I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 884: Chapter 465: Sword Array Selection (Part 1)

Fang Yunjian’s eyes lit up upon hearing the suggestion, and he nodded repeatedly, pondering, ”Elder Li’s words are very true! However, achieving these two points isn’t easy.”

Li Mu nodded in agreement, then added, ”It is indeed challenging, but we can use external aids to assist the sword array formation. For instance, by consuming special pills like the Unity Pill, these spirit pills enhance mutual understanding and unity between them.”

Fang Yunjian was overjoyed upon hearing this: ”Elder Li, you are truly knowledgeable, even aware of the effects of such special spirit pills. There’s no doubt about the sword array formation now!”

Li Mu smiled modestly and responded, ”Steward Fang, you flatter me. We still need to discuss this with the Sword Master and the elders, to see what their opinions are.”

Fang Yunjian agreed repeatedly and hurriedly departed.

Li Mu then headed towards the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion in Desolate Ancient City to start preparing for the refining of pills.

Of course, Li Mu wasn’t refining the Unity Pill and other special spirit pills for Sword Master Feng and his team, but was instead refining the Returning Void Pill for promotion to the Void Refining Realm and consolidation in Divinity Transformation and Divine Separation.

From the Cangyuan Secret Realm, he had obtained - Concentrating Spirit Fruit, and from Spirit Void Blessed Island, he had acquired - Nine Void Reishi. These were the main ingredients for refining the Returning Void Pill. As for the remaining necessary auxiliary spirit medicines, Li Mu had collected most of them, leaving just two main ingredients and a few auxiliary ones to be found in Desolate Ancient City.

The Profound Celestial Sword Sect had other Alchemy Grandmasters refining pills for Sword Master Feng and his team, so Li Mu dared not reveal his own grandmaster-level alchemy skills in front of them.

On the other side, Fang Yunjian, thrilled by Li Mu’s suggestion, felt that Li Mu’s proposal was indeed an unexpected boon for the upcoming sword array arrangement.

Fang Yunjian hurriedly rushed to the assembly hall where Sword Master Feng was located.

”Master, Yunjian seeks an audience!”

Inside the hall, Sword Master Feng was discussing sword array arrangements with several elders. Fang Yunjian respectfully saluted and then stepped forward.

”Hmm! What’s the matter?” Sword Master Feng frowned, puzzled as he looked at Fang Yunjian.

”Elder Li has returned safely, bringing with him some good news.” Fang Yunjian hurriedly indicated.

Upon hearing this, Sword Master Feng’s expression softened. He valued Li Mu greatly and stopped reprimanding Fang Yunjian for the interruption, gesturing for him to speak quickly.

Fang Yunjian approached Sword Master Feng and relayed Li Mu’s proposal in detail. He thoroughly described the core of Li Mu’s approach to the sword array and the auxiliary plans involving special pills, and how these plans might assist in the sword array arrangement.

Sword Master Feng and several elders listened attentively, occasionally nodding in agreement.

They were especially impressed when they heard about Li Mu’s suggestion to use special pills to enhance mutual understanding, with Sword Master Feng displaying a hint of surprise and delight in his eyes.

”Marvelous! Elder Li’s artifact refining skills are superb, and his insights into sword array techniques are equally profound, truly remarkable!” Elder Yunyi exclaimed.

”Indeed, even devising a method using the Unity Pill is impressive. Elder Li’s understanding of sword arrays makes me feel ashamed!” Elder Guyun nodded repeatedly and praised.

”Yes, his proposal is incredibly practical. If successfully implemented, our sword array will surely succeed.” Xiao Shuang responded cheerfully and agreed.

Sword Master Feng showed a hint of approval in his eyes, valuing Li Mu increasingly more. Each time he managed to bring unexpected brilliance to the table, like discovering the Blood Demon Lord - Dana, employing the Golden Cicada Shell Escape Technique, and uncovering several extreme realms for the Profound Celestial Sword Sect over the years. No one had such achievements in such a short time, repeatedly achieving great merits for the sect.

”Hahaha, Elder Li is truly talented. His proposal is crucial to the sword array’s arrangement, and we must act quickly to execute his suggestions into practice.” Sword Master Feng laughed heartily and nodded as he looked at everyone.

”The Sword Master is wise!” several elders responded in unison.

Sword Master Feng turned to Fang Yunjian: ”Yunjian, go invite Li Mu here immediately. We need to discuss this matter with him in detail.”

Fang Yunjian acknowledged and departed.

Not long after, Fang Yunjian brought a slightly reluctant Li Mu to the hall, having just walked into the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to request the shopkeeper gather some spirit medicines when Fang Yunjian came looking and brought him to the assembly hall.

Upon entering the hall, Li Mu greeted Sword Master Feng and the elders.

Sword Master Feng smiled and nodded, indicating Li Mu did not need to be overly formal.

”Elder Li, we’ve thoroughly discussed your proposal and agree it is entirely feasible.” Sword Master Feng complimented Li Mu directly, getting straight to the point.

”You’ve exaggerated, Sword Master. I’m merely doing my best to contribute to the sect.” Li Mu responded humbly.

”Alright, let’s dispense with formalities.” Sword Master Feng, shifting his tone, continued, ”Now, we need to detail the implementation of your proposal. Regarding the issue of unifying sword intent, which sword cultivator do you think is best suited as the core of the sword array?”

”Do tell, Sword Master, and esteemed elders, which sword array have you chosen?” Li Mu asked Sword Master Feng, curious.

”This time, as we attack the Sealed Land, our opponent is highly likely to be a Demon God. Thus, we’ve selected a few sword arrays as candidates: Celestial Spirit Sword Array, Dragon and Snake Sword Array, Seven-Star Sword Array, Eight Trigrams Sword Array.” Sword Master Feng responded to Li Mu.

”The Dragon and Snake Sword Array embodies the dance of dragons and snakes, consisting of nine sword cultivators: five simulating dragon form and four simulating snake form. The dragon form cultivators are defensive, with sword intent like dragons, stable as mountains, protecting the array’s center; the snake form cultivators are offensive, with sword intent like snakes, agile and swift, maneuvering around the array’s edge, ready to strike. Once activated, dragons and snakes combine, integrating offense and defense, with immense power.

”Seven-Star Sword Array: Derived from star patterns, this array is formed by seven sword cultivators, representing the stars Dubhe, Merak, Phecda, Megrez, Vega, Kaiyang, and Shaking Light, each bearing different sword intents and responsibilities.”

”Eight Trigrams Sword Array: Comprising eight sword cultivators representing the trigrams of Heaven, Earth, Thunder, Wind, Water, Fire, Mountain, and Lake, flowing and interacting according to the principles of mutual generation and restraint. This array can attack and defend, adapting with versatile power.”

”Celestial Spirit Sword Array: Comprising six Integration Sword Cultivators and thirty Void Refining Sword Cultivators, arranged according to the celestial spirit star positions, forming a massive sword intent field. This array is formidable; once activated, even a Demon God would find it hard to resist.”

Sword Master Feng explained the characteristics and power of several candidate sword arrays, then asked, ”Which sword array do you think is suitable for our operation? How do we maximize the array’s effectiveness with the methods you mentioned?”

At this, Li Mu frowned in meditation. These sword arrays, aside from being somewhat familiar with the Dragon and Snake Sword Array, he knew the remaining three well. If left solely to him to set up, it would be easy, yet coordinating with many others presented a significant challenge.

”Celestial Spirit Sword Array involves too many people with varying levels of cultivation, it’s best to discard this array first.” Li Mu suggested after contemplating for a moment.

At this, Sword Master Feng and the elders exchanged glances, nodding together. With the Unity Pill method to achieve cohesion, a better option emerged, confirming the Celestial Spirit Sword Array could indeed be excluded.

After careful deliberation, Li Mu continued, ”Against a powerful enemy like a Demon God, we need a sword array capable of both defense and offense. The Seven-Star Sword Array and Eight Trigrams Sword Array meet this need, while the Dragon and Snake Sword Array is flexible and adaptable, suitable for various situations.”

”Nonetheless, deploying these three sword arrays involves distinct characteristics, differing numbers, and unique sword intent attributes. Sword Master, may I ask boldly, who will be involved in this formation, and what attributes of cultivation technique do they practice?” Li Mu inquired attentively, looking at Sword Master Feng.

Given Li Mu’s profound insights into sword arrays, Sword Master Feng didn’t hesitate to answer his questions, introducing in detail, ”The formation will be presented by me, Sword Master Chen, Yunyi, Xiao Shuang, along with several Elder Jian, deploying nine Integration Sword Cultivators for a swift purge of Demon Abyssal forces from this realm. Our cultivation techniques bear the following attributes....”

Several elders present exchanged glances, somewhat surprised by Sword Master Feng’s appreciation for Li Mu.