Chapter 971 - 507: Unexpected Enemy Attack (Part 1)

Chapter 971: Chapter 507: Unexpected Enemy Attack (Part 1)

As the Spiritual Ship gradually approached, the full view of Wuling Star became increasingly clear.

This planet was not the lush or dazzling image Li Mu had initially imagined, but rather presented a unique barren beauty, entirely black, the starlit planet shimmered with a profound, mysterious luster under the veil of night.

The surface of Wuling Star was covered with craters and ravines, traces of eons of geological changes, signaling the rich mineral resources buried beneath.

As the Spiritual Ship slowly descended, a chill, distinct from other planets, swept over, mingled with the icy breath unique to ores. Around them lay vast expanses of ore veins and rocks, occasionally revealing signs of mining, traces of Black Gold Stone and other rare ores, exuding a vibe entirely different from the Spirit Realm.

Li Mu’s Divine Sense scanned the surroundings, and he saw the surface of Wuling Star covered with a thin layer of black sand, with occasionally exposed ores flickering with dark light, these were Artifact Refining Spiritual Materials - Tier Four Black Gold Stone and other rare refining materials.

Under Sword Master Feng’s control, the Heaven-Breaking Spirit Ship suddenly descended, heading towards a Spiritual Ship docking harbor below a magnificent building, which was the settlement built by the Profound Celestial Sword Sect on Wuling Star — Profound Celestial City.

Profound Celestial City was built against a mountain, cleverly utilizing the unique terrain and topography of Wuling Star. The city walls were forged from indestructible Black Gold Stone mixed with special spiritual materials, emitting a faint black light, providing remarkable defense without losing aesthetic appeal. On the walls, flags waved, emblazoned with the emblem of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, fluttering with the wind, declaring the planet’s ownership.

A large Floating Harbor was situated above Profound Celestial City, where several large Tier Seven Spiritual Ships like the Heaven-Breaker and hundreds of varying-sized smaller Spiritual Ships docked. They shuttled back and forth, transporting high-tier minerals being collected.

Within the Floating Harbor, disciples in uniform attire busied themselves in an organized manner, some managing the landing and takeoff of Spiritual Ships, others handling cargo loading and unloading, swiftly and accurately transporting collected high-tier minerals and rare medicinal materials into the city... the scene was a bustling hive of activity.

Besides the disciples of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, Li Mu also noticed many disciples from other organizations, including members of the Eight Great Clans, Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, and Four Seas Manor... In a corner of the Floating Harbor, a trading area was set up, gathering merchants and forces from different Spirit Realms, who brought their planet’s specialties and treasures for trade, creating a bustling hub, forming a vibrant Immortal City.

It seemed the Profound Celestial Sword Sect had been operating on Wuling Star for quite some time, and even the allied forces had been dispatched here to develop Wuling Star.

"Elder Li, shall we go down?" Sword Master Feng emerged from the cabin, smiling as he greeted Li Mu.

Li Mu withdrew his Divine Sense, nodded, and followed Sword Master Feng out of the Spiritual Ship’s cabin door, disembarking onto the Floating Harbor.

The two passed through the bustling Floating Harbor, occasionally being saluted by disciples. Sword Master Feng held high prestige on both the Profound Celestial Sword Sect and the entire Wuling Star. They ascended a winding stone stairway, where strange plants on either side emitted a faint glow in the darkness, adding a touch of mystery and vitality to the dim environment.

"This Wuling Star truly lives up to its name, even this barren land holds endless refining materials and vitality." It was Li Mu’s first impression of Wuling Star.

Soon, under Sword Master Feng’s guidance, they entered the solemn Inner City, arriving at a concealed yet reverent stone chamber.

The stone doors of the chamber were tightly shut, adorned with complex runic patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"The courtyard is where we intend to arrange the Teleportation Array Platform, Elder Li, the task will be entrusted to you next!" Sword Master Feng introduced, gesturing at Li Mu.

"Sword Master, you’re being too polite! This is my duty!" Li Mu responded with a slight smile.

Then, Sword Master Feng nodded slightly, with a gentle wave, he summoned a token from the Storage Ring. As it flashed with spirit light, the tightly closed door gradually opened, revealing a stone stair leading underground. On both sides of the stairway, flickering candlelight illuminated the path ahead, adding a bit of mystery.

"Elder Li, please follow me." Sword Master Feng led the way, with Li Mu closely following, stepping into this concealed underground space.

The underground space was exceptionally spacious, with a circular platform standing in the center, extremely massive, with a diameter of dozens of feet, evidently designed to accommodate and secure Array Materials. The surrounding walls embedded with various luminous gems, lighting up the entire space as bright as day.

"Sword Master, this place is indeed suitable for setting up a Teleportation Array, however, during the Array Formation process, I need to concentrate fully and cannot be disturbed!" Li Mu stated seriously to Sword Master Feng.

"Elder Li, you can rest assured about that. I will personally stand guard outside and not allow anyone or anything to disturb your Array Formation." Sword Master Feng nodded with a smile and responded.

With that, Sword Master Feng’s figure moved like a passing breeze, disappearing at the entrance of the stone chamber in an instant, leaving only a firm promise echoing in the spacious underground space.

Seeing this, Li Mu quickly composed himself, as if the world’s clamor had nothing to do with him, he was wholly immersed in the vast and boundless work of Array Formation.

Li Mu slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and brought his Spiritual Power and the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi into a subtle resonance. When he opened them again, his eyes seemed to have stars swirling, as he gazed at the enormous circular platform, a perfect Array Formation plan already formulated in his mind.