Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2159 1549: Caught in the Act (2)

However, this did not signify that Li Zhirui's assault had fizzled out ineffectiveness. Quite the opposite, the Power of Purification surged outward, swiftly engulfing the beast's formidable armor.

Zizizizi—

Before long, a corrosive sound echoed, and wisps of black smoke billowed as the seemingly impenetrable defensive plating began to dissolve, piece by piece.

While the Fierce Beast lacked true Spiritual Intelligence, a flicker of apprehension and dread surfaced in its eyes upon realizing this turn of events.

This was, after all, its most potent defense! Should this fail to ward off the adversary's onslaught, then any other defenses would be rendered utterly futile.

It must be acknowledged, this particular Fierce Beast was rather unfortunate. Both its offensive capabilities and defensive mechanisms were exceptionally powerful, particularly its dreadful and terrifying poison, a bane to many creatures.

Yet, it had the misfortune of encountering Li Zhirui, who possessed the exact counters to its strengths. Had it been another Profound Immortal opposing it, the confrontation might not have concluded so swiftly, nor would it have found itself at such a disadvantage so rapidly.

Consequently, upon perceiving the imminent danger, the Fierce Beast abandoned any notion of continuing the engagement, instead seeking an opportune moment to break free and escape.

Alas, Li Zhirui had already meticulously established an inescapable labyrinth in the vicinity. One after another, barriers woven from resilient vines and colossal, ancient trees erupted from the earth in an instant, sealing off any avenue of retreat.

Confronted with the impossibility of escape, the Fierce Beast, unwilling to surrender to its fate, erupted in a frenzy of attacks, struggling with all its might in a desperate bid for survival.

However, with its movements constrained by Li Zhirui and ensnared within the barriers, all its desperate thrashing proved utterly ineffectual.

Naturally, this presented its own set of challenges for Li Zhirui; to emerge unscathed, he could not simply overpower it with ease.

After expending considerable effort to subdue the Fierce Beast, Li Zhirui intended to locate a secure vantage point for rest and recuperation. Just then, he detected a subtle disturbance emanating from his Personal Space.

Extending his Divine Sense for an investigation, he discerned that Qing Si, who had been in rigorous healing and cultivation for many years, had finally emerged from his solitary confinement. Qing Si was now poised to depart the space, intending to venture back into the Void Chaos and seek an opportunity to advance his cultivation to the Earth Immortal realm.

This period of intensive seclusion had been dedicated to mending the fissures within his Dao Heart and Mental State. It had consumed a prodigious amount of time, to the extent that he had even missed the expedition into the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm, a matter of considerable regret.

After all, each Great Thousand World holds immense intrinsic value; even a Great Thousand World on the precipice of succumbing to the Ruinous Void represents an extraordinarily rare opportunity.

Fortunately, these impediments had been resolved and would no longer impede his future cultivation path.

"Jiu, did you just experience a difficult battle?" The instant Qing Si materialized, before he could even savor the familiar expanse of the Void, he was taken aback by Li Zhirui's depleted aura.

"Indeed, so I must trouble you to stand as my guardian immediately after emerging from your seclusion."

Qing Si responded with haste, "Not at all, Jiu. Please, seize this moment to recover."

Should a Chaotic Fierce Beast suddenly manifest at this juncture, their only recourse would be a hasty and undignified retreat.

"Very well."

Subsequently, Li Zhirui selected a relatively tranquil locale. After erecting a protective warning Great Array, he commenced the absorption of Chaotic Spiritual Energy to replenish his Mana.

Qing Si also entered the Formation, foregoing his role as an external sentinel. His cultivation was merely at the Human Immortal stage, yet the current environment was the Chaos, a domain inhabited by beings of the Profound Immortal Realm!

Therefore, if he were to stand guard outside, he would prove utterly useless—incapable of withstanding even a single exchange of blows. The Formation, conversely, offered at least a temporary respite.

Allowing him to enter the Formation altered the equation. In the event of peril, he could still assist in managing the Formation, thereby extending their chances of survival.

Providentially, as Li Zhirui underwent his recovery, no Chaotic entities traversed their immediate vicinity.

"Jiu, where are our travels taking us next?" Qing Si inquired with a measure of perplexity.

"I am uncertain. Let us simply explore and observe."

Given his present circumstances, extended periods of closed-door cultivation would yield diminishing returns in terms of advancement. He had only recently concluded his own seclusion, having fully assimilated the insights into the Purification Principle gleaned from the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm, which had already significantly bolstered his Realm.

As for the cultivation Methods, the essence of civilizations, and the myriad of Spiritual Objects acquired from the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm, he was still in the process of integrating them.

Furthermore, their impact on cultivation and Realm progression was not immediately apparent.

Thus, Li Zhirui found himself compelled to continue roaming the Void in pursuit of emergent opportunities.

However, within this immeasurable Chaos, how readily could such opportunities be unearthed?

For a considerable duration thereafter, Li Zhirui and Qing Si drifted aimlessly through the desolate Void. Encounters with Chaotic Fierce Beasts were occasional, often leading to immediate combat.

More often than not, Li Zhirui emerged victorious.

While these Fierce Beasts possessed immense power, they lacked true Spiritual Intelligence, relying solely on primal instinct. This deficiency in their reactions to certain tactical maneuvers often led to their eventual disadvantage.

However, Li Zhirui could only repel the Fierce Beasts; killing them outright without incurring a significant cost proved impossible.

Li Zhirui, unwilling to stake his life in a battle of attrition, recognized the inherent perils of the Void. Constant vigilance and maintaining peak condition were paramount, ensuring readiness for any sudden threat.

This preserved strength would be crucial for repelling unforeseen dangers.

This existence, though mundane, was endured well by both Li Zhirui and Qing Si. Their adaptability prevented any sense of boredom or negative psychological impact from their prolonged journey.

Prolonged immersion in the Void distorts one's perception of time, leaving them unaware of the elapsed duration or the distance covered.

Despite the lack of temporal awareness, their journey yielded substantial rewards.

Li Zhirui, in particular, experienced significant advancements. Navigating a Profound Immortal Rank Chaotic Space, the numerous battles he fought led to considerable improvements in both his cultivation and overall strength.

Qing Si, meanwhile, remained a spectator in every engagement, relegated to observing from a safe distance. Yet, even through observation alone, he gleaned considerable insights.

Through years of witnessing battles between Profound Immortals, his Realm dramatically improved, bringing him ever closer to the Earth Immortal stage.

In contrast, Li Zhirui's potential for further substantial improvement was limited, but the quality of his gains was unparalleled.

Rumble—

"Jiu! There are individuals battling nearby. Shall we investigate? Perhaps we can profit from the chaos!" Qing Si exclaimed, his voice filled with eager anticipation.

Since their last fortunate encounter with two battling Fierce Beasts, which resulted in the acquisition of two massive corpses and a highly valuable Profound Immortal Rank Spiritual Object, he had eagerly awaited similar opportunities.

That particular Profound Immortal Rank Spiritual Object, known as Time Essence Gold, originated from the enigmatic river of time. It was imbued with the potent essence of time and possessed the Dao Rhyme of the Time Law.

Furthermore, whispers suggested that Time Essence Gold could grant passage into the very river of time!

Whether this legend held truth remained unconfirmed.

Regardless!

The prospect of such a situation filled Qing Si with excitement. Another precious Spiritual Object might be attainable, or at the very least, they could secure the carcass of a Chaotic Fierce Beast.

One must understand that the bodies of these creatures were themselves immensely valuable Spiritual Objects, as Chaotic Fierce Beasts were inherently gifted with mastery over a specific Law!

Throughout their growth and cultivation, these Laws permeated their beings, infusing their flesh, blood, bones, and fur. Over eons, even ordinary matter would transform into treasures under such influence, let alone these beings whose innate potential was already extraordinary.

During their previous harvest, the corpses of the two Chaotic Fierce Beasts yielded a vast array of Spiritual Objects, whose value was truly incalculable.

Had they encountered the Chaos Commerce, they would undoubtedly have amassed a fortune in Spirit Crystals.

"Temper your excitement; we must proceed with caution," Li Zhirui advised, inwardly sharing the anticipation but maintaining a clear and composed demeanor.

Instantly, a streak of Spirit Light emanated from his hand, enveloping both him and Qing Si. They vanished without a trace, becoming utterly invisible.