Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1815 - 1376: Discovery (Part 2)

"Ancestor Mingyao, if even the Pure Lotus Seeds fail to neutralize the Demonic Qi, and Ancestor Rui cannot be reached while training in The Void, what is our next move?"

"For now, we must simply proceed one step at a time."

Li Mingyao was plagued by a deep sense of dread. The Demonic Tao was launching a massive offensive, and it was likely they had timed their strike to coincide with Ancestor Rui’s absence from the Primal Spirit Realm!

In their estimation, Ancestor Rui was the only individual capable of resolving this crisis; no one else possessed the power...

"I nearly overlooked something critical!"

Li Liangxiang had barely taken a seat before she bolted back up, exclaiming, "With a matter of this magnitude, I neglected to use the Eight-direction Heavenly Pillar Array to alert the other Immortal Tao powers."

The Demonic Tao could not be focusing solely on the Li family; they had not yet reached a level of influence that would attract such exclusive attention. It was far more probable that they were facing the combined forces of the East Continent’s Immortal Tao, with the Li family being just one piece of the puzzle.

If the Pure Lotus Seeds truly lacked the power to cleanse the Demonic Qi, the remaining family members likely wouldn't find a solution on their own. They would have to depend on the collective wisdom and techniques of other Immortal Tao factions.

Li Mingyao did not accompany her; after a brief moment of silent contemplation, he vanished from the spot.

Buzz——

A radiant beam of Spirit Light erupted from Mount Wanxian, splintering into a myriad of glowing threads across the sky. These strands raced to every corner of the East Continent, swiftly linking with various array nodes and bases.

"Hm?"

The Sect Leaders and Clan Leaders of major powers—such as the Cave Abyss Sect, the Xiaxian Sect, and the Yumen He Family—all hurried to their respective formation sites. They were desperate to understand what emergency had triggered the Eight-direction Heavenly Pillar Array.

"Honored Elders and Fellow Daoists, I am Li Liangxiang, Clan Leader of the Shanhai State Li Clan. We have uncovered a massive conspiracy being orchestrated by the Demonic Tao! They are utilizing a Secret Technique to infect Spirit Veins with Demonic Qi, and the rate of contamination is terrifyingly fast!"

"A grave catastrophe now looms over the East Continent. If this is not addressed immediately, vast regions will be tainted by Demonic Qi and transformed into Demon Land! I urge you all to treat this matter with the highest priority!"

"Is there truth to your claims? You aren't simply inciting panic, are you?" a certain Sect Leader asked, his tone dripping with skepticism.

Li Liangxiang took a sharp breath, forcing his temper down, and replied evenly, "If you harbor doubts, dispatch your own people to investigate immediately!"

At such a dire turning point, he had cast aside his own family's urgent business to warn them, only to be met with suspicion?

"The crisis is severe, and my family has much to attend to. I cannot linger, so I shall take my leave. Should any of you discover a remedy, the Li family is prepared to pay a handsome price for the knowledge!"

With those words, Li Liangxiang deactivated the Eight-direction Heavenly Pillar Array and began assembling the Elders and Stewards to plan for the coming chaos.

"Have our people already departed for the regions tainted by Demonic Qi?"

"They have left, but many in the clan are anxious because of the three bell tolls earlier. Should we not provide some reassurance to help them regain their composure?"

Li Liangxiang struck his forehead, feeling a growing headache. "There are so many crises unfolding at once that I forgot in the heat of the moment. I will utilize the Synchronized Bell to speak to them now."

The Li family was consumed by the pressure of urgent tasks, unable to focus on anything else.

Meanwhile, the various Immortal Tao powers Li Liangxiang had contacted were left in a state of doubt and hesitation.

Fortunately, the majority decided to trust his warning, realizing there was no logical reason to fabricate such a massive lie.

They understood that his claims were easily checked. If he were lying, the Li family would face the collective fury of the entire East Continent—a consequence they could never survive.

Wasting no time, they employed various Divine Powers, Secret Techniques, and Magical Treasures to inspect the Spirit Veins within their own borders for signs of Demonic Tao interference.

What they found horrified them!

Countless minor Spirit Veins had already been corrupted by Demon Cultivators!

Exactly as Li Liangxiang had warned, the rot was spreading with startling speed.

Luckily, these Sect Leaders and Clan Leaders were battle-hardened veterans. Though shocked and livid, they immediately initiated countermeasures to stem the tide of destruction.

"We owe the Li family a great debt."

Their voices held no resentment, only profound appreciation.

Had the Li family not issued a warning, it might have taken far longer for them to notice the threat. By then, the areas consumed by Demonic Qi might have grown tenfold or even a hundredfold!

...

At the same time.

Li Mingyao had already ascended into the starry heavens. He raced toward the Sun and Moon Divine Domain at maximum speed, ignoring the breathtaking vistas of the Star Sea.

His sudden realization back at the family estate was that they needed to seek aid from Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo!

"Who approaches? Halt!"

"Li Mingyao of the Li family. I have an urgent matter to discuss with the two Ancestors. Please, Star God, convey my message quickly."

After the Divine guard at the gate announced him, he was granted entry into the Divine Domain in mere moments.

Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo were already waiting for him within the main hall.

"Sheng Ancestor, Shuo Ancestor!" Li Mingyao said, bowing quickly in greeting.

"Forget the etiquette. What has occurred? Why have you come seeking us in such a rush?" Li Chengsheng inquired, his curiosity piqued.

Logically, with the family's current prestige, no one should dare provoke them. Could it be a conflict with other factions?

However, once Li Mingyao explained the situation, they realized they had misjudged the nature of the problem.

Upon hearing the news, both as kin and as Divines, they were consumed by rage.

"Those Demon Cultivators are truly bold!" Li Chengshuo declared, his voice cold and sharp with Killing Aura.

Li Mingyao hurried to state his request. "Shuo Ancestor, the priority is to cleanse the lands polluted by Demonic Qi. Since Ancestor Rui is away from the Primal Spirit Realm, you are the only one I know with a mastery of the Purification Principle and a high enough cultivation level to help!"

"Sheng Ancestor, could your True Sun Fire be used to burn away the Demonic Qi directly?"

The two siblings looked at each other with hesitation.

"While the Dao of Taiyin contains elements of the Purification Principle, I do not focus on it exclusively. I can attempt it, but I cannot promise it will work."

"I am in the same position. I have never dealt with this personally, and I am unsure of how powerful this specific Demonic Qi truly is."

Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo were being honest; they knew that if the Demonic Tao had deployed this, it wouldn't be easily countered.

"Let us prepare and head down to the family."

"Understood."

Li Mingyao felt a weight lift from his shoulders. With two Heavenly Immortal Ancestors present, any unforeseen disasters or insurmountable problems could be quelled!

As they prepared, Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo contacted Yang, Yue, and the other Spirit Beasts, instructing them to maintain their Divine Positions and protect the Divine Domain.

Before departing, they sent a Jade Slip to Ziwei to ensure he was informed of the situation.

As the ruler of the Heavenly Court and the representative of Heaven’s Path, he could not be bypassed; this was a conflict he had to face!

"Hmm?"

In the Palace of the Polestar, Ziwei was managing administrative duties when he received the unexpected Jade Slip. He muttered in surprise, "The two Star Lords contacted me of their own accord?"

But the moment he read the contents, he stood up violently. A heavy, oppressive aura radiated from him, causing the minor Divines outside the hall to tremble in fear. They couldn't help but wonder what the Star Lords had said to provoke such a terrifying fury from the Heavenly Emperor.

"Summon all Divines! We shall hold the Grand Assembly of the Gods!"

Ziwei’s voice, cold and lethal, thundered through the great hall.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The minor Divines scrambled to obey, rushing at their fastest speeds to notify every deity in the Heavenly Court.