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Chapter 1049: Chapter 993: Alternation_2
Logically, Shen’s idea is feasible, since his true form is also a Spiritual Object, capable of reverting to the Spirit Seed state through the deployment of the Secret Technique, but that’s originally from the "Earth Spirit Tao Record."
"Have you considered the issue of Space Power?"
Li Zhirui pondered for a moment and then said, "Without a continuous influx of Space Power into the Qiao Acupoint, how can the world within the acupoint expand? How can Blessed Land and Cave Heaven expand?"
In fact, the modified "Earth Spirit Tao Record" can still refine other Spirit Seeds.
But why did Li Zhirui and Da Qing insist on choosing Spatial Spirit Seeds? The reason lies here!
Because Spatial Spirit Seeds can continuously produce Space Power, which is used to expand the area of Qiao Acupoint World, leaving enough space for the expansion of Blessed Land and Cave Heaven.
This is something other Spirit Seeds cannot achieve!
Shen smiled slightly and said, "Jiu, haven’t you forgotten that Spiritual Objects are influenced by the surrounding environment! I can control my true form to absorb a large amount of Spatial Spiritual Objects, thus imbuing it with Space Power, thereby expanding the inner world."
He was right, but this method was fundamentally not popularizable.
It’s true that Spiritual Objects can change due to external influences, but this process is very slow, and if rushed, it’s highly likely that the Spiritual Objects will not withstand it.
It’s precisely Shen’s special origin from the Demon Spirit Clan that allows him to control his true form.
Li Zhirui raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled, "It seems you have already figured out a solution in your mind. Go ahead and refine it further. Meanwhile, I’ll take this opportunity to refine some Precious Pills for you."
"Thank you, Jiu!"
All this talk from Shen was to gain Li Zhirui’s support. Now he naturally left satisfied.
After he left, Li Zhirui mused to himself, "Now everyone is thinking about carving out their own path, but this change for the Li family, I wonder if it’s good or bad."
He certainly knew that carving out one’s own path was a good thing. Though it may be filled with hardships at first, as long as one perseveres, the path will become broader the further one goes.
But how many can truly accomplish this?
Even Li Zhirui wasn’t sure how far he could progress on his current path, let alone when it might suddenly break, not to mention the other family members!
A large part of them lacked the capability and mentality to embark on this path, either blinded by a distant, beautiful future or acting impulsively.
Li Zhirui considered stepping in to curb this trend several times, but ultimately he gave up.
Because of this, the clan became very active, with many clansmen discussing and supporting each other, creating a very positive environment.
A hundred schools of thought contend, a hundred flowers bloom, signifying a period of prosperity and development for the Li family.
Li Zhirui was worried that intervening might dampen the spirit of the clansmen, and such a vibrant situation might not occur again in the future, so after some consideration, he decided to let it be.
"No matter what the family evolves into, as long as there is enough strong power, it will be able to suppress everything!"
And this was the confidence that Li Zhirui had for not intervening.
Finding an opportune time, he submitted the modified "Earth Spirit Tao Record" to the family, and recorded it solely under Da Qing’s name.
Meaning, in the future, no matter how many clansmen exchange for the Cultivation Technique, only he will divide the Contribution Value.
"Ancestor Rui, can this technique be announced later?" Li Hongshi suddenly spoke.
"Why?"
"Next year, a new Patriarch will be selected, and I hope this can help establish authority among the clansmen." Li Hongshi quickly explained.
His intentions were earnest, and indeed, since he was about to step down soon, and since Li Hongshi’s prestige was already high, there was no need to further add to his achievements.
Li Zhirui realized and said, "In the blink of an eye, I didn’t expect you are going to step down, looking at your current cultivation, it won’t be long before you can break through the late stage of Divine Transformation and there is hope to reach Void Refinement!"
Speaking of which, he truly admired Li Hongshi.
While dealing with voluminous and trivial family affairs, still maintaining his cultivation, and during his term, he managed to advance from the early stage of Divine Transformation to the brink of breaking through the late stage.
It could be said, Li Hongshi should be the Patriarch who has advanced the fastest in cultivation throughout the family’s history.
"Thank you for your kind words, Ancestor Rui."
"This is all the result of your hard work."
Li Zhirui continued: "As for the Cultivation Technique, it is up to you to decide when to bring it out, but before making it public, you cannot agree to let anyone proceed with the original ’Earth Spirit Tao Record.’"
"Rest assured, we will make the arrangements."
Li Zhirui had a lot of trust in Li Hongshi, and immediately nodded his head before leaving.
Having resolved various affairs, he then began his closed-door cultivation.
Not just Li Zhirui, Da Qing and Shen were doing the same.
However, Xiaoqing and the others, though also wanting to change their cultivation, due to the lack of high-grade Spatial Spirit Seeds in their possession and unwilling to make do with low-grade seeds, continued to cultivate using the original technique.
At the same time, they also entrusted the family to help collect high-grade Spatial Spirit Seeds.
After all, the ’Earth Spirit Tao Record’ significantly boosts strength, and naturally, Xiaoqing and the others hoped to possess substantial power.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the day to elect the new Clan Leader arrived.
Li Hongshi stepped forward to announce the start of the election.
The election process was very simple, which consisted of allowing the selected clansmen to go on stage and explain how they could make the family even stronger in the future.
It could also be said that this was the future guiding program of the candidate, convincing the clansmen with practical and detailed plans.
Of course, there were conditions to become a candidate, primarily needing the Cultivation Realm of Divine Transformation!
As a Void Refinement family, the Clan Leader representing the family’s image should ideally have the Void Refinement Realm; however, despite the Li family’s rapid and robust development over the years, the number of Lianxu Cultivators was not very high, so they had to settle for less.
Furthermore, it required a calm Mental State and astute wisdom to face unexpected incidents without panic and to think of solutions quickly.
Apart from some official requirements, there was also a well-known unspoken rule.
That is, the Clan Leader must come from the Secular Clansmen and not be heavily involved with the internal factions of the family, to prevent collusion with any faction that could harm the family’s interests.
Each candidate, after taking the stage, would be immediately voted on, with the Clan Leader selected based on the final number of supports.
After a series of contests, the new Clan Leader Li Xunda received the Jade Tome and the clan emblem, symbols of the Clan Leader, from Li Hongshi.
There was no ceremony for assuming the office, just a simple handover, and thus the succession from old to new was completed.
At this moment, Li Xunda was still unaware of the significant gift Li Hongshi had left him.
When he found out, he was extremely excited and the contribution made by this gift secured his initial position as the Clan Leader firmly.
As for whether he could command as much respect as Li Hongshi and other predecessors, that would depend on his abilities.
"No worries, I can finally focus on cultivation!"
Li Hongshi had no reluctance about leaving the position of Clan Leader, rather, it felt like shedding a huge burden, allowing him to completely relax and undergo a significant shift in his Mental State.
For this reason, his realm, which was supposed to require more time to improve, had unexpectedly made a breakthrough!
"Perhaps, I can truly break through to Void Refinement!" Li Hongshi murmured to himself.
As a Cultivator, who wouldn’t desire a higher Realm, greater power, and a longer lifespan?
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"I wonder how Da Qing and Shen are doing?"
While cultivating, Li Zhirui suddenly thought of these two clansmen who were changing their cultivation methods.
"And Fengwu, hasn’t she recovered her cultivation yet?"
With that thought, Li Zhirui decided to end his cultivation session and personally check on their conditions.
First, he arrived at Jiang Fengwu’s Cave Mansion, that special Taoist Temple, unfortunately, the doors were still closed, showing no signs of her coming out of seclusion.
Similarly, for Xiaoqing and Shen’s Cave Mansions, Li Zhirui was not able to enter; he could only observe changes in their aura from outside to judge their situation.
