Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2136 1538: Suspicion

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Previously on Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan...
Hu Shen Hui abandoned his accomplices after acquiring the spiritual objects, relying on his fake identity and their Dao oath to ensure his escape. Meanwhile, Li Zhirui studied the local cultivation methods, finding them effective but body-neglecting, while Fu Chengguang successfully extracted a potent formation array capable of preserving and mutating spiritual objects. Fu Chengguang then offered this formation to Li Zhirui as compensation.

To have mastered the Ten Thousand Spirits Transformation Array is comparable to possessing countless mutated Spiritual Objects, a feat likely exclusive to Li Zhirui.

The Pills refined from this array can only be produced by him, and the creation of an exceptionally potent Spiritual Object would undoubtedly lead to immense riches.

Furthermore, this wouldn't be a fleeting windfall but a continuous, enduring source of wealth!

In his estimation, the Formation's value surpassed that of any Spirit Plant, rendering further compensation unnecessary.

"No, we must handle things one by one; besides, you should also have a stake in this array and Restriction," Fu Chengguang insisted.

Despite anything Li Zhirui might say, Fu Chengguang remained steadfast in his refusal, determined to find a Spiritual Object as compensation.

Unable to sway his Companion Daoist, Li Zhirui reluctantly shifted the conversation, "Fellow Daoist, what do you propose we do next?"

"The Secret Realm closes in about a month, so we should make the most of this time to search for more Spiritual Objects."

Even though their current haul was substantial, it was a rare opportunity that felt like a waste to pass up.

"Then let's take a casual look around, but don't get your hopes up too high."

Li Zhirui adopted a more composed demeanor, aware that virtually no unclaimed Spiritual Objects remained within the Secret Realm; most had already been claimed by other Cultivators.

Following this, he detailed several significant occurrences within the Secret Realm during their period of seclusion.

Primarily, the most crucial event involved the Spiritual Objects from the core Spirit Field, which were believed to have been pilfered by a band of rogue Earth Immortals, inevitably triggering a major conflict.

Secondly, the skirmishes between Cultivators over Spiritual Objects had escalated dramatically, with conflict erupting throughout the Secret Realm.

While their own strength rendered them unafraid, such a situation could introduce unwanted complications.

Therefore, venturing out now might lead them into confrontations rather than aiding in the acquisition of Spiritual Objects!

"So many things transpired in the Secret Realm while we were in seclusion?" Fu Chengguang expressed some astonishment.

This information was known to Li Zhirui because he had gleaned it from several Cultivators he encountered days prior, mirroring Fu Chengguang's own surprise at the time.

"Still, it's worthwhile to explore outside. After all, there's nothing more to linger over here, and eventually, we must depart the Secret Realm through the portal anyway."

"Very well, we shall follow your suggestion then."

With minimal belongings to pack, the two meticulously erased their tracks and departed the valley without delay.

As for the Cultivator stationed at the entrance, their existence had completely slipped their minds.

The state of the Secret Realm mirrored Li Zhirui's account precisely; battles raged across its expanse.

In less than two hours after their departure from the valley, they bore witness to several ongoing confrontations.

Without any intention of profiting from the chaos, the duo steered clear of the battle zones, merely observing from a distance before continuing their journey.

During this period, they also crossed paths with numerous restless Cultivators. However, upon recognizing the cultivation levels of Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang, these individuals curbed their ill intentions.

They possessed the good sense to understand that, despite appearing to be alone, the pair were not to be underestimated.

Nevertheless, among the tens of thousands of Cultivators who had entered the Secret Realm, a considerable number were formidable experts, including numerous Perfect Human Immortals and Earth Immortals.

Consequently, a few days later, Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang encountered their first significant group of Cultivators who dared to challenge them!

This contingent consisted of about a dozen Cultivators, featuring one Earth Immortal, three Perfect Human Immortals, and others at the Human Immortal and Individual Immortal stages of Cultivation.

Based purely on their cultivation realms, they did indeed surpass the duo, and observing them traveling alone, the group felt confident in their impending victory.

"Surrender your Storage Magical Treasures, and your lives shall be spared! Refuse, and this very spot will become your grave!" declared a Perfect Human Immortal, acting on behalf of the group, stepping forward with arrogant bluster.

"With merely a handful of you, you believe you can overcome us? What a laughable notion," Fu Chengguang retorted with evident disdain.

Li Zhirui remained silent, yet his nonchalant attitude seemed to further inflame their anger.

"I shall grant you an opportunity; face me all at once. If you manage to inflict even a minor injury upon me, I will concede defeat. However, should you fail, quietly relinquish your Storage Magical Treasures; I shall spare your lives."

"Such audacity!"

"Utterly preposterous!"

These incredibly arrogant words provoked the majority of the Cultivators to attack Fu Chengguang. The Earth Immortal, perhaps maintaining a semblance of decorum, remained on the periphery, observing the unfolding events.

Li Zhirui observed the unfolding events with an air of nonchalance, his confidence in Fu Chengguang’s might unwavering, completely unbothered by the prospect of defeat. The Cultivators, whose pride had been wounded, seethed with indignation at being so carelessly dismissed and immediately retaliated with a barrage of attacks. In an instant, a tempest of assaults thundered towards Fu Chengguang, completely enveloping him in their fury. "Just as pathetic as we assumed; all bluster and no substance," they scoffed internally. Certain that no one could possibly survive such a crushing onslaught, they eagerly awaited the subsiding of the barrage to claim the Storage Magical Treasures. Their gazes then swiveled towards Li Zhirui, avarice blazing openly in their eyes, and they bellowed, "Your comrade has met a miserable end, a fact you've clearly witnessed. If you wish to continue breathing, surrender all your Spiritual Objects without resistance."