Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1435 - 764: Arrival

While taking this period to recover, Li Yuanba utilized the IBMz15 to conduct a remote analysis of the "Hell Disgust Crystal Essence" concentration. Although this substance only matched the civilian-grade uranium levels from his previous world, its potency far surpassed that of standard "Hell Disgust Crystals."

His most significant discovery, however, was that Hell Cave Heaven contained uranium ore—and high-grade ore at that.

He remained uncertain whether the "Hell Disgust Crystal Essence" found within these Fourth Grade Late Stage Hell Beings was something they condensed internally or if it was naturally occurring within Hell Cave Heaven itself.

An urge to enter Hell Cave Heaven for further investigation crossed his mind. However, observing the turbulent passage, he knew that relying solely on his current strength was insufficient; even if he were to become a Great Cultivator, he would not dare to venture inside.

Since he had gained considerable benefits from Hell Island, he decided to remain at the exit of Hell Cave Heaven to assist in guarding the passage. While the Great Cultivators of the island viewed his presence as a solution to their grievances, Li Yuanba saw it as returning a favor.

The Great Cultivators were pleased with his choice, but the criminal cultivators showed the most enthusiasm.

Given the current state of Hell Cave Heaven, the criminal cultivators understood perfectly that without the intervention of Li Yuanba, they would be forced to hold the line using their own lives as shields.

Li Yuanba’s motivations weren't for the sake of the criminals; his primary concern was the security of Hell Island.

Should the grand array protecting Hell Island fail, the chaos unleashed by these radiation-soaked Hell Creatures entering the Cultivation World would be catastrophic beyond measure.

Master Wu Ge did not linger; he departed to recuperate and prepare himself for the impending struggles.

To maximize the combat efficiency of his five Mid-stage Golden Corpses, Li Yuanba positioned himself near the front lines within a single-person defensive array. Under the safety of this barrier, he manifested "Ten Thousand Sword Peak" above the Golden Corpses, triggering its gravity field.

His mastery over the gravity field of "Ten Thousand Sword Peak" had grown more refined; he centered the effect on the Mid-stage Golden Corpses, maintaining a precise radius of sixty meters.

This range matched the ideal striking distance for Hell Sheep Head Creatures. Within this zone, the gravity field significantly neutralized the danger posed by their long-range evil energy projectiles.

Most importantly, through Li Yuanba’s meticulous manipulation, the Mid-stage Golden Corpses did not suffer from increased weight. Instead, they experienced a reduction in gravity, which actually boosted their movement speed.

Conversely, any Hell Creatures entering the field were immediately burdened by the heavy gravity, causing their movements to become sluggish.

This tactic was also a method for Li Yuanba to manage his resources; knowing this would be an endurance trial, he intentionally lowered the intensity of the gravity field to minimize the Qi consumption of "Ten Thousand Sword Peak."

Supported by "Ten Thousand Sword Peak," the likelihood of the Mid-stage Golden Corpses taking damage plummeted. The Hell Sheep Head Creatures found it difficult to maintain a high rate of fire due to their slowed movements, and the evil energy spheres they did manage to launch were decelerated by the gravity field, allowing the Golden Corpses to evade them with ease.

Only on rare occasions, when swarmed by multiple foes at once, would a Golden Corpse be clipped by an evil energy orb.

"Pay close attention to your artifacts! Using them for too long in this environment will lead to their destruction!" a female Great Cultivator warned.

This caught Li Yuanba off guard; he hadn't considered that risk. It explained why the Great Cultivators were hesitant to act and why the criminal cultivators rarely deployed their artifacts.

He immediately shifted his focus to "Ten Thousand Sword Peak," examining its structural integrity.

Because "Ten Thousand Sword Peak" served as Li Shiming’s Lifebound Artifact, it was functionally his own Lifebound Artifact as well.

His consciousness could feel every minute fluctuation within the artifact. To his surprise, despite the pervasive radiation, "Ten Thousand Sword Peak" seemed to possess a protective layer on its surface that rendered it immune to the environmental decay.

For the time being, the radiation posed no threat to "Ten Thousand Sword Peak." He simply needed to keep a close eye on it and withdraw the artifact if any signs of degradation appeared.

"Are there any artifacts capable of resisting the environment of Hell Cave Heaven?" Li Yuanba inquired, filled with curiosity.

He still hadn't identified why "Ten Thousand Sword Peak" remained unaffected.

He had also been using the Xingyi Sword previously. Upon checking his Lifebound Flying Sword, he discovered that it, too, was completely resistant to the radiation.

Indeed, if there were even a hint of damage to the Xingyi Sword, his "Sky-Surging Sword Intent Technique" would have resonated immediately to alert him.

This was likely why Master Wu Ge hadn't offered a warning; as a fellow practitioner of the "Sky-Surging Sword Intent Technique," the Master understood the resilience of their Lifebound Flying Swords.

"Only a spiritual treasure can withstand the conditions of Hell Cave Heaven without damage. It is a pity that the true masters cannot remain here indefinitely," the female Great Cultivator replied with a sigh.

Li Yuanba finally grasped why his artifacts were immune.

He kept this knowledge to himself, occasionally feigning an inspection of "Ten Thousand Sword Peak" so the other cultivators would think he was constantly worried about its condition.

He remained on the front lines for five days. During this interval, he rarely fought personally, letting his five Mid-stage Golden Corpses handle the constant waves of enemies.

At regular intervals, he would cast the Innate Wood Divine Skill to mend the Golden Corpses, ensuring their physical forms remained intact and battle-ready.