Ten days passed in a flash.
Li Mu met with the two Void Refining Seniors, Qi Yun and Yuan Zhendong, in the main hall of the Sect Leader's Mansion.
These days, Li Mu successfully refined two Spirit Treasures: a sixth-grade gold-element Spiritual Sword and a sixth-grade fire-element armor, completing their Artifact Refining commissions.
Facing the eager, anxious, and expectant gazes of the two Void Refining Seniors, Qi Yun and Yuan Zhendong, Li Mu smiled slightly, waved his hand, and then a golden Flood Dragon and a small fire sparrow flew out from him.
"Seniors, Li has fortunately not failed his mission. Both Spirit Treasures have been refined, and their grades have reached the extremely precious top-grade level," Li Mu stood before the two Void Refining Seniors, his tone carrying a mix of pride and humility.
Li Mu pointed to the golden Flood Dragon and introduced it to Qi Yun: "This gold-element Spiritual Sword is primarily made from the seventh-grade gold-element Spiritual Material—Xing Yu Red Gold. After my careful Artifact Refining, this sword is not only incomparably sharp but can also hundredfold assist the Sword Master in unleashing the sharp gold Qi, making it excellent for offense and invincible."
Next, Li Mu pointed to the small fire sparrow beside him: "This Fire Essence Armor is primarily made from the seventh-grade fire-element Spiritual Material—Heavenly Flame Essence Crystal. It is equipped with a nine-flame protection array, capable of resisting various flame attacks and protecting the wearer safely. At the same time, the armor also has an auxiliary Cultivation function; wearing it during Cultivation can provide the wearer with additional fire essence assistance."
After Li Mu finished speaking, he smiled lightly and spread his hands, and the two Spirit Treasures automatically flew to Qi Yun and Yuan Zhendong.
Qi Yun and Yuan Zhendong felt the powerful spirituality contained within the Spiritual Sword and armor, and their eyes involuntarily showed surprise.
Qi Yun's gaze sharpened, and with a grab, the golden Flood Dragon quickly deactivated its Spirit Artifact manifestation state, transforming into a nimble and sharp gold-element Spiritual Sword with intimidating Sword Qi.
The sword body shone with dazzling golden light, exuding sharp Sword Qi, as if containing endless power. The sword tip condensed an incomparably sharp Aura, allowing one to instantly feel its powerful cutting force, as if all obstacles would vanish before this sword.
Qi Yun felt the powerful force contained within the Spiritual Sword and was overjoyed. The quality and power of this gold-element Spiritual Sword had reached an astonishing level, completely exceeding his expectations.
Yuan Zhendong reached out and grabbed the small fire sparrow. The fire sparrow quickly deactivated its Spirit Artifact manifestation state, transforming into a crystal-red, fire-like, and magnificent fire-element armor.
The surface of the crystal-red armor was covered with complex Spirit Runes, which seemed to contain endless flame mysteries. Fire clouds flowed on the armor's surface, as if they could transform powerful flame power into a defensive shield. At a glance, one could feel its extraordinary defensive power and profound heritage.
Yuan Zhendong carefully examined the armor, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. Spiritual Qi surged in his hand, and his Divine Sense entered it, deeply sensing every detail of the armor. He discovered that this armor not only had strong defensive power but also that the Spirit Runes echoed each other, forming a perfect defensive system. This fire armor Spirit Treasure was exactly to his liking.
"Good! Good! Elder Li's work is truly extraordinary!" Qi Yun looked at Li Mu and praised him repeatedly.
"Elder Li," Yuan Zhendong nodded repeatedly in praise, "The two Spirit Treasures you refined are both top-grade. Your Artifact Refining skill is superb; I, Yuan, am impressed!"
"As long as the two Seniors are satisfied!" Li Mu smiled happily.
Afterward, the three chatted for a while, and Li Mu respectfully saw them off.
After seeing them off, Li Mu took out two Spiritual Objects from the nine storage spiritual pearl, the gains from this Artifact Refining commission. He was quite satisfied with the two seventh-grade Spiritual Materials he obtained from this Artifact Refining.
Under his Heavenly Talent - Identify Myriad Spirits, the attributes of the two seventh-grade Spiritual Materials were fully displayed on the panel.
【Xing Yu Gold Marrow】
【Grade: Seventh-grade Spiritual Ore】
【Characteristics: Star Spirit Protection, Rock-Solid, Self-Constructing Star Domain, Profound Return to Truth, Eternal Star.】
【Xing Yu Gold Marrow, a seventh-grade Spiritual Material, a piece of Xing Yu Gold Marrow left after the demise of an ancient star. Weight: 5.76 million jin. It self-constructs Star Law, resonates with all spirits, and contains deep star power, making its material extraordinary.】
【Flame Prison Golden Lotus】
【Grade: Seventh-grade Spiritual Material】
【Characteristics: Flame Prison Fire, Golden Lotus Bloom, Extremely Hot, Fire Domain Protection.】
【Flame Prison Golden Lotus, a seventh-grade Spiritual Material, a golden lotus crystal spirit nurtured in the Flame Prison Fire. It is extremely hot and dazzling, containing the power of the Flame Prison Fire, capable of protecting the tranquility of the fire domain, and possessing powerful fire refining ability.】
The two seventh-grade Spiritual Materials, one fire and one gold, lay quietly in Li Mu's palm like the brightest stars in the night sky. They were originally rare treasures carefully prepared by the two Void Refining Seniors for refining supreme Spirit Treasures. However, after completing this Artifact Refining commission, they all became Li Mu's possessions.
The two seventh-grade Spiritual Materials were incomparably precious, enough to drive any Great Master Refiner to madness, containing powerful Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and mysterious Law power, making them excellent Materials for refining top-tier Spiritual Artifacts.
Looking at the two Spiritual Objects, Li Mu pondered for a moment, then took out the Painting World Treasure Mansion from his embrace and put them into it. After that, he formed hand seals to help the Painting World Treasure Mansion absorb and refine them.
As the hand seals were activated, the Painting World Treasure Mansion swallowed the two Spiritual Objects in one gulp. They seemed to sense something, but under the suppression of the eighth-grade Painting World Treasure Mansion, all escaping power was quickly swallowed, and in the blink of an eye, the two Dao-infused Spiritual Qi, scattered and vanished without a trace.
The Painting World Treasure Mansion, like a colorful jade Ruyi, flashed with a stream of light, then returned to its ordinary state.
Seeing this scene, Li Mu gave a wry smile, then solemnly put it away, and set off from the Sect Leader's Mansion, preparing to take the fifteen sixth-grade Spiritual Swords refined over the past three months to Cangjian Peak - Contribution Hall to deliver the mission.
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Cangjian Peak, Contribution Hall.
Li Mu stepped on his Flying Sword, cutting through the sky like a meteor, arriving directly in front of the Contribution Hall. He was dressed in the Sect's uniform green robe, his sleeves fluttering, like a carefree Sword Immortal.
Qiu Changming stood in front of the hall, and from afar, he saw Li Mu's figure flying through the air, a warm smile spreading across his face.
"Elder Li, why do you have time to come to the Contribution Hall today? Could it be that the Artifact Refining mission has been completed?" Qiu Changming went up to him, his tone carrying a hint of teasing, yet revealing deep admiration for Li Mu.
Several months ago, Li Mu had taken on fifteen Artifact Refining commissions from him at once. Qiu Changming was somewhat surprised at the time, knowing that Li Mu also had two formation-setting missions, and couldn't help but wonder why he was so eager to take on so many Artifact Refining commissions.
However, Qiu Changming also understood that the Xuantian Sword Sect had always lacked a Grandmaster Refiner, and the Artifact Refining commissions for sixth-grade Spiritual Swords were piled up like mountains. Li Mu's willingness to take on these Artifact Refining missions was undoubtedly a great thing for the Sect, and he was naturally happy to see it happen and would not obstruct it.
Li Mu smiled and nodded, calmly responding: "Exactly so, Elder Qiu, I am indeed here to deliver the Artifact Refining commissions!"
As soon as his voice fell, Li Mu waved his hand, and fifteen sixth-grade Spiritual Swords from the nine storage spiritual pearl, as if summoned, instantly released from the spiritual pearl and floated in the air. These Spiritual Swords were not static but appeared in a spiritualized state; at this moment, they seemed to have life.
They either moved Smart like swimming fish, or soared lightly like sparrows, and some even transformed into the Spirit Artifact forms of various small beasts, happily patrolling, playing, and chasing around Li Mu. Occasionally, sharp Sword Intent burst from them, like lightning streaking across the sky, making people's hearts palpitate.
A magnificent scene unfolded before his eyes, and Qiu Changming's eyes widened instantly, shining with a light of shock.
He couldn't imagine that Li Mu had refined so many high-quality sixth-grade Spiritual Swords in such a short time. This Artifact Refining skill had simply reached an inconceivable level!
"This..." Qiu Changming couldn't help but swallow, looking at Li Mu, and asked with a trembling voice: "Elder Li, are all these Spiritual Swords refined by you?"
"Yes, Elder Qiu, please proceed with the mission handover!" Li Mu smiled and nodded, then unfastened his Elder token from his waist and respectfully handed it over.
"Good! Good!" Qiu Changming took the Elder token, his heart filled with excitement.
Immediately, Qiu Changming waved his hand, taking all fifteen sixth-grade Spiritual Swords into his palm, and began to settle the Sect mission for Li Mu, crediting 1.5 million Sect Contribution points to Li Mu's Elder token.
"Elder Li, the quality and quantity of this batch of Spiritual Swords you refined far exceeded expectations. You have rendered outstanding service to the Sect, and it was truly hard work!" Qiu Changming looked deeply at Li Mu, returned the Elder token to him, and thanked him sincerely.
"Elder Qiu, you flatter me. The refining of these Spiritual Swords would not have been possible without the Sect's support and the Materials provided by the Contribution Hall. I merely did my part," Li Mu accepted the Elder token and smiled humbly.
With this batch of Contribution points in hand, he could now exchange for high-grade Spiritual Seeds and Spiritual Materials to aid the growth of Spiritual Plants. The matter of planting high-grade Spiritual Plants could finally be put on the agenda, and Li Mu was overjoyed.
"Hahaha, Elder Li is too modest. These fifteen sixth-grade Spiritual Swords will be distributed to the Elders within the Sect. With the enhancement of these Spiritual Swords, our Sect's strength will ascend to a higher level!" Qiu Changming laughed heartily, his face brimming with excitement.
The Xuantian Sword Sect was currently in a precarious situation. To the south, the threat of the Nine Demon Sect and Demon Abyss forces was ever-present; they were constantly seeking opportunities to invade the Central Spirit Domain. To the north, the invasion of the Northern Domain Yao Race was also a major concern for the Sect, always ready to break through the Sect's defenses. To the east, the provocations of enemy Sect forces kept the Sect busy responding. And within the Central Spirit Domain, other Cultivation Families and forces like the Taiyi Sect also eyed the Xuantian Sword Sect with covetousness, ready to take advantage of its difficulties.
Even more seriously, the Sect's two Dao Lord-level powerhouses were tied up with matters outside the domain, unable to fully protect the Sect, which made the Xuantian Sword Sect feel somewhat powerless in the face of crises from all sides.
However, it was precisely in such a predicament that the batch of high-grade Spiritual Swords refined by Li Mu brought a turning point for the Sect. Fifteen Sect Elders, after receiving the enhancement of these Spiritual Swords, would see their combat power greatly increase. They would become the Sect's most solid backing, playing an even more important role in battles.
Thinking of these things, Qiu Changming's gaze towards Li Mu was filled with admiration and gratitude, looking at Li Mu as if he were a rare treasure.
"Elder Li, are you still willing to refine Spiritual Swords?" Qiu Changming looked at Li Mu and asked expectantly, "I still have quite a few Artifact Refining commissions here. If you can take them on, Sect Contribution and Artifact Refining rewards are not an issue!"
"Mm! I'll take another batch!" Li Mu pondered briefly and responded happily.
The Xuantian Sword Sect's exchange warehouse, besides high-grade Spiritual Seeds, had countless and extremely rich high-grade auxiliary Cultivation Spiritual Objects. More Sect Contribution was naturally better.
Besides planting Spiritual Plants for Cultivation, waking up the Spirit Artifact of the Painting World Treasure Mansion early, and the growth of several spirit beasts, the required Spiritual Material resources were not too many. Therefore, Li Mu would naturally not refuse Qiu Changming's Artifact Refining mission commissions.
Soon, under Qiu Changming's arrangement, Li Mu continued to take on fifteen Artifact Refining commissions.
After accepting a storage ring filled with sixth-grade Artifact Refining Spiritual Materials, Li Mu looked at Qiu Changming and suddenly asked, "Elder Qiu, can I post a mission commission?"
Qiu Changming was surprised to hear this, then smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course, Elder Li. Just tell me what you need, and the Sect will do its best to satisfy you."
At the Xuantian Sword Sect, Sect missions were not only issued by the Sect. In fact, the Sect encouraged Disciples to use their Sect Contribution to issue missions to other Sect Disciples. This mechanism not only promoted communication and cooperation among Disciples but also made Sect missions more diverse and abundant.
The Xuantian Sword Sect's millions of Disciples were spread throughout the entire Central Spirit Domain, forming a vast network of influence. Whenever a Disciple issued a mission commission, that mission would quickly spread throughout the entire Sect, attracting the attention and participation of a large number of Disciples.
Li Mu knew this well, so he decided to use this mechanism to issue his mission commission to the entire Sect, believing that with the Sect's support and the help of the vast number of Disciples, he would surely be able to fulfill the Dao Heart vow he made before Celestial Evolution Divine Lord earlier.
Li Mu told Qiu Changming the details of his mission commission. He commissioned the collection of a seventh-grade Spiritual Plant called "reversing death spirit grass."
Qiu Changming frowned slightly upon hearing this unfamiliar Spiritual Plant name, pondered for a moment, then looked at Li Mu and asked somewhat uncertainly, "reversing death spirit grass? I really don't have any impression of such a high-grade Spiritual Plant. Does such a Spiritual Plant truly exist in this world?"
"Yes, Elder Qiu, I once saw the spiritual seed of this Spiritual Plant in the Contribution Warehouse, but unfortunately, there were no mature plants. I believe that as long as someone is willing to search, they will definitely be able to find this Spiritual Plant," Li Mu quickly responded.
"Mm! Then no problem, I'll register this mission for you. However, this is a collection mission concerning a seventh-grade Spiritual Plant, estimated to cost 300,000 Sect Contribution points, Elder Li, is that acceptable?" Qiu Changming nodded upon hearing this, a serious expression on his face, and asked Li Mu.
"No problem. If this Spiritual Plant can be collected, I am willing to pay 300,000 Contribution points as a reward," Li Mu nodded readily.
The reversing death spirit grass held extraordinary significance for Li Mu; it concerned the Dao Heart vow he made before Celestial Evolution Divine Lord. This vow was an inescapable responsibility for him, and he had to do his utmost to fulfill it. If he could complete this mission with 300,000 Sect Contribution points, it would be ideal for Li Mu.
"Good! I will widely disseminate this mission and ask the Disciples to pay close attention. There should be results very soon," Qiu Changming nodded and smiled as he registered the mission for Li Mu, gesturing.
"Thank you, Elder Qiu!" Li Mu thanked him gratefully, then bowed and bade him farewell.
After bidding farewell to Qiu Changming, Li Mu went straight to the Contribution Exchange Warehouse, preparing to exchange for that batch of high-grade Five Elements Yin and Yang Spiritual Seeds and high-grade Spiritual Materials that aid Spiritual Plant growth. (End of Chapter)
