Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1930 - 1434: Pending Repair

Even though Li Zhixuan typically overlooked clan affairs, she knew of the family's ventures into the Outer World, so it sprang to her mind right then.

With her resolve set, she hurried off to the ancestral hall to seek out Clan Leader Li Xiuyuan.

"I want to talk about something with the family."

A flicker of astonishment appeared in Li Xiuyuan's gaze. Throughout his time leading the clan, this was the initial instance of Ancestor Xuan stepping forward into the ancestral hall on her own.

Furthermore, rumors suggested such an event was quite uncommon even for numerous past leaders.

At that realization, excitement stirred within him, and he mused inwardly: 'This has to be a matter of great weight.'

Though myriad ideas raced through his thoughts, Li Xiuyuan replied promptly, "Ancestor Xuan, go ahead and share."

"I plan to ascend ahead of schedule and depart the Primal Spirit Realm, which means settling various karmic ties, including the one tied to Heaven and Earth..."

After a brief hesitation, Li Zhixuan went on, "That's why I intend to seize the Floating Light Realm that the family uncovered and present it to the Primal Spirit Realm to balance this karma."

Shock overwhelmed Li Xiuyuan, and surprise briefly crossed his features. It took him some time before he managed, "Ancestor Xuan, you've only just advanced to the Heavenly Immortal Realm. Wouldn't it be wiser to train a bit more before pondering ascension?"

"Ascending early benefits me greatly." She simply gave a light shake of her head, providing no further details.

Hearing that, he quickly went quiet. What else could be added?

She had clearly considered the advantages and drawbacks, and since it suited her better, honoring her choice was the proper course.

Yet on the topic of claiming the Floating Light Realm, Li Xiuyuan lacked the authority to decide solo, so he stated, "Ancestor Xuan, this is a major issue that demands input from the Elders before we can respond."

The key concern wasn't the offering to the Primal Spirit Heavenly Tao, which would cost the family a Middle Thousand World. In truth, prior to that, the Li clan had to completely take over the Floating Light Realm, and the gains along with Spiritual Objects harvested would probably stay with the family.

During the takeover, however, the clan would pour in vast numbers of members and supplies, bound to cause heavy losses among the kin. Surely they couldn't send Li Zhixuan to assault the Floating Light Realm by herself, right?

"That's fine, it makes sense."

Li Zhixuan nodded with comprehension and added as she departed, "Let me know right away once you've decided."

Once she was gone, Li Xiuyuan swiftly called together every Elder for a council on the issue.

After explaining Li Zhixuan's choice and reasoning, he inquired, "What are your thoughts on this? Do you support Ancestor Xuan's proposal?"

"Should Ancestor Xuan manage to ascend and exit, it'd mark a huge milestone for the clan, establishing a model for future inheritances," one Elder declared without delay.

"The trouble lies in rushing to fully capture the Floating Light Realm, which would surely bring severe clan losses and claim many lives from our ranks. How would we justify that to the members? We can't pursue it just for selfish reasons..."

"Ahem!" Li Xiuyuan cleared his throat softly, cutting off the rest of his words.

Regardless, Li Zhixuan remained a revered Ancestor of the clan, and certain remarks were best left unsaid.

"The clan has long aimed to claim the Floating Light Realm, not to gift it to the Primal Spirit Heavenly Tao, but to turn it into a private Secret Realm and Cave Heaven for training, growing Spiritual Objects, and raising Spirit Beasts. Now, just the end result shifts, while the steps stay unchanged, so I find no reason not to back Ancestor Xuan," another Elder remarked.

The Elder who'd voiced opposition earlier creased his forehead and replied, "Is it really the same? The clan originally figured on taking over a thousand years to gradually seize the Floating Light Realm, but would Ancestor Xuan accept waiting that much? If she does, then I won't object."

The gap in deaths between a few centuries and more than a millennium would be vast, so this Elder refused under any circumstances to endorse a swift conquest of the Floating Light Realm!

Were it not for concerns over straining relations, he nearly blurted out that they valued lives too lightly!

Still, under mounting influences, he opted to compromise somewhat.

Li Xiuyuan pondered briefly and announced, "I'll check Ancestor Xuan's view first, and if she consents, we'll proceed."

All the Elders nodded in silent accord.

Soon after, he stood before the entrance to Li Zhixuan's Cave Mansion. As he raised his hand to knock, a voice drifted out, "The door's unlocked, enter straight away."

Creaaak—

The wooden door swung inward, revealing three figures in the pavilion: Li Zhirui, Li Zhixuan, and Li Mingyao. He bowed at once and saluted them all, "Greetings, Ancestor Rui, Ancestor Xuan, Ancestor Yao."

The pair had been summoned by her, not to exert influence, but to request their help.

"Skip the ceremonies."

Li Zhixuan lifted him with her palms and questioned, "How did the talks go?"

"If Ancestor Xuan isn't pressing, the clan agrees to, over roughly fifteen hundred years, help breach the Floating Light Realm and dedicate it to the Primal Spirit Heavenly Tao."

"Fifteen hundred years?"

Her brows knitted involuntarily, leaving Li Xiuyuan anxious that she might dislike the outcome.

Yet her concluding statement stunned him completely, "Fifteen hundred years should suffice? I'm not overly eager about this, so sticking to the family's timeline works fine."

Li Zhixuan's statement wasn't empty courtesy; it reflected her genuine sentiment.

Having freshly attained the Heavenly Immortal Realm, her life stretched out endlessly before her. There was truly no rush to ascend so soon, yet twists in her cultivation journey had pushed her down a different path, urging her to ascend initially and then push her realm to its peak afterward.