Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1235: Chapter 1086: Taiyin_2

”The various forces of the Immortal Realm did indeed agree not to target low-level cultivators, but as long as no one knows and there’s no solid evidence, even if someone reports it to them, the Li family won’t face any punishment.”

Not to mention, during the recent confrontation with the Baiyun Sect, that Great Vehicle Cultivator secretly intervened quite a bit. If not for that, how could a few old Integration cultivators have failed to subdue the newly ascended Baiyun Sect?

Seeing the other elders casting disdainful glances at him, even the Clan Leader was no exception. His body stiffened, his figure slightly wavered, and he swallowed all the words he was about to say.

”If you’re not planning on siding with the Li family, have you thought about how you’re going to deal with them?” That elder said, somewhat disheartened.

Even though his intentions were for the family, the others treated him like a traitor selling out his clan!

So he gave up trying to explain and decided to let things happen as they might.

If the family was destroyed, so be it. If it wasn’t, it was fine. He didn’t want to say anything more.

Yet amidst their fierce arguing here, none of them had considered that the Li family didn’t care about these vassal forces at all!

If they were willing to submit, they would have to surrender their lands and pay enough tribute; if not, they would remain on their original territories.

No matter how others gossiped, the voices within the Li family had gradually quieted down.

This was because they understood that Yue and Howling Moon’s breakthroughs were largely attributed to Li Chengshuo’s own breakthrough, which enabled the astonishingly rapid emergence of three Mahayana cultivators within just twenty years.

As for Yue and Howling Moon transcending their tribulations simultaneously, it was indeed a coincidence.

Since their breakthroughs, Li Zhirui had intended to discuss with Li Chengshuo and determine the timing of her ascension to the Taiyin Star, but she hadn’t emerged from seclusion.

Left with no choice, Li Zhirui couldn’t keep waiting and left behind a Jade Slip, returning to her Cave Mansion for secluded cultivation.

Days passed, and soon six months had flown by.

Yue and Howling Moon’s realms had stabilized, yet they still hadn’t shown themselves.

Li Chengshuo and their cold handling of the matter indeed caused the clansmen who knew the inside story to gradually forget, no longer paying excessive attention.

But on a night of the full moon, when no one anticipated it, an anomaly suddenly emerged!

The Taiyin Star, originally suspended high above the Nine Heavens, seemed to descend to the mortal world, making the beings on Mount Wanxian feel as if the Taiyin was right in front of them, close enough to touch.

This unexpected situation was, of course, immediately reported to Li Zhirui and the others.

Li Zhirui, Jiang Fengwu, Li Chengsheng, and the rest of the cultivators—apart from those in deep secluded cultivation—came out promptly.

Staring at the Taiyin before them, those who knew the truth fell into silence.

”Ancestor Rui, do you know what’s causing this?” Li Taichang keenly sensed that they were aware.

Li Zhirui waved his hand, unwilling to say more: ”Watch; you’ll understand soon.”

Li Taichang grew even more curious, but since Li Zhirui didn’t want to elaborate, he didn’t have the nerve to question further and could only wait.

Not long after, Li Chengshuo, Yue, and Howling Moon appeared simultaneously.

”Shuo!”

”Yue!”

”Howling Moon!”

Li Zhirui and the others immediately called out upon seeing them.

”Father! Mother! Your unworthy daughter will no longer be able to stay by your side. Big Brother, Uncle Qingxuan, Uncle Qingpeng...”

Li Chengshuo’s eyes welled up with tears, her voice trembling as she called to everyone. Her gaze fixed on them tightly, as if she wanted to etch their faces into her heart, ensuring she’d never forget.

Yue and Howling Moon had the same expressions.

Buzz—

The Taiyin Star momentarily quivered, descending three paths of Taiyin Moonlight that shrouded the three of them. Slowly, they ascended and merged into the Taiyin.

”What!”

”Shuo Ancestor and the two Spirit Ancestors have ascended? But where is the Thunder Tribulation? And didn’t they just recently break through to the Mahayana realm?”

”The legendary ascension to immortality is merely a transformation of cultivation and realm, bringing enlightenment, but it doesn’t involve physically flying upward, let alone entering the Taiyin Star!”

”What in the world is going on?”

Clansmen who were unaware of the situation were deeply alarmed, worrying whether the trio had encountered danger and whether it would affect them—or worse, their family losing three Mahayana cultivators!

Having recently risen to become the second largest force within a hundred-thousand-mile radius, it hadn’t even been a year, and now they faced a significant setback.

The frantic discussions of clansmen created a noisy uproar.

”Quiet, all of you!”

Li Zhirui shouted, ”Stop speculating. The family will inform you of the specifics shortly!”

”Shuo, this is a gift I prepared for you. Look at it whenever you miss us.” Jiang Fengwu rushed to deliver her gift as Li Chengshuo ascended higher.

”Shuo, I’ll cultivate diligently and ascend to immortality as soon as possible. I’ll come to the Taiyin Star to see you first thing.” Li Chengsheng promised.

Others likewise rushed to give them gifts and ascended along with Li Chengshuo to ensure they remained on the same level of height.

After everyone had presented their gifts, Li Zhirui stepped forward and said solemnly, ”Cultivate well, ensure your realm is fortified, and don’t squander the effort and time we’ve spent laying your solid foundation.”

”Although I don’t know how cultivation works on the Divine Path, all paths ultimately converge upon the Great Tao, so there must be similarities.”

Li Chengshuo smiled at this and said, ”Father, don’t worry; I won’t neglect my cultivation!”

”Still, you owe me a gift. I hope you’ll bring it to the Taiyin Star someday.”

”Very well.” Li Zhirui nodded in agreement and then stopped speaking.

By now, their group had reached the edge of the Gang Wind; beyond this, it was no longer a zone they could endure.

Li Chengshuo and the other two, protected by Taiyin Moonlight and the Taiyin Star projection, naturally weren’t afraid.

”Goodbye! Father! Mother! Big Brother...”

Li Chengshuo summoned all her Mana, trying to project her voice outwards, but once they entered the Gang Wind, her voice was instantly swallowed, leaving only a few terms audible.

Watching her gradually vanish, Li Zhirui and the others lingered in silence, unwilling to leave.

Buzz—

Suddenly, a low hum resonated through heaven and earth.

The previously dim and faint Taiyin Star instantly radiated brilliance, illuminating the night as though it were midday.

This abrupt change baffled all beings in the Primal Spirit Realm, leaving them puzzled as to why the Taiyin Star had suddenly undergone a phenomenon.

Major powers promptly sent their experts in divination to deduce the cause.

However, no matter how they calculated, they couldn’t uncover the source of the phenomenon.

Yet, the Taiyin Star’s transformation wasn’t over!

In just a quarter of an hour, the Taiyin Star rapidly shifted, displaying all phases of the moon: waxing, waning, full, and crescent.

”Has the Taiyin Star gone mad?”

Some cultivators with limited knowledge stared dumbfoundedly at the heavens.

Even high-level cultivators found the scene strange. They merely maintained a reserved demeanor and refrained from losing composure.

Before curiosity settled, a giant wolf silhouette suddenly appeared in the Nine Heavens, opening a blood-red maw to swallow the Taiyin Star whole.

The brilliantly lit nightscape now turned pitch-black, leaving only faint starlight.

”Heavenly Wolf devouring the moon!”

Dissenting from others’ exclamations, Li Zhirui and the others murmured instead, ”Howling Moon.”

”Are Shuo and the others exerting their celestial dominion?”

Li Zhirui considered, ”The lunar phases were Yue’s doing, while Howling Moon consumed the Taiyin. But what role does Shuo play?”

The Taiyin Star, however, showed no further oddities.

”Let’s return.”

The chill wind brushing through the high skies reminded Li Zhirui of their location, prompting him to lead the group back to Mount Wanxian.

”Ancestor Rui, what’s the matter with Shuo Ancestor and the two Spirit Ancestors? Why did they suddenly ascend to the Taiyin Star? Will they ever return?” Li Taichang asked eagerly upon their return.

Other clansmen exchanged curious looks in anticipation.

”This is a responsibility that Shuo and the others must bear. They won’t return for the time being. Don’t bring this up again in the future!”

”Everyone disperse!”

Before anyone could react, Li Zhirui and his group left in different directions.