Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1851: 1394: Pending Revision 2

Isolating a specific portion of the ocean from its surroundings and extracting it whole is a monumental task that demands a staggering amount of mana.

In the hands of that elder, however, the entire procedure seemed effortless, as if it were a simple matter that required no exertion at all.

“Truly incredible!” Li Zhirui muttered, unable to hide his admiration.

He knew that if he were to attempt such a feat, he would fail completely.

“Who could have imagined that a single secret realm would house not just one, but several top-tier Heavenly Immortals!”

This realization forced him to become more vigilant regarding the trials ahead, as he feared running into the "not-so-gentle" monsters the elder had cautioned him about.

Fortune seemed to favor him, as he avoided his worst-case scenarios and instead stumbled upon several high-quality spiritual objects.

…

At the same time.

The second wave of reinforcements sent by the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance had arrived within the secret realm, securing the portal to ensure easy passage.

Because this was the first time the secret realm had opened, it was still undergoing a natural activation sequence and was not yet fully stabilized; however, once this phase passed, all loopholes would be sealed.

The support provided by the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance was massive this time, spearheaded by eight Heavenly Immortals. Acting as the core of the formation, each immortal led a large contingent of juniors as they flew toward the various corners of the secret realm.

The initial exploration was relatively peaceful. With Heavenly Immortals on guard, any potential threats were dealt with swiftly and easily.

“As expected of a Heavenly Immortal Rank secret realm; the creatures here possess strength far beyond the norm, and the density of spiritual objects is impressive,” one Heavenly Immortal remarked after suppressing a Water Devil at the Earth Immortal Rank.

His comment was well-founded; in just a few days of exploring, he had already gathered over ten varieties of Heavenly Immortal Rank spiritual objects and conquered multiple powerful Water Devils.

“It is a blessing that this secret realm manifested within our borders; had a rival faction claimed it, their power would have grown exponentially.”

“Indeed, we are lucky it didn't appear elsewhere.”

The Heavenly Immortal grinned, saying, “With the resources from this realm and some diligent Cultivation, our collective strength will rise significantly. We may even eclipse the other factions one day.”

However, the unexpected often strikes when least anticipated!

Rumble—

Massive pillars of water erupted into the sky without the slightest warning. The ambush was so sudden that the Heavenly Immortal’s reaction was delayed, making it impossible for him to shield everyone.

In an instant, several clansmen were caught in the path of the rising water; while the stronger cultivators survived with injuries, the weaker ones were obliterated by the sheer force of the impact, dying on the spot.

“Who is there! Show yourself!” The Heavenly Immortal roared, his mana boiling with fury.

“Young brat, you clearly have no understanding of respecting your elders. Allow me to educate you!” Accompanied by a weathered voice, an elder with silver hair and a deeply lined face materialized above the waves.

Before the echoes of his voice faded, a deceptively simple sword made of water manifested and slashed toward the immortal.

“This is bad!”

The moment he laid eyes on the elder, internal alarms screamed in his mind, warning him that the opponent's power was terrifying and likely beyond his ability to match.

His immediate reaction to the incoming strike was to retreat, but the thought of the clansmen standing behind him forced him to stay. He was compelled to circulate his mana and unleash a divine power in a desperate attempt to parry the blow.

Crack—

The outcome left everyone in a state of shock: the defensive divine ability of a fully prepared Heavenly Immortal was pierced through by the water sword as if it were nothing!

“Damn! How can this be?!” His expression was instantly overtaken by a mixture of disbelief and dread.

The water sword did not lose its momentum; carrying its lethal power, it continued its trajectory toward him with clear killing intent.

“Get back!”

Driven by desperation, the Heavenly Immortal’s aura spiked slightly. Shifting away from pure defense, he launched several beams of spirit light, hoping to force the elder into a defensive position.

“Heh!”

The elder let out a cold snort. Without any visible effort, he summoned a shimmering screen of light. The barrage of spirit lights struck the barrier but failed to cause even a ripple.

While it appeared the gap in their power was an insurmountable abyss, the situation was not quite that extreme.

The primary issue was that the Heavenly Immortal was burdened by the need to protect his juniors. His focus was divided, preventing him from utilizing his full strength effectively.

“Escape now! I will catch up with you shortly!”

Hearing the command, the surrounding cultivators snapped out of their daze and scrambled to flee the area as fast as possible.

“You think you can leave? Did I give you permission?” The elder seemed intent on wiping them all out, showing no signs of mercy!

With a flick of his fingers, he unleashed a swarm of small water swords. They moved with such speed and precision that the lower-level cultivators of the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance had no hope of defending themselves.

Fortunately, at the final second, the elder held back his killing blow. Instead of ending their lives, he merely struck them with enough force to cause severe injuries, leaving them paralyzed and unable to move.

“Young man, let this be a lesson—always remember to honor your seniors and look after the young!”

With those words, the elder vanished instantly, as though he were being chased by something in the shadows.