277: Linglong: Transformed into Zuanlong...

Moon.

Time flew by in a blink during his Breakthrough in cultivation; after an unknown period, the dark clouds enveloping Li Mu slowly dispersed, and everything returned to tranquility…

After Li Mu’s cultivation Breakthrough ended, he took a deep breath, fully retracting the immense aura of his cultivation.

At this moment, he seemed to have become a brilliant star in the Universe, emitting a revered light.

The Moon’s surface, which had been utterly ravaged, began to rapidly restore itself to its original state with a casual wave of Li Mu’s hand.

The shattered rocks and dust seemed to be pieced back together by an invisible hand, returning the Moon to its original appearance.

This scene was astonishing, as if witnessing a miraculous act of restoration.

Immediately after, Li Mu’s figure flickered, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards Earth.

During this process, he felt an unprecedented lightness and freedom.

Time seemed to slow down considerably, and the surrounding starry sky became exceptionally clear.

And it only took Li Mu less than a minute to fly back from the Moon!

This surprised him a bit; it seemed his speed had also increased significantly…

Feeling the even more surging energy within his body than before, Li Mu casually waved his hand, and a light blade instantly flew out.

The light blade was extremely fast and grew larger with the wind, instantly forming a giant crescent shape that pierced through a distant mountain peak.

The light blade cut through the mountain peak without causing any disturbance, like a sharp blade cutting through tofu.

Because it was a flat cut, the severed mountain peak did not collapse; only the equally severed trees fell, proving the light blade’s true existence.

Upon seeing this, Li Mu nodded; the improvement in his strength was also very evident.

Although a mountain peak like this could also be cut by someone in the Spirit Refining to Return to Emptiness Realm, it could not be done as silently as just now.

Now that he had advanced to the Early Stage of Refining Void and Combining Dao Level, even if those Hidden Families were to emerge later, they would not affect him.

Li Mu’s lips curved slightly upward, and then he casually cast Spiritual Qi at the distant, pierced mountain peak, which quickly returned to its previous appearance.

Moreover, he felt that after he stepped into the Realm of Refining Void and Combining Dao Level, a wonderful feeling arose in the ethereal—every movement, every breath, seemed to perfectly align with the Dao rhythm between Heaven and Earth.

It was as if, as long as he wished, he could freely mobilize the Heaven and Earth Laws and use them as his means of attack.

Upon reaching the Refining Void and Combining Dao Level Realm, it seemed that the Primordial Spirit had already left its imprint on the Heaven and Earth Great Dao, becoming more attuned to the Law energy between Heaven and Earth.

Whether it was a raise of a hand, a flick of a foot, or a thought, it could trigger changes in the surrounding environment, even altering the rules and order of Heaven and Earth within a small range.

And those powers that previously required specific magical techniques to unleash could now be wielded with ease.

For example, controlling wind, fire, thunder, and lightning, moving mountains, and filling seas—unimaginable abilities—could now be achieved in an instant.

This control over the Heaven and Earth Laws, like a deity holding sway over life and death, granted the Refining Void and Combining Dao Level practitioners unparalleled strength and majesty.

Li Mu closed his eyes, carefully sensing the surging power flowing within him; he nodded with satisfaction, then opened his eyes, preparing to return to the Cave Heaven Small World.

Li Mu thought of Linglong and the little fox, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and a smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of his mouth; his figure flickered, and he instantly arrived at the Cave Heaven Small World.

At this time, the Cave Heaven Small World had also undergone some significant changes due to Li Mu’s cultivation improvement; the interior of the Cave Heaven Small World had expanded several times in overall size, and the Spiritual Qi was even more abundant than before, like a fairyland.

Because of the changes in the Cave Heaven Small World, Linglong and the little fox, one Dragon and one fox, were exceptionally excited, exploring all the newly changed things…

It wasn't until Linglong saw Li Mu entering that she stopped.

Linglong stared blankly and confusedly at Li Mu standing in front of her; she tilted her head, her big, sparkling eyes full of questions as she looked at Li Mu.

What’s wrong with Master?

Why can't Linglong sense Master’s cultivation anymore?

Master’s aura seems to be just like a Mortal’s?!

After a brief moment of thought, Linglong’s eyes sparkled as if she had discovered something interesting.

Did Master go out and come back as a Mortal?!

Yay! Linglong is back on her feet!

Then, she excitedly shook her head, skipping and hopping like a child to Li Mu’s front.

“Master, did you go out for a stroll and turn into a Mortal?”

“Linglong is standing tall! Linglong is now Niohuru Linglong, no longer the Linglong of before.”

Linglong smugly winked at the little fox, as if to say, “Just you wait, you’ll see how amazing I, Niohuru Linglong, am.”

Linglong looked at the little fox’s stunned expression, smiled, and then began to wag her tail, giving Li Mu a Divine Dragon Tail Whip.

However, Linglong didn't notice the playful smile at the corner of Li Mu’s mouth.

He had restrained his aura, and he hadn't expected Linglong to have such mischievous thoughts.

It must be because I restrained my aura, making Linglong think I became a Mortal!

She thought I was a Mortal and immediately became bold and started acting up.

Regarding Linglong’s behavior, I won’t give her Spirit Stones later…

Watching Linglong’s tail whip, Li Mu easily caught it, and Linglong couldn't break free no matter how much she struggled.

Li Mu smiled at the struggling Linglong and said, “Linglong, you’re not being obedient!”

Linglong!!!!

Shock!!

Master is not a Mortal!

It’s over, I overdid it!

Seeing this, Linglong immediately changed her expression, pitifully explaining to Li Mu, “Master, Master, Linglong knows she was wrong, Linglong was just playing with Master, please Master, let go of Linglong’s tail!”

Hearing Linglong’s plea for mercy, Li Mu was also taken aback.

Linglong had been with the little fox for a long time, and her personality had become increasingly mischievous; when she sensed something was wrong, she not only knew how to beg for mercy but also how to act cute and roll around.

Li Mu chuckled inwardly, but his face remained stern, “Then tell me, what did you do wrong?”

Linglong blinked her big eyes, looking wronged, “Linglong shouldn’t have tested Master, and shouldn’t have acted presumptuously just because I thought Master was a Mortal.”

Li Mu couldn't help but laugh out loud, then casually released Linglong’s tail.

Linglong immediately rejoiced, “Thank you, Master!”

However, just as Linglong was about to slip away, Li Mu suddenly spoke again, “However…”

Linglong’s body stiffened, and she cautiously turned her head, “However what?”

“However, for your behavior this time, the Spirit Stones I originally intended for you will not be given to you; they will all be given to the little fox next to you,” Li Mu said with a playful look at Linglong.

Linglong’s eyes instantly looked as if the sky had fallen, “Ah… Linglong’s Spirit Stones…”

The little fox next to her gloated with two barks; Linglong glared at it, and pitifully said, “Master, Master, the little fox doesn’t need that many, Linglong already knows she was wrong…”

Li Mu shook his head helplessly and slowly said, “Absolutely not.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled out some faintly glowing Spirit Stones from his embrace and gently placed them on the ground at his feet.

After doing this, Li Mu turned and left without hesitation, leaving only a receding figure.

Linglong’s eyes widened, watching as the little fox agilely pounced on the Spirit Stones and quickly put them into its pouch.

Seeing the excited look on the little fox’s face, Linglong immediately became displeased, and with a tail whip, she sent the still-excited little fox flying.

She then started a barrage of Anzuan-style insults at the little fox, with extremely foul language.