Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1434 - 763: Disposition_2

"I shall have to trouble you then, Senior Wu. This 'Hell Disgust Crystal Essence' is essential for my research!" Li Yuanba remarked with a grin as he tucked away the Forbidden Spirit Jade Box.

The conflict persisted until the scheduled rotation arrived, bringing a male and female Great Cultivator along with a hundred criminal cultivators to take over.

Upon seeing the five Mid-stage Golden Corpses holding the front line and noting that the group led by Master Wu Ge and the Hongguang Venerable had emerged nearly unscathed, the two Great Cultivators immediately grasped the situation.

Their attention shifted toward Li Yuanba. He stood out significantly, accompanied by a Great Venerable whose suppressed yet formidable presence made it obvious she was serving as his guardian.

"Mr. Wu, who might this be?" the male Great Cultivator inquired loudly.

"Is this not Mr. Li himself? My gratitude to you, Mr. Li, for your assistance in the Langcai Great Power Cave Heaven; you saved my young disciple, Yao Feng!" The female Great Cultivator recognized him, stepping forward to offer a warm and thankful greeting.

At that moment, Li Yuanba’s features were hidden beneath the hood of his radiation suit, masking his face.

However, within the Cultivation World, physical appearance is rarely the primary means of identification. Li Yuanba’s status as a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner, his sharp Sword Cultivator aura, his mere century of age, and the protection of a Great Venerable served as indirect confirmation of his identity.

Even though the female Great Cultivator had never met him in person before, a cultivator's unique aura is enough for identification after a single encounter.

"So it is a senior from Luanyang Palace; that incident was mostly for my own survival, helping out was merely incidental!" Li Yuanba answered, returning the salute to the female Great Cultivator.

The female Great Cultivator of Luanyang Palace maintained a very cordial demeanor, addressing Li Yuanba as a peer.

Conversely, Li Yuanba showed proper deference to the Great Cultivators, positioning himself as a junior in accordance with the traditions of the Cultivation World.

"I have long heard rumors that Mr. Li possesses five Golden Corpses capable of enduring ten times the power of a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner. I assumed Yao Feng lacked perspective, but witnessing them today, I realize Yao Feng actually understated their strength!" The female Great Cultivator gestured toward the five Mid-stage Golden Corpses, praising them with a smile.

After watching the skirmish for a time, she recognized the strategic value of these five Mid-stage Golden Corpses.

While they were unable to slay the Hell Creatures themselves, they functioned as an impenetrable defensive wall between the monsters and the cultivators.

This allowed the cultivators to unleash their spells with maximum intensity, free from the fear of being overrun by Hell Creatures.

Critically, this method of combat did not drain the formation’s energy, buying Hell Island precious time to await reinforcements from the various major powers.

"Would you be willing to leave these five Golden Corpses here? We will ensure battle merits are calculated based on their performance!" The male Great Cultivator spoke to Li Yuanba with the same level of respect as his colleague once his identity was clear.

Taking part in missions on Hell Island earns one battle merits, which function similarly to the contribution points of the super forces.

While contribution points are granted by a cultivator’s own Sect for internal resources and techniques, battle merits are a universal currency.

All super forces recognize these merits, offering high-grade resources, secret cultivation techniques, and powerful artifacts as rewards to those who earn them.

Cultivators can trade these merits for whatever resources they require, provided they have earned enough.

"Please look after my Golden Corpses well!" Li Yuanba paused briefly before making his decision.

"Rest assured, if any harm comes to them, Luanyang Palace will provide full compensation!" the female Great Cultivator promised with a smile.

With the five Mid-stage Golden Corpses present, the defensive duty for this rotation would be far less taxing.

Their morale was further boosted by the news that Master Wu Ge and the Hongguang Venerable had slain a Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being.

Such powerful entities were rare; since one had just been eliminated, it was unlikely another would surface in the coming days.

Li Yuanba transferred the command permissions for the five Mid-stage Golden Corpses to the female Great Cultivator. Given the sterling reputation of Luanyang Palace and her public vow before other Great Cultivators, she was bound to honor her word.

Exhaustion finally catching up to him, he retreated to his quarters with Master Wu Ge.

The constant deployment of his Lifebound Flying Sword, combined with using nearly every strike to hone his Sword Intent, had taken a heavy toll on his stamina.

He rested for half a day, and once his internal Qi was fully restored, he made his way back to the front lines.

On the battlefield, his five Mid-stage Golden Corpses were still locked in combat, their bodies now marked by numerous scars from the prolonged engagement.

Despite the visible damage, their incredible defensive capabilities meant the injuries had not hindered their effectiveness.

He also observed that the two Great Cultivators were not standing idle; they frequently intervened to support the five Mid-stage Golden Corpses.

This intervention was the reason all five remained functional. Most of their wounds came from the long-distance strikes of Hell Sheep Head Creatures—attacks that even the two Great Cultivators couldn't fully intercept while managing their own energy reserves.

"Mr. Li, let the five Golden Corpses withdraw to recover. I will supply all the necessary materials!" The female Great Cultivator spoke, looking visibly relieved at Li Yuanba's arrival.

While the Golden Corpses were a massive help, the responsibility of keeping them intact had been a heavy burden.

She had been constantly anxious that a mistake might lead to the destruction of one; such exceptional Mid-stage Golden Corpses were irreplaceable, and she knew she couldn't provide an equivalent compensation.

With a simple mental command, Li Yuanba summoned the five Mid-stage Golden Corpses back to his side.

As they pulled back, the Hell Creatures surged forward, immediately putting the criminal cultivators' defensive line under heavy strain.

The two Great Cultivators were forced to strike repeatedly to keep the line from breaking.

Meanwhile, Li Yuanba utilized 'Innate Wood' Divine Skills to mend the five Mid-stage Golden Corpses.

Their injuries were actually quite superficial; without a Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Being present, ordinary Fourth Grade Mid-stage Hell Life struggled to bypass their defenses.

The damage had only accumulated because of the overwhelming number of enemies firing evil energy balls. While the evil energy itself didn't harm the Mid-stage Golden Corpses, the sheer physical impact did.

After a few applications of the 'Innate Wood' Divine Skills, the damage to the five Mid-stage Golden Corpses was completely repaired.

"I expected to find you here!" Master Wu Ge remarked, approaching Li Yuanba with a friendly expression.

Li Yuanba noticed Master Wu Ge was carrying a water jar that gave off a distinct medicinal scent.

Powerful radiation was leaking from the jar, spreading into the surrounding air.

The sheer intensity of the radiation made Li Yuanba—who was naturally wary of such energy—feel his skin crawl.

"Are these the five 'Hell Disgust Crystal Essence'?" he asked Master Wu Ge, quickly piecing together what was in the jar.

"Indeed, five pieces of 'Hell Disgust Crystal Essence'. Take them quickly; carrying these things makes me incredibly uneasy!" Master Wu Ge said, tossing the jar toward Li Yuanba.

Li Yuanba swiftly brought out the Forbidden Spirit Jade Box, carefully transferring the five 'Hell Disgust Crystal Essence' from the jar into the specialized container.

Once the radiative energy was safely sealed away, Master Wu Ge let out a relieved sigh.

He had given several guarantees to secure these five 'Hell Disgust Crystal Essence'.

Although many viewed 'Hell Disgust Crystal Essence' as useless, they were still the remains of Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Beings, making them theoretically very valuable.

Even if their practical use remained a mystery, their status as Fourth Grade Top Quality materials made them extremely precious, setting aside the issue of their lethal radiation.