Ten days later, Li Qingyuan returned from Xuebao Island at the southernmost end to Willow Crane Island at the northernmost end of the Five Immortal Islands, slipping silently back into the Purple Cloud Mountain Range.
Then, at dusk that very day.
The lingering sunset stretched ten thousand zhang, frost-red clouds filling the sky.
Boom!
Within the core cave abode of the Purple Cloud Mountain Range, the First-grade High-rank formation shook violently, utterly unable to block the ripples caused by the majestic spiritual power of Qi Condensation Tenth Layer.
For a time, the Li Clan cultivators saw spiritual clouds gathering above the main peak. Though only one zhang wide, they stirred the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy.
The five members of the Elder Council flew out on their swords and hovered in the air, weeping tears of joy.
Li Guangyao laughed towards the sky. "Hahaha, Qi Condensation Tenth Layer—it's Qi Condensation Tenth Layer."
"Qingyuan has broken through Qi Condensation Ninth Layer Perfection and advanced to Qi Condensation Tenth Layer. Haha, our Li Clan has become a true First-rate Qi Condensation Immortal Clan."
Qi Condensation Tenth Layer was the stabilizing pillar of the sea that only First-rate Powers and First-rate Families possessed.
Li Guangao's old tears streamed down his face. "Ancestors above, this descendant, Li Guangao, has not disgraced the title of Li Clan Leader."
"Our Li Immortal Clan has become a First-rate Family. Hahaha!"
Li Guangyao and Li Guangzong were equally excited.
So were Li Dingzhou and Li Ding'an.
Watching Li Qingyuan's upright figure emerge from the cave abode, Li Dingzhou wept with joy. "Yuan'er, you are the greatest pride of my life as your father."
Li Ding'an added, "He is also the greatest pride of the Li Clan."
The Elder Council's strength had also improved in various ways.
Li Guangao