"Count me in!"

Zun's eyes sparkled with divine light as he swiftly made a decision and smiled. "Grand Elder Zhou entrusted me to look after you. As such, I already have an obligation to help you. Now, to be able to participate in this encirclement, I might even get a share of the treasures. This is perfect for me."

"Senior Zun, since that's settled, we'll agree on this. When I receive a message from Perfected Gu Ya, I will inform you immediately."

Xiao Mu stood up and bid farewell to Zun.

After leaving Zun's thatched cottage, Xiao Mu couldn't help but feel uneasy and made his way to Dalin Abyss once more.

The forces of the Heavenly Court set to ambush him might be very strong. Having only Senior Zun's assistance seemed insufficient; to be safe, he must find more helpers.

Traveling nonstop towards Dalin Abyss, upon reaching the edge, Xiao Mu followed a small stream downstream, and continued escaping until he reached the end of the creek.

"Senior Huang, are you there?"

Xiao Mu called into the waterfall at the end of the creek.

Behind the waterfall was an Array, where Huang Yuan was hiding.

"Xiao Mu, what do you need?"

Huang Yuan's voice came from behind the waterfall. The next moment, with the sound of rushing water, the pristine waterfall descending like curtains from the mountaintop split open in the middle like cloth cut by scissors. Three figures dashed out: Huang Yuan, Zhu Fuchen, and Yu Wen'en.

"Greetings to Senior Huang, Team Leader Zhu, and Brother Yu," Xiao Mu said with a smile to the three people.

"Xiao Mu, greetings to you. What brings you here?"

Zhu Fuchen inquired about Xiao Mu's intentions.

Yu Wen'en was more polite. "Brother Xiao, greetings. What brings you here so suddenly? Is there anything I can assist with?"

Xiao Mu nodded and said, "There happens to be a matter for which I need the three of your assistance. Senior Huang, Team Leader Zhu, Brother Yu, to avoid the Heavenly Court's Secret Arts eavesdropping on us, let's talk inside the Array."

The so-called waterfall was just an illusion technique of the Great Array. Xiao Mu had noticed this when Huang Yuan, Zhu Fuchen, and Yu Wen'en came out, which was why he suggested it.

None of Huang Yuan, Zhu Fuchen, or Yu Wen'en objected, and the four of them entered the waterfall.

Inside the waterfall was a vast space, which reminded Xiao Mu of the Water Curtain Cave from Journey to the West, complete with all kinds of living necessities.

The four sat down around a stone table with stone stools.

Just as they seated themselves, Huang Yuan impatiently urged, "Come on, kid Xiao, what do you need our help with? Spit it out!"

"Senior Huang is truly impatient."

Xiao Mu smiled and didn't take it to heart and then went on to explain, "I've come this time because I have some benefits I'd like to offer the three of you."

"Consider yourself conscientious."

Huang Yuan snorted.

Zhu Fuchen coughed to stop Huang Yuan from continuing, this old guy really didn't know how to speak. He was quite concerned that Huang Yuan might anger Xiao Mu.

"Xiao Mu, just speak your mind," Zhu Fuchen said.

Xiao Mu replied, "Since that's the case, I'll get straight to the point. Team Leader Zhu, Brother Yu, Senior Huang, besides carrying out the Alliance's tasks, you all probably want to strengthen your own power, right?"

"Nonsense! Would we risk an adventure to hunt down the City God of Tai Cang if not for enhancing our strength?" Huang Yuan blurted out impatiently once again.

Xiao Mu glanced at Huang Yuan and soothed, "Senior Huang, please be patient. It's precisely because I know the three of you want to improve your strength that I've come to seek your help."

"According to the information I've received, the Heavenly Court is plotting against me, and I plan to use this opportunity to counterplot against them."

"However, when the Heavenly Court attempts to carry out their plan against me, they will likely send at least two to three powerful Divine Spirits, which is why I have no choice but to seek help."

"Besides the three of you, I've also approached Senior Zun. Senior Zun has already agreed to take part in ambushing the Mutated Beings of the Heavenly Court."

"Senior Zun agreed too?" Huang Yuan was surprised. He had a great relationship with Zun and immediately asked, "What benefits did you offer him?"

"Old Huang, don't ask that," Zhu Fuchen couldn't help but interrupt Huang Yuan once more.

It was so embarrassing to ask about benefits directly! They were all part of the Alliance, serving for the Alliance's sake. Even if there were no benefits attached, just saying it was to deal with the Heavenly Court should compel them to help Xiao Mu when he asks for assistance.

"There's no need to talk about benefits; we are all members of the Alliance, with a shared goal to jointly confront the Heavenly Court. Of course, if those who take action can get a share of the spoils afterward, that's even better."

In the end, it's still about benefits, hypocritical!

Huang Yuan glared at Zhu Fuchen, feeling contempt inside, such hypocrisy!

Xiao Mu spoke up: "Team Leader Zhu, Senior Huang, there's no need to argue. As long as the three of you participate in the assassination of Heavenly Court's Mutated Beings, you will definitely not miss out on the benefits."

"You all know that I possess part of the Heavenly Emperor's Authority, which allows me to strip others of their positions and Divine Treasures, right?"

"When the time comes to assassinate the Heavenly Court's Mutated Beings, the Divine Treasures stripped from these Mutated Beings will be the benefits distributed to you all."

In fact, Xiao Mu himself didn't find anything wrong with Zhu Fuchen and Huang Yuan asking for benefits.

As Zhu Fuchen said, even without benefits, given that they are fellow Alliance members, they are bound to partake in the assassination of Heavenly Court's Mutated Beings.

However, even if the three of them end up participating, the level of effort put forth during the assassination may vary with or without benefits.

Distributing treasures afterward can greatly enhance the participants' enthusiasm.

"Young Xiao, as straightforward as ever, worthy of my high regard!" Huang Yuan spoke up in praise.

Zhu Fuchen's face showed a smile, "Xiao Mu, you have spoken thus far, it would be rude of me not to participate. Rest assured, for the assassination of the Heavenly Court's Mutated Beings, count me in."

Yu Wen'en's attitude differed from that of Zhu and Huang, "Brother Mu has been kind to me, even without mentioning benefits, I, Old Yu, would help just the same. Brother Mu, be at ease, when the time for action comes, just let Old Yu know, and I'll be there immediately."

"Dear sirs, the Heavenly Court's arrangements may be imminent, please be prepared for it, until we meet again!" Xiao Mu stood up, bid farewell to Huang, Zhu, and Yu, and left the Valley.

After returning to his abode, Xiao Mu resumed his Cultivation, continuing to polish his strength.

He had only recently raised his Realm to the Peak of the Divine Spirit Realm and thus it was impossible to elevate his Realm once again to reach the Peak Perfection of the Divine Spirit Realm in a short period.

In fact, for Xiao Mu, the Peak of the Divine Spirit Realm and the Peak Perfection of the Divine Spirit Realm were almost the same.

The King's Authority Sealing Technique could be maximized at the Peak of the Divine Spirit Realm, the same as it would be at Peak Perfection.

Even including the Emperor's Might, there is no difference between the Peak of the Divine Spirit Realm and its Peak Perfection.

If there is a difference, it might only be that one's own Power is more abundant, allowing for stronger physical combat capabilities.

However, for Divine Spirits who relied more on authorities, physical combat power wasn't particularly important.

During the ceaseless Cultivation, three days later, around nine o'clock in the morning, Zhao Jingyan finally sent a message.

Zhao Jingyan contacted Xiao Mu, "Brother Mu, Cui Lin has contacted me; the Perfected of Gu Ya has once again convened a gathering."

"Excellent, Brother Zhao, stay home and do not go out; I will be there shortly."

Xiao Mu transmitted his thoughts back through hair using Divine Sense, calming Zhao Jingyan and set off to the Zhao Family using Escape Art.

"Greetings, Brother Mu!"

Seeing Xiao Mu's Escape Light, Zhao Jingyan came forward to greet him with a bow.

"No need for formalities!"

Xiao Mu waved his hand for Zhao Jingyan to rise and asked, "Brother Zhao, how long before Cui Lin arrives?"

Zhao Jingyan estimated briefly, "About ten minutes or so. Cui Lin is already on his way here. His Escape Art is not as fast as Brother Mu's, by my estimates, it will take him about ten more minutes to arrive."

"Very well, Brother Zhao, please hand over the treasures you have crafted recently, and also, please hide yourself in my Temple and do not come out."

Xiao Mu swiftly made arrangements.

"Yes, Brother Mu. Brother Mu, this is the Treasure that the Perfected of Gu Ya has entrusted me to craft, please take good care of it."

As he spoke, Zhao Jingyan took out a Storage Box and handed it to Xiao Mu.

"Thank you! Brother Zhao, please hide in the Temple!"

Xiao Mu took the Storage Box and once again urged Zhao Jingyan to hide in the Temple.

Zhao Jingyan agreed and hid inside the Temple.

Xiao Mu stood in place, running the Changeable Divine Technique on himself, silently transforming into the appearance of Zhao Jingyan. Then, he contacted Senior Zun, Huang Yuan, and the others, informing them of his movements and asking Senior Zun and Huang Yuan to prepare. He himself began to impersonate Zhao Jingyan's identity to take Cui Lin's place.

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