I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 212: Chapter 157: Tianyan Divine Monarch

The sun sets in the west, and the cloud sea is vast.

Li Mu rides his sword on a journey, searching for the legendary Huanlang Spirit Mountain.

Having left the Qing Xuan Sect for over a month, relying on the speed of the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, Li Mu quickly flies to the area near Huanlang Spirit Mountain to search for the true location of Huanlang Spirit Mountain.

Li Mu stands straight, hands clasped behind his back, with deep eyes watching the Spirit Mountains below him pass by, his brow furrowed.

Huanlang Spirit Mountain is vast, home to several Independent Cultivator Cities, and some high-tier Independent Cultivator’s Cave Mansions. However, finding an unknown cave mansion with only an array token is not just any difficulty.

Li Mu can only search aimlessly, using the array token to guide him to possibly existent Spiritual Mountain Cave Mansions.

After days of fruitless searching, Li Mu prepares to find a nearby Independent Cultivator City to rest.

The wide, meandering Ling River rushing with waters, surrounded by gentle slopes, is dotted with villages and larger cottages, and the vast land is filled with ancient and primitive ambiance.

Li Mu descends with his sword to rest in an Independent Cultivator City called Silver Mountain City.

Looking down from above, Silver Mountain City is nestled between two towering peaks in a low-lying area, with an established small city divided into inner and outer city, surrounded by temporary shelters where many Independent Cultivators reside.

Li Mu surveys Silver Mountain City, lost in thought, momentarily distracted when a figure riding a sword rises from the inner city and flies straight towards him.

Li Mu gathers his thoughts and looks at the newcomer.

”Senior, greetings. May I inquire what brings you to Silver Mountain City? I, a junior, am honored to serve you.” A Golden Core Cultivator in his forties asked respectfully as he approached Li Mu.

Li Mu was young, yet exuding the aura of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, making it impossible for him not to be careful.

”Are you the owner of this city?” Li Mu didn’t answer the question but asked instead.

”Yes, I am Xu Yingpeng of the Huanlang Spirit Mountain Independent Cultivator Alliance. I temporarily manage this city. May I ask where senior comes from, and what’s your business in Huanlang Spirit Mountain? If there’s anything you need, I’ll be glad to assist.” The Golden Core Cultivator introduced himself, looking at Li Mu and asking with concern.

Li Mu thought deeply, glanced at the opposite party, and replied indifferently: ”Nothing special, just passing through and resting a bit.”

”Ah, if senior needs a place to rest, please come inside. I would love to extend my hospitality.” Xu Yingpeng gestured invitingly towards Li Mu, warmly inviting him.

”May I ask, what is the charter of this Huanlang Spirit Mountain Independent Cultivator Alliance?” Li Mu nodded, his Divine Sense sweeping across the city as he walked and asked.

”Huanlang Spirit Mountain spans millions of miles, scattered with high-tier Demon Beasts, where humans are at a disadvantage. To survive, three Venerable Divinity Transformations, twelve Nascent Soul True Monarchs jointly founded the Independent Cultivator Alliance Mutual Aid Association,...” Xu Yingpeng detailed the situation of Huanlang Spirit Mountain to Li Mu.

Humans are a community-driven species, easily forming organizations wherever they go.

Huanlang Spirit Mountain is no exception; apart from the Independent Cultivator Alliance Mutual Aid Association, there are small sects like the Cyan Head Gang, Celestial Slaughter Sect, Black and White Sect, but ultimately, the Independent Cultivator Alliance dominates Huanlang Spirit Mountain.

Invited warmly by Xu Yingpeng, Li Mu accepted to visit his residence for tea.

”Senior, please have some tea. This is Awakening Spirit Tea unique to Buling Valley, with strengthening spirit and calming soul effects.” Xu Yingpeng brewed a cup of Spirit Tea for Li Mu, smilingly introducing it.

”Oh! I must give it a good taste!” Li Mu took it nonchalantly, smiling as he lifted the teacup, drinking the hot tea in one gulp.

The Spirit Tea transformed into a warm flow within Li Mu’s body, eventually spreading into his Sea of Consciousness. The weak Spirit Charm rapidly dissipated without a trace in his boundless Sea of Consciousness.

The Nascent Soul Divine Soul opened its eyes, sensing this slight spiritual energy, indeed providing refreshing and soul-calming effects, successfully sparking a faint agitation in Li Mu.

However, the spiritual energy was too subtle; if it were a million times stronger, it would indeed have a breakthrough effect for a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

”Splendid! Great tea!” Li Mu set down the cup, smilingly praised.

”Indeed! If you like it, I’ll give you some.” Xu Yingpeng looked at Li Mu, courteously said.

”No need for such expense!” Li Mu smiled and declined, then asked, ”If convenient, I have some matters to inquire about.”

”Yes! Senior, ask away. I, Xu, will spare no details.” Xu Yingpeng set down his teacup, looking at Li Mu solemnly.

Silver Mountain City is in a remote corner of Huanlang Spirit Mountain, rarely visited by high-tier cultivators. To host a Nascent Soul True Monarch today, and he doesn’t seem like a villain or Tribulation Cultivator, handling well might yield benefits, Xu Yingpeng received warmly and sincerely.

”Has Huanlang Spirit Mountain produced any renowned Array Cultivators or high-tier cultivators skilled in Artifact Refining? Are there any famous Spirit Mountains?” Li Mu asked Xu Yingpeng with interest.

The Tier Four Array Token Li Mu obtained required mastery of arrays and Artifact Refining skills to refine. Though refining it would be extremely strenuous now, thus upon failing to find the Spiritual Mountain Cave Mansion’s location, Li Mu inquired about cultivators skilled in Artifact Refining and arrays.

”Do you mean Tianyan Divine Monarch, senior? This senior is highly skilled in the Path of Artifact Refining and arrays!” Xu Yingpeng promptly responded.

”Oh? What’s the situation with Tianyan Divine Monarch? Tell me about it! I’m quite unfamiliar with the people and matters of Huanlang Spirit Mountain, having just arrived.” Li Mu intrigued, asked with a smile.