Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1818: 1378: Turning Point

“What is our next move!”

As they stared at the corruption before them—a blight that resisted every technique and method they possessed—despair began to take root in the hearts of many cultivators.

The speed at which the Demonic Qi was polluting the land only seemed to accelerate. Being forced to watch this progress helplessly was nothing short of psychological torture for those present.

The situation was particularly dire for minor factions lacking deep foundations!

While the major Sects could at least exert some effort to slow the corruption’s march, these smaller groups were utterly powerless. They could do nothing but wait for the inevitable end in a state of high anxiety.

Because their territories were limited, the rapidly expanding Demonic Qi would soon wash over their mountain gates and ancestral lands.

In contrast, the Loose Cultivators who lacked the burden of property or Sect ties showed their unique advantage during this crisis; they could simply flee at any moment to seek a safer refuge.

Yumen State, territory of the He Family.

“Clan Leader, the current state of affairs is grim. Even with several Supreme Elders intervening, the spread of the pollution remains unchecked. Their use of Great Magical Powers to forcibly purge the Demonic Qi is merely a temporary solution,” a He Family Elder reported with a heavy tone.

“Unless we are willing to completely obliterate a corrupted Spirit Vein and the surrounding earth, the pollution cannot be truly eradicated,” he continued.

However, such a desperate measure would result in a massive burden of Karmic Force for the destruction of Spirit Veins and the harming of Heaven and Earth. Aside from a few cultivators whose lifespans were nearly exhausted and who might be willing to sacrifice themselves, no one was prepared to shoulder such a weight.

Even if their path to higher realms was blocked, these cultivators still hesitated to act!

After all, they could still cling to life now, but if they incurred such Karma, they would likely perish instantly when the Three Disasters and Nine Tribulations arrived twelve hundred years in the future.

As for the few members of the He Family who had studied the Principles of Purification? They had relied on shortcut methods in the past, resulting in unstable foundations and stagnant cultivation over the years. They simply lacked the power to handle the terrifying pollution that the Demonic Tao had spent years meticulously preparing.

Chief He listened with a deeply furrowed brow, his face etched with worry. He understood clearly that if the He Family was failing, other major factions were likely just as helpless, given that their overall strengths were comparable.

The only remaining glimmer of hope might reside with those ancient cultivation Sects. Having existed since primordial times, their ancient legacies might contain records of how to deal with such a crisis.

The issue, however, was that distant water could not extinguish a nearby fire!

Those ancient Sects were situated in the heart of the East Continent, far from Yumen State. Furthermore, they would undoubtedly prioritize their own crises before extending aid to others.

Even if they were willing to help, they would prioritize their allies; the unrelated He Family would be far down the list.

By the time help arrived, perhaps half of Yumen State would already be consumed by the Demonic Qi!

“Clan Leader, how should we proceed? We cannot simply stand by and watch,” another Elder urged anxiously.

Chief He remained silent, feeling just as powerless as the rest!

“Perhaps we should request assistance from the Li family!” an Elder suddenly proposed.

Another Elder immediately dismissed the idea, saying, “What nonsense! Even with their Earth Immortal ancestor, the Li family only possesses two Heavenly Immortals. With such a shallow foundation, how could they possibly resolve this nightmare?!”

“Have you forgotten that the Li family was the first to detect the pollution? Furthermore, Li Zhirui is the only Heavenly Immortal specializing in the Principles of Purification. I believe this Elder is the most likely candidate to dissolve the Demonic Qi.”

Specialists have their own domains of expertise. While Li Zhirui’s raw power might not equal that of many other Heavenly Immortals, he was undoubtedly the premier figure of this era when it came to cleansing filth and evil!

“Of course! How did the Li family slip my mind!” Chief He suddenly realized.

It was understandable that he had overlooked them. The Li family was primarily famous for having a Heavenly Immortal Rank Alchemy Master and several rare Heavenly Immortal Rank Spiritual Objects, rather than Li Zhirui’s personal combat strength or the clan's overall power.

Thus, in the face of such a cataclysm, they hadn't been the first thought.

Now possessing a clear goal, Chief He acted as if he were grasping at a life-saving straw. He stood up immediately and triggered the Eight-direction Heavenly Pillar Array.

This time, however, he did not broadcast to all the Immortal Dao forces of the East Continent, but focused his communication specifically on the Li family.

Fifteen minutes prior.

“Clan Leader! Working together, Cheng Sheng and Cheng Shuo are capable of fully eradicating the pollution!”

The clan members who had just returned to Mount Wanxian were exhausted, yet they gritted their teeth and pushed through their fatigue. They hurried to the family hall to deliver this momentous news to the Clan Leader, presenting the Jade Slip that Li Mingyao had entrusted to them.

“Excellent! This is wonderful!”

Upon hearing the report, the heavy weight on Li Liangxiang’s heart finally lifted. A rare smile finally broke through his previously tense expression.

However, as he reviewed the contents of the Jade Slip, his joy tempered slightly. The process for Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo to remove the corruption would be no simple feat.

“You have all done well. Go and rest. This conflict has only just begun, and your strength will be required again soon,” he said, regaining his composure once he noticed the weary clan members still waiting in the hall.

“In that case, we shall take our leave!”

“Go on, get some proper rest.”

Once they had departed, Li Liangxiang sat back down. He began to tally the family’s remaining stock of Pure Lotus Seeds, White Lotus Seeds, and various Purifying Spiritual Objects, calculating if they had enough to halt the massive spread of the pollution.