I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 907: Chapter 476: The Calamity of the Golden Ape (Part 2)

However, Chen Xuanzi’s swordsmanship is truly too exquisite, each strike seems to predict the movements of the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape, no matter how the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape attacks, it cannot evade Chen Xuanzi’s Spirit Sword, ....

Approximately half an hour passed.

Li Mu appeared out of thin air at the bottom of the Sword Tower with the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape wearing a dejected expression.

”Master, I’m sorry, I have failed again.” The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape hung its head low, its golden fur seemingly losing the sheen it once had, its eyes filled with self-blame and unwillingness. Despite using all its strength, in the face of Chen Xuanzi’s unfathomable swordsmanship, it still seemed powerless.

Li Mu gently patted the head of the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape, his tone firm yet gentle: ”Xiaojin, there’s no need to apologize. In today’s battle, you did very well, showing me your growth and potential. Chen Xuanzi’s swordsmanship is exquisite, not a skill gained in a single day, losing to him is no shame.”

The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape lifted its head, its eyes sparkling with determined light: ”Master, I know I have many shortcomings, but please believe me, I will continue to strive, become stronger, and not let you down.”

Li Mu nodded, a gratifying smile emerging on his face: ”I have never been disappointed in you, your growth and progress are visible to me. Failure is not scary, what matters is drawing lessons from failure and continuously elevating oneself.”

”Master!” The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape looked at Li Mu with a grateful face.

”That’s about it, no need to charge into the Sword Tower again, let’s proceed to the next trial!” Li Mu smiled lightly, indicating the plan.

”?” The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape was somewhat puzzled but still obediently nodded, following behind Li Mu.

The two and the beast left the Sword Tower, speeding towards the direction of the Seven Profound Sect.

Not long after, they returned to the Seven Profound Sect. Li Mu led the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape into the Seclusion Room and entered the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion.

Inside the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion Space, Xue’Er had already been waiting for quite some time, dressed in a graceful white dress, like a blossoming white lotus, smiling and greeting: ”Brother Li, Xiaojin, you’ve finally come!”

”Xue’Er, we can begin!” Li Mu smiled slightly and directly moved to the topic.

Upon hearing this, Xue’Er nodded slightly, waving gently as a soft spiritual power surged from her palm, releasing an Ancient Realm Spiritual Artifact like a simple copper mirror, engraved with complex spirit patterns and designs on the mirror surface, containing endless mysteries.

As Xue’Er activated the spiritual power, the Spirit Mirror began to slowly float in the air, emitting a faint light, enveloping a large area of spiritual land in a misty light and shadow.

With the initiation of the Spirit Realm, the surrounding space became distorted and ever-changing, as if drawn by a mysterious force, forming independent Illusion Realm spaces, some resembling barren deserts, others dense forests, and some like the deep ocean floor, each filled with unknown dangers.

”This is...?” The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape looked at Li Mu and Xue’Er, perplexed.

”This is the Array Artifact refined by Brother Li, named ’Illusory Celestial Profound Mirror’, an extremely rare illusion array device capable of creating a multitude of Illusion Realms, you must be careful, I will not hold back.” Xue’Er smiled slightly at the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape, a hint of slyness in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape’s eyes widened, a hint of fear flickering in its golden pupils.

Xue’Er possesses the bloodline of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, skilled at Charm and Illusion Techniques, having been with her for over two hundred years, suffered much from her pranks, now paired with the Illusion Device refined by its master, isn’t this driving it to its demise!

”Master! Must we undergo such trials? We might as well continue to challenge the Sword Tower! I will definitely not fail again.” The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape turned to Li Mu, its eyes full of plea, speaking pitifully.

”No, the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation is no small matter, especially the test of heart, you must undergo the trial of the Illusion Array to enhance your willpower and ability to handle various emotional states. Only by enduring various hardships in this array can you face the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation with composure.” Li Mu interrupted the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape, his tone firm, beyond doubt.

Saying this, Li Mu waved his hand, taking out a pill bottle from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, handing it to the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape: ”This is the Enlightenment Pill I refined for you, paired with this array, you will receive deeper enlightenment and growth. Remember, although this trial is difficult, each tempering and breakthrough means you are one step closer to successfully crossing the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation.”

Knowing Li Mu had its best interests at heart, the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape took the pill bottle, a determined shine flashing in its eyes, poured out the Enlightenment Pill and consumed it, then resolutely stepped into the Illusion Array.

Xue’Er gestured with both hands, casting spells to manipulate the ’Illusory Celestial Profound Mirror’, dragging the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape into the Illusion Realm for heart realm training.

At this moment, Xue’Er stood in front of the Illusory Celestial Profound Mirror, her posture upright, akin to a proud snow plum, her eyes closed, her expression serene and focused, her brows exuding a transcendent aura, her long eyelashes gently trembled, the spell-casting movements accompanied by a faint spirit light flickered, countless spirit lights akin to sprites leaped between her fingers, converging into a powerful spiritual power, injected into the Illusory Celestial Profound Mirror.

Xue’Er softly chanted complex and mysterious incantations, the sound melodious and ethereal, leading the heart into another mysterious world.

The bloodline of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox silently awoke within her, Xue’Er’s aura instantly became profound and mysterious, a gentle glow radiated from her entire body, displaying infinite charm and power.

With the awakening of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline, Xue’Er’s visage became even more beautiful and mesmerizing, her long hair flowed like a waterfall, moving without wind, shimmering with a silvery sheen, gently waving with her movements, emitting a captivating fragrance.

In this moment, Xue’Er seemed to transform into a different person, her beauty and allure being irresistible.

Li Mu stood aside, also deeply attracted by her beauty, staring at Xue’Er, his eyes full of admiration, yet also generating a slight sense of crisis.

Xiaojin faces the threat of the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation, and similarly, Xue’Er will soon have to prepare for crossing the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation, realizing this, Li Mu couldn’t help but sigh, this Illusion Realm training for Xiaojin is a test of heart, and for Xue’Er, it’s also a trial, hoping she can gain something as well.

Fortunately, the Enlightenment Pill was refined in excess, hoping it could also assist Xue’Er in crossing the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation smoothly.

Xue’Er didn’t notice Li Mu’s gaze, fully concentrated on controlling the Illusory Celestial Profound Mirror, creating one Illusion Realm after another for the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape.

Time flew by, in the blink of an eye, the trials the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape underwent within the Illusion Array had persisted for three years.

Finally, one morning, the glow of the Illusory Celestial Profound Mirror gradually dissipated, the silhouette of the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape reappearing before Li Mu and Xue’Er.

At this moment, the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape was no longer the impetuous, arrogant Demon King it once was, its physique robust yet dignified, its golden fur shimmering with dazzling light in the morning sun, resembling a golden sculpture.

Its eyes deep and bright, the golden pupils revealing a sense of enduring and stability, tempered by countless Illusion Realm trials, a transformation and sublimation deep within its heart. Each Illusion Realm trial akin to a sharp blade, engraving deep marks on its soul, making it more resilient and strong.

The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape’s aura became composed and restrained, no longer impulsive and flamboyant as it was before, standing there like a stable mountain range, emitting an intangible pressure, instilling awe.

Faintly emanating spiritual golden light, a deep realization of the Golden Essence Dao, following the cleansing of the Illusion Array and the refining of the Enlightenment Pill, its Golden Essence Demonic Power greatly enhanced, growing purer and stronger.

At the rear mountain of the Seven Profound Sect, on the Tribulation Crossing Platform.

In the sky, clouds began to gather, thunder roared, seemingly heralding the impending fierce thunder tribulation.

The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape stood proudly on the Tribulation Crossing Platform, fearless, it looked up at the sky, its eyes shimmering with a light of challenge.

Surrounding the Tribulation Crossing Platform, Li Mu, Xue’Er, as well as a crowd of elders from the Seven Profound Sect, all came to witness the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape’s significant moment in life, a pivotal step in its cultivation journey.