Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1815 - 954: Decision

Contacting the Sword Elder consumed a considerable amount of time, but Li Yuanba could comprehend the delay; after all, the Sword Elder was situated within the Sword Cave Heaven. If the Sword Elder happened to be immersed in cultivation, Great Cultivator Lou would find it impossible to reach him.

Fortunately, their wait was not prolonged, as the Sword Elder's voice soon resonated.

"Yuan Ba, what tidings do you bring from the West Yan Continent?"

"Sword Elder, I observed a Great Power entering the Yuqing Sect's mountain pass, and it was not Great Power Luo Yuan!" Li Yuanba relayed the unfolding events.

A moment of silence followed from the Sword Elder, who appeared taken aback by the revelation.

"Do not linger on the West Yan Continent any further; return to the pavilion at once!" the Sword Elder commanded after a brief pause.

"Sword Elder, who is this Great Power?" Li Yuanba sought additional details.

"Alas, the Yuqing Sect has recalled an external Great Power. It appears the Cultivation World is on the brink of upheaval! Your intelligence is most timely, enabling us to make preparations," the Sword Elder responded with a sigh.

The communication concluded, and Li Yuanba deactivated the emergency communication array.

As he exited the chamber housing the array, he encountered Xuan Yi pacing with evident anxiety.

"Martial Uncle, the prolonged activation of the emergency communication array has revealed our position to the White Emperor Sect!" Xuan Yi reported swiftly upon Li Yuanba's appearance.

"I shall handle the White Emperor Sect; you all commence preparations for evacuation!" Li Yuanba declared, his hand gesturing dismissively, unable to overlook the gravity of the situation.

Typically, such cross-continental communication arrays remain inactive for extended durations. They are considered secure as long as their usage falls within a specific timeframe.

Exceeding this timeframe allows the fluctuations generated by the cross-continental communication array to be detected and precisely located by a scanning formation.

Under normal circumstances, the cross-continental communication array is activated for a mere brief interval to transmit intelligence before being promptly shut down.

It was solely the necessity of contacting the Sword Elder that compelled the prolonged activation of this particular array, inadvertently leading to their detection.

Had it not been an emergency, Li Yuanba would have refrained from activating the cross-continental communication array here, given that alternative communication methods proved inadequate for directly reaching the Sword Elder.

"Thank you, Martial Uncle!" Xuan Yi expressed his relief upon hearing this.

For an intelligence operative, evading capture and adopting a new identity to disappear once more becomes feasible, provided they are not apprehended on the spot.

"They are approaching with considerable haste!" Li Yuanba observed, gazing into the distance with a faint smile.

With a surge of focused intent, his Xingyi Sword sprang forth, unleashing a Jian Family Sword Light that illuminated the marketplace.

The distinctive Jian Family Sword Light, capable of sustaining its presence in the void for extended periods, had virtually become Li Yuanba's signature.

The approaching aura abruptly halted upon witnessing the Jian Family Sword Light, swiftly reversing course and retreating.

"A prudent decision!" Li Yuanba commented impassively.

He had no knowledge of the other party's identity, but it was likely a Great Cultivator from the White Emperor Sect, or perhaps even one from an allied power, explaining their rapid arrival.

However, regardless of the individual's origin, within the Cultivation World, few Great Cultivators would dare to provoke after glimpsing Li Yuanba's formidable Jian Family Sword Light.

Xuan Yi, diligently gathering their belongings, regarded the manifested Jian Family Sword Light in the sky with profound admiration.

The solidified Jian Family Sword Light exerted a near-complete dominance over the Cultivation World, symbolizing the pinnacle of sword cultivators beneath the Great Power ranks.

With Li Yuanba's presence safeguarding the area, Xuan Yi had ample time to meticulously pack all the valuable assets from their location. Throughout this process, not a single cultivator dared to venture near, out of apprehension of causing any unintended provocations.

Following Xuan Yi's departure, Li Yuanba did not tarry. Employing the technique 'One Step to Heaven,' his figure vanished from the scene, leaving only the solitary Jian Family Sword Light suspended in the air.

Remaining any longer posed significant risks for Li Yuanba; the West Yan Continent was already precarious, and the addition of a hostile Great Power from the Yuqing Sect amplified his already perilous circumstances. Nevertheless, he ensured Xuan Yi's safety before making his own exit.

Upon traveling a substantial distance, he summoned the Golden Winged Dapeng, soaring with great speed towards the Central State Continent.

Meanwhile, on the Dongqi Continent, at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, Li Shiming extended an invitation to Grandmaster Hu. Together with Yin Shilan, they convened with Grandmaster Hu in the main hall.

"Shizhen, it has been quite some time since I last visited for tea!" Grandmaster Hu remarked with a cheerful laugh as he entered the hall.

Possessing abundant cultivation resources, he found himself requiring more time for dedicated practice. As the highest authority within the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, his responsibilities grew immense, leaving him with precious little time to visit Li Shiming.

Li Shiming, a soul who disdained venturing out, preferred to spend his days basking in romantic bliss with Yin Shilan.

"Master, I intend to embark on a journey with Lan'er. Our sect ought to cease accepting alchemy commissions!" Li Shiming declared with a smile, pouring a cup of spiritual tea for Grandmaster Hu.

"Why such a sudden decision?" Grandmaster Hu appeared taken aback, his gaze shifting from the spiritual tea to Li Shiming.

Li Shiming's prior intention was to remain within the sect's confines, avoiding any excursions.

Such an abrupt change naturally caught him by surprise.

"Certain unforeseen circumstances have emerged, necessitating my departure for a period!" Li Shiming offered a vague explanation, choosing not to delve into the finer details.

"Ensure your safety above all else!" Grandmaster Hu advised, then chuckled heartily, stating, "With your prowess, any location within the Cultivation World is well within your grasp!"

Li Shiming let out a soft chuckle. He opted not to inform Grandmaster Hu that the emergence of a new Great Power at the Yuqing Sect was the catalyst for his sudden decision to travel.

"Once I depart, the sect should disseminate the news of my absence!" Li Shiming further instructed.