143: Confused Xiang Wenyan, Li Mu is about to break through the soul refining and return to the void

A week passed quickly…

In a blacksmith shop in East City.

Xiang Wenyan, wearing a vest and with wheat-colored skin, was covered in sweat.

Looking at the longsword she had just forged, a clear look of disappointment appeared in her eyes.

“Was the forging method wrong? Or was it an issue with the Materials?”

Xiang Wenyan then casually threw the longsword aside, sighing in disappointment.

She had always wanted to forge a weapon she was satisfied with, but every time she forged one, it always had some flaws, failing to meet the standard in her heart.

However, in the past two months, she had become confused, not knowing what to do for a while.

Two months ago, there was even a Dragon incident outside East City, and a person enveloped in lightning fought against the Dragon.

The forest where the person and the Dragon battled, although new grass had started to grow, the destroyed trees and shattered rocks were still there, visible to anyone who passed by.

At first, she was puzzled, not knowing what was happening to this world.

But some time ago, she personally witnessed a gray and white diary appear before her.

It was at that moment, upon seeing the things mentioned in the diary, that she finally understood what had happened to this world.

And then, she became confused.

She didn't know what use her ordinary weapons would have in the face of the future Spiritual Qi revival.

She wondered if her unwavering desire to forge a weapon she was satisfied with was still worth pursuing.

After all, no matter how good the weapons she forged were, they were ultimately Mortal weapons, unable to compare with the weapons of those who Cultivate.

It was precisely because of this that her heart was filled with confusion, not even knowing what the future held for her family's ancestral blacksmith shop…

Xiang Wenyan then went to a seat on the side, sat down, took a sip of water, and picked up the diary again to see if there was any new content updated in it.

However, she was disappointed, though she wasn't surprised at all. After all, the diary hadn't been updated these past few days, likely because its owner was busy with other things.

Just then, the blacksmith shop's door was suddenly opened, and Xiang Wenyan turned her head to see a sturdy man, also with wheat-colored skin, walking in from outside.

The moment the man entered, he immediately noticed Xiang Wenyan inside and then saw the newly forged longsword placed on a nearby table.

He paused slightly, then smiled and said, “Xiaoyan, didn’t you say you weren’t going to forge these things anymore?”

Xiang Wenyan shook her head, but did not answer. After a long silence, she suddenly looked up at the man and asked, “Brother, you said… if Spiritual Qi revives in five years and people from other worlds invade, what will become of us then?”

Upon hearing this, the man clearly didn’t expect her to say such a thing. He shook his head slightly, not taking Xiang Wenyan’s words seriously.

He smiled and said, “You haven’t seemed yourself these past few days. Why have you suddenly become so dejected? This mysterious talk isn’t like you at all.”

But Xiang Wenyan remained silent, then got up and left with the diary.

As she walked out of the blacksmith shop and looked at the clear blue sky outside, she felt a momentary daze.

She truly loved forging; otherwise, she wouldn't have the desire to forge her most satisfying work!

But after knowing the future, Xiang Wenyan didn't know what she should do next for a while…

…………

Meanwhile, in the Cave Heaven Small World.

The effect of the Time Array Command had dissipated, but Li Mu was still sitting cross-legged in his original spot, with no signs of waking up.

However, the continuously rising Qi that had initially emanated from his body had disappeared. He looked ordinary, just like a common person.

It was as if… he had returned to his true, unadorned state.

Linglong, who was beside him, immediately rushed over to check on the situation after the Time Array Command disappeared.

But when she saw Li Mu’s current state, a tiny hint of confusion appeared in her large head.

She tilted her head, looking at Li Mu, then extended a claw to touch him, finding that Li Mu showed no reaction at all.

It couldn't understand why its two-legged master now looked just like an ordinary person.

Suddenly, the clever Linglong thought of something that made her happy.

For example: if the two-legged master became an ordinary person, wouldn't this Dragon finally be able to stand tall?

As soon as she thought of this, Linglong became extremely happy, instantly feeling her back straighten…

However, the next second, Linglong, who was reveling in her happiness, suddenly sensed a movement from Li Mu beside her. Her happiness instantly froze.

She then lowered her head to look at Li Mu and found that Li Mu had awakened at some point and was looking at her with a faint, knowing smile.

Linglong: “???”

“Little fellow, you were quite active just now. I sensed it all.”

Linglong: “!!!”

Linglong’s eyes widened, full of disbelief, as she looked at Li Mu.

A large “Danger” sign appeared in her mind!

But Linglong quickly reacted.

That’s not right!

The two-legged master has become an ordinary person! This Linglong can be super brave now! The two-legged master can't beat her anymore!

Li Mu slowly stood up. He had been in the Time Array Command for seven years without moving, so he stretched his legs and feet.

Then he glanced at her, and his Cultivation instantly burst forth, shaking the entire Cave Heaven Small World.

The powerful energy formed a hurricane that swept through the entire Cave Heaven Small World, making it difficult for Linglong to even open her eyes.

However, Li Mu quickly retracted his Qi again.

At this moment, Linglong was stunned.

Her eyes were wide, staring at Li Mu, and she remained unresponsive for a long time.

She completely failed to understand why the seemingly unremarkable two-legged master could still unleash power even more terrifying than before.

Oh no, oh no, will this Linglong be even more unable to stand tall in the future???

Seeing Linglong's stunned expression, Li Mu found it amusing but didn't pay it much mind.

He simply said, “I plan to go out for a while. You stay here and wait for me to return!”

Having said that, without waiting for Linglong's response, Li Mu's figure directly vanished from the Cave Heaven Small World.

However, the moment Li Mu appeared in Heng City outside, the clouds in the sky immediately began to churn, and a large amount of dark clouds started to gather.

Li Mu looked up at the changes in the sky and nodded slightly: “Indeed, there are no complete Heaven and Earth Laws within the Cave Heaven Small World!”

“To Breakthrough into the Refining Spirit to Return to Emptiness Realm, one still needs to come to the outside world to experience the baptism and tempering of the Heaven and Earth Laws…”

Li Mu then no longer lingered, and his figure disappeared from his spot.

The next second, he appeared on the peak of a mountain in Huping Mountain, and at the same time, he consumed the Breakthrough Pill, which could strengthen his Physical Body and Divine Soul, increasing his probability of entering the Refining Spirit to Return to Emptiness Realm.