Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1688 - 890: Luring the Enemy (Part 2)

Of the seven Great Cultivators, everyone except Cultivator Dai Biao, whose cultivation remains comparatively feeble, far exceeds Li Shiming in the Great Cultivator Realm.

Li Shiming had recently grasped the Purple Cloud Sect's standing within the Cloud Island Sea; it stands as a supreme force in the Cloud Island Sea.

Upon hearing Great Cultivator Jiao Xian proclaim the Purple Cloud Sect's name, a faint smile crossed his lips before he vanished right there.

Jiao Xian felt immense satisfaction from his swift withdrawal, yet Cultivator Dai Biao stood frozen in astonishment.

Differing from Jiao Xian, Cultivator Dai Biao had prior interactions with Li Shiming; the man isn't one to yield without a fight.

Consider the Yuzhu Islands case; its Great Cultivators let greed overtake them and ambushed Li Shiming.

Not only did Li Shiming slaughter most of those blocking Great Cultivators, he also struck at the Yuzhu Islands themselves, dealing them massive blows.

A mighty figure like him wouldn't back off just from Jiao Xian naming the Purple Cloud Sect—something felt off indeed.

Regrettably, Cultivator Dai Biao's rank was too humble, and Jiao Xian, thrilled by thoughts of the Inheritance Cave Heaven, ignored his junior's suspicions.

With Li Shiming gone from sight, Jiao Xian guided the remaining Great Cultivators in swift flight toward the Yuzhu Islands.

"Junior Brother Dai, set this Array Plate close to the Space Gate!" Beyond the Yuzhu Islands Array, Jiao Xian drew forth an Array Plate and commanded Cultivator Dai Biao.

Cultivator Dai Biao recoiled in surprise; the assignment posed grave danger.

Yet, observing how the other attending Great Cultivators held far loftier positions in the sect, he understood that if he shirked this perilous job, who else could?

Jiao Xian produced an Array Breaking Talisman next, unleashing it upon the Yuzhu Islands Array.

Under normal circumstances, a cultivator overseeing the Yuzhu Islands Array would render such a minor Array Breaking Talisman useless for breaching, but Li Shiming's relentless barrage had driven the Yuzhu Islands cultivators to flee in panic, abandoning the Formation entirely.

Additionally, every Great Cultivator from Yuzhu Islands lay dead, so none remained to properly wield the Formation, barring other cultivators from tapping its full potency.

The Array Breaking Talisman ripped a breach in the Array's barrier; Cultivator Dai Biao, aware of his obligation, charged straight through the gap.

Dashing to the primary island, he drew on memory to pinpoint the hastily concealed Space Gate.

Locating it proved simple; the Space Gate had stood exposed earlier, merely shrouded by a makeshift wooden hut.

Without a second's delay, a gleam burst from his palm as his flying sword shattered the hut.

The Space Gate, radiating a faint luminescence, now stood revealed; from outside the Array, Jiao Xian stared at it with blatant covetousness.

Facing a Half-step Master carried immense peril, yet seizing the moment against one critically enfeebled and guarding the Inheritance Cave Heaven was a prospect Jiao Xian refused to let slip, dreading eternal remorse.

"This might be my destiny; my legend starts today!" Jiao Xian pondered silently.

Cultivator Dai Biao withdrew the Array Plate, placed it in front of the Space Gate, and set it into motion.

As it activated, a bizarre formation materialized, linking to the Space Gate and unveiling the contents within.

Purple Cloud Sect had crafted this Array Plate specifically for scouting Cave Heavens, making it ideal for the present scenario.

Cultivator Dai Biao glimpsed the Cave Heaven's interior; the Half-step Master looked ashen, feebly gesturing with his arm in a bid to command the Cave Heaven.

However, thick clouds choked the Cave Heaven's skies, fissures spiderwebbed the ground, and innumerable Spirit Plants tumbled down—painting a scene of utter catastrophe.

"Alright, let’s go in!" Jiao Xian cried out in glee, having observed the Cave Heaven's state via the Array Plate’s control token.

Ignoring the other Great Cultivators, he plunged into the Array first, with them hurrying after.

They remained oblivious to the invisible Illusion Spirit Dragon that had trailed them into the Yuzhu Islands Array.

To sidestep any mishaps, the Illusion Spirit Dragon maintained distance from Jiao Xian and steered clear of a straight path to the main island.

Li Shiming had not departed at all; he avoided battling the Purple Cloud Sect Great Cultivators precisely to let them spearhead the assault.

Uncertain whether the Yuzhu Island Half-step Master retained any fighting strength, he intended for the raring Purple Cloud Sect Great Cultivators to gauge its capabilities first.

Should the Half-step Master really be devoid of power, confronting a Peak Great Cultivator alongside a handful of regular cultivators wouldn't pose much challenge.

He dispatched the Illusion Spirit Dragon, aiming to witness up close the confrontation between Jiao Xian and the Half-step Master.

Boasting Late Stage Fourth Grade cultivation, the Illusion Spirit Dragon wields strength rivaling a Peak Great Cultivator, its stealth undetectable to Jiao Xian.

Jiao Xian rapidly reached the central island, where one cultivator, spotting the halted assault, ventured from concealment and laid eyes on the Great Cultivators.

"What are you up to?" Identifying Cultivator Dai Biao, the cultivator realized these Great Cultivators weren't the assailants targeting the Yuzhu Islands. With the Half-step Master in proximity, he courageously demanded.

A flying sword answered him; his head flew high as shock froze on his features.

Plunged into mania, Jiao Xian regarded any cultivator blocking his way as lethal adversaries scheming to thwart his breakthrough to Great Power.

He'd crush not just these outsiders but even sect comrades bold enough to challenge him.

His fellow sect members detected Jiao Xian's erratic demeanor, shrewdly steering clear of agitation while shadowing him discreetly.

Jiao Xian dropped down to the Space Gate, scanned the Cave Heaven vista, and launched yet another spell at the Space Gate.

The spell's return confirmed it was truly an Inheritance Cave Heaven, sparking wild joy on his face.

His prior suspicions were now verified—this was the Inheritance Cave Heaven, a supreme fortune that could catapult a Peak Great Cultivator to Great Power.

The Half-step Master's dire state inside proved this destiny was ripe for his taking.

From his core, he evoked a purple flame, channeling it into his top-tier fourth-grade flying sword, morphing it into a blazing Purple Fire Sword.

This marked his ultimate strike; that serendipitous purple flame, merged with Flame Rules, assured him victory over the backlash-crippled Half-step Master.

Yet, shrewd as he was, he refrained from being the initial aggressor against the Half-step Master.

"All enter the Cave Heaven; whoever slays the Half-step Master will receive all the resources necessary for their ascent to Peak!" Jiao Xian commanded the Great Cultivators with unyielding determination.

Such extravagant incentives stirred even Cultivator Dai Biao's fervor, prompting him to rush in with the five Great Cultivators into the Cave Heaven.

Jiao Xian inhaled deeply to compose himself, weaving layers of defensive spells prior to crossing the Space Gate.

He was aware that no amount of barriers could fully shield him if the Half-step Master retained hidden strength—those protections might falter swiftly.

He banked on the bountiful prizes driving the other Great Cultivators to unleash their full might, draining whatever power the Half-step Master might still harbor.

In that scenario, he'd claim the ultimate prize; as for the victor's reward, survival was prerequisite to receiving it.

Should anyone truly triumph, he'd bestow the spoils without stint, for his haul would dwarf it—the gateway to Great Power lay within grasp, and meager Great Cultivator resources meant nothing.