In the following decades, Li Zhirui did not continue to seclude himself to comprehend the Shangqing inheritance. After all, cultivation also requires a balance between work and rest; long-term seclusion in pursuit of enlightenment is not necessarily a good thing.
For instance, if there is no progress or gains over a long period, one's mental state may change, leading to emotions like restlessness and impatience, which would only waste time.
If it becomes severe, it might even evolve into a Heart Demon, obstructing one's path to enlightenment.
"In seven days, I will give a public lecture at the Sect's square."
Li Zhirui planned to fulfill his responsibility as Sect Leader during this interlude from seclusion, thus deciding to lecture the disciples.
At the same time, he also wanted to see how Li Qiankun managed the Sect so that he could confidently entrust the affairs of the Tongtian Sect to him completely.
