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In the mundane world, there are still laws and regulations to weigh right and wrong.

However, in the cruel and ruthless world of cultivators, there are never fixed standards of right and wrong.

You slaughtered thousands upon thousands of people, yet Heaven remained indifferent and held you accountable; you saved countless lives, yet Heaven offered no reward or praise.

Throughout his journey, Su Mu has experienced countless conflicts and schemes. He can reflect on his experiences and never regrets them.

He lowered his eyes again to look at Yu Sheng kneeling on the ground, and the murderous intent in his heart quietly dissipated by more than half.

Yu Sheng is ambitious and shrewd, yet he dares to face his true self and acknowledge the situation honestly. He is neither hypocritical nor coy. This insightful nature makes him barely deserving of a second chance at life.

"Do you want to live, or do you want to die?"

Su Mu's tone was calm, yet every word was firm and unyielding: "If you are not content with mediocrity and have not yet had your fill of fun, then you may use my name, Su Mu, to roam freely and fight your way through this universe."

"If you are willing to acknowledge me as your godfather today and become my disciple, I will devote myself to your cultivation, helping you break through your limitations and ascend to a greater path. What do you say?"

Yu Sheng raised his eyes to gaze at the young man in front of him, then glanced sideways at the Saint Realm Peak puppet beside him, which was bowing its head and waiting for orders. A huge wave of emotions surged in his heart.

At this moment, Su Mu was like a fog to him, unfathomable and mysterious, his true nature completely unknown.

But he knew perfectly well that what Su Mu said was no exaggeration.

The person who can wield a peak Saint Realm puppet and control the entire secret realm, even if their cultivation level is only at the Heavenly God Realm on the surface, possesses resources, foundation, and power that are far beyond what I, a mere early Saint Realm cultivator, can compare to.

Recognizing someone as a godfather might be seen as a humiliating compromise by many proud Saint Realm cultivators, but for the insightful, pragmatic, and ambitious Yu Sheng, it was an excellent opportunity to defy fate and reach the pinnacle.

Without the slightest hesitation, he prostrated himself, bowing deeply, his voice respectful and sincere: "My adopted son, Yu Sheng, pays respects to my godfather!"

"I will plant a blood soul mark in your soul," Su Mu said solemnly. "If you accept willingly, I will nurture you and guide you along the way. If you resist and refuse to submit, this place will be your burial ground."

Yu Sheng's mind was as clear as a mirror. He lay quietly on the ground, accepting the blood soul mark that Su Mu had implanted without any resistance or resentment.

The moment the mark was formed, the system notification sounded in Su Mu's mind right on time.

[Congratulations, host, on taking Yu Sheng, an early-stage Saint Realm cultivator, as your adopted son. Your exclusive reward has been issued; please check it.]

Su Mu never cared much about the system rewards for taking on disciples or adopted sons. In his eyes, a few scattered resources were like giving money to a mortal beggar, and he had no interest in even looking at them.

Subduing Yu Sheng naturally comes with corresponding rewards.

How could one's own adopted son from the Holy Realm still wear low-end early-stage Holy Rank equipment and become a laughing stock?

Su Mu was very generous and took out a complete set of Saint-level top-grade battle armor and matching divine weapons from the treasure vault left behind by the master of the secret realm, and gave them all to Yu Sheng.

However, he did not deliver all the top resources at once.

One should not be overly kind to others, nor should one give them excessive benefits.

If all the opportunities and resources were laid out at once, it would only cause his subordinates to become complacent and lose their ambition, which is definitely not the result Su Mu wanted.

After settling in, Su Mu casually began a conversation, revealing his plans: "I intend to break free from the shackles of the past, leave the Star Palace, and establish a truly independent force of my own. What are your thoughts on this?"

During the time he entered the Immortal Palace, took charge of the Secret Realm, and determined life and death in the Saint Realm, Su Mu's state of mind had undergone a complete transformation.

The old mindset of going with the flow and accepting whatever comes his way has been completely changed. Faced with the undercurrents and threats from top forces in the heavens, such as the Ghost Clan, the Great Sun Alliance, and the Eight Great Holy Clans, simply lying low and passively waiting for opportunities to come his way is not a long-term solution.

Proactive planning, wielding power, and forging one's own path are the fundamental ways to establish oneself in all the heavens and traverse the ages!

Upon hearing Su Mu's idea of ​​establishing his own independent force, Yu Sheng's eyes lit up instantly, and he immediately echoed and strongly supported him.

He was an ambitious and unwilling person to be inferior to others. After breaking through to the Saint Realm, the mere corner of the Star Palace could no longer contain his vision and ambition.

"Godfather, leave this matter entirely to me!"

Yu Sheng bowed and volunteered, his tone firm and confident: "Upon returning to Tianyuan Star, I will immediately begin to plan and reorganize the forces. Within a year, I will be able to integrate all the resources and manpower of an entire star system."

"With your godfather backing you up behind the scenes and providing the necessary resources, within a year I will definitely build you a top-tier power with a strong foundation, comparable to the Star God Temple!"

Su Mu nodded silently, accepting the offer with pleasure.

Yu Sheng craves supreme power and the authority to wield power, but what he seeks is a stable force that belongs entirely to him and is not subject to the constraints of anyone.

With someone willing to run errands and pave the way for him, and with the Blood Soul Mark binding him, loyalty is absolutely controllable and there is no risk of betrayal, he is naturally happy to relax and enjoy the fruits of others' labor.

Within the celestial palace, one person plots to establish a sect and take charge of the path forward for all the heavens, the atmosphere calm and resolute.

Meanwhile, on the distant Tai Dou Star, undercurrents were already surging and storms were brewing.

Inside the Star Palace, the Three-Eyed Clan God-King, who had not appeared for a long time, suddenly came to pay a visit.

Upon seeing this, the Star Palace Master was secretly surprised. The Three-Eyed Clan God King never visited the Three Treasures Hall without a reason, so his sudden visit must mean he had ulterior motives and wanted to ask for something.

He didn't bother with pleasantries or small talk, and went straight to the point with a blank expression: "Just say it, what brings you here?"

The Three-Eyed God-King understood perfectly well that he had previously forced the descendants of the Great Sun Alliance to bring trouble to the Star Palace, compelling the Palace Master to enter the game. The other party must harbor resentment and dissatisfaction.

Therefore, he didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point, speaking in a deep voice: "Judging by the time, the Bu Chuan sisters and the others' journey to the secret realm is nearing its end, and they will soon be returning. Yu Sheng's fate is uncertain, and his life or death is unknown. Doesn't the Palace Master think we should make arrangements and plans in advance?"

The palace master frowned slightly, instantly understanding the other party's unspoken meaning, and his eyes turned cold: "You want to take action against the human race?"

The Three-Eyed Clan God-King nodded solemnly, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes: "Two tigers cannot share one mountain. Xiao Xuance has been lying in wait for a long time, coveting the position of Palace Master and harboring sinister intentions. Once Yu Sheng returns, the two of them, joining forces, will surely launch a preemptive strike and seize power."

"Instead of passively waiting to be attacked and controlled by others, we should take advantage of the current situation where Xiao Xuance is alone guarding Tai Dou Star, and strike first to eliminate the hidden danger!"

"After the Buchuan sisters returned, with the Blood Cherry Clan backing us up, how much trouble could Yu Sheng, all alone, possibly cause?"

Upon hearing this, the Palace Master fell silent, her eyes flickering uncertainly. She had been swayed by these words, but still harbored some concerns and hesitated to make a decision.

The Three-Eyed Clan God-King, a master of human nature, saw through his concerns at a glance and opportunely added more temptation: "Senior Bu Chuan has already promised to help you break through the shackles of the Saint Realm. Before the breakthrough, the Blood Cherry Clan will protect you; after the breakthrough, once you ascend to the Saint Realm, you will have no need to fear Yu Sheng's revenge. Now that things have come to this, what concerns does the Palace Master still have?"