I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 704: Chapter 379: Challenging the Sword Tower (Part 1)

"Lord Li!"

Xue’Er gently called out to Li Mu, her voice like a clear spring striking stone, crisp and pleasing.

Having undergone the baptism of Thunder Tribulation, Xue’Er achieved Perfect Transformation, resembling an ice-cold yet pure Immortal, her posture graceful. At this moment, she hovered in front of Li Mu, already an icy beauty without equal, with skin as white as fresh snow and eyes as deep as a Cold Pool, shining with a firm yet gentle light.

Xue’Er gazed intently at Li Mu, bold and passionate, with eyes full of love—a profound and pure emotion, like the rising morning sun, warm and dazzling. Her gaze revealed admiration and dependence on Li Mu, as if only by his side could she find her true home.

Having experienced the Heart Demon Tribulation and narrowly escaping death, Xue’Er completely understood her Heart Realm and was willing to give up any grudge of clan extinction to be with Li Mu.

At this moment, Xue’Er’s smile was as bright as flowers, happiness radiating from her face. She was able to overcome Thunder Tribulation and achieve Perfect Transformation, understanding all the hardships and challenges only herself. All this couldn’t have been possible without Li Mu’s support and encouragement. She looked at Li Mu gratefully, her eyes sparkling with crystal tears, her heart filled with endless gratitude and love.

"Well done!" Li Mu met Xue’Er’s passionate gaze, paused slightly in surprise, then nodded with an appreciative smile, recalling Xue’Er’s growth from an ignorant young girl always following him, to now being able to stand independently.

"Congratulations Dao Companion Xue’Er on successfully overcoming the Transformation Thunder Tribulation; this is a small gift, not enough to express my respect!" Fang Shixing approached, smiling and offering a meticulously prepared gift to Xue’Er.

"Dao Companion Xue’Er, your bloodline is profound, with this successful promotion, a Great Dao future awaits!" Qin Wentong also approached to congratulate Xue’Er, his gaze filled with admiration.

"Dao Companion Xue’Er..." Others also approached, congratulating Xue’Er, their voices merging into a harmonious ode filled with joy and blessings.

Xue’Er hesitated for a moment, looking toward Li Mu to seek his opinion, knowing these gifts came out of respect for him.

Li Mu smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, everyone." Xue’Er quickly understood, promptly thanked everyone, and accepted their gifts.

Xue’Er emerged from the crowd, and many companions excitedly surrounded her immediately.

"Xiaoxue, are you alright! This is your favorite Ice Spirit Fruit." Xiaojin offered a Spirit Fruit to Xue’Er.

"Xiaoxue, congratulations, you’ve transformed too!" Xiaowa, the Cyan Jade Ginseng King, and others surrounded Xue’Er with concern, eagerly questioning.

Xue’Er glanced helplessly at Li Mu, dealing with her enthusiastic companions.

Seeing this scene, Li Mu felt quite gratified, Xue’Er had passed this hurdle, with no further worries.

In the ensuing days, Li Mu led the beasts, living a semi-retreat life in the Seven Profound Sect, carefully tending to High-tier Spirit Plants, pouring infinite care.

Besides caring for Spirit Plants, Li Mu continually attempted challenges in the Celestial Puppet Heart Palace, learning a vast amount of Celestial Puppet Spirit Patterns, seeking Celestial Puppet legacies through trials and training.

Additionally, Li Mu delved into the Divine Rune True Understanding, a field he was highly interested in, exploring the mysteries in hopes of enhancing his Artifact Refining Skill Level; otherwise, he would focus on Sword Array and Array, drawing Spirit Talismans, living days full and peaceful.

During leisure, Li Mu often chose to visit the Sword Heart Hall and Sword Tower of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, further practicing Sword Skills, and attempting to comprehend Sword Heart.

As for Xue’Er’s attitude change toward him, Li Mu noticed but paid little attention.

Xue’Er grew up under Li Mu’s guidance; his feelings for her were like those for a sister or daughter, with no other thoughts arising.

Xue’Er, sensitive to emotions, clearly sensed Li Mu’s attitude, inevitably feeling disheartened amidst dejection.

The Celestial Fox Bloodline bestowed Xue’Er with powerful Power of Temptation, a Perfect Transformation appearance of unrivaled beauty and unique temperament. However, if Li Mu regarded her as a sister or daughter, with no romantic feelings, none of these appearances would hold any effect.

Nevertheless, Xue’Er accepted it, satisfied just to accompany Li Mu, hoping that maybe one day, she would touch him enough to change his attitude.

After attending to Spirit Plants, Li Mu flew to the Sword Heart Hall, then prepared to challenge the Sword Tower.

The Heart Inquiry Hall and Sword Tower, both transformed from Tier Seven Dao Artifacts, formed the foundation for the Profound Celestial Sword Sect in the Central State Spirit Realm, embodying the Sect’s heritage and each possessing unique and magical features, attracting countless sect disciples in immersion.

Once Sword Seekers enter the Sword Heart Hall, they fall into an Illusion Realm.

The Sword Heart Hall generates one or several illusions matching their strength, prompting Sword Seekers to face their illusions in intense Sword Skill competitions.

These illusions possess identical strength to the Sword Seekers, tapping into the Sword Heart Hall’s heritage to become even stronger, as if they were another self deep within their hearts. Through constant battles with their illusions, Sword Seekers gradually enhance their Sword Skills.

Over three years, Li Mu continually challenged himself in the Sword Heart Hall, now capable of simultaneously defeating three illusions matching his strength. To further progress in Sword Dao and challenge more illusions, he needs to undergo another self-breakthrough, surpassing the next limit.