Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1759 - 926: Secrets

"Mr. Ren, I require information regarding the Yuqing Sect!" Li Shiming declared with a grin.

This request seemed straightforward, yet Ren Mu’s countenance shifted to a serious mien upon hearing Li Shiming's words.

"Mr. Li, do you harbor intentions of exacting revenge upon the Yuqing Sect? And to what degree do you plan this retribution?" Master Ren Mu inquired, his voice deep as he contemplated for a moment.

His query was somewhat veiled, yet he posed it nonetheless.

"What precisely do you mean by that?" Li Shiming returned, not entirely grasping Master Ren Mu's underlying intent.

"Should Mr. Li only aim to target the Yuqing Sect's resource nodes and their long-distance trade routes, I can furnish the most comprehensive intelligence on these matters. Indeed, numerous major powers have their sights set on the Yuqing Sect's assets during its current period of vulnerability. The information pertaining to these aspects is quite exhaustive and is regularly updated!" Master Ren Mu stated with gravity.

"And what if the revenge is directed towards the Yuqing Sect's main mountain gate?" Li Shiming probed further.

"I cannot endanger you, Mr. Li. While Central State Commerce certainly possesses extensive intelligence concerning the Yuqing Sect's mountain gate, your current cultivation is by no means sufficient for such a retribution. I do not know the specific methods you envision for this revenge, but you must understand one crucial point: unless the foundational Great Powers of the Yuqing Sect are defeated and not succeeded, or if the Yuqing Sect willingly withdraws from the ranks of major powers, the Yuqing Sect will simply never truly fall!" Master Ren Mu articulated, shaking his head.

"I did indeed witness the avatar of the Great Power Luo Yuan; its might was astonishingly formidable!" Li Shiming recollected the pursuit and concurred.

"Mr. Li, despite your status as a Peak Great Cultivator, your origins are still rather humble. The Ten Thousand Beast Sect lacks the relevant esoteric knowledge, hence your unfamiliarity with the true underpinnings of a superpower like the Yuqing Sect," Master Ren Mu explained after a brief pause.

Li Shiming was taken aback; he felt on the cusp of uncovering a profound secret of the Cultivation World.

"Throughout the millennia-spanning history of the Yuqing Sect and similar major powers, aside from the established Great Powers residing within the sects, there have always been exceptionally gifted individuals who, by dominating their respective eras, also ascend to become Great Powers!" Master Ren Mu elaborated, his voice resonating with depth.

Li Shiming was genuinely astounded; he had always operated under the assumption that each superpower housed only a single Great Power.

The revelation that superpowers might harbor additional Great Powers was unexpected, and if true, he had significantly underestimated their true might.

"That can't be right; why have I never encountered such information?" He suddenly thought of something and questioned Master Ren Mu.

In truth, though he hailed from the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, his powerful avatar, Li Yuanba, originated from the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion. Within that Pavilion, as confirmed by Jian Wuwei, there was solitary Great Power: the Sword Elder. Given Jian Wuwei's position within the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, any secrets would have been nearly impossible to conceal from him. While his personal realm might not have been of the highest order, the veracity of his statements was exceptionally reliable.

"This touches upon certain hidden matters, yet these secrets are disseminated amongst the major powers, so revealing them to you is permissible. The Great Powers we are aware of, such as Great Power Luo of the Yuqing Sect, are merely what are known as Inheritor Great Powers." Master Ren Mu carefully chose his words as he continued, "Inheritor Great Powers are those who inherit the cave-heaven legacy of a superpower. They are permanently bound to their respective sects and, despite wielding considerable influence, are inherently restricted!"

Li Shiming nodded; this was a concept he had some familiarity with.

For instance, the Sword Elder's Sword Cave Heaven was intrinsically linked to the mountain gate of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion and could not be relocated at will. Furthermore, the Jade Pearl Cave Heaven he acquired at Cloud Island Sea was also a bound cave-heaven, though under peculiar circumstances, it was tethered to a small island. Such cave-heavens presented significant inconveniences; owing to their fixed geographical anchors, access and egress were exclusively through designated teleportation arrays, rendering them immobile. If all the cave-heavens Li Shiming possessed were of this nature, his mobility would be severely limited, confining him to a single location for entering and exiting the cave-heaven.

Currently, the Ten Thousand Beast Sect housed four cave-heavens, all of which were fixed in nature.

"Distinguished from inheritor great powers, there exists another category of Great Powers. These individuals forge their own cave-heavens through sheer personal capability. Since these self-created cave-heavens are mobile, such Great Powers can traverse freely, unburdened by any sect affiliations!" Master Ren Mu expounded further.

Li Shiming felt a jolt of alarm; if such formidable Great Powers truly existed, who in the entirety of the world could possibly withstand their might?

‘Could the Cultivation World truly house such immensely powerful beings?’ Li Shiming inquired, his voice laced with doubt.

‘In the span of the last three millennia, none have emerged. Based on my knowledge, the Yuqing Sect did indeed possess a Free Great Power, but you need not fret about it; all such Free Great Powers invariably depart from their sects. Their exact locations remain unknown to me, only that they venture forth in the pursuit of loftier ambitions!’ Master Ren Mu confirmed.

‘Are you implying it would be most prudent to refrain from assaulting the Yuqing Sect’s mountain stronghold, to prevent the potential return of that Yuqing Sect Free Great Power?’ Li Shiming partially apprehended Master Ren Mu’s subtle implication.

‘Naturally, if you possess a method to achieve your objective without leaving any discernible evidence, then it would pose no problem. Just ensure your actions remain undetected. Otherwise, should that Free Great Power make a return to the Yuqing Sect, not a single soul could impede their intentions!’ Master Ren Mu stated with utmost gravity.

‘My sincere gratitude, Master Ren, for imparting this vital information!’ Li Shiming offered a profound bow.