Clan Cultivation: Starting with Building an Island Immortal City

94: The foundation of immortality, the ancestral temple of immortals.The lingering resonance of the Spiritual Awakening Ceremony was like a gentle spiritual rain, moistening every inch of the overseas Immortal Island.

At dawn the next day, when the first ray of morning sunlight pierced the sea fog, the entire Li Family compound had awakened, radiating an unprecedented vigor.

The initial nine Disciples (Lin Xiaowan remained with the Angry Dragon Clan), under the coordination of Li Qingzhu, took on the heavy responsibility of taking turns instructing the twelve newly arrived Disciples.

On a cleared, flat open space on the east side of the compound, the boys and girls were lined up by gender. Although their clothes were simple, every one of them had bright eyes and stood with straight backs.

Li Qingzhu had the highest seniority and the highest Cultivation among these Disciples, making her the first Disciple to teach on behalf of Li Yinglong.

She stood at the front of the queue, her voice clear and penetrating the morning breeze:

“The path of immortal Cultivation begins small. Starting today, I will impart the foundational chapter of the ‘Qi Nourishment Art’ to you. This is the root of strengthening the Origin and nurturing the Foundation. You must Cultivate diligently every day, sensing the early simulation route of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, which will facilitate the introduction of Qi into the body and the tempering of the Meridians in the Late Stage.”

She explained the essentials of the Cultivation Technique in an easy-to-understand manner, and also bestowed upon everyone the “Sea Soul Grass Liquid Dilution Body Tempering Medicinal Bath,” which she and Lin Xiaowan had jointly researched before Little Wan departed.

Before Cultivating daily, the Disciples had to soak in the medicinal liquid to strengthen their muscles and bones. Although the process involved soreness, numbness, and stinging pain, no one complained.

They knew well that this was the immortal opportunity the Clan Chief had secured for them, and only by gritting their teeth and persevering could they live up to the expectations.

What was even more surprising was that since forging the alliance with the Angry Dragon Clan, the subtle [Dragon Vein Resonance Group Buff] had already taken effect.

When the Disciples Cultivated, they felt that their Qi and blood circulated more smoothly, the efficiency of their Physical Body absorbing the medicinal power doubled, and even the sluggishness felt during their first attempt to guide Qi into the body was significantly reduced.

This laid a solid Foundation for their Dao path, far surpassing that of ordinary Loose Cultivators.

As for the older Disciples who had already joined, they entered a more focused stage of practice.

Li Changyun, Li Changxuan, and Stone Iron Ox formed a group of three, sparring on the reef beach on the west side of the island.

Li Changyun’s Blazing Flame Battle Body was newly formed, his fist winds fierce and scorching; Li Changxuan activated his Raging Tide Tyrant Body, his saber momentum like a tide; Stone Iron Ox’s Immovable Rock Physique was steady as a mountain, constantly meeting attacks head-on and emitting deep, heavy sounds.

The three exchanged Moves, and although slightly immature, they already showed initial prowess, continuously integrating their newfound strength through actual combat.

Following the Clan Chief’s instructions, Li Changxing temporarily paused absorbing Spiritual Qi. Every day, he ventured alone into the rugged reef area on the eastern shore of the island, battling roaring waves and hunting fierce sea beasts.

He used combat to temper his physique and digest his overly massive Foundation. His figure was agile like a flood Dragon, completely different from the timid youth he had been months ago.

The siblings Song Shuyao and Song Shuwen were specifically arranged by Li Yinglong to be near the Spiritual Eye where Yin and Yang converged, by the Sky Lake shore.

The two sat facing each other, silent, relying solely on their Innate “Spiritual Connection” bond to guide the Supreme Yin and Supreme Yang energy within their bodies to circulate and resonate on their own.

They did not require a specific Cultivation Technique; the Dao rhythm of Yin and Yang between Heaven and Earth was their best teacher, making their path of practice unique.

Li Changyue, with her meticulous nature, worked alongside the calm and decisive Thunder Frost, assisting Li Qingzhu in managing the expanding spiritual fields and medicinal gardens.

They meticulously cared for the various spiritual plants brought back from the Southern Border and those discovered on the island, recording their growth habits and silently working towards the accumulation of resources for the Family’s future.

Li Changyu, who possessed considerable management talent, traveled across the island with Zhao Mingyuan, who was equally skilled in calculation, holding a rudimentary hand-drawn map.

They surveyed the terrain and planned the future expansion of the compound, defensive fortifications, and the layout of resource points.

Mingyuan’s [Myriad Phenomena Latitude Spiritual Physique] and Li Changyu’s [Exquisite Heart Cultivation Physique], when paired, began to show extraordinary synergy, allowing them to offer unique insights into the flow of the earth veins and the optimization of architectural structures.

Li Yinglong, dressed in a black robe with loose sash, patrolled the island daily.

His gaze was placid as an ancient well, taking in the efforts and progress of his juniors.

Seeing Li Changyun and the two others sweating profusely during their sparring, hearing Li Changxing’s roar as he fought sea beasts, sensing the subtle yet harmonious Dao rhythm fluctuations around the Song siblings, and then looking at the figures busy bending over in the spiritual fields and the endlessly debating Li Changyu and Zhao Mingyuan holding blueprints... a feeling of heartfelt satisfaction welled up within him.

The spirit and vitality of the Family had truly awakened!

It was no longer the situation where he alone struggled to support everything; instead, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, they were branching out and growing, yet tightly gathered around the main root, presenting a flourishing momentum.

However, Li Yinglong did not relax yet.

Besides his satisfaction, he still had important matters on his mind.

That day, he sat quietly in the cave retreat, sinking his mind into his Sea of Consciousness.

A cold System prompt suddenly rang out:

[Family Milestone Achievement Reached: Foundation of the Immortal Dao (Initial Establishment)]

[Detected that the number of Cultivators with Spiritual Roots or special Physiques within the host’s direct lineage and affiliated Family has reached ten. The Immortal Dao kindling has formed, meeting the minimum personnel configuration standard for an immortal Cultivation Family. The Family’s destiny has thus transcended the mortal world and officially embarked on the path of seeking longevity. Special commendation is awarded!]

[Reward Issued: Exclusive Family Building Upgrade: [Family Ancestral Hall (LV1)] Upgraded to [Immortal Family Ancestral Shrine (LV2)]]

[Immortal Family Ancestral Shrine (LV2) Ability Details:]

1. [Kinsman Soul Lantern (Passive)]: Core function of the Ancestral Shrine. Family members can leave a wisp of Soul aura within the Shrine, condensing it into a Life Soul Lantern. The Soul Lantern is connected to the owner’s life. Regardless of where he is, the Clan Chief can clearly perceive his life and death status through the Soul Lantern; the color of the Soul Lantern’s flame reflects the owner’s condition: blue-white for healthy, orange-yellow for minor injury, scarlet for severe injury, and dark gray for near-death. If a newborn is born within the Family and possesses Spiritual Root Aptitude, the Ancestral Shrine will automatically generate a faint Soul Lantern, ensuring no Family talent is missed.]

2. [Ancestral Spirit Protection (Active)]: Sub-shrines and incense burner stands can be established in various Family properties or compounds. This stand continuously draws the Power Of Will and faith of the kinsmen toward the Family, collecting and storing it in the main Shrine; by consuming a large amount of stored Power Of Will or Spirit Stones, this technique can be actively activated: Effect One: Forms a powerful protective barrier, temporarily shielding the entire Family from external enemies; Effect Two: At a critical moment, an attack aggregating the Power Of Will of the entire Family—the “Spiritual Connection Strike”—can be bestowed upon a specific kinsman to help him escape danger (This technique has a long cooldown, and excessive use will damage the Ancestral Shrine’s Origin).]

“Excellent! Truly excellent!”

Li Yinglong praised inwardly.

This item was precisely the cornerstone of the Family’s long-term development, especially the effect of the Soul Lantern, which could relieve many worries and concerns when kinsmen ventured out for experience.

He immediately decided to establish this [Immortal Family Ancestral Shrine] in the deepest part of the cave retreat.

This location was secluded and safe, and it was close to the source of the Spiritual Vein, where Spiritual Qi was abundant, perfectly suiting the needs of the shrine.

With his mind set, Li Yinglong summoned all the juniors on the island.

Upon hearing that the Clan Chief was going to establish the “Immortal Family Ancestral Shrine,” which concerned the Family’s future, everyone was greatly excited and quickly gathered inside the cave.

Li Yinglong did not rely on the System to generate it directly; instead, he led everyone to build it personally.

He directed juniors with great strength, such as Li Changyun and Stone Iron Ox, to transport the hard Azure Adamantine rocks from the island.

Li Changyu and Zhao Mingyuan meticulously planned the layout of the shrine based on the terrain.

Li Qingzhu led the female Disciples to collect fragrant wood and weave prayer mats.

Even the siblings Song Shuyao and Song Shuwen utilized their acute perception of energy flow to help adjust the orientation, ensuring the Ancestral Shrine’s aura better aligned with the spiritual nexus of the earth veins.

After spending an entire day, a stone shrine, though simple, yet solemn and majestic, began to take shape.

The shrine was built with stacked blue stones, its entrance open. There were no statues inside, only an ancient stone altar placed in the deepest part.

Once the framework of the shrine was completed, Li Yinglong, under the gaze of everyone, carefully took out an item from his Storage Pouch.

It was an archaic bronze lamp, neither gold nor jade. The surface of the lamp was carved with cloud patterns and Dragon insignias, and the tiny wick in the center was like a bean, emitting a gentle and peaceful halo. This was the main body of the Incense and Fire Candle Stand bestowed by the System.

He personally placed the lamp in the center of the stone altar.

The moment the lamp was set down, an invisible wave quietly spread out from the Ancestral Shrine, as if some dormant spirituality had been awakened. The aura of the entire cave became increasingly profound and weighty.

“This is the Foundation of our Li Immortal Clan’s Ancestral Shrine,”

Li Yinglong turned, his gaze sweeping over the young and vibrant faces, his voice deep:

“Today, I ask all kinsmen to leave a wisp of their Soul aura here and light their Life Soul Lanterns!”

After speaking, he stepped forward first, cut his fingertip, forced out a drop of essence blood, and let it fall into a jade bowl specially prepared next to the lamp. At the same time, he focused his mind and separated a trace of subtle Divine Soul Power, merging it into the essence blood.

The essence blood and Soul Power fell into the jade bowl, spontaneously rolling and undergoing Fusion, then immediately transforming into a faint light that entered the bronze lamp.

“Poof!”

With a soft sound, a new cluster of flame quietly leaped up next to the bean-sized wick inside the lamp!

This flame was pure azure, stable and bright, burning quietly. It was precisely the Life Soul Lantern representing Li Yinglong.

Seeing this, the juniors felt both novelty and solemnity in their hearts, and they stepped forward in sequence.

Li Qingzhu, Li Changyun, Li Changyu... every kinsman who dripped their essence blood and Soul Power added a cluster of their own Soul Lantern flame inside the Ancestral Shrine lamp.

The colors varied slightly, and the brightness differed due to varying Cultivation levels, but without exception, they all radiated vigorous vitality.

The Soul Lanterns lit up one after another, like stars gradually illuminating the night sky. Their light interwove, illuminating the Ancestral Shrine brightly.

The firelight reflected on everyone’s faces, and their eyes flickered with pride and determination.

Li Yinglong stood with his hands behind his back in front of the shrine, looking at the twenty-two flourishing Soul Lanterns before him, which symbolized the Family’s future. His heart was filled with heroic spirit.

He looked deeply at the Disciples below, as if seeing through the ages, and spoke in a solemn voice:

“The Book of Changes states: ‘The Family that accumulates good deeds shall have surplus fortune; the Family that accumulates evil shall have surplus misfortune.’ Today, our Li Clan’s immortal Foundation is established, and the Ancestral Shrine is completed. This is not the merit of one person, but the result of the entire Clan working together with one heart and mind!”

“However, the immortal path is long, like sailing against the current—to stop is to fall back! The brilliance of the lanterns today is not the end, but the starting point! I hope you all remember that the rise and fall of the Clan’s destiny rests on every person’s shoulders! You must Cultivate diligently without ceasing, temper your integrity, and practice what you preach. Like the flame of a candle, even a faint light can illuminate a dark room. Only by accumulating grain by grain and converging streams into the sea can the fire of our Immortal Clan be passed down through generations, never to be extinguished!”

“We respectfully follow the Clan Chief’s teachings! We will Cultivate diligently, pass on the torch, and never be extinguished!”

The juniors were overwhelmed with emotion and responded in unison, their voices echoing and making the cave walls hum. Their spirits were high, and their blood boiled.

However, just as this passionate atmosphere reached its peak, Li Qingzhu, who had been standing quietly to the side, carefully observing the Soul Lantern array, suddenly let out a soft “Huh,” showing a look of surprise.

Above the Incense and Fire Candle Stand, a wisp of extremely subtle, almost imperceptible, misty incense aura spontaneously separated, drifting lightly to the empty space behind all the Disciples’ Soul Lanterns, quietly condensing into a cluster of newborn candlelight so faint it was barely noticeable!

This cluster of candlelight was as tiny as a firefly, pale gold in color, yet it flickered tenaciously, full of nascent vitality.

Everyone was momentarily stunned, looking at each other, not understanding why.

Li Yinglong was also slightly startled, but immediately, brilliant light of joy burst forth in his eyes.

“There is no need to be alarmed.”

He announced loudly, his voice carrying uncontrollable joy:

“This is not an anomaly, but an auspicious sign of the [Prosperous Clan Destiny] of our Li Immortal Clan! The Ancestral Shrine has manifested its power, sensing the continuation of our Family Bloodline, indicating a newborn has arrived who possesses Spiritual Root Aptitude! This faint Soul Lantern is the proof!”

At this moment, all the hardship of pioneering and all the painstaking effort received the best reward in this cluster of faint, newborn candlelight.

The Family’s Foundation finally rooted itself into the long river of time at this moment, initiating a true sense of Bloodline Legacy.

The fire of the Immortal Dao would thus be passed down through generations, never-ending.