"Xiao Mu, where is that Black Stele you mentioned? Take me there."

"It's imperative to destroy the Black Stele before the Divine Spirit arrives from behind it; otherwise, once that True God descends, the entire human world will face calamity."

Xu Qianwu's expression was very grave, even betraying a hint of panic.

The Black Stele, symbolic of the True Gods, instantly made the situation extremely critical.

Compared to the Black Stele, things like the Curse Gate infiltration, the destruction of Nanhua Domain, and even the defeats at the ruins of Great Tang, all seemed trivial.

If the True God behind the Black Stele were to infiltrate, it would be true destruction, with all the powerhouses in the human world done for.

Unless the Human Emperor awakened from his slumber, and the Lord of Bai's Mansion returned, but was that even possible?

Xiao Mu saw Xu Qianwu's concerns and hesitated, "Elder Xu, the defense around the Black Stele is tight, it's not easy to get there. Moreover, the Divine Spirits chasing us will not sit idly by as we attempt to approach and destroy the Stele."

"Besides, having seen the Black Stele, I know the power it possesses is also extremely formidable. I worry that even you alone may not have the strength to destroy it."

Xiao Mu was not needlessly worried; having seen the Black Stele himself, he was acutely aware of its power. Just the oppressive and terrifying force it emanated could likely not be matched by an ordinary Divine Spirit powerhouse.

"Are you suggesting that we just sit by and do nothing?" Xu Qianwu glared, his tone displeased as he called out.

Xiao Mu remained unbothered, calmly stating, "What I mean is, we could first find Elder Fang and form an alliance with her."

"Your strength, together with Elder Fang's and mine, would undeniably increase our chances of destroying the Black Stele significantly."

"That makes sense," Xu Qianwu nodded, agreeing to Xiao Mu's suggestion.

This elder was merely hot-tempered, not foolish; how could he not understand this point?

"Enough, I will contact Fang Ying now. She's also injured, hiding and healing. With so much time passed, she should be almost recovered," he said while taking out his cellphone, preparing to contact Fang Ying.

While Fang Ying was injured, it was impossible to contact her through her cellphone. Now, so much time had passed that her injuries should have nearly healed, and her phone should be turned on.

Just now, Xu Qianwu caused a huge commotion, leading both the great chieftain Wu Jie and the Curse Deity to transmit messages towards Nanhua Domain. As long as Fang Ying was awake, she should have noticed the situation here by now.

Xu Qianwu took out his cellphone and dialed Fang Ying's number. The phone rang, but no one answered.

"What's going on with Fang Ying? Why isn't she answering her phone!"

Xu Qianwu grumbled discontentedly, hanging up the phone, and sent Fang Ying a message.

Xiao Mu reminded, "Elder Xu, perhaps Elder Fang has already noticed our situation here and is on her way over."

"Hmm, that's possible!" Xu Qianwu nodded in approval.

Then Xu Qianwu turned back to Xiao Mu with a smile, "Xiao Xiao, cough cough, I got injured again just now, you see... do you have... hehe... any piece of the Divine Treasure left for me to heal a bit more?"

Xiao Mu looked at Xu Qianwu speechlessly.

He knew this old fellow wouldn't stop until he drained him completely.

Xu Qianwu had indeed been injured by the combined efforts of the Curse Gate's Divine Spirit powerhouses using the Spirit Tablet to suppress him, but the injury wasn't really that serious. Even without healing, he would recover after some time.

Helplessly, he said, "Elder Xu, I only have that small piece left; if I use it now, I'll have none left. I see your injuries aren't severe, so perhaps it's unnecessary to use the Divine Treasure fragment to heal?"

"Xiao Xiao, you make a lot of sense!"

Xu Qianwu laughed dryly, gesturing towards the Divine Spirits of Curse Gate who were in pursuit, and reminded, "These people are still after us, and a battle could break out at any moment. You can't expect me to fight injured, can you?"

"Of course, I can manage even with injuries. However, won't there be a greater risk during the fight?"

"What if I get hurt? Who will protect you then?"

His words were righteous and full of conviction.

"I..."

Xiao Mu was at a loss for words; he indeed needed Xu Qianwu's protection, and there was no refuting this reason.

Just that... Old Ghost Xu was so desperate for the piece of the Divine Treasure that he'd stoop to any level, coming up with any reason needed. It was rather pitiful.

Helplessly, he said, "Fine, Elder Xu, since you've decided to use the fragment of the Divine Treasure to heal, I won't say anything more. But once this piece is used, I really won't have any left."

"If you get injured again, you'll have to heal and recover on your own."

"Hehe!"

Xu Qianwu's smile was tinged with a hint of cunning, "Xiao Xiao, from now on, I'll try my best not to get injured."

Xiao Mu knew his words were in vain.

He took out the small half of the Purple Bead-shaped Divine Treasure fragment he had just put away and handed it to Xu Qianwu, seriously reminding him, "Elder Xu, this is truly the last piece."

Xu Qianwu with a smile, responded, "I know, Xiao Xiao, much obliged."

He didn't believe a word of Xiao Mu's claim that it was the last piece; how many times had he heard that already?

Taking the small half of the Round Bead, Xu Qianwu immediately began the Absorption process.

After the Divine Power from the absorption of the small half of the Purple Bead was depleted, his Divine Spirit Tablet faintly saw further improvement, and the Golden Light on his body shone even brighter.

Xiao Mu saw this and, despite already knowing it would happen, was still amazed.

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