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With the Tai Dou Star Palace as its core, it launched a forced conquest and unification campaign against the surrounding affiliated star regions and inhabited planets.

The so-called forced subjugation means that those who obey me prosper and those who defy me perish.

Any power or planet that is willing to submit, cede territory, and sincerely pledge allegiance will retain its original structure, be incorporated into the Star Palace's territory, and be protected by the Star Palace.

Those who harbor resentment, resist stubbornly, or refuse to surrender will be dealt with without further ado; their entire group will be directly crushed, destroyed, and wiped out without any leniency.

In the past, Su Mu would have been more compassionate and cautious, and would not have acted so domineeringly, decisively, and ruthlessly.

However, the situation is now dire, chaos is imminent, the eight holy clans are eyeing us covetously and undercurrents are surging, and the Great Sun Alliance, which has been dormant for thousands of years, is also showing signs of revival and return, and the conflicts among the heavens are intensifying.

Time is running out for me to grow and accumulate strength. Only by rapidly expanding my power, integrating resources, and strengthening my foundation can I gain a foothold and remain invincible in the upcoming chaos of the heavens.

Yu Sheng made a series of moves, forcefully destroying several advanced life planets that stubbornly resisted. His ruthless and murderous power instantly swept across the entire surrounding star field.

The excellent results of the conquest were immediately apparent.

The sects, clans, and forces of all sizes in the surrounding star systems were filled with fear and dared not resist. They all took the initiative to send envoys to submit and surrender, voluntarily submitting to the Star Palace's territory, obeying orders, and submitting to its rule.

With this aggressive expansion, Yu Sheng recruited eighteen loyal God-King level experts, planting their soul imprints on them all to bolster the Star Palace's high-end combat power and completely fill the combat power gap caused by internal strife.

The Star Palace's territory expanded rapidly, its foundation grew exponentially, and its power became overwhelming, completely stabilizing the situation and leading to a strong rise.

Su Mu's gaze had already pierced through this star field, locking onto the source of the undercurrents in the heavens—the remnants of the eight holy races, the resurrected remnants of the Great Sun Alliance, and the top forces in the heavens that secretly sided with the two major camps.

A power reshuffling and ultimate showdown sweeping across the entire universe has quietly begun.

At this point, Yu Sheng voluntarily halted his conquests and expansion.

The Star Palace's current territory has already touched the borders of the Star God Temple's influence. Forcibly expanding further would mean directly stepping into the Star God Temple's territory, which would be tantamount to tearing off the mask and starting a confrontation.

Given the current strength and resources of the Star Palace, it is not yet capable of directly confronting this long-established top-tier power. To be on the safe side, Yu Sheng decided to personally travel to Tianyuan Star to consult with Su Mu in person and discuss the subsequent plans.

At this moment on Tianyuan Star, Su Mu also did not waste a single moment.

He sent all of Chai Min's adopted sons and daughters at the Heavenly God Realm and below outwards, with Tianyuan Star as the core, to gradually expand outwards and build a dynasty territory that truly belonged to Su Mu.

Inside the imperial city, Xiao Yunshang took the initiative to lead the reform, officially changing the long-standing Xiao family dynasty to the Su family.

The original royal Xiao family was not purged or sidelined, and the Su family bestowed upon them a permanent, hereditary title of kingship. Although they were completely stripped of their imperial power and no longer held real authority, as long as Su Mu remained standing, the Xiao family could live in peace and prosperity for generations, enjoying wealth, comfort, and power.

The moment his exclusive dynasty took shape, Su Mu clearly sensed the imperial aura of heaven and earth frantically converging and nourishing him. Compared to before, the speed of his cultivation increase and the accumulation of his foundation skyrocketed several times over.

As Chai Min and others continued their conquests and expansions, the territory ruled by the Su family dynasty continued to spread and expand. The imperial fortune belonging to Su Mu became increasingly prosperous, and the imperial power that could be mobilized became increasingly powerful and profound.

When the Su family dynasty firmly controlled thirty inhabited planets, with a vast territory and a solid foundation, Su Mu's Royal Set broke through and successfully advanced to the upper-grade Saint Rank, further enhancing his combat power and foundation.

In less than half a month, everything has improved. Su Mu's forces have rapidly taken shape, gathering talents and expanding his territory, already showing the beginnings of becoming a top-tier power in the heavens.

It was at this time that Yu Sheng arrived at the imperial city of Tianyuan Star and went to see Su Mu.

Upon meeting, Yu Sheng offered no pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Godfather, the Star Palace's expansion has reached a bottleneck. Further expansion will inevitably infringe upon the core interests of the Star God Temple, triggering a direct conflict. With our current strength, we do not yet possess the resources to confront the Star God Temple head-on."

Su Mu, being perceptive, naturally understood the unspoken meaning in Yu Sheng's words.

The current Star Palace is still in its infancy, and its chances of winning a head-on confrontation with the Star God Temple are slim.

But he didn't stop there. Instead, he changed the subject and asked another crucial question: "Yu Sheng, within the Star God Palace's sphere of influence, are there any powerful individuals who have formed their own faction, reached the Saint Realm, but haven't submitted to the Star God Palace?"

After a moment's thought, Yu Sheng answered confidently, "There are three in total. These three are all veteran Saint Realm experts who are detached from worldly affairs and never submit to the Star God Palace. Even if the Star God Palace needs their help, they must pay an exorbitant price to get one of them to take action."

The fact that the domineering Star God Palace has tolerated them for so long and dared not force them to submit is enough to prove that these three people have extremely strong cultivation foundations, far beyond those of ordinary Saint Realm cultivators.

And this was exactly the answer Su Mu wanted.

His eyes were sharp, and his tone was calm as he directly issued the order: "I'll give you one month to gather all the detailed information on these three people, including their cultivation level, trump cards, weaknesses, habits, and territories. Find out everything."

"At the same time, we will thoroughly reorganize all the subordinate forces that have submitted, integrate their combat capabilities, streamline their systems, and eliminate any hidden dangers."

"One month from now, we will officially clash with the Temple of Stars."

"I will crush and annex the Star God Temple as quickly as possible, and then take advantage of the situation to swallow up the remaining two top forces in one fell swoop, thus firmly establishing myself among the top ranks of all the heavens."

This ambitious plan shocked and surprised Yu Sheng.

He had originally thought that Su Mu's goal was merely to build a top-tier power comparable to the Star God Temple and establish a stable foothold in the star field. But now he fully realized that his vision was far too conservative.

Su Mu's ambition was never to catch up with the Star God Temple, but to crush and surpass it, to become a first-class power in the universe, and to look down on all races!

Su Mu's bold ambition was not empty boasting; his confidence stemmed entirely from the unparalleled opportunities he had gained in the secret realm.

The treasures left behind by the master of the secret realm are outrageously abundant. There are dozens of puppets at the Saint Realm level alone, including four peak Saint Realm puppets with overwhelming combat power.

With the presence of Mu Bo, a top-tier puppet comparable to a Great Sage, and supported by countless rare and precious materials, ancient treasures, and cultivation resources, all his adopted sons and daughters under his command are capable of undergoing a complete transformation, resulting in a surge in combat power.

The deliberate postponement of the war by a month was a buffer period that Su Mu specifically left for everyone to cultivate.

With the blessing of the treasure that increases the flow of time a hundredfold, this month of cultivation time is enough for Song Pingchao and his core disciples to break through their bottlenecks and advance to the next level.

Su Mu never expected them to be able to directly confront the Saint Realm experts after their breakthroughs. What he truly valued were the system rewards triggered after their breakthroughs.

With dozens of Saint-level puppets in command, sweeping through the Star God Palace was already more than enough. If the system could drop two top-tier protective treasures, he would have no worries and would have the absolute confidence to engage in direct combat.

Afterwards, Yu Sheng and Su Mu discussed all the details and arrangements for the start of the war in detail, then Yu Sheng bowed and took his leave to begin preparations for various matters.