Chapter 1380 - 736: Elimination (Part 2)

However, this isn’t their place to speak; the decision was made and agreed upon by the core cultivators of the various super forces, and they don’t have the authority to refute.

The ensuing battles became meaningless, as there were so many super force cultivators observing, and even the many Mid-stage Venerables from Da Leiyin Temple couldn’t allow the perimeter Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners to attack.

Within the power range of the "Thunder Sound Divine Ability," even if some Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners managed to resist the attack, handling Mingxin Venerable’s three strikes simultaneously was impossible.

Of course, there were strong Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners, but these cultivators did not step forward and instead coldly observed from the side.

In truth, there was no point in them staying once the perimeter Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners were driven away.

Their willingness to participate in this Grotto Heaven opening was due to the many non-super force Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners present, amongst whom they played a significant part in spreading the word; otherwise, how could so many Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators appear at once?

But it was apparent that Mingxin Venerable had intimidated all these Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators.

With Da Leiyin Temple dispatching just a regular Venerable to suppress a sea of perimeter Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators.

Initially, just a small portion of perimeter Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators left; soon, more and more Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners departed, realizing the vast gap between them and the super force Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators, so they didn’t want to stay as cannon fodder.

Cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage are no fools; once they see that nothing can be done, they choose to retreat.

When the retreating Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners number fewer than the Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators from the inner circle of super forces, the remaining perimeter Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators realize there’s no point in staying—not to mention the gap in strength, now even the numbers have reversed.

"Today, Mingxin Venerable’s record of one versus a hundred is enough to shake the Central State Continent!" Yin Chang laughed heartily as he spoke.

Li Yuanba looked at Yin Chang, feeling that Yin Chang was like a troublemaker, but realizing that he might also be inadvertently insulting himself with that thought.

"Amitabha!" Mingxin Venerable ignored Yin Chang, turned around, returned to Da Leiyin Temple’s camp, and bowed with palms together to Master Ming Kong.

Li Yuanba could perceive that Mingxin Venerable was greatly exhausted; it was clear that using the "Thunder Sound Divine Ability" against so many cultivators of the same rank wasn’t as easy as it seemed.

"Yin Chang, looking at the number of cultivators from Central State Commerce, why not have the extra cultivators leave compared to those from Da Leiyin Temple and Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion!" Master Ming Kong, not the mild-mannered person he appears, quickly retaliated upon hearing Yin Chang’s praise of Mingxin Venerable.

There were many Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners from Central State Commerce; this was due to the internal factions within Central State Commerce being numerous.

Each faction sent enough combat power to handle the event, which combined into a large number of cultivators from Central State Commerce.

"Although my cultivators from Central State Commerce are numerous, how can they compare to Da Leiyin Temple, where even a single Venerable commands the ’Thunder Sound Divine Ability’? Also, my cultivators from Central State Commerce aren’t the most plentiful!" Yin Chang would certainly not comply with Master Ming Kong’s wishes and said with a smile.

What he said was indeed the truth, as Infinite Sect and Beidou Sect were truly the most numerous, surpassing all other super forces combined.

Clearly, Infinite Sect and Beidou Sect were determined to seize this Grotto Heaven.

"Yuan Ba, when we enter the Grotto Heaven later, the few of us will separate from the other Sword Cultivators. Will you join me or search alone?" Wu Qi asked through a voice transmission.

Wu Qi was referring to the five core Sword Cultivators of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

Wu Qi didn’t decide for Li Yuanba; he believed that after witnessing so many core cultivators from super forces, Li Yuanba would have his own clear viewpoint.

"I’ll still act alone after entering the Grotto Heaven!" Li Yuanba replied using a voice transmission.

Honestly, among the core cultivators from super forces that came this time, none made him feel threatened.

This was related to his combat strength and perspective. Previously, combining his "Void-breaking Sword Intent" with the Spirit Treasure Xingyi Sword could kill any Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioner, not to mention he also had "Ten Thousand Sword Peak" and five Mid-stage Golden Corpses.

Moreover, he mastered multiple Divine Skills; adding all these means together, as long as he wasn’t besieged by a large number of core cultivators, he could control the battlefield.

"Why don’t we each send out some cultivators to take turns challenging and eliminate some cultivators first? The size of the Grotto Heaven’s interior is still unknown, and this many cultivators is indeed too many!" Che Lian from Infinite Sect cheerfully proposed.

While speaking, his eyes were set on Chang Qing from Beidou Sect. Chang Qing was his primary rival.

"What’s the point of such a challenge? I’ve heard of Mr. Li’s extraordinary strength; why not have Mr. Li step forward, and only those cultivators that can withstand three moves from Mr. Li may remain?" Chang Qing’s eyes twinkled as he spoke.

Chang Qing also regarded Infinite Sect as a primary rival, but Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion’s Li Yuanba was equally a great trouble.

If he could have Li Yuanba demonstrate some combat strength, he would get insight to devise a corresponding plan.

The Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators from super forces here have only heard of Li Yuanba’s terrifying record, but none had truly witnessed Li Yuanba’s action.

They were all curious about how Li Yuanba, a Sword Cultivator who just recently advanced to Nascent Soul Middle Stage, wielded such formidable strength.

"Mr. Chang’s suggestion is quite good; let’s ask Mr. Li to give it a try!" Che Lian hesitated for a moment before soon supporting it upon understanding.

Among the other super force cultivators, apart from those from Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, the core cultivators from other super forces all expressed the same opinion, agreeing to the proposal.

They also wanted to observe Li Yuanba’s strength firsthand to plan accordingly when entering the Grotto Heaven.

"Yuan Ba, don’t agree!" Wu Qi whispered.

Tang Xue Ning beside him also continuously shook her head, unwilling for Li Yuanba to step forward now.

They clearly understood that Li Yuanba’s combat strength was so formidable due to a certain secret. Since it’s a secret, it couldn’t be exposed publicly.

Once his secret is revealed, aside from coveting eyes of other cultivators, many would find ways to counter it after knowing the secret.

"It seems that fellow cultivators wish for me to act, but there’s no need to strike; I have a better way. My Corpse Refining is also somewhat capable, so why not let my Corpse Refining fight in my stead!" Li Yuanba said something that left every cultivator astounded.

He was a Sword Cultivator, a core Sword Cultivator of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion; how could he have time, energy, and resources to dedicate to Corpse Refining?

Chang Qing was about to object but stopped upon seeing Li Yuanba summon a Mid-stage Golden Corpse.

Feeling the aura emanating from the Mid-stage Golden Corpse, Chang Qing retracted his words.

Though having not fought the Mid-stage Golden Corpse yet, just sensing its aura indicates the terrifying combat strength it possesses.

If they could diminish Li Yuanba’s Mid-stage Golden Corpse’s power before entering the Grotto Heaven, it would absolutely be worthwhile.

Many core cultivators shared his thoughts.

The Mid-stage Golden Corpse walked leisurely to an empty space in the void.

With all perimeter Nascent Soul Middle Stage practitioners having left, there was plenty of open space around the mountain peak now.

"Who will be the first?" Li Yuanba asked indifferently.

Both Wu Qi and Tang Xue Ning looked at Li Yuanba with curious eyes, then at the Mid-stage Golden Corpse.

If not seeing the Mid-stage Golden Corpse completely obey Li Yuanba’s instructions, these two Sword Cultivators would have thought the Mid-stage Golden Corpse and Li Yuanba were unrelated.

They didn’t hold any bias against Corpse Refining, as Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion isn’t a traditional Righteous Path sect; a force that primarily relies on looting resources wouldn’t be considered a Righteous Path sect.