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Chapter 745: Chapter 419: Inventory Check

Elder Jin Kai was reviewing the intelligence when suddenly his thoughts became disturbed, and his gaze turned toward the battlefield outside Yongle Island.

Just as he intended to investigate, the auras of seven Nascent Soul Ancestors rose from the opposite stronghold, reacting to his actions.

”Shi Ming has fallen!” Elder Jin Kai already realized what had happened.

He no longer wished to investigate further, considering that under the current circumstances, it was best to maintain the status quo with Beishu Continent.

Although he was stronger than these Nascent Soul Ancestors, alone he couldn’t possibly contend against seven Nascent Soul Ancestors and the whole Beishu Continent.

Besides, his purpose here wasn’t to fight over the resources of this resource-poor area but rather for another scheme, which was proceeding very smoothly; he did not want to disrupt the current situation.

However, the unexpected demise of Elder Shi Ming greatly infuriated Elder Jin Kai.

The three Great Elders brought from the headquarters of Skywalk Trading Company were the strongest among them, any of whom, once advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage, would become a formidable force within it.

Although Elder Jin Kai hadn’t fully investigated, he had detected the aura of Li Yuanba at the site of Elder Shi Ming’s fall.

He memorized the aura, planning to seek revenge for Elder Shi Ming once his plan was complete, if there was an opportunity.

He was also very curious about how Li Yuanba had the strength to kill Elder Shi Ming and planned to study this before exacting his vengeance.

Elder Shi Ming, being a Sword Cultivation Great Elder, should indeed overpower all the Golden Core cultivators across the entire Beishu Continent in terms of combat strength.

As long as no Nascent Soul Ancestors intervened, Elder Shi Ming should have been invincible.

A place as barren as the Beishu Continent shouldn’t have anyone capable of killing Elder Shi Ming.

Yet, in reality, under the collective watch of Elder Jin Kai and the seven Nascent Soul Early Stage Ancestors, it was impossible for any faction to act beyond the Golden Core Stage.

Having collected his spoils of war, Li Yuanba suddenly felt all of his body hair stand on end, sensing he was being watched by some terrifying presence.

Without a second thought, ”Step by Step Lotus” activated, and his figure flickered as he returned to the stronghold.

Only upon entering the grand formation of the stronghold did he finally take a deep breath.

He was certain that the feeling just now was indeed from Elder Jin Kai; being noticed by a hostile Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner was nothing to take lightly.

”Yuan Ba, what has happened?” Ancestor Lu’s figure appeared beside Li Yuanba and asked.

The sudden change in Elder Jin Kai on Yongle Island had given the seven Nascent Soul Ancestors a scare.

Especially Ancestor Lu, who thought that since Li Yuanba had entered Yongle Battlefield, he might have done something to provoke such a reaction from Elder Jin Kai on the opposite side—something likely only a Great Elder could accomplish.

Other cultivators, even if killed, could not draw the attention of a Nascent Soul Ancestor.

”Ancestor, I have slain Elder Shi Ming!” Li Yuanba did not conceal his achievement; he respectfully reported it.

”No wonder there was such a big reaction from the other side!” Upon hearing this, Ancestor Lu said with a laugh.

Regarding Li Yuanba’s claim, he had no doubts; such a matter could be verified easily.

With only three Great Elders on Yongle Island, the fall of a Sword Cultivation Great Elder was too significant an event to conceal.

”Ancestor, here’s the body!” Li Yuanba presented Elder Shi Ming’s body as evidence, considering the promotion resource from the six major sects.

For that ascension resource, he had exhibited all his strength, even employing his deepest hidden Corpse Refining state.

Although the combat was brief, the peril was unlike anything he had encountered in recent years.

If not for his Corpse Refining state, he might have been the one to fall.

Elder Shi Ming’s flying sword attack had left his human form powerless to retaliate.

”Good, did the others see that?” Ancestor Lu nodded, then with a smile turned to the void and asked.

”It’s just like Ancestor Lu’s lineage, to slay a Great Elder upon arrival!” Elder Zuo’s voice sounded.

”Well put, don’t forget the reward due to Yuan Ba, this young man!” Ancestor Lu said with a big laugh.

Having gained face in front of several Nascent Soul Ancestors made him extremely cheerful.

”Li Yuanba, what was Elder Shi Ming’s combat strength like?” Ancestor Zhan from the Thousand Illusion Sect then asked.

Although he could not see the faces of the other Nascent Soul Ancestors, Li Yuanba could still sense their focus on this question.

His sharp senses let him know that the other six Nascent Soul Ancestors, all from their own mountainous retreats, were watching and awaiting his response.

Previously, other cultivators had seen Elder Shi Ming in action, but as mere onlookers, and with such a vast gap in their realms, they couldn’t provide an accurate assessment.

However, Li Yuanba was different; he had personally faced Elder Shi Ming in combat and could more accurately judge his strength.

Knowing Elder Shi Ming’s strength would allow them to estimate the combat abilities of the other two Great Elders.

This was extremely important intelligence for the safety of their own Great Elders, enabling a more accurate analysis and judgment on their part.

”Elder Shi Ming’s strength is very strong, stronger than any other Great Elder I have encountered. Normal Great Elders probably cannot endure too many strikes from him!” Li Yuanba thought for a moment, then replied.

His answer was both agreed upon and surprising to the other Nascent Soul Ancestors; they agreed because, after all, Skywalk Trading Company came from an external continent, and in terms of resources, cultivation techniques, and magical artifacts, it was superior to Beishu Continent.