Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

It seemed that Li Zhirui was only in the early stages of the Golden Core, not as strong as him, but that strike had just now made him dare not underestimate Li Zhirui for a moment. One must know, Refining Corpses were famously tough in the flesh, a good quality Refining Corpse's bodily strength was not much less than that of a Body Cultivator. Yet still, under that single hit from the opponent, his two Refining Corpses had sustained several not-too-big nor-too-small wounds. If it had been him who had stepped forward just now to face that hit, he probably would have been severely injured on the spot! "Senior, save me!" Two cries full of terror snapped him out of his daze immediately. Looking up, he saw the two Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators being devoured by the Divine Light, their bodies rapidly dissolving. He could have intervened to save the two of them, but he did not do so, because there was no kinship or obligation between them, they were just two ordinary Foundation Establishment disciples from the sect, why should he waste his precious mana for them? Not to mention them, even if it were his disciples or descendants, he would not necessarily take action. "The world always rumors that Demon Cultivators are as timid as mice, I had always thought it was a belittling comment, but seeing it today, I realize it is indeed true," Li Zhirui said mockingly. The Demon Cultivator was not bothered by such comments. As long as he could preserve his own life, what was a little loss of face? Moreover, he was certain that some sort of trap must have been laid near Bicui Peak, so he still did not advance, continuing to control the two Refining Corpses to launch attacks. Under his control, the Refining Corpses grew much larger, shrouded in wisps of black aura, with sharp claws and fangs, looking much fiercer than before. Li Zhirui used the Divine Light again to form a huge stick, intending to smash them away, but this time, the giant stick was stopped by their combined effort! Li Zhirui's expression remained unchanged, the opponent had been strengthened after one round while he had weakened his own attack, so it was normal to be blocked. After some probing, the Divine Light suddenly changed, a thick rope trying to bind the two Refining Corpses together. Bang! But after only a moment, the Divine Light was forcibly broken free by them, scattering into specks of Spirit Light, dissipating between heaven and earth. "It seems I have underestimated you." Saying this, Li Zhirui's hands fluttered as he rapidly cast spell after spell, countless vines sprung from the ground ensnaring the two within. Wary of possible surveillance by Myriad Thunder Mountain, Li Zhirui did not want to reveal all his strength, particularly the earlier used Water-Wood Divine Light. Even though it was a Heavenly Gifted Divine Power that didn't require hand seals to cast, he made a show of it to mislead Myriad Thunder Mountain. When Myriad Thunder Mountain's Golden Core cultivator who attended his Core Formation ceremony had inquired whether he possessed a Heavenly Gifted Divine Power, it had aroused his suspicion, so he lied at that time. While either his own strength or that of the Li family was insufficient, Li Zhirui naturally would not reveal his powers, for wouldn't that be deceiving Myriad Thunder Mountain? The Demon Cultivator became alert at once, immediately recalling his two Refining Corpses to guard by his side. Whoosh! Li Shiqing made his move. A Misty Sword Light suddenly appeared, seemingly traversing space itself, piercing through the Refining Corpses, heading straight for the Demon Cultivator. The Demon Cultivator's soul shook in terror as he channeled his mana to fully activate his Life-bound Magic Treasure, a thick and tall copper bell instantly grew upon exposure to the wind, covering him completely as it descended inverted. Clang! The sword light collided with the bell's body, and a piercing demonic sound flooded into the ears of Li Zhirui and Li Shiqing, causing myriad thoughts to surface in their minds all at once, making the circulation of their mana obscure. They had no choice but to cease their attacks and suppress the distracting thoughts. "Uncle, this giant bell is somewhat peculiar; it even has a ban to disturb one's state of mind," Li Zhirui said, quite helplessly. As long as they struck the bell, it would ring, and while they did not know if the demon cultivator was affected, they would be interrupted by the demonic sound and had to stop to deal with it first. "Indeed, the methods of demon cultivators are tricky, having refined such a wicked magical treasure," Li Shiqing said, equally helpless, as they had no magical treasures to resist the demonic sound. "Then let him go," Li Zhirui communicated telepathically. Since they could not do anything about him, rather than wasting time here, they might as well let him go, for they had done their best. But before they could figure out how to let him go without raising the suspicions of Shen Leishan that they had intentionally let him escape, the demon cultivator exhibited his divine power and transformed into a wisp of black light, disappearing into the earth. "Is this... the Earth Escape Technique?!" Li Zhirui's eyes flickered with eagerness. Although they had the Clear Wind Escaping Skill, it was much inferior compared to the Earth Escape Technique, which was more universally applicable and far more secretive. If they had known earlier that the other party possessed this divine power, Li Zhirui might have been willing to reveal his own strength just to capture him. Of course, given that the other party was adept with the Earth Escape Technique, and he lacked any countermeasures, it was simply not possible to keep him there. "What a pity!" Li Shiqing also sighed. The two collected themselves a bit and then flew to Bicui Peak. They spoke from behind the formation, "We are from the Li family of Wanxian Island, here in response to the summons..." "Esteemed seniors, I have received a message from the sect, requesting that the two of you set off for Myriad Thunder Mountain immediately," said a Foundation Establishment disciple who appeared to hold the highest rank, stepping forward respectfully. Li Zhirui frowned slightly and asked, "Do you have proof? We cannot simply travel thousands of miles just because of your word. Moreover, if this causes the demon cultivator to break through here, then we would become sinners." In truth, he did not care about these cultivators and the situation at Bicui Peak; their fate had no relation to Li Zhirui. He simply wanted to verify, to avoid Shen Leishan blaming them should any mishaps occur. "Here is the great seal of the Sect Leader of Shen Leishan, seniors can verify it for themselves." Saying this, he took out a piece of gold paper stamped with a vermilion seal, the contents of which confirmed what he had just said. He then infused mana into the gold paper, and a large seal phantom flickered with multicolored thunder lights emerged. The Myriad Thunder Divine Seal! It was a fourth-tier magical treasure and also the great seal of the Sect Leader of Myriad Thunder Mountain. "Since the Supreme Ancestor commands, we shall, of course, obey!" said Li Zhirui as he recorded everything on a Memory Stone before departing the area with Li Shiqing. On the way, Li Zhirui pondered for a long time before suddenly speaking, "Uncle, do you think that the one is preparing to undergo Tribulation Transcendence at this time? Otherwise, why would they arrange everything in advance, to summon us to Myriad Thunder Mountain after repelling the demon cultivator?" Only if one was preparing for Tribulation Transcendence, and in order to withstand the obstruction of a large number of demon cultivators, would they prepare all of this well in advance. Upon hearing this, Li Shiqing was startled, but following that line of reasoning, it really did make sense! "What comes next may well be the most dangerous time!" said Li Zhirui, sighing with a mix of regret and helplessness. Back when the Li family was weak, they had to obey the commands of Yuanming Sect. Now that they had freed themselves from Yuanming Sect, they were still under the thumb of Shen Leishan. Far from becoming more free, their restraints had only grown tighter.