Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1381: 737: Intimidation

A wave of profound indignation washed over every Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner gathered from the various superpowers, whether they were core disciples or not.

Li Yuanba’s previous feats might have been enough to instill caution in the surrounding cultivators, but attempting to intimidate them with a mere Mid-stage Golden Corpse was perceived as a blatant lack of respect.

“I shall be the first to test him!” a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner from the Infinite Sect faction declared, stepping forward with a frigid expression.

He radiated a sharp killing intent, clearly intending to destroy Li Yuanba’s Mid-stage Golden Corpse then and there.

However, he was far more calculating than his aggressive demeanor suggested; before entering the combat zone, he activated several defensive spells and donned a Fourth Grade Upper Stage Defense Treasure.

The moment he crossed into the battlefield, the vision of the observing Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioners blurred, immediately followed by the sound of a sharp cry.

Che Lian of the Infinite Sect looked on with a grimace as his sect’s Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner was swatted away by a solitary strike from the Mid-stage Golden Corpse.

He found himself unable to vent his frustration, however, because the Mid-stage Golden Corpse had clearly restrained its power; the defeated practitioner’s life was not in danger.

In reality, the manner in which the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner was sent tumbling suggested that had the Mid-stage Golden Corpse intended to kill, he would already be a lifeless body.

The watching Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioners inhaled sharply in unison; a practitioner from a major superpower had failed to endure even a single blow from the Mid-stage Golden Corpse.

This was despite the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner being fully prepared for defense; few among the crowd could boast a better defensive setup than his.

A comprehensive defense comprising both a spell and a Fourth Grade Upper Stage Defense Treasure had been utterly shattered by that lone strike from the Mid-stage Golden Corpse.

The speed of the Mid-stage Golden Corpse was even more alarming; hardly any Cultivation experts present could track its movement. Without specialized Pupil Skills, perceiving a movement trajectory enhanced by speed rules was an impossible task.

Supported by his comrades, the repelled Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner retreated back to his camp.

His complexion was ghostly pale, a result of both the physical impact from the Mid-stage Golden Corpse and the spiritual backlash caused by the destruction of his Fourth Grade Upper Stage Defense Treasure.

He stared at his mangled shield—a Fourth Grade Upper Stage Defense Treasure—now twisted out of shape, which served as a testament to the Mid-stage Golden Corpse’s devastating physical power.

“Since the group consensus was to have my junior brother Li Yuanba demonstrate his strength, why stop now? Keep them coming!” Wu Qi remarked with a mocking grin.

Earlier, these individuals had conspired to gauge Li Yuanba’s true capabilities.

Yet now, they hadn't even forced Li Yuanba to act, and they were already being disqualified by a Mid-stage Golden Corpse.

Analyzing the power displayed by the Golden Corpse, Wu Qi concluded that aside from a few core disciples, almost no one could survive three exchanges with this creature.

Even if he were to step up personally, he couldn't confidently say he would last more than three strikes against the Mid-stage Golden Corpse.

Upon hearing Wu Qi’s taunt, the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioners exchanged uneasy glances; this outcome was far from what they had envisioned.

They had come to realize the lethality of the Mid-stage Golden Corpse, and none desired to face such a monster in battle.

With its overwhelming attack power and extreme velocity, it was a nightmare for any Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner, even without knowing its defensive limits.

“In retrospect, requesting Mr. Li to prove his combat strength was an error; as a Sword Cultivator from the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, Mr. Li is ill-suited for such a role!” Yin Chang interjected, attempting to diffuse the growing tension.

“Indeed, Mr. Li’s status makes this inappropriate!” Che Lian quickly added.

The other core cultivators voiced their agreement immediately, unwilling to see their ranks thinned out one by one by a Mid-stage Golden Corpse. If they entered the Grotto Heaven now, they would be at a disadvantage against the small but elite group of Sword Cultivators.

“Heh!” Wu Qi let out a dry laugh but refrained from further comments.

He had no desire to provoke all the other superpowers simultaneously, as their combined strength would be a force the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion could not withstand alone.

“In that case, we shall settle the eliminations inside the Grotto Heaven!” Li Yuanba said nonchalantly, gesturing for the Mid-stage Golden Corpse to return to his side.

The core cultivators from the rival sects stared at the Mid-stage Golden Corpse with eyes full of envy and greed, recognizing it as a supreme weapon within the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

Possessing such a Mid-stage Golden Corpse would allow a cultivator to reign supreme and unchallenged within that realm.

Those with knowledge of Corpse Refining techniques had already surmised that this Mid-stage Golden Corpse was a rare mutation that occurred during the refinement process.

When a body is being transformed into a refined corpse, there is always a slim probability of a mutation.

Usually, these mutations are detrimental, resulting in flawed corpses, but on very rare occasions, a mutation can empower the corpse with extraordinary abilities.

Li Yuanba’s Mid-stage Golden Corpse exhibited unique traits in both speed and power, making this particular mutation exceptionally scarce.

“Mr. Che, should we perhaps join forces to drive out the practitioners of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion first?” Chang Qing of the Beidou Sect sent a secret transmission to Che Lian of the Infinite Sect.

After witnessing the power of Li Yuanba’s refined corpse, he was already calculating how many men it would take to bring it down inside the Grotto Heaven.

Most concerning of all was the fact that the Mid-stage Golden Corpse was merely a tool; Li Yuanba’s own combat prowess was likely far more terrifying.