Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2064 1501: Purification

"Hehe..."

Li Zhirui couldn't resist a soft chuckle upon noticing Li Debo's grief-stricken and reluctant demeanor, commenting, "Stop behaving like a kid, this isn't some tearful life-or-death parting."

While a future reunion remains possible, its likelihood hovers close to nothing.

Leaving aside if Li Debo achieves transcendence himself, the boundless chaos of the Void renders any subsequent encounter virtually unattainable absent incredible luck.

"Yes!"

Forcing his mood to brighten, Li Debo replied.

"You've likely anticipated my words, so I'll cut straight to it."

His face grew solemn as Li Zhirui declared, "My transcendence draws near; summon all clansmen back home within a decade to witness the event."

Truthfully, it might not truly boost the clansmen's cultivation progress, since during Li Zhixuan's prior transcendence, the Heavenly Dao failed to appear and merely repelled her on reflex.

Naturally, that could tie back to her early forging of the Chaos God Demon Dao Body.

Li Zhirui pondered whether his proper transcendence might summon the Heavenly Dao's presence, aiding the clansmen in grasping the Laws as his ultimate gift to the clan.

"Ten years? Got it memorized. Don't worry, Ancestor Rui, go ahead and unleash your mighty feats."

With those words, he offered a deep bow and departed.

Concealing an event like this would prove extraordinarily tough for Li Debo, even if he tried.

Thus, he announced it openly right away, harboring no desire to keep it secret.

Various powers swiftly took notice of the announcement.

"Wait, isn't this the Li family's second Heavenly Immortal attempting transcendence?"

"Correct, earlier a sword cultivator called Li Zhixuan from the Li family transcended shortly after reaching Heavenly Immortal."

"What drives the Li family's fixation on transcendence over lingering in the Primal Spirit Realm? That prior elder was perhaps too feeble for Profound Immortal breakthrough, yet this Heavenly Immortal earned his realm ages ago, with constant whispers he might ascend to Profound Immortal."

...

Loose Cultivators buzzed with excitement, deeply intrigued by the news.

"Could it be the Li family foresaw the Primal Spirit Realm's era of Heavenly Dao contempt, prompting them all to flee at the earliest chance?" one loose cultivator abruptly suggested.

The crowd hushed at once, an unsettling tension filling the air.

"Surely not?" ventured a loose cultivator hesitantly after a prolonged silence.

"Can't rule it out! Why else would two mighty experts from the Li family rush to transcend beyond the Primal Spirit Realm?"

"Exactly!"

Shockingly, numerous loose cultivators bought into this outlandish guess!

Rumors then proliferated wildly, as everyone knows, the most shocking, bizarre, and even absurd tales spread fastest.

Consequently, certain mid-tier powers swallowed the gossip hook, line, and sinker.

Things snowballed from there, distortions amplifying until the wildest claim held that the Li family hid a Profound Immortal.

"If the Li family wielded such might, why skulk away in Shanhai State unnoticed?"

Shanhai State held little appeal before, its current abundant spiritual energy stemming solely from the Li family's steady enhancements.

Hence, mighty groups like the Cave Abyss Sect dismissed the tales as ridiculous; with such power, why stay hidden?

They figured the Li family might have started the rumors themselves to inflate their prestige and fool others into fearing them.

"That Li family Heavenly Immortal must've panicked into quick transcendence after the Profound Immortal Ancestor spoke."

"Who knew he'd prove so spineless and fearful?"

A few Heavenly Immortal experts viewed Li Zhirui with mere indifference, tinged with scorn.

Yet Li Zhirui remained oblivious to it all, and even aware, he'd brush it off since strangers' views held no sway over his choices.

Having handed off tasks to Li Debo, he thus headed straight for the Netherworld.

No ghosts or deities stirred at his coming, save one who sensed him: the venerable Earth Element Lady, that ancient Great God.

"What occasion draws Fellow Daoist to this place?" A mere thought from her conjured an avatar right before Li Zhirui.

"Greetings, Lady."

After bowing, Li Zhirui explained, "I learned of the evil impurities piling up under the Netherworld, so that's why I've arrived."

"Does Fellow Daoist intend to purify all the evil filth?" Earth Element Lady instantly discerned his goal in a flash. "And then leverage the merit to clear your karmic causes for transcendence?"

No other motive would justify the danger of cleansing such vast amounts of evil filth.

This task demands great care—failure risks severe backlash, potentially spelling utter personal ruin!

"Lady, your wisdom and perception are truly unmatched. I'm impressed." With his aim exposed, Li Zhirui hid nothing and revealed his plan openly.

A gentle smile graced Earth Element Lady's face. "May Fellow Daoist permit me to watch and gain insight nearby?"

Li Zhirui arched an eyebrow in surprise at her plea, but a Divine Path rumor sprang to mind, clarifying her desire at once.

Like him, she craved transcendence, yet lacked a truly potent path to it.

"Then, Lady, please serve as my guardian!"

After brief reflection, Li Zhirui accepted without hesitation, then added, "Lady, have you encountered the Earth Immortal Path?"

"Hmm, I have heard of it." A touch of confusion crossed Earth Element's features, wondering at his mention.

"This path offers some aid in gathering merit and easing karmic burdens."

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist!" Joy mingled with regret on Earth Element's expression.

Had she noted this detail sooner, much of her karmic debt might already be settled.

Thank goodness, the chance remains within reach.

"Fellow Daoist Li, follow me please."

"I'll be relying on you, Lady." Li Zhirui showed profound respect to this mighty deity.

Their cultivation realms differ little in truth, but the Netherworld and earth form her sacred domain, boosting her might immensely. Victory over her here seemed uncertain to him.

Besides, Li Mingyao and the Li family's Earth Gods regard Earth Element Lady as their ultimate overlord. For their benefit, Li Zhirui kept his demeanor polite and warm.

Led personally by Earth Element, the duo swiftly reached their goal.