Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1802 - 1370: Awaiting Cultivation

Ultimately, the Li family risked losing their dominant position if they restricted their commerce to only the three allied families. Such a narrow market would likely lead to collusion against them, forcing the family to slash their prices.

Consequently, once that specific deal concluded, the Li family reached out to various other Heavenly Immortal organizations. They even approached the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance, despite a history of minor friction between them.

Geographically, the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance was situated much closer than the distant Immortal Dao sects. Furthermore, they possessed ancient heritages, suggesting the Li family might acquire rare treasures through trade with them.

"The Li family from the southern reaches of the Changli Mountains? Is that the Cultivation clan that recently produced a Heavenly Immortal? Why would they seek an audience for trade?"

The Elders of the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance were perplexed by the news. Given the lack of prior interaction, this sudden proposal for commerce caught them off guard.

"They only have one newly ascended Heavenly Immortal; what could such a small clan possibly have that we would want?" one Elder remarked with a sneer.

"Elder, you should not dismiss the Li family so lightly. They possess several Heavenly Immortal Rank spiritual treasures, including the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit which was thought to be extinct."

The messenger hesitated before continuing, "Furthermore, that Heavenly Immortal is a peerless genius in the Alchemy Dao. Despite breaking through only decades ago, they have already mastered a Heavenly Immortal Rank Pill Recipe."

While the mention of the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit sparked interest, the final revelation left the entire room in shock.

"This trade with the Li family must be finalized, even if we have to take a slight loss!"

No Elder voiced a single objection to this decree; instead, they all nodded in fervent agreement.

While other factions might boast one or two Heavenly Immortal Rank Alchemy Masters, the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance possessed none!

This vacancy wasn't limited to alchemists; they lacked masters in other auxiliary paths as well.

Even with their ancient roots, the time since their revival had been too brief to nurture such high-level talents.

Now that a Heavenly Immortal Rank Alchemy Master was extending an olive branch, they were determined not to let the chance slip away.

This exact vulnerability was why the Li family had targeted the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance in the first place!

With both sides eager for the arrangement, their inaugural transaction was concluded without a hitch.

As for their dealings with other powers, some resulted in success and others in failure, yet the Li family was treated with universal respect regardless of the outcome.

After all, no one could predict when they might require the services of the Alchemy Master Li Zhirui. Only a fool would choose to antagonize them.

Through these strategic maneuvers, the once-obscure Cultivation family suddenly entered the spotlight of the major powers, establishing a formidable reputation.

Driven by curiosity, many organizations investigated the Li family's history, only to be stunned by their meteoric rise. It almost appeared as if they were a Child of Destiny, blessed by the Heavenly Dao itself.

However, such a view only scratched the surface of the Li family's true nature.

While luck certainly played a role in their ascent, the primary engine of their success was the collective sweat and blood of every clansman.

For instance, from the time of Li Shiqing to the current leader Li Xianlang, more than ten generations had passed, yet every single Clan Leader had been an exceptional figure!

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Li Zhirui remained oblivious to these external affairs. He simply handed over the Enlightenment Immortal Pills, the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruits, and various other Heavenly Immortal Rank items to the clan. He left the logistical management and decision-making entirely to the family leadership.

At that moment, he was seated cross-legged on a meditation mat in a secluded chamber. He consumed the matured spiritual treasures from his private space while drawing in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, steadily expanding his mana.

Though the significance of mana reserves diminishes slightly upon reaching the Heavenly Immortal Realm, it remains vital. For his future objectives, he preferred the steady accumulation of mana over the complex study of worldly laws for the time being.

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Time flows differently within the mountain pass; a thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.

Following a millennium of secluded Cultivation, Li Zhirui’s mana had reached the absolute capacity of his Dantian Sea of Law. To progress further, he would either need to compress his essence or breakthrough into the mid-stage Heavenly Immortal realm.

Rather than pushing onward, he decided to end his seclusion.

During these centuries, in addition to bolstering his mana, Li Zhirui had mastered several other Heavenly Immortal Rank pill recipes. These included the Moisturizing Jade Immortal Pill for physical mending, the Soul Supplement Immortal Pill for spiritual trauma, the Three Immortal Pills for spirit restoration, and the Nine Spirits Immortal Pill for mana replenishment.

Furthermore, Li Zhirui had not neglected his study of the Great Dao. He had achieved a much deeper and more comprehensive command over the Principle of Purification.

The Li family had also seen significant changes during this millennium.

Li Xianlang’s term as leader concluded, and Li Liangxiang stepped up to take the mantle. Unlike his predecessors, he did not start his reign with a show of force. Instead, his governance was subtle and pervasive, flowing as gently as a stream.

One might not notice his influence at first, but a keen observer would see the steel beneath the velvet.

Early on, an arrogant Elder attempted to manipulate him through empty promises and disobedience. However, once Li Liangxiang moved against him, that powerful Elder’s influence crumbled in mere days!

From that point forward, no one dared to mistake the new Clan Leader’s gentle demeanor for weakness.

Under Li Liangxiang’s guidance, the family’s commerce with Heavenly Immortal powers grew exponentially. This brought in massive wealth, ensuring the clan continued its rapid development.