Chapter 788 - 418: Tier Six Puppet (Part 1)
However, wanting to utilize it and carve it into a Puppet Core is quite a troublesome task.
Use Extreme Yang Celestial Fire as aid?
Li Mu frowned, quickly dismissing this decision.
Extreme Yang Celestial Fire is yang, while this wood is yin. Once the two come into contact, they might erupt in a violent conflict, causing the Wood Heart’s Yin Power to dissipate, outweighing the benefits.
Using Yin Yang Thunder Flame, however, might be worth a try. The Thunder Power of Yin Yang Thunder Flame naturally restrains this wood, but if used, it might damage the wood’s spiritual energy.
For a moment, Li Mu gazed at the Taiyin Wood Heart in front of him, hesitating, unsure of how to proceed.
If Fire Refining doesn’t work, only Water Refining remains, Li Mu thought of the Tier Seven Spirit Water - Blue Spirit Glaze Water in the hands of the Cyan Moon True Dragon.
Thinking of this, a thought arose in Li Mu’s mind, and he quickly summoned the Cyan Moon True Dragon, Xue’Er, Chi Lian Fire Phoenix, and the Ginseng King from the Spirit-Taming Treasure Bracelet together.
With a series of "whoosh whoosh" sounds, several figures swiftly appeared in front of Li Mu.
"Master!"
"Lord Li!"
Seeing Li Mu, the spirit beasts showed a glimmer of joy in their eyes, greeting him in unison, their voices revealing deep respect and intimacy.
Li Mu nodded gently, smiling as he said to them, "Hmm, the exploration of the Icefield Secret Realm has ended. We are now in the Seven Profound Sect, and I’m currently in seclusion at the Sect Leader’s Mansion for cultivation. It’s been a hard journey for you all. Now, with no other tasks, you can move around freely!"
"Already back at the Sect? How so quickly!" The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape exclaimed in surprise, as if it hadn’t yet snapped out of the expedition.
Xue’Er widened her eyes, slightly confused, and asked, "Lord Li, it seems like I didn’t help much this time, why did it end so quickly?"
Hearing this, Li Mu smiled slightly and succinctly explained what had happened in the Secret Realm, including the involvement of the two Sword Masters and the rapid return to the Sect via Teleportation Array. He also mentioned the use of Blue Spirit Glaze Water for refining the Taiyin Wood Heart to the Cyan Moon True Dragon.
Hearing Li Mu’s narration, the spirit beasts showed looks of sudden realization; they hadn’t expected that this exploration of the Icefield Secret Realm would cause such a turbulence, even prompting the personal intervention of two Sword Masters from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.
The Cyan Moon True Dragon looked at Li Mu, eyes flashing with a steadfast light, volunteering, "Master, if you need my help, just say the word! I have fully refined the Blue Spirit Glaze Water, and it’ll be much easier for me to handle it if I step in!"
Li Mu nodded happily upon hearing this, expressing his gratitude, "Hmm, then I’ll have to trouble you!"
The Cyan Moon True Dragon nodded, quietly stepping forward to prepare for refining the puppet with Li Mu.
Xue’Er and the other spirit beasts did not dare disturb Li Mu upon seeing this, and each of them bid farewell.
Then, Li Mu sent them out of the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion; they had been in the Seven Profound Sect for decades, and both the elders and disciples of the Seven Profound Sect held them in high esteem, so there was no need to worry.
"Master, we can begin!" The Cyan Moon True Dragon readied itself, spewing a crystal-clear, green Dragon Pearl from its mouth, followed by a flowing torrent of blue water, converging into a deep blue water ball, containing powerful Water Elemental Power—exactly the Blue Spirit Glaze Water.
"Hmm!" Li Mu nodded, suddenly recalling something, and signaled, "By the way, Qing Yue, give me that array token obtained from the White Whale Clan; it relates to the seal on the Two Realms Passage, which is quite significant!"
The Cyan Moon True Dragon’s eyes flashed with a look of confusion, but without hesitation, it continued to summon a Jade Token from its body and handed it to Li Mu.
Li Mu gazed intently at the Blue Spirit Glaze Water and the Jade Token in front of the Cyan Moon True Dragon, using Innate Divine Power - Recognition of Ten Thousand Spirits to completely obtain their attribute information.
[Blue Spirit Glaze Water]
[Grade: Tier Seven Innate Spirit Water]
[Attributes: Nourishing All Things, Blue Sea Origin, Spiritual Water’s Ultimate Softness, Remove Filth and Exorcise Yin, Endless Breathing, Blue Spirit Water Essence.]
[Status: Li Water Condensation, Water Spirit Surge, Spiritual Activity]
[The Blue Spirit Glaze Water is nurtured by a special deep-sea Water Element Spiritual Vein, the root of the innate seventh-tier spirit water, having undergone the sediment of ages. It gathers the ultimate soft and pure water vapor between heaven and earth, nurtured by a special deep-sea Water Element Spiritual Vein, able to nourish life and nurture all things, restrain the ultimate drought and heat forces of heaven and earth, and purify all elemental spirits.]
[Water Element Array Token]
[Grade: Tier Seven Array Artifact]
[Attributes: Water Element Grand Array, Illusory and Unpredictable, Myriad Phenomena Divine Mechanism, Mistaken Illusion, Water Mansion Array Core.]
[Status: Water Mansion secluded, array spirit slumbering.]
[Refined with Celestial Net Spirit Jade, inherently carries the Water Element Law, accumulating the unique and illusory array qi over millennia within heaven and earth, condensing dao principles and nurturing an array spirit, a central array token of the Lingbo Water Mansion, persistently absorbing Water Elemental Power, preparing the array spirit to become familiar earlier, aware of the location of Bibo Water Mansion.]
"Have you completed the refinement of this item? Can you sense the location of the Water Mansion?" Li Mu asked the Cyan Moon True Dragon with concern.
Previously, Blood Demon Lord - Dana and the Nine Demons Sect went to great lengths to obtain this item, even dispatching a Void Assassin at all costs to launch the island extermination battle. If not mistaken, this item is likely one of the seven sub-arrays of the Chaos Sealing Array, the water array hub.
"I have refined it, with a vague sense, but it is too distant, and I can only perceive a rough location," the Cyan Moon True Dragon frowned slightly, replying.
"Hmm! Once I’ve finished the tasks at hand, we’ll head to the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region to search!" Li Mu nodded understandingly, proceeded to put the Jade Token away in the Storage Compartment.
After refining the Substitute Puppet, Li Mu needed to go to the Ice Ghost Valley to arrange a grand array for the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, repair restrictions, and quietly plan a piece of spiritual land for himself in the Land of Extreme Yin.
Li Mu took a deep breath, looking at the Blue Spirit Glaze Water before the Cyan Moon True Dragon, beginning to form the Spirit Control Technique with his hands.
Li Mu raised his head towards the Cyan Moon True Dragon, solemnly saying, "Next, we need to co-refine this piece of Taiyin Spirit Wood, carving it into seven Puppet Cores. The process is extremely complex; this Tier Seven Taiyin Spirit Wood has undergone thousands of years of sediment, containing extremely potent Yin Power. The refining process, if not handled carefully, might harm the Divine Soul. However, if successfully endured, it will greatly benefit spirit refining the Divine Soul."
The Cyan Moon True Dragon focused on the Taiyin Wood Heart emitting intense Yin Power, a trace of seriousness flashing in its eyes. Hearing Li Mu say this, it immediately became tense, preparing for the upcoming challenge.
To the spirit beasts, Li Mu was an omnipotent existence; they followed closely beside him, witnessing the miracles he created time and again. No one understood his real strength better than them.
In the eyes of outsiders, Li Mu was just a Divinity Transformation Cultivator adept in the Five Elements and masterful in both array and artifact refinement. However, they all knew well that Li Mu’s strength far surpassed this; not only was he adept at array and artifact refinement, but he could also craft Spirit Talismans, refine puppets and spirit pills, and his body refinement combat abilities could rival a Demon Emperor. Moreover, his Divine Sense strength was unmatched even by Void Refining cultivators. His overall strength had already surpassed that of ordinary late-stage Void Refining cultivators.
In the eyes of the spirit beasts, Li Mu’s promotion to Daoist Monarch or Daoist Ancestor was merely a matter of time, and thus, when Li Mu solemnly instructed this matter, the Cyan Moon True Dragon was highly attentive, not daring to be careless.
The next moment, Li Mu cast the Beast Taming Divine Technique - Shared Soul Technique, controlling the True Dragon Soul of the Cyan Moon True Dragon, maneuvering the Blue Spirit Glaze Water, slowly enveloping the Taiyin Spirit Wood.
"Swish!"
The Cyan Moon True Dragon’s face instantly turned pale, sensing an extremely strong Yin Power flooding in with the Blue Spirit Glaze Water, seemingly about to freeze its Dragon Soul. This cold power, like eternal ice, mercilessly eroded its Divine Soul, causing an unprecedented dread.
Fortunately, a Thunder Flame suddenly illuminated the Divine Soul, the faint firelight providing a bit of warmth, quickly aiding in unsealing its Dragon Soul. The glimmer of the Thunder Flame, though faint, resembled the rising sun, gradually dispersing the gloom in its heart, allowing it to regain vitality.
The Cyan Moon True Dragon breathed a sigh of relief, the terror in its heart dissipating, knowing that this Thunder Flame was Li Mu’s timely help, saving it at the critical moment. However, the Yin Power contained in this Taiyin Wood Heart was indeed terrifying, and its master was actually using it for artifact refining!
With a continuous influx of soul power, the Divine Soul of the Cyan Moon True Dragon swiftly regained vitality. Under Li Mu’s Shared Soul influence, it maneuvered the Blue Spirit Glaze Water, circulating swiftly within the Taiyin Spirit Wood.
Soon, the smoothly flowing Blue Spirit Glaze Water gradually resumed its pace, accelerating its scouring on the surface of the Taiyin Spirit Wood, and one after another mysterious, complex Spirit Patterns began to appear on the Taiyin Wood Heart.