Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1367: Chapter 1152: Feigned Defeat_2

”Cough, cough.”

Li Zhirui couldn’t help but cough twice, his energy consumption was truly enormous!

Earlier, he had pretended to use a Secret Technique, aggressively attacking for a while, and later feigned defeat, but his final deadly strike was delivered with all his might.

However, the main reason was that Li Zhirui wasn’t well-known among the Sea Clan; if his name had spread there, these two Water Devils wouldn’t have been so easily deceived.

If it weren’t for his deep reserves and strong Mana, he likely wouldn’t have the strength to fight again now.

As it stood, Li Zhirui could still assist in the Formation and help other kin swiftly kill and defeat the Water Devils.

Li Zhirui hurriedly swallowed a few Precious Pills to restore his Mana and rushed to Mu Yuan’s side to help.

His opponent was a mid-stage Individual Immortal Water Devil, with a Cultivation level a notch higher than his own. If it weren’t for Mu Yuan’s extraordinary bloodline, he would have shown signs of defeat long ago, unlike now where, although quite ragged, he could barely hold on.

However, with Li Zhirui’s arrival, the situation was instantly reversed; the Water Devil was no match for the combined strength of the two and could only flee in panic.

After Mu Yuan’s victory, he too, like Li Zhirui, went to help other kin with the Formation, but his strength wasn’t as great, unable to defeat the Water Devils in a short time.

Yet, the previously stalemated situation was rapidly transformed by Li Zhirui’s breakthrough, with the scales of victory tilting swiftly toward the Cultivators’ side!

Roar! Roar! Roar!

Many Cultivators stationed on site, upon seeing the Immortal Realm battlefield and their own Great Ability securing victory, exclaimed excitedly, their voices like thunder even overpowering the sounds of battle.

In contrast, those Water Devils were downcast, morale plummeting, with some even fleeing in defeat.

They anticipated that the Sea Clan was about to lose, choosing to leave the battlefield early to save their lives. Some didn’t go far, planning to return when reinforcements arrived and join in attacking the Li family.

But others fled far away, intending to return to their territory and hide until the battle ended before reemerging.

Even low-level Water Devils weren’t exempted; even a few Immortal Realm Water Devils became deserters. Upon seeing Li Zhirui, Mu Yuan, and others coming to assist, they left the battlefield immediately, fleeing at top speed for fear of ending up like their deceased kin.

Li Zhirui and the others did not pursue them, rather, they sighed with relief. Although they achieved a significant victory in this battle, the pressure the Sea Clan brought was indeed substantial.

If next time, the Sea Clan sent stronger Water Devils, the Li family might indeed face a critical moment of life and death.

After all, this time the Sea Clan underestimated the Li family’s strength, dispatching only a few Individual Immortal Water Devils. Such a low-level mistake is unlikely to recur.

It’s expected that next time, the Sea Clan will press the entire army against them!

However, this unexpected variable resides with the Cave Abyss Sect to the south.

If the Cave Abyss Sect withstands the Sea Clan’s first counterattack, the Sea Clan will have to concentrate their forces against them, potentially reducing the current pressure on the family.

Therefore, the first thing Li Zhirui did upon returning to the base was to dispatch people southward to investigate the situation at the Cave Abyss Sect.

If they win, the Li family needn’t worry excessively about the next Sea Clan counterattack, but if they lose, preparations for a retreat must be made!

Besides the Wind Breath Clan this time, the Li family also dispatched many clansmen.

They were responsible for making contact with the Cave Abyss Sect, activities not suitable for the Wind Breath Clan.

After several hours of hasty travel, Li Xianxun and his entourage arrived in this more devastated sea region, where many broken limbs and debris floated on the vast ocean.

However, it appeared that both sides were not currently engaged in battle.

This allowed Li Xianxun and others to breathe a sigh of relief; compared to the chaos and danger of war, the current situation was much better, offering sufficient safety assurance.

”Why has the Li family sent you here?”

The Cave Abyss Sect dispatched an Individual Immortal to welcome Li Xianxun and others, and he was the one to negotiate with them subsequently.

No choice, given the huge disparity in strength between the two sides, even in their current need of the Li family, the Cave Abyss Sect remained disdainful.

”My family sent me here to propose an alliance with your Sect!”

”What did you say?”

The Individual Immortal showed outright disdain and anger upon hearing this word.

The Li family, a slightly powerful family, now wants to form an alliance with the Cave Abyss Sect! Where do they get the guts and courage?

Moreover, such a suggestion felt like an insult.

Facing the wrath of the Individual Immortal, Li Xianxun’s face was slightly pale, but he stood firm without moving.

”With the strength of the Li family, the Sect will never form an alliance with you!” The Individual Immortal refused resolutely.

Li Xianxun was prepared for this outcome, and the Li family did not have high hopes for achieving this goal; the main purpose of his visit was to see for himself the strength of the Cave Abyss Sect and assess whether they could resist the Water Devils’ invasion.

Additionally, by using an alliance as a pretext, they aimed to settle on exchanging information about the Sea Clan to prevent any sudden attacks.

Regarding this agreement, the Individual Immortal was less furious than before; after careful consideration, he realized it was indeed a good plan.

Not only with the Li family; similar agreements could be made with other forces to exchange information and intelligence.

Once both parties reached an agreement, Li Xianxun left with several clansmen, heading north back to the family base.

Only a few from the Wind Breath Clan, including Feng Buming, remained, blending into the wind and were ready to send back collected information promptly.

Especially now, with the Sea Clan and Cave Abyss Sect in a temporary truce, it won’t take long before the war between both parties erupts again!

After listening, Li Zhirui was silent for a moment then spoke softly: ”I hope the Cave Abyss Sect can achieve victory.”

”Before the Cave Abyss Sect and the Sea Clan have decided the outcome, the Water Devils in this sea area should not dare launch large-scale attacks, but caution is still necessary to prevent Water Devils’ harassment and sneak attacks.”

After all, several Individual Immortal Water Devils perished at the hands of the Li family; they were already no match, and now with several fewer, would they still dare to act?

Their petty schemes were merely meant to cause discomfort to the Li family, not worthy of mention.

Hence, during this period, the Li family didn’t have to engage in battle with the Water Devils. Apart from the Cultivators responsible for security, all others were tasked with infrastructure projects like building the base!

Although such work was as exhausting as war, it was far safer, sparing them the fear of sudden death.

Moreover, the completed defensive structures would provide significant support in the upcoming battle, like the high, majestic, sturdy walls facing the east, equipped with several Formations to enhance Divine Power and gather Spiritual Energy.

Thanks to Jiang Fengwu, the master of Array Tao, the Li family could arrange such a complex composite Formation in a short time.

The Li family was bustling with activity in construction projects everywhere, both to exhaust the Cultivators to keep them busy to prevent internal strife, and to prepare for the future.

Conquering the coastal region, the Li family would certainly send clansmen to manage and develop it. When the Li family owned Wanling Island before, three-tenths of the entire family’s revenue came from it!

This shows how wealthy the sea region is, no wonder the Sea Clan, occupying such a treasure land, possesses such vast numbers and formidable strength.

”Dang, dang, dang—”

A clear bell rang from the temporary Cave Mansion where Li Zhirui was closing off to Cultivate.

Shortly after, he emerged to see Feng Buming appear.

”Fellow Daoist Feng, I sincerely thank you and your kin for your hard work over this period,” Li Zhirui expressed his gratitude earnestly.

Initially, when accepting the Wind Breath Clan as vassals, he truly hadn’t anticipated how much and how significantly they would contribute!

”Li, you’re too kind. It’s just a matter of staying in this world for a while. It wasn’t dangerous, so there’s no talk of hardship,” Feng Buming humbly replied.