Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1917: 1427: Terror (Part 2)

The fellow cultivators who had arrived alongside him swiftly chimed in to talk him out of it, declaring, “No need! No need!”

“Brother Hu, Brother Ye’s words were spoken in a fit of rage, don’t let them bother you. With Tianling Sect refusing, we’ll just depart now.”

These wandering loose cultivators, drifting like aimless weeds, wouldn’t dare confront disciples from powerful sects.

With those words spoken, they prepared to pull the furious Ye Di away from this chaotic spot.

“Young friends, hold on a moment.”

All at once, a deep and resonant voice rang out.

Moments later, an elderly woman with white hair emerged unhurriedly and inquired, “Are you seeking to learn the art of crossing between worlds?”

“Answering the senior, that’s correct.”

“In that case, come with me.” The old lady offered a kind smile, pivoted around, and guided them through the sect’s entrance.

Hu Luanning stood stunned, utterly baffled, and quickly protested, “Aunt Hua, these are merely loose cultivators, how could they possibly qualify…”

“This doesn’t concern you any longer, return home.” The old lady dismissed him with a wave, silencing his objections and banishing him from her sight to avoid further annoyance.

Under the guidance of this Earth Immortal Cultivator, Ye Di along with his group managed to enter, although they ended up placed in separate areas with varying research focuses.

News of Tianling Sect permitting loose cultivators into the secret technique studies spread like wildfire throughout the whole East Continent.

Countless loose cultivators buzzed with thrill; if those arrogant folks could band together into a Heaven and Earth Alliance to participate, why not them?

Surprisingly, the elite powers in the vicinity paid no attention whatsoever to this development.

As a result, waves of loose cultivators chose to pack up and journey toward Tianling Sect’s domain.

Among those departing loose cultivators, the majority boasted solid cultivation levels, formidable power, along with grand dreams and optimism for tomorrow!

To put it simply, right now or down the line, they represented prime buyers for advanced spiritual treasures, yet they had slipped away already.

Once the great sects snapped to awareness and tallied the impact, they grasped the heavy blow they’d taken.

It was obvious that welcoming these loose cultivators demanded no real price, only boosting their workforce and supplies of spiritual items, but their innate arrogance had driven them to shut out the loose cultivators.

As the loose cultivators scattered and demand for premium spiritual goods dwindled, the sects finally stirred, acknowledging the massive setback, and could only lament inwardly with bitter regret.

On the flip side, the Li family of Mount Wanxian pursued an entirely opposite path!

Learning of Tianling Sect’s openness to loose cultivators, Li Xiuyuan took the initiative to rally those with superior cultivation among them.

“May we ask why Clan Leader Li has summoned us?” Over a dozen loose cultivators shared puzzled looks, selecting Wang Hongyu—the strongest cultivator there—to speak for the group.

“I assume you’ve caught wind of the Tianling Sect situation. We’d like for you to join as well, but ultimately, it’s up to Cave Abyss Sect to decide; I can’t promise your entry.”

At these words, hints of anticipation flickered across the loose cultivators’ expressions.

Li Xiuyuan observed their reactions closely before adding, “Should you be unable to take part, the Li family will share the secret technique directly with you, fellow Daoists.”

If the earlier statement had merely startled the loose cultivators, this latest offer left them completely floored—was the Li family really that open-handed?

They knew the technique had originally been uncovered by Li Zhirui, so they trusted Li Xiuyuan’s pledge would hold true in time.

“Then we’ll have to rely on Daoist Li’s help.”

“It’s just a fair exchange; we all gain from it, no burden at all.”

Decision reached, Li Xiuyuan gathered these loose cultivators and, armed with his personal note, dispatched them to Cave Abyss Sect.

To their shock, Cave Abyss Sect still turned away the loose cultivators.

Faced with this, Li Xiuyuan reluctantly handed over the techniques, letting them pursue studies independently, though he cautioned, “Fellow Daoists, please don’t share the method freely, and while using it, stay vigilant of your surroundings—only relax once safety is assured.”

This act thoroughly captured the loyalty of those loose cultivators, earning the Li family several outside supporters.

Though these loose cultivators might lack exceptional prowess, they brought unique strengths, like their scattered presence across regions, which sped up and simplified intelligence collection compared to ordinary sect members.

Furthermore, as prominent figures among loose cultivators in adjacent territories, their alignment with the Li family drew in droves of others who followed suit naturally.

…

Time flew swiftly, and more than a century slipped past in an instant.

What started as a routine day turned extraordinary, with ominous, thick tribulation clouds blanketing the skies over Mount Wanxian!

Even incomplete, the thunder tribulation exuded a crushing weight, leaving observers uneasy and strained.

As the thunder tribulation drew in surrounding spiritual energy, swelling denser and the clouds multiplying, Li Zhixuan positioned herself right beneath the heart of the storm!

Tap tap tap——

Li Zhirui, deep in his cultivation session, got summoned away, breaking his focus.

He meant to inquire about the issue, but the moment he emerged, the suffocating tension in the atmosphere hit him, and realization dawned immediately.

Back at the family for nurturing and training these many years, Li Zhixuan now stood on the brink of her Heavenly Immortal thunder tribulation!

Her form blurred as she dashed toward the tribulation’s core.

“Ancestor Rui!”

The gathered onlookers bowed in respect, though many whispered inside that it was surprising to draw this ancestor’s presence.

“Brother Jiu!”

Not long after, Da Qing, Xiaoqing, Cang, and the rest showed up one by one.

“This thunder tribulation seems incredibly fierce; what on earth did Zhixuan do to summon such a horrifying ordeal?” Cang creased his brow and questioned.

No one present had an answer for him.

Rumble——

A bolt of tribulation lightning ripped across the heavens, booming thunderously as it plunged straight at Li Zhixuan.

She lifted her fractured blade, channeling mana from within, and unleashed a brilliant beam of spiritual light that cleaved the lightning bolt apart!

Swoosh——

The far-off family members witnessing the trial couldn’t hold back gasps at the sight.

“How did she pull that off? It’s so overwhelmingly strong!”

Even Li Zhirui’s gaze betrayed a flicker of astonishment, for that blade’s glow could endanger him personally.

Though divided, the tribulation lightning’s lingering force rained down on Li Zhixuan, but it no longer menaced her; she flung out a few sword qis with ease, erasing it entirely.

The opening bolt held no peril for her, yet the next one chased right after, denying her any respite.

Li Zhixuan handled the second bolt without much trouble, though it drained fully half her inner mana!

To prepare for the trials to come, she started gulping down and absorbing elixir pills.

“Taking pills this early?” Xiaoqing voiced his shock.

“Her prior strikes packed immense power, but at a huge cost; Zhixuan’s gearing up for the tougher ones ahead.” Li Zhirui reflected on the elixirs he’d crafted over the years, many delivered to Li Zhixuan. He was confident they’d serve her well.

He’d factored this in during refining, creating pills that were gentle and simple to process; only in massive quantities would they risk damaging the meridians.

Naturally, these pills had flaws: tough to produce and offering scant mana restoration, which explained why most alchemists overlooked them.

Yet, revived through Li Zhirui’s efforts, they fit Li Zhixuan’s needs ideally!

After slicing through two bolts with relative ease, Li Zhixuan showed no arrogance or elation, her mind steady and focused.

For she understood this was merely the start; the coming bolts would pack even more punch, demanding her full concentration.

Boom!

The explosive roar echoed through heaven and earth alone, leaving many family watchers of the trial dazed, their heads spinning and blood racing within, while weaker cultivators stood rooted, utterly bewildered.

As for Li Zhixuan in the midst of the tribulation, the strain weighed far heavier on her, a thin trickle of blood escaping the edge of her lips!