On the deck of the Earth Element Spirit Ship.
When the Azure Moon True Dragon flew to the Earth Element Spirit Ship, its figure suddenly shrank, and then transformed into a young man in his thirties, wearing a cyan robe, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, a green scale embedded between his brows, and a pair of horns on his head, exuding an exotic and majestic aura.
"Brother Qing Yue, congratulations on successfully passing the Lightning Tribulation!"
"Brother Qing Yue, your transformed appearance is so handsome!"
"Fellow Daoist Qing Yue, congratulations! The Great Dao is within reach!"
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As soon as the Azure Moon True Dragon landed, it was immediately surrounded by the enthusiastic Yao Beasts, who warmly congratulated it.
"Thank you, everyone. You all must also work hard and pass this Seven-rank True Spirit Thunder Tribulation soon." The Azure Moon True Dragon smiled slightly, its gaze falling on Little Gold and Little Tile, genuinely wishing them well.
Upon hearing this, Little Gold and Little Tile immediately deflated.
"Brother Qing Yue, we can't compare to you. Our Aptitude is mediocre, unlike Brother Crimson Flame who is a Seven-rank True Spirit from birth, nor like Senior Ginseng King, who has a long Lifespan and can undergo long periods of Cultivation and accumulation. We two might only be able to stay at the sixth-rank in this life." A hint of sadness flashed in Little Gold's eyes as he glanced at Little Tile and sighed with emotion.
"That's right, Little Gold and I have ordinary Aptitude and aren't very smart. We probably won't be able to pass the Seven-rank True Spirit's Lightning Tribulation in this life!" Little Tile also nodded, saying with a sorrowful face.
Among the Yao Beasts, their Aptitude was the worst. Little Gold originally only had the Bloodline of a fourth-rank Yao Beast, while Little Tile was the offspring of a black jade flood dragon and a fourth-rank Rock Lizard. If Li Mu hadn't invested a lot of effort, provided a large amount of rare spiritual materials, and taught them profound Body Refining methods, they wouldn't have been able to continuously Breakthrough Bloodline restrictions and successfully pass the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation, smoothly advancing to the sixth-rank in such a short time.
Hearing Little Gold and Little Tile's self-deprecating remarks, Li Mu immediately became displeased. His face darkened, and he sternly reprimanded them: "What kind of mentality is this for you two? First, calm down and Cultivate properly. If you really can't break the Bloodline shackles with your own strength, then find a way to solve it later. No matter what, you yourselves must not give up first!"
Li Mu's angry reprimand was like a deafening warning bell.
"Yes, Master, we know we were wrong!" Little Gold and Little Tile recovered, apologizing to Li Mu in unison, their voices tinged with a hint of fear and guilt.
Looking at Little Gold and Little Tile admitting their mistake, Li Mu's expression softened, and he said gently: "The path of Cultivation is long, and you still have a long way to go. You must correct your mindset and not be too negative!"
"Master, they were just confused for a moment! They know their mistake now and will change!" The Azure Jade Ginseng King looked at Li Mu and quickly spoke to ease the atmosphere.
"Yes! Yes! We will never be negative again!" Little Gold and Little Tile nodded like pounding garlic, repeatedly apologizing.
Li Mu glanced at them, then looked at the Azure Moon True Dragon, confirming the treasure it had obtained from the White Whale Demon Emperor, which had caused the White Whale Demon Emperor to pursue it relentlessly.
"Master, this is an unexpected gain I acquired from the White Whale Race this time. I hope you will accept it!" Qing Yue's face was filled with a faint smile as he took out two spiritual items from his storage ring: a blue spiritual water imprisoned in a spirit-sealing orb, emanating a powerful water Origin power, and a white jade token, handing them to Li Mu.
As this blue spiritual water appeared, the entire spirit ship's cabin immediately filled with a rich water Origin power.
This power was pure and strong, like the breath of the ocean, slowly surging, gently caressing the bodies of the Yao Beasts present, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort. It felt as if they were in the deep sea, surrounded by endless blue, making one feel refreshed and relaxed, as if their body and mind had been thoroughly cleansed.
The water Origin power emitted by the spiritual item not only greatly soothed and nourished the bodies and minds of the beasts, but also made them feel invigorated, as if all fatigue and pressure had been swept away by this power.
At this moment, Li Mu and the Yao Beasts seemed to be able to perceive the grandeur and vastness of the ocean, and comprehend the mysteries of the Origin of life.
Under the Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the information of the spiritual items in front of him appeared on the character panel.
【Blue Spirit Glass Water】
【Rank: Seven-rank Innate Spiritual Water】
【Characteristics: Moisturizes all things, Source of the Blue Sea, Spiritual Water is extremely soft, Removes impurities and dispels Yin, Endless Life Qi, Blue Spirit Water Essence.】
【Status: Glass Water solidified, Water Spirit surging, Spirituality active】
【Blue Spirit Glass Water, conceived from a special water element Spiritual Vein in the deep sea, is the Origin of Innate Seven-rank Spiritual Water, having undergone long Years of accumulation. It gathers the most soft and pure water Qi between heaven and earth, conceived from a special water element Spiritual Vein in the deep sea. It can nourish Life Qi, moisturize all things, counteract the most dry and hot forces in heaven and earth, and purify the Origin spirits of all things.】
【Water Origin Array Token】
【Rank: Seven-rank Array Artifact】
【Characteristics: Water Origin Grand Array, Unpredictable Illusions, Myriad Phenomena Divine Mechanism, Misty Reality, Water Mansion Array Core.】
【Status: Water Mansion remains hidden, Array Token Spirit is in slumber.】
【Refined from Sky-Net Spirit Jade, it comes with the Water Origin Law. After thousands of Years of gathering the most extraordinary and illusory array Qi between heaven and earth, it condenses Dao Law to conceive an Array Spirit. It is the central Array Token of the Lingbo Water Mansion. Continuously absorbing Water Origin power can allow the Array Token Spirit to become familiar and ascertain the location of the Azure Wave Water Mansion in advance.】
"You're giving me these two spiritual items? They must be of great benefit to you too! Do you know what they are?" Li Mu looked at the Azure Moon True Dragon with some surprise and asked in astonishment.
"I probably know a little, but these two spiritual items would be wasted on me. It's most suitable to offer them to Master. Besides, if it weren't for Master's several acts of salvation, how could Qing Yue have today's prestige? Please accept them, Master!" Qing Yue bowed slightly, his voice full of gratitude towards Li Mu.
Li Mu was touched upon hearing this, and smilingly shook his head: "I appreciate your kind intentions, but these two spiritual items are too precious, I cannot accept them."
"This viscous spiritual liquid is the Seven-rank Innate Spiritual Water - Blue Spirit Glass Water, the source of many deep-sea spiritual springs. It forms its own Water Origin Law Domain, and is a rare protective item for you. If you refine it a bit, it can serve as a Foundation for your Dao in the future." Li Mu looked at the Blue Spirit Glass Water trapped in the spiritual orb and unable to escape, honestly explaining to Qing Yue.
"As for this jade token, it is the core of a Water Mansion belonging to a certain great sea clan. If you refine it and then use Water Origin power to awaken the Array Token Spirit, it's equivalent to owning a Water Mansion. When the thousand-year Dao protection period ends, this Water Mansion can become the Foundation of your residence." After a pause, Li Mu pointed to the other spiritual item and explained in detail.
"Thank you for informing me, Master, but please still accept these two spiritual items. Otherwise, Qing Yue truly doesn't know what to use to repay you!" The Azure Moon True Dragon nodded understandingly, making a resolute choice.
"Master, just accept it! This is Fellow Daoist Qing Yue's kind intention!" The Azure Jade Ginseng King quickly chimed in to help.
The Azure Jade Ginseng King, who had experienced long Years and possessed extensive knowledge, greatly approved of Qing Yue's actions at this moment. Compared to the short-term benefits of the two spiritual items, a deeper binding of interests with Li Mu was the long-term plan. He was currently still in the Nascent Soul Stage, yet he possessed such formidable strength, capable of fighting a Seven-rank Demon Emperor without difficulty.
What kind of existence would he grow into in a few hundred or a thousand Years? An Immortal Emperor? Or a Dao Venerable?
A thousand Years flash by in an instant. Even if Li Mu remembers the Dao protection period, will he still remember after several thousand Years, or ten thousand Years?
Therefore, Qing Yue was willing to give up two spiritual items to curry favor with Li Mu and bind their interests more closely. In the Azure Jade Ginseng King's view, this was an extremely wise move for the old Dragon to plan for a great undertaking, and it didn't mind speaking up to help.
"Master, aren't you collecting seven Seven-rank Origin Spirit items to refine a Dao Origin Incarnation later? Isn't this Blue Spirit Glass Water just one of them? Why don't you accept it?" Little Gold couldn't help but interject.
Upon hearing this, the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire within Li Mu's body raged out, instantly burning the fur of Li Mu and the Yao Beasts. Fortunately, the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix reacted quickly, sacrificing the skyfire cauldron and promptly collecting the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire into the cauldron.
"Little Gold, who told you to talk nonsense!" Li Mu glared at Little Gold in exasperation, and quickly transmitted a Divine Thought to the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire inside the skyfire cauldron: "Extreme Yang, don't listen to that silly monkey. Even if I want to refine a Dao Origin Divided Soul, I won't lay a hand on you, nor will I use Innate True Spirit items for refining. That would go against the Heavenly Dao."
Upon hearing this, the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire within the skyfire cauldron finally calmed down. It had thought that it too would become a sacrifice for Li Mu to refine a Fire Origin Dao Incarnation!
Seeing the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire calm down in the skyfire cauldron, Li Mu couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. He glared at Little Gold and said angrily: "Little Gold, if you dare to spout nonsense again, believe it or not, I'll refine you into a Golden Yuan Clone!"
Little Tile, Qing Yue, and Ginseng King, who were affected by the residual power of the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire, all glared at Little Gold. Because of that stinky monkey's words, their images were greatly damaged, having been burned by the sudden burst of firepower from the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire.
Little Gold Shrinking the neck, knowing he had made a mistake, immediately retreated to a corner, not daring to speak out again.
Li Mu looked at the Yao Beasts and said frankly: "After I advance to the Soul Transformation Realm, I do indeed plan to refine seven Dao Origin Clones of different attributes. Currently, I have gathered a few Seven-rank spiritual items: Nine Li Soil, dragon source golden pearl, Four Symbols Spiritual Root, and Extreme Yin Nether Stone. I am still missing Seven-rank spiritual items of water, fire, and yang attributes."
"Master, then isn't this Blue Spirit Glass Water just perfect? Why don't you take it to refine?" Qing Yue once again handed the Blue Spirit Glass Water to Li Mu.
"No, this Blue Spirit Glass Water, like the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire, has given birth to an Innate Spirit. Firstly, it would harm my Yin virtue, and secondly, the refining difficulty is too great, harming the Origin, which would be more trouble than it's worth." Li Mu explained with a smile, then looked at the Azure Moon True Dragon, indicating and instructing: "Keep this item and refine it yourself. It's best to let it assist you intimately, like how the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix and the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire get along. It can also help your Origin continue to improve. Don't engage in short-sighted actions like devouring spirits and seizing Origin."
"Thank you, Master, for your guidance. Qing Yue understands!"
The Azure Moon True Dragon gratefully thanked Li Mu and put away the Blue Spirit Glass Water.
At this moment, the Azure Moon True Dragon already knew that Li Mu would not accept this Blue Spirit Glass Water, and also understood why the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix could be the youngest among the Yao Beasts, yet have the fastest growth in strength.
This stemmed from the fact that when the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix was still in its infancy, it had the Seven-rank Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire providing it with Origin power. Both sides mutually promoted each other, jointly strengthening their Fire Origin power. Therefore, it was able to grow into a sixth-rank Yao Beast within just a few decades after its birth, and it believed that it would be able to pass the Seven-rank True Spirit Thunder Tribulation in less than a century!
The Azure Moon True Dragon looked at the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix with envy, filled with emotion. It had wasted over three thousand Years, and if it hadn't met its Master, it probably wouldn't have been able to advance to a Seven-rank True Dragon in this lifetime.
"Master, why don't you accept this array token? The core of this Water Mansion is so high-ranked, there should be many high-ranked spiritual items inside, or perhaps a large quantity of the spiritual plant seeds you care about most!" Qing Yue took out another array token and looked at Li Mu, asking in confusion.
Upon hearing this, Li Mu couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart. Perhaps there truly was such a possibility.
A long time ago, Li Mu had also obtained a core array token of an Immortal Cave. That array token, only a fourth-rank, allowed him to meet the Celestial Evolution Divine Lord, and thus obtain the Seven-rank Heaven-Reaching Magic Treasure - Painting World Treasure Mansion, as well as a massive amount of spiritual seeds.
This time, the array token Qing Yue obtained was as high as seventh-rank. The rank of this Water Mansion must be extremely high. If there were spiritual seeds, they would definitely be rare and high-ranked spiritual plants.
Thinking of this, Li Mu's heart pounded, but being cautious as always, he forcefully suppressed this greed.
"There's no hurry for this matter. You keep it for now, awaken the Array Token Spirit, and see if you can get any valuable information first! As for exploring the Water Mansion, let's talk about it after I advance to the Soul Transformation Realm!" Li Mu thought seriously for a moment, then looked at Qing Yue and decided.
As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, the eyes of all the Yao Beasts lit up.
"Master, when will you advance to the Soul Transformation Realm?" The Azure Jade Ginseng King asked in surprise.
"That's right! Master, we don't see you Cultivate, so when will you advance?" Qing Yue could only put away the array token and looked at Li Mu, asking in confusion.
Hearing this question, Little Gold, Little Tile, and the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix all remained silent, looking at each other, not daring to speak casually.
They had been adopted by Li Mu since they were young and had followed him the longest. They vaguely knew some secrets about Li Mu's cultivation growth, which was related to the spiritual plants he cultivated. That's why Master was so dedicated, day and night, meticulously caring for those spiritual plants as if they were treasures.
Qing Yue and Ginseng King had followed their Master for the shortest time, only a few Years or a decade or so. During this period, their Master's cultivation had barely progressed, so they naturally didn't know when their Master would improve his Realm.
Looking at the different reactions of the several Yao Beasts, Li Mu smiled slightly, quite satisfied, and replied with a laugh: "Soon! If there are no surprises, in about ten Years!"
"If that's the case! Master, you need to quickly collect the remaining Seven-rank spiritual items for refining your Dao Origin Clones!" Qing Yue's spirit was lifted, and he said excitedly.
"That's right! If Master advances to the Soul Transformation Realm, he won't have to be so low-key anymore!" Little Gold said happily.
Little Gold, who guarded the warehouse at Li's Treasure Pavilion, had seen many human lives and yearned for them. However, Li Mu had always pursued a low-key life, which kept him from even leaving the gate, truly stifling Little Gold.
"Don't think too beautifully, Cultivate well, don't think too much!" Li Mu looked at Little Gold, who was acting up again, and said with a cold smile, striking him down.
After speaking, Li Mu looked at the Yao Beasts and indicated: "Enough idle talk. Since there's nothing else to do now, I'll test your homework!"
"Master, Crescent Moon Island is almost here. Let's talk about it when we get back to the spirit island!"
"That's right! It's not like we're short on time! It's not convenient on the ship either!"
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As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, a chorus of miserable cries from the Yao Beasts immediately rang out in the cabin.
