Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

The envoy seemed a bit impatient, and finally took the initiative to end the small talk, turning to the main topic, saying, "I heard your family plans to participate in the Taixu Illusionary Realm competition?"

"Does the Great Zhou Dynasty also have this intention?"

"Yes, so our two families can work together."

"Oh?" Li Guangjie became interested and asked, "What exactly does your cooperation entail?"

"The Dynasty will do its utmost to help your family pull more of the Taixu Illusionary Realm into Shanhai State, and you only need to give up fifty percent of the spiritual objects obtained inside."

Hearing this, Li Guangjie understood the intention of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The aim of the drunken man is not in the wine, but in the scenery!

They are the same, seeking not spiritual objects, but to prevent the Cave Abyss Sect from gaining the most benefits.

For this reason, the Great Zhou Dynasty specially came to seek cooperation with the Li family.

And the conditions he proposed were not important at all.

"Cooperation is possible, but this plan is too rough. If the Great Zhou only contributes a little effort and our family has to give up fifty percent of the spiritual objects, that would be too much of a loss."

"So what does Clan Leader Li mean?"

Li Guangjie said without hesitation, "The Great Zhou must make a sufficient contribution, only then will the family give up fifty percent of the harvest. As for what counts as sufficient, we can discuss this with each other."

After negotiation, it was decided that if the help exceeded thirty percent on the foundation of the Li family, the condition would be considered met.

"There's still more than half a month before the Taixu Illusionary Realm enters the Primal Spirit Realm. By then, will we enter together or separately?"

"It shouldn't make much difference. After entering, we still have to find each other anyway."

The envoy took out several magic artifacts, saying, "These are magic artifacts specially prepared by the Dynasty. As long as the distance does not exceed ten thousand miles, both sides can see each other's location, making it easier to find each other."

"Good."

Li Guangjie was not afraid of any traps, as both sides had already signed a contract, and a strict heavenly contract at that, so there was no need to worry too much about the family being calculated.

After seeing them off, he immediately informed Li Zhirui about the matter.

"It seems the Great Zhou Dynasty has already started planning to prevent the Cave Abyss Sect from being the biggest beneficiary."

"Is cooperating with the Great Zhou good or bad for the family?"

"Both advantageous and disadvantageous."

The advantage is having a strong ally, the family can gain more benefits in the Taixu Illusionary Realm, but the disadvantage is being targeted by the Cave Abyss Sect.

However, the relationship between the family and the Cave Abyss Sect wasn't great anyway, so it doesn't matter if it deteriorates further.

"Go and prepare. This time, the Sea Clan is participating in the Taixu Illusionary Realm. Who knows how many battles will occur; remind the clan members who plan to participate to be extra cautious." Li Zhirui reminded.

"Yes!"

Li Guangjie nodded and left.

"Originally thought the family could step away from the chessboard, but in the end, it's still a chess piece." Li Zhirui sighed. Previously, he felt the family's strength was already considerable, but now it seems he overestimated.

He also knew that this could not be rushed. After all, unlike the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Li family couldn't become a Heavenly Immortal power in a thousand years; it could only hone slowly.

Time flew by, and the day of the Taixu Illusionary Realm's opening arrived in an instant.

On the Li family's side, Li Zhirui personally led the team. In terms of Immortal Realm cultivators, figures such as Da Qing, Xiaoqing, and Cang were included, symbolizing an all-out effort.

As for the three major Heavenly Immortal forces—the Cave Abyss Sect, the Sea Clan, and the Great Zhou Dynasty—they dispatched even stronger forces.

But at most, Human Immortal cultivators participated; there were no Earth Immortals involved.

Because of the suppression by the Heavenly Dao, the decrease in cultivation would inevitably lead to some discomfort.

Moreover, many loose cultivators and small forces participated, not for the Taixu Illusionary Realm itself but for the spiritual objects, inheritance, methods, etc., inside.

After all, it is a Middle Thousand World, and the number of spiritual objects will not be too few. And surely, there are many that the Primal Spirit Realm doesn't have. However, the world is now dilapidated, with many spiritual objects losing vitality, so acquiring a large number won't be easy.

As for inheritance, methods, etc., they are naturally obtained from the forces within the Taixu Illusionary Realm.

That same day, countless streams of spirit light soared into the sky, entering the Taixu Illusionary Realm.

After a dizzying transmission, Li Zhirui finally entered this Middle Thousand World. He found his cultivation suppressed to the mid Individual Immortal stage, which should be the limit.

Looking around, it was already a desolate sight; the ground was riddled with cracks, and there was almost no sign of life. The sky was overcast, and the sun, moon, and stars seemed to have lost their colors.

This scene was very much in line with the destruction of a world that was about to fall into the Ruinous Void.

Most importantly, even the Heavenly Dao exuded a death energy!

Otherwise, the suppression by the Heavenly Dao would be very powerful, instead of as now, unable to suppress his cultivation and still allowing him to retain the mid Individual Immortal stage.

Li Zhirui was lucky. Not long after entering, he encountered a group of demon cultivators rampaging and hunting—more accurately, toying with a cultivator.

These demon cultivator troublemakers, in such a bleak world where the collapse of heaven and earth was a foregone conclusion, naturally wanted to indulge themselves before dying, causing chaos everywhere.

He considered himself lucky because with these demon cultivators, he could gain a quicker and more comprehensive understanding of this world.

Dealing with a bunch of mere Mortal Realm demon cultivators required little effort from Li Zhirui. It was very easy for him to capture them.

"Thank you, senior, for saving my life. I am immensely grateful!"

"It was just done in passing, no need to thank me." He was completely indifferent, and his divine sense unceremoniously invaded the Sea of Consciousness of the demon cultivators, investigating the situation in this world.

The cultivator wanted to say something more, but seeing Li Zhirui closing his eyes, completely uninterested, he could only leave quietly.

Not long after, Li Zhirui reopened his eyes, having gained a very deep understanding of this Middle Thousand World.

This world is named the Mingshui Realm, originally a Middle Thousand World rich in spiritual energy and spiritual objects, but an unprecedented fierce battle broke out, causing the heavens to collapse and rendering the world dark and gloomy, wounding the world's origin.

In addition, a gigantic chaotic beast of terrifying power broke in from the outer domain, inflicting fatal damage on the Mingshui Realm.

Thus, the once perfectly good Middle Thousand World continued to crumble and fall, becoming a world on the brink of destruction.

Li Zhirui now found himself in the southeastern part of the Mingshui Realm, in Cangjia State.

The situation here was considered relatively better; at least the air still held thin spiritual energy, whereas most areas had long lost any spiritual energy.

To help the family pull in and merge with more of the Taixu Illusionary Realm, he naturally resorted to his most adept method—the Purification Principle!

Even though the Mingshui Realm is beyond saving, he could help delay its demise, gaining the gratitude and favor of the Heavenly Dao.

Therefore, he wouldn't move around thoughtlessly. Once he chose a location, he would stay put and employ his techniques there.

Yet even so, compared to other beings, Li Zhirui's methods were unique; no one could surpass him in this regard.

He hadn't traveled far; since he had no requirements for location, he decided to sit on a deserted mountain nearby. Once settled, he began to activate the Purification Principle.

White lotuses, each as large as a person's fist, appeared, forming a sea of flowers in front of Li Zhirui, and they were growing at an alarming speed!

In a moment, purifying white lotuses could be seen covering an area for dozens of miles around.

Simultaneously, Li Zhirui sensed an immense force supporting him.

"Alas!"

But unfortunately, Li Zhirui was not here to save the world; he was merely pulling for the family.

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