Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1822 - 1380: Captured Alive

Currently, the Sea Clan remained completely oblivious to the schemes of the Demonic Tao. They were still filled with anticipation for Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo to cleanse the Western Sea, and as a result, their coastal defenses were remarkably sparse.

This lack of preparation led to disastrous results. The army of Demon Cultivators invaded as if they were traversing a deserted wasteland, rapidly seizing control of a vast expanse of the ocean!

By the time the Sea Clan managed to mobilize, the Demonic Tao had already established a firm defensive perimeter. They were relentlessly tainting the waters with filth, creating an environment so toxic that it was impossible for the Sea Clan to remain there for long.

"These madmen!" a Heavenly Immortal of the Sea Clan spat, his eyes burning with rage as he stared at the once-vibrant azure waves that had now turned a murky, abyssal black.

The Demonic Tao had already made enemies of the Immortal Tao, the Sea Clan, and the Devil Race through their previous provocations. With so many unpaid debts still hanging over them, it was truly incomprehensible why these Demon Cultivators dared to provoke the Sea Clan once more—their audacity was as baffling as it was reckless.

However, at this specific moment, the Sea Clan truly could not afford to divert their strength to suppress the Demonic Tao.

The purification of the East Continent by Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo was nearly finished, and their arrival at the Western Sea was imminent.

In order to secure priority over the Devil Race, the Sea Clan had paid a steep price to the Heavenly Court, which included surrendering a portion of the Water God faction’s authority to Ziwei.

That is not even mentioning the vast quantities of precious Spiritual Objects they had sacrificed.

Consequently, the most vital objective for the Sea Clan right now was the restoration of the Western Sea!

To ensure this, they were willing to grant the Demonic Tao a temporary reprieve.

Yet, once this crisis concluded, the Demonic Tao would undoubtedly face the unbridled fury of the Sea Clan, who intended to settle every single grudge in blood!

Just as the Sea Clan had foreseen, the radiant glow of the Sun and Taiyin stars soon began to shimmer across the surface of the Western Sea within a matter of days.

At the same time, the abnormal state of the Western Sea did not escape the notice of Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo.

"Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor, the Demonic Tao has seized a section of the ocean from the Sea Clan, altering it into a domain suited for Demon Cultivators. Do you wish for us to purify this specific region?"

"There is no need. That is a private dispute between the Demonic Tao and the Sea Clan; it is best if we do not interfere."

Li Chengsheng had anticipated this response before he even spoke, but he raised the question regardless out of professional courtesy toward Ziwei.

"Understood."

The two cultivators then concentrated their power, intentionally bypassing that corrupted zone to begin the purification of the rest of the sea, systematically eradicating the Demonic Qi.

Unlike their work on land, they were not assisted by the Earth God this time. Instead, various Water Gods from across the realms and numerous members of the Sea Clan joined the effort, all hoping to earn a portion of Merit.

Because they had refined their techniques during the cleansing of the East Continent, the pace of the purification was significantly higher this time.

Nevertheless, several Heavenly Immortals of the Sea Clan felt a surge of resentment when they observed Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo deliberately avoiding the occupied waters.

The original agreement with Ziwei stated that the entire Western Sea would be purified!

Even if that territory had fallen to the Demonic Tao, it was still part of the sea. Why was it being ignored and left in such a state?

Immediately, several Sea Clan Heavenly Immortals decided they would demand a formal explanation once the work was done! They refused to be cheated so openly.

After more than half a month, the waters under the Sea Clan’s jurisdiction had regained their pristine, azure clarity, and the Spiritual Energy had returned to a normal state.

However, much like the East Continent, the damage inflicted upon the Spirit Veins meant that the ambient Spiritual Energy remained somewhat thin.

"Are the two Star Lords holding up? Do you require a period of rest?" Ziwei arrived personally to check on their status.

"We appreciate Your Majesty’s concern, but we are fine and can continue," Li Chengsheng replied, declining the offer. Their only desire was to finish the task quickly so they could return to the Divine Domain and refine the insights they had gained.

And it was true!

Although the pair had been working non-stop without a moment for secluded Cultivation, the entire ordeal had been incredibly beneficial.

At their current Cultivation Realm, making even the slightest progress was a monumental feat that brought great joy.

Furthermore, spending so much time within the Great Zhou Heavenly Star Dou Array had granted them a profound understanding of the celestial stars, which would serve as the foundation for their future growth.

Li Chengsheng was not being modest; they really could endure. The heavy lifting of the purification was powered by the Star Gods within the Great Array, meaning their own personal exhaustion was minimal.

"If that is the case, let us bring this to a swift conclusion. I appreciate your dedication, Star Lords."

"It is no trouble; everyone is doing their part."

While discussing this, they followed the shifting of the Formation until they reached the border between the West Continent and the Southern Domain—the location of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, currently held by the Devil Race!

Compared to the other factions, the Devil Race had actually suffered the least damage.

The reason was straightforward: the Hundred Thousand Mountains were crawling with Devil Race creatures. It was nearly impossible for the Demon Cultivators to locate a Spirit Vein that wasn't already claimed by a powerful Devil Beast.

Because of this, they often had to rely on the Hidden Dregs Secret Technique to contaminate the land directly.

However, without the rapid drainage of Spiritual Energy from a Spirit Vein, the spread of Demonic Qi was relatively sluggish.

In contrast, the territories within the Southern Domain that the Devil Race had conquered were in much worse shape, and even the regions belonging to the Human Dao had been tainted.

As a result, clearing the Demonic Qi from the Devil Race's lands took Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo the least amount of effort, requiring less than fifteen days to finish.

Buzz—

As the final trace of corruption was dissolved, a low hum vibrated through the world. In the sky above, a massive cloud of Merit Golden Cloud, stretching over a hundred acres, manifested.

The Golden Cloud then shattered into countless streaks of golden light of varying intensity, shooting across the Primal Spirit Realm into the hands of those who had contributed.

Without question, Li Chengshuo received the largest share of Merit!

She was the primary catalyst for the removal of the Demonic Qi, while the others had played supporting roles. Naturally, the heavens rewarded her most generously.

"Now that this business is finished, we shall take our leave."

Once the Merit was absorbed, Li Chengsheng immediately said his goodbyes to Ziwei, intending to head back to the Divine Domain.

"I thank you both for your tireless efforts. Please, go and rest," Ziwei agreed without hesitation. His motivation was simple: he was eager for them to leave so they wouldn't continue to overshadow him.

After such a monumental event, the inhabitants of the world would surely direct their gratitude toward Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo, potentially causing their prestige to surpass his own.

"Farewell!"

"Hmph!"

On the way back to the Divine Domain, Li Chengshuo let out a disdainful cold snort. "I thought he had truly changed for the better, but his heart is still consumed by the pursuit of authority. He is still relying on these petty, transparent schemes."

They both saw through Ziwei’s eagerness to be rid of them, and she couldn't help but feel contempt for him.

As a Divine, protecting the world was a fundamental duty. To focus on political maneuvers rather than self-improvement was truly beneath them.

"It doesn't concern us. The Primal Spirit Realm is likely to enter a period of instability soon. Let us return to our Cultivation and focus on transcending this place as soon as possible."