Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1917: Chapter 1427: Terror (Part 2)

The cultivators who came with him hurriedly spoke up to persuade him, saying, “Not necessary! Not necessary!”

“Brother Hu, what Brother Ye said was just in anger, don’t take it to heart. Since Tianling Sect doesn’t agree, we shall take our leave.”

How dare these scattered loose cultivators, like rootless duckweed, clash with the disciples of major forces?

After saying this, they were about to drag the red-eyed Ye Di away from this troublesome place.

“Young friends, please halt.”

Suddenly, a broad voice echoed.

Soon after, a white-haired old lady slowly appeared and said, “Are you looking to study the method of traversing worlds?”

“In response to the senior’s question, yes.”

“If so, then follow me.” The old lady smiled gently, turned, and led them into the mountain gate.

Hu Luanning was taken aback, couldn’t comprehend, and hurriedly spoke, “Aunt Hua, they’re just a group of loose cultivators, how could they be qualified…”

“This matter has nothing to do with you anymore, go back.” The old lady waved him off, cutting off his words, and directly sent him away so he wouldn’t be a nuisance in her presence.

Led by an Earth Immortal Cultivator, Ye Di and his companions successfully joined, though they were assigned to different places, with differing contents of research.

And the fact that Tianling Sect allowed loose cultivators to join the secret technique research quickly spread across the entire East Continent, like it grew wings.

Many loose cultivators felt excited; since those cultivators have pretentiously formed a Heaven and Earth Alliance to join, couldn’t they too?

Yet unexpectedly, the top forces nearby completely disregarded this matter.

Due to this, a batch of loose cultivators opted to leave and head towards Tianling Sect’s territory.

And those loose cultivators who left, most had relatively high cultivation, strong strength, as well as ambition and hope for the future!

In other words, currently or in the future, they are the clients of their high-level spiritual objects, but now, they have already left.

When those major forces came to their senses and calculated, they realized that they suffered a loss.

Clearly, allowing these loose cultivators to join wouldn’t cost them anything but add more manpower and spiritual objects, yet due to their internal pride, they excluded the loose cultivators.

When the loose cultivators dispersed and fewer people were purchasing their high-level spiritual objects, they reacted and realized the significant loss, deeply regretting only in their hearts.

Meanwhile, Mount Wanxian’s Li family made a vastly different choice!

Upon hearing the news of Tianling Sect accepting loose cultivators, Li Xiuyuan proactively assembled those loose cultivators with higher cultivation.

“I wonder why Clan Leader Li has gathered us?” A dozen loose cultivators exchanged glances, electing Wang Hongyu, the one with the highest cultivation, to represent them.

“Presumably, you have heard about the matter with Tianling Sect. We also intend to let you join, but it’s the Cave Abyss Sect that truly makes the decision, I can’t guarantee you can join.”

Upon hearing this, the loose cultivators couldn’t help but show some expectation on their faces.

Li Xiuyuan took note of all this and continued, “If you cannot participate, the Li family can directly disclose the secret technique to you, fellow Daoists.”

If the previous words merely surprised the loose cultivators, then these words left them utterly astonished — was the Li family truly so generous?

They also heard that the secret technique was first obtained by Li Zhirui, hence they didn’t doubt Li Xiuyuan’s promise would eventually come true.

“In that case, we’ll trouble Daoist Li for assistance.”

“It’s only fair; everyone mutually benefits, no trouble at all.”

With that decided, Li Xiuyuan took these loose cultivators and with his handwritten letter, sent them to Cave Abyss Sect.

Unexpectedly, Cave Abyss Sect still refused to accept those loose cultivators.

Seeing this, Li Xiuyuan had no choice but to pass the methods to them, allowing them to study on their own, but couldn’t help but warn, “Fellow Daoists don’t spread the method indiscriminately, and when deploying the method, pay attention to the surroundings, ensure safety before letting down your guard.”

This gesture successfully won over the hearts of that group of loose cultivators, and the Li family gained a few non-family allies.

Perhaps these loose cultivators’ abilities weren’t outstanding, but they had their own advantages, such as widespread distribution, making intelligence gathering easier and faster than for typical cultivators.

Moreover, these individuals counted as leaders among loose cultivators in nearby state domains. Since they joined the Li family, many loose cultivators, because of them, naturally fell in line.

…

Time rushed by, and over a hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.

A day originally quite ordinary, yet the skies above Mount Wanxian were full of dark, heavy tribulation clouds!

The thunder tribulation was not fully formed, yet already created a taxing pressure, rendering people physically uncomfortable.

As the thunder tribulation continuously absorbed nearby spiritual energy, growing more robust and as the clouds increased, Li Zhixuan appeared at the center under the thunder tribulation!

Tap tap tap——

Li Zhirui, who was cultivating, was called out, interrupting his cultivation.

He wanted to ask what happened, but upon stepping out, he felt the oppressive and heavy atmosphere in the air, at once understanding.

Returning to the family for conditioning and cultivation over the years, Li Zhixuan was soon to face her Heavenly Immortal Rank thunder tribulation!

Her figure flickered, appearing near the thunder tribulation.

“Ancestor Rui!”

The crowd respectfully greeted, many inwardly murmuring, unexpectedly alerting this ancestor.

“Brother Jiu!”

Soon after, Da Qing, Xiaoqing, and Cang and others arrived successively.

“This thunder tribulation’s power looks extraordinary, what did Zhixuan do to attract such terrifying thunder tribulation?” Cang frowned and asked.

Nobody could provide him an answer to this question.

Rumble——

A tribulation thunder tearing through the sky, accompanied by a deafening rumble, struck directly towards Li Zhixuan.

She raised her broken sword, mana surged forth from her body, slashing out a dazzling spirit light, forcefully splitting the tribulation thunder in half!

Swoosh——

The distant clan members watching the tribulation transcendence could not resist exclaiming upon witnessing the scene.

“How is it accomplished, why is it so powerful?”

Even Li Zhirui’s eyes showed a touch of amazement, as that sword light could threaten his safety.

Though the tribulation thunder was split in two, the residual momentum allowed it to descend upon Li Zhixuan, but it posed no threat to her anymore; she casually unleashed several sword qis, annihilating it clean.

The first tribulation thunder posed no danger to her, but soon, the second tribulation thunder followed closely, giving her no chance to breathe.

Li Zhixuan still easily dealt with the tribulation thunder, but at the cost of half her internal mana!

To better cope afterward, she began swallowing and refining elixir pills.

“Already consuming pills so soon?” Xiaoqing commented in surprise.

“Despite the mighty forces of her previous attacks, the consumption was enormous, Zhixuan is planning for what’s ahead.” Li Zhirui thought about the pills he refined over the years, many sent to Li Zhixuan. He believed the pills would suffice for her use.

Moreover, he took this into consideration, thus refining pills that were mild and easy to refine; unless consumed excessively, they wouldn’t harm the meridians.

Of course, such pills weren’t without drawbacks; the difficulty in refining was high, and the mana recovery was minimal, which were the main reasons for alchemists abandoning these pills.

But having been rediscovered by Li Zhirui, they were perfectly suited for Li Zhixuan!

Having effortlessly severed two tribulation thunders, Li Zhixuan felt neither pride nor excitement, maintaining a calm and composed mental state.

For she knew it was only the beginning, as the subsequent tribulation thunders would be even stronger; she must put forth her utmost effort.

Boom!

Amidst the heavens and earth remained only this crash sound, many clan members observing the tribulation transcendence were stunned, dizziness and blood surging internally, some little cultivators were quite dazed, frozen in place.

As for Li Zhixuan undergoing tribulation, she naturally endured far greater pressure, with a trace of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth!