Chapter 415 - 245: Immortal Body Emerges in Cyan Cloud

"If the Tao Family doesn’t cause any trouble this time, I’ll let it go for now..."

Su Mu’s eyes flickered. He never liked inviting trouble, and he was aware of his own strength, knowing that the so-called strongest in the Qingyun Three Counties was confined to just that area.

Moreover, he wasn’t even the strongest in the Three Counties. In the Vajra Temple, there was an Arhat Realm Buddhist cultivator who hadn’t died yet, and in the Qifeng Mountain Range, there was a white mist area that Su Mu couldn’t cross even within three feet.

Previously, Liu Zhengyuan from Qingzhou Academy who took Qinghe had also traveled through the Qingyun Three Counties. This world is vast, indeed beyond imagination, and there are always people greater than oneself.

One should not underestimate oneself, but neither should one be conceited and arrogant.

When one isn’t strong enough to overpower all enemies around, it’s best to act with humility. After witnessing the Tao Family Ancestor in action, Su Mu knew he was still far from being a match for the Tao Family.

However, things are different now. He has the Sun Family Ancestor, such a formidable figure, by his side.

If the Tao Family doesn’t bother him on this trip to Donglai County to send off Li Lu, Su Mu won’t actively seek trouble.

But if the Tao Family insists on provoking him, then they can’t blame him for summoning the ancestor.

"Having the backing of a sect’s foundation is truly delightful!"

Su Mu nodded quietly, having personally experienced the beauty of being protected by an ancestor. No wonder the children of those noble sects are often arrogant and think highly of themselves.

Taking a deep breath, Su Mu did not indulge in this illusory delight. He knew well that no matter how powerful the Sun Family Ancestor was, it was not Su Mu’s own strength.

Moreover, avenging oneself with another’s hand can never surpass striking the enemy down personally.

"Give me time, and one day I, Su Mu, will surely reach the heights of the Sun Family Ancestor, or even surpass them!"

After witnessing the power of figures such as the Tao Family Ancestor, the Arhat Realm Buddhist cultivator, and the Sun Family Ancestor, Su Mu, though feeling small, found his Martial Dao heart’s thirst for power even more determined.

Su Mu is confident that with his Comprehension panel, he will one day reach the heights of these individuals and surpass them one by one.

"Let’s go down the mountain."

...

The night was deep, the inn’s flags below the mountain fluttered in the wind.

The shop boy, who was sleeping soundly on the front table, was suddenly awakened by a mountain breeze. He groggily looked up and, seeing the half-open door, wore a puzzled expression.

"Hmm, did I forget to close it last night?"

The shop boy was not alarmed; he simply got up to close the door and latch it again, completely unaware of the figure that boldly went upstairs to the second floor.

Inside the room, Li Lu was curled up on the bed like a little cat, sleeping soundly, hugging tightly a personal bundle that she refused to put into the Sumeru Ring.

Seeing Li Lu, Su Mu nodded quietly; then he sat cross-legged in the room, closed his eyes, and began to meditate. Since entering the Vajra Temple, he had hardly rested; now, as soon as he relaxed, fatigue swept over him like a tidal wave.

The breathing in the room alternated, with one breath long and steady, and the other light and subtle.

The sun was high in the sky when Su Mu finally woke from a profound dream. The previous night, he had a strange dream, where he vaguely saw a vast ancient city.

The towers of the ancient city were majestic, covering thousands of miles, with palace walls soaring into the clouds, as though they existed for eternity.

But then the scene changed.

Blood light surged, flames roared like a sea, and the cold armor was as menacing as a black cloud crushing the city.

In front of a grand, ancient hall, over ten beams of Destiny light were as solid as substance, towering like heavenly pillars, supporting a portion of the sky.

Merely the aura emanating from each beam of Destiny light caused Su Mu, even in his dream, to feel apprehensive, and the figures within were all shrouded in thick fog, completely indistinguishable.

Among these beams of Destiny, two were the most striking.

One was a golden pillar of light, domineering and unparalleled, dazzling like the sun, dominating everywhere; while the other was red Destiny, flickering like a wavering blood flame.

"You’re finally awake, the sun’s almost burning your backside... and who’s Xiaoyue?"

Opening his eyes, Su Mu saw a face close by, an oval face with Li Lu looking at him curiously.

"Xiaoyue... did I say Xiaoyue in my dream?"

Su Mu was slightly puzzled. Perhaps he was subconsciously affected by the majestic Destiny pillars outside the grand hall; he did not remember saying anything in his sleep.

But if Li Lu was right, the vast ancient city covering thousands of miles that he dreamed of might just be the Great Yan Royal Capital.

"Don’t be silent, come on, tell me. Even if you don’t, I can guess."

Su Mu chose to ignore it, feeling refreshed after waking up, and decided to first comprehend the Vajra Secret Realm method before handing over the silver notes to Li Lu.

"I’ve finished taking care of my matters. We’ll leave for Donglai County early tomorrow morning. This journey is long, so if there’s anything you need to buy, go ahead and get it."

Li Lu knew she was different from Su Mu. This guy might be able to go several days without eating or drinking, resting or sleeping, but she couldn’t. With this in mind, Li Lu took the silver notes and headed to the Market.

After sending Li Lu away, Su Mu, with a flash of Spiritual Light in his hand, took out the ancient Jade Scroll.

As Spiritual Power was infused, the Jade Scroll trembled lightly and emitted Spiritual Light; a vast and profound message surged into his mind. Su Mu concentrated on understanding and digesting it, the text about the Secret Technique in his mind becoming increasingly clear.

"Immortal Body, bones and muscles as the furnace, Profound Pattern merges with the marrow, burn away the mortal body to unveil the immortal..."

"This method is incomplete, having only the first half. Cultivation of this method requires refining the body with the ancient ’Vajra Profound Pattern,’ causing the bones and flesh to continually transform, ultimately stepping into the Immortal Saint Realm. This cultivation must be assisted by the ’Profound Pattern Pill,’ otherwise, at best, the bones might shatter, or at worst, the body might disintegrate..."