Gou Dao and Cultivation of Immortals, Start from Farming

After a moment, Qiu Yuanhong had already made up his mind, and said to Li Mu solemnly: "Elder Li, these Dao Pills of yours are priceless. Even if you take out all the high-level spiritual materials in the sect's treasury, it may not be able to exchange them for the same value."

After a pause, Qiu Yuanhong continued, "I will first exchange all the high-level spiritual materials on your list for the existing ones in the treasury. As for the remaining parts, I will give them to you in the form of sect contribution points. You can use these contribution points to exchange for other high-level spiritual materials at any time in the future. How do you do?"

"I naturally have no objection. I will do as the Palace Master says." Li Mu smiled and nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Qiu Yuanhong was quite satisfied. He took out the contribution token, injected spiritual power into it, and then injected a large amount of sect contribution points into Li Mu's elder order.

"Elder Li, this hand deducts the contribution points after exchanging for spiritual materials. Do you think you are satisfied?" Qiu Yuanhong handed Li Mu to Li Mu, and then said with a smile: "If there is no problem, follow me to the treasury to get the high-level spiritual materials you need."

Li Mu took the token and scanned it with his spiritual sense. He saw the number on it, which was a very considerable contribution point. He was slightly stunned.

Then Li Mu smiled and said with satisfaction: "Palace Master, you are generous. I am grateful. These contribution points are more than enough. I will definitely need them in the future."

Qiu Yuanhong laughed and said, "Elder Li, you are too polite. You and I both serve the sect, so we should support each other. Moreover, your Dao Pills will be of great benefit to the sect disciples' cultivation improvement, which is a blessing for our sect. If you have more pills in the future, don't forget our sect."

After saying that, Qiu Yuanhong waved his hand and put the forty-eight bottles of Taoist pills into the storage ring.

Li Mu smiled slightly and said, "Of course. As an elder of the sect, I should contribute to the sect. Besides, Palace Master Qiu is so fair and selfless, why would I go to the far side and do something far away?"

The two smiled at each other and chatted about some recent events in the sect. The atmosphere was harmonious.

When the topic came to the situation of the two Daojuns, Qiu Yuanhong's face darkened and he introduced to Li Mu in detail: "The situation is not optimistic. Chen Daojun and Feng Daojun returned to the sect some time ago. However, they went to the Great Buddha Temple and Taiyi Sect again, and brought the two sect treasures to Jiuyou to support the sect master!"

"Sect Master? Please explain in detail, Palace Master. I am willing to do my best for the sect." Li Mu's expression froze, a hint of shock flashed in his eyes, and he asked with concern.

The leader of Xuantian Sword Sect has been missing for hundreds of years. I didn't expect to hear news about him. The death of Qinghong Daojun was enough to prove that there was a huge crisis hidden behind the disappearance of the leader of Xuantian Sect. Li Mu's expression froze and he couldn't help but become serious.

Qiu Yuanhong took a deep breath and said slowly, "The Xuantian Sect Master has indeed been missing for three hundred years, but recently, Chen Daojun and his companions happened to meet him in the depths of the Nine Netherworld while on the run, as well as the Taiyi Sect Master - Taoist Lingyun and the Great Buddha Temple - Saint Monk Renhui, who were also trapped. They encountered a trap set by the Nine Netherworld Demon Emperor - the Nine Netherworld Array, and were trapped in the array for hundreds of years and could not break free."

"Nine Nether Demon Emperor?" Li Mu was slightly stunned. He had never heard of this man's name, let alone his origins.

Qiu Yuanhong nodded, a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes, and began to introduce the origin of Jiuyou Demon Emperor to Li Mu: "Jiuyou Demon Emperor is the true ruler of Jiuyou Land, an ancient and powerful existence. It is said that he was born in ancient times, has an infinite lifespan, possesses the power to control Jiuyou, condenses Jiuyou Dao domain, and has the terrifying ability to master the laws of Jiuyou outside the domain. He is only one step away from the realm of Dao Ancestor."

"Ten thousand years ago, he led his army to invade the domain and was suppressed by several major sects and several Dao Lords. We thought he had fallen, but now he has reappeared in the world and set up the Nine Nether Formation to trap several sect masters for hundreds of years, leading the forces of the Demon Abyss to invade our world. It is truly a catastrophe." Qiu Yuanhong's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight.

After hearing this, Li Mu's expression became extremely solemn.

“In that case, the disaster in the Southern Wilderness, which led to the invasion of the Demonic Abyss by the forces of this world, was all done by this Nine Nether Demon Emperor!” Li Mu’s eyes flashed with a cold light, and he speculated in a deep voice.

"It should be correct. If it weren't for the Nine Nether Demon Emperor interfering and trapping several sect leaders with the Nine Nether Formation, the invasion of the Demon Abyss forces into our world would have been stopped. We would not have been able to make a comeback again and again." Qiu Yuanhong sighed heavily, with worry showing on his brows.

“I don’t know if they can escape successfully with the help of several Dao Lords and the sect’s treasure, the Xuantian Sword.”

At this point, Qiu Yuanhong sighed heavily and said helplessly.

"Palace Master, don't worry. A few Taoists will bring the treasures of the three major sects, which will surely help the three sect masters escape from trouble. Maybe, we can also take this opportunity to solve the biggest threat of the Nine Nether Demon Emperor and resolve the current predicament of the spiritual world in one fell swoop!" Hearing this, Li Mu frowned, and after a moment of silence, he comforted him.

“I hope so!” Qiu Yuanhong nodded with a smile, watching Li Mu change the subject, and suggested: “Let’s not talk about this anymore, Elder Li, let’s take you to the sect’s treasury now to get some high-level spiritual materials!”

As he spoke, Qiu Yuanhong stood up and led the way for Li Mu with a smile, saying, "The treasury is an important place in the sect. Few people can set foot in it on weekdays. There are countless high-level spiritual materials inside. I hope that this exchange will satisfy you."

As Qiu Yuanhong finished his words, his body moved slightly and he flew to the front to lead the way.

Li Mu couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation in his heart. He quickly stood up and followed closely, full of endless reverie about the high-level spiritual materials in the sect's treasury.

Soon, under Qiu Yuanhong's guidance, they passed through several complicated prohibitions and maze-like corridors and came to an ancient and solemn door. This door was engraved with complicated and powerful array patterns, faintly emitting a magical aura. The powerful prohibition power generated a huge barrier power, isolating all prying and mana intrusion.

However, it was unable to isolate Li Mu's innate magical power - the ability to identify all spirits.

The two doors of the treasury, as well as the attributes of the large formation attached to the treasury, their attributes and information appeared one by one in Li Mu's eyes.

【Earthly Evil Soul Locking Array (Assisted)】

[Rank: Seventh-level Dao-level magic array. ]

[Features: Earth-drawn Soul Locking, Spirit-Evil Fusion, Extreme Yin Spirit, Netherworld Combination, Netherworld Guardian,]

[Status: Draws the spirit of the earth, guards the treasure house, and is the auxiliary formation of the seventh-level Taoist formation - the Earthly Evil Heavenly Gang Formation]

[By using the Netherworld, locking the spirit of the most yin, integrating the power of the earth veins, and casting the seventh-level magic array - the Earthly Evil Soul Locking Array, cooperating with the main array of the Heavenly Gang Soul Locking Array, jointly constructing the treasure house protection array, gathering the rich power of the Earthly Evil and the Netherworld, protecting the secret realm of the treasure house. After thousands of years of wind and frost, the protective power has weakened slightly, and the spirit of evil spirits is looming. ]

【Tian Gang Soul Locking Array (Main)】

[Rank: Seventh-level Dao-level magic array. ]

[Features: Sucking Yang and locking the spirit, unifying the spirit and energy, the spirit of the most yang, uniting the heaven and the sky, blessing from the heaven,]

[Status: Draws spiritual energy from the sky, guards the treasure house, and is the main formation of the seventh-level Taoist formation - the Tiangang Disha formation]

[Relying on the top of the sky, locking the spirit of the sun, integrating the power of the Tiangang, and casting the eighth-level magic array - the Tiangang Locking Spirit Array, coordinating with the auxiliary array of the Disha Locking Spirit Array, together constructing the supreme guardian array of the treasure house, gathering the vast power of the Tiangang and the sky, protecting the holy land of the treasure house. After thousands of years of vicissitudes, although the power of protection has been slightly depleted, the spirit of the spirit is still magnificent. ]

... [Titanium Crystal Treasure Gate]

[Rank: Seventh-rank Dao weapon]

[Features: Brilliant titanium crystal, indestructible, space folding, containing all spirits, invulnerable to all methods. ]

[Status: Crystal light is restrained, spatial trajectory is hidden]

[This gate is forged from the heart of the ancient titanium crystal vein and the fragments of the space law. It absorbs the power of the stars and the essence of the earth. After countless years of baptism, the treasure gate contains the secrets of space folding and treasure protection. Its appearance is sparkling with crystal light and is as solid as a rock. Although it looks calm and peaceful, it hides the door to endless treasures. Between the restrained crystal light, the holder can sense the fluctuations in space, master the method of opening the treasure gate, and explore the endless rare treasures hidden in the folds of space. ]

Li Mu's eyes sparkled as he was amazed at the magic array arranged around the Xuantian Sword Sect's treasury, and that the door to the treasury was a storage device.

Qiu Yuanhong noticed Li Mu's gaze and couldn't help but smile, "Elder Li, you are unparalleled in the art of refining weapons, and you are also good at magic arrays. Does the protection of our sect's treasure house meet your standards?"

Li Mu retracted his gaze and exclaimed: "Master Qiu, you are too kind. This Earthly Soul Locking Array and the Heavenly Soul Locking Array complement each other. They use the image of heaven and earth as a net to form an indestructible protective barrier. Even high-level cultivators cannot easily break through it. This treasure gate is even more ingenious, perfectly integrating the laws of space and the power of titanium crystal. It is truly breathtaking."

Hearing this, the smile on Qiu Yuanhong's face froze for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal, secretly marveling at Li Mu's knowledge and vision. After all, there were not many people who could see at a glance how sophisticated the defense of this treasure house was, let alone someone like Li Mu who directly pointed out the core of it.

Thinking of Li Mu's ability, Qiu Yuanhong immediately came up with a plan and suggested to him: "Elder Li, can the protection of our sect's treasure house be strengthened? Why not use your skills in refining equipment and magic arrays to add another layer of protection for our sect's treasure house?"

"Palace Master, the protection of this treasure house is difficult to break even for a Mahayana Dao Lord. Why do we need to add more protection?" Li Mu smiled lightly, with a hint of humility in his eyes, and advised with a smile: "Besides, the strength of our sect is there. Who dares to steal our treasure house? Isn't this a waste of time?"

"Hahaha, Elder Li is right."

Qiu Yuanhong laughed happily, then took out a purple gold token of the same color as the treasure house door from his arms.

Qiu Yuanhong gently raised the token towards the titanium crystal treasure gate. The pattern on the token suddenly lit up and resonated with the spatial trajectory above the treasure gate.

"Elder Li, this is one of the secondary spiritual keys to open the treasure house." Qiu Yuanhong explained with a smile, "This key is inherited by the successive hall masters of the sect. It can open the door to the treasure house and build a temporary space passage inside the treasure house that belongs only to the holder, ensuring that the treasures in the treasure house are safe."

As Qiu Yuanhong finished his words, the crystal light on the titanium crystal treasure gate began to flow, and the spatial trajectory became clearer and clearer, as if a portal to another world was about to open.

The next moment, the crystal light on the titanium crystal treasure gate suddenly shone brightly, and a space gate suddenly appeared. It seemed that countless stars were twinkling inside the gate, revealing endless mystery and temptation.

"Elder Li, please." Qiu Yuanhong smiled and made a gesture of invitation, indicating Li Mu to enter the treasure house first.

Li Mu nodded slightly, and with a flash of his body, he stepped into the gate of space. He felt the world spinning around him, and when he steadied himself, he was already in a vast and boundless space.

In an instant, a scene that shocked Li Mu came into view.

Within the treasure house space, the towering shelves were like giants, arranged in an orderly manner. The shelves were filled with various high-level spiritual materials, some of which emitted bright light, while others were dull in color, exuding an eternal and unchanging aura, and others lay quietly in jade boxes, bursting out with powerful spirituality, trying to break free from the restrictions...

Wherever he looked, the properties of various seventh-grade high-level spiritual materials appeared in Li Mu's eyes, especially a pile of golden hills, which immediately caught his attention.

【Golden Flame Magic Sand】

[Grade: seventh-grade spiritual material]

[Features: Golden flames interweave, unparalleled scorching heat, forging the body and refining the soul, a rare and hard-to-find divine object.]

[Status: Sand is flowing, flames are endless]

[Originating from the depths of the earth, a strange object where gold, iron, and flames coexist, the Golden Flame Divine Sand contains the ultimate sharpness of gold and the heat of fire. It is the supreme spiritual material for forging artifacts, tempering the body, and strengthening the soul. It can be used to understand the way of fire fusion and master the strongest and fiercest power of heaven and earth. ]

"So many 'Golden Flame Divine Sand'!" Li Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling a little dazzled.

"Elder Li, please hurry up and get the treasure according to the list!" Qiu Yuanhong smiled slightly and reminded reluctantly.

"In that case, I, Li, will not be polite!" Li Mu nodded happily, raised his right hand wearing the Tianxuan Ring, and his mind moved.

Suddenly, a light flashed on the Tianxuan Ring, and then it turned into a stream of light, rapidly rotating around the shelves in the treasury. Every time it passed a shelf, several high-level spiritual materials were sucked into it. No matter whether they were bright, dull, or full of spirituality, they could not escape its "magic clutches".

Qiu Yuanhong felt very painful watching from the side, but when he thought of Li Mu's identity and the contributions he had made to the sect, the loss of these high-level spiritual materials seemed acceptable.

Although these high-level spiritual materials are precious, they will only become dead objects if placed in the treasury. If we can take this opportunity to strengthen the sect's strength, it will undoubtedly have immeasurable benefits for the future development of the Xuantian Sword Sect.

As Li Mu collected high-level spiritual materials one by one, the originally rich treasure house gradually became empty.

"Elder Li, what are you going to refine? Some of the high-level spiritual materials you picked are not for refining Taoist artifacts, right?" Qiu Yuanhong asked curiously. He noticed that most of the seventh-level spiritual materials selected by Li Mu were related to the Five Elements and Yin and Yang. The quantity and quality were so large that they were extraordinary. He couldn't help but guess his true intention.

"To be honest, Elder Qiu, I am going to refine a Taoist tool to help me break through to the next level." Li Mu smiled slightly and made up an excuse. "This Taoist tool is called the 'Five Elements Yin and Yang Wheel'. It is designed to harmonize the five elements and the power of yin and yang to help me break through the shackles of the current realm."

“So that’s how it is. I wish Elder Li to advance to the Fusion Realm as soon as possible!” Qiu Yuanhong’s eyes flashed with surprise, and he couldn’t help but envy Li Mu for being able to refine such a high-level and unique auxiliary Taoist tool by himself. This not only requires superb tool-refining skills, but also a deep understanding of the Five Elements and Yin and Yang.

"Thank you, Elder Qiu, for your kind words!" Li Mu bowed to express his gratitude. After taking the high-level spiritual materials on the list, he recalled the Tianxuan Ring.

Looking at the treasure house that was about to be emptied, Li Mu couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. (End of this chapter)