Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1803 - 1370: Awaiting Breakthrough (2)

Furthermore, the clan's overall power has seen significant growth. A few Earth Immortals have successfully emerged, while the population of Human Immortals and Individual Immortals continues to expand steadily.

However, this progress hides a darker reality: many more clan members have perished beneath the fury of the Thunder Tribulations.

While everyone understands this is a natural part of the path—given that no amount of preparation can guarantee one will survive the Tribulation—it remains a tragic loss for every soul extinguished by the Tribulation Thunder.

As for the rank of Heavenly Immortals? There are still none!

It is widely recognized that within the current Li family, Li Zhixuan is the sole individual with the potential to ascend to the Heavenly Immortal realm.

Jiang Fengwu, Xiaoqing, and Cang are currently lacking in their foundations, making it unlikely for them to achieve a breakthrough in the near future.

"A millennium of quiet cultivation, yet I have achieved nothing!"

Deep within the meditation chamber of her cave mansion, Li Zhixuan sat in a cross-legged position, having once again failed to shatter her bottleneck. Despite her disciplined mind, she couldn't suppress a growing sense of irritation and restlessness.

"This approach is failing!"

After reflecting for a moment, she resolved to pivot her strategy for reaching the next stage. "I cannot simply sit here and wait indefinitely! The path of silent meditation doesn't suit my nature, and I shouldn't continue wasting my time like this."

Li Zhixuan realized she had fallen into a flawed mindset, remaining stagnant until this very moment.

Since she had dedicated herself to the Sword Dao of Slaughter, her existence should be forged in the heat of combat. She needed to seek her opportunity within the shadow of death and great terror, rather than wasting away in a silent room during secluded cultivation.

To say the thousand years of seclusion were a total waste would be an overstatement, however. At the very least, Li Zhixuan had successfully suppressed the Killing Aura and Evil Qi within her soul, ensuring they no longer posed a threat to her sanity.

With her resolve hardened, she began collecting a vast quantity of Immortal Pills for healing and replenishing her mana. She intended to return to The Void for further tempering.

By chance, she encountered Li Zhirui, who had come to the treasure house to retrieve certain Spiritual Objects. Observing her preparations, he immediately grasped her plan and remarked, "Zhixuan, are you intending to head back to The Void for training, considering the large amount of Immortal Pills you're gathering?"

"Jiu, have you finished your seclusion?"

She looked up in surprise and nodded. "Yes. Since a thousand years of secluded cultivation within the clan provided no breakthrough, I might as well seek my fortune through combat. Perhaps I will find my chance there."

"That makes sense."

Li Zhirui could sense her urgency, but he chose not to lecture her. Instead, he offered, "Wait a few days. I will personally refine some Immortal Pills for you."

"Thank you, Jiu!" Li Zhixuan happily accepted the offer, knowing the value of his craftsmanship.

"I'll take my leave for now."

After securing the Spiritual Objects he needed, he departed the treasure house. She remained behind, continuing to trade for various Immortal Pills.

Even with Li Zhirui’s help, Li Zhixuan wanted to be over-prepared. She hoped to stay in The Void longer this time to avoid the setbacks of her previous journey.

To achieve this, she liquidated most of the Contribution Value she had earned over the centuries, swapping it for a mountain of Immortal Pills and Spiritual Objects.

Such a massive withdrawal naturally sparked curiosity and some grumbling among the other clan members. After all, the supply of Spiritual Objects and Immortal Pills is limited; if one person monopolizes the stock, others have less to trade for.

However, once word spread that it was Li Zhixuan, the complaints vanished. Everyone understood her importance.

To ensure the family produced a second Heavenly Immortal as quickly as possible, a few resources were a small price to pay. Besides, most of them weren't in desperate need of those items yet.

Meanwhile.

After leaving the treasure house, Li Zhirui bypassed his cave mansion and headed straight for Little Refining Pill Mountain.

In an effort to maximize space on Mount Wanxian, the Li family had long ago relocated various professional centers to specialized peaks throughout their territory.

Interestingly, there are two separate locations for alchemy!

The first is Great Refining Pill Mountain, which utilizes Earth Fire and serves as the primary hub for most alchemists. The second is Little Refining Pill Mountain, situated on a fog-shrouded island in the center of a lake, specifically designed for those practicing Water Method Alchemy.

While Li Zhirui is a master of Water Method Alchemy, the technique requires immense skill and is difficult for the average clan member to master.

In contrast, the Fire Method Alchemy practiced at the Great Refining Pill Mountain relies on Earth Fire and supportive Formations. This reduces the difficulty significantly, making it the more popular choice for the family's rising alchemists.

Naturally, his destination was the latter.

A streak of Spirit Light descended upon Little Refining Pill Mountain.

"Ancestor Rui!"

The steward in charge of the mountain was startled by his arrival. He stood quickly and bowed deeply. "Does Ancestor Rui have instructions for us?"

"Fetch every available Human Immortal Rank Alchemy Furnace on the mountain. I have a significant task for them," Li Zhirui replied with a nod.

Because time was of the essence, he planned to refine multiple batches of Immortal Pills at once!

With his current cultivation level, managing several furnaces simultaneously was a manageable feat.

Though confused, the steward complied and brought out the furnaces.

There were only five Human Immortal Rank Alchemy Furnaces available, each varying in design and style.

Li Zhirui gestured, and a ray of white light swept over the furnaces. In an instant, all old ash, impurities, and residue were purged.

He then filled the cauldrons with Spirit Water.

Producing a vast array of Spiritual Objects, he prepared to extract their medicinal essences, distributing them among the six furnaces to begin the nurturing process.

He cast a series of complex spells, sending streams of Spirit Light into the furnaces. Under his precise control, the essences of the Spiritual Objects began to merge and coalesce.

"Separate!"

With a sharp command, the lids of the six furnaces burst open simultaneously. Beams of Spirit Light shot out, landing directly in Li Zhirui’s waiting hands.

"Not bad at all."

Inspecting the results, he nodded in approval. "The success rate reached eighty percent, and the lowest grade is mid-tier."

His efficiency had improved drastically since his time as an Earth Immortal.

This display was utterly mind-blowing for the clan members who had gathered to watch after hearing the commotion.

They could hardly believe their eyes—someone was refining six furnaces at once, and they were Earth Immortal Rank Immortal Pills with incredible quality and success rates.

"Is this the true power of Ancestor Rui’s alchemy?" one clansman whispered in awe.

Without pausing to rest, Li Zhirui replaced the Spirit Water and resumed the process.

As batch after batch of Immortal Pills were completed, the shock of the onlookers turned into a dull numbness.

Upon closer inspection, however, one would notice that he wasn't just mass-producing one type of pill; he was refining two different varieties across the six furnaces!

"That should be enough."

After one final round, Li Zhirui finished his work. He had exhausted his supply of Spiritual Objects, but he had produced several hundred pills—more than enough for Zhixuan’s journey.