I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Ji Zhantian’s words carried admiration and gratitude toward Li Mu. If Li Mu had not discovered and eliminated the hidden threat of Wuheng in time, the Ji Family would have likely fallen into an unprecedented crisis.

"Indeed, fortunately, Sect Master Li discovered the plot of the ’Bu Mie Demon Lord’ beforehand. He must have been targeting the Cangyuan Secret Realm." - Clan Leader Shangguan Yun

"Exactly. According to the ancestral records, the Cangyuan Secret Realm is indeed one of the sealing arrays of the two realms’ passage. If it weren’t for Sect Master Li uncovering this fiend, not only the Ji Family, you and I might also have been unable to escape disaster!" - Clan Leader Nangong Lie agreed.

"That’s right! The importance of the Cangyuan Secret Realm as one of the sealing arrays of the two realms’ passage cannot be overstated. If the Bu Mie Demon Lord were to gain control of the Cangyuan Secret Realm, the consequences would be unimaginable." - Kun Yuanba chimed in.

"The credit for eliminating the Bu Mie Demon Lord belongs to the three sword elders; I dare not claim it!" Li Mu laughed heartily, responding modestly.

Then, Li Mu shifted the dialogue, looking at the eight clan leaders, and asked with a smile: "Gentlemen, joining forces on this trip, it can’t just be for this matter, can it?"

Patriarch Kun Yuanba of the Kun Family, who had always had a good relationship with Li Mu, responded first: "Sect Master Li, to be honest, we have already reached an agreement. If Sect Master Li intends, our Eight Great Clans are willing to accompany you to the Cangyuan Secret Realm."

Li Mu nodded slightly, turning his gaze to the other clan leaders to confirm: "Is this what you all mean, gentlemen?"

Nangong Lie nodded with a smile, but with a touch of solemnity in his tone: "What Clan Leader Kun said is true. Our Eight Great Clans have indeed reached a consensus and are willing to go to the Cangyuan Secret Realm with Sect Master Li. However, there are two matters that need to be stated in advance, and we ask Sect Master Li to agree first."

"What are these matters, Clan Leader Nangong? Please tell me what I need to agree to." Li Mu’s gaze was sharp and surprised as he asked.

Nangong Lie took a deep breath and looked at Li Mu solemnly: "The Cangyuan Secret Realm is the lifeline guarded by our Eight Great Clans for generations, passed down by ancestral teachings, and relates closely to the safety of this realm. Therefore, we need to understand the true purpose of Sect Master Li entering the Cangyuan Secret Realm. If there is no substantial negative impact on the Cangyuan Secret Realm, we naturally welcome Sect Master Li. However, if it might cause irreversible damage to the Secret Realm, even if Sect Master Li is the Supreme Elder of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, it will be hard for us to agree."

So that’s the case. What Nangong Lie said is not unreasonable, after all, the Cangyuan Secret Realm is under their control and is also a sub-array of the two realms’ seal, their considerations are quite justified.

Li Mu nodded slightly, expressing understanding: "Clan Leader Nangong’s concerns are entirely understandable. I am more aware than anyone of the value and significance of the Cangyuan Secret Realm. It is not only a treasure trove of resources but also a key to maintaining the balance of the two realms. Please rest assured, my friends, I will never do anything to harm the Cangyuan Secret Realm, thereby threatening the safety of the two realms."

After pausing, Li Mu continued: "I indeed have my own objectives for this trip to the Cangyuan Secret Realm. But I assure you that these are to better utilize the resources of the Secret Realm while ensuring that its sealing structures are not damaged!"

Upon hearing this, the eight clan leaders all looked at Li Mu, waiting for him to continue.

"To boast a little! Even regarding the Cangyuan Secret Realm and the sealing array of the two realms, I have more knowledge than you do, gentlemen!" Li Mu smiled slightly, confidently saying: "The sealing array of the two realms is called the Chaos Sealing Array, consisting of seven sub-arrays: the Earth Demon Gathering Yin Array, the Celestial Spirit Gathering Yang Array, the Divine Water Profound Spirit Array, the Cyan Wood Cyan Yuan Array..., distributed across the Central State Spirit Realm, the Extreme North Spirit Realm, and the South Wilderness Spirit Realm, forming a super large array, sealing off the two realms."

"Over tens of thousands of years of accumulation and precipitation, each sub-array has formed a unique Extreme Realm Spiritual Land. If I am not mistaken, the Cangyuan Secret Realm is a vast Extreme Wood Spiritual Land, where Cyan Wood thrives, vibrant and filled with endless power of wood essence."

Upon hearing this, the eight clan leaders exchanged glances with each other, all impressed by Li Mu’s profound knowledge of array techniques.

"Indeed, Sect Master Li, as expected of a master of both arrays and artifact refining, your understanding of array techniques is truly unparalleled." Nangong Lie sincerely praised: "Master Li’s understanding of the Chaos Sealing Array and each sub-array humbles even us, who have guarded the Cangyuan Secret Realm for years."

Ji Zhantian nodded in agreement: "What Sect Master Li said is indeed true. The Cangyuan Secret Realm is truly an Extreme Wood Spiritual Land, where Cyan Wood thrives, vibrant. The power of wood essence there is an irresistible temptation for cultivators!"

"I wonder, Sect Master Li, what do you plan to do upon entering the Cangyuan Secret Realm?" - Clan Leader Zhao Wuji asked inquisitively.

Li Mu smiled and said: "It is a simple matter really. As you know, I am skilled in artifact refining and can refine a Tier Seven Dao Sword. However, many spiritual woods required for this Tier Seven Dao Sword are rare, searching for them is akin to finding a needle in a haystack, but they can quickly grow in an Extreme Wood Spiritual Land. Therefore, I hope to demarcate a spiritual land in the Secret Realm for planting high-tier spirit plants, without damaging the seal of the Cangyuan Secret Realm."

"Secondly, I also understand that the Cangyuan Secret Realm is a sub-array of the seal of the two realms and its stability plays a critical role in the seal of the two realms’ passage. Therefore, I hope to reinforce and perfect the sealing array within the Secret Realm using my array technique, ensuring that it can better withstand the pressure of the two realms, preventing the seal from breaking and the passage between the realms from opening."

Of course, this was just the overt excuse for Li Mu’s exploration of the Cangyuan Secret Realm. His secret of improving cultivation technique and realm through Plant Spirit Absorption was his greatest reliance, one he could never divulge.

After hearing Li Mu’s explanation, the eight clan leaders collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

Kun Yuanba quickly spoke, affirming: "Just planting some high-tier spirit plants doesn’t have much impact. The Cangyuan Secret Realm is indeed as Sect Master Li described, an Extreme Wood Spiritual Land, rich in spiritual qi, ideal for high-tier spirit roots to grow. Planting high-tier spirit plants will not only have no impact on the Cangyuan Secret Realm but may even provide some benefits."

Li Mu smiled and nodded, looking at Nangong Lie with concern: "Clan Leader Nangong, what is the second matter you mentioned?"

Nangong Lie replied with a solemn expression: "The second matter concerns the refinement of Daoist Soldiers. After discussions within our clans, we have determined the order of refinement. However, Sect Master Li, since refining a Daoist Soldier takes several years, we hope you can provide a clear deadline commitment."

"Currently, the activities of the Demon Abyssal Forces are becoming increasingly rampant. The Bu Mie Demon Lord even managed to replace an elder of the Ji Family. As the backbone of the realm’s guardians, our Eight Great Clans must quickly enhance our strength to face the impending challenges." - Zhao Wuji said solemnly.

"Indeed, Sect Master Li, we hope to acquire the Daoist Soldiers as soon as possible!" - Shangguan Yun looked at Li Mu, speaking expectantly.

Li Mu nodded slightly, understanding their urgency, and after thinking for a moment, he decided: "I understand your urgency, gentlemen. Regarding the deadline for refining Daoist Soldiers, I can hereby give a clear commitment: if there is no issue with demarcating spiritual land in the Cangyuan Secret Realm, I will refine for the Eight Great Clans the respective required Daoist Soldiers within fifty years."

"Fifty years?" - Nangong Lie and Zhao Wuji looked at each other. This timeframe was shorter than expected. Considering the complexity of refining Daoist Soldiers and Li Mu’s artifact refining ability, they also thought it was a relatively reasonable timeframe.

The eight clan leaders exchanged glances and all nodded, reaching a consensus.

"Thank you, Sect Master Li. When do you plan to enter the Cangyuan Secret Realm?" - Kun Yuanba asked Li Mu with concern.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu was slightly pleased and signaled: "Since you have already reached a consensus, preparations for entering the Cangyuan Secret Realm can begin immediately."

Before meeting with the eight clan leaders, Li Mu had performed a divination technique for himself, predicting that without the Bu Mie Demon Lord lurking in the shadows, spying, this journey to the Cangyuan Secret Realm would be extremely auspicious and smooth.