Chapter 953 - 499: Treasure Mansion Expansion

Chapter 953: Chapter 499: Treasure Mansion Expansion

A few days later, Li Mu returned to the Profound Celestial Sword Sect by sword control and arrived at the Contribution Hall, only to find Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen already waiting in the hall.

"Hahaha, Elder Li, you finally returned!"

Sword Master Feng’s hearty laughter echoed in the spacious hall. His stature was tall and straight, and his eyes gleamed with anticipation and appreciation.

Sword Master Chen stood beside him, smiling and nodding with grace. His gaze showed concern and inquiry for Li Mu’s return.

"I have worried the two Sword Masters." Li Mu put away the long sword and walked into the hall, his robes fluttering, responding with a smile.

"Elder Li, how did you manage to get away from Xu Wen? That guy is not ordinarily troublesome!" Sword Master Chen looked at Li Mu with curiosity and asked inquisitively.

Xu Wen is a cultivator at the peak of Integration, just one step away from being a Daoist Monarch. This time, he was determined to tear his face off with the Profound Celestial Sword Sect and reclaim Li Mu at all costs. Now that Li Mu has escaped unscathed, Sword Master Chen cannot help but be curious.

"It’s a stroke of luck!" Li Mu smiled lightly, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes. He then took out a jade scroll from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl and handed it to Sword Master Chen: "This jade scroll contains the intelligence Xu Wen obtained from the Celestial Secret Tower about our sect’s two Daoist Monarchs trapped in the Outer Nine Netherworld. He tried to secretly manipulate things, but I happened to break it. So, I used several substitute puppets to lure him into taking the bait and successfully escaped."

Upon hearing this, Sword Master Chen quickly received the jade scroll and inspected it with his divine sense.

After reading the contents, Sword Master Chen’s face darkened. He looked up at Sword Master Feng and handed the jade scroll to him.

Sword Master Feng received the jade scroll, his eyes swiftly scanning its contents, his complexion equally becoming somber. The atmosphere in the hall instantly became heavy, as if even the air had solidified.

"Xu Wen dared to be so bold, spying on our sect’s secrets and attempting to use this against us!" A trace of killing intent flashed in Sword Master Feng’s eyes as he spoke angrily.

Seeing this, Qiu Yuanhong suggested in a deep voice: "Sword Master, this matter is of utmost importance. Since Xu Wen already knows the plight of the two Daoist Monarchs, there’s no guarantee he won’t continue to act, possibly even joining forces with other powers to harm our sect. We should react quickly."

"The Netherworld Sect, Profound Cloud Sect, Extreme Yin Sect, and Taiyi Sect dare to act so arrogantly. It seems they have confirmed this intelligence. At present, the situation of the two Daoist Monarchs trapped in the Outer Nine Netherworld requires us to dispatch trustworthy individuals to investigate quickly, confirm if the situation is true, and find a way to rescue them." Sword Master Chen frowned deeply and said.

"Elder Qiu speaks wisely." Sword Master Feng nodded in agreement, then turned his gaze to Li Mu, a glimmer of trust and expectation flashing in his eyes: "Elder Li, not only have you successfully escaped danger, but you’ve also brought back such important intelligence. Truly a blessing for the sect. However, several sects harbor ill intentions toward you. You should stay in the sect and train diligently for now, avoid wandering, and break through to the next realm as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, warmth surged in Li Mu’s heart, and he solemnly nodded, saying: "I will diligently cultivate according to the Sword Master’s intentions, not letting the sect’s expectations down."

"With this, we can be at ease!" Seeing Li Mu affirm his intention, Sword Master Feng said happily.

Sword Master Chen also added: "Elder Li, during your closed-door training, the sect will reinforce the guards to ensure your safety. Additionally, we will closely monitor the dynamics of each sect, and if there is any movement, you will be informed immediately."

"Thank you, Sword Masters and Elders, for your care and arrangements." Li Mu thanked them again, bowing deeply.

Afterward, Li Mu took his leave and returned to the Seven Profound Sect by sword control.

The Seven Profound Sect, located under the dominion of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, is a branch sect, yet it enjoys the profound heritage and protection of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect. Unless there is a large-scale invasion by the Outer Sect, security should not be an issue.

Currently, with the two Daoist Monarchs of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect trapped in the Nine Netherworld, the hostile forces have united, and the entire sect is on high alert, with the sound of phoenix cries and cranes, and the Sword Guard patrols becoming more frequent.

The Seven Profound Sect, with its seven main peaks towering into the clouds, each distinct in shape, stands like seven guardian deities in the sky.

Li Mu landed his sword at the Golden Sword Peak - Sect Leader’s Mansion.

Elders Fang Shixin and Qin Wentong, among others, noticed the sect master’s return and came out to greet him.

"Sect Master Li, you have returned!" Elder Fang Shixin spoke first, with a hint of excitement and anticipation in his voice. As one of the elders of the Seven Profound Sect, he knows well how important Li Mu is to the sect, and he worries every time Li Mu travels.

The other elders also stepped forward, some cupping their hands in salute, others inquiring with concern, the atmosphere both solemn and warm.

Li Mu smiled and nodded, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the elders: "Thank you for your concern, the journey went smoothly."

"Anything major happen within the sect during my absence?" Li Mu shifted the conversation, asking Elder Fang Shixin with concern.

"Rest assured, Sect Master, everything is fine within the sect! Nothing major has occurred." Elder Fang Shixin stepped forward, responding respectfully. He then looked at Liu Yalan, who was standing behind the group, indicating: "Shopkeeper Liu has been waiting in the sect for several days, she probably has something important."

Upon hearing this, Li Mu’s gaze finally fell on Liu Yalan, who had been standing behind the elders.

Li Mu smiled warmly, nodded slightly at her, and then instructed the elders, "Elders, I still need to rest after returning today, so I’ll trouble you to take care of sect affairs for now. Especially Elder Fang and Elder Qin, please ensure the sect’s defenses are fortified against contingencies. Next, I plan to close-door train for some time."

"Rest assured, Sect Master, we’ll handle sect affairs properly." Elder Fang Shixin expressed on behalf of all the elders.