He preferred dealing with evil ghosts, zombies, or the Greenfin Clan, as taking the energy fruit from them was stress-free.

If it's a mutated being from the human world, the situation would be rather complicated.

Rival forces or enemies were fine, but running into allies was the worst-case scenario.

Unless absolutely necessary, Xiao Mu didn't want to make more enemies.

After all, relationships within Broken Truth Mountain were quite complex and any mutant could have powerful backing.

Xiao Mu himself wasn't invincible yet, so he needed to tread carefully.

And not to mention, some mutated beings might just establish friendly connections with him. Mistakenly killing an ally would be a disaster — Xiao Mu wasn't the type to turn on his own.

"Let's check it out first,"

Despite knowing it's a mutant from Broken Truth Mountain, Xiao Mu still decided to go have a look.

Maybe they haven't taken the energy fruit yet.

"Who's there?"

Xiao Mu and his group were discovered the moment they approached, by the mutants in the canal.

Four mutated beings turned around at once, vigilantly watching Xiao Mu along with Liu Du.

The group consisted of three men and a woman, with the strongest being an elder at the peak of the Fourth Realm.

The other two men and the woman were at the late stage of the Fourth Realm, just like Xiao Mu.

Behind them, there were four energy fruit trees.

Not far from the trees, there was a dead giant monster fish which seemed to have been divided between the four and was now absolutely lifeless.

"Good."

Having a clear view at the four people in the canal, Xiao Mu breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't recognize any one of them, so the chances of them being friends were low.

"Xiao Mu?"

The four mutated beings recognized Xiao Mu immediately.

Especially the elder who was the strongest, the moment he saw Xiao Mu, his eyes widened.

His face lit up with ecstasy, "Haha! It's like finding what you seek without even looking. No effort at all."

"Why would Xiao Mu walk right into our path?"

"Don't you know, Zhu Yansheng has placed a bounty on your head? A reward of two hundred energy fruits awaits if you're killed!"

Ecstatic, the elder along with the other three mutants showed excitement; swiftly they split up into different directions, forming a trap around Xiao Mu and Liu Du, preventing them from escaping.

"Are you with Zhu Yansheng?"

Xiao Mu's face darkened, while his heart felt a twinge of joy.

There would be no pressure to snatch the energy fruit from enemies.

"One group?"

The elder chuckled, "We're not on the same side as Zhu Yansheng, it's just that his reward is too tempting, too hard to resist. Not to mention, the object looking like an Imperial Edict in your hand is even more alluring than energy fruit."

"Hand over the Imperial Edict, Xiao Mu, to save your life. We can let you go if you offer it," said a bull-headed mutant with a double-forked weapon.

"What if I refuse?"

Xiao Mu responded calmly, yet his heart was racing with murderous intent.

Hand over the Great Decree?

How could these people be so greedy, coveting his Lifebound Treasure?

"Refusing? Then, we'll have to keep you here in person."

The leading elder maliciously smirked as he pulled out a Kasaya and wore it. The atmosphere became dignified as he emitted Buddha Light, making him appear holy.

"Buddhist treasure!"

Xiao Mu was taken aback.

The elder actually had a Buddhist treasure, it seemed he must be cultivating similar to the Buddhism method.

He hadn't met many mutated beings who cultivated the Buddhism method, but it was as powerful as the Taoist Law.

Next, the elder took out a Golden Demon-Slaying Pestle.

The Demon-Slaying Pestle in his hand shook with the Golden Buddha Light, as bright as a massive golden lamp.

But this lamp was far from ordinary, it possessed formidable demonic power.

Wiht the Kasaya and Demon-Slaying Pestle at his disposal, the elder appeared more confident, "Xiao Mu, give me some advice. Hand over the Imperial Edict. Don't be stubborn and choose the wrong path."

The only female in the group pulled out a seven-colored flower basket, she advised him with a serious face, "Xiao Mu, hand over the Imperial Edict. With the Imperial Edict gone, you could still live. If you don't give us the Edict and die, then it would all be over."

The last mutant roared, suddenly growing into a colossal giant seven to eight feet tall.

Bang!

As the giant slammed his fists together, an odd power appeared between his hands with the glimpse of a terrifying aura.

With each step the giant took, the ground trembled as if there was an earthquake. He roared like thunder, "Hand over the Imperial Edict, Xiao Mu!"

The aura of the four individuals instantly connected, forming an infinite pressure.

This pressure was unbearably heavy, like a giant mountain, pressing down on Xiao Mu.

Without even making a move, the four were plotting to suppress Xiao Mu with absolute power.

"Argh~"

Liu Du was affected and cried out in pain.

He was injured in an instant, unable to withstand the pressure of the four teaming up.

He jumped off the Fire Dragon Vehicle and quickly retreated.

This level of battle was not something he could participate in at all.

The mutated beings only targeted Xiao Mu and ignored Liu Du's retreat.

"The Imperial Edict is my lifebound treasure. Unfortunately, I can't let you have your way."

Xiao Mu was indifferent.

The pressure released by the four teaming up was indeed terrifying, bringing pressure to him as well.

However, compared to Liu Du, Xiao Mu was clearly much stronger and could hold on for now.

"If you won't give it to us, we'll have to take it by force!"

The old man swung the Demon-Slaying Pestle in his hand.

The golden light stirred, the golden Demon-Slaying Pestle looking like a strange sun.

"Hold on!"

Liu Du suddenly shouted, stepped forward, and stared at the old man, "Tianmen Layman, I recognize you."

"You recognize me?"

The old man appeared surprised.

Liu Du nodded, "I am friends with Xu Qingyang, Tianmen Layman should recognize him, right?"

"Brother Qingyang?"

Tianmen Layman was slightly taken aback, but soon, his face darkened and he said coldly, "Even if you are a friend of Brother Qingyang, it's useless. I'm interested in the Imperial Edict in Xiao Mu's hand. Unless you hand over the Imperial Edict, there's no way I'll let you go."

"Sigh."

Liu Du sighed, showing a look of pity on his face and lamented, "Tianmen Layman, you've misunderstood."

"You think I mentioned Xu Qingyang because I wanted to persuade you to show mercy? Wrong, I just wanted to persuade you to leave out of respect for Xu Qingyang."

"What? What did you say?"

Tianmen Layman was startled, he couldn't believe it and stared at Liu Du.

However, in the next moment, his face turned into a strange smile, filled with contempt, "You're trying to persuade me to leave? Get lost, or don't blame me for not considering our relationship and killing you first!"

"Ignorance!"

Liu Du shook his head in regret, "Since you won't listen, so be it. Anyway, I have fulfilled my duty as a friend by warning you. If you run into Xu Qingyang in the future, he can't blame me."

Liu Du retreated once more, staying clear of the situation.

He was well aware of Xiao Mu's strength, he attempted to persuade, but since Tianmen Layman was unwilling to listen, there was nothing more he could say.

"Xiao Mu, since you refuse to hand over the Imperial Edict, don't blame us for being rude. Attack!"

Tianmen Layman roared, issuing orders to the other three.

At the same time, he was the first to attack, he swung the Demon-Slaying Pestle from a distance, smashing it wildly through the air.

Buzz!

A massive golden light shot out, splitting the sky in two. Within the golden light emerged the power of demon-slaying, enveloping Xiao Mu.

The boundless Buddha power descended from the sky, suppressing forcefully.

"Rise!"

The only woman among them threw out the seven-colored flower basket.

The flower basket shot out a seven-colored light, possessing a strong suction force, aiming to seize the Fire Dragon Vehicle beneath Xiao Mu's feet.

The bull-headed mutant roared at the sky, throwing the double forks in his hands at Xiao Mu.

The double forks turned into two white lights, cutting everything they encountered in half. At the same time, they cut a deep, bottomless gully in the ground, sweeping towards Xiao Mu.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The giant mutant strode forward, charging directly at Xiao Mu.

Boom! Boom!

He lifted his huge feet, stomping heavily towards Xiao Mu, aiming to crush him into a pulp.

"If you insist on stealing my treasure, I have no choice but to not be polite."

Xiao Mu's face darkened, revealing a murderous intent, his eyes shot out a golden light several feet long, which was the manifestation of pushing the Dao Method Spiritual Energy to its limit.

"Out! Out! Out..."

Xiao Mu roared aloud.

The Door-God Painting, Mountain and River Seal, Xuanfeng Needle, and Taichi Thunder Gang Diagram, the four treasures flew out simultaneously, revolving around him.

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