Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1935 - 1436: The Battle Begins (Part 2)

After a brief hesitation, the family member went on, "This Jade Slip contains essential details on the Floating Light Realm. Make sure to study it carefully so you don't commit minor errors that might endanger your lives."

In truth, the moment they stepped into the Floating Light Realm wasn't ideal, as they faced an assault on their outpost, trapping them inside temporarily with no way out.

"But don't worry, the family is already devising a plan to carve out a secure passage to the external world. In just a few days, it'll be ready, giving you a chance to recuperate and regroup."

The beings in the Floating Light Realm aren't idiots; they've attempted to storm the outpost before, only to get swiftly driven back and slaughtered in horrific ways, so they haven't dared try again.

Instead, they shifted to a blockade tactic without direct confrontation, aiming to exhaust the Li family and test endurance.

The Li family, of course, saw right through this ploy but chose not to shatter the encirclement; they permitted it to occupy some of the enemy forces right there.

Their own response was to slip past the blockade, striking at the foe's rear with a sudden assault.

Once the enemy's troops suffer losses, they'll be forced to withdraw, allowing the Li family to chase them down and wipe out even more of this realm's inhabitants!

Besides, this scheme offers just a single shot, so to maximize the harm and debilitate them thoroughly, they require additional cultivators and greater might.

That's precisely why the Li family abruptly decided to enlist Loose Cultivators, permitting hordes of them to enter the Floating Light Realm and join the Li family in targeting those enemy troops. Even if individual power falls short, sheer quantity will make up for it.

On top of that, with Li family members sent to support, their capabilities can be bolstered to some extent.

...

At the same time.

In the innermost section of the outpost.

"Jiu, Loose Cultivators have shown up. When do you reckon we should make our move?" Li Zhixuan sought Li Zhirui’s thoughts.

"The count is still too low, though this precedent will spark a surge in Loose Cultivators shortly. We'll hold off a bit more."

Li Zhirui pondered briefly, then added, "When the moment arrives, include Ming Yao too, and you two divide into separate groups, targeting the two mightiest Immortal Dao factions in the Floating Light Realm."

"At that point, I'll command the family forces left at the outpost to block the nearby creatures, stopping them from escaping easily and buying you extra time."

Should this strategy pay off, even if the Floating Light Realm’s Immortal Dao survives, its forces will be severely diminished, racked with massive losses, and too feeble to challenge the Li family!

In essence, the Li family would have neutralized the bulk of this realm's Immortal Dao strength, easing their own burdens immensely.

Afterward, sweeping away the Immortal Dao entirely would leave only the Demonic Tao and Devil Race camps to handle.

"Jiu's ideas cover everything. We'll follow your blueprint." Li Zhixuan felt delighted too, knowing smooth execution could shave off considerable time.

"I won't interrupt Jiu's cultivation anymore."

Ever since reaching the Floating Light Realm, Li Zhirui had only acted once during the initial outpost setup and skirmish.

He'd been dedicated to cultivation nonstop, delving into this realm's Purification Principle to refine his personal Laws and boost his power substantially.

Progress so far had proven rather effective.

...

Elsewhere.

Not far from the Li family’s outpost, the Floating Light Realm's Immortal Dao forces had assembled.

"Is there truly no alternative? Just wasting away like this? Isn't it utterly disgraceful?!" An irate cultivator blurted out, unable to contain himself.

"Of course there's an option, if you can rally the others, we could strike again."

Having learned from the prior fiasco, they'd summoned extra cultivators from their sects and clans, swelling their ranks further.

Yet the gruesome, blood-soaked deaths from that encounter lingered in their minds, shaking them deeply, and nobody had suggested assaulting the Li family outpost since.

"But will this even succeed? They might tunnel deep below and slip around us..." A concerned cultivator voiced his doubts.

"No need to fret; we've set Restrictions deep underground ages ago. Any digging would activate them, alerting us right away."

Yet he couldn't fathom that the Li family had effortlessly dismantled his Restriction and disguised it seamlessly, keeping it hidden.

The group nodded approvingly, deeming it an ideal setup.

However, the one who'd raised the concern earlier furrowed his brow, sensing something off but unable to identify the issue.

"Still, there's a snag: the young ones have been cooped up too long, their frustrations boiling over—who knows when fights might erupt among them; maybe we should find a release for their energy?"

These juniors, stuck in one spot without freedom or combat, grew restless and hot-headed, brewing unrest.

"Fine, let them challenge each other, but forbid any strikes on the outpost to dodge the Formation's retaliation."

They'd realized earlier that inside the Li family’s outpost, some Array Master had swiftly grasped this realm's symbols and deployed a vexing Great Array, plaguing them endlessly.

Thus, when given the go-ahead, the juniors lit up with excitement, charging straight to the Li family outpost's front and shouting provocations, hoping to draw out opponents.

To their surprise, the Li family utterly disregarded the taunts.

"The Li family sure knows how to stay composed, enduring such abuse without flinching, sticking to their routine," a Loose Cultivator murmured.

While casual observers might miss it, these Loose Cultivators noted their calm demeanor and lack of reaction, as though the vile insults fell on deaf ears.

Moments ticked away slowly; regardless of how the cultivators hurled abuse and screamed until hoarse, the Li family remained unmoved, compelling the provocateurs to withdraw.

This display caught the eye of their mentors too.

"What's their deal? Ignoring such bait completely?"

The group felt baffled, grasping no reason for it.

Truth be told, the Li family was simply masking their prowess, with their tunnel nearing completion and increasing numbers of family members arriving in the Floating Light Realm.

Plus, they'd drawn in over a thousand Loose Cultivators.

With such vast numbers nearly overflowing the outpost, their priority now was avoiding any hint of irregularity there.

...

Several days flew by swiftly.

During this period, those folks dashed to the Formation's edge daily to spew curses, indifferent to any Li family reply, as if merely unleashing pent-up rage.

And right when they expected the usual dismissal from the Li family—cursing before slinking off—the outpost gates creaked open, revealing a squad of cultivators radiating murderous intent!

"Hahaha, you spineless lot finally stepping out?"

"Hmph! Enough blabber—hope your fighting lives up to your big mouths."

Boom——

The clash erupted instantly between the sides, brilliant Spirit Light exploding across the sky.

Divine Powers, Spells, and Magic Artifacts unleashed their unique Spirit Lights, intertwining into a stunning yet lethal spectrum brimming with intense killing intent.

Thanks to the Li family's careful orchestration, the opponents found themselves overwhelmed by the Li family cultivators, enduring loss after loss with mounting casualties.

This prompted their elders to charge into the fray, unable to hold back, lending aid to ease the pressure.

"Hmph! Picking on the young is no great feat!"

Amid a thunderous roar, Li Zhirui materialized at the battlefield's heart!