Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2271 - 1604: Just in Time

"If my guess is correct, the Tongtian Sect should only make a move against two to three forces, and the most likely targets are Sky Snow Mountain and Bibo Mansion, with the other being the Spirit Soul Sect."

He wasn’t guessing without reason; he had evidence!

For instance, Sky Snow Mountain and Bibo Mansion are the weakest, and unfortunately, these two forces share a direct border with the Tongtian Sect!

So, as long as the Tongtian Sect takes them down, they can conveniently annex these two large territories.

As for the Spirit Soul Sect, its strength is significantly stronger than the former two, but it also has a deadly factor!

It is located between Sky Snow Mountain and Bibo Mansion and also borders the Tongtian Sect.

If the Spirit Soul Sect is not taken down, the Tongtian Sect’s territory cannot be unified effectively.

Moreover, when the time comes, with the Spirit Soul Sect surrounded on three sides, it would be a huge missed opportunity if the Tongtian Sect doesn’t seize them all at once.

After consecutively swallowing these three forces, the Tongtian Sect would already be overwhelmed, enough to resolve all the disciples’ karma, so naturally, there’s no need to continue to avoid further karmic ties.

Thus, when the time comes, even if the Tongtian Sect doesn’t want to retreat, they will have to!

So, aren’t the remaining five forces safe for the time being?

The smile on the Xuling Palace Sect Leader’s face was profound, as he had already calculated all of this when he arranged for the Profound Immortal to attack the Tongtian Sect!

If they won, it would naturally be the best outcome, directly eliminating the enormous threat of the Tongtian Sect; but if they lost, they wouldn’t have to face the wrath of the Tongtian Sect themselves, as someone else would share the burden.

...

Meanwhile.

On the way back to their respective mountain gates, the Heavenly Immortals of the forces from Sky Snow Mountain, Bibo Mansion, and the Spirit Soul Sect unknowingly gathered together.

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any solutions for breaking out of the current predicament?"

Their response was only sighs.

"Do you really wish to sit and await certain death, to be captured without resistance, and then meet your demise?" That Heavenly Immortal questioned angrily, frustrated by their inaction.

Upon hearing this, the faces of the crowd changed, like a palette of colors being overturned, becoming quite dramatic.

They were all respected Heavenly Immortals, and never before had they been so roughly chastised, nearly with fingers pointing at their noses.

"If possible, who would willingly face death? But..."

A Heavenly Immortal from Sky Snow Mountain spoke loudly at first, but then his voice shrank, "But our strength, no matter what, cannot contend with the Profound Immortal."

"Indeed, even with our three forces combined, we are still no match for the Profound Immortal. In that case, why not be straightforward about it?"

"Hmm?"

Other Heavenly Immortals turned their gazes, not quite understanding his meaning.

"We don’t need the Tongtian Sect to make a move; we can proactively submit and become their vassal force. Isn’t that a good idea?"

Although becoming a vassal, losing autonomy over sect development, and possibly having to surrender much territory might seem undesirable, at least it preserves life and legacy.

Such an outcome is quite favorable, given the current life-or-death situation.

"This..."

The Heavenly Immortals of Sky Snow Mountain and Bibo Mansion hesitated and wavered.

Witnessing this, the Spirit Soul Sect’s Heavenly Immortal secretly shook his head, ceasing his persuasion.

Inwardly, he thought: ’No wonder these two forces have grown weaker over the years; there are reasons for this.’

"Alright! We’ll act with you!"

After some hesitation, they finally gave a positive answer.

Upon hearing this, he breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Then let’s set off now and head to the Tongtian Sect!"

If it weren’t for the fact that one force submitting was far less significant than all three submitting together, he wouldn’t have troubled himself with so much persuasion.

"Is it so urgent?"

They had planned to return and inform others, even though everyone followed their decisions, and disciples wouldn’t oppose, it could greatly impact the sect’s future, so it should at least be announced in advance.

"It’s been nearly half a month since the last battle; the Tongtian Sect may be ready to act!"

That Heavenly Immortal said urgently, "If we wait until they act, it will be too late to submit then!"

Their hearts trembled, realizing they had overlooked the crucial factor of time.

"Then let’s act quickly and not waste time!"

The Heavenly Immortal from Sky Snow Mountain finished speaking and led the way, rushing toward the Tongtian Sect at full speed.

Whoosh, whoosh—

Two streaks of Spirit Light followed closely behind, no slower than him.

...

Ascension Mountain.

Knock knock—

"Sect Leader, the Sect Leader requests your presence."

"I understand."

The disciple sent by Li Qiankun to invite Li Zhirui received a response and stood respectfully to the side.

After he exited the Cave Mansion, he merely glanced at the disciple and vanished.

"Are the preparations complete?"

In a flash, Li Zhirui arrived at the sect square.

He glanced at the disciples participating in this operation; all the available Heavenly Immortals of the Tongtian Sect were mobilized, over half of the Earth Immortals joined, and about forty percent of the Human Immortals and Individual Immortals, and disciples of lower realms were present.

Altogether, they numbered over twenty thousand!

While their strength wasn’t extraordinarily formidable, their numbers were considerable.

"All preparations are ready; we can depart at any time." Li Qiankun’s expression was complex at the moment, filled with worry, tension, anticipation, and excitement.

"Good, then let’s depart!"

But just as Li Zhirui gave the order, a disciple guarding the mountain gate rushed over.

"Sect Leader, Sect Leader, a dozen or so Heavenly Immortal Cultivators have arrived outside the mountain saying they have urgent matters to discuss with you."

Li Qiankun appeared puzzled; according to the disciple guarding the mountain gate, the visitors weren’t there to cause trouble for the Li family, but he couldn’t fathom their purpose.

He could only turn to Li Zhirui, knowing full well it was for him to make decisions.

"Take them to the Guest Welcoming Hall. Li Qiankun, accompany me in meeting them."

"What about these gathered disciples?"

"Let them rest for now; what happens next depends on the purpose of these cultivators," Li Zhirui had already formed a suspicion in his heart.

After all, with a group of a dozen Heavenly Immortals rushing over in this situation, their identities were quite easy to guess.

Sure enough!

Not long after they met, Li Zhirui was even more certain of his previous suspicions.

Their clothing and embroideries clearly showed they came from Sky Snow Mountain, Bibo Mansion, and the Spirit Soul Sect.

And coincidentally, the Tongtian Sect had plans to invade the first two!

As for the Spirit Soul Sect in the middle, it wasn’t that it was not worth taking, but the Tongtian Sect had reached its limit, and further thoughtless annexation could lead to unfavorable outcomes.

"Why have you come visiting so suddenly?"

The recent memory of their joint attack on the Tongtian Sect made Li Qiankun’s attitude less than friendly.

"Junior Qi Sa, Wang Bin..."

To everyone’s surprise, these dozen or so Heavenly Immortals immediately stood and bowed to Li Zhirui, saying, "We lead all disciples of Sky Snow Mountain, Bibo Mansion, and the Spirit Soul Sect in saluting the senior!"

"Time is precious, just tell us what’s going on directly." Li Zhirui had a good sense of what they were going to say next.

To his surprise, they bowed once more, and this time, they declared their intent.

They wished from this moment onward to acknowledge the Tongtian Sect as their lord and become its vassals.

"Truly!"

Li Zhirui raised an eyebrow, speaking with interest, "You’ve come just in time; if you’d delayed any longer, our organized army of cultivators would have already set off."

"And the destination of this campaign happens to be the mountain gates of Sky Snow Mountain and Bibo Mansion!"

What!?

The Heavenly Immortal cultivators from the two houses were immediately filled with dread, feeling fortunate for having heeded the Spirit Soul Sect’s counsel; otherwise, not only would their lives be endangered, but their legacies would face extinction!

Li Qiankun was somewhat astonished; he hadn’t expected these three forces to make such a collective decision.