Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1795 - 944: News

The Central State Continent has been enjoying a period of relative calm on the surface recently.

With the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion holding sway and having seized all resource points, the other five major powers found themselves unable to reclaim them for a considerable time.

Only the Luanyang Palace and Central State Commerce remained undiminished in strength. The Luanyang Palace, comprising exclusively female cultivators, generally abstains from involvement in the Cultivation World's politics.

Meanwhile, the Central State Commerce could ill afford to provoke the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion. The Sword Cultivators within this sect are notoriously overbearing and individually formidable; any targeting of Central State Commerce by them would spell disaster for all their trade routes.

This situation contributed to the apparent tranquility across the Central State Continent. The only entity causing disruptions was the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, though this behavior was hardly out of character for them.

In truth, all the major powers on the Central State Continent recognized that the ascension of Li Yuanba played a pivotal role in the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion's ascendancy.

Li Yuanba had recently achieved the pinnacle of Great Cultivator status. As a Sword Cultivator, consolidating his realm and deepening his comprehension of Sword Intent required frequent combat.

Consequently, he actively engaged in numerous missions. Such an indefatigable Peak Great Cultivator Sword Cultivator is exceptionally terrifying, his presence felt almost ubiquitously.

Especially in recent times, Li Yuanba's Sword Intent had undergone further refinement, leaving behind streaks of sword light—markers—in the skies above various Great Cultivator resource points.

These sword light marks serve as a declaration of a Sword Cultivator's identity. Any cultivator daring to cause trouble near such a mark would invite unending conflict with its owner.

Since Li Yuanba had placed his sword light marks at these Great Cultivator resource points, no other cultivator dared to make a move, even when valuable Spirit Medicines matured there.

This escalating dominance only amplified the growing resentment other major powers felt towards the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

As a result, Li Yuanba drew even more scrutiny, and clandestine machinations began to take shape.

Unaware of these brewing conspiracies, Li Yuanba piloted the 'Crossing Void Shuttle,' uneventfully journeying to escort Yin Shilan to the Luanyang Palace.

Upon the 'Crossing Void Shuttle' halting outside the Luanyang Palace's main gate, the Phoenix Palace Master emerged personally to receive them.

However, the Phoenix Palace Master's greeting was not primarily for Yin Shilan, but rather to welcome Li Yuanba and his phantom clone.

The phantom clone stood as Li Shiming's representative, while Li Yuanba himself had become the most celebrated Great Cultivator on the Central State Continent, his renown rivaling that of Li Shiming.

"Luanyang Palace extends its sincerest welcome to both of you. I have prepared exquisite Spiritual Fruits and Spiritual Tea within the Fengqi Palace!" the Phoenix Palace Master declared with a smile, gesturing for the phantom clone and Li Yuanba to enter.

Naturally, the Phoenix Palace Master's primary objective was to host Li Yuanba. As for the phantom clone, representing Li Shiming, he was already a familiar figure within Luanyang Palace, effectively considered akin to family, thus their relationship was exceptionally cordial.

Extremely few had managed to invite Li Yuanba. Since attaining widespread fame, numerous factions had sought to secure his presence as a guest, particularly for significant events, yet he had consistently declined.

Now that he had arrived at Luanyang Palace of his own volition, the Phoenix Palace Master was determined not to let this golden opportunity pass.

The Phoenix Palace Master and Li Yuanba had prior acquaintance, but this was before his ascension to Great Cultivator status. At that time, Li Yuanba showed promise, but now, he was the linchpin of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion's combat power, a vastly different standing.

"Then I shall not decline your kind invitation!" Li Yuanba responded with a smile.

The considerate approach of Luanyang Palace made it difficult for him to harbor animosity towards them; it seemed more prudent to consider them allies.

Furthermore, the existing connection between Li Shiming and Yin Shilan also served as a buffer, ensuring he would not take hostile action against Luanyang Palace.

Of course, should Luanyang Palace truly make him an enemy, he would not hesitate to retaliate without mercy.

As Li Yuanba accompanied the Phoenix Palace Master into Luanyang Palace, he immediately perceived numerous observant eyes upon him.

His senses, remarkably keen, detected no hostility behind these gazes, only an intense curiosity.

The Phoenix Palace Master also noticed several female cultivators from Luanyang Palace discreetly observing, with their numbers steadily increasing.

She understood the reason; one only needed to glance at Li Yuanba's striking features. Were her own Dao heart not robust, she too might have succumbed to his captivating appearance.

The female cultivators hailing from Luanyang Palace were by no means naive to the ways of the world. Considering the esteemed standing of Luanyang Palace, they were accustomed to interacting even with the core cultivators from various formidable powers.

It was certainly no simple feat to capture the interest of the female cultivators within Luanyang Palace, and even less so to draw the collective attention of a group of them.

Li Yuanba undeniably possessed the necessary qualities to draw these female cultivators' gaze, not solely due to his handsome appearance, but also because his cultivation level and social standing perfectly complemented his looks.

In times past, Li Shiming, despite matching Li Yuanba in both strength and status, was already betrothed. As Yin Shilan was their fellow disciple, even if the female cultivators harbored desires, they were unable to act upon them.

However, Li Yuanba presented a different scenario. Being unmarried, he embodied all the ideal traits that these female cultivators had only dreamed of finding.

With a helpless shake of her head, the Phoenix Palace Master discreetly sent out a sound transmission, causing the observing female cultivators to disperse as swiftly as startled rabbits.

Li Yuanba perceived everything that transpired but chose not to outwardly react.

The Phoenix Palace Master, fully aware of this, found the situation rather awkward to address directly, given the overt impoliteness displayed by her female disciples.

Within the grand hall of Fengqi Palace, the female cultivators had meticulously made all the necessary arrangements, anticipating the imminent arrival of their guests.

The assembled group took their positions, embodying roles of both hosts and guests, with the Phoenix Palace Master, as the primary host, occupying the seat of honor at the head of the table.

The phantom clone and Li Yuanba were seated at the principal positions to the left and right, respectively, while Yin Shilan took her place at the far end.

"Esteemed Mr. Li, it has been a considerable time since our last meeting, and I am quite surprised to see you have ascended to the level of a Peak Great Cultivator. Your innate talent can only be rivaled by that of the esteemed Mr. Li Shizhen!" the Phoenix Palace Master remarked with a warm smile directed at Li Yuanba.