Chapter 861 - 454: Battle of Archrivals (Part 2)

Chapter 861: Chapter 454: Battle of Archrivals (Part 2)

At this life-and-death moment, facing this powerful Demon Armor, Li Mu’s mind raced, and for a moment, he was at a loss.

Li Mu stared at the giant black egg, anxiously contemplating strategies, and his gaze inadvertently swept into the distance, where he saw the Purple Gold Fire Phoenix and Yin-Yang Thunder Dragon frantically devouring and extinguishing the Immortal Demonic Qi in the space.

Seeing this scene, Li Mu’s heart was stirred, and he immediately had a plan.

"You, come here!" Li Mu beckoned to the two Celestial Fires with a commanding tone that brooked no opposition.

Upon hearing the command, the Purple Gold Fire Phoenix and Yin-Yang Thunder Dragon immediately abandoned their devouring of demonic energy, transforming into two streams of flowing light, flying toward Li Mu as if they had understood his intention and loyally executed his orders.

Li Mu took a deep breath, formed seals with both hands, and operated the Eightfold Celestial Fire Forging Method. His True Essence surged like a river, continuously infusing into his hands, and as his sealing speed increased, a terrifying high temperature began to condense around him.

Li Mu’s eyes sparkled with determined light as he gave a low shout: "Celestial Fire Furnace!"

Subsequently, Li Mu suddenly thrust both hands forward, unleashing the Artifact Refining Divine Technique—Celestial Fire Furnace.

In an instant, the Yin-Yang Thunder Flame and Extreme Yang Celestial Fire erupted simultaneously, intertwining to form a massive vortex of flame. The vortex spun rapidly, producing a deafening roar, and the entire space trembled under its might.

As the flames roiled, a gigantic Celestial Fire Refining Furnace appeared in mid-air, coalescing into form. The Celestial Fire Refining Furnace exhibited the hues of purple-gold, cyan-blue, and crimson-red, resembling a fine piece of art yet exuding endless majesty and emitting a terrifying heat. With its appearance, the temperature of the entire Treasure Mansion Space abruptly increased severalfold, the surrounding space warping from the terrifying heat of the celestial fire.

Under Li Mu’s control, the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace burst forth with a powerful suction, aimed directly at the ’Giant Demon Egg’.

The ’Pupa Egg’ formed by the Bu Mie Demon Lord had no resistance against this suction and was instantly swallowed into the furnace.

Staring at the ’Giant Demon Egg’ inside the furnace, Li Mu’s heart was filled with joy. He believed that if the Dao Sword couldn’t break the demon egg, it would not withstand the refining of celestial fire.

Li Mu decided to use artifact refining techniques to completely refine it.

Li Mu exerted his full strength, executing the Eightfold Celestial Fire Forging Method, and unleashed the Artifact Refining Divine Technique—Refining Heaven and Earth.

The next moment, the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace was fully ablaze, with the demon egg inside cracking under the high-temperature flames.

Li Mu focused intently, controlling the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace. An immense amount of Spiritual Power surged into it, and as much True Essence was consumed, his complexion gradually turned pale.

Li Mu quickly retrieved a pill bottle from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, pouring out all the Celestial Spirit Pills and swallowing them in one gulp. He then fully activated the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture to digest the Spirit Pill Power, continuously channeling True Essence into the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace.

With the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace filled with rich Spiritual Power, the Extreme Yang Celestial Fire and Yin-Yang Thunder Flame erupted as if invigorated, spewing out frenzied flames.

Within the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace, the Bu Mie Demon Lord’s black giant egg began emitting squeals under the terrifying high temperature, as if a life was struggling within. Li Mu fixed his gaze on the situation inside the furnace, knowing that the battle between him and the Bu Mie Demon Lord had only just begun.

Inside the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace, the Yin-Yang Thunder Flame and the Extreme Yang Celestial Fire intertwined, forming a terrifying sea of flames where the black giant egg rolled continuously. The black spikes on the egg’s surface began to fade under the burning flames. The Bu Mie Demon Lord seemed to sense an unprecedented crisis, madly driving demonic energy in an attempt to resist being refined, trying to break the constraints of the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace.

However, the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace, forged by Li Mu with celestial fire and Artifact Refining Divine Techniques, was of extraordinary power. As the celestial fire continually scorched the black giant egg, the emerging demonic energy on its surface rapidly dissipated, unable to accumulate strength.

Soon, the black demon egg rolled violently within the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace, emitting wretched screams—clearly the Bu Mie Demon Lord’s cries. Yet, the celestial fire seemed unable to quickly refine the Demon Armor.

Li Mu slightly closed his eyes, a resolute determination rising in his heart. Decisively, he pulled out a large amount of Tier Seven Wood Element and Fire Spiritual Materials from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl and without hesitation, threw these materials into the celestial fire furnace. With a ’bang’, the celestial fire furnace’s two celestial flames, boosted by the high-level spiritual materials, exploded in power, like a fire dragon soaring across the sky, unleashing endless waves of heat and pressure.

Li Mu focused intently, fully outputting his Spiritual Power to amplify the power of the celestial fire, making it increasingly hot and furious.

The flames from the celestial fire furnace erupted like a volcanic explosion, illuminating the entire space. Amid this scorching flame, the black giant egg could no longer withstand the pressure, and tiny cracks began to appear on its surface.

The Bu Mie Demon Lord, under the searing flames, felt an unprecedented crisis as the origin of Immortal Demonic Qi was ruthlessly burned and devoured by the celestial fire.

At this critical juncture of life and death, the Bu Mie Demon Lord let out a thunderous roar, its sound waves akin to rolling thunder, shaking the entire space, decisively abandoning pupation to escape through the cracks of the nearly broken black giant egg.

However, Li Mu had already anticipated this and was thoroughly prepared. He concentrated on managing the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace, fully channeling True Essence to raise the flame temperature to its peak, with the blazing flames roaring like lava. At the same time, he executed a powerful Divine Thought Divine Technique—Star Gathering Strike.

In the Sea of Consciousness, Li Mu’s Divine Thought coalesced into a golden star, forming a dazzling Divine Thought Golden Light. This golden light, imbued with limitless might, instantly tore through the void, smashing onto the body of the Bu Mie Demon Lord.

At this time, Xiaobai sitting on Li Mu’s shoulder also sprang into action. Its eyes shone with a determined light, its immense soul power surging like a flood. It activated the Cyan Soul-Calming Bell, producing a melodious chime. With the sound, a black giant tiger materialized, its massive form and overwhelming aura seeming capable of devouring everything. The giant tiger roared and charged at the Bu Mie Demon Lord, its sharp claws glinting coldly, appearing able to tear through any obstacle.

The Bu Mie Demon Lord, suddenly assaulted by two powerful divine thought attacks, paused, completely encircled by the celestial fire, white smoke rising from its entire body, and, along with the Immortal Demon Armor, began being refined by the celestial fire.

"Ah!"

The Bu Mie Demon Lord let out a miserable howl, its Divine Soul emerging from the body, attempting to revive once again.

Li Mu was just waiting for this moment!

The Bu Mie Demon Lord’s revival had already brought him immense loss, his century-old efforts wasted, he couldn’t let it succeed again.

Li Mu had foreseen the Bu Mie Demon Lord’s move and gave him no chance, turning his head to Xiaobai, shouting, "Xiaobai! Don’t let him escape!"

Upon hearing this, Xiaobai immediately acted. It opened its small mouth and took a powerful breath at the escaping Divine Soul of the Bu Mie Demon Lord. The suction was so strong it seemed to want to swallow the entire void. The Divine Soul of the Bu Mie Demon Lord was mercilessly pulled, unable to break free.

"No—!" The Divine Soul of the Bu Mie Demon Lord let out a wretched scream, feeling unprecedented fear.

"Gulp!"

Xiaobai swallowed the Bu Mie Demon Lord’s Divine Soul in one go, and its immense soul power burst forth from within!

"Chirp chirp!"

Xiaobai chirped at Li Mu, and then its head and body slumped down.

Li Mu reached out to catch Xiaobai and checked its status, confirming it was unharmed, only needing sleep after consuming the integration powerhouse’s Divine Soul, he was relieved and placed it into the Spirit-Taming Treasure Bracelet.

Li Mu focused on the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace, brows furrowed, as the ’Giant Egg Demon Armor’ still hadn’t been fully refined. Its quality was unusual, if he could burn off the attached Immortal Demonic Qi, it would be suitable to refine into a piece of High-Tier Dao Armor.

This life-and-death battle conducted in the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion caused him significant loss. If he refined this piece of Dao Armor, it would at least recover most of the loss.

Li Mu took a deep breath, calming his mind, set aside distractions, and dedicated himself to artifact refining.

At this moment, outside the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion, Xue’Er, Xiaowa, and Chi Lian anxiously awaited the battle’s outcome, when suddenly, a dramatic change unfolded!