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Chapter 1688: Chapter 890: Luring the Enemy (Part 2)

Among the seven Great Cultivators, apart from Cultivator Dai Biao’s relatively weak cultivation, the rest have surpassed Li Shiming by quite a bit in their Great Cultivator Realm.

Recently, Li Shiming had come to understand the status of the Purple Cloud Sect in the Cloud Island Sea; the Purple Cloud Sect is a super power in the Cloud Island Sea.

When he heard Jiao Xian, the Great Cultivator, announce the name of the Purple Cloud Sect, he smiled faintly and vanished from the spot.

His direct retreat made Jiao Xian very satisfied, but left Cultivator Dai Biao feeling stunned.

Unlike Jiao Xian, Cultivator Dai Biao had dealings with Li Shiming before; Li Shiming is not the kind of cultivator to easily concede.

Take the Yuzhu Islands, for example; it was just that the Great Cultivators of Yuzhu Islands developed greed and intercepted Li Shiming.

Li Shiming not only killed most of the intercepting Great Cultivators but also targeted the Yuzhu Islands, causing them significant losses.

Such a powerful cultivator would surely not retreat simply because Jiao Xian mentioned the Purple Cloud Sect—it was indeed strange.

Unfortunately, Cultivator Dai Biao’s status was too low, and Jiao Xian was excitedly preoccupied with the Inheritance Cave Heaven to care about Cultivator Dai Biao’s thoughts.

After seeing Li Shiming disappear, Jiao Xian led the other Great Cultivators flying toward the Yuzhu Islands.

"Junior Brother Dai, place this Array Plate near the Space Gate!" Outside the Yuzhu Islands Array, Jiao Xian retrieved an Array Plate and instructed Cultivator Dai Biao.

Cultivator Dai Biao was taken aback; this task was extremely dangerous.

But seeing that the other Great Cultivators present were much higher in status within the sect, he knew if he did not take on this dangerous task, then who would?

Jiao Xian then took out an Array Breaking Talisman, and activated it against the Yuzhu Islands Array.

In ordinary times, with a cultivator controlling the Yuzhu Islands Array, such a small Array Breaking Talisman would not suffice to break through, but due to Li Shiming’s prolonged attack, the cultivators on Yuzhu Islands were only concerned with escaping for their lives, having no one to manage the Formation.

Moreover, the Great Cultivators of Yuzhu Islands had all perished, leaving no one to effectively control the Formation, making it impossible for other cultivators to use the full power of the Array.

The Array Breaking Talisman created an opening in the Array’s shield; Cultivator Dai Biao knew he had to go, so he plunged headfirst into the opening.

He flew to the main island, relying on his memory to find the crudely hidden Space Gate.

It was easy to find; the Space Gate had been exposed before, with only a wooden hut built around it temporarily.

Without hesitation, a flash of light emanated from his hand, and his flying sword destroyed the hut.

The Space Gate emitting a dim glow appeared; outside the Array, Jiao Xian gazed at it with undisguised greed.

Though confronting a Half-step Master was exceedingly risky, encountering a Half-step Master in a severely weakened state who possesses the Inheritance Cave Heaven is an opportunity Jiao Xian could not afford to miss, fearing lifelong regret.

"This might be my destiny; my legend starts today!" Jiao Xian thought to himself.

Cultivator Dai Biao took out the Array Plate, positioned it before the Space Gate, and activated it.

Upon activation, an unusual formation appeared, connecting with the Space Gate to display everything within.

This Array Plate was originally developed by Purple Cloud Sect to explore Cave Heavens, now perfectly suited for current use.

Cultivator Dai Biao saw the scene inside the Cave Heaven; the Half-step Master appeared pallid, weakly waving his arm, trying to control the Cave Heaven.

But the Cave Heaven sky was filled with dense clouds, the ground developed various cracks, countless Spirit Plants fell—creating an apocalyptic scene.

"Alright, let’s go in!" Jiao Xian exclaimed joyfully, having seen the situation inside the Cave Heaven through the Array Plate’s control token.

Without waiting for other Great Cultivators, he was the first to rush into the Array, followed by the others.

They did not notice that an invisible Illusion Spirit Dragon had accompanied them into the Yuzhu Islands Array.

To avoid unintended consequences, the Illusion Spirit Dragon kept a distance from Jiao Xian and avoided a direct line with the main island.

Li Shiming certainly had not left; he refrained from confronting the Purple Cloud Sect Great Cultivators because he wanted them to lead the charge.

He could not be sure of the Yuzhu Island Half-step Master’s complete lack of combat power, and with the eager Purple Cloud Sect Great Cultivators, we’ll let them test the Half-step Master’s abilities.

If the Half-step Master truly is powerless, then dealing with a Peak Great Cultivator and several ordinary cultivators would not be too difficult.

Sending the Illusion Spirit Dragon, he intended to observe firsthand the encounter between Jiao Xian and the Half-step Master.

The Illusion Spirit Dragon, at its Late Stage Fourth Grade, possesses nearly Peak Great Cultivator strength, and its invisibility cannot be discerned by Jiao Xian.

Jiao Xian swiftly arrived at the main island, where a cultivator, noticing the ceased attack, emerged from hiding to see the Great Cultivators.

"What are you up to?" Recognizing Cultivator Dai Biao, a cultivator knew these Great Cultivators were not the enemies attacking the Yuzhu Islands, and with the Half-step Master nearby, he boldly inquired.

The response was a flying sword; as his head soared, disbelief was etched on his face.

In his frenzy, Jiao Xian was in a state where any cultivator obstructing him was seen as deadly enemies attempting to stop his ascension to Great Power.

Neither these cultivators nor even those within his sect daring to question him would escape his suppression.

The same sect members sensed Jiao Xian’s abnormal state, wisely avoiding provoking him, quietly following.

Jiao Xian descended to the Space Gate, surveyed the Cave Heaven scene, and cast another spell towards the Space Gate.

Confirming from the spell’s feedback that this was indeed an Inheritance Cave Heaven, he revealed ecstasy.

What was once conjecture now substantiated, this was the Inheritance Cave Heaven—a great opportunity potentially allowing a Peak Great Cultivator to soar to Great Power.

The Half-step Master’s internal condition demonstrated the openness of this chance for him.

He summoned a purple flame within, infusing it onto his fourth-grade top flying sword, transforming it into a Purple Fire Sword.

This was his most powerful offensive; the purple flame was an accidental acquisition, combined with Flame Rules, he had confidence to vanquish the backlash-weakened Half-step Master.

Of course, he was wise enough not to become the first to attack the Half-step Master.

"All enter the Cave Heaven; whoever slays the Half-step Master will receive all the resources necessary for their ascent to Peak!" Jiao Xian addressed the Great Cultivators, speaking resolutely.

The offered conditions were so lavish that even Cultivator Dai Biao felt heated, eagerly joining the five Great Cultivators inside the Cave Heaven.

Jiao Xian took a deep breath to steady his mind, casting several defensive spells before finally passing through the Space Gate.

He understood that no matter how many defenses he conjured, should the Half-step Master have reserve power, those defenses might provide little effect.

He hoped the ample reward would compel the other Great Cultivators to give their all, even if the Half-step Master possessed some power, they would force it out.

Thus, he would ultimately benefit; concerning the promised reward to whoever succeeded, one should have life to claim it.

If one were truly successful, he would not hold back on reward, given he would gain so much more; the opportunity for Great Power advancement was in hand, and a bit of Great Cultivator resources was negligible.