Clan Cultivation: Starting with Building an Island Immortal City

10: Family Foundation Building Mission: The Spirit Hidden Mist ArrayThe moment Li Yinglong finished speaking, a cold, mechanical voice unexpectedly resounded deep within his mind:

”Detected the host successfully discovering and confirming a native, attribute-less Low Grade Spiritual Vein (Early Stage), triggering a major Family historical event — ’Spiritual Vein First Opening’!

Event Assessment: Grade B-plus. This is a crucial turning point in the Li Clan’s destiny, marking the Family’s formal entry into the Cultivation threshold, and fundamentally altering the trajectory of its fate.

Based on this significant discovery, a temporary reward is issued: the Family base’s exclusive Formation — ’Elementary Spiritual Concealment Mist Formation’ trial version.

Formation Description: Using the current Spiritual Vein as its energy core, it can generate a Spiritual Concealment Mist covering the entire island. This mist can distort ordinary light and effectively block the spiritual senses of Cultivators below the Golden Core Stage, making the island ’disappear’ from external perception. Note: This is a temporary trial version; subsequent series of tasks must be completed to permanently activate it and obtain the complete Formation blueprint.

Now releasing the foundational tasks for the Family’s rise, with a one-year time limit. Upon task completion, the Formation will be permanently activated, and unlock rights for various basic building blueprints will be granted; if tasks fail, the Formation’s protection will be permanently lost, and the risk of the Spiritual Vein being exposed will greatly increase.

Task One: Bloodline Awakening.

Objective: Hold a Family ceremony at the new Spiritual Vein node, using the host’s current [Aptitude Improvement] ability as a guide, to attempt to awaken the hidden Cultivation Aptitude of at least 2 direct Bloodline members.

Meaning: To unearth the potential deep within the Bloodline, demonstrating that kinship is the Family’s most core bond and source of strength.

Task Two: Foundation Establishment and Enterprise.

Objective: Successfully plan, establish, and initially operate at least two basic Family industries on the Spiritual Vein, such as: spiritual fields, spiritual gardens, alchemist chambers, artifact workshops, Scripture Pavilion, etc. Choose any two.

Meaning: The Family’s rise is not a castle in the air; it requires real industries and Legacy as its cornerstone. This is crucial for the Family’s transition from ’consuming resources’ to ’producing resources’.

Task Three: Where Hearts Lie.

Objective: Ensure the loyalty of 10 core Family members (including direct Bloodline and key non-Bloodline members) reaches above 85%.

Meaning: External crises are temporarily resolved, but internal allegiance and unity are fundamental to whether the Family can steadily progress. Eliminating hidden dangers and consolidating strength is the long-term Dao.”

A torrent of information flooded his consciousness.

Li Yinglong’s mind was greatly shaken, but his expression remained calm.

The System’s intention was clear.

It was both a timely rain in desperation and a sword hanging over his head.

The discovery of the Spiritual Vein was not for the Family to lie back and enjoy, but to spur it to seize the opportunity, strive upwards, and complete the thorough transformation from a mundane Martial Artist Family to a true Cultivation Family!

These three tasks were interconnected, directly pointing to the core — strength, enterprise, and loyalty — all indispensable pillars for the Family’s long-term standing.

His planning ability as a marketing director made countless thoughts flash through his mind instantly, and he already had a preliminary plan.

This matter must be done against the clock!

”Qingzhu.”

Li Yinglong reined in his surging emotions, his tone returning to its usual composure.

”Uncle?”

Li Qingzhu, still immersed in the shock and joy of discovering the Spiritual Vein, looked up when she heard him.

”This island is rich in Spiritual Qi, far surpassing Linhai City, which is greatly beneficial for Cultivation. Go and collect some sea soul moss for us to take back. Although this item is volatile and using it rashly carries the risk of body explosion, it might be used for improvement later. Whether it’s for nurturing Martial Artists in the Family or for Cultivators’ Body Tempering, it’s a resource that shouldn’t be wasted.”

Li Yinglong instructed, his reasoning sound and natural.

”Yes, Uncle!”

Li Qingzhu did not doubt him. She was happy to be able to contribute to the Family and immediately responded, carefully climbing towards the rock wall where the sea soul moss grew.

With Li Qingzhu sent away, Li Yinglong’s eyes instantly sharpened.

His consciousness sank into the System.

”System, claim and deploy the ’Elementary Spiritual Concealment Mist Formation’ trial version!”

”Command confirmed. Scanning Spiritual Vein node... Scan complete. Generating optimal Formation coverage model... Model construction complete. Starting to guide Spiritual Vein energy, constructing ’Spiritual Concealment Mist Formation’...”

In an instant, Li Yinglong felt that the nascent Spiritual Vein deep beneath his feet was gently stirred by an invisible hand. A pure and gentle Spiritual Qi was drawn out, spreading silently across the entire island, with the volcanic lake as its core, following some profound trajectory.

He closed his eyes, his spiritual sense attached to the Spiritual Qi guided by the System, as if transforming into thousands of Incarnations, sweeping over forests, beaches, reefs, and mountains... He ”saw” a faint, almost imperceptible transparent energy membrane, like an inverted giant bowl, rapidly enveloping the entire island, finally closing quietly where the island’s edge met the seawater.

The air seemed to gain a little moisture, and the light seemed to dim by an insignificant fraction.

But in Li Yinglong’s spiritual sense, the entire island’s aura was rapidly becoming ”blurred,” and its connection with the outside world had been cut off by an invisible veil.

From the outside, this sea area might still be that sea area, but the specific appearance and aura of the island were already hidden. Even if a Cultivator passed by and swept their spiritual sense over it, they would not discover that there was an island here, or they might think it was just an ordinary misty area.

”’Elementary Spiritual Concealment Mist Formation’ trial version deployed successfully. Current energy source: Low Grade Spiritual Vein (Early Stage). Duration: Depends on task completion. Concealment effect: Effective against spiritual sense probes below the Golden Core Stage.”

As the System’s prompt sounded, Li Yinglong felt a little relieved.

With this layer of protection, at least in the short term, there was no need to worry about the Spiritual Vein being exposed and attracting outside covetousness.

However, this protection was like borrowed armor. Whether it would be fully granted or forcibly stripped away after a year depended entirely on how the Family acted in that year.

He opened his eyes and looked at Li Qingzhu, who was still diligently collecting sea soul moss, his gaze profound.

The System’s existence was his biggest secret. Even to someone as close as Qingzhu, he could not reveal a single detail at this moment.

It wasn’t that he didn’t trust her, but this matter was too significant; the fewer people who knew, the better.

Before long, Li Qingzhu had collected enough sea soul moss, packed it in a prepared jade box, and returned to Li Yinglong’s side.

”Uncle, I’ve finished collecting.”

She handed over the jade box.

Li Yinglong took it, transferred it to his qiankun bag without even looking, and nodded, saying:

”Good. This island concerns the future lifeline of my Li Clan, and no mistakes can be tolerated. We must return to Linhai City as soon as possible, gather reliable clansmen, and move some of our Foundation here.”

He scanned the Spiritual Qi-rich volcanic lake with his gaze:

”This place will be the Foundation for the rise of my Li Immortal Clan! After we return, you and I will act separately.”

”Qingzhu, you are meticulous and have already begun Cultivating. After we return, stay in the residence, using the excuse of consolidating your Cultivation. In reality, secretly organize the ’Evergreen Art,’ ’Five Elements Spirit Control Art,’ and ’records of strange tales of the universe’ that we obtained. Copy and transcribe their key points to create duplicates for future use. At the same time, pay attention to the Heart-Nature of the Family’s younger generation, especially those with good character and loyalty to the Family, and remember them in your heart.”

”As for Qing Shan’er, I have my own arrangements. Qing Chuan...”

When Li Yinglong mentioned his second son, a trace of complex emotion flashed in his eyes:

”Let’s see how he handles himself.”

Although Li Qingzhu did not know that her uncle already had System tasks, listening to his arrangements, which were clear and purposeful, she knew that the Family was about to undergo significant changes and responded solemnly:

”Qingzhu understands, and will not fail Uncle’s trust!”

”There’s no time to lose, let’s set sail now.”

The two no longer delayed and descended the mountain along the original path.

Perhaps it was because the Spiritual Concealment Mist Formation had taken effect, on the way back, even the mutated giant crabs were nowhere to be seen. The journey was smooth, and they soon returned to where the boat was secretly docked.

They boarded the boat, raised the anchor, and unfurled the sails.

Li Yinglong personally steered, turning the bow towards Linhai City.

On the way there, they were cautious and discreet to explore secrets; on the way back, although his heart was burdened with important tasks, having the Spiritual Vein in hand and a clear path ahead gave him even more composure and resolve.

The sea breeze billowed, ruffling Li Yinglong’s frosted temples. He gazed steadily at the vast, misty expanse ahead, a grand plan already forming in his mind.

The rise of the Family was not the work of one person.

Even with the System’s help, Li Yinglong needed the unity of his clansmen to truly transform this Spiritual Vein land into the eternal Foundation of the Li Clan.

These three tasks were the first touchstone for consolidating the Family’s strength and embarking on the Dao of Cultivation.