Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1234: Chapter 1086: Taiyin

The tribulation clouds transformed into dense spiritual energy, pouring into Yue and Howling Moon, helping them successfully break through to the Mahayana realm.

The two of them did not speak. The instant their breakthrough succeeded, they flashed back to their cave mansion to begin stabilizing their realm.

”Everyone, leave.” Li Zhirui spoke up.

Now, no one knew when the three of them would ascend to Taiyin. Perhaps before they set off, Li Chengshuo would inform them.

But at least, not now.

The clansmen who were aware of the inside story remained silent, leaving one by one with heavy hearts.

However, the other members of the clan were overjoyed, because in a way, they felt as though they were witnessing history!

Not to mention the Li family—even across the entire Primal Spirit Realm, instances of simultaneous tribulation transcendence and breakthroughs in one place were extremely rare.

Even more so, the Li family now had four Mahayana cultivators overseeing it. This level of strength was second only to the Cave Abyss Sect within a radius of 100,000 miles!

The Cave Abyss Sect’s vassal forces were different from the traditional concept of vassals. These were all forces established by disciples under their banner, practicing foundational methods derived from simplified versions of the Cave Abyss Sect’s cultivation techniques, which could be referred to as branch lineage mansions.

Whenever a prodigy or Mahayana breakthrough emerged among these forces, they were required to leave their original faction and join the Cave Abyss Sect.

In this way, the Cave Abyss Sect not only nurtured its own prodigies but also absorbed a large number of exceptional cultivators from subordinate forces. This approach ensured the maintenance of their own strength while also preventing subordinates from rising up and usurping power.

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The news of the Li family producing two Mahayana cultivators in a single day quickly spread throughout Shanhai State, even reverberating in neighboring state domains.

”Did the Li family receive some extraordinary opportunity? In just twenty short years, they’ve produced three Mahayana cultivators!” A cultivator exclaimed in astonishment, while a tinge of greed and envy flickered in their eyes.

If he could obtain such an opportunity, could he achieve greater success as well?

”What? Are you thinking of charging up Mount Wanxian? With your cultivation, you’d probably be blasted into fragments before you even got close.” A nearby loose cultivator couldn’t help but mock.

Whether or not Mount Wanxian truly possessed such an opportunity was irrelevant—it wasn’t something a mere loose cultivator could covet!

”We may lack strength, but if we spread this speculation around, wouldn’t those major forces be tempted? Wouldn’t other loose cultivators act as well?”

A malicious grin appeared on the loose cultivator’s face, and he said, ”With so many cultivators working together, could the Li family really withstand it?”

”Hah! Fool!”

Another loose cultivator sneered coldly, stepping away as if avoiding filth. ”From now on, never claim to know me!”

”Out of consideration for our past dealings, I’ll kindly give you a warning—go inquire about the beast tide on Wanling Island.”

Saying this, he hurriedly left, disappearing into the crowd.

”Coward! With that attitude, you’ll never amount to anything in the future!” The mocked loose cultivator did not appreciate the advice. Instead, he felt humiliated and became both angry and frustrated.

Among loose cultivators, there were indeed fools like him; there were also those like the prudent cultivator who quickly walked away; and, of course, there were others who simply did not care about this matter.

Meanwhile, in the state domains near the Li family’s territory, the family’s vassals were overjoyed. The stronger their patron, the safer they were.

As for ambitions to usurp the Li family, they had abandoned such thoughts entirely!

The Li family’s terrifying cultivation speed was simply beyond their ability to catch up. Rather than harboring ulterior motives, they concluded it was better to remain loyal. Perhaps a greater reward awaited this approach.

However, factions that had yet to submit to the Li family—including the Baiyun Sect—felt uneasy upon learning of this news, deeply worried that one day they’d wake up to find the Li family’s cultivator army standing outside their gates.

”If that scenario truly happens, what do you propose we do to resist?”

The elders seated below lowered their heads in silence, unable to come up with any feasible solutions. Their resources had already been heavily depleted in previous conflicts with the Baiyun Sect, leaving them far from recovery. How could they possibly resist a stronger Li family?

”If the Li family demands our submission, I think it might be better to proactively pledge allegiance. To the Li family, there’s a fundamental difference between voluntary submission and forced subjugation, and their attitude toward us would likely be more favorable.”

One elder suddenly spoke up, ignoring the shocked or furious gazes of others, and added, ”Moreover, everyone knows how the Li family treats its vassals. They rarely issue conscription orders, demanding vassals serve as cannon fodder.”

”The only downside might be the higher tributes they require.”

As soon as he finished speaking, another elder leapt to his feet, cursing furiously, ”Nonsense! How can you say such a thing! The family has preserved its independence through countless generations of diligent effort by our ancestors. And now you’d willingly place us beneath another family?!”

”The Li family’s attitude toward vassals may be agreeable now, but who can guarantee it will remain that way forever? What if one day they turn into a tyrannical overlord, relentlessly squeezing us dry?”

Most of the elders were enraged and resentful toward this suggestion. Some, with fiery tempers, would have rushed up to deliver a swift punishment had they not been inside the family’s main hall.

”Hah!”

The elder who had suggested submission smirked coldly, as if he were a spy planted by the Li family, and said, ”What good is all this shouting? If you’re so capable, keep this same attitude when the Li family’s cultivator army truly marches here!”

”The four Mahayana cultivators in the Li family cannot intervene directly. With just their twenty to thirty Integration-level cultivators, they’re still no match for us.”

”Hahahahaha...”

Hearing this, the elder laughed uproariously, exclaiming, ”How can someone be this foolish!”