Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1798 - 945: Discovery (2)

Activating 'Telepathy', Li Yuanba noted that with the competition not yet commenced, the assembled great cultivators were in a state of repose.

The proximity of these powerful individuals ensured a certain decorum; an unannounced assault would undoubtedly draw the ire and combined forces of the remaining cultivators.

This environment made Li Yuanba's 'Telepathy' exceptionally useful. While he couldn't directly access the thoughts of the great cultivators, save for the two at the peak, he could discern the emotional states of the others.

Upon sensing Great Cultivator Wei Lang, Li Yuanba was taken aback by the potent confidence radiating from him.

Had Great Cultivator Wei Lang been a peak great cultivator himself, this display would have been unremarkable.

However, Wei Lang was merely a great cultivator nearing the apex, and with at least two peak great cultivators present, Li Yuanba questioned the source of such assurance.

Li Yuanba's 'Telepathy' confirmed this unwavering confidence as an authentic deep-seated emotion, leaving no room for doubt.

Though Great Cultivator Wei Lang's robe bore no sect insignia, his pronounced fire spiritual power strongly suggested affiliation with the Infinite Sect.

Having encountered numerous cultivators from the Infinite Sect, Li Yuanba was intimately familiar with the cultivation method auras emanating from the powerful figures of the Central State Continent, even if unfamiliar with those from beyond.

A seemingly confident great cultivator from the Infinite Sect, disregarding the presence of two peak powerhouses, presented a highly suspicious profile.

While contemplating these observations, Li Yuanba further concealed his identity as a sword cultivator.

He maintained a portion of his focus on Great Cultivator Wei Lang, awaiting the competition's commencement.

In the interim, additional great cultivators arrived, though no further peak experts materialized.

This scarcity was partly attributed to the volatile circumstances on the West Yan Continent, particularly a powerful figure whose sect had been destroyed, raising concerns about potential erratic behavior.

It was widely known that this formidable individual had previously annihilated a significant number of Nascent Soul cultivators simultaneously; a great power acting recklessly invited devastating consequences.

Furthermore, the general scarcity of peak great cultivators and those approaching that realm contributed to the reduced number of participants in this resource competition, especially after prior conflicts had claimed many lives.

"It appears our competition will consist solely of the two of us this time!" declared a peak great cultivator, rising and addressing another with a smile as the appointed hour approached.

"Before we begin, let us address the other great cultivators present, to prevent any opportunistic interference!" the second peak great cultivator concurred, nodding in agreement.

His words immediately put the other great cultivators on edge.

While a unified front might have offered a slim chance against the two peak experts, the disparate origins of the assembled cultivators rendered such cooperation improbable.

None were inclined to depart preemptively.

Li Yuanba remained still, his attention fixed on Great Cultivator Wei Lang.

He found it peculiar that Wei Lang, despite his evident confidence, showed no inclination to assert himself, instead displaying a subtle impatience as he scanned his surroundings.

"All of you, kindly depart of your own accord; otherwise, do not hold us responsible for any discourtesy!" the first peak great cultivator announced, his voice resonating deeply as he addressed the remaining cultivators.

His imposing aura intensified, the pressure of a peak great cultivator bearing down on the others.

The second peak great cultivator joined him, their combined might amplifying the exerted pressure.

Great Cultivator Wei Lang felt a twinge of frustration. Although he possessed methods to counter the two peak great cultivators, employing them for mere great cultivator spiritual medicine seemed an inefficient use of resources.

Moreover, the absence of Li Yuanba contributed to his reluctance to remain.

Li Yuanba's gaze shifted; an idea formed to provoke Great Cultivator Wei Lang into revealing his hidden capabilities.

He resolved to act, initially unconcerned with the other cultivators present, even the two zenith experts.

He harbored a distinct premonition that Great Cultivator Wei Lang's objectives extended beyond the acquisition of resources from this point. His palpable confidence, coupled with his apparent intention to withdraw, struck Li Yuanba as exceedingly strange and indicative of a far more significant underlying purpose.

Activating 'Storm Eye', he launched a Wind Blade directed at Great Cultivator Wei Lang.

The Wind Blade, devoid of Sword Intent, was not unleashed with his full power.

The Wind Blade materialized almost instantly, appearing before Great Cultivator Wei Lang in the blink of an eye.

With no chance to react, Great Cultivator Wei Lang was bisected by the Wind Blade. A minuscule nascent soul, seemingly bewildered by its fate, shot out in sheer terror.

The entire event unfolded with such blinding speed that the two peak great cultivators were powerless to intervene before the internal conflict reached its tragic conclusion.

Upon witnessing the Wind Blade's devastating strike, the expressions of the two peak great cultivators shifted dramatically.

The sheer velocity and destructive might of the Wind Blade left both seasoned cultivators feeling utterly overwhelmed.

Imagining themselves in Great Cultivator Wei Lang's predicament, they knew they too would be unable to withstand such an attack.

A shared look of stunned disbelief passed between them as they turned their gazes towards Li Yuanba.

"Esteemed fellow Daoist, might I be so bold as to inquire your name? With such demonstrable power, I readily concede!" one of the peak great cultivators spoke with deference. His caution was understandable; the cultivation world had seen far too many peak great cultivators meet their demise in recent years, compelling them to abandon their former arrogance.

Li Yuanba himself was taken aback. He hadn't anticipated that the once supremely confident Great Cultivator Wei Lang would succumb to a mere casual swing of his power.

He struggled to comprehend the source of Wei Lang's unwavering confidence when facing two peak great cultivators, given his evidently weaker cultivation.

Naturally, he felt no remorse for accidentally obliterating Great Cultivator Wei Lang's physical form. After all, death and injury were unfortunate but inevitable occurrences in the fierce competition for great cultivator spiritual medicine.

If one desired safety and wished to avoid harm or demise, remaining within the confines of a Sect was undoubtedly the most secure option.

Observing that Li Yuanba paid them no heed, the other peak great cultivator's demeanor soured slightly. However, he refrained from any aggressive action, his restraint stemming primarily from the shock of witnessing the preceding swift execution.

The remaining great cultivators scrambled away to a safer distance, their hearts filled with the fear of beingfall victim to Li Yuanba's might should they hesitate.

"Master Shishu, please, avenge me!" Great Cultivator Wei Lang's nascent soul shrieked piercingly.

Despite being disembodied, the nascent soul fixed its gaze upon Li Yuanba with burning hatred. Unlike other cultivators who would exploit their nascent soul's speed to flee, it remained rooted, its shock subsiding to be replaced by an intense animosity directed at Li Yuanba.

Hearing Great Cultivator Wei Lang's desperate plea, Li Yuanba's mind raced with a likely scenario, prompting him to instantly prepare his 'One Step to Reach' technique, intending to make a swift escape from the area.

However, as he attempted to activate his escape method, he discovered to his dismay that 'One Step to Reach' was inexplicably non-functional.

The surrounding void was permeated by an oppressive, terrifying aura that seemed to warp and distort the very fabric of space.

"Very well, I shall make my move this time!" a voice resonated from the depths of the void.

The two peak great cultivators felt as if an immense mountain had descended upon them, pinning them in place and rendering them utterly immobile. Their spiritual power became sluggish, flowing like thick mercury.

Without hesitation, they braced for the impending disaster, activating two life-preserving jade talismans that materialized before them. Their figures then transformed into streaks of escaping light, hurtling away into the distance.

Even though the void was sealed, the formidable presence concealed within it did not launch an attack against the two fleeing peak great cultivators, allowing them to depart unhindered.

It was at this precise moment that Li Yuanba finally grasped the reason behind Great Cultivator Wei Lang's earlier audacity. It turned out that Wei Lang had been carrying a Cave Heaven Anchor Point Carrier, an artifact belonging to a half-step great power.

Furthermore, he realized with dawning comprehension that this Cave Heaven Anchor Point Carrier had been specifically prepared and aimed at him.

No wonder Great Cultivator Wei Lang had displayed such unshakeable confidence! It was clear he had come not to participate in the great cultivator spiritual medicine competition, but rather to intercept and eliminate Li Yuanba, and was now departing after failing in his objective.