Chapter 360: Chapter 221: Challenging the Cultivators (Part 2)

As soon as the words fell, Li Mu ascended into the sky, flying towards the Divinity Transformation cultivators, with the Two-Horned Cyan Moon Flood Dragon and the Jade-Eyed Long-armed Ape following closely on either side.

“Honored seniors, my spirit pet is undergoing a tribulation. Please forgive any disturbance it may cause!” Li Mu flew in front of the cultivators, cupped his hands respectfully, and said without any hint of inferiority.

“Is that spirit insect really your pet? What kind of spirit insect is it? I’ve never seen it before,” Nangong Feiyu curiously asked while examining Li Mu.

“Young friend, which sect do you belong to? Are those two Tier Six Demon Beasts also your spirit beasts?” Shangguan Hong asked inquisitively, looking at the two Tier Six Demon Beasts behind Li Mu.

The strength of Tier Six Demon Beasts is equivalent to that of human Divinity Transformation cultivators. However, their hides are thick, and some Tier Six Demon Beasts with excellent talents possess far superior strength compared to human Divinity Transformation cultivators. The Tier Six Double-Horned Cyan Moon Flood Dragon and the Six-Armed Demon Ape before him undoubtedly belong to the kind of high-tier demon beasts with superior bloodlines; they are not easy to provoke.

“Indeed, they are my spirit beasts. I am from the Demon Control Sect—Ye Tianling, a small and unremarkable sect. I hope the seniors can give me some leeway. Once my spirit pet has completed its Thunder Tribulation, we will leave immediately.” Li Mu casually made up an identity and indicated with a smile.

“Demon Control Sect, Fellow Daoist Ning, you have a broad network and vast knowledge. Have you ever heard of this sect?” Shangguan Hong frowned and looked towards Ning Daoist, asking.

“No! I’m familiar with Spirit Taming Sect, Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, and other sects known for beast taming. I’ve never heard of the Demon Control Sect!” Ning Daoist examined Li Mu up and down, suspiciously.

“Kid, are you trying to drive us away? We’re here watching the Thunder Tribulation; what problem does that cause for you?” Hearing Ning Daoist did not recognize the ’Demon Control Sect,’ Li Changkong immediately judged the kid to be from an inconspicuous small sect and reproached him without courtesy.

Hearing this, the other three Divinity Transformation cultivators glared at Li Mu menacingly, waiting for his response.

“It’s a misunderstanding, seniors! I have no intention to drive you away. I merely came to pay my respects and clarify the origins of the tribulating spirit insect to avoid misunderstandings with you!” Li Mu responded with a respectful and unyielding smile, directly confronting the invisible pressure released by the four Divinity Transformation cultivators.

Observing this scene, Nangong Feiyu, also a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, looked at Li Mu with astonishment and admiration in his gaze.

The Divinity Transformation Realm is a whole great realm above the Nascent Soul Stage. The gap between them is like a chasm, with a significant disparity in strength. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators are extremely cautious when encountering Divinity Transformation cultivators, as if they were grandchildren to emperors, not daring to take a deep breath. Even Nangong Feiyu, supported by the Nangong Clan, has to be very respectful to Divinity Transformation seniors and dare not offend them.

However, this Nascent Soul Stage cultivator right in front of him is confronting four Divinity Transformation cultivators without being intimidated, capable of withstanding the collective invisible pressure from them without any disadvantage. Witnessing this, Nangong Feiyu was utterly amazed!

“Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding? Kid, you are very disrespectful indeed!” Li Changkong sneered coldly, with an intention to teach Li Mu a lesson.

Hearing this, Li Mu understood that these Divinity Transformation cultivators were interested in the tribulating Xiaobai, attracted by the Thunder Tribulation. They originally had the intention of taking advantage of him. Given his limited strength, he couldn’t just send them away with a few words.

“Senior, if that’s how you want to see it, I have no choice. You can draw the line, and I’ll take it, to avoid unnecessary casualties!” Li Mu replied with a helpless smile.

“Such audacity, is it because of those two Tier Six Demon Beasts behind you?” Li Changkong furrowed his brow, looking towards Shangguan Hong and Ning Daoist.

If it weren’t for the others pressuring together, Li Changkong alone really wouldn’t dare to provoke Li Mu.

Feeling Li Changkong’s gaze seeking assistance, Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen all looked at Li Mu, preparing to stand on a united front with Li Changkong, the message clearly conveyed.

“No need, I can exchange a few moves with the seniors myself!” Li Mu laughed, quickly proposing.

Hearing this, Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen’s eyes all brightened, and Li Changkong also became more interested. It seemed like a way to sell out and trigger a fierce altercation, but his mind turned to Nangong Feiyu.

“Kid, you are merely at the Nascent Soul stage. If I were to strike, it would be bullying the weak.” Li Changkong glanced at Li Mu with a frown, then looked at Nangong Feiyu, indicating, “Nangong kid, go up and spar with him for a few moves!”

“No need to trouble two people over one matter. I think it would be better for the senior to come down personally!” Li Mu smiled slightly, rejecting Li Changkong’s proposal.

“Fine! Fine! Since you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit, I’ll oblige you!” Hearing this, Li Changkong laughed coldly in anger.

As soon as the words fell, Li Changkong flew close, launching a scarlet palm, transforming into a red flame fiend rushing towards Li Mu with thunderous force.

With a “pop,” like the light sound of a bubble bursting, the red flame fiend directly shattered Li Mu’s body, turning it into a segment of charred black wood.

“Wood Escape Substitute Technique, when?”

Seeing this, Li Changkong was momentarily stunned, not expecting his surprise attack to be so easily evaded by the opponent.

“Senior, that was quite hasty. Fortunately, I took precautions in advance!” Li Mu’s figure appeared solidly from a mass of water mist to Li Changkong’s right.

Seeing this masterful Five Elements Water Escape technique, Li Changkong’s expression became serious. This Nascent Soul Initial Realm kid displayed an extremely formidable Five Elements Escape Technique, truly troublesome.

A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Li Changkong’s eyes as he reached out and tossed a purple spirit net, covering Li Mu, and with the other hand released a red spirit sword, striking directly at Li Mu, immensely sharp.

The purple spirit net rapidly expanded in the air, covering a range of ten miles. If one were to escape using an escape technique, one would not only need to leave the battlefield but also avoid getting caught by the net. Li Mu had no intention of dragging things out and prepared for a swift resolution.

Li Mu’s right side appeared from a cloud of vapor as he solidified. “Senior, if you see it that way, I have no choice. You can set the terms, and I’ll accept them, to avoid unnecessary casualties!” he replied with a helpless smile.

“You’ve got guts. Do you bank on the two Tier Six Demon Beasts behind you?” Li Changkong furrowed his brows and couldn’t help but glance at Shangguan Hong and Ning Daoist.

Without the combined pressure from them, Li Changkong wouldn’t dare provoke Li Mu alone.

Sensing Li Changkong’s request for help, Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen all looked at Li Mu, preparing to join Li Changkong in a unified front, emitting a palpable aura of intent.

“No need, I can handle a few moves with the senior myself too!” Li Mu chuckled and quickly suggested.

“Alright, very bold, is it because of those two Tier Six Demon Beasts behind you?” Li Changkong furrowed his brow and glanced at Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and the others.

Without their joint pressure, Li Changkong really wouldn’t dare to provoke Li Mu alone.

Seeing Li Changkong’s plea for support, Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen all glanced at Li Mu, prepared to side with Li Changkong, conveying an unmistakable intent.

“There’s no need, a few moves between me and the senior will be fine too!” Li Mu chuckled, quickly suggesting again.

Hearing this, Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen’s eyes all sparkled, preparing for an exciting escalation, but Li Changkong’s mind quickly returned to focus on Nangong Feiyu.

“Since it doesn’t take two people for one issue, I shall personally accommodate your request!” Li Mu slightly smiled and rejected their proposal.

“You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit, I’ll oblige you!” Responding, Li Changkong expressed his frustration and readily agreed.

At his words, Li Changkong sped forward, releasing a red terror with an explosive force as he directed the red spirit sword relentlessly at Li Mu, thunderous force.

A light “snap!” was heard, like the crack of a bursting bubble; the red flame abruptly shattered Li Mu’s form, transforming it into a charred piece of wood.

“When did you use the Wood Escape Substitute Technique?”

Witnessing this, Li Changkong was slightly taken aback, realizing he had not anticipated Li Mu’s timing on using the escape technique to evade the direct hit.

“Senior, if that’s how you see things, there’s nothing I can do about it. You can draw a line and I’ll face it, so as to avoid unnecessary casualties!” Li Mu responded with a helpless smile.

“You have some nerve, are you relying on those two Tier Six Demon Beasts behind you?” Li Changkong furrowed his brow, instinctively looking towards Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and them.

Without their collective pressure, Li Changkong would not dare confront Li Mu alone.

Sensing Li Changkong’s plea, Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen focused their gazes on Li Mu, ready to unify with Li Changkong and exude an undeniable aura.

“No need, I’ll take on a few moves with the senior myself!” Li Mu chuckled, immediately proposing.

Upon hearing this, Li Changkong’s interest piqued alongside the brightening eyes of Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen.

Li Changkong saw this as a good opportunity for a fierce confrontation, but his mind quickly turned to Nangong Feiyu.

“It doesn’t take two to resolve one issue, I think it’s better if the senior personally steps down!” Li Mu smiled gently, dismissively declining Li Changkong’s command.

“Very well! Very well! If you won’t drink the toast, you’ll have to take the punishment!” Upon hearing this, Li Changkong laughed coldly, implying that he was ready to teach Li Mu a lesson.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu knew that these Divinity Transformation cultivators had their eyes on the Demon Beast traversing the Thunder Tribulation and were attracted by the thunderous spectacle. With his low power, he couldn’t chase them away with mere words.

“Senior, if that’s how you see it, I have no choice. You may lay down the rules; I’ll accept them so that we can avoid unnecessary casualties!” Li Mu replied with a slightly resigned smile.

“Quite bold, are you relying on those two Tier Six Demon Beasts behind you?” Li Changkong frowned, looking toward Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and the rest.

If he didn’t join forces with them, Li Changkong alone wouldn’t dare to provoke Li Mu.

Feeling Li Changkong’s plea for assistance, Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen all turned their sharp glances towards Li Mu, prepared to side with Li Changkong, revealing an unspoken aura.

“There’s no need for that. I can spar with the senior myself!” Li Mu chuckled and promptly suggested.

“Well! If you don’t want a peaceful resolution, I’ll give you a taste of punishment!” Upon hearing this, Li Changkong laughed coldly with an intention to engage.

With those words, he unsheathed a red Spirit Sword, slashing it directly at Li Mu with formidable intensity, like a thunderous force.

With a resounding “crack!” like the burst of a bubble, the red Spirit Sword shattered Li Mu’s body into fragments of scorched wood.

“When did you use the Wood Escape Substitute Technique?”

Witnessing this, Li Changkong raised an eyebrow slightly in surprise, realizing that Li Mu’s real figure had already emerged from a mist to his right.

“Senior, if you insist on seeing it this way, there’s nothing I can do. Just lay down the conditions, and I’ll meet them, to prevent unnecessary casualties!” Li Mu responded with a resigned smile.

“Quite courageous! Relying on those two Tier Six Demon Beasts behind you?” Li Changkong furrowed his brow and looked instinctively at Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen.

Without their collective pressure, Li Changkong wouldn’t truly dare to provoke Li Mu alone.

Feeling Li Changkong’s plea for backup, Shangguan Hong, Ning Daoist, and Wang Wuchen’s gazes all turned towards Li Mu, prepared to align with Li Changkong, exuding a clear, unspoken intent.

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