Chapter 1441: 1189: Regret (Part 2)

Chapter 1441: Chapter 1189: Regret (Part 2)

This is a very normal phenomenon, and it will recover after a period of time.

But if you are insatiable and recklessly plunder spiritual objects, it can easily lead to the suppression of your luck, and you may face backlash from it.

Therefore, knowing when to stop is a compulsory lesson for every cultivator!

However, not everyone has the strong temperament to restrain their greed in front of spiritual objects.

Just like some family members.

When they received the gathering order sent by Li Zhirui through the positioning treasure, they didn’t rush there immediately but ignored it and continued to explore the secret realm, searching for spiritual objects.

“Who else isn’t here?”

At first glance, Li Zhirui noticed that several clan members were missing, and with a slight frown, he asked in a calm tone.

“Also Li Yunliang, Li Yunhuai, Li Yuntong, and Li Xinjiao.”

Very quickly, four names were reported.

“Seeing that their positioning treasures are still moving, they haven’t encountered any accidents, so they ignored the gathering order?”

Li Yunran opened his mouth, wanting to help explain a bit, as he was the most gifted and mature among the Yun generation, respected by peers as a leader, akin to a senior disciple in a sect.

But Li Yunzhuang quickly pulled him aside, indicating him not to speak, as it was clear that Li Zhirui was angry.

Anything said now would be wrong, and he might end up making matters worse.

“Continue using the positioning treasure to order them to rejoin quickly, giving them only one day, or we will leave on our own!” Li Zhirui said in a calm voice.

Was he angry? In fact, he was not.

He was more disappointed—they were all family’s carefully nurtured talents, yet their character was so poor that they couldn’t control their inner greed.

Therefore, he didn’t impose any punishment, only letting them act alone.

As for whether they could leave the secret realm alive in the end, it would depend on their own abilities.

After receiving the second order, the reactions of the four varied.

Li Yunliang and Li Xinjiao hesitated for a moment but decided to follow the order and flew towards the group’s position with all their strength.

However, Li Yunhuai and Li Yuntong chose to continue searching for spiritual objects, believing they were accumulating resources for future cultivation, as they might not have such a good opportunity again after missing this chance in the secret realm.

When Li Zhirui learned that two clan members still hadn’t returned, a flicker of disappointment flashed in his eyes, yet his tone remained steady as he said, “Let’s head south to the inheritance site first and then proceed directly to the secret realm’s gate.”

Since that mysterious Book Spirit was nowhere to be seen, it was unlikely that any selection for Qingyun Sect disciples would occur at the inheritance site, and he wished to obtain a human immortal rank pill recipe from there.

The primary purpose was not to obtain it and directly refine an Immortal Pill, but to study and learn, as his Nine-layered Jade Ganoderma couldn’t go to waste.

As for what the other clan members thought, Li Zhirui wouldn’t interfere.

The next step was to directly head for the gate location, aiming to secure a favorable position for guiding Da Qing and other clan members out.

After all, intercepting the secret realm’s gate to prevent others from leaving to then snatch spiritual objects—even killing to seize treasures—was common, so they had to be prepared in advance.

“Ancestor Rui, haven’t you heard the rumors about the inheritance site? It’s a dangerous place,” Li Xianxun voiced all the information he knew.

Some clan members, hearing it for the first time, were surprised and puzzled, not understanding why this decision was made.

Li Zhirui nodded and smiled, “I know, so I’m just going to take a look, ensuring there’s no danger before everyone goes to get their desired methods.”

Since he had already made up his mind, no one else opposed it.

A group of a dozen or so flew openly in the air, a powerful force within the secret realm, naturally not obstructed by anyone.

In just a few days, they smoothly arrived at the inheritance site.

This place wasn’t desolate due to the rumors but instead had some beings who, like Li Zhirui, came with similar thoughts and purposes.

Seeing their reactions, Li Zhirui knew he didn’t need to test further.

Indeed, without that formidable Book Spirit overseeing, there would no longer be any situation of being forcibly recruited into the Qingyun Sect.

However, some ordinary loose cultivators voluntarily entered the Ancestor Master Hall to pay homage and became disciples of the Qingyun Sect.

Because, for them, Qingyun Sect wasn’t a shackle but a tremendous opportunity.

Those Qingyun Sect disciples were now busy dissipating their cultivation to start anew, not caring about various inheritances at all.

This meant it was an unguarded treasure trove!

Yet despite this, no one dared to act recklessly.

For those who did, their charred bodies now lay on the path, serving as a warning to others.

“Go ahead, choose a method you’re interested in from the main halls,” Li Zhirui said with a soft smile.

“Yes!”

The clan members were very excited, and Jiang Fengwu was no exception. Although she had acquired an abundant inheritance in Array Tao, she still didn’t know if she had mastered even a tenth of what she learned, but it did not hinder her interest in external Array Tao.

Li Zhirui then decisively entered the Alchemy Hall, instantly drawn to the wall hung with thousands of Jade Slips, quickly scrutinizing and selecting with his gaze.

In just a few breaths of time, he narrowed his selection down to five human immortal rank pill recipe jade slips.

He didn’t want those earth immortal rank pill recipes on the wall, as Li Zhirui was aware not to aim too high, thus he first excluded them all.

His gaze roamed back and forth among the five jade slips, and finally, he selected the Three Spirits and Three Harmonies Chong Yuan Immortal Pill.

The reason for this choice was that the main ingredient of the Three Spirit Immortal Pill was an Immortal Ganoderma, not a Nine-layered Jade Ganoderma but similar.

More importantly, modifying a pill recipe is somewhat easier than deducing one from scratch.

When Li Zhirui came out, several clan members were already outside, and from their eager expressions, it was clear they had fulfilled their wishes.

Before long, all the clan members had come out.

“Let’s go!”

Li Zhirui released the Spirit Boat, and with a wave of his great sleeve, he brought everyone on board, flying quickly toward the secret realm gate.

But what they didn’t know was that two hours after their departure, Da Qing and a few clan members arrived there!

If they had been a bit slower, they might have reunited there.

Unfortunately, they missed each other.

Da Qing’s plans were the same as Li Zhirui’s; after learning the news, they wanted to see if they could seize the opportunity.

“Truly deserving of being the Qingxuan Spirit Ancestor!”

“Indeed! If not for Qingxuan Spirit Ancestor’s opposition, we would have missed this opportunity!”

The clan members were very happy, and in unison, they said, “Many thanks to the Qingxuan Spirit Ancestor!”

Although their action as a team didn’t allow them to explore many places nor did they gain significant individual spoils, they at least preserved their lives, with only three individuals receiving minor injuries.

This time, finally, they didn’t have to split their gains with others!

“Alright, let’s not waste time, quickly go choose the method you want, and remember not to be greedy, you can only pick one!”

Da Qing worried that someone might act foolishly in this crucial last moment, risking their life.

“Rest assured, Qingxuan Spirit Ancestor!”

“Off you go.”

Da Qing said no more and chose to enter the Scripture Storage Hall.

He wanted to select an Earth Immortal cultivation technique to study further, enhance his own ability.

Meanwhile, after splitting from the main group, Li Yunhuai and Li Yuntong, at this time, encountered something they hadn’t expected — a Devil Beast of the Individual Immortal Realm, scaring both of them senseless, never anticipating such a threat in a previously safe area.

Regret immediately filled them; had they left with their clan, this wouldn’t have happened.

Until the two lost their lives, their faces still bore expressions of regret and remorse.