Swallowing the starry sky, my clones can evolve infinitely.

Chapter 281 The Seven Greatest Powerful Beings of the Great Thousand World

Since obtaining the three ultimate manuals of the Heart-Mind Ultimate Path, Shen Mu has been cultivating and comprehending them in seclusion.

Millions of years have passed, and Shen Mu has naturally regained control of the ultimate Dao of Mind and Body.

Although the ultimate path of the mind in this realm is exceptionally special, starting over is still starting over, and the speed of progress naturally cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

After regaining mastery of the ultimate Dao of Mind and Image, Shen Mu, with the foundation of a mid-stage God Emperor, developed the Qi Yuan Technique, a supreme art of will, to its limit.

That's why we're in this situation now.

The master of Rift City, who possessed both wind and fire bloodlines and had refined both to the mid-stage of the God Emperor realm, had his soul instantly annihilated under the impact of Shen Mu's will.

In that instant, the surge of will that Shen Mu unleashed was truly comparable to that of a high-level Chaos Origin Lifeform.

There is an insurmountable gap between advanced Chaos Origin life forms and semi-Chaos Origin life forms; a semi-Chaos Origin life form can be completely annihilated with a mere flick of the wrist.

A simple impact from a high-level Chaos Origin will is naturally not comparable to a strike from such a powerful being, but it is still enough to severely injure a half-Chaos Origin life.

Using such terrifying power to kill a cultivator with a mid-stage God Emperor bloodline is truly a waste of talent.

"The Lord of Sky Rift City... is dead?"

"Instantly, they were completely annihilated!"

"My primordial ancestral god!"

On the city walls of Zhiyang, powerful figures looked at Shen Mu with disbelief.

Ascended beings at the mid-stage of the God Emperor realm, due to their unpredictable methods, generally possess the strength of those at the late-stage God Emperor realm, but can only be considered barely comparable.

A normal late-stage God Emperor would need thirty to fifty moves to kill a mid-stage God Emperor.

Shen Mu's ability to so easily annihilate the Lord of Rift City, who was at least 90% in his best condition, shocked and petrified all the powerful figures present.

In mid-air, Shen Mu's gaze was also fixed on the lifeless master of Rift City.

Since Shen Mu broke through the limits of a semi-primordial life form, this was the first time he had used it against an enemy, and the effect was quite good.

An instantaneous burst of power can annihilate the soul of a mid-stage God Emperor.

Based on this calculation, even a typical late-stage God Emperor would suffer an instant soul injury under Shen Mu's unleashed will. Even if it wasn't a serious injury, it would certainly be quite severe, affecting their ability to perform.

For Shen Mu, the burst of willpower is not a powerful move, but a basic attack.

Shen Mu can condense his will thousands of times in a second, unleashing thousands of will attacks of this level.

"If that's the case, even a semi-chaotic life form isn't as good as me?"

The strength of a late-stage God Emperor is equivalent to 30-40% of the power of a semi-primordial life form, far from being able to kill a late-stage God Emperor in one move.

If it were a cultivator specializing in bloodlines, even a half-primordial life form, Shen Mu could kill them in one move.

Because bloodline cultivators, whether they are at the early stage of God Emperor or at the semi-primordial level, have a soul strength that is basically at the same level.

Only those who have attained enlightenment, comprehending numerous great principles and using the power of their souls to evolve the mysteries of these principles, can increase their strength.

Although Shen Mu's divine body strength was only at the level of a mid-stage God Emperor's physical body, it would be killed by a half-chaotic life form in one move.

However, Shen Mu's "Qi Yuan Shu" is not a secret technique for impacting willpower, but a secret technique for utilizing willpower that transcends the ultimate level.

It is entirely capable of interfering with reality through will, forming an invisible barrier outside itself to resist any attack.

Shen Mu gently raised his hand, and his immense willpower instantly enveloped the corpse of the Lord of Rift City.

"Annihilation!"

Shen Mu chanted the Dao, mobilizing the power of heaven and earth. Spacetime instantly collapsed and annihilated, transforming into a violent stream of particles that obliterated the physical body of the Rift City Lord, turning it into a ball of the purest bloodline energy.

This mass of bloodline energy can be condensed into true blood. As long as you absorb this drop of true blood, you can possess the corresponding bloodline.

However, the bloodline of this Lord of the Sky Rift City also comes from the five Primordial Ancestors of Chaos.

Shen Mu would never refine their bloodlines. Even if he did, he would only seek out those naturally born chaotic beings, kill them, and plunder their bloodlines.

Unlike wild beasts and humans, beings born from the primordial chaos are beings nurtured by the rules of primordial chaos, and they themselves are the source of their bloodline.

"Freeze!"

As Shen Mu finished speaking, the vast bloodline power instantly condensed and refined, finally forming a crystal-clear blood diamond that emitted energy fluctuations at the level of a newly ascended God Emperor.

The next instant, Shen Mu's figure disappeared from the spot, and his boundless willpower tore through the void, appearing directly on the city wall of Zhiyang City.

"S-senpai!"

"The Origin Emperor!"

One by one, the retainers of the Si Xuan Clan bowed respectfully to Shen Mu, frantically recalling their lives over the past millennia, trying to see if they had offended this powerful figure.

On the side of the Si Xuan clan, Si Xuan Hongdu, Si Xuan Zhentian, the two clan elders, and the original Lei Lao, along with the God Emperor who was surnamed Si Xuan, all had complicated expressions and looked at each other in bewilderment.

Si Xuankong walked out from the crowd, looking somewhat bewildered.

He was forced out by his father and brother.

"Teacher..." Si Xuankong asked cautiously.

Shen Mu smiled, and a crystal-clear blood diamond flew out and landed in front of him.

"This blood diamond is quite good. Refine it slowly and condense your own bloodline. In ten thousand years, you can reach the peak of the King level and have a great chance of directly becoming a God Emperor."

"Ah...this is too precious."

Si Xuankong hurriedly waved his hands and shook his head, his whole being expressing his refusal, which made a group of Si Xuan clan retainers grit their teeth.

If the flight attendant doesn't want it, I'll take it!

"I have no use for this. Although I haven't taught you anything, you are still my disciple."

No sooner had Shen Mu finished speaking than Si Xuanhong hurriedly said, "Kong'er, how dare you refuse a treasure bestowed upon you by your teacher?"

Si Xuankong trembled and quickly accepted the God Emperor-level true blood that had condensed into a blood diamond.

At this moment, Si Xuan Hongdu bowed slightly to Shen Mu: "Senior Origin has been living in seclusion in the Si Xuan Clan for many years without my knowledge. I apologize for any offense caused and ask for your forgiveness."

The most nervous person was Si Xuanlei. When Shen Mu first transmigrated, Si Xuanlei addressed Shen Mu as "young man" and "junior" repeatedly, which was extremely offensive.

However, Si Xuanlei also felt wronged. At that time, Shen Mu's aura was unstable, and no matter how you looked at it, he was only a King-level early stage existence, at most a King-level mid stage existence.

Even if an ascendant possesses powerful abilities comparable to a peak King-level expert, they are still not on the same level as a God Emperor.

Unexpectedly, Shen Mu ascended to heaven and, after only tens of millions of years, transformed into the strongest being among the God Emperors, killing the Lord of Rift City, who possessed dual bloodlines, in a single move.

Shen Mu waved his hand and then said, "There's no need for you all to be like this. Since you're living in seclusion, it's not an offense at all."

After saying that, Shen Mu patted Si Xuankong on the shoulder again.

"The Lord of Rift City is dead. I shouldn't need to personally handle the aftermath. I'll leave it to your father and the others. Come with me to listen to some music."

Before they arrived, Shen Mu and Si Xuankong were listening to music in a brothel, but they hadn't finished yet.

In Zhiyang City, the Illusionary Heart Pavilion Master trembled when she saw Shen Mu bring Si Xuankong directly across time and space to appear in front of her.

"S-senpai..."

A seductive and soft voice rang out, and the Master of Illusionary Hearts seemed to melt away, her eyes fixed on Shen Mu's face.

Shen Mu frowned slightly: "Continue playing the piano."

"Yes, yes."

……

At night, candlelight flickered in the magnificent hall of the Si Xuan Clan, casting shadowy shadows throughout the space.

Si Xuanhong and the other five Divine Emperor-level experts of the Si Xuan Clan sat solemnly on carved wooden chairs.

Standing beside Si Xuanhong was his eldest son, Si Xuanxu.

"Xu'er, in the future, I may have to let your younger brother inherit my position as head of the family."

Si Xuanhong looked at Si Xuanxu with a guilty expression. Compared to his playful second son, his eldest son was more diligent and possessed the composure expected of a head of the family. He was also exceptionally talented and had a good temperament.

Logically speaking, Si Xuanxu is the most suitable successor to the positions of family head and city lord.

Si Xuanxu was slightly taken aback, then smiled helplessly, "Father, your seriousness startled me. Isn't this as it should be?"

"My second brother has become a disciple of Senior Origin, and a teacher of a God Emperor at the Great Perfection stage. Apart from the forces belonging to the five ancient clans, what other forces have such a figure overseeing them?"

"How could I possibly compete with my second brother for the position of family head? I'm already two hundred million years old, I know the importance of staying under a big tree. Father, you don't need to worry about anything."

"Even if my second brother doesn't do a good job as the head of the family in the future, I, as his elder brother, will do my best to protect him."

In divine emperor families like the Si Xuan clan, infighting among brothers of the same generation is inevitable, but they will not truly become enemies.

No one would be that foolish; only with a more prosperous family can they enjoy endless wealth and glory in the future.

At that moment, footsteps could be heard outside the hall.

Si Xuankong strode into the hall with steady steps, and everyone's eyes immediately focused on him.

Si Xuanlei stood up impatiently and asked eagerly, "Kong'er, has Senior Origin sent any instructions? Also, will Senior Origin leave our Zhiyang City?"

Si Xuankong shook his head slightly, his expression calm as still water, and slowly said, "Uncle Lei, Master has not given any instructions. Moreover, Master currently has no plans to leave Zhiyang City. Master has always disliked being disturbed, so we must not go rashly, lest we displease him."

Upon hearing this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Si Xuanhong said with deep emotion, "We will forever remember the great kindness and virtue that Senior Origin has shown to our Si Xuan clan. It is an immense blessing for our Si Xuan clan that Senior resides in our Zhiyang City. With Senior here, our Si Xuan clan in Zhiyang City may one day become the true main branch of the Si Xuan clan."

An elder with white beard and hair nodded slightly and said, "Hongdu is absolutely right. Senior Origin's strength is unfathomable. As long as he stays in Zhiyang City, he will be a powerful deterrent to all forces."

"Other forces will inevitably be wary of the existence of our senior before they take any action against our Si Xuan clan."

Another burly elder added, "That's right. With this senior in charge of Zhiyang City, we can develop our family's power with greater peace of mind, without worrying about any external interference."

In the entire Great Thousand World, there are no more than five hundred powerful individuals with the combat strength of a late-stage God Emperor.

More than a hundred of them were members of the Imperial Clan, and the remaining three hundred or so were powerful figures from the other four ancient clans and their respective forces. The number of true rogue cultivators at the late stage of the God Emperor realm was less than a handful.

As for the existence of God Emperors at the Great Perfection stage, there were only twenty-three such beings previously, and only one rogue cultivator, Shen Mu.

While the Si Xuan clan was celebrating Shen Mu's decision to stay in Zhiyang City, the entire world became lively.

The news that the city lord of Rift City, who possessed the bloodline of a dual God Emperor in the mid-stage of the Divine Emperor realm, had his soul instantly annihilated by a God Emperor at the Great Perfection stage also began to spread!

The surrounding major cities almost all learned of this shocking news: the appearance of a powerful God Emperor at the Great Perfection stage meant that all territories spanning hundreds of millions of miles would have to submit to his command.

It's important to understand that one li represents the distance a king-level expert can travel in a day, traversing endless mountains and rivers, larger than the diameter of the entire cosmic sea. Here, we're referring to the cosmic sea, not the primordial universe.

In just over ten days, almost every force in the Great Thousand World that possessed the power of a God Emperor knew that a newly promoted God Emperor at the Great Perfection stage had appeared, and that he was also an ascendant.

In the following days, all the major forces with God Emperors in charge within hundreds of millions of miles of mountains and rivers centered on Zhiyang City sent their experts to lead teams to visit the Si Xuan Clan of Zhiyang City.

Their purpose was simple: they just wanted to know what attitude this Great Perfection God Emperor had.

If they want to annex other forces, and there is only one force within a radius of hundreds of millions of miles, then they will have to find a way to relocate.

If it's just a matter of showing submission and offering some resources every year, then there's no need to abandon one's family and property, and one can even receive the protection of a God Emperor at the Great Perfection stage, so it's not a loss at all.

……

As the protagonist of this hot topic, Shen Mu stayed peacefully in his new residence.

"Senior Origin has now become the center of attention in the entire world."

Beside Shen Mu, the owner of the Divine Mechanism Tavern, the Demon Pavilion Master, spoke with a smile, his attitude very natural, not at all reserved because Shen Mu had suddenly become a supreme expert.

Shen Mu smiled and shook his head: "Most of it is just something to talk about over tea. Apart from a few busybodies, most people will forget about it after a while."

This time, the Demon Master retorted, "Senior Origin, you're thinking too simply. You've already become the eighth strongest being in the entire Great Thousand World."

As they spoke, the Demon Lord took out a mysterious scroll, which was the latest version of the God Emperor Ranking.

"In the vast world, there are 23 powerful beings who have achieved the Great Perfection of the God Emperor level, but you are ranked eighth, second only to the strongest beings of the five ancient clans and two ascended great beings, and are known as the eighth supreme powerhouse."

The ability to instantly annihilate the soul of a mid-stage God Emperor bloodline expert means that even a God Emperor at the peak of his bloodline would have their soul annihilated in front of Shen Mu.

Of the twenty-three and a half Chaos Origin beings, only two were Ascended, while the rest were native bloodline cultivators.

However, the ancestors of the five ancient clans possessed special treasures, and two ascended beings also possessed extremely strong souls.

These seven individuals, all capable of overwhelming even the most powerful God Emperors with bloodline systems, are hailed as the seven strongest beings in the Great Thousand World and are not afraid of Shen Mu's soul annihilation.

"Who are these two powerful ascendants?" Shen Mu asked with some curiosity.

The Demon Lord immediately said, "One is titled Flame Ancestor, and the other is titled Martial Emperor. These two are only half a step away from fully comprehending the rules of the origin of flames and the rules of the origin of martial arts."

Yanzu, Emperor Wu?

Shen Mu's lips twitched slightly. Why not call them Emperor Yan and Martial Ancestor? That would sound much more familiar to me!

(End of this chapter)