I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 823: Chapter 435: At the Nether Water (Part 2)

”What can Xue’Er do!” Xue’Er didn’t care about her failed tribulation, instead looked at Li Mu with a face full of sorrow.

Xue’Er sighed inwardly, knowing her feelings for Li Mu had long been deep-rooted and uncontrollable. However, she was also aware that Li Mu had always been avoiding her feelings, which left her feeling helpless and confused.

”Lord Li, Xue’Er just wants to stay by your side, asking for nothing else.” Xue’Er looked at Li Mu affectionately, her voice carrying a trace of trembling: ”As long as I can be with Lord Li, even if Xue’Er dies under the Thunder Tribulation, I won’t regret it!”

Hearing Xue’Er’s heartfelt confession, Li Mu’s heart trembled. Looking into Xue’Er’s deep and loving eyes, he felt somewhat at a loss.

Li Mu had never thought Xue’Er’s feelings for him were so profound. He had always thought Xue’Er only saw him as an older brother to care for, without any other thoughts. But now, he realized he was gravely mistaken.

Li Mu took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, trying to calm his excited emotions.

Facing Xue’Er’s tender gaze, the wall in Li Mu’s heart seemed to collapse in an instant.

”Xue’Er..., I...” Li Mu looked at Xue’Er and softly called out, as if wanting to pour all his tenderness into those two words.

Upon hearing Li Mu’s response, Xue’Er keenly sensed his emotions. Her eyes were filled with an unbelievable light, which soon transformed into deep joy and excitement. She reached out and tightly held Li Mu’s hand. She had waited too long for this moment, and now she clearly felt Li Mu’s emotions, a joy in her heart that words could not express.

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Time flew by, months passed.

Inside the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion, Li Mu and Xue’Er were inseparable, whether in cultivation or leisure, they were always together. Over the months, their feelings deepened, reaching an unprecedented level of tacit understanding.

While strolling in the garden, the Elder Token at Li Mu’s waist suddenly buzzed.

Li Mu immersed his Divine Sense, and his expression gradually became serious.

”Xue’Er, the Upper Sect has commanded, summoning me to immediately go to Asking Sword Peak.” Li Mu informed Xue’Er of the command’s content.

Upon hearing this, Xue’Er gently furrowed her brows, worriedly asking, ”What happened? Could there be any danger?”

”Don’t worry! It’s Elder Qiu calling me, there won’t be any problems. You should focus on your closed-door cultivation; you need stable cultivation for a long time.” Li Mu gently held Xue’Er’s hand, softly reassuring her.

Xue’Er nodded reluctantly, softly saying, ”Then be careful, I’ll wait for your return.”

”Okay!” Li Mu replied with a smile, then his figure flashed, disappearing from the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion.

Immediately afterwards, Li Mu sword-controlled out of the Sect Leader’s Mansion, transforming into a sword light, soaring into the sky, flying towards the Profound Celestial Sword Sect - Asking Sword Peak.

Shortly, Li Mu arrived at Asking Sword Peak, swiftly flying towards the Contribution Hall standing on the peak as per the command.

Li Mu sword flew, his posture upright, the sword light like a rainbow piercing through the sky. Wearing the Supreme Elder’s robe, his demeanor was exceptionally outstanding, like a War God descending to the mortal realm, formidable and awe-inspiring.

As Li Mu’s figure appeared outside the Contribution Hall, those Sect disciples lined up waiting to enter all raised their heads, gazing upwards, their eyes filled with admiration and envy. They spontaneously lined up orderly, saluting and greeting this legendary Elder of the Sect.

”Greetings to Elder Li!” A Divinity Transformation disciple shouted, the voice filled with respect and excitement.

”Greetings, Supreme Elder!” Other disciples followed suit, shouting in unison, their voices resounding through the skies.

Li Mu nodded slightly in acknowledgment, his face adorned with a faint smile, yet not losing his majesty. He was long accustomed to the disciples’ admiration and fervor. Still, each time he felt it, a warm surge inevitably rose in his heart.

The news about him being able to refine Tier Seven Dao Artifacts had already spread throughout the Profound Celestial Sword Sect like the wind, which solidified Li Mu’s status within the sect further, making him a presence for everyone to look up to.

In both Sword Dao cultivation and Artifact Refining skills, Li Mu exhibited remarkable talent and strength, earning the awe of countless disciples.

Qiu Yuanhong had been waiting inside the Contribution Hall for a long time. Seeing Li Mu arrive, he smiled and approached him.

”Elder Li, you are here.” Qiu Yuanhong’s voice was gentle yet firm, looking at Li Mu with eyes full of affectionate regard.

”Greetings to Elder Qiu.” Li Mu bowed respectfully.

”No need for formalities, I summoned you for an important matter.” Qiu Yuanhong’s expression became serious as he looked at Li Mu introducing.

”Mm! Please speak, Elder Qiu.” Li Mu nodded in understanding, signaling.

”Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen have completely taken over the Nether Water Sea Region, removing the remaining Demon Abyss forces entirely, and the Bu Mie Demon Lord escaped back to the Southern Wilderness. We successfully captured the Nether Water Sea Region’s seal.” Qiu Yuanhong looked at Li Mu and said joyfully.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu couldn’t help but smile, knowing that this battle was merely a small skirmish for the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, yet it achieved significant victory. However, Qiu Yuanhong’s next words made Li Mu immediately retract his smile and focused his attention.

”Elder Li, I heard your Spirit Taming conquered the Water Mansion Key, which is indeed good news.” Qiu Yuanhong’s tone shifted, continuing: ”Now, Sword Master Feng and the others have not set out to the South Wilderness Spirit Realm yet. We hope you can use the Teleportation Array to quickly go to the Nether Water Sea Region to check the Sealing Array’s condition. After all, you are the one who knows the Sealing Array the best, and your Spirit Taming owns the Water Mansion Key.”

After listening, Li Mu immediately understood Qiu Yuanhong’s intentions. This time, with Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen accompanying him, there shouldn’t be any danger. Moreover, during the divination deductions, no dangerous scenes occurred during this period.

”Rest assured, Elder Qiu, I will immediately go to the Nether Water Sea Region to check the Sealing Array.” Li Mu readily agreed to this matter.

Soon, under Qiu Yuanhong’s courteous send-off, Li Mu sword-controlled away from the Contribution Hall, boarding the Teleportation Array, his figure appeared in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region.

Under the gaze of the stationed disciples, Li Mu summoned the Cyan Moon True Dragon from the Spirit-Taming Treasure Bracelet, then leaped, landing firmly on the dragon’s head.

The Cyan Moon True Dragon roared, its deafening dragon roar echoed across the sky. The dragon’s body soared, stirring a gust of wind, carrying Li Mu swiftly vanishing into the horizon, flying towards the direction of the Nether Water Sea Region.

The magnificent spectacle of a True Dragon appearing, riding the dragon, the majestic aura revealed exceptional and domineering power, instilling respect and fear.

”Look, that’s the grandeur of riding a True Dragon, truly magnificent!” The stationed Divinity Transformation cultivator exclaimed in admiration, watching Li Mu’s figure with eyes full of envy and reverence.

”Indeed! That is Lord Li, just promoted to Supreme Elder.” Another Divinity Transformation cultivator replied: ”He can even refine Tier Seven Daoist Soldiers, riding a True Dragon is merely a small feat for him!”

Amidst the amazement and discussion of the two stationed disciples, Li Mu and the Cyan Moon True Dragon’s figure had gradually disappeared into the horizons, leaving behind an indelible mighty dragon aura.

Li Mu sat atop the Cyan Moon True Dragon’s head, feeling the lightning-fast speed, yet his heart was filled with anticipation. If this Water Mansion Secret Realm journey is successful, gathering seven Extreme Realm Spiritual Lands can allow for another addition.

The Cyan Moon True Dragon soared above the clouds, its flying speed likened to thunder, swift as lightning.

Days later, the Cyan Moon True Dragon had brought Li Mu deep into the Nether Water Sea Region’s hinterland. Li Mu gazed afar, releasing his Divine Thought, seeing a mysterious small island with a stretch of dwelling structures standing, above the island, numerous giant warships floated quietly guarding this mystical sea. The sword character flag of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect fluttered crisply in the wind, the sword character exuding prestige and solemnity.

Suddenly, two figures shot out from one flagship, their speed resembling lightning tearing through the sky, their bodies emitting sharp and powerful momentum, precisely Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen.

”Elder Li, you’re finally here!” Sword Master Feng looked at Li Mu, revealing an unconcealable joy, warmly greeting.

Li Mu bowed, ”Greetings to the two Sword Masters!”

”Ah, no need to be courteous!” Sword Master Feng quickly reached to help Li Mu up, his face brimming with warmth and respect.

Sword Master Chen smiled, acknowledging Li Mu with a nod, then urged: ”Elder Li, it’s been hard on you, we’ve been waiting for your arrival here, now that everyone is present, we can enter the Secret Realm.”

As the words fell, Sword Master Chen’s form moved, swiftly diving into the seabed like a swimming fish. Seeing this, Li Mu nodded, guiding the Cyan Moon True Dragon to follow closely, Sword Master Feng then guarded beside Li Mu, together diving deep into the seabed.