Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1419 - 756: Formation

Upon arriving at the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, Li Yuanba briefed his master, Jian Wuwei, on the recent events.

He reasoned that Jian Wuwei possessed enough influence to facilitate the relocation of Great Venerable Hongfa into his personal grotto heaven.

Indeed, his intention was to house Great Venerable Hongfa within his own grotto heaven. Despite Hongfa having shared his knowledge of spatial formations, the monk had dedicated centuries to researching the intricacies of space.

Li Yuanba preferred that Great Venerable Hongfa personally handle the activation of the spatial acceptance array rather than attempting it himself.

Constructing such an array is far more complex than standard formations; the practitioner must either possess a deep comprehension of the laws of space or, like Li Yuanba, be a master of space divine skills.

Since space divine skills are essentially the external expression of space laws, mastering them grants one the capability to manifest spatial formations.

Great Venerable Hongfa, possessing both the knowledge and the divine skills, was the perfect candidate to establish the array.

As Li Yuanba led Great Venerable Hongfa to the gates of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, he found Jian Wuwei, Master Teng, and Master Lou already waiting for them.

"So this is the esteemed Great Venerable Hongfa. I am Lou Mian, and these are Teng Wei and Jian Wuwei, a direct scion of the Jian Family. You are welcome here at the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion!" Master Lou greeted him, nodding first to Li Yuanba before offering a formal salute to the monk.

Master Lou had heard many tales of the Great Venerable Hongfa, but this was their first actual encounter.

Under normal circumstances, the top-tier experts of various superpowers would be well-acquainted, having crossed paths or exchanged insights over their long lifespans.

However, Great Venerable Hongfa was an outlier; he rarely mingled with other Sects. Because his direct combat strength was considered low and his focus was entirely on spatial research, Da Leiyin Temple treated him as a specialized genius rather than a traditional Great Venerable.

"This old monk offers greetings to the two Great Venerables and the descendant of the noble Jian bloodline. I shall be in your care from this day forward!" Great Venerable Hongfa replied, pressing his palms together in a respectful bow.

"Great Venerable Hongfa, I have arranged a grotto heaven for your use. Would that be to your liking?" Master Lou inquired with caution.

Jian Wuwei had already explained the dynamic between Li Yuanba and the monk. Even with his vast life experience, Master Lou found it hard to process that a Great Venerable had entered into a soul recognition contract—the most restrictive of bonds—with a mere Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator.

His offer was a gesture of respect toward Hongfa, intended to subtly probe the true nature of the bond between the monk and Li Yuanba.

"As a servant, my place is within my master’s grotto heaven, where I may serve him at any moment!" Great Venerable Hongfa answered with blunt honesty, perfectly aware of Master Lou’s underlying curiosity.

Had he been among old friends, he might have cared for his reputation, but he knew no one outside of Da Leiyin Temple.

Furthermore, he was thoroughly impressed by Li Yuanba’s prowess in both battle and spatial theory. Believing in the youth's immense potential, Hongfa accepted his new role with total serenity.

Master Lou, however, was stunned into silence by Hongfa’s admission.

Even though Jian Wuwei had warned him, hearing the confirmation directly from the mouth of the Great Venerable Hongfa left him in a daze.

This was a Great Venerable! Li Yuanba had not only completed his objective and killed his target, but he had also successfully enslaved the Great Venerable of Da Leiyin Temple who had been protecting that target.

The situation was utterly surreal, causing Master Lou to look at Li Yuanba with newfound wonder.

"Uncle Master Lou, would you mind preparing a servant pass for Hongfa? He needs access to the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion and the Sword Cave Heaven. As a core Cultivator, I should have the right to request this, shouldn't I?" Li Yuanba asked with a faint grin.

It was a standard privilege for core Cultivators to bring several attendants into their grotto heavens.

This rule usually allowed them to bring in family members or subordinates to serve them while benefiting from the superior Cultivation environment of a core grotto heaven.

For many independent Cultivators not yet part of a superpower, such a position was a coveted path to advancement.

Whenever a core Cultivator needed new servants, many unaffiliated practitioners would rush to apply.

Li Yuanba was simply following these established protocols to bring Great Venerable Hongfa into the Sect's grounds.

"I must consult the Sword Elder on this!" Master Lou replied after a moment of hesitation.

The situation was without precedent; while Li Yuanba had unused servant slots, the power of Great Venerable Hongfa was simply too great. Granting such a powerful figure access to the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion and the Sword Cave Heaven was a decision that exceeded Master Lou's authority.

"Set it up for Yuanba. Do not give him the status of a servant; grant him the identity of a core Cultivator!" The voice of the Sword Elder suddenly resonated through the air.

The Sword Elder remained unseen, yet his consciousness permeated every corner of the pavilion. There was no way the arrival of a Great Venerable could have gone unnoticed by him.

"As you command, Sword Elder!" Master Lou bowed toward the source of the voice.

The remaining formalities were straightforward; Master Lou produced an Identity Jade Disc, encoded it with the necessary data, and presented it to Great Venerable Hongfa.

"Yuanba, settle Hongfa in first. I shall come to speak with you in two hours!" the Sword Elder’s voice commanded.