Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Thus, he was already contemplating whether to abolish this practice of offering extra support to those family members with exceptional aptitude. Instead, he may need to increase their hardships to match their talents.

However, this is just a thought, kept only in Li Zhirui's mind, not shared with anyone else.

Now is not the time for this issue, let's resolve the current major event first.

After hearing Li Zhirui's words, Da Qing felt he had much more to say, but couldn't figure out what he was pondering.

...

Suddenly, the Li family began to take swift action.

Many members were brought along, together with various Spiritual Objects, with Li Zhirui, Da Qing, Xiaoqing, Li Mingyao, Li Yunran, and other Independent Immortals leading the teams.

Li Zhirui and Li Mingyao led teams independently, while others paired up, leading the family members to expel the Demon Cultivators.

In a few days, massive Cloud Boats left Mount Wanxian, flying in all directions.

The commotion stirred numerous road travelers into a frenetic pace, spreading the news back promptly while arranging for operatives to follow from afar, curious to see the Li family's intent.

Judging by the extensive preparations of the Li family, whatever they were doing was certainly significant.

"Why are they headed to Zhangmu Immortal City? Isn't that their own Immortal City of the Li family?"

A cultivator following the squad led by Li Zhirui watched the scene in surprise and muttered to themselves: "Could it be that the Li family wants to eliminate certain Loose Cultivators in the city?"

But upon further contemplation, it felt off. The Li family dispatched several Cloud Boats; could so many Loose Cultivators have angered them?

Yet, the Li family's actions suddenly convinced him that his guess may indeed prove true!

"If it's really like that, then it's truly absurd! Is the Li family trying to alienate themselves from Loose Cultivators?"

Despite Loose Cultivators having lower cultivation, generally unimpressive morals and quality, they are the most numerous in the Cultivation world, and all major forces rely on them!

Loose Cultivators provide many Spiritual Object materials and purchase various crafted items; in this trading, major forces earn countless Spirit Stones.

Zhangmu Immortal City's previously hidden Formation was fully activated, enveloping the entire city and isolating entry and exit!

"Immortal City is under lockdown! Quickly return to your residences; no one may leave until the lockdown is lifted, violators will be arrested!" came a cold voice from the City Lord's Mansion.

Bang!

Li Zhirui stepped forward, releasing the full pressure of the Individual Immortal Realm, as if a mountain weighed down, suffocating the crowd.

The Loose Cultivators initially intending to make trouble fell silent immediately, observing that Independent Immortals had acted. Li family meant business, and they obediently headed to their residences.

Among them were some Loose Cultivators, their eyes reflecting a hint of worry, fearing their secrets were compromised.

Quickly, the expansive Immortal City had no other cultivators left, aside from Li family members.

Buzz!

At this point, Li Zhirui utilized a Treasure Bead, a warm, gentle light emanating from the Sun Treasure Pearl, illuminating every corner of the Immortal City.

This Sun Treasure Pearl had been crafted using Sun Star Soil from the family, mixed with a wisp of True Sun Fire, lacking other functions but maximizing the ability to suppress evil energy.

Each Cloud Boat had one such Treasure Bead; this was to rapidly identify Demon Cultivators among the crowd.

"Ah, ah, ah!"

In moments, anguished screams echoed throughout the Immortal City, accompanied by tendrils of black smoke rising.

"Attack!"

Li Zhirui gave the command, and family members scattered across streets rushed to the cries and smoke, effortlessly capturing each Demon Cultivator.

"Damn it!"

There would inevitably be strong Demon Cultivators among them, but as long as they weren't at the Individual Immortal Realm, Li Zhirui wouldn't act, leaving the matter to family members to handle.

Yet, in the Li family's territory, what could these Demon Cultivators do? Ultimately, they couldn't escape capture.

In under two hours, not a trace of black smoke could be seen above the Immortal City.

"Is there no one left?"

A family member, sweating profusely, muttered to themselves: "We can finally rest for a moment."

Li Zhirui, however, didn't relent; instead, he intensified his mana, fully activating the Sun Treasure Pearl. It hung like a miniature sun above the Immortal City, searing sunlight bathing every nook of the city.

Swish, swish, swish—

Almost simultaneously, several streaks of Spirit Light shot skyward, carrying immense power, resolute to break through the Formation, aiming to flee the Immortal City and escape.

"I've been waiting for you to show yourselves!"

Li Zhirui sneered, instantly releasing a pre-planned Divine Power, weaving vines rapidly into a large net, trapping them within the Formation.

"Impossible! You're merely an Independent Immortal; how can you so easily intercept us all?" a Demon Cultivator couldn't help but exclaim.

They were all Independent Immortals, some even in the late stage.

Yet, faced with Li Zhirui's Divine Power, they couldn't even break through!

"Want to know the answer? If you get reborn into Immortal Tao in your next life, maybe you'll have the chance to learn."

Pausing, Li Zhirui added: "And considering the karmic force and causality you've created, don't expect to reincarnate as humans. Likely beasts, at best."

"Hmph! I refuse to believe you alone can stop all of us."

"And don't forget, this is your Li family's Immortal City; there are many Loose Cultivators and shops in the city. We'd rather die than see this Immortal City spared!"

Saying this, several Demon Cultivators deployed their most powerful means, refusing to believe they couldn't break the vine net.

"I abhor being threatened!"

Li Zhirui flicked his hands, a massive torrent descended from the sky, though cleverly suspended in mid-air, sparing the Immortal City below.

This maneuver also protected the Immortal City from being ravaged by Demon Cultivators.

Rumble——

Giant waves surged, sweeping towards them, seemingly intent on engulfing them completely.

When they tried to escape, they suddenly noticed vines wrapping around their ankles, impeding their movements.

The small vines were incredibly tough; they couldn't sever them quickly and were ultimately devoured by the waves.

"I don't want to die! I still want to live! Spare me, and I'll serve you tirelessly in gratitude."

"Let me go!"

...

In the face of death, few can remain calm, especially these Demon Cultivators lacking mental discipline. When faced with danger, they were the quickest and most adept at kneeling in plea.

"Were you cultivators, perhaps I'd accept you as slaves to guard the family. It's a pity you aren't."

"Moreover, you've repeatedly spread that blight, nearly crippling the family. Such hatred cannot be easily dissolved!"

Li Zhirui said coldly: "The Spiritual Objects the family lost, even hundreds of your lives wouldn't suffice to compensate!"

With these words, the wave unleashed a terrifying force of slaughter, and despite their desperate struggle, they had no effect, only enduring the agony, gradually dying.

It wasn't just a scene for Zhangmu Immortal City, but similar occurrences across other Immortal Cities.

Yet, not everyone possessed Li Zhirui's formidable strength; after all, he was outwardly an Independent Immortal, but had long been a Human Immortal.

Therefore, during this process, incidents of Immortal City destruction, implicating Loose Cultivators, inevitably occurred.

As for the family's losses? While significant, they weren't overwhelming; the casualty count among the family was considerable, but still within bearable limits.

Moreover, this battle led many new-generation family members to shift from their previous ways, focusing on cultivation rather than indulging in pleasures.

Of course, only a few family members changed solely due to the battle.

Hence, Li Zhirui hadn't altered his previous thoughts.