Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1406 - 749: Trapped (Part 2)

One must consider that this opponent is a Sword Cultivator dispatched by the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion for the purpose of vengeance; any Sword Cultivator willing to undertake such a hit is invariably a battle-hardened fanatic of the blade.

While a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner might bully an Early Stage peer to secure some profit from a deal, they typically lack combat prowess. It is only natural to feel terror when confronted by a formidable Sword Cultivator seeking blood.

Just as Li Yuanba prepared to shatter the cave residence’s formation to execute the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner hiding within, he abruptly cast his gaze toward the heavens.

Without warning, a barrier had manifested in the sky, sealing off the local area from the rest of the world.

This boundary had appeared silently. Had he not maintained the highest level of vigilance and constant environmental awareness, it might have taken him much longer to notice the anomaly through the unusual fluctuations in the Spiritual Power Pattern.

"As expected of the top cultivator at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage; such perceptive sensitivity earns my respect!" a voice echoed from the void.

Li Yuanba’s expression shifted slightly. Once the voice rang out, he utilized the IBMz15 to calculate the dimensions of the confined space he now occupied.

He realized he was trapped within a zone with a radius of approximately one kilometer; his enemies had clearly known of his mission beforehand and laid this trap accordingly.

He immediately abandoned his objective, his form flickering as he attempted to flee a great distance by performing ’Achieving in One Step,’ a technique which, at his current level, could span nearly three thousand miles.

Regrettably, the moment he executed ’Achieving in One Step,’ he was forced out of the void a mere kilometer away.

During his Space Movement, he had been obstructed by a spatial wall.

"Space Isolation Barrier—an impressive skill! When such methods are deployed, what is there that cannot be shown?" Li Yuanba remarked in a somber tone.

Although setting up a Space Isolation Barrier is generally not difficult, his recent contact revealed that this particular one was far from ordinary.

It was a specialized space isolation barrier designed for the containment of powerful entities, typically reserved by super forces for capturing high-level cultivators.

"Li Yuanba, what daring courage!" A cultivator’s silhouette materialized, and the overwhelming Sword Intent of a Great Cultivator flooded the entire region.

Li Yuanba instantly recognized this Great Cultivator as Master Ge Guang, a prominent figure of the Infinite Sect.

The adversary was a Gold Element Great Cultivator who possessed a mysterious and potent Sword Intent.

Li Yuanba had not anticipated that the Infinite Sect would dispatch a Great Cultivator directly, especially one who was a master of Sword Intent.

By doing so, they left him no room to turn the tide. The gap between a Great Cultivator and a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner is immense. Even if a core cultivator of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion possessed sharper Sword Intent, the sheer power of a Great Cultivator’s Sword Intent could utterly suppress a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Sword Cultivator.

In truth, the most terrified person present was not Li Yuanba, but the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner huddled in the cave residence below.

First, there was the aura of a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Sword Cultivator, followed by the presence of a Great Cultivator. He believed this new, mysterious Sword Intent belonged to a Great Cultivator of the sword.

"Surrender now; open your space items, and I’ll spare your life!" Master Ge Guang declared with composure.

The Infinite Sect had gone to great lengths to capture Li Yuanba, from purchasing intelligence to orchestrating this ambush, ensuring they had absolute certainty in detaining him.

Specifically to counter Li Yuanba’s Divine Foot Skill and block his escape, Master Ge Guang utilized the ’Infinite Great Isolation Decree,’ a specialized tool crafted by the sect to deal with Great Cultivators.

The ’Infinite Great Isolation Decree’ had been forged by a powerful being, incorporating a portion of their Rule Power.

Even a Great Cultivator trapped within the space generated by the ’Infinite Great Isolation Decree’ would have to strike the same point dozens of times to break free.

Furthermore, the ’Infinite Great Isolation Decree’ must be anchored where it meets the ground, utilizing the power of the Earth to absorb and withstand devastating strikes.

"The Infinite Sect truly has no shame, sending a Great Cultivator to rob a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner like me. No wonder the Cultivation World says that the Infinite Sect is nothing but a thieves’ den!" Li Yuanba refused to listen and instead spat back mockingly.

"You dare seek death!" Upon hearing those words, killing intent flared in Master Ge Guang’s eyes.

In the Cultivation World, an insult to one's Sect is an unforgivable offense. Li Yuanba’s blatant mockery made it impossible for Master Ge Guang to show any further restraint.

Master Ge Guang’s presence surged, and the terrifying aura of a Great Cultivator bore down on Li Yuanba.

He intended to use the crushing pressure of the Great Cultivator Realm to break Li Yuanba; if successful, the boy's combat effectiveness would be halved at best.

Thinking rapidly, Li Yuanba summoned the ’Ten Thousand Sword Peak’ above his head and struck it with the ’Invisible Primordial Magnetism’ Divine Skill.

The ’Ten Thousand Sword Peak’ then radiated a combined force field of ’Invisible Primordial Magnetism’ and Gravity. He intentionally restricted the range to create a protective barrier around his person.

His body blurred as he used ’A Matter of Inches’ to put space between himself and Master Ge Guang.

Within the kilometer-wide radius, he managed to widen the gap. Although he could not fully escape the Great Cultivator Realm pressure, increasing the distance served to lessen the weight of the burden.

"Let’s see how you escape!" Master Ge Guang wore a cat-and-mouse grin, amused by Li Yuanba’s desperate movements as he intensified the pressure.

Li Yuanba felt the crushing weight of the Great Cultivator Realm; he certainly had reason to fear such power.

The aura of a Great Cultivator and the nascent Rule Power they wield are the foundations of their dominance over other Nascent Soul Cultivators.

If fully affected by this pressure, Li Yuanba’s strength would be compromised.

He attempted to use his dual force field to withstand Master Ge Guang’s pressure, but he soon noticed something peculiar: the pressure had very little effect on him.

Initially, he credited the dual force field, but he quickly dismissed that theory.

While the force field could mitigate the pressure slightly, he didn't believe it could nullify it to this degree.

To test this, he retracted the force field while Master Ge Guang approached. He intentionally slowed his spatial movements for a split second to directly experience the Great Cultivator Realm pressure.

Moments later, he reappeared at the far end of the isolated zone, away from his pursuer.

A relaxed smile touched his lips; he had confirmed that the Great Cultivator Realm pressure of Master Ge Guang had almost no impact on him.

This wasn't the result of any artifact or spiritual treasure, but rather his ’Chaos Sword Intent.’

Without this actual combat experience, he might never have discovered that ’Chaos Sword Intent’ possessed the unique ability to resist the realm pressure of higher-level cultivators.

He did not strike back immediately, as chances to spar with a Great Cultivator were exceedingly rare.

Especially now, while Master Ge Guang was playing with him like a predator with its prey, convinced that Li Yuanba was helpless.

He repeatedly used ’A Matter of Inches,’ each time drawing closer to the Great Cultivator's pressure to deepen his comprehension of ’Chaos Sword Intent.’

Under the relentless weight of Master Ge Guang’s aura, Li Yuanba’s understanding of ’Chaos Sword Intent’ continued to evolve.

Had he not been in the middle of a fight, he would have laughed aloud.

Without the overwhelming threat of his pressure, Master Ge Guang had limited ways to truly endanger him; even in this small cage, Li Yuanba could drag out the fight for a long time.

Furthermore, Li Yuanba possessed two spiritual treasures, particularly the newly enhanced ’Ten Thousand Sword Peak,’ which was the perfect tool to test in this encounter.