Inside the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation, within the Chaos space, light twisted, and time seemed to lose its meaning; here, rules were chaotic, everything was in its most primitive and purest state.
Li Mu sat suspended in the air, awakening from his Epiphany cultivation, his eyes like whirlpools, Chaos Fire flickering within them—a symbol of his profound understanding and mastery of the Chaotic Great Dao, a powerful seed of Chaos Power extracted from Chaos Qi, the greatest harvest of this cultivation session.
Li Mu slowly stood up, the Chaos Qi swirling around him seemingly sensing his will, retreating to make way for him.
Li Mu took a deep breath, feeling the Chaos Power flowing within his body—a primordial power beyond the conventional; next, he intended to test the gains from his seclusion.
With a wave of his hands, Chaos Fire surged from Li Mu's body, instantly transforming into a brown fire Dragon, circling in the air and emitting an inspiring Dragon roar; this fire Dragon not only possessed destructive power but also contained the mysteries of life and creation within Chaos, a manifestation of the Chaos Origin, symbolizing his deep mastery of the Chaotic Great Dao.
With a thought from Li Mu, the tianxuan ring flashed, and a massive Dragon Corpse suddenly appeared before him; the Dragon Corpse was pitch-black, like an ancient beast that had crawled out of the abyss, exuding a chilling oppressive sensation.
A faint black mist surrounded the Dragon Corpse, the immense Evil Qi it had accumulated before its death; even after death, this Evil Qi had not dissipated, but instead grew denser over time, becoming almost tangible, sending shivers down one's spine and threatening to freeze the very Soul.
The Dragon Corpse's limbs were thick and strong, with four pairs of sharp, pointed claws; each phalanx was like cast iron, entwined with dense black Devilish Qi, as if capable of unleashing world-destroying power at any moment; its massive body lay across the Chaos space, like an insurmountable mountain, inspiring awe.
The Dragon Corpse's tail was thick and powerful, its tip as sharp as a Cone, covered with traces of Years and battle scars; each Dragon Scale was several feet long and wide, shimmering with a cold metallic luster; though the Dragon Corpse's eyes were closed, an unyielding will could still be felt from within.
This was the Peak Mahayana Eighth-Rank Devil Dragon Corpse, one of the spoils from the last battle supporting the Southern Barrens; the Devil Dragon Corpse was like a small mountain, and standing before it, Li Mu's figure was as tiny and insignificant as an ant.
The value of this Dragon Corpse was immeasurable; whether it was its Dragon Scales, Dragon Bones, or its Dragon Blood and Dragon Core, all were precious Materials that could be used to refine powerful Magic Treasures and Dao Artifacts.
Li Mu's eyes narrowed as he carefully surveyed the Devil Dragon Corpse before him, shrouded in Death Qi and etched with Devilish Qi, pondering what kind of Dao Artifact to refine; in previous battles, Myriad Swords Mountain, the Five Elements Dao Armor, the Demon Suppression Seal, and many other protective Dao Artifacts had suffered severe damage.
Currently, Li Mu urgently needed to refine several high-grade Dao Artifacts that could protect him thoroughly while also unleashing the power of Chaos Dao principles.
Soon, Li Mu had a plan in mind; however, before using the Dragon Corpse for Artifact Refining, he first needed to temper it to remove its demonic nature and Evil Qi.
Li Mu formed hand seals, and the Chaos Fire Dragon plunged into the Dragon Corpse, instantly transforming into countless tiny fire snakes, coiling around every inch of the Devil Dragon Corpse's flesh, beginning the refining process.
Before long, the Chaos Fire began to burn within the Dragon Corpse, and the Devilish Qi and Evil Qi of the Dragon Corpse were gradually stripped away, turning into wisps of black smoke that were completely swallowed by the Chaos space.
As the Chaos Fire continued its deep refining, the black mist on the surface of the Devil Dragon Corpse gradually dissipated, revealing the Dragon Scales, Dragon Blood, and Dragon Meat that had been previously concealed by the Devilish Qi and Evil Qi; the Dragon Meat was directly burned and refined by the Chaos Fire into a concentrated essence, leaving behind a crystalline, flawless Dragon Bone framework, sharp Dragon Teeth, and a vast quantity of extraordinary Dragon Scales.
These were all top-grade Artifact Refining Materials, superior in both quality and quantity to the Devil Dragon Corpse Li Mu had obtained before, by more than one Rank.
From the last Devil Dragon Corpse he acquired, Li Mu, relying on its vast quantities of Dragon Bones and Dragon Scales, refined twenty-three Dao Weapons and twenty-three sets of Dragon Armor, and carved thirteen Dragon Guard Puppets from the Dragon Bones; the Dragon Scales and Dragon Bones harvested this time were no less in quantity or quality.
There were over twenty thousand black Dragon Scales of varying sizes; the large ones were like circular plates, up to half a zhang in diameter with intricate patterns, while the small ones resembled shields... After being tempered by the Chaos Fire, they were infused with Chaos Power, shimmering with a cold and profound light, each containing a toughness capable of withstanding a single blow from a Great Vehicle Dao Lord, and an unmatched power.
These Dragon Scales varied not only in size but also in style: some were smooth as jade, some sharp as blades, some flat as mirrors, and some had intricate textures; some Dragon Scales had serrated edges, extremely sharp, belonging to the tail and limbs, and were particularly hard, totaling over twelve thousand pieces;
Others were round, smooth, soft, and extremely tough; most of these were belly Dragon Scales, used to protect the Devil Dragon's most vulnerable parts, possessing excellent defense and toughness, numbering over three thousand pieces;
Some resembled mountains, solid and heavy, with substantial texture; these were the central back Dragon Scales, broad and thick, each seeming capable of bearing a thousand jun of weight; after being tempered by the Chaos Fire, faint golden patterns appeared on their surface, totaling over five thousand pieces;
Still others were as thin as cicada wings, transparent as water, light and ethereal; these were the Devil Dragon's wing Dragon Scales, thin yet exceptionally tough, capable of cutting through air during high-speed flight to reduce resistance...
Looking at so many top-grade Artifact Refining spiritual Materials, Li Mu's face showed unconcealed joy; with a thought of his Divine Sense, he put away the Dragon Bones, Dragon Teeth, and the scales suitable for refining Dragon Scale Dao Armor, leaving behind a pile of small, sharp Dragon Scales, numbering over fifteen thousand.
Li Mu decided to refine them into Dragon Scale Dao Swords and integrate them into Myriad Swords Mountain.
With a thought from Li Mu, the Seventh-Order Dao Artifact, Myriad Swords Mountain, emerged; during the last fierce battle, Myriad Swords Mountain had blocked an attack from a Demon God, resulting in countless spiritual swords being damaged or destroyed, and a shocking crack being cut into the Sword Mountain; yet, even so, Myriad Swords Mountain still emanated a sharp Sword Intent, a convergence of the unyielding will of countless spiritual swords.
"You fight for me, and I will never fail you!" Li Mu gently stroked the Sword Mountain, a hint of apology and determination flashing in his eyes.
Refining ten thousand Dragon Scale Dao Swords was no easy task; even for an Artifact Refining Great Master like Li Mu, it was a monumental undertaking; even with his current Artifact Refining efficiency and success rate, the massive expenditure of energy would lead to stagnation in his cultivation, and he might even face the risk of his Realm declining.
He needed to find a way to reduce the energy consumption during the Artifact Refining process while also increasing the success rate. Li Mu furrowed his brows, lost in thought, needing to find a more efficient and safe refining method.
Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, Li Mu saw the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation operating at the end of the Chaos space; its formation power was unparalleled, grand and vast, completely sealing the passages of the Three Realms.
A thought sparked in Li Mu's mind, and a bold idea flashed through his head—why not use a small portion of the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation's power to assist him in refining the Dragon Scale Dao Swords?
As the guardian of the Three Realms, the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation possessed unparalleled Chaos formation power; with a slight guidance, Li Mu could draw a trace of this power from the formation; even a small trace could serve as an auxiliary force in his Artifact Refining process, accelerating the purification and Fusion of Materials, reducing the Artifact Refiner's energy consumption, and increasing the success rate.
Borrowing the formation power of the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation was by no means easy; a slight misstep could trigger the formation's alertness or even lead to a backlash from the Grand Formation; however, this was the case for others; for Li Mu, who cultivated the Chaotic Great Dao, he was inherently of the same Origin as the Grand Formation, and he was also proficient in formation arts, having already gained a considerable understanding of the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation.
As long as the method was proper, Li Mu was fully capable of safely borrowing a small portion of the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation's power.
With a thought, Li Mu retrieved seven Sixth-Rank spiritual Materials from his tianxuan ring: Grand Yin True Water, Profound Gold Essence, Thick Earth Primordial Embryo, Scarlet Flame Vermilion Stone, and so on—seven spiritual Materials, each representing the extreme power of the Five Elements and Yin and Yang.
Using these seven Sixth-Rank spiritual Materials as array eyes, Li Mu began to set up a small Chaos Magic Formation.
The Magic Formation was named "Five Elements Yin and Yang Chaos Formation," created by Li Mu based on the principles of the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation, combined with the theories of Five Elements and Yin and Yang.
At the center of the Magic Formation, Li Mu placed the Grand Yin True Water in the Kan position, representing the Yin of water; the Profound Gold Essence in the Qian position, representing the Yang of metal; the Scarlet Flame Vermilion Stone in the Li position, representing the Yang of fire; the other four spiritual Materials: the Cangyue Spirit Wood in the Zhen position, representing the vitality of wood; the Profound Ice Jade Marrow in the Gen position, representing the Yin of water containing Yang; the Extreme Yang Crystal Core in the Dui position, representing the Yin of metal concealing Yang; finally, the Thick Earth Primordial Embryo in the central position, serving as the array core, harmonizing the Five Elements and Yin and Yang, and stabilizing the Magic Formation.
After setting up the Magic Formation, Li Mu took a deep breath and began to guide the formation power of the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation; he formed hand seals, his mind sinking into Chaos, establishing a subtle connection with the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation.
As Li Mu's thoughts moved, wisps of Chaos formation power were carefully drawn out, flowing slowly along his pre-set path into the Five Elements Yin and Yang Chaos Formation.
These formation powers of the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation circulated within the Magic Formation, creating a strong resonance with the Five Elements Yin and Yang Chaos Formation; under Li Mu's meticulous control, the Chaos formation power surged in, continuously and without end.
With a "whoosh," a vigorous mass of Chaos Fire in the center of the Magic Formation was suddenly ignited.
With Li Mu's Divine Sense and his own Chaos Magic Power as the lead, and the formation power of the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation as the fuel, the Chaos Fire burned fiercely in the center of the Magic Formation; its light was dazzling, as if it could illuminate the entire Chaos space; this flame was not ordinary fire, but a Fusion of Chaos Power and the power of Five Elements Yin and Yang, its temperature high enough to melt all things in the world.
With a thought from Li Mu's Divine Sense, hundreds of Dragon Scales suddenly flew up, like moths drawn to a flame, surging into the Chaos Fire, softening and solidifying at a visible speed; under the propulsion of Li Mu's Divine Sense,
The Dragon Scales rapidly softened under the licking of the Chaos Flame, then quickly solidified, like a Phoenix undergoing Nirvana, experiencing the baptism of Rebirth; Li Mu employed the Artifact Refining Divine Ability—Divine Soul Artifact Refining, deeply embedding his Divine Sense into the Dragon Scale liquid; Impurities were stripped away like withered leaves swept by autumn wind, turning into wisps of green smoke, while the Dragon Scale liquid became increasingly condensed, its color pure and flawless, containing the profound truths of heaven and earth.
Approximately half an hour later, the liquid, originally melted from hundreds of Dragon Scales, was refined to only one-tenth of its original volume, heavy as mercury, containing incredible power.
Under the control of an invisible giant hand condensed from Li Mu's will, the Dragon Scale molten liquid slowly solidified, dividing into five portions, slowly stretching, and gradually shaping into the prototypes of five sword embryos...
At this moment, Li Mu's Divine Sense split into six parts; he simultaneously controlled the guiding Magic Formation, ensuring continuous output of formation power, and performed Artifact Refining Divine Ability, refining five Seventh-Order Dao Weapons at once.
Refining Seventh-Order Dao Weapons, Li Mu could now do with effortless ease, as if his mind commanded; his Artifact Refining techniques had long surpassed the scope of ordinary craftsmen, reaching a Realm of perfection and mastery.
However, simultaneously refining five Seventh-Order Dao Weapons was an unprecedented challenge.
Fortunately, with the borrowed formation power from the Chaos Sealing Realm Grand Formation, the demand for true essence output was greatly reduced by ninety percent, giving Li Mu a sense of reassurance; driven by his Divine Sense, the five sword embryos condensed naturally, and next, he would condense the Dao Weapon patterns.
The first weapon pattern: Chaos, quietly appeared; the second weapon pattern: Sword Light, sharp and piercing; the third weapon pattern: Sword Shadow, transforming into myriad forms; the fourth weapon pattern: Sword Intent, pointing directly to the Origin Heart;...
In front of Li Mu's Chaos Magic Formation, the Chaos Fire blazed fiercely, and the five golden scale sword embryos simultaneously glowed with spiritual light, condensing weapon patterns, their sword bodies humming, and Sword Qi roaring.
Time flew by; when the twenty-eighth weapon pattern was completely condensed on all five Dragon Scale Dao Weapons, the entire space seemed to tremble; the weapon patterns on the five Dragon Scale Dao Weapons shimmered in harmony, seemingly forming a mysterious resonance that amplified their power manifold.
With a synchronized "Om!" of sword hums,
Five Seventh-Order top-grade Dao Swords descended into existence at the same moment.
The five Dao Swords slowly rotated in the air, the weapon patterns on their blades flowing with mysterious light, as if containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth; each sword exuded a heart-palpitating pressure; their blades were crystalline, as if carved from the purest crystal, yet they also emitted a faint metallic luster, appearing both graceful and resolute.
Li Mu looked at the five Seventh-Order top-grade Dao Swords before him, a satisfied smile on his face; he could clearly feel the Chaos Power and Eighth-Rank Dragon Scales within each sword fusing together, forming an unprecedentedly powerful force; these Dao Swords were not only incredibly sharp but also contained profound Sword Intent and spirituality, capable of communicating with his mind and unleashing their maximum combat power.
Li Mu looked up at Myriad Swords Mountain suspended in the air and beckoned.
Myriad Swords Mountain trembled slightly, responding to Li Mu's summons, and flew to its master.
Li Mu gently waved his hand, and the five Dao Swords, like sentient beings, shrunk their blades and flew into Myriad Swords Mountain, inserting themselves into the vacant sword slots on Myriad Swords Mountain.
Myriad Swords Mountain immediately released a sharp Sword Intent; the addition of the five Seventh-Order Dao Swords greatly increased its foundation, and its power instantly soared, like a majestic Sword Mountain piercing the clouds, its Sword Intent soaring to the heavens, causing the entire Chaos space to tremble. (End of Chapter)
