Chapter 440 Hidden Sword Valley

After thinking it over, Qiu Yuanhong looked at Li Mu and said solemnly: "Elder Li, facing a powerful enemy like the Immortal Demon Lord, ordinary cultivators may find it difficult to deal with it. This matter still needs you to come forward. Please follow me!"

"Hmm?" A trace of doubt flashed in Li Mu's eyes, nodded, and followed Qiu Yuanhong's steps.

Soon, the two of them walked through the layers of buildings of the sect one after another and headed towards the back mountain.

The back mountain is a forbidden area in the sect. Few cultivators usually set foot there, so it seems particularly quiet. As they go deeper into the back mountain, the surrounding scenery gradually becomes desolate and enters a valley isolated from the world.

Qiu Yuanhong stopped and turned to Li Mu and said, "Elder Li, this place for cultivation is called 'Hidden Sword Valley'. The spiritual energy in the valley is rich, and there are also sword energy marks left by the battles of the Taoist Lords of past generations. This valley is where the sword elders in the sect choose to retreat and practice for enlightenment. It is also the place where the sword elders of our sect retreat and strive for the next realm."

"In addition to the two Taoist Lords and seven sword masters with unparalleled combat power, the next are the thirteen sword elders with the strongest combat power. The two Taoist Lords and seven sword masters have important matters and cannot be withdrawn. Now, to eliminate the powerful enemy of the Immortal Demon Lord, we can only ask a few sword elders to take action." Qiu Yuanhong looked at Li Mu and introduced.

"Oh!" Li Mu nodded, with some confusion in his eyes, not understanding why Qiu Yuanhong said that he had to come forward.

Qiu Yuanhong seemed to see Li Mu's doubts, smiled slightly, and explained: "No one can disturb Elder Jian in seclusion. Even the two Daojuns and the seven sword masters may not give face. However, Elder Li, the situation is different when you come in person."

"Me?" Li Mu was slightly startled, Qiu Yuanhong's words made him even more confused.

"Elder Li, you have refined eight Dao weapons in total over the years, four of which were commissioned by the four Sword Elders, who accepted your favor." Qiu Yuanhong looked at Li Mu, smiled slightly, and explained the reason to Xiangqi: "Therefore, if you come forward to invite them, they will definitely agree to join forces with you to fight the enemy."

"So that's it!" Li Mu suddenly realized, and hurriedly bowed and said: "Elder Qiu, thank you for your trouble!"

Qiu Yuanhong smiled slightly, walked to the depths of the Hidden Sword Valley, faced a retreat cave, took a deep breath, and shouted loudly: "Elder Yun Yi, Qiu has something important to discuss today, please come out of retreat to see me!"

As Qiu Yuanhong's voice with powerful true energy fell, a burst of sword intent surged out from the retreat place, and then the figure of Elder Yun Yi appeared in front of him like a ghost, carrying a black scabbard on his back, with a cold face and a sharp gaze.

Elder Yun Yi was dressed in black, with fluttering sleeves, giving people a mysterious and profound feeling. He exuded a sharp sword intent, as if every strand of hair and every corner of his clothes contained powerful power, and the aura of a strong man in the fusion realm was undoubtedly revealed.

Elder Yun Yi stared at Qiu Yuanhong unhappily, and asked in a deep voice: "Elder Qiu, what's the matter? Why did you disturb my retreat?"

Qiu Yuanhong smiled, pointed to Li Mu on the side, and introduced: "Elder Yun Yi, this is the new Supreme Elder-Li Mu, the refiner of the Black Emperor Dao Sword in your hand. He came here in person today to discuss important matters."

Hearing the words "the refiner of the Black Emperor Dao Sword", Elder Yun Yi's stern eyes softened instantly. He looked at Li Mu carefully, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

"I didn't expect that Elder Li would come in person. I have heard of your name for a long time. The Black Emperor Dao Sword is extremely powerful. With its help, Yun is even more powerful. This is all thanks to your ingenuity. It is a blessing to meet the real person today." Elder Yun Yi stepped forward and bowed to Li Mu to thank him.

Li Mu hurriedly returned the greeting and said humbly: "Elder Yun Yi is too kind. The Black Emperor Dao Sword can show such power, all thanks to Elder Yun Yi's profound attainments in swordsmanship. It is Li Mu's honor to meet Elder Yun Yi today."

Qiu Yuanhong saw that the two respected each other, so he smiled and interrupted: "Okay, the two elders are the backbone of the sect, there is no need to be so humble. Today, I am presumptuous to let Elder Yun Yi break through the barrier because Elder Li has something important to ask."

"Haha, don't say these polite words. Yun has received a great favor from Elder Li, so he will naturally help." Elder Yun Yi laughed loudly, then stopped smiling, turned to look at Qiu Yuanhong, and said with murderous intent: "Elder Qiu, just tell me who you want me to kill!"

"Elder Yun, please wait a moment!" Qiu Yuanhong gestured to Elder Yun Yi, then he turned to the void on the side, condensed his true essence, and said to another part of the Spirit Valley: "Elder Xiao Shuang, I have something important to ask for, please come out of retreat and see me!"

"Elder Qiu, what do you want to do with He Ran? You even want to disturb Elder Xiao?" Seeing this, Elder Yun Yi's face changed slightly, and he said solemnly.

"I will tell you in detail when Elder Xiao comes out." Qiu Yuanhong smiled slightly and responded.

As Qiu Yuanhong's words fell, a chill spread from the depths of the sect, and then a woman in white clothes holding the Bingpo Dao sword appeared in front of everyone. She was Elder Xiao Shuang, who was known for her cold swordsmanship and high attainments in swordsmanship.

Elder Xiao Shuang appeared quietly in front of everyone like a fairy from the world of ice and snow, wearing a pure and flawless white dress that seemed to be woven with the whitest clouds, light and flowing, which complemented her cold temperament.

Her face was extremely beautiful, her skin was as white as snow, and she had no trace of worldly air on her body. Her eyes were deep and bright, like two stars embedded in the top of a glacier, flashing with cold light, yet revealing an indescribable depth.

She held a Bingpo Dao sword in her hand, the sword body was crystal clear, as if it was condensed from thousands of years of ice, and the chill emanating from the sword body made people shudder.

Elder Xiao Shuang exuded a cold temperament. She stood there like a statue standing on the top of ice and snow, cold and majestic. Seeing Elder Yun Yi, she nodded slightly, and then looked at Qiu Yuanhong coldly, and asked coldly: "Mr. Qiu, why did you disturb your retreat? If you can't explain it, don't blame me for being rude!"

Qiu Yuanhong's face became serious, and he bowed deeply, and quickly responded: "Elder Xiao, I disturbed your retreat today because of a major event. I had no choice."

As he said, Qiu Yuanhong turned to Li Mu and introduced him: "Elder Xiao, this is the new Supreme Elder-Li Mu. He refined the Black Emperor Dao Sword in Elder Yun Yi's hand and the Bingpo Dao Sword in your hand. Qiu brought him here today because he really has something important to ask for. Please help me."

I heard that Li Mu is Bingpo Dao Sword. Elder Xiao Shuang, the maker of the Dao Sword, immediately calmed down her cold expression and showed a hint of surprise. She looked at Li Mu carefully and asked, "Did you really make the Bingpo Dao Sword?"

Li Mu smiled and responded calmly, "Yes, Elder Xiao. I am fortunate to have the trust of the sect and be able to make this sword."

However, Elder Xiao Shuang did not immediately show a convinced attitude. She asked again coldly, "It is difficult for me to be convinced by just verbal words. Elder Li, do you have other Dao weapons to prove your weapon-making skills?"

Hearing this, Li Mu frowned, nodded slightly, and said softly, "Elder Xiao, what you said is very true. I do have another Dao weapon that will be delivered soon, which is enough to prove it."

After that, Li Mu took out a spiritual sword wrapped in a white jade scabbard from the Jiuzang Lingzhu.

With a sound of "clang", Li Mu pulled the spirit sword out of the scabbard.

The slender spirit sword was glowing with a faint blue light, and a blue gem was inlaid on the hilt, emitting a charming luster.

With the appearance of the blue spirit sword, the Black Emperor Dao Sword on Elder Yun Yi and the Ice Soul Dao Sword on Elder Xiao Shuang began to make sword sounds, resonating with the spirit sword, as if they were evenly matched and competing with each other.

Seeing this, Elder Xiao Shuang and Elder Yun Yi were both shocked. As sword masters, they could naturally feel the extraordinaryness of this spirit sword. The sound of the sword was melodious and deep, and it was also a seventh-level Dao sword of extremely high quality.

The eyes of Elder Xiao Shuang and Elder Yun Yi were both attracted by this spirit sword.

Li Mu smiled slightly, turned around and handed the sword to Qiu Yuanhong with both hands, saying: "Elder Qiu, I have lived up to your trust. This sword is called 'Lan Yuan'. I recently completed the sword entrusted by Elder Ning. Please take a look."

Qiu Yuanhong's eyes lit up, and he happily took the Lan Yuan sword. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He gently stroked the sword, feeling the cool touch and the powerful sword intent it contained.

"Hahaha! Elder Li really surprised me!" Qiu Yuanhong looked at Li Mu and laughed heartily, and praised excitedly: "Elder Li, you are worthy of being the treasure of our sect! This Lanyuan Dao Sword is not only gorgeous in appearance, but also unfathomable in sword meaning. Elder Ning must be satisfied with such a high-level Dao sword!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qiu Yuanhong looked into the depths of the Hidden Sword Valley, took a deep breath, and shouted in a loud voice: "Elder Ning, your Dao sword has been refined, please come out and check it!"

As Qiu Yuanhong's voice fell, a slight fluctuation came from the depths of the Hidden Sword Valley, and then a figure streaked across the sky like a meteor, and appeared in front of Qiu Yuanhong in an instant.

The man was dressed in a green Taoist robe, with a thin face, a fairy-like temperament between his eyebrows, and his eyes were as deep as an ancient well. His long hair was tied on top of his head and fixed with a simple jade hairpin, swaying gently with his steps. His steps were light and steady, and each step seemed to echo the natural atmosphere around him, giving people a sense of transcendence.

Elder Ning Cheng appeared in front of Qiu Yuanhong, and his eyes were instantly attracted by the seventh-level Dao sword in his hand, Lanyuan. His eyes flashed with unbelievable surprise, as if he had seen a close friend who had been reunited after a long absence, and his face was full of excitement.

"Elder Qiu, is this my Dao soldier?" Elder Ning asked directly with a hint of unbelievable surprise in his voice.

"That's right, Elder Ning." Qiu Yuanhong smiled slightly, handed over the Lanyuan sword with both hands, and gestured: "Elder Li worked day and night, and finally lived up to the trust and completed this seventh-level Dao sword-Lanyuan."

"Good, good!" Elder Ning excitedly took over the Lanyuan Dao sword, and couldn't help but cheering repeatedly. He stretched out his hand and gently stroked the sword body, feeling the coolness and sharpness coming from the sword body.

The next moment, Elder Ning Cheng held the hilt of the Lanyuan Dao sword, condensed a powerful spiritual power in his hand, and refined it with all his strength.

The Lan Yuan Dao sword suddenly made a ‘buzzing’ sound, and the blue sword light on the sword body flickered, like the bright stars in the night sky, dazzling.

Elder Ning Cheng successfully refined the ‘Blue Abyss’. He closed his eyes tightly and concentrated on feeling every change of the Blue Abyss Dao Sword. He clearly felt that the spirituality in the sword and his own spiritual power were blending with each other, as if there was an invisible bond that tightly connected them.

As time passed, the light of the Blue Abyss Dao Sword gradually became soft and stable, as if it had achieved a perfect fusion with Elder Ning’s spiritual power. Elder Ning took a deep breath and suddenly opened his eyes, with a light of joy flashing in his eyes.

Elder Ning Cheng gently waved the Blue Abyss Dao Sword, and Blue Abyss suddenly burst out with a dazzling sword light, instantly tearing a large area of ​​space. The surrounding air seemed to be pulled by this powerful sword energy, forming a series of air vortexes.

"Good sword!" Elder Ning Cheng praised, with a satisfied smile on his face. He looked at the Lanyuan Sword and said to himself excitedly: "Lanyuan, from today on, I am your master."

The Lanyuan Dao Sword seemed to feel Ning Cheng's joy, and the blue sword light on the sword body became more dazzling, as if responding to his declaration.

"Congratulations, Elder Ning, for obtaining a magic weapon." Elder Yun Yi smiled slightly and congratulated Elder Ning Cheng.

"Congratulations, Elder Ning!" Elder Xiao Shuang looked at Li Mu meaningfully and followed Yun Yi in congratulating.

"Hahaha, congratulations!" Ning Cheng laughed and responded by looking at the Black Emperor Dao Sword and the Ice Breaking Dao Sword they carried with them.

"Elder Ning, this is Elder Li who made the Lanyuan Dao sword. He just happened to have something to ask for!" Qiu Yuanhong smiled and introduced Li Mu, saying, "With the help of the three elders, this matter will definitely be accomplished."

"Elder Li, your attainments in refining weapons are unparalleled! The Lanyuan Dao is very much in line with my heart." Ning Cheng was refreshed, turned to Li Mu with a look of gratitude, and said seriously, "Elder Li's business is my business, Elder Li, please feel free to speak."

"That's right, Elder Li! Just speak up." Yun Yi agreed.

Xiao Shuang looked at Li Mu and said nothing, but her attitude of "willing to lend a helping hand" also showed her attitude.

Li Mu nodded, thanked the three people, and then told him about the threat of the Immortal Demon Lord to him, describing in detail the strength and threat of the Immortal Demon Lord, as well as the crisis he was about to face.

After hearing this, Yun Yi frowned, obviously realizing the seriousness of the situation. He said in a deep voice: "I have heard of the Immortal Demon Lord. He is indeed a tough opponent. However, Elder Li has something to ask for, and Yun has no choice but to do it."

"Immortal Demon Lord? Can we meet him for a while?" Xiao Shuang agreed with a stern look on his face.

"Elder Li, if you have any plans, just come. I will fully cooperate. It's just right for Lan Yuan Dao Sword to test its sharpness and kill this demon." Ning Cheng looked at Li Mu, a trace of murderous intent flashed in his eyes, and agreed.

"Thank you three elders for your help!" Li Mu was overjoyed when he heard this.

Then, Li Mu explained his plan in detail to the three people, preparing to meet the Immortal Demon Lord's internal response in three months, and then follow and ambush him to annihilate him in one fell swoop. (End of this chapter)