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Chapter 888: Chapter 894: Welfare
The aspect that most attracted Li Zhirui was what Li Zhixuan had said last.
As Master Dao Tong was about to ascend through Tribulation Transcendence, if it were truly possible to help him eliminate the Demon Seed within him, then Li Zhirui’s additional request likely wouldn’t be refused by the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.
Li Zhirui was now in the middle stage of Divinity Transformation Realm, and there was still quite a distance to cover before his own Ascension, but he couldn’t possibly wait until he was about to transcend before considering these matters.
Moreover, the Li family didn’t have any closely related Transforming Spirit forces, so when the time came for Li Zhirui to observe Tribulation Transcendence and learn from it, he wouldn’t have anyone to turn to.
Master Dao Tong was the best candidate.
"Good!"
Upon seeing Li Zhirui agree, Zhen Yunzi was thrilled and loudly exclaimed, "Your Excellency, please rest assured, once this matter is concluded, our sect will send someone to escort you home."
"This won’t be necessary," Li Zhirui shook his head, flying on his own was faster than taking a Spirit Boat.
"When will you set off?"
Zhen Yunzi was eager to depart immediately but, remembering that Li Zhixuan had just returned, he hesitated to speak.
"I came to check on the family situation as well," Li Zhixuan said softly. "Since you, Jiu, and the others are all right, I’m relieved."
Although she had not had any contact with Dao Tong, she knew that if Li Zhirui could save him, it would bring great benefits and naturally didn’t want to delay.
"By the way, please keep Zhixuan’s identity concealed, Fellow Daoist. After all, she offended the Sword Sect in the Eastern Domain years ago, and seeing how, despite the years, the sect still harbors resentment, it’s hard to guarantee they won’t act against the Li family," Li Zhirui suddenly remembered this matter and cautioned.
Li Zhirui had always kept an eye on this news, and if the Sword Sect ever dropped the bounty on Li Zhixuan, he would surely announce her identity immediately.
After all, Li Zhixuan was not only a Nascent Soul Cultivator but also an elder in charge of a Sword Vein within the Ten Thousand Swords Sect; revealing her news would definitely bring some benefits to the Li family.
Unexpectedly, so many years had passed, and the Sword Sect still harbored grievances without turning the page!
With no other choice, they had to continue concealing it, for what else could they do when the Li family’s power was insufficient?
If the Li family had a dozen or so Divinity Transformation Cultivators, even if there was still a notable gap compared to the Sword Sect, they would at least have the power to resist and not fear the Sword Sect’s targeting and suppression.
But now it seemed almost time, as the three Spirit Beasts contracted by Jiang Fengwu were all striving to reach Fifth-order, for this, they even abstained from the grand battle of the Sea Clan invasion, quietly cultivating in closed-door seclusion on Wanxian Island.
And there was Li Chengsheng!
In the past few years of conflict and tempering, he had faintly touched the threshold of the Divinity Transformation Realm.
Of course, this didn’t mean Li Chengsheng would break through to Divinity Transformation immediately; it was merely an opportunity.
Whether he could seize it, and how long it would take to break through after seizing it, all remained unknown.
In fact, it wasn’t just Li Chengsheng; the cultivators who had survived the great battle had made significant progress during this period.
In the upcoming time, the entire Cultivation world would erupt swiftly, with a vast number of cultivators about to achieve breakthroughs.
Not to mention, Thunder Tribulations would occur frequently on Wanxian Island.
Thinking about it, it was normal; those who survived battles that were akin to heavenly mills had their Mana and Dao Hearts greatly refined.
After the great battle, supplemented by various Spiritual Objects, their cultivation naturally advanced.
Speaking of which!
Upon hearing Li Zhirui’s words, Zhen Yunzi was slightly stunned but quickly understood—the current strength of the Li family indeed couldn’t afford to offend the Sword Sect.
He was about to speak when he heard Li Zhirui say, "One more thing, regardless of whether the Demon Seed can be resolved or not, I hope your sect does not spread my identity."
"Rest assured, Your Excellency, I shall explain it to the elders," Zhen Yunzi assured.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist."
The relationship between Ten Thousand Swords Sect and Sword Sect was tense, and given that the Li family and Sword Sect were both located in the eastern domain, no one could guarantee what they might do to the Li family once they learned of Li Zhirui’s actions.
Fortunately, Zhen Yunzi did not bring any disciples when he went to Wanxian Island.
However, on the main island, their conversation was seen by many Nascent Soul Cultivators, and the news was not completely sealed off.
Therefore, the two staged a play.
Zhen Yunzi soared into the sky, quickly leaving Wanxian Island. Once he returned to the main island, he said indignantly, "That Li Zhirui truly knows no gratitude. I, a Nascent Soul Elder of Ten Thousand Swords Sect, personally extended an invitation, and yet he dared to show no respect!"
"Fellow Daoist doesn’t know! Li Zhirui is just like that, unappreciative!"
"Exactly, our sects and families in the central domain are also quite renowned, and we are equally esteemed as Nascent Souls. Yet, he simply refuses to lend a hand."
Several Nascent Soul Cultivators who had asked Li Zhirui for help but were refused then echoed in agreement.
"Hmph!" Zhen Yunzi snorted coldly, "I think he’s just a charlatan posing as a street magician—always refusing to act because he’s scared of being exposed!"
After saying a few words, Zhen Yunzi left the crowd and prepared to gather his disciples to return to the sect.
Meanwhile.
On Wanxian Island, Li Zhirui was explaining the recent events to Jiang Fengwu and others.
"Jiu, are you planning to set off for the central domain’s Ten Thousand Swords Sect now?"
"Yes, as you all heard, that Dao Tong’s life won’t last much longer. Naturally, we cannot delay," Li Zhirui nodded.
"I’m going too!" Xiaoqing worried Li Zhirui might encounter danger alone.
"You should stay with the family. Feng Peng still needs your protection."
As it happened, Xiaoqing and Feng Peng had been Dao companions for many years, yet they had not yet produced any offspring.
As their strength increased, the possibility of them having offspring decreased even further.
Li Zhirui refused everyone’s request to follow, advising them to cultivate diligently within the family and to improve their cultivation levels, not to miss this post-war benefit period.
Actually, Li Zhirui’s acceptance of Zhen Yunzi’s request was also because the post-war benefit period was of no use to him.
Li Zhirui had just broken through recently, and continuing to meditate wouldn’t significantly improve his cultivation.
Instead, the battles during the war had quickly consolidated his realm, and his mana had been tempered.
Asking Li Zhixuan to wait a moment, Li Zhirui entered the Purification Spirit Realm and picked various Purifying Spiritual Objects.
Then reunited with her and went to the appointed place with Zhen Yunzi, boarding a huge Spirit Boat.
Prior to this, Li Zhirui had changed his appearance.
"This is Master Zhengjing’s good friend, Lord Ling Cang, who possesses a treasured healing object that may cure Master Dao Tong’s injuries. Hence, he is accompanying us back to the sect."
The other Nascent Soul Cultivators on the Spirit Boat were amazed and looked over curiously.
They all knew how difficult Master Dao Tong’s injuries were to treat, so a reclusive master within the sect befriending such a distinguished and unusual person?
Li Zhirui smiled lightly at the others, nodding in greeting, before directly entering the cabin.
When the other cultivators on the Spirit Boat asked about Li Zhirui’s identity, Zhen Yunzi feigned ignorance and dismissed everyone.
’Hopefully, Master Zhengjing’s clan brother can truly heal Master Dao Tong’s injuries,’ Zhen Yunzi stared vacantly into The Void, sincerely praying in his heart.
