Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1558: Chapter 1248: Venting

But Li Zhirui was still too happy, unaware that a crisis targeting him and the Li family was brewing!

The Demonic Tao had suffered a disastrous defeat, losing most of the Western Sea, and the Heavenly Immortals harbored a burning anger, seeking an outlet.

Then they recalled the Lotus Seed Skill employed by the Sea Clan and the Purifying White Lotus, turning their aim towards the Immortal Tao!

Indeed, it was the Immortal Tao that had recently helped them fend off the Devil Race, preserving a large territory.

For the Demon Cultivators, there was never any talk of gratitude, nor would they ever feel thankful; only hatred would remain in memory.

Yet, the Demonic Tao had incurred heavy losses, from Earth Immortals to Qi Cultivators, countless Demon Cultivators perished in the great battle with the Sea Clan.

Under such circumstances, they could not possibly engage in a large-scale conflict with the Immortal Tao, or they would suffer a disastrous defeat.

But the anger in their hearts could not go unvented, thus they could only select relatively weaker Immortal Dao Influences for retaliation.

”How many disciples are currently hidden within the East Continent? Where are they mostly concentrated? What nearby Immortal Dao Influences are relatively weaker?”

A certain Demon Cultivator Immortal spoke with a voice as cold as the Profound Ice of eternity, and the Earth Immortal Demon Practitioners waiting to report had to control themselves to avoid trembling.

”About five hundred thousand or so, not including the Loose Cultivators secretly controlled, distributed fairly evenly, mostly concentrated in the northeastern part, mid-southern part, and directly north of the East Continent, as for the surrounding relatively weaker Immortal Dao Influences...”

The Demon Cultivator pondered for a moment before continuing: ”There are two Cultivation Families, five Sects.”

He then detailed the situation of these seven powers, facilitating the choice of targets for the Great Abilities.

Among them was the Li family.

He introduced the Li family as a newly established Human Immortal Force, with only two Human Immortals, one of whom was traveling outside, and barely a dozen Individual Immortals.

The situations of other forces were similarly investigated.

One must admit, the intelligence capability of the Demonic Tao was incredibly formidable, having such detailed knowledge of each region in the East Continent.

”The Li family is so weak, it’s an excellent target.” said a certain Great Ability.

”But...it’s said the Li family has close relations with some great deities in the Divine Path, I fear...” The Earth Immortal spoke tremblingly but dared not finish, fearing to anger these ancestors.

The relationship between Li Chengsheng, Li Chengshuo, and the Li family was already known to many forces but had not spread widely, with an unspoken agreement to suppress the news; thus, the Demonic Tao had not obtained relevant intelligence.

Even if they knew, they might not cease their actions, for the thoughts of a madman are hard to fathom, particularly since the Demonic Tao is almost entirely composed of madmen.

”Hmph! As long as we act swiftly and destroy the Li family before they strike, would the Divine Path go to war with us for an Immortal Dao Family?”

”The ancestor speaks wisely.” He dared not refute, obediently nodding in agreement.

Soon, they selected another three targets from the other six Immortal Dao Influences for retaliatory strikes.

Once the order was issued, the Demonic Tao swiftly mobilized, transmitting it at the fastest speed to those hidden Demon Cultivators in the East Continent.

Within half a month’s time, orders to attack the Li family and three other Immortal Dao Influences reached nearby hidden bases of the Demonic Tao.

After a few more days, nearby Demon Cultivators received the orders one after another.

”Those people in the West Continent know nothing and don’t understand, yet issue orders that must be executed, isn’t this reckless?!”

”Indeed! Out of nowhere, they order us to attack the Li family without providing any support or assistance, how could we possibly do it? Who knows how many will die in the mountain assault battle.”

”Ha! Those high-and-mighty ancestors, as if they would care about our lives, no matter how many die, it wouldn’t affect them.”

...

None of the Demon Cultivators who received the orders were happy.

Many of them lived in Shanhai State, aware that the power of the Li family was far greater than it seemed, beyond their ability to confront.

Thus, this order seemed, to them, no different from a death sentence, with only slightly more polite wording.

Yet they knew that this order couldn’t be refused and must be executed!

Therefore, whether they could survive in the end depended on their own strength and luck.

As for cooperation? Demon Cultivators would never entrust their backs to other comrades, not even fellow sect brothers; they trusted only Fierce Ghosts, Yin Corpses, and puppets!

...

At the same time, the Li family was unaware of the crisis creeping towards them, still living their usual peaceful lives, exchanging the Tao and cultivating.

”Alas! The higher the cultivation, the harder it becomes to progress, I wonder if I can break through to the Immortal Realm.”

”You are at least Mahayana now, still hopeful to break through to Individual Immortal, unlike me, stagnating at the Integration Realm, finding it extremely difficult to break through to Mahayana, not daring to dream of the Immortal Realm.”

The two people patrolling from the family chatted idly while surveying the surroundings.

Perhaps because the Li family hadn’t encountered any dangers for many years, the two were inevitably lax, with an improper attitude during the inspection.

Just then, a black flame swiftly attacked, narrowly dodged by the two.