Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

The Nine Qi Light Rainbow slowly disappeared, but the spatial domain based on the Nine Cauldrons took shape steadily.

Looking around, Gao Wu could see the invisible Nine Qi intertwined like a net in the void, completely sealing off the central area of ​​the Epang Palace divine domain.

The sealing off of the central area was primarily aimed at the Chaos Dragon King, locking onto its aura. It wouldn't have a significant impact on other living beings.

The Nine Cauldrons were also part of the divine realm of the Epang Palace. Qin Liuhe activated this part of the restriction by collecting the Nine Qi.

This part of the restriction was probably prepared specifically for the Chaos Dragon King.

Qin Liuhe looked at Gao Wu and asked, "How are you?"

Gao Wu understood Qin Liuhe's meaning and said, "I need to adjust for two days."

He's in good shape right now and could go straight in to slay the dragon. However, he still wants to rest for a couple of days first.

He travels through different universes and timelines, gaining immense benefits, but deep down he still feels exhausted.

The different cosmic spacetime did indeed require him to spend some time adapting to the state of the real universe.

It's mainly about psychological adjustment; he needs to see relatives and friends and return to real life to re-evaluate his place in the world.

Another issue is that the Nine Qi empowered the White Tiger Divine Weapon Spell to upgrade, and some of the overflowing spiritual Qi was transferred into the Black Tortoise Divine Qi Spell.

According to his calculations, another 500 billion merits would be enough to upgrade the Xuanwu Divine Qi Mantra.

The five points of strength increase are nothing compared to the fact that the key is to elevate the Taiyi Battle Body to the Hunyuan realm.

The Chaos Dragon King is a twelfth-order life form, and even with all its limitations, challenging such a life form is extremely dangerous.

Although Lao Qin didn't say it explicitly, it was clear that they only had one or two chances to challenge.

The cost of failure is too high, so we must proceed with caution.

The Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra advanced to the Primordial Chaos level, allowing Gao Wu to condense a sea of ​​source energy within his body, reaching a state of self-contained world, which actually means he has already entered the tenth level.

At that time, he only knew what it was but not why it was so, and he lacked understanding of the power at the tenth level.

He entered two different time-space universes for training, especially the Star Armor Universe, where the powerful demon gods allowed him to truly witness god-level life and understand the power levels of god-level life.

When the Qilin Divine Hero Mantra was upgraded to the Hunyuan realm, it allowed him to integrate all the laws and truly advance to the god level.

The Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra advances to the Primordial Chaos level, balancing the spirit and physique, and allowing the true release of divine power.

The White Tiger Divine Weapon Incantation advanced to the Primordial Chaos level, unifying the body, spirit, and martial arts.

Gao Wu considers himself the strongest among level ten, and with his current abilities, he is capable of single-handedly killing the Ice Dragon in its full power.

The problem is that the gap between the Ice Dragon and the Chaos Dragon King is too great. He just took a distant look at the Chaos Dragon King through resonance, and he felt even more uncertain.

Qin Liuhe understood Gao Wu's thoughts and nodded, saying, "Alright, let's go back and rest for a few days."

Song Mingyue naturally had no objections and left the decision entirely to Gao Wu and Qin Liuhe.

Emerging from the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls, Gao Wu saw the azure sky, the bright sunshine, and the tender grass sprouting on the mountainside, and his mood instantly brightened.

Qin Liuhe said, "The situation in the Federation is very bad, and we don't have much time left. Let's meet here in seven days."

"Should we go to the Federation first?" Gao Wu asked.

"The Eternal City collapsed, revealing a massive spatial passage from which a large number of advanced alien beasts emerged, causing devastating damage to the Federation's center."

Qin Liuhe said, "It must be the White Eagle King behind this, using tricks to try and lure you there."

He advised, "Don't worry about these things. The Federation may be a mess, but that's their own choice. Our top priority is to deal with the Chaos Dragon King, build the Time-Space Great Wall, and keep all these demons and monsters out."

"I understand." Gao Wu knew that Lao Qin was afraid he would take a risk.

That being said, Gao Wu was somewhat tempted. Defeating a large number of demons and monsters would not only save many people but also accumulate a great deal of merit.

Having reached this level of cultivation, he knew what he needed to do and what he was capable of doing, but he no longer needed to consult with Old Qin.

Gao Wu's spiritual power roamed freely. Even though his source power level in the real world was not high, his spiritual power was enough to span thousands of kilometers and lock onto the villa in Anjing Minggang District of Beizhou.

In his eyes, space is divided into layers.

Although this universe does not have a subspace in the strict sense, it can still achieve spatial travel through different levels of space.

Those with spatial abilities can do this. The difficulty lies in needing a stable spatial coordinate system to determine the destination location and spatial state before jumping can be performed.

In the past, Lao Qin often used his teacher Hai Wuji as a coordinate to perform spatial jumps.

Now, Gao Wu's mental power is too strong. He doesn't need any coordinates. He can lock onto another spatial coordinate by roaming with his mental power.

Gao Wu took Song Mingyue's hand and took a step forward. The next moment, he and Song Mingyue had arrived at the villa's gate.

In March, Anjing was still chilly, but the plants in the courtyard were already showing their first green shoots. The cool spring breeze carried the fresh scent of grass and trees, and the sunlight was exceptionally bright.

In terms of environment, the planets in the StarCraft universe are all excellent, far surpassing Earth. It's just that they lack the feeling of home.

As the ancients clearly said, "Where my heart finds peace is my home."

Home is not about wealth or status; what matters is having family, friends, and familiar things that make you feel relaxed and at ease.

Gao Wu hadn't actually lived in the villa for more than a few days. It was just that the old man, Sister Jun, and Xiao Song were there to keep him company, so it felt like home.

Seeing Gao Wu's thoughtful expression, Song Mingyue took his arm and quietly stayed by his side without saying a word.

The man was dashing and spirited, and the woman was elegant and beautiful. Standing hand in hand, they naturally attracted the attention of many passersby.

As a former internet celebrity, Gao Wu is the pride of Beizhou. Almost everyone in Beizhou knows him.

Moreover, many people know that Gao Wu bought this villa, and his father lives here regularly.

There was even a dedicated protection team around the area, providing 24-hour protection. Many people recognized Gao Wu and were pleasantly surprised, but no one dared to greet him or take photos without permission.

Gao Wu used to be an internet celebrity, but now he is the Deputy Chief of Security, a recipient of the Golden Dragon Medal, and a dignified Level 7 Martial King.

Even if the people of Beizhou have no sense of boundaries, they will act cautiously when dealing with such an important figure.

Gao Wu was only in a daze for a moment. He then gently pressed the doorbell and said to Song Mingyue, "For some reason, I suddenly remembered a lot of things from the past."

He said with some emotion, "Some people say that liking to reminisce about the past means that one is getting old."

Song Mingyue looked at Gao Wu's profile and said softly, "You're only 22 years old (by Chinese reckoning), in the prime of your life, young and promising."

"Hahahaha..." Gao Wu laughed loudly. He hugged Song Mingyue and kissed her on the cheek. "As expected of the youngest Martial Emperor in history, you have such a nice way of speaking."

Song Mingyue is two months older than him, but she's actually not even 22 years old yet. She's much younger than Qin Liuhe, who reached the ninth level of Dao attainment.

"Don't say that. I'm far inferior to Qin Gong." Song Mingyue was well aware of this. Although she had advanced to level nine, she had relied too much on the external force of high martial arts, and her foundation was not solid.

Their understanding of level nine power is also far inferior, and they don't possess a divine object like the Jade Seal of Destiny, making them far less capable than Qin Liuhe.

Gao Wu said with a smile, "Wait until I get you a powerful artifact, one that's even more impressive than the Duke of Qin's!"

Just as Song Mingyue was about to speak, she saw Shang Hongyi come out of the room, accompanied by a capable woman in her forties, who appeared to be a housekeeper or something similar.

She shook her head at Gao Wu, indicating that she didn't want any divine objects. She enjoyed cultivation and power, but she wouldn't fanatically pursue becoming the best in the world.

"That won't do. We have a deal: I'll be number one in the world, and you'll be number two."

Gao Wu then remembered, "I also promised to make that little crybaby the third in the world. I can only ask that Duke Qin be the fourth..."

Song Mingyue knew Gao Wu was joking, so she just smiled gently. When she saw Shang Hongyi open the door and come out, she went over and greeted him politely and softly.

When Shang Hongyi saw that it was Gao Wu and Song Mingyue, his old eyes lit up immediately: "You're finally back! You've been gone for months without a word..."

The old man was still a little excited as he spoke, saying that as Gao Wu's status rose, the time they spent together became less and less.

The old man felt good being served by everyone, but he actually preferred peace and quiet and felt more comfortable being alone.

But he also knew that given Gao Wu's status, he had to accept this treatment. If he didn't cooperate, it would only make things difficult for others.

Gao Wu went up and bowed deeply to the old man, then took his hand and said with a smile, "There's a lot to do. There's no way around it; with such great ability comes great responsibility!"

The old man laughed heartily; he loved listening to Gao Wu boast and joke.

The female housekeeper next to him bowed respectfully to Gao Wu and introduced herself as Huang Zhen, who was in charge of some miscellaneous tasks.

Gao Wu knew she was from the State Security Bureau and was a Level 4 Martial Master, which was considered quite skilled.

His current status is so special that the level of security for those around him has been greatly increased.

Gao Wu praised her a few times, thinking that he would give Huang Zhen a small gift later to increase her favorability and sense of belonging.

The small gift was insignificant to him, but for Huang Zhen, it was enough to take her to the next level.

At noon, Shang Qingjun returned home from get off work and saw Gao Wu and Song Mingyue chatting in the living room. She was also extremely excited.

I didn't go to work in the afternoon; I just chatted with Gao Wu. I also called Zhou Hongying over, and the group chatted casually, everyone seemed quite happy.

In the evening, Gao Wu invited his old classmate Shen Yue, and the whole family went out for dinner.

During the meal, the topic of the Federation inevitably came up, and Shen Yue couldn't help but ask, "Old Gao, I heard that a huge spatial passage was blown open in the Federation's Eternal City, and many strange beasts emerged, killing hundreds of millions of people. Is that true?"

It's not news that otherworldly beasts kill people, but killing hundreds of millions of people at once is too horrifying.

The Federation, though large, has only about four billion people. To suddenly lose one-tenth of that population is truly terrifying!
Gao Wu smiled and said, "I just got back, so I don't know the situation there."

He then added, "Regardless of what happens to the Federation, we guarantee that our alliance will be safe. Don't worry..."

Upon hearing Gao Wu's words, Shen Yue visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Recently, all sorts of horrifying rumors have been circulating online in private spaces, causing widespread panic and unease.

After dinner, Shang Qingjun accompanied the old man home first, and Shen Yue and Zhou Hongying also left.

Gao Wu took Song Mingyue for a walk along the long embankment. The crescent moon hung low, the evening breeze was cool, and the newly thawed river flowed slowly...

After walking for a few minutes, Gao Wu said, "I'm going to check out the Eternal City. You don't need to go; stay and watch the house."

Song Mingyue said earnestly, "I'm at least a level nine, so I can help if needed!"

She could not help with the Nine Cauldrons matter, but how could she watch Gao Wu take risks on his own in the real world?

Gao Wu smiled: "Very well, I'll show you the might of a Martial God in the mortal realm..."

The next moment, Gao Wu tore through space and brought Song Mingyue to the top of the Eternal City.

A giant snake, hundreds of meters long, was coiled on the ground. Sensing the fluctuations in the spatial energy, it raised its huge green triangular head, and its pair of emerald green eyes locked onto Gao Wu and Song Mingyue.

The giant snake only resembles a snake in shape; it is completely different from snakes in the real world. Its enormous body can easily withstand the gravity of the planet, moves freely, and its muscles are incredibly strong.

It locked onto Gao Wu and Song Mingyue, not only by sight but also by sensing them with its powerful mental strength.

The aura of a high-level martial artist was unfathomable, and it didn't detect anything amiss. Song Mingyue had only advanced to the ninth level, and no matter how much she tried to conceal her powerful spiritual energy, she ultimately couldn't completely hide her aura.

The giant snake immediately sensed the danger to Song Mingyue. It gathered its spiritual power, its gills bulging, and prepared to spew crimson flames at Gao Wu and Song Mingyue...

Before Song Mingyue could make a move, Gao Wu reached out and pressed down, unleashing the power of the Dragon Palm from a distance of a hundred meters. The giant snake head exploded into countless pieces of mangled flesh and blood under the force of the palm, and the poisonous fire that was about to spew out also scattered in all directions.

In the blink of an eye, a level seven beast was easily killed by Gao Wu.

Gao Wu couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia, recalling how he used to need nuclear bombs to kill level seven beasts. Seeing the billions of merits the giant serpent had returned, he sighed softly again… (End of Chapter)