Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1885: 1411: Completion_2

As for the vital condition of the Dantian, which held the utmost importance, he chose not to examine it.

Yet, it likely remained untainted so far. If not, the Phoenix Ancestor's overall aura would have undergone a drastic shift.

Li Zhirui shared his observations with the Phoenix Ancestor and warned, “The current circumstances are rather complicated, with a strong risk of failure. Mental preparation is essential for you.”

“I get it. Proceed with what must be done. Should it fail, that’s on me, not your responsibility.”

He gave a slight nod, retrieved multiple top-grade Immortal Pills from his Storage Magical Treasure to replenish his Mana, and placed them in his mouth for a gradual Mana recovery.

Afterward, he concentrated entirely on cleansing the Earth Fiend Fire Poison lurking in the Phoenix Ancestor’s body.

The moment pure Spirit Light flared up inside her, it provoked a fierce backlash from the Earth Fiend Fire Poison, as though turmoil churned wildly within, causing immense discomfort, yet she clenched her lip and bore it silently.

Zizizi——

Li Zhirui directed the Purification Spiritual Light toward the tainted blood and meridians first, where they clashed and swiftly started eroding one another.

Similar to the clash of flame and frost, it unleashed considerable leftover force, and since the conflict raged inside the Phoenix Ancestor, she inevitably suffered the impact.

Still, this level of agony she could tolerate for now.

Li Zhirui’s purification advanced fairly steadily, though the pace remained disappointingly slow!

Concerned about harming the Phoenix Ancestor, he advanced with utmost care, step by step.

This turned the endeavor quite demanding, as he needed to sustain the Purification Spiritual Light without faltering.

Moments ticked by slowly, and roughly two hours later, Li Zhirui reached his limit!

The Earth Fiend Fire Poison had fused deeply with the Phoenix Ancestor’s flesh and blood, so aggressive methods were out of the question, lest they cause numerous internal injuries; thus, he handled it with meticulous control.

Everyone knows that delicate work drains the most energy! Persisting this long was already a remarkable feat.

Merely under a tenth of the Earth Fiend Fire Poison in the Phoenix Ancestor had been purged!

That said, another twenty hours wouldn’t guarantee full removal.

As the process neared completion, challenges mounted, demanding extra time, particularly around the crucial organs.

“Phoenix Ancestor, you must step in now, safeguard the purified sections within your body, and stop re-contamination while I take a break,” Li Zhirui urged, worn out.

“Understood, you’ve labored greatly, hurry and rest,” the Phoenix Ancestor responded without delay.

Though the ordeal brought her considerable pain and unease, she sensed her body easing up, a clear sign the treatment worked!

This sparked visions of the bliss awaiting once every trace of Earth Fiend Fire Poison vanished from her, allowing partial recovery of her power.

Following a rest spanning almost three hours, Li Zhirui rose once more, drew near the Phoenix Ancestor, and resumed clearing the impurities from her.

Through repeated rounds of cleansing followed by breaks, nearly two full days elapsed before all contamination in the Phoenix Ancestor’s flesh was eradicated.

However, the true ordeal was only starting!

The instant the initial strand of Purification Spiritual Light neared the Phoenix Ancestor’s essential organs, it resembled hurling a massive boulder into still waters, instantly whipping up enormous ripples.

“Ah!”

At that point, even the Phoenix Ancestor couldn’t withstand the excruciating torment, her form curling up on instinct as a groan of suffering escaped her.

“This is bad!”

At the same time, Li Zhirui encountered difficulties as well.

At first, things flowed well, managing to extract portions of the Earth Fiend Fire Poison and neutralize them.

But deeper in, the Earth Fiend Fire Poison’s might intensified, while the Purification Spiritual Light’s potency faded; greater input was required from him.

This slowed his progress even further.

With no way to alter the circumstances, Li Zhirui could only clench his teeth and push onward.

After endless repetitions, at last! Over days of unrelenting purification, he glimpsed victory!

In that span, he endured tremendous hardship, alternating between replenishing Spiritual Energy and purging the Earth Fiend Fire Poison, without any true downtime.

Despite reaching Heavenly Immortal realm, the prolonged daily purifications left Li Zhirui utterly drained in body and spirit.

Luckily, assuming no hitches, the fruits of these days’ efforts would manifest shortly.

Puchi——

As the taint of Earth Fiend Fire Poison steadily dissolved, the Phoenix Ancestor’s state advanced markedly, the oddities in her feathers normalized, and the vibrant Spirit Light glowed brighter; all signs pointed to positive outcomes.

“Hoo!”

One hour on, Li Zhirui let out a heavy breath, on the verge of collapse, and declared, “It’s finally done!”

Cleansing the corruption within the Phoenix Ancestor proved a colossal trial for him, far tougher than aiding that elder in removing inner impurities at the Chaos Commerce!

Yet, the tougher the trial, the richer the gains; amid it all, he sharpened his command over the Purification Principle.

Regarding the count of Immortal Pills Li Zhirui swallowed throughout, he hadn’t kept track.

Still, he trusted the Phoenix Clan would generously reward him without holding back.

“Many thanks, Fellow Daoist, for rescuing my life!” the Phoenix Ancestor expressed with deep sincerity.

Relief washed over her entire form; while old wounds lingered, the root cause was eliminated, leaving only minor remnants to handle.

Hence, her appreciation flowed from the heart, completely genuine and profound.

“Senior, such praise overwhelms me; I dare not claim it.”

“Nonsense, how could it? Without your purification of my inner taint, Nirvana would claim me within ten thousand years—a death in all but name.”

Noticing Li Zhirui about to protest further, the Phoenix Ancestor cut in, “Fellow Daoist, prioritize your rest and recovery for now. We’ll address the rest afterward.”

“Very well.”

He settled into a cross-legged position close by, serenely absorbing pills to mend his condition.

The Phoenix Ancestor wasted no time, swiftly alerting the Phoenix Clan to grant Li Zhirui access to the secret vault for choosing five treasures!

“Five treasures?”

The Elder overseeing the Phoenix Clan’s vault stared in disbelief at the directive.

That vault held just three hundred items altogether, every one priceless, enough to spark savage conflicts if exposed!