I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 303: As One Falls, Another Rises

"I am already old."

Li Shenong had a look as if his mind was wandering beyond the skies, seemingly oblivious to Li Shenong’s self-slapping act of admitting his mistake.

This Tier Six expert sighed, "If I can’t break through to Tier Seven, I can at most hold on for another ten years."

Li Chang’an was instantly stunned.

The slap he gave himself just now was more performative than remorseful.

According to Li Shenong’s thinking, after suffering such a big loss, not only should the Li Family not seek revenge, but they must also proactively submit, which is tantamount to offering their own face to be trampled on by others. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Then where is the Li Family’s honor, and what right do they have to stand among the upper echelon of the Xia Ruins?

From then on, everyone would think the Li Family is weak and easy to bully!

The slap Li Chang’an gave himself was actually full of resentment and defiance.

As a result, Li Shenong told him that he could only hold on for ten more years at most.

Li Chang’an felt as if the grand building was about to collapse!

We must know that the noble families at the highest level of the Xia Ruins certainly have one or even two Tier Six experts seated.

Without Tier Six, there is no qualification to be among them.

The Li Family has been established in the Xia Ruins for over a hundred years, reaching almost its limit in development. To advance further, Li Shenong must step into Tier Seven and become a Grandmaster at the Divine Level.

But this step is exceedingly difficult.

Li Shenong has been meditating and cultivating in the inner courtyard of the mansion for decades, yet has never fulfilled his wish.

The few words he just said revealed a heavy sense of aging, conveying a feeling of helplessness.

Li Chang’an finally understood why this patriarch was unwilling to take action.

He immediately knelt and bowed his head: "Patriarch, I was wrong!"

Although Li Chang’an could never admit it, the fact was that he had always regarded Li Shenong as a "Divine Artifact" to intimidate opponents, and the strongest weapon of the Li Family.

He thought he could manipulate and control it as the Patriarch.

But the facts proved that he assumed too much!

Li Shenong waved his hand, his gaze falling on the water pool dotted with duckweed.

This Li Family patriarch continued: "Wanlong has an extraordinary talent, but unfortunately, he took the wrong path and didn’t listen to my advice back then, wholeheartedly cultivating the Invincible Golden Body."

"Invincible Golden Body, haha, how can there be an invincible person in this world!"

"That Zhao Yun, with Tier Four cultivation, reversed and killed a Tier Five. He must have an extraordinary Profound Artifact in hand, which happens to restrain Wanlong’s Invincible Golden Body, thus causing Wanlong to end up in his current state."

"If I were to take action, I am confident I could capture him, but I am not confident of achieving a flawless victory without injury."

"Chang’an, among my descendants, you are the smartest. Do you understand what I mean?"

Li Chang’an’s head knocked heavily on the ground: "Grandson understands!"

He never expected that the family’s patriarch already had limited time and was making a last-ditch effort.

In such a situation, if Li Shenong left the Li Family to pursue Zhao Yun, rushing to decisively capture him would be fine, but if anything unexpected happens, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Possibly plunging the entire Li Family into a dangerous situation because of it.

And if Li Shenong does not take action, he can still guarantee the Li Family’s safety for ten years.

If he manages to break through to Tier Seven, it would herald a whole new scenario!

Compared to that, losing some face now, what does it matter?

"Go."

Li Shenong seemed a bit tired after speaking so much, closed his eyes, and said lightly: "If you can’t swallow your pride, then just remove the bounty, no need to send people to negotiate peace."

"If the other side does not recognize the situation, stubbornly opposing the Li Family, then I will personally take action."

Li Chang’an had nothing to say and kowtowed heavily again to his patriarch.

When this Li Family Patriarch left the inner courtyard, his face and forehead bore the same grim iron blue color.

He knew very well that this time the Li Family was destined to lose face completely.

Unless Li Chang’an mustered the best of the specialists and elites of the clan and personally led a team to besiege Zhao Yun in Taiwu Mountain.

But can he ensure a victory, without ending up like Li Wanlong?

Li Chang’an truly had no confidence!

Overnight, the reward notices posted throughout the streets and alleys inside and outside of Ruins City were taken down one by one.

Usually, when this happens, either someone has accepted the reward, making the notices obsolete,

or the issuer of the reward no longer wishes to continue.

The Li Family, as a prominent family among the top ranks of the Xia Ruins, every move they make is highly noticeable.

And the related news quickly spread inside and outside of Ruins City.

As a result, many people learned that the Li Family lost soldiers and generals this time, suffering a severe defeat, even losing a Tier Five expert.

Moreover, the Li Family admitted defeat through canceling the bounty.

This was definitely the biggest news in the Xia Ruins lately, with various true and false rumors spreading like a plague, drastically reducing the Li Family’s prestige in Ruins City.

Conversely, the name "Zhao Yun" was rising like a dazzling new star in this remote border city!

It also piqued the strong interest of many families in him.

However, Zhang Yuan, hiding in a secret room underground in West Mountain Collection to heal his wounds, knew nothing about it!

After nearly five days of meditation and the effects of the elixir, Zhang Yuan’s internal injuries were finally completely healed, leaving no hidden dangers, and his cultivation also returned to peak condition.

In fact, during these few days, his psychological pressure was not small, constantly guarding against the possible return of the Li Family.

He was also prepared to face a Tier Six expert.

As a result, even after healing from his injuries, it remained peaceful in West Mountain Collection without any incident.

This made Zhang Yuan feel incredible.

Could it be that the Li Family no longer intends to seek revenge?

Swallowed this insult?

Or is there another conspiracy going on!

Lacking all sources of information, Zhang Yuan temporarily didn’t know and was unwilling to let his imagination run wild.

At this time, the White Dragon Loach completed its evolution.

Advanced to Level 5!

Without any surprise, the White Dragon Loach’s Basic Water Profound Communication Ability turned into an Intermediate Water Profound Communication.

Zhang Yuan immediately left the Li Family behind, exited the secret chamber, and stealthily entered the Long Celestial River through the underground passages.

Testing and getting familiar with the powers of the Intermediate Water Profound Communication!

He journeyed from the upstream of the Long Celestial River to the edge of the Great Dream Marsh, over a hundred miles away.

After such an ordeal, Zhang Yuan discovered his Water Control Ability had greatly improved.

With the blessing of the Intermediate Water Profound Communication, he could effortlessly manipulate the water flow, creating a battleground favorable to him within thirty to fifty strides underwater.

Though there was no suitable test subject at the moment.

Combining past combat experience, Zhang Yuan felt that now he had no problem crushing a Tier Five underwater.

As for a higher Tier Six, that would have to wait until after the fight.

Now Zhang Yuan instead expected a showdown with the Li Family’s only Tier Six, Li Shenong!

Of course, it had to be in the water.

But after waiting a few more days in West Mountain Collection, everything remained peaceful.

This couldn’t help but make Zhang Yuan restless.

So he disguised himself and quietly left West Mountain Collection to head toward Ruins City to gather intelligence!