Cultivation is just so scientific!

Chapter 1993: Chapter 1043: Beast Tide

”Master, why have you deployed the late-stage Golden Corpses?” Li Shiming sent a message to Grandmaster Hu through the Identity Jade Disc.

Grandmaster Hu was not in the sect, and even the five late-stage Golden Corpses guarding the sect had been taken away.

This was something that had not happened for many years, especially since Li Shiming sensed the situation of the late-stage Golden Corpses, and found that they were taken to the sea.

”It’s the beast tide, but this time, the severity of the beast tide far exceeds previous years. I fear that the cultivators guarding the sea defense line might not be able to withstand it!” Grandmaster Hu quickly replied.

”Are there even Fourth Grade Late Stage Spirit Beasts in the beast tide?” Li Shiming couldn’t help but ask in surprise.

It wasn’t unusual for the Dongqi Continent to encounter a beast tide. Every few years, there would be a beast tide, which was also a rare source of resources for the Dongqi Continent.

However, the power of the previous beast tides was very limited.

Not to mention the current strength of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, even the earlier strength of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect could easily defend against the onslaught of the beast tide.

Bear in mind that in the past, the strongest in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect were but a few early-stage Great Cultivators.

But now, the Ten Thousand Beast Sect has over twenty Great Cultivators, and even among Great Cultivators, there are several who have reached near Great Cultivator Peak status.

Although the emergence of these Great Cultivators was achieved with the help of resources from Li Shiming, it was somewhat of an accelerated growth.

But because the time for the Ten Thousand Beast Sect to become a superpower was too short, without the resources provided by Li Shiming to forcibly elevate the number and strength of the sect’s Great Cultivators, the Ten Thousand Beast Sect would forever remain at the bottom of superpowers.

Li Shiming always had an idea that when he left, even if the Ten Thousand Beast Sect did not have a Free Great Power, it should have the strength at the level of Great Cultivator to contend against other superpowers.

He doesn’t have to worry about the Ten Thousand Beast Sect being bullied after he leaves, as he will leave some preparations for the sect.

With his past record in the Cultivation World, he believes no superpower would act recklessly and use Free Great Power-level strength against the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.

Once such a thing truly happens, what awaits that superpower would be Li Shiming’s revenge.

Over the years, under his deliberate care, the initial foundation of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect is being formed.

”There are not just one but at least three Fourth Grade Late Stage Spirit Beasts, according to the report brought back by the cultivators sent to investigate. And these are just the ones discovered; who knows how many are still undiscovered!” Grandmaster Hu replied.

Li Shiming then finally understood why Grandmaster Hu wanted to bring along late-stage Golden Corpses.

The five late-stage Golden Corpses represent the strongest combat power outside of Free Great Power in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.

In situations where neither Li Shiming nor Li Taibai takes action, the five late-stage Golden Corpses are the trump cards of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, equivalent to the combat power of over a dozen Peak Great Cultivators.

”I’ll have Li Taibai go and take a look!” Li Shiming thought for a moment and said.

On the other side, Grandmaster Hu, who was on the sea, couldn’t help but show a slight change in expression upon hearing Li Shiming’s words.

He was very curious about the relationship between Li Taibai and Li Shiming; Li Taibai appeared as if he emerged from a crack in a rock.

Given how familiar he was with Li Shiming, he always felt that Li Taibai maintained an attitude of being slightly subordinate to Li Shiming.

Now, having heard Li Shiming’s casual remark, he confirmed his suspicion.

Li Taibai needs to follow Li Shiming’s orders, and knowing this relieved Grandmaster Hu quite a bit.

Though Li Taibai joined the Ten Thousand Beast Sect and became its ancestor, he had no previous connections with the sect. Suddenly becoming a Free Great Power and joining the sect made Grandmaster Hu uneasy.

”I will wait here for Li Taibai to arrive!” Grandmaster Hu replied with a smile.

He was the only Great Cultivator in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect who casually called Li Taibai by name; the other Great Cultivators needed to respectfully refer to Li Taibai as Ancestor.

This was something Li Taibai had requested proactively and received Li Shiming’s consent.

Li Taibai, who was in the midst of cultivation, opened his eyes, and with a flash, he exited the Grotto Heaven.

He has an illusionary clone of Li Shiming, so Li Shiming doesn’t need to notify him face-to-face; a mere thought and he can understand Li Shiming’s instructions.

His Grotto Heaven carrying item is within the ’Daoist Golden Lotus’, so this time when going out, he cannot take the Grotto Heaven carrying item with him.

Fortunately, his space-moving ability is extremely strong, and he’s operating within the Dongqi Continent, so he can definitely make it back in time.

Free Great Powers do not usually leave their Grotto Heaven carrying items behind separately but carry them with them.

However, because the ’Daoist Golden Lotus’ still contains Li Shiming’s Grotto Heaven carrying item, the ’Daoist Golden Lotus’ cannot leave Li Shiming’s side.

As Li Taibai appeared outside the mountain gate of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, another figure also executed a space movement and stood beside him.

The one who came was the Sword Servant. Li Shiming sent the Sword Servant precisely to allow Li Taibai time to return without affecting the defense against the beast tide.

It’s unthinkable that during the defense against the beast tide, if the time comes for Li Taibai to enter the Grotto Heaven, his departure might cause the defensive line to collapse; this is not what Li Shiming intends.

Moreover, if any situation arises that requires long-term handling, the Sword Servant can be dispatched.

Li Shiming connected a mind to the Sword Servant, equivalent to him personally going.

The two figures exchanged a glance and then disappeared from their original spot simultaneously.

Grandmaster Hu waited for almost thirty minutes before seeing Li Taibai, alongside a Sword Cultivator.

He identified the Sword Servant as a Sword Cultivator rather than a Corpse Refining because the Sword Servant exuded a soaring sword intent.