Cultivation is just so scientific!

Chapter 352 222 Divine Skills_2

Clusters of white lotuses appeared ahead, and his figure flickered in and out of sight in midair, the utmost limit of his speed being restricted by the projection speed of the ”White Lotus Pattern,” yet this speed could be activated by the slightest stir of his mind.

This movement technique, if not considering the energy it consumed, was even faster than the Sword Escape by more than double.

If he accumulated energy for the duration of five breaths, he could extend his farthest teleportation distance to three hundred meters, which was the maximum distance he could reach instantaneously.

”This is the true bearing an Immortal should have!” White lotuses appeared in the air, and his figure ghostly advanced step by step on the lotuses, this movement method being extremely dazzling.

However, considering that the Shushan Sect and Qianye Temple were allies, he needed to return and consult his master about what exactly the ”Step by Step Lotus” technique was, otherwise, it could very likely cause trouble.

In fact, when he discovered that the ”Step by Step Lotus” was a teleportation manner of moving, he had already speculated about the level of this technique; it certainly belonged to the top tier of techniques. If the Shushan Sect also had records of this technique, then he wouldnʼt have to worry and could use it anytime.

He then thought about Li Yuanba; analyzing based on Li Yuanbaʼs spirit, Li Yuanbaʼs spirit was much stronger than that of ordinary cultivators.

Although he hadnʼt developed Divine Thought, Li Yuanba had cultivated Spiritual Thought early in the Qi Refinement Realm, and naturally, his spirit was stronger than that of ordinary cultivators by the time he reached the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Previously, when Li Shiming had cultivated Divine Thought, Li Yuanbaʼs spirit had also benefited.

Since Li Yuanbaʼs spirit could withstand the transmission of the ”White Lotus Pattern,” Li Shiming decided to let Li Yuanba also learn the ”Step by Step Lotus.”

However, Li Yuanba could no longer withstand the ”White Lotus Pattern” on the battlefield; it would be extremely dangerous if he, by ill fortune, encountered enemies and lost the capacity to protect himself.

Moreover, it was time to report Jue Yuanʼs achievements, having been on the battlefield for quite a while.

Li Yuanba returned towards Jieshan Mountain Pass, and still, he encountered no Buddhas from Qianye Temple on the way.

The path he took was straight, and except for the exceptionally powerful ones, the rest of the Buddhas from Qianye Temple were synergized in combat.

The Buddhas of Qianye Temple all practiced coordination arts—Two Elements, Three Talents, Four Symbols, Five Elements, Six Harmonies, Seven Movements, Eight Diagrams, Nine Palaces; these coordinated array arrangements could significantly enhance the Buddhasʼ overall combat capabilities.

They mostly waited in fixed locations, waiting for Devil Cultivators to appear.

The characteristic of Devil Cultivators was also very clear; various bizarre ambush tactics made them hard to guard against, so it was better for the Buddhas to wait for them to come.

The route Li Yuanba took, by chance, had no Buddhas.

Upon returning to the pass, he went to the Task Pavilion.

There were quite a few sect cultivators in the Task Pavilion, and at this time, none looked even slightly like Devil Cultivators, each wearing a smile, extraordinarily amiable.

This side of the pass was considered sect territory, and sect cultivators were very cautious, not bringing trouble here.

Of course, the most critical reason was that several Golden Core Elders were stationed here; it was not often that such a good opportunity arose to perform in front of a Golden Core Elder.

Perhaps if a Golden Core Elder took notice, they could be taken in as a Disciple, instantly turning their fates around.

”Itʼs a True Disciple!” As Li Yuanba walked into the Task Pavilion, some cultivators recognized him.

True Disciples were the masters of the battlefield; this was the case in any large-scale combat.

True Disciples were also the spiritual pillars of all sect cultivators on the battlefield, and once a True Disciple was defeated, it could greatly demoralize the sect cultivators.

Among these cultivators, a few had flickering eyes.

They vaguely knew that Wang Chengjun and several other Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Devil Cultivators were plotting against Li Yuanba; Wang Chengjunʼs murderous gaze towards Li Yuanba could not be concealed from observant cultivators.

They were waiting here to see what would happen; if Wang Chengjun returned, then it meant that Li Yuanba, the True Disciple, was done for. If Li Yuanba returned, then it indicated that Wang Chengjun and his group had failed.

They had even placed bets among themselves, though only one cultivator bet that Li Yuanba would return alive.

At this moment, the cultivator who had won the bet was smiling triumphantly, extending his hand to collect the wager from the other cultivators.

”Do you think Wang Chengjun is still alive?” a cultivator asked telepathically.

”For this True Disciple to have survived and returned is already impressive, how could he possibly have killed several Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment?” another cultivator shook his head as he telepathically responded.

Just as Wang Chengjun dared to ambush Li Yuanba, no cultivator was optimistic about Li Yuanbaʼs combat power, mainly because Li Yuanba had been a True Disciple for too short a time.

No matter the potential, itʼs still just potential. For a True Disciple to develop a formidable combat power, it takes at least a decade, how much can be improved in just a year.

”Li, please show us your achievements!” the steward responsible for assignment respectfully said to Li Yuanba.

The steward was also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, just older in age within the sect and managing internal affairs, which was quite different from the status of a True Disciple.

Thus, the steward also respectfully addressed Li Yuanba as Elder Brother, such was the status of a True Disciple.

Li Yuanba took out the body of Jue Yuan Buddha and placed it in front of the steward.

The cultivators observing the True Disciple submitting his task were disappointed to see that Li Yuanba had only taken out one body.

As a True Disciple, to have only killed one Buddha from Qianye Temple after such a long time, this achievement really did not match the status of a True Disciple.

Among the ordinary cultivators, many had achievements surpassing Li Yuanba.

”This one is called Jue Yuan, seems to be a True Inheritor of Qianye Temple!” Li Yuanba, unaware of the thoughts of the cultivators in the Task Pavilion, spoke uncertainly and did not care about their opinions.

He did not know if Jue Yuan Buddha was a True Inheritor, but judging by his strength, he should be.

As he spoke, a figure appeared beside Jue Yuan Buddhaʼs body, and he quickly bowed in respect.

The other cultivators also paid their respects to the newcomer, who was Elder Lv.

”Well done, Li Yuanba, youʼve killed the third-ranked Buddha of Qianye Temple. You really bring honor to your master, Elder Jian!” after examining the body, Elder Lv looked up at Li Yuanba and shook his head in admiration.

A sword strike to the brow, with remnants of Sword Intent at the wound, indeed it was a Sword Cultivator who had slain Jue Yuan Buddha.

This Sword Intent was consistent with Li Yuanbaʼs, and considering Li Yuanba acted alone, it meant he had soloed and killed Jue Yuan Buddha, even astonishing Elder Lv.

Though Sword Cultivators are unmatched in slaughter, that holds true only when at similar levels, but Jue Yuan Buddha was at Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment.

According to sect intelligence, Jue Yuan Buddha had received Divine Skills inheritance. Since Li Yuanba managed to kill Jue Yuan Buddha, his potential was undoubtedly greater.

Most importantly, Elder Lv found that Li Yuanba had not used any other methods, it was an equal fight.

True Disciples always possess some powerful life-preserving techniques that can kill opponents of higher levels, but the use of such techniques inevitably leaves traces.

”Master has slain an Arhat, I still have a long way to go!” Li Yuanba bowed and replied.

”I see great promise in you, grow quickly, and soon our sect will have another powerful Golden Core Sword Cultivator!” Elder Lv smiled and patted his shoulder encouragingly.

Li Yuanba furrowed his brow, Elder Lv seemed very kind and affable, but remembering that this was a Demon Cultivation Golden Core of the Senluo Sect, there could not be any benevolent individuals among them.

He hastily checked inside his body, fearing that the other might have left something inside.

After several thorough checks, he found nothing unusual, but he still took the issue to heart.

As a sectʼs Golden Core Elder, he must be aware that cultivators try to avoid physical contact as much as possible, such contact usually signifies either close friendship or a master-disciple relationship, otherwise, it can easily lead to misunderstandings.

Elder Lvʼs eyes flashed with a somber hue, sensing Li Yuanba invoking Spiritual Power to check his body.

He had indeed left a harmless mark inside Li Yuanba, with many Golden Core Elders around, he refrained from asking more. He planned to inquire from Li Yuanba privately whether there was a relic among Jue Yuan Buddhaʼs personal belongings.