Chapter 795 - 422: Bu Mie Demon Lord (Part 1)
The Five Elements Array was like an impregnable cage, tightly entrapping Xue Ji within. Each time he attempted to break through the array’s constraints with his powerful demon qi, he was suppressed by the formidable Five Elements Spiritual Power, mired deeply and unable to escape. A trace of panic appeared on Xue Ji’s face; this feeling of helplessness was something he hadn’t experienced for years, and at this moment, he felt unprecedented pressure.
At this time, Li Mu was like a War God, invincible on the battlefield; the Five Elements Spirit Sword resonated with his heart and mind, moving with his intent, fierce and unparalleled. The sword’s light flickered as the Five Elements Spirit Sword vanished at a gallop, swift as the wind and lightening.
Li Mu’s Divine Thought was as powerful as an invisible vast net, encompassing a range of two to three hundred miles. Under his divine perception, the tracks, movements, and even thoughts of the Divinity Transformation Demon Venerables were laid bare without escape. The Five Elements Spirit Sword, under his control, seemed to come alive, agile and rapid, striking with unprecedented accuracy. Each time it struck, a Divinity Transformation Demon Cultivator would fall.
Soon, all the Divinity Transformation Demon Cultivators on the battlefield had been slain by Li Mu. He retracted the Five Elements Spirit Sword and turned, flying towards the trapped Void Refining Demon Cultivator - Xue Ji, who was now like a turtle in a jar, unable to break free.
Li Mu quietly stood outside the Five Elements Array, the Five Elements Spirit Sword exuded a brilliant five-colored sword aura, containing the potent Power of the Five Elements, beautiful yet deadly.
Li Mu executed a sword technique, and in response, the Five Elements Spirit Sword hummed, its tip pointing at Xue Ji in the array, filled with killing intent. At this moment, the entire battlefield fell silent, and the air seemed to freeze.
Xue Ji, while resisting the Five Elements Array, also felt a lethal presence. He looked at Li Mu in terror, a flash of fear in his eyes.
"Spare my life, and I am willing to serve as a slave." Xue Ji’s expression changed dramatically, and he pleaded with Li Mu in a trembling voice. To survive, he was willing to abandon everything, even becoming a servant.
Hearing this, Li Mu frowned slightly, surprised that this Void Refining Demon Cultivator would so easily submit. However, on second thought, he realized this could be an opportunity to gather intelligence.
"I’ll ask you a few questions, and you must answer truthfully. If your answers are correct, I might consider sparing your life." Li Mu’s expression was cold as he gazed intently at Xue Ji and spoke in a deep voice.
Like grabbing a lifeline, Xue Ji hastily nodded in agreement: "Ask away, ask away! As long as it’s something I know, I will definitely answer truthfully!"
After a moment’s consideration, Li Mu asked, "What’s the situation in the secret realm below, how long have you stationed, and how many of you are there? Who’s in charge, and who’s the most powerful one?"
Upon hearing this, Xue Ji’s expression changed slightly. He immediately understood what Li Mu was referring to; they had been watched without their knowledge.
Seeing the terrifying sword aura of the Five Elements Spirit Sword, Xue Ji shuddered internally, knowing that if he wasn’t honest, he might be destroyed by the sword in the next second.
Xue Ji swallowed hard, not daring to conceal anything, and answered, "We’ve discovered this secret realm for a century now. I’ve been stationed here for twenty years, and the original number was nearly a hundred. The most powerful was the Blood Demon Lord - Dana. However, a few years ago, he led half the force to the Central State Spirit Realm, searching for another secret realm, and hasn’t returned yet. Now, the guard is 48 people, and our deputy commander Mo Qianying is in charge. He is a late-stage Void Refining expert, and the most powerful is Commander Mo."
As expected, Li Mu nodded, probing further: "Dana is already dead, isn’t he? Who are you in contact with now?"
On hearing this, Xue Ji’s expression changed dramatically. He had only recently heard of the Demon Lord’s death. He never expected this person to know. He scrutinized the five Transformed Demon Beasts executing the Five Elements Array, then looked at the Five Elements Spirit Sword in the other’s hand, and immediately recalled Li Mu’s true identity - wasn’t this the ’Sword Immortal Li’ the Demon Lord had been fixated on?
Xue Ji swallowed again, his shock beyond words.
"Hurry up and answer!" Li Mu coldly urged, the Five Elements Spirit Sword in his hand shimmering with aura, ready to strike.
In a startle, Xue Ji promptly responded, "Y-yes, we now follow Bu Mie Demon Lord’s orders. He will be arriving soon."
"Bu Mie Demon Lord? An Integration Realm Demon Cultivator?" Li Mu’s brow furrowed. He hadn’t heard of this figure and inquired with concern.
"Why does Bu Mie Demon Lord want to come here? Does he have a way to break the restriction of the secret realm below?" Li Mu continued to press, seeking more information.
Upon hearing this, Xue Ji hesitated for a moment. Li Mu’s questions touched on highly sensitive matters. Revealing this information would pose a huge risk for him. However, before this ’Sword Immortal Li’ with unfathomable strength, if he didn’t answer honestly, his life might be at risk.
Xue Ji took a deep breath and reluctantly chose to tell the truth: "The reason Bu Mie Demon Lord is coming here is indeed to break the secret realm’s restriction. As for whether he has a way, I’m not quite sure. But I know Bu Mie Demon Lord has a mysterious magical treasure, said to be able to break various restrictions. Additionally, he has invited a master demon cultivator skilled in formations to help break the secret realm’s restriction."
Hearing this, Li Mu’s brow furrowed tightly. If Bu Mie Demon Lord could indeed break the seal of the secret realm below, then the seal on the Two Realms Passage would also be at risk. Whether true or not, this needed further planning.
Seeing Li Mu’s serious expression, Xue Ji’s heart tightened, and he quickly added: "However, breaking the restriction is no easy task. Even with Bu Mie Demon Lord’s treasure and the demon master cultivator’s assistance, success is not guaranteed."
"I know much more than you do, tell me where the seal of the Southern Wilderness Spirit Realm passage is located?" Li Mu coldly looked at Xue Ji, continuing to ask.