With the arrangements settled.
Li Jianshu had already begun cultivating. Sitting cross-legged, he chanted the incantations of the method from the Divine Art. In an instant, thunder rolled in the sky.
Off to the side.
Li Wei had also listened to the changes Li Jianshu was making to the clan, and he didn't stop him.
Li Jianshu was the new Patriarch appointed by Li Xinnian, so naturally, Li Xinnian had his reasons.
And this kid Li Jianshu, ever since losing his son Li Qiukong and obtaining the Heaven and Earth Spirit Spring, had become the most battle-adept person among the clan's descendants.
[Your descendant, Li Jianshu, has obtained a Heaven and Earth Spirit Spring and possesses the "Physique of Lightning Punishment."
He has been the most driven to advance over the years, never forgetting the death of Li Qiukong in battle, nor the battle at the Immortal Domain.
He holds "the strong are revered" as the ultimate truth.
Obtained Trait: Supreme Veneration of the Law - Only by pursuing absolute strength can one become supreme. Cultivation speed increased by 20%.]
[Your descendant, Li Jianshu, is unwilling to be subordinate to others.
Having tempered his body with lightning punishment, and after obtaining the Divine Art, his Physique of Lightning Punishment endures lightning strikes daily.
From the Skyveil Sect's Golden Scripture of Lightning Attraction, he has comprehended a profound method: Heavenly Lightning Body-Attracting Technique.]
[Obtained Trait: Heavenly Lightning Receptacle - Each time he bathes in heavenly tribulation lightning, his Spiritual power will experience varying degrees of enhancement.]
[Your descendant, Li Jianshu, has properly tempered his Nascent Soul and is currently comprehending his Spirit Soul Dharma Body.]
"This child is not bad. It's no wonder Xinnian values him, though it's also thanks to Yaoqing."
Glancing roughly at the course of Li Jianshu's life, Li Wei nodded slightly.
Ever since Li Jianshu obtained the Divine Art, his path of cultivation had been incredibly smooth.
It was the only Divine Art of its kind.
Li Jianshu, strangely enough, liked being struck by lightning, which also made him the person with the highest natural talent below Li Zhiheng.
.......
"I wonder how the battlefield in Deston Prefecture is faring."
Westfall Prefecture.
Li Zhiheng still retained the appearance of a young man. His father, Li Xinnian, was an elegant young master, while Li Zhiheng was a transcendent Daoist.
With his handsome appearance clad in a Daoist robe, mentioning Deston Prefecture brought him some worry, but even more anticipation.
His ancestors were battling the people of the world in Deston Prefecture, yet his cultivation and comprehension were merely average. He could only stay behind to guard the home.
He didn't know what year or month he would be able to step onto the grand stage of the world alongside his ancestors.
"It truly buries a treasure like the Heavenly Dao Divine Heart, something that belongs on a Body Integration mighty figure."
"Thump... thump..." The heart beat violently, as if expressing its dissatisfaction with Li Zhiheng's poor use of it, and also as if tempting him.
Li Zhiheng frowned, immediately understanding that the Heavenly Dao Divine Heart was bewitching him.
He immediately stabilized his mind.
Taking action in the Westfall Prefecture, within ten days, he had already led the clan's descendants and the experts of Azure Cloud to slaughter all the cultivators who had intruded into the prefecture.
While passing by the Eternal Immortal Sect, however, he was called to a stop by Duanmu Qi.
"Zhiheng boy, why don't you come over for a chat?"
Li Zhiheng had the younger generation of the clan return first, then descended toward the Eternal Immortal Sect.
Over these years, with the elders away, he and Jianshu managed the clan's affairs, while Yuanshang took his place in managing the Immortal Martial lineage.
The Eternal Immortal Sect was close by, and although Duanmu Qi had succeeded as the Sect Master, he never used his power to oppress others.
This was also due to his father's good management; the cultivators of the Duanmu family had gained a place in the imperial court through the Li Clan, making the relationship between the two families increasingly harmonious.
Upon arriving in the quaint and simple great hall of the Eternal Immortal Sect, Li Zhiheng looked around and saw that Zhangsun Buhuo and Jiang Tianjun were both present.
"Zhiheng boy, the elders of your family are not present, and affairs in Deston Prefecture are heavy. It's not convenient for us to disturb them, so we could only seek you out," Duanmu Qi smiled amiably.
"May I ask what the matter is, Perfected Sect Master?"
Although Li Zhiheng had a pure heart, he retained a bit of vigilance.
His father had said that when discussing matters with an old fox like Duanmu Qi, one had to be extra cautious.
"It is naturally regarding the Immortal Suppression Department."
Duanmu Qi smiled bitterly.
"Ever since your Li Clan focused on Deston Prefecture, and with the Sword Pavilion not making a move, the Immortal Suppression Department has only had our three families acting. It has been quite inconvenient."
Jiang Tianjun's expression was solemn. "We have a major matter on this trip, one that must not be spread outside."
"We suffered heavy losses in the battle at the Mountain of Esoteric Stratagems.
For many years, we have been using the convenience of the Immortal Suppression Department to find a way to make up for it.
We heard that your Azure Cloud Li Clan has a path in the Endless Forest leading to the Auric Empire and the Cultivator Alliance..." Zhangsun Buhuo's tone was chilling.
"Those two great immortal nations, isolated year-round by the Endless Forest, are now also at war with the Wu tribe."
"That region is free from restrictions. We have many methods. The opportunities to break through to the Divinity Transformation and Void Refinement realms lie in those two nations."
Li Zhiheng furrowed his brows.
The elders had said that in this world, people eat each other, and these three families were no exception.
The heart within his chest thumped.
There was an endless amount of Qi-Destiny there available for devouring.
But the moment he thought of the terrifying appearance of the Zhao Clan's Old Ancestor back then, and the thought of reaching out with a giant hand to grab the descendants to eat them, Li Zhiheng shuddered.
Li Zhiheng took a deep breath.
"I will not participate in this matter, but I will inform the elders of my family and let them decide."
"What a pity."
Seeing Li Zhiheng leave without being bewitched, Zhangsun Buhuo shook his head and sighed.
"This child of the Li Clan is in the Divinity Transformation realm at such a young age. It's a pity he cultivated his Dao until he became foolish.
Those two nations and the rear of the Wu tribe hold an enormous temptation. If he went with us, breaking through to the Void Refinement realm in a short period wouldn't be impossible."
"I actually think this child is not bad," Duanmu Qi smiled faintly.
"Strictly adhering to his original heart. Such a kind person, under the protection of the Li Clan, will definitely achieve great things."
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