Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

"But have you considered that this might be exactly what Shen Leishan wants us to think, that they've intentionally leaked this information?" one Elder said with a furrowed brow. "The highest-ranking among our infiltrating disciples is merely an Inner Sect Disciple. Can we trust the information they've heard?"

Just as they are aware of Shen Leishan's plants within their Sect, Shen Leishan is undoubtedly aware of this as well.

"Then what could their motive possibly be?"

At this question, the Elder was left speechless. He hadn't thought that far ahead; he simply felt that something about the situation didn't sit right with him.

"Does the Sect Leader have any thoughts on this matter?" the Great Elder seated at the head of the table suddenly asked.

"Whether this message is true or false, Shen Leishan certainly spread it on purpose. As for their motive..." The Sect Leader shook his head and said, "I cannot see through it."

"No matter if it's true or false, we must probe further, and Shen Leishan has surely anticipated this. They might have set up an inescapable net, just waiting for us to fall into their trap."

This was unmistakably an overt plot!

And the reason why it is an overt plot is that regardless of the circumstances, they could not afford to ignore it.

Perhaps the information released by Shen Leishan was fake, but if it was true, then Yin Wind Cave was in danger.

The moment this was mentioned, the expressions on everyone's faces grew even darker, because to thwart Shen Leishan, they would need to delve deep into their territory and scourge for the secluded retreat places.

Even for those with Golden Core cultivation, it was extremely perilous at this time.

"Let those infiltrating disciples gather intelligence within Shen Leishan, and we will dispatch lower-ranking disciples and demon cultivators from our vassal forces to search for clues in the outside world," the Sect Leader said indifferently, as if aware of their thoughts.
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Advancing from Golden Core to Nascent Soul requires a tremendous amount of Spiritual Energy, and there are not many places within Shen Leishan that meet the criteria.

"That would be excellent!"

"The Sect Leader speaks wisely!"

The Elders voiced their agreement one after another. 'Better you than me,' they thought. What happened to them and how did it relate to themselves?

Hence, on that day, Yin Wind Cave issued a Conscription Command. Based on the power of each vassal force, they dispatched the appropriate demon cultivators.

As for what they were supposed to do, Yin Wind Cave did not announce it.

But what they didn't realize was that Shen Leishan had already issued a conscription and even arranged for the summoned people at various places.

Speaking of which, half a month earlier, an unfamiliar Golden Core cultivator arrived at the Li family domain on Wanxian Island and said to the two clansmen guarding the gate, "I wonder if members of the Li family are on the island? I have come to visit from Wan Heji of Shen Leishan, please inform them."

"Please wait a moment, senior!" The two men exchanged a glance and tacitly sent one of them back to the clan to report.

"A Golden Core cultivator from Shen Leishan?" Li Chengmo immediately got up and said, "I'll go to meet him with Elder Li Shiqing, and it would trouble you to inform Elders Li Shilian and Li Zhirui of this matter."

Although the three of them bore the title of Elder, they did not assume the duties of one. The title was used merely for convenience, as with the development of the Li family, more and more juniors had been born, and if they were to address each other based on seniority, they would have to think for a while before remembering who was who.

"Understood!"

And Li Shiqing, who was not cultivating at the time, furrowed his eyebrows upon hearing of Li Chengmo's purpose. He didn't know why, but the arrival of this individual filled him with an inexplicable sense of unease.

But the visitor was a messenger from Shen Leishan, how could the Li family refuse to meet them?

Li Shiqing had no choice but to go out with Li Chengmo, the new clan leader, to greet the Golden Core cultivator.

"Li has kept you waiting, my apologies," Li Shiqing said as he hurriedly invited Wan Heji into the clan's territory.

"You're too polite, Li," Wan Heji replied. Short and plump, his appearance was exceedingly amiable, a smile covering his face that made him seem less like a Golden Core cultivator and more like a merchant from the mortal world.

Though the Li family's land had been planned out, it didn't present much in the way of scenery, but to Wan Heji, it was a place where dao was naturally integrated with simplicity, a true natural beauty. He praised that the Li family, in seeking the dao from nature, was no wonder capable of developing so rapidly.

Once everyone was seated in the main hall, Li Shiqing went straight to the point, "May I ask if you have brought instructions from the Supreme Ancestor?"

"Your guess is correct," Wan Heji nodded, his usual smile fading as he spoke, "You all should be aware that our sect obtained a Nascent Soul cultivation insight a few years back, and a certain elder had an epiphany that broke through the barrier of Breaking the Pill into a Baby."

Li Zhirui and the others were startled upon hearing this. They were aware of the matter, but they had never expected to see the day it would come to fruition, especially since Shen Leishan was not without Nascent Soul cultivation insights.

Fortunately, they reacted quickly and immediately offered their congratulations, "Congratulations to the Supreme Ancestor! From now on, returning to the grand lineage of Nascent Souls, surpassing Yin Wind Cave by a great margin!"

"Yes, indeed, it shouldn't be long before the Yin Wind Cave is eradicated, and new territories are expanded."

"Hahahaha, then I will take your auspicious words, my fellow dao friends!" After a hearty laugh, Wan Heji said, "However, there is a matter at hand for which we need the assistance of fellow dao friends."

Li Zhirui and the others exchanged glances. By this point, they had already guessed the reason Wan Heji had come to Wanxian Island.

"Surely you are aware that if Yin Wind Cave learns of this news, they will definitely act to stop it, even going to the lengths of sabotaging during Tribulation Transcendence."

"For this reason, our sect has decided to spread the news in advance, to lure them into Myriad Thunder State and ambush these Demon Cultivators."

Wan Heji continued on his own, "But our sect has limited personnel, thus we have issued a Conscription Command to call upon two Golden Cores from the Li family."

"Since this matter has arisen suddenly, the reward for responding to the conscription will be far greater than usual. The body of one Golden Core Demon Cultivator can be exchanged for twice the usual amount of Spiritual Objects."

"Which two among you, dao friends, will answer the conscription?"

He didn't even need to inquire about their opinion, he wanted to know the Li family's response on the spot.

"Might you give us some time to discuss?" Li Zhirui was quick to ask.

"Of course, please take your time!"

Li Zhirui and the others stood up and went to an adjacent empty room. Once the door was closed, he said, "Uncle and I should go, let Shilian stay behind to preside over the family affairs."

"This is too dangerous. Let us two old men go!" Li Shilian frowned and refused without hesitation.

Li Zhirui was the hope of the Li family; how could they send him on such a mission?

"You know that Da Qing has broken through the third rank. With his assistance, and along with my Life-bound Magic Treasure, even though the journey is perilous, we should be able to return safely."

But Li Shilian was different; he neither had a third-rank Spirit Beast nor a noteworthy Life-bound Magic Treasure. Moreover, he genuinely was not skilled in combat and lacked experience in battle, so sending him would undoubtedly be sending him into danger.

To put it bluntly, he was even less capable than Li Shiqing. At least Li Shiqing had a few good-quality Magical Treasures, but in his possession, he had only one third-rank Magical Treasure of his Life-bound.