Chapter 778 - 414: Sword Master Makes a Move (Part 2)
The walls of Celestial Pillar Spiritual City are towering and solid, entirely built from special Black Tortoise Cyan Rock. Black Tortoise Cyan Rock is a Tier Two Spirit Ore, extremely solid, capable of absorbing and storing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. When arrays are integrated within it, it makes the walls appear as one entity, even more solid, and able to trigger its powerful Rebound Technique effect. On the walls, Beacon Towers, Arrow Towers, Cannon Towers, Sword Control Platforms, and other defensive facilities are all fully equipped, constantly prepared to respond to Demon Beast attacks.
From afar, Celestial Pillar Spiritual City stands majestically, its towering walls seem to touch the sky. Exquisite array talismans are carved on the walls, flickering with mysterious light, showcasing the extraordinary and majestic nature of this city.
At the center of Celestial Pillar Spiritual City stands a towering Spirit Tower. This Spirit Tower is the soul of the entire city, gathering Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to provide cultivators with an endless supply of cultivation resources.
The Spirit Tower is the core area of Celestial Pillar Spiritual City, serving as the residence for the Profound Celestial Sword Sect. At its center lies a large teleportation array, flickering with mysterious and profound spirit light. Two Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivators guard it, their expressions stern, their eyes sharp, always maintaining a high degree of vigilance.
Under ordinary circumstances, outsiders are prohibited from entering this area. The teleportation array is surrounded by powerful restrictions, and only those with specific tokens or permission from high ranks of the Sword Sect can pass through layers of verification to enter this core area.
Suddenly, the teleportation array flickers with spirit light, indicating that someone is about to use the teleportation array to come through.
The two Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivators instantly became alert, gripping their long swords tightly, fully prepared, knowing that anyone who comes through the teleportation array must be an extraordinary figure.
Not long after, as the teleportation light flickered and faded, two figures revealed themselves within the array. They were Li Mu and Qian Wantong, who immediately felt the sharp gaze of the two Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivators.
"Ah, it’s Elder Li!"
"Greetings, Elder Li!"
The two Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivators immediately recognized Li Mu, saluting with a sword gesture, warmly greeting in unison.
Li Mu’s name is well-known throughout the Profound Celestial Sword Sect. Almost every sect disciple takes pride in owning a Spirit Sword personally refined by him. Moreover, Elder Li’s venture into the Sword Tower, his defeat of prodigies, and his unrivaled combat power have made him a well-known figure within the Profound Celestial Sword Sect. The two Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivators couldn’t help but show a trace of respect upon seeing him.
"Greetings, senior brothers." Li Mu returned the sword salute, smiling as he indicated, "I have important matters to discuss with Sword Master Chen. Please report for me."
"Elder Li, you are too courteous. Please wait a moment, I will go and report immediately." One of the Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivators responded, turning swiftly away.
Qian Wantong stood aside, witnessing all this, secretly marveled. Though he holds the position of Commander of the Treasure Hunting Team at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion and is quite knowledgeable, in the presence of such a colossal force as the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, he still felt a bit inferior, insignificant, gaining a more direct understanding of Li Mu’s status within the Sword Sect.
Soon, that Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivator returned hurriedly, followed by a middle-aged sword cultivator walking in the air.
The middle-aged sword cultivator wore a blue robe, his expression stern yet adorned with a smile, emanating an aura akin to a mundane scholar. However, his returned-to-simplicity disposition highlighted his extraordinary nature; this person was the Sword Master Chen of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.
"Haha, what brings you to the Northern Domain today?" Seeing Li Mu, Sword Master Chen heartily laughed, greeting him.
"Li Mu, paying respects to the Sword Master!" Li Mu saluted, his expression somber, indicating, "I have an extremely important matter to report to the Sword Master."
Sword Master Chen, upon noticing, restrained his laughter, speaking seriously, "Oh? What important matter?"
"This is Qian Wantong, Commander of the Treasure Hunting Team of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion!" Li Mu first introduced Qian Wantong to Sword Master Chen.
"Qian, paying respects to senior!" Qian Wantong bowed respectfully in a junior’s gesture towards Sword Master Chen.
"Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion? Hmm!" Sword Master Chen glanced at Qian Wantong, looking puzzled at Li Mu.
"Earlier this year, I was invited by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to explore a Daoist Monarch’s Secret Realm at the Extreme North Icefield, breaking restrictions... Later, the Blood Demon Lord - Dana followed a treasure hunting team, tailing us..." Li Mu quickly explained the sequence of events to Sword Master Chen.
After listening, a sharp Sword Qi instantly burst forth from Sword Master Chen, the previously ordinary scholar demeanor transforming into something filled with Sword Intent, fiercely sharp, like an unsheathed sword, intimidating to behold.
"Blood Demon Lord - Dana! You say he is now within the Daoist Monarch’s Secret Realm at the Extreme North Icefield?" Sword Master Chen’s voice carried a trace of chill, looking at Li Mu for confirmation.
"Yes! I ask the Sword Master to accompany me to destroy this fiend!" Li Mu nodded affirmatively, then explained, "That Daoist Monarch Secret Realm seems to be a sub-array of a sealing grand array, likely one of the sealing arrays for the Two Realms Passage."
"The sealing grand array for the passage! Then it must be correct; it’s said that in ancient times, to seal the Two Realms Passage, seven Extreme Realm Daoist Monarchs conjointly laid the sealing grand array, which is recorded in the Scripture Pavilion. Now with the seals weakening, forces from the Demon Abyss will surely attempt to destroy the seal!" Sword Master Chen’s eyes flashed with a decision, nodding to Li Mu and indicating, "Wait for me a moment!"
With that, Sword Master Chen summoned a small golden sword from within himself, flicking it with his hand. In the next moment, the small sword, carrying his divine thought, shot toward the west, swiftly transforming into a flowing light and disappearing into the distance.