After more than a month of voyage, Li Mu and his party finally reached the Central State Spirit Realm.

"Finally here!"

On the deck, Li Mu gazed at the gradually clearer continent ahead, excitement gleaming in his eyes as he couldn’t help but exclaim.

This journey was not as easy as he had imagined. Apart from encountering the Thunder Roc Demon Swarm and tribulation cultivators blocking their path, they also faced many unexpected events, such as a violent large storm and foggy weather that led to a lost course, and various other issues.

The Earth Element Spirit Ship traversing such a long distance and arriving safely was no easy task.

"Is that the Central Continent up ahead, my lord?"

Liu Yalan asked in amazement. She had never seen such a vast and boundless continent, the Spiritual Qi so dense it gathered into clouds, resembling soft white cotton candy, or like celestial clouds in a fairyland, giving a sense of transcending the mundane.

"Yes! However, we are at the edge of the continent; it will take us another half-day’s journey to reach our destination," Li Mu explained with a smile.

"Sister Liu, once we return to the Seven Profound Sect, you’ll understand the difference in spiritual power between Ten Thousand Stars Island and the Sect!" Xue’Er said with a proud smile.

Liu Yalan nodded, looking at Li Mu with admiration in her eyes.

Half a day’s time passed like a fleeting shadow. The Earth Element Spirit Ship cut a brilliant trajectory through the void, like a meteor chasing the moon, swiftly reaching the skies above the Seven Gods Mountain and slowly descending.

Standing on the deck of the Spirit Ship, Li Mu gazed into the distance at the familiar scenery of Seven Gods Mountain, smiled gently, and with a wave, put away the Earth Element Spirit Ship. Then, together with Liu Yalan and Xue’Er, they sped towards the Sect Leader’s Mansion like the wind.

Sensing Li Mu’s return, the Jade-Eyed Golden Ape, Cyan Jade Ginseng King, and a group of other beast-taming companions leapt out from several Spirit Peaks to welcome him back.

The elders of the Seven Profound Sect also came out of their residences, their faces filled with anticipation and excitement, warmly welcoming the Sect Master’s return.

The Jade-Eyed Golden Ape walked up to Li Mu, its deep eyes revealing a hint of grievance, saying, "Master, you’re finally back. Why didn’t you call us along when you went out! You should let us be by your side, easing some of your burden."

"Yeah! Master, bring us along. In case something happens, we’ll have helpers!" the Cyan Jade Ginseng King chimed in.

Seeing the expressions of the beast companions, a warmth surged through Li Mu’s heart. He laughed heartily and gestured quickly, "It was a last-minute decision; next time I go out, I’ll definitely bring you all."

Just then, Fang Shixin hurriedly walked over, with a hint of nervousness on his face, signaling to Li Mu, "Sect Master, the Upper Sect has sent people several times to inquire about your whereabouts. You’d better go see them quickly! They seem to be quite anxious."

Upon hearing this, Li Mu nodded knowingly.

Throughout the journey, his Elder Token kept receiving messages. The Profound Celestial Sword Sect sent people to inquire about his whereabouts, surely related to the events that happened on Ten Thousand Stars Island.

Li Mu turned to look at Xue’Er, signaling, "Xue’Er, please take good care of Shopkeeper Liu. I’ll go over for a bit. We’ll discuss things once I’m back."

With that, Li Mu turned and flew towards the direction of the Upper Sect using Sword Control, leaving a group of elders and beast companions watching his retreating figure.

Profound Celestial Sword Sect, Profound Celestial Hall.

As Li Mu entered the hall, he immediately felt a solemn atmosphere.

In the center of the hall, several elders were discussing some important matters with serious expressions. Upon seeing Li Mu’s arrival, a hint of surprise and joy appeared on their faces.

"Elder Li, you’ve finally returned!" Qiu Changming was the first to stand, looking at Li Mu with a relieved expression, his face full of joy.

"Elder Li, are you alright? It’s good that you’re back, it’s good that you’re back!" The other elders also stood up one after another, their faces showing comforting smiles as if all their worries and anxieties vanished at this moment.

"Yes! I’ll go notify Sword Master Feng right away. He’s been very concerned about your whereabouts!" an elder eagerly said, and with that, he immediately took out a Spiritual Token and started contacting.

Seeing this elder’s eager actions, Li Mu couldn’t help but frown slightly, deep in thought. He could feel everyone’s concern for him, which warmed his heart. However, he also acutely sensed that this matter was not simple.

Inwardly contemplating, Li Mu’s expression remained neutral. He knew that at this critical moment, he must stay calm and composed, without revealing any flaws.

"I encountered some matters outside that delayed me, causing concern to all the elders, but does this matter need to trouble the Sword Master?" Li Mu asked with slight doubt, wanting to know more details about the issue but not wanting to seem overly eager.

Qiu Changming heard this, smiled wryly, and explained to Li Mu, "Elder Li, this matter is a long story. You’ll understand once Sword Master Feng arrives."

Li Mu nodded silently, not saying more. The most important thing now was to remain calm and patient, waiting for Sword Master Feng’s arrival. Only then could he fully understand the entire context of the incident and make the appropriate response.

Their concern for him, even to the point where Sword Master Feng personally inquired, must be because the reasons for the battle at Ten Thousand Stars Island have been revealed!

As time slowly passed, the atmosphere in the hall gradually became somewhat awkward. The elders continued to discuss sect affairs in low voices, while Li Mu sat quietly in his seat, without disturbing them, merely waiting silently for Sword Master Feng’s arrival.