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Unwilling to sit and wait idly, Su Mu immediately took out a Grade 7 Dragon Essence Pill and swallowed it. The gentle medicinal power instantly flowed through his limbs and bones, bringing him to his peak condition.

He then opened the jade bottle and drank all the blood essence of the level nine double-nosed elephant.

A vast and domineering primal force instantly swept over his entire body, causing his muscles and bones to tremble and his flesh to roar.

In the next instant, the purple-gold mystic fire blazed fiercely, and the Imperial Dao Mystic Spirit floated in the dantian. The two powers exerted their strength at the same time, tempering and decomposing the domineering essence blood layer by layer, and continuously integrating the pure source into the physical body.

The Imperial Body was constantly nourished, honed, and strengthened, gradually approaching the level of a divine body.

The orthodox cultivation of the Martial Emperor realm requires first condensing the divine image, then igniting the divine fire, and finally tempering the divine body, progressing step by step and breaking through layer by layer.

However, the "Imperial Supreme Body Technique" cultivated by Su Mu is an unparalleled and domineering technique that can break through conventional constraints and temper the physical body to the level of a divine body in advance without relying on divine appearance and divine fire.

However, this shortcut requires a massive amount of top-tier natural treasures and costs countless sums of money.

Half a bottle of level nine beast essence blood is naturally not enough for the Imperial Body to ascend to the heavens in one step and achieve a perfect divine body.

However, after the refining was completed, his physical strength, defensive resilience, and fundamental strength had completely surpassed the Xuan Body level of a regular mid-stage Martial Emperor!

Su Mu is calm and composed, and he does not crave quick results. As long as he makes progress in each practice session, that is the greatest reward.

For the next two days, the library remained quiet and secluded from the world.

Su Mu and Xiao Yunshang stayed at home, devoting themselves to cultivation day and night, honing their own abilities.

Only the occasional babbling and toddling sounds of little Su Song breaking the silence of the courtyard broke the silence.

Jinzi remained fast asleep at the entrance of the library, peacefully absorbing the essence of the Martial Emperor's Profound Body that it had previously consumed, without exhibiting the usual golden light that used to flow around it.

Outside the courtyard, Xiao Anran, Yu Tian, ​​and the others would often quietly gaze at the second floor, secretly marveling at how the cultivation of top experts was indeed unpredictable and extraordinary.

No one dared to recklessly release their divine sense to spy on the second-floor bedroom, and when the two were cultivating, they only needed to slightly release a wisp of their soul power to block all detection.

Everyone assumed the two were newlyweds, enjoying their honeymoon and deep affection, unaware that they had been spending the last two days cultivating their inner strength and steadily making breakthroughs.

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Meanwhile, in the western part of the Great Qian Empire, atop the desolate mountain of Xian'an County.

Elder Songhe of the Tianwu Sect, along with the Martial Emperors from various factions who had narrowly escaped this battle, gathered here once again.

The battle in the imperial city two days ago was a devastating defeat.

The Xuan Gang Sect Leader Duan Jin, the Second Elder of the Xi Chuan Sword Pavilion Yu Hao, and a Martial Emperor in the early stage all perished, and the human race lost more than half of its top combat power.

They originally intended to join forces with powerful alien races to seize the martial god opportunity from Su Mu and take the Xuan Gang Sect's heirloom talisman. In the end, they failed to obtain the opportunity and lost all their trump cards. Instead, even the Sword Pavilion's heirloom talisman fell into Su Mu's hands.

Of the three sects' heirloom talismans, only the last one remains from the Tianwu Sect.

What made everyone despair the most was that despite their combined forces and the alliance with the alien martial emperor, they still couldn't defeat Su Mu on his wedding day.

The group stood atop the mountain, the mountain wind was biting, their expressions were solemn, and their eyes were filled with disappointment and fear.

"This boy is terrifying; he's absolutely invincible below the Martial Emperor level!"

A Martial Emperor, his face filled with bitterness, sighed softly, "His physical body is indestructible, his swordsmanship is extraordinary, and he wields an unsolvable trump card like the anti-flight talisman. There's simply no way to resist or defend against him!"

"Unfortunately, none of us who migrated from the Wulong Continent have reached the Martial Emperor realm!"

Another person said with a sigh, "In the end, it's because we haven't gained the recognition of Tianyuan Heaven and Earth, which limits our combat power. Otherwise, how could dozens of Martial Emperors working together be unable to defeat just one person!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Elder Songhe.

He spearheaded this battle, which ended in a crushing defeat. Everyone is waiting for him to make a decision and point the way forward.

"I... have no perfect solution either."

Elder Songhe shook his head and smiled bitterly, his eyes filled with helplessness: "Even with the combined forces of the allied army and the assistance of the alien races, we have still been defeated. With our remaining forces alone, we are simply powerless to resist Su Mu. Only a Martial Emperor can kill this brat!"

"But we are currently on the Tianyuan Continent, without a Martial Emperor to protect us!"

From the crowd, one person gritted his teeth and suggested, "Why don't we return to the Wulong Continent and invite a Martial Emperor expert to cross over!"

Upon hearing this, everyone hesitated.

"All the major powers of the Wulong Continent have migrated; it is now unknown whether any Martial Emperors remain to guard the land!"

"The black mist is extremely dangerous, teeming with treacherous creatures; traversing its territory is a perilous journey with a slim chance of survival!"

"Even if they miraculously return and find the Martial Emperor, what makes them think they can persuade him to cross realms and take such a risk? Without an extraordinary benefit, why would the Martial Emperor easily take such a dangerous step!"

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, filled with apprehension and caught in a dilemma.

Elder Songhe raised his hand to suppress the murmurs and said in a deep voice, "If you are all willing to risk your lives with me, I am confident that I can persuade Emperor Wulong to come to Tianyuan!"

"I know a Martial Emperor who is inherently greedy and extremely adventurous. The unparalleled opportunity of the Martial God's Tomb is enough to persuade him to cross over from another realm!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was shaken, yet still looked hesitant.

They had personally experienced the dangers of the black fog, and unless in dire straits, no one would be willing to set foot in it again.

"To be frank!"

Elder Songhe continued to persuade him, "I traveled alone, and only with incredible luck could I barely reach the teleportation array. There is absolutely no guarantee of success! We need everyone to join forces and look after each other to increase our chances of survival!"

"As the black mist continues to expand, our living space is constantly being compressed. For now, we can still avoid it and endure, but eventually we will have to share this land with Su Mu!"

"Even if Su Mu quells the rebellion of the Ghost Clan in the future, we, his former enemies, will have no chance of survival!"

His words were piercing, shattering the last vestiges of hope in everyone's hearts.

Yan Qibing, a Martial Emperor in the early stages of the Xichuan Sword Pavilion, stepped forward first, his expression resolute: "I will return with the elders! Elder Yu Hao has died tragically; as a disciple of the Sword Pavilion, how can I live a life of ignominy! If I don't fight, I'll die sooner or later!"

Once the first person took the lead, others immediately followed suit and expressed their opinions.

"I'm going too! Rather than sit and wait to die, I'd rather fight to the death!"

"Count me in! We Martial Emperor cultivators are not cowards who fear death!"

"There was truly no other choice but to give it our all!"

Several martial emperors stepped forward, determined to take the risk.

Seeing this, Elder Songhe's expression softened slightly, and he nodded gently: "Very well! Let us rest and recuperate until we are in peak condition, then we will set off immediately to return to Wulong! With you all traveling with us, our chances of success are over 70%!"

As the sun sets, its afterglow paints the entire imperial city red, and night slowly envelops the surrounding area.

On the second floor of the library, Su Mu was the first to finish his two-day secluded cultivation and stood up.

After two days of reflection, the changes in his physical body after refining the essence blood of the ninth-level double-nosed elephant have been completely stabilized. The foundation of his Imperial Body has been further enhanced, becoming powerful, steady, and unassuming.

He slowly walked out of the room and down the stairs.

Jinzi, who was lying soundly asleep at the door, instantly sensed his presence, listlessly got up, and flapped its wings to greet him.

As usual, Su Mu took out a large amount of demon beast inner cores and essence blood to feed Jin Zi.

Having previously consumed the profound bodies of several late-stage Martial Emperors, Jin Zi's foundation had already surged and his reserves had greatly increased. With this latest ingestion of resources, he was quietly accumulating the confidence to break through.

After feeding himself with gold, Su Mu stepped into the courtyard, slowly stretching his muscles and bones to fully adapt to the physical enhancement brought about by the refinement of his essence and blood.

Although this improvement is not the most extreme, it is solid in its foundation and without any superficiality, making his invincible combat power even more unbeatable.

As night deepens, the moonlight shines down, creating a tranquil and serene atmosphere.

Su Mu returned to the new room on the second floor, just as Xiao Yunshang finished her cultivation and opened her eyes.

During her two days of seclusion, she had absorbed and completely refined all the lightning energy within the Thunder Crystal.

His body exuded a restrained and calm aura of thunder, and the profound spiritual energy of thunder within his body was greatly purified and strengthened. His fundamental essence continued to improve, and his entire state was perfect and completely renewed.

Su Mu raised his hand and took out the exquisite wine and dishes prepared by the Imperial Kitchen, placing them one by one on the table.

Xiao Yunshang gracefully got out of bed, picked up the wine jar, and slowly filled the two jade cups with mellow wine. The aroma of the wine wafted through the air, creating a gentle atmosphere.

The two sat facing each other, drinking and chatting casually.

Su Mu has lived two lives. He cannot mention his memories of his past life, and his past life in this life has been uneventful. The original owner's memories are full of hardships and setbacks, which are not worth mentioning. Most of the time, he listens quietly and occasionally chimes in.

Xiao Yunshang slowly recounted her past experiences on the Wulong Continent.

She possesses the innate Xuanlei Body, a gift of extraordinary talent and unparalleled aptitude. From a young age, she was carefully cultivated and strictly supervised by her family elders, making her cultivation path smooth with few setbacks. However, she also endured hardship and had little joy from childhood.

When she was sixteen, her parents, seeing that her years of ascetic training were monotonous, took her on a trip to relax, but they were ambushed by a powerful enemy on the way.

In the face of danger, her father risked his life to cover their retreat, creating an opportunity for her and her mother to escape. In the end, he died on the spot, his blood staining the sky.

Her mother suffered severe injuries and great damage to her origin. She failed in her subsequent attempt to break through to the Martial Emperor realm, her Dao foundation collapsed, and she passed away with regret.

After her parents passed away, Xiao Yunshang secluded herself to cultivate herself and no longer went out.

He had intended to break through to the Martial Emperor realm before venturing into the world and honing his skills, but the sudden calamity of the Black Mist Ghost Clan forced him to migrate to the Tianyuan Continent with the various sects.

"All the elders in my family have likely perished in the Black Mist Catastrophe..."

Xiao Yunshang raised her cup and drank it all, a faint trace of sadness and melancholy flashing across her eyes.

Even a top-tier expert in the late Martial Empress stage, like the Valley Master of Yunxiang Valley, perished in the black mist. It is quite normal that the elders of the Xiao family failed to overcome their tribulations.

In the face of catastrophe, not only is unparalleled strength required, but also extraordinary luck.

"The deceased are gone, the past is but a prologue, there's no need to dwell on it too much."