Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1331 - 712: Sect Gate

Li Yuanba was able to monitor the tracks of the two Qianren Sect great cultivators by positioning drone satellites above their primary resource points.

This surveillance remained effective as long as the two powerful experts did not intentionally mask their presence to bypass the technological eyes in the sky.

In this world of Cultivation, various concealment arts can easily deceive a drone's sensors; however, the traditional methods used by cultivators are designed to counter spiritual techniques rather than advanced technological monitoring.

Twice, Li Yuanba manifested near the resource points of these great cultivators, meticulously maintaining his distance. He would only retreat after successfully alerting the targets to his presence.

By doing this, he kept the pressure on both locations, effectively pinning the two great cultivators in place as they stood guard.

Once he vanished from their sight, he utilized 'A Step to the Ends of the World' to rapidly travel toward the mountain gate of the Qianren Sect.

His new objective was a standard resource point located roughly three thousand miles from the sect's entrance, defended only by a single Nascent Soul Early Stage practitioner.

He initiated an assault on this location, carefully modulating his strength to apply just enough pressure, repeating his previous tactics.

Because this site was so proximal to the Qianren Sect mountain gate, the final great cultivator remaining inside the sect rushed out to provide aid. Upon sensing the expert's approach, Li Yuanba immediately withdrew.

Unable to stay behind, the great cultivator simply issued a few commands before returning to the safety of the mountain gate.

Two hours later, however, another resource point five thousand miles from the gate came under fire, forcing the great cultivator to mobilize for rescue yet again.

As resource points were attacked at regular intervals, the great cultivator was forced into a state of constant motion, becoming physically and mentally drained from the endless pursuit.

Infuriated by what felt like a blatant provocation, the expert was most annoyed by the fact that while Li Yuanba’s combat power seemed unremarkable, his ability to escape was unparalleled.

He realized that the only way to apprehend Li Yuanba was to prepare an ambush and wait for the intruder to fall into the snare.

After analyzing the sequence of events, he noted a specific pattern; Li Yuanba appeared to be hitting the resource points in the exact order they appeared on the map.

The great cultivator lay in wait at the next predicted target, unaware that despite being four thousand miles from the mountain gate, the drone satellites overhead were still tracking his every move.

While the great cultivator believed he was being cunning, he was actually dancing in the palm of Li Yuanba’s hand.

This strategy had been custom-tailored for this specific individual, based on personality profiles provided by the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion Intelligence Department.

To a great cultivator, a distance of four thousand miles was short enough to allow for a quick return to the sect if necessary.

Confident in the mountain gate's inherent defenses, the great cultivator felt secure enough to leave his post.

For five millennia, even as the Qianren Sect’s influence waned, no outsider had ever managed to breach the inner sanctum of their mountain gate.

While the great cultivator was still en route to the resource point, Li Yuanba had already used 'A Step to the Ends of the World' to reach the Qianren Sect’s perimeter.

A Qi Refining cultivator, whose soul was under Li Yuanba's control, stood waiting outside the Grotto Heaven's defensive barrier.

Li Yuanba materialized beside the puppet, his form flickering as he hid inside a Corpse Refining Bag while simultaneously shifting his body into a corpse-like state.

At that moment, the Qi Refining cultivator possessed no will of his own, acting purely as a vessel for Li Yuanba’s commands.

The puppet walked toward the entrance, using his personal Identity Jade Disc to trigger the Mountain Gate Formation.

As expected, the formation performed a comprehensive scan of the disciple, including the contents of the Corpse Refining Bag.

To the automated Formation, a Qi Refining disciple carrying a Golden Corpse within a storage bag was unusual but not a violation of sect protocols.

Regardless of a refined corpse's power level, the formation recognized it as being under the total control of the cultivator holding the bag.

Upon returning to his private quarters, the Qi Refining disciple released the Golden Corpse and promptly collapsed into unconsciousness.

Li Yuanba reverted to his human form, sparing the life of the low-level disciple.

While the puppet had been moving through the sect, Li Yuanba had gathered a wealth of information.

Even though the disciple's lowly status restricted access to many areas, Li Yuanba used 'Divine Vision' to observe from afar, cross-referencing the layout with intelligence from the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

Li Yuanba’s primary focus was the Qianren Sect’s Grotto Heaven.

Having interacted with many Great Sects, he was well aware that the most precious foundations were always hidden within such Grotto Heavens.

By combining the puppet’s observations with his existing intelligence, he successfully identified the entrance to the Grotto Heaven.

"IBMz15, calculate the estimated time for the Qianren Sect's great cultivator to return," he commanded, reaching out to the life-bound magic treasure of his original body, Li Shiming.

He uploaded the data from the spare drone satellites that his original self had provided during their last meeting.

This surveillance was only possible because of Li Shiming’s recent breakthroughs, which allowed drone satellite data to be transmitted across the Continent Communication Array.

Unlike Li Shiming, Li Yuanba did not have the IBMz15 integrated into his being to maintain a constant link with the satellites.

This setup wasn't part of the standard global satellite network; it was a localized drone system he had rigged to the Continent Communication Array to relay data through the mainland's existing communication infrastructure.