Rebuild the Xiuxian Family

Li Zhirui did not travel outside in his true appearance, and the All-Spirit Alliance did not notice this problem. Under incorrect guidance, how could they possibly obtain the correct answer?

The final result was that the All-Spirit Alliance took the portrait that was completely replicated based on the memories of the patriarchs of the minor races and spent a considerable amount of money to compare it with the human race's celestial immortals one by one, but the result was that no one could match it!
After all that effort, not only did they gain nothing, but they also lost a lot of spiritual items.

Even if they were unwilling, the All-Spirit Alliance had no choice but to stop, otherwise the losses would be even greater.

As a result, the original extensive search began to become extremely low-key.

Of course, the actions of the All-Spirit Alliance had attracted the attention of many forces, who all sent people to investigate what was going on.

However, they did not receive any important information, only a rumor that was deliberately spread, saying that a human celestial being had stolen several precious spiritual items from the Myriad Spirits Alliance.

Some believed it, some didn't, but it had nothing to do with Li Zhirui, who had already left the Northern Region!
Although he already knew that the Alliance of All Spirits was searching for him all over the world, he didn't take it to heart at all. After all, those things weren't done by him in his current form and identity, so he wasn't afraid of them finding him.

After he left, he began to travel around the Eastern Continent, witnessing how much the world's advancement would change this land.

Li Zhirui held the land in front of him and compared it with thousands of years ago. He found that it was not just that the spiritual energy had become more abundant. There was also vitality and Daoist charm!
Moreover, there used to be a lot of territory for demonic and monster forces on the Eastern Continent, but now, it no longer exists at all!
The purpose of keeping them was to provide cultivators with a place to train themselves and obtain spiritual items, but this has now been completely cancelled.

The reason is simple: it's not worth it!
When the spiritual energy becomes abundant, reclaiming all these lands and using them to cultivate spiritual plants will yield far greater harvests than before.

As for the problem of insufficient combat power among cultivators due to the lack of training grounds, each faction should find its own solution.

The Li family, on the other hand, does not face such troubles. They are surrounded by the vast East China Sea, which is enough for them to freely and unrestrainedly experience life.

Moreover, the competitions held within the clan also greatly benefit the improvement of the clan members' combat strength.

"What a thriving and vibrant scene!" Li Zhirui exclaimed, looking at the scene before him.

Since the Yuanling Realm was upgraded, it is conservatively estimated that the overall strength of the Immortal Path has increased by at least 30%!
As for the development of other factions, even if it is not as good, it should not be too far behind.

Therefore, along Li Zhirui's journey in the Eastern Continent, he not only saw more cultivators, but also those who were much stronger.

"Ah!"

Just as he was feeling sentimental, a disdainful sneer suddenly came from beside him, followed by an indifferent voice, "What do you mean by thriving? This is clearly a sign of impending doom, like flowers in full bloom and oil being poured on a raging fire!"

"Ok?"

Li Zhirui looked over at the sound and saw an old man standing not far from him. Due to his long-term frowning, there were several very obvious wrinkles between his eyebrows.

What do you mean by that?

He concealed his true strength during this journey, and in the old man's eyes, he was a human immortal cultivator just like himself.

"Haven't you noticed that the number of cultivators has increased by almost 50% in recent years? And that's just my rough estimate; the actual number may be even higher!"

The old man said with a solemn expression, "The number of cultivators is increasing too fast, far exceeding the growth rate of the Yuanling Realm. If this continues, do you know what will happen?"

Before Li Zhirui could answer, the old man continued, "Either a world war will break out that affects all living beings, or the entire world will reach its limit and explode with a bang!"

"In this situation, do you still have the mind to appreciate the scene before you?"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

After listening to this long-winded explanation, Li Zhirui couldn't help but burst into laughter. He stopped after a while and said, "Isn't Your Excellency being a bit too pessimistic?"

"You only see the flourishing development of cultivators, but you overlook the fact that the Yuanling Realm is not a peaceful and safe world. On the contrary, it is very dangerous and there is always the possibility of a brutal war breaking out at any time."

"When the great war breaks out, how many lives will be lost? Not to mention the power of the Heavenly Dao. If there is a real risk of collapse, how could the Heavenly Dao stand idly by?"

"Besides, if the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up. What are our status and position? Worrying so much is just asking for trouble. Why bother?"

"Hmph!" The old man snorted impatiently and said, "If everyone thought like you, then the Yuanling Realm would truly be beyond saving and would slowly fall into nothingness!"

Li Zhirui shook his head slightly. He didn't quite agree with it, but he didn't say anything.

Both of them are seasoned individuals who have weathered many storms; how could they possibly change their thoughts and judgments based on a few of the other's remarks?
Seeing that he didn't speak, the old man shifted his gaze to him. "What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing," Li Zhirui shook his head and asked, "What brings you here, fellow Daoist?"

"I've been observing the entire Eastern Continent to see how many new cultivators have emerged in recent years." The old man finished speaking crisply and then turned to leave. He was too lazy to get entangled with someone who didn't care about this matter; it would be a complete waste of his time.

"Fellow Daoist is truly amazing!"

Upon hearing this, I was filled with awe. In this restless and utilitarian era, it is truly rare to find a cultivator who is not interested in fame or fortune. He may be the only one of his kind.

"Can I see your records?" Li Zhirui asked again, his curiosity piqued.

"of course can."

As the voice rang out, a jade slip appeared before him.

"According to local forces and long-term independent cultivators in Qiongming Prefecture, the number of cultivators has doubled in the past ten years, and there is even a trend of further increases..."

"In Cliff Eagle Prefecture, the number of cultivators has increased by forty percent..."

"In the Fiery Prefecture, the number of cultivators has been increasing every year for the past decade, with an average increase of up to 50%!"

The jade slip records more than thirty states, which means that the old man has spent a very long time on this matter.

After reading it, Li Zhirui fell silent. This growth rate was indeed too exaggerated! It was possible that the huge crisis the old man had mentioned might actually erupt.

But he quickly recovered and put that worry out of his mind.

He still believed in the Heavenly Dao of the Yuanling Realm, and that it wouldn't stand idly by forever; there must be reasons they didn't know about.

"Fellow Taoist is righteous!"

However, although he did not believe that the cultivation speed would continue to develop so rapidly without restraint, he was certain that the Heavenly Dao would intervene in this matter.

However, while most people were indulging in revelry, the old man with the cultivation of a human immortal was able to sober up from the decadence and travel all over the Eastern Continent to investigate for decades, which is worthy of everyone's admiration!
"What kind of righteousness is this? It's just that my cultivation is not progressing much, so I'm using my past cultivation time to contribute a little bit of my meager strength," the old man waved his hand dismissively.

"I am traveling this time hoping to broaden my horizons. How about I travel with you for a while? I wonder if you would mind?" Li Zhirui asked.

"I'm overjoyed to have someone help me, so why would I mind?" A slight smile finally appeared on the old man's indifferent face.

So, for the rest of the time, he stayed by the old man's side, helping him out.

If others knew that Li Zhirui, a powerful Celestial Immortal, was actually taking orders from a Human Immortal cultivator, countless people would be astonished. However, he didn't take it seriously at all and obediently followed the old man to learn.

Isn't this also a trial of life's many facets in the mortal world? In the process of gathering information, I encountered a large number of cultivators of all kinds, interacted with them, learned their stories, and learned about the stories of others they told me.

It cannot be said that this journey brought Li Zhirui a great deal of benefit, but it did improve his state of mind and Daoist heart, albeit only slightly.

Decades passed quickly, and the old man grew even more frail, as if his lifespan was drawing ever closer.

Of course, he still has many years before his true end, since the concept of lifespan becomes very insignificant after breaking through to the Immortal Realm.

And it was time for Li Zhirui to take his leave.

"Thank you for your care and guidance over the years, fellow Daoist. I have benefited greatly from it. It's just a pity that I have other things to attend to and can no longer accompany you on your investigation," he said with a hint of apology.

"I should be thanking you. You helped me improve many tools and methods, making my work much easier."

The old man said calmly, "All good things must come to an end. I look forward to seeing you again someday."

"Yes, I look forward to seeing you again someday."

But Li Zhirui thought to himself, "This parting is the last time I'll ever see you."

It's worth noting that the two had been together for over ten years without ever formally introducing themselves, and neither knew anything about the other's identity.

In some ways, they are no different from strangers.

"Farewell!"

With that, he channeled his magic and disappeared into the horizon.

Li Zhirui did not immediately return to Wanxian Mountain, but instead changed his appearance and continued to travel in the Yuanling Realm.

With his cultivation level and strength, if he really wanted to take action, he could completely take over all the spiritual creatures in the vast territory.

Of course, if he were to do that, he would offend all other forces, and he wasn't that unwise.

……

One day, Li Zhirui was walking on the earth, admiring the beautiful scenery of nature, when suddenly a flash of light flew past his eyes and quickly disappeared.

"Damn it!"

At the same time, what disappeared was also the immortal-level spiritual plant that he had accidentally discovered in his hand.

"Leave it here! Give me back the spirit flower!"

As he spoke, he transformed into a red light and tried to chase after it.

Unexpectedly, the mysterious cultivator was extremely skilled and was about to escape from the range of Li Zhirui's divine sense!
"Stop!"

As he unleashed his supernatural power, a faint light began to emanate from his surroundings. In the next instant, several slender vines sprouted, flying swiftly towards the cultivator like agile snakes.

The man seemed to sense the danger and suddenly accelerated, trying to break free from the vines. However, he didn't realize that vines had already appeared in front of him!

With a whoosh, the person who was frantically running away was bound by several incredibly resilient vines, and no matter how much he struggled, he could not break free from their restraints.

"Tell me, who gave you permission to lay a hand on them?" Li Zhirui asked indifferently as he approached the two of them.

He didn't quite believe that a monk would suddenly appear and snatch away his valuables while he was actually walking down the road.

What secret might be hidden behind this?

"No one ordered me to do this. I did it all myself. Kill me or torture me, it's up to you! Go ahead and do it!" With that, the man straightened his neck, striking a pose as if he were offering his neck for execution and bravely facing his death.

"Ah!"

Li Zhirui sneered and said, "You really think I won't kill you?"

Suddenly, a sharp longsword appeared in his hand, and when the cold blade touched the cultivator's body, the cultivator couldn't help but tremble.

The cultivator was horrified. Wasn't this person supposed to be someone who wouldn't easily kill someone? Why did he suddenly change his mind this time?
Seeing the change in his expression, Li Zhirui sneered inwardly. Sure enough, there was a mysterious organization behind them.

However, he had only heard about it and had never encountered it before, so he wasn't very clear about it.

All I know is that this mysterious organization is somewhat like the Robin Hood-like outlaws among mortals, who are very loyal, generous, and rob the rich to help the poor.

"Pfft-"

The more Li Zhirui learned about it, the funnier it became. There was such an innocent and adorable force in the Eastern Continent.

"Since you didn't damage the spirit object, let's go."

With a thought, the vines binding the cultivator loosened and he regained his freedom.

Although he couldn't do it, it didn't stop him from having respect for these naive and somewhat foolish monks.

"Next time you make a move, remember to assess the opponent's strength before you act, otherwise not everyone is as easy to talk to as I am."

He waved his hand, signaling the monk to quickly leave his sight.

Seeing that he was really going to let him leave, the cultivator hesitated for a moment, then immediately used his supernatural powers to quickly leave his sight.

"We don't even know his identity, so we won't be able to find him if we want to repay him in the future."

Only after he left did she realize what had happened, and then she hurriedly returned, only to find the place deserted.

After resolving this minor incident during his journey, Li Zhirui continued his travels.

The Eastern Continent is vast, with an area spanning tens of millions of miles, allowing it to accommodate all kinds of terrain and creating a variety of beautiful landscapes.

His trip was truly eye-opening, giving him a deeper understanding of the development of the Yuanling Realm.

"Having traversed the Northern Regions and Eastern Continents, it's time to head to the Southern Regions." (End of Chapter)