Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1930 - 1434: Pending Repair

Though Li Zhixuan often paid no attention to clan affairs, she was aware of the family's ventures into the Outer World, prompting the idea to cross her mind right then.

With her resolve firm, she hurried straight to the family hall in search of the Clan Leader, Li Xiuyuan.

"I have a matter I'd like to bring up with the clan."

A flicker of astonishment appeared in Li Xiuyuan's gaze. Throughout his time leading the clan, this marked the very first instance where he'd witnessed this Ancestor stepping forward into the family hall on her own.

Furthermore, based on accounts from his past leaders, events like this were exceptionally uncommon even in their eras.

Reflecting on that, a surge of excitement stirred within him, and he mused inwardly: 'This has to be a matter of utmost significance.'

Myriad ideas raced through his thoughts, yet Li Xiuyuan replied promptly, "Ancestor Xuan, go ahead and share."

"I plan to ascend ahead of schedule and depart from the Primal Spirit Realm, which means settling various karmic ties, including the one tied to Heaven and Earth..."

After a brief hesitation, Li Zhixuan went on, "As such, I intend to seize the Floating Light Realm that the family uncovered and present it to the Primal Spirit Realm to settle this karmic debt."

Shock gripped Li Xiuyuan deeply, his expression betraying clear astonishment. It was only after some time that he managed, "Ancestor Xuan, you've only just advanced to the Heavenly Immortal Realm. Wouldn't it be wiser to spend more time in cultivation before pondering ascension?"

"Ascending early benefits me greatly." She simply gave a faint shake of her head, providing no further details.

At those words, he quickly went quiet. What else could be added?

Having already considered the advantages and drawbacks, and finding it advantageous for her, honoring her choice was the proper course.

Still, on the topic of subduing the Floating Light Realm, Li Xiuyuan lacked the authority to decide solo, so he stated, "Ancestor Xuan, this is a weighty issue that demands discussion among the Elders before we can provide a response."

The primary concern wasn't the offering to the Primal Spirit Heavenly Tao, which would mean forfeiting a Middle Thousand Worlds for the clan. In truth, prior to that, the Li family would have to completely claim the Floating Light Realm, securing the gains and Spiritual Objects for themselves in the process.

Yet, the campaign would demand deploying numerous clansmen and vast resources, bound to cause substantial losses among the clan. Surely, they couldn't expect Li Zhixuan to tackle the Floating Light Realm by herself, right?

"Indeed, that's fitting."

Li Zhixuan acknowledged with a nod and, prior to departing, added, "Let me know right away once you've reached a conclusion."

Once she had gone, Li Xiuyuan swiftly assembled every Elder for a council on the issue.

Having relayed Li Zhixuan's resolve and intentions, he inquired, "What are your thoughts on this? Do you support Ancestor Xuan's proposal?"

"Should Ancestor Xuan successfully ascend and depart, it would prove a monumental occasion for the clan, establishing a vital example for our lineage," an Elder declared without delay.

"However, the challenge lies in rapidly and completely taking the Floating Light Realm, which would surely result in severe clan losses and the deaths of many members. How would we justify that to the rest of the clan? We can't pursue it just for selfish reasons..."

"Ahem!" Li Xiuyuan cleared his throat softly, cutting off the remainder of his statement.

Regardless of the circumstances, Li Zhixuan remained a revered Ancestor of the clan, and certain remarks were best left unspoken.

"The clan has long aimed to claim the Floating Light Realm, though not to dedicate it to the Primal Spirit Heavenly Tao—instead, to transform it into our private Secret Realm and Cave Heaven for growing Spiritual Objects and raising Spirit Beasts. With merely the end result altered and the approach unchanged, I find no reason to refuse Ancestor Xuan," a different Elder remarked.

The Elder who had voiced opposition earlier knitted his brows and countered, "Is it truly the same? Our original scheme was to gradually seize the Floating Light Realm over more than a thousand years, but would Ancestor Xuan accept such a lengthy wait? If she does, then I'll hold no reservations."

The gap in losses between mere centuries and over a millennium would be staggering, so this Elder refused under any condition to back a swift conquest of the Floating Light Realm!

Were it not for concerns over straining relations, he might have bluntly accused them of valuing lives lightly!

Nevertheless, under mounting influences, he opted to compromise in the end.

Li Xiuyuan pondered briefly before declaring, "I'll consult Ancestor Xuan's stance first, and should she consent, we'll proceed accordingly."

The Elders nodded in silent accord.

Soon enough, he stood before the entrance to Li Zhixuan’s Cave Mansion. As he raised his hand to knock, a voice emanated from within, "The door's unlocked; enter straight away."

Creaaak—

The wooden door swung ajar, revealing to Li Xiuyuan three figures seated in the pavilion: Li Zhirui, Li Zhixuan, and Li Mingyao. He bowed deeply at once and offered salutations to them all, "Greetings, Ancestor Rui, Ancestor Xuan, Ancestor Yao."

She had summoned the other two not for leverage, but to seek their support.

"Skip the ceremonies."

Li Zhixuan helped him up with her hands and questioned, "How did the talks conclude?"

"Provided Ancestor Xuan isn't pressed for time, the clan agrees to, within roughly fifteen hundred years, help breach the Floating Light Realm and dedicate it to the Primal Spirit Heavenly Tao."

"Fifteen hundred years?"

Her brows creased involuntarily, leaving Li Xiuyuan a bit uneasy, unsure if the outcome displeased her.

Yet her subsequent response stunned him completely, "Fifteen hundred years suffices? On this point, I'm not overly urgent, so aligning with the clan's timeline works fine."

Li Zhixuan's statement wasn't empty courtesy; it reflected her genuine sentiment.

Having freshly attained the Heavenly Immortal Realm, her life stretched out endlessly before her. In reality, there was little urgency for ascension, yet twists in her cultivation journey had steered her down an unexpected path, urging her to ascend initially and afterward push her realm to its utmost peak.