I Made The World Mutate

"Who are you?"

Xiao Mu halted on the Cloud Road and looked at the two men. He was somewhat curious; he had just arrived in the Eastern Desolation and was immediately met with a welcome. Could it be that people had been stationed here to wait for him all along?

"To report to Grand Elder Xiao, I am Qiao Zhong, and he is Shen Lin." The bearded man proactively introduced himself and the other scholar-like man.

As if guessing the doubts in Xiao Mu's heart, he explained in detail, "Grand Elder Zhu Ke knew you would come, so he specifically instructed us to wait here."

"Zhu Ke?" Xiao Mu nodded. If it was Zhu Ke, there'd be no issue. He instructed, "Lead the way."

"Yes!" Qiao Zhong agreed, taking the lead. As he flew, he invited, "Grand Elder Xiao, please follow me."

Xiao Mu rode the clouds and traveled with the two. During their journey, he began to inquire about the war situation in the Eastern Desolation.

The situation in the Eastern Desolation at this time was quite dire. The Divine Spirits from the Heavenly Retribution System had launched a major invasion, and the two True Gods stationed here, Zhu Ke and Wang Yuan, had both recently been injured.

If reinforcements from Headquarters didn't arrive soon, it would be difficult to hold the Eastern Desolation.

While conversing, Xiao Mu also gained considerable understanding of Qiao Zhong and Shen Lin.

Shen Lin had the air of a scholar, while Qiao Zhong seemed to deliberately seek favor with him. Xiao Mu, being open-hearted, paid no mind to it.

The three flew together and gradually reached a Great Mountain. Above this mountain, a Grand Hall had been built mimicking the Floating Sky Palace.

Qiao Zhong and Shen Lin led Xiao Mu towards the Grand Hall, introducing as they flew, "Grand Elder Xiao, Grand Elders Zhu Ke and Wang Yuan are here."

Inside the Hall, Zhu Ke sat calmly on a chair, watching an elderly man with a gray beard pacing anxiously back and forth.

The gray-bearded elder appeared extremely restless, questioning as he moved, "Headquarters said they'd send someone, why aren't they here yet?"

"Brother Wang, there's no need to be anxious. Headquarters has confirmed sending Xiao Mu to support us, and I have already sent people to welcome him. He should arrive soon."

Zhu Ke smiled, calming the other.

When Wang Yuan heard the name Xiao Mu, he became even more uneasy. "Xiao Mu, Xiao Mu, humph, just recently advanced to a True God, didn't he? Headquarters clearly doesn't value us, sending a newcomer for support. Can such a mere novice really help us?"

This person obviously doubted Xiao Mu's abilities, as he differed from other True Gods in the outside world. Having just revived, he knew little of Xiao Mu's power.

"Haha! I think you're worrying too much. Since Headquarters dared to send him, he must have exceptional qualities. Let's patiently wait and see for ourselves when he arrives," Zhu Ke said with patience, unaffected by Wang Yuan's unease, continuing to reassure him.

Wang Yuan threw Zhu Ke a dissatisfied glance. He felt Zhu Ke was too complacent, and trouble would eventually arise. Just as he was about to say more, someone suddenly came in from outside the Hall to report, "Report, the Grand Elder Xiao Mu sent by Headquarters has arrived."

"What did I say?"

Zhu Ke chuckled, standing up and inviting Wang Yuan, "I said Grand Elder Xiao Mu would arrive soon. Brother Wang, please join me in welcoming him."

"Hm!"

Wang Yuan snorted discontentedly. He hadn't met Xiao Mu yet but already held a prejudice against this newly promoted Grand Elder, worried his lack of strength might impede the Eastern Desolation's war efforts. Initially, his instinct was not to go out and greet him.

However, seeing Zhu Ke already rising to go out, despite his reluctance, he eventually followed Zhu Ke out.

After all, like Xiao Mu, he was a Grand Elder, and it wouldn't be proper not to welcome someone coming to support them.

The two walked out side by side and saw Xiao Mu flying over, accompanied by Qiao Zhong and Shen Lin.

"Grand Elder Xiao, apologies for not meeting you sooner."

Zhu Ke smiled and cupped his hand toward Xiao Mu, courteously saying, "We are deeply thankful for Grand Elder Xiao's coming to support us, Wang Yuan and I."

"Grand Elder Zhu is too polite. As members of the Human world, it's only right to support each other. You should thank the Human Emperor, not me."

Xiao Mu laughed and cupped his hand in politeness.

While speaking, his gaze shifted to Wang Yuan, smiling as he asked, "This must be Grand Elder Wang?"

"Let me introduce you."

Zhu Ke stepped forward with a smile, "Grand Elder Xiao, this is Wang Yuan. Wang Yuan, this is Grand Elder Xiao Mu."

"Greetings, Grand Elder Wang!"

Xiao Mu cupped his hands toward Wang Yuan.

Wang Yuan reluctantly returned the gesture, then coldly asked, "Can Grand Elder Xiao really help us?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mu was taken aback. He gave Wang Yuan a subtle look, sensing the underlying meaning in his words and the hidden prejudice against him.

But Wang Yuan continued, "We requested reinforcements from Headquarters hoping to receive help, but the Divine Spirits from the Heavenly Retribution System are powerful. Although Zhu Ke and I are both True Gods, the defense of the Eastern Desolation is becoming increasingly challenging. Last time, we both got injured, thus asking Headquarters for help."

"Headquarters only sent Grand Elder Xiao; they are really carefree."

Listening, Zhu Ke became somewhat anxious. He had been worried Wang Yuan would speak out of turn and upset Xiao Mu, yet Wang Yuan spoke his mind.

In his worry, he quickly attempted to smooth things over, "Haha, Old Wang, let's not discuss this now. Let's welcome Grand Elder Xiao inside and talk slowly. Grand Elder Xiao, please come in and we'll speak at length."