Mortal: Even with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, I still have to try and get my hands on the Little Gree

"Half... I wonder which half of the material you need?"

Upon hearing Mu Yu's words, Hu Laomo frowned.

The crafting of magical artifacts follows fixed recipes and procedures. Old Demon Hu spent a great deal of effort to find materials with similar properties.

But according to the other party, it seems that there are not many restrictions on the types of materials.

"Whatever, as long as the levels aren't too different. Anyway, you can't gather all the materials needed to refine a spirit treasure, so I'll have to do some more calculations."

"If I have more materials, I can put in less effort when I'm doing the deductions."

Hearing this, both Old Demon Hu and Old Monster Feng were shocked.

The ability to design magical artifacts based on materials is a skill possessed only by true masters of artifact crafting.

Nowadays, there are very few weapon refiners left who can even replicate magical artifacts, let alone design them independently.

"Fellow Daoist Mu, are you truly capable of designing spiritual treasures based on materials?"

"If that's the case, I wonder if you could forge a magical artifact for me?"

Seeing this, Old Monster Feng could no longer sit still.

These old monsters at the Nascent Soul stage have practically turned the entire human realm upside down in their search for a way to ascend to the Spirit Realm, and have naturally accumulated a huge amount of all sorts of rare and precious materials.

"Two sets of materials, enough to craft one piece!"

"I can't guarantee a success rate. After all, you don't have any Demon Essence Pills to give me, and I'm not going to gamble with my own spiritual treasure."

"But if the refining fails, I should be able to give you two imitation spirit treasures. The imitation spirit treasures have at least 30 to 50% of the power of the original."

Mu Yu spoke up and stated his conditions.

He was willing to reveal his ability to refine spiritual treasures just to plunder the collections of these Nascent Soul stage old monsters.

Therefore, it's natural to offer some conditions that will appeal to them.

It's just a replica of a magical treasure, but it's much more useful than an ordinary ancient treasure for a Nascent Soul stage cultivator.

Therefore, Feng Laoguai agreed to Mu Yu's conditions without the slightest hesitation.

At the same time, Old Monster Feng did not forget Xiang Zhili.

Soon, Mu Yu received a message from Xiang Zhili via flying sword, which was also for the purpose of refining a spiritual treasure.

Having spent several years on Demon Camel Mountain, Mu Yu filled the Black Wind Banner with a large amount of various spiritual materials before leaving.

Roughly estimated, these could be used to forge six or seven magical treasures.

All Mu Yu had to do was refine three spiritual treasures for them. They didn't even offer any opinions on the spiritual treasures; it seemed like they were fine with any spiritual treasures.

This was completely effortless for Mu Yu.

However, his current need for spiritual treasures is not actually that great; it's time to prepare something else.

……

Beiming Iceland is a peninsula near the interior of the Great Jin Dynasty.

Surrounded by the sea on three sides, this place is rich in monster resources, but it is also frequently invaded by sea monsters.

Mu Yu's primary purpose in coming here was naturally to witness the entire process of the Grand Elder of the Little Extreme Palace breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Secondly, naturally, it was to search for something called the Mystic Ice Flower.

It's time to lift the Soul-Sealing Curse on the Demonic Nascent Soul. If we delay any longer, then this Demonic Nascent Soul will truly be unusable.

Upon arriving within the territory of the Little Extreme Palace, Mu Yu soon encountered Bai Yaoyi, followed by Han Li and Nangong Wan.

After obtaining the Infant Nourishing Pill, Bai Yaoyi followed Mu Yu's advice and left, without participating in the Kunwu Mountain.

However, because of their past experience of searching for treasure together, their attitude towards Han Li and the others was relatively acceptable.

"Fellow Daoist Mu, I heard from Fellow Daoist Han that you would be coming here soon to find the Mystic Ice Flower. I have already instructed my men to find it."

Upon seeing Mu Yu, Bai Yaoyi immediately spoke, displaying a sense of eagerness.

Clearly, Mu Yu's feat of annihilating most of the Yinluo Sect has already spread to places like the Great Jin Dynasty.

To Bai Yaoyi, Mu Yu was a jinx, so she naturally wished he would leave as soon as possible.

"Hmm, it seems... Fellow Daoist Bai isn't very welcoming of me!"

Mu Yu spoke, directly revealing Bai Yaoyi's meaning without leaving any room for negotiation.

Even though she had been in the mid-Nascent Soul stage for a long time, this was the first time Bai Yaoyi had encountered someone like Mu Yu who didn't play by the rules.

"No... I was just worried about delaying your important business, so I was in a bit of a rush when searching for the Xuanbing Flower."

Bai Yaoyi gave a somewhat dry explanation.

At this moment, she dared not offend Mu Yu, this wicked star. He was only at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and the Yin Luo Sect was not without such people. Their Xiaoji Palace did not want to end up like the Yin Luo Sect.

"Alright, fellow Daoist, there's no need for that. I mean no harm."

After offering a brief reassurance to Bai Yaoyi, Mu Yu spoke again:

"I've heard that your sect's Grand Elder is about to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. May I have the honor of taking a look around?"

After offering a brief reassurance to Bai Yaoyi, Mu Yu spoke again:

"I've heard that your sect's Grand Elder is about to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. May I have the honor of taking a look around?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yaoyi was so shocked that her face turned pale, and she subconsciously looked at Han Li beside her.

Seeing this, Han Li, somewhat troubled, said:

"White Fairy, I didn't say anything."

"Does Fellow Daoist Bai really think I would break that oath sworn by my inner demons?"

After a moment of silence, Bai Yaoyi looked at Mu Yu and cautiously began to speak:

"Fellow Daoist Mu, may I inform the Grand Elder about this matter?"

At this moment, Bai Yaoyi was genuinely worried that Mu Yu would go on a killing spree, and she even wanted to ask Mu Yu about such a small matter first.

"Fellow Daoist Bai, please feel free to do as you please..."

Although Mu Yu was somewhat surprised by Bai Yaoyi's actions, he didn't take them to heart.

As a sound transmission talisman flew away, Hanli Shangren's figure appeared before Mu Yu shortly afterward.

"This... must be Fellow Daoist Mu!"

"I have long admired Fellow Daoist Mu's name, and seeing you today confirms your extraordinary nature."

Looking at the dwarf-like figure in front of him, Mu Yu subconsciously thought of the Fire Dragon Boy.

However, unlike the childlike face of the Fire Dragon Boy, the Cold Li Master in front of him looked like a real old dwarf, but his neatly combed white beard made him look a bit strange.

After looking Hanli Shangren up and down, Mu Yu suddenly asked, "How much lifespan do you have left?"

Upon hearing this, Master Hanli looked bewildered, but in an instant he understood the meaning behind Mu Yu's words.

"Fellow Daoist Mu has keen insight. I am indeed only 30% confident in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage this time."

"That's all... We still need to rely on the power of the Frost Flames from the other fellow Daoists."

"If I hadn't met Fellow Daoist Han, I estimate that I would have had less than a 10% chance of success."

"But there's no other way, I can't wait any longer with the rest of my lifespan."

Master Hanli sighed and said nothing more.

Mu Yu had already given him a heads-up, but since he didn't appreciate it, then so be it.

"How about exchanging the breakthrough experiences of several late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators from the Spirit Realm for a ten-thousand-year-old Mystic Jade from the Mystic Jade Cave within the Lesser Extreme Palace?"

Mu Yu spoke up, offering a temptation that Master Hanli could not refuse.

"Mysterious Jade Cave? How did Fellow Daoist Mu know of the existence of my sect's secret realm?"

"If you need some ten-thousand-year-old Xuan Jade, please feel free to ask. Our sect still has some of this in stock."

A murderous intent flashed in Hanli Shangren's eyes, but it quickly dissipated, replaced by shock and panic.

"It's nothing, I just received a portion of the inheritance left behind by the Ice Soul Fairy."

"Don't worry, for the sake of Fairy Ice Soul, as long as you don't lay a hand on me, I won't lay a hand on Little Extreme Palace."

Mu Yu raised his hand and released a wisp of dry blue ice flame to prove his words.

At the same time, it also serves as a final reminder: if they insist on going their own way, then there's no need to worry about anything else.

"Dry Blue Ice Flame..."

"As expected... it's another inheritance..."

Master Hanli's expression shifted between light and dark, but he quickly recovered.

After a brief hesitation, Master Hanli outwardly agreed to Mu Yu's conditions, but secretly he was preparing another plan.

Even if he could be on equal footing with a Nascent Soul cultivator, so what? The Immortal Extinction Pearl could kill even a true Nascent Soul cultivator, so he refused to believe it couldn't kill a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Mu Yu had no idea what Han Li Shangren was thinking at that moment, and even if he did, he probably wouldn't care much.

Even the talent for seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune couldn't trigger an ominous sign; for Mu Yu, a conspiracy of this caliber was practically nonexistent.

A few days later, the cultivators of Xiaoji Palace successfully located the Xuanbing Flower.

While searching for the Xuanbing Flower, Mu Yu was ambushed by two level-eight demonic beasts, one of which he killed.

The other one was released by Mu Yu so that it could deliver a message to Che Laoyao.

"Go tell Che Laoyao that the spatial nodes within the Xiaoji Palace do not allow him to use forceful means to attack."

"If this spatial node is destroyed, I will personally go to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons to find him."

"At that time, I'll see if I can kill a Nascent Soul stage expert while still being at a higher level."

Bai Yaoyi, who was standing to the side, was almost scared to death by Mu Yu's words.

She simply couldn't understand how Mu Yu had the courage to utter such harsh words to an old monster in the Nascent Soul stage.

After releasing the level eight snake demon, Mu Yu remained in place as if no one else was there, and began refining pills.

Half a day later, Mu Yu successfully lifted the Soul-Sealing Curse on the Demonic Nascent Soul.

After the Soul-Sealing Curse was lifted, a long-lost sense of comfort finally emanated from the Demonic Nascent Soul's body.

Mu Yu was in a good mood after completing the memory sharing.

After retrieving the demonic nascent soul from her body, Mu Yu, led by Bai Yaoyi, returned to the Xiaoji Palace to assist Master Hanli in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.

If he succeeds, he will be fully confident that he can solve all problems once he advances to the Nascent Soul stage.

If we fail...

Then everything here probably has nothing to do with him anymore.

Therefore, even though many people in the Xiaoji Palace opposed it, Master Hanli still firmly suppressed it.

Following a series of buildings with similar architectural styles to the Void Heaven Palace, Mu Yu and the others prepared to head towards their destination—the Mysterious Jade Cave.

Ignoring Hanli Shangren's incessant chatter, Mu Yu carefully observed the surrounding buildings. When passing by the 1008 Xuanbing pillars, Mu Yu took a serious look at them.

"The Frosty Soul Formation! This formation is..."

As if noticing Mu Yu's gaze, Master Hanli began to explain, as if he were using this thing to threaten Mu Yu.

Mu Yu naturally didn't care about this at all.

As the monk Hanli chanted, the group finally arrived in front of the Xuanyu Cave.

Then, Master Hanli took out a replica of the Void Heaven Cauldron and used it to break the seal, revealing an underground cave.

"Fellow Daoist Mu, this is the Xuanyu Cave you've been looking for."

"If you have the ability to retrieve the ten-thousand-year-old Xuan Jade from this Xuan Jade Cave, please feel free to do so."

A look of anticipation, like watching a good show, appeared in Master Hanli's eyes.

With such a treasure trove within the sect, how could the cultivators of Xiaoji Palace throughout the ages not have coveted it?

But it's clear that no matter how powerful they are, they are powerless here.

Noticing Hanli Shangren's expression, Mu Yu calmly spoke:

"Don't worry, I'll make my move after you break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"Guess... if I have any way to obtain these ancient jade stones."

Mu Yu smiled casually and spoke with a pointed tone.

Master Hanli didn't think too much about it; he just felt that his confidence was at its peak and it was the perfect time to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

"Alright, the cold here is too intense. Even if we have all cultivated the Frost Flame, we cannot stay here for long. Not to mention, there is a fellow cultivator here who has not yet cultivated the Frost Flame."

As Hanli Shangren spoke, everyone turned their attention to Nangong Wan, the only one present who seemed somewhat uncomfortable in the cold air.

Originally, Nangong Wan would not have been allowed to enter such a place, since she was of no use to Hanli Shangren's breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage.

However, Mu Yu would not leave such an obvious weakness to the cultivators of Xiaoji Palace. If he came out and found that Nangong Wan had been harmed or captured, it would be extremely dangerous.

In the end, Mu Yu released the Asura Sacred Flame, offering to help Han Li Shangren break through to the Nascent Soul stage as a condition for allowing Nangong Wan to enter as well.

Although the Asura Sacred Flame is a sacred flame of the ghost path, the cold power it contains can naturally be considered a type of cold flame.

Not to mention, the Asura Sacred Flame itself contains something like the Azure Ice Flame.

After resting for a while in the small house made of sunstone, some trivial matters occurred, such as other cultivators trying to mine ten-thousand-year-old black jade but failing.

The restrictions here are something that ordinary Nascent Soul stage cultivators cannot break.

This scene reminded many of Mu Yu's earlier words, and their gazes towards Mu Yu became somewhat strange.

Mu Yu naturally didn't care much about these things.

For him, it was all just a formality.

If Master Hanli is sensible, Mu Yu will collect most of the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Mysterious Jade and find out the whereabouts of the Solar Essence Fire.

If he doesn't know what's good for him... then Mu Yu will gain even more.

If Mu Yu were in a bad mood, he might even completely destroy the Little Extreme Palace.

A few days later, everyone became familiar with the specific procedures, and Master Hanli also adjusted himself to his best condition.

After confirming that everyone had finished comprehending the concept, Master Hanli began to set up a formation for breaking through the barrier.

With Mu Yu's mastery of formations, he naturally discovered that this formation had other uses, but he pretended not to see them and simply recorded them carefully.

Soon, as the formation was activated, the cold air in the entire cave began to condense in one place, while the cold air in the center of the formation appeared unusually stable.

"Very good. Although the more cold air the better, it is still necessary to ensure the stability of the cold air within the formation. This will increase the probability of a breakthrough."

Master Hanli walked to the center of the formation, looked around, and was naturally very satisfied with the current environment for breakthrough.

Five pillars emerged from the formation, which were naturally the places where Han Li and his group needed to stay.

And Mu Yu...

He only needs to release the Asura Sacred Fire to condense the cold energy within the formation.

After all, what Master Hanli needs is five different types of cold flames to break through, not six.

However, the extent to which this mana is consumed...

It seems he really intends to do something to me? In that case, I'd better prepare some things in advance.

After all, what Master Hanli needs is five different types of cold flames to break through, not six.

However, the extent to which this mana is consumed...

It seems he really intends to do something to me? In that case, I'd better prepare some things in advance.

"Fellow Daoist Mu, you are currently on the outer edge of the formation, so your mana will be consumed more quickly. If your mana is insufficient, you can leave the formation's area on your own."

The voice of Master Hanli came out, which was a way of explaining the abnormality that Mu Yu had noticed.

"Okay, I understand!"

Mu Yu frowned, separated the water-attribute nascent soul from his body, and after activating the divided soul within the nascent soul, released a humanoid puppet that took on his own appearance.

By injecting a water-attribute Nascent Soul into a humanoid puppet, it can perfectly replace the position of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Mu Yu himself quietly left the formation without attracting anyone's attention, including Han Li Shangren in the center of the formation.

"It seems that all of you fellow Daoists have cultivated your Frost Flames to an extremely profound level, which puts my mind at ease."

After saying these words, Venerable Hanli officially activated the formation and began to absorb five different kinds of cold flames to stimulate himself, hoping to seize a sliver of hope to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Mu Yu's true form watched with great interest, carefully examining the various restrictions within the Xuan Yu Cave.

……

More than ten days have passed in the blink of an eye...

Five orbs of light, each a different color—black, white, yellow, green, and purple—suspended silently in the center of the formation.

Inside the ball of light, Master Hanli sat cross-legged in the center. His figure had now returned to that of a strong man, who looked to be about thirty years old.

Clearly, the Hanli Master at this moment is his true form.

The dwarf appearance he had before was simply a backlash from failing to break through to the Nascent Soul stage a long time ago.

At this moment, the Hanli Shangren, who had regained his burly appearance, had a silver short blade stuck in several vital parts of his body, giving him a strange sense of déjà vu with Doctor Mo.

"Alright! Thank you all for your hard work!"

"The most troublesome process, the Cold Flame Marrow Cleansing, is over. Now I'm going to begin my formal breakthrough..."