The Transmigrator’s Cultivation

Arc 26: Chongming Domain Li Family | Chapter 472: Li Family

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<Start of Arc 26: Chongming Domain Li Family>

At the entrance, a burly cultivator approached with a joyful expression. “It is truly wonderful that the young master has returned safely!”

Li Qingyuan waved his hand dismissively and asked, “What happened with those traitors?”

The burly cultivator’s face became serious. “We naturally believe in the young master’s words. Those three denied everything, but the elders of the family have been watching over them. Now that you’ve returned, we can finally hold them accountable. However…” He hesitated for a moment before continuing, “However, the branch family elders refuse to believe it.”

After all, the branch family’s top talents had impressive abilities, nearly on par with the main family. If they were to lose them, it would severely weaken their strength.

Li Qingyuan let out a cold laugh. “I wouldn’t accuse them without cause. Not only did my subordinates and two sisters witness everything firsthand, but I was also trapped amidst a herd of beasts and only survived thanks to these benefactors who saved me. Now that I’ve brought them here, they can speak on my behalf. Our Li family has always treated the branch family like brothers, but we cannot tolerate those with narrow hearts who would plot to harm the main family! Even if we report this matter to the family’s main branch, there won’t be any surprises.”

Hearing this, the burly cultivator quickly smiled and said, “The young master speaks the truth.” He then turned to the group of cultivators and bowed deeply. “Many thanks to all of you for saving our young master’s life!”

The cultivators naturally responded, “No need for such courtesy.”

Li Qingyuan then handed the Bull-headed Flying Serpent over to the burly cultivator and led the group inside the gate.

Once inside, the cultivators scanned the surrounding buildings with their spiritual senses, quickly gaining a rough understanding of the complex.

Xu Ziqing noticed that the large estate where the cultivators lived was not much different from those of other cultivator families. It was adorned with intricately carved railings and painted beams, exuding refinement and beauty. The scenery was particularly elegant, with an aura of transcendence.

If anything stood out, it was the large stone platform in the center of the complex, over ten stories tall and extremely wide.

Though its purpose was unclear, it gave off a faint sense of sanctity, evoking feelings of awe and reverence. Yet, at the same time, it was obvious that one should not approach it lightly.

Li Qingyuan had been leading the group through a long corridor toward the main hall of the inner courtyard when he noticed Xu Ziqing looking at the platform. He smiled and said, “Brother Xu, that is our Li family’s Nurturing Spirit Platform.”

Xu Ziqing was surprised. “The Nurturing Spirit Platform?”

Li Qingyuan’s voice was clear and bright. “Yes, the Nurturing Spirit Platform stands sixteen stories tall. Every year on the Double Fifth Festival, all disciples of the Li family in Chongming Domain must ascend this platform. Those in the Concentration Realm sit on the first seven levels, those in the Gathering Origin Realm on the middle five, those in the Entering Tribulation Realm on the top three, and those in the Transforming Tribulation Realm at the very top. Each layer provides insight into the workings of heaven and earth, nurturing the Yang Spirit and consolidating the family’s fortune. In the Li family’s main branch in Chongyang Domain, their Nurturing Spirit Platform has twenty-five layers, with a different arrangement. At the very top of that platform, those in the Enlightenment Realm consolidate the family’s fortune.”

As Li Qingyuan explained, the group of cultivators quickly understood.

The sect and family they had previously belonged to also gathered the fortune of their respective schools to protect their disciples and ensure the longevity of the sect, though the means varied. It was not surprising to see the Nurturing Spirit Platform in a family of cultivators.

While they were talking, the group arrived at the main house.

The main house was a large structure that appeared somewhat simple, resembling a stone building with a rather rustic feel.

Li Qingyuan did not need anyone to announce his presence; he entered directly and called out, “Grandfather, I have come to see you with my new friends!”

A hearty laugh echoed from within the house. “My good grandson! You have returned!”

Then, the cultivators felt a surge of powerful divine energy erupt, and a robust figure suddenly appeared. It was an elderly man with a radiant complexion; his cultivation seemed to be at the Transforming Tribulation Realm. He laughed joyfully, his voice booming like a great bell, causing the eardrums of those present to buzz.

This demeanor was truly grand and exuberant.

Li Qingyuan was equally delighted as he walked over and called, “Grandfather!”

The old man embraced Li Qingyuan tightly. After a few hearty pats on his back with his enormous palm, he erupted into another round of loud laughter. “As long as you’re safe, that’s all that matters! I’ve locked those little brats up, waiting for you to come and deal with them!”

Feeling the pain in his back, Li Qingyuan’s smile turned into a wry grin for a moment. Once his grandfather finished patting him, he endured the discomfort and said, “Grandfather must know that a few lower realm cultivators saved my life, so I brought them back to serve as witnesses.”

The old man nodded with a smile. “Very good, very good. My grandson’s benefactors must be treated well!” He then turned his gaze to the group of cultivators waiting behind and inspected each one. When he noticed a young cultivator dressed in blue with a gentle demeanor, he suddenly exclaimed, “Oh?”

Li Qingyuan, puzzled, asked, “Grandfather?”

The old man stepped forward and stood five paces in front of Xu Ziqing, asking, “Young man, do you possess our Li family’s token?”

Xu Ziqing was surprised but did not hesitate to take out the token given to him by General Li Xinglong. “Indeed, I have this…”

The old man took the token, examined it, and when he looked back at Xu Ziqing, his demeanor was much friendlier. “Young friend, do you have a connection with the general?”

Seeing the old man like this, Xu Ziqing felt more relaxed and recounted his experience on the Nine Void Battlefield, where he fought alongside Li Xiuzhu against foreign demons and how he developed a bond with the Li family’s military. He explained everything briefly.

The more the old man listened, the warmer his expression became. “So that’s how it is; this truly is fate. You saved my direct brother’s child on the Nine Void Battlefield, and now you’ve saved my grandson. Young friend, your kindness to my Li family must be properly repaid.”

Xu Ziqing hurriedly replied, “Senior, there’s no need for such formalities. It was just a small effort on my part.” He couldn’t help but ask, “How did you know I had the Li family military token?”

The old man laughed heartily. “Young friend, you may not know this, but the token contains my brother’s divine essence, and my Yang Spirit is connected to my brother’s Yang Spirit, so I could sense it immediately.”

This was indeed a characteristic of great families. Li Xinglong and Li Xiuzhu were father and son, and their divine forms were passed down through generations, allowing them to communicate on the battlefield. The old man’s name was Li Xingba, also from the direct lineage, and he had similarly condensed a divine form passed down through the Li family. Due to their bloodline and Yang Spirit, he could naturally perceive the same type of divine form.

However, it was unfortunate that although Li Qingyuan was also from the direct lineage, he did not inherit this divine form; there was still a chance for some of his younger brothers to do so when they condensed their Yang Spirits.

However, those who condensed a True God Body, such as Li Xingba, could only serve as the clan’s elders, focusing all their efforts on elevating their realms and protecting their families. Instead, those who did not possess this True God Body would take over the family business, providing support to the stronger members.

Li Qingyuan did not expect Xu Ziqing to have such ties with the Li family, so his initial fondness for Xu Ziqing, who was the easiest to get along with among the lower realm cultivators, grew even stronger. “Since we have such a connection, Grandfather, why not host a grand feast tonight to welcome my friends and wash away the dust of their travels?”

Li Xingba readily agreed. “Of course.” He then instructed, “Qinghe, Qingchang, you two go and make the arrangements.”

The two young women, who had been quietly following Li Qingyuan and rarely spoke, smiled in response. “Yes, Grandfather.”

Soon, the two women departed. After Li Xingba chatted with Tu Jin and the others for a while, his expression suddenly turned serious. “Dear grandson, I’m calling a clan meeting now to have those rascals pay for what they’ve done to you!”

At this moment, Li Qingyuan recalled the despair he felt when he thought he was doomed after being betrayed, and he gritted his teeth. “Thank you, Grandfather.”

Li Xingba then said to the several cultivators, “I trouble you all, young friends, to speak a few words on behalf of my grandson.”

Tu Jin and the others showed some respect for this Transforming Tribulation Realm cultivator and responded, “Of course.”

Under the guidance of the two members of the Li family, the group entered another stone house.

The previous house was actually the main house of Li Xingba’s branch within the inner courtyard, where the elder who was in secluded cultivation lived. Li Xiuhe, the head of this direct lineage and Li Qingyuan’s father, resided in the main house of the outer courtyard to handle family affairs, avoiding disturbing the elders and the talented younger generation in the inner courtyard while they cultivated.

The stone house they entered now served as the clan’s ancestral hall, where all clan meetings were held.

This stone house was larger than the one Li Xingba had occupied earlier, and at the back, there was an ancient, intricate painting depicting a gigantic Rising Sun. Within the sun, there was a bizarrely shaped human figure, robust and fierce, representing the appearance of the True God Body of the Li family’s direct lineage.

In front of the painting, there was a statue that was remarkably lifelike, matching the size and lines of the True God Body behind it. At first glance, it seemed to overlap with the divine figure in the painting, creating an overwhelming aura.

Just one look seemed to draw a person in, while a second glance felt like being swallowed whole.

It was truly astonishing!

Xu Ziqing dared not look too long; although his resolve was strong, the imposing aura was undeniably powerful. The pressure emanating from the strong shen cultivators permeated through the painting and statue, making it wise to avoid confrontation.

He glanced around the house and noticed two rows of large chairs on either side, with more than ten red-backed chairs at the front and all the others black-backed. There was an incense table and a mat under the painting, along with an exceptionally solemn high-backed wooden chair. The arrangement exuded an ancient elegance, inspiring respect and preventing any hint of frivolity.

Li Xingba directly took a seat in the first red-backed chair on the right and beckoned Xu Ziqing and the others to sit beside him, while Li Qingyuan, being younger, did not have the standing to take a seat in such a gathering.

Before long, many formidable elders entered from outside, each at least at the Transforming Tribulation Realm.

Roughly counting, there were as many as twenty-three!

This was merely the strength of the Li family’s direct lineage in the Chongming Domain. Among these strong cultivators, twenty-one possessed the same True God Body of the direct lineage, while only two were exceptional talents who had broken through from the branch families attached to the direct lineage. However, these elders, who had also achieved this True God Body during their breakthroughs, had all been assimilated into the direct lineage.

With their arrival, they quickly filled all the red-backed chairs. Then, another group of people came in.

Translator: Lynn

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