Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2128 1534: Hunt

Along with a substantial number of Jade Slips, the Spiritual Objects certainly weren't neglected.

However, Fu Chengguang found himself unwilling to accept the abundant Spirit Stones. His reasoning was twofold: firstly, the sparse Spiritual Energy made these Spirit Stones seem insignificant to him, and secondly, they occupied a considerable amount of space, necessitating future arrangements for storage.

"You have no desire for them?"

Once it was confirmed that he wouldn't be taking the Spirit Stones, Li Zhirui began to gather them all.

Though he couldn't utilize them personally, he could employ them to nurture the Spiritual Objects within his personal space! This action conveniently conserved his precious Spirit Crystals.

After meticulously storing the Jade Slips and Spiritual Objects within the Storage Magical Treasure, they seemed to finally acknowledge the bound Earth Immortal nearby. With a laugh, they addressed him, "Thank you for the gifts you've provided; they are truly appreciated."

Yet, the captive had long since closed his eyes, feigning ignorance, but his heaving chest revealed a heart in turmoil. Neither of them paid much mind to his reaction.

"In approximately fifteen minutes, the Restriction binding your body will dissipate, and the Mana coursing through the vines will be fully depleted. At that point, your freedom will be restored."

With those words, Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang departed, leaving him alone on the ground, a picture of misery and helplessness.

After a brief interval, he cautiously cracked open his eyes. Confirming their departure, he finally opened them fully, his countenance darkening ominously, radiating an aura of suppressed fury and agitation. His expression contorted, resembling a ravenous beast on the verge of a predatory strike.

"Damn you! Damn you both! You scoundrels! You just wait..."

However, his tirade faltered as he suddenly remembered that neither of them had exploited him or employed any deceitful tactics. Instead, they had subdued him through sheer power.

And it wasn't even a combined effort; a single individual had achieved this feat!

This implied that, even in a direct confrontation, he was still no match for either of them.

No matter how venomous his curses or how malicious his intentions, in the arena of actual combat, he would inevitably be at a disadvantage.

Contemplating this reality intensified the fury raging within him, but it was overshadowed by his profound frustration at his own inadequacy.

When the binding effects of the Restriction faded, his immediate action was not to flee, but to violently lash out, destroying the surrounding environment. It was as if this act of destruction could somehow obliterate the memory of his recent humiliation.

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Meanwhile, Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang, who had already journeyed far, remained oblivious to his destructive outburst. Even had they been aware, they would likely have simply shrugged it off, unconcerned.

The duo continued their exploration of the Secret Realm, diligently seeking Spiritual Objects. However, perhaps due to their earlier good fortune in acquiring numerous items and exhausting their luck, their progress became stagnant for a period, yielding no significant discoveries.

During this time, they encountered several other cultivators within the Secret Realm. Yet, owing to the limited number of Earth Immortals present and their own formidable strength,

others generally chose to steer clear of them rather than initiate any conflict.

Consequently, their experiences became rather uneventful, marked by an absence of both new acquisitions and challenging battles.

"If one didn't know better, it would feel like we're on a leisurely tour instead of undergoing rigorous training," Fu Chengguang grumbled after some time.

Li Zhirui, however, remained unfazed, responding calmly, "The Secret Realm has only recently opened. Everyone is currently engrossed in their search for Spiritual Objects. Once more time has passed, the realm will surely become more active."

"Fellow Daoist, do you surmise that the cultivators from the Three Mysterious Sect and other associated factions are currently racing to claim the valuable Spiritual Objects within the Secret Realm before anyone else?"

"Without a doubt. Given that they planted most of the Spiritual Objects, they possess intimate knowledge of the locations of the most prized ones."

However, the few Earth Immortal Rank Spiritual Objects they acquired earlier were likely naturally occurring entities. After all, whether it was the Heavenly Spirit Wisdom Fruit or the Ten Thousand Lights Radiant Spirit Flower, both were exceptionally valuable.

Had they possessed the Spirit Seeds themselves, it was improbable they would have permitted them to grow untended; instead, they would have been planted in specially prepared Spirit Fields for meticulous cultivation.

Several more days elapsed without any substantial discoveries.

"Fellow Daoist, perhaps we should pause for a short respite and then reassess our strategy for exploration?"

On this particular day, Fu Chengguang proposed.

Li Zhirui pondered the suggestion and readily concurred.

He understood his companion's unspoken desire for greater and more rewarding finds, a sentiment he wholeheartedly shared.

After all, who wouldn't want to obtain a bounty of Spiritual Objects after making the journey to the Secret Realm?

However, in reality, it's a matter of both simplicity and complexity.

Put simply, with their might, they could readily overpower minor groups of cultivators and claim their treasures to fill their Storage Magical Treasures, provided they did not provoke numerous cultivators from This Realm.

The challenge arises in maintaining their current standing, wandering aimlessly within the Secret Realm, and depending entirely on chance for any acquisitions.

Li Zhirui personally favored the latter approach, feeling no urgency, but Fu Chengguang appeared to be contemplating a shift in strategy.

Truthfully, if that were to happen, he would harbor no objections, having experienced innumerable battles and acts of slaughter throughout his existence, neither relishing nor eschewing such events.

Moreover, being situated in an Otherworld now, they were restrained from easily assaulting or terminating cultivators indigenous to This Realm to prevent accumulating excessive karmic entanglement or facing rejection from the Heavenly Dao.

While Li Zhirui remained unperturbed, Fu Chengguang found himself conflicted, as in his heart of hearts, he also preferred to maintain the status quo.