I am grinding experience in another world-Chapter 797 - 785: Migration

Inside the wooden hut by the sea, Chen Mu awoke from his meditation.

Inside the Jade Seed, a pale yellow gourd hovered at the center. After a while, the exquisite gourd transformed back into Innate Primordial Qi, dispersing into his body.

"One month of seclusion, and consecutively forging two Spiritual Treasure Talismans, the speed is nearly twice as fast as before."

"Continuing like this, in less than two months, the Yellow Springs Gourd will reach the Ninth Layer!"

Chen Mu rose and walked out of the wooden hut, stretching his back and legs, his face full of smiles.

...

Three days later, deep into the night, the round moon hung high.

The Five Ghosts Paper Dolls swung on the white skin soul-luring lantern on the roof, their crisp and eerie laughter echoing around.

Chen Mu lay on the rocking chair, staring at the starry sky, lost in thought.

Previously, when cultivating the Yellow Springs Gourd Technique, one seclusion lasted only six or seven days, and he would always rest for a day or two afterward.

This time, with the Yin Spirit Sky Demon Body merging, the Spiritual Deity greatly increased, indirectly reducing the difficulty of the Yellow Springs Gourd Technique. Addicted to gaining experience, Chen Mu undertook seclusion for a whole month.

The progress of the Primordial Talisman condensation was pleasing, but indeed, his Spirit was very fatigued. For these three days, he either lay idly or went out to sea fishing.

Time passed slowly, and at a certain moment, a golden glow appeared at the edge of the moon in the sky, resembling dense spring rain as the Emperor's Liquid arrived as expected, pulling Chen Mu back to reality.

"Its appearance truly looks so similar."

"I wonder what exactly is different between the Emperor's Liquid cultivated through the Plague Immortal Technique and the Mili Heavenly Emperor's Liquid."

Chen Mu rose and came to the edge of the corridor, muttering as he gazed at the golden thread-like rain.

"The Emperor's Liquid cultivated through the Plague Immortal Technique can benefit the Spirit, while the Mili Heavenly Emperor's Liquid can also stimulate Exotic Beast Bloodline to transform and return to ancestry."

"But I don't know whether this Mili Heavenly Emperor's Liquid is also useful for Qi Cultivators."

Despite his curiosity, Chen Mu dared not rashly consume it for exploration.

After all, it is something cast down from the Outer Heaven Mili Sky, who knows if there are any traps inside.

"It should be said, there certainly are hidden dangers within!"

"The three Taoist Ancestors are leading Qi Cultivators in attacking Mili Sky. It's impossible for them not to have laid a trap in this Emperor's Liquid."

Thinking this, Chen Mu instinctively took a step back.

Though he had previously gathered Emperor's Liquid to stimulate Monster Awakening, he himself did not wish to touch this stuff at all.

"If it weren't for the potential conspiracy behind this Emperor's Liquid, it actually looks quite beautiful."

Chen Mu raised his head, happily admiring the golden thread-like rain in the sky.

A quarter of an hour later, the Emperor's Liquid did not cease as usual.

As he was puzzled, countless bright large fireballs emerged from the golden moon. Dragging long tail flames, they fell to various parts of the earth, resembling a grand meteor shower.

"This is... something happened!"

Chen Mu's whole body tensed.

...

For a full hour, this Emperor's Liquid finally completely stopped. Countless massive fireballs landed in various parts of the earth.

In his mind, the Mechanical Talisman Seed suddenly began to resonate.

Institute Yuan?

Chen Mu quickly connected to the Mechanical Talisman Seed far away, tens of thousands of miles.

"Are there Mili Heavenly Demon Monsters inside the fireballs?"

"Is the chaos in Yizhou intensifying, and should all personnel be withdrawn completely?"

Luckily, those fireballs did not fall at this seaside outpost!

Chen Mu realized this and couldn't help but feel relief.

Slightly sentimental, he immediately activated Ghost Gate, heading to the Yizhou interior to gather people.

Previously, in order to search as thoroughly as possible for the scattered Qi Cultivators throughout Yizhou, the disciples of Nine Peaks Mountain were divided into several teams.

Upon receiving the withdrawal message, most were scattered afar.

Together with Yuan Zhen, Chen Mu spent three days, finally gathering all the disciples to bring back.

Fortunately, they didn't encounter those Mili Heavenly Demons falling from the sky, all safely returned to the seaside outpost.

After returning the Vermilion Feather Sword to Chen Mu, Yuan Zhen immediately returned to the mountainside Jiufeng Hall, using a Secret Technique to contact the Yellow Springs Sect.

Soon, Tang Zhimu also came over.

"With such a great upheaval, the Upper Court should be sending someone to support now." In front of the thatched hut, Tang Zhimu remarked tactfully.

Chen Mu nodded slightly.

Back when Outer Heaven Demons invaded Hai Province, the Thousand Mechanisms Sect did exactly this.

Sect Master Lv Yue appeared with personnel, rallying everyone's strength in a carpet-style sweep to eradicate the rampaging demon monsters. Here in Yizhou, it's probably no different.

"By then, there will be quite a fierce battle." Chen Mu tugged at the corners of his mouth.

Luckily, now that his Daoist Foundation is established, with Magic Treasure Yin Mistaken Yang at his side, Candle Dragon Transformation Secret Technique for killing enemies, and the Heavenly Demon Armor for protection, he's no longer that initial little Qi Refiner.

Even if he has to personally face the battlefield, surely... should... probably be able to protect himself... right?

Ugh!

"Ultimately, still lacking a bit in Dao."

"If I had achieved Primordial Spirit, Invulnerable to All Techniques, eternal life, where would I still fear these little Heavenly Demons!"

Chen Mu secretly hummed to himself.

Just have to wait for Yuan Zhen to finish his retreat and scout out the situation in advance.

If I can find a job that's not too dangerous, that would be best.

Hmm, it's a good idea to deploy Daoist Soldiers at various locations within the Ghost Gate.

...

In the evening, before Chen Mu could seek out Yuan Zhen for information, Yuan Zhen had already gathered him at the beach.

Also present were Hu Sheng, Lin Tu, Tang Zhimu, and others.

Qi cultivators above the Condensing Aperture at Nine Peaks Mountain were all assembled together.

Subsequently, Yuan Zhen took out a fist-sized white jade orb covered with golden patterns, asking everyone to inject their mana into it.

As the pillar of mana rose, the jade orb vanished into the void, replaced by a white jade portal as high as a seven or eight-story building.

Heavenly Gate?

A portal that can use the power of All Heaven Star to instantly transport people dozens of miles away to the Outer Heaven Star?

Is the Yellow Springs Sect planning to draw troops from the Outer Heaven Star to suppress the Heavenly Demon?

"As per the command of Luofu Taoist Ancestor, all Qi cultivators under the Yellow Springs Sect are to immediately head to Mistaken Heaven," Yuan Zhen solemnly announced.

This can't be right, can it?

Not sending people to eliminate the demons is one thing, but now taking all the Qi cultivators to Mistaken Heaven.

What about Yizhou?

Abandoning it to let the Heavenly Demon wreak havoc?

"This arrangement is to concentrate force for a swift occupation of Mistaken Heaven."

"Once their lair is destroyed, these demon monsters will become rootless, making them easier to eliminate," Yuan Zhen explained.

But in doing so, the ordinary mortals and local monsters in Ba State within Yizhou might suffer heavy casualties.

Could the big players making these decisions really not have thought of this?

Chen Mu's heart sank.

"We can only comply with the Taoist Ancestor's decree," Yuan Zhen shook his head helplessly.

Actually...it's not necessary to comply so strictly.

Chen Mu nodded in agreement on the surface, but internally he was pondering whether to escape.

"Mr. Chen doesn't want to go to Outer Heaven?" Yuan Zhen looked at Chen Mu, sensing something off about his expression.

He had heard from others that Mr. Chen seemed well-versed in the art of escape.

Of course, he doesn't want to go.

War is one thing, but fighting on someone else's turf is obviously fraught with danger.

"You're joking, I am a Daoist Soldier of the Yellow Springs Sect, I have to go even if I don't want to," Chen Mu feigned helplessness with a shrug.

Well, that might not be entirely true.

Luo Ding, who held the Contractual Decree, was killed by Mr. Chen. The Daoist Soldier Contract isn't all that foolproof.

Perhaps he possesses a Magic Artifact containing the power of the Taoist Ancestor to counteract the backlash from the contract.

Yuan Zhen smiled without pressing further, instead offering words of comfort to the crowd.

"With this massive gathering of Qi cultivators in Mistaken Heaven, plus three Taoist Ancestors personally stationed, Mistaken Heaven might not be as perilous as imagined."

"Staying in Yizhou, isolated and unsupported, would likely be more dangerous."

"The path of Qi cultivation truly requires avoiding danger but it also demands bravery and diligence."

"In every crisis, while there is danger, there is also opportunity."

"With three elusive Taoist Ancestors personally involved, the opportunities within Mistaken Heaven must be substantial."

"Perhaps it might even advance your Dao path."

The crowd, initially uneasy, gradually calmed down, with a few showing expressions of eager anticipation.

Although Chen Mu didn't care much for opportunities, he knew that joining the group to Outer Heaven was more suitable than remaining in Yizhou alone.

The God-sending Order he held only lasts for a year; despite his rapid improvement, he couldn't guarantee refining the Yellow Springs Gourd within a year.

If he doesn't follow the group to Outer Heaven, there won't be enough Heavenly Star Essence, and his Dao progress will stall.

Even if by luck he successfully refines it, he still needs to consider his future cultivation path.

If he bolts now, rejoining the Yellow Springs Sect might prove difficult.

Moreover, as Yuan Zhen remarked, with the sect collectively moving to Outer Heaven, Yizhou's power would be vacant, making staying riskier.

"What's wrong with this world?"

"Can't it allow people a peaceful life?" Chen Mu grumbled inwardly.

Reflecting on over twenty years of Qi refining, wherever he went, trouble followed. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Is he truly cursed?

No!

There's definitely nothing wrong with me!

This world has issues!

Chen Mu was resolute.