I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 503 - 284: The Great Refining Void Foe (Part 2)

However, the laws and techniques wielded by the Void Refining Cultivators are not so easily resisted. The green giant hand made a turn in mid-air, like a green lightning bolt, closely following.

"Extreme Yang, Spit Flames! Xiaobai, strike the bell!"

Li Mu dared not hold anything back. Divine Thought surged like a wave, instantly summoning the Celestial Fire Tripod in the air. At the same time, mana surged around him, and the fiery wings behind his back flapped fiercely, summoning the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix.

Extreme Yang Celestial Fire and Chi Lian Fire Phoenix simultaneously unleashed Fire Technique, spitting out a mass of purple flames from the Celestial Fire Tripod, transforming into a gigantic fiery fist, colliding with the green wood hand coming to kill.

Next, Li Mu touched the Spirit-Taming Treasure Bracelet on his right hand, summoning the slumbering Xiaobai from within it.

Xiaobai, through the Spirit Taming Contract Seal, immediately sensed Li Mu’s anxiety and understanding the formidable opponent they were about to face, its little face tensed. It puffed up its cheeks, summoning the Black Tiger Soul Bell from its neck, driving it with full force as per the master’s command.

At the same time, Li Mu was not idle. Divine Sense was promptly directed into the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, summoning out the Earth Element Spirit Ship in an instant.

"Roar!"

The Soul State Black Tiger roared out of the Black Tiger Soul Bell, its might almost reminiscent of the peak of the Seventh-rank Tiger Emperor. The giant black mist tiger leaped fiercely and charged towards Venerable Kumu pursuing closely.

"Boom!" An explosive sound echoed.

The Chi Lian Fire Phoenix and Extreme Yang Celestial Fire jointly unleashed purple flames, transforming into a gigantic purple fiery fist, hitting heavily against the green giant hand. Upon collision, they unleashed a terrifying force. The power of the two cancelled each other out, causing a pause in heaven and earth, erupting a violent explosion sound.

A mushroom cloud rapidly expanded and rose, causing the surrounding ground to shatter instantly. Countless ancient trees were uprooted, and broken branches flew horizontally.

"Humph!"

Venerable Kumu’s face slightly changed, a powerful soul force surged towards him. The assault from the black soul tiger was incredibly fierce, seemingly aiming directly at his Divine Soul.

Venerable Kumu dared not underestimate, hurriedly forming spells with his hands to release the Wood Element Law Domain to resist. Although he is a strong individual in the Void Refining Realm, if he were injured by the opponent, it would indeed be a colossal joke!

"Howl!"

The Black Tiger Soul Body charged into the Wood Element Law Domain, like a giant beast rampaging through a forest, stirring countless wood fragments. However, this Wood Element Law Domain transformed into an endless forest, with countless spontaneously emerging wood vines binding the Black Tiger Soul Body like serpents, ensnaring its limbs tightly. The massive body struggled continuously but could not break free. Eventually, countless wood vines absorbed the Black Tiger Soul Body, like devouring a giant beast.

However, just as Venerable Kumu breathed a sigh of relief, after warding off the Black Tiger Soul Body’s attack, that Nascent Soul boy had disappeared without a trace. He had long since summoned a Tier Six Spirit Ship, quickly transforming into a black dot in the sky, vanishing instantaneously.

Venerable Kumu attempted to pursue, but it was already out of reach.

"Good! Good! Such an incredible technique!"

Looking at the black dot flying distantly over the horizon, Venerable Kumu was infuriated, exclaiming repeatedly.

Venerable Kumu never thought that what should have been an easy task allowed a mid-stage Nascent Soul boy to escape just like that!

To think that he, a dignified Void Refining powerhouse, could not even capture a Nascent Soul Cultivator?

A tremendous insult!

Venerable Kumu was seething with rage, but after a moment of thought, he felt a bit apprehensive.

That boy’s methods were unpredictable. Whether it was the mysterious black soul tiger or the means of controlling the Tier Six Spirit Ship, they all posed a threat to him, especially the speed of that Spirit Ship, which was simply beyond his imagination. Moreover, the flame that resisted his attack was extraordinary!

Venerable Kumu regretted in his heart, as he seemed to have caused a huge problem for the Ji Family!

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Inside the cabin of the Earth Element Spirit Ship, the Cyan Jade Ginseng King cautiously poked its head out from Li Mu’s pouch. Its eyes bore a hint of vigilance and curiosity as it scanned the surrounding environment.

"Are you all right?" the Cyan Jade Ginseng King asked Li Mu, concerned.

"Have we successfully escaped? That old man is a great power in the Void Refining realm, and we actually escaped from his grasp!" The Cyan Jade Ginseng King, confirming the safety, exclaimed in disbelief.

The Cyan Jade Ginseng King shot out, landing on a wooden table, looking at Li Mu with adoration.

"You’ve already crossed the Tier Seven True Spirit Tribulation; didn’t you know to help?" Li Mu glared at the Cyan Jade Ginseng King, questioning it angrily, his dissatisfaction evident.

This was Li Mu’s first formal encounter with a Void Refining Great Power, crossing two realms. The previous incident at the Kun Family Divine Institute didn’t count as Venerable of Kun Courtyard suppressed his realm to fight at the Nascent Soul level with him.

After exchanging a few moves, Li Mu fully realized the gap between him and the Void Refining Great Power. If it weren’t for Chi Lian Fire Phoenix, Extreme Yang Celestial Fire, and Xiaobai assisting in resistance, and also having the Tier Six Earth Element Spirit Ship as a means of escape, he would surely have been defeated after a few more exchanges.

Li Mu realized that Venerable Kumu’s actions towards him held no intent to kill, likely intending to capture him alive!

Li Mu sighed, feeling a bit depressed. Offending such a great power completely went against his intention of keeping a low profile and avoiding trouble.

"I was a bit scared at the time! I forgot to help; besides, I’m not good at combat!" Hearing Li Mu’s reproach, the Cyan Jade Ginseng King defended itself somewhat awkwardly.

"Then what use are you?" Li Mu’s expression darkened.

"I can help you take care of the Spirit Plants! You’ve planted so many Spirit Plants in your cave space, let me take care of them!" the Cyan Jade Ginseng King, even more embarrassed, suggested to Li Mu hurriedly.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu secretly regretted taking in this timid Ginseng King as a Beast Taming creature to serve as the Wood Array Beast in the Five Elements Grand Array. If they encounter strong enemies in the future, its temperament might not be of much use!

However, everyone has their strengths. Letting the Cyan Jade Ginseng King manage the Spirit Plants in the Painting Realm Space isn’t a bad idea. Besides, if the Ginseng King is truly powerless in Array Formation, he could always find a Tier Six Wood Element Demon Beast as a replacement.

Having figured this out, Li Mu promptly set aside distractions, contemplating his next move, undecided about whether to return to Yin Yang Valley.

His title as an Artifact Refining Grandmaster has spread throughout Desolate Ancient City, and many know he resides in Yin Yang Valley. However, because of the Valley’s unique environment, it is challenging for anyone below the Divinity Transformation level to enter. Additionally, with numerous Array Formations set up by him there, many were kept at bay.

But, with Venerable Kumu of the Ji Family offended, should he persistently pursue, he would definitely head to Yin Yang Valley to ambush him.

Li Mu furrowed his brow, hesitating to risk returning to Yin Yang Valley.

To prepare for the Ginseng King’s Tribulation Crossing, Li Mu had already collected all valuable possessions from Linggu, and even Xue’Er, into the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion just in case. In Yin Yang Valley, apart from the two Tier Four Spirit Plants crucial to his cultivation, the Purple Sun Reishi and Yin Soul Fruit, there was nothing else left.

However, these two Spirit Plants have been cultivated for years, with Li Mu expending considerable effort to tend to them.

Now, the five hundred acres of Purple Sun Reishi and the Silver Apples are just about a decade away from maturity, and Li Mu is truly reluctant to abandon them.

After much hesitation, Li Mu decided to make a trip back to the Valley, observing the situation from a distance first.

Weighing his options, Li Mu made his decision, steering the Earth Element Spirit Ship in the direction of Yin Yang Valley.

At this moment, as the Earth Element Spirit Ship was heading towards Yin Yang Valley, a sudden unease struck Li Mu’s divine soul through the Spirit Taming Contract Seal. He distinctly sensed several Spirit Taming Contract Seals changing unexpectedly.

Invigorated, Li Mu hastened the speed of the Earth Element Spirit Ship. Through the Spirit Taming Contract Seal, he sensed the approach of the Two-Horned Cyan Moon Flood Dragon, Xiaojin, and Xiaowa. However, at that moment, their divine souls were violently fluctuating. Clearly, they encountered enemies on their return to Linggu and were engaged in an intense battle.

Li Mu quickly redirected the Earth Element Spirit Ship, deploying his full Divine Sense. Using the Spirit Taming Contract Seal to locate Xiaojin and Xiaowa’s positions, he sped to join them.

As long as he regrouped with Xiaojin and the others, together with the recently advanced Cyan Jade Ginseng King and the Five Elements Array Beast, even encountering Venerable Kumu again, Li Mu would not fear.

Yet, what kind of enemies did Xiaojin and Xiaowa encounter to cause such violent fluctuations in their divine souls?

Li Mu grew increasingly anxious, propelling the Earth Element Spirit Ship at full speed.