Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 347 - 353: Evidence

”Damn it!”

”Have they discovered us?”

Upon learning of Li Zhiruiʼs arrival, the evil cultivators immediately became immensely panicked, each thinking of ways to escape.

Unfortunately, in front of Li Zhirui and Da Qing, the movements of this group of Foundation Establishment-level evil cultivators could not escape the divine sense of the two.

”I never expected your Niu Family would do such a thing!” Li Zhirui righteously and indignantly rebuked, ”Has my Li family ever wronged you in any way?!”

”The tribute you pay each year is the lowest under the rule of Shen Leishan, and yet youʼre allowed to take on missions to accumulate contribution value. Is this how you repay us?”

The reason why Li Zhirui was putting on an act was that he wanted to use it as evidence to submit to Shen Leishan; therefore, he deliberately recorded it with a Memory Stone.

After all, they couldnʼt possibly take action against a vassal power within Myriad Thunder State based just on their word, right?

Moreover, this demeanor could also prove that the Li family had not known before and had ʼaccidentallyʼ found out.

Li Zhirui entered the Niu Familyʼs territory under the guise of concern and consolation, then ʼunintentionallyʼ discovered the evil aura on them, which led to his great anger.

Not letting Xiaoqing come out was also because of the Memory Stone; he did not want to reveal that Xiaoqing had already advanced to the third rank.

Li Zhiruiʼs cultivation speed was fast enough as it was. If he had two third-rank Spirit Beasts as well, some people might become restless and make a move against him!

”Heh!” The Clan Leader of the Niu Family sneered, ”Now that itʼs come to this, thereʼs nothing more to be said.”

”Let us witness the power of a Golden Core cultivator!”

Actually, the demands of the Li family on their subordinates were not high, and were at least lower than those of other hegemonic powers, but human desire is insatiable and could never be fully satisfied.

Moreover, the cultivation speed of evil cultivator methods was notoriously fast, easily ensnaring cultivators whose commitment to the path was not resolute enough.

”Alas!” Li Zhirui sighed with regret. ”Your whole family has entered the path of evil. Today, I shall act on behalf of heaven to purge your sins.”

As his voice fell, countless vines erupted from the ground, growing wildly and swiftly wrapping around the mountain peak over a hundred feet high. Leaves turned into blades, mowing down the evil cultivatorsʼ lives like cutting grass.

However, after Li Zhirui cast this spell, his mana was ʼalmostʼ entirely drained, and he swayed, about to fall. Had it not been for Da Qingʼs timely support, he likely would have dropped straight down from the clouds.

About a quarter of an hour later, there was a tinge of color back on Li Zhiruiʼs pale face. He looked down at the bodies everywhere, from the old about to be buried to the newborn infants; nearly a thousand living beings, all had lost their breath.

Then, with compassion for the world, he sighed, ”If you had cultivated honestly, one day you might have become something great. Why be so eager for quick success and instant benefits, only to end up harming your own lives?”

After the act was over, Li Zhirui immediately turned off the Memory Stone, relieved, ”This is really too much trouble!”

But it was necessary. To lower the risk to himself, he had to perform this act to make everything appear, at least, a bit more justifiable.

”Now, letʼs see how Shen Leishan will react,” Li Zhirui said as he took out the Messaging Artifact and reported the situation to Li Shiqing.

”I will contact Shen Leishan immediately!” Li Shiqing replied, ”You take the Memory Stone and hurry to Shen Leishan.”

While the Messaging Artifact was flashing, Sect Leader Lei Tian was discussing matters with a group of Elders.

Now that there was time, it was only natural to thoroughly investigate the origins of the evil cultivators, as well as their hiding places, in order to once and for all expel them from Myriad Thunder State and restore the regionʼs former prosperity and peace.

”Hmm?” Lei Tian looked at the flickering magic artifact, his eyebrows knitting slightly. The Li family suddenly reaching out, could something be up?

After pondering for a moment, he waved his hand for the others to quiet down; then he activated the artifact, and Li Shiqingʼs voice immediately came through.

”Sect Leader Lei, we have discovered the hiding place of the evil cultivators...” Li Shiqing briefly explained the process of discovery before continuing, ”Those evil cultivators are hiding among the smaller forces!”

”In that case, they can avoid detection and acquire the latest news from the Supreme Ancestor Sect through the infiltrated forces, enabling them to evade in time.”

”Are you speaking the truth?” Lei Tianʼs face grew very serious. If it were true, it would greatly reduce their workload, but if it were false, he feared it might lead to complete disloyalty and estrangement from their vassal forces.

Of course, the consequences for the Li family deceiving them would be very grim.

”Sect Leader Lei, every word I say is the truth!” Li Shiqing hastily assured, ”My grandson is currently flying towards Myriad Thunder State, holding in his hands evidence that the entire Niu Family are evil cultivators!”

”If this is true, then your Li family will have established great merit. Shen Leishan will definitely not treat you unfairly!”

Lei Tian didnʼt spell out the consequences of deceit; after all, the power disparity was too great, and some things simply didnʼt need to be said.

After uttering a word, he closed the messaging artifact.

”What do you think about what this person has said? True or false?” Lei Tian asked the Elders in the hall.

”Would he dare to lie about such a matter?” A single statement left everyone speechless, indeed, would the Li family dare to lie to Shen Leishan? Moreover, wasnʼt a Golden Core cultivator arriving posthaste with evidence?

”Then letʼs prepare as if itʼs true. Once the news is confirmed, lead the disciples out immediately to eradicate these ignorant evil cultivators!”

He had just assumed power, only to encounter the havoc wrought by evil cultivators in Myriad Thunder State, causing him great embarrassment. Lei Tianʼs heart was filled with loathing for the evil cultivators, and now that there was an opportunity, he naturally wanted to violently vent the anger in his heart.

The many Elders rose one after another, beginning to mobilize disciples and prepare the teams.

Several hours later, Li Zhirui, who had rushed over in haste, entered Shen Leishanʼs sect main hall under the guidance of a designated person.

”Li Zhirui pays respects to all Dao friends!”

After exchanging greetings with everyone, an eager voice asked, ”Li, the evidence in your hands, could you present it for us to see?”

”Of course!” Li Zhirui took out the Memory Stone and activated it, and suddenly, a screen of light shot out, forming an image in midair.

The beginning of the image was Li Zhiruiʼs reprimand...

Upon seeing Li Zhirui use just a single move to annihilate the entire Niu Family, ripples of shock spread through the hearts of the Elders. To them, Foundation Establishment really could wipe out a large group with a mere wave of the hand.

But Li Zhirui had used just one move to slaughter a small clan. They asked themselves, and knew they simply couldnʼt do it.

Several Elders shot meaningful glances at Li Zhirui, who sat at the farthest edge.

But, they soon saw Li Zhirui, spent of mana, which calmed the Elders who had initially been nervous or had other thoughts. If it was to this extent, then it was not something they couldnʼt achieve.