73: So small

Time slowly passed, and the Li Family cultivators on Luoxia Island gradually dispersed, leaving only a few important cultivators guarding the area.

Li Ziwu did not enter the secret realm because the pressure within the secret realm had not dissipated.

Two years later, Li Haotian opened his eyes, a smile appearing on his face, and his gaze swept towards a certain direction.

"Heh, I didn't expect you, old fellow, to be about to break through too. But the fact that you could win over a Li Family woman is quite something."

As his voice fell, all the spirit essence in the secret realm surged towards one direction.

The Tianmen Island Lord, who was in seclusion, suddenly opened his eyes, and a nascent soul the size of a thumb appeared above his head, indicating a successful breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage.

Li Haotian looked at his nascent soul, then compared it to his own, and murmured, "It's so small. Is this the true form of a nascent soul?"

If the Tianmen Island Lord had heard this, he would have been utterly mortified.

This was because the size of a nascent soul right after it condensed was precisely like this, which meant Li Haotian's nascent soul was relatively large.

Li Haotian didn't pay much attention and silently thought, "System, check the spiritual stones."

Host: Li Haotian

Age: 211 / 1200

Cultivation: Early Nascent Soul

Spiritual Stones: 30000000

Note: Spiritual stones can enhance any treasure.

The Early Nascent Soul Stage had finally arrived. There were still thirty million spiritual stones left. This time, he should obtain even more spiritual stones when he went out.

Li Haotian murmured, "I really don't know if the Li Family has collected more secret realm fragments. This secret realm is too small."

It was normal for Nascent Soul forces to possess small secret realms, as small secret realms contained medium-grade lower to middle grade spirit veins, and the resources within were very beneficial to Nascent Soul Stage cultivators.

However, many Deity Transformation forces possessed top-tier small secret realms, containing medium-grade High Grade or higher spirit veins.

Throughout the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, large spirit veins were extremely rare, and many Deity Transformation forces only had medium-grade supreme grade spirit veins.

If Li Haotian could upgrade the secret realm to a medium-sized secret realm, the spirit veins within would definitely be considered large spirit veins.

Large spirit veins were different; they were filled with dense spirit essence qi, which was the energy for cultivators at the Void Refinement stage and above.

The largest forces in the Tiannan Cultivation World and the inner sea of the Tiannan Cultivation World only had medium-grade supreme grade spirit veins.

Li Haotian walked out of the secret realm and looked at the Li Family waiting outside, a smile appearing on his face.

"Not bad, Zixuan, Xiantian, you are all doing very well."

Li Zixuan and the others looked at Li Haotian in shock, momentarily unsure of what to say.

After a long while, Li Zixuan finally said in surprise, "Father, you've become younger again."

Li Haotian currently had the appearance of a dignified middle-aged handsome uncle, so it was normal for Li Zixuan and the others to be a bit slow to react.

Li Xiantian looked at Li Haotian, then at Li Zixuan, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Grandfather, you look much younger than my father, and more handsome than my father."

Li Ziqing and the others nodded in agreement. At this moment, Li Haotian truly looked much younger than Li Zixuan.

Li Ziyu's eyes flickered slightly as he said, "Uncle was truly very handsome when he was younger. Congratulations, Uncle, on breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage and gaining a lifespan of a thousand years from now on."

Li Ziqing and the others quickly said, "Congratulations, old ancestor, on breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage and gaining a lifespan of a thousand years from now on."

Li Haotian waved his hand and said, "You are all very good. Xiantian, looking at your cultivation, you are also at the Golden Core Peak. When can you break through to the Nascent Soul Stage?"

Li Xiantian quickly said, "Grandfather, no need to rush. There are still three years left until the Cloud Heaven Secret Realm in the South Sea Cultivation World opens. Immortal Xian and I are planning to go explore it."

Li Haotian suddenly realized. The Cloud Heaven Secret Realm, it was one of the major secret realms in the Tiannan Cultivation World, and also the earliest discovered secret realm. It was indeed a good place.

"Hmm, I remember that entering it requires a quota. Do you know if you've obtained them?"

Li Xiantian quickly said, "Replying to grandfather, we have already obtained five, but we don't know who to give the other three to."

Li Haotian hesitated for a moment and said, "How about this, Zi Wu, you've stayed in the secret realm for so long, your accumulation is sufficient, you can go and train. This time, you will have a spot in the Cloud Heaven Secret Realm."

"Zi Yi, Zi Qing, you two should go as well. If there are any more spots, give them to Dao Yun."

Li Zixuan nodded and said, "Yes, father, I will arrange it right away."

Li Haotian asked, "In the past fifty years, have there been any major events?"

Li Zixuan thought for a moment and said, "Father, there have indeed been major events. The Heavenly Demon Sect is preparing to reconcile with the Righteous Path Alliance in preparation for entering the South Sea Cultivation World."

"Also, our Li Family's Luo Xia Merchant Guild has already spread throughout the north and east of the Wuya Sword Sect, as well as places like the Nine Dragon Peninsula."

"Besides that, the surrounding nine small archipelagos have all submitted to Tianmen Island, which in reality means submitting to the Li Family."

"Tianmo Island has gained over fifty more Golden Core cultivators and subjugated the surrounding small archipelagos, but they are still holding their ground for now."

"These are all the events that have happened in the past fifty years. Please instruct the Li Family on what to do next, father."

Li Haotian hesitated for a moment and said, "How about this, the Li Family will not participate in the affairs of the South Sea Cultivation World and the Tiannan Cultivation World. We will only conduct business. If anyone dares to lay a hand on the Li Family, then chop off their hand."

"The rest of the matters will be left for you to arrange. After all, you are the Li Family family head."

Li Zixuan nodded and said, "Yes, father. What about the spiritual stones and those secret realm fragments, spirit treasure fragments, and other things?"

Li Haotian's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Just send them to old ancestor. Old ancestor has a use for them."

"Oh, right, notify everyone to have the Li Family return to Luoxia Island."

This time, Li Haotian was preparing to upgrade the spirit vein on Luoxia Island.

A small-grade supreme grade spirit vein was no longer sufficient for the Li Family's cultivation; it had to be upgraded to a medium-sized spirit vein.

A medium-grade lower grade spirit vein was a bit weak; it would be best to upgrade directly to a medium-grade supreme grade spirit vein.

It would depend on whether the Li Family had that many spiritual stones. Hopefully, the Li Family had a good amount of spiritual stones.

Li Zixuan quickly said, "Yes, father, I will go now."

Li Haotian quickly said, "Wait, tell me, how many spiritual stones does the Li Family have? Include lower grade ones as well."

Li Zixuan thought for a moment and said, "Father, the Luo Xia Merchant Guild has sent back quite a few spiritual stones. Combined with the income from the Heaven's Gate Archipelago and the various archipelagos, it amounts to a total of five hundred million spiritual stones. The income from the past three years has not yet been sent back."

Li Haotian nodded slightly and said, "You may go. Leave behind ten thousand High Grade spiritual stones, and send the rest to me."

Li Zixuan quickly nodded and said, "Yes, father."

Li Haotian then asked, "Zi Yu, how is the Spirit Stone Alliance? How many spiritual stones does it have?"

Li Ziyu quickly said, "Uncle, the Spirit Stone Alliance has indeed earned a lot over the years. It amounts to a total of seven hundred million spiritual stones. However, Zi Yu wants to exchange for some things. I wonder if uncle can agree?"

Li Haotian asked, "Tell me about it."

Li Ziyu said, "Reporting to uncle, Zi Yu wants two high-level puppet bodyguards and a few Core Formation Pills. After all, the Spirit Stone Alliance has grown large, and some people can't help but be tempted."

Li Haotian smiled and said, "Alright, but they must swear a heart demon oath."

Li Ziyu said in surprise, "Yes, uncle."

Li Haotian hesitated for a moment and said, "I will also teach you the Super God Control Art. Even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator can be controlled by you. Unless a Deity Transformation stage cultivator lifts it, they will be your slave for life."

"Although this divine ability is very powerful, it goes against the natural order. However, we cultivators are going against the heavens, so this divine ability is nothing. Use it on suitable targets and make the Spirit Stone Alliance strong as soon as possible."

The members of the Li Family couldn't help but gasp. They were also tempted by this divine ability. If they could control a few subordinates to work for them, nothing could be better.

Li Xiantian suddenly said, "Grandfather, please teach this divine ability to Immortal Xian and me."