Cultivation is just so scientific!

Chapter 341: Chapter 217 Jieshan

“Elder Lv!” With the greetings of the other Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Elder Lv, whom Li Yuanba had met upon entering the sect, descended.

“This time, it’s highly likely that you will face the Buddha of Qianye Temple. Buddhas are adept at disturbing the mind, and Buddhist cultivation techniques can somewhat counter the devil techniques of our sect. However, their experience in battle is far less than yours. You must capitalize on your own strengths.”

“The sect will double the rewards for this mission, on top of what was originally promised. If you find any Arhats or other cultivators from the Righteous Path, report it immediately!” Elder Lv said solemnly to the two hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

A Buddha is equivalent to a Daoist Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Hearing that the rewards were doubled, all the Devil Cultivators present were extremely excited, eager to reach the battlefield immediately.

There lay the resources coveted by the Devil Cultivators, and even the physical body of a Buddha was considered a top-grade material.

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“True Disciples will board the Flying Boat first, followed by the rest!” After stabilizing the emotions of the Devil Cultivators, Elder Lv summoned a large flying boat.

Twelve cultivators among the Devil Cultivators stepped forward and leaped towards the large flying boat, with Li Yuanba following right behind the twelve True Disciples into the flying boat.

When the twelve True Disciples saw Li Yuanba, some nodded in greeting, some seemed indifferent, and others scrutinized him. Li Yuanba ignored these gazes; after all, these were Devil Cultivators and their intentions could never be clear.

The thirteen True Disciples had individual rooms within the flying boat, a special treatment from the sect for True Disciples.

Although a single room wasn’t much, this special treatment symbolized a status that made many other Inner and Outer Sect disciples, who shared the large hall, quite envious.

Once all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators were aboard, Elder Lv drove the massive flying boat skyward.

“Senior Brother, are you there?” As Li Yuanba was comprehending Sword Intent, a voice came from outside the door.

He blinked in surprise. Among the over two hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators, he didn’t recognize anyone except for Elder Lv.

Since the person called him Senior Brother, it couldn’t possibly be Elder Lv.

True Disciples held a higher status than Inner Sect Disciples, who in turn, were above the Outer Sect Disciples; therefore, when disciples of the same generation meet, Inner Sect Disciples must address True Disciples as ‘Senior Brother,’ and Outer Sect Disciples must do the same to Inner Sect Disciples.

This had nothing to do with how early one entered the sect or their level of cultivation but was dictated by the status within the sect.

Li Yuanba opened the door and saw a cultivator with a small mustache on a clean-shaven face.

“Senior Brother, I am Wang Chengjun from the Inner Sect, a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. I wish to join your team to face the enemy together!” Wang Chengjun bowed respectfully and expressed his intentions.

“I do not have a team, and I am not interested in forming one. Please look for someone else,” Li Yuanba swiftly declined.

“Senior Brother, even though you are a True Disciple, the monks from Qianye Temple are very strong. It would be safer to form a team!” Wang Chengjun persisted.

“No need. Do not disturb me any further!” This time, Li Yuanba closed the door firmly, leaving Wang Chengjun outside.

The respectful expression on Wang Chengjun’s face vanished instantly, replaced by a glint of malevolence in his eyes, mixed with the disappointment of an unaccomplished scheme.

He glanced around and then went to communicate with other cultivators.

Soon after, more cultivators tried to join Li Yuanba’s team, but after being repeatedly declined, no others approached.

Li Yuanba shook his head; he didn’t want to deal with these Devil Cultivators. He had encountered Devil Cultivators of the Xuanming Sect on Sky Sea Island before, known for their ruthlessness and cunning.

That was on Sky Sea Island, where the seven sects were relatively close and had no high-level confrontations, restraining the Devil Cultivators considerably.

But cultivators from the Senluo Sect were genuine Devil Cultivators; while they might still have some reservations within the sect, once outside, he had to be wary of threats from them.

It was ironically funny that, in addition to facing external enemies, Li Yuanba had to be cautious of his own sect’s Devil Cultivators potentially taking advantage of him.

True Disciples were powerful, but being a newly minted True Disciple meant he hadn’t been around long enough to be well-prepared.

As a new True Disciple at the early-stage of Foundation Establishment, his substantial inheritance made him a tempting target for the Devil Cultivators without strong powers.

Just like when facing Wang Chengjun, Li Yuanba, recently influenced by his original self, had made significant progress in sensing malintent.

The Golden Core Elder piloted the flying boat at a tremendous speed; it took just over a day to pass Jieshan City and arrive at Jieshan Mountain Pass.

Li Yuanba stood on the deck, gazing at the scenery below; the original Li Shiming had once visited Jieshan City. A further two hundred li would be Jieshan Mountain Pass, the main pass connecting Ten Thousand Great Mountains with other areas in Beishu.

At that time, Li Shiming was in a cargo vehicle and hadn’t truly observed Jieshan Mountain Pass.

When the large flying boat landed on a mountaintop, Li Yuanba sensed strong Formation fluctuations scanning all the cultivators; his Identity Jade Disc trembled slightly.

This was a recognition of identity; if one was not a monk from the Senluo Sect, the Formation would activate an attack.

“Outside is the border area. Intelligence has reported that Qianye Temple has sent at least six hundred Buddhas. If an Arhat engages you, report it to an elder immediately. Four elders, including myself, are stationed here!” After all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators disembarked from the flying boat, Elder Lv solemnly instructed.

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