Soon, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen took action quickly. Led by the Xuantian Sword Sect, they raised their arms and called out urgently, gathering elite monks from various sects in Zhongzhou, as well as the power of the eight major families in Zhongzhou. Under their call, a fleet of unprecedented scale was formed The formation was quickly completed, and the momentum was like a rainbow, ready to set sail and head straight to the sea of the underworld.
In this expedition, their goal is not only to annihilate the Immortal Demon Lord in the Nether Water Sea and prevent his conspiracy to break the water seal, but they also plan to take advantage of the trend to counterattack the Southern Wilderness Spiritual Territory, preparing to conquer it all in one go. The power of the Demonic Abyss expels the spiritual world.
Li Mu was happy to see the success of this matter, and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the refining of high-level spiritual weapons and seventh-level Taoist soldiers. The fierce battle that the monks on the front line were about to face. He could not go to the battlefield himself, so he could only use this method He tried his best to strengthen their combat power and expressed his support for the monks with practical actions.
Li Mu is also full of expectations for the upcoming battle, hoping that Sword Master Feng and the others can take this opportunity to reverse the situation in one fell swoop.
The water seal in the Nether Sea and the fire seal in the Southern Wilderness Spiritual Realm. These two extreme spiritual lands are occupied by the Demonic Abyss forces. To take them back, Li Mu subsequently planted seven high-level Only then can Lingzhi's plan proceed smoothly.
After three months of careful preparation, the demon-defeating fleet finally set off. As the fleet sailed out of the port in an orderly manner, the sea was sparkling, reflecting the majestic figure of the galloping fleet. The flags fluttered in the sea breeze, like giant strips. The dragon meandered forward in a majestic way, flying thousands of miles away in the blink of an eye.
At this time, in the Qixuan Sect, Li Mu was still busy in the weapon refining room. The fire illuminated his focused face. He was concentrating on refining the weapon. Qin Wentong's sudden visit broke the tranquility.
"Sect Leader Li, the demon-killing fleet has been dispatched." After Li Mu finished refining the weapon, Qin Wentong reported with a solemn look on his face.
Li Mu nodded and put away the newly minted spiritual weapon, a complex look flashed in his eyes.
"Are you leaving... I hope Elder Fang and the others can return in triumph." Li Mu suddenly realized this and murmured to himself expectantly.
Xuantian Sword Sect mobilized its army this time, and Qixuan Sect, as a subordinate sect, was naturally bound to do so. Sect masters such as Fang Shixin, the master of Jinjian Peak, Nangong Chenxing, the master of Giant Rock Peak, and Wen Bisheng, the master of Lian Shen Hall, all responded to the call, and their safety inevitably affected Li Mu's heart.
There are only a few people in the Qixuan Sect who can take advantage of them. If they encounter any accident, their high-end combat power will be almost wiped out.
"Sect Master, please rest assured that Xuantian Sword Sect is fighting with almost all its strength this time. The two sword masters even brought the seventh-level Dao sword that you personally refined, and their combat power has been greatly increased. This time There is no doubt that we will win the battle." Qin Wentong looked at Li Mu with respect and said with certainty.
Qin Wentong's tone when he said this was full of admiration for Li Mu's weapon-refining skills.
Refining the seventh-level Taoist weapon! For someone like him who has spent his whole life refining spiritual weapons, that is a state that he never dares to dream about.
However, Li Mu did it easily. He only had the cultivation of God Transformation and was less than two hundred years old, but he had successfully refined two seventh-level Taoist swords. Such an achievement was simply unbelievable. Qin Wentong saw it deeply. He glanced at Li Mu, his heart filled with respect.
Li Mu was accustomed to Qin Wentong's scorching gaze, so he smiled back and asked: "Elder Qin, if nothing happens, just leave it like this! I have been busy for several months, and I am ready to take a rest."
Hearing this, Qin Wentong couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. During this period, he had been working on Li Mu's weapon refining and gained a lot. He gradually reached the threshold of refining sixth-level spiritual treasures. He wanted to continue to observe and learn and strive for an early breakthrough, but Now it seemed that Li Mu obviously needed a rest, and he was too embarrassed to ask for it again.
"In that case, Sect Master, please have a good rest." Qin Wentong nodded regretfully, and then he seemed to think of something, and quickly added: "By the way, Sect Master, I have the responsibility to entrust you with the refining this month. "Do you want them to wait for a while for the list of artifacts? However, some of them are heads of semi-large families, so you should consider it carefully."
As he said that, Qin Wentong took out the storage ring. A white jade slip was handed to Li Mu respectfully.
Li Mu quickly took the jade slip, immersed his spiritual thoughts in it, and quickly glanced at the list. He saw that there were indeed several prominent family names in it. He understood Qin Wentong's concerns. The patriarchs of four of the eight major families handed it over in person. Greetings, their purpose is self-evident.
With the news that he could refine seventh-level Taoist swords, Li Mu immediately became a hot target for many high-level monks in Zhongzhou, and this list is undoubtedly the target of all major forces. Recognition and esteem are also their attempts to build a relationship with him.
Seeing the entrustment lists of the four heads of the Kun family, Nangong family, Shangguan family, and Zhou family, Li Mu suddenly thought of something and his mind moved slightly.
Another wood-sealed 'Cangyuan Secret Realm' happens to be controlled by these eight major families. Now several clan leaders are visiting in person. Maybe they can take this opportunity to find out the news about the secret realm, Huo,
< br>Li Mu was secretly calculating in his heart, but his face showed no emotion. He looked up at Qin Wentong and said with a smile: "Elder Qin, please reply to the four chiefs of the eight major families and tell them that I want to communicate with them in detail. If you want to consider taking over their weapon refining commission, you invite them to come to our sect tomorrow to discuss it.”
When Qin Wentong heard this, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly followed the order and left.
After Qin Wentong left, Li Mu was immersed in his thoughts again, knowing that this opportunity was rare. He knew too little about the 'Cangyuan Secret Realm', but this secret realm was obviously related to the Chaos Seal Formation. , it is very likely that it is the wood-type sealed polar region, which has an irresistible attraction for him.
The next day, when the sun rose and filled the earth, the four patriarchs of the eight major families arrived as scheduled. They were led by Qin Wentong to an elegant courtyard in the sect leader's mansion, where Li Mu was already waiting. For a long time.
Seeing the arrival of the four patriarchs, Li Mu stepped forward to greet them, cupped his hands and smiled and said: "Li is really honored that these patriarchs can come to our sect in person."
Head of the Kun Family - Kun Yuanba laughed and said in return: "Sect Master Li, you are welcome. Now that you have become famous in Zhongzhou, it is our honor to be friends with you."
Everyone exchanged greetings for a moment and sat down separately. Li Mu looked at the four of them and said straight to the point: "To be honest, I invite you all to come today. In addition to wanting to know more about your weapon refining needs, there is something else I want to tell you. Everyone, please ask.”
Nangong Clan Leader Nangong Lie looked at Li Mu and asked curiously: “If there is anything that Sect Master Li needs to ask us for, we will tell you everything.”
< br>Li Mu nodded and slowly uttered a few words: "Cangyuan Secret Realm." As soon as these words came out, the faces of the four clan leaders changed slightly. Shangguan Yun, the clan leader of the Shangguan family, frowned and asked with concern: "Sect Leader Li , how do you know about the Cangyuan Secret Realm?"
Li Mu smiled slightly and explained: "To be honest, I have done some research on the seal formation, and the Cangyuan Secret Realm is different from what I know. I am very interested in this secret realm and want to know more about it.”
The head of the Zhou family, Zhou Hengping, pondered for a moment, looked at Li Mu and said: "Since Sect Master Li is interested in Cangyuan Secret Realm, we might as well speak up. This secret realm is indeed related to the sealing formation, and contains endless opportunities and mysteries. However, Entering the secret realm requires a sealing hub composed of display cards, and each of our eight major families has a portion of the sealing cards, and they need to collect all of them before they can be opened." After hearing this, Li Mu felt moved and asked, "I don't know. How many clan leaders are willing to let me enter this secret realm? In return, I can try my best to help you complete your weapon refining needs."
The four clan leaders looked at each other and said, "Sect Leader Li, it's not that we don't. I am willing to share, but the secret of this seal is related to the fate of our eight major families, unless you can become a member of our eight major families..."
Li Mu frowned slightly, but remained calm and caring on the surface. He asked: "Then how can I become a member of the eight major families?"
Nangong Lie then said: "It's very simple, as long as you marry any one of our eight major families, then we Of course we are a family.”
"Chief Nangong, don't be joking. If I become a Taoist couple with a girl from the Nangong family, will the other seven clan leaders be willing to do so?" Li Mu laughed and retorted.
"What's so difficult about this? Each of us has a girl from the clan to marry you, wouldn't you become a member of our eight major families?" Shangguan Yun said jokingly, the other clan leaders Hearing this, he also laughed.
Li Mu secretly cursed in his heart, but had to smile along with it, knowing that the eight major families were testing him, and at the same time they were setting up problems for him to prevent him from entering the 'Cangyuan Secret Realm' without going too far. offend him.
Li Mu pondered for a moment, looked at the four of them with a half-smile, and said seriously: "Li accepts the kindness of the clan leaders. But for such a big matter, the Sword Sect will probably not just sit idly by and watch."
As soon as Li Mu said these words, the four clan leaders were immediately speechless, right? If they want to poach Xuantian Sword Sect, they have to think carefully. This person can refine seventh-level Taoist weapons. If he is poached by them, Xuantian Sword Sect will not go berserk.
Thinking of this terrible consequence, cold sweat broke out on the foreheads of the four clan leaders.
Seeing the reactions of the four people, Li Mu secretly laughed in his heart, knowing that his strategy worked. He did not intend to actually marry into the eight major families, but he just took this opportunity to let them retreat in the face of difficulties, and at the same time, he also hinted to them that he was not without a backer.
Li Mu continued: "Several clan heads, it's not that I don't want to be deeply bound to the eight major families, but this matter does need to be carefully considered. Moreover, I believe that there are many ways of cooperation between us. , It doesn’t have to be through marriage.”
Hearing this, Kun Yuanba and others nodded in agreement. They also knew that the marriage method was indeed a bit too direct and crude, and the Xuantian Sword Sect behind Li Mu was indeed not something they could easily offend.
Nangong Lie sighed and said: "What Sect Master Li said is absolutely true, but we didn't think it through well. Then we won't mention the marriage anymore, but I'm afraid this 'Cangyuan Secret Realm' thing won't satisfy Sect Master Li. ! ”
"Indeed, our eight major families jointly hold the key to the secret realm. It has been agreed that only outstanding disciples from each clan can enter it and obtain various high-level resources once it opens in a thousand years." Shangguan Yun indicated.
“That’s right, for 23,000 years, our eight major families have jointly customized a quota allocation contract. Every time it is opened, each family will enter according to the quota allocated in the contract. If you are not a member of the eight major families, you cannot enter. In the secret realm, we have inherited this practice for more than 20,000 years and have never made an exception." Kun Yuanba looked directly at Li Mu and solemnly reminded him.
"Sect Master Li, please change the conditions! Cangyuan Secret Realm is not suitable for trading." Zhou Hengping looked at Li Mu and said coldly.
"That's true!" Shangguan Yun looked at Li Mu and echoed, his voice revealing an unquestionable rejection.
Li Mu frowned slightly after hearing this. He originally thought that he could take this opportunity to explore the "Cangyuan Secret Realm", but he did not expect that there would be such a restriction.
After a moment, Li Mu raised his head, looked at the four clan leaders with burning eyes, and slowly said: "I understand the rules and the importance of the contract of the eight major clans, and fully respect your decisions, but now and then, the current situation Changes have already taken place.”
Li Mu paused and continued: “As far as I know, the Cangyuan Secret Realm controlled by the eight major families should be a sub-formation of the Chaos Territory Sealing Formation—Mu. It is one of the magic circles. This magic circle was used to seal the passage between the two realms in ancient times, and its importance is self-evident."
At this point, Li Mu's tone became serious and he added: "However, with the fall of the Nanzhong Spiritual Domain, two of the seven sub-formations of the Chaos Domain Formation have fallen into the hands of the Moyuan forces. They are breaking through the formation with force. This not only poses a huge threat to the Cangyuan Secret Realm. The threat also indirectly affected several other sealed places, causing the formation's strength to be greatly leaked."
Seeing that the faces of the four clan leaders became serious, I knew that my words had attracted their attention, so, Li Mu struck while the iron was hot and continued: "The current situation is urgent. Whether the formation power of Cangyuan Secret Realm is leaked and whether the seal is loose, all of this requires careful investigation and repair."
"And I am not only proficient in weapon refining. , is better at setting up formations, and has in-depth research on seals and magic formations. I can help you check for leaks in the seals of Cangyuan Secret Realm, and try to repair the disappearance of the restrictions!" Li Mu said firmly, looking at the four clan leaders.
After hearing this, the four clan leaders looked at each other in confusion. What Li Mu said was true. The current situation was indeed as he said. The secret realm of Cangyuan had indeed leaked the strength of the formation, and it had reached a point where there was no need to delay. Moreover, as the Supreme Elder of the Xuantian Sword Sect, Li Mu possesses both array weapons, top-notch strength and intelligence. His array formation ability might really be able to help them solve this crisis.
Nangong Lie took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Sect Master Li, we will seriously consider your proposal. However, after all, this is related to the core interests of the eight major families. We need to invite other families, etc. Let's discuss it when everyone is together."
"It's natural." Li Mu nodded in understanding and looked at the four clan leaders and said, "You can discuss it, but please make a decision as soon as possible. , the formation strength of Cangyuan Secret Realm has been weakened." (End of this chapter)