Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2012 1475: Treasure Hunt

The preeminent Immortal Dao powers are well aware that without exhaustive explanations, such a directive would remain toothless—many factions would surely resist or merely offer superficial compliance.

Therefore, they feel obligated to clarify these matters patiently, aiming to ensure the vast majority of cultivators grasp and approve of this decree.

"Though the paths we tread diverge—classifying us into Immortal and Demonic sects—our fundamental essence remains identical as we share the same human bloodline."

The Heavenly Immortal articulated this earnestly: "In earlier eras, internal friction was perhaps inevitable, but the Alien Race has grown formidable. Our kin are slaughtered without mercy, our ancestral lands are seized, and the living space for humanity continues to dwindle."

This rhetoric serves to diminish the long-standing hostility between the Immortal and Demonic paths by highlighting their shared human identity.

"The wisdom of the proverb 'when the lips are gone, the teeth grow cold' is clear to all, so I shall not dwell on it. While we harbor no intimacy with the Demonic Tao, should their strength suffer a fatal collapse, the brunt of the burden will inevitably fall upon us."

"I believe everyone realizes the human race has dominated the Primal Spirit Realm for an exceedingly long time. Innumerable powers and races are currently plotting to overthrow us to secure their own hegemony."

"Should we lose the Demonic Tao to help carry this weight, we will no longer enjoy the luxury of secluded Cultivation or peaceful years to come."

This serves to forewarn everyone of the existential threat to the Immortal Dao if they remain indifferent to the situation.

"Naturally, beyond these lofty principles, the Demonic Tao has offered a heavy toll, which is why we have reached this accord."

Finally, the advantages are revealed.

"The Demonic Tao agrees to cede two Heavenly Immortal Rank Secret Realms, five Earth Immortal Rank Secret Realms, and twelve Human Immortal Rank Secret Realms. Crucially, these Secret Realms will not belong to any single Immortal Dao power; instead, they will be governed jointly. Future entry quotas will be determined by individual performance during this campaign to the East Sea."

Cultivators who had been simmering with discontent—or even outward fury—found their breath hitching at this revelation.

Such a treasure trove of high-grade Secret Realms—even those formerly belonging to the Demons—would, with diligent management, eventually flourish into resource-rich lands yielding vast quantities of Spiritual Objects.

"Furthermore, there is a massive collection of Immortal Dao Cultivation Techniques, Divine Powers, and Secret Techniques available—ranging from Heavenly Immortal Rank to Human Immortal Rank—along with a wealth of Spiritual Objects."

The Immortal and Demon paths have waged war for ages; countless Immortal Dao Sects were eradicated by the Demonic Tao, their legacies falling into enemy hands, and the reverse is equally true.

The terms proposed by the Demonic Tao represent a painful sacrifice, intended to leverage this alliance to expel the Sea Clan from the Western Continent or at least halt their encroaching tide.

Simultaneously, this allows them to free up forces to finally eliminate the Ghost Clan, that lingering, persistent ailment.

Indeed, even now, Demon Cultivators view the Ghost Clan as a minor nuisance, unworthy of alarm—merely opportunists who occupied land while they were engaged with the Sea Clan.

But to return to the matter at hand!

Following the persuasion of the Heavenly Immortal and the lure of such substantial benefits, the majority of cultivators resolved to attack the East Sea and support the Demonic Tao.

Inevitably, however, some remained resistant, planning to offer only token support to maintain an appearance of obedience.

Li Debo was one such doubter, though he kept his reservations to himself; clearly, a decision of this magnitude could not be made single-handedly.

He summoned all the Elders for a formal council to deliberate.

"This is a rare opportunity to bolster the family's foundations. We must not only participate; we must do so with everything we have!"

"Indeed! The Fifth Elder is correct! We should strive for the maximum reward in this endeavor!"

Most Elders, upon hearing of the rewards, agreed with alacrity, terrified that any hesitation would cost them their share.

Only a select few shared Li Debo’s skepticism, reluctant to commit the family fully.

In their estimation, the family's fragile foundation was not due to external factors but because its growth had been too rapid; it simply required time for the Dantian and Meridians to stabilize.

They argued that a few millennia of meditative Cultivation would naturally resolve these deficiencies, rendering such reckless risks unnecessary.

Regrettably, they were in the minority; even with Li Debo’s support, they could not sway the consensus.

Forced into a corner, Li Debo opted for a compromise: the family would not mandate participation, leaving the choice to each clansman.

Yet, to Li Debo’s astonishment, the enthusiasm of the clansmen shattered all his expectations!

The moment the news broke, a surge of clansmen rushed to enlist.

Within an hour, nearly three thousand had volunteered for the campaign—and the line continued to grow.

Even more fervent were the small factions, rogue powers, and independent cultivators!

Li Debo could understand their drive; they possessed nothing. To ascend, they had to stake their lives on opportunities like this.

But the eagerness of his own clansmen left him unsettled.

A friendly Elder noticed his confusion and explained with a wry smile, "The family has flourished these past few years, but that applies to the collective, not every individual clansman."

"Those signing up seek Spiritual Objects to hasten their Cultivation, or simply desire the tempering that battle provides."

Li Debo frowned and replied, "That is logical, but why are so many people so desperate?"

"Does this not suggest our recent prosperity hasn't truly trickled down to them?"

The Elder's smile vanished, and he fell into a heavy silence.

"So, my intuition was correct."

Li Debo slowly turned to depart, his expression sharpening; the family had enjoyed too much peace, and it seemed many had forgotten the old disciplines!

It was time to teach a meaningful lesson, ensuring everyone remembered exactly which lines must never be crossed.

"Sigh!"

The Elder released a weary sigh. Although he had stayed on the sidelines, he had seen enough with his own eyes.

He knew that once Li Debo decided to purge the rot, another dark storm would soon descend upon the family...

"Perhaps it is for the best; those greedy parasites cannot be fed indefinitely."

His words drifted into the silence; the room was now completely deserted.

...

The mobilization of the Immortal Dao for the East Sea campaign created a massive stir, and given the prevalence of spies, the Sea Clan was alerted to the shift almost immediately.