Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2184 - 1562: Revenge

Upon emerging from his seclusion, Li Zhirui was met with a surprising sight: Immortal City, once teeming with life, was now remarkably deserted.

He immediately deduced that this emptiness was a direct consequence of the recent, tumultuous event.

Although the entire affair had originated because of him, Li Zhirui felt no remorse. He attributed the current predicament not to his actions, but to Cang He's sluggish response and incompetent handling of the situation.

Consequently, Li Zhirui gave the matter no further thought, as the state of Cangye Immortal City held no relevance to him. He departed the city, soaring towards the domain of the Primordial Spirit Race.

Throughout his journey, he encountered numerous cultivators from various realms and cultivation levels. Observing their trajectories, it seemed they were all converging from different directions.

"Fellow Daoist, as you travel alone in the Primordial Spirit Domain, perhaps you would consider joining our group? Acting together would enhance our safety, and any discoveries could be shared based on individual contributions." Four individuals materialized before him, extending an offer that appeared genuinely earnest.

Their cultivation bases indicated they were all Human Immortals, with the least powerful at the Middle Stage and the strongest at the Peak of Human Immortal.

Such prowess was merely average within the vast expanse of the Primordial Spirit Domain.

Yet, for reasons unknown, their attention had fixated on Li Zhirui. These individuals made no attempt to mask their predatory intentions, behaving as though they had already predetermined their ability to easily manipulate him.

Even Li Zhirui found himself perplexed, unable to grasp why these cultivators had targeted him. Could it be that the strength he 'displayed' was perceived as too meager, leading them to believe he was an easy mark?

"Heh..."

This thought prompted a low chuckle from Li Zhirui as he responded, "If you intend to deceive me, you should at least make a genuine effort to conceal your true motives, shouldn't you?"

"Do you truly believe I am so naive as to not perceive your scheme?"

"Since Fellow Daoist has discerned our intentions, there is no need for further pretense. Surrender all your Spiritual Objects, and we shall permit you to live." One of the Human Immortals issued a final, stark ultimatum.

"Enough."

Li Zhirui interjected with palpable impatience, "All of you, come at me simultaneously. Let us not waste any more time."

"How audacious!"

"Since you refuse this opportunity to preserve your life, allow us to ascertain the source of your unfounded arrogance."

Before their declarations could fully dissipate, the four Human Immortals unleashed their assault, forming a tight encirclement around him, effectively barring any possibility of escape.

However, in the subsequent moment, the outcome they had anticipated—a swift and effortless capture—failed to materialize. Instead, they discovered themselves confronting an insurmountable challenge.

Li Zhirui casually conjured four ethereal vines, easily overwhelming his assailants and compelling them into a strained retreat with each step, clearly demonstrating their inferiority.

Within mere moments, the quartet found themselves in a precarious predicament; one lay grievously wounded, his life hanging precariously by a thread.

It was only then that the harsh realization dawned upon them: they had provoked someone far beyond their league!

The individual before them was no mere Human Immortal cultivator, but rather a Great Master who had deliberately masked his true realm.

"Esteemed Senior, our impudence was overwhelming, and we have offended you. We are prepared to relinquish all our Spiritual Objects, imploring you to spare the lives of us four brothers."

"Should I choose to eliminate you, those Spiritual Objects would still become mine."

Li Zhirui's implication was direct: merely surrendering their Spiritual Objects would not suffice to secure their survival; they needed to present terms that met his satisfaction.

In reality, however, he was merely probing them, seeking to ascertain if they possessed any other valuable treasures or unforeseen opportunities.

He harbored no grand expectations.

To his surprise, they indeed presented an unexpected avenue—an opportunity they had stumbled upon but were incapable of exploiting.

"Senior, I happen to possess a Treasure Map. However, the treasure's location is protected by potent Formations and several formidable puppets. We have never succeeded in breaching these defenses, and thus remain ignorant of the relic's contents."

The one exhibiting the highest cultivation, at the Peak of Human Immortal, continued, "Given Senior's formidable strength, you are undoubtedly capable of acquiring the treasures sequestered within the relic."

"We are willing to offer this Treasure Map, in addition to all our Spiritual Objects, as we plead for mercy and the continuation of our four lives."

Li Zhirui's eyebrows arched imperceptibly, not having anticipated that they would truly possess a prospective opportunity. After a brief period of consideration, he resolved to grant them their lives.

The elimination of four Human Immortals offered him no discernible benefit and might potentially invite further karmic entanglements. Therefore, acquiring more without resorting to bloodshed was the considerably more appealing option.

"Consider yourselves fortunate."

With that pronouncement, a single thought commanded his will, and he promptly confiscated their Storage Magical Treasures, locating the Treasure Map they had described.

The map itself was rendered with exceptional detail, precisely indicating the coordinates of the relic, making its discovery readily achievable even for an Outer Realm Entity such as Li Zhirui.

Following a swift perusal, confirming that everything was in order, he promptly departed into the sky.

Departing, the four cultivators were left in a sorry state, not only having failed in their objective but also suffering grievous injuries, their accumulated Spiritual Objects completely lost.

"Big Brother, what is our next move?"

It was clear that without these Spiritual Objects, their future cultivation journey would be fraught with immense difficulty.

"We may not be able to defeat him, but that does not imply no one can confront him..."

A sinister scheme, one he had evidently been harboring for some time, flickered in the eyes of the Peak Human Immortal. He spoke with a chilling tone, "Return to the Immortal City at once and disseminate the location of the relic. This will draw other cultivators to the site. Even if we cannot vanquish him ourselves, at the very least, he shall not claim all the treasures within the relic for himself."