Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1768 - 930: Emerging from Seclusion (Part 2)

Within the realm of cultivation, a feat like this by an alchemy master is virtually unheard of, with the exception of Li Shiming, who possesses the skill to manipulate space with an astonishing 0.05-nanometer precision for his alchemy practices.

Over the span of several decades, apart from assisting various prominent cultivators in their alchemy endeavors, Li Shiming has begun the process of refining the vast quantities of spirit medicine acquired from these great cultivators into potent spirit pills.

It is through this extensive alchemy work that a significant number of top-grade spirit pills for great cultivators have become available.

The delivery of twenty top-grade spirit pills for great cultivators to Li Yuanba yielded results that surpassed all expectations.

With each pill consumed, Li Yuanba's cultivation level experienced a noticeable and rapid ascent.

Considering that these pills are the condensed essence from a hundred furnaces of great cultivator spirit pills, their remarkable efficacy is entirely understandable.

Li Shiming holds a monopoly on the creation of great cultivator spirit pills throughout the cultivation world. He was able to secure a substantial supply of great cultivator spirit medicine from the divine palace located in Cloud Island Sea; without this, the forging of top-grade spirit pills for great cultivators would have remained an impossibility.

Li Yuanba opened his mouth, and the five jade bottles positioned before him spontaneously uncorked, releasing the spirit pills within to fly directly into his mouth.

This particular set of pills is designed to aid in reaching the peak of the great cultivator stage, and they are all of the highest quality.

For cultivators of average standing, obtaining even a single one of these pills is an immense challenge, yet he now possesses all five.

As the five high-level spirit pills for great cultivators were assimilated, his aura began to surge with incredible intensity.

The formidable 'chaos sword intent' erupted from within him involuntarily, its fluctuations mirroring the rise and fall of his inner aura.

"Has this young one's cultivation truly reached such heights?" Elder Sword mused aloud in surprise as he observed the energetic activity emanating from Li Yuanba's secluded cave.

The considerable disturbance originating from the grotto had naturally captured his attention.

However, Li Yuanba was no longer the novice cultivator he once was. Furthermore, the greatly enhanced defensive formations surrounding his grotto prevented Elder Sword from intruding as casually as he might have in the past.

"Elder Sword, how is Yuanba progressing?" Jian Wuwei inquired with urgency upon his arrival, having heard the commotion and witnessing Elder Sword's astonished reaction.

Elder Sword cast a glance at Jian Wuwei, extended his hand, and delivered a firm slap that nearly sent Jian Wuwei to the ground.

"You fortunate fellow, to be blessed with such a disciple!" Elder Sword remarked with evident envy.

Every cultivator dreams of having a disciple like this.

"You still haven't told me how Yuanba is doing," Jian Wuwei persisted, feeling somewhat put out.

"Your disciple is currently breaking through to the apex of the great cultivator realm. Based on the aura, this advancement should proceed without significant obstacles!" Elder Sword explained with a broad smile.

This news struck Jian Wuwei with profound astonishment.

He was intimately familiar with the challenges and rarity of reaching the peak great cultivator realm.

Why is it that even the most powerful factions, within the same period, can boast at most one or two cultivators at the peak great cultivator level?

This scarcity is not due to a lack of resources within these super forces, but rather stems from the extreme rarity of cultivators possessing the innate talent required to ascend to the peak great cultivator level—each individual is, without question, a prodigy among great cultivators.

Consequently, Jian Wuwei's shock upon learning that Li Yuanba was on the verge of reaching the peak great cultivator level far eclipsed his surprise during Li Yuanba's initial ascension to the great cultivator stage.

In such a remarkably short period, Li Yuanba had advanced from the initial great cultivator stage to the peak great cultivator stage.

Reflecting on his own cultivation, which had not yet reached the middle peak of the Nascent Soul stage, Jian Wuwei began to harbor doubts about his own inherent potential.

"If Yuanba achieves the peak great cultivator level, does that not imply he has a substantial chance of becoming a supreme powerhouse?" Jian Wuwei asked, his voice filled with excitement.

"That possibility certainly exists!" Elder Sword affirmed after a brief moment of contemplation.

Elder Sword considered the historical records of all peak great cultivators in the cultivation world and compared their trajectories to those who eventually became supreme powerhouses; cultivators who reach the peak great cultivator stage at such a young age possess a high probability of achieving supreme powerhouse status.

While Jian Wuwei was speaking, he abruptly sensed a terrifying sword intent breaching the formation surrounding Li Yuanba's grotto.

Confronted by this immense sword intent, he felt an overwhelming pressure on his mind.

Elder Sword swiftly intervened, shielding him from the direct impact of the sword intent and neutralizing its effects.

"This sword intent is only marginally inferior to the sword intent contained within the 'Sword Intent Stele.' He might become the one sword cultivator capable of restoring the 'Sword Intent Stele's' original power!" Elder Sword declared, his admiration for the 'chaos sword intent' palpable.

Li Yuanba's aura finally stabilized at the peak great cultivator level. He could feel his strength, as a pure peak great cultivator sword cultivator, imbued with an indescribable sharpness.

It felt as though the world held no power to obstruct his sword intent, though he recognized it as an illusion born from his recent breakthrough.

He quickly recalibrated his thoughts, remembering that his original body, Li Shiming, had lingered at the peak great cultivator level for decades; no matter how potent his duplicate, it couldn't match that established level.

Nevertheless, his combat effectiveness had amplified manifold.

Among the current peak great cultivators, perhaps only his original body, Li Shiming, could withstand his full-powered sword strike.

Based on the peak great cultivators he had encountered alongside Li Shiming, not a single one could endure such an assault at full strength.

Emerging from his cultivation advancement, Li Yuanba detected the auras of Sword Elder and Jian Wuwei outside his secluded chamber.

He concentrated his 'chaos sword intent' and opened the grotto.

"Greetings, Sword Elder, greetings, Master!" He stepped out of the cave, offering a respectful bow to both Sword Elder and Jian Wuwei.

"Yuanba, congratulations! The pavilion will grant you access to all core scriptures. Furthermore, when you decide to establish your own grotto heaven, the pavilion will provide a treasure essential for its construction!" Sword Elder declared with a smile.

"Thank you, Sword Elder!" Li Yuanba conveyed his sincere gratitude.

He understood that such exceptional benefits were not bestowed upon every peak great cultivator in the history of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

The treasure required for constructing a grotto heaven is referred to as a heavenly mechanism treasure.

Even the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion possessed a very limited number of these heavenly mechanism treasures.

It was rumored that these treasures had often been utilized by individuals nearing the great power stage.

If half-step great powers attempted to build a grotto heaven using heavenly mechanism treasures and ultimately failed after years of cultivation, the sect would reclaim these treasures to prevent their destruction alongside the grotto heaven.

This contributed to the residual aura imprinted upon the heavenly mechanism treasures within the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, alongside their diminished internal energy.

Regardless of their condition, heavenly mechanism treasures were counted among the most prized possessions in the cultivation world.

Whether Li Yuanba could obtain superior heavenly mechanism treasures from Li Shiming's original body remained uncertain, particularly those suited for a sword cultivator.

Therefore, the treasure offered by the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion was undoubtedly tailored for sword cultivators.

"Yuanba, your master has nothing more to bestow upon you!" Jian Wuwei remarked.

Despite his desire to aid Li Yuanba, now that Li Yuanba had reached the peak great cultivator level, his standing within the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion had instantly soared, placing him above all sword cultivators except for Sword Elder and another peak great cultivator, Jian Tianyi.

"Master, what you have already done is more than I could ever ask for!" Li Yuanba replied with a smile.

He cherished his training and his life at the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, largely due to the favor he received from Jian Wuwei.

The reason Sword Elder showed such keen interest in him was directly linked to his status as Jian Wuwei's disciple.

"Well, Wuwei, you must also redouble your cultivation efforts and catch up quickly! Yuanba, the 'Sword Intent Stele' will now prioritize your access, allowing you to gain insights whenever its energy is replenished!" Sword Elder indicated.

Sword Elder's intention was to provide further assistance to Li Yuanba, not only to enhance his martial prowess but also to address the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion's comparatively limited support for Li Yuanba.

An examination of the cultivation resources Li Yuanba had utilized revealed a minimal dependency on the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion's offerings.

Sword Elder felt compelled to compensate Li Yuanba through alternative means, thereby solidifying his loyalty to the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.