Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1360: Chapter 1149: Outburst (Under Revision)

”Jiu, why did you agree to Cave Abyss Sect’s invitation? Can we really succeed in opening up the nearby sea territory this time?”

Xiaoqing and others looked at Li Zhirui, puzzled.

They certainly knew that obtaining the nearby sea territory would bring many benefits to the family, but according to Cave Abyss Sect, the Li family was expected to act as secondary main force this time!

In other words, the Li family would have to invest a lot of resources to develop a sea area.

”How could the Li family not join when Cave Abyss Sect has broadly invited all forces from the eastern coast?” Li Zhirui retorted.

If the Li family refused, they would become outcasts in the vicinity, risking unforeseen events.

”Moreover, didn’t Cave Abyss Sect mention that the Sea Clan is holding the Ten Thousand Clans Competition, with many powerful Water Devils heading to the Sea Palace? The Sea Clan’s strength in the nearby sea territory is weakened, so the family may not incur a huge cost.”

When Cave Abyss Sect said this, Li Zhirui thought of the beast tide not long ago. Perhaps this was why the Sea Clan wanted to prematurely weaken the power of the Immortal Tao and intensified the beast tides in various regions.

However, Jiang Fengwu, Mu Yuan, and others could not accept this reasoning.

Such a significant weakness, how could the Sea Clan not know? How could they not prepare?

Instead, the first reason was more acceptable to them.

”Since we’ve already agreed, let’s fully prepare for this, as it benefits the family.” Li Zhirui instructed earnestly.

”Ancestor Rui, should we summon the affiliated forces?” Li Xinde asked.

”Of course, but for now, don’t tell them the reason, just ask them to prepare more war supplies.”

Back then, the Li family could plant an undercover in the Sea Clan, and the Sea Clan could do the same.

However, it’s hard to say if this secret can be kept. Cave Abyss Sect has invited so many forces, with quite a few knowing about it, all we can do is try our best.

”Yes!”

Li Xinde understood immediately and left with a group of elders to swiftly arrange various matters.

”When the time comes, Mingyao will hide his identity and stay in the clan to protect the family, while I, Fengwu, and Mu Yuan will go to the sea area to lead the clan in resisting the Sea Clan’s counterattack.” Li Zhirui began assigning tasks to everyone.

”Okay.”

The three had no objection, as Li Mingyao’s identity couldn’t be revealed yet, and as a God of Earth skilled in defense, his presence ensured the family’s safety.

”Fengwu, I’ll accompany you to the sea area the family needs to develop later, to meticulously examine the surrounding environment and find a place easy to defend and hard to attack. After returning, we’ll specifically refine a formation.”

This approach is essentially creating a pseudo-Mountain Protection Array, lacking the enormous defensive power of a full one, but more robust than ordinary defensive arrays.

As for why not refine a full Mountain Protection Array directly? Because it takes too much time and can’t be done quickly, so we must opt for a second-best solution.

”Everyone must be ready for a grueling, bloody battle, and absolutely must not let down your guard!” Li Zhirui sternly and seriously emphasized repeatedly.

”Ancestor Rui, should I go to the Heavenly Court again to contact the two elder ancestors?”

Li Mingyao spoke up: ”Even though the two elder ancestors are restricted by their status and may not be able to get involved, the five Spirit Ancestors shouldn’t have this issue, right?”

After considering for a moment, Li Zhirui, to minimize the casualties among the clan members, eventually nodded and agreed but reminded: ”If they have the time, invite them over.”

”Then I’ll go now.”

After speaking, Li Mingyao hurriedly left.

”With one or two months before the great battle, return and prepare well.”

As the group exited the main hall, Xiaoqing and Cang, on their way back to their cave mansions, appeared somewhat distressed.

Both were proud individuals, yet stuck at the Great Vehicle Realm, unable to advance further, feeling they were holding the family back, inevitably leaving them restless and upset.

If they were at the Individual Immortal Realm, the family’s loss in the sea territory development might be significantly smaller!

Li Zhirui was aware of Xiaoqing and Cang’s issues, but there was nothing he could do. He had done everything possible — various insights, experiences, and teachings were pondered for years, yet no breakthrough came.

Moreover, cultivation is something that can only rely on oneself!

”I hope this great battle can help them break through their bottleneck.”

This was also one of the reasons Li Zhirui agreed to Cave Abyss Sect; since conventional methods failed, it’s time to take an unorthodox path and take some risks.

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Now, Li Mingyao arrived at the highest heavens, entered the Heavenly Court, and strided into the Sun and Moon Divine Palace.

”Mingyao? Has something happened to the family?”

Li Chengsheng, not cultivating at the moment, received the message transmitted by his Spirit Division first, lightly furrowing his brow and intertwining his thoughts before investing his consciousness into the Spirit Division.

”Greetings to Sheng Ancestor!”

”No need for formalities, did something happen to the family?”

Li Mingyao swiftly told him about the situation the family was about to face, saying: ”It’s inconvenient for the two elder ancestors to make a move, but if the Spirit Ancestors have free time, invite them back to aid in facing the imminent threat.”

”It’s indeed inconvenient for me to intervene.”

Li Chengsheng, now a Deity of the Sun, a member of the Divine Path, couldn’t casually involve himself in the disputes between the Immortal Tao and the Sea Clan.

Unless the other side attacks the Li family proactively and the family is in danger, he could use his identity as a Li family descendant to save them.

”As for Yang and Li, they now have free time and can go back with you.”