The Energy Fruit Task actually also involves an opportunity for ascension, which took Xiao Mu by surprise and stirred some excitement in him.

His cultivation level had already reached the Late Tongxuan Realm and he had fully prepared the Boundary Breaking Pill necessary for a breakthrough to the peak.

Since his practiced cultivation method is of high quality, there is no upper limit to his abilities. As long as he can get a large enough quantity of energy fruit, he can easily breakthrough to the peak.

Once he reaches the peak, he will have to consider the so-called 'opportunity for ascension'.

If he could seize the opportunity for ascension this time...

Thinking of this, Xiao Mu's heart was set ablaze.

However, he quickly cooled down, as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped on him.

The number of Mutated Beings participating in the task was too high. Not only were there Mutated Beings from the Mortal Realm, but there were also Evil Ghosts, Zombies, and even Mutated Beings from the Greenfin Clan.

Among the Mutated Beings, the weakest were at the Late-stage of the Fourth Realm, and there were many at the peak level.

Given Xiao Mu's late Fourth Realm abilities, standing out amongst so many Mutated Beings was no easy task.

The chance of obtaining the opportunity for ascension was very low. But Xiao Mu had not completely given up; he still quietly made plans.

Regardless, as long as he participates, there will always be a slight chance.

More importantly, he had the Fire Dragon Vehicle, whose speed was on par with those Mutated Beings at the Fifth Realm. Even if he couldn't win, he could still escape.

That was his confidence. He didn't worry about his own safety or retreat plans at all.

Three days later, the plane flew into the mountainous area and landed in a large square.

This was the Taihang Mountains, an ancient mountain range.

Due to the World Mutation, this ancient mountain range had undergone drastic changes. The elevation increased, the terrain became steep, and various strange landscapes appeared; also, it gave birth to various odd objects. It was full of danger, but also full of opportunities.

There were ordinary people who entered the Taihang Mountains and found Energy Fruits at the foot of the mountain, becoming strong.

But there were also powerful Mutated Beings who ventured into the Taihang Mountains, accidentally went into dangerous places, and perished without a single bone left.

This was a place where opportunities and danger coexisted.

The region where the Energy Fruit Tree was located was such a dangerous place, a massive valley known as the Infinite Valley.

The Infinite Valley was shrouded by a naturally formed, gigantic array. The array was closed for the time being, and it wasn't time for it to open yet.

"Hehe!"

A sinister laughter suddenly echoed from behind him. Xiao Mu turned around, his face solemn.

"Ying Long!"

Xiao Mu recognized the man. It was Ying Long.

Next to Ying Long was another man with a stout body. A three-meter-tall giant, it was Ying Long's good friend Zhu Yansheng.

Just as he expected, Ying Long and Zhu Yansheng were participating in the Energy Fruit Task together.

Ying Long was staring intently at Xiao Mu, his face filled with resentment and gritting his teeth, "Xiao Mu, even heaven wants you dead, I want to see how you will die this time!"

Zhu Yansheng revealed a sinister smile, full of confidence in his own strength, "Xiao Mu, your luck is terrible, you're doomed this time."

Xiao Mu quickly calmed down and retorted with no hesitation, "There were many who wanted me dead, but they all ended up dying by my hands."

"You are very arrogant, I hope that after entering the valley, you will still be able to act so arrogantly."

Ying Long sneered, curling his mouth.

"Boom!"

Zhu Yansheng violently plunged a blood-red massive flag into the ground, causing an earth-shattering noise. Simultaneously, his body transformed into a giant, towering into the sky.

The loud noise attracted the attention of countless people, all looking in this direction.

"I, Zhu Yansheng, a Mutated Being at the Peak of the Fourth Realm, have attained Dao with the Ancient Mammoth Spirit, and cultivated a Heavenly God body. I'm here to recruit companions. We go in together and come out together. Any who wish to join, come quickly!"

"What? Zhu Yansheng!"

"Zhu Yansheng is recruiting!"

"I want to join."

"Boss Zhu, please be sure to accept me!"

The Mutated Beings nearby all heard Zhu Yansheng's words. Many people rushed over, requesting to join.

A mutated being with the head of an elephant and the body of a man spoke excitedly, "Boss Zhu, I, Xiang Li, want to join. Please be sure to accept me!"

"A low-grade Mutated Being who has just entered the Late-stage dares to join my team, get lost!"

After glancing at Xiang Li, Zhu Yansheng showed his anger and harshly dismissed Xiang Li with just a cold glare, "In my team, we only accept Mutated Beings in the Late-stage Peak Realm or above. Those who don't qualify, get lost! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

The number of members in a team cannot exceed five, otherwise, the Alliance will intervene.

Xiang Li was rebuked and quietly faded into the crowd.

There were at least seven or eight Mutated Beings like Xiang Li, who came excitedly but had to silently withdraw. Those who didn't meet the qualifications for Zhu Yansheng's team weren't at the Late-stage Peak of the Fourth Realm.

A white crane landed in front of Xiang Li and turned into a youth in white clothes, "He Yu, Peak Realm!"

The young man in white, He Yu, had a cold voice, giving off an aura of "it's best not to approach".

"Count you in."

Zhu Yansheng glanced at him, his expression relaxed.

"Liu Hun, Late-stage Peak of the Fourth Realm!"

An older man erupted from the ground, appearing before Zhu Yansheng.

"Take my palm!"

Zhu Yansheng suddenly struck with his palm, turning it into a sky-covering giant hand that severely descended upon Liu Hun.

Liu Hun gritted his teeth, both of his hands resisted fiercely.

Boom!

Zhu Yansheng's one palm drove Liu Hun into the ground, completely submerging him in mud.

Liu Hun jumped out from the mud, seemingly injured, in a very embarrassing state.

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