"Lin Xiancai, Pei Yuanzi is suspected of being an internal traitor, trespassing on forbidden grounds, and poisoning the Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast. Law enforcement disciples, apprehend them immediately." The Guardian Elder's face turned ashen, and he commanded loudly.

As soon as the Guardian Elder's words fell, the Gold Element Spirit Sword transformed into a streak of golden light and vanished into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Four Golden Core law enforcement disciples rushed forward and, in no time, captured Lin Xiancai and Pei Yuanzi.

"A Level 4 Spirit Sword of the Spirit Transformation Level! How majestic! I wonder whose Flying Sword it is."

"Indeed! A Gold Element Spirit Sword, it should be Elder Chen's!"

"Elder Chen is mighty! It must be him who saw through the traitors' conspiracy, remotely controlled the Spirit Sword, and drove them out."

"Elder Chen is at Wangtian Peak, right? Such a great distance, what incredible sword control skill, to easily capture two Golden Core True Inheritances from so far away!"

"Senior Brother Lin and Senior Brother Pei being enemy sect informants? Could there be a mistake?"

"You can know a person's face, but not their heart. They trespassed on forbidden grounds; there must be some unspeakable plot."

...

Thousands of Inner Sect Disciples debated fervently about Lin Xiancai and Pei Yuanzi's motives for trespassing on the forbidden grounds and speculated about who was controlling the sword that stopped them. This incident had already become the hottest topic within the Qing Xuan Sect.

Qing Xuan Sect, Cyan Profound Peak, Sect Master Hall.

The Sect Master, Qing Qian, along with several sect elders, were convened in the grand hall to resolve this sudden incident.

"The Law Enforcement Hall has already used the Soul Searching Technique to ascertain that after being attacked, both Lin Xiancai and Pei Yuanzi fell victim to the Profound Yin Sect's God Possession Technique and became Flesh Puppets of the Nine Demons Sect. Their purpose this time was to sabotage our sect's Mountain Protection Array." Law Enforcement Elder Cyan Essence True Monarch said gravely to the Sect Master.

"Elder Chen Yuan denies that the sword control action to destroy the two puppets was his doing." Law Enforcement Elder Cyan Essence True Monarch had a strange expression on his face and continued, "Other elders have been asked as well, but no one claims this act. It's unknown if it was one of the Supreme Elders."

"It shouldn't be them; both are in secluded cultivation and neither uses a Spirit Transformation Level Gold Element Spirit Sword. It seems to be that individual's doing." Sect Master Qing Qian shook his head, making a judgment.

Upon hearing this, all the elders furrowed their brows, instantly understanding who the Sect Master meant.

Previously, Nine Demons Sect disciples frequently invaded the Qing Xuan Sect premises, with most disciples falling under attack. During these critical times, a mysterious figure within the sect intervened, remotely controlling several Spirit Transformation Level Spirit Swords to repeatedly save them.

Since they couldn't identify his identity, they attributed the title of the rescuer disciple to Ancestor Qingfeng.

Now, he acted once again, effectively thwarting the Nine Demons Sect's attempt to destroy the Qing Xuan Sect's Mountain Protection Array, an act that could well be said to have saved the entire Qing Xuan Sect.

Yet, despite such a great deed, they were unaware of whom to thank, leaving everyone feeling a sense of helplessness!

"Since he doesn't wish to reveal himself, let's not delve into it. The current priority is to prepare for the Nine Demons Sect. They've dared to enslave our sect disciples and sabotage our Mountain Protection Array; their scheme is certainly not small." Qing Qian True Monarch looked around at the gathered elders, speaking sternly.

Upon hearing this, the thirteen True Monarch elders all straightened their expressions seriously.

Indeed, addressing the Nine Demons Sect's invasion is now the main focus. They dare to enslave sect disciples, destroy the Mountain Protection Array; their next plot is surely not small.

"Elder Lin, I'm asking you to run to Celestial Derivation Sect and ensure they strengthen their sect defenses to prevent the Nine Demons Sect from succeeding," Qing Qian True Monarch directed at an elder.

"Alright!" Elder Lin agreed readily.

"Starting from today, double the bounty on Nine Demons Sect's core personnel. Also, please have the War Hall draft a counterattack plan against the Nine Demons Sect. Courtesy demands reciprocity; we must suppress the Nine Demons Sect's arrogance." Qing Qian True Monarch signaled to the War Elder.

"Understood!"

"Elder Yin, how is the progress on the Golden Flame Battleship refining? How many have been crafted?" Qing Qian True Monarch inquired of Yin Xianwen at the Hundred Refinement Peak with concern.

"Returning to the Sect Master, twenty-six Golden Flame Battleships have been crafted. At the current refining speed, and barring material shortages, two can be refined yearly." Yin Xianwen quickly responded.

"Not bad, but it's not enough. For Tier Three warships, we need at least a hundred to form any real power. Elder Yin, increase the contribution for ship refining by three-fold, and involve more elders and disciples; cultivate more ship refiners if possible. The sect will work to obtain Tier Four Spirit Ship blueprints at the Wanbao City's trade fair for you." Qing Qian True Monarch nodded with a solemn tone, speaking to Yin Xianwen.

"Understood, I'll make further arrangements!" Yin Xianwen's spirit was stirred, quickly nodding in agreement.

Soon, under Qing Qian True Monarch's leadership, the Qing Xuan Sect's high command continued discussions, setting a plan to strengthen the sect's defense patrol forces and launch retaliatory attacks on the Nine Demons Sect.

Nevertheless, none of this concerned Li Mu. After quietly retracting the Gold Element Spirit Sword, he continued to idle away on Moon Pearl Peak.

Ten days passed swiftly.

"Master, the demon beast meat in the ice cellar is about to run out!" A human-shaped puppet served Li Mu a bowl of meat porridge Spiritual Cuisine while notifying him.

Without pausing from his meal, Li Mu replied, "Alright, I'll go for supplies later." He continued drinking his porridge.

After finishing the meat porridge, Li Mu thought for a moment, then used his Contract Seal. He tucked Xiaobai into his pocket, while Xiaojin and Xiaowa went into their Spirit Beast Bags respectively.

Before long, the three little ones had arrived at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion in Cyan Cloud City, where Li Mu planned to deliver some long-overdue Spiritual Artifacts, as well as purchase a batch of supply materials.

Cyan Cloud City, much more bustling than before, had grown considerably over the years. He noticed that the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion remained at the heart of Cyan Cloud City, with customers bustling in and out.

"Master Li, you're here! I've missed you!" Gongsun Chu stepped through the door eagerly and exclaimed as he saw Li Mu.

Li Mu had just taken his seat and started sipping on the Spirit Tea when he heard hurried footsteps approaching the reception room.

Upon seeing her, Li Mu's brow furrowed slightly.

"The last time we spoke, I mentioned something to you!" Gongsun Chu said as she looked at Li Mu, collecting the six Tier Four Top-Grade Spiritual Artifacts with a broad smile: "Master Li, not only do I adore these artifacts, but I also have feelings for you! Have you given any thought to that matter I mentioned previously?"

Hearing this, Li Mu furrows his brow slightly.

"The timing is a bit off, I have other plans," he replied casually.

"You shouldn't miss out on this opportunity; many high-tier spiritual objects are sure to appear at the Wanbao City's trading conference. It will be regrettable to miss this event!" Gongsun Chu said, trying to convince him once more.

The Headquarters of Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion in Wanbao City is hosting an upcoming trade fair which will undoubtedly feature many high-tier Spiritual Objects and even the Celestial Fire and High-tier Refining Materials that you've always wanted, Master Li." Shopkeeper Gongsun continued to explain, "At that time, many Nascent Soul True Monarchs and Venerable Divinity Transformations will participate in the auction, and there is a great chance that many high-tier Spiritual Objects will appear."

Yet until Li Mu advanced to Nascent Soul Level, he couldn't neglect the cultivation on Moon Pearl Peak. It indeed made him hesitant to attend the auction this time around.

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