I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 765: Chapter 408: The Grand Array Blocks the Enemy

Li Mu elevated all his Hundred Arts Skills to the seventh level, Talisman Making, Alchemy, Puppetry Technique, yielding great rewards, and continued his research on the Earth Demon Gathering Yin Array, while deciphering the restriction on this side of the passageway.

At this moment, Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming arrived hurriedly with solemn expressions.

"Master Li!" Qian Wantong walked up to Li Mu, his face full of worry, and said, "We have encountered an urgent matter."

Li Mu turned around, looked at the two, and asked curiously, "What is it?"

If it wasn’t urgent, the two wouldn’t disturb him while breaking the restriction.

Wan Shaoming took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Our exploration of this Secret Realm’s relic has been leaked, and now there’s a group of cultivators attacking the protective array we set up in the passageway. If no unforeseen events occur, I’m afraid it won’t hold out for more than a few days."

Upon hearing this, Li Mu’s eyes narrowed slightly, a trace of coldness flashed on his face. This indeed wasn’t good news. He had invested enormous effort and time into breaking the restriction, and external interference might cause all his efforts to go down the drain.

"What’s the strength of the assailants, and which faction do they belong to?"

Wan Shaoming pondered for a moment and replied, "Mainly the treasure-hunting team from the Celestial Secret Tower, led by Bian Chongzong. They have also roped in cultivators from other factions. Overall, their strength is not weaker than ours."

"How much longer can our protective array withstand?" Li Mu asked.

"At most three days." Qian Wantong answered, "Moreover, if they continue to strengthen their assault or higher cultivation enemies appear, it might not even last three days."

Li Mu fell silent for a moment, quickly calculating the countermeasures in his mind.

Li Mu turned to look at the restriction on the closed passageway. He had just found a way to break through the restriction without affecting the entire Earth Demon Gathering Yin Array and was preparing to forcibly break it, which was estimated to take about half a month.

"Master Li, how long will it take you to break this restriction, given they might break in?" Wan Shaoming hesitated, looking gravely at Li Mu, "I’m afraid we’ll all be in danger."

"I still need at least fifteen days to completely break this restriction," Li Mu said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming’s faces turned extremely grim. Fifteen days was just too long for their current situation. The protective array they had set up would struggle to hold for even three days, let alone fifteen.

"What should we do? I’m afraid there’s not enough time!" Qian Wantong said anxiously, his brows tightly furrowed.

Wan Shaoming also looked worriedly at Li Mu, seemingly hoping he might have a brilliant idea.

Li Mu took a deep breath, knowing that the decision at this moment was crucial, not only relating to their lives but also concerning the whole secret of the relic.

"I have a plan, but it’s extremely risky." Li Mu thought of a strategy and spoke slowly,

Li Mu’s words immediately caught the attention of Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming.

"Please tell us, Master Li. Now, we have no other choice," Qian Wantong added eagerly.

"We can utilize the power of the Earth Demon Gathering Yin Array to temporarily enhance the defense of the protective array. This might buy us enough time." Li Mu stared at the passageway restriction in front of him, explaining.

"Master Li, are you confident in leveraging the power of the Earth Demon Gathering Yin Array?" Qian Wantong’s spirit stirred as he worriedly looked at Li Mu and asked.

"After these days of research, I’ve gained some understanding of the Earth Demon Gathering Yin Array. Using its Outer Realm power to set up a protective array shouldn’t be a problem, and if possible, we may even tap into their power to help us break this restriction!" Li Mu responded with a gaze full of deep meaning.

"Is this... is it safe to do so? After all, the power of the Earth Demon Gathering Yin Array is formidable. A slight mistake, and we could all perish!" Wan Shaoming asked anxiously, looking at Li Mu.

"There’s indeed a risk, but we have no other choice now; it’s the only way to buy us some time." Li Mu said resolutely.

Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming exchanged glances, seeing the determination in each other’s eyes, knowing they had no better option left.

"We trust you!" Qian Wantong stated solemnly, "Master Li, go ahead, and we will fully cooperate."

Wan Shaoming also nodded, indicating support.

"Have your people all withdraw to this side; I’m going to the passage entrance to set up the array." Li Mu instructed and then turned to walk towards the passage entrance.

Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming immediately took action, notifying everyone to withdraw to a safe area.

Although everyone felt tense and uneasy about the cultivators attacking outside the passage, they chose to trust Li Mu, executing the orders swiftly and orderly, retreating into the passage.

Li Mu arrived at the passage entrance, took a deep breath, focused his mind, and began array formation.

One by one, Gold Element Spirit Swords flew out from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, circling around Li Mu like guardian spirits. He quickly formed seals with both hands, precisely controlling these spirit swords to carve array patterns on the ground.

One by one, array patterns meandered on the ground like spiritual snakes, emitting a faint spirit light, gradually constructing a complex array map. This formation not only harnessed the Yin Sha Power of the Earth Demon Gathering Yin Array but also integrated Li Mu’s unique insights into arrays, greatly strengthening its defensive power.

Soon, streams of intense spiritual power flew from Li Mu’s fingertips, rapidly merging underground and fusing with the surrounding environment. As time passed, a complex array gradually formed at the passage entrance, and soon a powerful Yin Sha Power rapidly converged, exuding a chilling, lethal aura.