Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1717 - 905: Great Power

With the cultivation of a Peak Great Cultivator, the Spiritual Power Pattern within Li Shiming’s five Nascent Souls had attained an exceedingly vast level. Consequently, executing 'One Step to Arrival' presented no strain whatsoever.

His form flickered repeatedly through the void. As he marshalled his five minds to prepare 'One Step to Arrival,' each manifestation in the void was but a solitary afterimage before he was once more whisked away by the technique.

This maneuver effectively denied any opportunity for pursuing Cultivators to pinpoint his location. Unless they happened to be Great Cultivators themselves, ordinary Cultivators simply lacked the ability to detect his presence during the teleportation.

Although the Cloud Island Sea harbored a considerable number of Great Cultivators, the odds of him, en route, revealing himself once every eight thousand li and coincidentally crossing paths with a Great Cultivator remained exceedingly slim.

Thus, he continued undiscovered until he neared the inner-circle sea region of the Cloud Island Sea.

In this particular trajectory, the nearest prominent power was the Purple Cloud Sect, a perimeter he deliberately maintained clearance from.

Upon reaching the inner-circle sea region of the Cloud Island Sea, he began to grasp the extent of the Cloud Island Sea’s dominion over the waters.

Within this expanse of ocean, Cultivator sea vessels were observable from time to time. Cultivators whose cultivation hovered merely at the Foundation Establishment Stage were frequently seen aboard these ships, often descending into the sea in search of various items.

This locale was situated at a significant distance from any substantial landmass. On the Dongqi Continent side, venturing into the deep ocean, not to mention the shallow coastal waters, posed extreme peril for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

The presence of Foundation Establishment Cultivators in this area signified that the Cultivators of the Cloud Island Sea had unequivocally claimed this territory. The waters here had transformed into a veritable treasure trove for Cultivators.

He made no attempt to interfere with these Cultivators. After a brief observation, he resumed employing 'One Step to Arrival' to advance his journey.

Finally, the central region of the Cloud Island Sea came into view. The very name of the Cloud Island Sea originated from this central territory.

Cloud Island was the designation for this central hub. Li Shiming had previously encountered records of Cloud Island in ancient scriptures, yet the reality of beholding it evoked profound astonishment.

Cloud Island was not comprised of a singular landmass but rather a collection of islands. Distinct from any islands he had previously encountered, the islands of Cloud Island were perpetually shrouded by immense layers of cloud.

Even from a distance of a thousand li, dense mist and clouds already veiled the sea's surface as he approached Cloud Island.

These exhalations from the sea coalesced above the waters, crafting a spectacle of unique allure.

As Li Shiming ventured into the cloud-mist, he detected a subtle repelling force. Naturally, this resistance was insufficient to impede him, but the sensation of penetrating the cloud-mist was notably disquieting.

These clouds and mists harbored a peculiar force field capable of disorienting a Cultivator's sense of direction. Entry into this miasma invariably led to disorientation.

Fortuitously, with the assistance of the IBMz15, his navigational capabilities remained intact, thus minimizing any significant impact.

In truth, complete entrapment within the cloud-mist was not an absolute certainty. It simply entailed a more arduous process, necessitating repeated trials in various directions. Upon successfully emerging from the cloud-mist from above, one could reacquire their bearings.

A deep sense of wonder filled him at the existence of such extraordinary clouds and mists in the world.

Upon sighting the first island, he truly began to comprehend what was even more miraculous.

An island of modest size materialized before him. He observed that this island was suspended above the cloud-mist. His perception was accurate—'Divine Eye Sight' empowered him to perceive faintly through a segment of the cloud-mist, discerning the elements within.

He clearly discerned that the clouds and mist lay beneath the island, and within this shroud, directly below the island, was empty air.

The majority of the inhabitants residing on this island were mortals. This marked his inaugural encounter with mortals since his arrival in the Cloud Island Sea.

These mortals, too, possessed vessels, which navigated the expanse of the cloud-mist. Viewed from afar, their movement mimicked flight. However, given the repellent nature of the cloud-mist, there was, in essence, no fundamental difference between their sailing and traversing the sea's surface.

As he journeyed further inland, the islands Li Shiming encountered grew progressively larger and more numerous.

The people dwelling on these islands relied on vessels that navigated the cloud-mist for travel and inter-island communication.

Li Shiming alighted upon an island of considerable size. Employing the magical properties of his robe, he adeptly modified its appearance to mirror the attire of the local inhabitants.

He then entered the city on the island, blending in seamlessly as an ordinary mortal.

Were it not for the city's elevated position above the cloud-mist, one might mistake it for a common city from the previous Cultivation World.

A casual sweep of his Divine Sense revealed that the foundational knowledge and teachings studied by the mortals here were identical to those of mortals in the former Cultivation World.

A smile touched his lips; these were the very same texts and doctrines he had memorized in his childhood.

It appeared that this Cloud Island Sea and his homeland shared a profound connection, otherwise, the uniformity of mortal doctrines would be inexplicable.

Contemplating the environment of the Cloud Island Sea, and observing how the formidable powers congregated at the inner and outer perimeters of Cloud Island, forming multiple defensive layers to safeguard the mortal populace, he found his inclination for destruction waning.

His original intention was to impart an unforgettable lesson to the six major superpowers.

His form flickered, and he vanished from the mortal city, unnoticed by any of the surrounding residents.

In the period that ensued, he journeyed through the central region of Cloud Island, appreciating this unique way of life.

Unbeknownst to him, his presence in the central region of Cloud Island had caused the search party, which was actively looking for him, to come up empty.

Several powerful Beings had even deployed their avatars, all in their earnest pursuit to locate him.