Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1607 - 850: Interception

Some time went by, and Li Shiming’s ‘Phantom Clone’ kept up the pace of receiving at least one Great Cultivator visitor daily. The reason lay in the fact that he served as a ‘Phantom Clone’ in this spot, free from any cultivation concerns. Had it been his actual body, squandering time in such a manner would have been utterly impossible.

Whenever Yin Shilan came back at regular intervals, she shared tales of her adventures, making it clear that Luanyang Palace held her in high regard, cherishing her as a true core cultivator for their path.

At last, following three months’ wait, Yin Shilan obtained the inheritance she deserved.

Master Li had to remain at Luanyang Palace a bit longer, yet Yin Shilan grew impatient with waiting, so she journeyed back to the Ten Thousand Beast Sect alongside Li Shiming.

Though the cultivation setup at Luanyang Palace proved decent, once Yin Shilan rejoined Li Shiming and stepped into the Great Power Palace inside the Heavenly Person Cave Mansion to cultivate, it outshone what Luanyang Palace offered by far.

The setup for cultivation there simply involved granting a residence in Luanyang Cave Heaven along with a Nascent Soul Mid-stage Spiritual Vein that fed spiritual energy solely to Yin Shilan.

Luanyang Cave Heaven ranked on par with Heavenly Person Cave Heaven as a type of grotto heaven, yet its cultivation resources got divided among every core cultivator in Luanyang Palace, which included a Great Power in their ranks.

In contrast, just Li Shiming and Yin Shilan made use of Heavenly Person Cave Heaven, leading to a marked difference in their cultivation environment.

Naturally, Li Shiming missed out on the guidance from the ‘Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique’, meaning Yin Shilan had to turn to Luanyang Palace for advice on tricky issues.

Luckily, Yin Shilan’s master, Master Li, typically stayed put at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect on Dongqi Continent, allowing her to sort out any dilemmas with ease.

A green flying boat glided high over Central State Continent, emblazoned with Luanyang Palace’s insignia, causing every cultivator who spotted it to steer clear on purpose.

Li Shiming and Yin Shilan sat opposite each other, a tea set arranged before Yin Shilan while Li Shiming merely observed. Regardless of how lifelike the ‘Phantom Clone’ appeared, it couldn’t consume food like an ordinary cultivator.

The flying boat moved at a leisurely speed. Without Master Li joining them this time, there was no hurry, and Li Shiming seized the moment to explore Central State Continent with Yin Shilan.

This served as a precious outing. For Yin Shilan, who rarely ventured out, every sight felt fresh and exciting.

Here, the advantages of his vast knowledge shone through. As the flying boat passed over notable spots, Li Shiming would narrate their ancient tales.

He had figured that Luanyang Palace’s prestige would keep any cultivators from disturbing his peaceful time with Yin Shilan.

However, problems arose anyway. The presence of seven Great Cultivators loomed ahead of the flying boat, and simultaneously, he detected a formation blocking the space around them.

“Lan’er, we’ve got a little issue to deal with!” Li Shiming declared, his face turning somewhat grave as he signaled to Yin Shilan.

“Should I call Luanyang Palace?” Yin Shilan inquired gently, showing little sign of fear.

This was Central State Continent after all; sending a distress call would bring aid, even if Luanyang Palace couldn’t dispatch help quickly, by rallying strong cultivators from the vicinity.

Her three months at Luanyang Palace had taught her the full extent of its formidable strength.

Though Luanyang Palace shunned the spotlight and worldly gains, its influence ran deep and mighty, far beyond the surface level.

Besides, over the years, it had woven a web of ties across the Cultivation World via its female cultivators’ connections, with allies in nearly every corner.

Such allied groups might offer scant aid in clashes between superpowers, but for minor disturbances, the resources Luanyang Palace could summon were impressive indeed.

“No need!” Li Shiming refused with a shake of his head.

Should he fail against these foes, only Peak Great Cultivators from Luanyang Palace would make a difference; the rest wouldn’t suffice.

“Guard the lady!” he commanded, summoning a late-stage Golden Corpse.

“Understood!” the late-stage Golden Corpse responded with a bow.

“Hang tight while I take care of them!” Li Shiming told Yin Shilan once more.

“Stay safe!” Yin Shilan urged, aware that this wasn’t Li Shiming’s real body but a ‘Phantom Clone’, yet her worry remained genuine.

Li Shiming gave a smiling nod before vaulting from the flying boat, and upon exiting, he flicked his hand to deploy several Fourth Grade Array Flags that wrapped around the vessel, shielding it within.

With a mere thought, three late-stage Golden Corpses materialized at his side.

Once all was set, he whirled to confront the seven Great Cultivators facing him.

The seven Great Cultivators before him were total unknowns, faces he’d never encountered.

From their auras, Li Shiming judged them as outsiders to superpowers and even major sects, likely a band of rogue Independent Cultivators.

Though their auras felt feeble, a savage vibe clung to them; even among Independent Cultivators, they lacked any sense of discipline, probably surviving by way of banditry.

Li Shiming felt a spark of intrigue; blocking by Great Cultivators from superpowers wouldn’t surprise him at all.

The grudges between him and numerous superpowers stood as deep and unforgivable.

Even though those superpowers seemed eager to mend ties with the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, acting as if old grievances were forgotten.

Yet this hinged entirely on Li Shiming’s display of terrifying battle might. His solo slaying of two Peak Great Cultivators and a Half-step Great Power had forced the superpowers into reluctant concessions.

“Who might you be, and what reason do you have for barring my path?” Li Shiming held off from striking, instead questioning them loudly.