Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 2101 1519: Preparations (2)

All I can say is everything is fate!

Leaving behind a heavy sigh, then disappearing without a trace.

...

Not long after, the sea east of Sea Division City returned to calm. From the surface, it is impossible to see that a bloody battle broke out here not long ago.

However, the owner of this place has changed from cultivator to Water Devil.

But now, the surrounding Immortal Dao powers are no longer discussing this sea that probably cannot be reclaimed, but rather the severely weakened Cave Abyss Sect.

Mount Wanxian, family hall.

"How did the Cave Abyss Sect become like this?" Li Qingwen said with full emotion.

Who could have imagined that in just a few thousand years, the once foremost Immortal Dao power in the eastern East Continent has fallen so severely.

Moreover, they've encountered the Sea Clan invasion, leading to a large number of disciples perishing, severely limiting their future development.

If nothing unexpected occurs, the Cave Abyss Sect might continue to decline, becoming a fairly strong Heavenly Immortal Power.

If things worsen, there is even the possibility of severed heritage and the sect's demise!

The fate of the Cave Abyss Sect also served as a warning to the Li family, advising against acting impulsively and ambitiously. To enhance their strength, they must proceed steadily one step at a time without recklessness.

Of course, this is also due to the Li family not yet attempting to break through to the Profound Immortal Realm and having no exaggerated urgency concerning Heavenly Immortal Cultivators.

They won't suddenly lose their heads and make some adventurous decisions.

"Clan Leader, should we take the opportunity to strike at the Cave Abyss Sect while they're down?" a certain elder suddenly whispered, worried that others might hear.

"Hmm?"

"The Cave Abyss Sect's decline, but for many years, surely they've accumulated a lot of Spiritual Objects and Methods. If our family could acquire some, it would be beneficial!" The elder spoke more and more excitedly, as if he was already envisioning this bright future.

"Yes! Clan Leader, we mustn't be the only ones coveting the Cave Abyss Sect's treasures; wouldn't other powers also want them? We alone might not be opponents to the Cave Abyss Sect, but if we unite with other Heavenly Immortal Powers, wouldn't we solve them?"

A few other elders chimed in, not only to agree, but also to start offering strategies, already formulating preliminary plans in their minds.

"No! For such matters, the family must remain calm and not act as the vanguard!"

Li Qingwen, however, stayed calm, completely unaffected by their influence, and said solemnly, "Though the Cave Abyss Sect is already a sick tiger, it still poses great threats; whoever acts first will bear the brunt of their final reprisal!"

"The family can pick up bargains behind others, but must not be the main force attacking the Cave Abyss Sect!"

Saying this, he coldly glanced at the elders who spoke earlier and sternly demanded, "Speak! Have you secretly contacted other powers and received their benefits?"

The elders, caught off guard, revealed a hint of a flaw in their expressions.

"Oh, you dare secretly trade with other powers behind the family's back!"

Seeing this scene, what else could Li Qingwen not understand? He immediately shouted, "Come! Bind them and interrogate closely to see who intends to provoke the Li family into action."

"Clan Leader! Clan Leader! I realize my mistake! I won't dare again, please forgive me." One elder shouted desperately, full of sorrow.

The Li family's handling of traitors is not necessarily brutal or bloody, but once identified, the consequences are severe.

Of course, simply killing them is too wasteful! After all, these elders, no matter how incompetent, possess Human Immortal cultivation and are excellent candidates for various roles!

"Take them away! If you are innocent,"

Facing their cries for pleading, Li Qingwen didn't waver at all, expressionless as he watched them being dragged away.

The other elders finally reacted, wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

What would they say? That they did not betray the family and were thinking of the family, which is why they wished to urge the matter?

It may sound reasonable, but in such matters, the worst thing is having a first time!

Even if proven innocent and not betraying the family in the end, trust is something that, once lost, can never be regained.

The family meeting ended here, as Li Qingwen had other matters to deal with concerning those elders, and other discussions can wait until later.

"They've really lost their minds, daring to agree to such matters," a certain elder remarked, discontented.

Though other elders stayed silent, their expressions clearly reflected similar thoughts.

Meanwhile.

After a preliminary interrogation, Li Qingwen learned what those elders agreed on behalf of the family and the benefits they accepted.

Thankfully, they were not completely foolish and did not leak any family secrets; otherwise, they'd be beyond forgiveness!

According to them, the Yumen He Family, Five Elements Sect, Changlin Sect, and other Immortal Dao powers near the Cave Abyss Sect, large and small, all participated, aiming to divide the Cave Abyss Sect.

With so many powers involved, it's practically certain to them that dealing with the Cave Abyss Sect is a sure thing.

Those powers sent representatives to secretly contact them, hoping they'd speak favorably at the family meeting to lay the groundwork for subsequent steps.

Soon, cultivators will quietly visit, officially inviting the Li family to join.

Of course, this is just the first simple interrogation; two more rounds are needed. Only after passing all can suspicion be thoroughly cleared, and they can normally live and cultivate within the family.

Their statements, obtained from separate interrogations, were consistently similar, suggesting they weren't lying.

As for their positions as elders, they should no longer covet them; exiting unharmed has been their limit.

After a series of detailed interrogations, they were released.

Though they didn't suffer too much while confined, they left rather disheveled, and most importantly, they were no longer elders but returned to being ordinary family members.

"I hope you take this as a warning."

Having said this, Li Qingwen turned and left, leaving those crestfallen family members standing still, exuding strong regret and remorse.

There is no medicine for regret; time cannot be reversed.

Li Qingwen returned to the family hall, hesitating. He was considering whether the family should join the action against the Cave Abyss Sect.

Obviously, such a major decision cannot be made alone; it requires consultation with other elders and the consent of the ancestors.

After all, in the action dividing the Cave Abyss Sect, the Heavenly Immortal Ancestors would be the main force, while others are mere supporting roles.

And now he is pondering what benefits and drawbacks this matter might bring to the family.

The benefits are straightforward: massive gains of Spiritual Objects and Methods in the division of the Cave Abyss Sect; drawbacks, however, are the casualties among the family members.

Overall, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

After figuring this out, Li Qingwen called all the elders, and once everyone was seated, he said, "Whether the family should participate in the division of the Cave Abyss Sect next!"

The elders were surprised by the Clan Leader's change in attitude but expressed their thoughts.

The elders who disagreed were worried about the large-scale casualties among family members, while those in agreement were coveting the Cave Abyss Sect's Spiritual Objects and Methods.

The former are fewer in number, not even a third of the latter.

Yet, there was no quarrel; just calm expressions of opinions, listing respective reasons.

They understood that for such major matters, the true decision-makers are not them, but the ancestors!

"Okay, I've understood!"

After listening, Li Qingwen stood up and said, "I will now consult the ancestors' opinions, and if they agree, prepare the family for action."