As the sword-shaped totem gradually solidified, the space around Myriad Swords Mountain distorted, and a powerful aura emanated from the depths of the Sword Mountain; it was the ultimate charm of the Dao of the Sword, the essence of Sword Intent accumulated over Years. This aura caused the surrounding Chaos Qi to retreat, as if some ineffable great power was brewing.
Li Mu hovered in front of Myriad Swords Mountain, his eyes like torches, having already sensed the transformation occurring in Myriad Swords Mountain. The Sword Intent of one thousand five hundred Seventh-Order Dao Swords merged, and after being purified, it transformed from quantity to quality. Myriad Swords Mountain was about to advance.
Above the sword-shaped totem, Dragon-shaped spiritual patterns and sword patterns intertwined more and more densely, erupting dazzling Sword Light, then merging together and sinking into the body of Myriad Swords Mountain.
The next moment, the dark mountain body of Myriad Swords Mountain began to peel off, piece by piece, sculpted by Sword Intent, forming countless delicate sword patterns. A silvery, mirror-like mountain body gradually revealed itself. These sword patterns were not merely decorative; they contained endless Sword Intent and permeated with extreme Sword Qi.
Myriad Swords Mountain seemed to come alive, as powerful Sword Qi gushed out from the mountain body, soaring into the sky. A huge Sword Intent Domain instantly formed, completely enveloping Myriad Swords Mountain.
Immediately after, Myriad Swords Mountain was completely reborn. Its dark mountain body completely peeled away, revealing the brilliant sword veins hidden beneath, like a giant Dragon formed by countless sharp swords, winding and coiling above the Sword Mountain.
The ten thousand spiritual swords on Myriad Swords Mountain flew out from the mountain body. They all seemed to have been enhanced as well, with ten thousand swords Ming, their Sword Intent soaring. They transformed into streaks of dazzling Sword Light, flying out of the Sword Mountain, excitedly circling and intertwining around Myriad Swords Mountain. They danced in the air, as if proclaiming the successful advancement of Myriad Swords Mountain to the heavens and earth.
The previously damaged Fifth-Order spiritual swords and broken Sixth-Order spiritual swords were nourished and repaired with the advancement of Myriad Swords Mountain. The cracks on their sword bodies gradually healed, and their light reappeared, as if they too had undergone a transformation, ascending to a higher-order existence.
The ten thousand spiritual swords, as if reborn, danced joyfully in the air, along with the ten thousand Seventh-Order spiritual swords, adorning the entire Chaos space with dazzling brilliance.
As for the one thousand five hundred Seventh-Order Dao Swords, they were clearly integrated into one, becoming the objects of adoration for the Fifth-Order and Sixth-Order spiritual swords. The Sword Intent emanating from the core of Myriad Swords Mountain had also reached an unprecedented height.
Li Mu narrowed his eyes, happily witnessing the 'celebration' of Myriad Swords Mountain without disturbing it. Under his Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, all the attributes of Myriad Swords Mountain, which had successfully advanced to an Eighth-Order Extreme Dao Artifact, appeared before his eyes.
Myriad Swords Mountain
Rank: Eighth-Order Extreme Dao Soldier
Characteristics: Dragon Vein Sword Spine, Endless Sword Intent, Sword Heart Clarity, Sword Realm Domain, Sword Dao Peak, Sword Heart Connection, Myriad Swords Unification, Command Myriad Swords
Status: Successfully advanced to Eighth-Order Extreme Dao Soldier, Artifact Spirit materialized.
Based on the seven-tier spirit ore - meteorite crystal nucleus, with ten thousand high-grade sword spirits as sacrifice, absorbing and fusing the Sword Intent essence of one thousand five hundred Seventh-Order Dao Swords, the sword spine appeared, sword veins condensed, Sword Intent like a Dragon, winding and coiling, achieving Eighth-Order Extreme Dao Soldier. This artifact weighs over a hundred million catties, its Sword Domain is boundless, and ten thousand swords bow before it.
Myriad Swords Mountain sensed its master's gaze. It quickly summoned the ten thousand spiritual swords back to their positions.
On the peak of Myriad Swords Mountain, a dazzling light suddenly erupted, and an ancient and solemn aura permeated the air. As the light gradually receded, a figure slowly emerged from Myriad Swords Mountain. It was the Artifact Spirit of Myriad Swords Mountain, now materialized as a sturdy man, dressed in a tight black outfit with clearly defined muscles, carrying a gigantic heavy sword on his back that perfectly complemented his physique. A faint Sword Intent glow flowed on the sword body. The man was like a heavy sword, steady and unstoppable.
The black-clad man's eyes were deep, like two sword pools that could see into people's hearts. He slowly raised his head, looking at Li Mu floating in the air, with no expression on his face, but his eyes gleamed with boundless gratitude and admiration.
"Sword Mountain, greets Master!"
"Sword Mountain has advanced to an Eighth-Order Extreme Dao Artifact. From now on, your will shall be the direction of my sword's edge."
The black-clad man walked up to Li Mu, his deep voice filled with endless gratitude and loyalty to Li Mu. He bowed slightly in the air; although the movement was small, it was full of solemnity and reverence.
"Good, good! To advance so quickly is also your Opportunity!" Li Mu nodded repeatedly with joy, a little surprised by the materialized form of Myriad Swords Mountain's Artifact Spirit.
Artifact Spirit materialization has its own characteristics. The Artifact Spirit of the Treasure Mansion is a Colorful True Dragon, the Chaos Spirit Banner is a small gray whale, and Myriad Swords Mountain is a male Sword Cultivator holding a sword, which is quite unique but also very close to the essence of a Sword Cultivator.
"I still need to go into seclusion for some time. You can return to your body first!"
Li Mu looked at Myriad Swords Mountain's Artifact Spirit and said with a smile.
"As you command, Master."
Myriad Swords Mountain gladly accepted the order. The next moment, his figure began to blur, transforming into a small silver mountain, rapidly shrinking, and then flying towards Li Mu, disappearing into his Sea of Consciousness between his eyebrows.
Li Mu took out two bottles of Spirit Pill from his tianxuan ring, poured out two 'Jade Dew Pills' to restore his True Yuan, quickly replenishing his nearly depleted True Yuan from Spiritual Charms Drawing, and then poured out two 'Too Profound Clear Spirit Pills', swallowing the Medicinal Pill without hesitation to alleviate the mental fatigue and magical power consumption caused by long hours of Artifact Refining.
The Medicinal Pill melted upon entering his mouth, and a gentle power flowed through Li Mu's body, nourishing his True Yuan and Soul, gradually restoring the color to his slightly pale face from Artifact Refining.
Three months passed in a flash, and it was time for the Ancestral Master Altar of Xuantian Sword Sect to open.
On this day, the entire Xuantian Sword Sect was immersed in a solemn and sacred atmosphere. In the Sect square, several Elders were neatly arranged, their faces filled with awe and apprehension.
In the sky, colorful auspicious clouds gathered again, with rays of light, as if heaven and earth were preparing for this grand event. With a long and deep chime of a bell, Old Man Xuantian led three Dao Lords and many Elders slowly towards the Ancestral Master Altar.
Above the altar, an ancient altar stood silently, covered with mysterious spiritual patterns. Old Man Xuantian walked to the altar, took a deep breath, then took out the Xuantian Sword from his waist, slowly raised it over his head, and placed it in the altar.
The Xuantian Sword is the companion sword of the founding Ancestral Master of Xuantian Sword Sect. It is the authentication of the identity of each Sect Master of Xuantian Sword Sect, and also an indispensable key to opening the Ancestral Master Altar and contacting the Ancestral Master of the Upper Realm.
When the tip of the Xuantian Sword touched a specific spiritual pattern in the center of the altar, the entire altar suddenly burst into dazzling light, and an ancient and powerful aura instantly permeated the air, causing everyone in the entire Sect square to feel a shock from the depths of their Soul.
In the light, the spiritual patterns on the altar seemed to be activated, slowly flowing and releasing an indescribable power. This power seemed to resonate with the Xuantian Sword, and also seemed to be connected to the history and Legacy of Xuantian Sword Sect.
Old Man Xuantian's expression was solemn. He formed hand seals, his lips moving rapidly as he chanted a Spell. A massive amount of True Yuan was injected into the altar. Soon, the light on the altar grew stronger and stronger, and the Xuantian Sword also seemed to be infused with powerful energy. The artifact patterns on the sword body flickered and shone, releasing bursts of Sword Qi, complementing the light on the altar.
Just as the incantation reached its most fervent point, a tiny crack suddenly appeared in the center of the altar. Immediately after, a illusory and brilliant spiritual mirror slowly emerged. The spiritual mirror emitted a soft yet dazzling light, as if it could perceive all things in the world, and also seemed to connect to another distant world.
The scene in the mirror gradually became clear, revealing a vast and boundless Immortal Spirit Realm shrouded in mist—the Holy Land where the Upper Realm - Xuantian Sword Sect was located. In the scene, amidst the swirling mist, majestic palaces floated in mid-air, surrounded by Immortal Qi, with Spirit Beasts soaring, a scene of peace and holiness.
In the deepest part of the palace, a young man dressed in white with long hair draped over his shoulders finally appeared in the mirror. His gaze was deep, full of vicissitudes, and his brows revealed endless majesty.
"Spirit Realm, Xuantian Sword! Are you the current Sect Master of Xuantian Sword Sect?"
The young man's voice was like the sound of nature, piercing through the Void Realm and echoing clearly around the altar, reaching the ears of Old Man Xuantian, Chen Qingxuan, the three Dao Lords, and a group of Elders.
"Are you Grandmaster Taixuan?"
Old Man Xuantian's spirit lifted, and he quickly bowed, his voice filled with excitement and reverence. Behind him, Chen Qingxuan, the three Dao Lords, and a group of Elders also bowed. The entire square was solemn.
"I didn't expect you to still recognize me. The Spirit Realm and Immortal Spirit Realm have been sealed for ten thousand Years, and the Lower Realm no longer contacts the Upper Realm. I didn't expect to see people from the Lower Sect of the Spirit Realm today." Taixuan's expression remained unchanged and profound. His calm voice passed through the spiritual mirror, transcending the boundaries of space and time, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"Replying to Grandmaster, it is not that this Disciple is unwilling to contact the Upper Realm Sect. Setting up the altar to connect with the Upper Realm places an extremely heavy burden on the Xuantian Sword and damages its foundation. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, I dare not easily activate it." Old Man Xuantian's tone carried a hint of helplessness, but also revealed his cherish and reverence for the Sect's supreme treasure, the Xuantian Sword.
"Oh! Then why did you open the altar this time?" Taixuan asked indifferently, with a blank expression.
"Reporting, Grandmaster, the Demon Abyss forces have invaded this realm with the intention of destroying the Three Realms Sealing Grand Array. We have repeatedly thwarted the actions of the Demon Abyss forces. However, the Demon Abyss forces will never give up, and their next offensive will undoubtedly be even more fierce. This Disciple is worried that with our strength alone, it will be difficult to resist the invasion of the Demon Abyss forces. Currently, the Spirit Realm faces the crisis of Spiritual Qi depletion, so this Disciple, out of helplessness, can only open the altar to request guidance from the Ancestral Master of the Upper Realm to help the Sword Sect of the Spirit Realm overcome this crisis." Old Man Xuantian lowered his posture and replied respectfully.
Upon hearing this, Taixuan's gaze became even deeper, and he nodded slightly, seemingly pondering something.
"Grandmaster, this time I have opened the altar, and I dare to ask about my Grandmaster - Old Ancestor Xuanzhen, he..." Seeing that Taixuan had not responded for a long time, Old Man Xuantian quickly continued to press.
Taixuan's unchanging expression slightly condensed, and the light in his eyes seemed to pierce through the boundaries of time and space, returning to the distant past. After a moment, he replied, "Your Grandmaster - Xuanzhen, uh, he has ascended many Years ago."
Upon hearing this, Old Man Xuantian, and the Dao Lords and Elders behind him, all stiffened.
Grandmaster Xuanzhen was the last Cultivator from the Spirit Realm - Xuantian Sword Sect to ascend to the Immortal Spirit Realm Upper Sect. His ascension meant that Xuantian Sword Sect's direct connection and protection in the Immortal Spirit Realm had been reduced by another layer.
"I am aware of this matter. I will arrange for someone to investigate the Sealing Boundary Grand Formation and the movements of the Demon Abyss forces. If the Grand Formation is truly broken and the Spirit Realm is in trouble, I will not stand idly by. You can rest assured!" Taixuan seemed to have been stirred by a hint of human emotion, and he promised them as he looked at them.
Upon receiving Grandmaster Taixuan's promise, the heavy stone in the hearts of Old Man Xuantian and the Elders finally fell. They knew that even though Grandmaster Xuanzhen had ascended, the power of the Upper Realm Xuantian Sword Sect was still their strong backing.
"Thank you, Grandmaster!" Old Man Xuantian bowed again, his voice filled with gratitude.
Taixuan nodded, his figure gradually blurring in the spiritual mirror, eventually disappearing. The light on the altar also gradually receded, and everything returned to calm.
At this time, in the Demon Abyss World, a plan to break the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation was quietly unfolding.
After Eternal Demon God successfully persuaded Immortal Emperor-Tianfeng to cooperate in breaking the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation and jointly suppress the Human Race and eliminate Human Race Cultivators who practice the Chaotic Great Dao, he began to act.
At the same time, Black Vulture Demon God had completed the collection of Devouring Yuan Demonic Ants. Devouring Yuan Demonic Ants are Sixth-Order demonic insects, naturally possessing powerful spirit-devouring abilities. Their entire bodies are dark, like the purest darkness in the deep night, emitting a faint blue light. This blue light is the manifestation of their internal spirit-devouring power, both mysterious and dangerous.
Although the Devouring Yuan Demonic Ants are small in size, each one contains astonishing power. Their heads are triangular, with a sharp, cone-like front, which is what they use to pierce and absorb Spiritual Qi. And their eyes are two tiny red beads, flickering with cunning and greedy light, as if they can perceive the location of all Spiritual Qi.
Their bodies are covered with a thin layer of carapace. This carapace is not only incredibly hard but also able to resist the attacks of Spells to a certain extent. And their legs are like six tiny sharp blades, capable of moving quickly on any terrain, whether it is rock, sand, or the Void Realm.
When the Devouring Yuan Demonic Ants gather together, they release a special energy fluctuation. This fluctuation can interfere with the surrounding space structure, allowing them to traverse space with almost no hindrance. At the same time, this fluctuation can also enhance the connection between them, allowing them to form a tighter formation when attacking, unleashing greater power.
At this moment, Black Vulture Demon God stood above the abyss of the Demon Abyss World, behind him were hundreds of millions of Devouring Yuan Demonic Ants. They were like a rolling black ocean, completely obscuring the sky.
"What a method! Where did you get so many Devouring Yuan Demonic Ants? This thing is not so easy to cultivate!" Eternal Demon God looked at the sky-obscuring black ocean behind Black Vulture Demon God, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and praised.
"Your methods are not bad either. You actually persuaded Immortal Emperor-Tianfeng to cooperate with you voluntarily." Black Vulture Demon God's lips curled into a smug smile, and a hint of surprise also flashed in his eyes as he looked at Eternal Demon God, asking in confusion.
"Don't ask too many questions about this. Let's start quickly!" Eternal Demon God waved his hand, interrupting Black Vulture Demon God's words. His gaze was solemn as he looked into the distance, in the direction of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. (End of this chapter)
