Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1794 - 943: Duke of Thunder_2

There is truly no rival to be found—he could sense that even with the deployment of all his abilities, surpassing the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining was an impossibility.

It could be stated that his current peak combat prowess resided within the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining, a force that had already exceeded Fourth Grade battle strength.

He procured a robe and presented it to the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining; this garment possessed the ability to alter its appearance at will.

The sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining, standing at 1.2 meters tall and equipped with a pair of wings, could also don this robe, which would spontaneously create two slits at the back, allowing for the extension of its wings.

"Contain your aura—your aura is far too potent!" Li Shiming, sensing the potent aura emanating from the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining, issued a stern command.

As its master, he remained unaffected by the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining's overwhelming aura.

Should another Peak Great Cultivator find themselves present, they would not be able to manage the situation as effortlessly as Li Shiming.

The powerful aura exuded by the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining, if truly unleashed in a populated area, would inevitably affect cultivators, regardless of whether they were allies or adversaries.

Even those cultivators possessing slightly lesser strength could potentially be subjugated directly by its sheer presence.

Li Shiming wished to prevent such a scenario from unfolding, particularly on the Dongqi Continent, where cultivators generally wielded less formidable strength—there were few who could withstand the potent aura of the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining.

Following his directive, the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining began the process of restraining its imposing aura.

Swiftly, the formidable aura that had previously surrounded the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining vanished completely, rendering it now akin to an unusual monkey, appearing rather unthreatening.

Who would ever suspect that such terrifying power lay dormant within such a diminutive form?

Li Shiming did not store the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining away; instead, he commanded it to follow him.

During this interim, he needed to meticulously analyze the current condition of the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining and diligently monitor the master contract that bound them.

"Shiming, you have returned; what is this creature?" Yin Shilan, upon spotting Li Shiming, promptly approached him, her curiosity piqued by the sight of the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining.

Li Shiming had been absent for a duration of one hundred days—the most extended separation they had experienced in several decades.

Considering that Li Shiming's cultivation realm had ascended to the zenith for a Great Cultivator, his dedicated cultivation time was remarkably brief, with the majority of his hours spent in the company of Yin Shilan.

This hundred-day absence had understandably instilled a degree of worry within Yin Shilan.

"This is my newly acquired Spiritual Pet—the Duke of Thunder!" Li Shiming opted not to disclose the true circumstances to Yin Shilan, primarily because elucidating the complex process of refining the 'Flying Night Demon' would prove exceedingly difficult. He simply devised a plausible explanation, coincidentally bestowing a name upon the sharp-beaked, ferocious-toothed Corpse Refining.

The appellation "Duke of Thunder" was inspired by its physical resemblance, bearing a strong likeness to the legendary Duke of Thunder.

"I sense an abundance of spiritual power within me; I am poised to break through to the Great Cultivator Realm imminently!" Yin Shilan, showing little concern for the new Spiritual Pet named Duke of Thunder, instead beamed with a smile as she shared this auspicious news with Li Shiming.

Throughout this period, Li Shiming's phantom clone had faithfully remained by her side within the cavernous dwelling.

She felt that this momentous piece of good news ought to be conveyed directly to Li Shiming himself, rather than merely to a mere clone, to truly hold significance.

"I have thoroughly studied the 'Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique'; it would be most beneficial for you to ascend in conjunction with Little Phoenix; I shall prepare the necessary Elixir Pills for your ascension!" Upon hearing this declaration, Li Shiming's heart swelled with delight, and he simultaneously offered his strategic recommendation.

Yin Shilan's cultivation progression could not be characterized as swift when compared to his own pace or that of his clone, Li Yuanba.

Li Shiming's expectations for Yin Shilan centered on steadfast advancement; she was not required to possess formidable combat prowess, but rather her cultivation should primarily aim at elevating her realm rather than mastering intricate combat techniques.

Yin Shilan's cultivation speed consistently outpaced that of other cultivators at comparable stages, facilitated by the generous consumption of numerous Spirit Pills.

The 'Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique' necessitates that a cultivator engage in joint training with their Spiritual Pet Phoenix, drawing upon its essence to enhance the inherent quality of their spiritual power.

Her Spiritual Pet—Little Phoenix—was perpetually provided with Spirit Pills designed to augment its strength, enabling it to reach the peak of the Fourth Grade Middle Stage at an early juncture.

"That is precisely my own thought as well!" Yin Shilan readily concurred, nodding in agreement.

"To ensure a more secure ascension, I strongly advise a visit to Luanyang Palace; ascending to the Great Cultivator realm there offers enhanced security!" Li Shiming pondered the matter carefully before making this suggestion.

"Would this cause any inconvenience?" Yin Shilan inquired with a touch of hesitation.

During her previous sojourn to Central State, she had been subjected to an assault, an incident that nearly resulted in the demise of the phantom clone.

Her personal safety was not her primary concern; rather, she apprehended the potential of inadvertently implicating Li Shiming.

"Worry not, I shall entrust Li Yuanba with overseeing matters; furthermore, I am contemplating bestowing the Duke of Thunder upon him, presenting a perfect opportunity for them to journey together!" Li Shiming declared with a warm smile.

Although Li Shiming had no intention of departing the Dongqi Continent, any potential enemy would at least be of the Great Power caliber; the Duke of Thunder beside him wasn't sufficient for such threats.

Li Yuanba presented a different scenario; his formidable strength notwithstanding, Li Shiming's experience suggested that any force targeting Li Yuanba would likely deploy a Half-step Great Power opponent.

Given that the Duke of Thunder was the only battle strength capable of contending with a Half-step Great Power, Li Shiming had specifically refined the Duke to counteract Great Powers.

Even though the Duke of Thunder currently possessed only Half-step Great Power strength, upon achieving a similar level himself and acquiring more knowledge, he might even refine a genuine 'Flying Night Demon'.

"That's wonderful!" Yin Shilan beamed, fully aware of the exceptionally close bond shared between Li Shiming and Li Yuanba.

Li Shiming dedicated one hundred days to return with the Spiritual Pet, the Duke of Thunder, bestowing it upon Li Yuanba with a simple word.

Even without detailed knowledge of the Duke of Thunder's exact power, Yin Shilan understood that any Spiritual Pet accompanying Li Shiming possessed at least Peak Great Cultivator strength.

Yin Shilan found no need for excessive inquiry, confident that Li Shiming would convey any information pertinent to her.

If something remained unsaid, it was simply too complex to articulate.

Three days hence, Li Yuanba made his appearance at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect on the Dongqi Continent, arriving to escort Yin Shilan.

A phantom clone continued its vigil with Yin Shilan, now augmented by another Nascent Soul, this one obtained from the Great Cultivator Le of Feiyu Sect.

With the Nascent Soul of a Peak Great Cultivator, the phantom clone could now unleash true Peak Great Cultivator strength, a formidable asset alongside Li Yuanba, the Duke of Thunder, the Golden Winged Dapeng, and the Late-stage Golden Corpse – more than enough for escorting Yin Shilan, and potent enough to assault a major sect's stronghold.

Li Yuanba generously gifted his Late-stage Golden Corpse to the phantom clone, which now boasted three Late-stage Golden Corpses; having acquired the Duke of Thunder, these were no longer essential to him.

Their journey commenced utilizing a top-tier Fourth Grade 'Crossing Void Shuttle', charting a course across the sea towards Luanyang Palace on the Central State Continent.

For any entity contemplating an ambush, discovering Yin Shilan's precise location amidst the vast expanse of the sea would prove an impossible feat.

After ensuring Yin Shilan's safe departure, Li Shiming retreated to the very location where the Duke of Thunder had been refined; he was in possession of the corpse belonging to the Half-step Great Power, Lian Lei.

Concluding the final stages of the previous refinement process, he prepared to embark on another, aiming to forge another formidable battle strength at the Half-step Great Power level.

Solely his soul possessed the requisite power; otherwise, a single entity like the Duke of Thunder would completely occupy his soul's Contract Space.

With the computational power of 191 simulated brains, he estimated that powerful contracts like the Duke of Thunder's would accommodate roughly 191 such entities, a figure far from the ultimate limit.

The objective remained the same – to refine a corpse surpassing the Duke of Thunder in might, with the Half-step Great Power Lian Lei being a candidate superior to the Half-step Great Power Yang Xing.

Nevertheless, this refinement alteration was relatively minor; both Lian Lei and Yang Xing were Thunder Cultivator Half-step Great Powers originating from Yuqing Sect, implying that their eventual refined forms would likely exhibit negligible differences.

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