Xiao Mu disagreed calmly, saying: "A partnership should be based on a not too divergent power level. If the power difference is too large, does Mr Du really think we could cooperate?"

Du Kuang's face changed several times, "Mr Xiao's words make sense, in this case, I am willing to take a risk and hope Mr Xiao will be merciful."

Xiao Mu spoke amiably: "Mr Du, don't worry. When I mentioned assessing strength, it only needs a clash of aura, no need for a real hand-to-hand."

Du Kuang sighed with relief but his face became serious, he politely said: "Mr Xiao, please!"

Both of them sat still, and there was no sign of any build-up of power. The next moment, Du Kuang's face suddenly flushed and he and the sofa he was sitting on were pushed back a few meters.

Xiao Mu remained unmoved and sat calmly on the sofa, as if nothing had happened.

Du Kuang took a deep breath and laughed bitterly: "Mr Xiao's strength far exceeds mine, I am no match for him, I have embarrassed myself in front of you."

"That's kind of you, Mr Du's strength is actually not low."

Xiao Mu nodded slightly in a modest manner.

Du Kuang's strength is indeed not low, roughly in the same ballpark as Zhou Divine Wood.

Among those who have reached the perfect Fourth Realm, this is considered top-tier.

Du Kuang hesitantly asked in a low voice, "So about our cooperation?"

Actually, Xiao Mu wasn't entirely satisfied with cooperating with Du Kuang.

Although the other party's strength can be considered a top-tier existence in the perfect Fourth Realm, it still falls somewhat short of Xiao Mu's psychological threshold.

However, due to Xiao Mu's lack of information about the opportunity for ascension, he did need some help.

After some thought, "I can agree to cooperate with Mr Du, but only in a partial way."

"Partial cooperation?"

Du Kuang was delighted but found it strange.

He couldn't figure out what a partial cooperation meant.

Xiao Mu explained: "By partial cooperation, I mean an informal alliance. During the task, under feasible circumstances, I'm willing to aid Mr Du - including eradicating those enemies who aren't particularly strong."

"In return, Mr Du would need to provide information on the opportunity for ascension task, including who will be involved in the event, their strength levels, and the basic resource distribution in the Realm of True Nothingness."

"Mr Du can think it over and decide whether to agree to this kind of partnership."

Upon hearing this, Du Kuang's face changed again, he quietly listened to what Xiao Mu had to say and eventually sighed with relief, chuckling bitterly: "I assumed that with my abilities, if I willingly came forth, I would certainly get your approval."

"Now I realize that, with my strength, all I can do is provide information."

"So be it, I agree. I'll be responsible for bringing together the relevant information for the task, including the map of the Realm of True Nothingness, resource distribution, and the details of those involved."

"At the same time, I hope Mr Xiao will keep his word and provide me with assistance during the task whenever possible."

Xiao Mu casually waved his hand, "If I promise something, I will definitely do it. I also hope the information Mr Du gathers will be as detailed as possible."

"A lack of information could greatly affect the execution of the task."

Du Kuang stood up, assuring: "Rest assured Mr Xiao, I will start gathering the information immediately, and I will make sure it satisfies you."

"Then I'll be looking forward to your good news, Mr Du. Ruo Luan, see off our guest!"

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The fame of Xiao Mu now appears to have exceeded his own understanding.

After Du Kuang left, other Mutated Beings soon arrived, around seven or eight in total. Their objective was the same as Du Kuang's, to negotiate a cooperation.

The reaction of the Mutated Beings made Xiao Mu realize that he's now considered a small important figure in Broken Truth Mountain.

Xiao Mu did not let this go to his head, instead, he took the forthcoming task more seriously.

The information brought by Du Kuang about the Fifth Realm powerhouses also caused him grave concern.

The Fifth Realm Mutated Beings were capable of entering the Realm of True Nothingness to participate in the task, through special means. This caught him off guard and put him under immense pressure.

It seemed that he had to be fully prepared before the task.

Otherwise, if he was unprepared and encountered Fifth Realm Mutated Beings, he could very likely be killed.

There was still about a month left for the opportunity for ascension task.

Xiao Mu planned to seize this month to increase his strength.

Since his realm already reached the Perfection Tongxuan Realm, unless he broke through to the Fifth Realm, the Tongzhen Realm, there was no way to improve his own strength.

If he wanted to improve his power, he would have to resort to external means.

They include various magic treasures and strange methods.

At this moment, there were three options available to him.

Firstly, refine Xuantu.

With his current strength, he was already capable of cultivating advanced Xuantu.

The previous Xuanfeng Needle was just a basic Xuantu, with limited use and power.

Advanced Xuantu, compared to the Xuanfeng Needle, would increase power by several times at least.

But to cultivate Xuantu, a secret manual was required.

Xiao Mu began to consider whether to descend the mountain, find someone to compile a secret manual related to advanced Xuantu, and then cultivate it through energy mutation.

Secondly, Magical implements.

In the Energy Fruit Task, Xiao Mu obtained a high-grade magical weapon, the Demon-Slaying Pestle.

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