Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1796 - 1367: The Grand Ceremony

"There is no need for such formalities, everyone."

As Li Chengsheng spoke, the celestial phenomenon of the sun and moon hanging together above Mount Wanxian faded away, and the lingering glow gently lifted everyone to their feet.

In the blink of an eye, Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo, who had been suspended in the air, were now seated cross-legged upon the two Cloud Beds nearest the Preaching Platform, awaiting the arrival of Li Zhirui.

It wasn't long before the protagonist of this grand celebration manifested suddenly upon the Cloud Boat at the Preaching Platform.

Save for the few Heavenly Immortals present, no one could discern how Li Zhirui had arrived. To the rest, he simply appeared there in the time it took to blink.

Even the Heavenly Immortals felt a flicker of amazement; such a profound technique was certainly not something a cultivator who had just achieved a Foundation Establishment in the Heavenly Immortal realm should be able to command!

"I thank you all for coming to my Heavenly Immortal Ceremony. My clan has prepared several Spiritual Objects for this event; I trust they will meet your expectations."

Following Li Zhirui’s announcement, the family members, having practiced their roles countless times, filed in with perfect coordination while carrying trays. Their movements were both fluid and careful, displaying an elegant precision that created a singular sense of beauty.

Within moments, the Cloud Beds before every cultivator were laden with nine types of Spiritual Objects, served on Jade Plates and protected by bowls to trap the heat and spiritual energy.

"Please, help yourselves and enjoy this meal at your own pace."

As he spoke, Li Zhirui took the initiative to uncover all the bowls. Immediately, a dense fragrance filled the air, causing even him—someone who had practiced fasting for many years—to feel a sudden surge of hunger.

Occupying the center of the nine Jade Plates was the primary dish: a bowl of Earth Immortal Rank Spirit Rice harvested from the Nine-Colored Jade Valley.

The main course consisted of three distinct delicacies: a stew combining a Phoenix-type Demon Beast of the Earth Immortal Rank with an Earth Immortal Rank Lingzhi; a Three Treasures Soup distilled from three Earth Immortal Rank Spiritual Medicines; and finally, a 'Dragon and Tiger Fight' prepared using Earth Immortal Rank Flood Dragons and White Tigers.

This Spirit Food had been crafted by the Li family’s solitary Spirit Chef, who was currently at the Realm of Human Immortality. Despite his own level, he managed to produce Earth Immortal Rank Spirit Food by using these rare Spiritual Objects to force the quality to a higher grade.

The other five Jade Plates held four varieties of Earth Immortal Rank Spirit Fruits.

When Li Zhirui removed the final cover, revealing a disk-like Spirit Fruit etched with various Dao patterns, the previously calm Heavenly Immortal from the Cave Abyss Sect leaped to his feet. "Fellow Daoist," he asked in a voice full of shock, "could this be the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit?"

"Your eyes are sharp, Fellow Daoist. It is indeed the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit."

"But was this Heavenly Immortal Spirit Fruit not declared extinct tens of thousands of years ago, vanishing entirely from the Primal Spirit Realm?" the Heavenly Immortal pressed urgently.

"A stroke of luck provided a Spirit Seed. It required a great deal of labor to successfully nurture it to maturity."

Li Zhirui smiled and added, "You may taste it yourself shortly to see if it lives up to the descriptions of the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit found in the ancient records."

Hearing the name 'Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit,' the other two Heavenly Immortals instantly lost their poise. They quickly threw back their bowl lids, their gazes burning with intensity as they stared at the Spirit Fruit resting silently on its Jade Plate.

"Fellow Daoist, you possess great fortune!" The Heavenly Immortal from the Cave Abyss Sect seemed satisfied by the explanation, though his private thoughts remained his own.

"Fellow Daoist, your generosity is boundless! We thank you for such a lavish gift!" the other two Heavenly Immortals added with sincere praise.

The Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit is a top-grade Spiritual Object of extreme rarity, capable of vastly improving a cultivator's comprehension for a thousand years.

Even before it went extinct, it was coveted by many as a supreme treasure of immeasurable worth. For instance, if one were trapped at a bottleneck, eating an Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit would sharpen their insight for the next millennium, greatly raising the chances of a breakthrough.

And yet, Li Zhirui had freely handed out three of these priceless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!

The three Heavenly Immortals did not eat the fruit immediately, choosing instead to carefully store it within Jade Boxes for a time of future need.

Li Zhirui did not mind this. Every Spiritual Object at the feast had been subjected to the Fusion Spirit Skill, ensuring no Spirit Seeds remained; thus, they could not be cultivated even if they were taken away.

While the Heavenly Immortals found the spread impressive, the Spirit Food served to the Earth Immortals, Human Immortals, and Individual Immortals left them equally stunned. They could only marvel at the sheer wealth of the Li family.

They could hardly conceive of the number of Spirit Stones required to fund such a banquet!

In truth, Spirit Stones might not even be an adequate measure, as many of these Spiritual Objects simply cannot be purchased, regardless of one's wealth.

As music began to play and dancers took the stage, the guests started to enjoy the flavorful and nourishing Spirit Food set before them.

Because of the intense spiritual energy within the food, the hall remained quite silent after the meal began. There was none of the typical loud celebration or clinking of cups one might expect.

Everyone was preoccupied with refining the spiritual energy from the Spirit Food, unwilling to let a single drop go to waste or be distracted by trivial talk.

After all, the most vital part of the ceremony would take place after the banquet, and no one wished to squander such a massive opportunity.

Several hours later, Li Zhirui spoke in a soft tone, "Next, I shall discuss the connection between mana and the Spiritual Soul, in the hopes that it may benefit your own Cultivation."

Naturally, he would not divulge the secrets of his breakthrough realizations; those were precious legacies to be kept within his own line, not shared with the world.

Nevertheless, the insights he was about to provide would still offer immense value to their paths of cultivation.