“Undying Devil Lice! I do know about this kind of devilish creature, and I can provide this information to Senior for free!”
Ren Wancheng recovered his senses, thought seriously for a moment, and replied.
“As for how the Nine Demon Sect refines demon armor using Undying Devil Lice, that information requires consulting the Mystic Secret Mirror to get an answer.
However, this inquiry might involve the Eternal Demon, so Senior needs to prepay a relatively large amount of Spirit Stones.
Additionally, the Eternal Demon is an outer realm life form of very high Rank, so the Mystic Secret Mirror might not be able to find detailed results!”
After a pause, Ren Wancheng looked at Li Mu and carefully added to his explanation.
“Eternal Demon?” Li Mu was slightly startled and asked in surprise.
“Yes, Undying Devil Lice rely on the Eternal Demon to live, absorbing Undying Demon Qi.
They are an extremely troublesome devilish creature, ranging from Rank five to seven.
If they absorb the Eternal Demon's blood, they can even advance to Rank nine devilish creatures, achieving an Eternal Undying body.
They can only be suppressed and are extremely difficult to kill,” Ren Wancheng explained to Li Mu with a serious expression.
After hearing Ren Wancheng's detailed explanation, Li Mu was utterly shocked.
He had never imagined that a mere piece of demon armor would involve the existence of a Demon.
Li Mu's mood couldn't help but become incredibly heavy as he recalled the four future scenes he had seen when peering into the River of Time.
Could the great catastrophe about to happen in the future be caused by the Eternal Demon invading this world?
If so, even hiding in the Central Continent Spirit Realm would probably be useless!
Li Mu's expression was solemn, and he frowned, pondering something.
Seeing Li Mu's tightly furrowed brows and worried expression, Ren Wancheng couldn't help but guess what he was concerned about and asked with a smile, “Senior, are you worried about the Eternal Demon?”
“Hmm? Is there a problem?” Li Mu asked curiously.
It had been a hundred Years since he Transmigrated to this world, but Li Mu had spent most of his time cultivating and knew very little about the outside world.
After foreseeing the four future catastrophe scenes, Li Mu couldn't help but feel worried about the fate of this world.
“If you are worried about this, Senior, you are a bit overly concerned!
For tens of thousands of Years, the outer realm Demons have always wanted to invade this realm but have never succeeded.
Firstly, the Heavenly Dao of this realm is complete, and its realm power is incredibly strong, not allowing outer realm life forms to invade.
Secondly, the several great Immortal Sects of this realm possess unparalleled high-end combat power, not only capable of easily killing outer realm life forms but even launching realm-level wars against other outer realms, unafraid of Demon invasions.
Thirdly, this realm is located in the Central Heaven Main Realm, adjacent to the Immortal Spirit Realm, and shares a relationship of mutual dependence with the Upper Realm.
If any outer realm life forms invade, the Upper Realm will never stand idly by…,” Ren Wancheng explained in detail, smiling at Li Mu.
“Therefore, regarding Demons breaking into this realm, aside from occasional special circumstances, such as temporal and spatial distortions leading to accidental entry of Demons into this realm, large-scale invasion events are absolutely impossible,” Ren Wancheng added finally, looking at Li Mu.
Li Mu nodded, still half-believing, half-doubting, as what Ren Wancheng said was not enough to dispel his worries.
The four terrifying scenes Li Mu had discovered by peering into the River of Time through the star beast remnant pearl remained vivid in his memory.
A great catastrophe would certainly occur in the future; he just didn't know the scale or the specific time.
However, when the sky falls, taller people will bear it first, and thinking so much now was useless.
Li Mu put aside his concerns, looked at Ren Wancheng, and asked, “Hmm! How many Spirit Stones do I need to prepay to obtain this information?”
“Senior, please wait a moment, I need to confirm!” Ren Wancheng smiled slightly, closed his eyes, and silently operated his Cultivation Technique to connect with the Mystic Secret Mirror for a price inquiry.
Li Mu looked at Ren Wancheng connecting with the Mystic Secret Mirror and couldn't help but feel a little moved.
He wondered what Rank of Spirit Treasure the Tianji Pavilion's Mystic Secret Mirror was, how it operated, how it connected, and how it obtained information.
However, as an IT worker in his previous life, Li Mu couldn't help but discover the special functions of the Mystic Secret Mirror.
If his Artifact Refining Skill improved to the point where he could refine Spirit Treasures of the Mystic Secret Mirror's Rank, then by working towards internet connectivity through it, he might even be able to refine a 'mobile phone' version for the Cultivation world!
While Ren Wancheng was accessing the Mystic Secret Mirror, various thoughts surged in Li Mu's mind, thinking of many things related to networking, and he looked forward to the improvement of his Artifact Refining Skill with unprecedented anticipation.
Mystic Secret Mirror, Spirit Communication Token, Flying Sword for communication… this world already possessed special long-distance communication methods.
The Spirit Communication Token given to him by Heavenly Shang Venerable could perform some simple information transmissions, but this method of communication was too primitive and consumed a great deal, only usable by some high-Rank Cultivators.
If he were to research this aspect, developing a 'mobile phone' that could connect to the internet in the future was not impossible.
Li Mu couldn't help but be tempted.
If he developed a 'mobile phone' that most Cultivators could afford, it would certainly completely change the development landscape of this world, and perhaps it could even provide some assistance in the future great catastrophe!
Moreover, this world was too bland.
Having been accustomed to modern civilization in his previous life, this world, where communication relied on shouting and obtaining information required paying Spirit Stones to the Tianji Pavilion, was simply too monotonous.
With talents like the Panel and Plant Spirit Absorption, Li Mu was destined to be accompanied by shareholders to avoid leaking secrets.
Li Mu had never thought of having a Dao Companion.
Firstly, he feared trouble, as a Dao Companion's growth rate would certainly not be able to keep up with his pace.
Secondly, he had too many secrets; with a Dao Companion, he would have to guard against them, hide things, and feel mentally exhausted.
Thirdly, weren't the beautiful female Cultivators from the Joyful Union Pavilion and Immortal Sound Pavilion appealing?
They were proficient in Dual Cultivation; as long as enough Spirit Stones were given, plump, pure, young and beautiful ones, even Sect Saintesses could be found.
To often Cultivate in the Spirit Valley and live a monotonous pastoral life, Li Mu needed to create a fun 'Spirit Treasure' that allowed him to understand the outside world without leaving his home.
Countless thoughts emerged in Li Mu's mind, giving rise to many fanciful ideas, and he couldn't help but become interested in 'networked' Spirit Treasures.
At this moment, Ren Wancheng opened his eyes, with a hint of embarrassment on his face.
Li Mu couldn't help but stop his wild thoughts and waited for the other party to explain the situation.
“Senior, this information indeed concerns the existence of the Eternal Demon.
The Mystic Secret Mirror can only provide about fifty percent of the information, and the price is also quite expensive.
You need to prepay five thousand immortal crystals,” Ren Wancheng said, quoting the price to Li Mu with some embarrassment.
Five thousand immortal crystals!
Immortal crystals were a Rank higher than Top-Grade Spirit Stones, pure spiritual crystals containing a trace of Dao rhyme.
One immortal crystal was equivalent to one hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stones, or ten thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones.
The price of this information was too exaggerated; upon hearing this quote, Li Mu immediately gave up the idea.
“Forget it, I'll ask about other information!
I want to inquire about the location of Rank five Bodhi trees, preferably those with larger annual rings and a greater quantity!” Li Mu changed the subject, looking at Ren Wancheng and gesturing.
Ren Wancheng quickly accessed the Mystic Secret Mirror, then quoted to Li Mu: “Senior, the value of this information is 30,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
“Alright!” Li Mu raised an eyebrow and nodded, agreeing to the quote.
Ren Wancheng was slightly pleased, quickly closed his eyes, and continued to contact the Mystic Secret Mirror to inquire about the information.
Soon, Ren Wancheng opened his eyes, directly took out a blank Jade Slip from his storage ring, infused his Divine Sense to engrave the information, and explained in detail: “Rank five Bodhi trees, wood attribute brown, mature in three hundred Years, bear Bodhi seeds in one thousand five hundred Years, and at three thousand Years of age, have a chance to advance to Rank six Acquired Spiritual Root - Ancient Bodhi.
After consuming Bodhi seeds, they have the effect of increasing Cultivation and enhancing Divine Soul.
At the same time, they are also one of the main Materials for refining Creation Pills.
The Ancient Moon Sect's Grand Elder, Venerable Qiuyue, has planted seventeen Bodhi trees, all of which are a thousand Years old, and she cherishes them immensely….”
“In the Ancient Barren Plain, deep within Monkey Mountain Ridge, there is a small forest of Bodhi trees, numbering over a hundred, with ages ranging from 300 to 2000 Years, occupied by a group of Rank four Crimson-Eared Monkeys.
The Crimson-Eared Monkey King has Rank six strength, and at the same time, there are many other Yao Beast King alliances guarding this forest.”
“Next is the Nangong Family's Second Elder, Nangong Yi.
He is a powerful Spirit Plant Grandmaster and has planted a batch of Bodhi trees, numbering over five hundred, but their age is still short, between 200-500 Years.”
…
Ren Wancheng introduced and narrated seven pieces of information related to Bodhi trees.
After engraving the white Jade Slip, he handed it to Li Mu.
Li Mu took the Jade Slip and infused his Divine Sense, immediately learning the general locations of all the Bodhi trees.
The information provided by the Tianji Pavilion was all beyond ten thousand li, greatly facilitating his efforts to find ways to obtain these spiritual woods.
Rank five Bodhi trees, after three thousand Years of growth, could even advance to Acquired Spiritual Roots, making them incredibly precious.
Among the many clues for Bodhi trees, the second one was the most suitable.
As long as he eliminated the Yao Beast monkey group and eradicated the threats from other Yao Beast Kings, he could acquire the entire Bodhi tree forest.
There was no need to deal with other Cultivators, making it perfectly suitable.
This information was definitely worth more than its price.
Li Mu was very satisfied and continued to inquire about other high-Rank spiritual items that could assist in nurturing spiritual plants, such as rare and uncommon spiritual items like the Taiyou True Dew.
About an hour later, Li Mu left the Tianji Pavilion with a bountiful harvest and returned safely to Yin Yang Valley.
Upon returning to Yin Yang Valley, Li Mu immediately checked the status of the Purple Jade Ganoderma and Yin Soul Fruit, replenished them with purple yang jade and taihua moon dew, and then began preparing for a long trip.
He set up the Dual Dragon Trapping Immortal Formation in Yin Yang Valley and arranged thirty-six star wood Battle Puppets to guard the spiritual fields.
After taking all precautionary measures, Li Mu informed his beast companions of the news of his upcoming hunting trip.
Upon hearing that their master was about to go hunting, the Azure-Eyed White Ape, Xiao Jin, and Xiao Wa's eyes immediately lit up with joy.
During this period, their strength had greatly improved, and they had been cooped up in the Spirit Valley with nowhere to exert themselves, almost getting sick from boredom.
Hearing this good news, they all eagerly rubbed their fists, full of Battle Intent.
Li Mu smiled with satisfaction, immediately took his 'Family, old and young,' boarded the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, and headed straight for the Ancient Barren Plain to confront the Yao Beast monkey group and seize that small patch of Bodhi trees.
The Ancient Barren Plain was a vast, flat expanse, with dense ancient forests as far as the eye could see, Yao Birds soaring in the sky, and Yao Beast groups roaring and surging through the ancient giant tree forests, exuding an ancient and desolate aura.
The Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship concealed its presence and rushed towards Monkey Mountain Ridge with lightning speed.
During this time, a group of Rank four Golden Feather Giant Eagles discovered the aura of the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, swarmed forward, and launched a group attack.
Li Mu was forced to draw his Sword to meet the enemy.
Thirty-six Rank five Top-Grade Spirit Swords and one thousand three hundred Rank four Top-Grade Spirit Swords poured out, instantly transforming into a Sword Dragon, sharply diving into the eagle flock.
Wherever the sharp Sword Qi passed, eagle feathers flew, and flesh and blood splattered.
The flock of over two hundred Rank four Golden Feather Giant Eagles was instantly slaughtered, falling one after another.
They met such a fate simply because they were blind and provoked a terrifyingly ruthless character.
Their previously unfailing aerial advantage and group eagle combat were like paper tigers in the sky full of Flying Swords, easily shattered with a single poke.
Seeing this excellent battle result, Li Mu smiled with satisfaction, stretched out his hand, and recalled all the Flying Swords.
The max-level Star Cloud Contemplation Method, the Sword Domain talent granted by the Profound Heaven Sword Formation, plus the Flying Swords that all came with their own Spirit Treasures, made their manipulation much less strenuous.
Only then could Li Mu, at the Early Stage of the Nascent Soul Cultivation, simultaneously control so many Flying Swords.
This move was extremely efficient against Yao Beast groups, killing all Yao Birds in one blow.
However, the consumption of spiritual power was enormous.
If Li Mu had not Cultivated the Five Elements Technique and possessed several times more magical power than other Nascent Soul cultivators, he would never have been able to effortlessly unleash this Profound Heaven Sword Formation.
Watching the Golden Feather Giant Eagle corpses fall to the ground in a bloody rain, attracting groups of Yao Beasts to scavenge, Li Mu quickly maneuvered the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship to fly away from the area.
The Rank three Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship was ultimately still of a low Rank.
Flying in a place like the Ancient Barren Plain, where high-Rank Yao Beasts were ubiquitous, made it easy to be attacked by other Yao Birds.
Next time he went to Wanbao Pavilion, he should ask Manager Lin to buy a higher-Rank Spirit Ship!
This thought flashed through Li Mu's mind as he maneuvered the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, finally arriving deep within Monkey Mountain Ridge.
He saw a patch of eye-catching spiritual wood next to a spiritual mountain waterfall, which was clearly a small forest composed of Rank five Bodhi trees, numbering hundreds, large and small.
The Bodhi trees differed from the surrounding ancient trees; their branches and canopies were relatively short, but their lush green leaves emitted wisps of spiritual mist, releasing a unique charm.
By the pool below the waterfall near the Bodhi tree forest, on a large rock by the pool, a large group of Crimson-Eared Monkeys rested.
Some lay down, some groomed their companions, some leaped through ancient trees, and some chased and played on the ground, making quite a lively scene.
The Crimson-Eared Monkey group was not small, numbering over fifteen hundred.
They were robust in build, over two zhang tall, with thick Spiritual Pressure.
The vast majority were Rank three and four Yao Beasts; even juvenile Crimson-Eared Monkeys had Rank two Yao Beast power.
Just as Li Mu was observing the Crimson-Eared Monkey group, the Yao Beast Monkey King in the center, with crimson fur, surrounded by the other Yao Beasts, suddenly opened its eyes and looked towards the sky.
“Roar!”
The Crimson-Eared Monkey King let out a furious roar, conjured a large crimson fireball, and shot it fiercely towards the western sky, incredibly swift.
He was discovered!
Watching the large fireball rushing towards him, Li Mu helplessly flew out of the Celestial Shuttle Spirit Ship, put it into his nine storage spiritual pearl, and was forced to reveal his figure.
Li Mu waved his hand, and five Rank five Spirit Swords appeared out of thin air, merging into one to form a Five Elements Giant Sword, which slashed down towards the fireball.
With a loud “boom,” the Five Elements Giant Sword collided with the large fireball, immediately exploding violently in the air.
Heaven and earth paused for a moment, and immense Sword Qi and fiery power scattered, falling into the Yao Beast monkey group below.
“Screech, screech, screech…!”
“Screech!”
The Crimson-Eared Monkey group was affected by the massive explosion's shockwave, Sword Qi, and fireball aftershocks.
In an instant, the monkey group erupted like a boiling pot, some fleeing, some tumbling, crying out miserably, a truly tragic sight.