"Yuanba! Youâve advanced to the Nascent Soul mid-stage!" Wu Qi also saw Li Yuanba and exclaimed in surprise.
When Li Yuanba advanced to the Nascent Soul mid-stage, Wu Qi had already left the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion to carry out tasks.
He only returned a few days ago and took on the trans-oceanic combat mission, a battle right at the doorstep of a superpower that he didnât want to miss.
Seeing Li Yuanba, Wu Qi couldnât help but recall the scene when he first met Li Yuanba on the Dongqi Continent. Back then, Li Yuanba was only at the Nascent Soul early stage, and even his understanding of the âSky-Surging Sword Intent Techniqueâ was self-taught.
Unexpectedly, after just one trip, Li Yuanba returned and advanced to the Nascent Soul mid-stage, reaching the same level as him.
Feeling the aura from Li Yuanba, he noticed that Li Yuanbaâs realm was quite stable, indicating that he had been at this level for some time.
"Youâre at the Nascent Soul mid-stage too, call me Senior Brother from now on!" Wu Qi said with a smile.
"Yes, Senior Brother!" Li Yuanba corrected himself.
"Your master Jian Wuwei hasnât left seclusion yet; when he does, heâs going to be quite shocked. I wish I could see his expression firsthand!" Wu Qi chuckled, thinking of something amusing.
Li Yuanba was also concerned about Jian Wuweiâs situation, but Sword Elder had not permitted him to visit.
It seemed that Jian Wuweiâs seclusion this time was not just for self-recovery but involved other factors.
"Senior Brother, have you also taken on the West Yan Continent mission?" Despite Wu Qiâs presence, Li Yuanba asked to confirm.
"I wasnât able to participate in the previous war with the White Emperor Sect, so I canât miss this one. If you donât have any companions, you can join me!" Wu Qi considered and said.
He was not entirely at ease; after all, Li Yuanba had only recently advanced to the Nascent Soul mid-stage and might have limited combat strength.
In his eyes, Li Yuanba was still that child with a strong talent for being a Sword Cultivator.
"Iâll follow you, Senior Brother!" Li Yuanba did not refuse, planning to act independently once reaching the West Yan Continent.
With Wu Qi around, Li Yuanba didnât need to worry about other matters.
"Letâs board this long-distance flying boat. This flying boat belongs to Junior Master Lou, a senior from the Jian Family." Wu Qi led Li Yuanba onto a long-distance flying boat and introduced it.
Li Yuanba observed but did not see Tang Xue Ning. He wasnât sure if Tang Xue Ning wasnât planning to go to West Yan or was scheduled to go in the next batch.
This batch of Nascent Soul Sword Cultivators was only the first; more would follow based on the changes in the battle situation.
"Little Wu, head to rooms three and four!" As soon as they boarded the flying boat, they heard a voice.
Only Great Cultivator Lou could address Wu Qi in such a manner.
"Thank you, Junior Master Lou!" Wu Qi bowed towards the void, and Li Yuanba quickly followed suit to express his gratitude.
Li Yuanba thought to himself that this Great Cultivator Lou was likely familiar with him.
But it was normal. In the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, apart from Sword Cultivators like Wu Qi who had been out executing tasks and hadnât returned in recent years, few Sword Cultivators in the pavilion didnât recognize him.
"Greetings, Junior Master Li!"
"Itâs been a long time, Junior Li!"
"Junior Li, when can we have a cup of spiritual tea?"
While walking on the long-distance flying boat, Wu Qi saw how popular Li Yuanba was. Almost every Sword Cultivator they encountered greeted Li Yuanba warmly.
Li Yuanba responded one by one. Those Sword Cultivators who greeted him were eager to be on the same long-distance flying boat.
Li Yuanbaâs alchemy skills had spread throughout the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion. He only charged Fourth-grade Sword Intent Flying Swords as remuneration, but his alchemical skills were so exceptional that the rewards increased manifold.
Despite this, many Sword Cultivators lined up for his alchemy. However, he still had to refine elixirs for the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, so few actually succeeded in hiring him, mostly those he knew or Sword Cultivators from the Jian Family.
Now, having the chance to travel with him on the same long-distance flying boat was an opportunity to connect with him and build relationships.
"Yuanba, is there something I donât know about you?" After walking a while, Wu Qi finally couldnât help but ask.
"Senior Brother, Iâm also an Alchemy Master, and I have some insights into refining Nascent Soul Middle Stage Fourth Grade Spirit Pills!" Li Yuanba replied with a smile.
"Haha, if you say you have some insights, then no one in the Cultivation World would dare call themselves an Alchemy Master!" At this moment, a voice interjected, startling Li Yuanba.
Li Yuanba prided himself on his keen perception, yet he didnât know when a cultivator appeared beside him.
He looked towards the speaking cultivator, squinting slightly as if looking at the sun; the speaking cultivator gave him a dazzling feeling.
This cultivator was like an incredible treasured sword, with a restrained edge that made detection through perception impossible but was glaring when viewed with the eyes.
The intense sense of danger made him realize that this cultivator was extremely formidable. Instinctively, he prepared his âWorld Within Reachâ technique, ready to escape at a momentâs notice.
"Junior Master Lou!" Wu Qi clearly recognized this cultivator and bowed.
Li Yuanba felt relieved; this was indeed Great Cultivator Lou. It made sense since the flying boat belonged to the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, protected by Great Cultivator Lou.
Yet, Great Cultivator Louâs presence was so overwhelming that Li Yuanbaâs mind could only focus on vigilance and escape.
"Li Yuanba greets Junior Master Lou!" Li Yuanba did not dare to scrutinize Great Cultivator Lou too closely and bowed.
"No need for such formalities, Master Li!" Great Cultivator Lou slightly bowed in return.
Wu Qi was visibly shocked. Great Cultivator Louâs response was treating Li Yuanba as a peer.
He became even more curious about Li Yuanbaâs recent activities, resolving to inquire about it later.
"Master Li, I have a request. Could I ask you to refine a batch of spirit pills for me?" Great Cultivator Lou straightforwardly made his request.
As he spoke, he produced two Fourth Grade Advanced Flying Swords, both containing Great Cultivator Level âVoid-breaking Sword Intentâ.
He knew Li Yuanbaâs terms in advance and came prepared with two Fourth-grade Sword Intent Flying Swords.
Seeing that the refining payment was already prepared, and given that Great Cultivator Lou hadnât slighted him, offering Fourth Grade Advanced Flying Swords as remuneration, Li Yuanba didnât hesitate to accept.
Although to him, Fourth Grade Advanced Quality magical treasures were hardly worth a glance, being relegated to his collection in his storage space.
For other cultivators, however, Fourth Grade Advanced Quality magical treasures were considered highly valuable.
Even for Nascent Soul mid-stage cultivators of top sects, most used Fourth Grade Advanced Quality magical treasures as their life-bound treasures.
The most crucial aspect was not the swords themselves but the âVoid-breaking Sword Intentâ contained within these two Fourth Grade Advanced Flying Swords.
Due to Ten Thousand Sword Peakâs unique property, once Fourth Grade Advanced Flying Swords are absorbed, converting them to energy-converted Flying Swords, the Sword Intent within wouldnât disappear after being fully consumed.
Ten Thousand Sword Peak could autonomously restore the Sword Intent within energy-converted Flying Swords. This ability filled Ten Thousand Sword Peak with limitless potential and growth opportunities.
Currently, Ten Thousand Sword Peak contains only five Fourth Grade Flying Swords with Great Cultivatorâs âVoid-breaking Sword Intentâ. These two would significantly enhance Ten Thousand Sword Peakâs attack power.
"Iâll take advantage of the journey to refine the pills. Junior Master Lou, please lend me your assistance where needed!" Li Yuanba casually accepted the two Fourth Grade Advanced Flying Swords with a smile.
"No problems on the security front. Out here on the ocean, I still hold some sway!" Great Cultivator Lou laughed heartily.
He was genuinely pleased; Li Yuanba had previously refused to refine Great Cultivatorâs Fourth Grade Spirit Pills. This time, he thought heâd give it a shot. Even if Li Yuanba declined, he would offer the two Fourth Grade Advanced Flying Swords to Li Yuanba to foster good relations.