Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1773 - 933: Scheming
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The 'Crossing Void Shuttle,' piloted by Li Yuanba, sliced rapidly through the vast ocean. Upon submerging, he noted that the Great Power Luo Yuan’s avatar had not given chase. Nevertheless, he maintained his course, accelerating his escape from the West Yan Continent at the highest possible speed.
After all, his objectives on the West Yan Continent had been met, and a return journey would prove exceedingly difficult.
He was acutely aware that being the target of a Great Power meant that should he be discovered again by Luo Yuan upon returning to West Yan Continent, the consequences could be dire indeed.
He was fully convinced that with the might of a Great Power, any attempt to flee would be futile if they genuinely intended to pursue him.
The Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion Jian Family Sword Light that Li Yuanba had unleashed proved instrumental, causing Great Power Luo Yuan to hesitate and thereby halting his pursuit.
Upon reaching the mountain gates of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, a Sword Cultivator managing daily operations approached him with questions, undoubtedly alerted by the Jian Family Sword Light originating from West Yan Continent.
A plea for help from Jian Family Sword Light, though no Sword Cultivator had promptly responded at the time, would inevitably be known within Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion due to their formidable intelligence network.
Consulting the task records within Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, the steward immediately surmised Li Yuanba's involvement, leading to the inquiries directed his way.
This is the clear advantage of having the backing of a supreme force. Observe Li Yuanba, who boldly provoked Great Power Luo Yuan, only for the pursuit to be halted by a single Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion Jian Family Sword Light.
Consider the stark contrast with Li Shiming, pursued by Luo Yuan’s avatar all the way to the Dongqi Continent in an attempt to capture him. The disparity lies solely in the differing backgrounds of these two individuals.
After dedicating several days to Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, Li Yuanba accepted another assignment.
However, given his current cultivation level, frequently undertaking tasks that vied for Great Cultivator resources became unfeasible.
The strength of a Peak Great Cultivator was only sufficient to contend for the abundant Great Cultivator resources, not to compete directly with ordinary Great Cultivators.
His accepted missions transitioned to combat-focused assignments, encompassing the pursuit of wanted fugitives from Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion and executing revenge missions.
In reality, considering his current capabilities, undertaking such tasks represented a degree of waste; however, he had an urgent need for combat experience to solidify his cultivation level.
Over the span of the subsequent decade, Li Yuanba's reputation burgeoned with remarkable speed.
Single-handedly, wielding but one sword, he had, within ten years, vanquished over a hundred prominent cultivators, including several Peak Great Cultivators, thus cementing his renown throughout the entire Cultivation World.
In stark contrast, Li Shiming had remained inactive for years, known almost exclusively for his remarkable alchemy skills.
The continuous engagement in combat by Li Yuanba significantly enhanced the prestige and standing of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.
A Peak Sword Cultivator Great Cultivator willingly undertaking a wide array of combat missions presented a formidable external threat, granting Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion a distinct advantage in various conflicts over the past decade.
Li Yuanba not only brought victories but also delivered substantial benefits to Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.
As Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion prospered, other factions inevitably suffered losses.
Particularly on the Central State Continent, where Li Yuanba had previously incurred the wrath of numerous groups, a council was convened to discuss his actions.
Within a makeshift dwelling, five Great Cultivators convened, each representing one of the five dominant super forces.
"I have summoned you all here for a purpose I am confident you all comprehend!" Master Cui Cheng addressed the assembled Great Cultivators, his tone heavy with gravity.
As a Peak Great Cultivator of the Infinite Sect, he ought to have commanded respect within the Cultivation World; however, his current reputation was in tatters, earning him the widely recognized moniker among cultivators of the 'Runaway Great Cultivator.'
In the Cultivation World, few achieve even a single nickname, let alone one that garners widespread recognition.
Yet he, the 'Runaway Great Cultivator,' was acknowledged as such by a multitude of cultivators, and even his peers would jestingly use this nickname.
After all, he had managed to evade Li Yuanba on three separate occasions. Consider the fate of cultivators who harbored enmity towards Li Yuanba; how many had survived!
He had initially intended to endure the situation, but with Li Yuanba's fame rapidly ascending, his own name often became mere background noise in the narratives of other cultivators discussing Li Yuanba.
This continued until he recognized that not only the Infinite Sect but also several other major super forces were beginning to view Li Yuanba's ascent with considerable apprehension.
Li Shiming served as the critical catalyst for this growing unease.
Li Shiming, through his singular actions, had effectively deterred the super forces from harboring ambitions toward the Dongqi Continent, thereby solidifying his position as unparalleled beneath the true Great Powers themselves.
The supreme powers of the Central State Continent were determined to prevent the rise of another Li Shiming, and Li Yuanba's burgeoning influence instilled in them the fear that he would inevitably become the next Li Shiming if left unchecked. These dominant forces found Li Shiming tolerable primarily because he lacked a significant backing, controlling only the resource-scarce Dongqi Continent. The scant resources of the Dongqi Continent were a negligible loss for them to concede to Li Shiming. Prior to his ascendance, these super forces merely provided indirect aid to the ruling factions overseeing the Dongqi. Without the endorsement of a major power, no matter Li Shiming's growth, he posed no genuine threat to them. However, Li Yuanba presented a stark contrast; his innate talent was extraordinarily fearsome. In a remarkably short period, he ascended to the level of a Peak Great Cultivator, demonstrating immense combat strength, sufficient to contend against numerous contemporaries at once. Should his progression continue without intervention, the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion could amass excessive power, thereby disrupting the delicate equilibrium among the Central State Continent's supreme powers. "Esteemed Cui, Li Yuanba is no simple adversary. Without a well-formulated strategy, the Beidou Sect will not be involved!" Great Cultivator Yu Chao of the Beidou Sect voiced his reluctance.