Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 1993 - 1465: Choice (Part 2)

After careful deliberation, he chose to hold off just a bit more.

Moreover, the grand catastrophe had barely concluded, with the majority of malevolent impurities that had gathered in the Primal Spirit Realm now purged; any lingering traces wouldn't obstruct the realm's advancement.

In these circumstances, should Li Zhirui cleanse every last bit of remaining evil filth, it scarcely qualified as significant merit, so the Heavenly Dao would offer only scant rewards accordingly.

"Sigh!"

This realization prompted a heavy sigh from him; certain matters were mere delusions on his behalf—why would reality always bend to his desires?

Fortunately, Li Zhirui felt no pressing urgency. With his cultivation level stalled, he could resort to consuming elixirs to bolster his mana reserves.

Regarding his avoidance of drawing in natural spiritual energy? That too served to reduce the karmic burden weighing on him.

...

Blossoms unfurl in twin realms, branches parting as one.

Once the peaceful period, spanning decades post-catastrophe, drew to a close, conflict reignited across the Western Continent!

Yet on this occasion, the Demonic Tao refrained from targeting the Sea Clan; their might and complications proved overwhelming. Presently, their efforts focused on erecting multiple barriers and fortifications to prevent further territorial gains by the Sea Clan.

Instead, the Demonic Tao turned their gaze toward the Ghost Clan, who had exploited the turmoil yet escaped notice from every other power!

Absent their unusual heritage, the Ghost Clan's capabilities and size wouldn't secure them a standing equal to Immortal Demon or similar groups.

Nevertheless, this disregarded force, considered unworthy of even a glance, successfully claimed a vast swath of land in the Western Continent while the Demonic Tao lacked surplus forces.

Having recovered a measure of power, the Demonic Tao swiftly moved to drive out the Ghost Clan—failing which would bring utter shame.

Unexpectedly, the Demonic Tao only deepened their humiliation!

"Those of the Ghost Clan within, heed this! Yield immediately to spare your lives, or meet total annihilation!" A demon cultivator advanced, bellowing fiercely to intimidate the Ghost Clan.

Unfazed, the Ghost Clan held their positions in formation, poised for the demon cultivators' onslaught.

"If you're this unyielding, don't fault my merciless hand!"

At his command, he directed the demon cultivators to charge, intent on seizing the fortified position without delay.

Rumble——

Instantly, various spiritual radiances erupted, terrifying divine abilities smashed against the Ghost Clan’s barriers, kicking up thick dust plumes—though inflicting minimal actual harm.

The source of the Ghost Clan's knowledge remained a mystery, but their fortifications boasted exceptional resilience. Combined with their fierce defense, they repelled the Demonic Tao’s relentless barrages!

From the unfolding battle, it appeared the Demonic Tao faced a heavy toll to retake this area, with no other path available!

As news circulated, ignorant sects ridiculed the demon cultivators, while others reevaluated the Ghost Clan’s formidable potential.

Later, when Li Zhirui learned of it and scrutinized the reports thoroughly, he sighed deeply: "It seems the Ghost Clan has stealthily flourished in overlooked corners!"

For the moment, their might couldn't rival Immortal Tao, Demonic Tao, or Divine Path; yet swift eradication had become unfeasible.

Within Jiang Fengwu’s secluded cave abode on Mount Wanxian.

Her cultivation now stood at Earth Immortal's pinnacle, mere moments from ascending to Heavenly Immortal!

Though breakthrough appeared imminent, claiming the Heavenly Immortal's prestige, this obstacle had plagued her for close to a millennium.

One might call her fortune unfortunate—right as signs of advancement emerged, the grand catastrophe burst forth!

Tribulation Evil Energy rapidly engulfed the lands, rendering cultivation impossible, and thus Jiang Fengwu’s chance dissipated.

Sensibly, she ought to have ended her retreat, cleared her karma, and awaited the catastrophe's end. With the realm purified and Laws revealed, it could have offered prime timing to shatter restraints and summon the Heavenly Tribulation.

Yet she persisted; mirroring Li Zhirui's approach, she employed merit to dissolve karma, avoiding the need to emerge.

Throughout the catastrophe's decades, barred from cultivation and Law insights, Jiang Fengwu geared up for the approaching Thunder Tribulation—such as crafting array flags and plates anew with her own hands.

While Void Array lay within her grasp, it lagged behind classic arrays in potency, rendering prior preparations wise.

Hence, she remained sequestered in her cavern, forging the Grand Array while also codifying her personal Array Tao.

Should calamity strike unexpectedly, her legacy would endure at minimum.

Upon the catastrophe's conclusion, she grasped the moment, immersing fully in Law comprehension to pursue her ascension.

At last!

Following countless centuries of toil, Jiang Fengwu transcended the ultimate divide.

Rumble——

That day atop Mount Wanxian, bolts cracked and thunder boomed, ominous clouds swirled, as Tribulation Clouds amassed swiftly, swelling endlessly outward.

Only after considerable time did the growth halt.

"This is..."

Witnessing those colossal clouds, a clan member cried out, gripped by thrill and dread: "Heavenly Immortal Realm Thunder Tribulation!"

Even unspoken, as composure returned, all discerned the event.

Their clan's elder was on the verge of Heavenly Immortal breakthrough!

Marking the first such Heavenly Immortal Thunder Tribulation for the clan since the catastrophe, after endless years.

Just then, Jiang Fengwu emerged steadily from her cavern, positioning herself on a cleared space, seemingly anticipating arrival.

A deafening roar shook the world awake—followed swiftly by a colossal Tribulation Thunder.

"With the tribulation barely starting, the thunder's already this intense? Or did the Heavenly Dao subtly amplify the Thunder Tribulation's might?"

This initial strike rattled the clansmen, some sinking into hopelessness, fearing subsequent bolts would dwarf it in terror—potentially culminating in dire catastrophe...

Fortunately, Jiang Fengwu proved far from frail!

Regardless of the Tribulation Thunder's ferocity, she countered it effortlessly, eschewing her self-forged arrays, merely stacking Void Arrays successively to just endure.

Relentless, the Thunder Tribulation offered no pause—in mere breaths, the next struck with blinding velocity.

Clang!

A resplendent golden barrier materialized even quicker ahead of Jiang Fengwu, devouring the Tribulation Thunder outright.