Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1462: Chapter 1200: Calm

The conversation between Li Zhirui and Li Mingyao quickly spread, causing a great stir in the outside world.

No one had expected that the Li family would so quickly give rise to a Human Immortal. Although originating from the Divine Path and thus not convenient for traveling, if within one’s own Divine Domain, one could receive significant augmentation, greatly enhancing one’s strength.

Aside from the discussion of this point, the most talked about was the comparison of the strengths and weaknesses between the Immortal Tao and the Divine Path.

After all, it had only been a few hundred years since Li Mingyao became an Earth God, yet he was able to leap across a major realm. Such a terrifying speed of cultivation was something that countless Immortal Dao Practitioners across the entire Immortal Tao, could hardly match.

Moreover, cultivators with well-connected information would know that divines like him are not uncommon within the Divine Path.

”Hmph! What’s the use of discussing these things? The Immortal Tao does not get true teachings, and the Divine Path cannot even enter through the gates. What does it matter who is superior? What does it have to do with us?!” A voice filled with resentment loudly rang out in the crowd, immediately overpowering other voices.

Many cultivators suddenly felt disheartened. Yes, what use is there for this group of loose cultivators to discuss these things?

Without true doctrines, not entering the gates!

Though harsh and unpleasant to hear, isn’t it the truth? With indifferent expressions, they got up and left.

There were also some cultivators who felt as if he had burst their bubble of dreams, and a trace of anger arose in their hearts, which they vented on him.

Were it not for being in the marketplace, they might have taken action to teach him a lesson.

Yet such a mindset wouldn’t lead to any significant achievements in the future either.

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The news that Li Mingyao was about to achieve Human Immortal status quickly reached the Cave Abyss Sect.

However, they didn’t have much of a reaction, as he was not an Immortal Dao Practitioner, but a divine. He wasn’t worthy of their attention unless he ascended further to become an Earth Immortal Great God.

As one of the top forces in the Immortal Tao, the Cave Abyss Sect also had representatives in the Divine Path’s Heavenly Court, and they were well aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the Divine Path.

Moreover, they currently didn’t have the extra energy to seek trouble with the Li family, as the threat from the southern Great Zhou Dynasty was growing ever larger.

Indeed, not long ago, after the Great Zhou Dynasty took over half of the East Sea Dynasty’s territory and around seventy to eighty percent of its population, they successfully upgraded into a dynasty after a period of integration and stabilization.

Dragon energy surged, luck was at its peak, causing the current Emperor’s power to instantly become comparable to a Heavenly Immortal. This forced the two reclusive, inwardly focused Heavenly Immortal Ancestors of the Cave Abyss Sect to make an appearance and exchange a strike from afar.

Though the Cave Abyss Sect naturally won this struggle, the Emperor’s strength was not much inferior.

”Sect Leader, the Great Zhou Dynasty has become a formidable power, and it’s probably impossible to annihilate them now. We can only remain patient and wait for an opportunity.” An Elder said with a grim expression.

The Cave Abyss Sect had held numerous meetings to discuss this matter.

”Indeed, while the Human Dao is powerful when pooling forces, it too is not without its flaws. With so much karmic force entanglement, a single misstep could see a repeat of the East Sea Dynasty’s fate. Besides, mortals don’t have long lifespans; we have time to wait for the right opportunity.”

”Sect Leader, how many disciples have we lost in our centuries-long struggle with them? Among them were no shortage of Immortal Realm seeds and true disciples; our strength has already significantly waned, we can’t continue this conflict!”

Several elders chimed in agreeably, implicitly indicating a desire to negotiate peace with the Great Zhou Dynasty.

”Are you thinking too optimistically? Even if you want to negotiate, will they necessarily agree? Once word of this gets out, our Cave Abyss Sect’s reputation will be tarnished!”

”I think you are just afraid of dying and living in greed, so you don’t dare to continue fighting those mortals and make it sound so nice!”

Where there were advocates for peace, naturally there were advocates for war.

It was precisely because of the unending disputes between these two factions that no conclusion had been reached yet.

Seeing that another war of words was about to erupt between the two sides, the Sect Leader forcefully pounded the table and coldly said, ”This matter should have a resolution.”

”Third Elder, the task of negotiating peace with the Great Zhou Dynasty is entrusted to you. Remember! Do not tarnish our Cave Abyss Sect’s prestige! Do not agree to any unequal treaties!”

”Yes!”

The Third Elder quickly complied, but inwardly he was secretly pained, as this was no easy task.

To slightly ease his mind, the current anti-war sentiment within the Great Zhou Dynasty was at its peak, so it was likely that they too wished for negotiations. Otherwise, the overwhelming public opinion might topple many of the high-ranking officials.

Indeed, it didn’t take long for the Third Elder’s predictions to come true.

On this matter, the Great Zhou Dynasty showed considerable enthusiasm. Although neither side was sincere, and both had their reasons, after several months of negotiation and debate, a treaty for peaceful coexistence was brought forth.

However, both sides knew in their hearts that this peace was but temporary; when the time was right, the treaty would be nothing more than waste paper, with no binding power.

After all, both parties harbored ulterior motives, and there were no constraints in the treaty, no measures for restriction. In other words, neither side had sworn oaths or anything similarly binding; it was merely a signature.

But at least in the short term, it could bring peace, allowing both sides to develop steadily.

And that was already enough!

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Meanwhile, after Li Mingyao mentioned a little surprise to Li Zhirui, he personally ventured deep underground to inspect it.

After a tour, he realized what the surprise was.

As previously mentioned, Mount Wanxian possessed numerous Spirit Veins. Especially after many Spirit Mountains were later established nearby for the dispersal of clansmen, the number of Spirit Veins increased, intertwining and weaving together.