Li Mu summoned Myriad Swords Mountain from the tianxuan ring.
A small Sword Mountain slowly emerged from the spiritual light of the tianxuan ring, hovering in mid-air. On its peaks, tens of thousands of spirit swords, shimmering with spiritual light and exuding a chilling aura, were embedded. They were arranged tightly according to their rank, each sword containing a sharp Qi capable of splitting heaven and earth.
Among these tens of thousands of spirit swords, the top 1,500 Seventh-Order Dao Swords appeared exceptionally distinct, their spiritual light brilliant, their Sword Intent soaring to the sky, and their sharpness extreme, containing immense power capable of connecting with heaven and earth and activating the Dao of Swords.
Following these, the vast majority were Sixth-Order Spirit Swords, primarily Green Bamboo Spirit Swords. Their blades were as green as jade, emitting a faint bamboo fragrance, and imbued with an endless vital force and an unyielding Sword Intent. Although these numerous Sixth-Order Spirit Swords were not as overtly sharp as the Seventh-Order Dao Swords, they possessed a unique charm and formed the backbone of Myriad Swords Mountain. Many of them had sustained some damage in the previous battle with Blazing Fire Old Ancestor.
Li Mu smiled slightly, swept his Divine Sense, and from the few Fifth-Order Spirit Swords, he selected three with damaged spiritualities. He cast a spell to remove them, severing their connection with Myriad Swords Mountain, and then placed three Seventh-Order Dragon Bone Dao Swords into it.
Li Mu formed hand seals, chanting incantations, as streams of Hun Dun True Essence surged from his body, transforming into rays of spiritual light that tightly enveloped the three Dragon Bone Dao Swords. Then, with another thought, the sword array on Myriad Swords Mountain instantly activated. Ten thousand swords resonated in unison, their sword light weaving like a net, forming a colossal sword web that slowly guided the three new swords onto the Sword Mountain.
As the three Dragon Bone Dao Swords integrated, the sword array on Myriad Swords Mountain seemed to undergo a sublimation. The sword light became even more dazzling, and the Sword Intent more piercing. Meanwhile, the three Fifth-Order Spirit Swords, under Li Mu's control, slowly detached from the Sword Mountain and were collected back into the tianxuan ring, awaiting future disposal.
As the three Dragon Bone Dao Swords integrated into Myriad Swords Mountain, they immediately triggered an anomaly on Myriad Swords Mountain. The Myriad Swords Mountain hummed with a subtle sword cry, as if the roar of a Dragon echoed, causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly. The Sword Intent of the Dragon Bone Dao Swords merged into the sword veins of Myriad Swords Mountain, making the Sword Mountain even sharper and adding a touch of dominance… They quickly integrated into the sword array, replacing the damaged Fifth-Order Spirit Swords, raising the overall strength of Myriad Swords Mountain to another level.
Li Mu fully unleashed his Chaos True Essence, refining the artifact nature of Myriad Swords Mountain, ensuring that the three newly added Dragon Bone Dao Swords perfectly integrated with the original sword array, their Sword Intent becoming a seamless whole. At this moment, Myriad Swords Mountain seemed to have been reborn, its sword array power immense, and its Sword Intent profound.
As Li Mu felt the changes in Myriad Swords Mountain, a surge of heroic spirit welled up in his heart.
This was just the beginning. The remaining Dragon bones and Dragon scale spiritual materials in the tianxuan ring were enough to refine another 1,500 Seventh-Order Dragon Bone Dao Swords. What a magnificent sight it would be when they all integrated into Myriad Swords Mountain!
The addition of each Seventh-Order Dragon Bone Dao Sword would add immeasurable power to Myriad Swords Mountain. When all 1,500 of these Dragon Bone Dao Swords were integrated, Myriad Swords Mountain, possessing 3,000 Seventh-Order Dao Swords, would undoubtedly shock the entire Cultivation world with its power.
Without further hesitation, Li Mu took out two bottles of Spirit Pills, poured out a "Myriad Spirit Dao Pill" and a "Heavenly Star Dao Pill," and swallowed them together. Then, he fully circulated the Chaos Dao Scripture, manifested his Chaos Dao Body, and fully recovered his Cultivation and Divine Thought, preparing for the next Artifact Refining of Seventh-Order Dao Swords.
Days passed, and Li Mu, hidden on an unknown small island, devoted himself entirely to Artifact Refining, unaware that the entire Spirit Realm and its various major forces were in unprecedented turmoil because of him.
In the discussion hall of Xuantian Sword Sect, Grand Supreme Dao Venerable, dressed in a black Daoist robe, sat at the head. Below him, Old Man Xuantian, the Sect Master of Xuantian Sword Sect; Renhui Holy Monk of Great Buddha Temple; Lingyun Old Daoist, the Sect Master of Taiyi Sect; Cen Xu, the Abbot of Qingxu Temple; and other Great Vehicle Dao Lords sat on both sides, their expressions varied but all unable to hide the solemnity between their brows.
The Three Realms Passage had opened wide, and the Demon Abyss World and Immortal Spirit Realm had come with their armies. A battle that ended hastily was merely an appetizer; the true catastrophe, like dark clouds pressing down, was quietly brewing on the horizon.
The Eternal Demon God, Immortal Emperor-Tianfeng, and the Human Race Chaotic Great Dao Cultivator, Li Mu, were also their targets, and the key to this Three Realms conflict. They needed to protect this person and wait for him to grow, however, his whereabouts were currently unknown.
"As a Chaotic Great Dao Cultivator, his potential is limitless. If he can grow, he will surely help the Spirit Realm overcome this Three Realms chaos. Xuantian, you must find a way to locate him as soon as possible. If he is found by powerhouses from the other two Realms first, the consequences will be unimaginable," Grand Supreme Dao Venerable's voice echoed in the hall, as he sternly commanded the crowd.
Upon hearing this, Old Man Xuantian's expression grew even more solemn. He cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "Senior Martial Uncle, we naturally understand Master Li's importance. However, he is intentionally hiding and his whereabouts are uncertain, so finding him is indeed not easy and will require some time."
Renhui Holy Monk pressed his palms together, his eyes shimmering with compassion and wisdom. He slowly said, "Amitabha, all things in the world have Destiny. This monk suggests that we can dispatch Disciples from our Sects to spread throughout the Three Realms and secretly search for Master Li's traces. At the same time, we can use profound methods such as Mystic Secret Mirror divination and aura sensing to increase the possibility of finding him."
Great Vehicle Dao Lord Chen Qingxuan added at an opportune moment, "I have already ordered someone to invite Tianji, the Master of Tianji Pavilion. He is proficient in the Dao of Mystic Secret Mirror and possesses the Mystic Secret Mirror, which can perceive all things in the world. I believe with his help, he will surely lend us a hand."
"Tianji's Mystic Secret Mirror divination is unparalleled. With his help, we will surely find Master Li," Lingyun Old Daoist nodded slightly, interjecting.
Grand Supreme Dao Venerable nodded slightly in agreement, then fell into contemplation. For a moment, only the faint breathing and occasional eye contact of the crowd remained in the hall.
Not long after, light footsteps were heard from outside the hall. Everyone had already sensed it and turned their heads to look.
Tianji Old Man, the Master of Tianji Pavilion, entered the hall slowly, dressed in a pristine white robe and holding the Mystic Secret Mirror. His eyes were profound, as if they could penetrate time and space, perceiving the essence of all things in the world, exuding an extraordinary and transcendent aura.
Entering the hall, Tianji Old Man smiled slightly at the faces of many old acquaintances, as a greeting. Then, he looked solemnly at Grand Supreme Dao Venerable, who was seated at the head, and straightened his robe.
As the Master of Tianji Pavilion, Tianji Old Man's intelligence network spanned the entire Spirit Realm. He had long known about Grand Supreme Dao Venerable's identity and his actions.
Currently, the Three Realms Passage was open. The Demon Abyss had thirteen Demon God powerhouses, and the Immortal Spirit Realm had seven Immortal Emperors. However, the Human Race had very few Great Vehicle Dao Venerables, and they were also in the Immortal Spirit Realm. Although the Spirit Realm had many Great Vehicle Dao Lords, their strength varied, making it difficult to contend with the top powerhouses of the Demon Abyss and Immortal Spirit Realm.
Once the Three Realms war began, the lack of top Human Race combat power would become an unbearable burden for the Spirit Realm. Therefore, although Grand Supreme Dao Venerable's identity was secret, it was not without traces in Tianji Old Man's intelligence network.
Tianji Old Man pondered inwardly, then stepped forward, solemnly bowing to Grand Supreme Dao Venerable and saying, "Tianji greets Senior!"
Grand Supreme Dao Venerable gently raised his hand, signaling Tianji Old Man to dispense with the formalities, then sternly instructed, "I hear you are proficient in the art of Mystic Secret Mirror divination and can perceive the trajectories of all things in the world. Now that the Three Realms Passage is open, the Demon Abyss and Immortal Spirit Realm are stirring, and our Human Race is lacking in top combat power, the situation is critical. Can you help us find that Chaotic Great Dao Cultivator, Li Mu, and protect him until he grows into a pillar of our Human Race?"
Upon hearing this, Tianji Old Man's expression became solemn, and he slowly said, "Senior is absolutely right. Master Li's matter concerns the future of our Human Race and even the entire Spirit Realm. Although Tianji dares not say he can perceive everything, he will certainly do his utmost to help Senior find Master Li's whereabouts."
"However!" At this point, Tianji Old Man paused, a troubled expression on his face, and indicated, "Master Li is proficient in Artifact Refining, possesses a Dao Artifact that conceals Mystic Secret Mirror, and is also proficient in the art of Mystic Secret Mirror. Previously, the Ji Family Old Ancestor entrusted me to calculate Master Li's location, but I was protected by his Mystic Secret Mirror Dao Artifact, which caused me to suffer a Mystic Secret Mirror backlash!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall instantly erupted in an uproar.
Everyone knew that Tianji Old Man's divination skills were unparalleled in the Spirit Realm, yet he could not easily peer into Li Mu's whereabouts, which truly surprised them greatly.
"I didn't expect Master Li to be proficient not only in Artifact Refining and array formations, but also in the art of Mystic Secret Mirror divination. This is truly surprising!" Lingyun Old Daoist exclaimed in astonishment.
"What? Even Fellow Daoist Tianji, you suffered a Mystic Secret Mirror backlash?" Renhui Holy Monk couldn't help but be moved. This meant that the Mystic Secret Mirror Dao Artifact on Li Mu was extraordinary and could already interfere with Tianji Old Man's divination.
"I didn't expect Master Li to be able to hide so deeply. Even we didn't realize he had such abilities," Abbot Cen Xu's eyes held both surprise and a hint of admiration.
"Does Master Li have any family members? Can we start from that angle?" Lingyun Old Daoist proposed a suggestion, indicating, "After all, no matter how much Li Mu conceals his Mystic Secret Mirror, it's impossible to completely cut off his Bloodline Qi with his family."
Upon hearing this, the Mahayana Cultivators all looked at Chen Qingxuan and Feng Wuhen. Li Mu was a member of Xuantian Sword Sect, so they should know his background best.
"Elder Li has always been a lone wolf; even his few Disciples rarely see him, let alone his relatives," Chen Qingxuan shook his head slightly, a hint of helplessness on his face. "Although we are his fellow Sect members, we don't know much about his personal affairs."
Feng Wuhen added, "Elder Li is indeed mysterious. He is always on the move in the Sect, and apart from Artifact Refining and Cultivation, he doesn't seem to have many attachments. As for his relatives, he has never mentioned them."
The atmosphere in the hall became heavy again. If even Li Mu's fellow Sect members didn't know about his family situation, then finding him through his family would be even more difficult.
Tianji Old Man pondered for a moment, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. He said in a deep voice, "Divining Master Li's whereabouts is difficult, but not impossible. I have a secret method called 'Tianji Chains,' which can temporarily penetrate all concealments and reach the truth at the cost of some Cultivation. However, this method consumes a great deal, and after using it, I will fall into a long period of weakness, so it must be used cautiously."
"If this method can buy us valuable time to find Li Mu and ensure his safety, then it is worth it. You can proceed with confidence; we will protect you," Tianji Old Man quickly said.
"That's right, this temple has a restorative holy medicine—the Nine Revolutions Bodhi Seed—which can help you quickly recover your Cultivation. Fellow Daoist Tianji, feel free to use your secret method without any worries," Renhui Holy Monk interjected.
"Thank you for your generosity, Holy Monk. With the Nine Revolutions Bodhi Seed, Tianji will have no worries about performing the secret method," Tianji Old Man looked gratefully at Renhui Holy Monk, nodded, and indicated, "Without further ado, I will now prepare to cast the Tianji Chains and strive to pinpoint Master Li's location in the shortest possible time."
With that, Tianji Old Man closed his eyes and concentrated, sitting cross-legged in the Void Realm. He continuously formed hand seals, and circles of faint light enveloped his body. The Mystic Secret Mirror floated above his head, its surface adorned with complex spiritual patterns, as if communicating with some force between heaven and earth. A mysterious aura emanated from him.
The atmosphere in the hall became extremely tense. Everyone held their breath, their gaze fixed on Tianji Old Man.
As time passed, Tianji Old Man's face gradually paled, and fine beads of sweat seeped from his forehead, clearly indicating he was under immense pressure.
Finally, a crisp sound broke the silence. The Mystic Secret Mirror burst into brilliant light, and an invisible spiritual light suddenly shot out, penetrating the Void Realm like a chain, extending towards an unknown direction.
As Tianji Old Man slowly opened his eyes, a powerful aura surged from his body. The Mystic Secret Mirror floated above his head, its surface adorned with complex runes, shimmering with dazzling light.
Tianji Old Man quickly formed hand seals, chanting incantations, as if summoning some mysterious power.
Suddenly, the Mystic Secret Mirror erupted with intense light, and a thick beam of light shot out from the mirror, circling in the air like a giant Dragon, finally transforming into countless tiny chains that spread in all directions, penetrating the constraints of space and reaching into unknown depths.
Everyone in the hall could feel a powerful pressure, as if the entire world was shaken at this moment.
Tianji Old Man's face became extremely pale, and fine beads of sweat seeped from his forehead, clearly indicating he was under immense burden. However, at this moment, the light on the Mystic Secret Mirror suddenly dimmed, and Tianji Old Man's body swayed, almost falling to the ground, his aura weakening by seventy percent.
Lingyun Old Daoist quickly stepped forward to support him, asking with concern, "Fellow Daoist Tianji, are you alright?"
Tianji Old Man shook his head slightly, his expression a little dim. He looked at Grand Supreme Dao Venerable and quickly reported, "Senior, I have cast the Tianji Chains. Although I suffered heavy injuries, I did gain something. Li Mu is currently roughly located to the east of the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain, in a vast sea area of the Heavenly South Sea Region. The specific location still needs further exploration."
Upon hearing this, Grand Supreme Dao Venerable's eyes were like torches, and he sternly commanded, "East of the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain, Heavenly South Sea Region. Although the area is vast, it's better than having no clue at all. You all set off immediately and head to that sea area. You must find the person and ensure his safety."
"Understood!" Old Man Xuantian, Renhui Holy Monk, Lingyun Old Daoist, Cen Xu, and the other Great Vehicle Dao Lords responded in unison.
Soon, the powerhouses from various major forces such as Xuantian Sword Sect, Great Buddha Temple, Taiyi Sect, and Qingxu Temple all rose, leading their Disciples, and riding their respective flying Dao Artifacts, they sped towards the Heavenly South Sea Region. (End of Chapter)
