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With the calamity of Tianyuan eliminated and peace restored in all directions, he was able to devote himself to comprehending the Dao. He consumed Dao-Merging Pills to refine his soul and comprehend the Great Dao, while simultaneously tempering his physical body with Purple-Gold Dao Fire, laying a solid foundation for condensing his Dao Soul and forging his Dao Body.

After another three days of arduous practice, the day arrived at January 13th.

A streak of light pierced the sky, and Song Qingmei traversed the stars, descending once more upon Tianyuan Star, landing directly in the courtyard of the Imperial Library of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Xiao Yunshang quickly stepped forward to greet her.

"Su Dao... no, where is my godfather?" Song Qingmei asked, but out of respect, she did not release her divine sense to investigate without permission.

"He is currently in seclusion to cultivate his Dao, and he will emerge in about ten days," Xiao Yunshang replied softly. "If there is no urgent matter, you can wait here. If there is something important, you can wake him up in advance."

"There's nothing urgent. I can wait about ten days," Song Qingmei nodded with a smile.

Xiao Yunshang then arranged for a temporary palace to properly settle Song Qingmei in the capital.

Song Qingmei was humble and generous. During her stay, she often gave guidance to Xiao Yunshang, Chai Min and others in their cultivation and answered their questions.

When she learned that Xiao Yunshang had forged a divine body and condensed divine fire, and that Chai Min had also successfully refined divine fire and broken through to the Martial Emperor realm, she felt even more awe for Su Mu's abilities.

At the same time, she also heard about the previous attack by four Horned Scale True Gods, in which two died and two escaped. She immediately had many doubts and felt that the matter was very strange and mysterious.

More than ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

On February 2nd, Su Mu successfully completed his seclusion and enlightenment, put away the guardian divine golden puppet, and leaped down from the second-floor balcony, landing in the courtyard of the library.

Upon hearing the voice, Song Qingmei immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed, saying, "Qingmei greets her godfather!"

"No need for formalities, you must be tired from your journey." Su Mu raised his hand to help her up, his tone gentle.

"It's just a matter of going through teleportation arrays; it's not hard work at all."

Song Qingmei took out an exquisite silver talisman and handed it to Su Mu, smiling as she said, "I spent some time on Tai Dou Star this time, but everything is finally settled. This is my godfather's Star Palace identity talisman. It can be activated by a blood oath and officially entered into the Star Palace register!"

Su Mu reached out and took the silver talisman, examining it closely.

The front of the talisman is engraved with the two main characters "Star Palace" in the universal language, while the smaller characters on the side indicate the identity of the "Star Envoy" in vigorous and ancient script.

The back of the talisman is engraved with a vast nebula pattern, with a misty celestial palace standing at the center of the nebula, creating a transcendent atmosphere.

After examining it for a moment, Su Mu did as instructed and dripped a drop of his blood essence, staining the talisman.

As his essence and blood flowed into the talisman, it instantly shone with a dazzling silver light, completely recognizing its master. A massive amount of information about the Star Palace's rules and regulations, territories, sect system, and division of responsibilities flooded into Su Mu's mind like a tidal wave, instantly taking root in his mind.

"Congratulations, Godfather! You have officially joined the Star Palace and become the Star Envoy of Tianyuan Star!" Song Qingmei offered her heartfelt congratulations.

"Did the death of Turael cause any stir within the Star Palace? Were any powerful figures investigating?" Su Mu put away the talisman and inquired about the crucial matter.

"There hasn't been much of a commotion," Song Qingmei replied truthfully. "Only one great god of the Three-Eyed Clan has inquired about this matter. He is said to be Tula'er's cousin, and they are very close relatives."

"Great God Realm..." Su Mu's eyes darkened slightly, and he understood.

He can now easily deal with mere Great God Realm experts, and even if a Celestial God attacks, he has trump cards to counter it.

"But Godfather need not worry," Song Qingmei added at the right moment. "My grandfather has already publicly stated that Tianyuan Star is his homeland and the Tianyuan Star Envoy is also one of his disciples."

"Although the Celestial Realm isn't the top-tier combat power of the Star Palace, it still represents a high-ranking member of the sect with a prestigious status. No ordinary disciple or alien cultivator dares to easily offend them!"

"Thank you for your protection, Senior Song." Su Mu bowed in thanks, knowing that the other party's grandfather had influence and had saved him countless troubles.

"By the way, I haven't told my grandfather and clansmen about my adoption of a godfather yet." Song Qingmei lowered her head slightly, her tone tinged with trepidation, afraid that Su Mu would be displeased.

Although she has benefited greatly from recognizing her relatives, she still needs more tangible opportunities and benefits to gain the full acceptance of her clan. Furthermore, Su Mu needs to demonstrate sufficient strength. Only the strong can earn true respect.

"It's alright." Su Mu waved his hand with a smile, not caring at all. "The time is not right yet, there's no need to rush."

"Godfather, it's inconvenient for me to stay on Tianyuan Star any longer," Song Qingmei said solemnly. "I need to return to Taidou Star immediately and, with the help of the Ice Marrow and Ice Lotus you previously bestowed upon me, devote myself to seclusion and attempt to break through to the late stage of the True God Realm!"

"Go ahead." Su Mu nodded slightly, then took out several Dao Integration Pills and Heavenly Pattern Dao Fire Pills and gave them to Song Qingmei.

"Thank you so much for your generous reward, Godfather!" Song Qingmei's eyes lit up with joy, and she thanked him solemnly.

Although she has already condensed her Dao Soul, the Dao Integration Pill can still nourish the origin of her soul, help the Dao Soul transform, and help it to develop its Dharma Form as soon as possible. Such a pill is extremely rare and hard to come by even in the Star Palace.

Furthermore, the Heavenly Pattern Dao Fire Pill can help her stabilize her Dao foundation and condense a stronger and more powerful natal Dao Fire, which will be of immense benefit to her subsequent cultivation.

Song Qingmei was filled with gratitude. She had thought this return journey would be just an ordinary one, but she never expected to receive another reward from her godfather. This unexpected joy was far more exciting than any ordinary gain.

"When you break through in your cultivation in the future, remember to come back to Tianyuan often."

Su Mu casually gave instructions, while taking out several strange beads and handing them over.

These strange beads were all left behind by the two mid-stage True Gods of the Horned Scale Clan. Su Mu currently has no plans to go to Tai Dou Star or settle in the Star Palace, so keeping them would be a waste. It would be better to give them to Song Qingmei to take back to the Star Palace to exchange for resources.

These are all ordinary ghost beads at the level of a ghost commander, of common grade, and cannot be exchanged for top-level rewards; they are better than nothing.

"Qingmei will remember her godfather's instructions and will definitely visit him and her godmother often in the future!"

Song Qingmei solemnly agreed, then took her leave and departed, her figure breaking through the air and completely leaving the Great Qian Imperial City.

The imperial city returned to its former peace and tranquility, and time passed peacefully.

The three days passed in the blink of an eye.

February 6th, noon.

In the courtyard of the library, Su Mu's mind stirred, and he suddenly revealed his divine form completely.

The majestic divine image, over a hundred feet tall, stood in the air, its imperial aura permeating the eight directions, like an unparalleled human emperor who ruled over all heavens, instantly triggering a multitude of extraordinary phenomena across the world.

Rolling black clouds gathered from all directions, instantly obscuring the entire imperial city of Daqian, pressing down heavily.

Thunder roared and flames raged in the sky, the boundless power of nature swept across all directions, surging and booming endlessly.

The scale and power of this extraordinary phenomenon far surpassed that of when Su Mu first condensed his divine form, its overwhelming force shaking the entire city.

Xiao Yunshang, Chai Min, and others in the palace knew perfectly well that Su Mu was about to take a crucial step and condense his Dao Soul.

However, the countless cultivators and commoners in the imperial city were completely unaware of the inside story. They all looked up at the sky, their faces full of astonishment, and their voices rose and fell in discussions.

"That's the divine image of the retired emperor! More than ten times stronger than before!"

"The divine runes are intricately interwoven, and the Dao intent is profound and overwhelming; this is undergoing the baptism of the Great Dao!"