Chapter 503 - 503 509 Gap

Chapter 503: Chapter 509: Gap Chapter 503: Chapter 509: Gap Boom!

An earth-shattering aura burst forth instantly from Zhirui’s projection, and within hundreds of miles, the surging rage could be felt.

And the demon cultivator, facing Zhirui’s oppressive might head-on, trembled uncontrollably, unable to move.

“Li Zhirui?!” The demon cultivator’s face changed drastically in an instant, his expression ashen as he looked at Li Chengsheng, “What is your relationship to him? How could you possibly have his Divided Spirit Jade Talisman?!”

The Divided Spirit Jade Talisman, a special Magical Treasure forged from a strand of a Nascent Soul True Lord’s spiritual soul and precious fourth-tier gemstones, should more accurately be called a Talisman Treasure.

Generally speaking, a Jade Talisman can only be used three times, and the strength of the Nascent Soul projection will weaken with each summoning.

Why was Li Chengsheng reluctant to use the Divided Spirit Jade Talisman? Because every time one talisman was crafted, Li Zhirui would have to spend several years recovering his spiritual soul.

So unless absolutely necessary, he did not want to use the talisman.

Li Zhirui had forged a total of three Divided Spirit Jade Talismans, which he gave to Jiang Fengwu, Li Chengsheng, and Li Chengshuo respectively.

“Sheng, why are there demon cultivators in Green Mountain State, and even a Golden Core demon cultivator at that?!” Li Zhirui merely pointed casually, and the man was struck as if by lightning, collapsing to the ground.

The chasm between the Nascent Soul and Golden Core was indeed terrifying!

Even a projection with less than a tenth of the original strength could crush a Golden Core with a flick of the hand.

“Father, Shuo and I were training in Green Mountain State when we inadvertently…” Li Chengshuo immediately recounted the message they had overheard in the cave exactly as it was.

The demon cultivator, upon hearing this title, knew that he no longer had any hope of survival.

It wasn’t that he was unaware of Li Zhirui having a pair of children; after all, it was vital intelligence.

But Li Zhirui also knew that Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo were easy targets, so he demanded that the siblings disguise themselves and change their appearance whenever they were outside.

Once Li Chenghuo broke through to Golden Core and was capable of crafting third-tier magical artifacts, Li Zhirui also asked him to forge a Mask Treasure capable of altering appearance and aura.

Thus, he couldn’t see through Li Chengsheng’s true appearance, naturally making it impossible to know his identity.

If he had known, he certainly wouldn’t have let Li Chengsheng go, but he would have been more cautious.

Far away on Wanxian Island, Li Zhirui’s expression grew even more somber as he said gravely, “Have you and Shuo been separated?”

As Li Chengsheng had thought earlier, controlling two massive Golden Core powers silently certainly implied the involvement of a Nascent Soul demon cultivator behind the scenes.

Li Zhirui naturally thought so as well.

“Yes, but Shuo should be on her way back to Wanxian Island now.” After all, the demon cultivators did not recognize her face, and there was no news of her being captured.

“Then you must hurry back as well, the family will handle this matter.”

“I will set off for home immediately.”

Before the projection dissipated, Li Zhirui took action to completely annihilate the demon cultivator and also sent Li Chengsheng on his way to avoid being chased by demon cultivators.

However, it’s likely that no demon cultivator would dare to approach at this time.

But Li Chengsheng dared not slacken in the slightest, hastily driving the Spirit Boat, flying to the northeast.

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On Wood Spirit Mountain, in a certain hall of the Sect.

“Ming Qi’s Life Token has shattered!” A voice suddenly echoed in the pitch-dark space.

“Wasn’t he patrolling the border? How could he fall without reason?”

“I’m not sure, but I feel this has something to do with the cultivator who escaped.”

“Are you joking? That person is just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, even if Ming Qi’s abilities are mediocre, he couldn’t possibly die at the hands of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, could he?”

The person no longer spoke, appearing to be persuaded.

But in reality, they simply didn’t want to argue with the others anymore.

“Ming Qi’s death likely means that the cultivator has escaped, and it won’t be long before the news spreads. We should consider what to do now,” another voice suddenly said.

“We can only act first, taking advantage while the Spiritual Cloud Sect is still unaware, and capture it, then completely corrupt Green Mountain State with demons!”

An impassioned voice stated, “By then, even if the Li family or Shen Leishan seek retribution, we will have the strength to resist, and with the support provided by the Holy Sect, we can absolutely defend this place.”

“Isn’t it a bit too risky?”

“Do you want to experience the punishment of the Holy Sect?” a haunting voice asked.

Upon these words, any voice of opposition instantly vanished.

They were esteemed in the eyes of the lower-ranking demon cultivators, but to the higher-ranking demon cultivators, they were merely walking spiritual objects.

“Gentlemen, let us proceed with the plan, and don’t worry about those two cultivators anymore!”

Commands were issued from the shadowy room, and then it returned to silence.

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Meanwhile, as Li Zhirui’s consciousness returned to his body, he ignored the precious Spirit Pills that had failed to form in front of him and hurried to the family’s grand hall.

He also made sure to alert all the Elders, including Li Shiqing and Li Shilian.

Li Xuefeng, the newly-appointed Clan Leader, muttered to himself after receiving Li Zhirui’s message: “I wonder what it is that could disturb this senior ancestor.”

The Elders filed in, taking their seats and exchanging glances, trying to discern if others had heard any different news.

“Greetings to the senior ancestor!”

As soon as Li Zhirui entered, everyone immediately stood to pay respect.

“There’s no need for formalities, please sit. Two more Elders have yet to arrive,” Li Zhirui said before taking his seat and closing his eyes to rest.

Soon after, Li Shiqing and Li Shilian arrived together.

No sooner had they sat down than Li Shiqing anxiously asked, “Zhirui, what has happened? What is so urgent that you’ve called us all together?”

“Sheng and Shuo inadvertently stumbled upon a demon cultivator’s conspiracy while out gaining experience…”

After finishing his lengthy explanation, Li Zhirui paused before adding, “What are your thoughts on this matter?”

“We should certainly publicize this affair and then gather cultivators to go to Green Mountain State, to exterminate the demons, to punish evil and promote good!”

“Exactly!”

As expected from a young team of leaders, so naive, direct, and enthusiastic in their thinking.

Perhaps their answer wasn’t perfect, but Li Zhirui appreciated their response, although that was all he could do, as he couldn’t possibly do as they suggested.

Because everyone in the family is precious!

Li Zhirui didn’t oppose his people experiencing the trials of blood and fire, even welcoming it, as it would be a good way to temper them.

But he couldn’t possibly send them to such a meat grinder of a battlefield to die!

After all, Li Zhirui had instructed Li Chengsheng to do something on his way back – to spread the news that the demon cultivators had taken control of the Fan Family and the Wood Spirit Sect.

As long as the Spiritual Cloud Sect is alert, the demon cultivators won’t have it so easy!