Blood Crimson Demon Lord's heart was like a clear mirror; he knew that if he continued to passively defend like this, he would inevitably be trapped within the impenetrable defense of the three seventh-tier Dragon Guard Puppets, ultimately meeting a tragic end, with his body destroyed and his reputation ruined.
A cold light flashed in Blood Crimson Demon Lord's eyes, his hands suddenly flew, forming seals like lightning, and incantations poured from his mouth like a tide.
His entire body surged with Devilish Qi, instantly transforming into an boundless sea of blood, engulfing him completely.
The sea of blood churned, and Devilish Qi surged heavenward, as streaks of blood-colored demonic patterns soared from the depths of the blood sea, like blood dragons soaring in the sky, circling and dancing, exuding a terrifying and chilling pressure.
Blood Crimson Demon Lord let out a low growl: "Blood Dragon Roar, break for me!"
The blood-colored demonic patterns suddenly converged, forming a gigantic blood-colored Dragon head that blotted out the sky, carrying the might to destroy heaven and earth, and lunged towards the three seventh-tier Dragon Guard Puppets.
However, facing this earth-shattering blow, the three seventh-tier Dragon Guard Puppets remained as steady as Mount Tai, their figures not swaying in the slightest.
With a gentle wave of their seventh-tier Dragon Tooth Dao Sword, three dazzling Sword Qi intertwined to form an impenetrable Sword net, firmly blocking the blood-colored Dragon head.
The blood-colored Dragon head furiously charged, and the Sword net trembled slightly, but it still could not break through even an inch.
A ruthless glint flashed in Blood Crimson Demon Lord's eyes, and he chanted an incantation again.
Blood-colored runes surged, transforming into countless blood-colored bats, covering the sky and earth, assailing the three seventh-tier Dragon Guard Puppets.
These blood-colored bats were incredibly fast, like streaks of blood-colored lightning, drawing strange trajectories in the air, attempting to overwhelm their opponents with sheer numbers.
However, the three seventh-tier Dragon Guard Puppets seemed to possess the ability to perceive everything.
Their figures rapidly weaved through the air, each sword swing incredibly precise, cutting down those blood-colored bats one by one.
In an instant, blood light splattered in the air, and bat remains rained down like droplets, dyeing the entire sky a blood-red hue.
The three Dragon Guard Puppets, clad in Dragon scale armor, were like three undefeated war gods, their seventh-tier Dragon Tooth Dao Swords constantly slashing, each attack directly targeting Blood Crimson Demon Lord's vital points, with astonishing power.
Blood Crimson Demon Lord's figure moved like lightning, transforming into streaks of blood, dodging continuously.
However, despite his speed, he ultimately found it difficult to completely avoid the continuous attacks of the three seventh-tier Dragon Guard Puppets.
Each dodge was extremely perilous, making his mind tense.
As Blood Crimson Demon Lord's Devilish Qi surged, his eyes gradually turned blood-red, revealing unwillingness and madness.
"I can't go on like this!" Blood Crimson Demon Lord roared in his heart, a determined glint flashing in his eyes.
He suddenly clasped his hands together, and incantations poured from his mouth like a tide.
His entire body's Devilish Qi instantly condensed into a blood-colored demonic pearl, exuding a terrifying and heart-palpitating pressure, as if it could devour everything.
"Blood Sea Demonic Domain, perish for me!" Blood Crimson Demon Lord let out a low roar, and the blood-colored demonic pearl suddenly exploded, transforming into a blood-colored storm that swept towards the three seventh-tier Dragon Guard Puppets.
Wherever the storm passed, space was torn apart, revealing streaks of blood-colored cracks.
However, the three seventh-tier Dragon Guard Puppets showed no fear.
Clad in Dragon scale armor, their figures moved freely within the storm, their seventh-tier Dragon Tooth Dao Swords constantly slashing, cutting through the blood-colored storm one by one, leaving no trace.
Just at this moment, Blood Crimson Demon Lord's figure flashed, and he suddenly rushed out of the blood sea, directly charging towards the center of the three Dragon Guard Puppets.
He condensed extremely dense blood Qi in his hands, transforming it into a gigantic blood-colored demonic claw, carrying power capable of shaking mountains and rivers, and fiercely grabbed at the three Puppets.
The three Dragon Guard Puppets reacted swiftly, almost simultaneously.
Their figures intertwined, each displaying their unique skills, and three brilliant Sword Qi intertwined to form an even more complex Sword net, firmly trapping Blood Crimson Demon Lord's demonic claw.
Above the Sword net, the roar of Dragons was deafening, as if a True Dragon had appeared, intending to suppress all evil.
The battle between Blood Crimson Demon Lord and the three Dragon Guard Puppets grew increasingly fierce, and the entire space was filled with powerful energy fluctuations, as if it could collapse at any moment.
"Blood Escape Secret Art, activate!"
Blood Crimson Demon Lord already had the intention to retreat.
Taking advantage of the moment the three Dragon Guard Puppets were obstructed, he let out a low roar.
His entire body's blood-colored Devilish Qi instantly condensed into a blood-colored vortex, enveloping him completely.
The vortex spun faster and faster, eventually transforming into a streak of blood-colored light, which fiercely tore through space, attempting to escape this battlefield.
However, just as he was about to escape, a faint yet majestic voice suddenly resounded in the Void Realm: "Want to escape? Did you ask this Lord's permission first?"
Before the words finished, a figure appeared out of thin air, sword raised and falling, the sword light like a Dragon, cutting through the sky, instantly piercing through the blood-colored light, fixing the Blood Crimson Demon Lord, who was about to flee, in mid-air.
"You... who exactly are you?" Blood Crimson Demon Lord's voice trembled, his eyes filled with terror.
"You don't need to know." Li Mu's voice was as cold as frost, and with a flash of sword light in his hand, he directly obliterated the opponent's Divine Sense.
Blood Crimson Demon Lord's pupils instantly became hollow and lifeless, and his body fell powerlessly, finally hitting the ground with a thud, raising a cloud of dust.
The three Dragon Guard Puppets restrained the Aura around them and slowly flew to Li Mu's side.
Their seventh-tier Dragon Tooth Dao Swords returned to their sheaths, and the light on their Dragon scale armor gradually faded, returning to their previous calm and indifference.
With a thought, Li Mu stored the three Dragon Guard Puppets into his tianxuan ring.
Then, he released his Divine Thought, scanning the surroundings, and after confirming that there were no further disturbances, he gently exhaled a breath of turbid Qi.
"Almost left a hidden danger!"
Li Mu breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, with a casual wave of his hand, a Purple-Gold Fire Phoenix flew out from within him, it was none other than Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire.
The Purple-Gold Fire Phoenix soared above the battlefield, its wings gently flapping, stirring up raging flames that incinerated the corpses of the demonic cultivators one by one, and also purified the Devilish Qi on the battlefield, leaving behind only scorched earth and wisps of smoke.
Li Mu summoned Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire, and with a flash of his figure, he quickly left the spot, riding his White Feather Spirit Eagle.
Time flew by, and another month passed.
The White Feather Spirit Eagle landed and rested in a Spirit Valley.
Before long, a mist permeated the Spirit Valley, enveloping it like an illusion array.
Li Mu had been cautious all the way, using various secret arts and stealth methods, traveling for several months, and finally successfully arrived at Tianyuan City.
However, he was currently a wanted criminal from the Demon Abyss, with a bounty on his head in the Immortal Spirit Realm.
If his whereabouts were exposed, it would attract powerful enemies, so he had to act cautiously.
To ensure the transaction was foolproof, Li Mu did not go in person, but instead hid in a Spirit Valley near Tianyuan City, sending a carefully refined substitute Puppet to conduct the transaction on his behalf.
A few days later, the substitute Puppet sped out from the well-concealed formation, like a streak of lightning cutting through the sky, heading straight for Tianyuan City, a hundred miles away.
Tianyuan City, located in the heart of the Central Plains, backed by the Immortal Spirit Realm, was indeed a relatively safe and prosperous city, as Wan Ziliang had said.
The city walls were tall and majestic, the city gates were heavily guarded, and people came and went inside the city, bustling with activity, quite similar to the former scene of Cloud Hidden Immortal City, but with a bit more hustle and bustle.
Li Mu entered the city, his gaze sweeping around.
Shops lined both sides of the street, filled with various rare and exotic treasures, dazzling to the eye.
This Tianyuan City was indeed extraordinary; even with the turbulent situation in the Central Plains, this place could still maintain such prosperity, indicating that the Immortal Spirit forces behind it were not ordinary.
Following Wan Ziliang's guidance, Li Mu arrived at the Tianyuan City branch of Wanbao Pavilion.
The branch was equally magnificent, with a golden plaque hanging above its entrance, inscribed with the three characters "Wanbao Pavilion" in strong, vigorous calligraphy, exuding an extraordinary Aura.
Upon entering the branch, a maid dressed in luxurious attire greeted him, smiling as she asked, "Senior, welcome to Wanbao Pavilion!"
Li Mu nodded slightly and said, "I am Mu Yi, and I have an appointment with your Pavilion Master Wan to conduct a transaction."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the maid's eyes, and she immediately bowed respectfully, saying, "So it is Senior Mu, the Pavilion Master has already given instructions, please follow me."
'Li Mu' nodded cheerfully and followed the maid into Wanbao Pavilion, heading to the second floor.
Soon, the maid led Li Mu to a private room and softly said, "Senior Mu, please wait for a moment, Pavilion Master Wan will be here shortly."
With that, the maid respectfully withdrew, gently closing the door behind her.
Li Mu sat quietly in the private room for a moment.
Soon, the door was pushed open again, and a middle-aged man in a purple robe strode in.
He had a refined face, bright eyes, and exuded an imposing Aura without being angry.
He was none other than Wan Ziliang, the Pavilion Master of Wanbao Pavilion's branch in Tianyuan City.
"Fellow Daoist Mu, you're finally here!" Wan Ziliang's face broke into an undisguised smile as he greeted Li Mu warmly.
As he spoke, Wan Ziliang walked to the table, gestured for Li Mu to sit down, and then took his own seat, asking with an expectant look, "Fellow Daoist Mu, did you bring the Wanbao Token?"
'Li Mu' smiled slightly, generously took out a jade box from his storage ring, gently placed it on the table, and indicated, "Pavilion Master Wan, the Wanbao Token is here."
With that! 'Li Mu' opened the jade box, revealing an ancient purple-gold token lying quietly inside.
Intricate spiritual patterns were carved on the token, with a character 'Wan' (Ten thousand) engraved in the center.
Wan Ziliang's gaze was instantly drawn to the ancient purple-gold token.
He reached out to take it but was gently stopped by Li Mu.
Wan Ziliang was stunned for a moment, then reacted, laughing heartily and withdrawing his hand, saying with a slight apology, "Fellow Daoist Mu, please don't mind, I was a bit too eager.
Since the Wanbao Token is here, the transaction is mostly settled."
Li Mu slightly shook his head, indicating it was fine, then said seriously, "Pavilion Master Wan, besides the Wanbao Token, I also hope your esteemed pavilion can present the high-grade Spirit Treasures agreed upon earlier for my inspection.
After all, transactions require caution, and both parties must be satisfied."
Wan Ziliang's smile did not diminish upon hearing this, and he nodded, saying, "That is natural, Fellow Daoist Mu, rest assured, my Wanbao Pavilion has always been honest in business, and we would never resort to deception in such a major matter."
As he spoke, he clapped his hands twice, and two gray-robed old men hurried in from outside the door, each carrying a jade plate covered with red silk.
The two elders walked to the table, respectfully placed the jade plates down, and then slowly unveiled the red silk.
One jade plate held a swirling, shimmering gas, emitting a faint blue light, which was clearly the legendary "essence of grand unity"; the other jade plate held a seemingly formless but seemingly containing endless mysteries, which was the "limitless qi."
On another table, there was a lotus with nine emerald green petals, on which a faint azure glow circulated, which was the "nine-leaf azure lotus."
As for the last item, it was a milky-white crystal, containing rich earth vein Qi, exuding an ancient and Vicissitudes Aura, which was the "ten thousand year earth vein stalactite."
"Fellow Daoist Mu, please see, these are the four high-grade Spirit Treasures you requested earlier." Wan Ziliang pointed to the Spirit Treasures on the table, introducing them one by one, "This essence of grand unity and limitless qi are both extremely rare Spiritual Qi in heaven and earth, which can provide immeasurable benefits for Cultivation.
This nine-leaf azure lotus is a heaven and earth Spirit Treasure; after consuming it, one's Cultivation can greatly increase, and it also has the effect of purifying the mind.
As for this ten thousand year earth vein stalactite, it is even more precious; the earth vein power contained within it has miraculous effects on stabilizing one's Foundation and strengthening the Physical Body."
Under the Talent Divine Power - Identify Myriad Spirits, the attributes of the four high-grade Spirit Treasures were displayed one by one in Li Mu's eyes, leaving no room for deception.
This Wan Ziliang was quite honest.
Li Mu secretly nodded in his heart, quite satisfied with the quality of these four high-grade Spirit Treasures.
"Fellow Daoist Mu, are you satisfied?" Wan Ziliang asked with a hint of eagerness.
Li Mu nodded, extended his hand, and pushed the jade box towards Wan Ziliang, "I am very satisfied with this transaction, the Wanbao Token is now returned to its rightful owner."
Wan Ziliang was overjoyed, quickly took the jade box, eagerly opened it, took out the Wanbao Token, and began to inspect it.
Li Mu also got up, waved his hand, and quickly put the four high-grade Spirit Treasures into his storage ring one by one.
With these Spirit Medicine in hand, the main ingredients for refining the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill were now complete.
The transaction was successfully concluded, and Wan Ziliang's face was beaming with undisguised joy.
He carefully put the Wanbao Token back into his embrace, his gaze then becoming profound, as if he had something to say but hesitated.
"Pavilion Master Wan, I have other important matters, so I shall take my leave now!" 'Li Mu' got up and bid farewell to Wan Ziliang.
"Fellow Daoist Mu, please wait!" Wan Ziliang hurriedly spoke, forcefully trying to retain him, and eagerly said, "The Old Pavilion Master's relics are all important Legacy of our pavilion.
Since Fellow Daoist Mu has such an Opportunity with the Old Pavilion Master, I, Wan, presumptuously ask, besides the Wanbao Token and the spirit communication treasure mirror, what other relics do you have?
Our pavilion is willing to acquire them at a high price, or provide other high-grade Spirit Treasures you might be interested in."
Upon hearing this, Li Mu's footsteps paused slightly, and he looked deeply at Wan Ziliang.
Wan Ziliang's eyes were bright, his face full of sincerity and expectation, as he continued to plead, "Fellow Daoist Mu, the Old Pavilion Master's relics are of extraordinary significance to my Wanbao Pavilion, and they concern the Legacy of our pavilion.
Everyone in Wanbao Pavilion hopes to properly preserve these relics and pass them down.
Whatever your needs, our pavilion will spare no effort to satisfy Fellow Daoist Mu."
"What if I am unwilling to hand them over?" Li Mu smiled slightly, indicating his stance.
As soon as Li Mu said this, the smile on Wan Ziliang's face instantly froze, and his originally amiable smile gradually turned solemn.
The atmosphere in the private room suddenly became tense.
