Feeling the new vitality in their bodies, the two Grand Supreme Elders of F Lu School felt extremely complicated.
Two years ago, they had a premonition that the end of their lives was near. They had planned to pass on their cultivation to the disciples of the school and make one last contribution to the school before they died, passing on their lifetime's cultivation and comprehension.
If Li Mu had not advised them at that time, they would not be where they were today.
At the same time, they felt pity for the ancestors of the school who had died because of the end of their lifespans. If Li Mu had been there at that time, they would not have had to sacrifice themselves.
The two of them looked at Li Mu, their eyes filled with gratification. These old fellows had already been surpassed by the younger generation of the school. But this was a good thing. The future of F Lu School rested on his shoulders.
The other elders also looked at Li Mu, then cupped their hands together and said solemnly, "Many thanks, Martial Nephew."
He had helped them extend their lifespans by sixty years. This was a debt that could not be repaid. In addition to the debt of deciphering the Heavenly Tomes, they had unknowingly owed F Lu School so much.
Li Mu smiled at the crowd and said, "We're all family. Martial Uncles, there's no need to be so polite."
Xuan Jizi also smiled and said, "I've already had the disciples prepare a banquet in the main hall to congratulate Martial Uncles. Martial Uncles, please come …"
After the banquet, the Grand Supreme Elders of the various sects did not leave. Instead, they stayed on Mount Baiyun and discussed the Dao with each other. Every few days, they would give lectures on the Dao at the various peaks. Any disciple of F Lu School could go and listen according to their interests.
Some cultivators who came to Mount Baiyun to buy F Lu could also listen if they wanted to.
Although F Lu School also had experts in the Dao of Pills, Formations, Artifact Forging, and Body Refining, their attainments could not compare to the Grand Supreme Elders of the various sects.
Originally, the top experts of the various sects would only give lectures during the Daoist Conference. At that time, the various sects would at most send experts at the level of first seat. The Grand Supreme Elders of the various sects would personally give lectures. This was a treatment that even Xuanzong had never received.
Unknowingly, Fu-lu School had replaced Xuanzong as the invisible leader of Daoism.
Once the news of the Grand Supreme Elders of the various sects preaching at Mount Baiyun spread, countless cultivators flocked to Mount Baiyun. It was an unprecedented event. The news quickly spread to Xuanzong.
Ever since Li Mu had caused a ruckus at the exchange meeting, Xuanzong's situation had deteriorated day by day.
Great Zhou did not allow Xuanzong to open a training ground in the country. Without a training ground, it would be very difficult to recruit new disciples, and the sect would not have fresh blood flowing in.
A huge market had been built outside of Luoyang. Because of its unique geographical advantage and the unconditional support of various sects, almost ninety percent of Xuanzong's business was taken away. A month ago, Xuanzong's market had been closed.
Not only that, but in such a short time, Xuanzong had gone from being the number one sect of Daoism that everyone envied to being hated by humans and demons. Now, not only the Yao Kingdom, but even the Ghost Realm had forbidden Xuanzong disciples from entering.
Before offending Li Mu, no one had thought that things would turn out this way.
No one had thought that he could make the Empress of Great Zhou, the Queen of Demons, and the Master of the Ghost Realm stand against Xuanzong. What did he rely on?
Now, the Grand Supreme Elders of the various sects were preaching at Fu-lu School. This was tantamount to directly admitting that Fu-lu School was the true leader of Daoism. For the disciples of Xuanzong, this was something that was difficult to accept.
In the past few days, many different voices had appeared within Xuanzong.
More and more people were dissatisfied with Grand Supreme Elder Dao Cheng Zi's actions and demanded that Qing Chengzi be handed over to redeem Xuanzong's reputation. However, Grand Supreme Elder stubbornly insisted on having his own way. After severely punishing several elders who had opposed him, no one dared to bring up the matter again.
On the surface, Mount Penglai appeared to be peaceful, but everyone knew that Xuanzong was no longer the Xuanzong of the past.
In a Dao Palace floating on the highest mountain peak, Dao Cheng Zi sat on the Sect Master's chair. Half of his hair was black and the other half was white. His entire person gave off an evil aura.
The white-haired half of his face hesitated and said, "Let's hand over Qing Chengzi. This was our fault in the first place …"
The black-haired half of his face snorted coldly and said in a cold voice, "As long as Uncle-Master is here, Xuanzong will still be the number one sect in the world, even if the five sects join forces. When we step into the Dao Integration Stage, we will destroy the Demon Dao and unite Daoism …"
"That's not what I want!"
"You never fight for what you want. Otherwise, the Sect Master's position would have been yours long ago. Listen to me from now on. Only I can lead Xuanzong to greatness again!"
In the main hall, the same voice alternated with different tones, making the atmosphere of the main hall particularly gloomy.
On Baiyun Peak of Fu-lu School, Li Mu was enjoying his last moments of comfort before going into seclusion.
He had already told Liu Hanyan and Li Qing that he was about to go into seclusion to refine the emperor qi. The two strands of emperor qi that he had prepared for them had swallowed each other and become one. It was no longer something that they could withstand.
After receiving Ao Qing's inheritance, Li Mu's body was comparable to that of a dragon. Other than the Empress, he was the only one who could withstand this strengthened version of emperor qi.
With the Empress's current cultivation, unless she had more than ten strands of Emperor's Qi, her cultivation would not improve much if she only refined one or two strands. In comparison, Li Mu needed it more.
Li Mu didn't choose Baiyun Peak as the location for his seclusion. Instead, he chose Shen 'du.
He had been running around these days and didn't have time to improve his relationship with the Empress. Now, he had to go into seclusion for a long time. In that case, it was best to go into seclusion near the Empress. If he made her unhappy, Li Mu would suffer.
Bringing Liu Hanyan, Li Qing, Wanwan, and Xiao Bai back to Shen 'du, Li Mu accompanied them for a few more days. Then, he was about to go into seclusion.
On the last night before he went into seclusion, he once again enjoyed the blessings of having multiple partners.
In the morning, both sides were filled with warmth and fragrance. Liu Hanyan gently drew circles on his chest and asked, "How long will it take this time?"
Li Mu thought for a moment and said, "Within a year."
When the Empress refined the emperor qi, she took half a year. Phantom Princess had also been in seclusion for several months. They had only refined a normal strand of emperor qi. Li Mu's strengthened version of emperor qi should take longer to refine.
In the Li Residence, when the sun rose to the middle of the sky, Li Mu walked out of his room.
He walked into the courtyard and touched Wanwan and Xiao Bai's heads. He said, "Cultivate well and wait for me at home."
After hugging them gently, Li Mu left the house and walked into the palace.
The Empress was already waiting for him in Changle Palace. Li Mu gave the Dao Bell and Sun Shooting Bow to the Empress and said, "Just in case, take these two magic treasures."
Although her cultivation hadn't reached the eighth realm, she had the strongest defense and attack magic treasures. Even if the three patriarchs of the Demonic Way came, they couldn't do anything to her.
He would be in seclusion in the underground palace behind Changle Palace. That was where the Empress usually cultivated. Li Mu looked at the Empress and said, "I'll go now."
Zhou Yi nodded and said, "Go."
Li Mu turned around. Zhou Yi suddenly said, "Wait."
Li Mu turned around and asked, "Is there anything else, Your Majesty?"
Zhou Yi tiptoed and kissed him gently on the lips. She said, "Come out soon."
At the entrance of Changle Palace, Linglong saw this scene and suddenly blushed.
Mr. Mei glanced at her and asked, "Why are you blushing?"
Princess Linglong clasped her hands together and said excitedly, "I don't know, but I'm just happy …"
"Ridiculous …" Lord Mei no longer paid any attention to her. When he looked at Shangguan Li, he was stunned and said in surprise, "Ah Li, why are you blushing too?"
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