Chapter 175: Chapter 135: Inquiring About Spirit Beasts

Qing Xuan Sect, five Nascent Soul True Monarchs struck with resentment, every move ruthless.

These five Nascent Soul True Monarchs were the pinnacle of Qing Xuan Sect’s power, just returning to the sect after switching posts from a pioneering campaign. They had honed their battle skills against high-tier demon beasts on the front lines for countless years and, with the support of middle Golden Core disciples, struck fear even into the hearts of five Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs.

The Demon Monarchs either fled using secret techniques or resisted desperately. Already severely wounded by the sword array, with damaged spiritual treasures and full of sword wounds, they stood no chance against the combined assault of the Qing Xuan Sect.

Before long, the five Demon Monarchs fell to a tragic end one after another.

“Thank you, savior, for your assistance. May I ask your name? We are willing to repay your life-saving grace with our own lives.” Qingyang True Monarch, leading many, flew to Li Mu, expressing gratitude.

“Indeed! If not for your selfless rescue, we might have long perished at the hands of demon cultivators!” Zhou Hong True Monarch expressed his gratitude.

“Our benefactor, these are the spoils from the Demon Monarchs, please accept them. We have no other means to repay your life-saving grace. Should you have any request, please voice it, and we will certainly assist with all our might.” Qingchen True Monarch handed over six storage rings to Li Mu, speaking with gratitude.

Under the leadership of the five Nascent Soul True Monarchs, the disciples of the Qing Xuan Sect gathered around, looking at Li Mu with gratitude and a myriad of emotions in their hearts.

This Golden Core cultivator before them was simply a prodigy. With his strength alone, he grievously injured several Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs and a group of demon cultivators, rescuing them from the trapping array. Such a feat, to say it was risking his life to save them, would not be an exaggeration.

Fortunately, he succeeded! Those rescued successfully survived.

Who is he!

Where did he come from?

Why does he have such prodigious talent? How can they repay this benefactor’s life-saving grace, …

Many questions became puzzles lingering in the minds of the Qing Xuan Sect’s people.

Facing the five Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Qing Xuan Sect, and the grateful gazes of Golden Core inheritors and Foundation Establishment disciples, Li Mu smiled slightly, looked down at the six storage rings floating before him, and accepted them unhesitatingly.

“No need for such repayment. I acted upon seeing injustice, no need to worry over it. As for my name, you can call me Jianchen. I’m from the Central Continent Spirit Realm, let us address each other as fellow daoists; there’s no need to call me benefactor or savior.” Li Mu casually invented an identity, smiling as he responded.

Now, Li Mu removed his Exquisite Mask, revealing his original identity. Having advanced from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core, and having received the blessings of the Five Elements Spirit Body and the Five Elements Sacred Body, his appearance and demeanor had undergone significant changes, making it difficult even for Elder Zhang, who once knew him well, to recognize him, let alone those from the Qing Xuan Sect who had never met Li Mu.

“So, a distinguished figure from the Central Continent Spirit Realm. This place is not far from our sect. Fellow Daoist Jian, please stay at our sect for a while, allowing us to express our hospitality and gratitude,” Qingyang True Monarch said with a flash of relief in his eyes, extending a grateful invitation.

“Indeed, indeed, please do not refuse, Fellow Daoist Jian.”

“We sincerely request your presence, Fellow Daoist Jian!”

The five Nascent Soul True Monarchs warmly surrounded Li Mu, offering him a heartfelt invitation.

Just after leaving the Qing Xuan Sect! Why return! Li Mu chuckled silently, quickly waving his hand to refuse: “Thank you for your kindness, but I have other urgent matters to attend to that cannot be delayed. If fate allows, I’ll visit again someday!”

“Oh, may we ask what urgent matters you have, Fellow Daoist Jian? If you don’t mind, we would be willing to lend a helping hand.”

“Indeed! We wish to repay the life-saving grace, we are willing to render dogged service.”

Qingyang True Monarch and Zhou Hong True Monarch looked at Li Mu with concern, asking keenly.

The Qing Xuan Sect’s Golden Core inheritors and Foundation Establishment disciples saw this scene with envy. If it were anyone else being treated with such reverence by five Nascent Soul True Monarchs, they’d surely be overjoyed.

No wonder he’s a distinguished figure from the Central Continent Spirit Realm. Not only was he not elated, but he remained calm, as if slightly annoyed by it all.

“No need for dogged service. I’m going to handle some personal matters. If you feel truly indebted, I am currently looking for a few demon beast cubs with good talent in water, fire, and wood elements. Fellow daoists, do you know the whereabouts of high-tier demon beasts of these three elements?” Li Mu thought for a moment, then quickly asked the five True Monarchs about a matter troubling him.

“Five Elements Spirit Beast cubs in water, fire, and wood elements; I happen to have a Tier Five Water Crocodile Dragon Turtle cub here. Fellow Daoist Jian, please accept it,” Qingyang True Monarch recalled something, promptly taking a crocodile dragon turtle cub from a Spirit Beast Bag and handing it to Li Mu.

Li Mu glanced at the crocodile dragon turtle cub, assessed its attributes, and politely declined with a wry smile, “Thank you, thank you for your generous offer, fellow daoist, but this beast and I lack fate together.”

Qingyang True Monarch nodded regretfully and swiftly took the crocodile dragon turtle cub back, not showing any sign of displeasure on his face.

This Fellow Daoist Jian comes from the Central State Spirit Realm, knowledgeable and experienced. My juvenile Crocodile Dragon Turtle surely wouldn’t catch his eye. Forcing it upon him would only provoke his disdain.

“Fellow Daoist Jian, I happen to know the whereabouts of a High-tier Fire Element Demon Beast, located in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, at Celestial Wind Mountain. Deep within this mountain, in a chasm full of molten lava, a clump of Spirit Void Earth Fire is nurtured. A Blazing Phoenix Wood grows there, where a Tier Six Spirit Void Demon Sparrow seems to be incubating its young.” Zhou Hong True Monarch looked at Li Mu and explained.

“Celestial Phoenix Mountain is situated deep within the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, and the Spirit Void Demon Sparrow carries a trace of the Blazing Celestial Phoenix bloodline. It’s incredibly troublesome, and even with the Divinity Transformation Ancestor’s assistance, there’s only a fifty to sixty percent chance of success. Should Fellow Daoist Jian wish to deal with this phoenix, caution is advised!” Qingyang True Monarch gazed at Li Mu, hinting.

“Fellow Daoist Jian, aside from the Spirit Void Demon Sparrow, I also know the whereabouts of a high-tier Water Element Demon Beast, located deep within the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range at Celestial Heart Lake. A Tier Six two-headed Jade Flood Dragon resides and breeds in this lake, likely having already hatched a demon dragon.” Qingchen True Monarch looked at Li Mu, signaling.

“As for the remaining high-tier Wood Element Demon Beast, it is quite hard to find high-tier wood-type juveniles. Fellow Daoist Jian, if seeking a finished product, it is recommended to venture deep into the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, to Yinlai Ridge to capture the Yin Wood Old Demon.” Qingchen True Monarch paused, then continued looking at Li Mu to introduce.

“Fellow Daoist Jian, this jade scroll records a map of the high-tier demon beasts distributed in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range. If you are to explore the mountain range, it is imperative to bring this item along.” Qingyang True Monarch took a purple jade scroll from his Storage Ring, placing it into Li Mu’s hand.

“Fellow Daoist Jian, I have a dozen or so Spirit Pills here, namely: Life-Restoring Pill, Detoxification Pill, God-Expelling Pill, …, please accept them.”

“Fellow Daoist Jian, this is a Hidden Breath Concealment Tower I refined. If you travel deep into the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, this tool is perfect for self-defense.”

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Five True Monarchs introduced what they knew about the Five Elements High-tier Spirit Beasts to Li Mu. Before their words were finished, they began to gift him spiritual objects, maps, various Spirit Pills, Defensive Spiritual Artifacts, Array Banners, …, out of gratitude for saving their lives.

“Thank you, thank you, I will take the map and Spirit Pills, but I have everything else. Please take them back!” Li Mu smiled wryly, repeatedly waving his hand in polite refusal.

After politely declining for a while, Li Mu firmly refused their generous invitations and, bidding them farewell, quickly left controlling his sword.

They watched as ’Jianchen’ swiftly vanished from their sight.

“Master, you’ve visited the Central State Spirit Realm, is that ’Elder Jian’ from the Central State Spirit Realm?”

Ling Hongyu flew to Qingyang True Monarch’s side, curiously inquiring.

Upon hearing, all Golden Core True Inheritance and Foundation Establishment Disciples looked over, equally curious about the identity of their lifesaver.

“This person’s aura is ambiguous, it’s unlike anything!” Qingyang True Monarch frowned, saying with a peculiar expression.

According to Qingyang True Monarch’s intuition, this ’Jianchen’ seemed more like a person from the South Wilderness Spirit Realm. His attire, demeanor, cultivation technique, just everything seemed closely associated with Qing Xuan Sect.

After pausing, Qingyang True Monarch shifted the tone, self-denyingly saying: “However, this person’s Divine Sense, cultivation, Sword Dao, Magic Dao, all are refined. Only a place like the Central State Spirit Realm could cultivate such an individual!”

…

Upon hearing, everyone fell silent.

At the moment of being rescued from the trapping array, ’Jianchen’ alone controlled hundreds of High-tier Spirit Swords, killing five Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs within the Sword Array. That magnificent, grand scene probably etched deeply in their minds for a lifetime.

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Li Mu commanded the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, flying thousands of miles away, only then gradually slowing his pace.

Li Mu focused his mind on the Storage Rings of several Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs, beginning to inventory the spoils from this battle.

People grow wealthy by unexpected fortunes; horses get fat with wild grasses.

This saying proves quite true; all the wealth accumulated by the nine Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs throughout their lives was stored within the Storage Rings. Li Mu immersed his Divine Sense within, immediately awed by the enormous sudden wealth.

“I’ve struck it rich! Truly rich!”

’Looking’ at the heaps of Tier Five Refining Materials, Ruyi Stone, Glazed Fine Gold, Taiyin True Water, …, Li Mu was ecstatic.

Sure enough, good deeds yield good rewards. This ’rescue’ mission was indeed worthwhile.

Li Mu’s eyes lit up as he discovered a highly valuable High-tier Spiritual Object in one of the Storage Rings, his heart racing.

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