Exiled to Yu Shan, Visiting Zhenyuanzi

Su Mu carefully picked up a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and examined its faintly glowing surface.

He took a gentle sniff, detecting a faint, pleasant fragrance. Then, without hesitation, he placed the precious pill into his mouth.

As soon as the elixir entered his mouth, it dissolved into a cool liquid, quickly flowing down his throat.

The liquid spread within his body, bringing a wondrous sensation. Su Mu could feel his body absorbing the potent medicinal energy, every cell pulsing with joy.

As time passed, the elixir's effects gradually took hold, and Su Mu's cultivation began to grow at an astonishing rate.

He, who was already at the peak of the mid-stage Golden Immortal of the Origin, instantly broke through to the late-stage Golden Immortal of the Origin!

A surge of excitement and joy welled up in Su Mu's heart. He hadn't expected the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir to be so effective, allowing him to leap over a Minor Realm in one go.

But he also understood that such things wouldn't happen indefinitely. The first time one consumed something, its effects were always the strongest; subsequent uses might not be as potent.

Therefore, he needed to cherish every opportunity to improve his strength.

Su Mu waved his hand and put away the remaining eight Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs, knowing they were rare treasures that needed to be stored properly.

He decided to place them inside the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd. This gourd was a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, capable of perfectly containing these precious elixirs.

As Su Mu opened the stopper of the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd, he suddenly remembered that the Remnant Soul of Ancestor Hong Yun was still inside.

This gave him pause, but he quickly thought of a solution.

"I can use my immortal power to nourish the Remnant Soul of Ancestor Hong Yun. This will not only protect it but also help it recover some strength."

"After I finish refining the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs, I will give the Remnant Soul of Ancestor Hong Yun to Great Immortal Zhenyuan, as he shares a deep friendship with Ancestor Hong Yun. The Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd will continue to be used to store the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs, preserving their medicinal properties."

With this plan in mind, Su Mu felt clear about his next steps. He began to carefully channel his immortal power, gently infusing it into the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd, hoping to bring a trace of warmth and vitality to the Remnant Soul of Ancestor Hong Yun.

At the same time, he looked forward to successfully completing the refinement of the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs, laying a solid foundation for his future cultivation path.

Su Mu had gathered many heavenly materials and earthly treasures from Chaos Three Immortal Islands, so he was not lacking in resources and began refining Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs again.

Meanwhile, in the human tribe, Shun had been governing the human race for five hundred years. Apart from the flood disaster, everything else was managed quite well.

Shun still had Gun manage the floodwaters, while he handled other human affairs.

Gun's contributions in managing the floodwaters were outstanding, and his prestige grew steadily, showing a subtle trend of surpassing Shun.

Maitreya had approached Shun several times, but Shun did not mind, as long as it contributed to the development of the human race.

However, Maitreya worried that Gun's prestige would surpass Shun's, thus seizing Shun's imperial throne.

Therefore, when a dike was washed away by the great flood, Maitreya, without authorization, issued an order to exile Gun to Yu Shan.

Maitreya found Gun and said to him, "Gun, your methods for managing the floodwaters have serious flaws, which has made Co-Lord Shun very dissatisfied. Co-Lord Shun has decided to exile you to Yu Shan. You must depart immediately."

Gun knew that his flood control methods had problems, but he didn't think they were severe enough to warrant exile.

Therefore, he spoke, "Maitreya Immortal Elder, my methods may still need improvement, but there is room for refinement. Please convey to the Co-Lord that I am willing to continue seeking solutions to the flood disaster."

However, Maitreya replied mercilessly, "Gun, say no more. The Co-Lord's decision is final."

Helpless, Gun took his wife and went to Yu Shan.

After Gun had lived in Yu Shan for some time, his wife, You Shen Shi, became pregnant.

Time flew by, and several hundred years passed in the blink of an eye. During this long period, Su Mu had been solely focused on the art of alchemy. Through unremitting effort, he had successfully refined nearly a hundred precious Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs.

These Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs exuded a rich Spiritual Energy, each one containing boundless vitality and life force.

On this day, Su Mu took a few Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs from his alchemy furnace, carefully placing the remaining ones in a small formation to ensure their safety.

Afterward, he left his Cave Dwelling, preparing to attend to some matters outside.

As soon as he stepped out of his Cave Dwelling, Su Mu saw Bei Xuan also emerging from his own Cave Dwelling. He asked curiously, "Junior Disciple Brother, where are you headed?"

Bei Xuan smiled and replied, "Senior Disciple Brother, I'm on my way to teach Yu."

Su Mu's heart stirred upon hearing this. He counted on his fingers and then said, "Yu is about to be born, isn't he?"

Bei Xuan nodded, smiling, "Yes, Senior Disciple Brother, Yu is about to be born. I need to prepare in advance."

Hearing this, Su Mu took a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and a Yellow Middle Plum from his bosom and handed them to Bei Xuan, saying, "Junior Disciple Brother, take these."

Bei Xuan took the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and the Yellow Middle Plum. He examined the elixir in his hand closely, his face showing surprise. "Senior Disciple Brother, this is a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir! You've truly succeeded in refining it!"

Without hesitation, Bei Xuan swallowed the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir. In an instant, his Cultivation broke through a realm, advancing to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal mid-stage.

Feeling the surging power within him, Bei Xuan was ecstatic. With a smile all over his face, he said to Su Mu, "Senior Disciple Brother, this Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir is incredible! You must have quite a few more, right? Give me another one to try."

Su Mu smiled helplessly and took out another Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir from his bosom, handing it to Bei Xuan.

At the same time, he reminded him, "While the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir is good, you can't just swallow them like candy. Furthermore, if you continue to take them, the effects might not be as significant as this time."

After Bei Xuan ate it, the effect was indeed not as pronounced. He wasn't disappointed and said, "It's alright. I will also cultivate diligently. Senior Disciple Brother, I must be going now."

"Alright." After Bei Xuan left, Su Mu first went to the Human Ancestral Land.

In the Human Ancestor Hall, Sui Ren Shi, You Chao Shi, and Zi Yi Shi were practicing the formations they and the Three Sovereigns had researched. The formation controlled by the three of them activated as they saw Su Mu enter.

Zi Yi Shi stood up and smiled, "Su Mu, why are you here? Weren't you in Seclusion?"

"Yes, Elder Brother, Sister. I was in Seclusion refining elixirs. After succeeding, I came to find you."

"Alchemy," Sui Ren Shi said. "Su Mu, you know alchemy now?"

"Yes, look." Su Mu finished speaking and took out three Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs and three Yellow Middle Plums, giving them to the three.

"For us? Something so precious, you're giving it to us?" You Chao Shi was shocked.

Zi Yi Shi, however, accepted the pills. "Su Mu, take what is given."

"Yes, after I successfully refined them, you were the first people I came to see," Su Mu said.

Hearing this, Sui Ren Shi, You Chao Shi, and Zi Yi Shi couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

They knew how precious the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs and Yellow Middle Plums were, and they understood the deep affection Su Mu held for them.

Therefore, they accepted the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs and Yellow Middle Plums without hesitation and consumed them on the spot.

As the pills entered their stomachs, the medicinal power of the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs and Yellow Middle Plums quickly dispersed within their bodies, like a clear spring flowing through their meridians.

They felt their cultivation increasing at an astonishing rate, and the bottlenecks that had stalled their progress were instantly broken.

In just a short moment, their cultivation had directly broken through to the early stage of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

Surprise and joy appeared on their faces, their eyes shining with excitement.

They had thought their cultivation could no longer improve, but at this moment, they had unexpectedly broken through their bottlenecks, which made them incredibly excited.

Meanwhile, Su Mu chose to leave. He headed directly to Longevity Mountain.

Longevity Mountain was a mysterious place, rich in Spiritual Energy, with many exotic birds and strange beasts.

It was a sacred land for Immortals to cultivate, and it was also Su Mu's destination this time.

Longevity Mountain.

As soon as Su Mu stepped into the territory of Longevity Mountain, Zhenyuanzi, who was in seclusion and cultivating in Wuzhuang Temple, sensed it.

He opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing on his face. He murmured softly, "He's finally here."

Then, he summoned two young attendants and instructed them to go and welcome him.

"Qing Feng, Ming Yue, we have a distinguished guest arriving today. You two go and welcome him," Zhenyuanzi said.

Qing Feng respectfully replied, "Yes, Master."

However, Ming Yue curiously asked, "Master, what distinguished guest is it?"

Zhenyuanzi smiled slightly and replied, "It's the Human Martial Ancestor."

Upon hearing this name, Qing Feng and Ming Yue couldn't help but show expressions of reverence.

They knew well the prestige and status of the Human Martial Ancestor in the Great Desolation, and quickly replied in unison, "Yes, we will go and welcome him immediately." With that, the two hurried away to the mountain gate to welcome Su Mu.

Su Mu arrived at the entrance of Wuzhuang Temple. He stood there quietly, his gaze fixed on the couplet on the gate.

The upper couplet read: "Eternal Life Divine Mansion," and the lower couplet read: "Daoist of Same Longevity as Heaven," with the horizontal inscription being "Heaven and Earth Same Longevity."

Every character exuded a mysterious and ancient aura, as if telling the history and heritage of this Daoist temple.

Before long, he saw two figures flying rapidly from the mountain and landing before him.

"Greetings, Martial Ancestor!" Qing Feng and Ming Yue bowed respectfully.

"No need for formalities," Su Mu waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over the two. "Is Zhenyuanzi here?"

As Su Mu spoke, he took out two Yellow Middle Plums and gave them to the two.

"Thank you, Martial Ancestor. My master is waiting inside the temple," the two replied joyfully. "Please follow us."

Su Mu nodded and followed Qing Feng and Ming Yue into Wuzhuang Temple.

Along the way, he observed his surroundings, secretly marveling in his heart. Wuzhuang Temple was shrouded in immortal energy, with exotic flowers and plants everywhere, clearly an excellent place for cultivation.

After a short while, they arrived in front of a grand hall. Qing Feng and Ming Yue stopped and bowed, saying, "Martial Ancestor, please come in. Master is inside."

Su Mu strode into the hall with steady steps. Inside, Zhenyuanzi was seated on a futon. Seeing Su Mu enter, he smiled and rose to greet him.

Su Mu was no longer the minor cultivator he once was, but the ancestor of the Human Martial Way. A powerful aura emanated from him, inspiring awe.

Seeing Zhenyuanzi, Su Mu quickly cupped his fists and bowed, "Greetings, Great Immortal Zhenyuan."

Zhenyuanzi smiled and nodded, saying, "Martial Ancestor, please come in quickly." He then said to his two young attendants, "Qing Feng, Ming Yue, go fetch a Ginseng Fruit to entertain the Martial Ancestor."

"Yes," the two replied, then turned and left to get the Ginseng Fruit.

After they left, Zhenyuanzi looked at Su Mu and asked, "May I ask why the Martial Ancestor has come to see this humble Daoist?"

Su Mu smiled slightly and said, "I chanced upon an item and wish to give it to the Great Immortal."

Zhenyuanzi said calmly, "What is it?" At Zhenyuanzi's level, ordinary items could hardly stir his heart.

However, when Su Mu produced the item, Zhenyuanzi actually stood up in shock.

His eyes were filled with disbelief and astonishment, as if he had seen the most precious treasure in the world.

He stared intently at the item in Su Mu's hand, his eyes flashing with excitement.