Chapter 877 - 462: Devouring the Spirit Vein (Part 1)

Chapter 877: Chapter 462: Devouring the Spirit Vein (Part 1)

After listening to Xiao Shuang’s account, Sword Master Feng couldn’t help but nod in admiration, "Elder Li is truly both wise and courageous. Elder Li’s suggestion not only compensates for the shortcomings of the Sword Array but also increases our flexibility in facing strong enemies. If we can combine these Sword Arrays with arrays and traps, we will surely unleash even greater power."

Li Mu humbly waved his hand and said, "Sword Master Feng overpraises me. I merely stumbled upon this idea; truly implementing it will require the cooperation of all the Sword Masters."

"Elder Li, there’s no need to be overly modest. Next, let’s discuss the specific implementation plan!" Sword Master Feng suggested with a smile.

Everyone gathered together, deliberating on how to combine Sword Arrays and arrays, set up traps, and assault the Land of the Extreme Fire Seal.

The discussion ended, and Li Mu was the first to take action. He set up a super long-range Teleportation Array at the Floating Harbor before setting out to search for unclaimed Top-Grade Spirit Veins.

"Elder Li, Celestial Moon Peak should have a Top-Grade Spirit Vein. Previously, it was the main peak of the Ancient Moon Sect, but now, the Ancient Moon Sect has vanished, and that vein is currently occupied by a group of Cyan Scale Profound Snakes," Fang Yunjian informed and guided Li Mu.

"Thank you, Steward Fang." Li Mu gratefully cupped his hands in thanks and asked with concern, "Steward Fang, could you tell me more about those Cyan Scale Profound Snakes?"

"The Cyan Scale Profound Snake group consists of several hundred, mostly at Tier Four and Tier Five strength, residing in the Spirit Vein caves deep within Celestial Moon Peak. Their scales are a mix of cyan and blue, flickering with an eerie light, and they are extremely swift and highly venomous. Among the snake group, there’s a Tier Six Snake King who has already endured the Transformation Thunder Tribulation, can transform into human form, and has unfathomable strength," Fang Yunjian described in detail to Li Mu and, feeling a bit uneasy, kindly suggested, "Elder Li, this snake group is quite difficult to conquer. If you don’t mind, I could accompany you."

Although Li Mu only had Divinity Transformation Cultivation, his past battle records were exceptionally formidable. He had plenty of means to deal with this group of demon snakes, and Fang Yunjian dared not underestimate him in the slightest. However, considering his noble status and his significant contributions to the Sect, Fang Yunjian couldn’t afford the responsibility if anything happened to him.

This time, Li Mu’s mission was to collect Spirit Veins for the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion, and it wouldn’t be appropriate to have someone with him. He politely declined Fang Yunjian, "Thank you for your kind offer, Steward Fang, but I can handle this alone. You have many important duties to attend to, so I won’t trouble you. Although the Cyan Scale Profound Snake group is formidable, I have made some preparations and believe I can manage."

Seeing Li Mu’s determined attitude, Fang Yunjian couldn’t insist further. He nodded in agreement, reminding him, "Elder Li, do be careful. The Snake King is not only strong but also extremely cunning. If you encounter any danger, please return promptly."

Li Mu nodded, already having a detailed plan in mind, and after bidding farewell to Fang Yunjian, he set off alone toward Celestial Moon Peak.

Li Mu summoned the Earth Element Spirit Ship and, piloting it, streaked across the sky like lightning, speeding towards Celestial Moon Peak.

In the midst of the rapid flight, Li Mu couldn’t help but recall the various past events in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Realm. He still had some impressions of the Ancient Moon Sect. If he remembered correctly, the book "Divine Rune True Understanding" in his possession was obtained from Saintess Lian Yue of the Ancient Moon Sect back in those days.

Moreover, over a hundred years ago, during his stay at Yin Yang Valley, he refined Tier Six Spiritual Treasures for the Sect Elders of the Ancient Moon Sect, establishing some connections with those Elders and the Saintess.

However, in a blink of an eye, more than a hundred years had passed, and the Ancient Moon Sect, which had a legacy of thousands of years, has now vanished into the river of history. Li Mu couldn’t help but feel a tinge of the ruthless passage of time.

The Earth Cloud Spirit Ship travelled as swift as the wind, and soon, the vast mountain range came before Li Mu’s eyes. Celestial Moon Peak towered majestically, its summit piercing the skies, seemingly touching the heavens. Dense Spirit Mist enveloped the mountains, ethereal and dreamlike, evoking a sense of mystery. At the peak, scattered ruins of ancient buildings were visible.

As the Earth Element Spirit Ship approached, Li Mu felt a surge of rich Spiritual Qi rushing towards him, emanating from the depths of Celestial Moon Peak. Clearly, this was where the Tiers of the Cyan Scale Profound Snake group occupied the Top-Grade Spirit Vein.

Li Mu ascended using Sword Control, stowing away his Earth Element Spirit Ship, and released his Divine Sense, ensuring no one else was observing from hundreds of miles around while also confirming the location of the occupied Spirit Vein. At the summit of Celestial Moon Peak, within a serpentine cave stretching dozens of miles, lay numerous Cyan Scale Profound Snakes.

Li Mu smiled slightly, then took out ten Tier Six Combat Puppets from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, summoning ten Tier Six Spirit Swords, and ordered the Puppets, armed with the swords, to advance deeper into the cave.

Each of these Tier Six Combat Puppets possessed the equivalent strength of an early-stage Divinity Transformation Cultivator. Unyielding and fearless, they were indispensable aides meticulously refined by Li Mu for unforeseen needs. Paired with the Tier Six Spirit Swords and equipped with battle armor, their combat power exceeded that of an ordinary Divinity Transformation Cultivator.

As the Combat Puppets launched their attack, two Tier Five Cyan Scale Profound Snakes lurking at the cave entrance, their eyes glinting with danger, immediately charged at them.

However, the strength of the Tier Six Combat Puppets was far beyond that of the Tier Five Cyan Scale Profound Snakes. The Puppets moved with agility among the snake group, wielding their Tier Six Spirit Swords with impenetrable skill. Each sword strike inflicted grievous wounds on the Cyan Scale Profound Snakes, making the battle overwhelmingly one-sided.

In a matter of moments, the two Tier Five Cyan Scale Profound Snakes were sliced into several pieces, collapsing lifelessly to the ground, their blood spilling across the floor.