Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 2001 1469: Seeking Help (2)

Soon after, a cultivatorʼs name flashed through Ao Huangʼs mind!

He decided to activate the Great Array and immediately contact the Sea Clan of the East Sea, asking them to send someone to request Li Zhirui to come to the West Sea as soon as possible and purify the Sea Eye!

Although this was just a precaution, he felt a strange premonition in his heart that perhaps only this human Heavenly Immortal could truly resolve the matter.

Meanwhile, on the East Sea side, seeing the Four Seas Great Array activated for the second time in such a short span, they knew something big had happened in the West Sea.

Then they heard Ao Huangʼs suggestion—to ask that Li family Heavenly Immortal for help.

”Has the West Sea Eyeʼs problem become so serious? Even Bai Hui canʼt resolve it?”

”I think he canʼt purify the Sea Eye. He might not even be able to slow the spread of the pollution.” Though a bit blunt, this was Ao Huangʼs real opinion.

”Understood. Weʼll send someone to invite Li Zhirui.”

With that, the formation was closed.

At first, the East Sea didnʼt take the matter very seriously—they assumed it was just a typical Demonic Tao trick. Who could have guessed the demon cultivators had gone so far, using the Hidden Dregs Secret Technique from back then, and an improved, strengthened version at that!

So when Bai Hui was dispatched, not many Purification Lotus Seeds were prepared for him.

Now, after receiving solid information, they could only try to make up for it, sending people in haste to catch up with Bai Huiʼs group, bringing along every purifying spiritual object from the storerooms to assist.

On the other side, the Sea Clan also assigned a Dragon Tribe Heavenly Immortal—Ao Qing—to seek help from Li Zhirui in Shanhai Stateʼs Li family.

Actually, as soon as Ao Qing stepped into the Ten Thousand Spirit Sea Area, Cang noticed his presence and appeared directly, solemnly asking, ”May I ask what affair brings you to Li familyʼs territory?”

”I must beg Li, Fellow Daoist, for urgent assistance. Divine Monarch, for the sake of our shared lineage, please give me an introduction.” Ao Qing knew he needed something from them, so he kept his attitude low.

”Hmm?”

Cang saw that Ao Qing wasnʼt here to accuse anyone, only looking anxious. Perhaps he truly needed help. Thinking for a moment, Cang decided to take him to Shanhai State.

”But these years, Jiu has been closed in cultivation for ages—whether he can help, itʼs not yet known.”

”Alright, thank you.”

Since heʼd agreed, Cang would certainly not go back on his word. Besides, with just Ao Qing alone, he couldnʼt stir up any trouble in Shanhai State, let alone enter Mount Wanxian.

If Ao Qing had any trickery, the Li family had enough power to suppress him.

Fortunately, he had none—and was really here to ask Li Zhirui for help. He even found Cangʼs flying speed too slow, apologized, and whisked him away directly to the front of Mount Wanxian.

”What a mighty Heavenly Immortal Great Array!”

Even with Ao Qingʼs pedigree, the first glance at the Great Zhou Heavenly Star Dou Array made him gasp in awe.

Of course, he remembered his purpose and soon composed himself, though inwardly, his confidence in the mission grew stronger.

With such a powerful formation defending them, even if Li Zhirui wasnʼt at Mount Wanxian, there was no need to worry about the familyʼs safety.

”Please.”

Cang led the way straight to the entrance of Li Zhiruiʼs cave mansion.

As luck would have it, Li Zhirui just happened to be idle at that moment, so as soon as the Knocking Bell sounded, he appeared right away.

”Jiu...”

Cang was about to explain, but Ao Qing quickly stepped forward and said, ”Li! Forgive the sudden visit—I have an urgent request!”

”The West Sea Eye has been contaminated by demon cultivatorsʼ secret techniques—the situation is dire and critical. Fellow Daoist, for the sake of the Primal Spirit Realmʼs world and living beings, please, lend your aid!”

From the first moment, Ao Qing tried appealing to a sense of justice to force Li Zhiruiʼs hand, which annoyed him—what world, what beings? This was all the aftermath of your fight with the demon cultivators.

Besides, heʼs a cultivator, not a divine; using such arguments to try swaying him was just wishful thinking.

”Thank you for your high regard, but Iʼm afraid my strength falls short; perhaps you should seek someone else,” Li Zhirui replied, rejecting him outright.

If you truly want help, set out your terms honestly—donʼt play these little games.

Truth be told, Li Zhirui desperately wanted to say yes.

He was searching for an opportunity to earn merit and speed up his own transcendence, and now the Sea Clan was offering a huge gift—the West Sea Eye had been polluted by evil filth, and it seemed extremely severe!

But the necessary benefits must still be secured!

So seeing Li Zhirui about to leave, Ao Qing hastily said, ”Who doesnʼt know of your illustrious name, Daoist?”

”You are the only one for this task. If you have any concerns, please speak freely.”

The subtext was: whatever demands you have, just say them—the Sea Clan will most likely agree as long as theyʼre not outrageous.

Li Zhirui, hearing this, didnʼt hold back, raising a long list of conditions—borderline daylight robbery.

But you could also call it opening high and waiting for the other side to bargain down.

Unexpectedly, Ao Qing objected to some terms, but didnʼt strongly oppose most of them.

In his view, Li Zhiruiʼs demands were plenty, but most were for spiritual objects and methods—those requests for territory, he didnʼt agree to at all.

The situation with the West Sea Eye was truly urgent, and he didnʼt want to waste time. It was only some spiritual objects and methods, after all.

Even Li Zhirui hadnʼt expected Ao Qing to agree so quickly. Clearly, things in the West Sea were dire.

”The things you requested, Iʼll notify the clan at once and have people deliver them.”

Ao Qing said, ”So, would you please come to the West Sea with me soon?”

”Alright.”—At this point, how could Li Zhirui refuse? He could only agree.

The group went outside Mount Wanxian, where Ao Qing brought out a small spirit boat.

”Donʼt underestimate this spirit boat, Daoist—when running full force, it can travel a hundred thousand li a day! The Sea Clan has only three, the whole Primal Spirit Realm probably less than twenty.”

Of course, thatʼs assuming sufficient spiritual energy is supplied.

The spirit boat was merely too small—only enough for three or four people at most, and its consumption was massive, so normal powers, even if they had one, couldnʼt afford to run it.

Otherwise, it would be an excellent flying artifact.

”Daoist, please!”

Li Zhirui nodded and entered the spirit boat, whose interior was indeed cramped—the two of them felt quite crowded.

”Ready, Daoist!”

With a swish, the spirit boat shot off at breakneck speed, vanishing in an instant.

Ao Qing had to focus on steering the spirit boat, so couldnʼt chat. Li Zhirui closed his eyes to rest, meanwhile hurriedly cultivating another batch of purification spiritual objects in his space, just in case.

Anyway, the Sea Clan was wealthy—these costs could be reimbursed, so why not prepare extra?

The trip was uneventful; in just a few days, the two crossed tens of thousands of li from the far east of East Continent to the heart of the West Sea.

”Daoist, weʼve arrived!”

Ao Qing spoke, and Li Zhirui, whose spiritual soul was still in his own space, instantly drew back and got up. ”Then let us go,” he said.

As soon as he stepped out, he was hit by a stench so overwhelming it made his head spin; he had to use Purification Spiritual Light to feel better.

”Whatʼs going on here?” Li Zhiruiʼs face was full of shock and disbelief.

Looking out, the entire visible sea area was turbid, foul-smelling black water. The closer to the Sea Eye, the darker it got, and the smell grew worse.

They were standing directly above the Sea Eye.

Beside him, Ao Qingʼs face showed not only shock, but relief.

Thankfully, he listened to Ao Huangʼs advice and brought this Heavenly Immortal cultivator at the fastest possible speed. If it were just Bai Hui acting, facing this situation, heʼd be utterly powerless!

”You finally arrived!”

A streak of spirit light flew over from nearby—the newcomer was Ao Huang!