Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1457 - 775: The Tower

All the onlookers, catching sight of the towering structure, revealed expressions of sheer wonder.

Far be it from these cultivators to be uninformed; in truth, every one of them hails from mighty superpowers, making them the sharpest minds gathered across the Cultivation World.

The towering edifice ahead was constructed from plain stone, yet its exterior gleamed with inscribed runes.

This sight left the cultivators stunned, since regular stones just couldn't endure the carving of such runes.

Li Yuanba observed it closely too. By linking his knowledge of artifact forging and array setups with his true body's expertise, he understood well the superior materials needed to support rune inscriptions.

The spirit treasures he forged relied on Fourth Grade Top Quality resources, the only kind sturdy enough to handle countless tiny rune etchings.

Not even Li Shiming's mastery in artifact crafting would allow runes on everyday stone, much less a vast array of them.

Standing more than a hundred meters high, the tower loomed like a massive pillar.

To Li Yuanba, it didn't resemble a man-made construct; instead, it appeared as a natural spike erupting from the ground.

"I detect the presence of an array; this must be an array foundation!" declared a formation-savvy Great Cultivator in a grave tone.

"So, does that imply destroying this array foundation will shatter the entire array?" another Great Cultivator shot back with a query.

A resounding "boom" echoed as the question hung in the air—Great Cultivator Lou's Lifebound Flying Sword had already slammed into the tower, unleashing a thunderous roar.

Every cultivator fixed their gaze on the impact site atop the tower, eyes bulging in shock while they scrutinized the untouched surface.

Not even a scratch marred that point.

No one doubted the might of Great Cultivator Lou's Lifebound Flying Sword. Among the assembly, a Sword Cultivator Great Cultivator's striking force ranked supreme.

Still, such a powerful blow couldn't dent the tower in the slightest.

"Could this truly be mere common stone?" Great Cultivator Lou muttered to himself.

He hadn't unleashed his maximum force in that hit, merely channeling half his strength. Even against a peak Fourth Grade Magical Treasure, sans its master's spiritual defense, he could've scored a visible gash.

In truth, as for whether it was ordinary stone, he'd already scanned it moments ago. On this point, let alone a Great Cultivator, no cultivator present could misjudge.

"Allow me to give it a go!" announced the Yuqing Sect Great Cultivator, casting a sidelong look at Great Cultivator Lou.

He aimed to outdo Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion through this feat, paying them back for blocking Li Yuanba's aid.

Naturally, to best Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, he first had to manage some damage on the tower.

The 'Heavenly Strike Thunder Hammer' materialized in front of him; vast quantities of thunder-based spiritual power surged into the 'Heavenly Strike Thunder Hammer', unleashing a fearsome surge of lightning might.

For a full ten breaths, he gathered his energy. Every Great Cultivator present could tell he was building up force.

Building up force amplifies striking power; particularly in scenarios without time pressure, it can elevate fighting ability by thirty to forty percent.

Unlike Great Cultivator Lou of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, who held back at half power, the Yuqing Sect Great Cultivator threw everything into this assault.

Right when the 'Heavenly Strike Thunder Hammer' brimmed with lightning energy on the verge of spilling over, the Great Cultivator invoked the 'Thunder Fall Skill'.

A colossal lightning bolt crashed down onto the tower with immense force, and Li Yuanba picked up traces of Rule Power laced within it; this Great Cultivator was holding nothing back.

The 'Thunder Fall Skill' served as a pinpoint thunder spell, further condensed by the Great Thunder Cultivator to concentrate the blast on one spot.

Evidently, the Great Thunder Cultivator had noted the tower's oddity and opted for this pinpoint strike, hoping to eclipse Great Cultivator Lou by etching even the tiniest flaw.

The lightning collided with the tower, then scattered outward from the strike zone upon impact.

Not just across the tower's face, but it channeled into the ground beneath as well.

After the lightning fully faded away, the tower remained flawless, without a trace.

"No point in further attempts; this tower fuses seamlessly with the Hell Cave Heaven. Without strength enough to shatter the Hell Cave Heaven itself by force, the tower stands utterly unscathed!" Hongguang Venerable stated gravely.

He recognized this setup from a parallel feature in Da Leiyin Temple's grotto heaven.

Such constructs emerged alongside the Grotto Heaven's birth and evolved in tandem. Moreover, shaped by supreme powers, they boasted near-invulnerable resilience.

"We should set up our second outpost right here!" At that moment, Great Cultivator Lou's suggestion reached Li Yuanba's ears.

This wasn't a direct plea to him but a shared channel among Great Cultivators for deliberations.

"Erecting a second outpost here makes perfect sense. From this point onward, the beasts appear swayed by the tower or the array, sharpening their group tactics. A secure outpost is essential for recovery!" endorsed another Great Cultivator.

Since nearing the tower, all Great Cultivators had felt the battles grow fiercer. Viewing the tower as an array foundation, it clearly tied into the abrupt synergy among the Hell Creatures.

"I agree!"

"I agree!"

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As affirmations poured in from the Great Cultivators one after another, the plan gained full backing.