Li Mu put away the Painting World Treasure Mansion, and with a flash of his figure, appeared above the two Nine Nether Kun Whales, landing on the broad back of the enormous Nine Nether Kun Whale below.
These two Nine Nether Kun Whales were overlords of the Star Domain; their massive bodies resembled moving islands. At this moment, they seemed to sense the will of their master, Li Mu, and without a word, they tacitly swung their gigantic tails simultaneously, accelerating to their utmost speed, like two black streaks of lightning, cutting through the dark and oppressive Star Domain of Dark Spirit Star.
The two Nine Nether Kun Whales quickly flew away from Dark Spirit Star, speeding towards Qi Ling Star.
Not long after the two Nine Nether Kun Whales left Dark Spirit Star, a hurried figure appeared—it was none other than Di Tianxing, who had fled in defeat.
Di Tianxing rushed back to his old lair in a panic, but the sight before him made his heart clench, a mixture of unnamable rage and despair intertwining. The originally majestic palace complex was gone, and the entire mountain range had a huge gap, leaving behind a scene of desolation.
Di Tianxing looked at the scene before him in disbelief; the precious books and secret treasures accumulated over ten thousand Years, the resources accumulated over generations, had all turned to dust, leaving only desolation and dead silence.
Di Tianxing's eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched tightly, his fingernails digging deep into his palms, blood dripping from between his fingers, yet it did nothing to alleviate the pain and anger in his heart. His gaze was like a torch, piercing through layers of Void Realm, locking onto the two distant black streaks of lightning, his heart burning with rage, mixed with unspeakable anger and unwillingness.
"This scoundrel, how dare he be so vicious as to destroy my ten-thousand-year Foundation! This hatred is irreconcilable!" Di Tianxing gritted his teeth and roared, his voice echoing in the empty Star Domain, sounding exceptionally desolate.
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The Painting World Treasure Mansion, a colossal black palace, slowly settled atop the Five Elements Spirit Mountain. Under the control of the Painting World Treasure Mansion, it gradually merged with the Five Elements Spirit Mountain. Large expanses of Spiritual fields and a massive quantity of high-grade Spiritual Plants were transplanted to suitable Spiritual lands throughout the Treasure Mansion Space.
Li Mu formed hand seals, cooperating with the Treasure Mansion Spirit to refine this black palace, dismantling the Dragon Vein Locking Spirit Array, and releasing a large number of Spiritual Veins and several Dragon Veins stripped from Dark Spirit Star.
As the hand seals flowed through Li Mu's hands, suddenly, fine cracks appeared above the palace. Immediately after, streams of Spiritual Qi, so dense they were almost liquefied, gushed out like fountains, shooting straight into the sky, enveloping the entire Treasure Mansion Space in a dazzling Spiritual light.
The moment the Dragon Vein Locking Spirit Array was dismantled, those Spiritual Veins and Dragon Veins that had been stripped from Dark Spirit Star and slumbered for a long time finally broke free from their restraints, releasing the immense power they had accumulated over countless Years. Several Dragon Veins coiled and soared in the air, their Dragon roars deafening. Driven by a longing for freedom, they roamed throughout the Treasure Mansion Space, searching for suitable places to reside, and integrated into every corner of the Treasure Mansion Space.
With the integration of a large number of high-grade Spiritual Veins and Dragon Veins, the Spiritual Qi concentration within the Treasure Mansion Space instantly soared to an unprecedented height. The already vibrant Spiritual fields, medicinal fields, and fruit orchards now seemed to have been injected with a new source of life. Countless high-grade Spiritual Plants within the space showed even more astonishing changes under the nourishment of this Spiritual Qi. The entire Azure Green Spiritual Bamboo Forest swayed gracefully, as if celebrating a new birth, and the medicine king spirit ginseng plants stood even taller...
As the Spiritual Qi concentration in the Treasure Mansion Space significantly increased, the Treasure Mansion Spirit, the Five-Colored Flood Dragon, continuously circled in the air, surrounded by brilliant light, letting out excited "Ang-ang" roars, appearing exceptionally thrilled.
The Five-Colored Flood Dragon roared excitedly, and other creatures within the Treasure Mansion Space also responded. Various Spirit Beasts clearly felt the dramatic increase in Spiritual Qi concentration and displayed their most splendid forms.
Within the entire space, Spiritual Qi permeated, and life flourished, as if a brand new world had been born.
"Alright, alright! Don't rush to celebrate, first help me re-arrange this palace!"
Li Mu said, smiling, to the Treasure Mansion Spirit.
"Yes, Master!"
The Five-Colored Flood Dragon responded and descended, transforming into a streak of light, stopping steadily in front of Li Mu, respectfully awaiting orders.
Li Mu smiled slightly, formed hand seals, and mobilized Spiritual Qi to cooperate with the Five-Colored Flood Dragon to re-arrange the layout of the black palace.
Li Mu raised a hand and pointed at the black palace. As his finger moved, lines of Spiritual patterns condensed from Spiritual light appeared in the air. They shimmered with dazzling light, as if possessing life, continuously merging into the black palace.
The Five-Colored Flood Dragon cooperatively exhaled a breath of Five-Colored Dragon breath. The next moment, the black palace's walls continuously peeled away, and the formation Foundations disintegrated...
Before long, Li Mu took out various high-grade Artifact Refining Spiritual materials from the nine storage spiritual pearl. At the same time, he summoned the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire and directed it towards the black palace to refine it.
Seeing this, the Five-Colored Flood Dragon spread its body, transforming into a colorful streak of light, and directly rushed into the black palace.
Soon, under the combined efforts of Li Mu and the Five-Colored Flood Dragon, the layout of the black palace began to undergo earth-shattering changes.
The originally monotonous black palace walls gradually became colorful, each brick and stone seemingly imbued with life, flowing with a soft yet mysterious luster. The internal space of the palace also quietly transformed; the formerly quiet halls were re-planned, becoming areas with different functions.
The central hall became the core control room of the Treasure Mansion Space. A giant crystal ball hung in mid-air, reflecting every corner of the entire space, allowing the master to keep track of the dynamics within the Treasure Mansion at all times. On the surrounding walls, ancient runes and formation diagrams were embedded, shimmering with faint light, maintaining and enhancing the Spiritual Qi circulation and balance within the Treasure Mansion.
The side halls and pavilions of the palace were transformed into a private library, a Pill Refining Room, an Artifact Refining Room, etc. ... In the library, various ancient texts, rare books, Jade Slips, and bamboo slips were dazzlingly displayed. They were reorganized and stacked... The Immortal Cave that originally stood atop the Five Elements Spirit Mountain was integrated into it.
And the space outside the palace was meticulously arranged like an Immortal realm. In addition to the original Spiritual fields, medicinal fields, and fruit orchards, areas such as a Spirit Beast garden, a Spiritual Spring pond, and a Dao Comprehension platform were added... The spring water in the Spiritual Spring pond gushed forth, full of water elemental power; the ground fire in the Artifact Refining Room erupted, full of fire elemental power... Every building was based on the Five Elements Dao Foundation, cleverly integrated into the natural world, forming a perfect harmonious symbiosis.
Besides the various buildings of the palace, the overall layout of the palace still took the Five Elements Grand Formation as its Foundation.
To the east, representing the vitality of wood, the area was lush and vibrant. Various orchards and Spiritual fields were planted with various Spiritual trees, and the roofs were covered with emerald green vines, while strange flowers and plants climbed the walls...
To the south, the passion and intensity of fire were fully displayed. The Artifact Refining Room was located in this area, guiding the eruption of ground fire, with the flames high and pure...
To the west, the solidity and sharpness of metal became the theme here. The library was connected to the armory, with ancient books and Sharp Weapons complementing each other. Golden runes shimmered on the walls, not only protecting the precious books and weapons from disturbance but also stimulating the Five Elements metal Qi contained within them.
To the north, the Spiritual Spring pond was located in this area, seemingly able to connect to the earth's Spiritual Veins, drawing endless water elemental power. A thick Spiritual Vein cascaded into a thousand-foot waterfall, and a Spiritual pond below was planted with various water-type Spiritual Plants.
In the center, the heaviness and stability of earth supported the entire palace. The core control room was located here, and the giant crystal ball not only reflected the scenes inside and outside the palace but also was closely connected to the Five Elements Dao Foundation, regulating the Spiritual Qi flow and balance of the entire space.
Thus, under the guidance of the Five Elements Dao Foundation, the black palace was completely renewed, completing its transformation from a singular nether attribute to the Five Elements Dao, becoming a Five Elements Spirit Palace that integrated multiple functions such as Cultivation, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, library, and Dao comprehension.
Li Mu floated above the Five Elements Spirit Palace, looking at this Spirit Palace he had personally re-refined, filled with joy.
Li Mu had never had very high requirements for a place of Cultivation, but this time, he unexpectedly gained Di Tianxing's old lair, a palace accumulated over ten thousand Years, refined with many high-grade Spiritual materials, possessing immense value. He took this opportunity to improve his Cultivation grounds.
Li Mu's figure flashed, appearing in the center of the main hall, staring at the Cangmu Azure Dragon Egg suspended above the altar.
When refining this palace, Li Mu not only did not destroy the overall structure of the Reverse Life Array, but instead, he mended the flaws and strengthened the Reverse Life Array, providing more vigorous vitality for this Cangmu Azure Dragon Egg.
However, the operation of the Reverse Life Array required a continuous large consumption of Spiritual Qi from the Treasure Mansion Space, and it also could not save it from a dying state.
Li Mu frowned, hesitating whether to use the Spirit Control Contract Seal on this Cangmu Azure Dragon. As the wood-element Supreme among the Five Elements Spirit Beasts, its potential was immeasurable. If it could grow successfully, it would undoubtedly become a powerful aid on his Cultivation path, especially beneficial for assisting the growth of various high-grade Spiritual Plants.
This Cangmu Azure Dragon was unable to be born normally due to a fragmented Divine Soul. If he were to contract it using the Spirit Control Contract Seal, Li Mu would need to consume a portion of his vitality and Divine Soul power to mend its incompleteness and help it hatch successfully.
But such an act would undoubtedly cause Li Mu to pay a huge sacrifice. However, the Cangmu Azure Dragon belongs to a high-grade true spirit, inherently proud and not to be contracted. Once hatched, its personality and habits are unknown... and he feared that in the end, it would all be for naught.
Li Mu's gaze moved back and forth over the Azure Dragon Egg, weighing the pros and cons in his heart.
"Master, are you going to save it?"
Just as Li Mu was deep in thought, the Five-Colored Flood Dragon seemed to sense his hesitation and slowly swam to his side, gently nudging him with its massive body, as if supporting his decision.
"Hmm, but its Divine Soul is incomplete. To save it, I will have to pay a considerable price!"
Li Mu sighed, somewhat hesitantly.
"Master, that patch of Yan Yuan Spirit Grass is almost mature. Can your miraculous ability not replace this cost?"
The Treasure Mansion Spirit thought of something and reminded him.
The Treasure Mansion Spirit knew Li Mu's abilities all too well. It had personally witnessed how Li Mu had made leaps and bounds in progress step by step. Every time he completed a Spiritual Plant harvest, his strength would always receive a huge boost, undergoing earth-shattering changes. Therefore, the Treasure Mansion Space was filled with various high-grade Spiritual Plants.
Currently, there was a batch of sixth-grade Spiritual Plants in the Treasure Mansion Space that were about to mature. Their attributes seemed capable of offsetting the cost Li Mu would incur to save this true spirit, which is why the Treasure Mansion Spirit asked this question.
Upon hearing this, Li Mu's spirits lifted, and he immediately understood what the Treasure Mansion Spirit meant.
The attribute of the sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spirit Grass is to increase vitality and possess the ability to extend life. Its plant spirit attribute has a very high probability of offsetting the cost Li Mu would pay to contract this Cangmu Azure Dragon.
"Haha, good, you reminded me well!"
A hint of joy flashed in Li Mu's eyes. He praised the Treasure Mansion Spirit happily and quickly calculated the feasibility of this plan.
The next moment, Li Mu's figure flashed, appearing beside a patch of top-grade Spiritual fields. With the significant increase in Spiritual Qi concentration in the space, the sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spirit Grass in the Spiritual fields grew splendidly. They stood tall and graceful, like emerald green elves, gently swaying in the morning light, emitting a rich medicinal fragrance.
The leaves of each Yan Yuan Spirit Grass were full and glossy, with a vibrant green Spiritual Qi flowing through their veins like a river of life, appearing full of vitality and vigorous life force. They had all entered their mature stage and were almost ready for harvest.
An eager look flashed in Li Mu's eyes, and he raised his hand, preparing to cast a spell to harvest.
"Li Dage, what did you do? The Spiritual Qi in the space has changed so much!"
Xue'er saw Li Mu and quickly flew over, asking excitedly.
Hearing this, Li Mu turned around, looked at Xue'er's curious face, and smiled, explaining, "I absorbed several Spiritual Veins."
Li Mu looked at Xue'er and changed the subject, saying, "Xue'er, you came just in time. I was about to harvest these sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spirit Grass. Come and help me."
"Okay!" Xue'er did not suspect anything and nodded happily.
Li Mu's figure moved slightly, his hands quickly formed seals, and he cast the Gold Blade Technique. A dazzling golden light, like a Sharp Weapon, cut through the air, precisely sweeping across the lush roots of the sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spirit Grass.
In an instant, as if the power of life had been awakened, each Spiritual Plant swayed gently in the golden light, then slowly tilted, emitting an even richer medicinal fragrance that permeated the entire space.
Seeing this, Xue'er quickly flew forward. Her nimble hands seemed to possess magic. With a gentle wave, her storage ring flashed, and countless exquisite Jade boxes appeared. She closed her eyes and focused, her Divine Thought, delicate as silk, shuttling among each Spiritual Plant, precisely collecting them one by one into the Jade boxes. Her movements were astonishingly swift.
However, Li Mu harvested too many Spiritual Plants at once. Faced with such a massive quantity, Xue'er couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed, her fingers flying with a hint of urgency and busyness.
Li Mu did not realize this. His eyes only saw golden light clusters appearing at the roots of each falling sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spiritual Plant, and a brilliant smile bloomed on his face.
"Over a hundred Years of meticulous cultivation, countless days and nights of guarding and waiting, today, finally, marks the time of harvest." Li Mu was filled with emotion, his eyes sparkling with excitement and satisfaction. His Divine Thought surged out like a tide, instantly covering those golden plant spirit light clusters.
The next moment, countless golden plant spirit light clusters, like moths to a flame, swarmed towards Li Mu, engulfing him. (End of Chapter)