"That's enough, we can't ask for more, or the old man will truly lose his temper."

Zhou Xuanmen was already satisfied inside, but he feigned difficulty, adopting a thoughtful look.

After a moment, Zhou Xuanmen said, "Xiao Mu is about to step into the True God Realm; when he does, the Energy Fruit necessary for advancing from the Early Stage to the Mid True God Realm will have to be provided by the Headquarters."

"Xiao Mu!"

Elder Jin muttered Xiao Mu's name and murmured: "Xiao Mu is about to step into the True God Realm? His cultivation speed is incredibly fast. Well, since he has made significant contributions to the Headquarters, the Energy Fruits required for his progression from the Early to the Mid True God Realm will be provided by the Headquarters."

Finally, Zhou Xuanmen revealed a hint of a smile, "I'm not one to trouble the Headquarters; since that's the case, I won't disturb you any longer. The defense line at Twilight Forest Village is critical; please, Elder Jin, dispatch reinforcements promptly."

Hiss!

Hisses rose among the Grand Elders, with many glancing at Zhou Xuanmen with contempt. If you're not someone who troubles the Headquarters, who are you trying to kid? If you were really concerned about not troubling them, why would you keep putting pressure on the Headquarters?

However, Zhou Xuanmen no longer paid attention to the other elders; they were all old and insignificant. He politely cupped his hands in farewell and exited the meeting room.

"Old Zhou, hold on a moment!"

Just as Zhou Xuanmen was leaving the meeting room, about to use the technique of Riding Clouds and Mist to depart, someone called out to him.

He stopped in his tracks, turned to look, and with a smile on his face, said, "Turns out it's Elder Qi Gu. What guidance do you have for me?"

The newcomer was Elder Qi Gu, who smiled, "Old Zhou, why be so formal with me? Let's find a different place to talk."

"Sounds good!"

Zhou Xuanmen agreed, and the two left the meeting room, heading for Elder Qi Gu's Office.

"Old Zhou, how are things at Twilight Forest Village now?" After they sat down, Qi Gu's expression turned grave.

"First with Divine Monarch Guobao and Lord of the Nether River, followed by the arrival of Meng Xuantong, the situation in Twilight Forest Village is extraordinarily tense. If we cannot hold the line, the Alliance might face annihilation."

"I had not anticipated that the Headquarters would adopt this kind of attitude towards the warfare at Twilight Forest Village."

Zhou Xuanmen sighed, feeling suddenly weary.

Is the resistance of the Alliance's Grand Elders really so passive that they cannot see the imminent dangers at the Twilight Forest Village frontline?

With a sigh, Qi Gu said, "The warfare at Twilight Forest Village is pressing, but so are other places. Besides, they do care about the battle there; they are just being cautious."

"Cautious? Huh, more like an ostrich mentality, I'd say. As far as I know, quite a few Grand Elders have no wish to resist; they merely want to delay and wait for the Human Emperor's revival, relying on him for protection and benefits."

"Do they not consider that if they do not resist, can the Human world hold out until the Human Emperor's revival? Will the Heavenly Court give them the time and opportunity?" Zhou Xuanmen couldn't help but criticize, growing more exasperated as he spoke.

"Old Zhou, let it be, let's not talk about this."

Qi Gu's complexion grew unpleasant, and he hurriedly changed the subject, then suddenly remembered something important. His expression turned serious, "Right, Old Zhou, there's something I fear I must inform you of…"

"What is it?"

Seeing the change in Qi Gu's expression, Zhou Xuanmen couldn't help but feel tense.

Qi Gu said, "You might not be aware yet, but the activities of the Five Elements Sect have increased around the Three Emperors' Tomb. It is said that they've located the Sealed Land of the Five Elements Ancestor and are trying to release him."

"What? The Five Elements Ancestor?"

Zhou Xuanmen's expression suddenly changed.

The Five Elements Ancestor, who was sealed by the Lord of White Mansion during Ancient Times, was a mighty existence even among True Gods.

This figure, once unsealed, would unquestionably bring an unimaginable great Calamity to the Human World.

Not to mention, the Three Emperors' Tomb was close to Twilight Forest Village, even bordering it. If the Five Elements Ancestor were unsealed, Twilight Forest Village would likely be the first to be hit.

At present, Twilight Forest Village in the Human World is facing the daunting task of resisting three terrifying entities: Divine Monarch Guobao of Yuan Men, Lord of the Nether River Yu Tong, and the Heavenly God Meng Xuantong.

If the Five Elements Ancestor were added into the mix, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Is this information reliable?" Zhou Xuanmen asked with a grave tone.

"After verification, it's indeed true." Qi Gu nodded seriously.

"Why not mention this during the meeting just now?" Zhou Xuanmen questioned.

Qi Gu sighed softly, "You must not blame me; if such news were made public, it would surely disturb the morale of our troops."

Morale...

Zhou Xuanmen fell silent, not speaking for a long time, "Does the Headquarters have a countermeasure, can the Divine Phoenix Lady come out of seclusion?"

Qi Gu remained silent.

"This is the consequence of passive resistance. If we had just eradicated the Five Elements Sect on their arrival, why would things have escalated to this point?" Zhou Xuanmen's tone suddenly turned bitter as his expression filled with sorrow, "Alone, I am…unable to hold them back."

Suddenly, Qi Gu inquired, "How's Divine Monarch Wu De? To what extent can he help?"

"Wu De…"

Zhou Xuanmen paused for a moment, "As a mighty being from Ancient Times, Wu De was originally very powerful, but unfortunately, after being sealed for so long, his strength has drastically diminished; it's questionable whether half remains."

Qi Gu held out hope, "Can he recover?"

Zhou Xuanmen replied, "It's difficult. He is currently trying to restore his strength in seclusion. We do not know when he may recover."

Qi Gu offered consolation, "As long as there's hope for recovery."

After a moment of thought, Qi Gu asked further, "What about Xiao Mu? As far as I know, his cultivation progresses alarmingly fast; can he be of help?"

"It's unlikely," Zhou Xuanmen said, not hopeful of having Xiao Mu help against True Gods, "Xiao Mu's Realm is merely at the Peak of the Divine Spirit Realm; he's still a long way from reaching Perfection. Moreover, before he gains the authority of a True God, even if he reaches Perfection, entering the True God Realm is not an easy feat, as there will be obstacles; it's extremely difficult to breakthrough."

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