I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 631: Chapter 344: Ancient Teleportation Array (Part 2)

The last action of gathering top-tier forces in the Central Continent Spirit Realm dealt a fatal blow to the Nine Demons Sect and the Demon Abyss. However, it still cannot completely curb the invasion from the Demon Abyss. Now, they’ve retreated to the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region, preparing for a long-term resistance.

Through Fang Yunjian’s narrative, Li Mu also understood the importance of successfully arranging the ancient teleportation array.

The two flew swiftly, exchanging thoughts, and soon descended from the Celestial Spirit Island.

The Celestial Spirit Island is not far from the Ten Thousand Stars Island, but the scenery is quite different. Various forces stationed on the Celestial Spirit Island, with diverse architectural styles, from ancient temples to magnificent cities, mingling with an array of atmospheres—there’s the tranquility and transcendence of cultivators, as well as the tension and slaughter of warriors.

Fang Yunjian led Li Mu as they traversed the Celestial Spirit Island, encountering many cultivators who greeted Fang Yunjian with respect. But their gazes frequently turned to Li Mu, revealing that many had recognized this Artifact Refining Grandmaster.

Li Mu calmly smiled, responding to the crowd’s gaze with dignity.

Fang Yunjian led Li Mu to land on a plaza on the island.

At this moment, a group of people awaited there for a long time, their focus converging on Li Mu.

Li Mu’s gaze was drawn to an ordinary-looking elder among them.

He wore a white robe, had silver sword-like brows, a lean face, and deep eyes. Though he seemed ordinary, he exuded an extraordinary aura that commanded respect.

”Sword Master, this is Master Li Mu,” Fang Yunjian introduced to Sword Master Feng.

Upon hearing, Sword Master Feng’s face lit up with a joyful smile, earnestly appraising Li Mu, and nodded, smiling in praise, ”Master Li, I’ve heard of your fame for a long time; seeing you today proves it true.”

Li Mu hurriedly saluted, humbly responding, ”Senior overpraises me; I am merely a Loose Cultivator, with only some scant reputation.”

”Haha! Regarding other matters, I dare not hastily judge. But when it comes to the Sword Dao, I do have an eye for it. Despite your young age, Master Li, although not possessing Sword Heart, you have comprehended Sword Domain—being called ’Sword Immortal Li’ is not without reason,” Sword Master Feng remarked appreciatively as he looked at Li Mu, laughing heartily.

Hearing Sword Master Feng’s praise, Li Mu was slightly astonished, not expecting his Sword Domain divine techniques to be noticed—what sharp eyes!

”Sword Master overpraises; I merely have some insight, far from truly mastering the Sword Dao!” Li Mu smiled wryly and quickly responded.

Fang Yunjian, however, looked at Sword Master Feng in astonishment, seeming not to believe his ears.

”Sword Master, are you saying that Master Li hasn’t grasped Sword Heart but comprehended Sword Domain divine techniques? How is that possible?” Fang Yunjian questioned Sword Master Feng incredulously.

The relations among Sword Intent, Sword Heart, Sword Soul, and Sword Domain involve deeper realms, closely linked but difficult to master, making it nearly impossible without grasping the former to control the latter.

Sword Master Feng looked at Fang Yunjian, calmly explaining, ”This is not impossible. Though Sword Heart and Sword Domain are related, they are different realms. Master Li, though not mastering Sword Heart, has made breakthroughs in comprehending Sword Domain—it’s rare, but possible.”

As if organizing his thoughts, Sword Master Feng continued, ”Obtaining Sword Heart is not difficult. As long as one is dedicated to the Sword Dao and cultivates consistently, over time, one will naturally come to understand the essence of Sword Heart. However, Master Li’s studies in swordsmanship are quite varied, it may be difficult to grasp Sword Heart in a short time.”

Curiously, Sword Master Feng asked Li Mu, ”As for Sword Domain, I must wonder if Master Li had some special opportunities in the Sword Dao. Those who achieve Sword Domain divine techniques usually have had unique experiences in the Sword Dao. That Master Li possesses Sword Domain divine techniques at the Divinity Transformation Realm indeed surprises me!”

After speaking, Sword Master Feng looked at Li Mu with curiosity, a probing light flashing in his eyes, clearly interested in Li Mu’s special experiences.

The ability of the Sword Domain divine techniques generally requires promotion to the Refining Void tier, yet he has prematurely acquired it at the Divinity Transformation Realm—such a chance indeed piques his curiosity.

Li Mu smiled and nodded, ”That’s right, years ago I accidentally obtained a sword array technique manual, and it was through profound cultivation of it that I gained the Sword Domain divine techniques.”

”So it was the sword array technique manual, a truly great opportunity!” Sword Master Feng nodded knowingly, sincerely saying, ”Master Li’s acquisition of such a valuable manual is indeed rare. May I borrow a glance? Rest assured, I would never take advantage of Master Li, willing to exchange viewing with other High Tier sword techniques. If not, I wouldn’t insist.”

”Sword Master, you are too polite, I have no objections!” Li Mu nodded with a smile, his divine thought digging into the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, searching for a while.

Soon, Li Mu took out the long-sealed ”Basic Sword Formation Chapter,” presenting it with both hands.

Sword Master Feng took the ”Basic Sword Formation Chapter,” glanced at it, and a smile of mixed emotions spread across his face.

This particular sword array technique manual was all too familiar to Sword Master Feng. Though precious, for a master like him, it wasn’t rare. Yet Li Mu achieved Sword Domain divine techniques through this very manual.

Sword Master Feng looked at Li Mu with a complex expression, asking emotionally, ”Master Li, you truly cultivated Sword Domain divine techniques with just this manual?”

”Certainly! Is there an issue?” Li Mu asked in puzzlement.

Fang Yunjian glanced at the manual cover, his face also showing a complicated expression.

”Master Li, the sword array technique manual you obtained is one of this sect’s core sword techniques,” Fang Yunjian promptly replied, explaining, ”Though mighty, sword arrays are extremely difficult to master, encompassing aspects like sword momentum, array position, divine thought intensity, and sword qi fluctuation, requiring exceptional sword dao talent and insight to master.”

Pausing, Fang Yunjian looked at Li Mu, suggesting, ”Master Li’s comprehension of the sword array technique manual probably reaches an exceptionally profound level!”

”Is this sword array technique manual a lost item of your sect?” Li Mu did not directly answer, instead showing surprise and concern.

”No, it’s an intentionally spread technique of our sect, merely a fragment, so Master Li needn’t worry!” Sword Master Feng smiled slightly, calmingly reassuring, and then said happily, ”Master Li, with such formidable sword dao talent, would you be willing to join our sect and continue learning the sequential inheritance technique of the Basic Sword Formation Chapter?”

”Well, let’s discuss this later! Aren’t we here today to solve the teleportation array issue?” Li Mu hesitated momentarily, sidestepping the topic, steering conversation back to the teleportation array.

Upon hearing this, Sword Master Feng’s brow slightly furrowed, feeling quite surprised. Originally believing that with his identity and status, inviting Li Mu face-to-face to join the sect should see the latter readily accepting, he didn’t expect to be refused, which left him somewhat displeased.

”Master Li speaks correctly; this matter shall be addressed later, let’s first deal with the teleportation array issue.” Fang Yunjian promptly broke the tense atmosphere, looking at the array masters, indicating, ”The Tower Protection Array of Li’s Treasure Tower was arranged by Master Li himself.”

Upon hearing this, the array masters observing the scene suddenly perked up.

Sword Master Feng’s eyes brightened, and his previous disgruntled expression vanished. Looking at Li Mu, his gaze also softened significantly—such a talented prodigy indeed has the qualification to refuse his invitation.

”Master Li, so you are the expert who arranged the Tower Protection Array of Li’s Treasure Tower!” Array Master Lin Fude exclaimed at Li Mu.

”The Tower Protection Array of Li’s Treasure Tower is immensely powerful; meeting Master Li’s true self today is a great fortune indeed!” Array Master Tao Ming followed with a sigh.

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The array masters gathered around Li Mu, offering compliments before taking out the ancient teleportation array map, beginning to consult Li Mu.

Faced with their inquiries, Li Mu was humble and patient, meticulously reviewing the array map and contemplating the restoration and arrangement methods of the ancient teleportation array.