Soon, Sword Master Feng's decree was carried out; Tianshang Honored One and Celestial Venerable Kun Ling were left behind to cooperate with the Ten Thousand Islands Sect and the local forces of the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region to search for the remaining forces of the Nine Demon Sect and to find the Sealed Land.
Days later, massive warships rose from the ground, forming a formidable fleet that surged towards the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain.
Li's Treasure Pavilion
Tianshang Honored One, Celestial Venerable Kun Ling, and Senior Chen Xuanzi, three Refining Void Great Powers, came to visit Li Mu with joyful expressions.
"Little Friend Li, thanks to your reminder this time, we had the opportunity to achieve this great merit!" Senior Chen Xuanzi looked at Li Mu gratefully, expressing his sincere thanks.
"That's right! Thanks to Little Friend Li, Celestial Venerable Kun Ling and I can stay in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region this time, hahaha!" Tianshang Honored One said to Li Mu with genuine happiness.
Celestial Venerable Kun Ling looked at Li Mu with a beaming smile, his face revealing unconcealed joy.
"The three Seniors are too kind. These are my gains from this Artifact Refining seclusion. Please take a look." Li Mu smiled slightly and took out three Spirit Treasures from the nine storage spiritual pearl.
Three six-tier spirit treasures materialized: a miniature purple Thunder Wings, a fire Qilin, and a miniature earthy yellow stone tortoise.
Li Mu looked at the miniature purple Thunder Wings and introduced it to Celestial Venerable Kun Ling: "This is the six-tier spirit treasure - Purple Cloud Wind Thunder Wings. The combination of lightning and wind elements can increase speed by tens or even hundreds of times, covering thousands of miles in an instant."
Then, Li Mu's gaze shifted to the fire Qilin and he continued to introduce it: "This is the six-tier spirit treasure - Fire Qilin Armor. It possesses the ability of fiery protection, not only shielding the wearer from ordinary attacks but also activating a fierce fire wind wall for defense. What's more unique is that it houses a wind-fire Artifact Formation within, where wind aids fire and fire boosts wind, greatly enhancing the power of spells. Whether for defense or offense, it can unleash astonishing effects."
Celestial Venerable Kun Ling nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with admiration, excitedly exclaiming: "Good, good! This is truly amazing! With the help of these two Spirit Treasures, even when facing a demon cultivator of the same tier, I can respond more calmly and have a complete certainty of victory!"
Li Mu smiled in response: "Senior, you're overpraising me. While these two Spirit Treasures are powerful, they also require the user to have sufficient strength and skill to unleash their maximum power. Senior, please be more careful when using them."
Having said that, Li Mu activated a spell and sent the two Spiritual Artifacts towards Celestial Venerable Kun Ling.
Celestial Venerable Kun Ling was overjoyed, eagerly taking them into his embrace and quickly injecting Spiritual Qi to refine them on the spot.
Li Mu then turned to the eager Tianshang Honored One, smiling as he introduced the other Spirit Treasure, the miniature stone tortoise: "Senior, this six-tier spirit treasure - Black Tortoise Spirit Shield, offers unparalleled defense and can withstand strong enemy attacks. This shield can activate the power of the earth and stimulate the force of the earth veins for protection. At the same time, it is equipped with an Earth Spring Artifact Formation, which can greatly enhance the power of your spells, Senior."
"In addition, this Black Tortoise Shield also conceals a complementary Formation that can be activated as a Formation Artifact for the Earth Elemental Formation. Once activated, this Formation can summon continuous waves of earth and stone from underground, trapping enemies within, allowing for easy suppression and making it as solid as gold. It excels in both offense and defense, and is also very suitable for your casting characteristics, Senior."
Tianshang Honored One's eyes sparkled, listening with rapt attention, and he exclaimed: "Good! Good! Great Master Li's Artifact Refining skills are unparalleled. The Earth Dual Ring Instrument he refined for me last time, I still cherish it to this day. Now, with the help of this Spirit Treasure, it's like adding wings to a tiger! Hahaha!"
Li Mu smiled slightly and pushed the Black Tortoise Spirit Shield towards Tianshang Honored One.
Watching Tianshang Honored One and Celestial Venerable Kun Ling both acquire powerful Spirit Treasures with envious eyes, Senior Chen Xuanzi was filled with envy. Although he was a Grand Elder of the Ten Thousand Islands Sect, holding a high status, the resources required to refine a six-tier spirit treasure were still a huge burden for him; it was impossible to refine one after another.
At present, Tianshang Honored One and Celestial Venerable Kun Ling were both concentrating on refining their newly acquired Spirit Treasures, so it was inconvenient to disturb them.
"Senior Chen, next, have you found any clues about that Sealed Land?"
Li Mu then approached Senior Chen Xuanzi, chatting with him and asking with concern.
Upon hearing this, Senior Chen Xuanzi couldn't help but show a bitter smile, sighing: "Alas! How easy is this matter! That Sealed Land involves events from ten thousand Years ago, and related records are extremely scarce. This matter also involves a Dao Lord, so it's almost impossible to deduce the exact location through heavenly secrets. The difficulty of finding it is like searching for a needle in a haystack, and the chances are slim!"
"Then we can only continue to look for clues from the Nine Demon Sect!" Li Mu nodded, suggesting.
"That's the only way! However, after that previous battle, the surviving remnants of the Nine Demon Sect have probably gone into hiding and will no longer easily show themselves. The Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region is vast, and finding them will not be easy!" Senior Chen Xuanzi said with a bitter smile.
Li Mu pondered for a moment, then said: "Indeed. But after that battle, the remnants of the Nine Demon Sect are very likely to not dare to hide on sea islands, but instead choose more secluded places. I think the seabed might be their hiding place."
Senior Chen Xuanzi nodded in agreement: "This is highly possible! The seabed is vast and boundless. If the Nine Demon Sect remnants hide there, they will be even harder to find."
A glint flashed in Li Mu's eyes as he suggested: "Senior Chen, does your sect and the various great sea races have any connections? Have you communicated with the various great sea races? The lesson from the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain is before us. The Nine Demon Sect came this time to break the Demon Abyss Channel Seal. This action is also a great threat to the various great sea races in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region. If we can persuade the sea races to join forces with us, then the chances of finding the Nine Demon Sect remnants might greatly increase."
Upon hearing this, Senior Chen Xuanzi's eyes lit up, and he began to think seriously, muttering: "This is highly probable! The seabed is their territory, and it's not easily discovered. However, negotiating with the sea races might be a bit difficult."
"No matter how difficult it is, we must find a way to overcome it. If we cannot completely eliminate the remnants of the Nine Demon Sect, once they break the Seal, it will be a disaster for the entire Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region!" Tianshang Honored One said in a deep voice after refining his Spirit Treasure.
"That's right, we must find a way to communicate with the various great sea races and make them understand the threat of the Nine Demon Sect. If we can get their support, the remnants of the Nine Demon Sect will have nowhere to hide!"
Senior Chen Xuanzi nodded and said, "This plan is feasible! The sea races of the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain are powerful. If we can get their support, things will be much easier."
After discussing, the few of them bid farewell to Li Mu and quickly took action.
Time flew by, and more than two months passed.
Within the deep sea of the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region, Wu Tian Demon Ancestor and his subordinates, led by Hong Shuang, arrived at this sea area, which contained powerful Restrictions.
Ahead was a chasm a thousand zhang deep, as if a massive wound had split the Heaven and Earth, dark and mysterious. The seawater here became exceptionally cold, as if it could freeze even the Soul. A dense, corrosive aura permeated the surrounding sea area, causing a feeling of oppression and unease.
Wu Tian Demon Ancestor stood on a giant rock at the bottom of the sea, his gaze fixed ahead, his eyes gleaming with a frenzied and fervent light, clearly having sensed the terrifying Restriction power contained within the sea area ahead.
"Old Ancestor, according to the clues, your subordinate has found the location of the Sealed Land. The sea area ahead, which contains powerful Restrictions, is it." Hong Shuang looked at Wu Tian Demon Ancestor, reporting respectfully, her voice echoing in this underwater world, sounding exceptionally clear and distinct.
Wu Tian Demon Ancestor was silent for a moment, not immediately answering. He felt the terrifying Restriction power contained within the sea area ahead. This power was so strong that it made one's heart palpitate, as if it could devour all vitality, extremely terrifying. Even after ten thousand Years, it still possessed formidable might. Even with his current cultivation, forcibly breaking through it carried a high probability of his demise.
"Are you sure?" Wu Tian Demon Ancestor looked at Hong Shuang, frowning as he confirmed.
He was afraid that Hong Shuang had haphazardly found a dangerous place, hastily completing the task of finding the Sealed Land.
"Yes, Old Ancestor." Hong Shuang replied affirmatively, "I saw a record about this sea area in an ancient book. There is sufficient evidence to prove that this sea area has a high probability of being the Sealed Land you are looking for."
Wu Tian Demon Ancestor's eyes became deep and sharp, and he asked impatiently: "What evidence?"
"Demon Ancestor, that large area of Restrictions ahead should have been personally laid by Bi Yuan Dao Lord." Hong Shuang looked at Wu Tian Demon Ancestor, speculating, and then introduced: "There have always been legends about Bi Yuan Dao Lord in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region. It is said that when Bi Yuan Dao Lord ascended to the Upper Realm, he did not take his water mansion supreme treasure with him. Instead, he used the entire water mansion as a suppression Artifact to suppress an ancient demon seed. If there are no accidents, this demon seed is the Demon Abyss Channel we are looking for."
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian Demon Ancestor's spirit was invigorated, and he nodded in agreement: "Hmm! That must be it! During the ancient war between the two realms, Bi Yuan Dao Lord indeed played a role!"
The legend of the ancient war between the two realms was already from ten thousand Years ago, but the mention of Bi Yuan Dao Lord's name still made Wu Tian Demon Ancestor's heart palpitate. As a former Great Power of the Upper Realm, Bi Yuan Dao Lord's strength was unfathomable. Even though he had already ascended to the Upper Realm, his legend still circulated in this sea area.
The Sealed Land should have been found, however, how to enter it became a problem.
For a moment, Wu Tian Demon Ancestor was hesitant, unable to come up with a solution to break through.
Wu Tian Demon Ancestor's face showed a hint of solemnity, and he murmured with a frown: "The Restriction power produced by this water mansion is truly extraordinary. If we force our way in, I'm afraid there will be countless casualties!"
Hong Shuang nodded, then continued: "Old Ancestor, according to my investigation, before Bi Yuan Dao Lord's Ascension, he had several spirit beasts following him. The Aptitude of these spirit beasts was ordinary, unable to ascend to the Upper Realm with him. If the speculation is correct, the key to entering the water mansion should be on these spirit beasts. After ten thousand Years, these spirit beasts should have reached the end of their lifespan. Therefore, this secret key to enter the water mansion should be left with the descendants of these spirit beasts. If we can find the key to enter the mansion, we can avoid forcibly breaking through this Restriction."
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian Demon Ancestor's eyes lit up, and he naturally understood Hong Shuang's meaning. If they could find the descendants of these spirit beasts and obtain the key to enter the water mansion, then they could smoothly enter it without having to risk forcibly breaking through this terrifying Restriction.
"Very good! You did very well! You have achieved a great merit this time, and Old Ancestor will not forget your reward." Wu Tian Demon Ancestor praised Hong Shuang approvingly, and said with anticipation: "Next, this task is entrusted to you. Be sure to find the descendants of these spirit beasts as soon as possible."
"Yes! Your subordinate will do her best to complete the mission!" Hong Shuang respectfully agreed. After a slight pause, she hesitated slightly and worriedly indicated: "Old Ancestor, we are short on manpower right now. The Ten Thousand Islands Sect and the Sea God Sect seem to be conspiring with the various great sea races to find our whereabouts. If they unite, this mission might be difficult to carry out."
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian Demon Ancestor's eyes narrowed, and he already had a plan in mind.
"I understand. You proceed cautiously for now, and do not alarm other forces. I will replenish your manpower as soon as possible. In addition, have someone constantly monitor the movements in this sea area. Report any anomalies to me immediately." Wu Tian Demon Ancestor indicated.
"Yes! Your subordinate will arrange it now." Hong Shuang replied respectfully, then turned and left.
As Hong Shuang departed, Wu Tian Demon Ancestor took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on the terrifying Restriction-filled sea area ahead. The upcoming action would be a race against time; he had to find a way to enter the Sealed Land in the shortest possible time, otherwise, everything would come to naught.
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Crescent Moon Island, the protective Formation was constantly active, with spiritual mist perennially shrouding it, making it impossible for anyone to discern the true location of Crescent Moon Island.
In the center of Crescent Moon Island, near the two thousand mu of High-Grade spiritual fields, Li Mu stood quietly. With a wave of his hand, thousands of purple yang jade stones scattered from the nine storage spiritual pearl, glittering brightly. In an instant, each purple yang jade stone transformed directly into a concentrated purple Qi, and with the Formation's enhancement, the purple Qi flowed into every Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom.
The Purple Yang Spiritual Mushrooms in the spiritual fields, originally full of spiritual essence, became even more vibrant and spiritual after being nourished and enhanced by the purple Qi. Each Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom seemed to be draped in a magnificent purple cloak, appearing even more noble and mysterious.
Immediately after, Li Mu gently raised his right hand and summoned a green water bottle from the nine storage spiritual pearl. The water bottle was filled with four-tier taihua moon dew, each drop of which condensed the essence of the moon and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
Li Mu opened the stopper of the water bottle with practiced ease, and the taihua moon dew poured out. Streams of white, misty spiritual flow drifted from the water bottle, pure and powerful, as if they were the purest essence of Heaven and Earth, slowly irrigating another spiritual field of Yin Soul Fruit.
Each stream of white, misty spiritual flow carried powerful vitality and spiritual power. They intertwined and swirled in mid-air, forming a beautiful picture. As the spiritual flow moved, wherever it reached, the Yin Soul Fruit seemed to gain new life, and the originally shriveled fruits became plump and crystal clear. The previously thin Yin Qi also became dense, gathering into cold auras that sent shivers down one's spine.
Under Li Mu's generous expenditure, the condition of the four-tier Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom and four-tier Yin Soul Fruit was greatly improved, their growth rate several times faster than before, continuously absorbing the growth-aiding essence from the Heaven and Earth.
However, Li Mu was not satisfied with this. He took out hundreds of thousands of High-Grade Spirit Stones from the nine storage spiritual pearl and scattered them. With his magical power, the Spirit Stones transformed into a dense torrent of spiritual power, like a spring of life, pervading the sky above the spiritual fields, replenishing the spiritual power for the two thousand mu of spiritual fields.
Under the effects of the Spirit Gathering Great Array and the Yin and Yang Primordial Great Array, the Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom and Yin Soul Fruit, two types of four-tier Yin and Yang spiritual plants, became even more vibrant. The two different Formations intertwined and merged, forming a perfect cycle.
The Nine Demon Sect in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region suffered heavy losses and disappeared without a trace. With Tianshang Honored One and Celestial Venerable Kun Ling, these two Old Ancestors, to rely on, the Ji Family's troubles were also resolved. The Xuantian Sword Sect had gone to the Southern Wilderness Region. All unpleasant matters were gone.
Li Mu finally felt completely at ease. For a short period, it seemed no one would bother him again. (End of this chapter)
