Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 814: Zhao-Slaying Saber

Deep within the Void Refining Space.

Subjugated by the restrictive power of the formation, Zhao Tingyu hung suspended in the air, his limbs pinned in a spread-eagle position.

A web-like array stretched out behind him. His flesh was a map of lacerations, and every stitch of his clothing had been forcibly removed.

Grand Elder Puci watched in stunned silence as the three members of the Li family systematically stripped the captive of his possessions.

Their efficiency in plundering treasures was nothing short of miraculous; they even managed to extract the artifacts Zhao Tingyu had secreted away within the depths of his Divine Soul.

[Congratulations. Loot has been acquired.]

[Mid-grade Dharma Treasure: Spirit-Guarding Storage Ring.

This item protects the wearer’s consciousness, granting immunity to all Divine Soul or mind-altering techniques below the Void Refining realm.

It features a protective barrier capable of absorbing a maximum-power strike from a Peak Early Void Refining expert. (Contains a massive hoard of natural treasures.)]

[Supreme-grade Dharma Treasure: Venerable-Reaping Voidcleaver Saber.

A blade capable of transforming into a streak of rainbow light to execute foes.

Forged by Zhao Tingyu, it underwent sixty thousand years of refinement within the "Destruction Void" dimension.

Inherits the "Destruction" trait, granting it the power to sever souls and split the void itself.

A single swing can tear through space for travel, provided no formations obstruct the path.

Contains the Void Refining technique: "Voidrain Saber Technique."]

[Mid-grade Dharma Treasure: Sky-Earth Voidstride Boots.

When utilized inside a Domain or Void Refining Space, these boots bridge the two environments, boosting spiritual power by 30%.

Contains the Essence Soul technique: "Treading Earth Like Roaming the Sky," allowing the user to traverse the subterranean world as effortlessly as soaring through the heavens.]

[Fragments of various Dharma Treasures * 12]

"Yaozu, you shall take the Spirit-Guarding Storage Ring.

Wipe away Zhao Tingyu’s Divine Soul Imprint so you won't be ensnared by charm spells again.

Keep in mind that you must not become overly reliant on external treasures. In the future, focus more on tempering your mind and soul before you eventually hand this down to the next generation."

With a casual gesture, Li Wei passed the Dharma Treasure to Li Yaozu.

Accepting the gift from the Old Ancestor, Li Yaozu’s aged face turned a deep shade of crimson.

Predictably, Sister Fang’s inquisitive voice echoed from the sword box: "A-Zu, why did the Li Family Old Ancestor mention you being affected by charms?"

"I was not!"

Ignoring Li Yaozu’s frantic and sudden outburst of denial, Li Wei proceeded to hand the boots and the previously acquired long spear to Li Dalong.

He then began to examine the "Venerable-Reaping Voidcleaver Saber."

The length of the blade reached all the way to his waist.

Its azure steel reminded Li Wei of the "Dragon Slaying Saber" he used to see in those obnoxious, ubiquitous advertisements.

Once he had scrubbed the Divine Soul Imprint from the weapon, Li Wei let out a satisfied smile.

"From this moment on, you shall be known as the Zhao-Slaying Saber."

Li Wei was immensely pleased with this new acquisition.

The "Voidrain Saber Technique" used by Zhao Tingyu was embedded within this heavy blade.

It was this very technique that had previously shattered the divine statues, even when Grand Elder Puci and Li Dalong had combined their strength to block it.

The lethality of the saber’s rainbow-like shadows was truly terrifying.

Paired with the North Star Spirit-Breaking Spear to shatter defenses and the Zhao-Slaying Saber to finish the job, the duo of weapons was a flawless combination.

As Li Wei spoke the name, the Artifact Spirit within the Dharma Treasure began to pulse with violent, agitated fluctuations.

Having served Zhao Tingyu for millennia, it was clearly resistant to acknowledging a new master.

Such was the stubborn nature of Dharma Treasures; once an Artifact Spirit developed a consciousness, it often balked at changing hands.

It was of little concern, however. After spending a few years with Li Yaotie, it would surely become submissive.

"As for you..."

With the spoils distributed, Li Wei stood with the divine spear in his left hand and the divine saber in his right. With the divine pagoda hovering over his head, he turned his sharp gaze toward Grand Elder Puci.

The sight sent a jolt of terror through the Grand Elder.

Li Wei’s gravelly voice emerged from the swirling black mist.

"Your efforts in this conflict cannot be overlooked.

Three of your ten immortal mountains lie in ruins; the Li Clan will see to their restoration.

Furthermore, you will be granted a High-grade Dharma Treasure once this battle is fully resolved."

"Thank... thank you, Your Excellency!" Relief and joy washed over Grand Elder Puci’s features.

He had lived in constant fear that the Li family would discard him once his usefulness was exhausted.

However, the smile faded into a bitter expression as Li Wei continued.

"Some truths are best spoken plainly.

Li Wei went on with a steady tone.

"Among commoners, they say a prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold.

While that sentiment may apply to you, it does not hold true for my Li Clan.

The people of the Azure Cloud Region will not quickly forget your moments of hesitation."

Grand Elder Puci’s complexion turned deathly pale at those words.

"Fellow Daoist Ming Tai has resided in the Duravia Trade Prefecture Immortal City for many years.

He was once the Sect Master of the Ethereal Immortal Sect; it is time for him to return and take command once more.

The younger generations of the Duravia Trade Prefecture must find their own paths.

You should focus entirely on your Cultivation.

In this era of chaos, there are many paths to power; perhaps you can even strive to reach the Dao of Body Integration."

"This poor Daoist understands." Grand Elder Puci sighed, his head hanging low.

This was a polite decree to strip him of his authority.

The former Sect Master, Daoist Ming Tai, had spent more than a century in the Li Clan’s sphere of influence and had practically become one of them—he had even wed a daughter of the Azure Cloud Region’s Feng Family.

With Ming Tai reinstated as the Sect Master of the Ethereal Immortal Sect, the entire sect would essentially become a puppet of the Li Clan!

Because his legacy was tied to the Ethereal Immortal Sect, he would never again have the opportunity to play both sides, regardless of what the future held.

Yet, Grand Elder Puci knew the truth: from the moment Zhao Qingxia started massacring civilians, the Zhao Clan’s fate was sealed.

In this fractured world, since the fall of Prince Qian, he had failed to find a truly worthy leader to follow.

"The ambition of becoming an Imperial Preceptor... has vanished like a dream."