Rebuild the Xiuxian Family

From the moment they were brought into the main hall, Li Zhirui had been quietly observing the changes in everyone's expressions, looking to see if anyone showed any signs of guilt or fear.

But their disguises were so good that they didn't reveal any flaws, and Li Zhirui couldn't detect anything wrong with them. He could only temporarily abandon this method and focus his attention on the few cultivators who had been captured.

"Do you have anything to say in your defense?"

I thought they would honestly confess their crimes, but to my surprise, some of them were still stubborn and asked, "Why did the sect leader arrest us?"

"Do you admit to the two crimes of betraying the sect and sending messages to the outside world?"

Why should I admit to something I didn't do?

Li Zhirui shook his head, unwilling to waste any more time, and said, "It doesn't matter if you don't admit it, the evidence is in your hands."

As he spoke, he forcibly broke open their storage magic treasure and took out the jade talisman that they hadn't had time to send out.

"Now tell us everything you know, and maybe we can spare your lives. Otherwise, don't blame the sect for being ruthless!"

Faced with the threat, they all gritted their teeth and none of them uttered a single word.

Li Zhirui didn't believe that people like them had any backbone, so there was only one possibility: they were under a spell and couldn't speak about the matter.

Thinking of this, a look of regret flashed across his face. He should have known better than to act so hastily. If he had waited until these people made a move before capturing them, he might have obtained more information.

Catching these lackeys now won't actually be that effective.

"Very well, the outcome will ultimately be decided on the battlefield!"

Li Zhirui quickly suppressed his regret and awaited the final battle.

He had done all he could, and now all he needed to do was wait patiently. So he instructed the elders and deacons to prepare for the great battle.

At the same time, we should also see if we can seize the opportunity to find their weaknesses and discover more spies and undercover agents within the sect.

However, after the incident of those disciples being arrested, they should not dare to act rashly again.

Not long after, the elder who had suggested sowing discord returned to the main hall and excitedly reported, "Sect Leader, our plan has succeeded! A conflict has broken out between Changyun Mountain and the Poison Gu Sect. Many disciples from both sects have fought each other. It seems they will no longer join forces to attack the sect."

"You've worked hard. Elder, please go back and get some rest. The sect will definitely not treat you unfairly."

Li Zhirui didn't seem particularly happy, because looking back at the outcome, the attack wasn't cancelled; it was just postponed for a while.

It's even possible that because their attack was delayed, everyone in the Qinghua Sect thought they wouldn't come back and lowered their guard. As a result, when they suddenly launched an attack, the Qinghua Sect was caught off guard and failed to defend its mountain gate, ultimately leading to its destruction.

However, the elder was so excited that he didn't notice anything unusual about him. He felt that he had done something beneficial for the sect and left very happily.

as predicted!

The attitude of most Qinghua Sect cultivators toward the joint attack on the sect by Changyun Mountain and the Poison Gu Sect changed as the latter failed to arrive.

The atmosphere inside the mountain gate was no longer somber, and the cultivators who had rushed back from their posts to provide reinforcements left one after another.

Li Zhirui did not stop all of this from happening; he simply watched silently and began to make his own plans in secret.

They could turn the tables and use the conflict between the two factions' disciples to delay the attack and lower the guard of the Qinghua Sect cultivators.

He could also turn the tables on them, gradually relaxing his exterior while secretly gathering strength, just to give them a surprise.

Who is truly superior? The answer will soon be revealed!
After Qinghua Sect fully withdrew from its state of war and returned to normal life, within just a few days, Changyun Mountain and the Poison Gu Sect quickly mobilized a large army and rushed towards Qinghua Sect's mountain gate at top speed.

"Does the Qinghua Sect really think they can hide their little tricks from us? They actually resorted to such a foolish scheme as sowing discord."

"I can't wait to see the shock and fear on their faces!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

The cultivators from both factions were extremely arrogant, as if they had already defeated the Qinghua Sect and didn't take them seriously at all. They chatted and laughed all the way, showing no sign of the tension or seriousness of a military campaign.

But soon, reality dealt them a heavy blow!
Their seemingly foolproof and undetectable movements were immediately exposed as they approached the Qinghua Sect's mountain gate.

At the same time, we presented them with a generous gift to welcome our 'guests' who had come from afar!

A giant 'firework' composed of several Earth Immortal-level arrays and hundreds of Heavenly Thunder Particles exploded below them, bursting into a dazzling and beautiful display of fireworks.

Rumbling--

A truly earth-shaking roar erupted, clearly audible for hundreds of miles around.

Even from hundreds of miles away, one could see the terrifying spiritual light emanating from this place.

Smoke and dust filled the sky and lingered for a long time.

"Do it!"

Li Zhirui gave the two sects no chance whatsoever. With a single command, countless disciples unleashed their long-prepared killing moves.

Thousands upon thousands of different colored supernatural powers and spells combined to form an incomparably terrifying torrent of magic, filled with endless killing intent.

Two consecutive, incredibly powerful attacks blasted through the army of cultivators, which consisted of tens of thousands of cultivators, and probably less than one-tenth of them survived!

Those cultivators who survived were either powerful or, in some cases, lucky enough to escape the calamity.

Regardless of the type, they were stunned by these two consecutive deadly moves, remaining frozen in place for a long time.

Li Zhirui did not take any drastic measures to completely eliminate them, because there was no need for it.

This is just a world made up of historical fragments, and merely a test. Judging from the current situation, he should have passed it.

"I don't think my rating will be too low, right?"

The Qinghua Sect suffered no casualties; in fact, they survived the ordeal unscathed, a truly perfect outcome.

The next instant, a beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, completely enveloping Li Zhirui and then taking him away.

The cultivators who remained in place seemed oblivious to this scene, showing no reaction whatsoever and continuing with their own tasks.

……

After a spatial shift, Li Zhirui returned to the ruins.

"Congratulations on passing this test with an excellent grade of A!" He had just stood still when a congratulatory voice rang in his ears.

A remnant soul, radiating a ghostly blue light, appeared not far in front of him. Upon closer inspection, one would notice a complex expression in its eyes, a mixture of surprise and regret.

Surprisingly, Li Zhirui received such a high evaluation, which will greatly help him in the final test and give him a significant advantage.

It regrets that its previous actions offended him, and if he really inherits the legacy, its future days will probably not be easy.

"So it was you who insisted on dragging me into this mess?" Li Zhirui's face turned ugly the moment he saw the culprit who had harmed him.

The remnant soul froze, its mind racing, and hurriedly said, "Your outstanding achievement this time will greatly help you in the final test."

"I suppose you are not very familiar with the Tongtian Sect? After all, it is a sect that has existed for hundreds of thousands of years. Not to mention that a lot of information has been buried by the long river of history, other forces would not want any related information to be circulated outside."

"Oh?" Li Zhirui's attention was indeed diverted, and he became somewhat interested in what it was saying.

"There are many things I cannot tell you directly; you will need to explore them yourself. But one thing is certain: the Tongtian Sect is by no means a simple Golden Immortal realm force!"

When he said those last words, the aura of his remnant soul changed, becoming extremely solemn and dignified.

"Accepting this inheritance will indeed bring enormous karmic consequences and require bearing certain responsibilities, but it also brings immense benefits that even Golden Immortal cultivators cannot resist!"

Li Zhirui could sense the confidence and pride in the other person's tone, so he was probably not lying.

Coupled with his own previous assessment, he became even more certain that this force, before its collapse, was by no means as simple as a Golden Immortal force.

"Tongtian Sect..."

He lowered his head and murmured, as if to himself, "What a great reputation."

"Your Excellency now faces only one final hurdle. Would you like to participate now? Once you pass it, you can choose whether or not to accept the inheritance."

Only then did Li Zhirui realize that after passing the fourth test, he had arrived at the depths of the ruins, just one step away from inheriting the legacy!
"May I ask a few questions?"

The remnant soul thought for a moment, then said with some difficulty, "As long as it doesn't involve inheritance or trials, I will answer as much as possible."

"Apart from me, is there another Xuanxian cultivator in the ruins right now?"

The news that this place is a relic of inheritance has likely been known to many powerful forces by now, and they are very likely to send powerful immortals to obtain the inheritance.

"not yet."

"How many cultivators are in the ruins now? Besides me, who passed that checkpoint the fastest?"

"There are over three thousand people, but only a few are still undergoing the test of the fourth stage."

Li Zhirui breathed a sigh of relief. Judging from the situation, no one could compete with him for the inheritance for the time being. He said, "Then let's wait a little longer and let me recover for a while."

Upon hearing this, the remnant soul felt both sorrow and joy.

The concern is how this person will live if he truly inherits the throne; the good news is that, judging from his past performance, he is not only meticulous but also decisive and calm, making him a very good successor.

But he didn't think that far ahead. After all, the difficulty of the final test was still unknown, and he might not be able to pass it. There was no need to think that far ahead.

Li Zhirui rested for half an hour to fully recover his energy and spirit before continuing to participate in the test.

"let's start."

"I wish you a successful completion of the game and the acquisition of the legacy!"

The next instant, he stepped through the doorway and entered the final test.

The scene before him changed rapidly, and when it came to a complete stop, Li Zhirui was surprised to find himself in a fairy-tale-like environment.

There was no magnificent palace, nor any elaborate decorations; only a few simple prayer cushions were placed in front of him.

"What's happening here?"

There were no hints; it was as if he had to figure everything out on his own.

"Do you want me to randomly choose one of these seven cushions to sit on?"

Li Zhirui's muttered guesses received no answer, so he could only follow his instincts and choose the one that looked most pleasing to him from the seven cushions to sit down.

The space in front of them shifted in an instant, and figures appeared on each of the prayer mats.

The figure at the head of the table was dressed in a blue robe. Although he did not have any weapons, he exuded an extremely sharp aura.

On the other five prayer cushions was a large, stout figure whose face was not visible, but whose laughter could be felt.

The three female cultivators, dressed in palace attire but with distinctly different auras, were as follows: one was sharp and ruthless, just like the figure at the head of the table; another was unpredictable and elusive; and the third was mysterious, profound, calm, and strict.

The last futon was actually three different colored spiritual clouds and a gentle breeze.

Even the futon where Li Zhirui was sitting had undergone a huge change. It looked like it could only accommodate one person sitting cross-legged, but when he came to his senses, he didn't know how many times the space had been expanded.

Around him, countless different figures appeared. A rough count revealed at least ten thousand people. Some had human bodies and animal heads, some had animal heads and human bodies, and some, like him, had acquired Dao bodies.

The figures were exchanging pleasantries and greetings, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

He couldn't hear what they were talking about.

'Could this be a scene of one of the founders of the Tongtian Sect preaching?'

A sudden inspiration struck Li Zhirui, and he instantly guessed this possibility.

clang--

But before he could figure it out, a clear and melodious chime rang out, and the scene instantly quieted down, with everyone sitting cross-legged on the spot.

Before figuring out what was going on, it was best to follow the crowd, at least the probability of making a mistake wouldn't be too high, so I sat down cross-legged as well.

"Above is the soul, below is the gate... Returning to the purple and embracing the yellow, entering the dantian..."

But to everyone's surprise, profound truths came from the green-robed figure at the head of the table.

This was the most profound and mysterious sermon in Li Zhirui's history. He was only momentarily distracted before he was instantly immersed in it.

He couldn't think about any tests or anything like that anymore; he just wanted to seize this opportunity!
Previously, some aspects of the purification law were not understood, but now they have become clear, and my realm has rapidly improved.

After an unknown amount of time, the figure in blue fell silent, ending his sermon. Li Zhirui instantly snapped out of his immersive state of enlightenment, a strong sense of reluctance and sadness welling up within him. (End of Chapter)