“Crack!” A deafening roar, as if the heavens and earth were torn apart. Purple Lightning, like an enraged Dragon, churned and roared in the sky, carrying the power to destroy everything, mercilessly striking down on Myriad Swords Mountain.
In an instant, the entire mountain peak was enveloped by the lightning, with lightning sparks flying everywhere and electric snakes dancing wildly, like a breathtaking painting. Countless lightning snakes moved and weaved through the mountain peak, some thick, some thin, some bright, some dim, like nimble purple Spirit Snakes. They roamed freely among the peaks.
At the same time, the Spiritual Artifacts on Myriad Swords Mountain also swayed incessantly amidst the raging Lightning. They emitted buzzing Sword Chimes, as if crying out and struggling, enduring immense pain. These Spiritual Artifacts seemed to be fighting a desperate battle against the power of Lightning, trying to break free from that violent force. However, no matter how they swayed or hummed, they could not escape the devastation of the Lightning. Each strike of Lightning made the Spiritual Artifacts tremble more violently, as if they would shatter at any moment.
However, to one's surprise, despite the Lightning being so violent and rampant, the main body of Myriad Swords Mountain remained motionless. It stood there like a majestic mountain, fearless of the purple lightning snakes' bombardment. No matter how the Lightning raged or attacked, it remained unshaken, like an eternal mountain, witnessing the vicissitudes of Years and the changes of the world.
Purple Lightning, one after another, like angry Dragons churning and roaring in the sky, struck Myriad Swords Mountain fiercely with the power to destroy everything. However, Myriad Swords Mountain was like an indestructible fortress, standing firm and steady as a mountain, no matter how the Lightning raged.
Under the tempering of countless purple Lightning, Myriad Swords Mountain finally changed. The originally cold, grayish mountain body, under the baptism of the Lightning Tribulation, gradually emitted a deep, purplish spiritual glow, as if infused with some powerful force, and its body underwent a qualitative change. The entire mountain peak was no longer just a mountain composed of rock, but more like a giant Sword Artifact with spirituality and life, exuding a heart-pounding Sword Intent.
The Spiritual Artifacts inserted into Myriad Swords Mountain seemed to have lost their Artifact Spirits, leaving only hollow Sword bodies. However, under the tempering of the purple Lightning, the Sword Spirits of these Spiritual Artifacts unexpectedly re-emerged. However, they were not revived; instead, the Artifact Spirits of the Sword Artifacts were absorbed by the Sword body of Myriad Swords Mountain. The Artifact Spirits of ten thousand Spiritual Artifacts seemed to have merged into the Bloodline of Myriad Swords Mountain, completely becoming a part of the mountain peak. The entire Sword Mountain gradually exuded the sharp Sword Intent that only Sword Artifacts possess, and its entire body contained unparalleled Sword Qi.
Inside Myriad Swords Mountain, an incredible transformation was taking place. The originally loose Sword Qi gradually condensed under the tempering of the Lightning, forming even sharper Sword Intent. The Sword Intent intertwined and collided within the mountain body, as if forging indestructible Divine Swords. The Sword Qi of Myriad Swords Mountain became increasingly dense, as if it wanted to cleave the entire world apart.
Perceiving this situation, Li Mu gradually gained a glimmer of understanding. He gazed at Myriad Swords Mountain, which stood unmoving amidst the purple Lightning, his eyes shimmering with profound light. All the previous doubts seemed to have an answer at this moment. Myriad Swords Mountain's actions of remotely controlling ten thousand Swords to destroy the Lightning Tribulation and provoking the Heavenly Dao Lightning Tribulation were not accidental, but a well-thought-out strategy.
The Artifact Spirit of Myriad Swords Mountain possessed an indescribably profound spirituality, knowing how it could advance to a Seven-Order Dao Weapon. It actually used the power of the Lightning Tribulation to smelt, digest, and absorb the Artifact Spirits of ten thousand Spiritual Artifacts. What an astonishing method!
Under the tempering of the Lightning, those Spiritual Artifacts' Artifact Spirits, which were originally fighting independently, were melted one by one and then integrated into Myriad Swords Mountain, making the Aura of the entire mountain peak increasingly sharp and powerful.
At this moment, Myriad Swords Mountain was no longer the Sword Mountain that accommodated ten thousand Swords when Li Mu first saw it. After undergoing the baptism of the Lightning Tribulation and absorbing the Artifact Spirits of ten thousand Spiritual Artifacts, it had transformed into a true Sword Artifact, a 'Supreme Divine Sword' forged from ten thousand Swords, exuding a heart-pounding Sword Qi, as if it could cut through all obstacles and point directly to the sky!
Time flew by. The Artifact Tribulation Lightning Cloud of Myriad Swords Mountain poured down countless Lightning bolts, each containing the power of destruction and Rebirth. As the Artifact Tribulation gradually dissipated, the intensity of the Lightning also gradually weakened. Finally, when the last Lightning bolt drew a splendid arc across the sky and vanished without a trace, the entire sky cleared.
Myriad Swords Mountain finally successfully Underwent Tribulation the terrifying Artifact Tribulation of a seven-rank dao tool. Like a Phoenix in Nirvana, it gained new life through the refinement of lightning and fire, advancing to become a seven-rank dao tool. At this moment, it seemed to have gained a Soul, possessing a unique, powerful, and majestic Aura, completely different from before.
Myriad Swords Mountain suddenly rapidly shrunk, transforming into the size of a palm. Its Artifact Spirit manifested, turning into a miniature black Flood Dragon. The Flood Dragon's body was agile, its scales shimmered brightly, and its back was covered with small thorns, like a Sword spine composed of ten thousand Spiritual Artifacts. Its pair of Dragon eyes glowed, revealing an indescribable spirituality.
It flew joyfully, with a hint of fatigue but more of delight, reaching Li Mu's front, like a child showing its newly acquired achievement to its parents.
Myriad Swords Mountain swayed and circled before Li Mu, seemingly narrating the hardships and joys of its Undergoing Tribulation. Li Mu gazed at it, clearly able to perceive Myriad Swords Mountain's current state.
Under Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, Myriad Swords Mountain's new attributes appeared before Li Mu.
Myriad Swords Mountain
Grade: Seven-Order Dao Weapon
Characteristics: Myriad Swords Heavy Peak, Size as Desired, Dao Weapon Sword Domain, Dao Weapon Sword Artifact, Myriad Swords Return to One, Command Myriad Swords
Status: Successfully advanced to Dao Weapon, Origin Qi damaged.
Based on the seven-tier spirit ore - meteorite crystal nucleus, and sacrificing ten thousand high-grade Sword Spirits, it successfully Underwent Tribulation the Artifact Tribulation of a seven-rank dao tool, reforging its foundation and achieving the rank of a Seven-Order Dao Weapon. This Artifact weighs fifty million catties, possesses a Dao Weapon Sword Domain, commands ten thousand Swords, and is the sovereign of ten thousand Swords.
After seeing the new attributes of 'Myriad Swords Mountain', Li Mu's face couldn't help but reveal a barely concealed joy. Myriad Swords Mountain had successfully advanced to a Seven-Order Dao Weapon, and its power and potential were far beyond what they once were.
Li Mu gently extended his hand and beckoned, and Myriad Swords Mountain transformed into a black light, steadily landing in his hand. Then, with a thought, he put Myriad Swords Mountain into the Painting World Treasure Mansion.
Although Myriad Swords Mountain, having successfully Underwent Tribulation, was more powerful, its Origin Qi was damaged at this time, and it urgently needed a period of rest and recovery. It was not suitable to use it now, and moreover, this place was a place of Undergoing Tribulation, where the Spiritual Qi and Law between heaven and earth were still in an extremely unstable state, and it was not a place to stay for long.
Therefore, after Li Mu put away Myriad Swords Mountain, he immediately, with a thought, released the Earth Element Spirit Ship. Then, his figure flashed, and he stood steadily on the Spirit Ship.
The next moment, the Earth Element Spirit Ship, like a flash of lightning, sped towards Wanxing Island, turning into a black dot in the blink of an eye and disappearing into the horizon.
Just after Li Mu flew out, several rushing figures also arrived at this island one after another. They either stepped on Flying Swords, or rode Spirit Beasts, or directly flew through the air, all at extremely fast speeds. These Cultivators were all attracted by the commotion of Myriad Swords Mountain's Undergoing Tribulation, but they were ultimately a step too late.
The Earth Element Spirit Ship drew an elegant arc in the air, moving rapidly. Li Mu stood at the bow, his posture as straight as a pine, his gaze deep and firm, staring ahead. His vision penetrated the clouds, directly locking onto the increasingly clear island—Wanxing Island.
As the Spirit Ship approached, the outline of Wanxing Island became clearer. The huge island stood like a majestic mountain in the sea. The island was covered with peaks, each exuding unique Spiritual Qi, forming areas of spiritual mist-shrouded fairylands. Between these peaks, green trees provided shade, a hundred flowers competed for beauty, and flying waterfalls and flowing springs formed a beautiful painting.
After ten Years of not seeing it, Wanxing Island had undergone earth-shattering changes. The island's airport scale had expanded several times compared to ten Years ago, with dense, various types of Spirit Ships docked.
Looking at the scene before him, Li Mu couldn't help but feel a myriad of emotions. Ten Years ago, when he left Wanxing Island, many places on the island were still barren, but now they had become so prosperous.
As he was about to arrive at Wanxing Island, Li Mu flew out of the Earth Element Spirit Ship, put away the Spirit Ship, and flew through the air.
However, just as Li Mu was about to land on the island, a group of guards patrolling Wanxing Island blocked his way. These guards were dressed in uniform, holding Spiritual Artifacts, their expressions serious and vigilant. Their gazes were like torches, staring at Li Mu, seemingly judging his identity and purpose.
Facing this situation, Li Mu did not feel surprised or nervous. He knew the rules on this island, so he proactively presented his Xuantian Sword Sect Elder token.
This token represented his status in the Xuantian Sword Sect, but in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region, it was also a powerful pass.
As expected, upon seeing the token in Li Mu's hand, the group of guards immediately became respectful, directly allowing Li Mu to pass, and even enthusiastically tried to curry favor, offering to escort him.
Li Mu smiled slightly in thanks, politely declined their offer, and continued to descend towards Wanxing Island, heading straight for Li's Treasure Pavilion.
Walking on the bustling main street, Li Mu felt the teeming crowds and lively atmosphere around him. Cultivators came and went, some in a hurry, some leisurely, some conversing in low voices, some loudly hawking their wares. Their clothes varied, their cultivation levels differed, but all carried the unique temperament and demeanor of Cultivators.
It was a rare trip back to Wanxing Island, and seeing this lively scene, Li Mu immediately thought of Xue'er.
Knowing that Xue'er loved lively places the most, Li Mu walked to an unmanned corner of the street, and with a thought, summoned Xue'er, who was in seclusion in the spirit control treasure bracelet.
With a flash of light, Xue'er's figure gradually appeared before Li Mu. She was dressed in a white long dress, its hem gently fluttering, with long black hair cascading like a waterfall. Her face was delicate and ethereal, and her large eyes held a pure innocence untouched by the dust of the world.
“Wow! Lord Li, where are we?” Xue'er exclaimed as she looked around, her voice as melodious as a heavenly sound, making one feel an urge to cherish her.
Xue'er looked at the bustling crowd and prosperous street around her, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement. She hadn't seen such a lively scene in a long time; the surrounding environment felt somewhat familiar, yet also somewhat strange to her.
“Wanxing Island, we are on the island now. I've returned to Wanxing Island,” Li Mu said with a smile.
Upon hearing the words “Wanxing Island,” Xue'er's eyes immediately lit up, and a surprised expression appeared on her face. She still remembered Li's Treasure Pavilion on Wanxing Island, and even more, the people with whom she had spent happy times.
“Wow! That's great! Let's go to the pavilion to see Sister Yalan! I haven't seen her in a long time,” Xue'er said excitedly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Li Mu nodded, smilingly agreeing, “Okay, let's go find Shopkeeper Liu now.”
So, the two walked side by side on the bustling street, heading towards Li's Treasure Pavilion.
Before long, they arrived at the entrance of Li's Treasure Pavilion. The majestic building stood on the bustling main street, its open doors seemingly inviting them in. However, in stark contrast to the surrounding prosperity, the number of customers inside the Treasure Firm was very sparse.
Li Mu and Xue'er exchanged glances, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes. They hurried into the Treasure Firm to investigate.
The furnishings inside were still as they were, with familiar treasures and displays still in their original places, only lacking the usual hustle and bustle.
“Sister Liu! Sister Liu!” Xue'er entered Li's Treasure Pavilion first, calling out into the shop. Her voice was clear and melodious, full of anticipation.
“Young lady, who are you looking for?” A shop assistant came forward and asked Xue'er. His tone was polite and gentle, seemingly not displeased by this suddenly intruding young girl.
“I'm looking for Sister Liu, Liu Yalan, where is she?!” Xue'er asked eagerly, a puzzled expression on her face, already impatient to see her Liu Yalan.
The current state of Li's Treasure Pavilion made Xue'er feel strange. She looked around and found that many of the shop assistants were not the familiar people, which made a sense of inexplicable doubt and unease rise in her heart. Those unfamiliar faces and indifferent eyes made her feel somewhat uncomfortable and distant.
The male shop assistant's eyes flashed with a hint of realization when he heard Liu Yalan's name. He sized Xue'er up for a while, seemingly evaluating her identity and purpose. However, his eyes did not reveal much friendliness or enthusiasm; instead, they carried a hint of coldness and vigilance.
“Shopkeeper Liu is not in the shop. If you're not buying anything, please leave! This shop does not entertain,” the male shop assistant said in a deep voice, his tone carrying an inexplicable dislike.
“Hmm? What's going on! Where did Liu Yalan go!” Li Mu's expression suddenly changed. Noticing the male shop assistant's cold attitude towards Xue'er, a surge of displeasure immediately welled up in his heart. The cultivation of a Soul Transformation Realm expert erupted, and a majestic Aura, like a raging storm, directly pressed down on the male shop assistant.
The male shop assistant felt the powerful Aura emanating from Li Mu and was startled, subconsciously taking a step back, a hint of panic and unease flashing in his eyes. However, he seemed to have something to rely on and quickly regained his composure.
Li Mu stared coldly at the male shop assistant, his gaze as sharp as a sword, directly piercing through the other party's heart. There must be some reason or hidden agenda behind this male shop assistant's attitude. He had to find out Liu Yalan's whereabouts and what exactly had happened to the Treasure Firm.
The male shop assistant was intimidated by Li Mu's Aura, but he still clenched his teeth, delaying in directly answering Li Mu's question.
Just then, an unexpected change occurred. (End of Chapter)
