"That Xiao Mu, will he make a move against us?"

"You, me, all of us, even if we join forces, could we really be a match for Xiao Mu?"

"This..." Gan Yun was taken aback by the question, and his expression gradually changed.

Bai Rong's words made sense to him. As someone who had dealt with Xiao Mu before, like Bai Rong, he deeply understood Xiao Mu's terrifying power.

After pondering, he suddenly asked, "Since you brought this up, you must have a plan. Old Bai, what exactly is your plan? You might as well just tell me directly."

Bai Rong replied, "To outsiders, I won't share such things, but with you, Old Gan, you're not an outsider. After all, we've cooperated and shared life and death together. I have information and am willing to share it with you."

"Xiao Mu is too powerful. With our strength, encountering him can only lead to death. Others want to kill Xiao Mu and seize the Life and Death Seal and such. I think we shouldn't harbor such thoughts; they're unrealistic."

"If we try to kill Xiao Mu, we'll only be killed by him in the end. Therefore, I suggest that we two quickly lead the team into Dahong Pass. Once inside, find a place to hide and avoid conflict and exposure with Xiao Mu. Stay hidden until the battle for the Life and Death Seal ends, then leave immediately."

"Hide?"

Gan Yun was startled upon hearing this, his eyes flickered unstably.

Bai Rong's words actually moved him. Unless absolutely necessary, like Bai Rong, he didn't want to face Xiao Mu.

However, Bai Rong's suggestion for him to lead the team with Bai Rong into Dahong Pass for escape left him undecided.

Bai Rong saw Gan Yun's expression and felt anxious and uneasy.

He proposed his bold idea, believing that Gan Yun wouldn't betray him. But once his words were leaked, the Heavenly Court higher-ups would never let him go, and being executed as a deserter would be considered lenient.

Seeing Gan Yun's expression, his unease prompted him to smile awkwardly and subtly change his tone, "If you, Old Gan, do not wish to follow, put forward a suggestion, and we can follow your plan."

Gan Yun glanced at Bai Rong.

Bai Rong asked him to suggest, but he really didn't have any good ideas to offer.

In reality, his thoughts were quite similar to Bai Rong's; they both wanted to avoid Xiao Mu. Therefore, he actually agreed with Bai Rong's proposal.

After pondering and finding no better solution, he simply said, "As you said, Old Bai, Xiao Mu is indeed dangerous. If we don't leave promptly and enter Dahong Pass, we might really be killed by him."

"Therefore, Old Bai, I agree with your plan. After all, treasures are important, but not as much as our lives."

"We are no match for Xiao Mu. Staying to fight him would be suicidal. Fine, let's go with your suggestion and head into Dahong Pass to hide. But let's keep this plan between us, no need to tell others. If anyone leaks it, both of us will suffer consequences."

"Haha! I knew you, Old Gan, would agree."

Bai Rong was delighted upon hearing this and called out, "Let's go, into Dahong Pass!"

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"Those Heavenly Court mutated beings carrying the treasures from the prefect's treasury are moving fast. Huh, someone suddenly left, moving at incredible speed!"

Gu Mei, holding the silver-grey handbell, informed Xiao Mu of the movement while traveling.

"Left? Nevermind these people for now. Let's focus on finding traces of other Heavenly Court mutated beings."

Xiao Mu, intentionally restraining his escape speed, stayed beside Gu Mei, asking her to help locate the Heavenly Court mutated beings carrying the prefect's treasures.

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Wuuuu!

Amidst a low rumble, a black hole suddenly appeared in front of four human world mutated beings who were being pursued by Qin Guang and others.

"Who?"

The four human world mutated beings were startled upon seeing the black hole appear ahead.

Among them, the two True God Realm experts shouted in shock.

"It's me, Chen Tong, don't resist!"

From the black hole, came the voice of Chen Tong. Following that, a hand reached out, grabbing the four human world mutated beings, pulling them over one by one. In total, four pulls were made, and the four human world mutated beings were pulled through the black hole by Chen Tong's hand.

Upon hearing Chen Tong's voice, the four human world mutated beings immediately calmed down and did not resist, easily being pulled into the black hole by Chen Tong.

Wuuuu!

Moaning sounds, akin to crying, came from the black hole as it rapidly shrank and disappeared.

"Damn it! They actually escaped. Who was that person just now?"

"Someone from the human world came to rescue them, who saved them?"

Qin Guang, leading his team in pursuit, watched as all four human world mutated beings escaped, their anger boiling over.

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"Thank you, Brother Chen. If it weren't for your timely rescue, the four of us would have likely perished at the hands of the Heavenly Court by now."

About 300 kilometers away from the rescue site in a marshland, the four human world mutated beings saved by Chen Tong were gratefully thanking him.

"No need to be polite, fellow Daoists. As fellow human world kin, it's natural to help each other."

Chen Tong, familiar with them, politely waved his hand, "Why were you being pursued by the Heavenly Court? Where are your comrades? Are there only four of you?"

The four human world mutated beings included two True God Realm and a leader, a slender, pretty-faced man named Sun Hong, whose strength exceeded that of his peers.

Sun Hong cupped his hands to Chen Tong with sorrow, "To be honest, we originally had seven people, including three True God Realm and four Divine Spirits Realm."

"After entering the Creation Space, we sought to kill Heavenly Court mutated beings. Initially, it went smoothly. But as the killing went on, suddenly, the Heavenly Court gathered, their force vastly surpassing ours."

"Not long ago, we fell into the Heavenly Court's ambush and were attacked. Aside from Brother Li Kang, Ying Xuan, Niu Zhong, and myself, the others were killed."

Upon hearing this, Chen Tong looked angry and cursed, "The Heavenly Court people are truly hateful!"

"And you, Brother Chen, have you always been alone?"

Sun Hong asked Chen Tong back.

Chen Tong gently shook his head, his expression dark, "Like you, I originally had comrades as well. But later, we were ambushed by Heavenly Court experts, and everyone was killed except me, who barely escaped."

"Fellow Daoists, Brother Sun, Brother Li, Ying Xuan, Niu Zhong, I suggest the five of us act together henceforth. With teamwork, we might be safer. Otherwise, if separated, it'll only be easier for the Heavenly Court to hunt us down."

Sun Hong and the others nodded immediately, "Brother Chen's suggestion is good, we agree."

"We are all injured, like fish on a cutting board. Joining forces could give us a better chance for survival. Brother Chen's proposal makes sense."

Chen Tong suddenly laughed, but then turned serious, "This is just one suggestion. Fellow Daoists, I have another suggestion. The Heavenly Court joined forces to besiege us, so why can't we who come from the human world team up to fight them?"

"My other suggestion is to contact nearby human world mutated beings, gather together, and collectively resist the Heavenly Court."

"Brother Sun, Brother Li, Ying Xuan, Niu Zhong, can any of you find a way to connect with other human world mutated beings?"

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"Xiang Quan, what are the results of your search? That True God Realm from the human world, named Chen Tong? Where has Chen Tong escaped to?"

Liang Kuang kept eyeing Xiang Quan, waiting for him to use a tracking method to find Chen Tong's whereabouts.

Xiang Quan held a blue Dao Talisman in his hand and solemnly said, "Reporting to Respected Envoy Liang, that human world Chen Tong is currently about 430 kilometers southwest in a marsh. Together with him are four more human world mutated beings, including two True God Realm and two Divine Spirits Realm."

"However, all four are injured, especially the two Divine Spirits Realm, whose injuries are severe and should pose no threat to us."

"Injured!"

Liang Kuang was overjoyed and ordered loudly, "Let's go, follow me and eliminate them. If elimination isn't possible, follow Respected Envoy Feng's command, drive them to Dahong Pass and blockade it to kill them!"

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