"Ji! Master, what is this, I hate it!"
The little white eyes stared at the "Insect Classic" and expressed its disgust in a delicate voice.
Hearing this, Li Mu came to his senses and was a little surprised.
Xiaobai is the spirit of the sixth-level Gu insect. After passing through the thunder tribulation of transformation, it still did not show its human form and usually did not speak much. However, today, because of the "Insect Classic", this level Inheritance, showing obvious disgust, which had to make Li Mu curious.
Thinking of the scene when he was reading the "Insect Book" just now, when his consciousness was exposed to the residual spirit of the "Insect Book" and thousands of insects devoured his soul, Li Mu suddenly became enlightened.
Li Mu gently touched Xiao Bai's little head and tried to comfort him: "Xiao Bai, I was negligent. Although this "Insect Classic" is a Taoist inheritance and contains endless secrets and power of the Insect Tao, it has also changed due to the age. Jiuyuan contains the remnant spirit of the previous owner..."
"No! It's not because it hurts the owner, but because this thing has eaten away hundreds of millions of insect souls. I hate it by nature. Destroy it quickly."
Xiao Baiwu stared at Li Mu with an unprecedented determination in his voice, and his eyes flashed with deep hatred for the "Insect Classic", which made his soul tremble. trembling.
Li Mu looked at Xiaobai in surprise. He was usually fearless, but now he was so nervous. His disgust for the "Insect Classic" was so strong that he even asked for its destruction.
"This Book of Insects is related to whether you can survive the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation. I need to find a way to help you." Li Mu frowned slightly and explained patiently, trying to guide Xiaobai to see things. the other side of.
Hearing this, a trace of hesitation flashed in Xiaobai's eyes. It wasn't that he didn't know his priorities, but his natural disgust made it difficult to let go.
Seeing this, Li Mu first put away the "Insect Scripture". To inherit this fragmentary scripture, there should be prerequisites, which is to first understand the language of the insect soul, and then avoid being counterattacked by the power of the insect soul. The method of soul protection.
If Xiaobai is willing to assist him in learning the inheritance of the "Insect Classic", it will be a good choice. With his innate ability to restrain the soul and his ability to speak the insect language, he is undoubtedly the best choice. However, , Xiaobai is naive and has clear hatred. It is really not easy to persuade it.
After putting away the "Insect Classic", Xiaobai's mood immediately improved, he curbed his hostility, lay on Li Mu's shoulder, and regained his composure.
Seeing this, Li Mu smiled bitterly, stretched out his hand to caress Xiaobai's tender body, and secretly thought about how to persuade it in the most appropriate way. Direct force was never a good idea, and the only way was to use emotion and understanding as a bridge. Help Xiaobai overcome the hurdle in his heart.
"Xiao Bai, I know that you have a natural rejection of the "Insect Scripture", but it is not only a inheritance of the Insect Dao, but also the key to help you fight against the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation. Your and my destiny may lie on this line. They are closely connected." Li Mu's voice was gentle but firm, trying to make his words persuasive while not forgetting to take care of Xiaobai's feelings.
"Master, don't learn, don't learn!" Xiaobai stubbornly retorted.
There was a hint of urgency and worry in the vernacular, and complex emotions flashed in his eyes. He tried hard to convey more information beyond words, telling Li Mu what the disadvantages were, but it involved the secret of Taoist inheritance, which Don't quite understand.
Seeing this, Li Mu was slightly startled, wondering why Xiaobai was so resistant to this insect technique.
"Xiao Bai, you seem to know something about the secrets of the "Insect Classic", right? Tell me, why are you so opposed?" Li Mu's voice became softer, trying to appease Xiao Bai's emotions, and at the same time Also hoping to get more clues from it.
"Woo, ow, I don't know! It's very dangerous, don't learn it!" Xiaobai's eyes were red with anxiety, but he could only whimper intermittently. He shook his head desperately, as if he wanted to use this method to stop Li Mu. decision.
Seeing that Xiaobai's emotions were so intense, Li Mu sighed and gave up the idea of ​​practicing this "Insect Classic" through Xiaobai.
"Okay, okay, Xiaobai, I don't want to learn anymore." Li Mu comforted softly, gently took Xiaobai off his shoulders and let him sit on his knees so that he could better Communicate with it. "Although you don't know the specific danger, your intuition tells me that this "Insect Classic" is indeed not simple, and I will not take risks easily."
Hearing this, Xiaobai's tense body couldn't help but relax. He came down and took the initiative to touch Li Mu's palm to show intimacy.
Looking at Xiao Bai's appearance, Li Mu became more and more curious. What kind of horror did that "Insect Book" contain? Xiao Bai was so rude. However, Xiao Bai reacted like this, and Li Mu also gave up. Continue to delve into the ideas of The Worm Book.
I am going to collect some ancient books on practicing the 'Insect Way' first and study the inherited techniques.
Li Mu took out a soul bottle containing the soul of a sixth-order monster from the Jiuzang Spirit Pearl, and prepared to feed Xiaobai.
Seeing the Nahun Bottle, Xiaobai's eyes lit up and he stood in the air, obviously full of anticipation for the delicious food that was about to come. His clear eyes were full of joy and gratitude.
Li Mu smiled slightly and opened the soul bottle with ease. A wisp of black demon soul quickly flew out of the bottle, filling the air with a sinister atmosphere.
A white shadow flew away, the small mouth blocked the mouth of the bottle, and with a strong suction, the black demon soul was quickly sucked into the small mouth under the fierce suction, as if being pulled by invisible hands.
Xiaobai closed his eyes tightly, his body bulged slightly, as if he was trying his best to digest this powerful demon soul power, and his body exuded powerful soul power, forming a strange scene.
Seeing this, Li Mu's eyes flashed with approval. Xiaobai looked young and cute on the outside, but in fact he possessed extraordinary swallowing and digestion abilities. This was the terrifying power of the sixth-level Gu insect spirit. at.
"Xiaobai, how do you feel?" Li Mu smiled slightly and asked with concern.
Xiao Bai turned back to look at Li Mu, his eyes full of excitement and satisfaction. He nodded slightly, then his body trembled slightly, and a more solid soul power wave emanated from its body. Obviously, this This devouring has increased its strength.
The next moment, Xiaobai opened his mouth slightly and yawned.
Li Mu smiled broadly, waved his hand, put it into the Soul Controlling Treasure Bracelet, let it have a good rest, and began to count other high-level spiritual objects. ...
Time passed, and half a month passed. Li Mu ended his retreat, came out of the training room, and immediately went to the spiritual field to inspect two sixth-level spiritual plants.
The sun shines through the sparse clouds and shines on the vibrant spiritual field in the mountain behind the sect. The golden light and the green leaves complement each other, making it particularly dazzling.
Li Mu appeared next to the spiritual field. The six-armed demon ape guarding the spiritual field quickly revealed his transformed body and saluted forward: "Greetings to the master!"
"Get up!" Li Mu glanced at it, and his eyes fell on the two spiritual fields, checking the growth of Yanyuan Spirit Grass and Mou Xing Spirit Grass.
Li Mu walked slowly along the path in the spiritual field, carefully observing each spiritual plant to make sure there were no insects or abnormalities.
Yanyuan Lingcao sways gently in the breeze. The veins on its leaves seem to contain the mystery of life, exuding a light fragrance, which is refreshing and refreshing. The Mou Xing Spirit Grass is even more dazzling. The surface of its fruit shines like stars, as if it has absorbed the essence of the night sky. Each one contains huge spiritual power.
Li Mu raised a satisfied smile at the corner of his mouth, confirming that they were growing well, and felt a little at ease.
"It seems that you have taken good care of me during this period." Li Mu praised the six-armed monster ape, with a hint of satisfaction and trust in his tone.
Hearing this, a smile appeared on the honest face of the six-armed demon ape, and he responded faithfully: "Thank you, master, for the compliment. This is what I should do."
Li Mu smiled and waved his hand, attracting a shower of spiritual rain. Water the spiritual fields.
The spiritual rain falls finely and gently on the spiritual field. Every drop contains rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth, nourishing this vibrant high-grade spiritual field. Yanyuan Spiritual Grass and Mouxing Spiritual Grass are nourished by the spiritual rain. Underneath, it is full of vitality, the leaves are more green, and the stars on the fruits are more and more dazzling.
Li Mu stood aside and watched this scene quietly, with a deep light shining in his eyes, as if he was thinking about something.
Now that the expansion of Huajie Baofu is successful, Li Mu hesitates whether to transplant them into the Baofu space to avoid accidents.
The Xuantian Sword Sect is not at peace now, and many sect forces are eyeing him. Li Mu weighs the pros and cons in his mind, looking at the spiritual field that is more lush and lush after being bathed in the spiritual rain, and puts these two precious sixth-level spiritual plants Transplanting them into the Baofu space can protect them from outside interference to the greatest extent, but it also means giving up this carefully cultivated high-grade spiritual field and the natural growth advantages it brings.
"Although Baofu space is good, it is not a long-term solution." Li Mu thought to himself: "The growth of spiritual plants cannot be separated from the nourishment of heaven and earth. If they blindly rely on the power of space, their quality and quality may be affected. Potential."
So, Li Mu made the decision to maintain the status quo. These sixth-level spiritual plants will continue to grow naturally in this unique spiritual field. With the rich aura and natural blessings of the mountains behind the sect, Yanyuan Lingcao and Mouxing Lingcao will definitely grow vigorously.
In the days that followed, Li Mu's life became more regular and fulfilling, studying ancient books, understanding the way of insects, refining weapons, refining elixirs, occasionally taking care of spiritual plants..., and lived a plain and quiet life. Life.
Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
With the prestige of the Artifact Refining Master, Li Mu's network of contacts has become extremely broad, and the Xuantian Sword Sect responds to his requests. They know that Li Mu likes to study some side skills, and now he has even studied the way of insects.
So, he took the initiative to collect rare classics and secret maps related to the insect path for Li Mu, and even exchanged rare insect eggs and strange insects from various forces at any cost, just to win Li Mu's friendship, he did not hesitate to cost.
In various ancient secret books on the insect path, such as: "Induction of Ten Thousand Insects", "Spiritual Insect Parasitism Technique", "Insect Array Illustration",..., and so on, there are thousands of secret books on the insect path. With help, Li Mu gradually figured out some mysteries related to the insect path.
I probably also understand the reason why Xiaobai resisted him so fiercely in practicing the "Insect Classic" before.
Li Mu also gradually realized why the Chong cultivator was despised and regarded as a heretical path by all the monks. Because this path is extremely difficult to practice, there are many disadvantages hidden behind it that cannot be ignored and many harmful effects on the monks. Potential negative impacts.
First of all, the cultivation process of insect cultivation is often accompanied by a huge mental burden. Establishing a spiritual connection or even symbiosis with insects requires monks to have extremely high mental control and endurance. Sharing emotions and thoughts with insects for a long time can easily cause the monk's spiritual world to be invaded, causing chaos and division. If it cannot be properly controlled, it can even cause serious mental problems, such as hallucinations, mania, and even loss of self.
Secondly, insect cultivators are highly dependent. Once they lose the assistance of insects, the monks' combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced. This over-dependence not only limits the overall development of the monks' own abilities, but also makes them unable to face certain conditions. Especially vulnerable to the environment or enemies. For example, if nymphs are wiped out on a large scale or restricted by special means, insect cultivators may instantly lose their combat effectiveness and fall into a desperate situation.
Furthermore, the insect cultivation method is often accompanied by certain moral controversies. In order to cultivate powerful insects, monks may need to collect rare resources and capture other creatures as food or sacrifices. In the long run, this can easily lead to inner conflicts and struggles in the monks and affect their character cultivation.
Finally, the road of insect cultivation is full of unknowns and dangers. There are many types of insects with different habits, including some that are highly toxic and aggressive. In the process of cultivating and controlling these insects, a monk may suffer backlash if he is not careful, ranging from injury to death. In addition, natural laws such as the growth cycle and reproductive habits of insects are often difficult to predict, bringing many uncertain factors to the monks' training plans.
Xiaobai's previous fierce resistance to Li Mu's practice of the "Insect Classic" may be due to partial recognition of these disadvantages and negative effects. However, it is more likely that it was used to refine the inheritance of the "Insect Classic" materials, and their unique spirituality.
If you guessed correctly the spiritual materials used to refine the "Insect Scripture", its birth and inheritance revolve around an extremely rare and mysterious spiritual material - "Soul Worm Cocoon".
The soul cocoon, as the name suggests, is a cocoon-like object formed by an ancient insect under specific conditions, containing powerful soul power and life essence. This kind of spiritual material is extremely rare and can only be formed in the purest natural environment after hundreds or even thousands of years of gestation. The refining of the "Insect Sutra" is based on this soul insect cocoon as the core, supplemented by countless kinds of spirit insect essence and blood, and is integrated through complex rituals and spells to carry the Taoist methods.
The spirit of the soul cocoon is extremely strong. It can not only help spread the law and establish a deep spiritual connection with the monks, but also can invisibly affect the monk's mind and will. If the monk's mind is not strong, it is easy to He lost himself in the pursuit of power and was swallowed up by the desires and instincts of insects.
Li Mu has realized that his previous understanding of Chong Xiu was too one-sided. He only saw its powerful power and potential, but ignored the risks and costs behind it, so he decided to put aside learning this method for the time being.
However, after studying the insect path for these years, Li Mu has become more and more pessimistic about Xiaobai's ability to survive the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation in the future. (End of chapter)