Chapter 867 - 457: Tianyan’s Scheme (2)

Chapter 867: Chapter 457: Tianyan’s Scheme (2)

Thinking of this, Li Mu couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions, filled with relief.

Thankfully, thankfully!

Li Mu took a deep breath, then summoned a Tier Six Spirit Sword from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, and with a light shout, the spirit sword slashed through the air like lightning, rushing straight towards the ruins of the semi-completed Primordial Grand Array.

As the spirit sword swung and cut, those array stones and array patterns shattered under the impact of the sharp sword qi, turning into countless tiny fragments, scattering everywhere.

After completing the ’destroy the evidence’, Li Mu controlled his sword and flew towards the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, intending to inform Qiu Changming about the Bu Mie Demon Lord, and to inquire about the situation of the war in the South Spirit Domain.

Currently, among the seven lands of the Extreme Realm Seal, Li Mu had already acquired five and had planted suitable Tier Six and Tier Seven Spirit Plants, leaving only two extreme spiritual lands yet to be mastered.

In the Land of Extreme Yang, Li Mu had inquired from many sources yet still couldn’t find its exact whereabouts, which caused him a bit of unease. The other, the Land of Extreme Fire, was occupied by the Demon Abyssal Forces, and the war in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Realm concerned whether this place could be recaptured.

Li Mu sped swiftly with his sword, soon arriving at the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, flying towards Asking Sword Peak and descending towards the Contribution Hall.

"Elder Li, you’re finally back!" Just as Li Mu was about to step into the hall, a hearty laugh came, and the Hall Master—Qiu Yuanhong—beamed with joy, striding out of the hall to personally greet him.

"Elder Qiu, I’m really sorry to trouble you to come out personally." Li Mu cupped his hands in respect, his expression clearly showing his appreciation for Qiu Yuanhong’s gesture.

"Haha, Elder Li, no need to be so polite. How was your long journey this time, did it go smoothly?" Qiu Yuanhong waved his hand, showing concern as he asked.

"Though there were some twists and turns along the way, overall it was fairly smooth. This time, I successfully learned the exact location of another sealed land, here is the detailed map of the Spirit Void Blessed Land." Li Mu smiled slightly, took out a map jade scroll from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, and offered it to Qiu Yuanhong.

The value contained within the Spirit Void Blessed Land is immeasurable; not only is it a treasure for cultivators, but it’s also coveted by the Demon Abyssal Forces. However, Li Mu never had the intention to monopolize it, the reason he offered this location was hoping to use the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s strong power to guard this land of seal, preventing it from falling into the hands of other forces.

For Li Mu, being able to plant spirit plants in these extreme spiritual lands without being destroyed or spied upon was already satisfying.

Qiu Yuanhong took the map jade scroll, a gleam of delight flashed in his eyes, and he couldn’t wait to immerse his divine sense into it to check the contents. The jade scroll depicted a detailed map, marking the specific location of the Spirit Void Blessed Land and its surrounding environment. Confirming the location of the other sealed land, his face showed an indescribable excitement.

"Elder Li, this time you have contributed greatly to the sect! Excellent! Excellent!" Qiu Yuanhong gazed excitedly at Li Mu, nodding repeatedly in praise.

Li Mu laughed heartily, responding with a smile, "As a Supreme Elder, it’s what I should do, and besides, the sect will not treat me unfairly! Isn’t that right, Elder Qiu."

Hearing this, Qiu Yuanhong laughed heartily and nodded repeatedly, "Of course, of course, Elder Li has made such a great contribution to the sect, the contribution points will not be little, if you want anything, feel free to ask."

During the cheerful exchange, Qiu Yuanhong warmly invited Li Mu into the hall, inquiring about his journey this time.

"What, the Bu Mie Demon Lord isn’t dead, and he specifically chased after Elder Li, this... ." Qiu Yuanhong was startled by what Li Mu described, worriedly breaking into a cold sweat for him.

"Yes, I’m not sure what method he used beforehand to successfully resurrect, however, with Celestial Dao Reincarnation, eventual retribution, he was finally erased by the power of the Daoist Monarch during the trial of the Daojun heritage, making it the end for him this time. That’s the only reason I managed to escape by the skin of my teeth and recover my life from his clutches." Li Mu took a deep breath, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes as he responded.

Qiu Yuanhong, having listened to Li Mu’s account, looked enlightened and said in a deep voice, "I see, the seals created by the seven Daojun naturally contained immense power, serving as a natural restraint against the Demon Abyssal Forces. This is also why the Spirit Realm has managed to hold fast to this day, not being breached by the Demon Abyss."

Qiu Yuanhong paused for a moment, his thoughts taking a turn, and with a hint of concern, he asked Li Mu, "Elder Li, do you know who ended up with the Daoist Monarch heritage?"

Li Mu frowned and shook his head, responding, "That I do not know. The Bu Mie Demon Lord was frantically searching for my whereabouts during the trial, and naturally, I didn’t dare to show myself, so I never completed the trial, and I do not know who inherited the Daoist Monarch heritage."

"You’ve had a hard time, Elder Li! This journey was really dangerous! I will send people to guard this place as soon as possible." Qiu Yuanhong nodded, speaking with a serious expression.

Li Mu asked with concern, "Elder Qiu, how’s the war situation in South Spirit? It’s been so long, has Sword Master Feng still not captured that sealed land?"

When Li Mu inquired about the war in Southern Wilderness Spirit Realm, Qiu Yuanhong gave a bitter smile and, for a moment, did not know how to respond, then sighed heavily, "The Southern Wilderness Spirit Realm, oh! So difficult!"

Li Mu looked confusedly at Qiu Yuanhong, his brows furrowing, waiting for an explanation.

After a moment, Qiu Yuanhong took a deep breath, raised his head to look at Li Mu, and said in a heavy tone, "The seal in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Realm has now been eroded by the power of the Demon God Altar, causing the seal’s power to weaken greatly, thus opening a gap leading to the Demon Abyss. Over the decades, Sword Master Feng, Sword Master Chen, and others have led armies into the Demon Hall several times attempting to seal the gap, but each time the sudden arrival of a Demon God Avatar has thwarted their efforts, resulting in heavy losses."

Qiu Yuanhong paused for a moment and continued, "Now, with the rift between the two realms continuously expanding, the arrival of Demon God Avatars is increasingly frequent, and the forces of the Demon Abyss have emerged like tidal waves, constantly strengthening and firmly occupying the Demon Hall. Sword Master Feng and the others have tried their best to stop them, but the Demon Abyss is too strong now. Unless both Daojuns return, Sword Master Feng and the others fear they won’t be able to completely clear them from this realm in a short time!"

Upon hearing this, Li Mu tightly furrowed his brows, asking with concern, "Elder Qiu, what should we do in this stalemate? If it goes on like this, who knows what changes might occur? When will the two Daojuns be able to return to the sect?"

Li Mu had been cultivating at the Profound Celestial Sword Sect for over a hundred years, but these two Daojuns were like legendary mythical figures, and he had never seen their true forms. These two Daojuns are the most powerful pillars of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, and only their successful return could bring about a turning point.

If the two Daojuns remain absent for long, Sword Master Feng and his party will definitely not be able to reclaim the Extreme Fire Spiritual Land, which would severely affect his spirit plant cultivation plan, making Li Mu somewhat troubled at the thought.

Qiu Yuanhong smiled bitterly, as he had no idea about the whereabouts of the two Daojuns.

"The whereabouts of the two Daojuns have always been mysterious and unpredictable. They are tasked with the duty of defending against the enemies from the Outer Realm, having to battle there for extended periods to ensure the peace of this realm. Regarding their return, I cannot provide an exact answer." Qiu Yuanhong looked at Li Mu and explained.

Hearing these words, Li Mu couldn’t help but fall silent, lost in thought, and understanding that if the Extreme Fire Land cannot be taken back from the Demon Abyssal Forces, it would be necessary to explore other methods to continue his spirit plant cultivation plan.

Fortunately, he possesses two rare Celestial Fires: the Extreme Yang Celestial Fire and the Yin Yang Thunder Flame, which give Li Mu hope. By harnessing the power of these two celestial fires, he could set up a Fire Element Array to simulate a spiritual land similar to the Extreme Fire Land. In this way, even if he cannot possess the complete Extreme Fire Land, the plan to plant high-tier spirit plants could still proceed.

What urgently needs to be addressed now is to locate another Land of Extreme Yang quickly.

Li Mu continued to chat with Qiu Yuanhong for a while, using the contribution rewards he had just received to exchange for some urgently needed high-tier spiritual materials, accepting a few artifact refining commissions, and then bid farewell to leave the Contribution Hall.