Chapter 901 - 474: The Golden Ape’s Tribulation (Part 1)

Chapter 901: Chapter 474: The Golden Ape’s Tribulation (Part 1)

Seeing the Sealing Array stabilize, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen couldn’t help but exhale in unison.

"Elder Li, you’ve worked hard!" Sword Master Feng looked at Li Mu and thanked him gratefully.

"Sword Master, you’re too polite, this is what I ought to do. Now that the Grand Array has stabilized, next I will set up a Teleportation Array around the perimeter here, so that the Sect disciples can guard this place." Li Mu smiled faintly and indicated.

"Good. The Taiyi Sect also has designs on the Sealed Land, I still need to go negotiate with them. Elder Li, you carry on." Sword Master Feng nodded and said to Li Mu.

Sword Master Chen followed up: "Elder Li, with you sitting in town here, we’re at ease. We’ll take our leave first."

"Please rest assured, you two Sword Masters. With me here, there will be absolutely no mistakes." Li Mu nodded to show he understood, and watched them off.

Watching the figures of the two Sword Masters recede into the distance, Li Mu turned and withdrew from the core region of the Extreme Fire Seal Array, came to the outer area, and with a movement of his mind summoned the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix.

The moment the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix appeared, it excitedly circled around Li Mu. Those fire-red eyes flashed with blazing light, extremely satisfied with the current environment: the underground Space was a sheet of crimson, flowing magma, scorching temperatures on all sides, the dense Power of Fire—this was an exceptionally suitable Cultivation Sacred Land for it.

"Master, where is this? Could it be...!" The Chi Lian Fire Phoenix transformed into human form; clothed in a red dress, the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix stood before Li Mu, asking in surprise and curiosity.

The Chi Lian Fire Phoenix in human form had peerlessly beautiful features that stunned the eye. Her skin was as white and delicate as snow, tinged with a faint blush, like the soft hues of dawn’s first light. Her fire-red eyes were like burning flames, both scorching and deep, radiating a unique charm. Her red dress blazed like raging fire, lightly fluttering with her movements, as though she were an Immortal of fire—so beautiful it took one’s breath away.

Her long hair was like flowing lava, shimmering with an enchanting luster, every strand seeming to contain intense flame. Her high nose bridge added a few degrees of heroic air to her features; her lips were the color of fire, making her all the more alluring and captivating.

Standing there, the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix seemed to make all the firelight in the underground Space dance for her. She merged with the surrounding fiery environment, both passionate and mysterious.

Li Mu looked at her, a trace of appreciation flashing in his eyes, and answered with a smile: "That’s right, this is the Land of the Extreme Fire Seal. We’ve successfully expelled the Demon Abyssal Forces that occupied this place. Next, I’ll leave you here to Cultivate properly and guard my Spirit Fields."

After hearing this, the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix’s eyes sparkled with excitement. She took a deep breath, feeling the dense Power of Fire all around; her Cultivation immediately received a slight boost, as though she could touch the pulsing surge of power flowing within her.

"Master, the Power of Fire here is so strong, I’m certain I can rapidly raise my Cultivation." The Chi Lian Fire Phoenix took another deep breath and said excitedly.

"This place’s Sealing Array involves the Two Realms Passage; the Restriction methods are anything but ordinary. You can borrow the Array’s power to Cultivate, but remember not to stray into other regions." Li Mu looked at the delighted Chi Lian Fire Phoenix and warned her solemnly.

After listening, the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix nodded gravely. She knew Li Mu’s words were no falsehood—the Sealing Array was of grave importance and allowed not the slightest carelessness. She quickly promised Li Mu: "Master, I understand your meaning. I will strictly follow your instructions, Cultivating only around the Sealing Array and not trespassing into other areas."

Li Mu nodded, then began, in this underground Flame Space, to plan Spirit Fields and set up Arrays. He summoned nine Fire Spirit Swords, using the swords as brushes to carve Array Patterns.

As the nine Fire Spirit Swords danced under Li Mu’s control, blazing firelight illuminated the entire underground Space. The trajectories traced by the Spirit Swords left brilliant lines of fire in the air; these lines wove together, forming a complex Array Pattern diagram.

The Array Patterns gradually took shape, emitting powerful fluctuations of the Power of Fire. The Chi Lian Fire Phoenix stood to the side, feeling this force, her heart filled with awe.

After several hours of meticulous carving, the Array Patterns finally fully formed. Li Mu withdrew the nine Spirit Swords, lightly clapped his hands, and looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction. He turned to the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix and said, "This Array is called the ’Flame Spirit Gathering Array’. It can Gather Spirit from the surrounding Power of Fire, providing the Spirit Fields with a continuous stream of energy. At the same time, it can also enhance your Cultivation, making your path of Cultivation smoother."

After hearing this, the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix’s eyes shone with excitement, and she quickly thanked Li Mu: "Many thanks, Master, for granting such a precious Array. I will certainly make good use of it and not let your expectations down."

Li Mu nodded and continued casting, performing the Earth Rock Technique to open up Spirit Fields. He took out a large quantity of High-tier Fire Elemental Spirit Seeds—Tier Six - Dragon Flame Spirit Fruit, Tier Six - Sun Essence Fire Lotus, Tier Seven - Flame Prison Golden Lotus, and many other High-tier Spirit Plants—and scattered them to be planted.

Next came breeding the seeds, tending the Spirit Plants, setting up Protective Arrays, Teleportation Arrays... Li Mu poured a vast amount of effort and time into it.

The Chi Lian Fire Phoenix watched Li Mu’s busy figure, her heart full of admiration. Li Mu not only had powerful Cultivation, but also a meticulous mind and thorough consideration, practically capable of anything. He was a model worthy of her respect and emulation.

In the blink of an eye, another three months passed. The High-tier Spirit Seeds in the Spirit Fields began to take root and sprout. Absorbing the dense Power of Fire, they grew rapidly and robustly, displaying vigorous Vitality.

"That’s about enough. Chi Lian, Cultivate well here and advance in Tier as soon as possible."