Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1803 - Capítulo 1803: 1370: Awaiting Breakthrough (2)
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Furthermore, the Li family’s collective power has reached new heights. Several Earth Immortals have successfully emerged, while the ranks of Human Immortals and Individual Immortals continue to swell in number.
However, this growth is shadowed by the loss of many clan members who perished during their Thunder Tribulations.
While it is widely accepted that such casualties are inevitable—given that no amount of preparation can guarantee survival against the heavens—the loss of those struck down by the Tribulation Thunder remains a deep regret for the clan.
As for the presence of Heavenly Immortals? There are still none!
Currently, Li Zhixuan stands as the only member of the Li family with a realistic chance of ascending to the rank of Heavenly Immortal.
Jiang Fengwu, Xiaoqing, and Cang are still trailing behind; a breakthrough for them seems unlikely in the immediate future.
“A full millennium of quiet Cultivation, yet I have achieved nothing!”
Deep within a private chamber of her cave mansion, Li Zhixuan sat in a meditative posture. Having failed once again to shatter her bottleneck, even her disciplined mind succumbed to a flicker of irritation and restlessness.
“This approach is failing!”
After some reflection, she resolved to alter her strategy for seeking a breakthrough. “I cannot simply remain here in stasis! The path of silent Cultivation does not suit my nature, and continuing down this road is a waste of time.”
Li Zhixuan realized she had been trapped in a flawed mindset, remaining stagnant for far too long without adjusting her methods.
Because she followed the Sword Dao of Slaughter, her path was meant to be forged through conflict and bloodshed. She needed to seek enlightenment within the jaws of terror and combat, rather than sitting in the stillness of a secluded chamber.
That is not to say a thousand years of seclusion was entirely fruitless. At the very least, Li Zhixuan had successfully mastered the Killing Aura and Evil Qi within her Dantian, ensuring they no longer posed a threat to her stability.
With her resolve hardened, she began collecting a massive supply of Immortal Pills for recovery and healing. She was preparing to return to The Void to temper herself through hardship once more.
By chance, she encountered Li Zhirui, who had come to the treasure house to retrieve certain Spiritual Objects. Observing her preparations, he instantly grasped her plan and remarked, “Zhixuan, are you intending to head into The Void for training, seeing as you are gathering so many Immortal Pills?”
“Jiu, you have finished your seclusion?”
She looked at him with surprise before nodding. “Yes. Since a thousand years of quiet Cultivation within the Sect has yielded no breakthrough, I must seek my chance through external training.”
“That is reasonable.”
Li Zhirui sensed her urgency but chose not to lecture her. Instead, he offered, “Wait a few days. I will personally refine a batch of Immortal Pills for you.”
“Thank you, Jiu!” Li Zhixuan readily accepted, unwilling to turn down such high-quality assistance.
“I shall take my leave now.”
After obtaining his required Spiritual Objects, he departed the treasure house. She remained behind, continuing to trade for various medicinal resources.
Even with Li Zhirui’s help, Li Zhixuan wanted to be over-prepared. She aimed to stay in The Void longer this time to avoid the complications of her previous journey.
To fund this, she exhausted the majority of the Contribution Value she had earned over centuries, swapping it all for a mountain of Spiritual Objects and Immortal Pills.
This massive withdrawal sparked some notice and grumbling among the clan. Since resources are finite, one person taking so much naturally leaves less for others to claim.
However, once the name Li Zhixuan was mentioned, the complaints ceased. Everyone understood the stakes.
If the family could produce a second Heavenly Immortal, the cost of these Spiritual Objects was trivial. Furthermore, most members did not have an immediate, desperate need for the items she took.
Meanwhile.
Li Zhirui did not return to his residence after leaving the treasure house. Instead, he made his way toward Little Refining Pill Mountain.
To optimize the space on Mount Wanxian, the Li family had relocated various auxiliary professions to dedicated peaks throughout their territory.
Interestingly, there are two distinct locations for Alchemy!
The first is Great Refining Pill Mountain, which utilizes Earth Fire and serves as the primary hub for most clan Alchemists. The second, Little Refining Pill Mountain, sits on a mist-covered island in the center of a lake, specifically designed for those practicing Water Method Alchemy.
While Li Zhirui is a master of the Water Method, it is a difficult discipline that few in the clan have the talent to master.
In contrast, the Fire Method is much more accessible. By using Earth Fire and specialized Formations, the difficulty of refining is lowered, making it the dominant style within the Sect.
His destination was the latter.
A streak of Spirit Light descended upon Little Refining Pill Mountain.
“Ancestor Rui!”
The mountain steward was startled by the visitor and immediately offered a respectful bow. “Does Ancestor Rui have instructions for us?”
“Gather every available Human Immortal Rank Alchemy Furnace on the mountain. I require them for a specific task,” Li Zhirui replied with a nod.
Since time was of the essence, he planned to refine multiple batches of Immortal Pills simultaneously.
Given his current Cultivation level, managing several furnaces at once was well within his capabilities.
Though confused, the steward complied, bringing out five Human Immortal Rank Alchemy Furnaces of varying designs.
Li Zhirui flicked his wrist, sending out a beam of white light that washed over the furnaces. In an instant, all old ash and impurities were purged.
He then filled the vessels with Spirit Water.
Producing a vast array of Spiritual Objects, he began extracting their essences and distributing them among the six furnaces to begin the nurturing process.
Through a series of complex hand seals, Spirit Light flowed into the cauldrons. Under his precise manipulation, the various medicinal essences merged into concentrated spheres.
“Separate!”
At his command, the lids of the six furnaces burst open. Beams of Spirit Light shot out, landing directly in Li Zhirui’s palm.
“Satisfactory.”
Checking the results, he nodded. “The success rate hit eighty percent, and the lowest quality among them is mid-grade.”
His efficiency had improved significantly since his days as an Earth Immortal.
The display, however, left the gathering clan members—who had come to investigate the commotion—utterly speechless.
The sight of someone refining six batches of Earth Immortal Rank pills at once, all while maintaining such incredible quality, was beyond their imagination.
“Is this the true power of Ancestor Rui’s Alchemy?” a spectator whispered in awe.
Li Zhirui did not pause. He replaced the Spirit Water in the furnaces and immediately began the next round of refining.
As furnace after furnace of Immortal Pills were completed, the shock of the onlookers turned into a dull numbness.
Upon closer inspection, one would notice he wasn't just mass-producing one type of pill; he was actually managing two different recipes across the six furnaces!
“That should be a sufficient amount.”
After the final set was finished, Li Zhirui called a halt. He had exhausted his supply of Spiritual Objects, but the hundreds of pills he had produced would be more than enough for Li Zhixuan's journey.