Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

Seeing that the seal formation had stabilized, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Elder Li, thank you for your hard work!" Sword Master Feng looked at Li Mu and thanked him gratefully.

"Sword Master, you are too polite. It is my turn to do it. Now that the formation has stabilized, I will set up a teleportation formation outside this place so that the sect disciples can guard this place." Li Mu smiled and gestured.

"Okay, Taiyi Sect also has thoughts about the sealed land, and I still need to negotiate with them. Elder Li, you continue with your work!" Sword Master Feng nodded and gestured to Li Mu.

Sword Master Chen followed up and said, "Elder Li, we can rest assured that you are here to take charge. We will leave first."

"Please rest assured, two sword masters. With me here, everything will be safe." Li Mu nodded to show his understanding and watched them leave.

Watching the two sword masters' backs as they walked away, Li Mu turned around and exited the core area of ​​the Extreme Fire Sealing Array. He came to the periphery and with a thought, he summoned the Scarlet Fire Phoenix.

As soon as the Scarlet Fire Phoenix appeared, it flew around Li Mu excitedly, its fiery red eyes flashing with blazing light. It was extremely satisfied with the current environment. The underground space was all red, with flowing magma, scorching temperature all around, and rich fire elemental power. This was a holy place that was extremely suitable for its cultivation.

"Master, where is this? Could it be...!" The Scarlet Fire Phoenix transformed into a human form. The Scarlet Fire Phoenix in a red dress stood in front of Li Mu and asked with surprise and curiosity.

The red fire phoenix transformed into a human form has a stunningly beautiful face. Her skin is as white and delicate as snow, with a faint rosy glow, like the soft color of the rising morning glow. A pair of fiery red eyes, like a burning flame, are both hot and deep, revealing a unique charm. Her red skirt is as gorgeous as a flame, fluttering gently with her movements, like a fairy in the fire, breathtakingly beautiful.

Her long hair was like flowing lava, sparkling with charming luster, and every strand seemed to contain blazing flames. Her high nose bridge added a bit of heroic spirit to her face, and her fiery lips made her even more charming.

The Scarlet Fire Phoenix stood there, as if the fire in the entire underground space was dancing for her, blending with the surrounding hot environment, which was both warm and mysterious.

Li Mu looked at her with a hint of admiration in his eyes, and replied with a smile: "Yes, this is the place where the Extreme Fire is sealed. We have successfully driven out the Demonic Abyss forces that occupied this place. Next, I will leave you here to practice well and guard my spiritual field."

After hearing this, Chi Lian Huo Feng's eyes sparkled with excitement. She took a deep breath, feeling the rich fire energy around her. Her cultivation level improved slightly, as if she could touch the pulse of power surging in her body.

"Master, the fire power here is so strong, I will definitely be able to improve my cultivation rapidly." Chilian Fire Phoenix took a deep breath and said excitedly.

"The sealing formation here involves the passage between the two worlds, and the restriction method is extraordinary. You can use the power of this formation to practice, but remember not to be good at other areas." Li Mu looked at the red fire phoenix with a happy face and warned seriously.

After hearing this, Chi Lian Huo Feng nodded solemnly, knowing that what Li Mu said was true. The sealing formation was of great importance and could not be sloppy. He quickly assured Li Mu: "Master, I understand what you mean. I will strictly abide by your instructions and only practice around the sealing formation. I will not enter other areas without permission."

Li Mu nodded, and began to plan the spiritual fields and set up the formation in this underground fire space. He summoned nine fire spirit swords and used the swords as pens to carve the formation patterns.

As the nine fire swords danced under Li Mu's control, the blazing flames illuminated the entire underground space. The paths of the swords left behind brilliant fire lines in the air, which intertwined to form a complex array pattern.

The array pattern gradually took shape, emitting a powerful wave of fire elemental power. The Red Fire Phoenix stood aside, feeling this power, and was filled with shock.

After several hours of careful carving, the array pattern finally took shape. Li Mu took back the nine spiritual swords, clapped his hands gently, and looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction. He turned to Chi Lian Huo Feng and said, "This array is called the 'Flame Spirit Gathering Array'. It can gather the surrounding fire elemental power and provide a continuous source of energy for the spiritual field. At the same time, it can also enhance your cultivation and make your cultivation path smoother."

After hearing this, Chi Lian Huo Feng's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he quickly thanked Li Mu: "Thank you, Master, for giving me such a precious magic circle. I will make good use of it and live up to your expectations."

Li Mu nodded and continued to cast spells, using the Earth and Rock Technique to reclaim the spiritual fields. He took out a large number of high-level fire spirit seeds, the sixth-level Dragon Flame Spirit Fruit, the sixth-level Sun Essence Fire Lotus, the seventh-level Flame Hell Golden Lotus, and many other high-level spirit plants, and planted them in scattered locations.

Next, Li Mu invested a lot of effort and time in breeding, caring for spiritual plants, setting up protective formations, teleportation formations, etc.

Chi Lian Huo Feng looked at Li Mu's busy figure with admiration in her heart. Li Mu not only had a high level of cultivation, but was also meticulous and thoughtful. He was almost omnipotent and was a role model worthy of her respect and learning.

In the blink of an eye, another three months passed, and the high-level spirit seeds in the spirit field began to take root and sprout. They absorbed the rich power of fire element, grew and became stronger rapidly, showing vigorous vitality.

"Almost done, Chi Lian, you should practice well here and advance to the next level soon."

Looking at the vibrant spiritual field in front of him, Li Mu nodded with satisfaction, turned to look at the Red Refining Fire Phoenix, and said goodbye.

"Yes, master. I will practice hard and live up to your expectations. When will you come back?" Chi Lian Huo Feng responded respectfully, looking at Li Mu, her eyes revealing deep attachment and reluctance.

Li Mu smiled slightly and said, "I am going to the Zhongzhou Spiritual Territory to take care of some things. As for the date of my return, I cannot determine it for the time being. However, within the next three to five years, I will definitely come here regularly to check on the growth of the spiritual fields and check on your progress in cultivation."

"Master, please rest assured. I will protect this spiritual field as if it were my own life and will not let it come into any harm. As for my practice, I will also do my best and live up to your expectations." Chilian Huofeng's eyes lit up, and he looked at Li Mu and promised solemnly.

"Okay, then I will leave with peace of mind." Li Mu smiled slightly.

As he spoke, Li Mu turned and walked towards the teleportation array. In the flashing light, his figure instantly disappeared from the spot.

Not long after, Li Mu appeared in the ancient city of Huang, went to the Yin Yang Valley, checked the spiritual plants in the extremely Yang land, and then took a teleport to the Wanxing Sea, to the place where the Nether Water was sealed, inspected the Qingyue True Dragon, checked the growth of the water spiritual plants, and then went to the extreme north.

On the way back to the Zhongzhou Spiritual Realm, Li Mu detoured all the way and inspected the seven extreme sealed places in order.

When Li Mu returned to the Zhongzhou Spirit Realm, arrived at the Xuantian Sword Sect, and entered the Extreme Gold Secret Realm, three years had passed. "Master, it's almost time for me to overcome the True Spirit Tribulation!"

The blue-eyed golden ape was so delighted to see Li Mu that it immediately stepped forward to report. Its eyes were flashing with anticipation and nervousness, and it was obvious that it was both looking forward to and feeling uneasy about the upcoming true spiritual calamity.

Li Mu smiled slightly, and his scrutinizing gaze fell on the blue-eyed golden ape. His innate magical power - identifying all spirits - showed its current attributes.

【Blue-eyed golden ape】

[Rank: Sixth-rank Demon King]

[Features: Diamond body, keen insight, spiritual transformation, soul-devouring body, power of the ape king,]

[Status: The money is at its peak, but the heart is restless]

[The blue-eyed golden ape, practicing the Soul Devouring Health Preservation Technique, tempered and transformed his body, devoured the Blood Purifying Ganoderma, the Golden Vein Ganoderma, and other high-level spiritual plants to improve his bloodline, obtained a part of the ancestral ape king bloodline, successfully survived the transformation thunder tribulation, broke the bloodline restriction, and was promoted to the sixth-level demon king.]

Li Mu frowned slightly, wondering what he was thinking about.

The True Spirit Tribulation is a huge hurdle for any living being, let alone the Blue-Eyed Golden Ape, whose bloodline and aptitude are not outstanding. If it were to go through the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation first, it would surely be in danger of death.

However, the Blue-Eyed Golden Ape was the one he raised since childhood and was his most loyal partner. They had experienced countless storms together. Li Mu did not want it to perish under the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation.

"Master, is there any problem?"

The blue-eyed golden ape saw Li Mu frowning and keeping silent, and couldn't help feeling a little uneasy, so he asked with concern.

Originally he thought that he had been practicing hard day and night for these days, breaking through the peak of transformation and advancing to the realm of the seventh-level demon king. Originally he thought that he would be recognized and praised by Li Mu, but unexpectedly, what he got in return was his master's frown, pondering, and the blue-eyed golden ape couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Li Mu sighed softly, raised his head and looked at the blue-eyed golden ape with gentle eyes, and said: "Yes, you have really worked hard in your cultivation during this period of time."

"Then I can prepare to overcome the true spiritual tribulation!" The blue-eyed golden ape's eyes lit up and asked with concern.

"Your problem is not your cultivation or hard work, but the cruelty of the True Spirit Tribulation itself." Li Mu spoke slowly, his voice full of helplessness and worry. "The True Spirit Tribulation is a test from the Heavenly Dao for creatures that have cultivated to a certain level. Its difficulty increases with the improvement of the creature's bloodline, aptitude, and cultivation. Although your bloodline and aptitude have improved, compared to those innate True Spirits, your foundation is still insufficient..."

Hearing this, a trace of sadness flashed across the eyes of the blue-eyed golden ape, but it quickly cheered up and looked at Li Mu firmly and said: "Master, I understand. But no matter what, I have to face this hurdle. I won't let you down. I want to become stronger and keep up with you."

When Li Mu saw the determined look in the blue-eyed golden ape's eyes, he couldn't help but feel moved, knowing how loyal the blue-eyed golden ape was to him.

“Don’t be anxious about overcoming the true spirit thunder tribulation. You should first practice the Devouring Health-Nourishing Technique to perfection, and I will think of other ways.” Li Mu thought for a moment, then looked at the blue-eyed golden ape and said seriously.

When the blue-eyed golden ape heard Li Mu's words, a trace of doubt flashed in its eyes, but then it understood its master's intention. It knew that Li Mu was going to find a better way for it to increase its chances of surviving the true spirit calamity.

The blue-eyed golden ape nodded, looked at Li Mu and responded respectfully: "Yes, Master. I will continue to work hard to practice the Devouring Body-Nourishing Technique and strive to reach the state of great perfection as soon as possible."

Li Mu said nothing more. He checked the high-level spiritual plants planted in the spiritual fields in the Jijin Secret Realm. Then, he left the Jijin Secret Realm and returned to the Qixuan Sect.

After returning to the Qixuan Sect, Li Mu quickly inspected the seven kinds of fifth-level spiritual plants planted on the seven main peaks. Then, he went to the Xuantian Sword Sect, found several elders of the sect, and asked them in detail about the information and records of the True Spirit Tribulation, hoping to find some useful clues from them to make better preparations for the Blue-Eyed Golden Ape's tribulation.

“Elder Li, our sect is mainly focused on sword cultivation.” Xu Zhong, who is in charge of the Beast Taming Garden of Xuantian Sword Sect, looked at Li Mu and introduced enthusiastically, “My understanding of helping beast tamers to overcome the True Spirit Tribulation is very limited. Perhaps I am not as good as some sects that are good at body training or beast taming, but since Elder Li asked, I will tell you everything I know.”

"As for how to increase the success rate of transcending the tribulation, although our sect does not have a special method, according to the records in ancient books, there are several ways that may be feasible." Xu Zhong looked at Li Mu with deep eyes and gave a detailed introduction: "First, it is to find rare spiritual objects in the world, such as the Sky Thunder Stone and the Purple Lightning Crystal. These spiritual objects contain powerful thunder power, which can help the beastmaster's body adapt to the thunder power in advance."

"Secondly, take high-level elixirs to improve the bloodline and aptitude of beast tamers. There are many types of such high-level elixirs, such as: Blood Source Pill: This pill can trace the source of the bloodline of monsters, strengthen its original power, and improve the quality of its bloodline. Dragon Bone Refining Marrow Pill: It is made with dragon bones as the main ingredient, which can refine the marrow of monsters and strengthen their physique and potential. Another example: Soul Essence Pill: It is made with the essence and soul of rare monsters, which can greatly improve the monster soul and use it to overcome the most difficult inner demon tribulation among the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation."

"However, the spiritual materials used in these elixirs are quite precious, and it may not be easy to gather them all." Xu Zhong continued, "Third, find a strong person who is good at taming beasts to protect the beasts when they are going through the true spirit thunder tribulation. This person must have profound cultivation and rich experience, and can give the beasts correct guidance and help at critical moments."

"The fourth is to refine a weapon to overcome tribulations. This should not be difficult for Elder Li." Xu Zhong looked at Li Mu and said finally.

Li Mu was silent for a while. He also knew the kinds of help that Xu Zhong mentioned. After all, he had experienced the spiritual thunder tribulation of the two beasts, the Green Jade Ginseng King and the Green Moon True Spirit.

However, the qualifications, cultivation, and experience of each beast are different, and the difficulty of passing the true spirit thunder tribulation is also different.

The Jade Ginseng King, who has experienced thousands of years, is good at the art of recovery, but his physical body is insufficient. He relies on the spiritual tool to delay the power of the thunder tribulation.
Qingyue True Dragon had outstanding cultivation and aptitude, so there was no need for him to intervene too much. Relying on his foundation, he successfully survived the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation.

The blue-eyed golden ape is different. It has only been over two hundred years since its birth, and its aptitude and bloodline are average. It has only relied on the skills he taught, as well as various high-level spiritual plants, elixirs, and abundant resources, to barely reach its current level of cultivation. Although its body is strong, it still appears fragile when facing the true spirit thunder tribulation.

Li Mu knew very well that it would be more difficult for the Blue-eyed Golden Ape to survive the True Spirit Tribulation than the previous two. Not only did he have to prepare enough means for the Blue-eyed Golden Ape to survive the Tribulation, but he also had to formulate a perfect plan for it. (End of this chapter)