Master Wang He was astonished, for he understood Luo Yuanâs intentions.
This was an intention to expand the Yuqing Sectâs influence to the Dongqi Continent, a major event with potentially huge impacts.
Although the Yuqing Sect is a superpower, it does not lack enemies in the West Yan Continent, not to mention the balancing of power by other superpowers on different continents.
And on the Dongqi Continent, while local sects are large sects, they have ties with superpowers; otherwise, how could they occupy the Dongqi Continent for so long?
Donât be misled by the fact that just top cultivators like Master Wang He and Master Yan Gao almost broke the mountain gate of the Sun Concealing Sect, one of the four major local sects on the Dongqi Continent. That was because the Sun Concealing Sect was unprepared; if it had been, calling for help from superpowers ought to have proved much more challenging.
"Understood, Iâll start preparing right away!" Master Wang He dared not defy Luo Yuanâs orders and responded with a bow.
After Master Wang He left, Luo Yuan couldnât suppress his anger any longer and struck the void with his fist.
The void in front of him collapsed, creating a strong suction force that drew objects in the hall toward the void collapse created by his punch.
Luo Yuan lightly frowned and waved his hand to erase the void collapse.
Aside from the somewhat disarranged items, it was as if nothing had happened in the hall.
Li Shiming was unaware of the impact his removal of the âShenxiao Thunder Pearlâsâ spiritual imprint might have on the Dongqi Continent.
Even if he were aware, he likely wouldnât forgo the opportunity to recognize ownership of the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl.â
He invoked a Master Recognition Technique on the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl,â using Thunder Attribute Spiritual Power derived from the âYuqing Thunder Scripture,â integrating one percent of his spirit into the Master Recognition Technique.
The Master Recognition Technique entered the machine space and, under his control, advanced into the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl.â
At the original location of the spiritual imprint, Li Shimingâs spiritual imprint appeared.
This was not a secondary recognition like Wang Yuanâs earlier attempt. Li Shimingâs recognition this time made him the true master of the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl.â
After recognizing the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl,â he sensed an inexplicable connection with the world of thunder and lightning within the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl.â
Since the machine space was Li Shimingâs private space and the âShenxiao Thunder Pearlâ was situated within it, the connection remained unaffected by spatial factors.
Li Shiming felt as if he were the deity of the electric microcosm within the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl,â capable of controlling its thunder world and manipulating the thunder energy therein at will.
However, such manipulation was not without restriction; his body and Nascent Soul seemed overly weak compared to the lightning microcosm within the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl.â
Thus, the energy he could draw upon was limited to what his body and Nascent Soul could endure.
Even with this, he felt a substantial enhancement in his Thunder Cultivation combat prowess.
He extended a finger, upon which appeared a streak of lightning.
When the lightning appeared in the void, the entire cultivation room was suffused with the effects of lightning, particularly with faint sparks flickering on the surfaces of conductive metal and spirit water spiritual objects.
Li Shiming cautiously restrained the majestic power of the lightning on his fingertip, smiling in satisfaction.
With his recent cultivation progress, his realm was nearing the peak of the Nascent Soul Early Stage, yet the power of lightning on his finger surpassed that stage and reached the power of a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Thunder Cultivator executing lightning.
This was an incredible leap, unlike anything he had encountered in other magical treasures or spiritual objects.
And he had just exploited a minuscule amount of the thunder energy within the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl,â making him wonder just how formidable this âShenxiao Thunder Pearlâ truly was.
However, he was clearly aware that if he were to encounter a Nascent Soul Mid-stage cultivator again, he could match them using just his Thunder Cultivation strength.
It should be understood that the enhancement to his Thunder Cultivation from the âShenxiao Thunder Pearlâ was comprehensive, almost equalizing him to a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Thunder Cultivator, though his physical form remained too fragile compared to a true Nascent Soul Middle Stage.
But the enhancements from the âShenxiao Thunder Pearlâ allowed him to cast thunder defense spells at Nascent Soul Middle Stage potency as well.
Thus, the fragility of his physical form didnât significantly impact his combat capabilities; should his defenses be breached, his physical defenses were trivial against a powerful assault.
Li Shiming exhaled heavily, finally understanding the value of the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl.â
No wonder it attracted the attention of the White Emperor Sect, enough to send Nascent Soul cultivators to contest for it, leading two superpowers to dispatch top-level Great Cultivators to the Dongqi Continent.
He did not become overly excited due to the effects of the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl;â after familiarizing himself with its use, he resumed using the âPurple Thunder Plasma Liquidâ to cultivate the âYuqing Thunder Scripture.â
The âShenxiao Thunder Pearlâ was indeed a supreme treasure, but a cultivatorâs own realm was most crucial.
If Li Shiming could advance to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, with the support of the âShenxiao Thunder Pearl,â he might challenge the pinnacle of Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators.
And if he reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, he might even attempt to engage a Great Cultivator.
At the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilionâs Sword Cave Heaven, Li Yuanba sent a message to the Sword Elder from within his cave abode, initially intending to contact a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner of the Jian Family, but he only knew Sword Cultivator Wu Qi, who was away and wouldnât be returning soon.
While waiting for a response from the Sword Elder, Li Yuanba once again conjured the âVoid Breaking Sword Intent.â
His âVoid Breaking Sword Intent,â compared to the previous instance, had strengthened significantly, thanks to the fact that he wasnât practicing the âVoid Breaking Sword Intentâ alone.
Li Shimingâs true form used the âVoid Breaking Sword Intentâ to disrupt the spiritual imprints of strong existences, enhancing the sword intent significantly.
Additionally, his own combat experiences with Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioners gradually honed his sword intent, allowing the âVoid Breaking Sword Intentâ to envelop nearly half of his sword.
The Sword Elderâs figure manifested beside him, removing the obstructing flying swords as he appeared.
In the small Sword Room, countless energy-converted flying swords hovered, each absorbing special energy from the Sword Cave Heaven to bolster their sword intents.
The Sword Elder hadnât anticipated so many flying swords occupying the Sword Room, but his quick reflexes spared them from destruction.
Li Yuanba anticipated the Sword Elderâs potential sudden appearance and disabled the âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ divine skill.
The âInvisible Primordial Magnetismâ was his ultimate lifeline; under the threat of nearing metal attribute magical treasures like flying swords, the five-meter radius sufficed to decelerate most of their speed.
This would buy him enough time to either escape using âInch Distance Miles Awayâ or severely damage the slowed metal attribute magical treasures with the Fourth-Grade Sword Foundation.
"You certainly know how to utilize the resources within the Grotto Heaven!" the Sword Elder remarked, shaking his head with a smile as he observed the myriad energy-converted flying swords floating in the air.
He then noticed the âVoid Breaking Sword Intentâ enhanced upon Li Yuanbaâs Fourth Grade Xingyi Sword, showing appreciation in his eyes.
Li Yuanbaâs rapid growth in the âVoid Breaking Sword Intentâ exceeded the Sword Elderâs expectations.
"Your âVoid Breaking Sword Intentâ has reached this level; no wonder you wish to join the Nascent Soul Mid-stage Sword Cultivatorsâ mission!" the Sword Elder said with a smile.
His visit was prompted by Li Yuanbaâs request to participate in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Sword Cultivatorsâ mission.
Li Yuanba was being groomed to protect the next generation Sword Master Jian Wuwei, a Sword Cultivator of the Jian Family, making him a figure of significant interest to the Sword Elder.