Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 918: Chapter 924: Seal the Island

”Some forces haven’t given up, resorting to all sorts of methods to obtain the ’Wanling Sutra.’”

”Due to heavy casualties among clan members who went abroad for training, the attention of Li Xiansong and others was drawn. It was only when a few clan members escaped from an ambush and returned to Wanxian Island to report the matter that they realized the cultivation techniques of the clan were coveted by many forces!”

”Given that the Li family’s strength was quite formidable, those forces were capturing the members of the Li family in secret, trying to obtain their cultivation techniques.”

”As soon as Li Xiansong learned of this, he immediately convened a family meeting, summoning all the Elders to discuss a solution.”

”’The enemy is hidden, and according to the information sent back by those clan members, there is at least one Nascent Soul Cultivator among the ambush team; we are essentially powerless to resolve it,’” one Elder said with a frown.”

”Once the Li family sends out powerful members, those cultivators would definitely hide and strike later. Is the Li family supposed to let its members continuously search outside?”

”’Yes, and these forces might also launch infiltrations against the family,’” said another Elder with deep concerns.”

”Though every clan member makes a Way Oath and a Heart Demon Oath before cultivating, and for techniques after reaching the Golden Core Realm, a Soul Jade Slip is added to ensure the methods aren’t leaked.”

”Perhaps there’s no solution for the Soul Jade Slip because the instant someone tries to transmit the technique externally, the slip would explode, shattering the spiritual soul!”

”But with the Heart Demon Oath and the Way Oath, if a cultivator is willing to abandon their own path and endure the agony of the Heart Demon devouring their soul, they can record the technique on a Jade Slip.”

”Li Xiansong’s brows were tightly furrowed, his expression growing increasingly grim. If such a serious oversight occurred during his tenure, how could he face anyone afterward?’”

”’Notify all clan members, they must learn the Seal Spell Imprint!’”

”This is the most widespread, ancient, and effective secret technique in the Profound Origin Realm to prevent the leakage of cultivation techniques.”

”Its effectiveness is similar to that of the Soul Jade Slip, only the seal is more complex.”

”The Li family had also bought it from the Xuanfa Pavilion after becoming a Divine Transformation family, spending a significant amount of Spirit Stones.”

”Of course, the version the Li family bought was the most original one. Different clans and sects would modify it based on this, making it more difficult to decipher.”

”Nevertheless, the challenge of breaking it remains significant.”

”After buying it, the Li family did not make it mandatory for every clan member to learn it; only those who acquired the techniques afterward were required.”

”At that time, the Li family wasn’t very noticeable and felt secure with the Way Oath, Heart Demon Oath, and Soul Jade Slip ensuring there wouldn’t be any issues.”

”But now, it’s no longer sufficient. The Li family’s number of Divine Transformation Cultivators grew too rapidly, drawing the attention of many forces, all desiring the ’Wanling Sutra.’ Thus, the Li family’s previous measures were no longer adequate.”

”In addition to learning the seal, to prevent the leakage of techniques, Li Xiansong also activated the Dark Department to subtly investigate the clan members’ activities, mainly keeping a close eye on their frequency of leaving the island!’”

”The effectiveness of this method was indeed good; Li Xiansong caught several clan members.”

”And their punishment was to strip them of all their cultivation and lock them in the dungeon to await death.”

”This was still considering their identity as members of the Li family; otherwise, they would have been executed directly!”

”However, the major downside of this method was apparent—it could only be implemented within Wanxian Island and couldn’t monitor the various stationed locations outside.”

”With no other options, Li Xiansong could only seek Jiang Fengwu, Da Qing, and other Divine Transformation Elders, hoping they could come up with a better solution.”

”Since everyone’s progression as a cultivator differed, he had to meet them separately.”

”As soon as Da Qing heard about it, his eyes lit up, saying, ’Why not just summon all the clan members back, only allow entry and no exit. After a few decades, those cultivators will naturally leave.’”

”By then, Jiu should also have raised his cultivation to perfection, preparing for Ascension.”

”Starting a few decades earlier, keeping clan members on Wanxian Island might even allow for all of them to be taken away when the time comes!”

”’Of course, they can also train in the nearby seas, and if they encounter danger, the family can rescue them in time.’”

”’This...’”

”Li Xiansong frowned, hesitant, and said, ’But then, what about the Spirit Veins outside the island? We can’t just seal them away, can we?’”

”’Just sell the Spirit Veins to the various Vassal Forces; after all, there are dozens of Spirit Veins on Wanxian Island, which are sufficient,’” Da Qing suggested bluntly.”

”Seize this opportunity to exchange for a large quantity of Spirit Stones to bring directly to the Upper Realm.”

”As for the dozens of Spirit Veins on the island, most of them had been acquired during the last expansion of territory, merging with that chain of islands.”

”’Given the importance of this matter, please allow me some time to consider it,’”

”Li Xiansong always felt that Da Qing was somewhat hasty on this issue, almost as if he had an ulterior motive, but he couldn’t guess what.”

”’Alright.’ Seeing Li Xiansong’s strange expression, Da Qing immediately realized he was too impatient, swallowed the words he was about to further persuade with.”

”However, even after discussing with several other Divine Transformation Elders, none presented a better suggestion, forcing Li Xiansong to share Da Qing’s idea with the other Elders.”

”The Elders were divided, some agreeing, feeling Da Qing’s idea was effective as those forces wouldn’t likely wait for several decades.”

”Others disagreed, arguing that locking down the island for decades, only allowing entry and no exit, would hinder many clan members’ cultivation.”

”The argument grew heated, almost escalating to a brawl in the clan hall.”

”’What are you doing!’ Li Xiansong’s expression turned ugly, his Nascent Soul pressure completely erupted as he bellowed loudly.”

”The room instantly quieted down, and all the Elders returned to their seats.”

”’Let’s vote by raising hands!’ Li Xiansong retracted his pressure and said solemnly, ’Those in favor, raise your hands!’”

”After three breaths, Li Xiansong began counting the number.”

”’Nineteen in favor! Then notify the clan members to proceed with the plan as soon as possible,’ Li Xiansong knew why so many Elders agreed.”

”It seemed that the news that all clan members had to learn the Seal Spell Imprint had spread, and the forces lying in ambush accelerated their actions.”

”As a result, the number of Li family cultivators injured or killed surged, yet they could think of no solution. Now, only Da Qing had proposed a method that could effectively reduce casualties— they had no other choice!”

”Should they just sit back, do nothing, and let their clan members be slaughtered?”

”Moreover, since this was Da Qing’s idea, should any issues arise, he would bear more responsibility.”

”However, not all the Spirit Veins controlled by the Li family in Wanxian Province were sold.”

”Those several Fourth Order Spirit Veins were sealed with a Formation, to be reopened after weathering this crisis.”

”Some clan members who were uninformed about the situation felt discontent upon learning of the lockdown of Wanxian Island.”

”Yet, once they realized the danger outside and the covetous gaze of many forces towards the ’Wanling Sutra,’ they immediately shut their mouths.”

”’The Li family actually sealed off the island?’”

”They had observed all the recent actions of the Li family, thinking it was merely a temporary measure to avoid troubles, but they never expected it to go this far!”