From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal

Chapter 243 - 238: Foundation Establishment Great Perfection

Chapter 243: Chapter 238: Foundation Establishment Great Perfection"Mr. Duan, I’m truly embarrassed to make you see me in such a state. Please, forgive my crippled body for not being able to rise and greet you."

In the Evergreen Hall, Li Zongyao wrapped in heavy clothing, appeared as an elderly man from the mundane world, profoundly aged and frail.

Across from him, sat a cultivator from the Shuihua Sword Sect—the master of Li Quangeng, Duan Dongyang, who always had good relations with the Li Family and held high authority within the sect.

"My old friend you...sigh!"

Duan Dongyang let out a long sigh, his divine sense sweeping over the old man’s body, indeed only to see emptiness, Dantian shattered, and not a drop of mana left.

Coupled with his meridians being severed and the dim light of his life’s flame, such grievous injuries were likely only healable by the legendary spirit pills.

"It is indeed the fault of our Shuihua Sword Sect that my old friend suffered such a tragic fate; our sect disciples were not supervised properly, and it is right that we should actively seek forgiveness."

Duan Dongyang said with a pained expression, his emotions genuinely intense, almost to the point of bringing tears to his eyes.

However, after inspecting Li Zongyao’s cultivation state, he felt an inexplicable relief in his heart for some reason.

"Friend, you are being too harsh on yourself; it was my own lack of ability, and having trusted the wrong person, that led to this outcome."

Li Zongyao waved his hand. Despite having become crippled, he seemed to see things with clarity.

"There’s no need for you to blame yourself, Mr. Li. It was all due to the wrongdoings of Zhou Caimei, the rebellious disciple. My Sword Sect has already issued an order, effective immediately, to strip her of her Elder position and expel her from the sect!"

Duan Dongyang spoke with righteous indignation, his words ringing with conviction.

Li Zongyao chuckled hushedly, choosing not to comment, only gently savoring the fragrant tea as the steam swirled, concealing his expressions and gaze.

This was merely a nominal punishment, without even an arrest warrant—how could they catch the perpetrator?

In fact, many elders within the Sword Sect were probably applauding the news; they wouldn’t truly care about the well-being of their subordinates.

The Li Family could only accept this loss.

"Brother Duan, may I ask how Quangeng is doing now?"

The old clan chief was not interested in the cunning schemes of the Sword Sect but was very concerned about his great-grandson, valuing blood ties and family affection.

"Quangeng still places too much emphasis on feelings. As a sword cultivator, he lacks a clear Sword Heart to sever worldly distractions; he can only rely on himself to slowly comprehend."

Duan Dongyang looked around casually, seemingly speaking offhand: "Such a big incident has occurred, how come I haven’t seen Mr. Li Kunlun or Mr. Li Quanqing?"

Li Zongyao glanced at him, aware of the Sword Sect’s motives; they were probing the details of the potential Golden Core seeds.

Even though due to unstable borders, the Nine Sword True Man was unwilling to reengage in conflict, lest it attract the scrutiny of other Golden Core forces.

Yet, they were also reluctant to see a local Golden Core True Master emerge among the many forces under their command.

The possibility was slim, considering that in this marine area, Golden Core spiritual items had disappeared, and these Foundation Establishment families were oppressed by the Upper Sect, lacking sufficient spirit stones to purchase.

But they were still restless, constantly vigilant.

"Kunlun is still in closed-door cultivation, attempting to comprehend a Golden Core Technique by himself; after all, our Li Family lacks powerful scriptures with Thunder Attribute."

"As for Quanqing..."

The old clan chief was midway through his speech when a loud rumble echoed from outside the hall, sounding like thunder reverberating throughout the Grotto Heaven.

"What is this..."

Duan Dongyang stepped out of the Evergreen Hall, immediately witnessing spiritual energy swirling and gathering like raging waves, furiously converging in one direction.

"Someone is making a breakthrough? What a commotion!"

Nearby, Li Zongyao, staggering forward, fingers running through his grizzled beard, wore a look of satisfaction.

Such an astonishing surge of spiritual energy; naturally, within the Li Family, it could only be Li Quanqing making his breakthrough to the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment.

This is a decision made collectively and deliberately by all the Supreme Elders of the Li Family.

The old Clan Chief is about to ascend to the Divine Dao, and Li Kunlun has left the family in