Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2109 1524: Chance Encounter (Part 2)

Ah, so that's it!

Upon hearing his words, Li Zhirui suddenly understood why the Five Elements had maintained a child-like nature for all these years.

This wasn't simply a childlike heart; it was an innocence of the world, remaining kind and pure regardless of the storms encountered. However, he was utterly clueless.

At the very least, it indicated that he hadn't paid enough attention to the Five Elements, or he wouldn't have just discovered the issue.

Such a state of mind offered both advantages and disadvantages for the cultivation of the Five Elements. The benefit was a pure mind, less susceptible to Heart Demons, while the drawback was a fragile nature, prone to being harmed by a Heart Demon Tribulation!

Li Zhirui did not insist that the Five Elements remain within the space perpetually. On the contrary, he wished for the Five Elements to undergo transformation and embark on the path of cultivation!

Furthermore, having been born within the space and never leaving during its growth, it had no karmic ties to the Primal Spirit Realm, thus alleviating such concerns. It could reside directly in the Void.

Considering this, Li Zhirui inquired, "Five Elements, have you ever contemplated venturing out of this space, experiencing the external world, advancing your realm and cultivation, and becoming more powerful?"

"Really?" The Five Elements' voice brimmed with longing and anticipation; it had harbored this desire for a long time but had never voiced it.

"Certainly."

He offered a gentle smile, stating, "But before that, you must transform. Otherwise, how could you traverse the Void and experience it?"

"But I can't transform at all..." the Five Elements lamented with palpable dejection.

Although the space was rich in spiritual energy, it lacked the Heavenly Dao and its laws, naturally impeding any attempts at transcending tribulations or advancing realms.

Consequently, despite its many years of existence, the Five Elements remained, in essence, at the Qi Cultivation Realm!

However, the mana it had accumulated was no less than that of ordinary Human Immortal Creatures.

Transformation was certainly not feasible at the Qi Cultivation Realm's level. The sole path lay in departing the space, undergoing tribulation within the Void, while simultaneously advancing realms and achieving transformation.

Upon successful transformation, the Five Elements could then leave its main body within the space to continue its growth, while its transformed form would journey through the Void.

The predicament, however, was that as its main body supported the Five Elements Small Realm, it was incapable of moving or departing the space.

Moreover, attempting tribulation in its current state could lead to unforeseen complications, as one could not predict whether bringing a Minor Thousand World along would amplify the Heavenly Tribulation's might.

"You don't need to transform your main body!"

Li Zhirui conceived a plan, saying, "From now on, instead of nurturing numerous Spirit Fruits, focus all your essence into a single Spirit Fruit. Enhance its grade to the utmost extent possible, then forge it into the form of an Acquired Tao Body to undergo tribulation and transform in the Void."

"So, won't this mean I'll have no connection to my main body?" This method was indeed ingenious, and the Five Elements felt a pull of temptation, yet it hesitated to voice its thoughts.

"How could there be no connection? Through this method, your Five Elements Immortal Root will become your Companion Spirit Root."

"Truly?"

"Indeed!"

The inspiration for this method struck Li Zhirui as he recalled a tale from his previous life about a Great Immortal. Due to its main body's excessively high grade, it was unable to transform and resorted to this very method.

However, the precise execution required careful deduction of the techniques; one could not simply utter them and proceed directly to action.

That would be tantamount to seeking death rather than transformation!

"Five Elements, for now, diligently nurture the Spirit Fruit, while I spend this time deducing the necessary methods for you."

It was unrealistic for the Five Elements to manage this alone, so Li Zhirui had to lend his assistance.

After all, it was merely a transformation methodology, which shouldn't demand an excessive amount of time.

"Thank you, Jiu!" The Five Elements exclaimed with immense joy, offering its gratitude hastily.

"You must cultivate diligently during this period."

"Rest assured, Jiu, I will most certainly nurture the Tao Body Spiritual Fruit as swiftly as possible!"

Seeing its confident affirmation, Li Zhirui said no more. He swiftly adjusted his state, entered seclusion, and commenced the deduction of the methods.

With a clear objective and a defined direction, the creation of this Transformation Secret Technique did not prove time-consuming. He deliberately simplified it to ensure the Five Elements could readily comprehend and master it.

"Thank you, Jiu! I shall never forget your immense kindness!" Even though the transformation had yet to occur, the profound gratitude in its voice was unmistakably clear.

One must understand, this method has bestowed upon it a completely new and bright future; how could it not feel a sense of gratitude and overwhelming excitement?

"Focus your meditation earnestly; should any issues arise, await my return, and I shall resolve them all together."

"Understood."

Nary another word was spoken by Li Zhirui; he simply gave a nod and departed the serene space.

Earlier, his intention was to explore the Void, but an unfortunate encounter with the Profound Immortal Black Snake rendered him incapable of withstanding the assault, forcing his retreat into this dimensional refuge for recuperation.

However, the subsequent turn of events had consumed a considerable amount of his valuable time. Now, venturing forth once more, he could only offer a silent prayer that fortune would not prove as cruel, lest he stumble upon an indomitable Chaotic Being.

Fortuitously, his luck held this time. During a prolonged period of travel, Li Zhirui did not cross paths with an abundance of ferocious beasts. Yet, those he did encounter possessed formidable strength, far surpassing his own, necessitating swift evasions to avert any harm.

Among these encounters, two Chaotic Beings, possessing might comparable to his own, were met. He engaged these two formidable creatures in fierce, retaliatory battles, one after the other.

Following the conclusion of these two arduous confrontations, Li Zhirui’s record stood at an even one win and one loss.

Each engagement had been a brutal affair, with neither combatant showing any quarter, both fully committed to delivering a killing blow.

Nevertheless, the resilience of a Profound Immortal proved exceptionally difficult to overcome; the notion of slaying one outright was an immense challenge. Upon sensing an imminent threat to their very existence, the opponent would unhesitatingly flee.

Li Zhirui adopted a similar strategy, choosing to vanish into the boundless expanse of chaos when faced with a clearly superior foe, thereby avoiding debilitating injuries that would demand extensive recovery periods.

Consequently, although Li Zhirui did not manage to acquire any Spiritual Objects from these skirmishes, he still reaped substantial rewards.

The most effective method for truly gauging one's own capabilities lies undeniably in the crucible of actual combat!

He had now thoroughly assimilated the might of the Profound Immortal Realm; the subsequent objective was to devise strategies for personal augmentation.

...

One fateful day.

Boom——

Emanating from a point not too distant within the chaos, the distinct sounds of an intense battle suddenly erupted.

Li Zhirui elected not to involve himself in the commotion; he recognized the inherent peril, wary of the possibility of it being an elaborate trap.

However, certain events are simply unavoidable, regardless of one's desire to steer clear.

Shortly thereafter, he observed a streak of light swiftly traversing the space before him, only to abruptly reverse its course, yanking Li Zhirui along in an urgent flight away from the unfolding chaos.

Roar!

Before Li Zhirui could utter a word or even attempt to break free, a gust of fetid wind assailed him, and the monstrous beast was terrifyingly close on their heels.

He risked a glance backward, and the monstrous beast bore a striking resemblance to the formidable Mountain Lord Tiger, the undisputed king of all beasts, and indeed, it was drawing perilously near.

In order to facilitate a swift and unhindered escape, Li Zhirui unhesitatingly placed himself in the path of the pursuing tiger, effectively impeding its relentless advance.

The entity that had forcefully brought him along, upon perceiving this development, revealed a triumphant grin; with such a crucial diversion, its own escape from the pursuit would now be a matter of relative ease.

With renewed speed, it accelerated once more, easily leaving the momentarily obstructed tiger far behind, vanishing completely from sight in a very short span of time.

"I am Fu Chengguang; my greetings to you, Esteemed Daoist!"

He offered a respectful bow, articulating his gratitude: "My sincerest thanks for your timely intervention, Fellow Daoist; without it, my escape would not have been so seamless."

"I am Li Zhirui."

Li Zhirui returned the courteous gesture, responding, "With your evident prowess, Fellow Daoist, evading the ferocious beast was undoubtedly merely a question of time."

He observed that the other individual was also a cultivator at the Profound Immortal stage, exhibiting a cultivation base that was marginally more advanced than his own.