Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1797 - 1367: Grand Ceremony (Part 2)

The attendees were already well aware of the situation. Furthermore, the chance to listen to such a profound lecture was an immense opportunity in itself. Some observers even witnessed several cultivators achieving a breakthrough in their Cultivation on the spot.

Li Zhirui concluded his teaching about two hours later, finally falling silent.

"The festivities will go on, and those who wish to remain are welcome to do so. I shall take my leave now."

He exited the scene swiftly, just as the crowd began to regain their composure.

Immediately, the three Heavenly Immortals representing the Xiaxian Sect, the Yumen He Family, and the Cave Abyss Sect followed closely behind him.

Prior to their arrival, neither these experts nor the organizations backing them had truly respected the Li family or envisioned any meaningful future cooperation.

However, this banquet had completely shifted their perspective.

Possessing the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit made the Li family a power worthy of their association!

Furthermore, they speculated whether Li Zhirui might be hiding even more Heavenly Immortal rank Spiritual Objects in his collection.

Consequently, the Li family was no longer a target they wished to antagonize; rather, they were eager to establish a friendship.

"Fellow Daoists, is there a particular matter you wish to discuss?" Li Zhirui asked. He understood their motives perfectly but chose to feign ignorance.

"Your clan is rich in Spiritual Objects, including many that our Cave Abyss Sect currently lacks. I am curious if our two sides could trade resources, as it would surely benefit the Cultivation of both parties."

Though the Heavenly Immortal knew Li Zhirui was playing dumb, he had no choice but to play along and state his goals plainly.

The other two Heavenly Immortals felt a pang of regret for being slow to speak, but they quickly chimed in with similar proposals.

"Beyond the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit, my family does possess several other Heavenly Immortal rank Spiritual Objects. However, they are currently immature. What items are you prepared to offer in exchange?" Li Zhirui inquired.

"What is it that Fellow Daoist requires? Provided our sect or family has it, we are prepared to trade," the three replied instantly.

"There is no rush for that."

Li Zhirui smiled and continued, "I suspect you might lack the final authority to decide on such significant trades. It would be better to consult with your respective factions and then return to Mount Wanxian for a thorough discussion with our Clan Leader. What do you say?"

This response signaled his stance: the Li family was open to trading, provided the offered goods were of equal value.

He intended to delegate these administrative tasks to the Clan Leader and stop managing them personally. Had he intended to reject them, he would not have invited them to return.

"Very well, we shall return to visit your noble family at a later date."

Hearing this, the trio did not linger. They viewed the matter as urgent and departed in haste with their juniors.

Elsewhere, the banquet reached a swift conclusion. Many guests were anxious to go into seclusion to process the massive amount of Mana gained from the Spiritual Objects and the insights from a Heavenly Immortal's lecture.

...

"I have not yet had the opportunity to congratulate Father on reaching the Heavenly Immortal realm!"

Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo finally found a private moment to speak with Li Zhirui.

"Both of you have progressed with incredible speed; you reached this stage long before we elders did, despite our thousands of years of effort," Li Zhirui teased.

"Alas!"

Li Chengshuo could not help but let out a heavy sigh as he spoke.

"Shuo, what is bothering you? Why are you sighing after such a successful breakthrough to Heavenly Immortal?"

Jiang Fengwu, accompanied by Li Zhixuan, Da Qing, and others, walked over. Having heard the sigh, she asked with concern, "Are you facing some kind of trouble?"

"Mother, please do not worry. I am physically fine; I am simply preoccupied with the difficulties of the next stage of Cultivation."

Except for Li Zhirui, the others were somewhat confused. As the Taiyin Divine Monarch and a Heavenly Immortal, he was already at the peak of the Primal Spirit Realm. What could possibly cause him such distress?

"Is this the reason you and Sheng have remained in seclusion within the Divine Domain for so many years?"

"It is. For a Divine to achieve transcendence, the path is far more grueling than it is for standard cultivators. The ancient Empress only succeeded by conquering an entire world—a feat that Big Brother and I cannot currently replicate."

To conquer a world, one requires precise coordinates, overwhelming strength, and a massive foundation to sustain the effort.

Li Chengshuo remarked, "What does it matter if we reached the Heavenly Immortal rank early? In the end, Father might be the one to overtake us and transcend first."

Jiang Fengwu, Xiaoqing, and the others stood by in silence. They were still struggling to even reach the Heavenly Immortal stage, while these two were already worrying about ultimate transcendence.

"Do not be impatient; there is still plenty of time. Having received the favor of the Heavenly Dao, you must naturally accept the burdens that come with it," Li Zhirui comforted them.

After saying this, he turned his attention away from the two.

Looking toward Shen and Mu, he said, "Shen, Mu, it has been a long time. I did not expect you both to reach such heights."

He had seen the inception of the Earth Immortal Dao and knew Shen was talented, but he realized now that he had still underestimated them both.

One day, they might truly be revered as the ancestors of all Earth Immortals!

"We are still lagging far behind you, Jiu," they replied.

Li Zhirui shook his head and said, "Since when did you become so modest? Given your current state, it might not even take a millennium for you to break through to Heavenly Immortal."

Creating a new branch of the Immortal Dao and aiding the world's evolution earned them massive Merit!

By spreading the Earth Immortal Dao, they enabled countless beings to cultivate, which in turn gathered immense luck for them.

They had even developed the Star Birth Secret Technique, which purified Chaotic Spiritual Energy for their use while healing the world. This not only supported the Earth Immortal Dao but also granted them vast amounts of luck and Merit.

Furthermore, because they were not Divines, their karmic ties within the Primal Spirit Realm were less restrictive, making their future transcendence much simpler.

It was these specific advantages that made Li Zhirui feel a hint of envy.

The group was stunned. No one expected that the humble Shen and Mu were already on the verge of a major breakthrough.

However, like Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo, once they reached the Heavenly Immortal rank, they would likely serve as a deterrent force for the clan rather than staying at home.

"Since we are all here, why don't we hold a Dao discourse?" Xiaoqing proposed.

"Very well, I shall share my personal experiences and insights regarding breakthroughs with everyone."

Thus, Li Zhirui took the lead in the lecture.

This allowed everyone to listen with focused spirits, ensuring they could absorb the most beneficial insights for their own Cultivation.

...

As the saying goes, two flowers bloom on a single branch, each telling its own tale.

"It was unbelievable! While the Li Family Ancestor lectured at Mount Wanxian, white lotuses sprouted from the earth and divine clouds gathered in the sky. Many people broke through right then and there!"

"Is that the truth?"

"Absolutely! The Li family's celebration was beyond lavish. Every guest was served rare Spiritual Objects that filled them with Mana. It was only natural they achieved breakthroughs once they gained insight from the lecture."

A circle of loose cultivators listened intently as an old man recounted his time at the banquet.

In reality, this story was from an event many years prior, not the most recent one.

For a long duration following the gathering, loose cultivators frequently shared these tales, focusing heavily on the exotic Spiritual Objects provided.

Through these stories, the news that the Li family held the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit began to spread far and wide.

While most average cultivators had no idea what such an item was, those with knowledge were deeply shaken by the revelation.

Nevertheless, while many felt the urge to possess it, very few possessed the courage to actually make a move.

...

In another development,

The three Heavenly Immortals who had visited Mount Wanxian returned to their respective organizations.

Their immediate priority was to report that the Li family possessed not only the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit but several other Heavenly Immortal rank Spiritual Objects as well. This confirmed that the Li family was an equal partner for trade.

"Did they truly possess an Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit?"

"If they didn't, how could Li Zhirui afford to be so liberal with his resources?"

As he spoke, he produced the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit to show the others.