Chapter 1068: Wenhu (I)
As for his own direct lineage, Li Zhouwei still hoped they could spend more time on their cultivation. Li Minggong and Li Chenghui had already been delayed for years. Matters concerning Qingdu were unavoidable, but the rest had been nothing but a waste of time.
When it comes to the Fei and Yu Families of Moongaze Lake in years past... The Yu family, though once of esteemed descent, has long since been exterminated and left no direct heirs. Fortunately, they were absorbed by the An Family, which has now become a strong pillar. As for the Fei Family... their lineage has never been remarkable, and only rarely produced Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. Moreover, being an attached branch, there was always a difference.
The An Family's father, sons, and even grandsons all held respectable positions within the Li Family. An Siwei had even become the first Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator from an outside surname. Though his loyalty was unquestionable, this was ultimately not a good sign.
This matter had always weighed on Li Zhouwei's mind. As he kept watch while galloping along, he memorized the sizes of each city and the number of cultivators within. Then, calculating the time, he said, "The Baiye Capital Immortal Dao most likely already knows. They can reach us in less than fifteen minutes by spirit boat!"
Li Zhouwei had previously spoken with Li Ximing. As a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator, Li Ximing had shown remarkable tolerance for Wenhu, repeatedly making it clear he did not wish to stir up trouble and preferred a conciliatory stance.
The sudden uprising of the Li Family was something the Capital Immortal Dao had likely not foreseen. The Capital Immortal Dao undoubtedly possessed many strange arts and could not be treated like any ordinary Dao lineage. It was safest to assume they had known of the Li Family's assault from the very moment it began.
Li Chenghui nodded and replied, "Fifteen minutes... we will only have time to seize two more mountains. Once the people of the Baiye Capital Immortal Dao arrive, no matter how they choose to act, we will likely fall into a deadlock. A redrawing of boundaries will follow, and any further moves will become difficult."
After all, the Capital Immortal Dao was a Purple Mansion Realm sect transplanted from the Eastern Sea, not something the likes of Hidden Cloud Cave could compare to. Even the strongest in the Hidden Cloud Cave, Wenhu, would only rank as a 'mere peak' master within the Immortal Dao, while Miaoshui would be nothing more than a guest cultivator.
Seizing two more mountains...
Even if they seized two more mountains, it would still amount to forty percent of the territory. It was not enough to split the Hidden Cloud domain evenly with the Capital Immortal Dao. Li Zhouwei was far from satisfied. And that was only one concern.
More importantly... the Ding Family is still at the foot of Hongfu Mountain, the main peak of Hidden Cloud Cave...
When Floating Cloud Cave had been breached, the Ding Family, a powerful local family with more than ten thousand members, had naturally been taken away and brought beneath Hongfu Mountain. Ding Weizeng was certain to become a trusted general under their banner in the future. Having his family members fall into enemy hands was no small problem.