Chapter 626 - 446: The Candidate
After Li Yi revealed the matter of cross-realm cultivation, no cultivator in Taiyi Palace could resist the allure. As former experts in the Tri-Floral Realm, they longed deeply to restore their cultivation one day. Yet, in the End of Dharma Era, even if one’s strength returned, it would be futile; as soon as Spiritual Energy became depleted, their realm would quickly plummet once again.
This world no longer holds any hope for enlightenment.
Initially, everyone had accepted this cruel reality. They had resigned themselves to merely surviving, preparing for the day they would sit silently into death.
But Li Yi’s words rekindled the hope buried within their hearts. This hope was no longer vague and unattainable, but tangible and now within their reach.
Under the current circumstances, even those with exceptional composure could not avoid falling into mania.
Li Yi, however, still had to ensure they calmed down first.
About two hours later, their emotions finally settled significantly. The frantic postures and burning expressions disappeared, and they returned to their usual demeanor, sitting back onto the meditation mats. Yet, this time, their eyes were alight with vigor. Even Wu the Taoist, whose life span was at its end, swept away his physical exhaustion, replaced with newfound hope for survival.
"Respected seniors, before I began cultivation, my strength was weak. Though I managed to cross realms, my resources are limited. I can only open the cross-realm gate one more time at most. I hope that after taking a few seniors with me to cross realms and restore their strength, they can assist me in acquiring cross-realm resources, gradually transferring the rest away." Li Yi spoke again at this moment.
"Taiyi, you need not worry. Once I restore my cultivation, even if it means razing cities to the ground, I will seize the cross-realm materials for you!" Xiang Xiangzi immediately declared with a murderous tone, assuming the cross-realm resources were the invaluable Seven-Colored Stones, difficult to obtain, and prepared to slaughter her way through.
Xuan Yuezi also nodded and said, "Matters concerning enlightenment justify employing thunderous measures."
"Taiyi, rest assured. If this old Taoist regains his strength, as long as the cross-realm materials exist, I will acquire them for you." Wu the Taoist straightened his spine and proclaimed solemnly. Immediately afterward, he addressed the group: "Daoist friends, please rest assured as well: regardless of who crosses realms first, it is imperative to assist Taiyi, following his guidance. Should anyone harbor ulterior motives, heaven and earth shall bring judgment upon them."