Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2111 1525: Wounded (2)

Though their brief encounter fostered mutual appreciation, prudence dictates further testing. Verifying trustworthiness, to the extent of having each other's backs, is essential for any sustained cooperation.

...

Perhaps it was the pill's exceptional efficacy that allowed Fu Chengguang to not only recover from his injuries swiftly but also fully replenish his mana.

"I thank you, Fellow Daoist, for standing guard over me," Fu Chengguang expressed.

Li Zhirui waved a hand dismissively. "No need for such formalities, Fellow Daoist. I required time to restore my own mana as well."

"To preempt any unforeseen developments, we should depart without delay."

"Agreed!" Li Zhirui's thoughts were precisely aligned with this sentiment.

Closing his eyes, Fu Chengguang emitted a subtle yet distinct ripple of energy, as if attuning himself to something unseen.

"I've found it!"

Abruptly opening his eyes moments later, he fixed his gaze in a particular direction. "Fellow Daoist, this way."

With that, he transformed into a beam of light, hurtling into the swirling void.

Unwilling to lag behind, Li Zhirui activated his own evasion techniques, swiftly shadowing Fu Chengguang's trajectory.

En route, he periodically paused, employing a secret art to pinpoint the location of the Great Thousand World, ensuring they remained on the correct path.

Their passage was not entirely without incident. They encountered several ferocious beasts, but their combined efforts made short work of any ordinary adversaries.

Indeed, some of the slower beasts were easily dispatched by the pair, eager as they were to hasten their journey.

The most perilous encounter occurred when they chanced upon a Chaotic Fierce Beast, a formidable being at the Golden Immortal Realm!

Had they not detected its presence early, and had the beast not appeared preoccupied with its own affairs, they would not have escaped unscathed. Separation during their flight seemed a distinct possibility.

Once fractured in the void, reuniting would prove an arduous undertaking.

"We must exercise greater vigilance from this point onward. Should misfortune strike, locating the Great Thousand World might prove impossible," Fu Chengguang remarked, fully absorbing the lesson and resolutely avoiding any further carelessness.

After all, within the void, their Profound Immortal cultivation placed them as mere intermediates, with countless beings possessing superior strength. Caution was paramount.

"Understood." Li Zhirui saw no reason to disagree with measures concerning their collective safety.

Consequently, their pace regrettably diminished.

...

An indeterminate period later, Fu Chengguang finally brought their swift advance to a halt.

"Have we reached it?" Li Zhirui inquired in a hushed tone.

"We are close." Fu Chengguang could distinctly perceive the presence of his clone, though it remained invisible to the unaided eye.

This, however, was a trivial obstacle; how could Fu Chengguang fail to ascertain his clone's location?

Without recourse to any specific techniques, he simply closed his eyes, felt the direction of his clone, and proceeded forward with unwavering resolve, successfully locating it.

Directly before the clone shimmered a world, emanating a soft, white luminescence!

Viewed from afar, the Great Thousand World did not appear particularly vast, shielded by a robust, inviolable boundary membrane.

Neither Li Zhirui nor Fu Chengguang felt inclined to rush their entry. Their mana reserves had been significantly depleted during their travels. To ensure they were adequately prepared, they resolved to fully restore their strength before venturing into this new realm.

Acting with unspoken accord, they produced elixirs and commenced their rapid consumption and refinement.

Before long, their eyes opened in near unison.

"Fellow Daoist, are you prepared?" Fu Chengguang inquired.

Li Zhirui responded without hesitation, "Absolutely!"

"Then, let us proceed!"

With these decisive words, they plunged directly into the nearby Great Thousand World.

Rumbling—

The formerly tranquil skies of the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm were suddenly rent by the passage of two colossal meteors, drawing the gaze of innumerable creatures. They were not only entirely black but also blazed with a smoldering, dark-red fire.

At first glance, they conveyed an aura of impending doom.

In truth, the phenomenon accompanying Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang's arrival in the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm was not nearly as dramatic; they had even made deliberate efforts to minimize their presence.

However, to this realm, they were unwelcome intruders, beings to be disdained, suppressed, and repelled. Consequently, the Heavenly Dao would not permit their passage without resistance.

This was its method of employing the realm's inhabitants to expel these interlopers and safeguard itself from potential harm.

"It appears haste is now required." Li Zhirui, sensing an unfavorable shift, remarked to Fu Chengguang.

Their full might was being suppressed by ninety percent due to the Heavenly Dao's influence. Even though this Great Thousand World was of the lowest tier, with its highest potential cultivators reaching only Heavenly Immortal, a siege situation would still pose a grave danger.

Their intention was to make a swift landing before the natives of this realm could arrive, find a secluded spot for concealment, and then contemplate their next moves. With their arrival within the realm, they now had ample time.

"Understood."

Without further ado, they channeled their mana, focusing their efforts on a rapid descent towards the ground.

However, their maneuver was detected by pursuing Heavenly Immortals. Despite the considerable distance and the inherent difficulty of a precise strike, the pursuers unleashed their formidable attacks.

Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang were left with no choice but to hastily erect defenses and accelerate their plunge towards the earth.

Moments later, with a tremendous impact, it was as if twin meteors had violently impacted the planet, sending nearby wildlife into a panicked exodus.

"Are you unharmed?" Li Zhirui inquired, his gaze fixed on Fu Chengguang with palpable concern.

Fu Chengguang's luck had been less than ideal; he had sustained hits from the divine abilities of those Heavenly Immortals from this realm, though fortunately, his defensive Immortal Artifact had absorbed the brunt of the damage.

Nevertheless, the injuries he sustained were still quite severe.

"I am well enough. Let us depart from this location first."

Fu Chengguang shook his head and offered a strained smile. "From this moment onward, I shall be depending on your assistance even more, Fellow Daoist."

"We arrived together, and it is only natural that we must offer each other support and aid."

"You concentrate on recuperating, and I shall handle the matter of evading our pursuers."

With those words, Li Zhirui promptly consumed an Immortal Pill. As his mana surged back with remarkable speed, he meticulously erased any sign of their presence.

He rapidly fashioned several effigies from straw, infusing them with power using a mid-grade Spirit Stone to make them appear as if they had inadvertently left behind tracks. These decoys were animated and propelled forward, simulating their supposed departure.

Following this, he gently carried the injured Fu Chengguang away from the impact site.

As for their ultimate destination, Li Zhirui remained uncertain, his sole focus being the urgent need to find a secure location for Fu Chengguang's recovery.

After an extensive search, Li Zhirui discovered a colossal, ancient tree nestled within the mountains. Its branches were adorned with abundant foliage, and a significant hollow resided within its trunk.

"This place should offer a degree of safety for the immediate future, Fellow Daoist. Please, tend to your wounds without apprehension."

Throughout their journey, Li Zhirui had diligently scrubbed away any trace of their passage, rendering them exceptionally difficult to locate amidst the intricate and wild terrain.

"My gratitude."

Fu Chengguang, acutely aware of the time-sensitive nature of their predicament, wasted no moments, promptly assuming a seated position to ingest an Immortal Pill and commence his healing process.

Meanwhile.

Within the dense forest where their landing had occurred, several imposing figures descended from the heavens.

"Where have they gone?"

Yet, there was no indication of any presence in the vicinity.

"One of the Outer Realm Intruders is already wounded and cannot have journeyed far. Let us conduct a thorough search of the surrounding area and endeavor to uncover any potential clues," one of the Heavenly Immortals directed with methodical precision.

The other Heavenly Immortals, placing their trust in his judgment, immediately fanned out to meticulously scour for any sign of the fugitives.

"There is blood residue here!"

"Tracks indicating rapid movement found here!"

"Here as well!"

"And over here!"

...

To their utter disbelief, all the Heavenly Immortals discovered signs of escape, each pointing in different directions.

Upon reconvening, their countenances were far from pleased.

Such an overtly obvious ruse could not possibly deceive them. Yet, it left them in a state of profound uncertainty, unable to discern the true path or ascertain if all the discovered trails were mere fabrications.

Furthermore, the opposing party had exercised extreme caution, leaving behind no discernible aura or residual mana for them to track, plunging the Heavenly Immortals into a quandary.