Xiao Mu soared into the air, directly rushing toward the spatial channel.

He must seize the opportunity to escape the Sealed Land through the spatial channel.

"What kind of Changeable Divine Technique is this?"

Xiao Mu's Changeable Divine Technique could create two false bodies, taking even the Five Elements Patriarch by surprise.

But it was only surprise, nothing more.

Seeing Xiao Mu about to enter the channel, a flash of Five Elements divine light appeared in his eyes.

Immediately after, the Five Elements Patriarch extended his right hand, aiming toward the direction of Xiao Mu, and made a fierce upward motion.

Boom!

The spot where Xiao Mu had just been standing suddenly surged, and a small mountain erupted from underground.

The small mountain bore the attributes of the Five Elements, divided into five colors, and formed five layers, towering over a hundred meters high.

As soon as the mountain emerged, it transformed directly into the appearance of the Five Elements Patriarch.

Meanwhile, a thousand miles away, the true Five Elements Patriarch suddenly disintegrated, turning into a pile of gray dust.

When the Five Elements Patriarch formed from the mountain appeared, its upper body was already suspended in mid-air.

He extended a huge hand and grabbed at Xiao Mu, who was preparing to rush into the spatial channel.

"A mere junior, trying to escape in my presence?"

The Five Elements Patriarch laughed, looking at Xiao Mu with an expression full of mocking intent.

At the moment he was caught by the Patriarch, Xiao Mu's face changed color. Without hesitation, he gripped the Creation Beads tightly.

Crack! Crack!

Strands of Creation Light burst out, enveloping Xiao Mu's body.

Thus, the Five Elements Patriarch grabbing Xiao Mu wasn't exactly holding Xiao Mu's physical body, but rather clutching the shield formed by Creation Power.

"Congratulations, Patriarch, Xiao Mu is finally captured!"

"Congratulations, Patriarch, for apprehending Xiao Mu! This man is a notorious criminal personally named by Emperor Taija. By presenting him to the Emperor, old ancestor shall receive great rewards!"

When the disciples of the Five Elements Sect saw Xiao Mu had been captured, they were thrilled. Kneeling one by one, they loudly congratulated the Patriarch.

"All of you stand up. This Xiao Mu dared to kill members of my sect; I will deal with him personally!"

The Five Elements Patriarch gestured for them to rise.

"Thank you, Patriarch!"

The disciples of the Five Elements Sect stood up. Then, the Water Spirit God stepped forward again to bow to the Patriarch, reporting, "Patriarch, Xiao Mu once entered the Creation Array and obtained a Creation Beads. With it, he managed to control one-quarter of the Creation Array."

"The Creation Array is tied to Creation Power. Would it not be prudent, Patriarch, to make him surrender the Creation Beads?"

"An excellent suggestion!"

The mountain-like Five Elements Patriarch glanced at Xiao Mu, his eyes lighting up as he spotted the Creation Beads in Xiao Mu's hands, his face instantly filled with delight.

Though he had escaped his confinement, his energies were greatly drained after being trapped for so long. Yet the Creation Beads, with their Creation Power, could help him recover swiftly.

Smiling, he nodded at Bai Suqin, "I will have him surrender the Creation Beads shortly."

After pausing, he added, "Earlier, I spotted two True God Realm individuals from the Human world fleeing to the depths of Shaking Mountain. Go find them and ensure they are captured."

"Yes, Patriarch!" Bai Suqin and her group responded.

The Five Elements Patriarch continued, "During the pursuit of Xiao Mu, I also noticed ancient remnants within this space. In ancient times, these beings were under Bai Jing's dominion and had enmity with our sect."

"Once you've slain those two True God Realm humans, don't forget to eliminate those ancient remnants under Bai Jing's rule."

As he spoke, rage surged in the Patriarch's heart, and he cursed furiously, "That old dog Bai Jing trapped me for tens of thousands of years. Even these ancient remnants leave me disgusted!"

"Yes, we will obey your orders!"

Bai Suqin bowed again. Then, standing up, she gathered Luo Zhan, Qin Zhong, and Bai Su'e to search for Qi Ping and Liu Tong.

Meanwhile, the Five Elements Patriarch, with Bai Suqin and the others gone, turned his gaze back to Xiao Mu.

Sheltered within the Creation shield, Xiao Mu remained remarkably composed, chuckling dryly as he waved at the Patriarch, "Greetings, senior!"

"You brat!"

The Five Elements Patriarch's face darkened, unwavering, as he stared sharply at Xiao Mu, growling hatefully, "Hand over the Creation Beads, and I promise you a swift death!"

"Hehe!"

Xiao Mu let out another chuckle, deliberately probing, "If I am doomed to die regardless, why should I surrender the Creation Beads? How about this—we strike a bargain: I give you the Creation Beads, and you let me go free?"

The Five Elements Patriarch sneered, his voice dripping with disdain, "You're a criminal named by Emperor Taija himself. Do you still dream of escaping?"

"Then I have no choice. Giving up the Creation Beads leads to death; refusing to give them also leads to death. Since either way I'll die, why would I hand them over?" Xiao Mu shrugged helplessly.

Fury flashed across the Patriarch's face. He gritted his teeth, "Brat, if you won't hand over the Creation Beads, you'll suffer torture before dying. Surrender them, and I promise you'll die swiftly."

"Heed my advice—if you wish to avoid pain, hand over the Creation Beads willingly."

"Hehe!"

Suddenly, Xiao Mu sneered, his anger flaring as he pointed at the Five Elements Patriarch, unleashing a tirade, "You filthy old ghost, crawling out of the dirt! You think you can torture me? Be careful you don't shatter your claws!"

"If I weren't merely a Divine Spirit, short of the True God Realm, killing you—the likes of you—would be akin to crushing a dog!"

"Want to torture me? Come on, old ghost! Let's see if you've got the skill to break my Creation Divine Shield!"

Pointing at the Patriarch, Xiao Mu yelled furiously.

Xiao Mu erupted in defiance. Since the Patriarch clearly intended to spare no mercy, why not hurl verbal barbs with abandon?

The Five Elements Patriarch's face turned livid with rage as he glared at Xiao Mu, "Good, very good, you little brat! If I fail to torture you to death, I am no better than a beast!"

"You were never human to begin with!"

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