NOVEL NEXT Chapter 263
Chapter 263
The three Refiners engaged in various speculations that would undoubtedly lead to significant changes in their perceptions, evaluations, and future treatment of Li Su. Finally, the Thunder Tribulation ended, and Li Su quickly refined the Purple Twilight Divine Thunder. After gathering everything, Li Su clapped his hands, and his appearance returned to neat and clean. He took a step forward and arrived in front of Dieyun and others.
“Elders, please~” Within Li Manor, there was an atmosphere of joy. Many people had come to celebrate Li Su’s birthday. Although it was only Li Su’s 385th birthday this time, which wasn’t a round number, the celebration was grand. Due to the commotion caused by Li Su’s breakthrough into the Refinement Void stage, many cultivators were drawn to the scene, leaving them shocked and leading to one after another coming to extend their birthday wishes to Li Su.
Li Manor on Mangkang Mountain was divided into two parts. The outer area was for hosting guests and for some of the Li family’s descendants with Spirit Roots to reside in. The inner area was much deeper within the mountain. Here, only Li Su and his concubines were present. The guests naturally gathered in the outer area. At the peak reserved for hosting distinguished guests, there was a vast expanse of ancient and traditional architecture.
“Li Su, congratulations on breaking through to the Refinement Void stage. From now on, we are fellow cultivators,” someone congratulated them. The voice of the head of Xuantian Academy, Master Lu, rang out. Several sect heads successively offered their congratulations to Li Su. They had managed to conceal their astonishment in their eyes. However, behind the Dieyun Peak Master, Tiantian and another female cultivator continued to stealthily appraise Li Su, their eyes still filled with surprise and amazement.
“Several sect heads, the hundred-year agreement has arrived, and I know several sect heads wish to recruit me into their sects. However, Li Su has a better proposal. Perhaps the sect heads could take a look at it. What do you think?” Li Su spoke after the sect heads had offered their congratulations. This time, he went straight to the point and didn’t wait for them to speak. A straightforward way of speaking also increased efficiency in communication. As Li Su spoke, he handed several jade slips to the four sect heads. They each received one and began reading the contents within.
“This method is excellent. Li Su, with your prodigious talents, joining my Xuantian Academy might be holding you back,” commented one of the sect heads, Master Lu. The head of Xuantian Academy was the first to speak. He also changed the way he addressed Li Su. Previously, he called him “young friend,” but now he addressed him by name. This address change indicated that he had truly elevated Li Su to an equal standing. “Young friend” was an expression of goodwill from an elder, implying a condescending posture.
“Li Su, I did want to recruit you into my sect at one point, but now it seems that my Tianluo Sect is a bit too small. I agree with your proposal,” said the Tianluo Sect Master, also quite straightforward. “I agree as well,” said the Sect Master of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect firmly. Li Su looked at the Dieyun Peak Master, and the others gazed at her. The other three leaders of the Second-Grade Immortal Sects had already agreed, leaving only the Returning Origin Sect. The Dieyun Peak Master was determined to bring Li Su into the sect.
Li Su’s plan was quite simple. With his current strength and abilities, he didn’t intend to join another Immortal Sect and work for them. So, Li Su proposed to establish a cooperative relationship. While Li Su excelled in alchemy, formation, and artifact crafting, the Northern Realm lacked many resources. He could forge high-quality magical artifacts or produce advanced elixirs for the four sect leaders in exchange for resources. In the future, there could be even better ways of cooperation. For instance, if there were formidable restricted areas or mysterious places, Li Su would be willing to assist. The three Second-Grade Immortal Sects naturally agreed to this proposal. After Li Su became a Refiner and demonstrated his exceptional talents, they understood that their sects couldn’t contain him. The key issue was the Returning Origin Sect.
“Li Su, if you’re willing, you can take on the position of an elder in the Returning Origin Sect. You’ll receive the benefits of an elder, and you do not need to make any extra commitments. Believe me, it will benefit you at this stage,” suggested the Dieyun Peak Master. “If you’re willing, I can give Tiantian to you in marriage. She’s a first-grade Spirit Root, and she also likes you,” the Dieyun Peak Master finally spoke in front of everyone. She hadn’t given up on trying to recruit him, but she was willing to compromise. She understood that Li Su didn’t like being bound, so she suggested he take on a position without additional commitments. The Dieyun Peak Master was indeed considering Li Su’s best interests.
After his breakthrough into the Refinement Void stage at the age of four hundred, it was bound to cause a sensation. Li Su’s name would become known throughout the Canglan Realm sooner or later. If Li Su remained on his own, he might attract unwanted attention. Of course, there were personal interests at play. This was entirely normal. The Dieyun Peak Master still wanted to bring Li Su into the Returning Origin Sect, and at the same time, she was concerned that someone might try to steal him away. What she didn’t know was that someone had already attempted. Therefore, after seeking Tiantian’s opinion, she brought her along, intending to use a first-grade Spirit Root to secure Li Su’s commitment. It was a costly investment. Initially, her plan wasn’t this intricate, but she adjusted it after Li Su’s breakthrough into the Refinement Void stage.