Chapter 252 - 258: Handwriting

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``` They knew that Cloud Thunder True Lord had intentionally prevented them from hearing the sermon, and in an instant, regret and resentment filled their hearts as they looked enviously at the cultivators beside them. There were also some cultivators who, for some reason, harbored the thought that if they couldn't have it, then no one else should either and attempted to disrupt the others! But the moment they acted, they were stopped by Cloud Thunder True Lord, who then, without a sound, threw them out. At the same time, he let thunderous power run through their entire meridians, inflicting severe injuries upon them. If he hadn't shown mercy and spared their lives, they would have been dead with their Golden Cores shattered! Li Zhirui, wholly engrossed in listening to the sermon, was unaware of all that was happening outside. He only knew that he seemed to be roaming the ocean of thunder, greedily absorbing the Laws of Thunder that he was previously unfamiliar with. However, due to his poor foundation, he couldn't fully construct the plethora of Thunder Method Spells. Just when Li Zhirui was frustrated and uncertain about what to do, fortune smiled upon him. Combining his understanding of Water-Wood Spells and the Heavenly Gifted Divine Power, Water-Wood Divine Light, he actually comprehended a semi-Divine Ability Spell, Water-Wood Spirit Thunder! The reason it was considered a semi-Divine Power was because its might wasn't that great, and it was somewhat troublesome to cast, unlike a Divine Power that could be released at will. However, if Li Zhirui came to understand the Laws of Thunder more profoundly in the future, he might be able to elevate it to a complete Divine Power. Of course, even now, he was quite satisfied. He had gained a powerful offensive spell, and since he had constructed it himself, he could clearly demonstrate it for other members of the Li family to learn. When Li Zhirui opened his eyes, he noticed the many gazes on him and couldn't help but frown. It seemed that because of his revelation, Cloud Thunder True Lord's sermon had ended without him returning to his senses. "Hahaha, it seems my sermon wasn't too shabby, as several of the young friends here have gained a lot," Cloud Thunder True Lord laughed. Li Zhirui was surprised to hear this. Was he really the last one to awaken? But at that moment, no one was paying attention to him anymore as they all began to compliment Cloud Thunder True Lord, and he too stood up to express his sincere gratitude. After all, if it weren't for Cloud Thunder True Lord's generous teaching, he wouldn't have been able to comprehend a Thunder Method. "This banquet is now coming to an end. The matters to come will be discussed by the Sect Leader and all of you," he said, and then transformed into a bolt of lightning that vanished before everyone's eyes. Li Zhirui's mind stirred. It seemed that the arrival of major powers like the Profound Ice Sect to attend the banquet was connected to the matters that were about to be discussed. "Fellow Daoists, please follow me to the main hall," the Sect Leader stood up and led the way. This time, the venue to entertain the guests was not the Welcoming Guests Building but the majestic and splendid main hall of Shen Leishan Sect! 'Perhaps it's time for the family's main hall to be expanded,' Li Zhirui thought silently. Although the Li family's main hall was, indeed, quite nice, with its quaint charm, it was too small to accommodate many family members. Especially now that the Li family was growing stronger, the number of managers was increasing, and the main hall was quickly becoming too small to hold so many people. "Fellow Daoists, you all know how much threat the Demonic Tao Sect, Yin Wind Cave, poses to us, creeping into our domains from time to time, wreaking havoc, and slaughtering innocent mortals," said Sect Master Wen, satisfaction flickering in his eyes as he saw everyone listening attentively. "Now that our Shen Leishan has produced Cloud Thunder True Lord, we are preparing to exterminate Yin Wind Cave!" "To do this, we need the help of all of you here. What are your thoughts on this matter?" ``` Li Zhirui was not at all surprised by this; wiping out Yin Wind Cave had always been something Shen Leishan wanted to do. However, this event even related to the powers of Green Mountain State, such as the Wood Spirit Sect, since Yin Wind Cave occasionally also posed a threat to them. With the pressure of Nascent Soul stage cultivators and additional incentives, it should be possible to persuade them. But what about the Profound Ice Sect, tens of thousands of miles away, that had no connection to Yin Wind Cave? Why would they want to get involved? On this matter, cultivators like Li Zhirui, who came from affiliated powers, had no say at all and could only obey the commands of Shen Leishan. "What you say is extremely true!" The Golden Core representative of the Wood Spirit Sect was the first to echo, "If it weren't for Yin Wind Cave standing in our way, our sects' development would be far greater." The other major powers also responded in turn, saying they would gather their disciples upon returning and launch a joint attack on Yin Wind Cave. Even Xuanfa Pavilion was not left out, and after thinking about it, it made sense; demon cultivators were daring and reckless, bold enough to ambush Xuanfa Pavilion's caravans, resulting in exorbitant transportation costs for them. Actually, everyone present could see that the powers associated with Shen Leishan had already agreed privately, and the various benefits had been cleanly divided. This meeting was merely to inform them. Only the Profound Ice Sect had not spoken up, and it took a while before they said, "Don't you find the devil beasts of Great Void Province to be an eyesore as well?" Li Zhirui was taken aback; was the Profound Ice Sect looking to recruit Shen Leishan's strength to reclaim Great Void Province? Had the Profound Ice Sect been inactive until now because its own power was insufficient? And now with Cloud Thunder True Lord joining, did they have the confidence to reclaim their lost territory? "Those not of our kind are sure to have different hearts," Sect Master Wen said solemnly. "However, the devil race of Great Void Province is powerful; our Shen Leishan cannot fight on two fronts, and Yin Wind Cave is more detestable still!" Hadn't the two families discussed this matter before, or was it a deliberate play? A look of surprise flashed across the faces of Li Zhirui and the others. The enmity between the two had been unbroken for so many years; every cultivator from Shen Leishan longed to annihilate Yin Wind Cave. Now that victory was imminent, how could Sect Master Wen give up on an event that could see him enshrined in his sect's history! "In that case, to show our sincerity, our Profound Ice Sect will also participate in this extermination campaign," the Golden Core of the Profound Ice Sect said with a smile. Sect Master Wen was overjoyed and said, "Good! When the time comes, my Shen Leishan will surely give your sect a satisfying answer!" Combining the entire strength of Shen Leishan and Green Mountain State, Yin Wind Cave was already in grave danger. Now with Profound Ice Sect joining, as long as there were no unforeseen incidents, the Yin Wind Cave, with thousands of years of inheritance, might truly be destroyed! Afterward, Sect Master Wen informed them of some details and directly ordered everyone to go back and mobilize their forces; in three months, they would formally declare war on Yin Wind Cave. These three months were for preparing various resources. After all, this was not an ordinary war, but one for completely exterminating Yin Wind Cave, and they had to be prepared for a long drawn out battle. As for whether the news would leak and Yin Wind Cave would get wind of it beforehand, preparing in advance? Shen Leishan simply didn't care about that! Because before absolute strength, all attempts to resist would be reduced to ashes! And they had absolute confidence in themselves!

Chapter 252 - 258: Handwriting

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