The moment the Square Cauldron touched the Black and White Divine Tree, the two began to slowly merge.

The Black and White Divine Tree grew upon the Square Cauldron.

The Square Cauldron became the "support" for the Black and White Divine Tree, and the two merged into one.

But if you look carefully, you will find that they are not completely unified; the two still maintain independent entities, but they complement each other and reflect one another.

On the pitch-black body of the cauldron, faint veins appeared, much like the roots of a tree, spreading across the entire body of the cauldron.

The next second, Su Mu’s Dantian was also undergoing a mysterious transformation.

The Black and White Divine Tree was growing rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in just a few breaths, it had grown to three meters tall.

The Divine Tree emitted a faint Black and White Chaotic Qi, spreading throughout the Dantian and even extending into Su Mu’s Sea of Consciousness.

The Black and White Chaotic Qi wove around the stone bridge in the Sea of Consciousness, appearing sacred and solemn.

Su Mu could feel every particle of his flesh undergoing transformation, and the quality of the Spiritual Power within him was also elevating.

With a wave of his hand, the Spiritual Power in his hand had already transformed into the color of Black and White Chaos.

Su Mu’s Cultivation was also steadily soaring!

Slaying Dao Perfection!

Half-Step Immortal Realm!

Ultimately, it halted at the Half-Step Immortal Realm.

Ever since Su Mu’s Cultivation reached the Slaying Dao Perfection Realm, his Cultivation had stagnated. No matter how much Great Medicine he consumed or how he cultivated, his Cultivation made no progress.

He could feel that the bottleneck between him and the Immortal Realm had already loosened.

Next, breaking through to the Immortal Realm was only a matter of time.

....

The essence of the Black and White Divine Tree is "Innate Yin Yang Qi," with vast origins and significance.

The ability of the Square Cauldron to integrate with the Black and White Divine Tree is certainly of the same level as "Innate Yin Yang Qi."

It seems I have stumbled upon a Supreme Treasure!

Next time I get the chance, I can seek out Lady Houtu to inquire about the origins of this Square Cauldron. She is knowledgeable and may recognize it.

....

The next day, when Su Mu opened his eyes and got up to head out for work, he found the Iron-Eating Beast, Barrier Beast, and Groundhog neatly lined up in front of him.

Seeing this, Su Mu raised an eyebrow and asked, "What’s the matter?"

Could it be they didn’t get along well?

The Little Groundhog waved its tiny hand, and all the treasures gained yesterday were taken out.

Various rare Holy Stone Iron Ores were piled up in front of Su Mu, forming dozens of small mounds.

Seeing these treasures, Su Mu’s eyes shone bright.

Taichu Profound Stone, Top-Grade Holy Dragon Crystal, Glazed Thousand Sun Stone, Nine Nether Inference Sacred Stone, Ancient Nether Iron... Su Mu recognized many, and there were even more rare Holy Stones he didn’t recognize.

Upon inquiring, Su Mu learned that all these treasures had been scavenged from the Iron Wall Space.

Looking at these treasures, to say nothing of other things, when he gets out someday, he could easily establish a thriving Immortal Country!

These are all resources!

All are the startup capital for his future conquest of the Ten Thousand Realms!

Being trapped here, I’ve fallen behind those big overlords of the Ten Thousand Realms, so.... when I get out, I must make a grand display and create a magnificent career!

....

Su Mu waved his big hand, only took half, and left the other half in the cellar.

"If you need them for cultivation, you can take them without my permission," Su Mu said to the Iron-Eating Beast and others.

He was not a wicked capitalist, nor were his Spirit Pets mere laborers.

What Su Mu told them was never a lie, nor was it manipulation.

As long as you entered this family, you became family, even if they were Spirit Pets, what difference did it make?

So often, after they brought him treasures, Su Mu would share them with them, for they needed growth and cultivation.

Upon hearing this, the two Barrier Beasts were stunned.

Having been treated as mere beasts of burden, it was the first time they were seen as equals, and they were taken aback.

The training method for the Barrier Beasts is quite similar to the Iron-Eating Beast’s. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Their usual food is also the "Holy Stone and Spiritual Stone," which can fill their stomachs and aid in cultivation.

However, the cultivation of the Barrier Beasts doesn’t enhance their combat ability, but rather their defensive capabilities.

...

"Do well; you’re better than Ah Fei."

"I entrust you with the heavy responsibility of the backyard."

Su Mu heavily patted the Iron-Eating Beast on the shoulder, saying with a smile.

All these treasures were found by the Iron-Eating Beast.

The reason I got the Square Cauldron and gained the dependable help of the Barrier Beast is all thanks to the Iron-Eating Beast. Its ability to find treasures is in no way inferior to Ah Fei, perhaps even superior!

It seems I was wasting its talents by assigning it to watch the front gate.

.....

Hearing these words, the Iron-Eating Beast could only nod tearfully.

It looks like the days of sleeping at the front yard gate are gone forever....

After the master went out.

The Iron-Eating Beast plopped down on the ground in the front yard, sulking and staring at the two Barrier Beasts.

"Brother Shi, why are you looking at us like that?"

The Big-Eyed Barrier Beast asked seriously.

"Brother Shi, rest assured, with us here in the front yard, it’s reliable."

"Put your mind at ease."

"We will handle your duty."

The Big-Eared Barrier Beast, speaking earnestly to the Iron-Eating Beast, though the tone sounded annoyingly sardonic to the Iron-Eating Beast.

If looks could kill, the two Barrier Beasts would have died ten thousand times over.

Damn, damn!

The newcomer I brought pushed me out of my position.

Isn’t guarding the front yard a cushy job? Doesn’t it know yet?

In the Ten Thousand Realms, who would dare to make trouble at the master’s home??

So, guarding the front yard meant you could pretty much lay back!

.....

At that moment, the Little Groundhog came from the backyard to the front yard.

Seeing the Iron-Eating Beast sitting at the front gate, unmoving.

It went to the Iron-Eating Beast’s side, patted its leg, and said with a smile, "Brother Shi, the ground at the front yard is chilly; let’s go sit in the backyard, where the ground is soft."

"Brother Shi?"

Faced with the Little Groundhog’s call, the Iron-Eating Beast got even angrier.

"Brother Shi, let’s move to the backyard."

"I’ll tell you about our recent grand plan to expand the backyard herb garden, don’t worry.... I’ll tell you every detail."

"Brother Shi, you wouldn’t want the master to return and see you still sitting here, would you?"

Hearing this, the Iron-Eating Beast finally stood up from the ground, puffing with anger, and followed the Little Groundhog to the backyard.

......

"Hey, it seems Brother Shi is a bit unhappy?"

"Nonsense! Guarding the front yard is the most dangerous job, Brother Shi must feel relieved, but you had better be serious and keep a good watch on the front gate!"

.......

At this moment, while patrolling, Su Mu was unaware that because of the happenings of the previous day, the configuration of the All Heavens and Myriad Realms had changed.