Upon learning that Li Mu could refine a Seven-Order Dao Weapon, and also discovering from him that another Sealed Land was located in the Nether Water Sea Domain, Fang Yunjian immediately sent a Flying Sword message to Sword Master Feng to inform him of such a significant matter.
"Executive Fang, how soon can Sword Master Feng arrive? If there are no unforeseen circumstances, the Undying Demon Lord is also on his way!"
Li Mu asked Fang Yunjian with concern.
Hearing this, Fang Yunjian frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Given that it concerns a Sealed Land, the Sword Master should arrive as quickly as possible. However, the Nether Water Sea Domain is quite far from here, so even if he rushes at full speed, it will still take some time."
"Elder Li, this place is quite dangerous, and that Undying Demon Lord is an extremely formidable figure. Why don't you come back to Tianxing Island with me first?" After a pause, Fang Yunjian looked at Li Mu and suggested.
Li Mu, who could refine a Seven-Order Dao Weapon, now held a different status than before. Fang Yunjian's attitude towards him became more amiable, and he was more concerned about his safety.
Li Mu smiled slightly, shook his head, and said, "Executive Fang, I appreciate your kindness. But I have already become involved in this matter and do not intend to withdraw easily. Besides, I am quite interested in the Seal Grand Formation Restriction of the Sealed Land and wish to investigate it thoroughly. Don't worry, I will be careful."
After hearing Li Mu's words, Fang Yunjian knew that he had made up his mind and no longer tried to persuade him, only solemnly admonishing, "Since that is the case, Elder Li, please be extremely careful. The Undying Demon Lord is immensely powerful, not someone you or I can contend with. Let's find a place to wait until the Sword Master arrives, and then we can make a long-term plan!"
"Alright!" Li Mu nodded, looked at Xue'er and Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix, and stored them in his spirit control treasure bracelet, leaving Azure Moon True Dragon to accompany him. Then, he followed Fang Yunjian to a secluded island to await Sword Master Feng's arrival.
"Executive Fang, how strong is this Undying Demon Lord? Do you know anything about him?" Li Mu, following Fang Yunjian on his Flying Sword, asked curiously.
Fang Yunjian's expression was solemn as he indicated, "That Undying Demon Lord is called Tianjue. He is a Human Race traitor, not suppressed by the Heavenly Dao of this Realm. He received the infusion of Undying Demon Qi from the Undying Demon God, and his Realm advanced by leaps and bounds, making him extremely formidable. The last time the allied forces organized an attack on the demon lair, it failed precisely because of him!"
"Human Race traitor? Undying Demon God?" Li Mu was slightly startled. He knew very little about the Demon Abyss forces, and this information was completely new to him.
"Yes! Tianjue was originally an unremarkable Soul Transformation Cultivator from the Nine Demon Sect. After receiving the Undying Demon Qi Legacy, he advanced two Realms in just a few Years, reaching the Body Integration Realm, yet he is not suppressed by the Heavenly Dao of this Realm. Now, his Realm is probably not far from the next one," Fang Yunjian sighed and introduced.
The name Tianjue sounded somewhat familiar to Li Mu, but he couldn't recall where he had heard it, so he quickly gave up trying to remember.
"What kind of existence is this Undying Demon God?" Li Mu was more concerned about the situation of the Demon Abyss forces and asked curiously.
"There are thirteen domains in the Demon Abyss, and each domain master is a Demon God, their strength being at the level of Dao Monarchs and Dao Ancestors. The Undying Demon God is the supreme Demon God of the second domain of the Demon Abyss. He Cultivates the Undying Demon Art, making him undying and immortal, extremely terrifying. It is said that in ancient times, he once ruled the entire Demon Abyss and was the one who led the war to attack this Realm. Legend has it that he was ambushed by seven Dao Monarchs and has been Sealed, but his influence still exists in the Demon Abyss, and he is regarded as the supreme faith by many Demon Cultivators," Fang Yunjian's expression was solemn as he explained in detail to Li Mu.
"It's unknown how this Tianjue inherited the Legacy of the Undying Demon God. If the Undying Demon God has broken free from the Seal, it is bound to be a catastrophe for the Spirit Realm." Fang Yunjian paused, looking at Li Mu with a worried expression, explaining in a heavy tone.
Hearing this, Li Mu's heart tightened as well. Although he had not personally experienced the ancient war, from Fang Yunjian's narration, he could clearly feel the terror of that Undying Demon God. If such an existence truly broke free from the Seal, it would indeed be an unavoidable disaster for the entire Spirit Realm.
As they spoke, the two landed on a secluded island.
With a wave of his hand, Li Mu conjured a wooden table and two wooden stools from his nine storage spiritual pearl. Then, he took out a preserved jar of Spirit Tea and carefully brewed it. The fragrant tea aroma wafted in the sea breeze, bringing a sense of tranquility and ease.
"Executive Fang, come and try my Qingxu Spirit Tea. How is it?" Li Mu smiled, inviting Fang Yunjian to sit down and handing him a steaming cup of Spirit Tea.
Fang Yunjian took the teacup, took a light sip, and immediately felt refreshed, all the fatigue from the past few days swept away. He nodded in appreciation: "Good tea! Elder Li certainly knows how to enjoy life!"
Li Mu looked at the distant horizon where the sea met the sky and smiled, "While enjoying ourselves, we must not forget the important matters. The Seal Grand Formation of the passage concerns the lives of billions in the Spirit Realm and cannot be overlooked. Executive Fang, do you know more details? If I'm not mistaken, there should be a total of seven Extreme Realm Seals to form that Chaotic Sealing Domain Great Array."
After a pause, Li Mu looked at Fang Yunjian and asked inquisitively, "In the Ice Nether Spirit Valley, it's the Di Sha Ju Yin Great Array, and the Nether Water Sea Domain should be the water element sub-array. As for the other five sub-arrays, Elder Fang, do you know their whereabouts?"
Hearing this, Fang Yunjian put down his teacup, his sword-like eyebrows slightly raised. He looked at Li Mu with new respect, surprised that Li Mu knew so much about the secrets of the Seal Grand Formation. This left him both shocked and impressed.
"Elder Li is indeed extraordinary, to know even such profound secrets." Fang Yunjian glanced at Li Mu meaningfully, then asked curiously, "Regarding the whereabouts of the other five sub-arrays, I do know some clues. However, this information is highly confidential, known only to a select few. I am very curious, where exactly did Elder Li obtain this information?"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu's heart paused slightly, and he felt a bit hesitant. It was inconvenient to involve Qingyang Zi in this matter.
"This matter is somewhat complicated to explain." Li Mu pondered for a moment, then glanced at the Azure Moon True Dragon quietly guarding beside him, and explained, "Actually, this matter dates back to the Blood Demon Lord - Dana. At that time, he sent people to assassinate me, but unexpectedly, I gained some information."
At this point, Li Mu paused, seemingly recalling the scene at the time, and continued, "Previously, my companion, Qing Yue, accidentally obtained a formation plate hub that could enter the forbidden Restriction in the White Whale Clan's guarded land. Somehow, the Blood Demon Lord - Dana learned of this, which is precisely why we later found out the Blood Demon Lord was frantically pursuing me. Later, I was invited by the Wanbao Pavilion to explore a Dao Monarch Secret Realm in the Extreme Northern Ice Field. Through research of the Great Array and information synthesis, I was able to learn more about the secrets of the Seal."
"So that's how it is!" Fang Yunjian suddenly understood, and the questions in his heart were finally answered. He now understood why the Blood Demon Lord had been searching for Li Mu everywhere before, even chasing him at all costs.
"It was precisely because of this water mansion array plate that I decided to come to the Nether Water Sea Domain to investigate, but I didn't expect this place to have already been occupied by the Demon Abyss forces." Li Mu gave a wry smile, then looked at Fang Yunjian and asked with concern, "Executive Fang, the Seal power beneath the Ice Nether Spirit Valley has endured through long Years, its array patterns have faded, causing an overflow of array power. It has now been largely repaired, but what is the situation with the other Seal Grand Formations, and where are they located?"
"Elder Li, since you already know this secret, I won't hide it. I roughly know the whereabouts of three Seals. One of them is the Sect's Forbidden Land - Burial Sword Peak, and the Extreme Gold Secret Realm."
"What about the other two?" Li Mu's eyes lit up slightly as he asked with concern.
"The Extreme Fire Seal Land is located in the Fire Dragon Valley deep within the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range of the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain. This Seal is currently controlled by the Demon Abyss forces, making it extremely difficult to reclaim. The last one, if there are no surprises, should be under the control of the Eight Great Families of Central State," Fang Yunjian explained to Li Mu with a heavy heart.
"The Eight Great Families of Central State, could it be the Cang Yuan Secret Realm?" Li Mu was slightly startled, remembering something, and quickly asked.
Li Mu still remembered that Celestial Venerable Kun Ling and Tianshang Honored One of the Kun Family had even offered him a spot to enter the Cang Yuan Secret Realm to entice him to join their Kun Family.
"That's right, it's precisely thanks to the Cang Yuan Secret Realm that the Eight Great Families have been able to stand firm in Central State for so long. They seem to be the guardians of this Extreme Wood Secret Realm," Fang Yunjian looked at Li Mu with surprise and confirmed.
"So that's how it is!"
Li Mu nodded, feeling a sense of enlightenment.
Now having obtained clues to three more Sealed Secret Realms, besides the Sealed Land in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain which is difficult to enter, the other two Sealed Lands would not be too difficult to access.
If there were no surprises, Lingxu Blessed Island was the Extreme Earth Sealed Land, leaving only the whereabouts of an Extreme Yang Seal unknown.
Li Mu frowned, feeling somewhat helpless about the Extreme Fire Seal Land controlled by the Demon Abyss forces.
Now, the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain had become a demonic Realm, completely occupied by the Demon Abyss forces. He didn't have the courage to venture into this land shrouded in darkness, and a sense of powerlessness welled up in Li Mu's heart.
Seeing Li Mu's furrowed brows and troubled expression, Fang Yunjian couldn't help but ask with concern, "Elder Li, is there something bothering you? Although my strength is meager, I am willing to do my part."
Now that Li Mu could refine a Seven-Order Dao Weapon, Fang Yunjian held him in great respect and hoped to assist him and deepen their relationship, as he would still need him for Artifact Refining in the future.
"The Extreme Fire Seal Land in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain is in the hands of the Demon Abyss forces. If the Undying Demon Lord has a way to break the Seal, once the passage opens, this catastrophe might not be far off! Doesn't the Sword Sect want to find a way to reclaim that Seal?" Li Mu looked at Fang Yunjian, asking with concern.
Hearing this, Fang Yunjian fell silent for a long time before responding, "This matter requires the two Dao Monarchs of the Sect to personally take action to succeed. However, they are currently delayed by external affairs. Once they handle those matters, they will take action, so Elder Li can rest assured."
"That's all we can do then!" Li Mu nodded in understanding.
"Elder Li, actually, if you could refine a few more Dao Weapons, perhaps with the strength of Sword Master Chen, Sword Master Feng, and Sword Master Qiu, this matter could be accomplished." After a pause, Fang Yunjian looked at Li Mu and suggested.
Hearing this, Li Mu was slightly startled and asked in surprise, "Is this true!"
"Of course! Sword Master Chen and Sword Master Feng are extraordinarily powerful, however, due to the limitations of their weapons, they have been unable to fully exert their strength. If Elder Li can refine suitable Dao Weapons for them," Fang Yunjian looked at Li Mu seriously and continued, "With their strength, they will surely be able to eliminate most of the Demon Abyss forces, penetrate deep into the Extreme Fire Seal Land, and reclaim it."
After hearing this, a glint flashed in Li Mu's eyes. He pondered for a moment, then frowned and said, "Executive Fang, what you say makes sense. However, refining a Seven-Order Dao Weapon requires extremely rare spiritual materials that must also contain Dao Rhyme, making it very difficult to refine!"
"Mere spiritual materials, what's so difficult about that, Elder Li? You mustn't underestimate the Sword Masters." Fang Yunjian chuckled and indicated, "Sword Master Chen and Sword Master Feng have Cultivated for many Years and are intimately familiar with all sorts of rare spiritual materials. Perhaps they have already prepared high-grade spiritual materials for refining Dao Weapons, it's just that they couldn't find a suitable person to refine them on their behalf! The same goes for me."
Fang Yunjian looked at Li Mu with piercing eyes, as if his words held a deeper meaning.
"If that's the case, I will certainly do my best to assist. However, refining a Seven-Order Dao Weapon consumes a great deal..." Li Mu suddenly understood Fang Yunjian's meaning and quickly reminded him.
"Elder Li, if you can help me refine a Dao-achieving weapon, I am willing to pay any price." Fang Yunjian looked at Li Mu and indicated with solemnity.
Possessing a Dao Weapon not only significantly enhances combat power and serves as protection for one's Dao, but also allows one to comprehend Sword Intent in advance, gaining enlightenment and laying a solid foundation for future Cultivation. Therefore, Fang Yunjian's desire for a Dao Weapon was extremely urgent.
Feeling Fang Yunjian's determination, Li Mu gave a wry smile, did not refuse, and began discussing the commission to refine a Dao Weapon.
Three days passed in a flash. Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen arrived hastily on their Flying Swords. After they landed, Li Mu and Fang Yunjian quickly went forward to greet them.
Similar to Fang Yunjian's reaction, both men looked at Li Mu with piercing eyes. They didn't even mention the water mansion Secret Realm and showed no concern for it. Their first priority was to examine the Five Elements Dao Sword that Li Mu had refined, to confirm that he could refine Dao Weapons.
Seeing this, Li Mu smiled slightly, understanding their intent. Without saying much, he directly conjured the Five Elements Dao Sword from his nine storage spiritual pearl, letting it float in the air before Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen.
The two Sword Masters' eyes gleamed brightly as they looked at the Five Elements Dao Sword. The sword body was suffused with the Qi of Five Elements, containing powerful Five Elements Dao Intent. Its sword momentum was like the heavens, its blade sharp, exuding a fierce aura. They could clearly feel the Dao Rhyme within. They exchanged glances, seeing the shock and ecstasy in each other's eyes.
"Good sword! What a good sword!" Sword Master Feng nodded repeatedly, looking at Li Mu with sincere admiration and praising him ecstatically, "Elder Li is indeed extraordinarily gifted, to be able to refine such an exquisite Dao Weapon."
Sword Master Chen nodded repeatedly with joy, echoing enthusiastically with a complimentary tone, "Indeed! This Dao Weapon possesses complete Five Elements Dao Rhyme, generating Five Elements internally, endlessly regenerating. Chen has never seen such a Dao Sword with such profound Dao Spirit. If aided by such a Dao Sword, the Great Dao is within reach."
Li Mu humbly smiled, "You two Sword Masters flatter me!"
Fang Yunjian watched from the side, secretly pleased. He had successfully commissioned Li Mu to refine a Dao Weapon, and not only that, he would also soon wield a Dao Weapon himself.
The two Sword Masters enthusiastically complimented Li Mu for a while, and soon began discussing the details of commissioning Li Mu to refine Dao Weapons.
Just then, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen's expressions suddenly turned solemn, and their gazes simultaneously fixed on a certain direction.
Li Mu sensed something, and his Divine Sense followed suit, his smile instantly vanishing.
Not long after, a violent fluctuation suddenly came from the distant horizon. A black cloud rapidly approached, billowing with Devilish Qi.
Li Mu 'saw' the burly man at the head of the flagship's deck, wearing a black demonic armor covered in spikes, surrounded by dense Devilish Qi, appearing majestic and extraordinary.
Li Mu was slightly stunned by the familiar face and immediately recognized his identity: the Undying Demon Lord - Tianjue, who was also the Tianjue Demon Venerable who had fought a great battle with him and fled in defeat when he underwent his Nascent Soul Tribulation. However, he was now a powerful Body Integration demonic Cultivator.
