Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 846: Chapter 852: Mobilization

”He had only refined over ten thousand strands of Primal Qi, still lacking over two thousand for a breakthrough into the middle stage of Divine Transformation. If the Spirit Realm were abundant in Primal Qi, and with the aid of Essence Pills, he could reach his limit within fifteen years and then spend a few more years preparing for the Wind Fire Inner Tribulation.”

Li Zhirui calculated carefully, ”If all goes well, I will be in the middle stage of Divine Transformation in twenty years!”

But reality was far from what he had hoped.

The biggest problem was the slow production rate of Purifying Primordial Qi in the Spirit Realm! With less than ten strands a month, it was impossible to use it long-term.

Thus, eliminating this issue, without other unforeseen circumstances, Li Zhirui estimated it would take him another five years to breakthrough to the middle stage of Divine Transformation.

Of course, there were other ways, such as using other Spiritual Objects to speed up cultivation.

But the issue was, the prices of these Spiritual Objects were all sky-high, and even if Li Zhirui could afford them, he had no means to acquire them.

As for natural sources of Primal Qi, they were incomparably precious and rare treasures, essential for any Transforming Spirit forces!

Once news got out, even those top forces in the central regions would come into play.

For a small fry like the Li family, not to mention getting involved, even getting close could be deadly.

Moreover, among the countless varieties of Primal Qi in the world, Li Zhirui only needed Purifying Primordial Qi, which undeniably increased the difficulty by a magnitude.

”Overthinking is useless, better to calm down and focus on my cultivation.” Li Zhirui dismissed these distracting thoughts and immersed himself back into cultivation.

In the quiet and spacious Spirit Realm, suddenly, a ’breeze’ arose — willows swaying, white lotuses blooming, gathering a dense concentration of the Purification Principle, and slowly forming a strand of Purifying Primordial Qi.

Having been cultivating with the Essence Pill, Li Zhirui absorbed the Primal Qi during his Breathing Technique, sensed the change immediately, and focused more on refining it.

Inside the Sea of Consciousness of Li Zhirui’s Spiritual Soul, sitting crossed-legged, strands of pale white Spirit Light circulated, starting from the soles and halting at the thighs, advancing upwards at an extremely slow pace.

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Meanwhile.

Within the family hall, Li Mingzi gathered all the Elders discussing a matter crucial to the Li family’s future — developing the Fourth Order Secret Realm within the Boundless Sea!

”Since discovering the Secret Realm decades ago, we dared not act rashly due to insufficient strength.”

Li Mingzi said solemnly: ”But now, with an increase in Nascent Soul family members and newly advanced Fourth Order Spirit Beasts, it’s time to develop the Secret Realm!”

Over these years, not counting Jiang Fengwu, Da Qing, and Xiaoqing, who were in Divine Transformation and could not enter the Secret Realm.

The number of Nascent Soul Cultivators had increased by four. Although Li Minghong and Li Mingyao lacked Contracted Spirit Beasts, the other two each had a beast that successfully broke through to Fourth Order.

After Li Chengsheng’s breakthrough into the late Nascent Soul Stage, his three Contracted Spirit Beasts were all at the middle stage of the Fourth Order; Li Chengshuo and her Spirit Beast also made progress.

Also, Golden Core family members had substantially increased over the decades, reaching over one hundred and twenty!

Overall, the Li family had greatly strengthened in every realm.

Moreover, Li Mingzi had been strategically planning this for years, stockpiling numerous Talismans, Spirit Pills, and other Spiritual Objects.

Now these resources had piled up like a mountain, capable of supporting hundreds of family members in the vanguard, lavishly for a long period!

”I think we could wait another year and a half for Elder Ancestor Jiang to exit seclusion, ask her to craft a Fourth Order Defensive Array, and by then the defenses at the Secret Realm base won’t be easily breached by those Group of Demons,” an Elder suggested.

It wasn’t that he didn’t desire a Fifth-order Array, but he knew well that Jiang Fengwu had only just advanced and probably couldn’t produce a Fifth-order Array in a short time.

Additionally, the Li family did not have many Fifth Order Spiritual Objects accumulated, nowhere near enough to commission Jiang Fengwu to craft a Fifth-order Array.

”Excellent idea!” Upon hearing this, the other Elders promptly concurred.

Having waited for so many years, what did another year or two matter?

”But we can start mobilizing now, so many family members are unaware of the news and might suddenly go on expeditions.”

Naturally, the most crucial were those Nascent Soul Elders, who were the main force in conquering the Fourth Order Secret Realm.

Another Elder nodded in agreement, ”Exactly, and we can also have the family members training in Wanxian Province and nearby return to join the battle.”

The Elders opened up discussions, collectively brainstorming to refine the plan.

Li Mingzi did not interrupt but listened patiently, absorbing and noting down suggestions helpful for developing the Secret Realm.

When everyone felt the plan was already very comprehensive, Li Mingzi finally stood up and said: ”If there are no objections, I will announce this plan, also letting our family members prepare.”

As for whether the disclosure of the Fourth Order Secret Realm would stir up envy, it certainly would!

Such a realm could generate Fifth Order Spiritual Objects!

If they obtained such cultivatable Spiritual Objects, it would be like gaining a money tree!

For instance, the Great Illusionary Dream Fruit that Li Chengsheng had gotten was also a Fifth Order Spiritual Object.

Even if the Li family didn’t need it, they could exchange it for tremendous benefits.

Moreover, with the Fourth Order Spirit Fields scattered throughout the Secret Realm, proper development would bring massive benefits to the Li family.

But since the Li family dared to make it public, they weren’t afraid of the surrounding forces.

After all, around Wanxian Province, there was only the Green Sea Sect as the Transforming Spirit force.

With their strength, they couldn’t threaten the Li family enough to force them to give up the benefits of the Secret Realm.

Neither Xuanfa Pavilion nor Southern Edge Commerce Association, both merchants, had Transforming Spirit guardians.

Li Mingzi not only announced the news on Wanxian Island but also used the Sound Transmission Array to spread it across family bases in Wanxian Province.

This news, both within and outside the island, whether among family Cultivators, Loose Cultivators, or Vassal forces, caused a tremendous sensation.

”Fourth Order Secret Realm?! The Li family’s luck is too good!” some Loose Cultivators envied.

”They have the strength to back it up, other forces, even if they discovered a Fourth Order Secret Realm, wouldn’t have the capability to develop it.”

”Do you think the Li family released this news because they want us to act as cannon fodder?” an Elder from a Vassal force grumbled, unable to see the bigger picture.

”Heh!”

Fortunately, not everyone was as foolish as him. Someone sneered with a face full of scorn, ”Did the Li family ever say they were recruiting us? That’s wishful thinking.”

”Cannon fodder? We don’t even qualify to be cannon fodder! The Li family has the requisite strength, why should they let you have a share?”

”Is it because you’re ugly? Or because you’re delusional?”