Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 442: 448

The attack of the Black Bear Devil marked the beginning of this chaotic battle between cultivators and the Devil Race.

To avoid harming the Millennium Lifespan Grass with the aftermath of their attacks, both cultivators and the Devil Race tacitly moved towards the distance.

Of course, everyone knew that the closer they got, the easier it would be to seize the grass once it matured, so a battle circle formed a few miles away from the Longevity Grass.

In this way, they could ensure that they were in an advantageous position and block the cultivators and Devil Race behind them, and their fighting was very restrained, for fear of accidentally damaging the Longevity Grass.

”A defeated underling dares to act arrogant?!” Li Zhirui said with disdain, not taking the Black Bear Devil seriously at all.

But its presence did give Li Zhirui an idea!

That was to use the fight with the Black Bear Devil as a means to get as close as possible to the Millennium Lifespan Grass and then wait for the right moment to strike.

Consequently, under Li Zhiruiʼs deliberate control, their battlefield moved closer and closer to the center, where the Longevity Grass was gradually maturing.

And as a result, although the Black Bear Devilʼs expression grew ugly, its offensive slowed considerably, since it also didnʼt want to harm the Longevity Grass.

”You scoundrel! Coward! Despicable wretch, to think you would use such methods to tie my hands and feet!” the Black Bear Devil roared furiously.

Li Zhirui gave it a cold glance, and asked calmly, ”Are you looking for death?”

”If you canʼt wait to embrace death, I can lend you a hand!”

Despite the complete lack of killing intent, the Black Bear Devil trembled all over, its heart feeling as if clutched by a giant hand that could crush it into pieces with just a little more pressure.

After the initial fear, the Black Bear Devil became even angrier, its eyes ablaze as if fiery flames were igniting behind it, wanting to burn Li Zhirui to ashes.

Unfortunately, with the Longevity Grass nearby, the Black Bear Devil was doomed not to let loose completely. Accustomed to fighting fiercely and violently, the ferocious beast could now only engage Li Zhirui with hesitation, which was extremely frustrating.

However, Li Zhirui didnʼt have this problem, as his current cultivation level allowed him to control the strength of his spells very well, handling attacks with ease.

Li Zhirui didnʼt even bother about the Black Bear Devil glaring at him, wishing to flay and dismember him, crush his bones into dust—it was a beast he was familiar with, which lessened the pressure on him.

That was also why Li Zhirui didnʼt swiftly finish off the Black Bear Devil with a quick strike because it simply couldnʼt stop him. Had it been another Devil Beast, he might have had to waste time testing it out.

At this time, Li Zhirui focused most of his attention on the Millennium Lifespan Grass, waiting for it to mature. Once it did, he would observe the situation, such as making sure no second Nascent Soul True Lord intervened.

Then, depending on the circumstances, if there was no problem, he would find an opportunity to trap the Black Bear Devil and snatch the Longevity Grass.

Afterward, he could find some desolate place, hide in a space, and wait for ten days or half a month—who would be able to find him then?

Of course, that was quite a long time. After a few days, these people would disperse, and he could then return to Wanxian Island with the Millennium Lifespan Grass!

However, sometimes, even the best-laid plans can go astray.

Soon, several hours had passed, and there were several more corpses on Mount Hongdai, belonging to both cultivators and Devil Beasts.

Who would have thought that Golden Core Cultivators, who were seen as superior in the eyes of outsiders, were here,

The Millennium Lifespan Grass was about to mature, and everyoneʼs fighting had slowed down a lot, with some even stopping completely. Only a few spots were still engaged in combat, including Li Zhirui and the Black Bear Devil.

”Damn it! What are you doing!” As Li Zhirui got serious, the Black Bear Devil found it increasingly difficult to cope. Though its hide was thick and flesh resilient, numerous scars appeared on its body.

”To execute you!” Li Zhiruiʼs statement was as casual as sipping a glass of water.

And at the other few battlefields that were still fighting, the idea was similar—they mainly felt that their chances of grabbing the Millennium Lifespan Grass from so many cultivators were slim, so it was better to gain substantial benefits from the Devil Beasts or cultivators instead.

”Dream on!” The Black Bear Devilʼs body suddenly enlarged dozens of times, becoming like a small hill and forcing the nearby cultivators and the Devil Race to retreat.

”Foolish brat, so brave yet so unstrategic.” Li Zhirui let out a disdainful snort. Following that, the ground thunderously collapsed into a large hole, the Black Bear Devil tumbling down—or more accurately, yanked down by countless vines into the pit.

”Rest in peace, and hope that in your next life, you will not be so foolish,” Li Zhirui murmured indifferently as he looked down at the giant bear struggling wildly, howling pitifully, then begging for mercy.

For the sake of a Black Widow with ulterior motives, who would drain you at any time and then flay you alive, he dared to stand against Li Zhirui, who was at Golden Core Perfection, with his mere Golden Core Late Stage cultivation. This was his greatest folly.

With the Millennium Lifespan Grass soon to mature and in order to kill the Black Bear Devil quickly to prevent him from intervening, Li Zhirui had used the severely poisonous vines that he hadnʼt used for a long time!

And it wasnʼt just one, but as many as ten, their terrifying and dreadful toxins quickly robbing the Black Bear Devil of its life.

Li Zhiruiʼs action of killing the Black Bear Devil did not attract much attention, as everyoneʼs focus was on the soon-to-mature Longevity Grass.

In less than half a moment, a fragrance that refreshed the heart but was indescribable wafted through the air. Suddenly, everyone realized the Longevity Grass was ripe!

Li Zhirui did not immediately make a move, but walked forward quietly, getting as close as possible to the Longevity Grass.

”Hahaha, the Longevity Grass is mine!” Suddenly, a Golden Core Cultivator turned into a streak of light, heading straight for the Longevity Grass.

Unfortunately, he had just started moving when he was annihilated by a combined effort from cultivators and Devil Beasts on the way. Facing dozens of Golden Core attacks, he had no power to resist.

Seeing this scene, Li Zhiruiʼs expression also grew more solemn, because even he could not reach the Millennium Lifespan Grass unscathed.

Although he was now only a short two or three miles from the Longevity Grass, if Li Zhirui hurried at full speed, he could reach and take the grass in just a few moments.

But!

It was possible that someone seeing this might hold the thought that if they could not have the Longevity Grass, then no one else should, and they might act to destroy the herb.

ʼLetʼs wait and see, no need to rush, thereʼs still time!ʼ Li Zhirui told himself in his heart.

Indeed, the Longevity Grass had just ripened, and it would be several hours before it withered.

Moreover, the cultivators and the Devil Race were at a standoff, with no one daring to be the second bird to stick its head out, because everyone knew all too well that once they took the first step, they would be attacked by the masses!