Chapter 1023 - 532: The Sword Master’s Hope_2

Chapter 1023: Chapter 532: The Sword Master’s Hope_2

Therefore, after a moment of reflection, Sword Master Feng was even more determined to fully nurture Li Mu, hoping he could soon break through to the Integration Realm, becoming a top powerhouse in the Profound Celestial Sword Sect and even in the entire cultivation realm.

"Elder Li, to find you, over the past hundred years, we dispatched countless elite disciples, launched numerous searches, yet never found your traces. Today you return safely, truly a great fortune for our Sect!" Qiu Yuanhong’s voice trembled slightly with excitement, his eyes brimming with joy at Li Mu’s return.

Ning Cheng followed closely, his voice equally filled with uncontrollable excitement: "Indeed, even though we searched several Outer Realm powers thoroughly, we still couldn’t find traces of Elder Li."

"More than a hundred years have passed, Elder Li’s cultivation has remarkably advanced yet again! Such a speed is truly amazing!" Elder Xiao Shuang chimed in, looking at Li Mu with eyes full of wonder and delight, both surprised and with a hint of reflection.

"Indeed! Elder Li’s safe return to the Sect is undeniably a great fortune!"

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The surrounding elders eagerly agreed, nodding in approval or showing admiration, creating an atmosphere both warm and enthusiastic. They seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, zealously surrounding Li Mu, expressing their inner joy and respect with the sincerest welcome.

Seeing this scene, the disciples of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect watched from afar, curiously and reverently gazing at this legendary Elder Li, each filled with excited expressions.

"Elder Li didn’t die, he has returned!"

"This is wonderful! The Sect can be saved now!"

"I didn’t expect! Elder Li could return at this time, truly wonderful!"

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As Sword Master Feng and the elders escorted Li Mu to the Assembly Hall, the disciples of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect were extremely excited, filled with exhilarated expressions and a bit more hope in their eyes.

"Senior Brother Chen, who is Elder Li, such that even Sword Master and so many Sword Elders personally welcome him?" A younger disciple asked his Senior Brother Chen beside him, his eyes full of curiosity and reverence towards the unknown.

"Elder Li is a legendary figure in our Profound Celestial Sword Sect, Junior Brother Lin, you joined the inner sect later, so you might not know." Senior Brother Chen’s face gleamed with pride, slowly narrating: "Elder Li is skilled in artifact refining and array formation; the Dao Swords of several Sword Elders of our Sect were refined by him. Furthermore, many ancient teleportation arrays in our domain and Outer Realm were arranged by him. Back in the day, Elder Li in the Sword Tower suppressed the entire Sect, single-handedly blocking disciples of two sects from progressing. His deeds have long been an anecdote in our Profound Celestial Sword Sect."

"So it was him. I’ve heard the name of this Elder Li." The young disciple suddenly understood, his eyes filled with even more admiration.

"And it’s not just that!" A female disciple nearby suddenly chimed in, her eyes flashing with boundless worship for Li Mu, adding: "Elder Li isn’t only proficient in artifact refining and array formation, his strength is also exceptional. During the battle a hundred years ago in the Outer Realm, he used his Void Refining abilities to defend against the Netherworld Sect Master, saving Sword Master’s life! It was because of the chase from the Netherworld Sect Master that he disappeared in the Outer Realm for over a hundred years."

"Indeed, our numerous attacks on the Netherworld Sect were due to this!" Another disciple took over the conversation, his eyes flashing with determination and anger, "The Netherworld Sect and other sects have always kept Elder Li in their thoughts, attempting to eliminate him completely. Now that Elder Li has returned, their good days might be coming to an end!"

"Currently, Elder Li has returned safely, his cultivation has advanced to the peak of Void Refining, truly a great fortune for our Profound Celestial Sword Sect!"

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The discussion among the disciples about Li Mu’s return was lively and filled with anticipation, each extremely excited.

At this moment, within the Assembly Hall, candle flames flickered, illuminating focused and solemn faces. The air was filled with an indescribable tension, reflecting both a heavy introspection over past years and a fervent yearning for the future.

Li Mu sat by the side of the main seat, his figure appearing exceptionally steady and profound under the candlelight. His conversation with Sword Master Feng and the elders described his journey in the Outer Star Realm over the past hundred years.

As Li Mu’s narrative gradually deepened, revealing his lost course experiences in Outer Realms, leading everyone through unknown sea realms and exploring secrets hidden in darkness and silence. Everyone present listened with great interest.

"Truly, the heavens do not deny the path of mankind, Elder Li can escape from the danger in the Shadow Dark Realm, indeed a great fortune for our Sect!" Qiu Yuanhong’s voice contained a few traces of fear and relief, as if he personally witnessed that thrilling journey, he couldn’t help but feel emotional.

"Indeed, the Shadow Dark Realm is close to the Nine Nether Deep Realm. If trapped within, even Integration powerhouses might find it difficult to retreat unscathed." Sword Master Feng solemnly took over the topic, his eyes full of joy at Li Mu’s safe return.

Speaking of this, Sword Master Feng’s tone shifted, looking at Li Mu with great expectation, saying: "Elder Li, after returning to the Sect, you should focus on cultivation in solitude, striving to break through to the Integration Realm as soon as possible. The entire Sect will fully support you, whether in cultivation resources or cultivation manuals, whatever you need, feel free to ask Elder Qiu. If the Sect’s contributions are insufficient to support, use mine."

"If there is any doubt about the Integration Realm or encountering bottlenecks in cultivation, feel free to discuss with me. Although I have not reached that supreme realm, my understanding and insight into the Integration Realm from years of cultivation may help you navigate the mysteries." Sword Master Feng gestured to Li Mu with utmost expectation.

Upon hearing this, the present elders were greatly shocked, not expecting Sword Master Feng to have such a high evaluation and expectation for Li Mu, they cast admiring and envious glances.

At the same time, they were also shocked by Li Mu’s speed of cultivation advancement, thinking that if nothing unexpected happened, he hadn’t reached the Void Refining Realm for long, did Sword Master Feng make a mistake, how could he let him seclude and strike for Integration!

"Sword Master, Elder Li hasn’t condensed his Dharma Realm yet! The current priority should be condensing the Dharma Realm!"

Qiu Yuanhong worried Sword Master Feng might urge growth too quickly, causing Li Mu’s promotion to Integration to fail, damaging his foundation, quickly reminded.

"Indeed! Elder Li cultivates the Ancient Techniques, Five Elements Cultivation, condensing the Dharma Realm and advancing to Integration is indeed challenging. Elder Li, do you intend to switch to another cultivation technique? With your talent, switching to a mono-attributed technique might lead to a smoother path towards the Integration Realm." A cultivation technique-savvy elder also suggested.

The difficulty of Five Elements Cultivation increases as one advances, many present were skeptical about Li Mu succeeding in the next great realm using the Five Elements Technique.

Sword Master Feng looked at Li Mu with a hidden smile in his eyes, if not for discovering Li Mu’s ’little secret,’ perhaps he too would be like the present elders, doubting his promotion to Integration.

Recalling the perilous moment during the battle with Gao Hong and Xin Tiansen, Li Mu stood tall, using a move ’Profound Celestial Sword Array’ to help him in crisis, completely exposing his cultivation. Sword Master Feng discovered Li Mu’s extraordinary abilities at that time.

This young man is not only skilled in artifact refining, array formation, sword formation, he’s also quite adept at hiding his cultivation. The Seven Profound Sect previously held seven Divinity Transformation Avatars, which were prepared by him for refining the Dharma Realm. If not for this, amidst the lost course and disappearance in the Shadow Dark Realm over a hundred years, he might have already condensed the Dharma Realm.

Facing Sword Master Feng’s seemingly amused glance, Li Mu felt a faint tingling on his scalp, inwardly wry smiling, yet understanding Sword Master Feng’s deep insight into him.

Hence, Li Mu lightly coughed, seriously said: "Sword Master’s sharp eyesight, indeed I have certain plans and preparations, yet the path of Five Elements Cultivation is my carefully considered choice, unwilling to easily give up. As for the condensation of the Dharma Realm, I have silently prepared and when the time is right, I will fully strive for it. Next, I will retreat at the Seven Profound Sect for a period of time."

"Such is the proper course!" Sword Master Feng nodded with a smile, then looked at Qiu Yuanhong and the elders, instructing: "Remember, don’t bother Elder Li during this period, asking him to refine artifacts, or arrange formations."

"Yes, Sword Master." Qiu Yuanhong and the elders responded in unison, adding several degrees of respect to Li Mu in their hearts.