Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2140 1540: Watching the Battle

Li Zhirui initially harbored no desire to end Liu Rongyuan's life; vanquishing him and seizing the Storage Magical Treasure was sufficient, thereby sidestepping any karmic entanglement.

However, with his own cultivation suppressed and his opponent in a desperate frenzy, apprehending him alive presented a formidable challenge.

The slightest lapse in vigilance could result in injury, making the path of least personal risk the logical choice.

At worst, prior to departing the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm, the Purification Principle could be employed to absolve any karma tethered to this domain.

...

Before long, the pair discovered a secluded alcove, whereupon Li Zhirui proceeded to unseal the two Storage Magical Treasures, liberating their contents.

Crash—

A deluge of Spiritual Objects cascaded forth, rapidly coalescing into two diminutive mounds. The resplendent Spirit Light emanating from them dazzled the surroundings, revealing not only immense quantity but also a substantial proportion of high-grade Spiritual Objects.

Regrettably, the vast majority of these premium Spiritual Objects remained in their nascent stage.

"How can an Earth Immortal possess such an abundance of Spiritual Objects?" Even Fu Chengguang expressed astonishment at the sheer volume.

A flicker of understanding crossed Li Zhirui's features as he surmised, "This individual is likely the rogue cultivator who pilfered extensively from the core Spirit Field!"

"But weren't there rumors of multiple perpetrators? Even after dividing the spoils, this shouldn't be the entirety."

Thousands of Spiritual Objects lay before them; even accounting for what this individual possessed prior, the numbers did not quite align.

He dismissed the thought with a shake of his head, attributing it perhaps to subsequent fortuitous encounters.

Nevertheless, the immediate priority was the equitable division of these Spiritual Objects.

Li Zhirui advocated for a fair distribution, a proposition to which Fu Chengguang demurred, his reasoning straightforward: having contributed minimally, he felt entitled to a lesser share, specifically requesting only thirty percent.

"Too meager! At least forty percent is imperative. Had you not ensnared him initially, securing such a bounty would not have been so effortless."

Fu Chengguang remained resolute, stating, "You bear the karmic burden of ending that person's life; even thirty percent feels excessive given the circumstances."

With a sigh of resignation, Li Zhirui acquiesced to the proposed allocation.

It dawned on him that in such predicaments, he invariably found himself conceding to the other party's terms.

Brushing aside the reflection, he refocused on the division of the Spiritual Objects.

In matters of this nature, both parties endeavored for fairness while prioritizing the selection of essential Spiritual Objects before proceeding with the division.

...

While Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang were occupied with the Spiritual Objects, another momentous clash unfolded within the Secret Realm!

The conflict involved upwards of a thousand combatants, including several formidable Earth Immortals.

The crux of this contention was a small pool at the epicenter of their confrontation, nurturing a Spirit Grass that shimmered with residual moisture and continuously shifted in hue!

This was a Heavenly Immortal Rank Spiritual Object, denominated Pure Spirit Grass, possessing two extraordinary properties: the first being the harmonization of Spiritual Roots, consolidating all existing roots into a singular entity.

Consequently, a cultivator with dual spiritual roots who ingested the Pure Spirit Grass would ascend to a Heavenly Spiritual Root!

Furthermore, they would manifest a complementary Spiritual Body, augmenting their innate potential.

While the significance of aptitude diminishes with higher cultivation realms, under equivalent conditions, superior aptitude invariably facilitates progression.

Thus, upon discovering this Pure Spirit Grass, the immediate impulse for both factions of cultivators was to claim it as their own!

Alas, following a series of engagements, they found themselves at an impasse, necessitating the summoning of reinforcements to bolster their respective forces.

The situation had devolved to its current state; had it not been for mutual apprehension, a full-scale battle would have ignited swiftly.

"This deadlock is unsustainable; a large-scale engagement would mandate a strategic withdrawal from the Pure Spirit Grass to prevent its contamination. However, should we disengage, and the previous incident repeats itself, would that not merely benefit the opposing faction at our expense?!"

One rogue cultivator Earth Immortal, fixing his gaze upon their adversaries, proposed, "In my estimation, why not arrange three duels? The faction that secures the most victories shall claim ownership of the Pure Spirit Grass; what is your considered opinion, esteemed Fellow Daoists?"

He extended this proposal with considerable confidence, bolstered by the presence of three cultivators of the same realm within their ranks, recognized for their exceptional prowess.

"What are your thoughts on this?"

"His confidence in proposing this suggests they possess individuals capable of outmatching peers within the same cultivation level. Do we have such talents?"

"However, as he indicated, pressing the conflict further is impractical. With the Secret Realm nearing its closure, a full-blown war would undoubtedly lead to even more devastating losses."

Thousands of their disciples had been dispatched into the Secret Realm in pursuit of more Spiritual Objects. Many among them possessed remarkable talent and were considered the future pillars of the Sect.

Consequently, excessive casualties would upset the line of succession and throw the heritage of several factions into disarray.

Following extensive discussions among the Earth Immortals of the Three Mysterious Sect and various other powers, they consented to the opposing side's proposal for a series of duels.

After careful negotiation, both sides reached a mutual understanding on the specific rules and conditions that would govern the contests.

The agreement stipulated three duels: human immortals would compete in the initial two rounds, while Earth Immortals would engage in the final match. Victory would be determined by either incapacitation of the opponent or their voluntary concession.