Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1731 - 912: Unexpected Incident

"Guiyuan Sect? I hold no grudge against Guiyuan Sect, so why are you doing this?" Li Shiming gazed at Great Cultivator Mu Zhang, whose expression had shifted slightly, and continued his inquiry.

The mention of Guiyuan Sect stemmed from his perception of the Spiritual Energy's nature within Great Cultivator Mu Zhang. Furthermore, he possessed ancient texts originating from Guiyuan Sect, providing him with some understanding of their Cultivation Techniques.

Combined with Great Cultivator Mu Zhang's proximity to him, his judgment from this distance was quite precise.

"You are mistaken; I am not a disciple of Guiyuan Sect. Everyone here knows I hail from a Loose Cultivator background!" Great Cultivator Mu Zhang, flustered by Li Shiming's words, quickly asserted.

"Once certain actions are taken, regret arrives too late!" Li Shiming declared coldly.

He ceased paying attention to Great Cultivator Mu Zhang and, with a swift movement, appeared beside Yin Shilan.

"Senior Li is overly concerned for Junior Sister Yin; he cannot bear even this brief separation!" one of Yin Shilan's fellow female cultivators quipped with a light laugh.

However, only she spoke such words. The other fellow cultivators perceived the chilling aura radiating from the phantom avatar and, despite not grasping the situation, grew apprehensive.

Yin Shilan observed the phantom avatar. She knew Li Shiming intimately, understanding he would not disrupt Senior Sister Yu's gathering without significant cause.

"Leave now; something is amiss here!" the phantom avatar conveyed in a low tone.

"Senior Li, are you implying I intend to harm Shilan? We are as sisters and fellow disciples. Even for the rules of Luanyang Palace, harming Shilan is unthinkable!" Senior Sister Yu expressed her displeasure upon hearing the phantom avatar's words.

Regardless of Li Shiming's esteemed status or the vast disparities in strength and standing between them, his conduct during such a crucial event of her life prompted her to speak out.

Nearby, Great Cultivator Mu Zhang clenched his jaw, unleashing multiple spells. Subsequently, the Formation on Moon Viewing Peak underwent a transformation, emitting an isolating energy that enveloped the peak tightly.

Then, figures of five Great Cultivators emerged from various points on the peak, their appearances concealed, and their auras masked by some unknown method.

The expressions of the more than ten female cultivators on Moon Viewing Peak, along with other guests, contorted drastically as they hastily retreated to create distance.

"Mu Lang, you..." Senior Sister Yu, incensed by the unfolding events, could barely finish her accusation while pointing at Great Cultivator Mu Zhang.

"Mr. Li, we have invited Fairy Yin as our guest. You may return and bring two hundred High-level Spirit Pills, and we shall release Fairy Yin!" Great Cultivator Mu Zhang, disregarding Senior Sister Yu, addressed the phantom avatar.

Li Shiming was momentarily speechless.

He had contemplated numerous possibilities but never anticipated the motive to be monetary gain.

It was possible that Great Cultivator Mu Zhang's name and identity were fabricated. As for the other five Great Cultivators, judging by the faint auras they leaked, they could be identified as cultivators from superpowers.

Great Cultivators nurtured by superpowers exhibit numerous distinctions compared to their ordinary counterparts. Li Shiming, accustomed to interacting with Great Cultivators, could discern these differences instantly.

His initial assumption was that some formidable entity was orchestrating Yin Shilan's capture to exert leverage over him.

Yet, the reality was far from his expectations: a mere six Great Cultivators aiming to acquire a substantial quantity of High-level Spirit Pills from him.

Li Shiming's mastery of alchemy was unparalleled. With his consistently exceptional proficiency, each batch of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills he concocted invariably yielded an additional High-level Spirit Pill.

Over the years, the sheer volume of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills he had produced was immense. Considering the daily cultivation requirements of a Great Cultivator, even after ascending to the Peak Great Cultivator stage, he would still possess a surplus of High-level Spirit Pills.

These six Great Cultivators conservatively estimated that Li Shiming must possess at least two hundred High-level Spirit Pills.

Intelligence gathered from superpowers revealed Li Shiming's inseparable bond with Yin Shilan, which inspired their scheme of taking her hostage in exchange for High-level Spirit Pills.

To execute this plan, they enlisted the aid of Great Cultivator Mu Zhang, who maintained a dual identity – one being a Loose Cultivator persona arranged by the sect, which is the identity of Great Cultivator Mu Zhang.

The esteemed cultivator Mu Zhang intentionally sought out Senior Sister Yu, employing numerous tactics to gain her affections.

A promising cultivator at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage; Senior Sister Yu, who had also reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage herself, would likely remain at this level without a significant fortuitous encounter.

Despite Great Cultivator Mu Zhang originating from a background of Loose Cultivators, the abundant resources he possessed, evident during his exchanges with Senior Sister Yu, convinced her of his considerable wealth.

Though perhaps a bit opportunistic, Senior Sister Yu still found herself amenable to becoming a Daoist couple with Great Cultivator Mu Zhang.

Considering the existing relationship between Senior Sister Yu and Yin Shilan, extending an invitation to Yin Shilan for the celebratory gathering presented no difficulties.

To ensure Yin Shilan felt at ease, they strategically selected a location for the assembly in proximity to Luanyang Palace.

All arrangements unfolded according to plan, successfully luring Yin Shilan to Moon Viewing Peak without any complications. The sole unforeseen circumstance was the manifestation of Li Shiming’s phantom avatar.

Nevertheless, this development was also anticipated by the six Great Cultivators. Under the deliberate orchestration of Great Cultivator Mu Zhang, no other Great Cultivators were invited to this specific assembly, rendering the phantom avatar of Li Shiming incapable of withstanding a concerted assault from the six present Great Cultivators.