Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1485 - 789: Return

Sword Elder's silhouette disappeared in an instant, with just the space rift now sealed by a substance resembling mercury remaining behind.

The group of cultivators recognized that the mission had ended in success, yet prior to their departure, every one of them moved nearer to the space rift.

It represented the seal placed by Great Power Elder, which might just offer them a peek at the mysteries of true greatness.

Li Yuanba drew close to the space rift as well, touching the mercury-like material, but his Divine Sense failed to approach it. Even from a distance of several meters, his Divine Sense experienced an intense burning feeling.

Crucially, getting any nearer risked harming his Divine Sense.

Still, he had discerned the nature of that mercury-like substance; it consisted of Sword Intent almost turned solid, the fearsome Sword Intent of immense power that had sealed the space rift as if it were a tangible barrier.

Though the space rift seemed to persist, its aura had weakened dramatically to an insignificant degree.

No Hell Creature could breach it without possessing power that exceeded Sword Elder's own, and should any such being near this Sword Intent, Sword Elder would detect the intrusion.

"Yuanba, head back to Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion ahead of us; we'll catch up soon!" Great Cultivator Lou gave Li Yuanba a light push while sending this message via transmission.

Li Yuanba paused for a moment in surprise, then grasped Great Cultivator Lou's plan without delay.

He spotted Mr. Wang He, together with the two other Great Cultivators from Yuqing Sect, examining the seal over the space rift, oblivious to his presence.

The seal from Sword Elder carried the essence of greatness, exerting an irresistible pull on all Great Cultivators.

"Stay safe, everyone!" Li Yuanba sent back in response.

By triggering the 'Space Acceptance Talisman' within his Identity Jade Disc, Li Yuanba's form faded away from Hell Cave Heaven.

Upon emerging inside the 'Space Acceptance Array,' he extended his Divine Sense and made the necessary adjustments to the formation.

"Hongfa, let's head back to Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion!" Li Yuanba called out to Great Venerable Hongfa with a grin.

"Sure thing, Yuanba!" Great Venerable Hongfa replied as he heard the command, rising to his feet.

While Li Yuanba had been away in Hell Cave Heaven, Great Venerable Hongfa had remained seated in the 'Space Acceptance Array,' overseeing its operations.

Without inquiring about the events or the reason for the tweaks, he summoned a Flying Boat, allowed Li Yuanba to climb aboard, and set off toward Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

Back at the space rift in Hell Cave Heaven, the spatial disturbance from Li Yuanba's vanishing caught Master Wang He's attention.

Observing Li Yuanba's figure fade, Master Wang He realized the young man had departed ahead of schedule. He promptly pulled out a 'Space Acceptance Talisman' and tried to activate it for a return to Hell Island.

Arriving on Hell Island would give him a chance to pursue Li Yuanba.

Yet, when he tried to use the 'Space Acceptance Talisman,' it proved completely useless.

At that moment, Great Cultivator Lou got a transmission from Li Yuanba, relayed through the Sword Cultivator stationed at the entrance base.

"Mr. Wang, I overlooked telling you—the mission's done, so all 'Space Acceptance Talismans' are disabled now; I'm sure you get it!" Great Cultivator Lou remarked with a grin.

"Hmph!" Master Wang He let out a cold snort, gesturing to the thunder cultivators of Yuqing Sect, who transformed into bolts of lightning and trailed after him into the horizon.

Great Cultivator Lou let out a soft laugh, relishing the sight of Master Wang He's irritated face and feeling a surge of satisfaction.

Regarding the remaining Great Cultivators, they understood the 'Space Acceptance Talismans' no longer functioned, meaning a long flight through Hell Cave Heaven back to the entrance base for their return to Hell Island.

However, watching Master Wang He's reaction, they saw that without Li Yuanba disabling their array access, the man would be running for his life.

They knew full well of the grudge between Li Yuanba and Yuqing Sect; Master Wang He had merely agreed to a peace contract with Li Yuanba inside Hell Cave Heaven, and once outside, that safeguard dissolved.

Moreover, even if the 'Space Acceptance Talismans' had remained active, they wouldn't leave their Nascent Soul Middle Stage members behind to escape alone.

Therefore, truthfully, after finishing the task in Hell Cave Heaven, the 'Space Acceptance Talismans' offered them no real advantage.

Of course, every Great Cultivator planned to discuss terms with Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion later, aiming to discover the price for acquiring the 'Space Acceptance Array' formation diagram.

The 'Space Acceptance Array' held tremendous value for any faction, essentially providing every cultivator with an additional chance at survival.

Li Yuanba arrived back at Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion without incident, sending Great Venerable Hongfa to rest while he sought out his original body, Li Shiming.

Li Shiming seldom paused his cultivation; this marked the first interruption in ages.

Thanks to his 191 brains, pursuits like alchemy, rule comprehension, and technique sensing didn't demand halting the 'Heavenly Human Technique' cultivation.

Right now, he only needed more cultivation power, ample resources, and proper tempering, making his route to Great Cultivator status feel unobstructed.

In particular, the 'Heavenly Human Technique'—a mighty enhancement method—delivered a powerful edge for reaching Great Cultivator level.

Against the 'Heavenly Human Technique,' becoming a Great Cultivator wasn't a daunting challenge, just an ordinary step up.

The 'Heavenly Human Technique's' key role lay in boosting a Great Cultivator's odds of breaking through to the Mahayana Realm.