Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1389: Chapter 1163: Instigation_2

Because becoming a True Disciple means, to some extent, you no longer need much fighting and killing, but should expand your knowledge, elevate your realm, refine your Dao Heart, and prepare for future breakthroughs.

Of course, this rule mainly serves as a warning to some beings not to bully the weak, as they don’t believe their own True Disciples would die at the hands of someone in the same realm.

Li Zhirui remained silent, focusing all his efforts, planning to kill quickly to avoid anyone discovering the disturbance here.

Especially since after the battle, it would require some time to rearrange and disguise the battlefield, leading the Cave Abyss Sect to suspect the Ghost Clan.

To frame the Ghost Clan, Li Zhirui did not hide his power this time, each strike imbued with the Power of the World, aiming to kill quickly.

Bang!

Half an hour into the fierce battle, Qin Bochuan was severely injured, with most of his aura drained.

Li Zhirui certainly wouldn’t miss such an opportunity, gritting his teeth as he continued to draw on mana and the Power of the World, making his attack more ferocious, just to seize this chance and kill him!

”Who are you! I am a True Disciple of the Cave Abyss Sect, and I have an Earth Immortal ancestor. If you truly kill me, the Cave Abyss Sect and the ancestor will never let you go!”

At this moment, Qin Bochuan’s previously calm mental state gave rise to a strand of fear and dread because he genuinely felt the arrival of death!

But what he didn’t know was that these words further solidified Li Zhirui’s resolve to kill him.

Initially, Li Zhirui was worried that the weight of a True Disciple might not be enough to cause a conflict between the Cave Abyss Sect and the Ghost Clan, but if this person were also an Earth Immortal’s descendant, then the possibility became significant.

”Die for me!”

Li Zhirui’s face became extremely unsightly, as maintaining his strongest state for so long had pushed him to his limits.

If he didn’t take down Qin Bochuan soon, this attack and the framing would be for naught.

But his plan failed because the opponent activated an Earth Immortal Rank defensive talisman!

”Hmph!”

Seeing this scene, Li Zhirui’s inner breath dissipated entirely, as he groaned, a trace of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

”Don’t get complacent; next time, you won’t have such good luck.”

With that, Li Zhirui planned to retreat; if he didn’t leave now, he wouldn’t be able to leave later!

”Only thinking of leaving now? Stay here for me!”

Having been suppressed and forced to use a precious life-saving talisman, how could Qin Bochuan let Li Zhirui leave easily?

Relying on the talisman for protection, he didn’t need to defend and began attacking with all his might.

Puff!

Li Zhirui was caught off guard, struck in the back, and flew out, spitting out a mouthful of blood laced with intense Yin Qi.

”I’ll remember this!”

In a hurry, Li Zhirui tried to wipe away the blood, seemingly destroying evidence, then took the opportunity to escape.

Qin Bochuan, naturally unwilling to relent, found the opponent too fast and had to give up the chase.

”Yin Qi...”

He immediately thought of the Ghost Clan not far to the south, as only they could explain the Yin Qi-laden blood.

As for the absence of any Yin Qi during the battle, it was likely to hide his identity.

”Ghost Clan! I’ll remember this grudge! But I’ll let you live a little longer!”

Meanwhile, Li Zhirui, having determined he wasn’t pursued, stopped and murmured, ”I acted so convincingly; hopefully, it won’t arouse his suspicion.”

It turns out, before he acted, he had considered what to do if the opponent were strong or had some unsolvable life-saving means.

The best way was to disguise himself as the Ghost Clan, leaving clues for them to speculatе, regardless of whether the Cave Abyss Sect cultivator could be dealt with.

Therefore, before laying the ambush, Li Zhirui killed a member of the Ghost Clan, using its Yin Qi to mask his identity.

”Sigh! I need to take some time to heal.”

During the previous battle, he had indeed exerted himself fully, and his meridians couldn’t withstand the strain; he was genuinely injured.

Of course, while healing, Li Zhirui wouldn’t remain idle. Whenever he had the time, he’d help the small mountain kingdom expand, with the best way being to increase the population.

So, in the coming period, the kingdom will mainly focus on bringing in more mortals to lay the foundation for its future development.

And Qin Bochuan, who survived the fierce attack, also did not continue to head south, wanting to quickly seek revenge!

Upon returning to the Cave Abyss Sect, he began fervently advocating that the Ghost Clan harbored ill intentions and had indeed attempted to kill him.

”How long has the Ghost Clan been in Wan Family State? They already have such malicious intentions; if they get stronger, they’ll certainly strike against the sect. We should take advantage of their current weakness to eliminate or drive them away.”

This was Qin Bochuan’s rhetoric upon returning to the Cave Abyss Sect, hoping to draw the sect’s attention.

Admittedly, his status and background did indeed impact some elders and disciples of the Cave Abyss Sect, who began to view the southern Ghost Clan with hostility.

”How can we allow others to snore beside our couch? The sect maintains suppression against the Li family, yet takes no action against the stronger Ghost Clan, resulting in the heinous attack on a True Disciple. If we don’t teach the Ghost Clan a lesson, they’ll grow more rampant.”

At a sect meeting, one elder said as much.

”Indeed, we thought the Ghost Clan’s residence was temporary, not a long stay, but they’ve already turned the east of Wan Family State into a gloomy domain, dramatically changing the surrounding environment, indicating their intent to stay long-term.”

”Yes, I’ve heard that in the Netherworld, the Ghost Clan is at a disadvantage in clashes with the Yin Gods, prompting many to search for an alternative refuge, and perhaps this is where they’ve decided to settle.”

Several elders chimed in, viewing the situation from various angles.

”But everyone must consider the issue that the Ghost Clan’s strength far exceeds what we currently perceive. Becoming mortal enemies with them would not benefit the sect.”

While some agreed, others dissented.

The Sect Leader at the head remained silent until the disputes subsided before slowly speaking, ”The Ghost Clan’s attack, attempting to kill a sect True Disciple, cannot be simply brushed aside, yet we can’t truly become major enemies with the Ghost Clan either.”

The balance in the middle is extremely difficult to strike; too light, the sect cannot accept it; too heavy, and it would create enmity with the Ghost Clan.

Unfortunately, they are unaware of the constantly meddling Li Zhirui!

So, even if the Cave Abyss Sect initially had no intention of warfare, with Li Zhirui’s ’help,’ the animosity between the sides grew more profound.

Several Cave Abyss Sect disciples fell at the hands of the Ghost Clan, some by Li Zhirui, others directly slain by the Ghost Clan.

This incident completely ignited the fury within the Cave Abyss Sect disciples, their pride as top beings of the East Continent wouldn’t allow them to tolerate such blatant attacks on comrades.

The battle between the Cave Abyss Sect and the Ghost Clan erupted swiftly.

Seeing this scene, Li Zhirui’s lips curled into a cold smile.

Although the Ghost Clan in Wan Family State couldn’t fully draw the Cave Abyss Sect’s forces, it could at least alleviate the family’s pressure significantly.

And that’s all he could accomplish for now.

Two flowers bloom, each flaunting one branch.

While Li Zhirui was nestled in the mountains, aiding mortals in establishing a small kingdom and helping it grow as quickly as possible, the family in Shanhai State also began to retract its power per Li Zhirui’s parting advice.

The Ten Thousand Spirit Sea Area was directly abandoned, leaving only mature spiritual objects and withdrawing the Island Defense Array, without damaging other spiritual objects or Spirit Vein.

Because they expected to reclaim it one day, temporarily placing it in others’ custodianship.

And Da Qing and others, who ventured out to conquer the suddenly appearing Individual Immortals in the west, returned ten days later.