Chapter 1241: 1089: Sun_2

Chapter 1241: Chapter 1089: Sun_2

He never expected that both his children would leave one after the other, unable to stay by his side in the days to come.

Even though Li Chengsheng had countless words to say, time waited for no one. Gritting his teeth, he could only employ the Secret Technique passed down by the Heavenly Dao, summoning the Sun Star to take him away.

Buzz—

A sudden hum reverberated across heaven and earth. The high-hanging Sun in the sky erupted with brilliant light, and above Mount Wanxian a projection of the Sun appeared, casting down a pillar of light that enveloped Li Chengsheng and swiftly carried him upwards into the void.

“When Mother returns, I must trouble Father to convey my apologies to her!”

Li Zhirui, moving at his fastest speed, was still unable to catch up. He could only stop mid-air, watching as Li Chengsheng grew farther and farther away from him.

The celestial phenomenon above Mount Wanxian this time was as sudden as it was fleeting, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Unless they were constantly monitoring the Li family or happened to be strolling about the mountain, even the clansmen would remain oblivious to the event.

“Ancestor Rui, could it be that Ancestor Chengsheng has ascended to become a Star God as well?” Li Taichang hurried over upon hearing the news, eager to confirm it directly from him.

“Indeed, he and Shuo were born as twins and are naturally tied to the Sun, thus becoming the Sun Star God,” Li Zhirui revealed without a hint of concealment and instructed Li Taichang to disseminate the news.

Back when Li Chengshuo ascended to Taiyin, it had already brought great fame to the Li family across a vast ten thousand miles. Even the Cave Abyss Sect had sent envoys to inquire.

Now that this matter could no longer be kept secret, there was no need to continue hiding it. Instead, openly acknowledging it might instill fear in other powers.

Especially after the emergence of multiple Star Gods, their formidable renown—let alone among nearby factions—was sufficient to make even the Cave Abyss Sect shy away from confrontation with the Li family.

“Understood. I’ll take care of it immediately.”

Brimming with excitement, Li Taichang was about to depart when Li Zhirui suddenly called him back.

Solemn and severe, he admonished, “The great changes in heaven and earth are imminent; Spiritual Energy is growing more abundant. Ensure that our clansmen focus entirely on cultivation, striving to increase their strength and cultivation as much as possible!”

“I will personally handle this matter! Please rest assured, Ancestor Rui.”

Li Zhirui nodded approvingly. He had never doubted Li Taichang’s capabilities.

After addressing some trivial matters, he secluded himself once again, intending to comprehend the Laws and push his Realm as close to the mid-Mahayana stage as possible.

The world’s tides were shifting rapidly, and with the Li family so prominently in the spotlight, Li Zhirui had no choice but to take risks to hasten his progress lest the oncoming storm overwhelm the family before they could fend it off.

Meanwhile, across the nearby State Domains surrounding Shanhai State, endless chatter arose due to yet another Star God’s emergence from the Li family.

“The Li family’s development is far too rapid. In just a few short years, another Loose Cultivator Star God has appeared!” In the Baiyun Sect, there was nothing but sighs of frustration.

They had assumed that their sect’s position would naturally rise with an elder’s breakthrough into the Mahayana stage, only to be harshly slapped by reality!

Old sects wielding Integration-level strength obstructed their way for years, resulting in countless losses rather than any gain.

Initially, they had planned to focus on quietly fortifying their strength to later deal with those obstinate factions and, finally, the Li family.

Yet when the Li family made their move, it was with the emergence of three Star Gods, elevating their strength to an entirely new plane.

With three brilliant stars presiding, even the Cave Abyss Sect dared not provoke the Li family lightly. How could the newly Mahayana Baiyun Sect hope to contend?

…

“Could it be that the Li family possesses some secret technique for appointing Star Gods? Otherwise, how could those twin offspring qualify to become the Sun and Taiyin Star Gods?”

“I think so as well. Otherwise, with only Mahayana and Integration-level cultivation, what merits could they possibly have?”

“If only we could obtain the Li family’s secret technique. We might not become major Star Gods, but I reckon many of us here could claim the positions of minor stars.”

“Indeed, I’ve heard that Divine beings have immense longevity. If we could ascend to the Immortal Realm as a Divine, we might achieve eternal life!”

These words stirred restlessness among all the cultivators present. After all, why did they exhaust themselves in relentless cultivation? Wasn’t it for the prospect of longevity?

Now, with a pathway to immortality seemingly far more accessible than the Immortal Tao, how could they not be tempted?

“Hah! What use is there in entertaining such thoughts? The Li family would never share their secret technique with the likes of us. It’s their treasured inheritance, the cornerstone of their clan.”

“Hmph! Whether they give it or not is irrelevant—they will hand it over if enough of us show up at their gates! Unless they wish to face utter annihilation right now.”

“You’ve got quite the audacity!”

A young man abruptly stood up, sweeping a frosty gaze across the crowd while sneering, “I am Li Xinkang of the Li family from Mount Wanxian. We await your esteemed visits at Mount Wanxian!”

The atmosphere froze instantly. Their bold remarks could have been dismissed as jest—had the Li family not overheard them. But as fate would have it, one of the Li family members had heard their rabid talk.

What’s worse, he issued a public invitation. Should they falter now, their reputations would collapse entirely, even if reputation mattered little to these Loose Cultivators.

“A pack of rats dares bark so loudly,” Li Xinkang sneered, disdain glinting in his eyes before he turned and left.

No one among the Loose Cultivators dared pursue him. Why? The oppressive aura emanating from Li Xinkang made it clear: behind his youthful visage lay the cultivation of an Integration master—a threat none of them dared to provoke!

“The Li family truly has talents in abundance. No wonder their rise to prominence has been so swift,” one Loose Cultivator couldn’t refrain from praising.

Meanwhile, upon returning to his clan, Li Xinkang immediately reported the situation to Li Taichang.

“Hahaha, don’t worry, Xinkang. Those Loose Cultivators are all talk—they wouldn’t truly dare attack our clan.”

“Why? While our family is indeed formidable, if they were to unite against us, it would at least pose a significant challenge.” Li Xinkang, still young, lacked insight.

“The hallmark of a Loose Cultivator is disunity. Without sufficient rewards, no one will risk their life or take reckless action.”

Realization dawned upon Li Xinkang, who nodded in gratitude, “Thank you for the guidance, Clan Leader. Otherwise, I might have acted impulsively.”

Currently, the Li family’s younger generation continued to grow in number, with many exceptional disciples among them. To hasten their maturity, the Li family boldly dispatched them to temper themselves through rigorous trials outside, raising their cultivation levels swiftly.

Of course, such risks inevitably resulted in casualties.

…

In the distant starry sky, the Taiyin and the Sun were not as far apart as mortals imagined. Instead, they were practically entwined!

Carried by the arching light, Li Chengsheng entered the Sun Star where a Divine Decree materialized before him—this was the Divine Mandate of the Sun Star God.

In the next moment, the decree fused into his body, followed by a surge of Divine Light that instantly entered him, giving him no time to react as he officially became the Sun Star God.

Only after a long while did Li Chengsheng recover his senses. He hastily released Yang and the others and planted the Fusang Divine Tree he had brought along.

“Chengsheng, so this is the Sun Star? It feels no different from Mount Wanxian,” Yang said, curiously taking in his surroundings.

It was a desolate land, barren but for an unimaginably colossal Fusang Divine Tree! Now, a second, much smaller sapling of the Fusang Divine Tree joined the barren landscape, planted by Li Chengsheng himself.

Naturally so—after all, the Sun Star’s extreme heat made it impossible for ordinary Spiritual Objects to survive.

“Do not stray more than twenty miles from this spot! I must now enter seclusion to resolve the crisis Shuo faces, as well as consolidate my cultivation, which remains dangerously unstable after Heavenly Dao’s promotion.”

Li Chengsheng’s firm command immediately put Yang and the three Spirit Beasts on high alert.

“Rest assured. The Sun Star now belongs to me. Without my permission, no one can enter. You, too, must focus on cultivation and improve your strength as swiftly as possible.”

Since Li Chengsheng had adopted a new cultivation path, his breakthroughs no longer benefited the three Spirit Beasts, who could only rely on their own efforts.