Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1732 - 912: Accident (Part 2)

While Li Shiming's power was undeniable, the same could not be said for his clone.

A mere vessel for message relay and identity representation, a clone inherently lacked the strength to contend with cultivators of equivalent standing—a universally acknowledged truth within the Cultivation World.

"I am rather curious as to who you all might be!" the illusion clone inquired nonchalantly.

With a casual flick of his wrist, two late-stage Golden Corpses materialized.

The moment the advanced Golden Corpses materialized, they surged forward to engage the six Great Cultivators.

None of the six Great Cultivators present were at their peak, leaving Li Shiming baffled as to what audacious resolve had driven them to employ such tactics.

The late-stage Golden Corpse blurred into motion, appearing instantly before one Great Cultivator. A devastating hammer blow struck the cultivator's spell shield, shattering it and impaling the cultivator into the ground.

Li Shiming, utilizing his dual consciousness to command the two late-stage Golden Corpses, had deliberately held back some of their immense power in this initial assault.

His primary objective was to ascertain the identities of these Great Cultivators and uncover any potential backing forces.

Within moments, the two late-stage Golden Corpses had decisively neutralized two Great Cultivators, their fates uncertain as they were driven into the earth.

A fierce glint flashed in Great Cultivator Mu Zhang's eyes. Instead of attempting an escape, he and another Great Cultivator simultaneously activated special talismans they held. Their forms flickered, and they reappeared in the immediate vicinity of the illusion clone.

With remarkable coordination, one lunged to seize Yin Shilan, while the other launched an assault on the illusion clone.

The top-grade 'Heavenly Strike Thunder Hammer' abruptly shot forth from the illusion clone's core, unleashing a 'Thunder Fall Skill' directly at the Great Cultivator who was advancing on Yin Shilan.

Confronting the oncoming charge from Great Cultivator Mu Zhang, the illusion clone bizarrely flickered, employing the 'To Cross a Chasm in One Leap' technique to evade the attack's trajectory.

As the illusion clone unleashed the 'Thunder Fall Skill,' the formidable aura of a Thunder Cultivation Peak Master permeated the battlefield. Both Great Cultivator Mu Zhang and his companion felt an undeniable suppression emanating from this power.

Though this oppressive sensation was fleeting, lasting less than a breath due to the illusion clone not being the actual Thunder Cultivation Peak Master's true form, it was just enough.

It was precisely the duration needed for the Great Cultivator hurtling towards Yin Shilan to be struck by the 'Thunder Fall Skill.' Simultaneously, Great Cultivator Mu Zhang was caught by the illusion clone's electrified palm strike.

The remaining two Great Cultivators were swiftly dealt with by the two late-stage Golden Corpses. The contest concluded as swiftly as it began, leaving the six Great Cultivators incapacitated on the mountain's summit.

"Ice Seal Domain!" Just as the six Great Cultivators were subdued, and Yin Shilan was moving to assess the illusion clone's condition, a chilling voice cut through the air.

Through the expansive array formation enveloping Moon Viewing Peak, a torrent of ice crystals rained down from above, primarily targeting the two late-stage Golden Corpses.

The two late-stage Golden Corpses found themselves encased in a deluge of countless ice crystals, struggling valiantly. Cracks began to spiderweb across their bodies, yet an even greater surge of ice crystals continued to press in.

A jolt of alarm shot through the illusion clone. His form flickered, reappearing instantly before Yin Shilan. Above his head, the 'Heavenly Strike Thunder Hammer' pulsed, a continuous barrage of lightning bolts erupting downwards.

The unseen adversary revealed themselves to be a Peak Great Cultivator wielding formidable ice-attribute abilities.

Compounded by the potent array formation of Moon Viewing Peak and the hidden cultivator's meticulously prepared, colossal ice spell, the situation rapidly devolved, pushing the illusion clone into a disadvantageous position.

Li Shiming attempted to employ the Divine Foot Skill, hoping to utilize 'To Cross a Chasm in One Leap' to transport Yin Shilan away from Moon Viewing Peak. However, he discovered that the surrounding array formation had sealed the internal and external spatial connections, rendering his escape technique utterly unusable.

'Ice Seal Domain' continued its relentless assault. After temporarily immobilizing the two late-stage Golden Corpses, its focus shifted towards the illusion clone.

Unable to evade, and with Yin Shilan positioned directly behind him, the illusion clone could only channel the 'Heavenly Strike Thunder Hammer' to continuously discharge lightning, attempting to intercept the encroaching ice crystals.

Nevertheless, the efficacy of employing lightning against ice proved disappointing. The hidden Peak Great Cultivator remained elusive, their precise location unknown, ensuring their subsequent assaults landed with minimal impact.

"It remains unchanged, I shall claim Yin Fairy. Mr. Li, furnish 200 high-grade Spirit Pills. Furthermore, as you've vanquished six Great Cultivators, provide an additional five portions of top-tier fourth-grade refining materials!" The Peak Great Cultivator, anticipating triumph, spoke with the demeanor of a victor.

Li Shiming felt profoundly wronged. Even facing an opponent who was a Peak Great Cultivator, he harbored confidence in his ability to contend if he were to fully reveal his true power.

However, the ice-attribute Peak Great Cultivator remained concealed within the array formation, leveraging it to amplify his attacks, leaving Li Shiming temporarily helpless.

The icy crystals appeared poised to strike the illusory clone. Should that transpire, the defenseless Yin Shilan would undoubtedly be captured.

At this critical juncture, a cry resonated from the heavens, and a golden figure materialized beside Yin Shilan – it was the magnificent Golden Winged Dapeng.

"Lan’er, permit the Golden Winged Dapeng to convey you away. I shall engage this hidden adversary in a proper duel!" the illusionary clone declared to the distressed Yin Shilan.

"Be cautious!" Yin Shilan did not press the matter of staying, fully understanding that her presence offered no benefit and would merely impede the illusionary clone's combat effectiveness.

Aware of the Golden Winged Dapeng, she promptly mounted its back. Simultaneously, two late-stage Golden Corpses descended from the Dapeng's back, taking positions alongside the illusionary clone.

With a soft chirp, the Golden Winged Dapeng vanished from within the array formation and reappeared in the sky beyond the mountain's peak.

"How can this be? My array formation is designed to isolate space!" the ice-attribute Peak Great Cultivator exclaimed in alarm, his composure shattering.

Witnessing his quarry escape while his own forces were augmented by two additional late-stage Golden Corpses, he recalled that his earlier ice seal on them had been facilitated by the array formation's amplification. He had also utilized the six Great Cultivators to provide him with the necessary time to prepare the extensive, ultra-large ice spell.

This ultra-large ice spell is seldom deployed in combat, as adversaries typically do not permit its lengthy casting, either by interrupting the incantation or by directly fleeing the area.

Previously, the majority of the ultra-large ice spell's potency had been expended in sealing the two late-stage Golden Corpses, leaving insufficient power to contend with them anew.

Furthermore, he lacked the temporal resources to initiate another ultra-large ice spell, rendering him incapable of suppressing the two late-stage Golden Corpses any longer.

The two late-stage Golden Corpses’ forms shimmered, clad in protective armor.

He observed that the array formation's efficacy against the illusionary clone was considerably less than it would be against the main body. Had the principal form been present, it would have instantly detected the ice-attribute Peak Great Cultivator's concealment within the formation, thereby averting numerous complications.

Now, after a period of careful observation, the main body's IBMz15 had furnished the precise method to dismantle the existing array formation.

The two armored late-stage Golden Corpses focused their assault on the critical node responsible for breaking the array formation.

Before the armored late-stage Golden Corpses could breach the array formation, the two previously ice-sealed late-stage Golden Corpses managed to shatter their icy confinement first.

Deprived of the continuous ice crystal sealing, the overwhelmingly powerful late-stage Golden Corpses required only a brief interval to forcefully break free from their icy bonds.

Once liberated from the ice seal, they promptly donned their armor.

Upon identifying their adversary as a cunning ice-attribute Peak Great Cultivator, the late-stage Golden Corpses unleashed their full might, their armor rendering any Peak Great Cultivator utterly helpless.

With a resounding 'boom,' the two late-stage Golden Corpses shattered two ice pillars, causing the array formation enveloping Moon Viewing Peak to collapse into ruin.

The illusionary clone held the 'Heavenly Strike Thunder Hammer' at the ready for its 'Thunder Fall Skill,' while the other two late-stage Golden Corpses maintained their vigilance, awaiting the enemy's position.

A potent surge of water rules emanated through the vicinity. Li Shiming detected the aura of Water Escape, indicating the activation of a life-saving Jade Talisman, meticulously crafted by a formidable entity.

Subsequently, he witnessed a figure transform into a flowing stream of water, rapidly receding into the distance. The late-stage Golden Corpses found pursuit exceedingly difficult, and even the illusionary clone, despite possessing the Divine Foot Skill, might lack the requisite Qi to execute 'To Cross a Chasm in One Leap.' Even pursuit with such a technique would leave him too depleted to effectively engage the opponent.