Coming out of the Contribution Hall, Li Mu, the Elder, had exhausted the millions of Sect Contribution he had accumulated, and returned to the Seven Profound Sect with a full harvest.
Seven Gods Mountain is bathed year-round in the spiritual light of the Five Elements Yin and Yang Spirit Gathering Great Array, where Spiritual Qi gathers especially densely, and every wisp of air contains the essence of heaven and earth. The seven main peaks stand majestically, each with its unique scenery and characteristics.
Li Mu arrived on his sword and landed at the Sect Leader's Mansion, where a beautiful figure immediately came forward to greet him.
"Lord Li, you're back!" Xue'er flew to Li Mu's side and joyfully took his arm. She was dressed in a white long dress, her figure graceful, like a Fairy descended to the mortal world. Her delicate features appeared even softer under the setting sun, and her bright eyes gazed at Li Mu's face, filled with joy.
"Mm, I'm back. I'm going to check on the spiritual field!"
Li Mu nodded slightly, smiling as he responded to Xue'er's greeting.
Li Mu was concerned about the high-grade Spiritual Plants cared for by his Soul Transformation Clone; their growth status was related to his Cultivation, Divine Sense, and Lifespan. Therefore, as soon as Li Mu returned to the Sect, he couldn't wait to check on them.
Upon hearing this, Xue'er obediently released Li Mu's arm, knowing that Li Mu cared most about those high-grade Spiritual Plants.
"Lord Li, I'll go with you!" Xue'er looked at Li Mu and said softly.
Li Mu nodded, and the two walked side by side towards the spiritual field. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting two long shadows, as if it were a beautiful painting.
Along the way, the two chatted about the recent situation and trivial matters of the Sect. Xue'er's laughter was as clear and pleasant as silver bells, adding a touch of vitality to the quiet evening. Li Mu also shared some of his experiences guarding the Sword Tower and the interesting opponents he met, which Xue'er listened to with great interest.
Soon, the two arrived beside a spiritual field. This spiritual field was like a dazzling gem embedded between green mountains and clear waters, gathering rich spiritual light. In the spiritual field, two types of sixth-grade Spiritual Plants—Yan Yuan Spirit Grass and Mou Xing Spirit Grass—were planted across several acres, and tender young plants swayed gently in the breeze.
The Yan Yuan Spirit Grass plants were entirely pure white, enveloped in a thin layer of spiritual mist, emitting a mystical aura. Their leaves were as delicate as silk, each plant appearing so tender and full of vitality. Under the afterglow of the setting sun, these Spiritual Plants emitted an even more captivating glow, making one want to reach out and touch them.
The Mou Xing Spirit Grass, on the other hand, presented a different appearance. The plants were light gray, with mottled spots covering their branches and leaves, looking somewhat unattractive. However, when night fell and starlight sprinkled down, these Spiritual Plants would undergo astonishing changes. Under the illumination of starlight, they would gradually become crystal clear, responding to the starlight, shining with starlight, becoming mesmerizing and brilliant.
This large spiritual field was cultivated by Li Mu with great effort, and a Star Drawing Array and a Spirit Gathering Great Array were specially arranged within it to provide growth environments for the two high-grade Spiritual Plants. The Star Drawing Array could attract the power of the stars, providing growth needs for the Mou Xing Spirit Grass, while the Spirit Gathering Great Array could gather the surrounding heaven and earth elemental spirits, making this spiritual field a blessed land rich in Spiritual Qi. This provided what was needed for the Yan Yuan Spirit Grass to grow, and over the past decade, both Spiritual Plants had grown vigorously and thrived.
"You're back! I'll leave this to you. I'm going to take care of the Green Vine Sunflower." Just then, the wood-element Clone, who was meditating beside the spiritual field, looked at Li Mu and greeted him.
"Mm! Go busy yourself!" Li Mu nodded, watching him leave.
Li Mu's gaze once again fell upon the vibrant spiritual field before him. Under his Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the growth status of the two sixth-grade Spiritual Plants was revealed.
【Yan Yuan Spirit Grass (Growing)】
【Grade: Sixth-grade Spiritual Plant】
【Characteristics: Increases original essence and extends Lifespan, moistens Divine Soul, eliminates Five Declines, refines vitality, purifies spirit and strengthens body.】
【Status: Original essence full, growing rapidly】
【Yan Yuan Spirit Grass, Growth Year: 16 years, grows in a place with vigorous vitality and abundant spiritual energy, in excellent condition, matures in 100 years, flowers in 50 years, bears Yan Yuan Longevity Fruit in 50 years, and bears Yan Shou Spirit Fruit in 100 years. It has the effect of increasing Lifespan and is the main Material for refining Longevity Pills and Longevity Wine.】
The Yan Yuan Spirit Grass matures in 100 years. Next, it will flower in 50 years and bear Yan Shou Spirit Fruit in 100 years. To obtain Yan Shou Spirit Fruit, it will take 250 years, and one Yan Shou Spirit Fruit can only extend Lifespan by about thirty to forty years. However, for Li Mu, it can be harvested after 100 years of maturity, and he can extract Lifespan Spiritual Essence from the plants, without being subject to consumption restrictions.
Generally speaking, after a person consumes five Yan Shou Spirit Fruits, they will develop resistance, and the effect of extending Lifespan will greatly decrease. Extracting from Spiritual Plants is different; no matter how much, it can all be extracted without worrying about resistance.
In another eighty-four years, the Yan Yuan Spirit Grass can be harvested. Li Mu couldn't help but feel a little excited and invigorated.
Looking at the Mou Xing Spirit Grass plants again, the smile on Li Mu's face grew even wider.
【Mou Xing Spirit Grass (Growing)】
【Grade: Sixth-grade Spiritual Plant】
【Characteristics: Mou Xing Condensing Soul, Mou Xing Solidifying Soul, Mou Xing Gathering Source, refining Divine Soul, star source affinity.】
【Status: Dormant during daytime】
【Mou Xing Spirit Grass, Sixth-grade Spiritual Plant, Growth Year: 16 years, growing vigorously, dormant during the day. Growth requirements: needs to be planted in a place with vigorous star source and abundant heaven and earth spiritual power, needs to grow alongside starlight crystals to aid its growth, matures in 150 years, flowers in 60 years, bears Mou Xing Spirit Fruit in 60 years. Mou Xing Spirit Fruit has the effect of enhancing Divine Soul and is the main Material for refining Spirit Gathering Pills and Heavenly Star Pills.】
Similar to the Yan Yuan Spirit Grass, the Mou Xing Spirit Grass has a longer maturation period, with slightly fewer flowering and fruiting periods. However, Li Mu only needs to wait for them to mature to continuously extract star source and improve his Divine Sense Cultivation Technique.
Li Mu began to get busy, replacing Formation Spirit Stones, reinforcing the Formation, chanting incantations, weeding, and casting spiritual rain.
After a while, night fell.
Li Mu quickly took out hundreds of sixth-grade auxiliary Materials—Starlight Crystals—from the nine storage spiritual pearl. These Starlight Crystals emitted a faint silver starlight, like stars in the night sky, containing extremely rich Star Power.
With a gentle wave, hundreds of Starlight Crystals flew like shooting stars, precisely embedding themselves into various corners of the spiritual field.
As the crystals embedded, the entire spiritual field seemed to awaken, beginning to emit dazzling light, like thousands of stars gathered together, transforming the entire spiritual field into a starlit wonderland.
Under the illumination of this dazzling light, the Mou Xing Spirit Grass in the spiritual field also seemed to awaken from dormancy. Their leaves trembled gently, as if they had come alive, cheering for the rich Star Power environment. At this moment, the Star Drawing Array also played a huge role, acting like a giant magnetic field, attracting massive amounts of Star Power to continuously surge into the spiritual field.
Star Power, like a trickling stream, permeated the entire spiritual field, intertwining with the dazzling light emitted by the Starlight Crystals, like spirits of heaven and earth dancing gracefully. This light and Star Power together painted a magnificent starry canvas, awe-inspiring.
Under the nourishment of this rich Star Power, the Mou Xing Spirit Grass seemed to receive the call of life, growing even more vigorously. Their roots deeply embedded into the soil, like delicate tentacles, exploring every bit of spiritual power in the soil. The branches and leaves also unfurled, as if inviting the stars in the night sky, attracting more Star Power to descend.
Under the combined effect of starlight and Star Power, the Mou Xing Spirit Grass continuously accumulated the power for growth. Their leaves became even greener, and their branches became thicker, exuding a vibrant vitality.
"It's so beautiful!" Xue'er couldn't help but exclaim, looking at the Mou Xing Spirit Grass covered in starlight and shimmering with silver light, her eyes sparkling with wonder. These Mou Xing Spirit Grass, under the starlight, seemed to have transformed into a dazzling sea of stars, beautiful enough to intoxicate one's heart.
"It is indeed beautiful. When they mature, the Spirit Pills refined from them will also have extraordinary effects on increasing Divine Sense," Li Mu replied with a slight smile.
Xue'er nodded, then looked at Li Mu and asked caringly, "Lord Li, your mind is always on Spiritual Plants. You've been busy with these things as soon as you returned. Are you finished now?"
"High-grade Spiritual Plants are quite delicate and require careful nurturing. However, for now, it's temporarily concluded. I can spare some time to handle other matters. Is there anything important?"
Xue'er organized her thoughts and quickly explained: "The Sect will hold its Centennial Ancestor Worship Ceremony in a while. At that time, there will be the Sect Grand Competition, the Disciple Acceptance Ceremony, and other events. Several Elders have frequently inquired about your whereabouts, hoping you can make an appearance then. Also, Sister Liu has reopened Li's Treasure Pavilion, and its business is quite good. She also looked for you several times during this period. And, Qing Yue went out for something; since you weren't here, she asked me to convey it."
"Mm! I understand. Let's go back to the Sect Leader's Mansion! I'll have them come over later," Li Mu nodded, indicating.
The two then left the spiritual field and flew towards the Sect Leader's Mansion. Along the way, Li Mu pondered the upcoming Centennial Ancestor Worship Ceremony. This was a grand event for the Seven Profound Sect, not only a remembrance of the founding Ancestral Master but also an encouragement and test for the younger generation of the Sect. As the Sect Master, he naturally couldn't be absent.
Liu Yalan reopening Li's Treasure Pavilion and her cooperation with Wanbao Pavilion to operate the Treasure Firm while searching for the high-grade Materials and Spiritual Plants he needed, he expected there to be some news. Li Mu was quite looking forward to it.
As for Qing Yue, as a seventh-grade True Dragon, she was decisive in her actions. Her current outing must be for an important matter. Li Mu believed Qing Yue could handle her own affairs well and looked forward to her bringing good news upon her return.
After returning to the Sect Leader's Mansion, Li Mu rested briefly, then summoned several Elders of the Sect to discuss matters related to the Centennial Ancestor Worship Ceremony.
In the Council Hall, Li Mu and the seven Elders of the Seven Profound Sect sat around, the atmosphere lively and solemn. Everyone's face was filled with anticipation and importance for this grand ceremony.
Fang Shixin, as the Second Elder of the Sect, whose status was second only to Li Mu, surveyed the crowd and presided over the meeting, saying: "Sect Master, this Centennial Ancestor Worship Ceremony is not only an homage and remembrance of our Seven Profound Sect's founding Ancestral Master, Seven Profound Ancestral Master, but also an important moment for our Sect to demonstrate its strength and unite its people. During the ceremony, in addition to worshipping the Ancestral Master, we will also hold the Sect Disciple Grand Competition to select outstanding Disciples and hold the ceremony for accepting Core Disciples into the main peaks."
Fang Shixin paused, then turned to look at Li Mu, who was seated at the head, and continued: "Sect Master, you still have no Disciples under your name. For the Legacy of the Sect Master's lineage in the future, I implore you to accept a few outstanding Disciples during this ceremony. Your Artifact Refining techniques, Formation methods, and profound sword arts, if they can have a Legacy, will not be without successors in the future."
Elder Qin Wentong followed closely, agreeing: "That's right, Sect Master, if your supreme skills have no inheritor, it would truly be a great pity. For the future of the Seven Profound Sect, and for your skills to be passed down, please seriously consider accepting Disciples."
Ge Xinyu added: "Sect Master, the Sect Master's lineage has only you, and you are alone and weak. If you go into closed-door Cultivation, or go out for something, there will be no one in the Sect to oversee the overall situation. If you have Disciples to assist, they can not only help you handle Sect affairs but also manage the Sect in your absence. Furthermore, your supreme skills, if they can be passed down to a Disciple, would undoubtedly be a huge asset for our Seven Profound Sect. Please consider this matter carefully."
Several Elders looked at Li Mu, strongly suggesting that he accept a few Disciples at this Sect Grand Ceremony. They deeply understood Li Mu's talent and strength; if there were Disciples who could receive his true Legacy, it would undoubtedly have a profound impact on the Sect.
Upon hearing this, Li Mu frowned and pondered seriously. He had never seriously considered the matter of accepting Disciples. Firstly, he worried that he wouldn't have enough energy to teach Disciples; secondly, he didn't want to get involved in too much Karma and trouble because of Disciples.
However, looking at the expectant eyes of the Elders and their suggestions, Li Mu couldn't help but waver a little. But when he thought of the potential troubles he might face if he accepted Disciples, he hesitated again.
The Dao of Cultivation is long and arduous, and every Disciple may have their own destiny and tribulations. Li Mu worried that once he accepted Disciples, he would unknowingly be drawn into their Karma, adding many unnecessary disturbances.
But on the other hand, although the Seven Profound Sect had a deep foundation, talent had withered in recent years. Without the injection of fresh blood, it would likely be difficult to maintain its former glory. And as the Sect Master, he bore the heavy responsibility of passing down the Sect's skills. If he could find suitable Disciples to leave some Legacy, it might not be a bad thing.
Li Mu pondered for a while, then looked at the Elders and declined: "I will seriously consider the suggestions of all Elders. However, accepting Disciples is no small matter, and I need time to carefully weigh the pros and cons. During the ceremony, I will observe closely and look for those Disciples who truly have potential and Aptitude. As for whether to accept Disciples, it still depends on fate and timing."
Although the Elders were somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, they also knew that accepting Disciples was no small matter and that Li Mu would surely consider it carefully. They all nodded in understanding and promised to assist Li Mu in finding suitable Disciple candidates during the ceremony.
After discussing the ceremony arrangements with the Elders and seeing them off, Li Mu began to wait for Liu Yalan, awaiting her news. (End of this chapter)
