Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1615: Chapter 1276: Revealing the Truth (Part 2)

Although it can enhance one’s strength, compared to the risks, it is very much not worth it.

However, the Laws that Yuhong has mastered, judging from what he demonstrated during the Tribulation Transcendence, amount to no less than thirty!

Then the actual number of Laws he has mastered must be even greater.

Such an astonishing number, if they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they would definitely think it a joke, something that couldn’t possibly happen.

If they were to know that the actual number of Laws Yuhong has mastered is as many as three thousand, even if the vast majority are only basic mastery, it would be earth-shattering news.

“It should be related to his true form, but this matter is not convenient to explore.” Li Chengsheng shook his head after voicing his speculation.

The true form of an Artifact Spirit is the greatest taboo, never easily shown to others.

“Should we stay with the family for a few more days, listen to Yuhong, our convenient uncle’s lecture, before returning to the starry sky?”

Li Chengsheng thought for a moment, he still had some curiosity in his heart, so he nodded in agreement.

Li Guangjie was overjoyed upon knowing the two were not in a hurry to leave, and requested if they could lecture the family during their leisure time.

“We all come from the Li family, contributing to the family is only right.” The two agreed immediately.

After all, with their current cultivation, there wouldn’t be any significant progress in a short time, so there was no hurry.

The family members were naturally even happier, and over the next period, there would often be Earth Immortals giving lectures, allowing many with high comprehension, or those on the verge of a breakthrough, to make considerable progress.

The news of the emergence of an Earth Immortal cultivator in the Li family of Mount Wanxian spread far and wide like it had grown wings.

“Is it true? Could it be another Divine of Earth Immortal Realm?”

Many Loose Cultivators expressed disbelief, as many small forces regard the Li family as a model for learning, so the Li family’s rise has always been widely spread.

Thus, they couldn’t believe that the Li family, having developed for only two or three thousand years, could now produce a truly high-level cultivator in the Primal Spirit Realm like an Earth Immortal.

The latter statement arises because, in the eyes of many Loose Cultivators, the Li family is closely connected to the Divine Path since half of the Li family’s series of high-level cultivators are Divine.

Moreover, the Divine Path’s cultivation speed is notoriously fast, even comparable to the rapid formation method of the Demonic Tao, without the various drawbacks, making it somewhat possible if it were the Divine Path.

But soon, more news arrived, confirming the breakthrough was indeed a cultivator, not a Divine.

However, this cultivator was not of human race origin but an Artifact Spirit!

While everyone was enlightened, they became more envious of the Li family’s fortune, able to gain an Earth Immortal Realm Artifact Spirit.

The Cave Abyss Sect received the news too, but swiftly brushed it aside, too many important matters left them unwilling to waste time on such triviality.

Not to mention that even if the Li family produced not one, but ten, or dozens more Earth Immortals, it would pose no threat to the Cave Abyss Sect’s status, unless a powerful Heavenly Immortal emerged!

But to the Li family, this is really something far in the future.

…

About half a year later, Yuhong had consolidated his realm and fulfilled his promise of giving a lecture on Mount Wanxian.

His lecture was not confined to one specific Law but rather very diverse, covering various Laws, and it was far from being mere empty talk.

When he finished the lecture, the family members were reluctant to leave; it was only when Li Guangjie appeared to drive them away that they stood up and dispersed.

“Greetings to Master Yuhong.”

Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo stayed with the family not only to listen to Yuhong’s lecture but also to figure out his identity and background.

“Many thanks to the two Star Lords, protector.”

“Master exaggerates, this is what we juniors should do, why thank us repeatedly?”

Li Chengsheng asked, “May I ask, Master, our father once said you were very important to his path, could you explain it to ease us children?”

“My relationship with Zhirui is mutual support, he is equally important to me.”

Yuhong smiled and said, “I know what you’re worried about, but for me to attain the Tao, I must rely on Zhirui, and now he is also in seclusion attempting a breakthrough to the Earth Immortal Realm, and it may not be long before he succeeds.”

Having received the answer, the two did not say whether they believed it or not, planning to verify it when possible later. After some pleasantries, they bid farewell and left, returning to their Star Domain.

Meanwhile, Yuhong knocked on Li Zhirui’s cave mansion.

“Hmm?”

Being suddenly disturbed during his quiet cultivation, Li Zhirui was naturally a bit unhappy but still invited the person in.

Just as he was about to ask what had happened, upon seeing Yuhong, all his words were swallowed back.

“Yuhong, judging by your current aura, have you broken through to Earth Immortal?”

“It was merely luck.” His words were modest, but the smile on his face was unstoppable.

“Congratulations, you’ve made another step toward attaining the Tao, while I still remain mediocre, stagnant in progress.” Li Zhirui’s emotions were somewhat fluctuating.

“You are now just a step away from Earth Immortal, why so sudden a sigh?”

“This step is like a chasm; it is not so easily crossed! Moreover, the great war is imminent, and with the family’s current strength, it can’t cope. By then, we might suffer heavy losses.”

Yuhong shook his head, puzzled, “You have surpassed many people already; besides, the Li family has developed to the point of being considered strong. Why bear all this pressure on your shoulders?”

“In the battle between the two Great Thousand Worlds, even if you became an Earth Immortal, or even a Heavenly Immortal, you couldn’t ensure the Li family’s safety.”

This was something he never understood.

The Li family has developed to this level, beyond what Li Zhirui could drive forward alone, and yet he excessively focuses on ensuring the family’s survival!

In Yuhong’s view, he places such importance on the Li family’s continuity, perhaps even subtly higher than his own path to the Tao!

Li Zhirui was taken aback by these words, then fell into contemplation, reflecting whether he had indeed, as mentioned, overly prioritized the family’s continuity.

Soon, he found the answer.

Indeed, as Yuhong said, he was overly focused on it, overly protective of the family!

What force in their growth hasn’t experienced numerous deaths and injuries? Compared to others, the casualties of the Li family are insignificant.

Aside from other reasons, like the opponents being too weak, the most crucial factor was his constant effort to minimize clan casualties, to protect more clan members.

Furthermore, it was under Li Zhirui’s personal example and demonstration, influencing Da Qing, Xiaoqing, and almost all the family’s high-level cultivators.

Not to say it is bad, but excess leads to problems.

Moreover, clan members lacked fighting spirit, passion, weren’t dedicated to cultivation, among other issues, which were heavily tied to his overemphasis on protecting them.

To many clan members, with Li Zhirui, Jiang Fengwu, Da Qing, and other patriarchs, even in perilous battles, under their protection, there was little personal danger.

Since that’s the case, why bother arduously cultivating?

And why was Li Zhirui like this?

At its root, it likely ties back to when he took upon the responsibility of developing and strengthening the family, taking on the role of Clan Leader from the elders.

Then slowly, it formed a habit, a bone-deep habit perceived as not wrong in the slightest, or perhaps an obsession!

Thinking of these, Li Zhirui’s expression shifted, his breath fluctuating.

“Hoo—”

After a long while, Li Zhirui exhaled a deep breath, finally stabilizing his breath, and said, “Thank you for the reminder, Yuhong.”

Unconsciously, he had developed such a concealed obsession deep in his heart!

During the Tribulation Transcendence, the Heart Demon Tribulation hadn’t triggered it, which was fortunate, or it would have caused significant trouble.

“Between us, there’s no need to thank.”

Yuhong shook his head, feeling quite pleased because once Li Zhirui breaks through, the Minor Thousand World will progress further, becoming even more suitable for his cultivation.