Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1833 - 1385: Rewards (Part 2)

This was an incredibly sluggish undertaking, demanding an immense investment of time, staggering quantities of mana, and focused divine sense!

As the hours slipped away, Li Zhirui’s once vibrant and energetic spirit began to drain at a rapid pace. His complexion turned ghostly pale, and his breathing grew faint and shallow.

However, by ingesting top-grade Immortal Pills, he was able to swiftly restore his failing condition.

He cycled through this exhausting process repeatedly until a dull ache began to throb within his meridians. Realizing they could no longer endure the strain, Li Zhirui ceased his purification efforts abruptly and shouted, "Please, Lady, uphold the Purification Spiritual Light!"

In an instant, a surging, monumental, and heavy mana manifested, pouring into the Purification Spiritual Light. The fading brilliance of the spirit light was immediately revitalized, shining with newfound intensity!

Despite its power, this energy lacked the refinement to cleanse the corruption, as the Lady’s comprehension of the Purification Principle was fundamentally lacking. She relied solely on her massive reserves of mana to prevent the pollution from shattering the protective Purification Spiritual Light.

Seizing the moment, Li Zhirui sat cross-legged and began circulating his cultivation technique while swallowing mild Immortal Pills. He utilized both methods to rapidly replenish his depleted mana and divine sense.

Even so, the recovery speed was not particularly impressive.

Fortunately, the Earth Element Lady possessed truly formidable strength; she appeared entirely composed as she maintained the Purification Spiritual Light, waiting for him to reach full recovery.

"My thanks, Lady. You may leave the remaining work to me!"

Having regained his strength, Li Zhirui stepped forward once more to seize control of the Purification Spiritual Light. He gathered the Purification Principle to bolster its efficacy and resumed the cleansing of the lingering corruption.

Following a grueling and painstaking struggle, he at last succeeded in completely wiping out that streak of foul black energy!

At this stage, only the two most heavily contaminated areas remained to be dealt with.

These final spots were the most severely afflicted. However, through the combined efforts of Li Zhirui and the Earth Element Lady and a protracted period of persistent attrition, they were finally purged!

To achieve this, he had completely exhausted the entire stock of Immortal Pills he had gathered over many years.

Once the task was finished, Li Zhirui performed a mental calculation and realized he had spent several years in this single location. It was the most stubborn instance of pollution he had ever faced.

Meanwhile, in the world above, a soft breeze suddenly drifted across the landscape as the final trace of corruption vanished.

No living souls took much notice, for the wind is a constant presence in the world! At most, some might have remarked that the air felt unusually crisp and pleasant.

In truth, this breeze was extraordinary, for it had manifested across every corner of the Primal Spirit Realm simultaneously!

Yet, this strange occurrence went unnoticed by almost everyone, with the exception of Great Wind God Cang, who sensed the shift.

For beings with such expansive Divine Domains, how could an anomaly within their own territory possibly escape their notice?

Simultaneously, subtle changes took place without fanfare; the faint impurities that had lingered in the air vanished, and a sense of lightness and ease settled over the entire world.

...

Returning to the present situation!

"I thank you for your steadfast dedication over these years, young friend. Not only will the Heavenly Dao grant you a magnificent reward, but I shall also prepare a gift to show the appreciation of the Earth God’s lineage," the Earth Element Lady spoke in a gentle tone.

Through her time spent in close proximity to the Purification Principles, her own understanding of them had deepened significantly, further augmenting her divine power.

"I am honored to accept your gift, Lady!" Li Zhirui did not engage in polite refusal. He was genuinely curious about the treasures a high-ranking Great God might provide.

"This location is not suitable for a long stay. Come, depart with me."

Their mission was accomplished, leaving no reason to remain. Furthermore, they could feel the Heavenly Dao nudging them to make a quick exit.

Following another lengthy trek, Li Zhirui found himself in a modest courtyard located deep within the Underworld.

"Inside these small Jade Boxes, you will find three grains of Breath Soil, a spirit seed of an Earth Golden Peach, the essence of an Earth Immortal Rank Spirit Vein, and my personal insights regarding transcendence," the Earth Element Lady explained as she presented the boxes and detailed their contents.

"I thank you, Lady, for such a generous reward!"

These four gifts filled Li Zhirui with immense joy and excitement.

The value of Breath Soil required no explanation; it was the ultimate essence of the Earth. Though there were but three grains, they possessed the power to transform into millions of lis of fertile, high-grade Spirit Fields!

Naturally, he had even better plans for it, intending to fuse it into his own Five Elements Small Realm.

On that note, while Li Zhirui had been busy purifying the Earth Core, he had secretly instructed Yuhong to observe and comprehend the surrounding restrictions to refine the laws of the Small World.

For Yuhong, who already possessed a foundation in various laws, deciphering these intricate restrictions had been a relatively smooth process.

During those years, he had essentially "stolen" the secrets of a master, learning a great deal and contributing heavily to the evolution of the Small World.

Beyond the Breath Soil, the Earth Golden Peach was a Heavenly Immortal Rank Spiritual Object. It not only boosted mana and tempered the physical body but also heightened one's affinity for the laws of the Earth Path! It was an incredibly rare and versatile treasure.

The Earth Immortal Rank Spirit Vein essence would allow the Li family to quickly establish an Earth Immortal Rank Spirit Vein, firmly anchoring the Sect’s foundation.

Yet, in Li Zhirui’s estimation, even these three treasures were overshadowed by the final Jade Slip!

The theories and deductions on transcendence from a top-tier Great God!

Such knowledge was an invaluable fortune!

It was no hyperbole to say that even a fraction of the wisdom contained within would be worth more than any price to Li Zhirui.

Of course, transcendence was still a distant goal for him, considering he had not yet reached the mid-stage of the Heavenly Immortal realm.

Consequently, he did not rush to study the Jade Slip, choosing instead to offer his thanks to the Earth Element Lady once more.

"There is no need for gratitude; you have earned these through your own merit!"

Having witnessed Li Zhirui’s tireless efforts, the Earth Element Lady did not hesitate to give him such a grand reward, viewing it also as a form of compensation.

Given the vast disparity in their power, there was little left to discuss. He soon took his leave and departed from the Netherworld.

This time, Tubo was not there to receive him. As a Heavenly Immortal Great God burdened with the duties of the Earth God and Yin God, he lacked the time to personally escort Li Zhirui back to Mount Wanxian.

"Ah! The surface world truly is more comfortable." As Li Zhirui set foot on the solid ground and inhaled the pure air, the lingering gloom of the Underworld quickly dissipated.

"Ancestor Rui, you have returned? Was the purification successful?" Li Mingyao was the first to detect his arrival and immediately came forward to welcome him.

"It was. I simply hadn't anticipated that the corruption at the Earth Core would be so profound. Even with all my efforts, it took a significant amount of time to resolve."

"That is excellent news!" Li Mingyao sighed in relief and was about to ask more when a sudden phenomenon cut him off.

Above Li Zhirui’s head, a massive Merit Golden Cloud abruptly formed. It surged into his body, merging with his existing merit to form a brilliant sun that hung suspended above his Sea of Consciousness.

But the rewards from the Heavenly Dao were not finished yet!

Though less visible than the merit, a mysterious energy suddenly appeared, wrapping around Li Zhirui before being rapidly absorbed.

He soon realized that his innate comprehension had been significantly boosted, making the study of laws far easier than before.

Furthermore, the Heavenly Dao bestowed upon him a Taixu Illusionary Realm!

In truth, it had simply moved the Taixu Illusionary Realm to the skies above Shanhai State; the task of integrating and claiming it was left for them to manage.

"Come, we must find the Clan Leader. There is a vital matter that requires his coordination!"

With those words, Li Zhirui led Li Mingyao toward the family's main hall.

"Ancestor Rui! Ancestor Mingyao!"

Li Liangxiang, alerted by the activity, saw the two approaching and rose quickly to greet them. "Welcome home, Ancestor Rui!"

"There is a pressing matter that requires you to mobilize our people..."

Li Zhirui informed him of the Heavenly Dao’s gift of the Taixu Illusionary Realm and urged him to gather manpower and prepare the necessary spiritual objects so the family could successfully secure it!