Niu Mang!

Xiao Mu recognized the identity of the newcomer.

He had once killed Ma Ming, and was already suspected by Niu Mang. Now that Niu Mang has appeared, there's no doubt he's here for revenge.

"Xiao Mu, you killed my brother Ma! I will take your head to his grave for an apology!"

Niu Mang sneered at Xiao Mu, but did not take action immediately.

This was, after all, the Alliance Headquarters, he dare not easily violate the rules. Moreover, he was not entirely confident in defeating Xiao Mu and held a sense of wariness.

Xiao Mu was not daunted, "If you want revenge, I welcome it anytime. As long as you're not afraid of ending up like Ma Ming, with no return."

"Hehe!"

Niu Mang sneered contemptuously, showing ridicule, "Let's see who doesn't return."

"Please come in!"

A clear voice of a man came from the manor. Xiao Mu stepped forward into it and Niu Mang immediately followed.

Mr. Jian's residence was almost as large as that of the Perfected Xiao and of a similar type.

But not long ago, it was said that Mr. Jian had broken through to the peak stage of the fourth realm, making his strength much higher than that of Perfected Xiao, and he has just not had the time to move to the fourth district yet.

Soon, Xiao Mu entered the manor and met Mr. Jian.

This was a stoic middle-aged man, with a sharp aura. His whole body seemed exuded sword qi.

Xiao Mu knew that Mr. Jian had attained Dao through the spiritual sword, and thus this momentum was not surprising.

Surprised at Xiao Mu and Niu Mang's visit, Mr. Jian exclaimed, "Both of you seem unfamiliar. Why have you come to see me?"

Niu Mang sneered at Xiao Mu.

He had no purpose, but only followed Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu was not afraid of Niu Mang hearing his plan and gave a salute to Mr. Jian, "Mr. Jian, Xiao Mu is here to ask to join in exploring the newly discovered ancient temple which is your task."

"You want to explore the ancient temple with me?"

Mr. Jian was startled, and immediately refused, "I'm sorry, I can't agree. This task only requires six people, and I've got just six in my team. I don't need outsiders. So, please leave!"

Xiao Mu wasn't discouraged. He smiled, and started to persuede, "Mr. Jian, as far as I know, these newly discovered ancient temples likely hide massive dangers."

"If the strength is not enough, it could be dangerous to rush into exploration. Particularly for the mutant in the early stages of the fourth realm, their chances of falling are over seventy percent."

"In Mr. Jian's team, at least four members are in the early stages of the fourth realm. Why not have me replace one of them? It can raise the success rate of the mission, and also reduce the members' death risk."

Xiao Mu's words make Mr. Jian hesitate, he gave Xiao Mu a thoughtful look, "You are very confident?"

Xiao Mu calmly replied, "Confidence is determined by strength. With me, Mr. Jian, your chances of completing the mission will greatly increase. Please consider it."

"I will think it over, but..."

Having not finished speaking, Mr. Jian suddenly attacked, and pointed towards Xiao Mu with his right hand.

Whoosh!

An invisible sword qi broke through the space, faster than the human eye could see, with an unparalleled momentum slashing horizontally towards Xiao Mu.

This was merely a probe. Mr. Jian wanted to test Xiao Mu's strength.

But if Xiao Mu was just bluffing and couldn't dodge, he was bound to be bisected by the sword.

"Haha! Impressive sword qi, Mr. Jian, are you trying to test my strength?"

In his hearty laughter, Xiao Mu pushed out with his right hand.

Humming!

The black and white Tai Chi Thunder Gang Diagram flew out, spinning like a giant shield blocking Xiao Mu's front.

Boom!

Mr. Jian's invisible sword qi fiercely impacted on Xiao Mu's Tai Chi Thunder Diagram, causing a deafening blast.

A powerful circular shockwave exploded outwards and tore up the ground of the manor, causing a terrifying pit.

"Impressive strength, you've passed!"

Mr. Jian nodded approvingly at Xiao Mu.

Being able to withstand his invisible sword qi, Xiao Mu indeed qualified to participate in this mission.

"Thank you, Mr. Jian!"

Xiao Mu was delighted and thanked Mr. Jian again.

"By the way, you call yourself Xiao Mu. Are you the one in the fixed missions who encountered the true realm demon and acquired the blood-stained sleeve?"

Mr. Jian suddenly recalled something, and shot a sharp look at Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu was surprised, "That's me! Mr. Jian, you've heard about me?"

"So it's you."

Mr. Jian looked at Xiao Mu with some surprise, "If you had said earlier that you were Xiao Mu from the fixed mission who encountered the true realm demon, I wouldn't have needed to probe. Xiao Mu, you can join my team."

"Thank you, Mr. Jian!"

Xiao Mu thanked him again.

"Mr. Jian, take my stroke!"

Niu Mang suddenly roared, his magic trident raised.

Whoo!

A wind howled, making the sky darken.

As if absorbing the free energy in the air, the blue-black trident suddenly grew to dozens of feet long, incredibly huge.

Niu Mang waved his hand, releasing the thriving power of the magical trident. With the might to destroy a mountain, he stabbed straight at Mr. Jian.

"Middle-stage Magical Implement!"

Mr. Jian's face changed slightly, exclaiming loudly, "What a treasure!"

He threw out both hands, and released two invisible sword qi from them without any hesitation, to intercept Niu Mang's magic trident.

Boom!

There came a huge sound, as if the sky was shaking. The intense collision stirred up a terrifying energy wave again. It not only destroyed the manor ground, but also turned several flowerbeds further away into dust.

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