Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1439: 766: Entry

“This information must be kept strictly confidential. The value of this secret exceeds even Yuan Ba’s talent for alchemy in the eyes of Great Cultivators!” After a moment of contemplation, Great Cultivator Lou turned to his son, Lou Wu, and issued a firm warning.

Lou Wu gave a quick, respectful nod. Despite being the son of a Great Cultivator and possessing vast knowledge, the events of today had truly stunned him.

He had never even heard of an artifact as legendary as the ‘Innate Jianmu Tree Heart’ before. Not only was he permitted to see it, but he had also watched it fuse into his master’s body, elevating the master’s ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill to a tier that could effectively assist Great Cultivators.

“Master, has the efficacy of the ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill also increased when used on practitioners at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage?” he inquired with genuine curiosity.

“I haven’t conducted a formal test yet, but the life energy contained within a single activation of the ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill has nearly doubled. More importantly, there has been a significant leap in the quality of that life energy, so the restorative power should be vastly superior!” Li Yuanba answered with a faint smile.

To demonstrate, he activated the ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill once more, directing a vibrant ray of emerald light toward Lou Wu.

The green light merged into Lou Wu’s form, yet it didn’t manifest as a visible aura surrounding him, making it seem as though the technique had failed to trigger.

“I have pre-loaded your body with the restorative essence of the ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill. Should you sustain any injuries within the next forty-eight hours, this energy will automatically trigger to mend your wounds until the power is depleted. However, the effect will vanish after two days if it isn't used,” Li Yuanba clarified.

In the past, the ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill possessed a similar function, but the duration was limited to only a few hours. Now, that window had been extended to a full two days.

“Yuan Ba, if you are able, you should bestow this ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill upon every core Sword Cultivator. They represent the future of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion. I will personally handle the instructions regarding their silence on this matter!” Great Cultivator Lou declared, his eyes bright with excitement.

Having experienced the potency of Li Yuanba’s ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill himself, he knew its value. With this energy protecting them, a cultivator could cling to life even after sustaining catastrophic wounds.

When used alongside the Space Acceptance Talisman, the safety of the core Sword Cultivators would be significantly bolstered.

“That won't be a problem!” Li Yuanba replied, agreeing readily.

A short while later, the seven core Sword Cultivators arrived at the scene.

“Brother Wu!” Li Yuanba called out upon seeing Wu Qi. While he recognized the other core Sword Cultivators, he lacked a personal connection with them. Only Wu Qi shared a close bond with him, prompting a proactive greeting.

“Yuan Ba, your strength continues to grow at an incredible rate!” Wu Qi remarked, his voice filled with respect.

It seemed that every time they crossed paths, Li Yuanba had made massive strides in his Cultivation. Wu Qi had never witnessed anyone increase their power so rapidly.

He felt more grateful than ever that he had been the one to bring Li Yuanba into the fold of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

Li Yuanba proceeded to cast the ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill on Wu Qi before imbuing the remaining six core Sword Cultivators with the same protective energy.

“Do not become over-reliant on the healing properties of this ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill. Restoration has its limits and cannot reverse death. Consider this your final safety net, not a license to behave recklessly!” Great Cultivator Lou warned the core Sword Cultivators with a stern expression once Li Yuanba had finished.

The gravity of the upcoming mission was clear to him. This was why, despite the Sect's ability to send immediate reinforcements, they had chosen to wait after learning Li Yuanba had successfully repelled the Hell Cave Heaven's assault. They intended to move in coordination with other superpowers to minimize losses.

“The ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill will remain active within you for two days. If circumstances allow, return to Yuan Ba to have it refreshed once the time expires,” Great Cultivator Lou added, before turning back to Li Yuanba. “This task will require a great deal of your effort, Yuan Ba.”

Though the seven core Sword Cultivators weren't entirely sure just how powerful the healing was, the weight Great Cultivator Lou gave it made it obvious that the ‘Innate Wood’ divine skill was a life-saving treasure.

“Our objective is to breach the Hell Cave Heaven and eradicate the Hell creatures within. Grandmaster Wu and I will accompany you, but we will not interfere in your combat against Fourth Grade Middle Stage monsters. You must handle those beasts through your own strength!” Great Cultivator Lou commanded.

Li Yuanba felt a pulse of excitement; he had suspected this would be the mission for some time.

Previously, the breach leading to the Hell Cave Heaven was far too narrow to support a full-scale invasion. Furthermore, the danger posed by the Hell Cave Heaven hadn't been severe enough to warrant such a massive mobilization.

The situation had shifted. Due to the spatial collapse within the Hell Cave Heaven, its dimensional barriers were compromised. If the corruption within wasn't purged, it would pose a catastrophic threat to the entire Cultivation World.

The Central State Continent, being the closest to the breach, would be the primary target of any spillover. It wasn't just the physical attacks that were dangerous; the true horror lay in the foul pollution spread by the Hell creatures.

Currently, every superpower in the Central State Continent had formed an alliance. This initial wave of reinforcements was only the beginning; more forces from other continents were expected to arrive later.

Even with Great Cultivators from distant lands traveling at top speed, it would still take a month for them to reach the front lines.

“Yuan Ba, I am well aware of your combat prowess. You must push yourself this time; at the very least, you need to secure a foothold for the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion inside the Hell Cave Heaven!” Great Cultivator Lou further instructed.