CHAPTER 950: CHAPTER 719: POWER AT A SNAP OF THE FINGERS

In the midst of cultivation, a day’s time quickly passed by.

The next day, Su Mu arrived once more at Li Yi’s residence, but before she even got close, her expression involuntarily changed.

This was because within the entire air villa, Five-Colored Qi was steaming up, and the Divine Light of gold and silver, like the sun and moon, emitted endless radiance. The surrounding Cosmic Energy had converged here to an unimaginable degree.

The entire house was emanating rings of halo outward.

"Is Li Yi cultivating? Exactly what dual cultivation method has he practiced to cause such an unusual phenomenon?" Su Mu was quite astonished.

It should be known that in the current survival base, most evolvers are practicing both Immortal Cultivation techniques. Although the cultivators from Xuanxian Continent are enemies, it cannot be denied that among the worlds we’ve encountered, the most suitable cultivation method to promote is Immortal Cultivation techniques.

Because Immortal Cultivation methods have too many advantages, with only one disadvantage, which is that progress in power is slow; a single retreat can easily last for years, but when combined with Evolution Methods, it can offset some of the drawbacks.

Therefore, practicing Evolution Methods alongside Immortal Cultivation is the mainstream of current cultivation.

Of course, in terms of the body, Genetic Potions are injected to allow the body to autonomously evolve, compensating for the weak physical constitution of cultivators.

But now Li Yi, Su Mu was sure, this is definitely not an Immortal Cultivation method but a technique not inferior to Immortal Cultivation, and apart from the Immortal Cultivation traces, there are other cultivation imprints as well.

"Moreover, to remain unflustered in such energy intensity, Li Yi’s physical quality must be astonishing."

Su Mu approached again, and with her abilities, she actually felt a faint burning sensation on her skin from the energy ahead.

This was a manifestation of energy being too strong, exceeding the body’s tolerable capacity.

It’s like an energy field emitted by a complete Miracle. A cultivator lacking in strength would be destroyed by the powerful energy upon approaching, turning to ashes.

She immediately halted, not daring to get closer, nor did she disturb him, but she still looked towards the center where the energy was converging with some curiosity.

Her eyes felt a slight burning sensation.

But Su Mu vaguely saw a Divine Being sitting solemnly on a Red Lotus, clad in a Five-Colored Cloud Robe, forming a Treasure Seal with its hands, appearing serene and dignified. Apart from this, the sun and moon flanked this Divine Being on either side.

Perhaps her presence had attracted the attention of that Divine Being.

A calm yet authoritative gaze swept over from that side.

At that moment, Su Mu’s soul actually experienced an inexplicable fear, a fear that made the soul feel like it was about to leave the body and escape quickly.

"How is this possible..." She was shocked.

As an Evolver, she certainly understood what the appearance of such a feeling meant.

This meant the opponent’s Soul Power far surpassed her own, like beings of different life levels standing together, the weaker one would instinctively feel fear.

"Could that Divine Being be Li Yi’s soul? No, it should be his Spirit God, but I have also crossed the Spirit Tribulation, with my Soul Power certainly not weak. How could there be such a vast difference?"

Despite her shock, Su Mu found it hard to believe what she was witnessing.

Even if Li Yi could slay a Great Demon, the gap between them shouldn’t be this large.

Fortunately, after noticing Su Mu, the Venerable God immediately retracted its aura. The surrounding rosy clouds began to disperse, the powerful energy field quickly weakened, and the unusual phenomenon within the house started to calm down.

And after the Divine Being fully concealed itself, only Li Yi stood there.

"Indeed, it is Li Yi’s Spirit God."

Now, Su Mu felt relieved and then slowly walked into the house, greeting, "Li Yi, it’s me, Su Mu. We agreed yesterday that today I’d take you to see the survival base. I hope I didn’t disturb your cultivation."

"No, I was just taking a day off casually. Let’s go, and take a look around the survival base."

Li Yi said, as he would not casually discuss matters of his cultivation.

"No problem," Su Mu said.

Very shortly.

The two left the area, and they descended swiftly from the tall building, soon reaching the ground.

Due to the tall and dense buildings nearby, the roads here were narrow and dark, and because they only considered survival issues, there wasn’t even a single car on the road, only passing survivors.

These survivors all had cultivation on them, nearly all were practitioners of multiple methods. Although to Li Yi, the strength of these people wasn’t strong, the potential for their future was indeed significant.

"Natural selection, survival of the fittest. This saying is indeed accurate. After a great disaster, those who survive all possess cultivation, and it’s rare to see elders from the old era."

Li Yi sighed.

Su Mu said, "That’s right, though it’s cruel, it’s a fact. Elders from the old era were too late in getting baptized by Cosmic Energy, making them irrelevant to cultivation and destined to be weeded out by the times; only the young or children from the new era can smoothly step into cultivation."

"Of course, not everyone has been abandoned by the times. As the Cross-border Gate opens, quite a few people have been safely sent away."

Li Yi then asked, "How many people roughly live in a survival base?"

Su Mu said, "About two million people. The size and condition of survival bases vary across different places, but on average, it’s about right."

"Even adding ten survival bases together, it’s only twenty million..." Li Yi fell silent for a moment, as this number was quite low compared to the peak domestic population.

But if he viewed them as cultivators, this number was incredibly terrifying.

Twenty million cultivators, as long as they are not annihilated, the terrifying potential they might unleash in the future is unimaginable, and no world will be able to withstand such a vast army of cultivators.

No wonder Earth is being targeted.

On the other side, the Xuanxian Continent, seeing twenty million people engaged in Immortal Cultivation daily—how could the opposing side find peace? The invasion of Earth was inevitable, especially since the two realms have already aligned.

Once the people of Earth rise, those cultivators will surely be purged.

"No wonder the Xuanxian Continent tacitly allowed the spread of Immortal Cultivation techniques on Earth," Li Yi then realized something.

Su Mu was stunned momentarily, unable to keep up with Li Yi’s thinking: "What do you mean by that?"

"With so many people on Earth embarking on the path of cultivation, the Evolution Method, a miracle-creating magic door, once its potential erupts through dual cultivation, will be a destructive blow to any cultivation world. Meanwhile, the spread of Immortal Cultivation techniques actually delays our evolvers’ rise. Everyone knows that Immortal Cultivation takes a lot of time," Li Yi explained.

Su Mu smiled: "But there’s no help for it. Initially, we all lacked a top-tier cultivation method, and the appearance of the Immortal Cultivation technique just filled that gap, didn’t it? Moreover, it’s a well-known fact that the stronger the magic door, the slower the cultivation speed."

"That’s why the initially popular Martial Arts skills gradually disappeared," Li Yi slightly shook his head.

After all, Martial Arts skills have a characteristic of becoming stronger the larger they grow, and as long as one doesn’t die, breakthroughs in dire circumstances are commonplace.

Su Mu said, "Let’s not discuss the issue of cultivation methods. It’s not something we can decide. Surviving the Sky Tipping event was already quite something."

"True." Li Yi didn’t continue the topic and instead wandered around the survival base.

In fact, only those with high-level permissions could freely go out. Those with insufficient permissions were mostly confined at home, with very limited time to engage in outdoor activities.

This regulation was implemented to force them to cultivate diligently at home and not waste time.

Therefore, in the survival base of two hundred thousand people, not many were out and about, and the roads didn’t appear crowded.

At this moment, a group hurriedly passed by, and Li Yi glanced at them: "That should be the patrol team."

"Yes."

Su Mu said: "Security in the survival base still needs people to maintain. Oh, right, Ye Jingtian already investigated yesterday’s incident. Zhang Yiming’s patrol team was indeed fake, but the data from the smart brain showed normal. The data was tampered with by someone with S-level permissions, and within the entire survival base, there aren’t many with S-level permissions."

"The insider is likely to be uncovered within the next two days. When the time comes to take action, I’ll inform you. After all, if you make a move, the removal of the insider is more assured."

"That’s not a problem."

Li Yi was somewhat surprised, not expecting Ye Jingtian to move so quickly, planning to root out the insider within three days and eliminate them.

But rightfully so.

This matter is indeed significant. Without using thunderous means to eradicate this hazard, who knows what massive disasters might ensue in the future?

The two continued to wander within the survival base.

Under Su Mu’s explanations, he gained a fairly clear understanding of the situation in the survival base.

But when the two arrived at another area of the survival base.

Suddenly.

A dazzling yet dangerous light fell from the sky, heading straight for Li Yi.

"Hmm?"

Li Yi was unmoved, merely lifting his head to look.

The dangerous light abruptly halted before Li Yi. As the energy dissipated, it was revealed to be a specially-crafted flying knife, not only exceptionally sharp but also imbued with the formation of a cultivator.

"Su Mu, it’s fine if you wander around with this Li Yi, but don’t bring him here. He’s not welcome here."

A voice came, and a man was seen standing in mid-air, playing with another crystalline flying knife in his hand.

That flying knife emitted astonishing demon qi.

It seemed to be made using the remains of a Great Demon, combined with a cultivator’s Artifact Refining technique, possessing extraordinary power, though its grade was difficult to assess.

"This is Li Yugang, an S-level permission holder."

Su Mu said in a low voice: "He once teamed up with others to kill a Great Demon, showing great strength—his Evolution Method reached Spirit Tribulation, and his Immortal Cultivation technique surpassed the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, having undergone two Heavenly Tribulations. It’s uncertain how he managed to cultivate so quickly."

Li Yi was silent, only observing the suspended flying knife before him, then flicked it, unleashing Dragon and Tiger Power.

This flying knife couldn’t withstand the terrifying force and instantly shattered.

"The quality of your flying knife is too poor; you should forge a new one. And I believe within the survival base, with my strength, there’s nowhere I can’t go, depending on whether I want to or not," Li Yi said calmly.

Seeing this scene, Li Yugang’s expression turned stern. He was merely displeased with Li Yi’s previous actions, so intended only to intimidate him. Unexpectedly, with a simple flick, Li Yi shattered his flying knife.

This was a weapon crafted using the remains of a Great Demon.

"Is this guy’s strength really that terrifying?" Li Yugang was filled with fear.

The mere flick that shattered his flying knife could just as easily shatter himself.