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Chapter 754: Chapter 760: Reality and Illusion
Jiang Fengwu finally calmed down, but his heart was still fraught with anxiety. He brought his hands together sincerely and prayed for Li Chengsheng, wishing that he could overcome this tribulation.
The surrounding clansmen were also deeply worried, fearing the loss of a young talent from the family. They were heavy-hearted and astounded by the power of the Thunder Tribulation.
Meanwhile, lying on the ground with his eyes tightly shut as if he were unconscious, Li Chengsheng was engaged in a fierce and painful struggle against the Tribulation Thunder within his body!
His body served as the battlefield, exhausting all his strength to eliminate the Tribulation Thunder, a process that was excruciatingly painful. Several times he nearly chose to give up, to die and end it all.
But the thought of his worried parents and relatives, as well as his desire to see the vast Great Thousand World, kept Li Chengsheng persevering.
He virtually drained all his mana to vanquish the last trace of Tribulation Thunder, surviving the ordeal with severe injuries.
But in the next instant, a streak of black light descended from the sky and entered his brow, into the Sea of Consciousness.
Originally possessing an unwavering dao heart, Li Chengsheng, weakened by the Thunder Tribulation, inadvertently fell into the Heart Demon Illusion Realm.
If he hadn’t realized it in time and struggled free, even surviving the life-and-death Thunder Tribulation would have ended in failure due to the Heart Demon, with his centuries of cultivation becoming a bridal robe for the Heart Demon.
The moment the Illusionary Realm shattered, the rolling black clouds also transformed, turning into layers of Spiritual Clouds formed from pure Spiritual Energy, enveloping Li Chengsheng completely.
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He resembled a gluttonous behemoth, greedily breathing in massive amounts of pure Spiritual Energy, and his realm began to change as well. His aura became stronger, and inside him, the Golden Core, like an embryo, nurtured a Nascent Soul Infancy.
Witnessing this scene, Jiang Fengwu’s knees went weak, and he whispered with sobs, "Thank goodness Sheng is safe from the tribulation, otherwise how could I face your father!"
"Mother, this has nothing to do with you, and besides, isn’t big brother successful in his Tribulation Transcendence?" Li Chengshuo quickly spoke up to comfort her.
The onlooking clansmen also heaved a sigh of relief, their tense and worried expressions turning to joy and happiness. The family had given birth to another Nascent Soul cultivator, growing stronger, and they too would benefit from it.
When the news spread, surrounding powers were filled with jealousy and envy. They too wished desperately for a Nascent Soul to emerge from their ranks, but alas, hope remained elusive.
But there were forces that regarded the development of the Li family with extreme vigilance!
For instance, the Sect Leader of the Profound Ice Sect, who always obsessively aspired to reclaim the Great Void Province and then suppress the Li family, lamented, "Ah, another Nascent Soul cultivator. It seems that in the coming century, the news of the Li family’s breakthroughs to Nascent Soul will be quite frequent."
Even though the Li family had hidden the cultivation technique ’Wanling Sutra’ extremely well through the years, even without knowing the specific methods, some unique aspects were still known.
Now that Li Chengsheng had broken through to Nascent Soul, his Spirit Beast, so long as it wasn’t hindered by bloodline restrictions, could go through Tribulation Transcendence as well!
And compared to cultivators, the chances of success for the Devil Race are somewhat higher because their physical bodies are more formidable and their mana is more abundant.
However, in the wild, many covet their existence, after all, a fourth-order Devil Beast is a treasure all over. They would take advantage of their weakness post-transcendence to attack, which is why it seems so difficult for Devil Beasts to undergo tribulations. 𝚗o𝚟pub.𝚌𝚘𝚖
But on Wanxian Island, there are none of these issues, and there are also large quantities of Spirit Pills to replenish mana, which further increases the likelihood of successful transcendence.
"What a pity, those Elders are nothing but short-sighted, putting their own interests above the Sect’s. If they do not change, one day they may indeed be surpassed by the Li family!" The Sect Leader sighed involuntarily with a sense of helplessness.
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"Shuo, do you think we should not hold a Nascent Soul ceremony?"
Ever since Li Chengsheng successfully broke through, Jiang Fengwu had been contemplating this matter. According to the family’s protocols, not only should it be held, but it also should be done grandly and gloriously!
However, she took into account that Li Zhirui was still in seclusion trying to reach Divine Transformation. If the outside world were to discover this news, it would be a catastrophe for both him and the Li family.
"Mother, rather than hiding and causing suspicion, it is better to show it openly and tell them that father is secluding himself to break through to the later stage of Nascent Soul," Li Chengshuo had a different opinion.
A Nascent Soul achievement is no small matter! When a disciple of a top power like the Wanxiang Sect achieves Nascent Soul, they celebrate it grandly and openly. If the Li family were to suppress it and not hold a ceremony, it would surely raise suspicions and increase vigilance in others.
Rather than following the usual course, considering Li Zhirui’s age, breaking through to the later stage of Nascent Soul at this time would already qualify him as a prodigy. Who would expect that he’s actually attempting Divine Transformation?
"You are right! I was thinking too simplistically."
After listening to him, Jiang Fengwu immediately agreed, "Let’s do as you say. You will have to inform the clansmen and refine this strategy to avoid any mistakes."
"Mother is just worried and confused," replied Li Chengshuo before bowing and taking his leave, "I’ll get busy then. Please take good care of big brother."
Although Li Chengsheng had broken through to Nascent Soul, the wounds he sustained during Tribulation Transcendence were not something that could heal instantly; it would take quite some time to treat them.
Concerned, Jiang Fengwu stayed outside his seclusion chamber, so she could respond immediately to any emergencies.
Inside the family’s grand hall, Li Wenli nodded repeatedly upon hearing Li Chengshuo’s intentions, saying, "You’ve made an excellent point. This ceremony could indeed allay concerns from some powers."
As the Clan Leader, how could he be unaware of other forces trying to gather intelligence on the Li family? The only thing was that Wanxian Island was isolated, which limited external parties from obtaining any information.
On the contrary, any actions from these parties meant their spies had to be even more covert. Pretending to be unaware while secretly monitoring could also allow them to learn relevant skills from these adversaries.
"But I’m not sure about the current condition of Elder Chengsheng. When should we start preparing for the ceremony?"
It wouldn’t do for them to have everything ready only to find out Li Chengsheng was still in seclusion. It would mean that the time and resources spent on preparing spiritual objects were wasted!
After pondering for a moment, Li Chengshuo said, "Big brother’s injuries are severe, and he will probably need to recuperate for three to five years. You can release the news now to inform them of the reason, and then invite various powers to the ceremony when the time comes."
"Understood."
"As for father’s seclusion in pursuit of Divine Transformation, I request that the Clan Leader and the Elders find a way to conceal it, making sure no clansman leaks the news."
Li Chengshuo reminded them again, somewhat apprehensively, for most of the island’s clansmen had come to witness Li Zhirui’s prior breakthrough, knowing he had already reached the late stage of Nascent Soul.
If word were to slip out, it would surely make the Profound Ice Sect vigilant, potentially causing many more complications and troubles later on.
"Please be assured, Elder, we will handle this matter properly," replied the Clan Leader.
