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"Are you planning to execute this mission alone?"

Hades quickly caught a hint from his words and asked.

Xiao Zheng nodded and said, "That’s right, I do plan to infiltrate the Ancient World by myself. The Ancient Clan has many powerful members, and the Ancient World, after all, is their territory. It’s too unfamiliar to us, and if we go in large numbers, it’s easy to mess things up."

"Acting alone will be more convenient, and I won’t have to worry about protecting others."

Upon hearing his words, Hades spoke without any hesitation, "I’ll go with you."

Xiao Zheng seemed to have anticipated her request and wasn’t surprised at all: "No, this mission has to be carried out alone. Although your strength is sufficient, you must stay here."

"Why? It’s too dangerous for you to enter the Ancient World alone." Hades frowned and said.

Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "You don’t have to worry about me. I am fully capable of protecting myself now. Moreover, don’t forget, I still have four pieces of Golden Bone that haven’t been fused. Once I merge them, my power will surely increase."

"As for having you stay here, there is actually a task I need to assign to you."

"What task?" Hades asked.

"This task is actually simple. It’s to be on guard against the Ancient Clan," Xiao Zheng said, "I’m worried that during the time I infiltrate the Ancient World, the Ancient Clan might invade again."

"With you here defending, even if they invade again, I’m sure you’ll keep everyone safe."

Upon hearing this, Hades finally understood the reason he wanted her to stay.

Though Hades wanted to follow Xiao Zheng into the Ancient World, she had to admit that Xiao Zheng’s concern might indeed come true. If they both entered the Ancient World and the Ancient Clan invaded again, Long Qie and the others indeed wouldn’t be able to fend off the attack.

"I understand."

Hades slowly said.

She finally stopped insisting and nodded in agreement.

Xiao Zheng felt relieved and then smiled, "Then we’ll settle it like this. I should come to find you again in seven days. Once I see you, I’ll set off."

After speaking, he prepared to leave.

Having been missing for days, Xiao Zheng’s heart had already flown home.

But just then, Hades seemed to have thought of something and suddenly stopped him: "Wait a minute, I have something to give you."

"What is it?" Xiao Zheng asked curiously.

Hades didn’t speak but got up and left the Temple.

A few minutes later, she returned to Xiao Zheng with a wooden box.

Xiao Zheng glanced at her curiously while taking the box, "What’s inside this? Why is it so mysterious? Is it my birthday gift? Although today’s not my birthday..."

As he spoke, he was already opening the box.

But upon seeing four Golden Bones inside, he was instantly stunned. He didn’t expect the box to contain all four Golden Bones.

"Where did you find these four Golden Bones?" Xiao Zheng asked, suppressing his shock and excitement.

Hades said, "These four Golden Bones were found when I was having the battlefield cleaned after you went missing. I found them on Li Yue and Jiang Fan. Two pieces each, all here."

"What a pleasant surprise! I never expected you’d also have four Golden Bones," Xiao Zheng said, smiling, "Including the four I have, I now possess eight unmerged Golden Bones."

"This makes me considerably more confident about the action in seven days!"

With so many Golden Bones in hand, Xiao Zheng firmly believed he could break through to the Derivation Realm in time for the mission!

In the end, he departed the Netherworld King Temple with the eight Golden Bones.

After bidding farewell to Hades, Xiao Zheng hurried back to Zhonghai City.

Since his disappearance was only known internally and not leaked, everything outside remained calm, with no visible changes. The vast Zhonghai City was as bustling as ever.

Despite his eagerness to return home, he decided to first visit the Sky Net headquarters upon knowing Long Qie and the team were still searching for him.

When Xiao Zheng appeared before Long Qie, Long Qie immediately couldn’t help but curse.

The excitement made the formidable prairie king, feared by enemies, have his eyes gradually redden.

"Mr. Xiao, you’re finally back!"

Long Qie clenched his fists, barely calming himself.

But a hint of joy could still be seen on his face.

Xiao Zheng smiled first, then apologized, "Sorry for worrying you all again."

"It’s fine, it’s fine, as long as you’re back," Long Qie said emotionally, "With you back, my anxious heart can finally rest."

"I’ll go inform Evil Eyes and the others, to reassure them!"

After saying this, he happily went to contact everyone.

Xiao Zheng didn’t stop him and waited with a smile until he finished his calls.

After notifying everyone, Long Qie returned to him and said, "Honestly, it feels like a dream now. Clearly, the Netherworld King was right; you are indeed blessed."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but smile, "What do you mean blessed? I survived thanks to my strength. You can’t just erase my achievements with a few words."

"What’s this? From what you’re saying, you didn’t encounter any trouble, did you?" Long Qie asked curiously, "Didn’t you actually get transported to the Ancient World?"

"Not exactly, I went to a place similar to the Ancient World," Xiao Zheng shook his head and said, "If not for my great strength and a touch of luck, you might never see me again."

After saying that, he couldn’t help but sigh.

Hearing Xiao Zheng speak so seriously, Long Qie grew more curious and quickly asked, "Where exactly did you go? Spill the details, stop keeping us in suspense!"

After chuckling, Xiao Zheng explained about the Netherworld.

Upon hearing about the Netherworld and Satan, Long Qie was just as shocked as Hades, rendered speechless. Especially after learning that the Netherworld was hidden within the Grand Mountain Range, he felt embarrassed.

Because back then, Long Qie himself was in charge of searching the Grand Mountain Range, yet he found nothing.