Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1772 - 932: Scanning (2)
The formidable Luo Yuan paid no mind to these resources, as the absence of any Great Cultivators and the presence of only a Nascent Soul Mid-stage Cultivator meant the resources available were of exceedingly low quality.
Even sustaining these Cultivators would not demand a significant expenditure of resources.
Li Yuanba's gaze swept across each Cultivator, and through his 'Divine Eye', the IBMz15 on the Dongqi Continent meticulously recorded relevant data.
This was merely the prelude; with the avatar of Great Power Luo Yuan conspicuously absent, he grew considerably bolder.
He produced a drone designed for detecting radiation pollution and promptly deployed it.
The drone was augmented with a Concealing Array; having previously assessed the conditions of the Cultivators within the Yuqing Sect, he was confident that no Cultivator would detect the drone's stealthy presence.
The drone ascended, continuously surveying the terrain for radiation, furnishing the IBMz15 with additional data to meticulously study the effects of 'Great Dragon’s Fury'.
As the drone approached the vicinity of the Yuqing Sect’s main gate, its velocity diminished.
More granular data was subsequently acquired by the drone.
Li Yuanba observed that the radiation levels near the Yuqing Sect's mountain gate were remarkably low. Witnessing the diligent efforts of the Cultivators at work, he couldn't help but marvel at their capabilities.
By clearing away a superficial layer of the ground to mitigate radiation, it seemed an ability uniquely possessed by Cultivators.
However, radiation is not so easily eradicated; the scene suggested that rainfall occurred concurrently with the fallout of radioactive particles.
This precipitation facilitated the infiltration of radiation pollution into the subterranean layers beneath the Yuqing Sect’s mountain gate; unless the Yuqing Sect undertook the arduous task of purging all underground water sources, the radiation would persist indefinitely.
"The 'Great Dragon’s Fury' should be employed with extreme caution; the resultant pollution is truly appalling!" Li Yuanba exclaimed, his shock growing with each subsequent scan.
Had it not been for the Yuqing Sect's relentless provocation and their unfortunate timing, coinciding with the maiden deployment of 'Great Dragon’s Fury' and its lack of prior testing, the assault on their mountain gate would not have transpired.
Within the Cultivation World, energetic assaults unleashed by Nascent Soul Cultivators invariably leave behind persistent energy pollution.
Nevertheless, such energy pollution typically affects merely the surrounding environment, rendering it incapable of supporting the growth of Spirit Plants at most.
In stark contrast, radiation pollution not only devastates the environment and precludes Spirit Plant cultivation but also continuously afflicts living organisms within its radius, inflicting immeasurable harm.
Even artifacts imbued with spiritual properties will gradually lose their vitality if exposed to the affected area for extended periods.
The expansive reach of 'Great Dragon’s Fury' far surpasses the destructive potential of historical nuclear weaponry of comparable magnitude, likely attributable to its formulation utilizing premium grade-four 'Hell Disgust Crystal Essence' as its core component.
Just as Li Yuanba was manipulating the drone to gather intelligence around the Yuqing Sect’s mountain gate, the avatar of Great Power Luo Yuan materialized from the void.
The moment Great Power Luo Yuan's avatar coalesced, it detected an unseen object traversing the sky.
Extending a hand, he effortlessly ensnared the drone within an ethereal grasp formed of energy.
Before Great Power Luo Yuan could thoroughly examine his capture, the drone detonated with a resounding boom—an intentional act of self-destruction.
Every drone fabricated by Li Shiming was outfitted with a failsafe self-destruct mechanism, designed to thwart the dissemination of forbidden technology.
He ingeniously engineered the drone to emit minimal energy fluctuations by merging bygone technological principles with the esoteric arts of the Cultivation World. Many of these integrated technologies were utterly novel to this realm.
Should a Cultivator manage to acquire and dissect such a device, the consequences were unpredictable and potentially dire.
Despite the fact that technology from antiquity typically offers little unique insight when examined in isolation from a single drone, the crucial microchips integrated into the drone were meticulously crafted by Li Shiming within his advanced server room environment.
Even with the most sophisticated technological infrastructure present in the Cultivation World, the production of such specialized chips remained an impossibility.
Technological advancement is not attained by merely mastering the intricacies of a singular product; it necessitates a comprehensive ecosystem of foundational technologies. To engineer a drone, one must possess an entire technological lineage supporting such an endeavor, encompassing all tiers of technology from the most rudimentary to the most advanced.
Given the formidable cultivation prowess of Great Power Luo Yuan, a purely spiritual object based on Cultivation techniques would not typically self-destruct within his grasp. However, the drone's internal self-destruct sequence incorporated a multifaceted approach.
Although Great Power Luo Yuan succeeded in neutralizing the drone's remote control functions, thereby initiating the self-destruct protocol, the internal chip transmitted a command that triggered a synchronized surge of maximum energy from both the embedded runes and the internal power source. While he could suppress the energy originating from the runes, the power surge from the battery, regulated by intricate circuitry, operated beyond the scope of Great Power Luo Yuan's comprehensive understanding.
The avatar of the Great Power Luo Yuan was teetering on the edge of madness; his inability to prevent the self-destruction of a spiritual object was a monumental humiliation. Although his dignity had already been shattered by the annihilation of the Yuqing Sect’s mountain gate, this further insult was almost unbearable.
His divine sense immediately swept outwards, his gaze finally locking onto Li Yuanba.
Upon sensing the avatar of Great Power Luo Yuan seize control of his drone, Li Yuanba reacted instantly.
He unleashed his 'Divine Eye', peering eight thousand miles into his rear, and vanished the moment Great Power Luo Yuan’s avatar focused on him, reappearing another eight thousand miles away.
In that new region, countless Cultivators were present.
He altered his course, employing 'Step and Arrive' once more, propelling himself an additional eight thousand miles forward.
Concurrently, he projected a Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion Jian Family rescue sword light into the heavens, though not with the genuine intent of seeking aid.
Within the West Yan Continent, it was uncertain if any Jian Family Sword Cultivators were even stationed; even if they were, no ordinary Sword Cultivator possessed the might to impede the avatar of Great Power Luo Yuan.
His objective was to declare his presence, not just to Great Power Luo Yuan, but to every Cultivator within earshot.
If Great Power Luo Yuan were to pursue him relentlessly, the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion would undoubtedly be alerted, unless Great Power Luo Yuan intended to exterminate every single Cultivator in the vicinity.
Despite launching the rescue sword light, Li Yuanba did not cease his use of 'Step and Arrive'; while simultaneously initiating Sword Escape, he continued to utilize 'Step and Arrive', deploying his two most potent methods of locomotion.
Between the applications of 'Step and Arrive', he engaged Sword Escape for swift traversal.
Bolstered by the 'Speed Rule Imprint' enhancement of his Xingyi Sword, his Sword Escape achieved astonishing velocities.
In the midst of pursuing Li Yuanba, just as the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion Jian Family Sword Light blazed into existence in the sky, the avatar of Great Power Luo Yuan experienced a flicker of hesitation.
Was the provocation of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion truly worth it for a mere personal slight?
The Sword Elder of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion was no mere Great Power. While the Sword Elder’s temperament had mellowed with age, enraging him could incite him to descend upon the West Yan Continent.
Even an avatar of the Sword Elder, possessing the power of a single strike, represented a formidable threat that no Great Power would willingly provoke.
This brief moment of indecision afforded Li Yuanba the crucial window he needed to escape.
When Great Power Luo Yuan’s avatar shifted his focus once more, Li Yuanba had already covered a hundred thousand miles, reaching a distance where even the avatar found it challenging to pinpoint his location.
Furthermore, upon Li Yuanba’s entry into the sea, Great Power Luo Yuan completely lost all trace of his Qi.
A furious roar erupted from Great Power Luo Yuan as he unleashed a potent energy blast, instantly reducing half the Cultivators in the immediate vicinity to dust.
Previously, following the devastation of the Yuqing Sect’s mountain gate, the White Emperor Sect had dispatched these Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivators to lay siege, effectively containing his fury and preventing intervention.
However, as time wore on, his hope for the Yuqing Sect’s restoration dwindled, causing his internal rage to fester.
This latest provocation ignited his suppressed fury, unleashing it in an uncontrollable conflagration.
Even though this devastating strike consumed a significant portion of his power, his spirits were considerably lifted.
The Cultivators who had been surrounding the Yuqing Sect’s mountain gate had perceived their task as effortlessly simple, given the Yuqing Sect’s apparent lack of resistance.
Now, they understood the grave peril inherent in besieging the Yuqing Sect’s mountain gate; the devastating blow from Great Power Luo Yuan’s avatar resulted in the demise of nearly forty cultivators at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.
Despite the considerable distances separating these Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivators, they were all annihilated by a single, overwhelming strike.
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