Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1942: Chapter 1440: Recuperation

The reason Li Zhirui was unwilling to intervene too much and help Li Zhixuan was because the Floating Light Realm was the sacrificial offering she intended to use to resolve her karmic debts!

Since it was a sacrificial offering, naturally it would be best if she forged it herself, which would better demonstrate her sincerity.

But now that Da Qing and the others had already arrived, perhaps it was destined by Providence, so he stopped mid-sentence and let them go help Li Zhixuan.

He then summoned a clansman to lead the way, and Da Qing’s group of three departed at once.

”Perhaps Zhixuan’s attempt to transcend this time is about to end in vain.” Li Zhirui watched the three of them leave, and murmured to himself.

It was strange, but such a thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.

However, he was also somewhat curious—how was it that the three of them suddenly had the urge to help Li Zhixuan and share her burden for no reason?

After all, their relationship was hardly close; at most, it could be called mere acquaintanceship.

And to subtly influence Da Qing, Xiaoqing, and Cang, without leaving any trace behind, only the Heavenly Dao was capable of such a thing.

’Is the Heavenly Dao attempting to prevent Zhixuan’s transcendence and departure from the Primal Spirit Realm?’

Li Zhirui’s heart stirred, growing ever more curious as to what reason, or what event, had caused the Heavenly Dao’s attitude towards Li Zhixuan to suddenly undergo such a dramatic transformation.

From its initial rejection, loathing, and displeasure, to now even seeking ways to keep her—notwithstanding the ignoble means, the effect was rather evident.

This event added a layer of vigilance in his heart toward the Heavenly Dao, to ensure that in the future, such things would never again interfere with his cultivation.

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On the other side, Li Zhixuan did not overthink Da Qing and the others coming to assist her. She merely thought it was a good thing, perhaps even allowing her to conquer the Floating Light Realm faster.

”Thank you so much for your willingness to help,” she expressed her gratitude with utmost sincerity.

Xiaoqing shook her head and said, ”Just don’t think of us as coming to cause trouble. In fact, if we go by what Jiu said, our presence may not help you much, nor hinder you greatly.”

”How could I possibly mind? That you are willing to come and help is more than enough to make me grateful. Who knows how much time and effort you will save.”

In truth, the group was not well acquainted; so after a few words, they began allocating clansmen and loose cultivators, then allowed Da Qing, Xiaoqing, and Cang each to lead a group of cultivators to deal with the various minor forces in the Floating Light Realm.

This was the first time the three of them had taken on such a great responsibility, so they proceeded cautiously. Only after eradicating several small factions did they grow accustomed to the Floating Light Realm’s circumstances, developing an accurate understanding of the power balance in This Realm.

”Based on what I’ve learned so far, the strength of those minor forces in the Floating Light Realm isn’t particularly impressive, though their numbers aren’t small, so clearing them out is a bit troublesome,” Xiaoqing said.

All three possessed peak Earth Immortal Realm cultivation; their strength was overwhelming, and in the Floating Light Realm, they were practically unstoppable.

Even if their strength was somewhat suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, they could easily sweep aside most forces.

”Indeed, and that only accounts for the Floating Light Realm’s Immortal Dao. Who knows what the Demonic Tao and Devil Race are like—whether they’ll be tough to deal with or not.”

”As Divines, Cang and I can’t linger in the Floating Light Realm for too long, so we must do our best to eliminate as many obstacles for Zhixuan as possible before we’re forced to leave.”

At this moment, the plight of the Floating Light Realm’s Immortal Dao could scarcely be described as anything but perilous in the extreme.

Although the Demonic Tao and Devil Race were aiding them now, it had hardly made much difference; the decline of the Floating Light Realm’s side could not be reversed in the least.

After a short rest for discussion, they resumed their assault on the Immortal Dao factions.

”It’s over...”

”It’s finished...”

The Sect Leader of the last powerful Immortal Sect left in the Floating Light Realm now wore a look of utter defeat, his body radiating despair and sorrow.

It was this final Immortal sect that Li Zhixuan had dealt with earlier!

And before her incomparably sharp Sword Qi, even with the assistance of the Demonic Tao and Devil Race, they had only briefly delayed their annihilation.

In truth, calling it assistance from the Demonic Tao and Devil Race was an overstatement, for the help offered was paltry at best; after all, they now had to be on guard themselves, preparing for the Immortal Dao’s retaliatory attacks.

”The last Immortal Dao sect!”

Li Zhixuan gazed at the collapsed, ruined mountain gate, feeling not the slightest ripple in her heart—there was no sentimental mourning for the destruction of kin. Instead, her sword hand grew steadier as she struck out another blast of Sword Qi.

In the end, it came down to insufficient strength. If one’s power were enough, how could things have come to such a pass?

Rumble—

With an earth-shattering crash, the Defensive Array was utterly destroyed. The entire sect lay exposed before Li Zhixuan and her group. She didn’t need to utter a word; the cultivators behind her surged forward like locusts, swiftly dispatching the enemy cultivators.

This last sect made no effort to preserve a seed of hope, because there was no point. Once they were destroyed, only the lesser Immortal Dao powers would remain, utterly unable to resist these foes as ferocious as wolves and tigers, so their Sect Leader couldn’t be bothered with unnecessary acts.

As for letting Direct Disciples escape to the lands of the Demonic Tao or Devil Race? Setting aside whether those Demon Cultivators and Devil Beasts would kill them or not—

Even if they weren’t killed, it would only buy a little more time. After all, these Outer Realm Creatures had come with the clear intention to exterminate all life in This Realm.

They simply had bad luck, having run into them head-on, and thus became the first to be destroyed; once the Immortal Dao was wiped out, the attackers would move on to deal with the other forces.