Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1788 - 940: Guarding (Part 2)

Consider this: The Fourth Grade Spirit Tea expertly crafted by Li Shizhen stands as a pinnacle among Spiritual Teas within the Cultivation World. Brewing Inquiry Tea using Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea leaves only elevates its standing further.

"I request Yuan Ba to protect me!" Master Wu Ge declared without a second thought. Having just exchanged insights with Li Yuanba, he was in a spiritually receptive state, perfect for enjoying the premium Inquiry Tea. He bowed to Li Yuanba and made his request.

"No problem, Brother Wu, please!" Li Yuanba readily agreed, not refusing the plea.

This act demonstrated Master Wu Ge's trust. It's crucial to note that numerous Great Cultivators had gathered outside the Great Cultivator resource point, rendering the current location fraught with danger.

Master Wu Ge proceeded to brew the top-grade Inquiry Tea, dedicating himself wholeheartedly to savoring its exquisite flavor, entirely focused and undisturbed.

Meanwhile, Li Yuanba's consciousness extended into the formation of the Great Cultivator resource point, meticulously observing the external situation through its defenses.

Among the assembled Great Cultivators, only four were at the Peak Great Cultivator stage. He recognized one as Ren Mu from Central State Commerce, while the other three hailed from powerful superforces on different continents.

The evident decline of the five Central State Continent superforces meant that external superforces paid them less heed, increasingly focusing their attention on vying for Great Cultivator Spirit Medicine within the Central State.

Beyond the four Peak Great Cultivators, more than a dozen others were positioned near the peak realm.

This gathering of Great Cultivators undeniably represented a formidable force.

However, the situation still paled in comparison to the siege by the five superforces he had previously endured; therefore, he wasn't excessively concerned about these current Great Cultivators.

Raising his hand, he sent a beam of sword light soaring towards the heavens—this was the Sword Light of the Jian Family, originating from the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, a distinct signal revealing his identity.

The potent 'Chaos Sword Intent' unleashed its power as the sword light dispersed across the air, instilling a sense of awe and apprehension in every Great Cultivator who witnessed it.

"Could it possibly be Mr. Li Yuanba?" Master Ren Mu's expression tightened. From a distance, he bowed towards the Great Cultivator resource point, posing his question.

"Fellow Ren, let us enjoy tea together another time!" Li Yuanba's voice resonated from within the resource point.

"Since Mr. Li is standing guard here, I shall take my leave. I eagerly anticipate our next tea-tasting session!" Having confirmed Li Yuanba's presence defending the Great Cultivator resource point, Master Ren Mu departed without the slightest hesitation.

His figure ascended and flew in the opposite direction, rapidly vanishing into the void.

The remaining three Peak Great Cultivators exchanged hesitant glances, observing as the other Great Cultivators offered bows towards the resource point before departing one by one.

"Just look at that sword light!" One Peak Great Cultivator suddenly exclaimed, pointing towards the sword light hovering above the Great Cultivator resource point.

The other two Peak Great Cultivators also directed their gaze at the sword light, their astonishment growing as they realized the identity-revealing sword light remained fixed in mid-air, refusing to dissipate over time.

Under normal circumstances, such an identity-revealing sword light possesses a limited duration.

Once cast, the caster's connection to the sword light is severed.

Despite sensing this, the three Peak Great Cultivators noted that even after Li Yuanba had consciously severed his connection, the sword light persisted.

If this sword light were anchored to a physical object, it might endure for centuries or millennia. However, its unsupported hover in the void, maintaining its presence for such an extended period, indicated an astonishing mastery over the Sword Intent Rule.

The more the three Peak Great Cultivators probed its nature, the more profound their shock became. They perceived the sword light actively absorbing ambient energy from the void.

In such a state, the sword light could indeed sustain itself for considerable lengths of time.

A sword light that draws sustenance from the void and achieves persistent maintenance signified that Li Yuanba was on the cusp of the Half-step Great Ability Realm.

At this realization, the three Peak Great Cultivators abandoned any lingering doubt regarding prior rumors.

"Mr. Li, we shall now depart!" The three Peak Great Cultivators bowed in unison before turning and leaving.

Li Yuanba offered a faint smile. The sword light was a culmination of all his insights into 'Chaos Sword Intent' since his ascension to the Peak Great Cultivator Realm.

Imbued with the Sword Intent Rule, the manifested intent continuously absorbed energy from the void, sustaining itself perpetually.

This significant breakthrough was, in large part, thanks to the generous and selfless sharing of insights by Master Wu Ge.

"Phew!" Master Wu Ge exhaled, a divine luminescence swirling within his eyes as they fluttered open.

Li Yuanba observed Master Wu Ge, noting that his period of profound insight had lasted for an impressive hour and a half—a remarkably extended duration.

"Thanks to Yuan Ba, I feel I can progress further!" Suppressing his excitement, Master Wu Ge bowed to Li Yuanba and said.

"It’s Brother Wu’s own accumulation that suffices, the Inquiry Tea merely pushed it a step forward!" Li Yuanba replied kindly with a bow.

Master Wu Ge didn’t say much to express gratitude, knowing the debt of goodwill was immense.

In the Great Cultivator Realm, even a minor step requires tremendous opportunities to overcome.

With the life span of a Great Cultivator, many spend their entire lives hovering around the initial and mid-stages without progressing much.

Though Master Wu Ge did accumulate enough, the top-grade Inquiry Tea acted like a key, helping him unlock the door to his bottleneck.

This crucial role greatly aided Master Wu Ge.

After a moment, having stabilized his emotions, Master Wu Ge began checking the situation outside the formation.

Finding all Great Cultivators outside had disappeared, he spotted the Jian Family Sword Light overhead.

As a Sword Cultivator, he had a deeper understanding of the sword light above.

"Hiss!" He breathed sharply, realizing the vast gap between himself and Li Yuanba.

With two days until the Great Cultivator Spirit Medicine ripened, Master Wu Ge continued discussing insights with Li Yuanba, sharing his revelations post top-grade Inquiry Tea consumption.

Aware this was a rare opportunity, he knew he was sharing the most, but Li Yuanba’s insights were enlightening like a sacred blessing.

Besides, Li Yuanba’s talent and power on the Sword Cultivator path—his knowledge pales in comparison.

Li Yuanba would never refuse to discuss insights with Master Wu Ge, the IBMz15 continuously recorded the information from Master Wu Ge, converting it into data for Sword Intent studies.

Outside the resource point, cultivators approached and departed.

Initially, many Great Cultivators were startled by the Jian Family Sword Light, but as news spread of Li Yuanba’s sword light fixed in the void, some Great Cultivators specifically came to look.

Regardless, no Great Cultivator dared linger long here, swiftly departing to avoid misunderstandings with Li Yuanba.

Li Yuanba’s fierce reputation, established by the lives of 31 Great Cultivators from Central State Continent, exerted a strong deterrent to any Great Cultivator.

Until the Great Cultivator Spirit Medicine matured, collected by a dedicated Spirit Plant Master, the resource point faced no attacks.

"Yuan Ba, should the sword light remain here? With it present, this resource point would be safe from cultivators daring any notions!" Master Wu Ge said with a smile as the time for insights ended.

"I happened to gain insights and cast this sword light; let’s see how long it lasts here!" Li Yuanba shrugged indifferently and answered.

The dedicated Spirit Plant Master handed him the harvested Great Cultivator Spirit Medicine, which Li Yuanba took and stored.

This was part of his task, to carry the harvested Great Cultivator Spirit Medicine back to Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

"Brother Wu, I shall bid farewell!" Li Yuanba said with a smile.

Master Wu Ge reluctantly saw Li Yuanba out of the resource point, then flew into the sky to observe the sword light closely.

However, when within ten meters of the sword light, he dared not approach further—the ‘Chaos Sword Intent’ within stirred slightly as he neared ten meters.

Fearing that getting too close might provoke an attack from the ‘Chaos Sword Intent’, incurring harm or causing the sword light to dissipate prematurely, he hesitated to venture further.