Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1570 - 831: The Situation (Part 2)

Master Li's assistance to him proved invaluable; the 'Hidden Phoenix Jade Talisman' had indeed offered substantial aid. Now, having the opportunity to return the favor, it's definitely worth extending his stay just a little.

In the Cultivation World, repaying favors stands as the toughest obligation, and any previous help demands proper reciprocation.

Cultivators who ignore favors, no matter their power, face universal disdain. This naturally influences one's mindset as well. Neglecting to repay a favor can hinder one's mindset.

Rumors circulating in the Cultivation World suggest that mindset issues can destabilize a cultivator's spirit during pivotal times, like breakthroughs to major realms, leading to their downfall.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Li!" Master Li expressed with an expression of joy.

While the ten furnaces of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills differ from Luanyang Palace's original wishes, these ten furnaces ensure they won't face shortages of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills for the coming years.

Once Li Shiming is free, they can proceed with refining advanced Great Cultivator Spirit Pills, building on their established relationship.

With the primary issue settled, interactions between the two sides grew more cordial. Grandmaster Hu seized the moment to suggest enhancing the alliance between the Ten Thousand Beast Sect and Luanyang Palace.

Master Li readily consented, recognizing the advantages for both organizations.

One shouldn't undervalue the Ten Thousand Beast Sect despite lacking supreme experts; it remains a prominent sect. As a dominant force claiming three-quarters of the Dongqi Continent, its sway rivals that of a superpower in the region.

Crucially, Li Shiming's exceptional battle prowess, combined with the Dongqi Continent's remoteness from other superpowers, allows him to dominate the area firmly.

Three female cultivators stayed at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, and the resources for ten furnaces of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills were supplied.

Back in the Heavenly Person Cave Heaven, Li Shiming sighed in resignation. He paused his Artifact Refining activities and stored five Fourth Grade Pill Furnaces into the laboratory space, then started refining the Great Cultivator Spirit Pills.

He had initially intended to continue Artifact Refining while departing Dongqi Continent for Beishu Continent.

Yet, Luanyang Palace's involvement compelled him to adjust his schedule.

Producing ten furnaces of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills would require only two months.

Luanyang Palace proved direct, providing a Fourth Grade Parasol Tree as compensation.

The Fourth Grade Parasol Tree serves as a distinctive Spirit Plant of Luanyang Palace, reportedly acquired from an ancient ruin—a fading Parasol Tree—then nurtured into a fresh variety, imbued with the essence of the ancient one.

Beyond its role in Refinement, the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree offers additional applications; its branches carry wood-fire properties, ideal for forging wood-fire attribute magical items.

A vital purpose involves serving as a dwelling for the Red Gold Phoenix.

Extended residence by the Red Gold Phoenix on the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree helps strengthen its bloodline.

Li Shiming felt quite pleased with this form of payment.

He placed the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree into the Heavenly Person Cave Heaven, a secure cave abode where conditions barely differ from the external realm.

As the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree took root, Little Feng immediately jumped onto its branches upon sighting it, chirping joyfully.

Via his soul bond with Little Feng, Li Shiming detected the subtle effect of the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree on Little Feng’s bloodline; a hundred years there matches the benefits of Fourth Grade Late-stage Phoenix Clan resources.

Nevertheless, his focus wasn't on enhancing Little Feng’s bloodline; instead, seeing Little Feng's affection for the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree convinced him the exchange was valuable.

Shortly afterward, additional great cultivators came calling, but Li Shiming politely refused them, mentioning his current pill refining commitments.

Even though some hailed from superpowers, he lacked any prior ties with these great cultivators; without Li Yuanba's earlier dealings with superpowers, he wouldn't have known of them at all.

To avoid potential disruptions from these great cultivators, Li Shiming deployed five late-stage Golden Corpses.

These five late-stage Golden Corpses, equipped with sufficient intelligence, obey commands accurately.

He provisionally transferred authority over the five late-stage Golden Corpses to Grandmaster Hu, whose reliability ensured that, aided by them, order would be upheld without difficulty.

Actually, the arriving great cultivators refrained from causing disturbances.

No great cultivator desires to provoke a fearsome figure capable of eliminating both Yan Gao Great Cultivator and Wang He Great Cultivator. Moreover, with neither the Yuqing Sect nor the White Emperor Sect—the superpowers—pursuing vengeance, it confirmed Li Shiming’s fearsome strength.

Still, this situation vexed Grandmaster Hu. While fellow great cultivators from the Ten Thousand Beast Sect lacked elevated rank or superpower links, leaving scant topics for discussion.

However, Grandmaster Hu held the position of Li Shiming’s teacher, making him not just a great cultivator of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect but also the nearest elder to Alchemy Master Li Shiming.

In certain respects, Grandmaster Hu could sway Li Shiming’s choices.

Numerous presents, requests, and similar overtures left Grandmaster Hu stressed to the verge of losing his hair color.

His extensive circle of contacts resulted in countless associates approaching him, fully knowing Li Shiming couldn't handle more pill refining at present, yet he kept clarifying and suggesting arrangements for outreach after Li Shiming’s journeys.

Luckily, these great cultivators appreciated that Li Shiming’s time held great value; a pledge from Grandmaster Hu sufficed to content them.

As days went by under Grandmaster Hu’s management of the visitors, the surge of great cultivators entering Dongqi Continent brought another effect: it revitalized the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's standing.

Although Dongqi Continent qualifies as a continent, its lack of abundant resources deters most great cultivators from coming. Even when great cultivators from elsewhere appeared, it was solely for trade.

On this occasion, the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, controlling three-quarters of Dongqi Continent, accommodated hordes of great cultivators, including delegates from superpowers, underscoring its ties to the region's powers. Forces previously skeptical of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, especially the present two leading sects, witnessed this and dispelled their reservations.

Furthermore, observers marveled at the genuine might of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.

Besides the great cultivators, three persist at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect’s mountain gate, while three others guard diverse sites.

The three female cultivators from Luanyang Palace positioned at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect’s entrance, together with five late-stage Golden Corpses, elevated the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's fighting strength to almost rival a superpower.

Not forgetting Li Shiming, whose power equals that of two Peak Great Cultivators.

In this setting, intentions for partnership emerged, and numerous superpowers acknowledged the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's robustness as a foundation for joint efforts.

After two months, Li Shiming ended his seclusion, observing more than ten additional great cultivators at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect’s mountain gate.

At first, he feared some major event, but he soon discovered via the Identity Jade Disc that they were merely guest great cultivators.

Traveling across seas demands time even for great cultivators, so their presence coincided with his final two months on Dongqi Continent.

Li Shiming employed the communication technique to reach the reception hall ahead of others.

"Mr. Li, you’ve emerged from seclusion!" Master Li hurried over, beaming with a friendly smile.

During the last two months, each time she observed great cultivators desiring but failing to obtain pills, a sense of fulfillment washed over her.

Some among them were her companions, whose jealousy over her link to Li Shiming boosted her mood considerably.

Naturally, none rivaled the delight she felt upon receiving Li Shiming’s call, after waiting two months solely for the Great Cultivator Spirit Pills.

"I succeeded in my task; here are twenty high-level Great Cultivator Spirit Pills!" Li Shiming slid a jade bottle across to Master Li.

"Mr. Li, Luanyang Palace has chosen to station three great cultivators here to support the Ten Thousand Beast Sect for the next century, believing this period will foster a fresh cohort of great cultivators in the sect!" Master Li stated, inspecting the pills as she spoke to Li Shiming.