Starting with being handed over to the Imperial Concubine, building a family with a thousand-year hi

Ding Chao, who has just broken through to the mid-stage of Martial Emperor, can enter the Daoist path to calm his mind and repeatedly temper his physical body with the Xuan Fire, making full preparations for absorbing the Nirvana Pill later.

Chai Min continued her steady accumulation of strength, biding her time to advance towards the late stage of Empress Wu. Having already taken the Enlightenment Pill, she no longer needed to enter the Dao again, and was now solely responsible for the security of the entire palace. In the event of a sudden attack by a powerful enemy, she could immediately stop the opponent, awaken everyone, and protect the safety of the entire area.

Su Mu himself also swallowed an Enlightenment Pill and entered a profound state of enlightenment.

Enlightenment Pills can be taken multiple times to achieve layered enlightenment, but they are extremely rare in the world. Ordinary cultivators would never obtain a single pill in their lifetime, but Su Mu possesses a massive reserve, making him extremely extravagant.

To ensure the absolute safety of the library, Su Mu deployed a low-grade Heavenly Rank Qianjin puppet to guard the second-floor balcony, providing comprehensive surveillance.

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In a secluded courtyard in the northern part of Huitai County, a large number of powerful human warriors from the Wulong Continent gathered together, creating a somber and oppressive atmosphere.

All the top Martial Emperors, including Elder Songhe of the Tianwu Sect, Duan Jin, the leader of the Xuan Gang Sect, and Yu Hao, the second elder of the Xichuan Sword Pavilion, were present.

"A mere local cultivator from Tianyuan dares to be so arrogant, openly holding a grand wedding, completely disregarding us!"

A mid-stage Martial Emperor from the Heavenly Martial Sect coldly snorted, his killing intent palpable: "This time, we must deliver a severe blow! Let that eunuch know that we crossed the black mist without a single weakling or coward!"

Everyone knew that Su Mu had already rebuilt his true form and gotten rid of his old ailment, but the resentment in their hearts was hard to quell, and they still habitually referred to him by his old name, showing the utmost contempt.

"Their blatant and high-profile wedding suggests they have hidden strength; do not underestimate them!"

Yan Qibing, the sixth elder of Xichuan Sword Pavilion, frowned and warned, "This is very likely a trap specifically designed to target us!"

Not long ago, he and the Second Elder Yu Hao joined forces to ambush Xiao Yunshang, but ultimately failed. He had long harbored deep fear of Su Mu and his group.

This group of Wulong experts originally intended to first eliminate the Martial Emperor forces under Su Mu's command, and then join forces to besiege Su Mu. However, Chai Min and others guarded the palace and never went out, so they could not find an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

"Elder Yan, are you perhaps afraid of that bastard?" The Tianwu Sect expert who spoke first sneered mockingly.

"I wouldn't call it fear, but we need to act with caution," Yan Qibing said solemnly, shaking his head.

The previous battle in the Black Mist of the Imperial City not only made him wary of Su Mu, but also caused Yu Hao to suffer heavy losses, with his Xuanling shattered and his natal Qu Guang Sword falling into enemy hands. This matter was originally a top secret of the Sword Pavilion, but Duan Jin revealed it in public. Under questioning from the crowd, the two had no choice but to tell the truth, losing face completely.

"We, the sword cultivators of Sword Pavilion, have never feared battle in our lives; what is there to fear in a fight!"

Yu Hao spoke in a deep voice, his eyes sharp, while secretly signaling Yan Qibing to keep quiet and not to boost the enemy's morale.

Over the past month, he has spent countless resources reforging his Xuanling, but the new Xuanling has not been integrated into the top-grade Earth-rank sword embryo, its foundation is incomplete, and its strength is far from being restored to its peak.

"Be fearless!"

Duan Jin, the leader of the Xuan Gang Sect, took over the conversation, his eyes filled with resentment and killing intent: "We are only suppressed and repelled by the rules of this world; otherwise, killing Su Mu would be as easy as turning one's hand! As long as we concentrate our efforts and join forces, we can still slay this fiend and avenge our humiliation!"

His injuries had long since healed, and his left arm, which had been crippled by the God-Slaying Finger, had been completely rebuilt. The hatred he felt for Su Mu and the death of his disciple Liang Yanqing haunted his mind day and night.

He was no match for the enemy in a one-on-one fight, but now that heroes have gathered and powerful figures have joined forces, he is fearless and only wants to storm the imperial city and avenge his grievances.

"Have you found out the exact date of the wedding?" someone asked.

"It hasn't been finalized yet," Elder Songhe said slowly. "We only know it's scheduled for early June, but the exact date is still undecided."

"Waiting a few more days is fine," Duan Jin said coldly. "It's a good opportunity to contact more helpers and strengthen our position."

This battle is spearheaded by three top sects: Tianwu Sect, Xuangang Sect, and Xichuan Sword Pavilion, and countless cultivators from the Wulong Continent will surely respond.

All the cultivators of Wulong harbored a natural sense of superiority and aversion towards the native powerhouses of Tianyuan. They had crossed the black mist to crush this world, but upon their arrival, they were immediately suppressed by Su Mu. Moreover, many of their peers had become Su Mu's adopted sons and daughters, becoming the laughingstock of the crowd, and their resentment had already accumulated to the heavens.

"Not only the human race." Elder Songhe added in a deep voice, his eyes profound, "The witch race, the barbarian race, and the Japanese race will also seize the opportunity, especially the witch race, who have a deep-seated hatred for Su Mu and will definitely not miss this opportunity."

"Excellent!" The mid-stage Martial Emperor expert from the Heavenly Martial Sect nodded in agreement. "It will take time for the news to travel from the human heartland to the alien territories. Let's wait patiently, and when the time comes, we can join forces and decide the fate of the world in one battle!"

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Within the imperial city of the Great Qian Dynasty, a scene of joyous celebration unfolded.

The news that the retired emperor Su Mu had reconstructed his true form and was about to marry Xiao Yunshang had already spread throughout the capital and was rapidly sweeping across every part of the Great Qian Empire.

Emperor Xiao Anxun personally oversaw the preparations for the grand wedding. The palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, and the air was filled with a festive and peaceful atmosphere.

All of Su Mu's adopted sons and daughters, whether they were local cultivators from Tianyuan or cultivators from Wulong who had come from afar, were filled with joy and eager anticipation, quietly waiting for the grand wedding ceremony.

High-ranking officials from all prefectures of the empire, top sects from all sides, and martial arts families all dispatched their elite representatives to the capital, eager to attend this unprecedented wedding.

Su Mu, Xiao Yunshang, Chang Wei, and Ding Chao had no need to worry about trivial matters. They were all immersed in the profound state of entering the Dao and cultivating themselves, focusing on honing their own foundation in the Great Dao.

Only Chai Min remained clear-headed, frequently traversing various parts of the palace to investigate potential dangers and keep watch for any activity. At the same time, based on the actual situation, she offered Xiao Anxun many reasonable suggestions for improving the wedding process.

She had already consumed the Enlightenment Pill and the Seventh-Grade Nirvana Pill, and with the massive amount of Mysterious Pills and Mysterious Dew Nourishing Spirit Pills given to her by Su Mu, her foundation had become increasingly solid. However, when she arrived at the Tianyuan Continent, her cultivation level was not at the peak of the mid-stage Martial Emperor, and she still needed time to hone and refine her skills before she could use the Qian Yuan Divine Glow Pill to break through to the late-stage Martial Emperor realm.

The library was quiet and peaceful.

The Qianjin puppet guards the second-floor balcony, keeping watch in all directions, requiring no one else to stand guard. Wen Qianzhu spends her days taking care of her young son, Su Song, living a peaceful life. Xiao Anran and Yutian often come to ask for advice on cultivation difficulties, and Wen Qianzhu always teaches them everything she knows and gives them her best guidance.

Jinzi lay lazily in front of the library gate, sleeping soundly all day long.

Whenever Su Mu went into seclusion to cultivate, it would remain in place and never take to the air. Although flying could help it improve its skills, consolidating its realm was more important. It had just broken through to the early stage of the seventh level and needed a long time to adapt to the new realm and hone the power of its divine bird bloodline.

In his Daoist state, Su Mu's mind was clear and serene, and he was immersed in the profound mysteries of the Great Dao.

The benefits of the Enlightenment Pill are directly proportional to the cultivator's soul foundation and accumulated insights. This is his second time taking the Enlightenment Pill. Compared to his first time entering the Dao, his foundation in the Great Dao is more profound, his soul realm is more advanced, and his control over the state of entering the Dao is more skillful and thorough.

The noble and domineering way of the imperial path, the sharp and fierce way of the sword, the violent and annihilating way of thunder, the blazing and raging way of fire... countless profound truths of the Great Dao came rushing in, which he frantically absorbed and carefully comprehended.

Deep within his consciousness, the primordial spirit sat in the void, constantly practicing countless sword techniques.

Last time he entered the Dao, he thoroughly mastered "Sword Heart Clarity" and glimpsed the supreme truth of "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin". This time, he devoted himself to cultivating the profound mysteries of the sword, relying on the foundation of "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin", repeatedly deducing and practicing the newly acquired "Ten Thousand Swords Thunder Prison True Technique", perfectly integrating the sword and thunder paths, and gradually mastering the subtleties of this top-level sword technique.

In the cultivation of all realms, the Great Dao is hard to find. Ordinary cultivators can achieve the status of Martial God by mastering just one Great Dao in their entire lives. No one is willing to spend their lifespan to comprehend multiple Great Daos, and even fewer people attempt to fuse different Great Daos, as the difficulty is comparable to ascending to heaven.

But Su Mu had no scruples whatsoever!

His cultivation speed is unparalleled throughout history, and he has no worries about his lifespan running out. He seizes every opportunity that can improve his strength and solidify his foundation, never letting it slip by.

Time flows by quietly, May comes to an end in the blink of an eye, and June arrives.

Xiao Yunshang, Chang Wei, and Ding Chao successively emerged from their Daoist state, and their cultivation, spiritual soul, and martial arts comprehension all made great progress.

Taking advantage of his entry into the Dao, Ding Chao used the Xuan Fire to temper his physical body day and night, making his foundation completely stable. He now possessed all the conditions to refine a seventh-grade Nirvana Pill.

All preparations for the wedding have been completed and everything is ready. The only exception is Su Mu, who is still in the process of entering Taoist cultivation, so the wedding date has been delayed.

Xiao Yunshang was in no hurry. She had just emerged from the state of entering the Dao and needed time to sort out and digest the new insights into the Great Dao, so as to completely transform the improvement in her soul realm into real peak combat power.

On June 3rd, Su Mu finally opened his eyes and exited the mysterious state of enlightenment.

After careful discussion with Xiao Yunshang, they finally decided on June 5th as the auspicious date for their wedding.

Actually, the wedding date could have been postponed by two months.

With just a little more time, Chai Min will most likely be able to attempt to break through to the late stage of the Martial Empress realm. At that time, Su Mu will be able to reap a new round of high-level system rewards, and his forces will surge once again. In addition, his other adopted sons and daughters will also most likely achieve breakthroughs in their cultivation.

But Su Mu had no need to wait.

The upper limit of the attacking enemy was merely the late-stage Martial Emperor who had not yet gained the recognition of the Heavenly Origin World. Such combat power posed no threat to him.

Even without the help of Chai Min and others, he alone could sweep away all enemies and be invincible.

Moreover, the combat strength of his subordinates is now vastly different from what it used to be.