Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1379: 736: Elimination

Upon sensing the hostility laced within Li Yuanba’s tone, Yin Chang’s countenance shifted slightly.

Despite being a core cultivator of the Central State Commerce with immense confidence in his martial prowess, he harbored a lingering dissatisfaction toward Li Yuanba, the man hailed as the number one Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator in the world.

Nevertheless, he was acutely aware that Li Yuanba’s combat strength was no exaggeration; the feat of slaying a half-step Great Cultivator alone was a verified fact.

This information had been corroborated by both the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion and the White Emperor Sect through the other party involved. Furthermore, Li Yuanba had a track record of terminating numerous formidable Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners in the past.

If he were truly marked as a target by Li Yuanba, Yin Chang doubted his own ability to endure the onslaught.

“Fellow Daoist Li, the Central State Commerce and the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion share an amicable bond, so it is only natural that we maintain a close relationship!” Yin Chang remarked, forcing a smile.

He caught the glint of ridicule in the eyes of several surrounding core cultivators. None of them were fools; they wouldn't be manipulated into a confrontation with Li Yuanba by his previous instigations.

In truth, every core cultivator present had identified Li Yuanba the moment he stepped onto the scene.

Given his distinct characteristics and soaring reputation, it was impossible for the core disciples of major superpowers to be unfamiliar with Li Yuanba’s likeness.

Li Yuanba merely shook his head. Since Yin Chang had invoked the ties between the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion and the Central State Commerce as a shield, he decided not to push further. Had he truly intended to act, he wouldn't have wasted breath on warnings; he would have simply waited for a chance to end Yin Chang with a single strike.

His only goal was to ensure Yin Chang understood that playing petty games here would not be tolerated.

“Mingxin, go and instruct the outer cultivators who lack sufficient strength to depart!” At that moment, Master Ming Kong of Da Leiyin Temple spoke, turning to a junior brother at his side.

Master Ming Kong was attempting to provide Yin Chang with a graceful exit. Knowing the immense power held by Da Leiyin Temple, the other core cultivators raised no objections to the proposal.

To these elites, defeating ordinary Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators from the outer circles was hardly a feat worth mentioning.

Of course, such a perspective was unique to core cultivators. For the regular disciples of superpowers, participating in such an event was a prime opportunity to earn a name for themselves, which was highly advantageous for common practitioners.

“As you command, Senior Brother!” Venerable Mingxin pressed his palms together in a salute and responded with deep respect.

The dialogue among the inner circle of superpower core cultivators was not hidden from the outer Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners, who overheard everything being discussed.

Yet, even with this knowledge, the outer practitioners had no choice but to submit to the mandates of these core elites.

Any thought of resistance required them to weigh their own Cultivation against the staggering gap between themselves and the titanic forces backing their superiors.

Many Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners were stifling their indignation, secretly resolving to humiliate Mingxin when he approached.

The core cultivators from major sects, in particular, believed that while they might fall short of the superpowers' elite, they were surely more than a match for an ordinary disciple of a superpower.

To them, the superpowers were being dismissive by sending an obscure figure like Venerable Mingxin.

Li Yuanba’s attention shifted to Venerable Mingxin. As the monk moved, Li Yuanba’s ‘Mystic Eyes’ picked up a strange fluctuation surrounding him.

As Venerable Mingxin tread through the void toward the outer perimeter, his aura underwent a subtle transformation with every step.

He began a soft chant that grew steadily in volume as he reached the edge of the circle.

“A spectacle is about to unfold; that is the Thunder Sound Divine Ability of Da Leiyin Temple. Although Venerable Mingxin appears to be a common monk, he is likely a hidden candidate for the core rank!” Tang Xue Ning’s voice reached Li Yuanba’s ear via a secret transmission.

Li Yuanba’s eyes narrowed. The ‘Thunder Sound Divine Ability’ brought to mind his own ‘Heavenly Demon Entering the Ear.’ Regrettably, his technique was merely a mental assault, which could not compare to the complexity of a true sonic divine skill.

He felt a surge of curiosity to see how his ‘Heavenly Demon Entering the Ear’ measured up against this ‘Thunder Sound Divine Ability’.

Simultaneously, he established a link with his main body, Li Shiming, utilizing the natal artifact IBMz15 to record the acoustic waves and energy patterns of the divine ability for the future refinement of his own technique.

The moment Venerable Mingxin entered the outer circle, a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator moved to confront him, only to be struck by a sudden, overwhelming dizziness.

The cultivator tried to cry out, but his voice failed him as his body seized up. His internal mechanism for flight was abruptly severed, causing his Nascent Soul body to drop toward the earth like a leaden weight.

It was a shocking sight; even Golden Core cultivators possessed the innate ability to fly so long as they lived.

Unless a cultivator was struck down by force or killed, their body would never simply fall from the sky.

Another Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator following close behind couldn't stop in time. Upon entering Mingxin’s vicinity, he too felt his body become impossibly heavy and went plummeting down.

Fortunately, Venerable Mingxin lacked lethal intent. Once the two practitioners hit the ground, their senses cleared. Thanks to the resilient physiques of the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, they remained uninjured.

However, the looks they cast toward Venerable Mingxin were filled with pure terror.

“The Thunder Sound Divine Ability!” someone among the gathered Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators cried out in shock.

No one had expected a seemingly ordinary venerable from Da Leiyin Temple to have mastered their legendary ‘Thunder Sound Divine Ability’.

They wanted to protest in disbelief—could a monk who had mastered such a divine skill truly be considered ‘ordinary’?