"I'm the one who caused all this."

Wu Ling spoke, her voice sounding distant and incredibly childlike, much like a six or seven-year-old girl.

Xiao Mu gave a surprising look at Wu Ling.

So she wasn't mute, just unwilling to let others hear such a childlike voice.

"If you wish to make amends, you can be at the forefront when we forcefully break through the Realm of True Nothingness. Use your death to earn us some chance of survival."

Cen Yan sneered, attempting to manipulate Wu Ling.

Chen E chimed in, "If you've realized your mistake, how do you plan to compensate?"

Yu Ting let out a sly laugh, "Good to see you realize your inadequacy. You shouldn't have led us without being up to the task! Had I been in charge, things would've been much better."

Wu Ling said nothing, the Yin Qi around her fluctuated, and the two lamps of her eyes emitted a ghostly light that dimmed their surroundings.

While she admitted her mistakes, she had never intended to make amends. The words of Cen Yan, Chen E, and Yu Ting simply incensed her.

"So, Wu Ling, not only are you not compensating for the harm you've done, but you also intend to attack us?"

Chen E stood, enlivened by his Earth Power, and fixed Wu Ling under his gaze.

"How interesting, escaping death under the Xuan Yin Banner, only to die at our hands, how very amusing!"

Yu Ting taunted Wu Ling with ill-intent.

"Enough!"

The Four-Eyed Ghost King's expression darkened, and he angrily intervened to stop Wu Ling, Chen E and the others.

"Now is not the time to cast blame on others. We should be finding a way to deal with the Xuan Yin Banner. Everybody sit down!"

"We're supposed to sit just because you said so?"

Yu Ting did not seem impressed.

Chen E scoffed, while Cen Yan sneered.

Wu Ling released an even thicker Yin Qi from her body.

However, the four ultimately chose to sit down.

The Four-Eyed Ghost King didn't have much intimidating influence over them, but causing conflict at this moment wasn't advisable.

"Xiao Mu, you are the strongest among us. I suggest that when the Realm of True Nothingness reopens, you lead us in our forced entry. What do you think?"

The Four-Eyed Ghost King proposed, turning to Xiao Mu.

Many present were intrigued at this suggestion.

Xiao Mu's strength was undeniable, even Yu Ting had to admit as much in private.

Feng Zhu was thrilled, his four nostrils fluttered rapidly and his delight was poorly concealed, "With Mr. Xiao's strength, if he leads us, we may have a fighting chance."

Xiao Mu contemplated the Four-Eyed Ghost King's suggestion but ultimately shook his head.

The suggestion was for him to spearhead the group, to be the first through the gateway.

If the Xuan Yin Banner hadn't been blood-sacrificed, he would have agreed to the sacrificial charge.

With the Destruction Spear, he could temporarily resist the Xuan Yin Banner, buying time for the Mutated Beings in the temporary Alliance to escape the Realm of True Nothingness.

However, the blood-sacrificed Xuan Yin Banner could now partially open the gateway to the True Realm, allowing a portion of Ancestor Xuan Yin to descend.

Even with the Destruction Spear, he wouldn't stand a chance against such a powerful Xuan Yin Banner.

Especially if Ancestor Xuan Yin descended. Even if just one hand emerged, he could easily be killed.

"My abilities are limited, I cannot handle such responsibility. Four-Eyed Ghost King, please consider someone else. There are others here who are more suitable."

Xiao Mu declined the Four-Eyed Ghost King's proposal.

"Mr. Xiao... you really..."

Feng Zhu was disappointed, he hadn't expected Xiao Mu to refuse, given his steadfast belief in him.

"Xiao Mu, you're being too modest. Nobody here is stronger than you. I suggest you reconsider. If you're willing to lead us through the Realm of True Nothingness, everyone present is willing to offer you certain perks as compensation."

The Four-Eyed Ghost King was still hopeful, continuing his attempt to negotiate with Xiao Mu, appearing sincere.

Du Qing snickered and interjected, "Xiao Mu, the fate of everyone here hangs on you. If you can get us through, everyone here will be forever grateful."

What use was gratitude?

Xiao Mu was not moved.

They wanted him at the front, to draw the Xuan Yin Banner and Ancestor Xuan Yin's attention.

If it was for the benefit of the Humans transformed into Mutated Beings, he might have considered it. But risking his life for foreign Mutated Beings was not worth it.

"I am unfortunately unable to lead the charge due to my limited abilities. I can only apologize to everyone. However, I suggest that each group attempt to break through separately. Given some luck, you may still stand a chance of survival."

"No matter how powerful the Xuan Yin Banner is, it cannot attack everyone at once."

Xiao Mu once again declined, with unwavering determination.

"Xiao Mu, won't you reconsider? As long as you can get us through the Realm of True Nothingness, everyone here will owe you a debt of gratitude."

The Four-Eyed Ghost King was still unsuccessfully trying to convince Xiao Mu.

"I'm sorry!"

Xiao Mu rejected them once more, without hesitation.

"Sigh!"

The Four-Eyed Ghost King let out a deep sigh, looked at Xiao Mu regretfully, and was disappointed.

Everyone else fell low with disappointment, especially Feng Zhu, who was awash with disillusionment.

The Ghost Princess remained silent, she was the only one who could understand Xiao Mu's perspective.

A while later, Feng Zhu dejectedly said, "It seems we are all destined to die in the Realm of True Nothingness."

Nobody responded, they all shared his sentiment.

Without someone to stand up to the Xuan Yin Banner, resist Ancestor Xuan Yin, and get past King Xuan and Hades, breaking through the Realm of True Nothingness safely was easier said than done.

Du Qing appeared deep in thought, before looking up suddenly, "I do have a suggestion, which I humbly put forward for everyone's consideration."

Everyone turned their heads towards Du Qing.

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