Chapter 838 - 443: Land of Extreme Wood
Soon, Li Mu set off with the eight chieftains, heading for the Cangyuan Secret Realm.
The group rode flying swords, slicing through the sky like meteors, swiftly traversing a range of towering mountains, flying over steep peaks, skimming deep ravines, and finally arriving at a dense ancient forest. The forest was like a sea of green, with towering trees and lush leaves blocking out the sky.
Flying over the forest, the group reached a perilous gorge, with cliffs on both sides reaching into the clouds and rocky outcrops everywhere. Under the guidance of the eight chieftains, Li Mu followed them to a protruding stone platform in the middle of the gorge.
"Sect Master Li, we’ve arrived! This is the entrance to the Cangyuan Secret Realm!"
Kun Yuanba said with a smile as he introduced it to Li Mu.
Li Mu nodded, glancing around, and immediately noticed some ancient array patterns on the stone platform’s surroundings.
The eight chieftains stood apart, solemnly taking out an array token from their storage bags, each inserting it into a node within the array patterns. As the tokens were embedded, the ancient patterns began to glow, like a sleeping giant beast slowly awakening.
"This array is used to activate the Cangyuan Secret Realm, and requires the combined efforts of our eight clan leaders to initiate." Kun Yuanba explained to Li Mu, with anticipation and pride shimmering in his eyes.
With the activation of the array, the stone platform began to tremble slightly, followed by a blinding light bursting forth from the center of the array patterns, enveloping everyone. As the light dissipated, Li Mu found himself in a completely different world.
The sky turned a strange deep green, while beneath his feet lay an endless forest filled with various exotic spirit plants, exuding a rich fragrance of grass and wood. A dense wood spirit power surged toward him, and in the distance stood an ancient towering tree, like a giant umbrella enveloping the entire secret realm space.
Li Mu took a deep breath of the rich wood spirit qi, feeling his Five Elements True Essence trembling slightly, infused with a powerful vitality. Surveying the surroundings, he saw that every tree seemed to possess life, with branches and leaves gently swaying in the wind, whispering as though speaking softly beside him.
"Is this the Cangyuan Secret Realm?" Li Mu marveled inwardly, his gaze uncontrollably drawn to the ancient towering tree. It stood tall and majestic, with lush branches and leaves, as if it were the guardian of the entire secret realm, radiating a powerful aura—an ancient and profound force.
With Innate Divine Power - Recognition of Ten Thousand Spirits, the attributes of the ancient towering tree were displayed on the panel before Li Mu.
[Cangyuan Cyan Wood]
[Grade: Tier Nine Divine Wood]
[Attributes: Cyan Wood Divinity Transformation, Evergreen, Cyan Wood Su Yuan, Wood Encompassing the Sky, Vibrant, Wood Connecting Heaven and Earth]
[Status: Ancient wood of hundreds of thousands of years, wood spirit in slumber.]
[Cangyuan Cyan Wood, Tier Nine Divine Wood, a divine wood born at the intersection of heaven and earth, with lush and verdant branches that circulate vigorous life force, deeply rooted in the earth, drawing from the essence of life within the universe, closely linked to the source of life in the cosmos. It embodies the mysteries of the Source of Life, connecting the energies of all woods between heaven and earth, possessing endless life force and vitality. Its branches sway gently in the wind, breathing in harmony with heaven and earth, sharing fate. It symbolizes the source of all woods in the universe, limitless in vitality and evergreen for ages.]
"Sect Master Li, we are now in the outer area of the Cangyuan Secret Realm. The restrictions here are still under our control. If we try to go deeper into the restricted area, we won’t be able to manage it. Forcing through the core area’s restrictions might trigger unpredictable consequences, potentially affecting the seal on the entire secret realm." Nangong Lie looked at Li Mu and hurriedly reminded.
"I understand, Elder Nangong, rest assured, I won’t enter the core area!" Li Mu replied with a slight smile, gesturing along.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Lie’s worry eased slightly and he nodded at Li Mu, saying: "Very well, Sect Master Li, since you are prepared, please select a suitable spiritual land in this outer area. It’s rare to visit the Cangyuan Secret Realm. I’m planning to collect some rare spirit medicine, so I won’t accompany you."
As soon as the words fell, Nangong Lie’s figure darted like lightning towards a spirit wood emitting rich spiritual qi.
"Indeed, Sect Master Li, the restrictions within the Cangyuan Secret Realm are exceptionally formidable. Since this is your first visit, please exercise caution." Zhao Wuji gestured to Li Mu, indicating politely.
The other chieftains also followed suit, bidding farewell to Li Mu before eagerly searching for high-tier spirit plants.
In the past, to guard the Cangyuan Secret Realm, every opening only allowed elite descendants from the Eight Great Clans to enter and pick spirit medicine. This time, due to Li Mu, the eight chieftains broke ancestral tradition by entering the realm personally. Naturally, they didn’t want to miss out on high-tier spirit medicine that held benefits for them.
Soon, only the Kun family chieftain, Kun Yuanba, remained beside Li Mu, bearing an awkward smile.
"Clan Leader Kun, please feel free! There’s no need to stay with me!" Li Mu smiled at Kun Yuanba, knowing he was hesitant to leave him, promptly signaling with courtesy.
Li Mu had his own plans and didn’t like being followed.
Upon hearing this, Kun Yuanba hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly said: "Sect Master Li, be careful. If you need anything, feel free to send a flying sword to me. Frankly, my clan has an ancestral item said to be in a corner of the Cangyuan Secret Realm. Besides picking spirit medicine, this time I personally came hoping to find this lost treasure."