Clan Cultivation: Starting with Building an Island Immortal City

90: Each of the three renovations had its own strengths.Overseas Immortal Island, Overseas Immortal Island, sprinkles upon the vast land.

In the center of the island, within the naturally formed grotto quiet room next to the Family’sstation, it was another warm scene.

The cave walls were embedded with several “luminous pearls” emitting a soft white light, replacing the flickering torches, providing steady and bright illumination.

In the central clearing, a bonfire burned fiercely, the dry firewood crackling, emitting a faint woody fragrance that dispelled the dampness in the cave and illuminated the young, vibrant faces.

A total of twenty-two Disciples, both old and new, sat around on rock slabs or wooden stumps covered with animal hides.

A large pot was set over the bonfire in the middle of the clearing, simmering with beast meat from the day’s hunt and fresh mushrooms and spiritual vegetables gathered from the island, their aroma filling the air.

This was an unwritten tradition of the Li Clan on the Immortal Island—the “Bonfire Night Talk.”

There was no fixed time; it would be held whenever there was an important occasion, or when the Clan Chief returned, or simply when it was deemed necessary.

Without formalities, regardless of status, everyone sat together to enjoy delicious food, and it was also an excellent Opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, listen to the Clan Chief’s teachings, and broaden one’s horizons.

At this moment, the stew in the pot was thoroughly cooked, and everyone had finished sharing the meal, their faces flushed with satisfaction.

The new Disciples still carried a hint of the initial reserve and curiosity from arriving at the Immortal Island, carefully observing their surroundings, sensing the Spiritual Qi here, which was much denser and purer than in Linhai City, their eyes filled with aspirations for the future.

Li Yinglong sat at the head, a cup of steaming clear tea placed before him.

He gently scanned the entire gathering, and seeing that everyone had relaxed, he slowly began:

“Today, new Family members have arrived on the island, which is a great joy for my Li Clan. This Overseas Immortal Island is our new home, and also the place where our future Foundation lies. In the future, you must be of one Heart-Nature, help each other, and Cultivate diligently without ceasing.”

He first spoke a few brief words of welcome and encouragement, then his tone shifted, becoming a bit more solemn:

“On the Dao of Cultivation, wealth, companions, techniques, and land are of paramount importance. The Spiritual Vein here is our ‘land,’ a Heaven-given Foundation. However, with good land, there must also be good talent to maximize its effectiveness.”

“Human Aptitude varies by birth; this is Heaven’s will. However, the Heavenly Dao does not cut off all paths for people; there are always Opportunities to defy Heaven and change one’s fate.”

At this point, all the Disciples, including Li Changyun, Li Changyu, and others from the first generation, held their breath, their gazes fixed on the Clan Chief.

They all knew that the Clan Chief possessed some incredible ability that could enlighten Mortals and open their spiritual apertures!

Li Yinglong took in everyone’s reactions and continued:

“Currently, Changyu, Changxuan, and Little Wan have already awakened their spirits and laid their Dao Foundation.”

Li Yinglong’s voice rose slightly:

“I recently returned from traveling among the Hundred Clans of the Southern Border and gained some insights; the Opportunity has arrived. Tonight, I shall use this auspicious occasion to further strengthen the pillars of my Li Clan!”

The cave instantly fell silent, with only the crackling of the bonfire and the suddenly heavy breathing of everyone present.

Li Yinglong’s gaze turned to the first-generation Disciple area, and he said in a deep voice:

“Changyun, Tieniu, Mingyuan, step forward.”

The three who were called out were stunned for a moment, then their faces erupted with immense, disbelieving joy!

The three almost simultaneously stood up abruptly, their eyes shining brightly, and in their excitement, their clasped hands trembled slightly:

“Clan Chief!”

These three were among the most outstanding and solidly founded of the first batch of Disciples in recent times.

Li Changyun was brave and decisive, making the fastest progress in practicing the Family’s inherited “overlord spear Art,” and his “Qi Cultivation Art” had also reached a high level;

Stone Iron Ox was powerful and steady; although his progress in Cultivating the “Qi Cultivation Art” was not the fastest, his vigorous Qi and Blood far surpassed his peers;

Zhao Mingyuan, on the other hand, was meticulous in thought, and his progress in the “Qi Cultivation Art” was far ahead.

Li Yinglong chose them precisely because he valued their Heart-Nature, Foundation, and potential, believing they were capable of bearing this [Aptitude Improvement] Opportunity to advance further.

As for Li Changyue, her temperament was indifferent, and she preferred recording, organizing, and researching various miscellaneous anecdotes; she had no great desire for victory in Cultivation, so her “Qi Cultivation Art” was still somewhat rudimentary, and thus she was not included in this list for now.

And Lei Heng’s daughter, Thunder Frost, had extraordinary talent; her archery and close-combat skills were top-notch even without relying on spiritual power. She herself had stated her willingness to serve as the Family’s hidden blade, not rushing for a moment, and requested the Clan Chief to give the Opportunity to those who needed it more. Li Yinglong respected her ambition and did not force her for the time being.

Future [Aptitude Improvement] opportunities, unless for special reasons, he would grant according to the progress of “Qi Cultivation Art” Cultivation.

In an instant, three distinct spiritual lights burst forth from Li Yinglong’s fingertips, like Dragons returning to the vast ocean, accurately sinking into the foreheads of Li Changyun, Stone Iron Ox, and Zhao Mingyuan!

“Guard your Sea of Consciousness and feel the creation!”

Li Yinglong’s voice boomed like a great bell, exploding in the Sea of Consciousness of the three.

He slightly closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into his Sea of Consciousness.

“System, use three [Aptitude Improvement LV2] opportunities, targets: Li Changyun, Stone Iron Ox, Zhao Mingyuan.”

“Instruction confirmed. Consuming [Aptitude Improvement LV2] opportunities x3. Targets locked: Li Changyun, Stone Iron Ox, Zhao Mingyuan. Beginning to infuse spiritual charm and reshape the Foundation...”

Silently, a profound and mysterious power emanated from Li Yinglong’s body, enveloping the three in front of him.

Everyone present held their breath, observing only a faint, almost imperceptible halo of light circulating around the Clan Chief, while the bodies of the three in front of him all trembled simultaneously!

Li Changyun felt a scorching torrent pour into his crown, instantly sweeping through his limbs and bones!

His Meridians seemed to be flushed by lava, a searing heat accompanying the intense pain, like new life being born.

He gritted his teeth, following the path of the “Qi Cultivation Art,” attempting to guide this power to circulate through his body.

In a trance, he seemed to see a crimson sun rising from his Dantian, shining with immense light, dispelling all shadows and evil. A boundless Battle Intent and a Heart-Nature of protection intertwined and sublimated within it, transforming into an undying flame.

He suddenly opened his eyes, golden flames seeming to flicker in their depths, and the air around him subtly warped from the high temperature.

Stone Iron Ox’s experience was entirely different.

A heavy, ancient aura sank into his Dantian, then spread to every inch of his flesh, blood, and bones.

He felt as if he had transformed into a majestic mountain, undergoing the countless ages of earth vein scouring and compaction.

His already robust physique now conveyed a solid, seamless feeling of layered, tightly packed rock.

He instinctively stomped his feet, and an unprecedentedly steady power emanated from the earth, connecting with his Bloodline.

On his honest face, there was now a magnificent, unmoving as a mountain, demeanor.

The most peculiar change belonged to Zhao Mingyuan.

He did not feel a violent surge of energy, but rather his spiritual platform became clear and empty.

The world before his eyes seemed to have its superficial layers peeled away, revealing its inner warp and weft:

The flow of Spiritual Qi was clearly visible like trickling streams, and the structure of all things was analyzed into distinct lines like a chessboard grid.

Countless profound lines and nodes flashed in his eyes, as if dissecting this world into its constituent points, lines, and planes.

He did not become stronger or hotter, but those eyes that could perceive all phenomena already foreshadowed that he would embark on a completely different Dao.

The entire process lasted only about ten breaths.

When the unusual phenomena around Li Yinglong subsided and he slowly opened his eyes, Li Changyun and the other two almost simultaneously opened theirs.

All three had brilliant light in their eyes, and their temperaments had undergone earth-shattering changes!

“How do you feel?”

Li Yinglong asked softly.

Li Changyun was the first to stand up, excitedly clenching his fists, feeling the surging new power within his body, his voice hoarse with excitement:

“Clan Chief! I… I feel full of power, as if… as if there’s a ball of fire within me, eager to burst forth!”

A sharp glint flashed in Li Yinglong’s eyes, and he nodded:

“The spiritual body is newly formed, its nature untamed. Each of you, display your abilities and let’s see the extent. Changyun, you go first.”

With that, he lightly flicked his sleeve, and a condensed water arrow materialized out of thin air, its tip glinting with cold light, shooting directly towards Li Changyun’s face—it was a simulated water-element magical attack.

Li Changyun let out a long roar, neither dodging nor evading, as the crimson True Qi within him erupted!

The air around him warped, and a faint crimson aura naturally appeared.

“Hiss~!”

The water arrow struck the aura, and like snow splashed into boiling soup, it instantly vaporized and steamed, hissing, unable to harm him in the slightest!

Instead, a scorching counter-force spread, singeing the hair of nearby Disciples.

“Good! This cultivation body is named [Blazing Battle Body], a Low Grade fire-element cultivation body. Its possessor’s Qi and Blood are like molten lava, and their True Qi is fiery and fierce, possessing the characteristics of eruption, dispelling evil, and burning everything to ashes!”

“That was a defensive stance; now test your sharpness!”

Li Yinglong then grabbed a stubborn stone from the cave wall mid-air, subtly exerting internal force, and the stone flew like a meteor, smashing towards Li Changyun with the force of wind and thunder.

Li Changyun’s eyes glowed crimson, he exhaled and punched out!

Before the fist reached, the scorching Fist Intent had already incinerated the air from a distance, the surface of the stubborn stone instantly charred black, then it “Bang” exploded, turning into dust that scattered!

Its fierce and mighty power drew gasps from the Disciples.

Li Yinglong turned to Stone Iron Ox:

“Tieniu, stand firm.”

Before his words finished, he pointed and drew in the air, and a sharp metallic Qi, like an invisible blade, cut through the air towards his chest!

Stone Iron Ox let out a low growl, his feet rooted to the ground, and his skin’s rock-like texture deepened instantly.

When the metallic Qi hit his body, it actually made a “clang” sound, as if striking metal!

Only a white mark was left, disappearing in an instant.

His body was as steady as a rock, not moving an inch.

“The earth veins are connected; you are invincible when standing. Test your ability to shake the earth.”

Li Yinglong commanded again.

Stone Iron Ox obeyed, sinking his waist and horse stance, and slammed his giant fist onto the ground!

“Thump!”

A muffled thud, like a giant drum being beaten, caused the entire grotto to tremble slightly!

Although the ground did not crack, an invisible shockwave spread, causing the bonfire to sway, and nearby Disciples felt a tingling in their feet and a slight fluctuation in their Qi and Blood.

Although the range was not large, in a chaotic battle, it was enough to disrupt enemy Formations, showing theprototype of his earth-shaking strike.

“This cultivation body is named [Immovable Rock Body], a Low Grade earth-element cultivation body. Its possessor’s body is like a rock, their Qi and Luck are heavy and condensed, containing the characteristics of bearing, defense, and rooting. When standing on the earth, their power veins are endless, steadfastly guarding the central land.”

Finally, only Zhao Mingyuan remained.

Li Yinglong took out a Low Grade “Clear Wind Talisman” that he had obtained after killing the rogue Cultivators and others earlier.

Its Talisman script quality was low, the strokes slightly off, and the Spiritual Qi flow was sluggish.

He handed the Talisman to Zhao Mingyuan:

“Mingyuan, can you use this Talisman?”

Zhao Mingyuan took it with both hands, the light of warp and weft flowing in his eyes, his fingertips lightly tracing the Talisman paper’s patterns, and after a moment of contemplation, he said:

“Clan Chief, this Talisman’s ‘Spirit Gathering’ node is off by a hair, and there are three broken points in the ‘Qi Guiding’ spiritual lines. If this node is moved half a point to the right, and the broken points are connected by this method...”

As he spoke, his fingertips actually tried to draw lines on the ground; although he couldn’t immediately redraw it due to his Cultivation limitations, it already had a rudimentary form!

Li Yinglong clapped his hands and laughed:

“Excellent! This Talisman came from a low-level Talisman master, indicating an insufficient Foundation and an unclear understanding of structural principles. You can instantly perceive the deviation of its ‘Spirit Gathering’ node and the broken ‘Qi Guiding’ spiritual lines, and even virtually draw with your spiritual consciousness, outlining an optimized network that naturally evokes a response from the Heaven And Earth Spiritual Essence... This is not something an ordinary Spiritual Root can achieve.”

He lightly flicked his sleeve, pointed at Zhao Mingyuan’s eyes, and said in a booming, clear voice:

“This is the [Myriad Phenomena Weave Spiritual Body]! A special spiritual body, both within the Five Elements and transcending ordinary methods!”

“One who obtains this spiritual body, their spiritual consciousness forms its own ‘compass, square, plumb line, and ink line,’ allowing them to view all things as ‘structural blueprints.’ Whether it’s Formations, spiritual plants, Magical Artifacts, or even human customs and Systems, in your eyes, they are all clear lines, nodes, and energy flow trajectories.”

“Its core talents are ‘insight’ and ‘optimization.’

“To perceive the internal framework of all things and optimize their energy flow and structural order. In the future, arranging Formations can save materials and increase efficiency, building cities can naturally align with earth veins, researching Talismans can directly point to the Origin, and in the future, crafting artifacts and establishing laws can all tend towards ultimate goodness and simplicity, with no flaws to be found.”

“This body is the Family’s ‘architect,’ the ‘scribe’ of rules!”

“I hope you will delve deep into study and strive for perfection!”

Looking at the three new combat powers before him, Li Yinglong stroked his beard and laughed heartily, feeling deeply gratified.