Chapter 936: Chapter 930: Disciple Of The Eternal Immortal Sect
Looking down from the Spirit Boat at the Blue Moon Immortal Sect, now razed to the ground, Li Xinnian felt a complex mix of emotions.
He was three hundred and thirty-eight years old and had served as the Family Head for over two hundred years, yet today was the first time he had truly presided over a battlefield.
The Azure Cloud Prefecture had once again bared its ferocious fangs, striking awe into those who harbored ill intentions.
He should have been filled with pride, yet he found himself reflecting with introspection.
“We drove back the Wu Tribe and exterminated the Hidden Zhao Clan. Yet, simply because my Azure Cloud Prefecture is situated on fertile land, we are still eyed greedily by snakes, rats, and insects, as well as the lions and tigers of the Imperial Court.
Perhaps it is because I have been too complacent that we have incurred such contempt.”
“Xinnian, Ancestor Lan of the Eternal Immortal Sect has arrived in person.” Nangong Qingya’s voice sounded in his ear.
Li Xinnian turned his head to see the three figures from the Eternal Immortal Sect approaching.
After a round of greetings, Ancestor Lan immediately brought up the matter of accepting disciples.
Li Xinnian consulted his two great-grandsons.
He had never been opposed to clansmen cultivating in other sects; after all, he himself had cultivated in the Skyveil Sect since childhood.
While it was true that the cultivation methods and techniques the family had plundered over the centuries were excellent, every person’s innate Spirit Roots and constitution were different.
Finding a truly suitable teacher in this world was no easy task.
“Family Head Li, if these two great-grandsons of yours were to cultivate under this Daoist’s guidance, their future prospects would be limitless.”
Ancestor Lan noticed Li Xinnian’s hesitation and smiled.
“My Eternal Immortal Sect possesses a Five Elements Dao Field. It is an excellent place for a Five Elements Dao Body to cultivate, allowing one to achieve twice the results with half the effort.”
“I observe that Li Jianning’s constitution is quite peculiar. It seems some Fellow Daoist at the Void Refining Realm must have assisted him, helping him open five separate Dantians.
This allows his cultivation of the Five Elements Spirit Roots to proceed no differently from an ordinary person’s.”
“Li Jianning has carved out a new path in the Daoist arts, effectively laying down the most solid of foundations.
This Daoist is now ninety thousand years old; I have seen my fair share of prodigies under the heavens and have collected numerous peculiar cultivation techniques.
Among them is a technique left behind by one such prodigy, which is perfectly suited for Li Jianning’s cultivation.”
Hearing this, Li Xinnian furrowed his brows. “‘Left behind’? Where is that prodigy now?”
Ancestor Lan replied with confidence, “Died from backlash—body exploded. A pity that he did not receive this poor Daoist’s personal guidance; otherwise, how could it have come to such an end?”
“….”
Li Xinnian fell silent for a moment.
The brothers, Li Jianshu and Li Jianning, exchanged a glance, the corners of their mouths twitching.
They recalled that there had been a senior in the Eternal Immortal Sect who had attempted to break through with the Five Elements Dao Body—and he, too, had perished.
To the side, Duanmu Qi looked up at the sky and let out a long sigh, seeming to recall some unbearable memories.
“Family Head Li, Ancestor Lan… Ancestor Lan is most skilled at guiding disciples. I, too, was taught by Ancestor Lan and was able to achieve success.”
Li Xinnian vaguely understood why the Eternal Immortal Sect, despite being such a massive sect, had a population of only a mere three thousand.
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[With Li Xinnian’s approval, your descendant Li Jianning has obtained a new identity: Disciple of the Eternal Immortal Sect.]
[Obtained a gift from Ancestor Lan—Supreme-Grade Spirit Artifact: Five Elements Severing Halo.
Uses Five Elements Spiritual power to lock onto an enemy and take their head from a kilometer away.]
Having successfully accepted a disciple, Ancestor Lan was overjoyed.
“Good! This Daoist shall gift you a Spirit Weapon. Do not look down on it just because it is a Spirit Artifact; if you refine it into your Lifebound Spirit Artifact, it can eventually evolve into a Dharma Treasure, serving you well all the way to the Nascent Soul Realm.”
Li Jianning held the peculiar weapon in his hand—a semi-circular dome with sharp blades arranged around its rim, connected at the top to a long chain.
“Thank you, Ancestor Lan!”
Li Jianning absorbed the Five Elements Severing Halo into his body.
Ancestor Lan nodded with gratification, then turned his gaze toward Li Jianshu.
“Li Jianshu, my Eternal Immortal Sect possesses a Thunder Pool that can also support your cultivation all the way to the Nascent Soul Realm.
Your lightning arts require Heavenly Thunder Tribulations; this pool could save you a hundred years of effort. Why are you unwilling to join my sect?”
“I thank Ancestor Lan for your appreciation.” Li Jianshu shook his head.
“I still have many juniors within the Eternal Immortal Martial Grotto-Heaven who need my guidance, and I must also remain at home to care for my father. I fear I have no destiny with the Immortal Sect.”
Li Jianning’s expression changed instantly. He hurriedly released the Five Elements Severing Halo from his body, intending to hand it back to Ancestor Lan, but was stopped by Li Jianshu.
Li Jianshu smiled. “Jianning, you often say that the two of us possess only mediocre aptitude and that we would likely achieve nothing of note in this lifetime. But now, after all our hardships, sweetness has finally come.
You have overcome the constraints of the Five Elements Dao Body, and receiving personal guidance from Ancestor Lan is a tremendous opportunity for you. Just go and cultivate; I will remain at home to fulfill our filial duties on your behalf. I am sure Father will not blame you.”
“Big Brother…”
Witnessing this display of brotherly devotion, Ancestor Lan nodded in appreciation.
With a brother like this, Li Jianning’s character surely could not be poor, making him worthy of careful instruction in the future.
Li Xinnian felt a sense of relief. In truth, even if Jianshu had wanted to go, he would have stopped him.
These two great-grandsons of his possessed completely opposite temperaments.
Jianning had always followed the rules and been content with his lot; he was quite honest. If he went to the Eternal Immortal Sect, he wouldn’t cause any trouble and would simply dedicate himself to cultivation.
Jianshu, however, was different.
That child was swift and decisive in his actions, and he could not tolerate a single grain of sand in his eyes.
Even the devil cultivators in the Thunderfire Demon Cave dared not provoke him in the slightest. If anyone did cross him, it would truly become a feud that would not end until one side was dead.
If he were to go to the Eternal Immortal Sect, he would likely offend a great number of people.
Amidst these thoughts, he saw Duanmu Qi approaching.
After witnessing last night’s battle, Duanmu Qi dared not show even a hint of disrespect.
The Azure Cloud Prefecture was truly united as one. In his eyes, it stood like a towering tree reaching into the heavens; the stability of the Li Clan’s foundation was comparable to a legacy built over ten thousand years.
“Family Head Li,” Duanmu Qi said in a deep voice, “we need to discuss the matter of the Immortal Suppression Department. In this campaign, all five of our great forces have suffered heavy losses; we can no longer place our trust in that Commander, Wu Neng.”
[Special Event—Establish an Alternative Immortal Suppression Department]
[Duanmu Qi of the Eternal Immortal Sect is about to succeed as the Sect Master.
In light of the persecution of the former Sect Master, elders, and disciples by Commander Wu Neng, he hopes to unite the Five Great Forces. Leveraging the Li Clan’s connections with the dignitaries of the Imperial Dynasty, they intend to petition the Crown Prince to establish a separate Immortal Suppression Department.
The five forces will jointly hold authority over this new department to monitor the realm and seek mutual profit.]
Listening to Duanmu Qi’s proposal, Li Wei, who had been observing from the side, scratched his head. “So we’re just building another Immortal Suppression Department to keep the first one in check…”
In the high clouds, Duanmu Qi said in a deep voice,
“Does Family Head Li still intend to serve the Immortal Suppression Department? Since a rift has already formed between us and the Department, there is no turning back.”
At this moment, Li Chang’an had also arrived.
Seeing his grandson look toward him for guidance, Li Chang’an spoke indifferently, “Elder Duanmu, what benefit does offending Wu Neng bring to my Li Clan?”
“This…” Duanmu Qi furrowed his brows slightly.
Li Chang’an continued,
“The Eternal Immortal Sect only joined the Immortal Suppression Department ten years ago; you seem a bit too eager for the Department’s authority.
If my prediction is correct, your Sect resides in Westfall Prefecture and is likely facing quite a few troubles. Secluded sects are prohibited from interfering in the secular world, making it increasingly difficult for you to occupy industries like Spirit Mines and Spirit Fields.
However, if you were to obtain the authority of the Immortal Suppression Department, things would become convenient. Holding the Immortal Suppression Token, your cultivators above the Divinity Transformation realm could go anywhere they please.”
“My Azure Cloud Li Clan is already a subject of the Imperial Dynasty, so why go through all this unnecessary trouble? If we truly do not wish to comply, Wu Neng has no power to order my Li Clan around regardless.”
Duanmu Qi shook his head with a bitter smile. “I see I cannot pull the wool over your eyes. However, this arrangement is not without its benefits for the Li Clan as well.”
“Oh?” Li Chang’an raised an eyebrow slightly.
“Ancestor Lan has performed a divination using his Daoist arts: a time of Great Chaos is imminent.”
Duanmu Qi’s words caused the expressions of both Li Chang’an and Li Xinnian to change instantly.
Duanmu Qi continued,
“This is precisely why our Sect Master sought to enter the Imperial Court in the first place. Gaining the Court’s protection offers an extra chance of survival and the opportunity to profit amidst the chaos.
While we cannot trust Wu Neng, we can cooperate sincerely with one another and watch each other’s backs.”
“This ‘Great Chaos’… may I ask where it will originate?”
Li Chang’an looked solemn.
However, Duanmu Qi shook his head.
“Ancestor Lan only saw the Emperor Star shine with a momentary brilliance, before its light gradually faded away.
I ask that you two trust in the Old Ancestor’s cultivation; he has devoted himself to the Dao for ninety thousand years, and his divinations have never been wrong.
It is his foresight that has allowed my Eternal Immortal Sect to survive until today.”
“If that is the case, my clan will also need to discuss this matter.”
Li Chang’an furrowed his brows, unable to distinguish whether Duanmu Qi’s words were true or false.
…
Meanwhile.
High above the clouds, the members of the Li family returning from Goldflow Prefecture
had also heard Duanmu Qi’s words.
“The great trends of the world are not subject to human will. Whether it is true or false, we cannot stop it.”
Li Dalong had effectively made his peace with it.
He had never been one to drift with the tide; originally, he had wished only to guard Green Valley Village and watch the children grow up slowly.
But as the years passed, he realized that the affairs of the world are unpredictable. Even he had become an overlord of the Hell Layer I: The Silence Maw.
“However, Wu Neng truly went too far.
The zombies and evil spirits Grandpa brought along were all wiped out at the Mountain of Esoteric Stratagems. If we continue to serve under him, Chang’an will be in deep trouble.”
Li Yunbing pondered for a moment.
“It is acceptable for us to establish our own Immortal Suppression Department; it serves as the perfect opportunity to break free from the current one.”
“Mn.”
Having made up their minds, the group traveled together toward the Thunderfire Demon Cave.
As they moved and arrived within their own territory—and after Ancestor Lan had departed with Li Jianning—they finally felt at ease to hand over the spoils obtained during this journey.
“What excellent swordsmanship!”
The Earth Tier Shadowless Void-Crossing Sword Scripture naturally fell into Li Yaozu’s hands. He was incredibly delighted with this cultivation technique.
That sword technique, imbued with “Spatial Laws” and possessing neither form nor shadow, was exceptionally compatible with his Sword Dao.
The battle at the Mountain of Esoteric Stratagems had left him feeling quite frustrated; both He Hao and Zhen Wu were among the elite of the Void Refining Realm.
His Trickster Flashstrike and his Dharma Treasure, the Soul-Enrapturing Heart-Unraveling Bell, had been completely useless against them.
“Once I master this Sword Scripture, I will challenge Senior Martial Emperor to a battle.
If I can defeat Senior Martial Emperor, then I might have a fighting chance if I encounter such a great battle again.”
While Li Yaozu was rejoicing.
The clansmen were gazing at a necklace featuring nine small gates held in a hand.
Li Dalong said, “This is the Nine Life-Siphoning Gates that Zhen Wu used. Only if one’s physical body is strong enough can one utilize the Spiritual power of those sealed within.
Currently, there are three corpses inside: two at the Early stage and one at the Mid-stage of Void Refining. I tried it out; with my physical body, integrating the Spiritual power of just two of them is already a bit too much.”
“Yaotie, you have been forging artifacts for years. Your physical body and meridians are no weaker than those of a Body Cultivator. Combined with your Artifact Body, this item suits you perfectly.”
Li Yaotie took the necklace. He was already shirtless, so when he put the necklace around his thick neck, it draped over his chest.
Li Yaotie rubbed his bald head and muttered, “Dad, this looks a bit girly.”
Li Dalong rolled his eyes.
Meanwhile, the Three Thieves were standing by, looking utterly bored.
Suddenly, a golden slip floated before them.
“This is the Golden Jade Slip of Formations and Talismans. It records the Dao of numerous talismans and formations. Even for ordinary tomb raiding, one must cultivate these arts with care.”
The eyes of the Three Thieves instantly lit up.
Li Tianyi said in a deep voice, “Yes! In the future, this child will raid tombs while letting the Seniors study this. When Tianqi and Tianming have mastered the Great Dao of Talismans and Formations, we will definitely not disappoint Great-Grandfather.”
“Big Brother, what about you?” Li Tianming blinked his eyes innocently. “Why are you slacking off again?”
Li Tianyi replied with a straight face, “That is precisely why I am the Big Brother.”
“As for this Enlightenment Golden Chapter, it is an Innate Spirit Treasure.”
A golden metal plate drifted into view, floating toward Li Yaoqing.
“Yaoqing, your Divine Art is unique, and you possess ancient pill refining techniques. Whether the family can produce Fourth Grade Spirit Pills and Spirit Medicines depends entirely on you.”
Hearing this, Li Yaoqing clutched the Enlightenment Golden Chapter in a death grip.
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