Gu Mei said with shame, "Elder Lei, I regretfully report to the Grand Elder, Gu Mei has lost the Merit Record, which is a major error, and I dare not claim any merit or speak falsely about my achievements. Please let Elder Qi calculate Gu Mei's merit as zero."

"Since Gu Mei admits zero merit, then let's follow her wishes."

The Divine Phoenix Lady spoke again, giving Gu Mei an unexpected look.

Gu Mei is one of Lei Zhanghua's people, and by no means would she side with Xiao Mu. The claim of losing the Merit Record must be true.

However, this Gu Mei is different from the other eight old fellows, appearing much more straightforward. That's why she admits zero merit.

Just as Lei Zhanghua said, she could declare some merit as long as it isn't too outrageous. With eight old folks watching, given her own strength, who would dare question her?

"This... well, it seems it's the only option for now."

Qi Gu sighed, staring at Gu Mei, saying with deep regret, "How could you be so careless, losing anything else would be better than losing the Merit Record?"

Evidently, he also doesn't believe Gu Mei losing the Merit Record was deliberate; he thought it was just an accident.

Only Xiao Mu knew internally that Gu Mei purposely claimed to have lost the Merit Record to avoid competing for merit with him.

Although he didn't feel threatened by any added merit from Gu Mei, Xiao Mu was extraordinarily pleased with Gu Mei's actions, nodding inwardly.

Qi Gu then looked at Huang Yuan, "Huang Yuan, Gu Mei has lost the Merit Record; surely you haven't lost yours too. Take out the Merit Record so we can calculate it. With your strength, you might end up with the First Merit and win the reward of entering the Human Emperor Tower for cultivation."

Huang Yuan, as a senior figure in the Alliance, is a notable person within the whole alliance.

Qi Gu greatly acknowledges his strength, believing Huang Yuan must have earned considerable merit in the Creation Space.

"Lost," Huang Yuan replied simply, impatiently returning a word to Qi Gu.

"What? Lost, Huang Yuan, are you kidding? Such coincidence? Gu Mei lost the Merit Record, and you lost it too?"

Qi Gu was shocked, staring at Huang Yuan in disbelief.

The other seven Grand Elders were also astonished. Huang Yuan unmistakably sided with Xiao Mu; claiming he lost the Merit Record undoubtedly means he doesn't want to compete with Xiao Mu.

Huang Yuan is well-known to be familiar with Xiao Mu, which they all understand.

Admitting the loss of the Merit Record now clearly differs from Gu Mei, genuinely showing his unwillingness to compete with Xiao Mu.

"Whether I lost the Merit Record doesn't require your acknowledgement, Elder Qi. If necessary, calculate my merit as zero. So much nonsense!" Huang Yuan retorted rudely.

This hot temper doesn't tolerate any degree of anger, even from a Grand Elder of the Alliance.

"You..."

Qi Gu was stunned by Huang Yuan's response, momentarily speechless.

After a long while, he calmed down but still felt discontent, provoking, "Given your strength, you could compete for the First Merit and win the cultivation reward of entering the Human Emperor Tower, but losing the Merit Record has taken that chance away."

"Whether I lose or don't, it's my personal matter, no need for your concern, Elder Qi." Huang Yuan replied bluntly again.

"You..."

Qi Gu, hearing this, was again taken aback; even as an Alliance Grand Elder, he found no way to handle Huang Yuan's temper.

He composed himself and then looked at the others.

"Apologies, Elder Qi, I also lost my Merit Record."

Yan Qingxu, without waiting for Qi Gu to look at him, directly admitted to losing his Merit Record.

"As did I, haha, Elder Qi, sorry, I carelessly lost my Merit Record too." Zhao Yaogu chimed in.

Unlike Yan Qingxu, he lacked full confidence, leaving some room for maneuver, not intending to completely offend Qi Gu.

"Me too, sorry, my Merit Record is also lost."

"Me too, I lost it as well, sorry, Elder Qi."

Sun Hong, Chen Tong, and others followed suit, speaking up.

They were trapped beneath Dahong Pass, suffering strikes from the Heavenly Light Four Absolute Pillars; it was Xiao Mu who forcibly broke the formation and allowed Gu Mei to rescue them.

Sun Hong, Chen Tong, and others knew clearly who truly saved them, thus none considered competing with Xiao Mu.

Despite Qi Gu urging them to present merit surpassing Xiao Mu, they preferred having no merit than doing anything against Xiao Mu.

Seeing this, Xiao Mu couldn't help but feel slightly moved.

Although the acts of Gu Mei, Huang Yuan, Yan Qingxu, Sun Hong, and others would not substantially impact the final outcome.

Yet this very act itself is what moved him.

It made him feel his efforts in assisting others within the Creation Space weren't in vain.

Qi Gu was stunned upon hearing this.

He then realized these so-called lost Merit Records likely weren't lost, but simply the individuals didn't want to harm Xiao Mu.

What exactly did Xiao Mu do to gain so much support from so many people?

Qi Gu felt surprised.

The other seven Grand Elders also couldn't understand. Was Xiao Mu that good-natured that so many stood on his side?

The Divine Phoenix Lady, Zhou Xuanmen, and Zun slightly nodded.

Xiao Mu, managing to rally so many people during the Creation Space ordeal, was indeed beyond their expectations.

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