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Chapter 889: Chapter 895: Decay
Just as Li Zhirui, Li Zhixuan, and Zhen Yunzi were on their way, Wanxian Island completely tallied the statistics of the various aspects of the war.
After the great battle, the Li family saw several hundred of their clan members fall, and even more were injured, almost everyone bearing wounds.
In addition to this, tens of millions of Spirit Stones were spent, along with a large number of Spirit Pills and Talismans, and even the durable Magic Artifacts—the Li family had refined several thousand pieces.
The expenditure was significant, but so were the earnings.
The Spirit Materials harvested from the bodies of the Water Devils, if all refined into Spiritual Objects and sold, could immediately cover the expenses and even generate a surplus. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓾𝒷.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Unfortunately, right after the great battle had ended, the prices of Spiritual Objects refined from these related Spirit Materials were somewhat lower than usual.
Fortunately, the Li family had the Sealing Spirit Treasure Box, which could greatly delay the dissipation of the spirit mechanisms in the Spiritual Objects, so they were not in a hurry to sell the Spiritual Objects.
Instead, they were actively buying up Spirit Materials at low prices on the market, preparing to make a fortune in the future.
It was only because the Li family had their current strength, including Divine Transformation cultivators like Li Zhirui, that they dared to act so boldly and spontaneously even with the Sealing Spirit Treasure Box.
"In the upcoming period, it is very likely that several clan members will reach breakthroughs in Tribulation Transcendence at the same time. We must arrange their secluded cultivation locations properly, and they must not be too close to each other," Li Mingzi instructed with a solemn expression.
Otherwise, it would be a pity if the people didn’t die amidst the Thunder Tribulation but were instead affected by their fellow clan members, causing what could have been successful breakthroughs to end in their downfall.
"Understood!"
This matter was of great importance, and the Elders did not dare to overlook this issue.
"I’ve fallen behind again," Li Chengshuo said with a wistful sigh, looking at the tightly sealed stone door of the Cave Mansion.
In this war, her cultivation had also improved, saving her several years of cultivation time. However, when compared to Li Chengsheng, Li Chengshuo didn’t feel as happy as before.
Li Chengsheng was about to launch an assault on Divine Transformation!
"No, I absolutely cannot fall too far behind!"
This feeling was especially strong since right behind Li Chengshuo, juniors like Li Xianxun and Li Mingyao were making rapid progress, giving her a great sense of urgency.
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Having stayed on the Spirit Boat for more than half a year, Li Zhirui finally set foot on firm ground.
"Lord Ling Cang!"
At the entrance of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, several Divine Transformation cultivators were already waiting, and upon seeing Li Zhirui, they paid their respects and greeted him.
This was because Zhen Yunzi, from a few thousand miles away from the sect entrance, had used the communication Formation on the Spirit Boat to report the relevant circumstances to the Ten Thousand Swords Sect and the elders from the Zhenyi Sword Vein.
Those who came to receive Li Zhirui, all Divine Transformation cultivators, were Zhen Yunzi’s junior fellow disciples and direct inheritors of the Zhenyi Sword Vein as well.
Li Zhirui couldn’t help but envy the foundation and strength of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. When would the Li family be able to boast having three or four generations of Divine Transformation cultivators gathered together?
Moreover! This wasn’t even the entire Ten Thousand Swords Sect, but merely one of its traditions.
"There is no need for such formalities," Li Zhirui said.
He had not expected them to make such a big fuss; he only wanted to arrive quietly and depart in the same manner.
"Please, follow me this way, Elder," Zhen Yunzi said, leading the way ahead as Li Zhirui and Li Zhixuan followed behind.
Soon, the three of them entered an ancient and elegant hall where four mighty individuals, their aura as fathomless as the ocean, were seated.
"Li Zhirui of the Wanxian Island’s Li family pays respects to the seniors," he said.
Li Zhixuan and Zhen Yunzi also paid their respects in turn.
Then Li Zhirui learned that the person in the middle was Master Dao Tong from the previous generation, the highest rank in the Zhenyi Sword Vein and Grand Peak.
On the left is the current Sect Leader of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, and on the right is a powerful figure of the Zhenyi Sword Vein with the honorific Dao in his name.
"Do you have confidence in resolving the Demon Seed within Master Dao Tong’s Dantian?" Grand Peak asked with an aged voice.
Li Zhirui spoke calmly, "I haven’t met Elder Dao Tong before, so I do not know his condition and can’t make any guarantees."
"Hahaha, you are quite honest." Grand Peak laughed heartily, "What Spiritual Objects do you need for assistance?"
"Purifying Spiritual Objects, the higher the grade the better."
As soon as Li Zhirui’s words fell, two beams of Spirit Light flew out from the hands of the Sect Leader, and the powerful figure on the right also gave him two Spiritual Objects.
This had all been informed to them by Zhen Yunzi beforehand.
"If you can resolve the Demon Seed within Elder Dao Tong’s body, our Ten Thousand Swords Sect will be extremely grateful."
The Sect Leader promised, "You may enter our inner treasury to select three Spiritual Objects, and the Ten Thousand Swords Sect will also agree to three reasonable conditions you put forward."
Although Li Zhixuan had previously told Li Zhirui that these were rewards already announced to the public, it was only when he heard the Sect Leader himself speak that he truly felt at ease.
"I would also like to observe Elder Dao Tong’s Tribulation Transcendence."
"Agreed."
Grand Peak nodded, then said, "Time waits for no one; please proceed as soon as possible."
"Let’s go now."
Despite having travelled for the better part of half a year, it didn’t require any worry on Li Zhirui’s part, so he was in excellent condition.
"Zhen Yun, please take Young Master Li there."
"Yes! Ancestor."
The three of them slowly left the main hall.
"Can this Divine Transformation from a remote territory really cure Elder Dao Tong?" the silent powerful figure expressed his doubts.
Grand Peak said unhurriedly, "Elder Dao Tong has less than ten years left, even less than I have. What harm is there in letting him try? Perhaps the Purification Principle he masters does have miraculous effects."
After flying for a quarter of an hour, the trio finally arrived at their destination.
But as Li Zhirui looked up, he saw the seemingly endless mountain overhead and marveled at its height.
"Is this the Spirit Realm we see before us?" Li Zhirui looked at the Spirit Realm gateway, which was sealed with multiple prohibitions, and a gleam of light flashed through his eyes.
Among them were several prohibitions nearly identical to those he discovered while researching the Sealing Spirit Treasure Boxes!
Zhen Yunzi explained, "The Spirit Realm has the ability to conceal aura, but there could still be leaks. For extra caution, the Sect has placed various prohibitions here."
In fact, individuals like Dao Tong, clearly capable of attempting Ascension but who dared not face the Tribulation, would seek refuge in the Spirit Realm to avoid the scrutiny of the Heavenly Dao.
Of course, Dao Tong’s case was special.
"So as soon as I open the Spirit Realm, we must enter immediately."
"Understood."
Zhen Yunzi then took out a Sword Command and activated it with Mana, causing the prohibitions to dissipate one by one, revealing the entrance to the Spirit Realm.
The trio entered in a flash, and in the next instant, the prohibitions reappeared, completely sealing the Spirit Realm, ensuring not a trace of aura leaked out.
Within the Spirit Realm, they then saw an elderly figure with white hair falling to his shoulders, face full of deep wrinkles, and a body emanating an aura of decay.
"Master Dao Tong! How have you aged so much?!"
Zhen Yunzi was shocked and discolored; when he visited a few years ago, Elder Dao Tong’s condition was not this severe. In just a few years, how could there be such a drastic change?
"It’s really you, Zhen Yun," the old man awoke from his sleep, his voice weak but without a hint of self-pity or self-loathing.
