Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1958: Chapter 1448: Evacuation

Oh oh oh——

Although Li Zhixuan had left, the words she left behind were like pouring a bucket of hot oil onto a raging fire; with a boom, the flames instantly soared several times higher.

The excitement and restless atmosphere in the encampment did not diminish due to her departure; on the contrary, it became even more fervent.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the encampment, Li Zhirui was standing there with several Elders.

“Ancestor Rui, is this really going to work?” one Elder asked anxiously.

“There shouldn’t be a problem.”

The situation on the battlefield could change in an instant, and now Li Zhirui could only use the relative strengths of both sides as a reference.

But that was hard to predict, just like when the creatures of this Realm attacked their encampment before. Even though their opponents were much stronger, in the end, they had been defeated by them, suffering a crushing loss and fleeing in disarray.

So whether victory could be achieved would ultimately depend on Li Zhixuan’s decisions and strategies at the front lines, not on their speculations.

Suddenly, Li Zhirui thought of a factor that could potentially affect the course of the battlefield. Frowning, he pondered deeply, ran through some scenarios in his mind, and decided to prepare a backup plan.

“Once Zhixuan and the others depart, all clan members originally stationed here are to return to the Primal Spirit Realm!”

“Ah?!”

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, unable to understand why this Ancestor would give such an order.

“The creatures of this Realm are likely to attack the encampment again, thereby putting pressure on the front lines, affecting morale, and forcing our people to retreat.”

“But we could repeat our previous tactic—send out clan members to investigate everywhere, and summon loose cultivators from the Primal Spirit Realm to counter them.”

The Elders didn’t quite understand; since there was already a proven and effective solution, why insist on a full evacuation back to the Primal Spirit Realm?

This would mean handing the encampment over to the creatures of this Realm, wouldn’t it? And then how would Li Zhixuan and the others return?

They all knew—the Li family’s anchored point for locating the Floating Light Realm was hidden in a concealed part of the encampment.

Without this anchor to determine the Floating Light Realm’s location, using the World Traveling Technique would become completely random!

Li Zhirui continued to explain, “The opposition isn’t stupid. Having fallen for our trick once, they won’t fall for it a second time.”

“What’s more, after several summons, there are probably few loose cultivators left in Shanhai State who are willing to come to the Floating Light Realm. Even if we send another call, not many will respond.”

Those loose cultivators willing to risk coming to the Floating Light Realm have almost all arrived by now, or else have already reaped great rewards and are busy converting them into their own cultivation.

“But even though the anchor is well-hidden, what if they discover it and then destroy it? What will we do then?”

“That’s why you must all leave, and I alone will stay behind to protect the anchor!”

Li Zhirui said earnestly, “Then in three months, try to open a spatial rift; if I intervene to interrupt, wait another three months. Repeat this process until I no longer intervene and the secret technique succeeds.”

“This…”

The crowd was momentarily speechless, unable to respond.

The plan sounded excellent, but leaving him alone in the Floating Light Realm—if anything went wrong, the clan would lose two Heavenly Immortal Ancestors and countless elite members at once!

Faced with such a huge risk, they truly didn’t dare make the decision to agree to Li Zhirui’s idea.

“Don’t worry. With my strength, there’s nothing you need to fear.” He saw the hesitation in their hearts and spoke with full confidence.

The Elders had no doubts about his strength—it was indeed as he said, but still, to be sure, what if something unexpected did happen?

But clearly, Li Zhirui had made up his mind, and they couldn’t shake his decision. In the end, they could only agree reluctantly.

They could only hope he would act cautiously and, above all, stay safe.

“Trust me.”

Before the words had faded, Li Zhirui had vanished without a trace.

“Sigh!”

Only a group of Elders remained, unable to stop their sighs. Even though they were Elders, as juniors, how could they possibly overturn the decision of their own Ancestor?

When Li Zhirui reappeared, it was in front of Li Zhixuan.

“Jiu, why are you here? Is there something urgent?” She knew that if it wasn’t something serious, he would never come in person.

“There is indeed something important.”

Li Zhirui then explained his plans and urged her, “So if after the battle erupts, you hear news of our encampment being captured, demoralizing our people and disturbing the ranks, you must not believe it!”

“Thank you, Jiu, for thinking of everything and making sure no loophole remains!” Li Zhixuan expressed her admiration.

The possibility was small, but not zero!

And if it did happen, it could deal a devastating blow to morale and even cause the army to collapse entirely.

Yet even such a tiny detail had been considered by Li Zhirui, and he’d devised a proper solution.

If it were up to her, she would never have thought that far. As long as victory was won on the battlefield, that would be enough.

“Just remember this, and don’t reveal it for now.”

With another warning, Li Zhirui rose and took his leave.

…

Sunrise, sunset—nine days slipped by, and it was time to set out.

That morning.

Li Zhixuan arrived early at the central square of the encampment, waiting for everyone to gather.

Thousands upon thousands of clan members and loose cultivators seemed to have been waiting for this moment, appearing one after another not long after she arrived.