“Poof!” Li Mu used the Yin and Yang Five Elements Avatar technique, and his figure emerged from the waist of the Double-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon through a Five Elements water escape.
At the critical moment, Li Mu’s Divine Thought Divine Ability—Gathering Spirit Condensing Stars—resisted the opponent’s mysterious and unpredictable Illusory Power, successfully escaping from their clutches.
“Oh!” The White Feathered Demoness exclaimed, grabbing Miss Xue Er, who was clinging to Li Mu, by the neck, letting Li Mu escape.
“How dare you!”
“You’re courting death!”
“Release Miss Xue Er at once!”
…
Seeing their master ambushed and Miss Xue Er captured, Little Gold, Little Wa, Little White, and Qing Yue all exploded in rage, attacking with hatred.
A golden rod whistled through the air, a white ‘waterfall’ appeared out of nowhere, a fire cauldron spewed purple flames, and a green bell transformed into a black tiger, pouncing forward…
In an instant, powerful six-tier spirit treasure auras filled the entire area, weaving a ferocious offensive in the Void Realm, twisting space-time, and locking onto the young figure in white. It was as if he had poked a hornet’s nest, suddenly facing utter destruction.
The white-robed man’s expression changed drastically. Realizing he couldn’t ‘take care’ of Miss Xue Er under such an assault, he had no choice but to release her. His figure flickered, hiding once more.
“Five Elements Formation, activate! Position in Bingwei!” Li Mu shouted, releasing a wood-element six-tier Flying Sword and using the Spirit Control Contract Seal to notify Little Gold and the others.
At this moment, Li Mu’s eyes were one gray and one red, activating the Cultivation Technique Divine Ability, Yin-Yang Eyes, locking onto the white-robed man’s figure. Five Elements spiritual light flowed across his face and neck.
Li Mu’s Five Elements Dao Body operated at full power, catalyzing wood-element spiritual energy and imbuing it into the six-tier wood-element spiritual sword.
This terrifying fellow had revealed his tracks, so he couldn’t be allowed to escape. Li Mu went all out, acting as the wood-element formation holder himself, uniting with the other four Five Elements Yao Beasts to set up the Five Elements Formation, determined to trap him.
Under the effect of the Spirit Control Contract Seal, Little Gold, Little Wa, Qing Yue, and Little Phoenix were in sync with Li Mu. They fully activated their four six-tier Lifebound Treasures, quickly converging with Li Mu’s six-tier wood-element Flying Sword. The five six-tier spirit treasures of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth combined in the sky.
In a flash, the Five Elements Qi in the heavens and earth began to converge, forming a massive five-colored vortex that enveloped the area where the white-robed man had disappeared.
With the six-tier Five Elements Spirit Treasures as the foundation, the Five Elements Formation domain was activated, covering an area of a hundred li.
Killing Intent emerged simultaneously!
After the Five Elements Grand Formation was activated, an invisible Killing Intent spread out. Yellow dust rolled across the sky, engulfing the entire formation domain. The air was mixed with scorching Evil Qi, the temperature suddenly soared, the ground became damp, and vines grew wildly, spreading across the land…
The Five Elements Grand Formation rapidly evolved, intensifying. The white-robed man was forced to reveal his figure. Under the Five Elements Grand Formation, his cultivation was suppressed by the Five Elements essence, and a large amount of true essence rapidly drained away… The power of the Five Elements Grand Formation grew stronger and stronger, with yellow sand everywhere, obstructing vision. The air was scorching hot, filled with Killing Intent. The ground was wet and sinking, and vines grew wildly, leaving no place to stand, making every step difficult…
The white-robed man stood at the center of the Grand Formation, facing an overwhelming encirclement. Countless Five Elements Qi assaulted him incessantly. Killing Intent permeated every corner, as if to devour all living beings.
The surrounding Killing Intent grew increasingly intense. The power of the Five Elements Grand Formation seemed to tear this space apart. The white-robed man held a white jade bone fan, unleashing a large amount of spiritual energy to project a vast expanse of white light.
“Boom!” With a loud bang, a large swath of white light, like a surging tidal wave, slammed onto the yellow sand, instantly clearing a large area of Five Elements essence.
However, the Five Elements Grand Formation was a unified entity. The cleared Five Elements essence quickly replenished itself, returning to its original state in a moment.
The white-robed man’s expression changed drastically, and a hint of terror flashed in his eyes. The endless Five Elements essence made him feel an unprecedented pressure.
The power of the Five Elements Grand Formation grew even stronger. A vast and boundless sea of yellow sand churned and boiled. Every grain of sand seemed to carry the sharp Qi of metal and stone, possessing astonishing destructive power. Strong winds howled, carrying an aura of destruction. Endless yellow dust and sand intertwined, forming a scene of doomsday.
Countless vines, under the Five Elements Formation’s Birth, grew as thick as arms. They stretched wildly, numbering in the tens of thousands, like demonic claws, attaching themselves to Bai Tianya’s expanded demon domain, layer upon layer, like an inescapable cage.
The air almost boiled, like a giant steamer, filled with high-temperature water vapor, blurring vision. His entire body was roasted and steamed, in unbearable pain… Bai Tianya, in the midst of it, felt an unprecedented torment.
…
Looking at the white-robed man trapped in the Five Elements Formation, struggling like a cornered beast yet unable to break free, Li Mu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
However, looking at Little Gold and the others again, Li Mu’s heart sank.
Setting up the Five Elements Grand Formation with six-tier spirit treasures was quite difficult. The Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix was a seven-tier Yao Pet, but it was still young and had limited cultivation. Little Gold and Little Wa, with their Peak five-tier cultivation, found it quite strenuous to activate six-tier spirit treasures themselves, let alone form the Five Elements Grand Formation and maintain it for a long time.
Among the four Spirit Beasts, the six-tier Peak Double-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon was the most at ease. The other three little ones couldn’t hold on for much longer. However, the white-robed man inside the formation was a seven-tier Yao Beast capable of perfect transformation, and he seemed able to last for quite a while.
Li Mu frowned, unsure how to resolve the situation later.
Just then, Miss Xue Er anxiously spoke, “Third Uncle, Third Uncle, is that you?”
“It’s me, Little Xue. Don’t worry, this Grand Formation won’t trap me for long. Once I get out, I’ll help you regain your freedom!” The white-robed man inside the formation confirmed with a reply.
Third Uncle?
Li Mu, who was feeling tricky, couldn't help but freeze. He stared intently at the white-robed man. His Heavenly Talent—Identifying Myriad Spirits—took effect, and he immediately obtained his attribute information.
【Seven-Tailed Snow Fox (Transformed)】
【Grade: Seven-Tier Yao Spirit】
【Characteristics: Fox Breath Illusory Soul, Perfect Transformation, Tail Severance Escape, Bright Illumination Illusion, Soul Devouring Spirit Seizing.】
【Status: Deeply trapped in the Five Elements Formation, continuously injured, …】
…
This guy was actually Miss Xue Er’s elder!
Li Mu couldn’t help but be delighted. Perhaps there was a possibility of turning hostility into friendship.
Upon hearing Miss Xue Er’s words!
Little Gold, Little Wa, and the others all looked at Miss Xue Er in unison, their faces full of disbelief. Then, they all looked at Li Mu, awaiting his instructions.
“Oh no, Third Uncle, you’re mistaken! Lord Li didn’t enslave me! I’m not his Spirit Pet!” Miss Xue Er quickly waved her hand, responding to Bai Tianya.
Inside the Five Elements Formation, a hint of surprise flashed across Bai Tianya’s face. He asked suspiciously, “Is that true? What is he plotting?”
“Senior, I’m afraid you’ve misunderstood. I came here specifically to escort Miss Xue Er home, with no other intentions!” Li Mu’s Divine Thought conveyed to the Spirit Beasts to reduce the power of the Five Elements Grand Formation, and he quickly explained.
The white-robed man did not believe Li Mu’s words and instead asked Miss Xue Er, “Is what this person just said true?”
Miss Xue Er pouted, complaining, “That’s right, Lord Li is very nice. He insisted on sending me home. Besides, he saved my life, so he’s a good person. I wanted to follow him, but he wouldn’t let me!”
Suddenly receiving a good person card, Li Mu chuckled in amusement.
“Senior, no offense intended. I will withdraw the formation now, leave Miss Xue Er, and depart on my own. Would you kindly not seek trouble with me?” Li Mu smiled and gestured to the white-robed man within the Five Elements Formation.
“Third Uncle, Lord Li really did come specifically to send me back, with no other intentions. Besides, you were the one who attacked first, and I couldn’t stop it in time!” Miss Xue Er hurriedly spoke up for Li Mu, gesturing.
Upon hearing this, Bai Tianya, who was suffering within the Five Elements Formation, looked dejected and quite unwilling.
As a dignified seven-tier Yao Emperor, skilled in concealment and transformation, and proficient in illusionary arts, he had launched a sneak attack on a Nascent Soul cultivator. Yet, not only did the Cultivator escape, but he also used his methods, combined with his Spirit Beasts, to trap him in the Five Elements Formation.
This Five Elements Grand Formation, composed of six six-tier spirit treasures, was remarkably powerful and extremely difficult to deal with. With his cultivation, he certainly couldn’t find a way to break the formation in a short time.
However, there were some flaws in this formation, and the few Yao Beasts controlling the Spirit Treasures were not particularly strong. Bai Tianya wasn’t too worried; with his cultivation, he could still endure.
Bai Tianya, who had lost face, was planning to give that Human Race Cultivator a cruel lesson to regain some dignity after exiting the formation. But hearing Miss Xue Er’s words, he found himself unable to continue pursuing the matter.
“Senior, since you are Miss Xue Er’s Third Uncle, I will return Miss Xue Er to you. I shall take my leave. If I have offended you in any way, please be magnanimous!” Li Mu cupped his hands in a salute, then ordered Little Gold, Little Wa, and the others to dismantle the Five Elements Formation.
Little Gold, Little Wa, and the others exchanged glances, then followed Li Mu’s instructions, recalling their Lifebound Spiritual Artifacts, and the Five Elements Grand Formation disintegrated.
The five six-tier spirit treasures quickly flew back to Li Mu and his formation.
A white shadow flashed, and Bai Tianya appeared before Li Mu and Miss Xue Er.
The Spirit Beasts surrounded Li Mu in the center, each holding a six-tier Lifebound Spiritual Artifact, looking at him with wary expressions, fearing that he might turn hostile and harm Li Mu.
Bai Tianya’s gaze swept over the Spirit Treasures on the Spirit Beasts, a hint of envy and jealousy subtly appearing in his eyes.
Too extravagant!
One six-tier spirit treasure per person!
When did six-tier spirit treasures become so common?
One must know that even as a seven-tier Yao Emperor, he only possessed one six-tier spirit treasure passed down from his clan, which, having endured countless Years, was no longer reliable.
“Third Uncle!” Miss Xue Er joyfully flew towards Bai Tianya.
Bai Tianya reached out and caught her. Then, he raised his palm, placed it on Miss Xue Er’s head, and infused Yao power to investigate.
After a thorough examination, Bai Tianya found no trace of a servitude imprint on Miss Xue Er’s Divine Soul, which finally allowed him to relax.
“Senior, the misunderstanding has been resolved. I shall take my leave!” Li Mu looked at Bai Tianya, cupping his hands in a gesture.
Bai Tianya gave Li Mu a cold glance, which was considered tacit approval.
“Miss Xue Er, we shall meet again!” Li Mu breathed a sigh of relief and bid farewell to Miss Xue Er.
“Ah! Lord Li, wait for me! I’ll tell my mother to let me continue traveling with you. I don’t want to stay in the clan!” Seeing Li Mu actually about to leave, Miss Xue Er suddenly panicked and flew towards Li Mu.
Unexpectedly, as Miss Xue Er flew towards Li Mu, her neck was grabbed by Bai Tianya mid-flight.
“Don’t be silly! Do you know your mother was injured while searching for you and is now gravely ill in bed? You’re not going to take care of her, and you still want to run off?” Bai Tianya was furious, sternly scolding Miss Xue Er.
What!
Hearing that her mother was severely injured, Miss Xue Er instantly panicked and anxiously asked, “Third Uncle, how is my mother?”
“Hmph, now you finally remember your mother! Your mother was injured by a villain and poisoned. Now, not only has her cultivation been lost, but she even has difficulty transforming! Aren’t you coming back with me?!” Bai Tianya snorted in anger. His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Miss Xue Er’s heart, chilling her to the core.
Miss Xue Er, who was about to throw a tantrum, was now worried about her mother. She immediately had no time to bother with Li Mu and hurriedly followed Bai Tianya up the mountain.
Li Mu didn't want to meddle in other people's affairs. He watched Miss Xue Er and her Third Uncle leave together, then he also led his Spirit Beasts to quickly fly away from ‘Snow Cloud Ridge’.
…
With a new route planned, the Double-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon, under Li Mu’s guidance, led the team towards Wan Tao Mountain to see if they could subdue the Old Peach Tree Yao.
The journey to Wan Tao Mountain was a hundred thousand li. Without using a spiritual boat, it would take two days to arrive at the Double-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon’s speed.
During this time, Li Mu temporarily stayed within the Painting World Treasure Mansion, continuing to inventory his gains.
Inside the Painting World Treasure Mansion, Li Mu had already inventoried the Artifact Refining spiritual materials and began to inventory the Alchemy Spirit Medicine. This time, the harvest was incredibly abundant. He had harvested a large quantity of Spiritual Plants from the Infernal Tyrant Bear’s territory, and more importantly, there were also many Spiritual Plant seeds.
At that time, the battle was intense, so Li Mu collected all the Spiritual Plants without careful classification. With piles of densely packed Spiritual Plants and spiritual seeds, Li Mu used his Divine Sense to envelop them and began to classify them one by one.
Among them, there were extremely large numbers of first and second-tier Spiritual Plants, hundreds of thousands of them, with over five hundred different varieties.
There were sixteen thousand third-tier Spiritual Plants, and about three thousand fourth-tier Spiritual Plants.
There were nine hundred sixty-five fifth-tier Spiritual Plants, with seventeen varieties.
…
Those with strong vitality that could be transplanted and grown, Li Mu planted them in spiritual soil, waiting for them to mature and harvest their spiritual seeds. Those whose vitality was cut off were processed, dried, and prepared, or stored in the storage warehouse for future Alchemy.
Just as Li Mu was focused on tending to the spiritual fields, he suddenly received a contract message from the Double-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon.
Li Mu’s heart stirred, and he immediately emerged from the Painting World Treasure Mansion, summoned his Spirit Beasts, and watched a white shadow rapidly approach.
The white-robed man, accompanied by a tearful Miss Xue Er, suddenly turned back and appeared before them, blocking their path.
The Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix soared in the sky, revealing its true form. The Double-Horned Azure Moon Flood Dragon, Little Gold, and other Spirit Pets all showed fierce expressions, standing ready. In an instant, the entire atmosphere was like an arrow on a bowstring, ready to be unleashed.
Seeing Miss Xue Er’s tearful face and no Killing Intent from the white-robed man.
Li Mu quickly conveyed to the Spirit Beasts to restrain their hostility and asked, “Senior, may I ask why you have stopped us?”
“You are an Alchemist!?”
Bai Tianya’s scrutinizing gaze fell on Li Mu, directly asking the main question.
Li Mu was stunned, but soon understood everything from Miss Xue Er.
“Is your mother very ill?” Li Mu asked Miss Xue Er.
Upon hearing this, Miss Xue Er instantly broke down, looking at Li Mu with tearful eyes, pleading, “Lord Li, please save my mother! My mother is deeply poisoned, and now her cultivation is completely lost. The few healers in our clan cannot cure her. Please, save my mother…!”
As expected!
Li Mu sighed. He realized this trouble began when Miss Xue Er’s mother was severely injured.
Yao Race Cultivation differs from Human Race Cultivators. They excel in Body Refining and Cultivation, but they don’t focus on cultivation arts like Artifact Refining, Alchemy, divination, or planting. Even if they can Undergoing Tribulation and transform into human form, and are willing to specialize in these cultivation arts, they cannot master them.
Yao Beasts who suffer severe injuries usually either seize Medicinal Pills from Human Race Cultivators and consume them indiscriminately, or they search for Spiritual Plants. If they encounter difficult and complicated illnesses that ordinary medicine cannot treat, they can only rely on sheer willpower to endure.
