Low murmurs of conversation spread through the crowd as people began to whisper.

Xiao Mu's expression changed subtly.

Cui Yan, isn't that Mr. Cui?

Do the Alliance's higher-ups intend to have Cui Yan replace Wu Yan as leader of group one?

For Xiao Mu, this was certainly not good news. Once Cui Yan replaced Wu Yan as the group leader, he would definitely be the first to suffer bad luck.

Because of the Alliance's rules, Cui Yan might not dare to do anything to him directly, but subtle suppression was inevitable.

He looked up at Wu Yan.

He had no real connection with Wu Yan, but compared to Cui Yan, he much preferred Wu Yan to stay in the position of group leader.

Feng Rensong shouted, "If Cui Yan wants to replace our leader and become the group leader, he first has to ask if I, Feng Rensong, agree to it."

The middle-aged man in the Mid Yin God Realm sitting inferior to Feng Rensong also said, "The leader has been fighting life and death for the Alliance for so many years, hasn't he earned enough merit? Why should Cui Yan replace him?"

...

With a slight lift of his right hand from Wu Yan, everyone immediately fell silent.

Wu Yan spoke calmly, "Be at ease. It won't be easy for Cui Yan to replace me as the group leader. When the time comes, I'll figure out a way to deal with it. Xiao Mu."

Having said this, he suddenly turned to look at Xiao Mu.

"Leader, please speak," Xiao Mu replied, bowing to Wu Yan, slightly startled by Wu Yan's sudden mention of his name since he and Du Wenzhen were sitting at the furthest end as the newcomers.

Everyone in the meeting room couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Xiao Mu, their faces filled with puzzled expressions. They clearly couldn't understand why Wu Yan was speaking to this newcomer first.

With a gentle smile, Wu Yan asked, "Xiao Mu, I heard you once directly confronted Cui Yan's Divine Power without harm. How did you manage that, can you tell me?"

"Cui Yan became a Divine Spirit?"

"Cui Yan actually has a Divine Spirit's position and domain?"

"This newcomer Xiao Mu can actually confront the Divine Power of a Divine Spirit?"

"He is only in the Mid Yin God Realm, how could he possibly stand against a Divine Spirit's Divine Power?"

Surprised exclamations rose in low tones throughout the meeting room, many faces wearing expressions of disbelief. They were not only surprised that Cui Yan had obtained a Divine Spirit's position and domain, but also at the fact that Xiao Mu could confront the Divine Power of a Divine Spirit.

"This..."

Xiao Mu had not anticipated that Wu Yan would suddenly ask him this question, and he was momentarily at a loss.

Feng Rensong suddenly cried out, "Xiao Mu, if you know how to deal with Divine Power, please tell the leader. It would be a great help to him."

I indeed know how to deal with Divine Power, but this method is useless to others.

Xiao Mu was filled with helplessness.

The reason he had been able to stand against Cui Yan's Divine Power was because of the Seal of the Heavenly Emperor. However, the Seal of the Heavenly Emperor was Xiao Mu's personal divine treasure, and even if he had wanted to, he couldn't lend it to Wu Yan.

After a moment of thought, he feigned a bitter smile and said, "Leader, Mr. Feng, I did indeed stand against Cui Yan's Divine Power, but the reason I was able to withstand it is probably because Cui Yan was holding back; otherwise, I might not have been able to bear it."

"Is that so!"

Upon hearing Xiao Mu's explanation, many in the meeting room looked visibly relieved.

That made more sense; how could someone in the Mid Yin God Realm have the power to stand against a Divine Spirit's Divine Power?

"Cui Yan was holding back?"

Wu Yan was a bit disappointed, but his face still showed a look of sudden realization.

After all, such an outcome was the most logical.

"Enough!"

Wu Yan waved his hand, deciding not to press Xiao Mu further, "I'll find another way to cope with Cui Yan."

Feng Xian said indignantly, "I think the reason Cui Yan dared to stand up and replace the leader is because of the newly acquired Divine Power."

"It's only because the leader doesn't have a Divine Spirit's position and domain. If our leader had one, would he still fear Cui Yan?"

The middle-aged man in the Mid Yin God Realm inferior to Feng Rensong snorted, "If we in group one work together, we might be able to secure a Divine Spirit's position and domain for our leader."

"Good idea."

Feng Rensong clapped in agreement and said loudly, "If the group leader obtains the Yin God status, I'd like to see what courage Cui Yan would have to stand up and try to replace the leader."

Wu Yan lifted his right hand slightly and smiled, "I appreciate everyone's good intentions. It's not easy to obtain the Yin God status. I'll figure out how to acquire it, whether by buying, seizing, or trying to get it through tasks. In any case, I will do my best. But regardless of whether I can get the Yin God status in the end, I, Wu Yan, will not fear Cui Yan."

"Now let's talk about the recent task arrangements..."

The main issues for Team One are twofold: too many deaths and insufficient harvest.

Addressing these issues, Wu Yan proposed two solutions.

The first was to establish a group chat on chat software, allowing all members to join, share information, and facilitate prompt communication.

Many members were not happy with this method of creating group chats. On one hand, they were worried about being restricted, and on the other hand, they were concerned about their merits being snatched by others.

But now, due to the external crisis and the recent high number of deaths, no one raised objections.

The second solution was about the issue of tasks yielding too little. Wu Yan decided to use Team One's internal resources to buy information from the outside world and share it in the group chat in a timely manner.

Admittedly, these two measures seemed to have a certain effect and were successfully implemented.

Besides, there was the issue of task distribution. Each member had been assigned certain tasks.

For instance, Xiao Mu was arranged to patrol around the Great Tang Ruins, while also probing for news about extraterrestrial evil beings and Divine Spirits' ruins among the Mutated Beings.

Do not underestimate this arrangement. In fact, a lot of the Alliance's information comes from these very rumors.

Some seemingly insignificant rumors might conceal earth-shattering events. The key is whether the person who hears the news will explore it further.

Starting from the next day, Xiao Mu began his patrol around the vicinity of the Great Tang Ruins.

He was very detailed in his work arrangements, focusing on various pieces of information about the Eighteen Domains reported from within the Great Tang Ruins on one hand, and frequenting various Mutated Beings' gathering spots to seek information from exchanges with different Mutated Beings on the other.

However, what Xiao Mu was most concerned about was the movements of the Curse Gate.

"Xiao Xiao, you're here again. What would you like to drink today?"

This was at a small bar exclusively for Mutated Beings, located roughly three hundred kilometers to the south of the Great Tang Ruins.

This was Xiao Mu's third visit to the small bar, and he had become very familiar with the bartending boss.

"A glass of Fire Immortal Wine!"

Xiao Mu took out five Energy Fruits and placed them on the bar counter.

"Here's your drink!"

The plump middle-aged boss smiled, placed a 200-milliliter glass cup in front of Xiao Mu, poured him a glass of a semi-transparent liquid with red flames, and casually pocketed the five Energy Fruits that Xiao Mu had set on the counter.

Xiao Mu took a sip from his cup and immediately felt a flame burning up from his Five Organs and Six Entrails. He didn't try to gather Power to suppress it, but instead savored the fiery feeling in his belly.

After entering the True Realm, normal alcoholic beverages had lost their taste for him; only mutant drinks brewed with True Force could still give him any sensation.

"Did someone look for me today?"

Xiao Mu set down his glass and looked towards the plump middle-aged boss.

Not to underestimate this plump middle-aged boss, even though he looked unremarkable, he was actually a true powerhouse in the True Realm, at the same stage as Xiao Mu, in the Mid Yin God Realm.

After getting to know the boss well, Xiao Mu deliberately left a contact method in the bar to undertake various commissions.

The plump boss smiled and glanced towards a man on the other side of the bar with a large mutton-chop beard, wearing a blue suit with jeans.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Xiao?"

The mutton-chop bearded man seemed to have an inkling and approached Xiao Mu proactively, speaking with a low and hoarse voice. His strength, however, was not high, only in the Mid Fourth Stage of Mortal Realm.

Xiao Mu responded with a smile, "Yes, that's me. Do you need something?"

The mutton-chop bearded man named Chen Ze said, "I heard from Boss Pang that Mr. Xiao undertakes various tasks and commissions. I happen to have a matter and would like to seek Mr. Xiao's help. Would you be willing to come with me?"

"Tell me about it first," Xiao Mu said.

Chen Ze explained, "My name is Chen Ze, a regular Mutated Being living nearby. The day before yesterday, something odd appeared out of nowhere in my living room, and that very night, my father died suddenly and inexplicably."

While he spoke, he took out an object for Xiao Mu to look at.

It was an ordinary ancient wooden plaque covered with dense, strange symbols, with black blood dripping from it, giving off a nauseating stench.

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