Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 147 - 143: Shattered

”Yang... has perished!”

Jiang Tianming had not yet had the chance to rejoice over the death of a formidable enemy when Mingling brought distressing news!

Jiang Tianming took a deep breath, his complexion extremely unsightly, and asked, ”Junior Brother, how did you come to be in such a sorry state?”

In fact, when Jiang Tianming arrived and saw Yangʼs wounds, he knew that his life would not last much longer; a sword slash had torn open his belly, even churning his internal organs into shreds.

Unless there was a fourth-grade Spirit Pill of Flesh Regeneration, there was no possible way to survive, thus he was already mentally prepared.

”Senior Brother, did you not notice that Yu Qing doesnʼt have his Lifebound Spirit Sword with him?”

Mingling said with a bitter smile, ”He hid the Lifebound Spirit Sword within the Sword Qi. If it werenʼt for the fact that I am an Artifact Refiner and had several Defensive Treasures in hand, I fear...”

Jiang Tianmingʼs face stiffened, his voice bitter as he said, ”Weʼve eliminated Yu Qing, but Yang Junior Brother has perished because of it. Iʼm not sure if taking action this time was worth it.”

To these words, Mingling didnʼt know what to say and could only maintain silence.

”Letʼs go. With Yu Qing dead and the Life Token shattered, the Green Sword Sect surely knows by now. We must completely exterminate the Green Sword Sect and unite Guangqing State to honor Junior Brother Yangʼs contributions and sacrifice.”

Mingling frowned and said, ”Senior Brother, what about the Li family... ”

Leaned against a tree, pretending to be seriously injured, Li Shiqing heard this and, using the tree trunk to ʼsteadilyʼ lift himself up, said with a weak voice, ”Have you two Daoist friends forgotten the promise made earlier?”

Li Shiqing had considered whether to drop the guise and let them know he wasnʼt really injured, which might make them hesitant to take action against him.

But after some thought, he continued to maintain the severely wounded state, so as not to arouse their vigilance. At this moment, the Li family still needed to appear weak to the enemy.

Furthermore, the most crucial task for the Yuanming Sect now was to eradicate the Green Sword Sect and remove future troubles, not to create unnecessary complications. They likely wouldnʼt act against the Li family, at least not in the short term!

Actually, if it werenʼt for his uncertainty about Jiang Tianmingʼs condition, Li Shiqing would have seized the opportunity to strike, even at the risk of severe injury, to eliminate the wounded Mingling.

As for the so-called promise, they both knew very well that without the witness of the Heavenly Dao or even the Demon Oath, such promises held no weight and could be renounced with just a thought.

Jiang Tianming looked at Li Shiqing darkly, but seemed to consider something and then said with an apologetic smile, ”My Daoist friend need not worry so much. The promise we made before will be honored; we will not take action against the Li family.”

”Just now, my Junior Brother misspoke. To show our sincerity, we will now present the He Familyʼs Blue Mountain Island to the Li family as a gesture of apology. What do you think?”

Li Shiqing, unable to afford a confrontation with them, immediately nodded and said, ”Thank you!”

”If you are still capable of movement, why not join us to Guangqing State, to eliminate the Green Sword Sect?” Jiang Tianming offered, ”When the time comes, whatever you obtain will belong to you.”

”Thanks for the kind offer, but having been struck by that Sword Qi, I fear I cannot accompany you,” Li Shiqing said, although he coveted the Green Sword Sectʼs millennium heritage. He had decided to keep up the facade, so he couldnʼt expose himself now, could he?

Moreover, who knows what hidden means the Green Sword Sect might possess? After all, this is a Golden Core Sect!

”Then we shall take our leave,” Jiang Tianming didnʼt persuade further. He and Mingling turned into Spirit Light, leaving Da Rong Island.

Only after confirming they had traveled far did Li Shiqing resume his true state, looking over the land ravaged and nearly devoid of life, he couldnʼt help but sigh.

Especially the Sword Qi that Yu Qing had unleashed at Mingling in his dying effort, which actually completely leveled a small mountain.

”Looks like itʼs time to invite a third-grade Array Master to set up the Clan Protection Array,” Li Shiqing murmured to himself, then turned and flew toward his family residence.

On the other hand, Jiang Tianming and Mingling, who were hurrying toward the Sect to lead the disciples in resolving the Green Sword Sect issue.

On the way, Mingling asked, ”Senior Brother, why didnʼt you take the opportunity to get rid of Li Shiqing? Keeping him alive is a disaster.”

Especially since the Yuanming Sect has lost a Golden Core, even though they still held an advantage, threatening Li Shiqing would not be as easy anymore.

Considering that all three were early-stage Golden Core cultivators, if they truly fought with all their might, Li Shiqing could possibly take one of them with him!

Therefore, Mingling thought now was the best time to deal with him while he was severely injured.

With Li Shiqing dead, the survival or destruction of the Li family would rest on their decision alone.

”Cough cough!” Suddenly, Jiang Tianming began to cough violently, streaks of fresh blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

”Senior Brother, youʼre injured too?!” Minglingʼs face changed drastically, in disbelief at the scene.

Jiang Tianming shook his head, his voice hoarse, ”After returning to Yuanming Mountain, you will take Liu Yunde and the other disciples to Guangqing State. Remember, do not attack the mountain gate of the Green Sword Sect. Just encircle them.”

Almost nobody knew that Yu Qingʼs Lifebound Spirit Sword was not just one, but a set of Mother-Child Swords!

The Mother Sword self-destructed in an attempt to slaughter Mingling, while the Child Sword exploded to block Jiang Tianming, injuring him, and Yu Qing himself charged at Yang, slaying him.

However, Jiang Tianming had feigned his condition too convincingly, fighting bravely against Yu Qing without anyone noticing he was injured.

”Got it! Senior Brother, rest well and recover after you return to the Sect!” Mingling nodded repeatedly, controlling the Spirit Boat as it sped back to the Sect.

Half an hour later, numerous Spirit Boats ascended from Yuanming Mountain, heading toward the north to Guangqing State.