I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 292: Li Family’s Reaction
Returning to his room, Zhang Yuan sat down and carefully recalled every word Xuan Cheng had said earlier.
He was well aware that by rejecting Hui Zhi Chief’s proposal, he was voluntarily severing ties with the Celestial King Hall.
Xuan Cheng also returned the Guardian Token bearing Zhang Yuan’s aura to him, indicating that both parties were now clear of obligations.
Simultaneously, Zhang Yuan lost his only friend in the Xia Ruins!
Yet, given another chance, he would still refuse.
The position of Dharma Guardian Divine General was high and mighty, seemingly promising limitless glory.
In reality, if Zhang Yuan accepted this position, he would undoubtedly become a sharp blade of the Celestial King Hall.
Whenever Hui Zhi Chief wanted someone attacked, Zhang Yuan would have to wield his War Blade against them.
Until the blade broke and the person perished!
What is the meaning of such power and glory?
Of course, rejecting the Celestial King Hall’s offer also meant Zhang Yuan would face the Li Family’s retribution alone.
Let them come!
Zhang Yuan quickly cast aside all hesitation and worry, continuing to immerse himself in Martial Arts training.
They say a variety of skills never burdens anyone, and currently Zhang Yuan’s problem is not the lack of superior cultivation techniques and martial arts.
Ironically, the situation is quite the opposite; he must make choices among the many techniques he possesses and masters to avoid biting off more than he can chew.
The main cultivation, "Primordial Celestial Spirit True Method," certainly requires ample time for practice.
Only by opening the remaining acupoints can Zhang Yuan establish a foundation for Tier Five, condensing Qi into Essence and entering a new realm.
In terms of martial arts, "Nine Blades of Wind and Cloud," "Great Stone-Throwing Hand," "Six Harmonies Qilin Body," and the already minorly achieved "Carefree Travel," are indispensable and must be strengthened further.
With only twelve hours in a day, no matter how hard Zhang Yuan tries, he cannot practice martial arts tirelessly day and night.
Therefore, focus is needed.
In terms of the ranking of cultivation techniques by tier, the four Qi Entry Realm techniques are ranked from highest to lowest: "Six Harmonies Qilin Body," "Nine Blades of Wind and Cloud," "Great Stone-Throwing Hand," and "Carefree Travel."
Although the "Six Harmonies Qilin Body" is the most profound and brilliant, its cultivation difficulty is very high, consuming time, effort, and resources, making any short-term achievement extremely challenging.
What Zhang Yuan needs is immediate combat power.
Therefore, while practicing "Primordial Celestial Spirit True Method," he allocates a part of his time to mastering "Nine Blades of Wind and Cloud" and "Great Stone-Throwing Hand."
The impending crisis makes Zhang Yuan more focused and diligent.
He knows clearly that the more sweat he expends now, the more chance he will have for victory when facing strong enemies in the future!
One day, two days, three days...
Time passed day by day, as Zhang Yuan secluded himself in the West Mountain Collection, gradually accumulating his strength.
Meanwhile, the Li Family in the Xia Ruins, like a giant pricked by a thorn, reacted sluggishly but felt the pain, unable to refrain from letting out an angry roar!
East Ruins, the Li Clan mansion.
In the brightly lit hall, over a dozen Li Clan elders and household stewards sat around the tables, everyone looking solemn.
Among them, Li Chang’an, seated at the head, had eyes full of gloom and asked in a deep voice, "Seventh brother, is there still no definite word from the Celestial King Hall?"
The Patriarch of the Li Family was tall and robust, with an impressive demeanor filled with the authority of a Tier Five expert.
A middle-aged man sitting on the left wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied with a bitter smile, "The Celestial King Hall maintains the same stance; the Soul Lamp of our third brother is extinguished, but it has nothing to do with the Divine Hall."
After a pause, he added, "It’s said Hui Zhi Chief has just communicated that third brother and Chenye brought it upon themselves, and the Celestial King Hall will not pursue the murderer’s responsibility!"
As soon as the middle-aged man’s words fell, uproar ensued within the hall!
The third brother he was referring to was Hui Neng, who had enlisted with the Celestial King Hall.
Although Hui Neng was a monk and a Daoist, he actually had blood ties with the Li Family, like bones broken but glued with tendons.
Through Hui Neng, the Li Family not only grasped the situation within the Celestial King Hall at any moment but also leveraged its power for familial gain.
Hui Neng was skilled in Alchemy and had manufactured a considerable number of elixirs for the Li Family over decades.
Providing great assistance to the family.
Of course, to enable Hui Neng to advance to Mage, the Li Family had invested a massive amount of resources.
As for Li Chenye, that is, Xuan Xin.
These past years, he had fared well under Hui Neng’s guidance in the Celestial King Hall.
Now, unexpectedly, both have disappeared without a trace, their fates uncertain.
Maybe it wouldn’t be accurate to say their fates are uncertain.
Hui Neng’s Soul Lamp is extinguished, indicating his inevitable demise, with no room for luck!
As for Xuan Xin, it’s extremely likely that he too faced a grim fate.
Nevertheless, the Celestial King Hall had nothing to say on this matter, dragging it out until today to reach a conclusion.
Brought it upon themselves!
Did two important members of the Li Family merely die in vain?
The elder and stewards present were indignant, breaking out into cursing aloud.
Yet no matter how fiercely they cursed, no one dared to speak rashly of Hui Zhi.
Hui Zhi is the sole Grand Mage of the entire Xia Ruins.
Within the Li Family, only the constantly secluded Li Shenong has the standing to converse with him.
Even then, he must do so cautiously!
"Enough!"
Li Chang’an shouted sternly, his gaze shifting to a silent man: "Twelfth brother, what have you found?"
The white-robed man had average features, temples touched with frost and appeared quite haggard.
Under everyone’s gaze, he calmly said, "The deaths of third brother and Chenye were likely related to a person named Zhao Yun, an Outer Hall Guardian of the Celestial King Hall."
Zhao Yun?
Outer Hall Guardian?
The clan elders and stewards exchanged looks, and someone angrily asked, "Are they from the Zhao Family?"
"No."
The white-robed man decisively shook his head: "This Zhao Yun has no relation to the Zhao Family!"
He briefly recounted Zhao Yun’s identity and background as found in the investigation.
Then continued, "Chenye probably coveted something from him and attempted to acquire it through pressure, employing certain means, but failed. I suspect he eventually sought third brother’s assistance."
"Additionally, two Outer Hall Guardians also went missing simultaneously, one being Chen Zian of the Chen Family!"
The hall fell quiet.
Everyone was very aware of Hui Neng’s strength.
According to the white-robed man, Li Chenye requested third brother’s assistance in dealing with Zhao Yun, along with two Tier Four experts, yet not only did they fail to take him down, but all have perished?
Someone couldn’t help but ask, "Is Zhao Yun Tier Five?"
"Tier Four."
The white-robed man firmly replied: "Zhao Yun is certainly Tier Four; however, what means he employed to kill third brother and Chenye remain unknown."
"I have already dispatched people to track Zhao Yun’s whereabouts, but no news has returned yet."
"Continue the investigation!"
Just as the white-robed man finished speaking, Li Chang’an slammed his hand against the table and growled, "Even if it means chasing to the ends of the earth, Zhao Yun must be found and torn into pieces!"
Trying to contain the fire within paper—two Li Family members unexpectedly caught misfortune in the Celestial King Hall, news surely cannot be concealed.
It’s likely now even the top families in Xia Ruins are aware.
In such conditions,
If the Li Family does not react strongly, they’ll certainly become a laughingstock.
Li Chang’an cannot afford that disgrace!
