Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1327 - 710: Accepting a Disciple

Upon his return to the outpost, Li Yuanba observed that the majority of the Sword Cultivators had already reconvened.

Those who were still absent had either been obstructed by unforeseen circumstances or had unfortunately met their end.

Nevertheless, the casualties suffered by the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion were far less severe than those inflicted upon the White Emperor Sect.

Disparities exist even among the disciples of these supreme powers. The White Emperor Sect is a massive entity where not every Cultivator focuses on martial prowess; many instead specialize in administration or various auxiliary crafts.

In contrast, the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion holds a unique position among the superpowers. Being a Sword Cultivator inherently means being combat-focused, and the martial strength of any such individual typically dwarfs that of a standard Cultivator at the same stage of Cultivation.

The recent strike by the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion against the White Emperor Sect resulted in the slaughter of numerous Nascent Soul Cultivators. While this might not have crippled their total military might, it dealt a heavy blow to their prestige across the West Yan continent.

"Master Li!" The title used by Great Cultivator Lou had evidently gained traction, as the Sword Cultivators now greeted Li Yuanba with that respectful honorific.

Li Yuanba offered a friendly smile in return, sensing the expectant gazes of many fellow Sword Cultivators gathered there.

Given that the coming days would likely involve a tactical stalemate, he considered accepting several alchemy requests.

Providing he avoided the production of Fourth-grade Spirit Pills intended for Great Cultivators, refining Spirit Pills for those in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage would not consume much of his schedule.

The combat during his recent mission had barely served as a warm-up, primarily because he hadn't crossed paths with any formidable adversaries.

"Yuanba, you've made it back!" Wu Qi's voice rang out, filled with relief.

"Brother Wu!" Li Yuanba greeted him with a grin.

"I had a stroke of luck and acquired some Nascent Soul Middle Stage Spiritual Medicine. I was hoping you could refine them into Spirit Pills, though I’ll need a few days to get the alchemy fee ready!" Wu Qi admitted, looking slightly sheepish.

He only felt comfortable making such a request without the payment upfront because of his deep bond with Li Yuanba.

Li Yuanba’s requirements for alchemy rewards were quite specific; while he possessed surplus Fourth-grade Flying Swords, transforming them into Fourth-grade Sword Intent Flying Swords required his own Nascent Soul to painstakingly nurture the blade.

"That is perfectly fine. Just hand over the Spiritual Medicine, Brother Wu," Li Yuanba replied without hesitation.

"Then let us go report our success first!" Wu Qi suggested cheerfully.

Realizing that Li Yuanba had just arrived and hadn't yet submitted his results, Wu Qi invited him to the mission counter so they could finish the process together.

In the section of the hall dedicated to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, several practitioners were busy turning in their objectives.

As core members of the Sect, both Wu Qi and Li Yuanba were promptly seen by dedicated staff.

Wu Qi set three Mustard Seed Rings on the counter, representing the spoils taken from his three targets.

The attendant took the rings, inspected the contents with Divine Sense, and swiftly began updating the records on an Identity Jade Disc.

Wu Qi produced his own Identity Jade Disc and gave a satisfied nod as he saw his contribution points rise.

The entire transaction was handled with silent, professional efficiency, requiring no unnecessary chatter.

Once Wu Qi was finished, Li Yuanba moved forward and placed five Mustard Seed Rings on the desk.

"Yuanba, your efficiency is truly frightening!" Wu Qi remarked with a sigh, shaking his head at the sight of the five rings.

This was nearly double his own haul. Considering the White Emperor Sect’s outposts were scattered across the West Yan Continent—usually placed far apart to prevent internal friction—covering that much ground was a feat in itself.

While the Sword Escape technique is renowned as one of the fastest travel methods in the Cultivation world, Wu Qi had only managed to hit three targets despite flying at maximum speed and fighting aggressively.

"I simply put a lot of effort into planning my route before I set out," Li Yuanba explained modestly.

Wu Qi refrained from further questioning and watched as the attendant processed the loot.

Shortly after, the appropriate amount of contribution points was transferred to Li Yuanba’s Identity Jade Disc.

"Master Li, I require your assistance!" Suddenly, Great Cultivator Lou materialized next to Li Yuanba, his voice sounding grave.

"What’s the matter?" Li Yuanba was startled by the sudden intrusion. The speed of a Sword Cultivator at the Great Cultivator level was truly terrifying; he had heard the man's voice before even sensing his presence.

Without pausing for an explanation, Great Cultivator Lou grabbed Li Yuanba and surged forward using Sword Escape.

Li Yuanba felt as though he had become a secondary beam of light within Great Cultivator Lou’s own sword radiance. Being pulled along, he experienced the sheer power and uniqueness of a Great Cultivator’s Sword Escape first-hand.

Although Great Cultivator Lou hailed from the Jian Family lineage and possessed 'Void Breaking Sword Intent', it was evident that his primary Rule Power was not based on that concept.

Instead, he utilized a flame-based Rule, channeling the Rule Power of fire into his Sword Escape to achieve unparalleled velocity.

Wrapped within the sword light, Li Yuanba felt the heat of the Flame Rules Power surrounding him. This wasn't just a simple Sword Escape; it felt like a hybrid of Sword Escape and Fire Escape.

Li Yuanba recalled the Sword Elder’s teachings regarding 'Void Breaking Sword Intent'. While many in the Jian Family of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion had grasped the basics of this intent, those who truly mastered it were exceptionally rare.

Upon reaching the Great Cultivator Realm, a practitioner must begin to comprehend Rule Power.

However, 'Void Breaking Sword Intent' is incredibly complex, demanding a deep understanding of space. Because it is so difficult to master, many Sword Cultivators choose to focus on more accessible rules to achieve their breakthrough into the Great Cultivator Realm rather than struggling with the intricacies of space-related intents.