novelraw Chapter 468 - 269: Celestial Fire’s Whereabouts (Part 2)
Chapter 468 - 269: Celestial Fire’s Whereabouts (Part 2)
"You rascal, wait until I find the next Celestial Fire, then I’ll deal with you!" Li Mu was grinding his teeth in anger and hurriedly operated the Eightfold Celestial Fire Forging Method, condensing the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace.
A Celestial Fire Refining Furnace, formed of purple-gold flame, appeared, and Li Mu pondered for a moment before immersing his Divine Sense into the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, summoning various Tier Six Refining Spiritual Materials into it.
He accepted commissions to refine Tier Six Spiritual Treasures in ten separate instances, plus the pre-paid remuneration, resulting in an abundant amount of Tier Six Spiritual Materials stored in the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl.
According to the refining commission requirements by Venerable Ling Wu, Li Mu set to work making a gauntlet-style Spirit Treasure.
Venerable Ling Wu belongs to the Metal Element, achieving Dao through Body Refinement, primarily practicing the White Tiger Roar Heaven Technique, condensing the White Tiger True Intent... Li Mu’s expression became serious, his fingers forming Techniques to control the Celestial Fire Refining Furnace, forging the spiritual materials in the furnace.
Tier Six - White Tiger Demon Emperor Bone, Tier Six - Celestial Slayer Profound Gold... seven or eight different Tier Six Refining Spiritual Materials quickly melted and fused through Divine Refining under the Extreme Yang Celestial Fire Refining Furnace’s terrifying high temperatures.
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The passage of time seems nonexistent during secluded cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, three months passed.
Li Mu focused on refining Spiritual Treasures, occasionally finishing one and taking a break to tend to the Spirit Plants, summarizing insights gained from refining, and accumulating experience to refine a Time Spiritual Treasure for himself.
"Lord Li, a guest is visiting, a guest has arrived!"
Xue’Er ran over to the edge of the Spirit Field, excitedly reporting to Li Mu.
"I know! Go brew some Spirit Tea, I’ll go greet the guests!" Li Mu nodded with a smile and instructed.
Xue’Er gladly took the order and ran to the stone pavilion to prepare the Spirit Tea.
Li Mu’s figure flashed, transforming into a dusty form that vanished near the Spirit Field.
"Elder Qingwei, Elder Xuan Ling, I apologize for not coming out to greet you sooner!" Li Mu appeared in front of Venerable Qingwei and Venerable Xuan Ling, smiling as he greeted them.
"Haha, Master Li, you really chose a good spot. Outside this Linggu there’s eerie yin winds and not a blade of grass grows, yet inside it’s vibrant, an area where yin gives rise to yang, truly a place of balanced yin and yang!" Venerable Qingwei explored the entire Yin Yang Valley with Divine Sense, exclaiming in surprise.
"Indeed! Setting an Illusion Array in the valley makes it an excellent place for deep retreat." Venerable Xuan Ling nodded in agreement.
"You flatter me, please come inside the valley!" Li Mu smiled politely and invited.
The two nodded, following Li Mu into the valley, where they sat down at the stone pavilion. Xue’Er respectfully served the Spirit Tea, then stood behind Li Mu like a waiting attendant, her bright eyes fixed on the two elders, sensing the old man in the blue Magic Robe had an unfathomable aura.
Venerable Qingwei, seeing Xue’Er’s gaze, instantly recognized her true form, a flicker of surprise mingling in his eyes. As the Supreme Elder of the Spirit Taming Sect, he’s skilled in discerning the potential and talent in various Beast Taming Spiritual Birds.
"Master Li, this young maid holds a unique identity, doesn’t she? Is she from the Snow Fox Race?" Venerable Qingwei looked at Li Mu inquiringly.
"Indeed, to tell the truth, I have some relationship with the Clan Leader of the Snow Fox Race, Elder Jin Ling. This is Elder Jin Ling’s only daughter, who’s learning by my side for a while." Li Mu smiled, introducing her.
Venerable Qingwei looked at Li Mu in surprise, not expecting him to have such broad connections, first with the Kun Family, now befriending the Snow Fox Race.
The Snow Fox Race is known for their arrogance, generally intolerant of slights, not mortal enemies with the Human Race but often showing an indifferent face to Human Race Cultivators. Still, the Snow Fox Clan Leader entrusted her only daughter to Li Mu, which suggests a remarkable friendship!
Li Mu seemed to notice the doubt in Venerable Qingwei’s eyes and quickly explained, "Elder, both the Clan Leaders and Elders of the Eighteen Great Demon Races suffered at the hands of the Nine Demons Sect. Currently, tensions are unstable on the Southern Wilderness Demon Race side, didn’t you hear about this?"
"This happened?" Venerable Qingwei’s expression changed drastically.
"Again the Nine Demons Sect, what are they scheming!" Venerable Xuan Ling’s eyes flashed with deep-seated hatred, angrily speaking.
"We already have hostilities with the various Demon Races, now their Clan Leaders and Elders injured by the Nine Demons Sect, their High Tier power diminished, they’re certainly afraid we might take advantage of their misfortune. They’d definitely want to keep this confidential and wouldn’t inform us voluntarily!" Venerable Qingwei’s eyes showed a trace of concern as he analyzed.
"Indeed! The Immortal Demonic Qi practiced by the Nine Demons Sect is extremely formidable, once attacked, the Demonic Qi penetrates the body and is hard to remove." Li Mu continued explaining.
"Lord Li, but didn’t my mother say she’s healed by you already? Is she lying to me?" Xue’Er seemed to catch something, her face turned pale as she asked.
Upon hearing this, Li Mu couldn’t help but smile wryly, realizing he misspoke.
"The Extreme Yang Celestial Fire did indeed eliminate a large amount of Demonic Qi within Elder Jin Ling’s body, and the Supreme Profound Clarity Pill has some demon dispelling effect; however, it cannot completely eradicate the Immortal Demonic Qi within Elder Jin Ling." Li Mu answered frankly to Xue’Er.
"How can this be, no, I must return!" Xue’Er said anxiously, ready to leave Linggu.
"Young lady, don’t worry too much. With Jin Ling’s seven tails’ power, since the Celestial Fire has removed much of the Demonic Qi, she has ways to suppress the remaining. For a century, she will be okay. If you rush back now, you won’t be able to help, so don’t be too hasty." Venerable Qingwei gently stabilized Xue’Er, soothingly advised.
"Indeed! You going back won’t help. Only the one who tied the knot can untie it. If the cultivator of the Immortal Demonic Qi Demon Technique is removed, perhaps Elder Jin Ling can be saved from the Demonic Qi’s entanglement. Moreover, Yin Yang Valley and Snow Cloud Mountain are separated by a hundred thousand miles, how would you go? If you encounter danger on the way, how should I explain to your mother? You must not act wilful!" Li Mu earnestly persuaded.
Hearing this, Xue’Er’s tense demeanor relaxed, persuaded by Li Mu, she no longer insisted.
"Previously, we fought against Ancestor Wutian Demon; originally, he practiced Blood Nerve Cultivation, but it seems he switched to this Immortal Demon Technique!" Venerable Qingwei frowned slightly, analyzing.
"Is that so? I rather feel it’s that Demon Armor causing trouble, the Immortal Demonic Qi generated by that Demon Armor!" Li Mu expressed a differing opinion and curiously asked Venerable Qingwei, "Elder, what Demon Technique is this Immortal Demonic Qi cultivated from?"
"Immortal Demonic Qi! It’s one of the top ten Demonic Qis in the Demon Abyss World, paired alongside Netherworld Demonic Qi, a power only possessed by those who have achieved the Great Success of the Immortal Demon Technique. Cycle of Life and Death, Immortal and Indestructible, scarcely restrained except by a few Supreme Yang, Supreme Zheng Techniques and Spiritual Objects, truly troublesome to deal with!" Venerable Qingwei sighed, detailing to Li Mu.
"Celestial Fire is indeed the nemesis of Immortal Demonic Qi! This time coming to find Master Li, firstly to commission the refinement of Spiritual Treasures, and secondly, to inform Master Li of the whereabouts of the Purple Melody Celestial Fire." Venerable Xuan Ling suddenly interjected, looking at Li Mu, explaining.
"Where is the Purple Melody Celestial Fire?" Li Mu’s spirit rose, asking excitedly.
If he could obtain the Purple Melody Celestial Fire, he could continue elevating the level of the Eightfold Celestial Fire Refining Method, thereby increasing the success rate of refining Tier Six Spiritual Treasures to eighty or ninety percent and making Tier Seven Daoist Soldiers achievable soon.
"The Purple Melody Celestial Fire is with the Yin Soul Sect, in the hands of Yan Ming Demon Venerable!" Venerable Xuan Ling confirmed.
After speaking, Venerable Xuan Ling took out a round disc-shaped Spiritual Artifact from his robe and handed it to Li Mu, introducing, "This is the Tracking Spirit Disc that can track the Purple Melody Celestial Fire; within a thousand miles, the Purple Melody Celestial Fire won’t escape detection."
"Thank you, Elder Xuan Ling! I’m curious, what kind of Spiritual Treasure does the Elder wish to refine and are the materials gathered?" Li Mu joyfully accepted the disc, reciprocally inquiring.
"I naturally have gathered the Refining Spiritual Materials. I primarily practice Fire Element Techniques and wish to refine a Fire Spiritual Treasure and a Defensive Spiritual Treasure, please trouble Master Li!" Venerable Xuan Ling handed a Storage Bracelet to Li Mu, gesturing.
"No need for formality! Refining these two Spiritual Treasures will likely take two months. If the Elders don’t mind, how about staying in the valley then?" Li Mu accepted the Storage Bracelet, suggesting.
"I’m worried it might disturb Master Li in his refining! Having come to Desolate Ancient City, we might as well take a look around?" Venerable Xuan Ling tactfully declined, looking at Venerable Qingwei for agreement.
"Indeed, Desolate Ancient City is bustling now, many cultivators exchanging ideas, and perhaps I can gather the Refining Treasure Spiritual Materials I practice. We’ll return to disturb Master Li again in two months!" Venerable Qingwei nodded, agreeing.
"Desolate Ancient City is indeed lively now! The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is about to hold an auction, maybe there will be the materials the Elder practices." Li Mu had to accept, changing the subject as he sipped Spirit Tea and chatted idly about Desolate Ancient City’s happenings.