The Human Emperor, with a peaceful tone and no intention of blaming Lei Zhanghua, waved his hand, allowing Lei Zhanghua to return to the ranks.

"Thank you, Human Emperor!"

Lei Zhanghua expressed his gratitude but glanced at Jin Yuan with an unwilling look in his eyes.

The Human Emperor, even knowing his own guilt, still forgave him so easily; Even if he did not plead guilty, he would still not face any punishment, right?

Elder Jin, did he overreact?

Jin Yuan, with an indifferent expression, gave no response to Lei Zhanghua's questioning eyes.

"Human Emperor!"

Xiao Mu couldn't help but step forward again, cupping his hands towards the Human Emperor, and said unwillingly, "Killing one's own, it's a grave sin, one that should be repaid with life. Elder Lei Zhanghua was supposed to escort Yang Yuan up the mountain, but out of fear of the Heavenly Court, and fearing to implicate himself, he killed Yang Yuan and fled alone. Please, Human Emperor, punish him for his crime."

"In extraordinary circumstances, extraordinary methods must be used. I actually think that Elder Lei Zhanghua did well in that regard, Xiao Mu, there's no need to mention this again, stand down!"

The Human Emperor, seemingly did not listen to Xiao Mu's words at all, waved his hand at Xiao Mu, making him step back.

"Yes!"

Xiao Mu had no choice but to retreat helplessly.

Looking at this situation, the Human Emperor, seemingly never intended to deal with Lei Zhanghua.

The Human Emperor, is he showing weakness excessively?

Recalling the Human Emperor's feigned injury, Xiao Mu involuntarily felt a chill in his heart.

The Human Emperor seemed to have sensed Xiao Mu's thoughts, and suddenly, as if inadvertently, glanced at Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu, his heart shuddered.

Although the Human Emperor did not express anything, just glanced at him lightly, that glance was undoubtedly a serious warning.

Xiao Mu, dared not say anything more, not even dared to think recklessly.

Afterward, the Human Emperor summoned the guards, instructing them to take away Yang Yuan's corpse and give a proper burial, and handed over the Eternal Lamp to Shen Fengnu for her to handle, then announced the dismissal of the court and left first.

The crowd respectfully saw him off.

After the Human Emperor left, the seven Grand Elders and others gave Xiao Mu a hostile look for a moment, then under Jin Yuan's lead, they all left the Floating Sky Palace.

Once Jin Yuan and the others left, only Xiao Mu, Shen Fengnu, and Zhou Xuanmen were left in the Floating Sky Palace.

Shen Fengnu suddenly sighed deeply, full of worry, "The Human Emperor's injury might be more severe than I imagined, as he repeatedly yielded to Jin Yuan and the others."

"Considering the crime of Lei Zhanghua revealed by Xiao Xiao, even if he wasn't executed, he should have been suppressed for a few years or decades."

"Yet, the Human Emperor showed no response, proactively letting Lei Zhanghua go. Such weakness, unless due to severe injuries, how could it be possible?"

Zhou Xuanmen nodded in agreement, adding, "I don't think there's anything to worry about. The Human Emperor's injury is indeed serious, but Jin Yuan and they, yet lack the courage to rebel for the time being."

Shen Fengnu disagreed, rebutting, "That's just because Jin Yuan is holding them back. Without Jin Yuan's restraint, today, Lei Zhanghua and Xiong Jin, who knows, might have rebelled."

Zhou Xuanmen thought for a moment and indeed agreed with Shen Fengnu, sighing.

Xiao Mu, finding it odd, remained silent.

The Human Emperor, where does this serious injury come from, probably he is testing Jin Yuan and others.

Is this the legendary imperial tactics?

Indeed, given his power, he probably doesn't need to care about whether Jin Yuan and others rebel, only their loyalty.

Too terrifying!

Xiao Mu, his heart shivered.

The atmosphere was momentarily tense.

Zhou Xuanmen, quickly noticing the atmosphere was off, changed the topic, looked at Xiao Mu praising, "Xiao Xiao, well done, you found Yang Yuan's corpse, and retrieved the Eternal Lamp from Lei Zhanghua. For you, Senior Zun, and Old Lv, stepping into the mid-stage True God will be much easier."

"Senior Zhou flatters me." Xiao Mu chuckled, casually asking, "Has Senior Zun and Grand Elder Lv not returned yet?"

"They haven't received the news that you retrieved Yang Yuan's corpse, they weren't as fast as you, but I estimate they will be back soon." Zhou Xuanmen smiled at Xiao Mu.

"Lady Shen Fengnu, Senior Zhou, I have another matter to report."

Xiao Mu suddenly thought of something, his expression turned serious.

Then, Xiao Mu narrated his exploration of the Ancient God Village, about the Heavenly Court breaching the tomb of the ancient True God Zhu Qianhao and taking away Zhu Qianhao's corpse.

Shen Fengnu fell into a long moment of contemplation, frowning, "Zhu Qianhao was a war god of the ancient times, the most important subordinate of Bai Jing."

"During the Ancient Great War, he was always accompanying Bai Jing, rumored to have been involved in many secrets."

"The Heavenly Court taking his corpse, probably relates to certain ancient secrets."

"We must find a way to retrieve this person's corpse, at the same time, we need to find out why the Heavenly Court took Zhu Qianhao's corpse."

"Old Zhou, Xiao Xiao, we're going to be busy again."

"I thrive on being busy, the busier the better for me. Instead, I would suggest Xiao Xiao take a good rest and wait for a while before coming out of the mountain again." Zhou Xuanmen chuckled, bringing the topic back to Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu hurriedly said, "Senior Zhou, I don't need to rest. Once I step into the mid-stage True God, I can descend the mountain at any moment."

"Haha!"

Zhou Xuanmen laughed, "I was only joking, Xiao Xiao, you took it seriously, the situation is urgent, even if you wanted to rest, I wouldn't dare let you rest."

Xiao Mu laughed despite himself.

Shen Fengnu said, "Alright, no more jokes, Old Zhou, Xiao Mu, our tasks ahead will indeed become very heavy."

"The recovery of Zhu Qianhao's corpse and the reason behind its abduction by the Heavenly Court need to be investigated. Besides, the Heavenly Court has recently started frequent activities in the human world. Although for now, it's just the regular True God Realm, it won't be long before I fear, powerful True Gods will descend."

"Jin Yuan and the others..."

Mentioning Jin Yuan, Shen Fengnu's tone suddenly paused, doubts crossed her mind, moments later she said, "Jin Yuan and the others, after all, stand with us, at least until they rebel."

"Therefore, our greatest enemy is the Heavenly Court, not the Eight Grand Elders. Priorities must be clear, and when necessary, we might even depend on Jin Yuan and the others."

"Besides, there's also the matter of how to handle the Eternal Lamp. Xiao Xiao..."

Saying so, Shen Fengnu smiled, looking at Xiao Mu, "Being able to retrieve the Eternal Lamp, Xiao Xiao's merit is significant, although back then, it was always Old Lv who managed the Eternal Lamp, but after several millennia, now, Xiao Mu, if you wish to manage the Eternal Lamp, I think Old Lv would have no objection."

"Me managing the Eternal Lamp?"

Xiao Mu, upon hearing Shen Fengnu's suggestion, was taken aback.

Shen Fengnu nodded at Xiao Mu, appearing serious.

Xiao Mu hurriedly said, "Lady Shen Fengnu, better not. I already have the Merit Seal, which can speed up my cultivation. I feel it's more beneficial to me compared to the Eternal Lamp."

"The Eternal Lamp, though it can help True Gods in the early stage quickly coalesce the Domain Suppression Platform and advance to the mid-stage True God, has only that one function, too singular, it's better for Grand Elder Lv to continue managing it."

"Alright then, since you insist, I have no objection either."

Shen Fengnu nodded, consenting conveniently, and added, "Your power is prepared to advance to the mid-stage True God, so take the Eternal Lamp, condense the Domain Suppression Platform, and break into the mid-stage True God."

"Once you successfully advance, then hand over the lamp to Grand Lv for management."

Xiao Mu agreed, as it was the plan he had in mind.

Presently, Shen Fengnu directly handed the Eternal Lamp to Xiao Mu, who received it and placed it into the Earth Seal Space, intending to find a secluded place after returning to immediately begin cultivation, and breakthrough the realm.

Shen Fengnu glanced at Xiao Mu, and continued, "Once you break into the mid-stage True God, I will apply for the energy fruits you'll need for cultivation from the mid-stage to the late-stage True God. Your cultivation speed is swift, with almost no hurdles during advancement. I truly look forward to when you can step into the Heavenly God Realm. Quickly strive to cultivate, Old Zhou and I have high hopes for you, in the forthcoming great war between the human world and the Heavenly Court, I hope you can appear as an important force."

Xiao Mu gratefully agreed.

Providing the mutated beings with the energy fruits needed for cultivation is also considered one of the benefits as Grand Elder, but this benefit is not absolute, not all Grand Elders can obtain all the energy fruits needed for full cultivation.

Shen Fengnu's actions undoubtedly show she places high hopes on Xiao Mu.

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