Chapter 673: Chapter 365: Tier Seven Daoist Soldier
The Ten Thousand Swords Mountain swayed and hovered before Li Mu’s eyes, seeming to recount the hardships and joy it endured during the Artifact Tribulation. His eyes fixed on it, Li Mu could clearly sense the current status of the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain.
Under the Innate Divine Power - Recognition of Ten Thousand Spirits, the new attributes of the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain appeared before Li Mu.
[Ten Thousand Swords Mountain]
[Grade: Tier Seven Daoist Soldier]
[Attributes: Ten Thousand Swords Peak, Size at Will, Daoist Soldier Sword Realm, Daoist Soldier Sword, All Swords Return to One, Commander of Ten Thousand Swords]
[Status: Successfully promoted to Daoist Soldier, Primordial Energy damaged.]
[With Tier Seven Spirit Ore - Meteor Crystal Core as the base and ten thousand High-tier Sword Spirits as sacrifices, it successfully crossed the Tier Seven Dao Artifact’s Artifact Tribulation, reforged its Artifact Base, and achieved the rank of Tier Seven Daoist Soldier. This artifact weighs: fifty million pounds, Daoist Soldier Sword Realm, Commander of Ten Thousand Swords, Sovereign of Ten Thousand Swords.]
After seeing the new attributes of the ’Ten Thousand Swords Mountain’, Li Mu couldn’t help but reveal a hint of undisguised joy on his face. The Ten Thousand Swords Mountain had successfully advanced to a Tier Seven Daoist Soldier, and its power and potential were far beyond what it once was.
Li Mu lightly beckoned with his hand, and the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain transformed into a black light, steadily landing in his hand. Then, with a thought, he stored the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain in the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion.
Although the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain, having successfully crossed the Artifact Tribulation, now possessed greater might, its Primordial Energy was damaged and it required a period of recuperation and recovery. It was not advisable to use it now, especially since this was the Tribulation Crossing Land, where the Spiritual Qi and Laws of Heaven and Earth were still in an extremely unstable state, and staying here for long was inadvisable.
Therefore, after storing away the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain, Li Mu immediately, with a thought, released the Earth Element Spirit Ship, and with a flash, he was standing firmly on the ship.
The next moment, the Earth Element Spirit Ship shot toward the direction of Ten Thousand Stars Island like a bolt of lightning, turning into a black dot and disappearing in the horizon in the blink of an eye.
Not long after Li Mu had just flown out, a few swift figures also arrived sequentially at this island. They either rode on Flying Swords, commanded Spirit Beasts, or simply traveled in Sky Control, all at extremely fast speeds. These cultivators were drawn by the commotion of the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain crossing its tribulation earlier, yet they ultimately arrived a step too late.
The Earth Element Spirit Ship cut a graceful arc through the sky, advancing rapidly. Li Mu stood at the bow, his posture upright like a pine, his gaze deep and resolute, fixated on the scene ahead. His vision pierced through the clouds, directly locking onto the island that was gradually becoming clearer—Ten Thousand Stars Island.
As the ship approached, the outline of Ten Thousand Stars Island became increasingly distinct. The massive island stood like a majestic mountain range amidst the sea realm. On the island, peaks rose majestically, each emitting unique Spiritual Qi, forming patches of ethereal, fairyland-like scenes. Among these peaks, lush trees shaded the land, flowering plants vied in splendor, and cascading waterfalls along with flowing springs composed a beautiful picture.
After ten years away, Ten Thousand Stars Island had undergone earth-shattering changes. The size of the island’s air harbor had expanded several times compared to ten years ago, with all sorts of Spiritual Ships densely moored there.
Seeing the scene before him, Li Mu couldn’t help but feel a sense of deep emotion. Ten years ago, when he left Ten Thousand Stars Island, many places on the island were still desolate lands, yet now they had become so bustling.
As they were about to arrive at Ten Thousand Stars Island, Li Mu flew out from the Earth Element Spirit Ship, stored the ship, and traveled using Sky Control.
However, just as Li Mu prepared to land on the island, a group of guards patrolling Ten Thousand Stars Island blocked his path. These guards were dressed in uniform, wielding Spiritual Artifacts, with a stern and vigilant demeanor, their eyes fixed sharply on Li Mu as if determining his identity and purpose.
Faced with this situation, Li Mu was neither surprised nor anxious, knowing well the rules on this island. He proactively presented his Elder Token from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.
This token symbolized his identity within the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, yet in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region, it was an equally powerful pass.
Sure enough, upon seeing the token in Li Mu’s hand, the group of guards immediately became respectful, granting him passage directly, and even warmly offered to escort him.
Li Mu smiled gently to express his gratitude, politely declined their kindness, and continued to descend towards Ten Thousand Stars Island, heading directly for Li’s Treasure Tower.
Walking on the bustling main street, Li Mu felt the hustle and bustle around him and the lively atmosphere. Cultivators came and went, some in a hurry, others leisurely, some whispering in conversation, others calling out loudly. Their attire was varied and their cultivation differed, but all exuded a unique aura and demeanor that belonged to a cultivator.
Having rarely returned to Ten Thousand Stars Island, the lively scene immediately reminded Li Mu of Xue’Er.
Knowing that Xue’Er loved the bustling life the most, Li Mu walked to a deserted corner of the street, and with a thought, summoned Xue’Er, who was closed-door cultivating in the Spirit-Taming Treasure Bracelet.
With a flash of light, Xue’Er’s figure gradually appeared before Li Mu. She wore a white long dress, the hem gently swaying, her long black hair cascading like a waterfall. Her face was delicate and refined, her big eyes pure and untainted by worldly dust.
"Wow! Lord Li, where are we?" Xue’Er exclaimed, glancing around with surprise. Her voice was as melodious as a celestial tune, making one’s heart spontaneously feel tender.
Xue’Er looked at the bustling crowd and vibrant streets around her, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement. It had been a long time since she had seen such a bustling scene, and the surrounding environment felt somewhat familiar and yet somewhat unfamiliar to her.
"Ten Thousand Stars Island, we’re on the island now. I’m back for a visit," Li Mu introduced with a smile.
At the mention of "Ten Thousand Stars Island," Xue’Er’s eyes immediately lit up, her face showing a delighted expression. She vividly remembered Li’s Treasure Tower on Ten Thousand Stars Island and the people she spent joyful times with there.
"Wow! That’s great, let’s quickly go see Sister Yalan in the pavilion! I haven’t seen her for so long." Xue’Er said excitedly, her eyes flickering with anticipation.
Li Mu nodded, smiling as he agreed, "Alright, let’s find Shopkeeper Liu."
Thus, the two walked side by side on the bustling streets, making their way towards Li’s Treasure Tower.
Before long, they arrived at the entrance of Li’s Treasure Tower. The majestic building stood on the bustling main street, the open door seeming to invite them in. However, in stark contrast to the bustling scene around, the number of customers inside the Treasure Tower was surprisingly sparse.
Li Mu and Xue’Er exchanged glances, seeing the confusion in each other’s eyes, and they quickly walked into the Treasure Tower to find out the situation.
The interior setup was still the same as before, with those familiar treasures and arrangements still in place, only lacking the usual busyness and clamor.
"Sister Liu! Sister Liu!" Xue’Er stepped into Li’s Treasure Tower first, calling out into the store. Her voice was crisp and pleasant, full of expectation.
"Young lady, who are you looking for?" a shop assistant stepped forward, looking at Xue’Er and asking. His tone was polite and gentle, seemingly unperturbed by the sudden intrusion of the young girl.
"I’m looking for Sister Liu, Liu Yalan, where is she!" Xue’Er asked urgently, her face showing puzzlement, already somewhat impatient to see Liu Yalan.
The current state of Li Shi’s Treasure Tower made Xue’Er feel strange. She looked around and noticed many shop assistants were unfamiliar faces, which raised an inexplicable sense of doubt and unease in her heart. The unfamiliar faces and indifferent eyes made her feel a bit uncomfortable and detached.
Upon hearing the name Liu Yalan, a look of sudden realization flashed in the male shop assistant’s eyes. He scrutinized Xue’Er up and down for a moment, as if assessing her identity and intent. However, his gaze did not reveal much friendliness or enthusiasm, rather carrying a hint of aloofness and vigilance.
"Shopkeeper Liu is not in the store, if you’re not buying anything, please leave! The store is not entertaining guests otherwise." The male shop assistant said in a deep voice, his tone carrying an inexplicable aversion.
"Hmm? What is going on! Where did Liu Yalan go!" Li Mu’s expression suddenly changed, noticing the male shop assistant’s indifferent attitude towards Xue’Er, a surge of displeasure arose in his heart, and his cultivation in the Divinity Transformation Realm erupted, a vast aura like stormy waves directly pressed towards the male shop assistant.
The male shop assistant, feeling the powerful aura emanating from Li Mu, was taken aback, instinctively stepping back a pace, a look of panic and unease flashing in his eyes. However, he seemed to have some reliance and soon steadied his mind.
Li Mu stared coldly at the male shop assistant, his gaze as sharp as a sword, piercing straight through into the other’s heart. There had to be some reason or hidden situation behind this shop assistant’s attitude, and it was necessary to find out Liu Yalan’s whereabouts, as well as what exactly had happened to the Treasure Tower.
The male shop assistant, intimidated by Li Mu’s imposing manner, continued to stubbornly bite his lips, hesitant to directly answer Li Mu’s question.
At this moment, an unexpected change occurred.
