Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2157 1548: Accident (Part 2)

Even though it's not even half, forty percent is still remarkably high!

This is a common predicament for cultivators aiming to ascend to Heavenly Immortal.

Many Earth Immortals are essentially risking their lives for a mere twenty or thirty percent chance of success.

Once they had finished their pronouncements, the Clan Leader addressed the assembly again: "All of you elders are exceptional talents of our family, and your attempts to break through to Heavenly Immortal surpass many of our clan members. However, the family's resources are finite and can only support a select few elders."

"Hmm? What do you mean by that?"

Several elders exchanged confused glances, not quite grasping the Clan Leader's words.

They were already making attempts to break through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm; how else could the clan possibly assist them?

Suddenly, Li Yunran's mind sparked with the memory of a specific type of Immortal Pill, and he urgently inquired, "Is the Clan Leader referring to the Creation Heavenly Pill refined by Ancestor Rui?"

While they were aware that the clan had previously auctioned Creation Heavenly Pills, and it was suspected that Li Zhirui had indeed refined the Creation Heavenly Pill for the family, no one had seen any clan member utilize it over the years. Nor were there any rumors or leaks regarding its use. Consequently, they could only surmise its existence without concrete confirmation that the family possessed Creation Heavenly Pills.

To their surprise, the Creation Heavenly Pill would be utilized now, and it was to be distributed among them!

The thought of the Creation Heavenly Pill potentially boosting their breakthrough rate to Heavenly Immortal by twenty percent caused several clan members to inhale sharply.

If they were to partake in the Creation Heavenly Pill, wouldn't their odds of successfully breaking through to Heavenly Immortal increase significantly?

The Clan Leader meticulously observed everyone's reactions. Though a hint of reluctance could be felt, he still stated, "I believe you elders are aware that Creation Heavenly Pills are exceedingly precious. Ancestor Rui did not leave many before his transcendence, making it impossible to satisfy the needs of all elders."

"Therefore, after conferring with Spirit Ancestors Qingpeng and Qingcang, a decision has been made: one Creation Heavenly Pill will be granted to the elders who initially possessed a thirty percent chance of breakthrough."

With this enhancement, their chances would exceed fifty percent. Coupled with diligent effort, the probability of a successful breakthrough would be even greater, ensuring the pill wouldn't be squandered.

Naturally, this decisive approach was bound to alienate those Earth Immortal clan members with lower chances of success.

From their perspective, this action was akin to abandoning them!

Furthermore, they firmly believed the Creation Heavenly Pill should have been allocated to them, as it could potentially elevate more clan members to the Heavenly Immortal realm, thereby increasing their chances for breakthrough.

The Clan Leader noticed the shift in their expressions—some alight with excitement, others simmering with indignation, and some clouded with disappointment. Regardless of their varied reactions, he found nothing amiss; in fact, he considered it quite natural.

After all, this matter directly concerned their ascension to Heavenly Immortal. Regardless of one's detachment from fame and fortune, confronting a situation where the Creation Heavenly Pill held no direct relevance to oneself was bound to stir deep emotions.

This was even more so for those who had not yet attained such a profound realm.

"If the elders are not in a pressing hurry, you might consider continuing to accumulate cultivation for a period to solidify your existing certainty."

That was far easier said than done. To elevate their breakthrough probability to Heavenly Immortal, who knew how many years that would require.

By that time, would suitable Creation Heavenly Pills still be available to them?

The Clan Leader then instructed the other Earth Immortals, "Please inscribe the attributes of your Spiritual Roots onto the Jade Slip and present it to me."

"Due to the limited number of Creation Heavenly Pills and the unique nature of each pill, it is necessary to match them with one's Spiritual Roots. Should there be a surplus of individuals with matching Spiritual Roots but insufficient pills, a draw will be conducted to determine the recipient."

This method served as the most straightforward test of one's luck, and it was widely accepted that prosperous luck could significantly influence one's subsequent Tribulation Transcendence and breakthrough.

Not long thereafter, Li Yunran and the others diligently inscribed their Spiritual Root attributes onto the Jade Slips and submitted them to the Clan Leader.

Among the inscriptions, only two individuals possessed identical Spiritual Root attributes. Fortunately, there were two sets of corresponding Creation Heavenly Pills available, negating the need for a draw.

"My sincere hope is that you elders will not squander this invaluable Creation Heavenly Pill and will successfully shatter the bottleneck to reach Heavenly Immortal!" the Clan Leader declared with genuine warmth.

He harbored no illusions; of the five Earth Immortals who were to receive a Creation Heavenly Pill, achieving the breakthrough of two to Heavenly Immortal would already be considered a remarkable feat. The most probable outcome was likely a single success.

In the direst situation, should all attempts falter, the clan would face a significant depletion of strength with the loss of five Perfect Earth Immortal cultivators, coupled with the expenditure of five scarce and invaluable Creation Heavenly Pills.

"We will not betray the clan's trust!" Li Yunran declared with solemnity.

"Indeed! We certainly won't squander this Creation Heavenly Pill!"

"Then let us extend our best wishes for the elders to achieve their goals!"

Following this, the Clan Leader addressed the other Earth Immortals, stating, "I have faith that in the very near future, you elders will also achieve a successful breakthrough."

Not long thereafter, a contingent departed from the clan hall.

"The clan is in urgent need of a newly ascended Heavenly Immortal to bolster morale, demonstrate our might, and quell any burgeoning internal strife."

The Clan Leader mused aloud, "I hope everything proceeds without a hitch!"

Upon returning to his cave dwelling, Li Yunran found his mind in a tumultuous state, a volatile mix of excitement, anxiety, worry, and anticipation rendering him unable to find peace. This mental turmoil made even his daily cultivation practices problematic, let alone attempting a breakthrough.

Therefore, his immediate priority was to achieve a state of calm, stabilize his agitated mental state, and then consume the Creation Heavenly Pill to stride towards the Heavenly Immortal Realm!

The other four clan members who had also received Creation Heavenly Pills shared similar intentions, unwilling to consume the pill immediately and risk wastage.

...

Within the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm lies the Underground Yin World.

This domain serves not only as the final resting place for the departed but also as the hallowed Divine Domain of the Earth Element Lady and her retinue of Yin Gods.

Meanwhile, deep within the Netherworld, the Earth Element Lady stood by the shores of the Polluted Sea, applying the full force of the Purification Principle to neutralize the contemptuous waves cresting the 'sea's' surface.

Swiftly, she managed to cleanse this pollution, sensing a subtle increase in her merit, and a faint smile graced her lips.

"In just over a thousand years, my karma will be repaid!" the Earth Element Lady contemplated inwardly.

While a millennium might seem an eternity to others, to her, the prospect of repaying her karma and achieving transcendence made even double that duration a price she would gladly pay.

The duration she had awaited this chance was immeasurable, spanning countless years.

With the dawn of success finally in sight, a mere thousand years was inconsequential.

Regrettably, circumstances did not unfold as planned.

Through her continuous efforts over the years to purify the Polluted Sea and resolve the world's impurities, great calamities were averted in the Primal Spirit Realm, leading to an unprecedented surge in the cultivator population!

However, this excessive number of cultivators imposed an immense strain and burden upon the Primal Spirit Realm.

Her singular focus on achieving transcendence as swiftly as possible, coupled with her reluctance to remain in the Primal Spirit Realm, resulted in the stagnation of her cultivation and realm. She hesitated to advance, failing to recognize that excess could be detrimental!

Consequently, an unforeseen great calamity was unleashed!

Overnight, the Primal Spirit Realm was suddenly inundated with vast quantities of Tribulation Evil Energy, engulfing the entire world with a speed that left virtually no living being able to react.

"How did it come to this?"

By the time the Earth Element Lady grasped the extent of the chaos, the calamity had already fully erupted.

Only then did she belatedly comprehend her missteps, her expression shifting dramatically as she immediately assessed the extent of her karmic debt.

The Karmic Force that had previously been offset by her merit amounted to a mere twenty percent; in the aftermath of these events, it instantly doubled!

Faced with this outcome, the Earth Element Lady felt a sense of relief, as the Heavenly Dao had not held her entirely accountable!

It is important to remember that the fundamental cause of this sudden calamity originated with her!

Had the Heavenly Dao assigned all blame to her, the Earth Element Lady, whose responsibilities included managing reincarnation and establishing the Netherworld, might have faced Heavenly Punishment, and her karma would have escalated to terrifying levels.

At that point, her aspiration for transcendence would have become nothing more than an unattainable dream.

"Too rash..."

After completing her calculations, the Earth Element Lady sighed, her expression a complex mixture of emotions.

She suddenly recalled the cultivator who had instructed her in the Purification Principle. Before departing, they had cautioned her against leaving the Polluted Sea empty for extended periods, stating it would not be beneficial.