Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2173 - 1556: Strange Matters (2)

Most critically, the myriad Profound Immortal Fierce Beasts encircling them fell into an unnerving silence, each appearing to be in slumber, sensing something profound. Yet, who could predict when they might suddenly awaken?!

Their very presence constituted a monumental threat.

The ongoing battle gravitated away from the beastly aggregation, suggesting a mutual disinterest in disturbing their repose.

Li Zhirui lingered far behind, acutely aware that witnessing a battle between 'Golden Immortals' was an exceedingly rare event, as they typically resided in a separate stratum of Void Chaos.

It was conceivable that one party had just achieved a breakthrough, while the other was a Pseudo Golden Immortal, thus allowing such a spectacle to unfold.

Upon their initial clash, Dao Wei and the Golden Immortal Fierce Beast immediately plunged into a fierce combat, each maneuver designed for the fatal blow.

However, neither combatant seemed to secure a decisive advantage; the engagement was surprisingly balanced.

Rumble——

As the two 'Golden Immortals' exchanged blows, the surrounding Chaos Qi was violently displaced by the sheer power of their impacts.

Yet, beyond the confines of the battlefield within the Void, Chaos Qi surged in relentless waves, hinting at some horrific, unforeseen catastrophe brewing!

While the two combatants remained indifferent, Li Zhirui was seized by terror, for he found himself in its path, and should a disaster truly erupt, he would likely be its primary victim.

He prepared to execute a spatial retreat at any given moment, aiming to evade any repercussions.

...

As time progressed, despite their parity, the Golden Immortal Fierce Beast gradually began to assert dominance.

Dao Wei, perhaps weakened by the waning potency of the Spiritual Objects, started to falter. Under the beast's unyielding assault, he became increasingly battered, sustaining more numerous injuries.

Barring any unforeseen turn of events, this trajectory suggested the battle's inevitable conclusion.

Dao Wei perceived this, his spirit rebelling against the notion that after such immense risks and the expenditure of invaluable Spiritual Objects, this would be his ultimate fate; he refused to capitulate.

Consequently, he resolved to attempt a desperate gambit to reverse his fortunes!

Employing an unknown Secret Technique, his entire form expanded dramatically, resembling a black hole that voraciously consumed the surrounding Chaotic Spiritual Energy.

In a mere instant, he appeared to have been restored to his former peak condition.

Yet, this was, in fact, the very trump card Dao Wei had meticulously prepared!

With a resounding boom, all the Mana within him was unleashed, manifesting as a flame seemingly capable of annihilating all existence, which he directed at the beast.

Sizzle——

The flame seared through the very fabric of space, rendering the spatial barrier alarmingly thin in its wake.

This inferno met a shield, and with a deafening crash, the flames dispersed in all directions, utterly incapable of breaching the Golden Immortal Fierce Beast's formidable defense!

"The battle has concluded."

Observing this, Li Zhirui recognized the futility of further engagement; the outcome was undeniably decided.

Therefore, he opted for an early withdrawal to preemptively avoid becoming a target of the Golden Immortal Fierce Beast.

"Attempting to flee?! You won't escape me!"

Even before he had fully departed the engagement zone, a chilling laugh echoed from the beast.

As for Dao Wei's ultimate fate, it was now entirely a matter of his own capacity for survival.

Initially, Li Zhirui had assumed his entanglement with Dao Wei had reached its end, but remarkably, not long after, he found himself embroiled once more!

However, this was a future occurrence, best left for another telling.

Following his escape, Dao Wei was once again apprehended, his attempt at evasion ultimately unsuccessful. This time, the beast, having learned from its prior experience, employed not only a massive chain but also a multitude of smaller chains to impale Dao Wei's body.

"Ah ah ah..."

The agony of this torment was profound, compelling him to emit piercing, agonized screams.

To the Golden Immortal Fierce Beast, however, these sounds were akin to a symphony, fueling its desire to prolong the torture as a means of venting its own ire.

"A mere Profound Immortal, believing that with a few Spiritual Objects and Secret Techniques, you could contend with me? A foolish dream! Now, I shall impart upon you the true might of a Golden Immortal!"

But swiftly, its triumphant expression shifted.

Because Dao Wei, by some inexplicable means, had once again managed to escape, vanishing without leaving a trace, rendering him impossible to recapture even if the beast so desired.

"Damn it! How did he escape?!" The Golden Immortal Fierce Beast was utterly bewildered, having detected no unusual movements prior to his disappearance.

Concurrently, a seed of regret began to sprout within its heart; had it foreseen this outcome, it would have opted for immediate execution rather than prolonged torment, thereby eliminating any possibility of escape.

Alas, the realization arrived too late; he had already vanished into the ether.

...

Having long since extricated himself from the vicinity of the battle, Li Zhirui remained blissfully unaware of the subsequent events, continuing his journey through the Chaos.

Simultaneously, he made a gratifying discovery: the Chaotic Fierce Beasts, previously in a state of unrest, had seemingly reverted to their normal behavior.

It appeared that the breakthrough of the Golden Immortal Fierce Beast had indeed been the catalyst for their aberrant actions.

Regarding the precise cause behind this phenomenon, Li Zhirui harbored no intention of investigating further.

As Li Zhirui prepared to release Qing Si from his spatial dimension to jointly explore the Void, an unforeseen event occurred.

The individual named Dao Wei, who had previously engaged with the Golden Immortal Fierce Beast, materialized not far behind him!

He’s still alive? Li Zhirui, utterly astonished, struggled to comprehend how Dao Wei had evaded the relentless pursuit of the Golden Immortal Fierce Beast, let alone how he managed to track him down.

His mind swarming with questions, Dao Wei surged forward, his voice booming, "Why did you hesitate to join forces with me earlier? With your assistance, we stood a significant chance of defeating that Golden Immortal Fierce Beast!"

"Who exactly are you? Do we even know each other? Whether that beast is vanquished or not, what concern is it of mine? Why should I have risked helping you?" Li Zhirui’s pupils widened slightly; he had never encountered such a perplexing situation before, his face etched with sheer bewilderment.

"You!"

Dao Wei, seemingly unaccustomed to such a reception, knitted his brows tightly, his expression darkening with evident anger.

"I do not know what method you employed to locate me, or perhaps this encounter is merely a pure coincidence. However, I sincerely hope this is the last time!"

Li Zhirui issued a stern warning, his face serious, "Otherwise, do not expect me to show any restraint!"

With those words, he transformed into a streak of pure white light and disappeared, hurtling towards the depths of the Void.

During his rapid flight, Li Zhirui immediately activated the Purification Principle to its utmost capacity, utilizing the Power of Purification to thoroughly cleanse himself, both inside and out!

By doing so, he ensured that any method Dao Wei might have used to track him would be entirely expunged by this potent force.

"Hmm? How did the mark I placed on him vanish!"

Dao Wei, who had been poised to give chase, suddenly halted, a look of disbelief contorting his features.

"How could he achieve this as an early-stage Profound Immortal?"

This baffling feat ignited a deep curiosity within him, a strong desire to investigate and uncover the truth.

But alas, with Li Zhirui vanishing into an unknown corner of the Void, his quest for answers was rendered impossible.

...

Li Zhirui harbored significant unease about the possibility of a persistent pursuer, but thankfully, as time elapsed, this persistent worry did not materialize.

Reassured that the coast was clear, he re-entered his spatial dimension.

"Jiu!"

Qing Si’s initial delight quickly gave way to anxious inquiry, "Why did you come back in here? Is there some danger? Have the Chaotic Fierce Beasts grown even more ferocious?"

"No, I simply came in for a brief check; nothing as you imagine has occurred," Li Zhirui replied, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"That’s a relief, truly a relief."

In the subsequent moment, Qing Si’s demeanor shifted as he quickly posed another question, "Jiu, has the Void settled down now?"

"Yes, it has, but I intend to remain within the space for a period to assist the Five Elements and the Devil Spirits with certain cultivation challenges."

The Five Elements had yet to achieve any breakthroughs in their interpretation of transformation, prompting his intervention. As for guiding the Devil Spirits, it served as a reward for their diligent care of these Spiritual Objects over the years.