Chapter 665 488: Colorful Cloud Thoroughfare (Supreme Palace Leader's Additional Update (1/2))

`Li Xizhi waited on the sacrificial altar for a while, among all the people, only he had received both the Talisman Seed and had not accepted the Talisman Qi, sure enough, soon a splendid light rose from within Shengyang Mansion.

"Colorful Cloud Thoroughfare."

His aura suddenly surged, his initial Foundation Establishment Cultivation Level rapidly soared, rainbow light flickered on his body, appearing more ethereal and imbued with Immortal Qi.

However, the gap within Foundation Establishment was too large, while in Qi Refinement one could raise several levels of Cultivation Level, at Foundation Establishment it still did not help him break through the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, but it stopped just at the edge of a breakthrough.

Li Xizhi closed his eyes tightly, his lips and teeth moved slightly as he exhaled a burst of rainbow light, when his eyes opened, they were filled with various colors of light that floated, gradually dimming down.

Looking at the gazes of the people around, he smiled and said,

"Just one step away from a breakthrough! It is actually a good thing, not to rush the breakthrough and raise suspicions, now going to the East Sea I can polish my Cultivation Level, practice spells, and then look for a chance to break through!"

Li Xizhi displayed his Cultivation Level, and explained away his lack of Talisman Qi, feeling somewhat eager to exhibit his skills, he circulated his mana, rainbow light danced between his fingers, with his hands forming seals, middle and ring fingers bent into the palm, while the rest stood at angles forming a tripod shape.

In an instant, the Spirit Mechanism above the mountain peak ceased its flow, all solidifying in mid-air, pausing only for a moment before speeding towards his hands, colliding and bursting into streams of white Qi.

"There has been progress!"

Li Xizhi praised, and seeing Li Ximing beside him with eyes shining bright, opened his mouth and said,

"Elder brother is far-sighted, you're about to break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, yet even during the Foundation Establishment you benefited more from receiving the Talisman Qi... Our family can follow elder brother's example in the future."

Li Xizhi responded,

"You flatter me, brother... Here in the sect, I can naturally cultivate at a leisurely pace, but you others must hurry to establish your Immortal Foundations to support the family and secure more benefits, naturally you can't wait until Foundation Establishment to do this."

He wasn't focused on this matter, and instead spoke with a serious expression,

"I have met Zhouwei."

Li Xizhi, fearing that his family would not handle things well, repeated the conversation he had had with Li Chengliao, saying gravely,

"In ancient times, it was taboo to call someone by their name directly, hence the practice of adopting a Taoist name. Remember to pick one for him when he turns six and starts cultivating, preferably related to Mingyang for more advantages."

"I went to the sect not only to collect this Pupil Technique but also to take on as many tasks as possible, to build connections, and to exchange the Mingyang Spells obtained from the Eastern Fire Cave Heaven for more things, to protect this child in his cultivation."

Li Xuanxuan gathered her sleeves, with a slightly dry voice, said,

"This child of mine... there's no need to force yourself, pay more attention to your own cultivation. These matters should not trouble you... Yu Muxian has been cultivating for many years, nearly exhausting most of the Yu Family's fortune, and yet my child... you have not asked for anything from the family in so many years! Your father and I fear that you'll be bullied in the sect..."

Li Xizhi waved his hand and said with a serious tone,

"Grandfather need not be so formal with me... When the family sought the 'Morning Glow Qi' for me, I'm sure there was no overthinking involved, becoming too detailed now would miss the point!"

With those words, Li Xuanxuan could only nod. Li Xizhi calculated the time, realizing he had been away from Qing Song Island for quite a while, he did not dare to delay and said softly,

"I'm pressed for time, so I will return to the overseas now. If there are any matters at home, do not hesitate to write to me."

Everyone escorted him along the way, and Li Yuexiang, who had just become familiar with her elder brother, felt somewhat reluctant to part ways, saying softly,

"Elder brother, how long will it take for you to return this time?"

Li Xizhi only smiled and said,

"For several years at least. If you have free time, you can have someone send you back and forth to Qing Song Island, which is not only a good place for cultivation, but also a place where you and I, as siblings, can have a good gathering."

`Li Yuexiang nodded, her expression showing keen interest as she said somewhat jokingly,

"Brother, while you're out, be sure to pick a suitable husband for me!"

Li Xizhi took her words to heart, nodded solemnly, and said softly,

"With father not around, an elder brother is like a father. Brother will not let Xiang'er suffer any grievances."

After saying this, he cupped his hands towards the others, colorful rosy clouds rising beneath his feet, and he quickly disappeared into the eastern horizon.

…

No sooner had Li Xizhi left than Li Qinghong returned riding the wind, arriving disheveled at the peak. He took out a jade bottle from his bosom and presented it, saying,

"This spiritual water is called 'Lake's Azure', and it should belong to the Lu Shui branch. It cost ninety-seven spirit stones."

When Li Qinghong departed, he had taken one hundred spirit stones and now returned seven. Li Xuanxuan had hurriedly gathered the five types of spiritual waters, promptly inviting Liu Changdie to join them.

Liu Changdie had been investigating Qingdu Mountain these past few days, examining the Earth Vein and Spirit Mechanism trends, and had expected to wait a year or even longer. Seeing the Li Family gathering the five types of spiritual waters so quickly, he was somewhat surprised.

Upon examining the jade bottle,

"Mansion Water 'Serpent Flow from the Distant Sea', 'Peilin Cold Water', Female Water 'Water from the Stone's Heart', Water of the Mansion 'White Feathers Undescended', and Lu Water 'Lake's Azure'."

Liu Changdie was pleasantly surprised and said,

"To have such a variety of spiritual waters, we are only lacking the Kan Water to complete the Five Virtues!"

Seeing everyone looking over, he cupped his hands with a smile and said,

"What you may not know is that my formation is very particular. If all the spiritual waters are of the same property, the power will be greatly enhanced. If they differ, it's best to encompass all Five Virtues for equally outstanding power."

Liu Changdie took a jade bottle from his bosom and said softly,

"When I was out gaining experience, I specifically collected 'Qingyuan Spiritual Water' for Cultivating the 'Clear Vision Spiritual Pupil', a spell I received from the nobility. I still have two portions left, which are Kan Water."

He exchanged the Mansion Water 'Serpent Flow from the Distant Sea' with the jade bottle, completing the count of the Five Virtues, causing Li Xuanxuan's face to light up with joy as he exclaimed,

"Thank you, Master!"

Liu Changdie just smiled without a word. He had previously gone to the East Sea and found a cave mansion known from his previous life, obtaining many spiritual objects. His storage bag was rich with spiritual waters; in fact, he had already possessed the Five Virtues, which is why he thought of setting up this Great Formation.

No matter which five types of spiritual waters the Li Family produced, he had his explanations prepared and could smoothly justify them. He simply packed away the spiritual waters and handed over a list, saying,

"I'll go down to set up the formation now. Please collect all the materials and soil listed here."

Li Xuanxuan naturally agreed and went out with him, tugging at his sleeve to ask,

"May I know if there's any particular use for the portion of 'Qingyuan Spiritual Water' still left in the Master's storage bag?"

Li Xuanxuan naturally hoped to buy it to keep it for the Cultivation of the 'Clear Vision Spiritual Pupil' for future generations of his family. Liu Changdie quickly understood and merely said with a smile,

"If I give it to your noble house, then..."

The old man didn't agree, and as the two conversed and descended the mountain, faint voices of dispute could still be heard. Liu Changdie had not encountered this elder in his previous life, yet in this life, he met him at a young age, and their conversation about the past was quite congenial.

The heavy rain on the mountain peak gradually waned, the clouds over the lake slowly thinned, and hints of the sky peeked through. The morning glow started to appear on the horizon, a warm breeze came from the north, blowing down the white cloth hanging on the wall, and the dark clouds in the sky surprisingly began to disperse.