"Let's leave this place," Elder Zun sighed and beckoned Xiao Mu and Huang Yuan to leave.

The three of them retraced their steps, descending from the Netherworld Paper Bridge and taking the Willow Boat across the Blackwater River to the other side.

The Bone Hand emerged from the water again, attempting to drag the three into the depths, but without the assistance of the headless Golden Skeleton Man, Elder Zun and Huang Yuan easily dealt with the hands.

Leaving the Blackwater River behind, they continued along their original path, passed the Birth Wheel, through the lengthy corridor, and smoothly returned to the Human World.

"We've finally made it out."

Elder Zun exclaimed with a sigh, looking back at the shadow concealing the long passageway, worriedly saying, "We can't let others discover this passage. Old Huang, Xiao Mu, step back. I will destroy this area of space to keep the passage hidden."

Xiao Mu and Huang Yuan both knew that Elder Zun was proficient in the Power of Destruction and had the Destructive Spear of Treasures, capable of collapsing space to create a concealment effect. Upon hearing his words, they immediately stepped back.

Elder Zun took out the Destruction Spear and thrust it directly into the space beside the shadow.

Boom after boom echoed continuously, and the space near the shadow collapsed, contracting rapidly and completely concealing the shadow that was hiding the long passageway.

The three of them once again returned the way they came. Halfway through, Huang Yuan left, and Xiao Mu together with Elder Zun returned to the Great Tang Ruins.

"Xiao Mu,"

Outside the Great Tang Ruins, Elder Zun looked up at Xiao Mu's head and frowned slightly, saying, "The object that conceals the Tribulation Cloud is extraordinarily precious. If others come to know that you have acquired something like it, it would bring great trouble upon you."

Xiao Mu knew that Elder Zun spoke the truth. On his way back, he had seen many ordinary people and Mutated Beings.

Each of these people had a Gray Catastrophe Cloud above their heads. Of course, those without Divine Spirit Tablet duties were incapable of detecting this situation.

But if he were to appear in front of those who possessed Divine Spirit Tablet duties, his abnormality would be immediately noticed.

Xiao Mu earnestly said, "Please help me, Elder Zun."

Elder Zun kindly responded, "Huang Yuan and I have cultivated a minor art that can conceal the traces of our Tribulation Clouds being covered. If you don't mind, I am willing to teach it to you."

Xiao Mu hastily replied, "Thank you, Elder Zun. I am willing to learn this minor art."

Elder Zun smiled amiably and said, "The minor art we cultivate is called the Concealing God Art, which I will now impart to you. This technique is simply a straightforward use of the True Force within oneself and is easy to master..."

While speaking, Elder Zun conveyed the specific usage of the True Force to Xiao Mu who listened and practiced simultaneously. Soon enough, he got it right, and under the operation of the Concealing God Art, the Tribulation Cloud reappeared above his head.

This Tribulation Cloud was actually a fake, but even Divine Spirits would be unable to discern its authenticity.

Furthermore, during the operation of the Concealing God Art, Xiao Mu discovered that this technique not only concealed traces of his own Tribulation Cloud being covered but also concealed the divine light that had appeared behind him after obtaining Divine Spirit Tablet duties.

Xiao Mu sincerely thanked Elder Zun and made sure to have a way to contact him. The two parted ways and entered the Great Tang Ruins one after the other.

Upon returning to the Great Tang Ruins, Xiao Mu immediately headed for the Task Hall.

On the way, he took out his cellphone to contact Du Wenzhen.

Before departing for the 'Netherworld' with Elder Zun and Huang Yuan, Xiao Mu had come across the Land God Mansion ruins.

In the task group, this was considered a Merit that warranted a reward claim.

Worried that others might discover the Land God Mansion ruins and claim the merit for themselves while he was away, Xiao Mu had promptly notified Du Wenzhen to help him file the claim.

"Old Xiao, you old rascal are unsporting. You found the Land God Mansion Ruins and didn't even invite your brother," upon answering the call, Du Wenzhen immediately complained to Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu replied indifferently, "It all happened so suddenly, I didn't have time to inform you. Next time, I'll make sure to include you. Did you file the claim for me?"

"Do you think I'm as unsporting as you? I filed the claim for you as soon as you told me. Group Leader Wu praised you for completing the task so quickly. To have achieved a feat so soon after joining the task group, damn!"

Du Wenzhen grumbled, his tone carrying a hint of resentment.

Beep-beep!

Xiao Mu ended the call on his cellphone.

Putting away his cellphone, he walked towards Wu Yan's office.

Since the claim was successful, he was entitled to apply for a reward.

As for what type of reward to request, it would ultimately depend on the size of the Merit, which was measured using a specialized assessment method that was relatively fair.

"Group Leader, hello!"

Standing in front of Wu Yan's office door, Xiao Mu knocked.

"Xiao Mu, come in!"

Seeing Xiao Mu, Wu Yan's face lit up with a smile.

Everyone likes a capable subordinate.

"Group Leader, hello!"

Xiao Mu walked into the office and greeted Wu Yan again.

"Hello to you too, have a seat, have a seat!"

Wu Yan warmly invited Xiao Mu to sit down and said with a smile, "Xiao Mu, the Land God Mansion you discovered, I've investigated it. It's genuine, a real Divine Spirit Ruins."

"Currently, Cang Yuan is reviewing the information about the Land God Mansion, hoping to uncover more from following the leads."

"If you have some free time, you could visit Cang Yuan and perhaps provide some information you obtained when you discovered the Land God Mansion to assist in his investigation."

Cang Yuan was a consultant of Task Group One, belonging to the Consultant Office.

Both Task Group One and Task Group Two have their own Consultant Offices.

The purpose of these Consultant Offices is to assist the task groups with research on various data, provide information to aid the groups in performing their tasks more effectively.

"Yes, Group Leader."

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