Chapter 812 - 430: Cangyuan Secret Realm (Part 2)
Li Mu made a valid point, and after listening to him, the four clan leaders exchanged glances and collectively fell into silence.
Li Mu was from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, and the Cangyuan Secret Realm concerns the inheritance of their Eight Great Clans. Even if there were problems, it would be inappropriate for him to intervene. On the other hand, Li Mu’s artifact refining skill was unparalleled in the world, and they needed his help to commission the refinement of a Daoist Soldier to enhance their family’s foundation.
Moreover, as Li Mu said, over the tens of thousands of years, the Cangyuan Secret Realm has indeed shown some abnormal conditions. If they could borrow his array formation skill for minor repairs, it would indeed be a prudent choice.
On one hand, there was the ancestral tradition, and on the other, the family’s future; the four clan leaders found it difficult to choose which was more important.
Nangong Lie was the first to break the silence. He took a deep breath and looked at Li Mu, saying, "Sect Master Li, allow us to gather the other clan leaders for further discussion, and we will give you a definite response then."
"Thank you. As for the matter of commissioning the refinement of the Daoist Soldier, if it can be achieved, I am willing to assist with all my strength." Li Mu smiled slightly and spoke with a tone of conditional acceptance.
The meaning behind Li Mu’s words was obvious: if the Eight Great Clans were not willing to open the Cangyuan Secret Realm to him, then they could forget about expecting the refinement of the Daoist Soldier.
The seven Tier Five Spirit Plants planted at the Seven Profound Mountain would be ready for harvest in a hundred years, which would then be the time for him to promote to the Void Refining Realm. Next, Li Mu needed to make long-term plans for planting even higher tier spirit plants in a hundred years.
The seven sub-arrays composing the Chaos Sealing Array produced seven types of Extreme Realm Spiritual Lands, which were undoubtedly very suitable for planting Tier Six Spirit Plants, Tier Seven Spirit Plants, and even Tier Eight Spirit Plants.
These seven Extreme Realm Spiritual Lands, if successfully captured, would ensure that Li Mu would never need to search for suitable spiritual lands again, solving the future cultivation matters once and for all.
Currently, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect controlled the Extreme Yin Spiritual Land and the Extreme Gold Spiritual Land, and Li Mu, being the Supreme Elder, had the right to use them without hindrance. The remaining Extreme Realm Spiritual Lands each had their rightful owners. The Demon Abyssal Forces occupied the Extreme Fire Spiritual Land and the Extreme Water Spiritual Land. The Eight Great Clans occupied the Extreme Wood Spiritual Land, while the Extreme Earth Spiritual Land should be provided by the Tianyan Divine Monarch’s ’Spirit Void Blessed Island’. The remaining Extreme Yang Spiritual Land was currently untraceable.
To gather all seven spiritual lands within a century, Li Mu felt immense pressure, especially regarding the two Extreme Realm Spiritual Lands under the control of the Demon Abyssal Forces, never knowing when it could be achieved. He hoped Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen could succeed in eliminating demons this time.
This was also the reason why Li Mu spared no effort in refining the Daoist Soldier for them, harboring intentions of ’killing two birds with one stone’.
The four clan leaders were astute and naturally discerned the meaning behind Li Mu’s words. They exchanged glances, feeling somewhat helpless in their hearts. This Supreme Elder of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect was not only skilled in array and artifact dual mastery, but also extremely proficient in negotiation tactics.
Zhou Hengping lightly coughed and spoke, "Sect Master Li, we understand your point. However, the Cangyuan Secret Realm is indeed central to the core interests of our Eight Great Clans, and it’s not easy for us to make decisions. But please rest assured, we will convene a discussion with the other clan leaders as soon as possible and provide you with a clear answer promptly."
"That sounds great." Li Mu nodded, his expression remained calm, "I will await your good news then."
"Understood. Once we have a decision, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity," Shangguan Yun replied.
Li Mu stood up and bid farewell to the four clan leaders, who also rose to respond with great respect.
As he watched the four leave, Li Mu extended his divine thought, reaching out to Clan Leader Kun - Kun Yuanba, as he had some ideas that required private discussion.
Soon enough, Clan Leader Kun - Kun Yuanba hurried back, looking at Li Mu puzzled, unsure why the Supreme Elder of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect had privately retained him.
"Sect Master Li, what guidance do you have?" Kun Yuanba asked with a slight smile, unable to understand.
Li Mu signaled Kun Yuanba to sit down, smiling slightly as he explained, "Clan Leader Kun, no need to be formal. I have good relations with your esteemed Tianshang Supreme and Venerable Kun Ling. The two seniors once lent me a helping hand, and back in the day, I nearly accepted their invitation to join the Kun Family."
Upon hearing Li Mu mention the two respected figures and the matter of him nearly joining the Kun Family, Kun Yuanba showed surprise and realization, while secretly regretting. If only Kun Ling had exerted a little more effort back then, they might have succeeded in bringing Grandmaster Li into the Kun Family.
However, Kun Yuanba, being the clan leader, was deeply scheming. He quickly restrained his emotions and remarked with sentiment, "So Sect Master Li had such ties with Kun Ling and Tianshang; it’s truly an honor."
"Hmm, how are the two seniors doing now?" Li Mu asked with concern.
"In this demon-eliminating battle, they are representing the Kun Family in war," Kun Yuanba answered without hesitation and then added, "Tianshang, Kun Ling, and several clan elders are accompanying them, surely returning safely."
Li Mu nodded with understanding. As members of the Kun Family, the two seniors could not avoid matters beyond their control.
"I wonder what important matter Sect Master Li wishes to discuss by retaining me this time?" Kun Yuanba looked at Li Mu puzzled, assuming that if it were just asking about Kun Ling’s situation, it could have been stated openly.
Li Mu smiled slightly and slowly began, "Clan Leader Kun, to be honest, I do have an important matter to discuss with the Kun Family this time. Besides my concern for Kun Ling and Tianshang, I also hope to reach a private agreement with the Kun Family."