Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1810 - 951: Tomes_2

Li Shiming's ascent to Peak Great Cultivator resulted in a monumental surge in the IBMz15's processing speed.

This upgraded IBMz15 now boasted computational power that was magnitudes, even thousands of times greater, than its original iteration.

Despite the vast library of Jade Scrolls housed within the Book Collection Pavilion, Li Yuanba's Divine Sense rendered memorization obsolete; he simply needed to sweep his consciousness over them.

With his Divine Sense capable of scanning over a hundred Jade Scrolls simultaneously, the information from these countless scrolls was assimilated into the IBMz15's database in mere heartbeats.

In under a single day, the entirety of the Book Collection Pavilion's Jade Scrolls found their way into the IBMz15's memory banks.

He also uncovered the one hundred and thirty cultivation manuals detailing the path to Half-step Great Power, concealed throughout the pavilion. The Infinite Sect's methods were truly devious, scattering these vital scrolls far and wide.

Without the IBMz15's assistance, Li Yuanba might have found a few, but certainly not the full collection of Half-step Great Power advancement manuals within a 24-hour period.

Upon completing the data transfer of all manuals, he deliberately gathered the one hundred and thirty advancement Jade Scrolls, arranging them together.

This act was a clear message to the Infinite Sect: their petty schemes were futile.

After the allotted 24 hours, Li Yuanba emerged from the Book Collection Pavilion to confront a Great Cultivator with a visibly displeased expression.

It was evident that this Great Cultivator was aware of the events transpiring within the Book Collection Pavilion, and his foul mood stemmed from his failure to obstruct Li Yuanba.

"Many thanks for making so many manuals accessible. Most of this knowledge is entirely new to me!" Li Yuanba stated, a polite smile gracing his lips.

While the smile was courteous, a genuine sense of satisfaction lay beneath it.

The Infinite Sect intended to cause trouble, yet it was he who reaped the benefits.

He had digitally preserved one hundred thousand manuals from the Book Collection Pavilion, effectively archiving nearly all the knowledge the Infinite Sect had accumulated over eons, thereby vastly expanding the IBMz15's informational capacity.

The IBMz15 was now equipped to conduct in-depth research and analysis across diverse fields such as Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talisman Crafting, Corpse Refining, and Combat techniques. The bedrock of this capability was the enormous collection of manuals it now possessed.

This comprehensive knowledge base, synthesized from the ingested manuals, enabled the IBMz15 to construct a cultivation-specific knowledge system tailored to the world of cultivation.

Without this vast repository of cultivation lore, how could the IBMz15, relying solely on its original technological framework, possibly analyze and research the intricacies of cultivation?

"Your time is concluded; please depart," the Great Cultivator commanded, his voice resonating with authority.

Li Yuanba, maintaining his pleasant demeanor, was escorted out of the Infinite Sect's mountain gates by the Great Cultivator. Within the sect's territory, save for the accompanying Great Cultivator, all he encountered were cultivators casting malevolent glares his way; no other individuals were in sight.

The Infinite Sect had employed only minor hindrances and had not resorted to any truly severe actions against him. It was only after he crossed the boundary of the Infinite Sect's influence that he could finally release a deep sigh of relief.

He considered the fact that he had consecutively eliminated several Infinite Sect cultivators, including a Half-step Great Power, his own prior actions.

He was acutely aware that a single, casual exertion of power from an Infinite Sect Great Power would undoubtedly spell his demise.

With only a single teleportation ring at his disposal, he possessed no means of escape should a Great Power decide to pursue him.

Returning to the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, he immediately entered a state of seclusion, foregoing any ventures to the outer continents for missions.

In the subsequent period, in collaboration with the multiple processing cores of his main consciousness, Li Shiming, and leveraging the immense computational power of the IBMz15, he commenced the rigorous analysis and study required to achieve the Half-step Great Power breakthrough.

Regardless of the intentions harbored by the major powers of the Central State Continent, with the sole exception of the Infinite Sect, all other significant factions fervently desired his swift advancement to Half-step Great Power, thereby removing him from the prominent stages of the cultivation world.

Interestingly, even within the Infinite Sect, the decision to disperse the one hundred and thirty Jade Scrolls pertaining to Half-step Great Power advancement was not decreed by the sect's Great Powers.

Such a petty and somewhat dishonorable tactic would be beneath a Great Power. The higher echelons of the Infinite Sect, paying little heed to the matter, delegated the responsibility to that particular Great Cultivator.

The entire scheme originated from the Great Cultivator himself, purely as a means to vex and inconvenience Li Yuanba.

With knowledge concerning advancement to Half-step Great Power acquired from multiple formidable powers, the IBMz15's research initiative into this realm was progressing smoothly. Concurrently, endeavors to simulate the legendary "Divine Perception Stele" had also yielded promising developments.

Three years had elapsed since Yin Shilan entered her secluded cultivation when a Sound Transmission Technique was dispatched, arriving at the Fengqi Palace within Luanyang Palace. The phantom avatar received this transmission, a smile gracing its features as the message was deciphered. Yin Shilan had, after three arduous years, finally achieved a breakthrough into the Great Cultivator Realm. The duration for her breakthrough was remarkably brief when contrasted with the typical timelines of other cultivators reaching this stage. It was undeniable that the superior resources at her disposal played a crucial role in her accelerated ascent. Upon reaching the Great Cultivator status, Yin Shilan not only found her self-preservation capabilities significantly enhanced but also gained an extended lifespan.

Not long thereafter, Yin Shilan manifested at Fengqi Palace, the aura of a Great Cultivator still subtly unstable about her person. "Why did you not remain in seclusion a while longer to stabilize your realm?" the phantom avatar inquired with evident concern. "I wish to return home!" Yin Shilan replied softly. Having been separated from Li Shiming for several years, her longing for him grew with each passing day. Now that she had attained the Great Cultivator realm, she could bear the separation no longer, her sole desire being to return to him. "I shall arrange for Li Yuanba to escort us home!" The phantom avatar, electing not to dissuade her further, gave a nod of assent. Though the journey for Yin Shilan's return to the Dongqi Continent held minimal inherent danger, having once endured an ambush, Li Shiming was unwilling to leave anything to chance. He was fully aware that with Li Yuanba's presence, even an encounter with a Half-step Great Power would be readily manageable.

Li Shiming did not keep Yin Shilan waiting. Merely two hours later, Li Yuanba emerged from his seclusion and arrived at Luanyang Palace, his swiftness attributed to his rapid travel astride the Golden Winged Dapeng. Li Yuanba opted to await outside the Luanyang Palace rather than enter. "We shall be troubling you, Brother Li!" Yin Shilan expressed, inclining her body slightly in a respectful bow upon seeing Li Yuanba. "No trouble at all; I find myself quite at leisure lately!" Li Yuanba responded with a genial wave of his hand. It was fortunate that Yin Shilan had been in seclusion during these recent years, remaining unaware of Li Yuanba's immense renown. Had the news spread that she had secured Li Yuanba's escort services, it would have caused considerable astonishment. To enlist the aid of Li Yuanba, renowned as the foremost cultivator beneath the Great Powers, required a significant measure of influence. Through years of widespread acclaim, Li Yuanba had indeed supplanted Li Shiming in the public's perception as the premier expert below the Great Power level. This transition was solidified by Li Yuanba's well-publicized feat of vanquishing a Half-step Great Power from the Infinite Sect. Crucially, Li Yuanba was affiliated with one of the super forces. These powerful entities preferred that the title of number one under the Great Powers not fall to a cultivator from a mere large sect; positioning Li Yuanba, one of their own, in that role was far more desirable.

For the return journey, prioritizing safety, Li Yuanba deployed the "Crossing Void Shuttle," a top-tier flying vessel of the Fourth-grade. Unsure if any factions might attempt to intercept Yin Shilan, he guided the Crossing Void Shuttle into the vast ocean, submerging it beneath the waves to ensure its course remained concealed. The journey proceeded without any untoward incidents. Upon their arrival outside the mountain gates of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect on the Dongqi Continent, several Great Cultivators from the sect emerged in person to extend a welcome. Leading this welcoming party was Grandmaster Hu himself. His personal presence was motivated by two key factors: firstly, the arrival of Li Yuanba. Circumstances had shifted; Li Yuanba's prestige was now so immense that Grandmaster Hu felt compelled to show him the utmost respect. Grandmaster Hu recognized with clarity that given the existing friendship between Li Yuanba and Li Shiming, should the Ten Thousand Beast Sect ever face adversity in Li Shiming's absence, Li Yuanba would serve as their most dependable pillar of support. The second reason for Grandmaster Hu’s personal attendance was Yin Shilan. Although Yin Shilan was a cultivator affiliated with Luanyang Palace, as Li Shiming's Daoist companion and considering the existing ties between the Ten Thousand Beast Sect and Luanyang Palace, she could be regarded as an associate of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect. Yin Shilan's advancement to the Great Cultivator realm effectively meant an additional Great Cultivator for the Ten Thousand Beast Sect. Regardless of the specifics, Grandmaster Hu deemed it essential to formally acknowledge the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's stance and welcome Yin Shilan's return.Grandmaster Hu, Li Yuanba, and a host of other formidable Cultivators proceeded towards the central chamber for the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's assembly. Yin Shilan, however, chose a different path, soaring towards the cave abode nestled on the Floating Mountain. "Shiming, I have returned!" she announced cheerfully upon spotting Li Shiming, who awaited her with a beaming smile outside their dwelling. "Welcome home!" he replied, opening his arms wide to envelop her in a warm embrace. In that moment, Yin Shilan felt an unparalleled sense of peace wash over her; even the residual agitation from her hurried return dissipated instantly. They remained locked in their embrace, their affection for one another eloquently conveyed without the need for extensive conversation.