Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1458 - 775: Tower_2

Soon after, specialized cultivators from the various superpowers were dispatched to commence the construction of the base.

Even if labeled as a base, it primarily involved numerous formations. The superpowers, rich and fully equipped, handled this expansive operation with ease.

One formation after another emerged, as overlapping layers of arrays were meticulously arranged.

It wasn't long until a base spanning roughly fifty meters in radius materialized beside the tower.

The compact dimensions stemmed from the heightened risks in this area—the more limited the space, the more robust the protective barriers.

Above all, the isolation and illusion arrays proved essential, rendering it challenging for hell creatures to detect the base.

This location would function as a temporary haven for rest; no forward movement would occur until the surrounding hell creatures were eliminated.

Had the hell creatures continued battling on raw instinct with little unity, as they did earlier, a bold rush straight to the core might have been feasible.

Yet, the emerging unity among hell creatures escalated the challenge manifold, demanding a far more careful strategy.

The superpowers redistributed their duties; the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion squad, carrying the heaviest load, gained priority entry to the base for recovery, joined by teams from several other superpowers.

The leftover superpower squads initiated the purge of hell creatures encircling the base.

Although the coordinated hell creatures boasted amplified fighting prowess, human cultivators possessed unmatched intellect, enabling them to wear down the foes steadily without hasty engagements.

Li Yuanba opted against resting and headed toward the tower instead.

A spark ignited in his gaze as his 'Divine Eye' activated completely, linking up with his life-bound artifact IBMz15.

He refused to pass up the chance to examine these mysterious formations.

The tower's active formation obscured the runes etched upon it, making them tough to make out.

Through the 'Divine Eye,' he started unraveling these enigmatic runes, drawing on his vast array knowledge as the bedrock.

After an extended period, he let out a heavy breath, a hint of wonder shining in his eyes.

Even with Li Shiming's mastery in formations and IBMz15's support, advancing the analysis of the tower's grand formation proved impossible.

Crucially, its objective remained a total enigma, leaving any method to dismantle it out of reach.

Should the tower's formation exhibit an obvious role, grasping that role could reveal a path to disruption.

Facing this tower's formation, he found himself utterly stumped, marking the initial encounter with an impenetrable array.

He understood that this tower's formation must harbor profoundly vital roles.

Shaking his head, he figured its purpose might reveal itself upon observing additional formations or penetrating the Hell Cave Heaven's depths.

His investigation wasn't wholly unproductive; he spotted hints of space and reinforcement within the tower's runes, yet deeper exploration was blocked by limited time, sparse array fragments, and their unbreakable nature.

Contemplating disruption, he unleashed his 'Chaos Sword Intent' toward the tower, only for it to prove futile; the strike simply dissolved on impact.

"What a pity!" he murmured inwardly.

Had Li Shiming been present, diverse tactics could have produced tangible outcomes.

Nevertheless, Li Yuanba specialized in sword cultivation, his core prowess rooted in battle, while other skills largely stemmed from Li Shiming's influence.

Upon making his way back from the tower to the base, a full three hours had elapsed.

None of the great cultivators challenged his whereabouts, given his substantial influence in the area.

"Yuan Ba, you should grant the 'Innate Wood' divine skill to the other great cultivators, excluding those from Yuqing Sect and White Emperor Sect!" Great Cultivator Lou came forward with the plea.

The granted 'Innate Wood' divine skill implanted a restorative force within the body for two days, offering instant aid the moment harm struck.

Once the two days ended, this restorative force faded on its own.

In the past, Li Yuanba had solely imparted the 'Innate Wood' divine skill to his essential cultivators and great cultivators.

Now, necessity drove Great Cultivator Lou to make the ask.

During earlier clashes, great cultivators figured they'd suffer injuries at most, posing no mortal peril, and could turn to Li Yuanba for mending afterward.

But with the hell creatures posing a sharper menace now, great cultivators needed to safeguard themselves above all.

Seizing the opportunity, they extended favors to secure that protection.

"No issue, simply send over the great cultivators who need the 'Innate Wood' divine skill!" Li Yuanba agreed with a nod.

Every granting created a personal debt from the great cultivator.

Moreover, since each 'Innate Wood' divine skill endured just two days, repeated grants would amplify the indebtedness.

By the operation's conclusion, great cultivators from the superpowers would probably rack up numerous favors owed to him, easing his upcoming pursuits.

Barring Yuqing Sect and White Emperor Sect, every other great cultivator approached Li Yuanba with cheerful expressions, receiving his 'Innate Wood' divine skill.

The two great cultivators of White Emperor Sect managed adequately, holding steady in fair shape, whereas Yuqing Sect dealt with one wounded great cultivator who couldn't rejoin the fray despite swallowing healing spirit pills.

As the conflicts intensified, the peril surrounding Yuqing Sect's wounded great cultivator mounted relentlessly.

With merely two great cultivators in their ranks, sidelining one at the base slashed Yuqing Sect's overall battle strength dramatically.

A lone great cultivator battling late-stage fourth-grade hell beings couldn't wrap up the confrontation swiftly, endangering Yuqing Sect's Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner.

Lacking great cultivator backup, any mishap in a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner's duel left no backup to salvage the situation.

Li Yuanba's 'Innate Wood' divine skill, shared with great cultivators, only deepened the disadvantage Yuqing Sect faced compared to rival teams.

Following the setup of a second base, combat strategies shifted, with each superpower's squad tackling hell creatures on their own.

Yuqing Sect and White Emperor Sect proceeded with arrogance, shouldering steeper hazards in isolation during assignments, devoid of support from fellow superpowers.

This setup thrust both squads into amplified threats while compelling them to fulfill their duties regardless.

Li Yuanba's five mid-stage golden corpses were loaned out, as Luanyang Palace bargained advantageous deals for Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

Aside from Luanyang Palace, multiple other superpowers conferred with Great Cultivator Lou about acquiring mid-stage golden corpses.

Extended days of warfare underscored the vital role of these five mid-stage golden corpses for every superpower.

To curb losses among their cultivators, deploying the mid-stage golden corpses at the forefront stood as the optimal tactic.

Li Yuanba raised no protests, permitting the loans upon Great Cultivator Lou's consent, and reaping substantial gains for his efforts.

In truth, the premium fourth-grade corpse refining resources he obtained, plus those pledged but pending delivery, sufficed to process the corpses of all his mid-stage Nascent Soul core cultivators.