Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2107 1523: Prey

No matter how many times he expressed his gratitude, it felt insufficient; he couldn't fully convey the depth of his appreciation, nor could he ever truly repay Li Zhirui for his assistance.

"There's no need for such formality," Li Zhirui replied.

With those words spoken, Li Zhirui departed from the secluded space.

Qing Si, his worries finally put to rest, could now dedicate himself entirely to recuperating from his injuries. He promptly sought out a tranquil location to commence his arduous healing process.

...

Meanwhile, upon his return to The Void, Li Zhirui arbitrarily selected a direction and embarked on a novel expedition into the untamed Chaos.

While it may sound somewhat grim, the absence of Qing Si as a burden allowed him to move with greater freedom and ease, unburdened by numerous concerns.

After navigating a considerable distance through a seemingly monotonous landscape, Li Zhirui finally encountered his very first living entity!

It was a ferocious beast, resembling an elongated serpent, its body clad in thick, dark scales. Its size had magnificently magnified hundreds of times over. With its foul-smelling, blood-stained maw agape, it fixed him with frigid, serpentine eyes, poised as if ready to strike with savage ferocity at any moment.

Moreover, this marked his inaugural encounter with a Fierce Beast of the Profound Immortal Rank!

Curiously, during his period of rigorous training within The Void at the Heavenly Immortal Realm, Li Zhirui had never once crossed paths with any beasts of the Profound Immortal Rank.

High-ranking creatures were typically observed within the confines of Chaos Commerce, not encountered in the vast expanse of The Void.

Yet, mere moments after his own breakthrough to the Profound Immortal stage, he chanced upon one with such unremarkable ease.

This peculiar occurrence led Li Zhirui to ponder the possibility of a grand, unseen force orchestrating events from the shadows, actively preventing beings from disparate Cultivation Realms from intersecting within the Void Chaos?

And who else, other than The Great Tao itself, could possibly wield such immense influence?!

For those residing in lower Cultivation Realms, this arrangement would undoubtedly prove advantageous, freeing them from the peril of being inadvertently caught in devastating conflicts and meeting untimely ends, thereby granting them more ample opportunities for growth and development.

However, as Li Zhirui gained deeper familiarity with The Void over time, he came to realize that his initial hypothesis was not entirely accurate.

The segregation was exclusively enforced upon beings within the Heavenly Immortal Realm, not segmented according to each individual Realm as he had surmised.

The Great Tao likely instituted this measure to benefit the Heavenly Immortals, as all realms below the Heavenly Immortal stage are still considered nascent and require careful nurturing.

Upon achieving the Profound Immortal level, the invisible demarcation ceases to exist, signifying one's genuine entry into the boundless Chaos!

Consequently, the previously rare Profound Immortal Rank fierce beasts began to manifest as Li Zhirui transitioned into the Profound Immortal stage.

But these are narratives for another occasion; let us set them aside for the present.

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Li Zhirui's gaze lingered on the colossal, hundred-foot-long serpent covered in black scales, a spark of excitement igniting within him. He Eagerly desired to seize this opportune moment to rigorously test the limits of his own capabilities.

Consequently, he harbored no intention of evasion; instead, he proactively initiated an assault.

A spear, radiating an icy aura, hurtled towards the Black Snake with astonishing velocity.

Clang!

However, the Black Snake made no attempt to dodge or deflect. Its eyes even conveyed a subtle hint of contempt before the sharp sound of metal striking stone echoed, a testament to its formidable defensive capabilities.

Li Zhirui was not taken aback by this display, as a mere visual assessment of the beast had already suggested that its defenses would be substantial.

Indeed, the reality proved even more impressive than his initial estimations.

Although his projectile attack proved negligible, the Black Snake was no trivial adversary. It retaliated almost instantaneously, transforming into a bolt of black lightning and charging directly at him.

Bam!

The defensive measures Li Zhirui had erected were obliterated by an overwhelming force, incapable of offering even a fleeting moment of resistance.

Confronted by the rampaging Black Snake, he experienced a surge of exhilaration and anticipation rather than fear or anxiety, keenly desiring to leverage this chance to accurately gauge his own strength and gain invaluable insight.

This was absolutely essential!

Possessing accurate knowledge of one's own might was paramount for navigating the perilous journey through Chaos with a greater chance of survival.

Boom boom boom!

As the Black Snake unleashed its tail in a sweeping arc, the very fabric of Chaos seemed to churn, raising a colossal tidal wave that surged toward Li Zhirui, intent on engulfing him whole.

Naturally, Li Zhirui had no intention of being ensnared by such a ferocious onslaught; he adeptly evaded the attack and commenced his counteroffensive.

Within the Chaos, an illusory ocean appeared to materialize, its massive waves continuously crashing against the Black Snake, inflicting significant impact damage.

Nevertheless, the ultimate outcome left Li Zhirui with a measure of disappointment, as the results he had anticipated failed to materialize!

His carefully crafted techniques registered as no more than a mere tickle to the Black Snake, barely warranting a mention, let alone causing any tangible harm.

Conversely, should he sustain a direct hit from the Black Snake's onslaught, he would undoubtedly face severe injury without delay.

Thus, amidst this pronounced disparity in power, an ardent battle ensued. However, based on the current circumstances, Li Zhirui's own strength appeared somewhat deficient.

As time wore on and his spiritual essence was rapidly depleted, his strength inevitably began to wane, making it progressively more challenging to contend effectively.

Meanwhile, the Black Snake remained utterly unfazed, its formidable strength undiminished.

The formidable power of the Black Snake was evident; there was simply no comparison between their strength.

However, this was rather expected. Li Zhirui had only recently ascended to the Profound Immortal realm. If he possessed immense power immediately, wouldn't he be considered a direct descendant of The Great Tao?

Alas, he was not that mighty, nor a child of The Great Tao, merely a cultivator who had stumbled upon some good fortune and trained diligently.

With a resounding impact, Li Zhirui was propelled backward, his face losing all color as a trickle of blood escaped the corner of his lips.

He sustained significant injuries from a single blow.

"Cough, cough..."

This outcome was entirely unforeseen by Li Zhirui; his original plan was to engage the Black Snake for a while longer, utilizing the combat to hone his skills before seeking an opportune moment to escape.

Now, it appeared that waiting for such a moment was no longer necessary.

Thus, as their next exchange proved equally unfavorable, Li Zhirui harnessed the very force that was propelling him away to facilitate his retreat.

In the blink of an eye, he had distanced himself considerably from the battlefield, vanishing into the distance.

Despite lacking true Spiritual Intelligence, the Black Snake instinctively understood that its prey was attempting an escape. It immediately gave chase, unwilling to let such a delectable and nourishing meal slip away!

Watching this unfold, the escaping Li Zhirui was utterly bewildered; what was the meaning of this?

He had already put a substantial distance between them, yet the Black Snake persisted in its pursuit, showing no signs of relenting, utterly determined to devour him.

Even with a significant head start and channeling all his speed into his flight, the Black Snake was demonstrably faster and steadily closing the gap.

"Damn it all!"

Li Zhirui let out a muttered curse, electing to cease his futile running and instead retreat into his spatial artifact to evade this looming disaster.

Previously, he had made a quiet resolution to avoid utilizing his spatial refuge unless absolutely critical, primarily as a means to temper himself through hardship.

While the current predicament hadn't yet escalated to extreme danger, experiencing the Black Snake's astonishing speed firsthand confirmed the futility of attempting to outrun it.

Being wounded as well, he made the unhesitating decision to enter his spatial sanctuary.

By retreating now, he could avert complete humiliation; allowing the situation to escalate to a desperate point would have led to an even more dire outcome.

Roar!

The Black Snake abruptly halted its pursuit, sensing the sudden disappearance of its quarry. It frantically scanned its surroundings but was unable to locate Li Zhirui by any means.

It eventually stopped at the very spot where Li Zhirui had vanished into his spatial realm, the location where his aura had been most potent.

As if driven into a frenzy, the Black Snake ferociously attacked that specific point in space, as though attempting to forcibly extract its intended prey.

However, despite its relentless efforts and nearly tearing the Void asunder, it failed to find any trace of Li Zhirui.