Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 278 - 284: The News

After Li Zhirui finished his lecture, the Alchemy Conference finally entered its closing stages.

The attendees originally planned to strike while the iron was hot, eagerly seizing the time to ponder what they had learned from the discussions, but Sun Jindanʼs words forced everyone to suppress their excitement and continue to sit in place.

”Taoist Gu, do you know when the Supreme Ancestor is planning to make a move on the Great Void Province?”

Gu Sanqiu was the name of this elderly alchemist. He showed a moment of hesitation on his face, but after thinking it over, he finally spoke up, revealing a bit of information.

”Soon.”

He didnʼt know the exact timing because even within Shen Leishan, they hadnʼt reached a conclusion just yet. They simply discussed the matter frequently, and many of the Elders were becoming restless.

After all, attacking the Great Void Province with its vast number of the Devil Race meant that there were plenty of Spiritual Objects waiting to be harvested!

Hearing this, everyone seemed pensive, showing varied expressions, each person having their own thoughts.

Some were terrified, fearing they might fall during the great battle, some were full of anticipation, wanting to acquire Spiritual Objects, and others were indifferent, as if the matter had nothing to do with them.

”Having gained insights from this discussion, I shall not impose any further on you, Li.” Gu Sanqiu stood up to take his leave, leading several disciples behind him away.

The other Jindan Cultivators also spoke up, they were just as anxious to ponder upon what they had heard as they were to report back the news of the impending war.

”If thatʼs the case, then I wonʼt keep everyone here any longer!” Li Zhirui also stood up, taking the cue to lead the attendees away from Wanxian Island.

”When the time comes, weʼll come to bother you again, and I hope you wonʼt mind, Li,” said several Jindan Cultivators together as they came up to say farewell at the entrance of the Great Array.

”My Li family welcomes you all with open arms!”

Jiang Fengwu, clad in red, came over with a smile, congratulating him, ”Li truly is extraordinary, but considering you must be busy now, I wonʼt disturb you any longer.”

”All right, Taoist Jiang, get some good rest once youʼre back,” Li Zhirui said with a look of apology. ”Iʼm sorry to have neglected you during this conference, and I hope you can forgive me.”

Jiang Fengwu was the only one among those Jindan Cultivators who was not an alchemist, so she was excluded and couldnʼt hear the exchange when others were discussing.

Jiang Fengwu just shook her head with a light smile and then floated away into the distance.

”Your alchemy talent is extremely high, and once this matter is resolved, I hope we can continue our discussions,” said Sun Familyʼs Jindan Cultivator sincerely.

Li Zhirui responded, ”You, too, have many astounding aspects, and I, too, look forward to that day!”

”Good!” With an affirmative response, Sun Familyʼs Jindan Cultivator left with a cheerful face, leading the younger generation away.

On the way, a particularly favored younger member couldnʼt help asking, ”Uncle-Master, is that Senior Li really that exceptional?”

”It is beyond doubt!” A sharp gleam flashed in the eyes of Sun Familyʼs Jindan Cultivator, for he held Li Zhiruiʼs future in high regard!

If he remembered correctly, Li Zhirui was just over a hundred years old now, and as long as he doesnʼt fall prematurely, he had another three or four hundred years of lifespan!

Given his stunning talent, it was frightening to imagine how advanced his alchemy skills might become by then, and calling him a grandmaster of the generation would not be an overstatement.

And as everyone left and spread the word, Li Zhiruiʼs reputation grew larger and larger, until eventually all the Jindan Cultivators knew of his existence, making it difficult for him to keep a low profile in the future.

But that is another story!

Half an hour later, Li Zhirui and Li Shiqing sent the people away and returned to a clean room in the great hall.

”According to Taoist Gu, the war will erupt before long. We should prepare with all our might,” Li Shiqing said with a serious tone.

”Thatʼs right, and with the large number of Spiritual Objects weʼve accumulated previously, this time we aspire to minimize the sacrifice of our clansmen.”

Long ago, the Li family had started preparing various Spiritual Objects for the attack on the Great Void Province, but with Shen Leishan not making a move, they had to seal up a great many Spiritual Objects,

”Do your best and leave the rest to destiny!” Li Zhirui sighed. Although somewhat pessimistic, it was indeed true.

After all, they were just Golden Core cultivators, who might seem very powerful but actually had no power to influence such a situation.

As the news of the imminent war spread out, Loose Cultivators everywhere began to rush to buy Spiritual Objects, causing their prices to soar in a short period of time.

However, the impact on the Li family wasnʼt severe, as they had hoarded a large batch of Spiritual Objects by virtue of their foreknowledge.

”Have you heard? Yuanming Sect is now said to be guarded by only one Golden Core cultivator!” a Loose Cultivator whispered.

The Cultivator next to him immediately denied it, ”How could that be possible?! Moreover, I havenʼt heard of any Jindan falling recently.”

The passing of a Golden Core is no small matter; if such a thing really happened, how could there not be any news?

”Itʼs true, my source is from within Yuanming Sect itself; many Disciples say they havenʼt seen Jiang Tianming for a long time.”

At first, this news only circulated among a small number of Loose Cultivators, but as time passed, more and more people learned of it until it became common knowledge!

Yet even so, Yuanming Sect did not come forward to refute the rumor, as if acquiescing to its truth.

”Everything is ready; itʼs only waiting for the Li family to make a move.” Inside Yuanming Sect, Mingling murmured to herself after receiving the news from her Disciples, ”I hope you wonʼt disappoint me!”

Dang, dang, dang—

Above Wanxian Island, a series of crisp bell sounds rang out, summoning all the Foundation Establishment and higher Cultivators who werenʼt in seclusion to gather.

Li Zhirui, who had just returned, frowned upon hearing this noise. What had happened to the family?

”The word outside is that Yuanming Sect is left with only Mingling to hold the fort; Jiang Tianmingʼs whereabouts are unknown. What do you think of this?” Li Shiqing asked.

Li Zhirui was startled; this was the first time he had heard about it, and he quickly asked, ”Whatʼs going on?”

”Weʼre not sure either, but the rumor is spreading widely; if itʼs true, then now is the best time for us to eradicate Yuanming Sect!”

The Elders were also very tempted. If Yuanming Sect really only had one Golden Core cultivator left, then the Li family could definitely take over their territory!

Such a great achievement would definitely secure their place in the annals of the familyʼs developmental history for future generations.

”But this could also be a deliberate deception by Yuanming Sect, aiming to lure us there,” Li Zhirui said somberly.

For a Golden Core cultivator like Jiang Tianming to disappear without a trace was too bizarre—it was more likely a trap laid by Yuanming Sect.

Hearing this, everyoneʼs excited hearts calmed a bit, but they still pondered the matter.

”Now the most important thing is the Devil Race in the Great Void Province; letʼs put Yuanming Sect aside for now,” Li Zhirui shook his head; even if Yuanming Sect really only had one Golden Core now, he wouldnʼt strike at them at this time!