Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1576 - 834: Reunion (Part 2)

Observe how Yin Shilan’s cave dwelling sits now, elevated above every summit in the Thousand Illusion Sect.

The cultivation method clutched by Li Shiming surely surpasses the 'Thousand Illusion Technique' practiced within the Thousand Illusion Sect.

'I nearly overlooked it; this area feels too confined. Let me bring out the cultivation method outside!' Li Shiming remarked, slapping his forehead.

Ren Fei’er felt stunned; she looked toward the cave. Though the inside wasn’t overly spacious, she found it hard to imagine any cultivation method occupying the entire space.

Li Shiming reached out to Yin Shilan, who offered a soft smile and freely took his hand to clasp it. Together, hand in hand, they stepped out of the cave.

Ren Fei’er stamped her foot in frustration before quickly chasing after them.

Li Shiming gestured with his hand toward a nearby spot outside the cave, causing a cluster of 'Luminous Golden Flower' to disappear and uncover a fairly even stretch of land.

His mind delved into the Heavenly Person Cave Heaven. From there, he retrieved the Book Collection Pavilion and the Treasure Pavilion, setting them down on that patch of earth.

With a resounding 'boom', the pair of structures materialized before the two women, leaving them to exhale in awe at the incredible display.

'Brother-in-law, is this what you meant by the cultivation method?' Ren Fei’er inquired, indicating the lofty edifice marked as the Book Collection Pavilion.

'I relocated this from a major sect during my journeys, and afterward, I gathered every cultivation technique scroll I obtained into this Book Collection Pavilion, plus the Treasure Pavilion!' Li Shiming clarified, grinning broadly.

Li Shiming bestowed permissions to Yin Shilan and Ren Fei’er, permitting them to access any volumes suited to their current cultivation levels, barring those far exceeding their capabilities.

'Lan’er, I must spend a while refining spirit pills for you. Why don’t you and Ren Fei’er explore the books in the meantime!' Li Shiming observed Yin Shilan’s eager gaze toward the Book Collection Pavilion and suggested tenderly.

Only now did he comprehend that he lacked any Golden Core Middle Stage spirit pills, since he hadn’t anticipated Yin Shilan’s progress remaining so modest after a century’s separation, still lingering at Golden Core Middle Stage.

He had assumed that given Yin Shilan’s aptitude and the supplies he provided, breaking through to Nascent Soul Stage seemed quite feasible. At minimum, she ought to have attained Golden Core Peak.

As a result, he prepared no third-grade spirit pills for Golden Core Middle Stage, having discarded those he once made during his time overseas.

Luckily, the Treasure Pavilion he obtained brimmed with plentiful third-grade spiritual herbs. By commencing the pill refinement, he could generate a substantial amount of third-grade spirit pills to aid Yin Shilan’s practice.

'Please don’t exhaust yourself!' Yin Shilan expressed with a touch of worry.

Li Shiming gave her a gentle nudge, ushering her toward the Book Collection Pavilion.

Regarding Yin Shilan’s concern, it struck him as amusing. If a Great Cultivator tired from producing third-grade spirit pills, that truly would be the ultimate farce.

He produced twenty-six third-grade pill furnaces, including ten he had employed long ago and preserved as keepsakes, unaware they’d find use once more.

The remaining sixteen third-grade pill furnaces came courtesy of the Treasure Pavilion; this was Fuliu Sect’s Treasure Pavilion, tasked with furnishing all vital assets for a grand sect. Though absent a fourth-grade pill furnace, it stocked numerous third-grade varieties.

The twenty-six third-grade pill furnaces hovered before him, and he deployed his divine sense to draw them into the machinery space.

Compared to fourth-grade counterparts, the third-grade pill furnaces measured far more compact.

Next, he organized the twenty-six third-grade pill furnaces across three tiers, almost occupying the full machinery space.

Following that, successive loads of third-grade spiritual herb ingredients were transported from the Treasure Pavilion into the machinery space.

He forged third-grade spirit pills at a breathtaking speed, figuring the third-grade spiritual herb stocks from the Treasure Pavilion would suffice for merely five days.

In essence, within those brief five days, he could brew more than three thousand batches of third-grade spirit pills.

Patriarch Ge and Ancestor Zhan observed directly as the mountain summit ascended skyward, then suspended itself in the air, soon after shielded by a formation that blocked any probe into the mountain’s depths.

Should several formation experts collaborate, backed by vast resource expenditures, the Thousand Illusion Sect could perhaps levitate a mountain.

Yet never with the ease Li Shiming displayed, as the entire process from lift-off to settlement spanned scarcely thirty minutes.

Though both patriarchs grasped the underlying method, despite the Thousand Illusion Sect’s inability to execute it casually, their awe carried a hint of limitation.

Nevertheless, for the rest of the Thousand Illusion Sect’s cultivators, witnessing a mountain abruptly floating overhead proved utterly staggering.

In particular, those who had harassed the two female cultivators dwelling in the mountain’s cave now sweated profusely, their heads crawling with dread.

'This mountain peak stands as the sect’s restricted area. No cultivator shall draw near; any who do will face expulsion from the sect!' Ancestor Zhan’s proclamation echoed across the sect.

Once Ancestor Zhan finished speaking, he produced a communication token and started reaching out to fellow patriarchs.

Li Shiming’s abrupt reappearance stirred massive turmoil across Beishu Continent.

The Shushan Sect experienced it most acutely, given Li Shiming’s former status as their disciple. While Shushan Sect publicly insisted Li Shiming departed of his own accord, the true circumstances were well-known to all prominent sects in Beishu Continent.

Compared to before, Elder Su of Heavenly Eye Peak had aged markedly, his once-vibrant energy faded away.

Li Shiming’s exit inflicted a heavy toll on him.

He comprehended the reason for Li Shiming’s departure too. Subsequently, he discovered the patriarchs aimed to wrest the Secret of Cave Heaven from Li Shiming, drawn by its immense temptation.

For Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators on Beishu Continent who sensed entrapment, awareness of a path to higher realms made even drastic measures appear reasonable.

Although patriarchs professed it served the sect’s interests, Elder Su recognized it served their own desires.

Li Shiming had been part of the sect; his development would ultimately aid the sect.

Knowing Li Shiming’s nature, Elder Su trusted that Li Shiming would return the sect’s favor manifold.

But the patriarchs’ actions not only failed to yield the Secret of Cave Heaven but also banished Li Shiming from the sect.

Upon learning of Li Shiming’s return to Beishu Continent, Elder Su first intended to meet him without delay.

Yet he refrained, unable to confront his disciple—the Shushan Sect had wronged Li Shiming, and he had failed to shield his disciple, forcing a solitary path.

Over the past century, he fretted endlessly about Li Shiming, realizing a decade of silence signaled Li Shiming must have traversed the sea.

Crossing that ocean at Golden Core Stage, a peril even Nascent Soul Cultivators couldn’t guarantee survival without guidance, was deemed near-suicidal.

This issue nearly formed his inner demon, halting all cultivation advancement.

'Master, have they received word on Junior Brother?' A statuesque woman entered, her robust voice making the cave chamber quiver faintly.

On a typical occasion, Ye Jingxian would earn a scolding from Master Elder Su for such volume.

'Shiming is back; reports indicate he’s hit Nascent Soul Middle Stage, and neither Venerable Huike nor Elder Li could bar him from heading home!' As he uttered 'heading home,' Elder Su’s face twisted from elation to sorrow.

A prodigy like that should have remained with Shushan Sect, but Li Shiming’s homecoming to Beishu Continent—though he might visit Shushan Sect—wouldn’t feel like returning home; it ceased being his home.

'Where’s Junior Brother? I’ll seek him out immediately!' Ye Jingxian declared, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

She had advanced to Golden Core Middle Stage, approaching Golden Core Middle Stage Peak.

Deep down, Li Shiming attaining Nascent Soul Middle Stage came as no shock to her.

Long before, she had broken into Golden Core Stage ahead of Li Shiming, only to see him enter Golden Core Stage and steadily outpace her.

She aimed to close the distance, but the disparity grew, and Li Shiming’s feats grew ever more remarkable, filling her with admiration for the junior disciple.

'Shiming’s likely first stop after returning was the Thousand Illusion Sect!' Elder Su guessed, drawing from his insight into Li Shiming’s character.