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The figures who escaped from the black mist warship did not approach the imperial city rashly, but instead immediately fled into the distance.

These visitors from another dimension knew nothing about the situation on the Tianyuan Continent. They dared not show themselves rashly and cause trouble. They planned to first conceal their whereabouts, investigate the situation of this world, and then make further plans.

The city guards of the eastern part of the imperial city rushed to the rescue and cordoned off the area where the warship had crashed.

The entire warship was completely submerged in the thick black fog, which slowly spread and surged outwards, with eerie and sinister figures of the Ghost Clan appearing and disappearing within it.

Everyone knew the eerie and terrifying nature of the black mist and the ghostly race, so no one dared to approach rashly, for fear of being bewitched by the eerie sounds in the mist and becoming tainted by evil spirits.

Whoosh!

A white-clad figure streaked through the air, and Xiao Yunshang landed beside the two in an instant, her brows furrowed with worry.

"The black fog is landing too close to the imperial city. It won't be long before it spreads into the city."

"As long as the strange race in the fog is eliminated, the black fog will naturally stop expanding," Wen Qianzhu said in a deep voice.

"Easier said than done."

Xiao Yunshang smiled wryly: "The weakest of the Ghost Clan who can cross realms with the warships are at least Martial King level, and there may even be Martial Emperor level Ghost Clan members. Human cultivators are inherently at a disadvantage when fighting against Ghost Clan members. They need to be at least one major realm higher to reliably kill them. In battles between people of the same level, it is already a blessing if they can protect themselves."

"The Ghost Clan is yin and fears yang, but Miss Xiao's Thunder True Fire is extremely yang and has a strong restraining effect on the Ghost Clan," Wen Qianzhu reminded her.

"I can only barely kill monsters of the same level, and the losses are enormous."

Xiao Yunshang shook her head and sighed softly: "If we were outside the black mist, I could rely on the Thunder True Fire and not be afraid of the same level or even higher level of the demon race. But the demon race rarely leaves the black mist. When they enter the mist to fight, they are weakened by both the laws of heaven and earth and the evil energy of the black mist, which greatly reduces their combat power and puts them in a very passive position."

The Black Mist and the Ghost Clan are arguably an intractable problem.

If the situation had not been desperate and they had not been powerless to resist, the various forces of Tianyuan ten thousand years ago would never have migrated as a whole. The same reason applies to the various sects in the other dimension today.

"It seems we can only wait until the black fog gets closer and then move to avoid disaster." Wen Qianzhu said with a helpless expression.

"There might still be a chance for things to turn around."

Xiao Yunshang narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, her gaze resolute: "Once I condense my Martial Form and break through to Martial Emperor, I will have the strength to wipe out all the strange races in this black mist!"

"Is Miss Xiao about to break through?" Wen Qianzhu looked surprised.

"I have already made full preparations."

Xiao Yunshang replied frankly, "I have already consumed the Dao Soul Foundation Building Pill and the Profound Spirit Creation Pill. I only need to refine the sixth-grade Nirvana Pill to completely integrate into this world and gain the approval of the Great Dao. At that time, I will be able to attempt to condense my Martial Aspect and break through the shackles of the Martial Emperor."

"Truly enviable."

Wen Qianzhu was filled with envy. She was only at the early stage of Martial King, and even if she broke through her realm, it would be difficult to shake the current chaotic world. Her only wish at the moment was to raise her young son in peace.

Xiao Yunshang did not linger and immediately returned to Yangxin Palace to calmly prepare for the refinement and breakthrough of the sixth-grade Nirvana Pill.

Daylight fades, night falls.

In the dead of night, Su Mu suddenly heard a familiar system notification sound.

[Congratulations to my sworn sister Xiao Anran on breaking through to the early stage of the Grandmaster realm! The system reward has been deposited into your inventory. Please check it.]

"She has accumulated enough experience from refining the Yuanling Flying Sword, so it is only natural that she has now broken through to the Grandmaster level."

Su Mu smiled as he opened the system warehouse. Although the rewards this time did not include any top-grade Heaven or Earth level treasures, they were still quite useful. The massive amount of Mystic Pills was enough to support his subsequent soul replenishment, and there was also a brand-new high-grade Earth level immobilization talisman, which could be used as a trump card.

With his current combat strength, if he were to encounter that Wu Clan Martial Emperor again, he could crush or even kill him head-on without relying on any trump cards. The immobilization talisman would no longer be of much use, but it would be better than nothing.

"Adopted sons and daughters need to break through to the Grandmaster level before the system rewards them with high-level treasures."

Su Mu thought to himself. His cultivation speed was too fast, and his vision had already been raised. Ordinary low-grade and mid-grade earth-level resources were no longer of any help to him.

At this moment, a brilliant idea suddenly came to his mind.

Xiao Yunshang is about to break through to the Martial Emperor realm. Her foundation and talent are both top-notch. If she can be adopted as a goddaughter, her breakthrough will definitely trigger the system's top-level reward, and she may even be able to obtain a Heaven-rank top-grade treasure!

But he quickly shook his head and laughed, dismissing the idea.

Xiao Yunshang is exceptionally talented and highly skilled, on the verge of becoming a half-step Martial Emperor. How could she possibly condescend to acknowledge someone as her godfather? The two are currently equal allies and partners, so there is absolutely no possibility of that happening.

"If Xiao Yunshang isn't suitable, what about other powerful beings from other dimensions?"

Su Mu's mind started to wander.

Raising low-level adopted sons and daughters from scratch is time-consuming, laborious, and protracted. However, if one directly adopts those powerful individuals who are about to break through to higher levels as adopted sons and daughters, one can quickly obtain top-level system rewards, making it extremely cost-effective.

The next morning, as soon as Su Mu stepped out of the library, Xiao Anran took the initiative to step forward and respectfully reported the good news that he had broken through to the Grandmaster level.

"Excellent, commendable diligence."

Su Mu nodded with a smile and took out a batch of unused magical treasures and pills to give to her as a reward for her breakthrough.

In the afternoon, the palace welcomed two uninvited guests.

Accompanied by Xiao Anxun and Li Lianqing, a man and a woman passed through the gatehouse and entered the library courtyard.

Upon seeing the two figures, Wen Qianzhu immediately leaped down from the second-floor balcony with Xiao Susong in her arms, her face showing surprise and her posture respectful.

"Disciple Wen Qianzhu greets the Second Elder and Senior Brother Chang!"

Upon seeing this, Su Mu instantly understood the identities of the newcomers—they were all cultivators from Yunxiang Valley, where Wen Qianzhu resided.

This Second Elder of Yunxiang Valley appears to be a middle-aged beauty with a full figure and excellent charm. She seems gentle, but in reality, her inner strength is unfathomable.

"You are pregnant with a young child, so there is no need for formalities."

The Second Elder raised his hand in a gesture of support, his voice gentle: "You have already been blessed to survive the Black Mist Calamity, live safely, and even give birth to a child."

"Thanks to the blessings of the sect's founder and the care of fellow disciples, I have been able to survive."

Wen Qianzhu replied respectfully, but a hint of nervousness lingered in her eyes. She knew that the elders of the sect were always strict and extremely dissatisfied with her being pregnant out of wedlock. Even though they were in another dimension, their prejudice would not disappear.

Where is the child's biological father?

Senior Brother Chang, standing to the side, frowned and spoke in a stiff tone, taking the initiative to ask a question.

"The child's biological father tragically perished in the black mist."

Wen Qianzhu turned to look at Su Mu and said softly, "I have already found a godfather for this child."

"Nonsense!"

Senior Brother Chang rebuked him sternly, his face full of anger: "Although your biological father is dead, he is still a junior of Yunxiang Valley! How dare you casually find an outsider to claim as your father? This action of yours completely disregards your status as a disciple of Yunxiang Valley!"

Wen Qianzhu was speechless for a moment, unable to refute.

She knew in her heart that this Senior Brother Chang had always harbored feelings for her. This time, his harsh criticism was due to both the constraints of sect rules and his personal emotions.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and little Su Song in my arms seemed to sense the oppressive atmosphere and immediately burst into tears.

Su Mu stepped forward, his expression displeased, and said in a low voice, "Speak softly, don't frighten my son."

"Second Elder, Senior Brother Chang, Eunuch Su is an upright person, not at all like what outsiders think..." Wen Qianzhu quickly explained.

"Father-in-law?"