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Chapter 988: Chapter 963: Negotiations
"Everyone has been working hard these years!" There was a note of weariness in Jiang Fengwu’s voice, but her eyes were filled with excitement, because she was about to come in contact with that profound and mysterious Formation!
Moreover, during the decades spent deciphering the Formation, her mastery in the art of Formation had greatly improved. She wouldn’t dare claim she could solve a Seventh Rank Formation alone, but at least the Sixth-order Mountain Protection Array of Mount Wanxian now had no less than ten flaws in her eyes that could be perfected.
Most importantly, she could unite with everyone to replicate this Formation, creating a new Mountain Protection Array for the Li family, thus enhancing the family’s defensive capabilities.
"It’s no trouble at all!" Li Chengshuo and others responded loudly.
Although their Cultivation had not advanced, their understanding of their Realm had made considerable progress. They only needed to explore the ruins, and then they could peacefully go into seclusion to cultivate and enhance their power.
All in all, these decades had not been wasted.
"Good! I will give everyone a year to recover, ensuring you’re at your peak, and then we will head to the sea area together to break through the Great Array and explore the ruins!"
Even though Jiang Fengwu was eager to explore the ruins, she was clear in her heart that, given everyone’s current state, should they encounter any danger within the ruins, they would not have much defensive capability.
Whether for her own safety or for everyone else and the family, now was not the best time.
Another thing, Jiang Fengwu also needed time to summon Da Qing, Xiaoqing, and other members of the Void Refinement Clan; after all, everyone was busy cultivating and could not be gathered in a short time.
"Go back and rest up, I will notify you when it’s time to depart."
The others did not doubt her and after bowing, they left flying.
After sending out Communication Talismans to all members of the Void Refinement, Jiang Fengwu did not wait for their replies, and closed the door of the quiet room.
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At the same time, Li Zhirui was also rushing back to Mount Wanxian day and night.
Blessed by the Cave Heaven, he didn’t have to worry about consuming too much Mana, facing danger, and being unable to defend himself, hence Li Zhirui did not rest at all along the way.
Covering tens of thousands of miles, he crossed this distance in just half a year, a speed that was shockingly fast.
Once he entered Shanyuan State, Li Zhirui’s pace did not slow down, and it wasn’t long before he arrived back at Mount Wanxian, which he had left long ago.
"I’m finally back!" 𝘯𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
This was the first time since his Ascension that he had left the family for such a long period! He couldn’t help worrying about the family’s situation, so Li Zhirui had been hastening all the way.
When he saw Mount Wanxian, which was very different from what he remembered, he couldn’t help but frown – could something unexpected have really happened?
Fortunately, the next moment Li Zhirui saw the Spirit Beasts ridden by patrolling cultivators and the familiar attire they wore, and he immediately felt relieved.
"Ancestor Rui! You’ve returned!" The two Nascent Soul Realm cultivators recognized him at first sight and excitedly shouted upon seeing Li Zhirui.
Li Zhirui felt a hint of surprise. Not to mention his absence in recent years, even when he was at Mount Wanxian, he mostly spent his time in secluded Cultivation. How could these younger members recognize him immediately?
What he didn’t know was that the current Clan Leader, Li Hongshi, in order to weaken the internal factions within the family, had greatly publicized Li Zhirui, who had almost single-handedly led the family to its current mighty status, making him an idol and a figure of admiration for the younger members of the clan.
And not to be suppressed by those old things in terms of status or age.
"Mhm." Li Zhirui replied briefly and asked, "Why has Mount Wanxian changed so much?"
"It’s because a hundred years ago, the Cave Abyss Sect had drawn in a Taixu Illusionary Realm, and in the process of merging with Cave Abyss State, due to its vast size, it merged into the nearby State Domains. The family benefited a lot from this, not only did the mountain become taller, and the Spiritual Vein Grade was raised, but we also gained nine Sixth-order Purifying Spirit Springs."
The two clan members were excited by Li Zhirui’s question but still gave him a clear answer to his doubts.
"You two have worked hard patrolling the mountain. I won’t delay you any further, cultivate well."
Saying so, Li Zhirui used his Mana to present two vials of Fourth Order Precious Pills to them, while he himself flashed into the family clan grounds.
"Many thanks, Ancestor Rui!"
The two never thought that they could interact with their idol and even receive his reward, and they were so excited that their complexions turned rosy and their whole beings were overcome with excitement.
On the other side, Li Zhirui, who had entered Mount Wanxian, keenly noticed that the Spiritual Energy in the clan grounds was denser than before, most importantly, it carried a faint scent of lotus, which made one feel refreshed just by breathing it in.
"I didn’t expect the merge with the Taixu Illusionary Realm to bring such great benefits to the family."
Thinking deeper, this might not be unrelated to him, after all, Li Zhirui’s Qi Fortune was intertwined with the Li family, and he had made the greatest contribution during the Taixu Illusionary Realm merge – it was impossible for the Primal Spirit Heavenly Tao not to grant some rewards.
If Li Zhirui guessed correctly, aside from the Cave Abyss Sect, it was likely that the Li family had benefited the most.
"If only our family could encounter the Taixu Illusionary Realm just once, even if it’s just a Minor Thousand World." Li Zhirui fantasized about the huge changes that would occur if Mount Wanxian merged with a Taixu Illusionary Realm.
Alas, that was just wishful thinking.
Not to mention anything else, the Li family currently didn’t even have the qualifications to enter The Void, let alone discover a Minor Thousand World that was falling into the Ruinous Void amidst the vast chaos, and still needed to take action to draw it into the Primal Spirit Realm.
Only those Immortal Realm Powerhouses could achieve such a feat!
