Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1538 - 815: Discovery (Part 2)

Whether Master Ren Mu and Master Yan Gao have ever clashed in combat remains unknown, yet their battle prowess ought to be remarkably similar.

As supreme Great Cultivators from dominant superpowers, any variations in their power levels would hardly create a vast divide.

Li Shiming had assumed that once Master Yan Gao learned of his triumph over Master Ren Mu, the former would steer clear of venturing into Dongqi Continent to challenge him.

Even with his intense feud against the White Emperor Sect, should his might prove overwhelming, the White Emperor Sect would quietly endure the outcome.

One must remember that Li Shiming's slaying of three Great Cultivators from the White Emperor Sect stemmed from their sect's assault on the Ten Thousand Beast Sect. His retaliation stood justified, conforming to the norms of the Cultivation World.

He hadn't anticipated Master Yan Gao from the White Emperor Sect showing up regardless. He had to stay vigilant against any tricks the man might pull.

With his abilities now laid bare, Master Yan Gao's boldness in arriving indicated confidence in his capacity to wipe him out.

Luckily, as days passed, the drone satellite network spanning Dongqi Continent got rebuilt, extending surveillance even to the surrounding seas.

His core treasure, the IBMz15, handled nonstop oversight of the data from this drone satellite setup.

Drawing from his knowledge, not even the wariest cultivator would mask their aura while crossing the ocean.

Over the waves, exposing one's aura serves to ward off assaults from spirit beasts and discourage hostile cultivators.

Moreover, hiding on the open sea proves pointless; true secrecy demands it only after landing on the mainland.

On day three, Li Shiming got an alert from his core treasure, the IBMz15. The video feed revealed two potent, hazy auras racing across the sea at high speed.

"Two peak Great Cultivators—they've come thoroughly equipped!" Li Shiming pondered inwardly, whispering to himself.

Peak Great Cultivators aren't abundant. Even in superpowers, those at the peak and active remain scarce. Certain superpowers may boast several, but most stay in closed-door cultivation.

Li Shiming couldn't confirm if both incoming peak Great Cultivators hailed from the White Emperor Sect, though one fact stood clear: Master Yan Gao would surely be one of them.

At this juncture, beyond the White Emperor Sect, no other faction would send a peak Great Cultivator to Dongqi Continent.

Li Shiming dispatched a note to Grandmaster Hu, letting him know of his short absence.

Though his position in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect had risen greatly, he continued to offer proper deference to Grandmaster Hu by informing him ahead of important moves.

Grandmaster Hu had no clue about his plans and, seeing the message, dismissed any worry, convinced that with his proven fighting skills, no threat could touch him.

In Dongqi Continent, Li Shiming's power stood unmatched, outstripping the heads of great sects or even the outposts of superpowers here.

As he departed, Li Shiming brought along Great Cultivator Luo Pei. While Luo Pei's fighting ability couldn't join a clash at that tier, the Heavenly Ghost offered a key boost to his forces. In dire straits, it proved indispensable, so he kept it close naturally.

"Such a shame!" he reflected silently, lamenting that crafting five 'Thunderous Mysterious Bows' could have swayed this fight considerably.

For now, he held just one 'Thunderous Mysterious Bow,' its might seeming average in his current eyes, below what he hoped, thus he saw no point in letting the late-stage Golden Corpse wield it.

Two compact flying boats soared from the shore onto Dongqi Continent's terrain, where two Great Cultivators stepped off and then stowed the vessels.

They held back from advancing right away, instead hurling out an array plate that, on impact, erected a Concealing Array.

The pair of Great Cultivators stepped into the Concealing Array, pulled out communication tokens, and started reaching out to their spies placed in Dongqi Continent for the freshest intel.

One of these arriving Great Cultivators was truly Master Yan Gao, while the other turned out to be Li Shiming's former foe, Master Wang He.

Li Shiming likely never foresaw the White Emperor Sect teaming up with the Yuqing Sect, sending forth these two peak Great Cultivators.

These two peak Great Cultivators had teamed up several times in the past, displaying flawless coordination.

"Brother Wang, who'd have imagined we'd someday unite to take on just one Great Cultivator!" Master Yan Gao laughed lightly, shaking his head.

His original intent was to journey to Dongqi Continent solo, but certain issues caused a postponement.

In that interval, word reached him of Li Shiming's fair victory in a duel against Master Ren Mu right on Dongqi Continent.

Once this report hit the White Emperor Sect, they swiftly opted to ally with the Yuqing Sect, whose grudge against Li Shiming ran even deeper than theirs.

The Yuqing Sect knew Li Shiming owned the 'Shenxiao Thunder Pearl,' a priceless gem. Without his subsequent seclusion, they might have sent Master Wang He to seize Li Shiming.

When the White Emperor Sect approached the Yuqing Sect, the latter already plotted against Li Shiming, prompting the choice to deploy two peak Great Cultivators.

Regarding sending additional Great Cultivators, both superpowers weighed it and ultimately nixed the idea.

Based on the gathered data, Li Shiming's practice of the 'Yuqing Thunder Scripture' allowed him to dispatch regular Great Cultivators with ease after his breakthrough. Dispatching lesser ones would probably end in their deaths.

The main concern was the White Emperor Sect's inability to suffer yet another Great Cultivator's loss, much like the Yuqing Sect's heavy toll in Great Cultivators through the years.

In truth, the Yuqing Sect grasped that Li Shiming's awesome battle power derived from the 'Shenxiao Thunder Pearl's' boost, which could nearly lift a Thunder Cultivator's strength by a full realm.

Though the Great Cultivator stage holds its peculiarities, shaped by rules, an early Great Cultivator in Thunder ways armed with the 'Shenxiao Thunder Pearl' could absolutely match a peak Great Cultivator's might.

"Brother Yan, don't dismiss Li Shizhen lightly; his fighting force almost equals ours!" Master Wang He warned gravely.

This mission charged him with reclaiming the 'Shenxiao Thunder Pearl,' and he resolved to succeed without another setback.

"Ah, so Li Shizhen follows the 'Yuqing Thunder Scripture'—it looks like you grasp why his strength exploded so suddenly!" Master Yan Gao's gaze shifted as he mused aloud.

In recent times, Master Yan Gao had heard the Yuqing Sect probably misplaced a vital treasure, though they hid its nature tightly.

Li Shiming's quick ascent led Master Yan Gao to guess this lost item fueled Li Shiming's abrupt power leap.

"Li Shizhen ranks as a prodigy in Thunder Cultivation, boasting talent so freakish it's unseen in the Yuqing Sect for thousands of years!" Master Wang He sighed, shaking his head.

He avoided naming the 'Shenxiao Thunder Pearl,' yet he knew it wouldn't aid a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator in breaking through to Great Cultivator.

Besides, in cultivation practice, the 'Shenxiao Thunder Pearl's' enhancement stayed somewhat restrained, mainly aiding strikes while offering average help elsewhere.

To put it simply, Li Shiming's fast climb to Great Cultivator status bore no link to holding the 'Shenxiao Thunder Pearl.'

The sole tie was how the 'Shenxiao Thunder Pearl' magnified Li Shiming's Great Cultivator battle might, letting him eliminate several Great Cultivators.

Naturally, this view came purely from Master Wang He; he failed to account for Thunder Cultivation being only one facet of Li Shiming's arsenal. Li Shiming's Sword Cultivation matched it in potency, and the 'Heavenly Human Technique's' power uplift lay beyond his understanding.