Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2010 1474: Rejection

Jiang Fengwu remained completely oblivious to the fact that, shortly after her departure, a mysterious figure emerged from the heart of the Chaos Thunderstorm.

He walked with a languid air, yet his mere presence caused the surrounding Void to solidify and grow suffocatingly heavy.

Soon thereafter, he vanished into thin air, and the Void reverted to its former state.

At that moment, Jiang Fengwu had no inkling that she had narrowly escaped a disaster of terrifying proportions. Although terror had gripped her at the time, her insatiable greed for fortune eventually eclipsed her fear.

Consequently, she continued to traverse the Void, maintaining a posture of guarded vigilance.

However, long after exiting the Chaos Thunderstorm, Jiang Fengwu found herself undisturbed by any Chaotic Beings, nor did she encounter a single engagement.

Had it not been for the occasional run-in with Chaotic Storms and turbulent currents, she might have questioned if she had truly entered the Void at all.

Naturally, this lull allowed her to focus on comprehending the Chaos Dao Pattern, which served as a modest silver lining to her arduous trek.

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The stars traced their paths; the sun and moon cycled in rapid succession.

Almost a millennium passed in quiet solitude.

Following his long seclusion, Li Zhirui finally achieved the refinement of his Methods. While his theoretical calculations were promising, the practicality of these techniques in genuine combat remained to be seen.

"I never imagined that perfecting a single Secret Technique would demand so much time." This surpassed his initial projections significantly—he had estimated that a few centuries would be enough.

Shaking his head to dispel these lingering thoughts, he rose from his meditation mat, eager to catch up on the significant events that had transpired within his family and the Primal Spirit Realm during his absence.

Due to the length of his secluded Cultivation, a mountain of Jade Slips had piled up outside Li Zhirui's Cave Mansion.

Even with his formidable Spiritual Soul, it took him several days to process the information stored within them.

Primarily, the most critical development was the deepening bond between his clan and the Demon Spirit Clan.

Over the millennia, numerous clan members had successfully entered into contracts with Devil Spirits. They gained powerful allies in the process, and the Demon Spirit Clan surged in strength after enduring rigorous trials.

Secondarily, Xiaoqing and Cang sent word personally, announcing that after centuries of struggling to breach the Heavenly Immortal Realm, they had finally achieved a breakthrough!

Their path to advancement centered on the acquisition of a Divine Position.

There was no alternative—both obtaining a Divine Position and carving out a Divine Domain was an arduous task; in the current climate, it was nearly impossible.

Although securing a Divine Position remained exceptionally difficult, persistent effort at least offered a glimmer of hope.

Xiaoqing chose the Divine Position of Thunder God. While this might seem illogical, Xiaoqing’s innate affinity was tied to the Wood Element.

Both Xun and Zhen are rooted in Wood; Wind represents the Yin nature of Wood, while Thunder embodies the Yang!

By tracing these fundamental connections, Xiaoqing was able to grasp the Thunder Law and successfully refine a Thunder God Divine Position.

The journey was grueling, but his dedication finally brought him to the threshold of success.

Conversely, Cang opted for an entirely different route. He targeted a Divine Position linked to the Water God and successfully settled upon the Rain God Divine Position.

This choice was logical, not only because their domains overlapped and were easier to master, but also because Cang’s heritage as a member of the Dragon Tribe was perfectly aligned with the Rain God.

With such inherent advantages, Cang saw no reason to pursue distant, uncertain gains over the clear opportunity right in front of him.

For both Xiaoqing and Cang, the specific ranking of the Divine Position mattered less than the breakthrough itself; standing on the precipice of ascension, they merely required the key to shatter their remaining shackles.

This was no sudden windfall from a thousand years of work, but the fruition of eons of patient labor—now finally ready for harvest.

If all proceeds according to plan, the Li family will count two more Heavenly Immortal Realm Divines within the coming two or three millennia.

Beyond these pivotal events, the family had continued its steady expansion, acquiring several new Earth Immortals and accumulating significant wealth in Spiritual Objects.

Of note, one particular undertaking stood out: the clan had never ceased its quest for new Middle Thousand Worlds, despite centuries of coming up empty-handed.

Only a few decades ago did the tide of luck turn for the Li family, leading to the discovery of a brand-new Middle Thousand World.

Most recently, the family mobilized an army of cultivators to enter this realm. Bolstered by the initial scouting party that had secured a foothold, they began a methodical campaign of conquest.

This operation lacked the urgency of their past efforts, granting the family ample time to refine their strategy. Rather than engaging in mass slaughter of the native population, they employed calculated tactics of division, bribery, and manipulation.

"By all accounts, the family’s progress has been impressive and remarkably consistent." Li Zhirui nodded with satisfaction.

In contrast to the family’s tranquil advancement, the state of the Primal Spirit Realm remained volatile.

The Western Continent continued to be consumed by widespread warfare, with the ongoing conflict between the Demonic Tao, the Ghost Clan, and the Sea Clan showing no signs of ceasing.

The Sea Clan, having been manipulated by the Demonic Tao and suffering the desecration of their Sea Eye, committed even greater resources to their vendetta, leaving the Demonic Tao in retreat and total disarray.

Rumors suggested that the Demonic Tao had dispatched envoys to the East Continent, desperately seeking assistance from the Immortal Tao. However, the details remained obscure, and with Kunlun State being so far, the family lacked the intelligence to confirm these claims.

Meanwhile, in the Southern Domain, the strength of the Devil Race surged inexplicably; they had begun to push back against the Human Dao, reclaiming territory that had long been lost.

It must be noted that in the long, bloody history of conflict between the Devil Race and the Human Dao, such shifts in power were incredibly rare. Only in the ancient dawn of history, when the Human Dao had yet to secure its foundation, had the Devil Race held the upper hand.