After weighing the pros and cons, Li Mu decided to leave the Qing Xuan Sect for a while. First, he would visit the Huanlang Spirit Mountain to explore the ancient cultivator's cave mansion there, then head deep into the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range to capture the other two High Tier Five Elements Demon Beast cubs, and finally explore other places as well.

The Southern Spirit Continent is so vast that finding a suitable Spirit Mountain to cultivate shouldn't be difficult. There is no need to be tied to the Qing Xuan Sect like a tree.

However, before that, Li Mu needed to refine a batch of Spiritual Artifacts. During the battle with Tian Jue Demon Venerable, several of his Defensive Spiritual Artifacts were damaged.

Li Mu searched through the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl and found quite a few high-tier materials that could be used to refine several Defensive Spiritual Artifacts.

He put his thoughts into action immediately.

The next day, Li Mu went to the Contribution Hall to exchange for Demon Beast Essence Soul and refining materials.

Then, he dove into the Artifact Refining Room.

The Sinking Star Meteorite Crystal: hard and extremely heavy, with some peculiar attributes like Spirit Repelling, making it extremely difficult to refine.

With the assistance of the Celestial Void Spirit Fire, in two days' time, Li Mu refined the Tier Six Sinking Star Meteorite Crystal, Tier Five Ruyi Crystal Stone, and this batch of Illusion Crystal Spirit Soil into a mountain-shaped artifact embryo. Then, with Xiaobai's help, he integrated the Essence Soul of a Tier Four Earth Element Tons of Earth Demon Beast, condensing its artifact patterns.

"Clang clang..." Amidst the hasty knocks, the small mountain-shaped Spiritual Artifact emitted a drab spirit light, and one artifact pattern after another gathered on the 'mountain' surface, then faded into the 'mountain' body.

...

In the Artifact Refining Room, Li Mu circled around the 'mountain-shaped Spiritual Artifact' floating in mid-air, repeatedly using the Spirit Hammer. He gathered twenty artifact patterns in total.

In the end, the light of the mountain-shaped Spiritual Artifact converged, instantly transforming into a small Tons of Earth Beast, which roared to the sky, announcing its rebirth as an Artifact Spirit.

Li Mu, though exhausted, put away the Spirit Hammer and couldn't help but smile joyfully.

[Unnamed (Earth)]

[Grade: Tier Five Spiritual Artifact]

[Attributes: Size at Will, Mount Tai Pressing Down, Tons of Beast Soul, Spirit-Repelling Traceless]

[Based on Sinking Star Meteorite Crystal, consolidated with Ruyi Crystal Stone, Illusion Crystal Spirit Soil, refined with Tribulation Infant Thunder Flame, this Tier Five High-Grade Spiritual Artifact weighs up to a million pounds, with the Size at Will attribute, it has a high probability of advancing to a Tier Six Spiritual Treasure.]

The Innate Divine Power - Recognition of Ten Thousand Spirits took effect, and the attributes of the mountain-shaped Spiritual Treasure appeared in the character virtual frame, bringing a smile of joy to Li Mu.

It resembled a small metal mountain, entirely black, exuding a cold metallic gleam, only the size of Li Mu's palm, yet containing exceedingly terrifying energy.

Li Mu gathered his Divine Sense and True Essence into it, intending to refine this Defensive Spiritual Artifact.

Sensing this 'familiar' aura, the Artifact Spirit Tons of Earth Beast complied without resistance, allowing Li Mu to refine it.

Having successfully refined this Spiritual Artifact, Li Mu held it single-handedly, feeling it in his palm. It was light as a feather, yet if unleashed, it would weigh nearly a million pounds.

"I'll call this defensive Spiritual Artifact Mount Tai!"

Li Mu joyfully named the Defensive Treasure, but dared not test its power in the Artifact Refining Room, so he stored it in his body and proceeded to refine the next Spiritual Artifact.

With its own weight providing both offensive and defensive capabilities, Li Mu needed to refine another type of Defensive Spiritual Artifact to increase his defensive strategies.

Li Mu had long had plans; besides Five Elements Spiritual Materials, there were also quite a few High Tier Thunder Attribute Spiritual Materials stored in the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, more than enough to refine a speed-type Defensive Spiritual Artifact.

Tier Five Cyan Thunder Crystal, Tier Five Illusory Thunder Cloud Gauze, Tier Five Ruyi Crystal Stone, ...

Having selected the highest-grade Thunder Attribute Spiritual Objects, under the quenching of the Tribulation Infant Thunder Flame, they quickly fused into one.

Li Mu employed the Divine Refining Spirit Fusion Technique, molding the artifact embryo imitating the Thunder Roc's pair of Thunder Wings, successfully condensing it into the embryo form.

A pair of miniature Thunder Wings' artifact embryo solidified in the Artifact Refining Furnace.

Li Mu took out another Essence Soul of a Tier Four Thunder Eagle Demon Beast, manipulating it with his Divine Sense to merge into the artifact embryo.

With Xiaobai's full-blown suppression of True Qi, the previously unruly Thunder Eagle Essence Soul was completely subdued, obediently merging into the wing-shaped artifact embryo.

Next, it was time to condense the artifact patterns!

...

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, an hour had passed.

Within the Artifact Refining Room, thunder roared and a Thunder Shadow flashed. Li Mu's figure darted out of the Artifact Refining Room.

By this time, Li Mu had already concealed his aura, disguised as an ordinary appearance. However, a pair of purple Thunder Wings hung on his back, and the previous Thunder Shadow Flash was driven by the Thunder Wings.

"Receive," Li Mu thought to himself.

The purple thunder wings on his back automatically shrunk and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Li Mu satisfactorily extended his right hand, and the miniaturized thunder wings transformed into a Thunder Eagle, tracing a graceful arc in the air and landing directly on Li Mu's palm.

Li Mu named this artifact "Eagle Thunder Wings."

[Eagle Thunder Wings]

[Grade: Tier Five Middle-Grade Spiritual Treasure]

[Attributes: Size at Will, Thunder Control, Protective Wings, Myriad Thunder Feathers]

[Crafted using Cyan Thunder Crystal, Illusory Thunder Cloud Gauze, Ruyi Crystal Stone, etc., this thunder wing spiritual treasure can be resized at will, the eagle spirit is keen, and has strong protective instincts for its owner.]

Looking at the attribute description of the Thunder Wings in the character's virtual frame, Li Mu was very satisfied. He was extremely pleased with this defensive spiritual artifact; with its enhancement, he could almost use no energy to travel through the sky. Additionally, it was an artifact useful for attack, defense, and flight, which was excellent.

Before anyone could harm him, they first had to deal with these Thunder Wings. Li Mu's satisfaction with this wing-shaped magical artifact was no less than with Mount Tai.

Time flew by, and five days passed. While Li Mu was focused on artifact refining, the order of the Qing Xuan Sect had been restored after the war.

Celestial Profound Peak, near the Heaven-Ascending Tower, the plaza was bustling.

Disciples riding swords came and went, an endless stream; some rode gourds, some large dice-shaped spiritual treasures, some rode Immortal Cranes, and some rode a flying sedan. Thousands of Foundation Establishment disciples gathered here, creating an incredibly diverse scene.

Under the hundred-foot-high tower, people were the densest, and around the plaza were hundreds of stalls set up by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Senior Sister, don't go! I have a Tier Two Heaven Shield Talisman here that can block one attack from a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, ensuring your safety on the next level!"

"Tier Two High Grade True Spirit Pill, no erysipelas, efficient spirit restoration, and enhances endurance, only 50 Middle Spirit Stones each!"

...

Selling spirit pills, selling spiritual artifacts, selling spirit pet cubs,..., vendor shouts and customer calls resounded, making it extremely lively.

Li Mu flew through the sky, not heading to the Heaven-Ascending Tower but instead, accepting an invitation to fly to a hidden cave mansion behind the Celestial Profound Peak's Heaven-Ascending Tower, where Venerable Qingfeng, one of the Supreme Elders of the Qing Xuan Sect, resided in seclusion.

"Elder Feng, Li Mu has come by invitation!" Li Mu landed in front of the cave mansion and announced his arrival.

"Elder Li, please, come in. I'm sorry for the trouble of you coming personally." As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, Venerable Qingfeng appeared before him and warmly greeted him.

The fog array dispersed, revealing an ancient pavilion standing on the edge of the cliff, with steam rising from the stone table's tea set, emitting a fragrant tea aroma.

"Elder Li, please take a seat. I just brewed a pot of White Eyebrow Spirit Tea, perfect for enjoying as we chat." Venerable Qingfeng warmly invited Li Mu to sit, courteously welcoming him.

"Alright, then I will intrude!" Li Mu smiled and nodded, following Venerable Qingfeng to be seated in the tea pavilion, as he came mainly to bid farewell to Venerable Qingfeng today.

"Elder Li, please, this Tier Five White Eyebrow Spirit Tea is very rare and aids in comprehending the Great Dao. Please enjoy." Venerable Qingfeng gestured an inviting hand towards the teacup.

"Thank you, Elder Feng, it's an honor!" Li Mu smiled, raised his teacup, and thanked him gratefully.

After speaking, Li Mu drank the spirit tea in the cup in one gulp. The next moment, as the White Eyebrow Spirit Tea entered his stomach, it transformed into a hundred streams of spiritual flow gushing through the Baihui Acupoint and Upper Dantian. Instantly, Li Mu felt a clarity of mind, grasping many insights in a flash.

"Excellent, good tea, surpassing the Qingxu Spirit Tea." Li Mu nodded in appreciation.

"Right! Haha, Elder Li, if you like it, I'll give you some later." Venerable Qingfeng laughed heartily, speaking joyously.

"No need for hospitality, Elder Feng. This time, I've come to bid farewell!" Li Mu smiled slightly, stating his intention.

Upon hearing this, Venerable Qingfeng frowned in puzzlement and asked, "Elder Li, if you enjoy seclusion and don't wish to be disturbed, I can instruct the disciples not to bother you. Why leave the Qing Xuan Sect?"

"No, no, Elder Feng, you've misunderstood. I plan to travel across the continent to broaden my horizons, and it's not my intention to sever ties with the Qing Xuan Sect. However, I did offend Venerable Huo Tian of the Mountain and River Sect before, and now my whereabouts are exposed. If he tracks me down, the Qing Xuan Sect would be in a bind, so it's better for me to leave early." Li Mu chuckled, candidly explaining.

"This—Elder Li, you have done great favors for the Qing Xuan Sect,...." Venerable Qingfeng sighed, unsure of what to say.

"Elder Feng, there's no need for this. The Qing Xuan Sect and I share a profound connection. The mountains and rivers are long, and we shall meet again if fate allows." Li Mu smiled, reassuring.

"It seems it must be so! Elder Li, I hope in the future, if the Qing Xuan Sect is in trouble, you will lend a hand for the sake of old ties." Venerable Qingfeng nodded, sincerely hoping as he looked at Li Mu.

"I will!" Li Mu thought for a moment and nodded with a smile, then took his leave from Venerable Qingfeng and flew away.

Venerable Qingfeng watched Li Mu's figure fly away through the sky, his gaze rather complex, extremely envious of Li Mu's freedom and detachment, unburdened by sects or family responsibilities.

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