Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1403: Chapter 1170: Tough (Not finished yet_2

’Still not heeding my advice?’ Li Zhirui thought to himself, feeling somewhat regretful.

If they followed his final reminder, allowing the Great Zhou Dynasty to settle internally for ten years, consolidating power and rule, they could wage war later. Even if they lost, it would not matter much. But if they lose now, it would truly cause turmoil in the state’s foundation, detrimental to the Great Zhou’s rule!

However, these matters have nothing to do with Li Zhirui, who has already distanced himself from Great Zhou. He immediately cleared his mind and considered what the Li family should do to reap the greatest benefits.

”Before those in the Ten Thousand Spirit Sea Area realize something is amiss and retreat early, the family should launch a preemptive strike, leaving them no time to react, and can easily reclaim the territory.”

”Ancestor Rui, the family has prepared a large number of war Spiritual Objects and can act at any time!” Li Xinde responded forcefully.

”In that case, strike tomorrow and recover the Ten Thousand Spirit Sea Area as quickly as possible. If any cultivator intentionally sabotages, regardless of their identity, spare no effort to kill them!”

This scenario must not occur, and the most brutal means must be used to punish and warn, deterring other cultivators from imitation.

After all, the Li family still has a large territory to recover, and if someone deliberately damages the Spirit Vein, it would be a huge loss for the Li family.

”Yes!” Li Xinde began to summon clan members.

Li Zhirui also went back to prepare, just in case, intending to personally lead this battle.

The night passed without words.

At the light of dawn, huge Cloud Boats appeared over Mount Wanxian, with clan members already onboard waiting.

”Depart!”

Once the last person arrived, at Li Zhirui’s command, all Cloud Boats shot like arrows from a bow, piercing the clouds heading straight for the Ten Thousand Spirit Sea Area.

Rumble——

In less than an hour, the first explosion echoed over the sea area.

An island occupied by an Individual Immortal Sect, caught entirely off guard, with its Defensive Spiritual Light nearly shattered, also rousing the cultivators on the island.

”Who! Who dares to attack the Green Stone Sect with such audacity!”

When this Individual Immortal saw the Cloud Boats bearing the Li family’s flag, engraved with its emblem, he shuddered, knowing the Li family’s retribution had arrived!

All these years, the Li family, which had remained in retreat, once again showed its fangs and claws to the world.

”Please, Fellow Daoists, show mercy. Our Green Stone Sect is willing to cede this place, only hoping to leave safely with our disciples.”

The overwhelming pressure from the Cloud Boats left him too afraid to feel any anger, fearing that the Li family might strike at any moment.

”Agreed!”

Li Zhirui’s voice resonated over the sea, ”You cannot take any immature Spiritual Objects, nor destroy the Spirit Vein. If violated, even if separated by thousands of miles, the Li family will not forgive!”

”Thank you, Fellow Daoist Li.”

The Cloud Boat did not linger and departed straight away.

”Thankfully, over the years, the sect and the Li family had no conflicts; otherwise, we might not have been able to escape safely this time.” The Individual Immortal breathed a sigh of relief at the sight of the large fleet.

When the Li family withdrew from the Ten Thousand Spirit Sea Area, there had been no direct conflicts between them, and even during the time their territories bordered, both sides were very restrained. The two families had indeed never faced off in battle, not even minor skirmishes.

Had the Green Stone Sect not occupied part of the Ten Thousand Spirit Sea Area, the two might have become friendly forces.

”But some people are going to be unfortunate!” Thinking of certain forces, he couldn’t help but laugh gloatingly.

Those forces were always arrogant, thinking themselves masters of others with their stronger power, dictating and demanding tribute.

The thought of seeing their misfortune later dissipated his gloom.

Elsewhere, the Li family fleet continued to advance.

Where they passed, no force wished to resist, almost immediately choosing to yield upon contact.

This is because these were merely outposts of their power, lacking in strength, no match for the Li family who launched the military campaign.

If they insisted on fighting back, they would certainly be the ones to fail, implicating another nearby coastal territory.

The Li family did not trouble them, allowing them to leave empty-handed, only requiring the Spiritual Objects be left behind.

However, this process was not always smooth, such as this time when the Li family encountered the relatively powerful Xu Family, who chose not to surrender.

”Utterly foolish!”

Some cultivators following the Li family fleet couldn’t help but curse upon witnessing the scene.

The Xu Family had only three or four Individual Immortals in this sea area; did they not see how many the Li family deployed, and yet they dared to stubbornly resist?

”Fools who don’t know their doom!”

In this action, the Li family had yet to establish their might, and since the Xu Family foolishly jumped out, it was inevitable for Li Zhirui to use them as an example like a warning chicken.

Boom!

Li Zhirui unleashed an attack, causing the Defensive Spiritual Light protecting the island to tremble violently and dim significantly.

The second strike shattered the Defensive Spiritual Light outright!

”How is this possible!?”

Even if it wasn’t the Island Defense Array, it was still a Formation of the Individual Immortal Realm; how could it withstand less than two moves from Li Zhirui?!

Not to mention the Xu Family cultivators directly facing Li Zhirui, even those following behind couldn’t help but hold their breath at this sight.

They had heard long ago about Li Zhirui’s immense strength, not something an ordinary Individual Immortal could contest, yet never had the chance to witness it firsthand.

Now, having seen it, his strength was truly terrifying, making them no match at all. Had they battled earlier, they might likely have become corpses by now.

”Die!”

Just one word, and the Individual Immortal facing Li Zhirui was terrified beyond measure, hurriedly speaking to surrender, ”We were at fault earlier; please forgive us, Fellow Daoists of the Li family. We will withdraw immediately.”

However, Wei Changming and Zhang Yi knew in their hearts that those officials were mere pawns; the real expansionist was the young and ambitious King!

’State Preceptor! You left too soon. Without you holding the fort, I can hardly suppress this King’s growing ambitions.’ Wei Changming looked at the empty throne in the hall, feeling a sigh of grief in his heart.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, Li Zhirui is a transcendent existence, the true ruler. Even though he has not been seen for many years, no one dares to disregard him, as the dynasty runs under his will.

Perhaps it won’t be long before he should take the initiative to retire into seclusion.

”General Zhang, please, after some time, humble yourself before the King. Today’s Great Zhou may do without me, but it cannot do without you.”

Zhang Yi’s face slightly changed upon hearing this aged voice, as if he understood something, showing a hint of sorrow on his face.

Wei Changming bowed to the empty throne, gently withdrawing from the hall.

In the following month, discussions about waging war continued unabated in the court, growing ever more intense. Even the commoners in the Capital were talking about it, spreading further under intentional instigation, gradually reaching other parts.

However, Wei Changming and Zhang Yi knew those officials were mere pawns; the real expansionist was the young and ambitious King!

’State Preceptor! You left too soon. Without you holding the fort, I can hardly suppress this King’s burgeoning ambition.’ Wei Changming looked at the empty throne in the hall, feeling a sigh of grief in his heart.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, Li Zhirui remains a transcendent presence, the real dominator. Even though he has not been seen for many years, still no one dares ignore him, as the dynasty operates under his will.

Perhaps it won’t be long before he should proactively step down and retire into seclusion.

”General Zhang, please, in the coming days, humble yourself to the King. Today’s Great Zhou might do without me, but it cannot do without you.”

Zhang Yi’s face changed slightly upon hearing this aged voice, as if understanding something, showing a hint of sorrow on his face.

Wei Changming bowed to the empty throne, slowly exiting the hall.

In the following month, discussions about going to war continued unabated in court, growing ever more intense, with even commoners in the Capital discussing it, spreading to other areas through intentional word.