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Chapter 1095: Chapter 1016: Homecoming_2
"Such power from an imperfect Great Array, this must be mother’s handiwork, right?!"
As Li Chengshuo was reflecting, a few clan members responsible for patrolling the mountain came hurriedly with solemn expressions, their eyes filled with vigilance as they asked: "Who are you! How dare you trespass into Mount Wanxian!"
Li Chengshuo, Yue, and Howling Moon had undergone tremendous changes in their physical bodies due to absorbing the Yin Moonlight, naturally including their appearances.
Even the clan members who had seen Li Chengshuo and company before would not be able to recognize them at first glance, let alone the fact that she had left for hundreds of years, with the Li family passing down for several generations of clan members. It was even more impossible for them to recognize Li Chengshuo’s identity.
"I am Li Chengshuo!"
As she spoke, she brought out her Identity Jade, which shone brightly alongside, confirming Li Chengshuo’s identity.
"You are Shuo Ancestor?"
The leading clan member frowned and said, "But you look different from the Shuo Ancestor recorded in the family archives!"
Although Li Chengshuo had left the family for hundreds of years, it was precisely because of this that every mountain patroller had to remember her name and her appearance.
Struck dumb by the comment, Li Chengshuo paused before saying, "You can report this to the Clan Leader; the family has ways to confirm my identity."
"Then please wait a moment."
Seeing Li Chengshuo’s confidence, the attitudes of the patrolling clan members also became much more respectful, and they quickly used a Sound Transmission Talisman to inform the Clan Leader of the situation.
"Shuo Ancestor? She has returned?"
Li Taiyao immediately stood up, rushing towards the gate while telling Li Chengsheng and other Void Refinement Clan members.
"Shuo is back?" Li Chengsheng, who had just finished Cultivation, dashed out without hesitation.
His speed was so fast that he arrived even before Li Taiyao, who knew a bit earlier.
"Shuo!"
Even though Li Chengshuo had greatly changed in appearance, Li Chengsheng recognized her at first sight and asked with full concern, "How did you become like this? What have you encountered these past centuries?"
"Two ancestors, let’s return to the clan’s land and talk in detail," suggested Li Taiyao, pressing down the excitement in her heart.
Li Taiyao was thrilled because she saw her idol—Li Chengshuo!
As the only female Lianxu Cultivator of the Li family, Li Chengshuo was almost an object of reverence and worship for all female clan members, and Li Taiyao was no exception!
"It was my negligence."
Li Chengsheng used his own Jade Token to open the Mountain Protection Array, leading Li Chengshuo and the others inside.
Along the way, they encountered Da Qing, Xiaoqing, and others.
Upon seeing Li Chengshuo, they could not suppress their surprised expressions.
"Everyone, rest assured, I’m fine; although there were some unexpected occurrences along the way, the gains were substantial." Li Chengshuo recounted her experiences over the years, omitting some of the crucial points, such as the Moonlight Lake, obtaining the Taiyin Taoist Body, and the era of great strife, mentioning only that she had come across an opportunity that would benefit her future Cultivation.
A glint of insight flashed in Li Chengsheng’s eyes. Even though they had not seen each other for hundreds of years, her little tells when lying hadn’t changed at all, but he did not expose Li Chengshuo in front of everyone.
"It’s good that you’re safe."
Da Qing spoke up, "It’s a pity that Jiu is currently in seclusion; otherwise, he would definitely be very happy to know you’re back."
"You’ve had a hard journey; go back to the Cave Mansion and rest. If there’s anything else, there’s plenty of time to talk later."
"Alright."
Li Chengshuo stood up to bid farewell to everyone, and the others did not linger in the great hall, dispersing one after another.
Knock knock—
"Are you here already?"
A hint of surprise showed on Li Chengshuo’s face, and she immediately operated the Formation to let the person in.
"If you don’t come to find me, I have things to properly ask you about."
Li Chengsheng had received her Sound Transmission Talisman halfway, so he arrived quickly.
"The words you said in the family hall just now, you lied! What exactly have you encountered these years?!"
"I did not lie, merely concealed some key points." Then, Li Chengshuo narrated her complete experiences.
After listening, for a moment Li Chengsheng didn’t know what to say, because whether it was her being trapped on Taiyin Star for hundreds of years, or the mysterious female voice, or the dazzling rise in talent of her, Yue, and Howling Moon—all were incredibly astonishing, delivering a huge shock to him.
To say he wasn’t envious was impossible.
But Li Chengsheng quickly adjusted his mentality, everyone has their own opportunities, and he believed that he wouldn’t fall behind Li Chengshuo by much.
As for the era of great strife mentioned by the mysterious female voice...
Actually, Li Chengsheng didn’t quite understand what the era of great strife was, but he was certain that it wouldn’t lack conflict, so possessing strong power was very important!
"Keep this matter secret for now, to avoid causing panic. It’s enough to let a portion of the Void Refinement Clan know, while also having the family discreetly gather information related to the era of great strife."
"Rest assured, I know how to weigh the importance of matters."
Li Chengsheng nodded and said, "Then you take care to rest, I will head back first."
The next day, Li Chengshuo privately sought several Lianxu Cultivators, aside from Li Taiyao, all of whom she knew well, and informed them of the ’era of great strife’.
The reason why Li Taiyao was informed, of course, was because as the Clan Leader, she was central in mobilizing the family’s power, and it was simply not possible to conceal it from her.
The news from Li Chengshuo brought a great sense of urgency to Da Qing and others, who each locked themselves in meditation chambers, beginning to cultivate with great diligence.
And their actions also influenced many clan members who were unaware of the situation.
Within the mountains, one loses the sense of time, the cold passes and the years are unknown.
On a night when the wind was clear and the moon bright, with stars twinkling, a terrifying oppression soared into the sky.
The clanspeople on Mount Wanxian felt as if they had been struck harshly by a giant hammer; each one became groggy, their consciousness not very clear.
"What’s happening?"
"Is someone attacking Mount Wanxian?!"
Many clanspeople fell into enormous panic and extreme unease, but luckily, it did not lead to chaos.
In the next moment, copious Spirit Light surged into the sky, searching for the ’culprit’.
"Look up at the sky, you all!"
Only to see the originally bright night sky suddenly becoming incomparably dark, as vast amounts of Spiritual Energy converged, forming several terrifying cloud masses of Tribulation Thunder.
"Someone is undergoing Tribulation Transcendence!"
"It’s Jiu!
Da Qing reacted first, hastily dispersing the crowd, and with others like Li Chengsheng who realized later, moved all the living beings out of the range of the Thunder Tribulation.
"Is Dad about to break through to Integration?"
"It appears so."
Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo, the sibling pair, were extremely nervous, or rather, the vast majority of the clanspeople were in this state.
Because the significance of this Thunder Tribulation was monumental, it concerned the Li family’s future status and also pointed out a direction for them.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Thunder Tribulation brewed for more than an hour, and accompanied by a deafening thunderous roar, the churning clouds of tribulation finally released a bolt of Tribulation Thunder.
Well-prepared, Li Zhirui swiftly formed hand seals, and vines shot up from the ground, intertwining into a thick shield in front of him.
Bang!
The Tribulation Thunder struck the shield, breaking layers of vines, but it didn’t completely penetrate through.
And in the next instant, a green light flashed across the shield, and the damaged parts were immediately restored to their original state.
Soon, a loud burst of thunder from the high skies arrived, and a Tribulation Thunder bolt much thicker than before thunderously smashed down.
The shield remained steadfast, the Tribulation Thunder unable to harm Li Zhirui in the slightest.
"Has Jiu’s strength become this formidable? A single Divine Power actually blocked two bolts of Tribulation Thunder, and it wasn’t even destroyed!" Da Qing couldn’t help but exclaim.
But with the third bolt of Tribulation Thunder striking down, it finally shattered the shield.
Li Zhirui showed no sign of panic, continuously casting spells, as infinite moisture from heaven and earth surged toward him, swiftly forming nine heavy layers of water barriers, protecting him inside.
The power of the fourth bolt of Tribulation Thunder was much greater than the previous one, but it still didn’t manage to break through Li Zhirui’s defenses.
Li Zhirui’s seemingly effortless Transcendence seemed to anger the Thunder Tribulation, as the next moment, two bolts of Tribulation Thunder were directly cast down!
One from the left and one from the right, two Tribulation Thunders, each three meters in diameter, charged ferociously towards Li Zhirui.
