Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1778 - 935: Fierce Battle (Part 2)

Upon his arrival, Li Yuanba detected the presence of several formidable cultivators. Rather than engaging them directly, he rapidly ascended, heading in a singular direction.

A startling spectacle unfolded as approximately eight thousand sword lights erupted, catching thirty great cultivators off guard. They swiftly mobilized their defenses against the dazzling onslaught of blade energy.

However, as their attacks met the spectral blades, a disconcerting realization dawned upon them.

"Quickly, locate Li Yuanba’s true form! This is merely an illusionary tactic!" Great Cultivator Yu Chao urgently commanded.

As the controller of the 'Beidou Formation Map,' Yu Chao naturally assumed the role of commander. Even the other peak great cultivators, despite their own ambitions, could not exert the same level of control over the unfolding situation as he.

Unbeknownst to him, his very words solidified Li Yuanba's precise location.

Earlier, when Li Yuanba had uttered his initial statement, the system IBMz15 could only ascertain a general vicinity.

Now, however, Li Yuanba was positioned within the hidden spatial nexus of the Beidou Array. This proximity allowed him to perceive Great Cultivator Yu Chao's voice with exceptional clarity, furnishing IBMz15 with the amplified data needed for an unerringly accurate judgment.

Li Yuanba's velocity was simply phenomenal. Empowered by the 'Speed Rule Imprint' embedded within the Spirit Treasure 'Xingyi Sword,' his Sword Escape technique annihilated distance, achieving an almost instantaneous effect on the chaotic battlefield.

Great Cultivator Yu Chao was suspended a meter above the ground, cross-legged, with an ancient scroll unfurled above his head.

His Divine Sense plunged into the scroll, frantically seeking the whereabouts of Li Yuanba.

Despite his profound expertise in formations, the 'Beidou Formation Map' was a relatively recent acquisition.

This artifact, once wielded by a supreme being, was now in his possession largely thanks to Li Yuanba's actions.

This unfamiliarity with the artifact, combined with the sheer volume of swords Li Yuanba had deployed, prevented him from immediately pinpointing Li Yuanba's true form.

"Urgh!" Suddenly, Great Cultivator Yu Chao's body seized up rigidly as he finally detected Li Yuanba's actual presence.

Simultaneously, a chilling, formidable sword intent assaulted him from behind. He had never conceived that Li Yuanba would breach the very heart of the formation.

He desperately wished to intervene and reclaim the life-preserving artifact bestowed by a mighty figure.

Alas, he was a fraction of a second too late. The primary reason for this delay was the sheer, unbelievable speed of Li Yuanba's Xingyi Sword.

Upon glimpsing Great Cultivator Yu Chao, Li Yuanba disengaged from his Sword Escape state. The Xingyi Sword then unleashed its devastating arc.

Grimly ironic was the fact that Great Cultivator Yu Chao, in his absolute confidence in the 'Beidou Formation Map,' had neglected to activate any personal defensive treasures, relying solely on a mystical shield.

However, facing the might of the Spirit Treasure Xingyi Sword and the overwhelming 'Chaos Sword Intent,' a peak great cultivator's defensive spell shield offered protection hardly superior to having none at all.

The protective barrier offered no resistance, barely even a moment's impediment, as the Xingyi Sword pierced directly through Great Cultivator Yu Chao's torso.

The 'Chaos Sword Intent' unleashed its fury upon both his physical form and his Nascent Soul. Even upon Li Yuanba's initial entry into the Great Cultivator Realm, he possessed the power to obliterate the physical body and Nascent Soul of a peak great cultivator.

Now, the 'Chaos Sword Intent,' within mere moments of infiltrating Great Cultivator Yu Chao's being, extinguished every vestige of life.

Li Yuanba's figure materialized beside Great Cultivator Yu Chao's lifeless form. His gaze fixed upon the 'Beidou Formation Map,' still suspended in the air.

"A fifth-grade treasure… they truly hold me in high esteem!" he mused, a grin spreading across his face as his divine sense swept over the artifact.

Without a flicker of hesitation, he initiated the Master Recognition Technique upon the 'Beidou Formation Map.'

Unexpectedly, the 'Beidou Formation Map' lacked the imprint of a supreme being's recognition. Had it been present, Li Yuanba would have sought the assistance of Sword Elder.

The 'Beidou Formation Map' differed from other treasures; its complete mastery required absolute recognition before it could be wielded effectively.

Following the recognition process, an immediate connection was forged with the 'Beidou Formation Map.' Through it, Li Yuanba surveyed the broader situation, discerning the positions of the other great cultivators.

He couldn't suppress a sharp intake of breath; he hadn't anticipated such a vast congregation of cultivators assembling to intercept him.

Recognizing some of the assembled cultivators, he identified the powerful factions participating in this grand encirclement.

Of the five paramount super forces on the Central State Continent, all except Central State Commerce and Luanyang Palace had dispatched their elites to join this siege.

Central State Commerce hesitated to provoke the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion. Were they to incur its wrath, a mere contingent of sword cultivators could sever the vital trade routes upon which Central State Commerce depended.

As for Luanyang Palace, its involvement in the affairs of the cultivation world was exceedingly rare, typically only occurring when its own interests were directly threatened.

Li Yuanba let out a chilling smile. He realized that all these assembled great cultivators were currently ensnared within the Beidou Array, meticulously constructed by the 'Beidou Formation Map.' Escape, for them, was now an impossibility.

The trap meticulously set for Li Yuanba inadvertently ensnared its creators.

"Yu Chao has fallen! The 'Beidou Formation Map' has changed hands! Quickly, break the formation, or we are doomed!" A powerful cultivator of the Beidou Sect bellowed a desperate warning upon learning of Great Cultivator Yu Chao's demise.

No cultivator comprehends the sheer terror of the 'Beidou Formation Map' better than those from the Beidou Sect; within its confines, escape becomes a near impossibility.

Despite the extensive knowledge of formations held by the other great cultivators of the Beidou Sect, their efforts proved woefully inadequate against the Beidou Array, meticulously arranged by the 'Beidou Formation Map' itself.

This inadequacy was not their fault, as even Li Yuanba only grasped the true might of the 'Beidou Formation Map' after he had fully mastered it.

It could be asserted that the 'Beidou Formation Map,' while in Great Cultivator Yu Chao's possession, barely exhibited thirty percent of its actual potential.

The efficacy of the 'Beidou Formation Map's' power is directly proportional to the wielder's mastery over formations.

The 'Beidou Formation Map' houses an almost infinite spectrum of formation variations, and the cultivator controlling it must skillfully deploy these variations to unleash its full power.

Great Cultivator Yu Chao's understanding of formations was respectable, but due to the limited time he possessed the 'Beidou Formation Map,' his command over its power was restricted to a mere thirty percent.

"Amitabha!" Great Venerable Ming Hai was the first to react, inwardly decrying Great Cultivator Yu Chao's lack of skill. With a sweeping gesture, he unleashed a small treasure shaped like a bell, crackling with lightning.

This artifact was the 'Thunder Sound Bell' from Da Leiyin Temple, an exquisite creation by the temple's bodhisattvas, inspired by their formidable 'Thunder Sound Divine Ability.'

The 'Thunder Sound Bell' possesses the power to shatter an enemy's soul, and as a fifth-grade treasure designed to pierce the soul, its destructive capability is undeniable.

As the 'Thunder Sound Bell' ascended into the sky, it began to emit a continuous series of thunderous sounds.

What started as a faint rumble in the distance rapidly intensified into a deafening roar, growing ever louder in the ears.

The thunderous sound emanating from the 'Thunder Sound Bell' is a manifestation of Supreme Yang soundwaves, capable of targeting and attacking the soul of specific individuals as directed by the owner's intent.

Even if Great Venerable Ming Hai was uncertain of Li Yuanba's precise location, as long as he knew Li Yuanba was within the general vicinity, his guided 'Thunder Sound Bell' could automatically lock onto the target.

Li Yuanba could sense the approaching thunder, and its intensity in his ears grew ceaselessly, causing a profound tremor within his very soul, accompanied by an overwhelming sense of dizziness.

He recognized that succumbing to dizziness at this critical juncture would spell his doom; despite his control over the 'Beidou Formation Map,' the sheer number of adversaries made it incredibly difficult to sustain his defenses, especially before initiating any counter-attacks.

With so many cultivators attempting to breach the formation, maintaining his hold was proving to be an immense challenge. Should they succeed, he would be left utterly vulnerable to his enemies.

From the distant Dongqi Continent, Li Shiming's brow furrowed slightly. He then deployed one of his auxiliary brains to remotely direct Li Yuanba's actions.

As for Li Yuanba's soul, Li Shiming had already drawn the Xingyi Sword into his own body, positioning it to intercept the onslaught from the 'Thunder Sound Bell.'

The soul-assaulting thunderous waves from the 'Thunder Sound Bell' reached Li Shiming's consciousness, causing his soul to tremble. However, with the power distributed across his one hundred and ninety-one brains, the impact of the thunderous attack was divided, allowing each individual brain to withstand it with relative ease.