Chapter 777 - 414: The Sword Master Takes Action
After a patient persuasion, Li Mu successfully convinced the cultivators.
Time was pressing, so Li Mu quickly found a suitable location and set up the teleportation array, summoning nine Clear Spirit Bamboo Swords from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl. While controlling them with his Divine Sense, he swiftly engraved complex array patterns on the ground, forming a grand and precise teleportation array.
The high-tier spiritual materials needed for the teleportation array were from the surplus of his previous sect teleportation array missions. Void Realm Stones, Celestial Spirit Crystals, and other high-tier spiritual materials were either ground into powder and integrated into the array patterns, or embedded in key nodes of the formation to stabilize the energy flow of the teleportation array.
The cultivators stood nearby, their gazes following Li Mu’s busy figure. They were captivated by his focused and skillful array formation technique and couldn’t help but feel a sense of respect.
As time went by, a complex, precise teleportation array imbued with the power of space-time gradually appeared under Li Mu’s hand, its speed admirable.
"Boss! This teleportation array seems small, can we leave with Master Li?" Void Refining Body Cultivator Pang Long walked up to Qian Wantong and whispered cautiously, afraid of disturbing Li Mu.
Upon hearing this, Qian Wantong frowned unconsciously. This question was indeed crucial. They were in an extremely perilous situation at present; outside the passageway, a group of demon cultivators and a blood demon of the Integration Realm glared menacingly, ready to take their lives if the grand array was broken.
However, the teleportation array Li Mu was setting up was limited in scale. Judging by its gradually emerging outline, it could only bear about seven or eight people at most.
Qian Wantong glanced around; there were more than a hundred people on-site. Clearly, it was impossible for everyone to leave through this teleportation array!
Qian Wantong took a deep breath, and as Li Mu’s setup was nearly complete, he hurriedly stepped forward and asked with concern, "Master Li, how many people can this teleportation array accommodate?"
Li Mu looked at Qian Wantong and solemnly replied, "This is a long-distance teleportation array. To ensure stable and safe teleportation, it can only teleport a maximum of five people at a time. Moreover, due to the limited number of Void Realm Stones, the energy is low, so it can only be used for four teleports."
Upon hearing this, Qian Wantong’s heart sank, and he gestured around, exclaiming, "What should we do with so many people?"
The cultivators were momentarily stunned, exchanging silent looks.
Earlier, they were excitedly anticipating exploring the Daoist Monarch’s cave mansion, hoping to find more opportunities and treasures. But upon hearing that the teleportation array could only accommodate around twenty people, their mood plummeted instantly. Each began to feel anxious, afraid of being left behind in this perilous place.
Just then, a series of deafening explosions resounded from outside the passageway, continuously, causing hearts to shudder in fear.
"Not good! They’ve started breaking through!" A Divinity Transformation cultivator couldn’t help but cry out, their voice filled with despair.
"It’s over! What do we do now?!"
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At this critical juncture, all eyes turned to Li Mu, filled with pleading and hope.
"Master Li, please save us, I don’t want to die here!" A Nascent Soul female cultivator pleaded with Li Mu tearfully; her cultivation was the lowest, making her the most likely to be left behind.
"Rest assured! Everyone will leave safely," Li Mu reassured the cultivators with a smile, then turned to Qian Wantong and indicated, "Commander Qian, you and I will teleport first, and together we’ll seek help from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect."
Qian Wantong furrowed his brow, hesitantly saying, "Profound Celestial Sword Sect?"
In reality, Qian Wantong was unwilling to inform the Profound Celestial Sword Sect about this secret realm, because if they knew, they might never have another chance to claim it in the future.
Li Mu smiled slightly, seemingly reading Qian Wantong’s mind, and quickly explained, "Indeed, the teleportation distance of this array is limited. The nearest location is the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s outpost in the Northern Domain, where the teleportation array is also set up by me. If we can enlist Sword Master Chen’s assistance, we will have a chance to eliminate the Integration Demon Cultivator and completely dismantle the Demon Abyss’s ambition for this realm, and also save our fellow cultivators’ lives."
Qian Wantong’s expression was complex as he fell into deep thought. Naturally, he didn’t want to disclose the secret realm’s information to the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, as it involved the Daoist Monarch’s cave mansion treasures, and if a major sect intervened, they might never get a share again.
However, given the circumstances, the threat of the Integration Demon Cultivator was imminent, and with only their numbers, it was hard to withstand. Moreover, Qian Wantong gradually realized that the significance of this secret realm seemed beyond the control of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
After considering everything, Qian Wantong finally sighed and reluctantly nodded, "Alright! There’s no other way now."
With that said, Qian Wantong followed Li Mu and stepped into the teleportation array.
Soon, under everyone’s watchful eyes, Li Mu formed an array decision hand seal, channeling a spirit light into the teleportation array.
With a ’buzz’, the array resonated, and the teleportation array’s light flashed and disappeared.
In the next moment, Li Mu and Qian Wantong’s figures vanished, leaving behind a group of cultivators looking at each other, and the increasingly frequent sounds of barriers being broken outside.
Central State Spirit Realm - Northern Domain Celestial Pillar Spiritual City, a massive fortress built into the mountain, exceptionally solid. It backs onto the towering Celestial Pillar Mountain Range, appearing as part of the mountains, merging with the entire Celestial Pillar Spirit Peak. This city is not only a haven for human cultivators but also the frontline fortress in the tens of millennia struggle against the Northern Domain’s demon beasts.