhendang Mountain. However, the Five Elements Sect had placed a Great Array midway up the mountain to block his path. Simultaneously, they were gathering forces to unlock the Door of Creation and seize the Creation Treasure.

"The people of the Five Elements Sect are already trying to capture the Creation Treasure?"

Zhou Xuanmen furrowed his brows in thought. Xiao Mu's words left him anxious. After a moment, he said, "The Human Emperor's Seal can't be casually loaned. What's blocking you is merely an array. Since it's an array, you'll need someone skilled in array-breaking. Zun."

As he spoke, Zhou Xuanmen turned to Zun, "I seem to recall a descendant of Yang Yuan, the Primordial Array Master, at the Great Tang Ruins?"

Zun nodded and replied, "The person is called Yang Jun. He's currently in secluded cultivation at the Great Tang Ruins, focusing entirely on inheriting Yang Yuan's legacy."

Zhou Xuanmen asked again, "How is his inheritance progressing? How much of Yang Yuan's mastery has he acquired?"

"That… I'm not sure. If you want definite answers, you might want to ask Wu Jie."

Zhou Xuanmen didn't press further and turned to Xiao Mu. "Xiao Xiao, you should head back for now. I'll think of a way to deal with the array."

"Thank you, Grand Elder Zhou."

Failing to borrow the Human Emperor's Seal left Xiao Mu slightly disappointed.

But since Zhou Xuanmen seemed confident in resolving the Great Array at Zhendang Mountain, Xiao Mu decided to let him handle it.

As for Yang Jun, the alleged descendant of Yang Yuan, Xiao Mu not only knew him but was quite familiar with him. However, since Zhou Xuanmen had taken over the matter, there was no need for Xiao Mu to intervene.

After expressing his gratitude, he returned to the Sealed Land to wait.

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At the Great Tang Ruins, in the Yang family residence.

"Chen Jing, a Divine Spirit realm powerhouse from the Great Xia Realm, made remarkable contributions in battles against the Yin Yang Sect."

"Xiao Mu, also of the Divine Spirit realm, is still at the front lines, fighting against the Heavenly Court."

"And I, Yang Jun—compared to them, I'm about the same age. If they can do it, so can I!"

"Sigh, I really wish I could leave the mountain soon and serve the Alliance!"

Yang Jun was sprawled lazily on the sofa, muttering to himself. As he spoke, he sighed again and began spinning a pen-sized Golden Array Breaking Order between his fingers.

"Brother, what are you sighing over now? You're still young, and at this rate, you'll soon turn into an old man!"

A door opened, and a lively young woman walked out—it was Yang Jun's younger sister, Yang Yu.

"Sighing? Sister, you don't understand. Only when your brother grows stronger and gains influence will you be able to marry better in the future." Yang Jun turned to look at his sister and sighed again.

"Brother, stop spouting nonsense. Who says I want to get married? I'm a Mutated Being. Even if I never marry, what does it matter?"

Yang Yu blushed and shot her brother a glare.

"Not wanting to marry now doesn't mean you won't want to someday."

Seeing his sister open her mouth to argue, Yang Jun immediately stopped her. "Hold on, I know what you're about to say. For now, you might truly have no intention of marrying. But who knows what the future holds? Will your thoughts change? Who can predict that now?"

"Your brother is simply preparing ahead of time. The stronger I am, the more important my sister will seem in others' eyes."

"What your brother is doing is ensuring that, no matter when you decide to marry, you'll be able to choose the best possible match."

Yang Jun spoke with pride in his tone.

Yang Yu was left speechless but also moved. After thinking for a moment, she suddenly asked, "Brother, how is your progress with the inheritance?"

At the mention of the inheritance, Yang Jun sat up straight, his face brimming with pride. "After this period of secluded cultivation, I've mastered about seventy to eighty percent of the legacy. The rest is simply beyond my current abilities and temporarily inaccessible."

"So, all I need now is one opportunity. Just one opportunity, and your brother will be world-renowned, with the entire Alliance knowing the name Yang Jun."

"Bragger!"

Yang Yu puffed her cheeks in playful defiance but couldn't help letting a smile spread across her face.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

A sudden knock at the door drew the siblings' attention to the entrance.

Yang Jun raised his voice and called out, "Who is it?"

"It's me, Feng Rensong. Yang Brother, it's time for you to serve the Alliance."

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Twilight Forest Village, at the Human World Base, inside the office.

Standing atop the Cursed Cloud, Zhou Xuanmen descended gently, carrying Yang Jun.

"Go on in!" Zhou Xuanmen set Yang Jun down and instructed.

"Understood. Thank you, Grand Elder Zhou, for the speedy journey!"

Yang Jun cupped his hands respectfully toward Zhou Xuanmen and then walked confidently into the room.

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