Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1833 - 1385: Rewards (Part 2)
Previously on Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan...
This procedure was exceptionally sluggish, demanding a massive investment of time, vast quantities of mana, and a powerful divine sense!
As the hours slipped away, Li Zhirui’s once vibrant and healthy spirit began to drain at a rapid pace. His complexion turned ghostly pale, and his breathing grew faint and shallow.
However, his condition was soon restored after he consumed top-grade Immortal Pills.
He repeated this grueling cycle until a sharp ache began to throb within his meridians. Realizing they could no longer endure the strain, Li Zhirui ceased the purification process abruptly and shouted urgently, "Please, Lady, maintain the Purification Spiritual Light!"
In an instant, a colossal and heavy wave of mana surged forth, flooding into the Purification Spiritual Light. The fading glow was immediately revitalized, shining with blinding intensity!
Despite its strength, this power alone could not cleanse the corruption, as the Lady’s comprehension of the Purification Principle was quite limited. She relied solely on her massive mana reserves to prevent the pollution from shattering the protective Purification Spiritual Light.
Seizing the moment, Li Zhirui sat cross-legged and began circulating his cultivation technique while taking mild Immortal Pills. He used this dual approach to swiftly replenish his mana and divine sense.
Even so, the speed of his recovery was not particularly impressive.
Luckily, the Earth Element Lady possessed truly formidable strength. She appeared perfectly composed as she sustained the Purification Spiritual Light until he had fully recovered.
"Thank you, Lady. I will handle the rest now!"
Once his strength returned, Li Zhirui stepped forward to reclaim control of the Purification Spiritual Light. He focused the Purification Principle once more to bolster its strength and began to wash away the lingering filth.
Following a grueling and exhausting struggle, he finally managed to completely wipe out that stubborn streak of black pollution!
At this stage, only two contaminated zones remained.
These final two areas, however, were the most heavily corrupted of all.
Through the combined efforts of Li Zhirui and the Earth Element Lady, and after a prolonged period of grinding away at the filth, the areas were eventually purged!
To achieve this, he had completely depleted the stock of Immortal Pills he had saved over many years.
As the task concluded, Li Zhirui performed a mental calculation and realized he had spent several years in this spot. It was the most difficult purification he had ever undertaken.
Meanwhile, in the world above, a soft breeze suddenly drifted across the lands the moment the final trace of pollution vanished.
No living beings paid it much mind; after all, the wind is a constant presence! At most, some might have noted that the air felt unusually crisp and pleasant.
In reality, this breeze was extraordinary, for it had manifested across every corner of the Primal Spirit Realm simultaneously!
Yet, this strange occurrence went unnoticed by almost everyone, with the exception of the Great Wind God Cang, who sensed the anomaly.
For a being like him, possessing a vast Divine Domain and remaining within his own territory, how could such a phenomenon escape his notice?
Simultaneously, subtle changes took place without fanfare. The faint impurities in the atmosphere vanished entirely, and a sense of lightness and relief washed over the entire world.
...
Returning to the present!
"Over these years, I thank you for your hard work, young friend. You shall receive a magnificent reward from the Heavenly Dao, and I shall also prepare a gift to show the appreciation of the Earth God’s lineage," the Earth Element Lady spoke in a gentle tone.
During this time, her close proximity to the Purification Principles had significantly boosted her own mastery of them, further increasing her power.
"Thank you, Lady, for your generosity!" Li Zhirui did not engage in polite refusal. He was genuinely curious about what treasures a top-tier Great God would provide.
"This location is not suitable for a long stay. Come, let us depart."
Their mission was finished, and there was no reason to remain. Furthermore, they felt the Heavenly Dao nudging them to leave the area quickly.
After another arduous journey, Li Zhirui found himself in a modest courtyard located deep within the Underworld.
"Inside these small Jade Boxes, you will find three grains of Breath Soil, a spirit seed for an Earth Golden Peach, the essence of an Earth Immortal Rank Spirit Vein, and my own insights and theories regarding transcendence," the Earth Element Lady explained as she presented the boxes.
"I am deeply grateful for these rewards, Lady!"
Li Zhirui was filled with excitement upon seeing the four gifts.
Breath Soil required no introduction; it was the ultimate essence of Earth. Despite there being only three grains, they could be expanded into millions of lis of high-grade Spirit Fields!
Of course, he had a superior plan for them: integrating the soil into his Five Elements Small Realm.
On that note, while Li Zhirui had been busy purifying the Earth Core, he had secretly instructed Yuhong to observe and comprehend the surrounding restrictions to refine the laws of the Small World.
Since Yuhong already possessed an understanding of various laws, deciphering these intricate restrictions had gone quite smoothly.
During those years, he had essentially "stolen" knowledge from a master, learning a great deal and contributing heavily to the Small World’s progression.
Beyond the Breath Soil, the Earth Golden Peach was a Heavenly Immortal Rank Spiritual Object. It could not only boost mana and temper the physical body but also sharpen one's affinity for the laws of the Earth Path! It was a rare and versatile treasure.
The essence of the Earth Immortal Rank Spirit Vein would allow the Li family to quickly establish a high-level Spirit Vein, strengthening the clan's foundation.
Yet, in Li Zhirui's eyes, these three treasures were overshadowed by the final Jade Slip.
The theories and deductions of a top-tier Great God concerning transcendence!
This was a wealth beyond any price.
To Li Zhirui, even a fraction of the knowledge contained within that slip would be worth a fortune!
Naturally, transcendence was a distant goal for him, as he had not even reached the mid-stage of the Heavenly Immortal realm.
Consequently, he did not rush to study the Jade Slip, choosing instead to offer his thanks to the Earth Element Lady once more.
"There is no need for thanks; you have earned these," she replied.
Having witnessed Li Zhirui’s tireless efforts, the Earth Element Lady did not hesitate to give him such a grand reward, viewing it partly as compensation for his hard work.
Given the massive gap in their cultivation levels, there was little left to discuss. He soon said his goodbyes and departed from the Netherworld.
No one was there to receive him this time; Tubo, being a Heavenly Immortal Great God himself, was preoccupied with the affairs of the Earth and Yin Gods and could not escort him back to Mount Wanxian.
"Ah! The surface world truly is more comfortable." As Li Zhirui stepped onto the solid ground and inhaled the pure, clean air, the lingering gloom of the underworld dissipated.
"Ancestor Rui, you’ve returned? Did the purification go well?" Li Mingyao was the first to detect his arrival and hurried over to greet him.
"It did, though I didn't anticipate the pollution at the Earth Core would be so deep. It took a great deal of effort and time to resolve."
"That is wonderful news!" Li Mingyao sighed in relief. He was about to ask more when he was cut off by a sudden phenomenon.
A massive Merit Golden Cloud manifested above Li Zhirui’s head. It quickly dove into his body, merging with his existing merit to form a radiant sun that hung within his Sea of Consciousness.
But the Heavenly Dao was not finished with its rewards!
Following the merit, a more subtle but potent force enveloped Li Zhirui. He absorbed it rapidly, feeling his mental clarity and his ability to comprehend laws sharpen significantly.
Furthermore, the Heavenly Dao bestowed a Taixu Illusionary Realm upon him!
Specifically, the Dao moved the Taixu Illusionary Realm to the skies above Shanhai State, leaving the task of integration and merging to the clan.
"We must find the Clan Leader. There is an urgent matter he needs to handle!"
With those words, Li Zhirui led Li Mingyao toward the family’s main hall.
"Ancestor Rui! Ancestor Mingyao!"
Li Liangxiang, alerted by the movement, saw them approaching and stood up quickly. "Welcome back, Ancestor Rui!"
"There is a pressing matter that requires you to mobilize our people..."
Li Zhirui informed him of the Taixu Illusionary Realm being delivered by the Heavenly Dao and urged him to gather the clan and prepare the necessary spiritual objects so they could claim it successfully!