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Chapter 1193: Chapter 1065: Double Happiness _2
"Shuo, help set up a formation nearby. It would be best if it can both protect the growth of the Divine Tree and absorb Solar Qi to assist its development," Li Zhirui advised casually, then no longer concerned himself with the matter.
"Thank you, Father!" Li Chengsheng bowed deeply, expressing his gratitude earnestly.
Li Zhirui waved his hand and instantly disappeared before the siblings’ eyes.
"Father’s cultivation is becoming increasingly profound. Perhaps in a few hundred years, he will be a Great Vehicle Cultivator!" Li Chengshuo barely managed to perceive this and remarked with emotion.
Li Chengsheng, however, stared silently in the direction of his departure.
The gap between them now was too large; he couldn’t even fathom how Li Zhirui had left.
But this matter did not affect Li Chengsheng in the slightest. His most important goal now was to break through the Integration Realm as soon as possible and then strive to follow in the footsteps of Li Zhirui.
"Brother, for the formation Father suggested, I’ll need some time to deduce it. In the meantime, I’ll first set up a defensive formation. During this time, you should move the Cave Mansion here."
"Alright, thank you for your effort. I’ll repay the contribution points I owe you as soon as possible."
Previously, Li Chengshuo had been concerned about Li Chengsheng’s insufficient Spirit Stone reserves, so he had offered him his Identity Jade. With both of them pooling their resources, they managed to gather an amount of Spirit Stones that slightly startled Li Zhirui.
However, they had also exhausted the circulating Spirit Stones from the clan treasury, necessitating the use of reserves.
If not for their statuses and cultivation levels, the Li family would never have agreed to such a large one-time exchange of Spirit Stones.
"There’s no rush; I don’t have any immediate need for Spirit Stones," Li Chengshuo said indifferently.
Indeed, her body currently contained a vast amount of pure Taiyin Moonlight, so there was no need to spend contribution points to exchange for Precious Pills. Taiyin Moonlight was not only purer but also easier to refine, with not a trace of Dan Poison.
If cultivating the Dharma in the Integration Realm didn’t require caution, with the sheer amount of Taiyin Moonlight in Li Chengshuo’s body, she could have easily replicated the cultivation speed from her Nascent Soul stage.
Li Chengsheng did not argue further. After all, even if he wanted to repay her, he’d have to wait until he had broken through to Integration first.
Two flowers bloom, each expressing a branch on its own.
While Li Chengsheng was contemplating his own path to Integration, Cang was also desperately fighting for it.
Upon arriving at the outer seas, he actively sought out numerous Sixth-Rank Water Devils, intending to stimulate himself through combat.
Yet each battle carried the risk of death. Despite Cang’s decent strength and Dragon Tribe bloodline, success was never guaranteed.
Several times, he barely escaped, severely wounded.
Even so, Cang still failed to cross that final step and break through to Integration, leaving him disheartened and doubting whether his path had reached its end.
In his deepest despair and dispirited state, an overheard piece of news ignited a sliver of hope within him!
The Sea Clan had opened an Eighth-Order Secret Realm accessible to all Sea Clan members. Whether one could survive inside depended on individual strength and fortune.
While it was claimed that all eligible Sea Clan members could enter, lower-ranked members weren’t foolish enough to join. With their level of cultivation, venturing into an Eighth-Order Secret Realm spelled certain death. 𝓃𝓸𝓿𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝓬ℴ𝓶
Generally, only Seventh-Rank and Eighth-Rank Sea Clan members would participate, with few lower-ranked members joining, either out of desperation or a gambit for their future.
For Cang, this presented an excellent opportunity.
Despite the realm’s grade being two major levels above his, Cang resolutely decided to take the risk.
He refused to accept being trapped in the Sixth Rank, yearning to see more worldly wonders and accompany Li Zhirui to the end.
Upon learning the realm’s location, Cang raced there without hesitation, fearful of missing the realm due to sluggishness.
"A Sixth-Rank Sea Clan member daring to enter the Sea Eye Secret Realm, such courage is truly commendable," one Sea Clan member mocked.
Sea Clan cities had structures like Immortal Cities and marketplaces, but being wealthy, their buildings were far superior to those of the human race.
"Indeed, he doesn’t look old. With ample time ahead, he could break through later instead of sending himself to death now."
"What a pity."
The conversation among the Sea Clan members quickly ended, as they found no use in dwelling on a doomed individual.
After several days of hurried travel, Cang finally arrived at the secret realm’s portal. Seeing its impending closure, he plunged inside without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Xiaoqing was also undergoing his own trials and adventures.
Rather than venturing over the outer seas, Xiaoqing chose to journey to the Northern Domain.
Unable to dive into the deep seas or battle Sea Clan members, Xiaoqing had no choice but to leave, heading to the closest Northern Domain.
As a Spirit Beast, Xiaoqing attracted numerous cultivators and demon cultivators, facing daily pursuits.
In such a harsh environment, Xiaoqing’s bottleneck began to loosen!
This discovery thrilled Xiaoqing, causing him to abandon his cautious approach. Instead, he boldly sought confrontations with both cultivators and demon cultivators.
While Xiaoqing and Cang were both striving for Integration, Da Qing, Mu, and Shen were pursuing the same goal.
However, the latter three were luckier and more gifted, avoiding the need for risky ventures. They could focus on secluded cultivation within Mount Wanxian.
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Years of cultivation felt timeless, but thirty years had indeed passed.
On this day, Xiaoqing returned to Mount Wanxian, covered in scars.
Despite his battered condition, he was delighted, having finally taken that crucial step!
Now, he only needed to recover and cultivate within the family to break through to Integration.
But due to his severe injuries, this process took twenty years.
During this period, Li Zhirui personally refined numerous top-grade precious pills for Xiaoqing and treated him using the Purification Principle regularly, ensuring no hidden wounds or lingering issues were left behind.
Each time Li Zhirui saw Xiaoqing lying immobile on the ground, his heart ached deeply. He wanted to say something but always held back.
This was Xiaoqing’s choice—the result of his tireless struggle for his path. Li Zhirui had no right to judge.
With Li Zhirui’s exhaustive care, Xiaoqing recovered within twenty years and immediately secluded himself to charge toward the Seventh Rank.
He aimed to be the first among the five to break through to the Seventh Rank!
Xiaoqing knew that Cang had not returned from his training and that Da Qing, Mu, and Shen were still immersed in their seclusions with no sign of progress. He felt confident in triggering Thunder Tribulation within fifty years!
Li Zhirui, seeing this determination, merely urged Xiaoqing to remain cautious and avoid recklessness.
Afterward, he watched Xiaoqing close his Cave Mansion.
Hum—
Li Zhirui was about to turn back to cultivate himself when a sudden pressure emanated from a corner of Mount Wanxian.
Instantly, vast amounts of Spiritual Energy converged, accompanied by rolling dark clouds.
"This is..."
Li Zhirui recognized it at once, exclaiming with joy, "Chengsheng is summoning Thunder Tribulation!"
Li Chengsheng had owned the Fusang Divine Tree for decades. Being on the verge of a breakthrough, he had gained access to spiritual objects infused with copious amounts of Solar Law. After tirelessly comprehending, he finally blossomed in brilliant fashion today.
But whether this blossom bore fruit depended on Li Chengsheng overcoming the imminent Thunder Tribulation and Heart Demon Tribulation!
The Thunder Tribulation startled others, including Jiang Fengwu, who had recently returned to Mount Wanxian, and other clan members.
Li Taiyao, who was nurturing the next clan leader, hurried over and paid her respects to Li Zhirui and Jiang Fengwu before observing from a distance.
She had commendable talent, and though occupied with handling various affairs in recent years, she had reached Mid Nascent Soul stage cultivation. The future held potential for further advancement, and this observation was undoubtedly valuable for her growth.
As for protectors, arrangements had long been made before her arrival.
Or rather, the Li family, experienced in such matters, no longer required the tedious process of arranging everything step by step.
Caution was still necessary, though final checks on all measures ensured no mistakes occurred.
