Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1926 - 1432: Worries

Having lingered for yet another quarter-hour without any sign of those missing clan members, it became all too clear that they must have met their end for good.

"Let’s go."

Spotting the space rift beginning to seal shut, Li Zhirui swiftly called on the clan members to move quickly and depart, lest they end up stranded in this place forever.

Li Mingtang along with the rest of the clan members grasped the dire circumstances, knowing full well they couldn't hold out for the absent few any longer. They cast one final glance toward the Floating Light Realm before pivoting and marching resolutely into the space rift.

"Huh?"

One of the clan members abruptly uttered a surprised "huh," gesturing in disbelief toward the far horizon and exclaiming, "Look over there fast—is that Li Guangxing?"

Tracing the pointed direction, Li Zhirui's keen eyes pierced through the veils of space to spot a battered cultivator, his life force flickering faintly, struggling to soar in their direction!

Even without knowing Li Guangxing face-to-face, the distinctive aura around him that jarred against this realm's essence was proof enough of who he was.

"You all head back to the family ahead of me; I'll fetch him."

Saying this, Li Zhirui morphed into a beam of Spirit Light and vanished in an instant, materializing right in front of Li Guangxing moments later. He then wrapped him in a surge of mana, hauling him back to the starting point—all accomplished in less than a quarter-hour.

The other clan members recognized the peril too, refusing to linger and complicate matters, so they each rushed through the space rift without delay.

When he finally returned with Li Guangxing, the area stood deserted.

"Go!"

At this point, the space rift grew increasingly volatile, its borders noticeably contracting.

Any further hesitation would seal the rift entirely, trapping them inside the Floating Light Realm!

Though Li Zhirui held the power of a Heavenly Immortal, confronting a whole world by himself remained a perilous ordeal.

The instant the pair slipped through, in just a handful of breaths, the space rift slammed shut, and the surrounding world snapped back to its prior state, erasing all hints of their presence.

Meanwhile, back in the Primal Spirit Realm.

The clan members who had arrived first paced in tense anticipation.

Li Xiuyuan scanned the gathering but failed to spot Li Zhirui's form amid the throng, and the space rift teetered on the brink of vanishing...

A thunderous roar echoed in his mind, dazing him and nearly toppling him over as he shouted, "Where's Ancestor Rui? Why hasn't he emerged yet!?"

"Clan Leader, Ancestor Rui is safe and sound; it's only that Li Guangxing suffered severe wounds, and he feared Guangxing might not escape in time, so he went personally to retrieve him. He'll return any moment now." Noticing the clan leader's frantic look, Li Mingtang hastened to clarify the details.

"Good, as long as he's alright, as long as he's alright." Li Xiuyuan allowed his racing heart to finally ease.

Li Zhirui truly stood as the unyielding backbone of the family!

Sure, the family still boasted Li Zhixuan and Li Mingyao, and if you included Li Chengsheng, Li Chengshuo, and Shenling off in the distant starry skies, that made six Heavenly Immortals for the Li family altogether.

On the surface, losing one might not shake things much, yet as the clan's head, Li Xiuyuan understood that among these six Heavenly Immortal forebears, all could be spared except Li Zhirui!

For the other five's efforts in advancing the family's fortunes paled dramatically beside Li Zhirui's!

He could craft superior Immortal Pills, supply endless varieties of Spiritual Objects, and beyond; his endless support fueled the family's growth, but above all, his unwavering devotion kept the family's welfare ever in his thoughts.

Regarding Li Chengsheng, Li Chengshuo, and Shenling, in their present detachment, they were practically no longer part of the Li family. How long had it been since their last visit?

Should Li Zhirui perish, their bonds to the family would fray even thinner; the former pair might cling to memories of their birth mother Jiang Fengwu, but the latter harbored no real loyalty to the Li clan at all.

This explained Li Xiuyuan's instant unraveling at the mere absence of Li Zhirui.

Right then, two silhouettes burst from the space rift—it was Li Zhirui and Li Guangxing.

And once they touched down, in scarcely a few breaths, the rift sealed with a resounding crash!

This abrupt twist stunned numerous clan members into a momentary stupor, struggling to fathom the catastrophe that could have unfolded had they tarried even slightly.

Li Zhirui himself halted briefly, a surge of relief stirring within him.

"Ancestor Rui, that was an incredibly bold move," Li Xiuyuan remarked with a wry grin.

Confronted by the circumstances, he held his tongue and stayed quiet.

"We should head back to Mount Wanxian and sort through the spoils from this venture into the Outer World."

Li Mingtang and the bulk of the clan members bobbed their heads in eager agreement; their haul from this trip had been bountiful indeed!

Per the family's guidelines, beyond duplicating assorted classics and techniques and gathering select valuable Spiritual Objects, everything else stayed with the individuals.

What's more, the family didn't simply claim items; they appraised their worth and awarded Contribution Value accordingly, or members could opt to hand over Spiritual Objects for Contribution Value on their own.

Thus, no one in the clan resisted—in fact, they anticipated the family's assessments with enthusiasm.

After all, the Contribution Value from the family often outstripped the raw worth of many Spiritual Objects.

The group departed the outpost in haste, their Spirit Boat slicing through the heavens. Before long, they arrived at Mount Wanxian and settled into the family hall.

"Alright, bring forth every Spiritual Object, Cultivation Technique, and classic you've gathered from the Otherworld, then we'll sort and allocate them properly," Li Xiuyuan instructed, his voice steady but his inner thrill bubbling over.

This marked the family's inaugural foray into the Outer World; substantial rewards here would propel their strength to new heights!

They'd dreamed of this expedition for ages, eager to launch it sooner; at last, the moment had arrived, promising access to rare and precious Spiritual Objects.

As Storage Magical Treasures emptied out, spilling Spiritual Objects into a towering mound, countless clan members gaped in awe.

"Did you all just plunder an entire market or what?" Li Xiuyuan queried, a touch of shock in his tone.

"The clan leader's spot on; a handful of us plotted against a marketplace and snatched these Spiritual Objects in the ensuing turmoil. You should check if any suit the family's needs," Li Mingtang replied, his demeanor modest yet a grin tugging at his lips.

"Such daring on your part, but pulling it off and securing this haul of Spiritual Objects is no small feat."

Li Xiuyuan chuckled and shook his head, adding, "By family rules, claim a fifth of these Spiritual Objects for yourselves; feel free, no need to hold back on our account."

Li Zhirui observed quietly from his seat, casting an intrigued look at Li Mingtang.

Boldness, resolve, strategy, and prowess; a truly standout youth with the potential to forge great accomplishments ahead.

Concerning the remainder, little else needed saying; the family upheld longstanding protocols for such matters, and adherence was all that was required. He had no intention of bending rules over these Spiritual Objects, which offered no real value even to a Heavenly Immortal.