I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm-Chapter 390 - 36: Tier Six Spiritual Ship (Part 2)
"Fellow Daoist Li, there is one more important matter I must tell you." At this moment, Tianhong True Monarch’s expression turned especially serious.
"What is it?"
"Fellow Daoist Li, the Venerable Celestial Sound from the Independent Cultivator Alliance, along with two Divinity Transformation cultivators, have been searching for your whereabouts. Previously, they were shouting in front of the sect, but were driven away by the Beast God. The Grand Elder announced that you have always been in the Spirit Taming Sect to confuse them and aid you in staying away. Moreover, Tian Jue Demon Venerable is also inquiring about your whereabouts. Shortly after you left, he came to the sect and killed two of our Inner Sect disciples. Their souls were extracted, and it’s likely that your news has reached him. It’s said that Tian Jue Demon Venerable’s cultivation has reached the late stage of the Divinity Transformation Realm, and it’s unknown what evil technique he’s cultivated. His whole body is impervious to blades and spears, capable of moving mountains and rivers without breaking a sweat against Void Refining powerhouses," Tianhong True Monarch revealed all the information he knew to Li Mu.
Li Mu’s expression became solemn, but he smiled seriously, "I will be careful!"
"But... how can you still be smiling, Fellow Daoist Li? He is a Demon Venerable, even the Sect Master needs to be cautious," Tianhong True Monarch asked, worried about Li Mu’s relaxed demeanor.
"I will pay attention!" Li Mu smiled faintly without further explanation.
Given his current abilities, the Tian Jue Demon Venerable poses no threat whatsoever. If he dares come, killing him will suffice.
He’s not the only one who has increased in strength, after all.
Seeing that Li Mu did not wish to say more, Tianhong True Monarch wisely remained silent.
Afterward, Li Mu bid farewell to Tianhong True Monarch, joining the people from Venerable Kun Ling on the Celestial Essence Spirit Ship, which then transformed into a wisp of white smoke and disappeared on the horizon.
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Inside the Celestial Essence Spirit Ship, Li Mu sat cross-legged on the deck. The ship’s speed was extremely fast, and the surrounding scenery appeared to pass by as if in fast-forward.
The endless fierce winds generated during the high-speed flight were isolated by the array, leaving the deck extremely calm.
The Celestial Cloud Spirit Ship flew for half a day and had already arrived outside the Spirit Taming Sect.
"Who comes to visit!"
The power emanating from the Tier Six Spiritual Treasure of the Celestial Essence Spirit Ship caused the disciples in the Foundation Establishment Stage outside the sect to feel panicked and immediately pass on the message.
From within the Spirit Taming Sect, countless figures flew out, there were over a hundred Nascent Soul True Monarchs, who traveled through the sky, all looking serious, standing within the Thunder Domain Array and warily watching the periphery.
At this time, Tianshang Supreme and Venerable Kun Ling both floated slowly up into the air.
Venerable Kun Ling condensed his True Essence in his mouth, then called out loudly: "Old Ghost Qingwei, the old man has come here, hurry and come out to greet me."
The sonorous voice echoed through heaven and earth, and the soundwaves visible to the naked eye rippled outward, colliding with the Thunder Domain Array, causing ripples.
"How bold, daring to call the Grand Elder by his name, who are you people?"
"They’re not from the Nine Demons Sect, where are these people from?"
"Hmph, I advise you not to be reckless, be cautious of the Purple Sky Thunder Beast coming out and swallowing you whole."
The Nascent Soul True Monarch cultivators within the array shouted angrily.
At this moment, Li Mu stepped on his Spirit Sword, hovering slightly in the air, and instantly, the previously noisy shouts came to an abrupt halt.
Except for a few Nascent Soul True Monarchs who had just joined the Spirit Taming Sect and didn’t recognize Li Mu, who were still shouting, but the next second their mouths were hurriedly covered by their companions beside them.
"Shut up, shut up, that is Sword Immortal Li, they’re not enemies."
"Don’t speak nonsense, that is the benefactor of our Spirit Taming Sect, everyone shut up."
...
The Nascent Soul True Monarchs from the Spirit Taming Sect, having received Li Mu’s kindness, were overjoyed and flew out of the array.
Seeing the familiar faces of his old friends, Li Mu couldn’t help but smile and nod in greeting.
"Fellow Daoist Li, long time no see!"
"Fellow Daoist Li, I’ve missed you so much, why not come to my room tonight for a chat?"
"Please come in quickly, the Grand Elder and the Sect Master will be very pleased to see you."
...
The many Nascent Soul cultivators welcomed Li Mu.
Tianshang Supreme awkwardly smiled, realizing that even as a Refining Void powerhouse and a peak Divinity Transformation cultivator, they were less welcomed compared to a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
The Spirit Taming Sect cultivators treated Li Mu as if he were a sun around which they revolved.
Li Mu did not expect to be so popular, nearly being overwhelmed by the crowd.
"Fellow Daoists, don’t be like this, hey, don’t touch me..."
"Fellow Daoist Hongyao, don’t act recklessly."
Li Mu felt a bit overwhelmed, as some female cultivators took the opportunity amidst the chaos to touch him a few times, leaving him speechless.
Quickly, a savior arrived. Venerable Lei Hong and Venerable Qingwei appeared in the air before everyone.
"Do not be impudent, make way quickly!"
Venerable Lei Hong revealed his figure and waved his hand, playfully scolding.
The cultivators blocking Li Mu immediately scattered like birds, parting the way.
Li Mu emerged, his clothing disheveled, with rouge marks on his cheeks, looking comically like someone just exiting a spring palace.
"Two seniors, long time no see!"
Li Mu waved his hand, casting a dust-clearing spell to rid himself of the traces.
Venerable Lei Hong and Venerable Qingwei both chuckled, then turned their gaze towards Venerable Kun Ling and Tianshang Supreme.
After not seeing each other for a long time, Venerable Qingwei and Tianshang Supreme warmly reunited, recounting old stories and the events of the years.
Unable to join in, Venerable Lei Hong landed in front of Li Mu.
"Fellow Daoist Li, how come you’re with Senior Tianshang?"
"It’s a long story, perhaps it’s destiny," Li Mu shook his head and replied with a smile.
"Destiny?" Venerable Lei Hong furrowed his brows, intending to inquire further when Tianshang Supreme and the others descended with laughter.
Actually, only Tianshang Supreme and Venerable Qingwei were smiling, while Venerable Kun Ling had a face full of grievance.
"Fellow Daoist Li, it’s rare for you to return, let’s allow us to extend our hospitality. Last time you left in a hurry, we hadn’t properly thanked you," Venerable Qingwei said with laughter.
Hearing this, Li Mu focused his gaze on Tianshang Supreme, as this time he was primarily here for the Demon-Breaking Heart Fruit, and the decision to stay or leave wasn’t his.
Tianshang Supreme stroked his beard with a smile and said, "Of course, it’s a good thing. After all, the Demon-Breaking Heart Fruit has yet to mature completely. I haven’t met with Qingwei for a long time, so catching up for a few days before setting off is not a bad idea."
"But I don’t want..." Venerable Kun Ling said sadly.
"No, you do want to; we haven’t officially met for hundreds of years. It’s rare to be here, and coincidentally, I’ve just broken through to the Void Refining Realm. As my friend, shouldn’t you celebrate it with me?" Venerable Qingwei, having now entered the Void Cultivation Realm, exuded a youthful aura, appearing to be in his thirties, full of a carefree spirit.
In contrast, Venerable Kun Ling, with less than a hundred years left, appeared increasingly old and weary.
"All right, Kun Ling, don’t be irritable; Qingwei and the others mostly invited Friend Li," Tianshang Supreme advised with a smile.
Li Mu smiled faintly and did not refuse. He still wanted to inquire about the news of the Celestial Fire and didn’t intend to leave just yet.
Thus, they reached a consensus and entered the Spirit Taming Sect together.
The group arrived at Venerable Qingwei’s residence on the Spirit Mountain. The scenery was picturesque, with a rather luxurious residence built there.
Beside it, there was a Spirit Mountain Waterfall, rich in Spiritual Qi—a place of elegance and beauty that was once tranquil but now bustling with activity.
Various fine wines and dishes were being brought in and out of the residence constantly, and a large Eight Immortals Table was set up in the courtyard, adorned with exquisite and luxuriously prepared food.
Venerable Lei Hong even called for several beautiful dancers to perform and entertain everyone.
"Come, come, Fellow Daoist Li, Tianshang, Kun Ling, sit down quickly," Venerable Qingwei greeted everyone with a smile.
Li Mu and the others sat down. In the distant sky, thunder clouds rolled, and thunder rumbled. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, abruptly landing outside the residence.
With a rumble, the ground burst open with a bang, immediately followed by a swirl of dust. Soon after, a massive silhouette emerged slowly from the shadow, "Friend Li, didn’t expect to see you again so soon; haha, how are you?"
The Purple Sky Thunder Beast’s figure quickly shrank, and with a flash, appeared in the inner courtyard to meet with everyone.
"Beast God, long time no see, how have you been?" Tianshang Supreme and Venerable Kun Ling both stood up.
"Quite well, thanks to the Spiritual Artifact given to me by Friend Li, my injuries have healed, and I’m back to peak condition." The Purple Sky Thunder Beast now had a restrained aura, having restored its peak Tier Seven True Spirit strength, exuding an immense and terrifying aura.
