Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1851: 1394: Pending Revision 2

Isolating a specific region of the ocean from the surrounding waters and extracting it in one piece is no simple task, as it demands a staggering amount of mana.

In the hands of that particular elder, however, the entire operation seemed effortless, completed with a level of ease that defied belief.

“Simply incredible!” Li Zhirui muttered, unable to hide his astonishment.

Had he attempted such a feat himself, he would have failed completely.

“Who could have guessed that a single secret realm would house multiple top-tier Heavenly Immortals!”

This realization forced him to become far more cautious regarding the trials ahead. He dreaded the possibility of crossing paths with the less-than-friendly monsters the elder had cautioned him about.

Fortunately, his luck held steady. Rather than encountering his nightmares, he stumbled upon several high-quality spiritual objects.

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At the same time.

The second reinforcement group sent by the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance had arrived within the secret realm, securing the portal to ensure stable passage.

Since this was the initial opening of the secret realm, its activation remained somewhat natural and not fully stabilized, but once this period passed, every loophole would be sealed.

The support provided by the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance this time was massive, spearheaded by eight Heavenly Immortals. Acting as the core of the formation, each immortal led a vast contingent of juniors toward different sectors of the realm.

The beginning of the expedition was relatively peaceful. With Heavenly Immortals presiding over the groups, any dangers encountered were swiftly neutralized.

“It truly lives up to its status as a Heavenly Immortal Rank secret realm; the creatures here possess strength far beyond the norm, and the spiritual objects are exceptionally plentiful,” remarked one Heavenly Immortal after suppressing a Water Devil at the Earth Immortal Rank.

His praise was well-founded; in just a few days of exploration, he had already gathered over ten varieties of Heavenly Immortal Rank spiritual objects and taken down several formidable Water Devils.

“It is a blessing that this secret realm manifested within our borders. Had a rival faction claimed it, their power would have grown exponentially.”

“Indeed, we are lucky it did not appear elsewhere.”

The Heavenly Immortal grinned, adding, “By utilizing this secret realm and cultivating diligently for a time, our collective strength will rise significantly. The day may come when we finally eclipse the other sects.”

However, the unexpected often strikes when least anticipated!

Rumble—

Colossal pillars of water erupted toward the heavens without any warning. The ambush was so sudden that the Heavenly Immortal’s reaction lagged, preventing him from shielding everyone in time.

In an instant, numerous cultivators were smashed by the rising water columns. While the stronger individuals managed to survive with injuries, the weaker disciples were obliterated by the sheer force of the impact, dying on the spot.

“Who dares! Show yourself!” The Heavenly Immortal roared, his mana surging violently in his rage.

“Junior, you lack any sense of respect for your elders. I shall provide you with a necessary lesson!” A weathered voice echoed as an elder with silver hair and a deeply lined face manifested above the waves.

As the words faded, a deceptively simple sword made of water materialized and slashed toward him.

“This is bad!”

The moment he laid eyes on the elder, internal alarms screamed in the Heavenly Immortal's mind. He sensed that the old man’s power was terrifyingly vast—perhaps beyond his ability to withstand.

His gut instinct was to retreat and evade the strike rather than meet it head-on.

But when he remembered the many clansmen standing behind him, he froze. He was forced to circulate his mana and unleash his divine power in a desperate attempt to intercept the blow.

Crack—

The outcome left everyone in shock: the defensive divine ability of a fully prepared Heavenly Immortal was pierced through by the water sword as if it were nothing!

“Damn it! How can this be?!” His expression was instantly overtaken by a mix of horror and disbelief.

The water sword did not lose its drive; it maintained its lethal power and continued its trajectory, clearly aimed at taking his life.

“Get back!”

Fueled by desperation, the Heavenly Immortal’s aura flared with a temporary boost in strength. Abandoning pure defense, he unleashed a barrage of spirit lights, hoping to force the elder back.

“Heh!”

The elder let out a mocking sneer. Without moving a finger, he summoned a shimmering light screen. No matter how many spirit lights bombarded it, the barrier remained as calm as a mirror, undisturbed by the assault.

While it appeared that the gap in their power was an insurmountable abyss, the reality was slightly more nuanced.

The main issue was that the Heavenly Immortal was burdened with protecting his juniors. This split focus prevented him from exerting his full strength, leaving him vulnerable.

“Retreat now! I will catch up once I can!”

Hearing the command, the surviving cultivators snapped out of their daze and scrambled to flee as fast as their legs would carry them.

“You think you can just leave? Did I give you permission?” The elder seemed intent on wiping them all out, showing no signs of mercy!

With a flick of his wrist, he launched a volley of small water swords. They moved with such speed and ferocity that the low-level cultivators of the Ten Thousand Spirits Alliance had no hope of defending themselves.

Fortunately, at the last second, the elder stayed his hand. He chose not to kill them, instead dealing heavy wounds that left them incapacitated and unable to move.

“Young man, let this be a reminder—always respect your seniors and look after the youth!”

With those final words, the elder vanished instantly, appearing as though he were being chased by some unseen force.