Cultivation is just so scientific!

Chapter 1726: Chapter 909: New Alliance_2

When the official matter concluded, Grandmaster Hu took Jian Wuwei and flew directly to Li Shiming’s cave abode, without bringing any other cultivators.

From the moment Jian Wuwei entered the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, he was captivated by the seven mountain peaks in the sky.

His knowledge was not shallow; as he approached the seven peaks, he felt the powerful energy fluctuations of formations.

When two peaks parted, revealing the passage to the central peak, he passed closely by one of them, feeling an immense sense of oppression, a terrifying pressure that could threaten him.

Though his cultivation stage was different, he was still a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner, and there weren’t many formations that could trap practitioners of this level.

Yet, a single mountain peak here made him feel suppressed.

This was expected, as these peaks were key elements in a trap set by the six superpowers of the Cloud Island Sea to deal with a top Great Cultivator like Li Shiming.

A mountain peak capable of opposing a top Great Cultivator could indeed exert formation suppression on a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner.

Arriving at the central peak, Jian Wuwei felt its ordinariness; the only remarkable feature was the formation that kept it afloat; otherwise, he saw nothing special.

He even felt that such a mountain was unworthy of a peak Great Cultivator and Alchemy Master like Li Shiming.

"Master, I am an old acquaintance of Mr. Jian. Please attend to your matters!" Just as Grandmaster Hu brought Jian Wuwei to the entrance of the cave, a voice came from within.

"Shizhen, then I’ll take my leave!" Grandmaster Hu didn’t inquire further; he said with a smile and then told Jian Wuwei, "Mr. Jian, after the meeting, a cultivator will guide you to your resting place!"

Jian Wuwei nodded to Grandmaster Hu and entered the cave abode without hesitation.

In the cave’s hall, he saw Li Shiming, who smiled as he looked at him.

"Mr. Li, it’s been many years!" Jian Wuwei smiled at Li Shiming, bowed, and then looked at Yin Shilan, with a smile flashing in his eyes, saying, "Mr. Yin, indeed, true lovers have united!"

Even when he was on the Beishu Continent, he had heard about the story of Li Shiming and Yin Shilan.

Unexpectedly, after so many years, on another continent, he met this Daoist couple.

"Thank you, Mr. Jian!" Yin Shilan smiled slightly, stood up, and brought out the Spirit Fruit and Spiritual Tea to entertain guests.

Li Shiming also smiled and assisted her in the arrangement.

For a moment, Jian Wuwei felt a tinge of envy towards the Daoist couple, but quickly dispelled the thought.

He was a Sword Cultivator, and his Lifebound Flying Sword was his lifetime companion; he didn’t need a Daoist couple.

"Mr. Li, I’ve come for two reasons: to form an alliance with the Ten Thousand Beast Sect and to make your acquaintance. This is a token from my disciple, Li Yuanba!" Jian Wuwei presented the token given by Li Yuanba.

"Actually, Brother Yuan Ba needn’t have done this. Mr. Jian and I are old friends, and with the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion’s alliance with the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, I will prioritize alchemy matters with the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion in the future!" Li Shiming said, taking the token and placing it aside with a smile.

"With your assurance, Mr. Li, I am relieved!" Jian Wuwei felt a weight lifted and smiled.

"I owe an apology to Mr. Jian!" Li Shiming said with slight helplessness, recalling something.

"May I know the reason for this apology?" Jian Wuwei was slightly stunned, not recalling any connection to Li Shiming.

"I restructured the seven major sects of the Beishu Continent, and now the Senluo Sect no longer exists!" Li Shiming explained candidly.

Hearing this, Jian Wuwei showed a surprised expression.

But he quickly understood; with Li Shiming’s current power and influence, everything in Beishu Continent was not an asset to him but a burden.

Li Shiming restructuring the sects in Beishu Continent was only for the betterment of Beishu.

As for the Senluo Sect’s disappearance, to be honest, if it weren’t for the past circumstances where he found refuge and treatment under his master after wandering to Beishu, he wouldn’t have planted roots in a Demon Sect.

Within Senluo Sect, he hadn’t shared much common ground with other Devil Cultivators and had poor relations.

"Senluo Sect’s disappearance might be a blessing for Beishu Continent!" Jian Wuwei said calmly.

"Though the Senluo Sect is gone, its legacy is preserved, integrated as a branch of the Beishu Sect. I didn’t employ many harsh methods in Beishu Continent!" Li Shiming explained further.

Jian Wuwei’s last bit of attachment vanished; the sect where he spent many years retaining its legacy was sufficient.

As for Li Shiming not using any coercive techniques, Jian Wuwei could hardly believe it. Li Shiming, with his cultivation level, merely standing there, would represent the strongest coercive measure in the Cultivation World of Beishu Continent.

"Mr. Jian, I must also thank your esteemed pavilion’s Sword Elder. Here, I’ve prepared a small gift to be kindly conveyed to the Sword Elder!" Li Shiming said, presenting a jade box.

Jian Wuwei naturally understood the reason for Li Shiming’s words, pertaining to Great Power Luo Yuan of the Yuqing Sect, for the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion was one of the powerful backers involved.

"I accept it on behalf of the Sword Elder and will personally deliver it, conveying Mr. Li’s regards!" Jian Wuwei replied, taking the jade box with both hands.

He gently opened the jade box, cautiously closing it right after a slight opening.

Inside were six portions of Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea; if not for his acute sensitivity to its scent, opening it fully might have caused some of its spiritual essence to escape, which would have brought regret.

He clearly understood the value of Fourth Grade Inquiry Tea, perhaps the tea of the highest quality in the Cultivation World.

Though meant for the Sword Elder, its potent effects and value would mostly be allocated to each Sword Cultivator to bolster their strength.

The two then reminisced about old stories of Beishu Continent, a topic that intrigued Yin Shilan, who joined in the conversation from time to time.

It wasn’t until Jian Wuwei’s communication jade pendant rang that their meeting concluded.

Yin Shilan escorted Jian Wuwei out of the cave abode; he didn’t intend for Li Shiming to see him out personally. Considering Li Shiming’s current standing in the Cultivation World, had Jian Wuwei not been representing Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, he wouldn’t have met Li Shiming on equal terms.

As he left the seven Floating Mountains, he couldn’t help but glance back.

He marveled at the notion that Li Shiming, the number one in wartime might within the Cultivation World, originated just as he did on the Beishu Continent.

Indeed, Beishu Continent produced remarkable talents; Li Shiming, known as the strongest among peak Great Cultivators, and while Li Yuanba had yet to reach peak Great Cultivator, his fighting prowess was acknowledged as among the top of peak Great Cultivators.

Both were born in Beishu Continent, naturally stirring Jian Wuwei’s sentiments.

He never suspected any connection between Li Shiming and Li Yuanba; even the most imaginative cultivator would not have guessed Li Shiming and Li Yuanba to be body and avatar.

In the Cultivation World, avatars usually serve to handle affairs; having an independently existing and cultivating avatar is incredibly rare.

And Li Yuanba’s uniqueness at formation went far beyond the norm for an avatar.

This secret, kept by Li Shiming, was one no cultivator could uncover, and he wouldn’t reveal it, allowing Li Yuanba to gather immense battle experience without leaving home.

Jian Wuwei glanced at his communication jade pendant, noted that a Sword Cultivator grew concerned due to his prolonged absence; typical visits wouldn’t be this extended, certainly surpassing a normal gathering with Li Shiming.

His crucial status instilled unease in the Sword Cultivator.