Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1602 - 847: Luan and Feng (Part 2)

Deciphering an array through technological means is an entirely distinct process, demanding profound studies of the array's structure, along with thorough examinations and computations to uncover how the array operates and to locate its crucial points.

Afterward, by gaining control over those array nodes, apply unique methods to provoke energy clashes inside the array, thereby revealing its weak points.

Li Shiming's approach proves more straightforward; he plunges right into the array, adjusting the nodes to cause the array to disappear entirely.

For her, even as the Formation Master who set up the array herself, pulling off such a feat remains impossible, given the sheer volume of calculations involved, and this array-breaking technique exists purely in theoretical terms.

"Dispatch two Red Gold Phoenixes there, merely to delay him a bit. If not, it'll be far too humiliating!" Palace Master Gu pondered briefly before giving the order.

"Palace Master Gu, remember he's only a clone—ensure no mishaps occur!" warned a female cultivator.

"Exercise caution!" Palace Master Gu replied without much concern; provided the sent Red Gold Phoenixes are managed correctly, nothing should go awry.

This pathway doesn't stretch very far, and Li Shiming could already spot the staircase leading ahead, topped by a palace overlooking the steps.

Right then, a pair of Red Gold Phoenixes burst from the cloud sea, charging straight at him.

These two Red Gold Phoenixes possess Fourth Grade Middle Stage power, and together, their might suffices to halt even a Great Cultivator in their tracks.

Li Shiming reduced his speed, as the five late-stage Golden Corpses trailing him accelerated, encircling and guarding him tightly.

A sheen flickered across the late-stage Golden Corpses, and complete suits of armor materialized on their forms.

At first, the pair of Red Gold Phoenixes aimed simply to compel Li Shiming to pause his progress; that was their assigned task, without any call for aggression.

Yet the sight of the five armored late-stage Golden Corpses stirred a sense of challenge in the two Red Gold Phoenixes.

The five late-stage Golden Corpses advanced alongside Li Shiming, paying little heed to the looming threat from the two Red Gold Phoenixes.

The two Red Gold Phoenixes dropped all restraint and unleashed piercing phoenix calls, then converted their plumage into blazing infernos that rained down upon Li Shiming.

The five late-stage Golden Corpses refrained from countering, merely forming a barrier around Li Shiming to let the flames strike the protective field.

The deadliest feature of the Red Gold Phoenix's fire lies in its ability to scorch the soul; should the protection prove inadequate, this soul-searing impact penetrates with ease.

Nevertheless, the shield generated by the five late-stage Golden Corpses stood remarkably robust, keeping the two Red Gold Phoenixes' flames firmly at bay.

Fury gripped the two Red Gold Phoenixes; their shrieks grew fiercer, and fires ignited across their bodies, shifting them into fiery manifestations.

The Red Gold Phoenixes hurled bursts of flames toward the shield, these being far more potent than the feather-spawned ones.

Not even a Great Cultivator would risk enduring direct assaults from Red Gold Phoenixes.

The Phoenix Clan heritage in these two Red Gold Phoenixes runs deeply potent, wielding the identical 'Nirvana Fire' as Little Feng, boasting devastating destructive force.

Palace Master Gu, witnessing the initial rage of the two Red Gold Phoenixes, prepared to summon them back, yet the unfolding scene halted her intention.

Li Shiming grinned, pleased with the armor equipping the late-stage Golden Corpses.

Forging those five armor sets had consumed him over a year; naturally, the late-stage Golden Corpses equipped not just the five armors but also five bows.

Truthfully, producing the five bows posed little challenge, as boosting their potency involved etching eight billion power runes plus four billion energy storage runes onto each one.

Thus, the late-stage Golden Corpses required no binding to the treasures; though every one of the five bows qualified as spiritual treasures, their essence went undetected without activation.

All five bows qualify as long-distance spiritual treasure bows; with proper measures to contain aura before firing, the spiritual treasure bow remains concealed.

The reason the bows count as straightforward stems from the absence of concerns over spiritual treasure aura leakage.

Crafting the armor, however, challenged Li Shiming greatly; even shaped to Fourth Grade Top Quality and as an Artifact Tribulation Treasure, its protection fell short of superior tiers.

To withstand strikes from a Peak Great Cultivator, defenses at spiritual treasure caliber become essential.

In the end, he devised a workaround: breaking the armor down into numerous segments.

Every armor splits into seven pieces: helmet, torso plate, left arm guard, right arm guard, midsection cover, left leg guard, and right leg guard, each engraved with three billion reinforcement runes and three billion protection runes.

These seven segments can link up to create a unified treasure. Assembled as such, it forms a spiritual treasure boasting twenty-one billion reinforcement runes and twenty-one billion protection runes, an ultimate defense spiritual treasure.

This marked the mightiest spiritual treasure Li Shiming had ever produced; unveiling it would undoubtedly shock numerous influential figures.

At present, the five late-stage Golden Corpses hadn't engaged their maximal defense mode, instead utilizing the seven armor pieces separately to generate a protective barrier.

Still, each of those seven armor pieces attains the rank of a Fourth Grade Top-level Artifact Tribulation Treasure, bordering on spiritual treasure status.

Backed by the formidable defenses of the five late-stage Golden Corpses, enhanced further by this supreme armor set, this bolstered Li Shiming's assurance in sending the 'Phantom Clone' to safeguard Yin Shilan on her journey to Central State Continent.

Amid the wild onslaught from the two Red Gold Phoenixes, Li Shiming ascended the staircase.

The instant his foot met the steps, the two Red Gold Phoenixes' assaults ceased abruptly, followed by two dejected phoenix wails as they wheeled away in flight.

Li Shiming glanced upward to behold the palace's signboard right before him, bearing the words Fengqi Palace.

Phoenix denotes the male, while 凰 signifies the female; hence, Fengqi Palace likely serves as the residence for welcoming male cultivators.

Reaching the entrance of Fengqi Palace, the crimson spirit wood doors parted wide on either side.

"Palace Master Gu Ziyou of War Phoenix Hall, on behalf of Luanyang Palace, extends a warm welcome to Mr. Li Shizhen!" Palace Master Gu emerged from Fengqi Palace, clad in unadorned palace robes without cosmetics, yet radiating a bold aura, as she offered Li Shiming a courteous bow.

"Greetings, Palace Master Gu!" Li Shiming reciprocated the bow.

With a wave of her hand, Palace Master Gu guided Li Shiming into the main hall.

Within the main hall, Master Li and Yin Shilan awaited. The short parting from Li Shiming had filled Yin Shilan's gaze with longing at their reunion, as if she yearned to recount numerous happenings from his absence.

Li Shiming offered her a smile, sensing her desire to discuss the occurrences during his time away.

"The earlier trial came across as somewhat rude; I never anticipated Mr. Li's expertise in arrays and his formidable might to be so extraordinary—no surprise he's hailed as the foremost among Great Cultivators; the reputation holds true!" Palace Master Gu remarked gently, her face lit with a smile.

These words struck Li Shiming as carrying an unusual undertone.

Observing Master Li's face, he no longer displayed the prior eagerness for Li Shiming's discomfort, now showing only resignation.

This prompted Li Shiming to reflect: shouldn't a mere test have been simpler?

"Palace Master Gu, I can only claim novice status in array arts; regarding power, I don't draw from my own abilities but leverage outside aids!" In any case, modesty prevails, so Li Shiming responded smilingly.

"The two Red Gold Phoenixes went a tad overboard; actually, I directed them to merely test lightly, yet they unleashed everything. I've already secluded them pending discipline!" Palace Master Gu's tone softened notably, given Li Shiming's agreeable manner, leading her to phrase things more delicately.

"No need for that at all; I know the Red Gold Phoenixes quite well. It's typical for such haughty Phoenixes to display a bit of spirit!" Li Shiming waved it off.

The discussion's mood settled into normalcy, and Palace Master Gu refrained from prolonging the talk. Following brief courtesies, she outlined the provisions for Li Shiming.

The second level of Fengqi Palace held a dwelling arranged for Li Shiming.

As Palace Master Gu explained, every male cultivator arriving at Luanyang Palace halts here; beyond Fengqi Palace, males need explicit invitations to access other areas.

Yin Shilan remains free to visit whenever, ensuring the couple's time apart stays brief.