From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal-Chapter 227 - 222: Shuihua Islands

This day, purple mists rise from the east, and the brilliant red glow of dawn shines splendidly. The great sun bathes the East Sea, illuminating all beings on earth, bursting with vitality.

Li Quangeng stands on his Flying Sword, transforming into a streak of flowing light that comes tearing through the sky from afar. Sword Qi splits the heavens, cleaving the clouds in two, its sharpness completely unhidden.

He is not alone in his arrival; a young woman accompanies him. She appears to be in the bloom of youth, charming and lovely, with picturesque eyebrows and eyes. Her Vestment robe is a dazzling array of five colors, exuding an indescribable aura of nobility.

Clearly, this is Zhou Caimei, the wife he is soon to marry.

It’s hard to imagine that, just over a decade ago, she was but a humble young girl from a fishing village. Now, she has bloomed into a graceful and bright young woman.

Li Quangeng lands at the entrance to Qingyu Cave Heaven, his expression solemn, hesitating to enter rashly.

Protected by a Third Rank Array, he does not have the authority to enter. The Li Family might already regard him as an outsider on the verge of becoming a complete stranger.

Relatives passing by are slightly on guard, some even fail to recognize him, finding him quite unfamiliar.

Looking at the family before him, Li Quangeng also feels a deep sense of alienation stir within his heart, unable to help but let out a long sigh as his Foundation Establishment Power surges skyward.

He makes no attempt to conceal the aura of his own cultivation level, like an Immortal Sword piercing the clouds, intimidating and stirring up winds and clouds.

This momentum sends shockwaves that immediately alert the Li Family’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators deep within the grotto heaven, who cast their gazes over.

"Genger, why have you come back?"

Old Clan Chief Li Zongyao is the first to react, swiftly rising into the sky and flying out of Qingyu Cave Heaven, opening the protective Array.

"Caimei has succeeded in her Foundation Establishment; we came to give you the happy news and also to ask both of my parents to witness our marriage."

The will of the parents, the matchmaker’s word; these customs are still highly valued in the Cultivation World, and marriage requires the recognition and blessings of close kin.

Li Quangeng takes the slender hand of the beauty beside him, a sweet smile immediately appearing on his face, utterly smitten with his tender companion.

The Old Clan Chief looks from him to Zhou Caimei, wanting to say something, but in the end, he can only let out a long sigh: "Let’s go back to the family home first. I’ll call your parents over."

"Greetings to Great Grandfather!"

Zhou Caimei smiles lightly, dimples appearing on her cheeks, her bright eyes warm and friendly. Together, they truly appear to be a match made in heaven.

Li Quanqing also notices the commotion over here and feels a bit surprised upon seeing this scene.

Zhou Caimei is likely not yet thirty years old, yet she has already succeeded in her Foundation Establishment, and judging by her stable aura and solid foundations, she is undoubtedly a Golden Core Seed.

No wonder Li Quangeng is so taken with her.

Li Quanqing shifts his gaze away, not intending to get too involved; after all, this is the Old Clan Chief’s own family affair and not something outsiders should interfere with.

But unexpectedly, Li Quangeng’s return to the clan was not only for marriage but also brought back astonishing news about the Shuihua Sword Sect.

"Shuihua True Master... has actually passed away?"

By the shores of Jade Dragon Pond, within the Cave Mansion, Li Quanqing prepares a pot of Spiritual Tea, his heart suddenly filled with shock.

Apart from him, Li Kunli, Li Quanmo, and Li Quanyi are also present, equally startled by this momentous event.

Li Kunli nods: "The news comes from Quangeng; it must be correct. They say a remnant of the Situ Family sneaked into the depths of the Sword Sect, where Shuihua True Master was in seclusion, causing a huge disturbance, and ultimately, they perished together."

"A Golden Core True Master who dominated the sea territories for five hundred years..."

Li Quanqing sighs softly, his heart filled with indescribable emotion.

Even if one cultivates a Golden Core and proclaims dominion over heaven and earth, what of it? Shuihua True Master, alone, suppressed this region for hundreds of years.

Yet in the end, he could not escape the exhaustion of his lifespan and had to wither away in resignation.

Worse still, he did not die a natural death, but in his frail and drawn-out old age, he met his end in a mutual demise with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

What a sigh-inducing situation!

"Because of this incident, Nine Sword True Man was extremely angry, but it was not suitable to publicize widely, so he could only secretly convene various Foundation Establishment forces, joining hands to eliminate the remnants of the Situ Family hidden in this sea area."

Li Kunli spoke in a solemn voice, this matter could be trivial or significant, but the Li Family had to show complete diligence, to express their loyalty.

"Then this time, I will go."

Li Quanqing spoke up, taking the initiative to shoulder this responsibility, after all, Li Kunlun was in seclusion, the Old Clan Chief was getting on in years, and had just returned from participating in the Golden Core Ceremony.

Of course, he mainly wanted to witness Nine Sword True Man, this legendary False Core Cultivator.

With Li Quanqing’s current strength, by observing closely, he could fully discern the gap between them.

Previously, he was wary of Shuihua True Master, a true Golden Core Middle Stage Cultivator. Now with his death, only a False Core remained.

Li Quanqing really didn’t feel much fear.

"Then I will go too, to broaden my horizons."

Li Quanmo glanced at Li Quanyi and spoke up as well, to avoid any awkward situations that might arise if she went to Sword Sect with Li Quangeng.

Several days later, Li Quangeng and another, under the witness of their parents, successfully completed their wedding ceremony, with lanterns shining and decorations splendid, the festivity was lively.

Li Quangeng’s father, Li Yumiao, was quite thrilled; he had looked down on Li Quanyi when his son was young, considering her a member of a side branch.

Now, marrying a Core Disciple from a Golden Core Sect was truly a joyous event. He drank several jars of fine wine in succession, returning home completely drunk.

With the event concluded, everyone set off once again, heading towards Shuihua Sword Sect.

Not too many clan members accompanied them on this journey, as the passing of a Golden Core True Master was not a glorious affair.

Four Foundation Establishment cultivators rode the Dragon Flame Eagle, turned into a blazing red streak of fire shooting into the sky, with Gang Wind whistling and clouds pressing in their faces, the blue expanse of the Heavenly Vault seeming almost within reach.

Li Quangeng sat cross-legged on the back of the Dragon Sculpture, and was secretly astonished. Just by the strength of this Spiritual Beast alone, he felt that he was no match for it.

Back in the Qi Refining Realm, he once surpassed Li Quanqing, but now he was left far behind, completely unable to perceive just how strong the other was.

He even felt a sense of unfathomability, similar to when facing his master, Duan Dongyang.

Beside him, Zhou Caiwei likewise observed the two, remembering incidents from their childhood, her eyes flickering, pondering something unknown.

"These remnants of the Situ Family are really audacious. This time with many families gathering, we must eradicate them completely, root and branch!"

Li Quangeng saw that the atmosphere was a bit awkward and promptly started a conversation.

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Li Quanqing felt somewhat bored and chatted in a half-hearted way.

The Situ Family wouldn’t be so foolish; surely that Foundation Establishment Cultivator had made thorough preparations before infiltrating Sword Sect.

Perhaps the whole Situ Family had already changed their names and gone into hiding in other sea areas or even sought refuge with that Earth Spirit Root Cultivator from the Blood Sea Sect.

This mission to purge the sea area was destined to be all thunder and no rain.

Finally, after two days and nights of flight, they finally traversed tens of thousands of miles of sea and arrived at the core region of this territory.

Shuihua Islands.

This was where Shuihua Sword Sect was stationed, bona fide Third Rank Spirit Veins. One could see a string of Spirit Islands scattered on the sea surface like pearls, rich in Spiritual Energy, lush and astounding.

At the center, there were seven core islands in total, each with a mountain peak piercing the clouds with Array lights woven and entwined, brilliant beyond comparison.

From afar, they looked like seven giant swords reaching into the sky, suppressing the immense Spirit Veins of the land, grand and imposing.

The group arrived at one of the Sword Peak Islands on the outer ring, which also served as the Sect’s Workshop, crowded with Cultivators and bustling with excitement.