Li Mu had never seen Xuan Jizi speak in such a solemn tone. Hearing this, he also became serious and asked, "Senior Brother, what happened?"
Xuan Jizi said briefly, "The two Uncle-Masters are nearing the end of their lifespans and have returned to the Ancestral Court."
Xuan Jizi's short sentence had already conveyed a lot of information. Li Mu said in a deep voice, "I understand, we will leave immediately."
After putting away the sound transmission Dharma artifact, Li Mu had a complicated expression and sighed softly.
Ever since Yuzhen Zi advanced to the seventh realm, the Fu-lu School had four seventh realm powerhouses for a short period of time. Two of the Grand Elders had left the sect decades ago and had been wandering outside, searching for opportunities to break through.
It seemed that they hadn't found that opportunity these days.
As disciples of the Fu-lu School, Li Mu, Liu Hanyan, and Li Qing explained the situation. The three of them didn't delay and immediately set off for the Northern Region with Zhong Ling.
Baiyun Mountain, The Ancestral Court of Fu-lu School.
In the Dao Palace of the main peak, all the elders, including the Sect Master, gathered. They couldn't hide their heavy expressions.
Hyun Jinko was silent for a moment and asked, "Is there no other way? Can't the Ancestral Court gather the materials for a single Heavenly Secret Talisman?"
Sect Master Xuan Jizi shook his head and said, "The only Heavenly Secret Talisman made of materials has already been used on Uncle-Master Fu Daozi."
Dan Xia Peak's First Seat Dan Yangzi thought for a moment and said, "I will go to the Pill Cauldron Sect. They don't lack spirit herbs. I might be able to gather two if I use Fu-lu to exchange with them."
Xuan Jizi continued to shake his head and said, "I have already asked Senior Sister Wuchen. Half a month ago, the Pill Cauldron Sect failed to refine two important pills. They also lack spirit herbs. Moreover, the two Uncle-Masters know that they have no hope of advancing, so they don't want to waste any more materials."
As his voice fell, the atmosphere in the hall fell silent for a long time.
The death of the two Grand Elders was undoubtedly a huge blow to the Fu-lu School. It would greatly reduce the strength of the sect.
The elders present also suffered a heavy blow to their hearts.
He had cultivated bitterly all his life in order to achieve immortality, but in the end, he still couldn't avoid dust to dust, and dust to dust.
Wouldn't the two Grand Elders be their future selves as well?
At this time, three figures rushed in from outside the palace. Xuan Jizi looked at Li Mu, Li Qing, and Liu Hanyan and said, "You're here. The two Martial Uncles wanted to see you before they died."
Li Mu asked straightforwardly, "Can't we use the Heavenly Secret Talisman to stall for time?"
Xuan Jizi shook his head. "We don't have enough materials. Moreover, the Talisman of Heavenly Secrets is very useful for those at the Sixth Realm. However, with the cultivation of the two Uncle-Masters, it can only extend their lifespans by three years at most. The two Uncle-Masters are unwilling to waste resources."
For cultivators at the seventh realm, it was very likely that they would go into seclusion for more than two years. Two years passed in the blink of an eye. At that time, they still couldn't avoid the fate of death.
Li Mu: "I can think of a way to procure the materials. Three years is three years."
"There's no need …"
Two figures floated in from outside the hall. The two old men in linen clothes gazed at Li Mu's group of three with gratification in their eyes as they said, "Not bad. Even though the two of us old fellows are about to die soon, the Talisman Sect still has a future."
Looking at the two old men, the peak masters cupped their hands. "Martial Uncles."
This was the first time Li Mu saw the two Grand Elders of the Fu-lu School. Their auras weren't strong and they looked like old men who were about to die. However, their eyes were extremely clear, without any turbidity.
Li Mu and the other two cupped their hands and bowed. "Greetings, Martial Uncles."
The old man on the left looked at Li Mu and his praise grew. He said, "Since ancient times, those who walked the path of psychokinesis were all people with great perseverance. Junior Brother Fu Daozi has taken in a good disciple. In the next hundred years, the Fu-lu School will depend on you."
Li Mu asked, "How many years do you two Martial Uncles have left?"
Xuan Jizi sighed and said, "Martial Uncles Tian Yangzi and Tian Chengzi are twin brothers. Their lifespans are close to three sixty years. Now, they only have two years left."
Li Mu: "Two years plus three years is five years. Five years ago, I hadn't cultivated yet. Now, I'm only one step away from the sixth realm. Maybe in these five years, you two Martial Uncles have a chance to advance."
Tian Yangzi smiled and said, "We know our own cultivation better than anyone else. Not to mention five years, even if you give us another fifty years, we won't be able to touch the threshold of the Path Integration Realm. In the entire Zu Province, only the Empress of the Great Zhou has a chance to advance to this realm in her lifetime."
He glanced at Li Mu and the other heads and said, "Three sixty years, 180 years. We've lived long enough. In the next two years, we'll record our lifelong understanding of Talisman Dao and cultivation for our descendants. Our cultivation can help two disciples in the Creation Realm advance to Dongxuan. You can also refine our corpses into corpses to enhance the strength of the sect and guard against the invasion of the Devil Path …"
In the silence of the crowd, the two of them floated away.
Not long after, Xuan Jizi called Li Mu to a side hall and said, "Once you two Martial Uncles die, the strength of the sect will be greatly reduced. The Devil Path won't let go of such an opportunity. For hundreds of years, the Devil Path has attacked Mount Baiyun several times for this reason."
Li Mu moved Zhong Ling out of the Demon Emperor's space and stretched out his hand. The shrunken Dao Bell floated in his palm. He said to Xuan Jizi, "Zhong Ling has already transformed. I'll leave the body of the bell on Mount Baiyun. It's enough to deal with the Devil Path. If the Devil Path really makes a move, the Great Zhou court won't just stand by and watch."
Xuan Jizi shook his head and said, "Uncle-Masters, you still have two years left in your lifespan. Keep Junior Brother Dao Zhong to protect yourself first. Your safety is more important. I summoned you back to the mountain this time for another important matter."
He looked at Li Mu and said, "According to past practice, before the elders of the sect die, they will pass on their lifetime's cultivation to a core disciple. Martial Uncles' cultivation can allow two fifth realm disciples to advance to the sixth realm. They want to choose between you and the two Martial Nephews. What do you think?"
For a large sect, this was a very important inheritance.
Before the sect's experts died, they would leave everything to the younger disciples. This was to preserve the sect's strength to the greatest extent and ensure that the inheritance would not be severed.
Li Mu didn't answer. He only said, "Let's use the Tianji Talisman to extend the lifespan of Martial Uncles for as long as possible. What if a miracle happens during this period?"
Xuan Jizi sighed and said, "The sect's resources are already not enough to write a Saint-level Fu-lu."
Li Mu said, "Senior Martial Brother, you don't have to worry about the materials. I'll take care of it."
Xuan Jizi asked, "How can you take care of it?"
Saint-level Fu-lu was extremely precious. Even with the entire Fu-lu School's resources, it was still difficult to gather them. How could he compare to the entire Fu-lu School by himself?
Li Mu took out the spirit snail and inserted his magic power. Before he could speak, the Empress's voice came from the other side. "Where have you been? You haven't come to Changle Palace for two days. You didn't even say hello …"
Li Mu said, "Something urgent happened in the sect. I brought my wife to Mount Baiyun."
Zhou Yi asked, "When will you be back?"
Li Mu said, "I'm not sure at the moment. There's something I'd like to ask for Your Majesty's help with."
Zhou Yi said, "What is it? Speak."
Li Mu said straightforwardly, "There are two Grand Elders in the sect who are nearing the end of their lifespan. I'd like to refine two Tianji Talismans …"
Before he could finish, Zhou Yi said, "The imperial court probably only has enough materials for one Tianji Talisman. I'll have the Apricot Guards send it to you immediately."
Hearing the urgency of the situation, the Empress hung up the spirit snail and prepared the materials Li Mu needed.
Beside Li Mu, Xuan Jizi opened his mouth and said, "That's rude of me. I haven't thanked Your Majesty yet …"
Li Mu waved his hand and said, "We're family. There's no need to thank me."
Xuan Jizi pondered for a while but still couldn't understand what Li Mu meant by family. Then he thought of something more important and said, "The sect still has some talisman liquid. I'll go to the other five sects personally. I should be able to gather the materials for the other Tianji Talisman."
Li Mu shook his head and said, "There's no need. We don't need to ask outsiders for help."
He took out another talisman and inserted his magic power. Soon, Phantom Princess's voice came from it. "The sun has risen from the west. You're actually looking for me?"
Li Mu said embarrassedly, "I have something I need your help with. I need some high-grade spirit medicine …"
Phantom Princess said calmly, "Will you come and get it yourself, or should I have someone send it to you?"
Li Mu thought for a moment and said, "I'll go get it myself."
After putting away the talisman, Xuan Jizi looked at him and asked, "Who's on the other side?"
Li Mu said, "The Queen of the Thousand Fox Kingdom."
He said there was no need to ask outsiders for help. Xuan Jizi thought for a moment and asked with uncertainty, "The Queen of the Thousand Fox Kingdom is your wife?"
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