Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1424: 758: Upheaval (Part 2)

Five millennia ago, the collapse of the Hell Cave Heaven revealed its hidden existence to the various powers of the world.

Following this catastrophe, the internal realm of the Hell Cave Heaven began to merge with the primary world. However, this integration remained incomplete, resulting in a highly unstable and unique state of being.

Upon investigating the remnants of the Hell Cave Heaven, many organizations realized that its current state posed a dire threat to the stability of the entire Cultivation World.

In response, the superpowers of the Cultivation World combined their strength to establish a massive defense line on Hell Island, situated adjacent to the Hell Cave Heaven. They committed vast amounts of resources and personnel to maintain a powerful defensive formation, aiming to stop the formidable Hell Creatures from breaching the boundary.

In truth, despite the collapse of the Hell Cave Heaven, its semi-integrated nature still acted as a natural cage for the beings trapped inside.

Only a negligible number of Hell Creatures managed to slip through the cracks and manifest in the outside world; dealing with these stragglers was the primary duty of the Cultivators stationed on Hell Island.

However, Great Cultivator Lou suggested that a significant spatial rupture had occurred within the Hell Cave Heaven. If the realm were to fully merge with the external world, an exodus of Hell Creatures—most of whom were at the Fourth Grade Middle Stage or higher—would unleash unimaginable carnage upon the Cultivation World.

“Fortunately, the spatial collapse in the Hell Cave Heaven only produced a single rift. Nevertheless, this opening allows powerful entities to escape with ease, and Hell Island has already issued an urgent cry for help. The superpowers of the Central State Continent must be the first to provide reinforcements!” As he spoke, Great Cultivator Lou scanned the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Sword Cultivators in the room.

He was fully aware of the peril involved, but the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion possessed a unique advantage. Their recently developed Space Acceptance Array would significantly minimize casualties during this high-risk operation.

“A hundred of you will be chosen to depart for Hell Island immediately. Aside from Li Yuanba, everyone else will draw lots to determine who goes!” Great Cultivator Lou said, giving a nod toward Li Yuanba.

The other Sword Cultivators accepted Li Yuanba’s exemption without complaint.

With a wave of Great Cultivator Lou’s hand, a Sword Cultivator stepped forward to organize the lottery.

The Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion was careful not to deploy too many of its Nascent Soul Middle Stage Sword Cultivators at once; losing too many would cripple the Sect’s foundation. Furthermore, the defense of the Hell Cave Heaven was a collective burden for all sects, not just theirs.

Great Cultivator Lou approached Li Yuanba and swept his arm, manifesting a privacy barrier around them.

“You must take Great Venerable Hongfa with you and establish a Space Acceptance Array in a secure zone on Hell Island. This objective is of the utmost importance!” he commanded with gravity.

“If I bring Hongfa, won't we run into the monks from Da Leiyin Temple?” Li Yuanba asked, his brow furrowing as he voiced his concern.

Since Great Venerable Hongfa originated from the Da Leiyin Temple and had been forced into servitude, a direct confrontation could prove highly problematic for all parties involved.

“Do not worry. Provided that Great Venerable Hongfa keeps his identity concealed, the Da Leiyin Temple will act as if they noticed nothing!” Great Cultivator Lou answered with a faint smile.

“In that case, I have no objections!” Li Yuanba agreed with a nod.

“The materials for the formation are prepared. You and Great Venerable Hongfa must depart ahead of the others to set up the Space Acceptance Array. Meanwhile, I will calibrate the reception coordinates on the Identity Jade Discs of the departing Sword Cultivators!” Great Cultivator Lou explained, passing a Mustard Seed Ring to Li Yuanba.

Li Yuanba accepted the ring and probed it with his Divine Sense. Inside, he found not just raw materials, but also pre-constructed array bases, clearly intended as emergency backups for the Space Acceptance Array.

Currently, only Li Yuanba and Great Venerable Hongfa within the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion possessed the expertise to deploy and sustain such a complex array.

The requirements for constructing a Space Acceptance Array were so rigorous that the Sect could not simply train new specialists in a short timeframe.

Even with the full weight of the Sect’s resources, it would take centuries to produce a Cultivator capable of mastering spatial laws or Space Divine Power to the necessary degree.

To guarantee the array's functionality, the Sect had tasked Great Venerable Hongfa with mass-producing these array bases in advance.

Should the array fail in the absence of Li Yuanba or Hongfa, the Sect’s other Array Masters could use these pre-made components to perform repairs.

The sheer volume of array bases provided highlighted just how much importance the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion placed on this mission.

These components were regarded as vital strategic assets, rarely deployed except in times of absolute crisis.

“I nearly forgot. Take this protective Jade Talisman; it will help mitigate the corruption of the Hell Cave Heaven,” Great Cultivator Lou added, handing over another talisman.

As Li Yuanba took the item, he felt the distinct, powerful aura of a supreme expert radiating from it.

It was clearly the work of a high-level being, perhaps even the Sword Elder himself.

He felt the talisman activate, wrapping his body in a specialized protective veil.

Linking with the IBMz15, Li Yuanba used the data from his Divine Sense and ‘Divine Eye Skill’ to perform an analysis of the barrier.

The system determined that while the barrier could block standard radiation, its effectiveness against the specific energies of the Hell Cave Heaven remained an estimate.

However, comparing it to the radiation emitted by the Fourth Grade ‘Hell Disgust Crystal’ handled by his original body, Li Shiming, the talisman appeared capable of neutralizing about two-thirds of the harmful effects.

Li Yuanba mused that every craft has its limits; even a talisman forged by a powerful Great Cultivator offered protection comparable to the radiation suits Li Shiming had manufactured himself.

He sent word to his main body, Li Shiming, who quickly prepared several of his custom-made radiation protection suits.

Li Yuanba located Great Venerable Hongfa, briefed him on the situation, and the two departed the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion using the Divine Foot Skill.

They traveled toward the location where Li Shiming’s main body was stationed.

As they drew near, Great Cultivator Luo Pei was already standing by, waiting for them.

Without saying a single word, Great Cultivator Luo Pei threw a storage bag toward Li Yuanba and immediately departed.

Great Venerable Hongfa, following behind, was stunned. He knew Li Yuanba was a man of many secrets, but he never suspected the youth had a Great Cultivator acting as an outside contact.

Even though Luo Pei had remained silent, Hongfa could infer a great deal from the interaction.

First, Li Yuanba showed no signs of the typical deference one would show a Great Cultivator. Instead, his attitude was eerily similar to how he treated Hongfa—as if the Great Cultivator were merely another subordinate.

Second, since their mission had been a sudden development, the fact that Great Cultivator Luo Pei was already waiting suggested that Li Yuanba possessed a means of instant communication with him.

Regardless of what was in the bag, the fact that a Great Cultivator acted as a delivery man spoke volumes about Li Yuanba’s influence.

Li Yuanba ignored Hongfa’s internal shock. He reached into the storage bag with his Divine Sense, pulled out a radiation suit, and put it on. Combined with the Jade Talisman, the radiation from a Fourth Grade ‘Hell Disgust Crystal’ was now reduced to a mere fifth of its strength.

He estimated that while the radiation was dangerous to most, at twenty percent power, it would have a negligible impact on his constitution.

Furthermore, the bag contained anti-radiation pills crafted by Li Shiming. These would allow him to flush out any contamination if he were exposed, leaving his body’s natural vitality to handle the rest.