Chapter 875 - 461: Return to the Southern Wilderness (Part 2)

Chapter 875: Chapter 461: Return to the Southern Wilderness (Part 2)

After several months of long voyage, the mighty fleet finally set foot in the mysterious South Wilderness Spirit Realm.

Li Mu stood on the deck of the flagship, gazing below, only to see the towering and magnificent Celestial Pillar Spirit Peak standing tall on the horizon, like a bridge leading to the Immortal Realm.

Li Mu’s expression unconsciously revealed a complex emotion. The memories of his training in the South Wilderness Spirit Realm over a hundred years ago surged into his mind like a tide. In the Qing Xuan Sect, he endured the Thunder Tribulation and was promoted to the Nascent Soul Realm. That thrilling Tribulation Crossing experience remains vivid to this day. In the Spirit Taming Sect, together with Venerable Lei Hong and Venerable Qingwei, he resisted the invasion of the Nine Demons Sect and explored the legacy of the Tianyan Divine Monarch. That was a significant turning point in his life, acquiring the Grotto Heaven Treasure - Painting Realm Treasure Mansion, ...

Numerous memories of the South Wilderness Spirit Realm surfaced in Li Mu’s mind as if they were from another lifetime, evoking a strong sense of belonging in his heart.

"Elder Li, we are approaching the South Wilderness Spirit Realm. I heard you hail from the South Wilderness?" Elder Yunyi’s voice interrupted Li Mu’s thoughts, walking forward with a smile, looking at Li Mu with a hint of admiration and kindness, and he inquired with concern.

"Yes! I am from the Qing Xuan Sect, but... but now the Qing Xuan Sect might no longer exist!" Li Mu’s expression grew heavy as he slowly nodded, his voice carrying a tinge of regret.

"Elder Li, I deeply regret hearing that." Elder Yunyi’s tone also became heavy. Few could escape the destruction wreaked by the Demon Abyssal Forces on the South Wilderness Spirit Realm. He paused for a moment, quickly comforting, "Indeed, the Demon Abyssal Forces have ravaged the South Wilderness Spirit Realm, and many sects have been slaughtered. But that is also one of the reasons for our presence here. We hope we can bring a ray of hope and light to the South Wilderness Spirit Realm and completely drive the Demon Abyssal Forces out of this realm."

"Elder Yunyi’s words are quite right. I hope on this journey, we can entirely rid this realm of the Demon Abyssal Forces." Li Mu took a deep breath, somewhat eager.

Currently, out of the seven Lands of the Extreme, five have been acquired, with one Extreme Fire Realm firmly controlled by the Demon Abyssal Forces. If we do not quickly drive them out of this realm, that Extreme Fire Realm may not be relied upon later, and then Li Mu would have to invest heavily to array form a High-tier Fire Realm to cultivate high-tier fire spirit plants, maintaining it over hundreds of years, which is an unimaginable cost.

Time passed in a blink of an eye, with the fleet’s tracks quietly tracing through the grand outlines of the Celestial Pillar Peak Range. Ultimately, the alluring South Wilderness Spirit Realm thoroughly opened its embrace to them.

The magnificent Desolate Ancient City came into view, standing among the peaks, above which a towering and spectacular Floating Harbor hung suspended. It hovered like an island in the air, standing between heaven and earth. Around the Floating Harbor, swirling clouds, dreamlike and illusory, added a touch of mystery and solemnity to this airborne city.

The Floating Harbor was grand in scale, fan-shaped in a semicircle. Various buildings interspersed in height, with pavilions and halls reflecting each other. Its ancient elegance revealed the vicissitudes of time. The golden glazed tiles shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight, flashing with enchanting light.

In front of the Floating Harbor, a diverse array of spiritual ships of various sizes and shapes were anchored. Some coiled like mighty dragons, exuding grandiosity; others took the form of massive swords, sharp and revealing... Each spiritual ship emitted a unique spiritual qi fluctuation, ready to strike.

Between the spiritual ships, small spiritual boats hustled about, operated either by cultivators controlling swords or riding flying spirit beasts. They came and went in haste, presenting a bustling scene.

As the fleet drew near, the cultivators at the Floating Harbor raised their heads, their morale rising. They knew the origin of this fleet from afar—it belonged to the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, and it was here to support them in resisting the Demon Abyss.

Before long, the fleet slowly landed on the Floating Harbor. Everyone disembarked from the warship, feeling the solid ground beneath their feet and the spiritual qi permeating the air.

"Elder Li, Sword Master Feng is waiting for us. Let us go!" Yunyi nodded to Li Mu, indicating the invitation.

Li Mu nodded in agreement, followed by Yunyi and Xiao Shuang, walking towards the flagship, heading by sword control to the main hall of the Floating Harbor.

Soon, the three arrived in front of a splendid hall. Two guards stood at the entrance. Upon seeing Yunyi, Xiao Shuang, and Li Mu, they immediately bowed in greeting.

"The Sword Master has been awaiting you inside for a long time. Please enter," one guard commander indicated respectfully.

The three exchanged smiles and stepped into the grand hall.

Inside, it was spacious and bright, furnished with exquisite taste. In the center was a massive round table laden with all sorts of delicacies and spirit wine.

Sword Master Feng was already seated at the head seat, smiling as he looked at them. Upon seeing the three enter, he waved his hand warmly, inviting, "The three of you have been working hard; please take a seat so I may extend my hospitality."

"Thank you, Sword Master!"

The three voiced their thanks in unison before taking their seats.

Sword Master Feng raised his cup, looking at the three and said, "The South Wilderness Spirit Realm has long resisted capture. With your assistance today, we are sure to change the course and open a new Chapter. Come, let us raise our cups and drink this wine together, hoping for our early victory!"

As Sword Master Feng’s words fell, the three also raised their goblets, drinking alongside Sword Master Feng the wine imbued with profound meaning.

After three rounds of wine, Sword Master Feng composed his expression, adopting a severe demeanor as he began detailing the war situation in the South Wilderness Spirit Realm.

"The gaps in the passageway of the Sealed Land are showing signs of expansion, the forces of the Demon Abyss are infiltrating continuously. The defensive posture grows stronger. Ten years ago, we could still penetrate the depths of the Sealed Land, but now it has become exceptionally difficult to even approach it."