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"In the end, it is your own exceptional talent that has brought you success. I was merely guiding you along the way." Su Mu waved his hand calmly, not taking credit for it.

Not everyone can withstand his spiritual guidance; among his many adopted sons and daughters, none could match Mu Tianshan's progress in cultivation.

Mu Tianshan bowed respectfully, his attitude growing even more deferential: "Godfather, I have broken through to the Saintly Venerable realm. What are your next orders? I will gladly die for you!"

Su Mu no longer concealed anything and revealed his ultimate plan.

Bound by the supreme oath of the Heavenly Dao, and with the blood soul mark already planted, Mu Tianshan could instantly sense, kill, and suppress any disloyal thoughts that arose in him, without any risk.

Upon hearing that Su Mu intended to gather the origins of the eight great holy races to forge a new universe that rivals or even surpasses the Hongmeng Main Universe, Mu Tianshan was instantly dumbfounded and deeply shaken, unable to recover for a long time.

Before he could calm down, Su Mu had already given the order.

"Next, you will go out to gain experience and hunt down the Great Saint Realm disciples of the eight great holy clans for me."

"The day I gather all eight fundamental elements will be the day I truly establish myself and declare war on the eight holy races!"

After breaking through to the Saintly Venerable realm and receiving the secret order, Mu Tianshan immediately bid farewell to Su Mu, left Tianyuan Star, and quietly traveled to various parts of the heavens to carry out hunting missions in secret.

Su Mu stood atop the Tianyuan Imperial City, watching his figure disappear into the horizon, a sense of profound emotion rising in his heart.

"The eight holy clans claim to be the legitimate successors of all heavens, immortal and indestructible, but in this world, where is true eternity?"

Only by taking control of one's own universe and mastering the birth and death of all living beings can one transcend reincarnation and reach the true eternal path.

"It's come to this eventually."

A gentle female voice sounded from behind her, and Xiao Yunshang walked slowly over, a hint of worry hidden between her brows.

As Su Mu's power grew and her horizons broadened, she also came to a complete understanding of the terrifying potential of the eight holy clans.

That was the most powerful force that existed since the beginning of the primordial universe, the unshakeable supreme orthodoxy in the hearts of all races. Just as ordinary people felt endless awe and fear when facing the supreme emperor.

Su Mu turned around, reached out, and gently embraced her. He lowered his head and lightly kissed her cheek, his tone calm yet incredibly firm.

"I have never wanted to be subservient to any power or be subordinate to anyone. Whether it's the Eight Great Holy Clans or the Alliance of Myriad Races, my rise has always been a thorn in their side. A war between us was only a matter of time."

He looked up at the sky; the blue sky and white clouds seemed peaceful and serene. But beneath this tranquility, undercurrents were surging and dangers were lurking.

"In my youth, I suffered countless hardships and faced countless thorns. From now on, I will bear all the storms, dangers, and dangers alone. I only ask that for you and for our children, I fight for a peaceful and prosperous world for all generations."

Xiao Yunshang nestled in his arms, her heart aching and burning, her eyes slightly red.

She knows best the weight Su Mu carried and the hardships he endured.

"Husband, you've done enough. The children have their own paths in life. You don't have to shoulder everything. It's time for you to rest."

Su Mu chuckled softly, tightening his embrace, his tone gentle yet resolute: "Don't worry, with you all to care for me, I have countless weaknesses, but also countless armors. No matter how treacherous the road ahead, I will surely emerge unscathed and protect you for a lifetime."

Xiao Yunshang stopped trying to persuade him and simply hugged him tightly, using the warmth of family to soothe his weathered face.

……

From then on, Su Mu devoted himself entirely to the extermination campaign.

Slaying the Ghost Clan allows one to plunder a massive amount of Primordial Spiritual Energy and temper one's own foundation; conquering new territories and expanding one's power allows one to accumulate a powerful Imperial Aura, which enhances the Su Clan's physique and Imperial Set, resulting in a comprehensive surge in combat power.

The cultivators under the command of the Myriad Stars Palace rapidly immersed themselves in the endless battlefield of slaughter, making rapid progress in their understanding of the Great Dao, and their overall strength soared like a rocket.

In just one year, the remnants of the Ghost Clan and the Great Sun Alliance, who had wreaked havoc across the heavens, were completely wiped out and vanished from the primordial chaos!

A year of hard work has yielded fruitful results.

Su Mu's cultivation steadily broke through, reaching the peak of the Great Saint Realm and taking a half-step towards the threshold of the Saint Venerable!

His adopted sons and daughters, as well as the core experts of the Myriad Stars Palace, all experienced a surge in their cultivation levels.

Aside from Su Mu, the invincible top-tier combat power of the Saint Venerable, the Myriad Stars Palace has gained two more Saint Venerable experts, dozens of Great Saint Realm masters, and over a thousand Saint Realm cultivators!

Today, the Myriad Stars Palace has firmly secured its position as the number one power in the Hongmeng Universe, second only to the two super giants, the Eight Great Holy Races and the Myriad Races Alliance!

But a tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind.

The terrifying speed at which the Myriad Stars Palace rose to power has thoroughly alarmed the two top-tier forces.

The eight great holy clans have intensified their recruitment efforts, offering a variety of temptations, including marriage alliances, resources, and positions of power, sparing no expense to bring Su Mu under their control.

The Alliance of Myriad Races, which has always been quiet and observant and rarely interferes with the external situation, finally couldn't hold back any longer and frequently sent people to make contact, taking the initiative to extend an olive branch.

Faced with the overtures and overtures from the two giants, Su Mu remained indifferent, neither accepting nor rejecting, engaging in ambiguous maneuvering and developing his business in a low-key manner.

At first, both sides patiently observed each other, but as time went on and they watched the Myriad Stars Palace grow stronger and more unstoppable, the patience of the two super powers was completely exhausted, and their sense of crisis intensified.

What makes the eight great holy clans even more wary and suspicious is that in the past year, three generations of the eight great holy clans have mysteriously disappeared one after another, with one person falling every one or two months. This has affected all eight clans without exception.

In the past, it was extremely rare for a member of the Holy Clan to perish unexpectedly over millions of years.

Such a dense and regular pattern of bizarre deaths cannot be explained by mere accidents; there must be someone secretly plotting and targeting them!

A sense of crisis completely enveloped the eight great holy clans. The eight clan leaders gathered at the Reincarnation Holy Clan for a closed-door meeting to discuss countermeasures.

"Fellow clansmen, in the past year, three generations of our eight holy clans have fallen one after another, with casualties in every clan. This is no accident! There must be someone deliberately targeting our holy clan behind this!"

"Currently, within all the heavens, the one with the most motive and the greatest ability to shake the格局 (geju, a term encompassing overall situation, structure, and power) of my Holy Race is Su Mu! However, after extensive investigation, I have found that Su Mu and the experts of the Myriad Stars Palace have been purging the Great Sun Alliance and the Ghost Race throughout the year, with traceable evidence throughout, leaving no opportunity or suspicion for their actions!"

"Although Su Mu's suspicion has been cleared, his rise has become the greatest variable and the greatest hidden danger in the heavens! If this person is recruited by the Alliance of Myriad Races, our eight holy races will surely be attacked from both sides and be in a dangerous situation in the future!"

"There are two things that must be decided immediately! First, thoroughly investigate the mystery of the mysterious deaths of our disciples, find out who is behind it all, whether it is Qin Mieyu returning, or a new rebellious hero being born in the heavens!"

"Secondly, regarding Su Mu! Since we've failed to recruit him and he can't be used by us, we should eliminate him as soon as possible! If our eight holy clans can't obtain such a peerless genius, the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races shouldn't even think about getting their hands on him!"

Inside the council hall of the Reincarnation Holy Clan, the eight clan leaders gathered together in a solemn and deathly silence.

A clan leader frowned and said in a deep voice, "Su Mu has immense potential. It would be a great pity to kill him like this. Moreover, if we act rashly, the Alliance of Ten Thousand Races will surely seize the opportunity to launch an attack, and the situation will completely spiral out of control. The situation has not yet collapsed. Why not try a different approach? Use his family and friends as leverage to pressure him and force him to submit to our allegiance."

The Reincarnation Clan Chief's gaze deepened. He nodded slightly, making his final decision: "This is reasonable. Without further delay, the eight great holy clans shall immediately join forces. On one hand, they shall thoroughly investigate the truth behind the successive deaths of their clan members. On the other hand, they shall dispatch the top holy venerable disciples of each clan to Tianyuan Star to control Su Mu's wife and children, forcing him to swear an oath of eternal loyalty to our eight great holy clans!"

The other clan leaders echoed in agreement: "Let us act as the Reincarnation Clan Leader says!"

A sinister scheme targeting Su Mu's closest relatives was thus finalized.

……

At this moment, the war on Planet Mikel has completely subsided.