Just then, Five-Colored spiritual light gathered, and the Treasure Mansion Spirit, the Five-Colored Flood Dragon, appeared before Li Mu.
The Five-Colored spiritual light flickered uncertainly, and its body's spiritual light dispersed; its originally solid dragon body was now semi-transparent.
"Master, your advancement this time drew a large amount of Spiritual Qi from within the space, draining the main Spiritual Vein of the Five Elements Spirit Mountain..."
The Five-Colored Flood Dragon spoke human words, the Artifact patterns on its dragon horns flickering on and off, and it said gravely, "If the main Spiritual Vein cannot be reshaped and a massive amount of Spiritual Qi added within three days, many high-grade Spiritual Plants within the mansion will wither due to lack of Spiritual Qi, and the Treasure Mansion will gradually degenerate to the seventh rank."
"Mm! I already know about this matter.
I will help you reshape the Artifact Foundation, and as for those high-grade Spiritual Plants, I also have a way to deal with them, so rest assured!"
Li Mu nodded, as if he had already made arrangements.
After advancing to Great Vehicle Dao Lord, the many high-grade Spiritual Plants cultivated within the Treasure Mansion were no longer what Li Mu currently needed, but they couldn't be wasted like this; they still had more important uses.
The next moment, Li Mu's pupils suddenly transformed into Chaotic whirlpools, and the Chaotic Dao Domain erupted from his body, rapidly spreading within the Treasure Mansion.
Instantly, the entire Treasure Mansion Space rippled with Years, and with Li Mu's feet as the center, within a hundred-mile radius, plants and trees sprouted and blossomed at a visible rate.
"Chaotic Dao Domain, Three Thousand Years!"
Li Mu's Chaos Dao Body was displayed, and the Chaos Dao patterns in his three hundred and sixty acupoints lit up simultaneously, each Chaotic whirlpool gushing out liquid Time Power.
Under the influence of this vast Years Power, the hundreds of thousands of acres of Spiritual Fields within the Treasure Mansion Space, and countless low-grade and high-grade Spiritual Plants, began to grow wildly.
The Chaotic Dao Domain spread like an ink-colored tide, and the hundreds of thousands of acres of Spiritual Fields instantly transformed into a Time furnace.
Li Mu's robes fluttered, and the Rivers of Years gushing from his three hundred and sixty acupoints actually condensed into one hundred twenty-nine thousand six hundred Time Coiling Dragons in the air.
Each Dragon shadow held Dao Domain Power flowing at different speeds, integrating into each high-grade Spiritual Plant.
In an instant, a storm of Time seemed to have been unleashed within the Treasure Mansion Space.
Countless Spiritual Plants, driven by the Power of Years, grew and transformed wildly.
High-grade Spiritual Plants that originally required hundreds or even thousands of Years to mature now completed the entire process from germination to flowering and fruiting in an extremely short period of time.
The nine void spiritual mushroom, that Spiritual Plant whose entire body was crystal clear like jade and emitted a faint Void light, was originally just a palm-sized seedling.
At this moment, under the infusion of the Power of Years, it rapidly grew taller.
Countless profound patterns appeared on the surface of the mushroom body, and the mushroom cap slowly unfolded, blossoming into nine Void lights.
Each Void light seemed to connect to a different Void Realm, emitting a mysterious and unfathomable aura.
Finally, the body of the nine void spiritual mushroom trembled slightly, and nine crystal-clear mushroom seeds fell from the mushroom cap, suspended in the air, emitting a rich Spiritual Qi.
The purple gold spirit flower, that Spiritual Plant whose petals were as brilliant as purple gold, was originally just a budding flower bud.
At this moment, under the impetus of the Power of Years, it rapidly bloomed.
The petals unfolded layer by layer, and the purple-gold light illuminated the entire Treasure Mansion Space.
Within the stamens, purple-gold Spiritual Seeds condensed, emitting a rich fragrance, as if capable of purifying the Divine Soul.
The medicine king spirit ginseng, that human-shaped spirit ginseng with roots like a Dragon and a golden body, was originally just a thumb-sized young ginseng.
At this moment, under the infusion of the Power of Years, it rapidly grew.
Countless profound patterns appeared on the surface of the ginseng body, as if containing endless medicinal power.
Finally, the body of the medicine king spirit ginseng trembled slightly, and dozens of golden-yellow ginseng seeds fell from its roots, each containing a vast life force.
The Qingming Sword Bamboo, that Spiritual Bamboo whose entire body was like a sword and whose leaves were like blades, was originally just a three-foot-tall young bamboo.
At this moment, under the impetus of the Power of Years, it rapidly grew taller.
Countless Sword patterns appeared on the surface of the bamboo body, and the bamboo leaves were as sharp as sword edges, emitting a sharp Sword Qi.
Finally, the body of the Qingming Sword Bamboo trembled slightly, and dozens of green bamboo seeds fell from its nodes, each containing a sharp Sword Intent.
The Time-Space Spirit Lotus, that Spiritual Lotus whose lotus leaves were like Time-Space whirlpools and whose lotus petals were as brilliant as stars, was originally just a palm-sized lotus bud.
At this moment, under the infusion of the Power of Years, it rapidly bloomed.
The lotus petals unfolded layer by layer, and within the lotus core, Time-Space Spiritual Seeds condensed, each seeming to contain Time-Space Power, emitting a mysterious and unfathomable aura.
At the same time, many Yin-attributed Spiritual Plants, Yang-attributed Spiritual Plants, and Five Elements high-grade Spiritual Plants within the Treasure Mansion Space also rapidly flowered and bore fruit under the impetus of the Power of Years.
Yin-attributed Spiritual Plants, such as Netherworld Flowers and Profound Yin Spirit Grass, bloomed with a dark light, emitting a rich Yin Qi; Yang-attributed Spiritual Plants, such as Sun Spirit Flowers and Scarlet Yang Fruits, bloomed with a scorching light, emitting a rich Yang Qi.
Five Elements high-grade Spiritual Plants, such as Gold Spirit Fruit, Emerald Cloud Ancient Vine, Azure Water Spirit Lotus, Nine Yang Spirit Grass, and Earth Rock Spirit Ginseng, and many other Spiritual Plants also rapidly matured under the impetus of the Power of Years, emitting a rich Five Elements Spiritual Qi and condensing into Spiritual Plants.
Within the entire Treasure Mansion Space, a spectacular scene of Spiritual Plants flowering and fruiting seemed to have been unleashed.
Countless high-grade Spiritual Plants rapidly flowered, bore fruit, and dropped seeds under the impetus of the Power of Years, a scene like the grand spectacle at the beginning of heaven and earth, shocking to the heart.
Spiritual Seeds sprinkled down like raindrops, each containing vast Spiritual Qi and profound Dao rhythm, as if proclaiming the vitality and prosperity of this space.
Li Mu stood at the center of the Chaotic Dao Domain, his robes fluttering, his gaze like a torch.
With a wave of his hand, countless Spiritual Seeds rolled back like a galaxy, converging towards his palm, as if tens of thousands of stars were falling.
The Five-Colored Flood Dragon hovered beside Li Mu, its dragon eyes filled with shock and awe.
It had never imagined that its Master could, with such means, ripen countless high-grade Spiritual Plants in the mansion all at once.
When the last Time-Space Lotus Seed disappeared into Li Mu's palm, the entire Treasure Mansion suddenly fell into dead silence.
Those Spiritual Plants that had just been spewing out ten thousand rays of light now collapsed with a crash, as if their spines had been drawn out.
The Void Dao patterns of the nine void spiritual mushroom disintegrated inch by inch, and its umbrella-shaped cap collapsed into a fist-sized black hole.
The Sword Qi lotus platform of the purple gold spirit flower turned into dust, and dark golden pus and blood flowed from the remaining calyxes.
The human-shaped body of the medicine king spirit ginseng suddenly exploded, and three thousand twisted Cultivator remnants burst from its roots, howling as they dissipated into the Void Realm.
Countless high-grade Spiritual Plants withered one after another, turning into flying ash.
"Li Dage! What happened?"
Xue'er awoke from her seclusion, transformed into human form, and with a delicate hand caught a withered Profound Yin flower petal, appearing before Li Mu: "So many Spiritual Plants have burned their Origin to condense Spiritual Seeds! Li Dage, why did you do this!"
"That's right! Master, you spent countless efforts to plant these high-grade Spiritual Plants!"
The Green-Eyed Golden Ape then appeared beside Li Mu, asking in confusion.
The Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix, Ink Jade Rock Lizard, Azure Moon True Dragon, and all the Beast Companions appeared one after another, surrounding Li Mu, their eyes filled with worry.
At this moment, the Painting World Treasure Mansion had already become a dead land.
The space, originally filled with Spiritual Qi and vibrant with life, was now permeated with an aura of decay and desolation.
Countless high-grade Spiritual Plant remains were scattered on the ground, turning into flying ash and drifting with the wind.
The Spiritual Qi within the Treasure Mansion was almost completely drained, and even the main Spiritual Vein of the Five Elements Spirit Mountain appeared dim and lusterless.
Li Mu retracted his Chaotic Dao Domain, his expression calm, his gaze as deep as an abyss.
He looked down at the countless Spiritual Seeds condensed in his palm, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"The Treasure Mansion Space lacks spiritual power and can no longer support such a vast number of high-grade Spiritual Plants!" Li Mu explained, then added, "Next, I also plan to re-refine the Painting World Treasure Mansion and reshape its Artifact Foundation for it.
You don't need to worry!"
Hearing this, although the Beast Companions still had doubts, seeing Li Mu's calm expression, their hearts settled down a little.
The Five-Colored Flood Dragon circled beside Li Mu, a hint of anticipation flashing in its dragon eyes, and it asked with concern, "Master, how do you plan to re-refine the Treasure Mansion? Do you need our help?"
Li Mu smiled slightly and summoned a damaged Artifact from his body.
The damaged Artifact that appeared in his palm was only palm-sized, covered in spiderweb-like cracks, yet it emitted an ancient aura that made the Yao Beasts tremble.
A damaged bronze mirror, its surface reflecting not a reflection, but the grand scene of towering trees from the Primordial Era.
"Master! What kind of Dao Artifact is this, so damaged, yet containing such terrifying power!"
The Five-Colored Flood Dragon suddenly let out a dragon-like tremor, a mix of fear and dread, its entire body's Artifact patterns blooming uncontrollably, its three-zhang dragon body writhing in pain in the air, intimidated by the terrifying power emitted by the damaged mirror.
Xue'er's Moon Wheel Dao Seal on her nine tails suddenly burst forth with clear light, and she staggered back half a step, exclaiming, "Li Dage, this damaged Artifact hides the wails of millions of plant spirits!"
The Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix's Nirvana True Fire uncontrollably surged towards the damaged Artifact, but condensed into an emerald-colored wood spirit flame upon touching the mirror surface.
Cracks appeared in the Vajra patterns on the Green-Eyed Golden Ape's forehead, and a miniature golden wood phantom actually grew out.
...
As soon as the damaged mirror appeared, all the Beast Companions displayed unusual phenomena, affected by the terrifying power it contained, and were filled with dread.
Li Mu's expression was calm, his gaze profound, holding the broken bronze mirror in his palm, and he said lightly, "This item is called 'Ancient Azure Wood Mirror'.
It was left by a Dao Lord who achieved Dao through plants and trees in ancient times.
Although it is damaged, the power of plant Origin contained within it is enough to help me re-refine the Treasure Mansion, and even elevate the Treasure Mansion to a higher level."
The Five-Colored Flood Dragon endured its discomfort and asked tremblingly, "Master, this damaged mirror is so terrifying, how do you control it? If you're not careful, it might backfire!"
Li Mu smiled slightly, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes: "It's fine, I have already comprehended the Chaos Dao principles, and I can use the Chaos Power to suppress the plant spirits within the damaged mirror.
Moreover, although this mirror is damaged and has lost its spirituality, its Origin has not been lost, and it is the best item for re-refining the Treasure Mansion."
As Li Mu's voice fell, he gently lifted his palm, and the broken bronze mirror slowly floated in the air.
The cracks on the mirror surface trembled slightly under the pack of Chaos Power, as if responding to his call.
The phantom of the Primordial Myriad Trees reflected in the mirror became increasingly clear, as if it wanted to pull the entire Treasure Mansion Space into that ancient plant paradise.
"Ancient Azure Mirror..." Li Mu murmured softly, a complex emotion in his eyes.
He gently caressed the mirror surface, and where his fingertips touched, a faint resonance was transmitted, as if telling a long-lost memory.
"Master, this damaged mirror... seems to have some connection with you?" The Five-Colored Flood Dragon noticed the change in Li Mu's expression and asked cautiously.
Li Mu was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "This mirror is something from my previous life."
As soon as these words came out, all the Beast Companions were startled, and even Xue'er couldn't help but widen her eyes, her nine tails gently swaying, her eyes flickering with spiritual light.
"Something from a previous life?" Xue'er asked softly, with a hint of disbelief in her tone.
Li Mu nodded, his gaze as deep as an abyss: "In my previous life, I achieved Dao through plants and trees, ascending to the position of Dao Lord, and the Ancient Azure Mirror was my destined Dao Artifact, refined with my lifelong cultivation.
It not only helped me control the Origin of all plants and trees, but also, at the time of my fall, at the cost of its own spirituality, protected my Divine Soul from being Eternal and helped me Reincarnation and Rebirth."
Li Mu's expression shifted slightly, with a hint of emotion, he said, "If not for this mirror, I would have long since been Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, and would have no chance to return to the Immortal Realm, and it, too, lost its spirituality because of this, becoming a damaged Artifact."
Speaking of this, Li Mu fell into reminiscence, because of the Ancient Azure Mirror, he reincarnated into the Dharma-ending world - Blue Star, and also because of it, he returned to this world.
It wasn't until he advanced to Great Vehicle Dao Lord that he finally awakened the Ancient Azure Mirror hidden within his body, as well as a part of his past life memories, and the true Origin of his Heavenly Talent - Talent Divine Power - Plant Spirit Extraction and Identifying Myriad Spirits.
Li Mu's deep gaze fell upon the broken bronze mirror, his fingertips gently tracing the alarming cracks on its surface, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart.
Hearing this, all the Beast Companions were silent.
Although they were Yao Beasts, they also understood what the loss of spirituality of a nine-rank Dao Artifact meant.
Xue'er looked at Li Mu, empathizing with him, and sighed with respect, "Li Dage, this mirror's kindness to you is truly moving."
Li Mu nodded, and said heavily, "Indeed, it is because of it that I gained the Divine Ability Talent 'Plant Spirit Absorption', which allowed me to return to the Mahayana stage so quickly!"
"Plant Spirit Absorption?" A hint of confusion flashed in Xue'er's eyes.
Li Mu explained, "This Divine Ability was created by me in my previous life, using the Ancient Azure Mirror as a medium to comprehend the Origin of plants and trees.
It can extract the essence of all plants and trees for my own use, and even reverse the life and death of Spiritual Plants and ripen Spiritual Seeds.
This Divine Ability is fused with my Divine Soul and did not disappear after my Reincarnation, which is why I can ripen countless high-grade Spiritual Plants in a short period of time."
Hearing this, all the Beast Companions suddenly understood.
The Green-Eyed Golden Ape scratched its head and said honestly, "So that's it, no wonder Master's control over Spiritual Plants is so exquisite."
Li Mu smiled slightly, his gaze once again falling on the Ancient Azure Mirror, and his tone carried a hint of determination: "Today, I will use this mirror to re-refine the Treasure Mansion, not only to restore the Treasure Mansion's vitality, but also to let it regain its former glory.
Once the Treasure Mansion is re-refined, with this mirror as the foundation, I will re-walk the path of Dao attainment!"
"Master! Is it suitable to use it to re-refine my Artifact Foundation! It's so important to you!" The Treasure Mansion Spirit, the Five-Colored Flood Dragon, said worriedly.
Hearing this, Li Mu looked at the Five-Colored Flood Dragon and responded with a smile, "You don't need to worry.
Although the Ancient Azure Mirror is of extraordinary significance to me, precisely because of this, I must let it play its due role.
It is not only my destined Dao Artifact, but also the link between my past and present lives.
Now, its spirituality is gone, its Artifact nature is no longer, but its Origin is not lost, and it still contains endless power.
Using it to re-refine the Treasure Mansion is not only to restore the Treasure Mansion's vitality, but also to allow its power to continue and regain its former glory."
"However, to re-refine your Artifact Foundation, I still need to gather a few other nine-rank divine objects!" Li Mu paused, then added. (End of this chapter)
