The Duke of Thunder collected the Peak Half-step Great Powerâs Corpse, searched the ancient relic a bit more but found nothing else of value, and then vanished from the space with a flash.
Li Shiming did not destroy the operation of the entire ancient relic, as there was still some value in it. Perhaps in the future, it could serve as a base.
He obtained the Jade Carving Ruyi, which contained information about the ancient relic, allowing him free entrance to the site.
Additionally, the âGolden Ice Crystal Beastsâ around the ancient relic, although six âGolden Ice Crystal Beastsâ had been slain, it wouldnât be long before the ancient relic breeds new ones.
The Duke of Thunder returned to Li Yuanbaâs side, and at this time, Li Shiming also retracted his mind.
"Letâs go back!" Li Yuanba proposed.
"Alright, letâs return!" the Phoenix Palace Master and Master Ren Mu responded with a smile.
The two did not inquire what the Duke of Thunder discovered, as they didnât contribute to the exploration of the ancient relic; instead, they were saved by Li Yuanba.
They felt embarrassed to ask about distributing the spoils, let alone inquire about the gains.
Li Yuanba similarly didnât want to disclose his gains to them, mainly because this gain is somewhat special, and he didnât want to attract trouble.
Back on the Flying Boat, the Phoenix Palace Master invited Li Yuanba and Master Ren Mu over.
"Thank you both for your assistance. Here is the promised reward!" The Phoenix Palace Master handed two Mustard Seed Rings to Li Yuanba and Master Ren Mu.
"I feel undeserving!" Master Ren Mu said with a smile as he accepted the Mustard Seed Ring.
Though he said so, he still accepted the reward, as it was agreed beforehand that regardless of whether danger was encountered or not, the promised reward would not be lacking.
"Feng Xianzi, this reward seems a bit excessive!" Li Yuanba, after sweeping his Divine Sense over the Mustard Seed Ring, quickly said upon discovering something amiss.
"The extra is just my token of appreciation!" The Phoenix Palace Master said, waving her hand.
Li Yuanba nodded. He didnât care much for the extra spiritual objects.
This time, helping the Phoenix Palace Master was merely due to a friendâs request, and he truly didnât care about the amount of the reward.
"Mr. Li, I will definitely seek your help in the future, so donât refuse me then!" Master Ren Mu said with a smile at this moment.
After witnessing the power of the Duke of Thunder beside Li Yuanba, Master Ren Mu understood Li Yuanbaâs true combat strength.
In the Cultivation World, unless a Great Power intervenes, Li Yuanba is the strongest presence.
And since Great Powers are constrained when making a move, itâs better to ask Li Yuanba for assistance in case one encounters opportunities like the Phoenix Palace Masterâs in the future, making it easier to communicate later on.
"Mr. Ren, as long as Iâm available, I wonât decline!" Li Yuanba laughed.
As Li Yuanba sailed back to the Central State Continent, Li Shiming added a new project at IBMz15, how to wield âEternal Water Bear.â
For now, at IBMz15, the majority of computing power was used on analyzing and researching the âDivine Perception Stele,â which was the most crucial task. Other computing resources, apart from for emergency responses, had halted other research projects.
However, this time, acquiring 108 âEternal Water Bearsâ gave him some ideas, prompting the rare usage of IBMz15âs computing power.
One hundred and eight âEternal Water Bearsâ can naturally form a 108-node formation.
The Late Stage Fourth Grade âEternal Water Bear,â their strength even surpasses Peak Great Cultivators, especially in defensive power, even able to withstand attacks from Half-step Great Power.
Like this, 108 âEternal Water Bears,â not to mention setting up a formation, can charge into the enemy without any strategy, and in the Cultivation World, unless a Great Power intervenes, no other force could withstand such an attack.
Li Shiming wasnât going to use the âEternal Water Bearsâ in such a simple manner; he had some ideas that required IBMz15 for analytical research.
When Li Yuanba returned to the Central State Continent and arrived at his cave residence in the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, IBMz15 presented several methods for applying the âEternal Water Bear.â
Li Yuanba went to the warehouse in his residence, which had been significantly enlarged by the spatial formation, resulting in a substantial internal space.
He summoned the 108 âEternal Water Bears,â and though they stood in the warehouse, they didnât occupy much space.
With a wave of his hand, the âEternal Water Bears,â following his command, each took their place.
In just a moment, the 108 âEternal Water Bearsâ formed a formation.
"Indeed!" Li Yuanba, feeling the power of the formation, smiled and said to himself.
In the Cultivation World, no matter how strong the force, none have the means to muster the battle strength of 108 Peak Great Cultivators.
This means in the Cultivation World, there has never been a record of such a formation, nor any account of its power.
Li Yuanba manipulated the formation set by 108 âEternal Water Bears,â a Trapping Formation, and sensed that the formation could entirely confine a Half-step Great Power.
Should âEternal Water Bearsâ be used to set up an attack formation, theoretically, it could pose a threat to a Half-step Great Power.
This is, besides the Duke of Thunder and the Red Demon, his novel force capable of threatening a Half-step Great Power.
Of course, what Li Yuanba currently needs most is not attack power, but defensive capability.
In battles with a Half-step Great Power, his body is the most vulnerable, and a Half-step Great Power, by focusing even a little, could kill him first.