After descending from the Three Immortal Islands, Su Mu gazed at the enormous island before him, which looked like a fairyland, and couldn't help exclaiming, "The Three Immortal Islands really are a Cave Heaven Blessed Land!"
He pondered to himself: Wouldn't it be wonderful if he could claim it for himself? An idea struck him, and he decided to see whether he could use the Chaos Bead to subdue the island.
With that, Su Mu wasted no time. He circulated the Magic Power within his body and poured it continuously into the Chaos Bead.
To his disappointment, however, no matter how hard he tried, the Chaos Bead couldn't move the Three Immortal Islands in the slightest.
Faced with this result, Su Mu refused to give up. He was certain his idea was sound; he just might not have been using the right method.
Su Mu resolved to give it everything he had and make sure the Three Immortal Islands were taken into the Chaos Bead.
He closed his eyes, focused, and tried to form a closer connection with the Chaos Bead.
Adjusting his breathing, he gathered all his Spiritual Energy at his fingertips and gently touched the Chaos Bead.
Suddenly, the Chaos Bead blazed with dazzling light, enveloping the entire Three Immortal Islands.
Su Mu opened his eyes and was delighted to see that the Chaos Bead was gradually devouring the Three Immortal Islands.
As the Chaos Bead's light grew brighter and brighter, the Three Immortal Islands began to tremble.
Huge boulders split apart and trees toppled, as though the entire island were resisting being devoured.
Su Mu gritted his teeth and did his utmost to control the Chaos Bead.
He knew this was the crucial moment; one mistake would undo all his efforts.
At last, thanks to Su Mu's persistence, the Chaos Bead successfully took the Three Immortal Islands inside.
Looking at the now-quiet Chaos Bead in his hand, Su Mu smiled with satisfaction. He knew the bead would become a powerful asset to him in the future.
Just as Su Mu was about to turn and leave, a thought suddenly crossed his mind.
"Hmm? I'm in the East Sea now, and the legendary Tang Valley is located in the Eastern Wilderness, isn't it? Since I'm already here, I might as well go take a look. I could even discover something unexpected!"
A look of anticipation and curiosity flashed in Su Mu's eyes. The corners of his mouth lifted into a faint smile.
He had always yearned to visit Tang Valley. According to legend, it was where the sun rose.
Now that he happened to be here, how could he pass up such a rare opportunity?
Without hesitation, Su Mu changed his plans and set off for Tang Valley.
Along the way, he carefully avoided every danger. Relying on his keen senses and formidable strength, he made his way through one obstacle after another.
At last, after traveling for some time, Su Mu arrived before a dense forest.
The forest looked lush and vibrant, yet a mysterious, ancient aura hung in the air.
Su Mu took a deep breath and stepped into the forest. As he ventured deeper, the surroundings grew quiet. The occasional clear birdsong made the forest seem especially tranquil and peaceful.
Still, Su Mu wasn't distracted by the beautiful scenery. He remained alert, watching for any danger that might emerge.
After all, this was the Primordial Continent, where dangers and opportunities lurked everywhere.
The farther Su Mu walked, the more puzzled he became. He found fewer and fewer living creatures around him, and the surroundings grew eerily quiet, as if time itself had stopped.
On top of that, a faint, dry heat filled the air, and beads of sweat gradually formed on his forehead and back.
The sensation thrilled Su Mu. Could this be a sign that he was nearing his destination?
At the thought, he quickened his pace, filled with anticipation and nervousness.
At last, after passing through the dense forest, the view before him suddenly opened up: a secluded valley appeared in front of him.
At the center of the valley stood an enormous red tree. Its presence was like a grand landmark, drawing Su Mu's gaze.
The tree stood dozens of meters tall, with a massive trunk and a canopy as broad as an umbrella, blocking out the sky and sun.
Its bark was a vivid red, as though stained with blood, giving it a mysterious and imposing air.
Most striking of all, ten thick branches extended from the tree. Flames curled around each one, dancing like fire serpents and illuminating the entire valley.
The sight filled Su Mu with awe. He wondered to himself, "Could this be the legendary Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root, the Fusang Tree?"
As far as he knew, the Fusang Tree was one of the most precious fire-type treasures between heaven and earth, possessing boundless Spiritual Energy and wondrous power.
Su Mu gazed at the enormous Fusang Tree, full of anticipation. He leaped onto the first branch and carefully examined his surroundings, but aside from traces of where the Golden Crows had once climbed, he found nothing.
Su Mu wasn't discouraged. He continued climbing up the trunk.
He searched seven branches in succession, each time looking around with hope, but the result was always disappointing.
Just as he was about to give up, he suddenly caught a flash of light from the eighth branch out of the corner of his eye.
Su Mu immediately perked up and climbed onto the eighth branch.
When he looked closely, he was delighted to find that the light came from a Primordial Fire Stone.
The stone radiated immense heat and energy. It was clearly no ordinary object.
Even more excitingly, Su Mu discovered an ancient cultivation manual on the ninth branch: Golden Crow Transforming into Rainbow.
This technique was hailed as one of the top speed techniques in the Primordial Era. It could grant its practitioner peerless speed and agility.
Su Mu knew how precious this manual was and quietly rejoiced that he had persevered.
Finally, Su Mu reached the highest branch. The temperature there was so high that it seemed capable of melting everything.
But Su Mu wasn't afraid. He stepped onto the branch without hesitation. As he approached, he discovered that it concealed the Golden Crow's source power.
The tremendous energy left him deeply shaken, and he realized just how much he had gained.
Su Mu was overcome with excitement and joy. He knew this adventure would bring him enormous benefits: not only had he obtained a treasure like the Primordial Fire Stone, but he had also acquired an unparalleled technique like Golden Crow Transforming into Rainbow.
Both would be vital aids on his future path of cultivation, making him even stronger.
After putting away the treasures, Su Mu left Tang Valley. It wasn't that he didn't want to take the Fusang Tree; it was because this tree was merely a manifestation of part of its original form. The true Fusang Tree was on the Sun Star.
Thinking of this, Su Mu decided to head to the Sun Star. After all, he was about to begin practicing the Taiqing Alchemy Technique, which placed extremely high demands on the flame used.
After careful consideration, he decided that True Sun Fire suited him best. Its power even surpassed the Samadhi True Fire and Six Ding Divine Fire used by Taishang Laojun, the Good Corpse of Taiqing Laozi, and it possessed peerless might.
Su Mu used a divine ability to transform into a streak of light and sped toward the Sun Star.
After flying for a long time, Su Mu finally reached the Sun Star. The temperature there was terrifyingly high, beyond what an ordinary person could endure.
Su Mu, however, had a powerful body and soul and could withstand the heat.
Searching the Sun Star for traces of True Sun Fire, Su Mu finally found a massive cluster after considerable effort.
He cautiously approached the True Sun Fire, his heart pounding as though it were about to leap from his throat.
He took a deep breath and began circulating Golden Crow Transforming into Rainbow. Every pore on his body opened, and a scorching aura radiated from him.
As he circulated the technique, the True Sun Fire's energy poured into his body without end. It flowed through his meridians, was transformed, and finally gathered in his dantian.
Su Mu felt his strength growing stronger by the moment, and excitement surged within him.
Yet the True Sun Fire was far more powerful than he had imagined, and soon he began to feel he couldn't keep up.
Sweat ran down his forehead and soaked his clothes, but he gritted his teeth and pressed on.
With the help of Golden Crow Transforming into Rainbow, Su Mu gradually grew familiar with the True Sun Fire's properties and patterns, gaining a deeper understanding of it.
He discovered that True Sun Fire wasn't invincible. With the right method, he could absorb and harness its energy more effectively.
Once he had become familiar with the True Sun Fire, Su Mu decided to try refining it.
This was an extremely dangerous process. The slightest mistake could trigger disastrous consequences.
But Su Mu wasn't afraid. He believed that only by constantly challenging himself could he break through his limits and become truly strong.
He focused his mind and gathered his strength, guiding the True Sun Fire into his palm.
The True Sun Fire danced in his hand like a radiant pearl.
He clenched his fist, feeling the True Sun Fire's heat and power, then slowly released a thread of its energy.
"I've finally refined it," Su Mu exclaimed excitedly.
The thread of True Sun Fire burned in Su Mu's palm, shining with dazzling light.
Su Mu gazed at the light with unwavering eyes, his heart swelling with ambition.
He thought to himself, With this True Sun Fire, I'll definitely achieve a higher success rate when refining pills than Taishang Laojun, the Good Corpse of Taiqing Laozi, does when making Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs!
His confidence wasn't baseless; it came from a clear understanding of his own abilities and resources.
He believed that, if used properly, True Sun Fire would become a powerful aid in his alchemy, helping him refine even more precious and potent pills.
At that moment, Su Mu was filled with anticipation and resolve. He couldn't wait to put his abilities to the test and prove himself through action.
He knew the road ahead might be full of challenges, but he wasn't afraid. He was certain that only through constant effort could he achieve his goals and become a truly great alchemist.
This time, Su Mu didn't go treasure hunting. Instead, he flew straight out of the Sun Star and headed for Shouyang Mountain.
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