Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Carrying the fragment of the magic artifact, several high-ranking members, including the Turtle Minister, met once again.

"What happened with you all?"

"The crack deep in the Sea Eye was not accidental but was caused deliberately!"

As it spoke, it displayed the fragment of the magic artifact to the other Water Devils.

"Who dares! To actually use such a sinister method to plot against our Sea Clan!"

"And who has been guarding the Sea Eye all these years, allowing such a thing to happen?!"

Compared to the former, the latter is actually more serious because it implies dereliction of duty or an infiltrator hidden among them.

"Enough! Let's put these matters aside for now!"

As they argued incessantly, the Turtle Minister stood forward, speaking in a deep voice: "The most important thing now is to fix the crack. If delayed another day, the crack might widen even more!"

"If we delay too long and the origin of the Sea Eye is damaged, that would be the most serious problem for the Sea Clan. After resolving the crack, then we will pursue what happened."

The Turtle Minister's words redirected everyone's attention back to the discussion on repairing the crack.

"How is the deducing process going? How much more time is needed, and what spiritual objects are required?"

The Turtle Minister responsible for coordinating the matter said: "It is nearly completed, but there is one problem; the vault lacks a large number of spiritual objects containing the Purification Principle."

The Sea Clan's vault indeed holds countless spiritual objects, but purifying spiritual objects are scarce to begin with, and their applications are relatively limited, so stock is naturally not abundant.

Yet, repairing the crack requires a large amount of purifying spiritual objects.

Only by relying on the concentrated power of purification to temporarily suppress the ceaselessly flowing evil filth can the custom spiritual objects be used to fill the crack effectively.

If only filling is used, it wouldn't withstand the constant wash of evil filth, and soon it would turn to ruins, the crack appearing anew.

"Is it still possible to purchase them now?"

The Turtle Minister shook its head, saying: "Nowadays everyone knows there's an issue with the Sea Eye. If we go out now to buy a large number of spiritual objects, we're likely to be severely extorted!"

"Even if it bleeds us dry, we must acquire enough purifying spiritual objects, or how else can we fix the crack?"

Although very painful, the Sea Eye is crucial to the survival of the Sea Clan, and no matter the cost, enough purifying spiritual objects must be obtained.

"Don't worry, there's another way."

The Turtle Minister spoke slowly: "Have you forgotten? Among the invited cultivators, one grasps the Purification Principle. With him, and in collaboration with the spiritual objects in the vault, the crack should be able to be repaired."

"But the problem is, his cultivation is too low, only at the Middle Stage of Human Immortal, and his physical body is relatively weak, unable to withstand the enormous pressure at the bottom of the Sea Eye."

A Dragon Tribe Heavenly Immortal, Ao Hui, immediately spoke, promising: "This matter is straightforward. Ao Jiao, Ao Cang, and I will specifically protect him, helping to repel the pressure."

"Good, then you should quickly bring the purifying spiritual objects, and I'll inform him of this matter."

It was then that the Turtle Minister noticed many foreign life forms had disappeared.

However, it didn't think much of it, assuming they had left voluntarily, believing the Sea Eye issue was unsolvable, without realizing they were forced to leave.

Moreover, this was better, as Li Zhirui preferred not to be exposed, hoping to hide his abilities. With fewer foreign life forms around, the likelihood of exposure decreased.

"Mr. Li!"

The Turtle Minister knocked on Li Zhirui's door.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Li Zhirui finally opened the door that had been closed for several days.

"Did the Turtle Minister personally come this time because the crack is already repaired, inviting me to purify the remaining evil filth in the Sea Eye?" Li Zhirui's tone carried a hint of excitement.

Having stayed in the Dragon Palace for so long, he was eager to return to his own family.

"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed, Mr. Li. The crack has not yet begun repairs as we are finalizing preparations."

The Turtle Minister paused, then said: "I've come this time with a request, hoping you could offer your assistance, Mr. Li."

"Please speak, Turtle Minister."

He then detailed to Li Zhirui the current problems faced by the Sea Clan, the new method, and Ao Hui's assurance.

"I hope Mr. Li could extend a helping hand to save our Sea Clan." With that, the Turtle Minister was about to bow courteously.

"Turtle Minister, that is unnecessary!" Li Zhirui said while assisting him, pondering whether to agree.

He didn't hesitate for long and nodded in agreement, saying: "Since the Turtle Minister trusts me so much, I shall not fail to live up to the expectation."

He had already agreed previously, and now there was no reason to refuse.

"Great! Mr. Li is indeed straightforward. Once the matter is accomplished, you shall be a friend to our Sea Clan!"

Li Zhirui's face stiffened, saying: "This junior doesn't dare. Better let me choose a few treasures from the Sea Clan's vault instead."

Humans and devils cannot coexist!

Although the Sea Clan had long since separated from the Devil Race, in the eyes of the world, they still belonged to the Devil Race.

Therefore, he could help secretly but best not publicly associate with the Sea Clan, or a traitor's label might be forced upon him, something both Li Zhirui and the Li family could not bear.

"Hahaha, it appears I was careless. For Mr. Li's contributions, picking a few treasures from the vault is rightfully deserved."

The Turtle Minister realized and smiled, glossing over the matter, tacitly not mentioning it again, while leading the way ahead.

"Hmm?"

As they walked out of the door one after another, they were caught by a surprise from the Earth Immortal Demon Practitioner, who couldn't believe the scene before him and muttered angrily in disbelief, troubled within.

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"Greetings, esteemed elders."

The Turtle Minister immediately brought Li Zhirui, introducing him to the other high-level Water Devils, especially emphasizing the introduction of the three Dragon Tribe Heavenly Immortals valued for his protection: Ao Hui, Ao Jiao, and Ao Cang.

"Thank you, esteemed elders."

Toward those who held his life in their hands, Li Zhirui's attitude was more respectful, even though they had sworn to ensure his safety in the Sea Eye.

"It's nothing, you are the one who will bear the most hardship."

Soon, streams of light descended, revealing the figures of numerous high-level Water Devils.

Among those present were a double-digit number of Heavenly Immortal Great Abilities!

"Everyone is here, let's depart!"

As the Turtle Minister spoke, twelve Heavenly Immortals moved simultaneously, flying into the Sea Eye, with Li Zhirui safely enclosed in the middle.

Upon entering the Sea Eye, the light was still bright, but as they delved deeper, the surroundings gradually dimmed until it was engulfed in complete darkness!

But at this moment, tiny glimmers began to flicker around them.

Li Zhirui looked curiously and realized these glimmers were parts of the Sea Clan's bodies, some were eyes, some were abdomens, and some were tails.

Moreover, the bodies of these Sea Clan members were gigantic, stretching from several miles to dozens of miles.

Yet strangely, they lacked spiritual intelligence!

"These are not considered Sea Clan but Sea Monsters. They are like mortals among the human race, incapable of gaining spiritual intelligence and stepping on the path of cultivation."

"Perhaps because they live in the pressure-filled space of the Sea Eye, their bodies are exceptionally strong. Some of their body strengths even surpass those of a Heavenly Immortal."

Only then did Li Zhirui understand what these peculiar creatures were, feeling a sense of wonder; indeed, many scenes can't be seen without venturing out.

A few days later, he saw the Sea Monster Ao Hui mentioned, with a body stronger than a Heavenly Immortal, its size hundreds of miles long, like a small mountain.

Its movement caused the earth to shake, raising a water cyclone in the Sea Eye.

The sight left Li Zhirui shaken, fearing the Sea Monster might attack their group, for if a battle ensued, he, the cultivator of the lowest cultivation, would surely be in trouble.

Thankfully, everything went peacefully as they quickly passed the mountain-like Sea Monster.

After several more days, they finally reached the bottom of the Sea Eye.

Interestingly, no odd or fierce Sea Monsters could be seen here.