I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 475 - 272: Refine the Warship (2)

Refining the Earth Element Battleship is a task that consumes both heart and effort. Li Mu is prepared to put everything aside; besides tending to the Spirit Plants, he will devote all remaining time to this endeavor.

It is believed that once this Earth Element Battleship is refined, other arts will also improve as a result.

...

While Li Mu was fully engrossed in refining the Earth Element Battleship.

Venerable Qingwei pursued Venerable Xuanling. After a brief conversation, they decided to report the intelligence on Nine Demons Sect’s movements to the Celestial Profound Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect.

The two flew rapidly via Sword Control, and in less than half a day, they arrived at Desolate Ancient City’s Floating Harbor.

The Celestial Profound Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect joint forces’ headquarters were stationed at the Desolate Ancient City.

The Floating Harbor was filled with various types of Spirit Swords, among which the Sword Character Ship of the Profound Celestial Sword Array was the most imposing.

In the enormous stationed Spirit Mountain, appearing as small as dust or ants, Venerable Qingwei loudly said.

"Spirit Taming Sect - Qingwei, Hundred Refinements Sect - Xuanling seek to meet the Upper Sect Elder!"

"I have extremely important intelligence to report regarding the Nine Demons Sect!"

"This concerns the entire South Wilderness Spirit Realm!"

...

Upon Venerable Qingwei’s words, attention was immediately drawn from the higher-ups of Profound Celestial Sword Array and Taiyi Sect, and they were immediately invited into the station.

Time flashed by, and another half month passed.

By this time, there was still more than a month remaining from when Li Mu used the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle to glimpse the "future".

However, the situation had changed significantly from what Li Mu had initially foreseen; at present, the interior of the joint station of Celestial Profound Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect was bustling.

Since Venerable Qingwei delivered the news, the higher-ups of Celestial Profound Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect have attached great importance, gathering forces from all sides, including the branch forces of the central continent’s Eight Great Clans at the Desolate Ancient City.

Five Venerable Refiners of Void, over twenty Venerable Divinity Transformations, among whom were many familiar to Li Mu, such as Tianshang Supreme from the Kun Family, Venerable Kun Ling... they were all present.

The gathering had not yet commenced, and everyone was already engaging in conversation and reminiscence.

"Venerable Kun Ling, it’s been a long time. Congratulations on your smooth promotion to Void Refining!"

"I didn’t expect there to be another Void Refining powerhouse in the Kun Family; in this battle, we are certain to win!"

"I’m afraid it’s not that simple. It’s said that the Nine Demons Sect has refined an extraordinary Demon Artifact! Many masters from various monster clans have fallen to the Nine Demons Sect."

"When did this happen? What sort of Demon Artifact have they refined?"

...

At the invitation of the Celestial Profound Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect, various Supreme Elders or reclusive experts from the Southern Wilderness were invited to the gathering. These ’old immortals’ known for hundreds or even thousands of years were highly familiar with each other and had much to talk about after not seeing each other for long.

However, their expressions were grave, and the matters they discussed all related to the Nine Demons Sect, with discussions abounding, exchanging intelligence regarding the Nine Demons Sect.

Venerable Kun Ling glanced at Venerable Qingwei, nodding slightly, quietly asking: "Qingwei, do you know the purpose for which the Celestial Profound Sword Sect has summoned us this time?"

Venerable Qingwei looked around, and truthfully conveyed via sound transmission: "To be honest, I have discussed with Master Li the matter of capturing the Purple Melody Celestial Fire; according to his deduction, the Nine Demons Sect might..."

Venerable Qingwei informed Venerable Kun Ling in detail about the intelligence deduced alongside Li Mu.

Venerable Kun Ling furrowed his brows tightly, his complexion grave, and he too sensed the seriousness of the situation.

"No wonder the Celestial Profound Sword Sect is going through such lengths to gather us; it seems they wish to extinguish the Nine Demons Sect before they gain a significant presence, eliminating potential future trouble."

...

Before long, a fierce Sword Qi swept overhead, and everyone looked up.

They saw Steward Fang Yunjian of the Celestial Profound Sword Sect standing atop a high platform, his face somber.

"Everyone, I am the steward of Celestial Profound Sword Sect - Fang Yunjian. Welcome to participating in this grand demon-slaying feast."

"I am sure you all already know of the heinous acts committed by the Nine Demons Sect, systematically destroying our Hundred Refinements Sect, Qing Xuan Sect... slaughtering cities in the Southern Wilderness, bloodily sacrificing millions!"

"What the Nine Demons Sect is attempting is nothing less than to take over the South Wilderness Spirit Realm, enslaving us!...,"

"One month! Crush them within one month!"

Celestial Profound Sword Sect’s steward, Fang Yunjian, true to his name, exuded immense Sword Intent, and after paying respects to everyone present, he laid down a domineering vow, his war intent lofty.

"Who is this person?"

The Nine Demons Sect is a major concern in the South Wilderness Spirit Realm; for such a significant matter, does the Celestial Profound Sword Sect only send a steward? Isn’t this too frivolous!

The powerful beings of the South Wilderness Spirit Realm exchanged glances, confusion evident in their eyes.

"Steward Fang Yunjian of the Celestial Profound Sword Sect, straightforward and forthright, his military tactics as fierce as fire, as for his power, you can feel it yourself; the Sword Techniques he practices are extraordinary."

"The Sword Might of Celestial Profound Sword Sect is indeed worthy of being an Immortal Upper Sect, with its brilliant reputation."

"Elder Fang speaks well. With two Great Immortal Sects leading, the Nine Demons Sect is nothing more than a fragile opponent!"

...

Now, most Venerable Divinity Transformations familiar with Fang Yunjian applauded, some introducing him to their companions, others lowering their status to flatter him on the spot.

Before long, an elder quietly appeared beside Fang Yunjian, appearing to be the elder of the Taiyi Sect.

"For this battle, my Taiyi Sect is willing to contribute several Spirit Treasures and High-tier Spirit Pills to assist. Anyone who kills a fellow Divinity Transformation-level Demon Venerable can claim a Tier Five Spiritual Artifact from the merit store, and killing a Void Refining Demon Ancestor will earn a Tier Six Spiritual Treasure!"

Upon the Taiyi Sect elder’s appearance, he immediately made generous promises of spoils, enticing with profit.

Upon hearing this, everyone present brightened up, filled with excitement; any remaining trivial worries vanished instantly.

The Nine Demons Sect, dwelling quietly in the South Wilderness Spirit Realm, could only rampantly slaughter major sects due to their greater numbers. Now, with the Celestial Profound Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect at the forefront, their demise is at hand.

Seeing everyone’s eagerness, Fang Yunjian pressed on, smiling as he encouraged, "Before that, the treasures plundered by the Nine Demons Sect can be reported in full; for the treasures you cannot reclaim, I will retrieve them for you!"

Venerable Xuanling was overjoyed at once, hurrying forward to register the lost inheritance of the Hundred Refinements Sect, the "Record of Hundred Refinements Divine Patterns".

After a brief tally, the unmatched value of the lost inheritance of the Record of Hundred Refinements Divine Patterns naturally became the key treasure that Celestial Profound Sword Sect planned to retrieve.

When Venerable Xuanling returned, Venerable Qingwei quietly said.

"Now you can be assured, with the Celestial Profound Sword Sect taking action, the inheritance of your sect will surely be reclaimed!"

Venerable Xuanling sighed lightly, still feeling unsettled by Li Mu’s words.

"The Nine Demons Sect dares to be so rampant, there must be someone supporting them in the background."

This sentence was like a nightmare lingering in Venerable Xuanling’s mind.

Why has a sect like the Nine Demons Sect suddenly risen, and what leads them to entertain the idea of devouring the South Wilderness Spirit Realm?

Where did they acquire their Tier Seven Magical Artifact?

Assuming Master Li’s words are true, the Nine Demons Sect possesses a large number of Demon Armors; even a Tier Five Demon Armor requires massive resources. How did they quietly accumulate so many resources?

The simplest explanation for everything is that there is a greater force behind the Nine Demons Sect.

A force capable of offering Tier Seven Magical Artifacts is certainly not simple, possibly even surpassing the Celestial Profound Sword Sect.

The Celestial Profound Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect are undoubtedly prominent factions of the Ancient Immortal Sects, with a heritage spanning millennia. Yet, if the Nine Demons Sect also has the backing of such a Demon Sect power, the outcome of this battle might not yield the desired result.

Thinking of this, Venerable Xuanling’s heart darkened, inevitably dampening his fighting spirit somewhat.

"Xuanling, let’s go!"

Reminded by Venerable Qingwei, Venerable Xuanling finally reacted, observing everyone around as they stood up and left.

Evidently, in the brief moment of distraction, he missed the counterattack plan arranged by the Celestial Profound Sword Sect.

"So soon?"

Venerable Qingwei helplessly recounted the plan.

"The portion we’re responsible for hasn’t changed much from the original plan; when the time comes, the Celestial Profound Sword Sect will arrange for strong individuals to accompany us, making the Nine Demons Sect believe that the plan is being flawlessly executed."

"As soon as the members of the Nine Demons Sect take the bait, the Celestial Profound Sword Sect will attack from the periphery, using us as the bait."

"There are corresponding arrangements on the Desolate Ancient City side as well, but they are irrelevant to us."

Venerable Xuanling nodded helplessly.

For the Celestial Profound Sword Sect to use these Venerable Divinity Transformations and Void Refining powerhouses as bait is indeed impressive!

However, if they treated these individuals like precious treasures, that wouldn’t be fitting for the Celestial Profound Sword Sect.

Just as the two were conversing, a disciple of the Celestial Profound Sword Sect approached swiftly via Sword Control.