Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1797 - 1367: Grand Ceremony (Part 2)

And everyone was already well aware of this. Besides, being able to attend such a lecture was already quite worthwhile. He could even see some cultivators breaking through on the spot...

About two hours later, Li Zhirui closed his mouth, ending the lecture.

"The banquet continues, and if you all wish to participate, you may stay. I will take my leave first."

Once everyone had come back to their senses, he departed swiftly.

The three Heavenly Immortals from the Cave Abyss Sect, Yumen He Family, and Xiaxian Sect immediately followed him.

Before they came, neither they nor their backing forces had ever regarded the Li family seriously or considered any future interactions with them.

But after such a banquet, their opinions were entirely changed.

The Li family, who possess the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit, was now worthy of associating with them!

Moreover, who knows if Li Zhirui might still have other Heavenly Immortal rank Spiritual Objects in his possession?

So now, the Li family is not someone they are willing to offend; in fact, they want to befriend them.

"Fellow Daoists, is there something you wish to discuss?" Li Zhirui knew full well why the three followed him, but he feigned ignorance.

"Your family’s Spiritual Objects are plentiful, many of which our Cave Abyss Sect lacks. I wonder if our two families could exchange resources, which would greatly benefit both our cultivations."

The Heavenly Immortal knew the other was pretending but had no choice but to feign ignorance, expressing his intentions directly.

The other two Heavenly Immortals, realizing they were a step behind, regretted it but hurriedly spoke up with similar content.

"Currently, aside from the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit, our family has several other Heavenly Immortal rank Spiritual Objects. However, they have not yet matured. I wonder what you can offer in trade?" Li Zhirui asked.

"What does fellow Daoist need? As long as the sect/family possesses it, we’re willing to trade." The three quickly responded.

"There’s no need for that."

Li Zhirui smiled and said, "I think in such matters, you might not have the authority to decide. It’s better to discuss it within your factions and come back to Mount Wanxian for a detailed conversation with our Clan Leader. What do you think?"

This statement actually showed his attitude: as long as what they offered was not inferior, the Li family would be willing to trade.

After all, he left the handling of these matters to the Clan Leader and would no longer intervene. If he were to refuse the transaction, there would be no need for him to suggest they come again next time.

"Very well, we will return to disturb your family at a later date."

Hearing this, the three did not persist, but considered this matter to be quite pressing, so they hurriedly left with their juniors.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the banquet concluded swiftly as many were eager to digest and convert what they had consumed—having ingested too much from the abundance of Spiritual Objects and listened to a lecture by a Heavenly Immortal Cultivator.

...

"I haven’t had the chance to congratulate Father/Daddy on breaking through to Heavenly Immortal!"

By now, Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo finally had the time to speak with Li Zhirui.

"You’ve both advanced quickly; you’ve long surpassed us elders after thousands of years of reaching Heavenly Immortal status." Li Zhirui joked.

"Alas!"

As he said this, Li Chengshuo couldn’t help but sigh.

"Shuo, what troubles you? Why sigh after breaking through to Heavenly Immortal?"

Jiang Fengwu, along with Li Zhixuan, Da Qing, and others, approached and overheard the sigh, asking worriedly, "Is there some difficulty you’re facing?"

"Mother, you worry too much. I’m fine; I’m just troubled about the next stage of cultivation."

Besides Li Zhirui, others didn’t quite understand. Being the Taiyin Divine Monarch and having reached the Heavenly Immortal rank, he was among the pinnacle within the Primal Spirit Realm. What was there to fret over?

"Is this why you and Sheng have secluded yourselves within the Divine Domain all these years?"

"Indeed, for a Divine to transcend is countless times more challenging than for cultivators. The Empress of old only transcended by conquering a world, a feat impossible for Big Brother and me to replicate."

To conquer a suitable world, one first needs its precise coordinates, then immense power, and finally a solid foundation to build upon.

Li Chengshuo said, "What’s the use of breaking through to Heavenly Immortal early? Perhaps, in the end, it will be Father who catches up and transcends first."

Standing beside, Jiang Fengwu, Xiaoqing, and others were speechless; they were still striving to break through to Heavenly Immortal, while others were already contemplating transcendence.

"There’s no need to rush; it’s still early. Since you’ve benefited from the Heavenly Dao, naturally, you must also bear its costs." Li Zhirui consoled.

Saying this, he no longer paid attention to the two.

Turning to Shen and Mu, he said, "Shen, Mu, it’s been a long time. I hadn’t expected you both to achieve so much."

He had witnessed the birth of the Earth Immortal Dao and believed Shen to already be outstanding, but now it seemed he had underestimated the two.

Possibly, one day, both could truly become the ancestors of Earth Immortals!

"Compared to you, Jiu, we are still far behind."

Li Zhirui shook his head upon hearing this and said, "When did you become so modest and humble? Considering your current cultivation, you might not even need a thousand years to break through to Heavenly Immortal."

Establishing a branch of the Immortal Dao and advancing the world’s development is a great Merit!

Promoting Earth Immortal Dao techniques has allowed countless living beings to cultivate, thereby amassing substantial luck for themselves.

They even created the Star Birth Secret Technique, transforming Chaotic Spiritual Energy for personal use while replenishing the heavens and earth, which not only aids the future growth of the Earth Immortal Dao but also endows them with bountiful luck and Merit.

Moreover, being non-divines, their entanglements and causations within the Primal Spirit Realm are less complicated, making future transcendence easier.

It was these advantages that made him envy the duo.

Everyone was immediately astounded upon hearing this. Who would’ve thought that the always humble Shen and Mu were also on the brink of breakthrough?

However, much like Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo, upon breaking through to Heavenly Immortal, they wouldn’t dwell in the family but serve as deterrents to other forces.

"Since everyone’s gathered, why not have a discourse!" Xiaoqing suggested.

"Alright, let me also share my insights and reflections on breakthroughs with you."

Thus, the sequence for Li Zhirui’s lecture had to be first.

Only then could everyone listen with full spirit and better grasp insights beneficial to their cultivation.

...

Two flowers blossom, each representing a story.

"You wouldn’t believe it; during the lecture from that Li Family Ancestor at Mount Wanxian, white lotuses emerged from the ground, and celestial clouds descended with various visions. Many cultivators broke through right there!"

"Really?"

"Indeed! The grand event hosted by the Li family was extravagant beyond compare. Everyone had precious Spiritual Objects to consume, amassing abundant Mana within, and naturally, they easily broke through during the lecture upon gaining insights."

A group of loose cultivators gathered around as an old man shared tales of his banquet experience.

Of course, it wasn’t from this recent occasion but many years ago.

For a long time after the event, countless loose cultivators eagerly recounted the stories, particularly those involving the precious Spiritual Objects.

In this process, news of the Li family possessing the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit naturally spread.

Most cultivators didn’t know what this Spiritual Object was or its effects, but to those who knew, it was like a thunderous shock, instantly stirring great excitement.

However, most only had the intent but not the courage to act unmistakably.

...

On another note,

The three Heavenly Immortals who had attended the banquet at Mount Wanxian earlier had returned to their respective sects and clans.

Their first action was to reveal that the Li family not only had the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit but also several other Heavenly Immortal rank Spiritual Objects, proving the Li family was indeed qualified to trade with them.

"Did the Li family truly have an Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit?"

"If not, why would Li Zhirui be so generous?"

While speaking, he presented the Eight Diagram Treasure Fruit.