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Chapter 278 Transformation: A Divine Body Surpassing the Bottleneck of Perfection

"Finally, here's the grand finale auction item for this event!"

The powerful voice of the Heavenly Emperor echoed throughout the entire venue like rolling thunder, lingering for a long time.

A crystal mountain peak appeared out of thin air, its dazzling light instantly attracting everyone's attention. The rich and profound mysteries of the two primordial rules of earth and metal slowly spread out like ripples on water; this was the innate bloodline power of this primordial life form.

That power contained profound mysteries surpassing even the ultimate Dao; however, lower-level Chaos Origin life forms were simply too weak to utilize such immense power. It was like a child facing a vast treasure trove, knowing it contained endless treasures but powerless to open it.

"The remains of a low-level Chaos Origin life form, starting bid is one thousand crystal jades, and each bid must be at least one hundred crystal jades higher. Bidding starts now!" As soon as Emperor Tiancheng finished speaking, someone immediately placed a bid.

"Fifteen hundred crystals!" The voice was urgent and firm, as if the person was determined to obtain the corpse.

"Three thousand crystal jades!" another voice followed, carrying a hint of domineering.

"Four thousand pieces of crystal jade!"

"..."

"Nine thousand five hundred pieces of crystal jade!"

"Ten thousand pieces of crystal jade!"

In just a few words, the auction price for the remains of this Hunyuan life form skyrocketed to ten times the starting price!

Tens of thousands of crystal jades would be a heavy burden even for a mid-stage God Emperor. Only a late-stage God Emperor could so easily manage to acquire them.

The main bidders for the remains of this Hunyuan life form were four powerful beings in the late stage of the God Emperor realm, who were respectively related to the Maha Ancient Clan, the Taiyi Ancient Clan, the Wushi Ancient Clan, and the Futu Ancient Clan.

As for the most mysterious imperial clan, they are naturally the organizers of this auction. Tiancheng God Emperor, a late-stage God Emperor, is a member of an imperial clan from a different lineage.

Ultimately, the price of the corpse of this Chaos Origin life form was set at 15,400 crystal jades, more than fifteen times the starting price. However, not all of these 15,400 crystal jades would end up in Shen Mu's hands; the Divine Mechanism Tavern would take a 10% cut.

……

After the auction, Shen Mu first returned to his small courtyard in the Shenji Tavern.

Before long, a surge of powerful bloodline energy appeared outside the courtyard.

"Emperor Silver Sand, this old man Tiancheng requests an audience." The voice was steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Upon hearing this, Shen Mu vanished from his spot, appearing at the courtyard gate like a bolt of lightning. The gate swung open, revealing three figures. Leading them was naturally the Heavenly Emperor, clad in a silver robe.

Behind the Heavenly Emperor were two stunningly beautiful maids, each exuding an aura of peak King level.

"Your Majesty, this old man has come to deliver a treasure to Your Majesty."

As the Heavenly Emperor spoke, he waved his hand. The two stunningly beautiful maids standing behind him immediately stepped forward, holding up a golden jade plate with both hands.

On the golden jade plate were a jar of golden precious liquid and three ancient books that exuded the Dao fluctuations of the God Emperor level.

The so-called Great Path of the God Emperor is the ultimate path of fusion. The fluctuations rippled outwards like water, giving people a sense of powerful strength.

"These are the Golden Body Elixir and three Ascended Manuals that the Emperor purchased, as well as the Crystal Jade that the Emperor consigned for auction."

The Heavenly Emperor spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of politeness.

"According to the rules, our Divine Mechanism Tavern should take 1,540 crystals. However, since the Emperor has consigned such a precious treasure to our Divine Mechanism Tavern for auction, we will naturally do our part in return."

As he spoke, Emperor Tiancheng took out a grotto-heaven ring, activated it with a wisp of divine power, and projected a small world. Within the small world were a full fourteen thousand crystals, thus reducing his commission from over a hundred crystals that he had previously received from Shen Mu.

"I never expected that Master Tiancheng would personally deliver it."

As Shen Mu received the treasure, his will was also frantically gathering, secretly activating his Yuan Technique, ready to unleash it at any moment.

Emperor Tiancheng laughed and said, "I wouldn't feel comfortable entrusting a transaction involving tens of thousands of crystals to anyone else."

In the early stages of a God Emperor's life, one's wealth ranges from a few hundred to a few thousand crystals. In the middle stages, it's tens of thousands of crystals, and a very few can accumulate hundreds of thousands of crystals.

This only refers to one's net worth, not the number of crystals in their possession. More than 99% of mid-stage God Emperors cannot produce tens of thousands of crystals in a short period of time.

"By the way, Emperor Silver Sand should have just ascended to the Great Thousand World not long ago, right? Does he have any intention of joining a major power? My God-level Tavern would be very welcoming to the Emperor."

The Heavenly Emperor sized up Shen Mu. His physical strength was roughly at the level of an early-stage God Emperor. However, ascendants possessed numerous and unpredictable methods, so it was quite normal for him to be comparable to a mid-stage God Emperor. Adding to this unused jar of Golden Body Elixir, it probably wouldn't be long before this Silver Sand Emperor became a true mid-stage God Emperor.

"If Your Majesty were willing to join my Divine Mechanism Tavern, managing a branch in a major city would surely not be a problem."

Within the imperial clan's power, ascendants are highly valued. As an ascendant at the mid-stage of the God Emperor realm, it is customary for him to guard a major city, just like the naturally formed God Emperor.

"I will certainly take the invitation from the Pavilion Master seriously, but this is not a matter of disappearing. Please allow me some time to consider it." As soon as Shen Mu finished speaking, the Heavenly Emperor nodded readily.

"By the way, if Emperor Yinsha is willing, he can stay at the tavern for a while longer. There have been quite a few people keeping an eye on him these past few days."

Upon hearing this from the Heavenly Emperor, Shen Mu responded with a forced smile, "I suppose the Pavilion Master deserves a lot of credit for me being targeted by these people?"

Emperor Tiancheng laughed heartily, then said, "There's nothing I can do; that's just how the tavern's rules are. Even though I'm a late-stage God Emperor, I can't disobey them."

"How about this, this old man will host a banquet for the Emperor as an apology?"

Shen Mu shook his head and said, "Let's forget about the banquet. If the master is willing, he can help me collect some of the Ascended Master's unique skills in the Mind and Soul Paths."

"I want the ultimate level of the Mind-Body Dao techniques. As for the Soul Dao techniques, I'll take as many as you have, and the price will be based on the early-stage God Emperor level manuals. How about that?"

Shen Mu's words surprised the Heavenly Emperor. Shen Mu's purchase of the Golden Body Elixir had led the Heavenly Emperor to initially believe that Shen Mu was an ascendant who followed the path of body refinement. Now, it seemed that this Silver Sand Emperor was pursuing the path of the soul.

Even if an ordinary person wanted to elevate their soul, it would be impossible to comprehend the Dao of the Soul. Even among those who ascended to immortality, the Dao of the Soul was considered a dead end, something that could never be fully understood. They couldn't even reach the peak of the King level, let alone achieve a higher realm.

"Very well, since Your Majesty needs the Ascension Manual, then this old man will personally help Your Majesty acquire it."

"Thank you very much, Master."

……

Back in the courtyard, Shen Mu's thoughts stirred, and the Ten Absolute Primordial Exquisite Pagoda appeared, instantly expanding before engulfing him. This cave dwelling of the Divine Mechanism Tavern could only withstand intrusions from beings below the level of a God Emperor. Although the God Emperor at the auction wouldn't dare directly attack the Divine Mechanism Tavern, Shen Mu still made preparations for the worst.

Although the Ten Absolute Exquisite Pagoda has lost the power it should have as a quasi-primordial treasure in this realm, its essence has not been weakened. Even a powerhouse at the late stage of God Emperor cannot break this treasure.

hum!

On the first level of the tower, the three secret manuals—the Infinite Chaos Codex, the Shadow Assassination Technique, and the Golden Flame Soul Array—originally floated in mid-air. Countless ancient seals flew out from the ancient books, transforming into endless spiritual light that revolved around Shen Mu. That spiritual light was like dazzling stars, radiating a mysterious glow.

"Senior Tower Spirit, I trouble you to personally use this jar of Golden Body Elixir to baptize me."

"Don't worry, Master, leave it to me."

With the tower spirit activating the golden body elixir to baptize Shen Mu, Shen Mu could immerse himself completely in comprehending the ultimate techniques. Of course, Shen Mu's attention was still primarily focused on the Infinite Chaos Scripture.

These three secret manuals are the three Divine Emperor Paths: the Infinite Chaos Path, the Destruction Shadow Path, and the Flame Array Path. Among them, Shen Mu has already recovered to the Ultimate Realm level of the Infinite Path, and the Chaos Path was only one step away from fusion to achieve the Ultimate Path.

"Unfortunately, the spacetime path of the Ten Absolute Exquisite Pagoda has failed, so it cannot directly accelerate time. Otherwise, if I could accelerate the time of one reincarnation era, I would definitely be able to comprehend the Chaos Path to its ultimate level and merge the mysteries of the Infinite Path and the Chaos Path." Shen Mu said with some regret.

"The infinite Dao of this world... it really is chaotic." Shen Mu frowned slightly, sensing the chaotic power.

"Could it be that this world lacks the Great Dao of Order?" Shen Mu still had some subtle insights into the Great Dao of Order. This was due to the order origin talent that naturally evolved when the Azure Dragon clone became a true god, comparable to the destruction origin talent of the world beast king.

"No, this world also has the Great Dao of Order, but... how could the Great Dao of Order be so chaotic?" Shen Mu fell into deep thought, trying to unravel this mystery.

"I was wrong... Why can't order be chaotic? Isn't chaos also a kind of order!" Shen Mu suddenly realized, as if he had seen a new world.

"The ultimate path is chaotic and violent... The Gate of Infinity brought me to such a world; there must be a profound reason for it." Shen Mu's eyes gleamed with contemplation as he explored the mysteries of this world.

Shen Mu let his thoughts wander for a while, then stopped wasting time and completely immersed himself in comprehending the Infinite Chaos Codex.

This is a technique of escape, capable of escaping into deeper levels of space and time, into the chaos.

Whether it's the Void Path, the Spacetime Path, or the Chaos Path, all three can shake spacetime once they reach the ultimate realm.

If one achieves God Emperor status through these three Great Daos, one will be able to use teleportation abilities in this realm.

"Infinite... Chaos!" Shen Mu uttered these words softly, as if exploring the mysteries of the universe.

"So that's how it is. Emperor Guangkong, who was able to create this unique skill through such ingenious fusion, is also an exceptionally talented individual."

Countless flashes of inspiration appeared in Shen Mu's eyes, and the wisdom wheel behind his head spun wildly, providing vision for countless beings, ensuring that Shen Mu was not blinded by any single leaf.

Boom!

Countless divine powers surged forth and condensed around Shen Mu, evolving into the Ten Phases of Chaos!

Each phase is a branch of the Chaos Dao. That power is like a surging wave, shaking the surrounding spacetime.

"Merge!"

From the second level of divine kingship to the ultimate Dao, there is only one opportunity and one sudden enlightenment that are needed.

The ten phases of chaos collapsed instantly, then transformed into endless, dazzling divine light, which in turn evolved into endless chaotic currents of energy, intertwining to form a realm of chaos. Chaos has no time or space, yet it is the foundation from which all time and space are born.

Here, space can be infinitely large or infinitely small, and time can be infinitely slow or infinitely fast.

Back when we were still within the Cosmic Sea, although the Cosmic Sea was outside the universe, it wasn't true chaos; it was merely a place where chaotic currents existed. Only by comprehending the ultimate state of true chaos can one see and come into contact with true chaos!

"Hahaha, very good, the ultimate path of chaos has been attained!" Shen Mu's face showed a joyful smile, as if he had found a treasure.

"Next, we can follow the path of this Emperor Guangkong, merging the Infinite Dao and the Chaos Dao to achieve our own Divine Emperor Dao!"

The fusion of the God Emperor's Great Dao is not like the ultimate Dao, where they are completely merged into one. To be precise, it is the combination of two Great Daos, forming a higher level of power that propels the physical body and soul to transcend. Therefore, as long as one comprehends the two ultimate Daos, becoming a God Emperor is practically a certainty.

Boom!

Shen Mu's divine body suddenly surged, restoring its original perfect divine form. The countless particles of his divine body began to reconstruct, first evolving into the infinite Qi that existed eternally within him, and then using that infinite Qi to evolve into endlessly expanding chaotic embryos. At this moment, every fundamental divine body particle transformed into a wildly expanding chaotic embryo.

"I lack energy!" With a thought, Shen Mu caused hundreds of crystals to appear and then shatter.

Rivers of the universe surged forth, pouring towards Shen Mu's divine body!

At this moment, even under the spacetime suppression of the Great Thousand World, Shen Mu's divine body strength was soaring!

The stronger the divine body, the more it can withstand the suppression of space and time, and possess an even greater divine body! In just a moment, hundreds of cosmic rivers were completely devoured by Shen Mu, and the strength of Shen Mu's divine body also soared to the limit of the early stage of God Emperor.

Even though Shen Mu had only just entered the God Emperor level, his powerful divine body foundation still gave him the most extreme divine body in the same realm.

"Next up is the Golden Body Elixir!"

Countless golden liquids burst forth, forming drops of golden universe!

All the liquids flowed into Shen Mu's body, merging into the chaotic embryos formed from the divine power particles.

The chaotic embryo, which had expanded to its limit, suddenly broke through that limit again. This was a transformation of the foundation of divine power, not a transformation of the structure of divine power.

"This Golden Body Elixir actually worked! It allowed me to break free from the constraints of a ten-thousand-fold perfect divine body!"

(End of this chapter)