Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1604: Chapter 1271: Secret News

“Has the breakthrough really succeeded?” A certain family member muttered to themselves in disbelief.

They were just discussing when Ancestor Rui might break through to the late-stage Human Immortal, but unexpectedly, before they could come to any conclusion, the result was already apparent!

Li Zhirui’s rapid breakthrough was primarily due to his long-standing accumulation of perfection, merely hindered by some unknown reason, kept outside the door.

Once that barrier was thoroughly removed, the breakthrough naturally posed no problem for him.

“Alright, Ancestor Rui has successfully broken through. Everyone, don’t continue to linger here; go about your own business.” Li Guangjie and the elders began to disperse the crowd.

It’s merely a breakthrough in a minor realm, so of course, there won’t be any grand ceremony, nor is there any need for a lecture on the Immortal Tao.

The crowd understood this rationale, so they did not linger at all, leaving in an orderly fashion.

…

Actually, Li Zhirui was quite surprised himself, because it took less than half a month for this closed-door breakthrough.

Such a short breakthrough only occurred when he was still a minor cultivator in Qi Cultivation.

Moreover, after the breakthrough, the mana within his body didn’t resemble that of someone who had just broken through, saving plenty of time for future cultivation.

“It’s time to launch an assault towards the Earth Immortal Realm!” Li Zhirui murmured to himself.

The cultivation of a late-stage Human Immortal is indeed considerable, but to wield some degree of authority in the Primal Spirit Realm, one must at least be an Earth Immortal!

The Li family’s faster and more stable development compared to other Human Immortal forces was largely thanks to the influence of Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo.

Before they broke through to the Earth Immortal Realm, it was due to the influence of the Beidou Star System!

Back then, a transaction was made with Ziwei to protect the family from Ghost Clan attacks, resulting in Gouchen, a direct Star Lord of Beidou, stepping in.

In an instant, outsiders unfamiliar with the truth presumed the Li family had allied with the Beidou Star System, and naturally, they did not wish to act against the Li family without special circumstances.

During this process, the Li family also made several moves to publicize their ties, otherwise, how would others come to know of this?

Of course, it was also because both Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo had become Star Gods and maintained a good relationship with Ziwei, leaving other forces with a preliminary impression.

That being said!

Strictly speaking, the Li family doesn’t yet have an Earth Immortal practitioner. Although Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo haven’t left the family, they, as Divine beings, are unsuitable for closely associating with the family.

Moreover, both were occupied with numerous divine positions requiring their attention, making long-term residence in the family impossible.

Li Zhirui’s current ambition is to cultivate diligently, breakthrough quickly, and establish the Li family as a true Earth Immortal family!

Therefore, after consolidating his realm, he didn’t leave the quiet room but continued his closed-door training.

…

During Li Zhirui’s retreat, transactions discussed with other powers were gradually being settled.

Aside from the Cave Abyss Sect, which had already completed transactions at its own mountain gate, the fastest arrivals were the Yumen He Family, Xiaxian Sect, and several other Immortal Dao influences.

“Your family is truly remarkable! To have set up a Great Array spanning a thousand miles outside your clan grounds with such grand execution, it is truly enviable.” The Earth Immortal Elder of the Xiaxian Sect, having expertise in formations, quickly saw through the intricacies.

Li Guangjie humbly smiled and said, “You’re too kind, sir. Initially, we were also just trying to test and train the family’s array masters, but unexpectedly, fortune favored us, and we succeeded.”

The elder gave him a meaningful glance and ceased talking about formations.

The Array Tao doesn’t rely on mere chance. Even a cursory glance at the layout of this Great Array revealed the leading array master’s not only exceptional skills but also enviable talent.

When he arrived at Mount Wanxian and witnessed the formation infused with Jiang Fengwu’s countless efforts, potentially her current pinnacle work, he couldn’t suppress the awe and admiration in his eyes.

Regrettably, much of the Mountain Protection Array was concealed and couldn’t be fully seen.

“Clan Leader Li, may I ask who the cultivator behind this Great Array is? Could I invite them to come out and discuss and exchange ideas with me?” The elder asked eagerly.

Li Guangjie replied awkwardly, “I’m afraid to disappoint you, sir. The one who set up the Mountain Protection Array was Fengwu Ancestor, Ancestor Rui’s partner. However, she ventured out a few years ago, and it’s uncertain when she’ll return.”

Jiang Fengwu had come to realize that, as an array master, isolating oneself was highly inadvisable, offering little benefit to cultivation and formation.

She believed she should learn from the natural array patterns and formations amid the world and nature.

Thus, after breaking through to Human Immortal and enhancing the dual Mountain Protection Arrays, she left the family with Qingniao, embarking on unknown places for training.

“Alas, it’s a pity not to meet this expert in Array Tao and discuss the art.” The elder’s disappointment was palpable.

It was evident that this Earth Immortal with great ability had genuine passion for the Array Tao, though perhaps their formation talent was somewhat average?

The Earth Immortal from the Yumen He Family maintained silence throughout yet occasionally glanced around, seemingly observing something.

Not long after, under Li Guangjie’s personal guidance, cultivators from the two Heavenly Immortal forces arrived at the guest hall, ready to start formal transactions.

While termed as transactions, it was essentially a straightforward exchange of money and goods, concluding promptly.

“Why haven’t we seen Mr. Li? Could it be that he’s disdainful of us, unwilling to show himself?” The Earth Immortal from the He Family suddenly inquired.