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In the blink of an eye, high in the sky, all five late-stage Martial Realm experts from the enemy side gathered in the same airspace.

This battlefield, spanning approximately two thousand feet in circumference, hangs high above the imperial city. Its oppressive atmosphere and surging storms have made it the final battleground for determining the overall outcome.

Su Mu controlled the Qianjin Puppet, advancing step by step and constantly compressing the battle space.

The five late-stage Martial Emperors all knew that Su Mu was invincible in close combat and possessed an extremely terrifying physical body. They were extremely wary of him and never dared to engage in close combat, instead passively moving around and pulling him back.

Su Mu's Nine Palaces Void Steps shifted and changed, his figure elusive, constantly adjusting his position to deliberately lure the five people closer and compress their formation.

Opportunities are fleeting!

In a split second, Su Mu's eyes narrowed, and his mind suddenly activated!

The low-grade Heaven-rank anti-flight talisman, which had been prepared and hidden in their hands, suddenly exploded in the center of the battlefield!

Swish-!

A dazzling silver light swept across the entire venue in an instant, only to vanish in a flash.

Instead, the entire airspace trembled violently, space twisted and folded, and an invisible force of confinement instantly locked down all directions!

The Heavenly Rank's anti-air power enveloped the two-thousand-foot-wide battlefield, trapping the three late-stage Martial Emperors who hadn't had time to escape. Their bodies were stiff and they couldn't move.

Duan Jin was trapped within the confined space, his body completely locked in place.

Another late-stage Japanese Martial Emperor was positioned on the outer edge of the airspace and was not affected by the air-blocking force.

The range and duration of the low-grade Heavenly Rank anti-air talisman are limited, which is the fundamental reason why Su Mu had gone to great lengths to plan and lure the enemy together.

"Imprisoning three people is enough!"

Su Mu's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he didn't hesitate at all.

He knew that the power of anti-aircraft could not trap a late-stage Martial Empress for long. Only by fighting quickly and killing the powerful enemy in an instant could he eliminate any variables.

Moreover, since the talisman was activated by him personally, he was not affected by any spatial restrictions throughout the process, and could move freely and unleash his full combat power!

In the next instant, Su Mu's figure transformed into a streak of purple-gold light and swept into the imprisoned void.

The three powerful figures trapped—Duan Jin, the late-stage Martial Emperor of the Witch Clan, and the late-stage Martial Emperor of the Barbarian Clan—had their power stagnant and their bodies stiff, unable to move even an inch. They could only watch helplessly as Su Mu approached.

Su Mu held the peerless Qu Guang sword, its blade flashing with lightning speed!

puff!puff!puff!

Three crisp sounds rang out almost simultaneously!

The incredibly sharp Qu Guang sword precisely pierced the vital points of the three people's heads, severely damaging their fundamental essence. Their profound bodies instantly suffered devastating damage and were on the verge of collapse!

The moment the kill was completed, Su Mu had a thought, and the Six Harmonies Sword Formation, which had already changed hands, suddenly unleashed its power. Countless sharp sword lights swept and crushed the three people's high-hanging illusory figures.

The three were completely imprisoned and unable to move. With no one to restrain them and their profound energy cut off, they could only passively endure the relentless and deadly attacks.

"How is that possible..."

Duan Jin's eyes widened in disbelief, his mind trembling completely.

Five late-stage Martial Empresses joined forces to press their way in, possessing advantages in both numbers and race, yet they were still unable to defeat Su Mu, who had neither Martial Aspect nor a legitimate domain.

What kind of heaven-defying treasure was that talisman just now, that it could imprison a late-stage Martial Emperor and seal off a space?

Such a top-tier spatial celestial treasure is something that ordinary sects would never find in their entire lives. How could Su Mu, a mere native cultivator of Tianyuan, possess such a treasure?

Could it have been obtained from the treasure vault of the ancient martial god's relics?

Doubt, shock, and despair overwhelmed the three of them in an instant, but they didn't even have the right to struggle.

In just a few breaths, the three powerful and imposing illusory figures of martial spirits were completely shattered and vanished without a trace by the Six Harmonies Sword Formation.

With their martial spirits scattered and their profound bodies shattered, the three's last protective barrier completely collapsed, exposing their condensed divine embryos to the air without any concealment.

Without the protection of the Mystic Body and the Martial Phase, the three divine embryos were barely enveloped and sustained by a thin layer of Mystic Fire.

The Divine Embryo far surpasses ordinary Profound Spirits. It is the highest form after a Profound Spirit has undergone a perfect transformation. Its power is of the purest quality, and it possesses a slight divine nature. It is also more solid and stable, with a thick outer cocoon of light protecting its core. It is the foundation for cultivators to ascend to the Martial God realm.

Only by cultivating to the late stage of Martial Emperor can the Divine Embryo completely transform into a deity, helping cultivators break through shackles and ascend to the realm of Martial God.

Before the divine embryo is fully formed and has entered the body, it has no ability to fight independently and can only provide divine power to cultivators. Once it leaves the body and is exposed, it will be a certain death!

Su Mu's eyes were cold, and he showed no mercy in his attack.

Qu Guang Sword was swung in succession, and two sword lights exploded, instantly shattering the two divine embryos of the Witch Clan and the Barbarian Clan, completely severing their possibility of reincarnation.

Only Duan Jin's human divine embryo remained. Su Mu deliberately held back, raising his hand to unleash his own powerful and domineering purple-gold profound fire, layer by layer enveloping and imprisoning the divine embryo, completely capturing it.

Duan Jin's divine embryo contains pure thunderous divine nature, which is of great benefit to Su Mu's own cultivation and progress in the Great Dao, and its value far exceeds that of ordinary spoils of war.

All the storage magic items and personal treasures on the three of them were collected by Su Mu into the system warehouse without exception.

Just as the divine embryo was annihilated, the power of the anti-air talisman was completely exhausted, and the distorted space slowly returned to normal.

The airspace was clear again, but the buildings high above were deserted.

Elder Songhe and that late-stage Japanese Martial Emperor had already taken advantage of the chaos to flee far away.

The two were completely stunned by Su Mu's heaven-defying methods and dared not stay for even a moment longer, fearing that Su Mu might have a second anti-flight talisman, and that staying would only lead to their death.

During their escape, the two immediately used their divine sense to send a message, warning all the powerful members of their clan who were still locked in combat.

The remaining human and alien martial emperors who had not been killed had already lost their will to fight and were terrified. Upon receiving the warning, they scattered and fled instantly, not daring to linger for even a moment.

The epic battle for the imperial wedding has now come to a complete end!

Inside the palace, cheers that had been suppressed for a long time suddenly erupted, rising and falling, echoing throughout the entire palace city.

Everyone's tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and everyone's faces lit up with excitement.

On this grand wedding day, powerful enemies are at the door, and a horde of people are attacking. The retired Emperor Su Mu single-handedly sweeps away all the heroes and crushes all enemies. His divine might is unparalleled and invincible!

Outside the imperial city, countless onlookers looked up and began to discuss the scene animatedly.

"The outcome is decided! The Imperial Palace has won a resounding victory!"

"Of course! The Emperor Emeritus is invincible in this world; why ask such questions!"

"Countless powerful individuals just perished in the sky; these people truly brought about their own destruction! To come and provoke us on their joyous occasion—they deserve to die!"

"The Emperor Emeritus possesses unparalleled military prowess; I wonder if he can completely eradicate the great threat posed by the Ghost Clan?"

"Hard to say! Rumor has it that quelling the rebellion of the Ghost Clan requires the Martial God realm. The Emperor Emeritus has not yet reached the pinnacle of Martial God; otherwise, who would dare to cause trouble on his wedding day?"

"Why worry about so much! If the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up. It's best for us to just live peacefully!"

Discussions were incessant, and the whole city was filled with jubilant celebrations.

On the high platform of the imperial palace, Su Mu put away the Qianjin Puppet, and slowly descended back to the top of the platform with Duan Jin's divine embryo and a group of broken Xuan bodies.

Xiao Yunshang remained standing on the high platform, her eyes filled with tenderness, quietly waiting for his return.

Following Su Mu's instructions, Jinzi opened its mouth and swallowed all the remaining limbs of the Xuan creature, then flapped its wings and took to the air, hovering low near the high platform. With the remaining powerful enemies around the imperial city still not eliminated, it dared not fly far away recklessly, obediently guarding the high platform.

"Congratulations on your marriage! The Emperor Emeritus is truly awe-inspiring!"

"Godfather is awesome!"

"Grandpa Emperor is invincible!"

Liu Zongsu and other imperial relatives, nobles, civil and military officials, Ding Chao, Chai Min, Chang Wei and their adopted sons and daughters, as well as Xiao Anxun's children, all lined up again, bowed and offered their congratulations in unison, full of respect and submission.

After this battle, everyone had no more doubts about Su Mu's strength and was filled with awe.

Su Mu's gaze swept across the entire room, and he spoke in a loud voice that resonated throughout the surrounding area: "Noon has arrived, let the feast begin!"

Emperor Xiao Anxun immediately took charge, and the palace eunuchs and maids quickly got to work, each fulfilling their duties.

On the vast palace square, dozens of banquet tables were quickly and neatly arranged, and the delicacies and wines that had been prepared in advance, as well as the royal banquet, were all served, filling the air with fragrance and creating a lively atmosphere.

Su Mu raised his hand and exerted force, completely shattering the remaining divine embryo shell of Duan Jin, releasing his own Imperial Dao Profound Spirit, and slowly absorbing the pure Thunder Dao Divine Energy within.

The divine energy is profound and condensed, and cannot be completely refined in a short time. It needs to be slowly absorbed and settled before it can be transformed into one's own foundation of the Great Dao.

Although Xiao Yunshang and the other three were exhausted from the great battle and were physically and mentally drained, they were all radiant and full of pride, showing no signs of fatigue and filled with the excitement and joy of their great victory.

Next to the steps on the first floor of the elevated platform, a dedicated long table is set in the center.

Su Mu and Xiao Yunshang sat side by side in the main seats, while Chai Min, Ding Chao, Chang Wei, and Wen Qianzhu, who was holding her young son Su Song, sat on the left. Xiao Anxun, Liu Ruoyu, Xiao Anran, and other members of the royal family sat on the right, with a clear hierarchy and distinct seating arrangements.

The grand wedding banquet has officially begun.

Everyone raised their glasses first to congratulate Su Mu and Xiao Yunshang on their wedding and their perfect match.

Subsequently, officials, nobles, representatives of clans, and adopted sons and daughters stepped forward in turn to offer their congratulations and toasts.

Su Mu bestowed generous rewards upon everyone who came, without any hesitation.

Chai Min, Ding Chao, and Chang Wei fought valiantly in this battle, defended the front line to the death, and were fearless against powerful enemies. Their hard work and great achievements earned them not only a huge amount of rewards, but also top-tier and high-grade rewards, far exceeding those of others.

Su Mu did not blame his other adopted sons and daughters who were weak in cultivation and unable to participate in the battle. The path of cultivation is gradual, and there is no need to take risks if the foundation is insufficient. He provided them with all the necessary training and resources and nurtured them with the same care as before.

The banquet was lively and bustling, with many elders and cultivators even kneeling and kowtowing on the spot, begging to become disciples of Su Mu and recognize him as their godfather.

Su Mu had long been accustomed to it and took it in stride, but Xiao Yunshang couldn't help feeling awkward.