Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 788: The Dog That Intends To Bite Does Not Bark

The family had commenced the preparation of ingredients for the "Void-Soul Exchanging Dao Technique" as far back as [Family Year 520].

The calendar now marked [Year 650].

Due to the growing mastery of Li Yaoqing and Li Yaotie in their refining skills, a process that previously spanned five decades per batch was now condensed into a mere forty years.

With the three portions of Rule Power obtained from Planet Yinwater, the clan possessed the means to elevate three members to the level of "False" Void Refining cultivators.

[Your descendant, Li Yaozu, has achieved a breakthrough to the Void Refining realm (False) by utilizing the "Void-Soul Exchanging Dao Technique." New Technique Unlocked: Extreme Cold Seal!]

However, his actual combat effectiveness is not derived solely from his own cultivation.

[Your descendant, Li Yaozu, has spent many years wandering the world alongside Fang Linglong.

With the support of the family's immense reserves of spirit medicines, Fang Linglong has slowly reclaimed a small portion of her spiritual power.

Through years of companionship, their mutual understanding has reached a state of perfect synchronization.]

While some figures appear to stand alone, in reality, they are never without an ally.

"It is no wonder Yaozu had the confidence to assault the Imperial Capital unaccompanied."

Li Wei and the senior members of the clan had congregated within the Ancestor Space.

As they observed the conflict through Li Yaowen’s technique, a sense of relief washed over them when they saw the Demon Lord Fang Linglong manifesting within the Void Refining Space to assist him.

After all, a significant disparity exists between a "False" Void Refining practitioner and a genuine Void Refining expert—especially one as ancient as Zhao Wan, who has survived for one hundred and sixty thousand years.

"Zhao Wan relies on Charm Techniques.

With Fang Linglong guarding Yaozu’s consciousness, Zhao Wan’s combat power is merely comparable to that of the Martial Emperor.

The conclusion of this battle is already set."

Despite this, Li Wei’s stern expression remained unchanged.

The surrounding clansmen looked just as grim.

Li Dalong spoke in a heavy tone, "The Immortal Zhao Clan will receive word of the events in the Imperial Capital very shortly."

"Start the preparations."

A faint crimson glow emerged from the head of Li Wei, whose form was shrouded in a dark, swirling mist.

"They are about to realize that Zhao Wan was only the opening act."

"As you command, Old Ancestor!"

One by one, the Li family members departed.

Their countenances were steady and composed.

They had spent over a century anticipating this confrontation.

There was a time when the mere mention of the "Void Refining Realm" felt like an immovable mountain pressing down on them.

Now, they would prove to the Zhao Clan that the Li family’s strength did not come solely from their mysterious benefactors!

They also possessed... their own power!

[Your descendant, Li Yuanshang, acting on the orders of First Ancestor Li Yaozu, recruited assassins throughout the Imperial Capital.

By mobilizing the Min family and various influential aristocrats, he initiated a purge of Zhao Clan officials and relatives within the city.]

[He utilized the Li Clan Chamber of Commerce to spend an astronomical sum, depleting the Spirit Stones accumulated by the Merchant Li family.

The magnitude of his spending sent shockwaves through every power structure in the Imperial Capital.

Acquired Trait: Dominion of Riches.]

[The chance of gaining external assistance through the use of wealth has increased by 10%.]

[Your descendant, Li Jianguo, seeing the true might of his family for the first time, watched from a distance as the Old Ancestor ascended the Heavenly Palace alone.

Struck with inspiration and acting as the son-in-law of the Min family, he vowed to one day earn enough Spirit Stones to construct a grand monument like the Heavenly Palace for the Merchant Li family.

He has apprenticed himself to the master mason of the Min family.

Acquired New Identity: Architect Apprentice.]

...

Within the Immortal Domain.

Zhao Qingguang, having been exiled from the family’s central tower, trudged toward the Ancestral Hall where the Longevity Tablets of the clan were enshrined.

He had spent days on his knees, yet his warnings fell on deaf ears.

Spotting a clansman on the path, Zhao Qingguang seized him roughly.

"Is there any word from Azure Cloud Prefecture? Has that Li Xinnian made a move yet?"

"Nothing... there is no news. Only a gathering of monks in Azure Cloud Prefecture chanting their scriptures.

Even monks from the Duravia Trade Prefecture have entered our Immortal Domain to chant, claiming they are performing the Rebirth Sutra for Li Qiukong."

The clansman had lost track of how many times he had encountered Zhao Qingguang in this state of agitation.

Taking pity on the panicked former Family Head, he tried to soothe him,

"Do not worry, old Family Head. The Li family is clearly suffering in silence, unable to retaliate. They are even less active than those chanting monks..."

"Get out! Get out! GET OUT!"

Zhao Qingguang’s eyes were bloodshot as he roared the command.

As the clansman fled in terror, treating him like a lunatic, Zhao Qingguang stared blankly toward the Zhao Clan Ancestral Hall.

This hall was home to the Longevity Tablets of the entire lineage.

More than a million tablets were housed there—a staggering sight that seemed to stretch into infinity.

"The dog that bites does not bark.

This is the lesson I have learned over the last century from observing Li Xinghuo and Li Chang’an.

If they truly intended to avoid a total war, the Li clan would have sent people to cause a disturbance long ago. Their silence is the warning."

Zhao Qingguang dropped to his knees before the tablets. The spirit tablets of the seven founding ancestors held the place of honor at the front.

[Zhao Wan], [Zhao Feimeng], [Zhao Tingyu]...

"Old Ancestors, if your spirits remain in the world beyond, please heed the words of your descendant."

But in that very instant, Zhao Qingguang’s face twisted in horror.

Right before his eyes, the Longevity Tablet belonging to Old Ancestor [Zhao Wan]... began to crack and shatter!

Simultaneously.

Inside the Zhao Clan Tower, Fairy Bai, Zhao Buqun, and Zhao Jingmiao all felt a sudden, sharp pang in their chests.

The three looked at one another in shock. Fairy Bai’s complexion turned deathly pale as she shook her head in denial.

"It cannot be. The Li family possesses no Void Refining experts, and Grandfather Wan has the protection of Crown Prince Sheng. Nothing could have happened to him!"

"Recall Feimeng and Tingyu immediately! Hurry!"

...

Meanwhile.

At the edge of the world’s Western Coast, in a land where sunlight is a foreign concept, a blurry silhouette emerged from a thick, swirling black fog.

Eerie flickers of emerald and crimson light danced within the mist, like glowing insects swarming in the dark.

"Retreat!"

Following a thunderous shout, those lights vanished as if snuffed out.

Li Dalong’s form became clear as he stepped out of the mist and onto the frozen tundra.

The chime of bells echoed behind him as a small zombie followed closely in his wake.

With a single effortless stride, the man and the zombie covered a distance of a thousand meters!

Li Dalong held a cube in his hand; it was the vessel that had contained the Rule power for the "Void-Soul Exchanging Dao Technique."

The vessel was now hollow. With a slight clench of his fist, Li Dalong crushed the cube into dust.

A faint smile touched his lips.

"A genuine Void Refining expert—my Li clan finally has one as well!"