The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 651 - 458: Settlement_2

Chapter 651: Chapter 458: Settlement_2

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All the scheming in the world cannot withstand the strike of a true master.

After memorizing the content of the jade slip, Wu the Taoist tossed it away and passed it to Xuan Yuezi and Cang Erzi for them to review one by one.

"Cultivation Technique? Not bad, there is indeed some merit to it, but it is incomplete and of no use to us." Cang Erzi briefly commented, "This item can be gifted to the Golden Academy as a foundation for their reputation."

After reading it, Xuan Yuezi also said, "If we could obtain a complete inheritance of cultivation techniques, it may be worth attempting to cultivate it jointly. Wu the Taoist, the Divinity Transformation and Nascent Soul cultivators on the opposing side are already dead; there is no need to strike further. Li Yi is not in any danger either. Currently, all we need to do is monitor this transmission array. If the opposing side dares to use cross-world teleportation, we can seize them directly."

Wu the Taoist nodded in deep agreement.

At this moment, the teleportation array was already radiating light, signifying its activation. However, no masters had crossed worlds to arrive.

Because at this moment, on a corner of the Xuanxian Continent,

powerful cultivators from multiple sects had gathered, silently gazing at the radiating teleportation array within the grand hall.

"Earth harbors a formidable expert, who extinguished in a single strike a sword essence that I had left on my disciple Li Chengyu. Such strength is at least equivalent to someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage," said a sword cultivator with grayed hair and beard, his expression grim. He was Wang Jiantong, a Mahayana Realm powerhouse of the Sword Control Sect.

"The teleportation arrays left to the Divinity Transformation disciples of our various sects have been shining for a while now. Should we cross worlds and engage in combat?" asked a Daoist clad in a Daoist robe and wielding a horsetail whisk.

"Given their power, killing several Divinity Transformation cultivators would be mere moments. The teleportation array remains sustained and has not been destroyed. This is deliberate, waiting for us to attempt a cross-world transmission. Are they truly unafraid even of Mahayana-level experts? Or is this an intentional act to leave the array intact and sow doubt in our hearts?" a sect leader from another faction said with a grim expression.

"For Mahayana Realm experts to initiate cross-world combat, this matter is of great importance. If we accidentally destroy an entire region on the opposing side, incurring the wrath of a Divine presence, what then? The current loss is minor; our sects have merely lost a few disciples—it is not crippling. But if we involve ourselves recklessly, there is a genuine possibility of triggering world war," said a Supreme Elder of the Purple Qi Palace with a flat tone.

The other cultivators stared silently at the radiating teleportation array once more.

Otherwise, given their strength, they could have intervened the very moment the six Divinity Transformation Realm cultivators activated the teleportation array.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, Wang Jiantong flicked his finger and directly shattered the teleportation array before him.

All eyes turned swiftly toward him.

"Since the disciples of our various sects have already been annihilated by their masters, there’s no point in us going over. Let this matter end here; the idea of a cross-world conflict should be postponed for now. Perceiving such recklessness as strategic folly," said Wang Jiantong.

Upon hearing this, the cultivators remained silent, tacitly agreeing with this course of action.

No one dared to utilize cross-world teleportation.

The opposing side waited with patience, adhering to an ambushing strategy. Regardless of the danger, one cannot risk oneself recklessly, gambling on whether the opponents truly possess immense strength. Should they turn out as powerful as feared, going over would amount to certain death.

A more cautious approach must be adopted. The tension has already escalated enough; further provocation is inadvisable. What’s more, Earth’s situation remains insufficiently understood, and the nature of their Divine presence remains unprobed. Under no circumstances should world war be initiated.

"Then let’s grant passage, allowing the loose cultivators to go across. These wandering cultivators are penniless and reckless, always seeking opportunities despite dangerous odds. For the sake of a trivial benefit, they may even disregard their lives. Perhaps some results might come out of this." Subsequently, several Mahayana Realm experts agreed to this proposal.

Meanwhile, the teleportation array here had been destroyed.

The transmission array within the Golden Academy suddenly exploded as well, similarly destroyed.

Upon witnessing this scene, Wu the Taoist paused for a moment and then chuckled, "The opposing side chose to destroy the teleportation array, unwilling to cross worlds and engage in combat. It seems they have been sufficiently intimidated."

"Naturally, Mahayana Realm cultivators are on the cusp of becoming immortals, with eternal life just within grasp. How could they cross worlds to kill for the sake of a few Divinity Transformation disciples? More so, they are unfamiliar with the conditions of this realm. A single misstep could lead to disaster, erasing hundreds of years of cultivation overnight—a loss too lamentable," Cang Erzi stated calmly, as though this outcome was entirely predictable.

However, such major events were unrelated to Li Yi’s current circumstances. He, after having hunted down the Nascent Soul cultivators, turned his attention to killing the Golden Core cultivators.

At this moment, the battlefield was truly a scene of corpses sprawling everywhere, blood flowing in rivers.

These cultivators were trapped by the five-colored net spanning heaven and earth, unable to escape, left with no choice but to counterattack desperately.

"Li Yi, you demon, do you intend to spare not even the Foundation Establishment cultivators? Will you truly annihilate us to the very last?" A Golden Core cultivator, leading over a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators in desperation, was intercepted by Li Yi during their escape.

The Golden Core cultivator, understanding that all was lost, could nonetheless not restrain his angry roar.

"I recognize you. When you opened the cross-border gate to flee that day, you helped Zhang Yihua escape. And you dare act self-righteous before me now," Li Yi said coldly, his gaze piercing. He then pointed to a Foundation Establishment cultivator: "You—I recognize you as well. You conducted some shady dealings with Lin Caiyi, targeting my steed, Good Wings."

At this accusation, the Foundation Establishment cultivator, known as the Wood Daoist, turned pale and trembled uncontrollably.

He had never imagined that his hidden transaction with Lin Caiyi could be traced by Li Yi, and now vengeance loomed before him.

"Spare... Spare me. I have a Time Erosion Pill. Though it would shorten my life span by ten years, it can grant ten years of accelerated cultivation..." Wood Daoist stammered, hurriedly taking something out to bargain for his survival.

But before he could finish speaking, Li Yi raised his hand and unleashed a blazing strike of red-white Gang Qi imbued with Heart Fire Qi of the Five Qi Realm First Layer, its sheer potency capable of slaughtering Golden Core cultivators effortlessly.

Wood Daoist screamed in despair as he was instantly killed, the elixir he had pulled out scarcely warmed by his hand before being seized by Li Yi.

"No need to trouble yourself. I prefer to take things for myself," Li Yi remarked indifferently, taking the elixir. This reminded him of another one he had found in Lin Caiyi’s storage ring.

If these two pills were consumed together, would they save him twenty years of arduous cultivation?

If so, then he would soon break through to the Five Qi Realm Second Layer.

As for the twenty years of life span – it was insignificant.

He possessed plenty of Life Extending Pills; consuming just one would easily compensate for it.

"Go!" urged the Golden Core cultivator upon witnessing Li Yi’s merciless nature. Fearful, he activated his escape light, fleeing in terror.

"What a waste of effort." Li Yi watched without indulgence, casting the Call Wind Skill imbued with Heart Fire Qi.

In an instant, the Golden Core cultivator screamed, plummeting from the sky before disintegrating into powder under the spell. The Foundation Establishment cultivators were far weaker; as soon as Heart Fire Qi invaded their bodies, they ignited. Their screams and struggles quickly quieted as they met their end.

Having mastered supreme Daoist Skills, Li Yi realized with certainty how insignificant these cultivators were.

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