Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

But the final situation was very disappointing to Li Zhirui.

The two major sects, Shen Leishan and Wuya Mountain, were very restrained and did not fight over territories. Instead, they accelerated the pace of their demon cultivator conquests to occupy more land.

"Uncle Shiling, are we pulling back now?" asked Li Zhixuan, somewhat puzzled.

During this period, the number of Golden Core demon cultivators who had died at Li Zhixuan's hands exceeded the number one could count on one hand. She could distinctly feel her own cultivation growing, so she was looking forward to clashing with the demon cultivators. However, Li Zhirui was preparing to return home.

"Too much is as bad as not enough," Li Zhirui said calmly, using only four words.

The territory of the Spiritual Cloud Sect was already not small, and they had also led many clan members to occupy a part of the Wood Spirit Sect's territory.

Therefore, the area occupied by the Li family in Green Mountain State had already exceeded one third!

If their family alone occupied such a vast territory, wouldn't it mean that the combined forces of the three Shen Leishan factions would get less?

It was already conspicuous enough now. If they continued to push forward, there was no guarantee that others wouldn't join forces against the Li family. It was better to quit while ahead.

"At the same time, I plan to give away a part of our territory to Wuya Mountain and the Water Spirit Sect," Li Zhirui's eyes twinkled with an unfathomable light.

Li Zhixuan, Li Chenghuo, and others around him all looked up, confused, while Li Chenglin seemed thoughtful, as if he had guessed Li Zhirui's intentions.

Li Zhirui noticed this and smiled, "Chenglin, share your thoughts on this."

"Is Uncle Shiling planning to use the influence of Wuya Mountain to help alleviate the pressure from Shen Leishan? And is Water Spirit Sect to balance Wuya Mountain but also to foster good relations?" asked Li Chenglin, having no choice but to step forward and express his conjecture.

"Correct!" Li Zhirui looked at him approvingly. The boy was still as clever as before.

Li Zhixuan, however, frowned and said, "Uncle Shiling, this plan is indeed not bad, but aren't you worried that in the future, both sects might turn against us and collude with Shen Leishan?"

By then, not only would the Li family have lost a large area of territory, but it would also have to confront the three major Nascent Soul sects alone, the pressure from which would be immense.

"The main goal is to buy a bit more time for our family," said Li Zhirui, his expression unchanged but his eyes becoming unfathomably deep, making it hard to discern his true plans.

He never thought that with these benefits and relations, the Li family would maintain amicable ties with Wuya Mountain and the Water Spirit Sect indefinitely.

If today they would cooperate with the Li family for the sake of Green Mountain State, then tomorrow they might turn against them for other interests.

The idea was simply to involve the two forces to muddy the waters a bit more, buying time for the Li family's further development.

Both Li Zhiyue and Jiang Fengwu were currently attempting to achieve Tribulation Transcendence. As long as one of them became a Nascent Soul True Lord, the Li family would no longer need to engage in such desperate calculations.

"Let's go!" Li Zhirui withdrew his gaze and said with an even tone, "The matters in Green Mountain State have ended for us. It's time to return to Wanxian Island."

There might still be some demon cultivators hidden, but they're just like ants, insignificant to the overall situation. Even the current strength of the Spiritual Cloud Sect could handle them, so there was no need for them to stay and waste time here.

The Spirit Boat, flying the flag of the Li family, ascended into the sky under the gaze of many cultivators. In just a moment, it flew tens of miles away and disappeared from sight.

"During these battles, you must all have some insights. After we return, take the time to reflect thoroughly and you may find some gains," Li Zhirui advised on the Spirit Boat.

Despite his careful protection, several clanspeople had fallen and many had been wounded this time.

This was also an unavoidable situation, after all, Li Zhirui was only one person. If several clan members encountered life-threatening dangers at the same time and were far apart from each other, he couldn't save everyone completely; he could only make tough choices.

But the advantage was that the surviving clan members at least experienced a major life-and-death battle!

The demon cultivators, knowing that Li Zhirui was present, realized that even if they managed to defeat their opponents, escape was impossible. However, not wanting to simply die, they vented their anger in the battle against the Li family cultivators they were fighting.

With a mindset of dragging someone down with them before death, they used all sorts of killing moves without any reservation.

It could be said that many clan members had a brush with death.

Between life and death lies great terror! But also, great opportunities!

After this ordeal, many from the Li family made breakthroughs in their cultivation.

The happiest news for Li Zhirui was that two clan members in the late Foundation Establishment stage had crossed the Golden Core threshold!

That is to say, before long, the Li family was very likely to have two more Golden Core cultivators!

"Cheng Hua, Cheng Wu, you two should earnestly contemplate the Core Formation Comprehension summarized by the family. Once we return to Wanxian Island, I will help you apply for two Spirit Cave Mansions. You only need to focus on your cultivation, and need not worry about other matters," he said.

If it weren't for his fear that his own influence could lead to their failure in Tribulation Transcendence, Li Zhirui would have been willing to provide hands-on guidance to both of them.

However, it was apparent how much Li Zhirui valued these two individuals.

The two of them thus garnered the envy and jealousy of the entire clan, with many internally lamenting their own lack of such fortune and regretting why it wasn't them who had this destiny.

"Yes! Thank you, Uncle Shiling, for your concern!" the two shouted excitedly.

"Next, we will distribute the spoils each of you gained from this great battle," he said.

Upon hearing this, everyone's attention shifted away from Li Cheng Hua and Li Cheng Wu, their gaze intently fixed on Li Zhirui.

Indeed!

All the Spiritual Objects from the demon cultivators killed by clan members were in Li Zhirui's possession, not directly collected by them.

The reason for this was the concern that demon cultivators might have left traps, as well as their various Demonic Tao techniques and spells.

Especially the latter!

Demonic Tao cultivation techniques were known for their fast cultivation speed, and their spells sought after powerful effects.

Even though Li Zhirui repeatedly emphasized the faults of demon cultivators, even exaggerating, depicting the process of cultivating Demonic Tao techniques as extremely horrific.

But he was well aware that for many low-ranking clan members, especially those whose cultivation had not progressed for many years, the methods of demon cultivators held a fatal attraction!

To prevent the appearance of demon cultivators within the Li family, Li Zhirui decided to handle it from the root, by collecting the spoils of war for the clan members himself. After his appraisal, and ensuring there were no dangers, he would then return them to the rightful clan members.

Although this method was very troublesome, it greatly increased safety.

Nevertheless, Demonic Tao spells were tricky and unpredictable, and even Li Zhirui couldn't guarantee that after his inspection, there would be no issues; he could only caution them to be extra vigilant.