Chapter 623: Chapter 340: Second Battle at Refining Void (Part 1)

In another direction, the ground cracked open, and a giant Earth Dragon crawled out from the ground, its massive body causing deep fissures wherever it passed, as if it were going to devour everything.

Surrounded by enemies on all sides, as if falling into a heavenly net, and having to endure constant suppression from the spatial treasure, Mo Qian immediately realized he was in big trouble. The assassination was unsuccessful, and he had instead fallen into the opponent’s trap.

The sudden commotion at Li’s Treasure Tower terrified the staff and customers.

"Xue’Er is fine! Go calm everyone down, and also help me put this Spiritual Object away!" Li Mu glanced at Xue’Er, whose face was pale, and indicated.

"Yes, Lord Li!"

Xue’Er now understood what had happened; the assassin was likely dealt with by Li Mu.

Li Mu smiled slightly, his figure flashed, and he entered the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion, disappearing without a trace.

Immediately, the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion transformed into a small Jade Ruyi, slowly falling into Xue’Er’s hands.

Xue’Er quickly put it away, calmed her emotions, and went downstairs to reassure the staff and customers.

Painting Realm Treasure Mansion.

Surrounded by several powerful tamed beasts, Mo Qian was forced to reveal himself, shrouded in a blood-colored mist, looking mysterious and eerie, with vulture-like eyes flashing with fierceness, clearly prepared for a desperate fight.

The Cyan Moon True Dragon, Chi Lian Fire Phoenix, and other tamed beasts merely surrounded him, preventing him from running wildly, their eyes showing a hint of caution, as if waiting for something, not rushing to act.

"Who are you? Why did you try to assassinate me?"

Li Mu’s figure suddenly appeared inside the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion, hovering in midair, looking down at Mo Qian from the protection of the tamed beasts, his gaze cold and questioning.

The assassin before him was not of the Human Race, with two horns on his head, skin a blood color, and exuding a bloody and evil aura. The threat of such a Void Refining Demon was enormous, and being targeted by such a creature, feeling the strong hostility and intense killing intent emanating from him, Li Mu’s spirit involuntarily tensed up.

Mo Qian glared at Li Mu, his eyes filled with hatred and anger. He had lurked for two months for this assassination plan, yet he did not expect such an outcome.

The assassination failed, and instead, he fell into the opponent’s trap, leaving Mo Qian’s heart filled with unwillingness and hatred.

Mo Qian raised his head, staring sharply at Li Mu, and said, "Who I am is not important. What’s important is that you’ve taken something you shouldn’t have."

Li Mu frowned slightly, puzzled in his heart. He didn’t understand what Mo Qian meant, nor did he know what he had done to provoke such people. He knew this matter was not simple, and there must be a deeper background and reason.

"What thing?" Li Mu looked at the other party, puzzled, and coldly said. "I don’t care who you are or what forces you represent, but I warn you, you shouldn’t provoke me!"

Mo Qian was not angry but laughed, as if Li Mu’s unease made him happy, mocking, "Who do you think you are? Don’t be naive! I failed to assassinate you today, but more and stronger people will come!"

The opponent’s tone was filled with provocation and threat, as if telling Li Mu that no matter how he struggled, he couldn’t escape this trouble.

Li Mu’s heart tightened, knowing that the other party’s words were not just empty threats.

This force seemed to be associated with the Nine Demons Sect, and Li Mu was greatly puzzled, wondering what he had taken to provoke them into a never-ending pursuit?

Seeing Li Mu’s confusion, at this moment, the other party spoke again, staring sharply at Li Mu and warning, "If you don’t want trouble, hand over the Water Mansion Key and let me go, and no one will come to assassinate you again. Otherwise, no matter where you hide, my race will hunt you endlessly!"

"Water Mansion Key? What Water Mansion Key?"

Li Mu was momentarily stunned, unable to recall.

"Master, he’s talking about the Water Mansion Key I took from the White Whale Race last time!" At this moment, the Cyan Moon True Dragon interjected and explained.

"Yes, that’s right, hand over the Water Mansion Key quickly!" Mo Qian’s spirit was lifted, and his blood-red eyes stared firmly at the Cyan Moon True Dragon, urging.

"Master, this person is exceptionally evil, the words of such a demon cannot be trusted," the Cyan Jade Ginseng King quickly reminded Li Mu, "Even if you hand over the Water Mansion Key, they will surely not let it rest."

Li Mu nodded upon hearing this, understanding the Cyan Jade Ginseng King’s intentions, knowing that the Water Mansion Key certainly had more significant trouble and danger behind it. He couldn’t easily hand over this hot potato.

"Ha! This Water Mansion Key, my race is determined to obtain. If you hand over this key, my race has no time to bother a mere Divinity Transformation cultivator. If you don’t hand it over, even if you hide in the Immortal Sect’s territory, my race will pursue you endlessly!" Mo Qian retorted coldly.

"If that’s the case, I’ll just give this key to the Profound Celestial Sword Sect!" Li Mu chuckled and indicated.

"How dare you!" Upon hearing this, Mo Qian was furious and roared, "If you think of handing such a treasure to others, my race will not spare you!"

Seeing the other’s intense reaction, Li Mu smiled slightly, confirming that they were indeed after the Water Mansion Key, which made him heave a sigh of relief.

Suddenly seeing Li Mu’s smile, Mo Qian immediately realized that he had fallen for the opponent’s trick.

The other party wasn’t one to take lightly; how could he be willing to hand the Daoist Monarch’s Water Mansion Key to the Profound Celestial Sword Sect!

"Handing over the key is not impossible," Li Mu slowly opened his mouth, "but you must first tell me what secret this Water Mansion Key hides? Why does it make your noble race so nervous?"

Mo Qian’s expression changed, obviously not expecting Li Mu to make such a demand.

"Hand over the Water Mansion Secret Key, let me leave, and I can guarantee my race won’t target you again!" Mo Qian glared at Li Mu, speaking decisively.

Li Mu sneered, "I’ve heard enough of such empty promises! I need to know the secret of this Water Mansion Key, or there’s no deal!"

Confirming that the Water Mansion Key was indeed in this young man’s hands, Mo Qian sneered disdainfully, not saying another word.

Mo Qian began to observe the surroundings, searching for a chance to escape. He looked around but found himself trapped in a closed space.

After observing for a while, Mo Qian frowned; the strength and quality of spiritual power of this spatial treasure’s suppression far exceeded his imagination. Escaping under the siege of so many transformed beasts was extraordinarily challenging.

"Stop looking; without my permission, you can’t escape unless you tell me the secret of the Water Mansion." Li Mu chuckled deeply, continuing to delay.

Mo Qian cursed inwardly but had to admit that Li Mu’s words were not false.

"You come from the Demon Abyss, right? And the Water Mansion Secret Key is related to the Demon Abyss, isn’t it?" Li Mu guessed with a smile while looking at him.

In the Treasure Mansion space, many Spirit Plants were planted; a fight would surely cause significant destruction. Having learned from past experiences, Li Mu dared not be careless. While engaging him in conversation to buy time, he secretly ordered the Wood Element Clone to collect those High-tier Spirit Plants.

"Don’t want to become a short-lived ghost, then don’t pry into so much!" If you hand over the Water Mansion Key, let me leave, you and I shall have no more entanglements. I advise you to be sensible." Mo Qian coldly replied to Li Mu.

Mo Qian was also in no hurry to act, fully releasing his Divine Thought, continuing to seek cracks that could break this space. Fighting within this closed space treasure was evidently disadvantageous to him; he had to quickly find a way to escape.

However, this space seemed exceptionally stable, and he couldn’t find any flaws for the time being.

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Thus, both parties came and went, probing each other, falling into a stalemate.

The Cyan Moon True Dragon, Chi Lian Fire Phoenix, and other tamed beasts were guarding Li Mu around, while Mo Qian was trapped in the middle. They all waited for one another’s next actions as the air was already filled with a murderous aura.

The situation was incredibly tense at this moment, and any small move by either side could trigger a large-scale battle. The confrontation between Li Mu and Mo Qian became increasingly intense, their gazes meeting as if sparks could fly.